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Business by Referral PodcastEpisode 201: Building Trust, Leadership & Legacy through BNI with Mary ThompsonMary Kennedy Thompson's BIO: Mary Kennedy Thompson has more than 30 years in franchising. She has led businesses and franchises of all sizes. She has extensive experience in global expansion, high-growth organizations, integrations, and leadership. Prior to starting at BNI in 2024, she served as the Chief Operating Officer at Neighborly, the world's largest home services company, where she worked since 2006. Her tenure at Neighborly included roles as the Executive Vice President and the President of Mr. Rooter, their largest brand. Her career began as a multi-unit franchise owner at Cookies By Design (formerly Cookie Bouquet), where s...
2026-02-0236 min
The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson#258 - Kyle Thompson // Mary, Did You Know?We explore the theology inside Mary Did You Know through Luke 1 and the moment Mary meets Gabriel, tracing how limited knowledge meets courageous faith. We close with a practical call to honor Christ with trust and obedience in the everyday.• context for the carol’s origin and most-loved versions• reading of Luke 1 and Mary’s troubled response• why angels inspire fear and awe in Scripture• Mary’s question and the angel’s answer about Jesus’ identity• lyric-by-lyric Christology from miracles to majesty• obedience before full understanding as a model for faith• encouragement to carry t...
2025-12-2605 min
Bankole's NationBankole's Nation: S2 Ep 11: Why Detroit Mayoral Candidate Kinloch Should Close at Oct. 15 Mayoral Debate with Mary SheffieldThis week on Bankole’s Nation, journalist Bankole Thompson discusses the October 15 debate between Detroit mayoral candidates Solomon Kinloch Jr., the senior pastor of Triumph Church, and Mary Sheffield, the president of the Detroit City Council. Thompson believes that Kinloch, the anti-establishment candidate, has a chance to seal the deal in the debate by presenting an inclusive economic vision for Detroiters, who face a 51 percent child poverty rate and a 34 percent overall poverty crisis in the city. In what is perhaps the only debate that will occur between the two candidates for the city’s top job...
2025-10-1543 min
Sweet but Fearless PodcastLeading with Confidence and Curiosity with award winning executive coach, Kelli Thompson (S9:Epi 258)In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Kelli Thompson, award-winning executive coach and author, to explore where confidence truly comes from and how curiosity is its secret partner. Mary and Kelli unpack the critical difference between being a manager and being a leader, diving into how doing the work yourself can sometimes hinder your ability to think strategically and lead effectively. Together, they explore why confidence isn't about having all the answers but about being willing to ask the right questions. Tune in and discover how confidence and curiosity work...
2025-10-1228 min
The Franchise Hot Seat Podcast with Dr. John P. Hayes - Director, Titus Center for FranchisingHow Franchising Transformed My Career - With Mary ThompsonDESCRIPTION:John Hayes interviews Mary Thompson, CEO of BNI and chair of the International Franchise Association's Board of Directors, who shares her journey from the Marine Corps to franchising via a company called Cookies by Design. Thompson highlights the importance of franchising in developing her business skills and its transformative impact on her career. She discusses her career progression, including roles at Mr. Rooter and the Dwyer Group, and emphasizes the importance of value alignment in franchising. Thompson provides insights into the importance of
2025-09-0150 minBankole's NationBankole’s Nation Season 2, Episode 5: Detroit City Councilwoman At-Large Mary Waters Speaks Out on the Next Mayor, Legislative PrioritiesThis week on the show, journalist Bankole Thompson interviews Detroit City Councilmember At-Large Mary Waters, the top vote-getter in the recent primary, to discuss a wide range of issues affecting Detroit's present and future.From the troubled Detroit Land Bank Authority, to the crises of homelessness, job creation for the city’s youth, the I-375 project in Detroit’s Black Bottom, and the demand for reparatory justice, as well as the gun violence pandemic raging through the city, and the push for equitable opportunities for Detroiters in the city’s comeback, all these issues took center stage in the...
2025-08-2156 min
Mary Lindow ~ The Messenger Podcast"WOLVES IN THE PULPIT" - Laura Lynn Thompson Interviewing Mary Lindow
"WOLVES IN THE PULPIT"
Laura Lynn Thompson Interviewing Mary Lindow
God sees beyond outward appearances
and focuses on the heart and intentions
of individuals, as stated in 1 Samuel 16:7
"For the Lord sees not as man sees;
man looks on the outward appearance,
but the Lord looks on the heart."
This emphasizes the importance of
inner qualities over external traits.
Hello there Brothers and Sisters!
Today’s podcast is a little bit di...
2025-08-0404 min
Cover To CoverDr. James Thompson - Healing through Holistic LivingDr. Thompson’s leadership and clinical skills were honed during his tenure as the chief resident of Internal Medicine at the University of Illinois Hospital.
He graduated from Washington UniversitySchool of Medicine and completed his residency training at the University of Illinois Hospitals and Clinics. His expertise is recognized by the American Board of Internal Medicine, where he is board-certified.
Dr. Thompson underwent allergy and immunology training at Washington University and is certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. He is also a fellow of the American College of Allergy and Asthma.
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2025-07-1829 min
Happiness Health Relationships Podcast35 - From PTSD to Peace: Mary Hollis on Healing, Wholeness & Love - Mary Hollis Part 3In the final part of this powerful series, Mary Hollis opens up about her transition into coaching, her unique body-based approach to healing, and how she now supports others through trauma, grief, and growth.We also experience something really special – Mary guides us through a beautiful grounding meditation, offering a glimpse into the calming, reconnecting techniques she shares with clients. It’s a moment of stillness, safety, and self-awareness that perfectly closes our conversation.If you’ve been moved by Mary’s story so far, you won’t want to miss this one.
2025-07-0233 min
The Goddess School39: Hot Flashes Low Libido and Hormone Balance Through Ayurveda with Mary ThompsonYour body isn’t betraying you—it’s inviting you into a deeper relationship with yourself.Ayurvedic teacher and menopause guide Mary Thompson returns for part two of this soulful, practical conversation with Lisa Marie Rankin to explore the real root causes of hot flashes, low libido, weight gain, and stress in midlife. With deep reverence for the body’s wisdom and clear insights from Ayurveda, Mary offers tangible practices like hydration strategies, hormone-friendly lifestyle shifts, and a reimagining of sensuality and self-care as sacred acts.From aloe juice to daily rituals, this is your roadmap...
2025-06-1854 minHappiness Health Relationships Podcast33 - From PTSD to Peace: Mary Hollis on Healing, Wholeness & Love - Mary Hollis Part 1In Part 1 of this powerful three-part series, Mary Hollis shares the raw beginnings of her healing journey after being diagnosed with PTSD. We explore how trauma shapes the nervous system, the long road back to safety in the body, and how Mary began to awaken to her own energetic field. This conversation opens up deep truths about survival, sensitivity, and the body’s capacity to heal when held with compassion.Join us as Mary speaks candidly about the early days of her breakdown, her experience navigating the medical system, and the moment she began to ask: what el...
2025-06-1823 min
Everything But the Lesson PlanSkills for Life: Empowering Students With Developmental Disabilities with Mary JustmanIn this episode of Everything But The Lesson Plan, host Franchesca Thompson explores what it truly means to support students with special needs beyond the classroom. Join us as we dive into the importance of life skills, community integration, and employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism.Franchesca sits down with Mary Justman, Vice President of Resource and Development for WOW In-Sync, Inc., a Georgia-based non-profit organization dedicated to empowering adults with special needs through essential life skills training and workforce readiness programs.Together, they discuss the challenges families face during...
2025-05-2218 min
Social GeekEpisode 1166: One On One with Mary ThompsonThis is the first in our series of new one-on-one conversations with the top Thought Leaders in Franchising.
Mary Kennedy Thompson, CEO of BNI and the new Chair of The International Franchise Association, is here!
Mary shares her thoughts on:
The importance of meeting face to face
Good storytelling and good Franchising
Why she’s so bullish on Franchising’s growth in 2025 & 2026
And, to what she is most looking forward at The IFA Convention
Thanks to Hughes, Northeast Color, and Franzy. Special Guest: Mary Kennedy Thompson.
2025-02-0418 min
Charlotte Mason Enrichment PodcastHomemaking & Homeschooling.Having the Pace of Grace with Mary Salas Part 2In this episode of the Charlotte Mason Enrichment podcast, I sit down with Mary Salas, a Charlotte Mason homeschooling mom of four and a social media influencer. We discuss homemaking, homeschooling, and how to operate with a pace of grace. Mary shares her unique story of becoming a homeschooling mom and how she has embraced grace in serving her family. She also reveals how the Lord is using her platform as an influencer to impact countless women for the cause of Christ.
This two-part episode is PACKED with pure gold that will surely enrich your life!
2025-01-2827 min
Sermons of Rev. Ken ThompsonMary’s Reckless Abandon – Luke 1:39-45Sermon by Rev. Ken Thompson from December 16, 2007 Luke 1:39-45 39 In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah, 40 and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 41 And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the … Continue reading "Mary’s Reckless Abandon – Luke 1:39-45"
2024-12-2233 min
Space for LifeThrive At Any Age: The Wisdom Of Aging Well With Mary Boza CrimminsAging well is a journey that requires intentional choices and a focus on what truly matters. Join Tommy Thompson in this insightful episode featuring Mary Boza Crimmins, author of Taking the Holy Spirit to Work and founder of the Ourselves, Our Posterity newsletter and community. Mary shares her transformative journey from teaching to writing, offering powerful insights on how to age with purpose. She reveals the keys to thriving at any stage of life, from embracing restful habits and mindful thinking to building meaningful connections in a supportive community. Tune in for practical tips, heartfelt wisdom, and a fresh...
2024-12-1244 min
Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 186 Menopause Made Me Look Like My Mother with Mary ThompsonIf you're perimenopausal or know someone who is going through menopause this episode is for you! Unfortunately, much of the mainstream conversation around menopause shames women for experiencing symptoms, but in this episode, Katie and fellow Ayurveda wise woman Mary Thompson offer a softer, more spiritual perspective. They discuss common symptoms of menopause, simple Ayurvedic practices you can use to mitigate these symptoms and the spiritual gifts of menopause! Want to learn more about menopause and women's wellness from Mary Thompson and our other amazing teachers? Our year-long Ayurveda School is open for registration! In...
2024-08-3051 min
Ayur- What Now? PodcastEpisode 46: Jerry gets some AnswersIn the last episode, we did an Ayurvedic intake on Jerry. There were so many questions about his state of physical health and about his diet and lifestyle. It is likely that an Ayurvedic Practitioner visit will take much longer than your typical doctor's visit. We broke the session up into two parts- first to ask the questions and then to explore some answers...
Mary has taken the information from the last podcast and looked at it through the lens of Ayurveda and will give him an explanation today for why she sees things the way she d...
2024-07-1938 min
Baselines in Music TherapyEmma Bailey & Mary-Clare Fearn: international impressionsToday I speak with two UK-based music therapists about their journeys to Neurologic Music Therapy Services Of Arizona.Emma Bailey is a UK-based Music Therapist and music therapy Supervisor. Originally trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Emma has studied infant mental health and child development at the Tavistock Clinic and the School of Infant Mental Health in London, and she completed the additional NMT training in 2019. As a Music Therapist in a National Health Child Development Service, as well as in private practice, Emma specialises in short-term interventions with children with significant developmental needs...
2024-01-2429 min
Faith-Driven LeaderMary Miller | Honoring Our Team's HumanityHi friends! I am Ann Eileen Thompson welcoming you to the Faith Driven Leader Podcast, where we equip and embolden each other to build our leadership and our careers on a foundation of deep trust in our good Father God, through conversations with incredible Faith Driven Market and Ministry Leaders who really live out their faith in their leadership, and have the stories, and the fruit, to prove it.
Mary Miller is an accomplished leader and the Chair of the Board at JANCOA Janitorial Services, a thriving business that recently celebrated its 50th anniversary...
2023-10-2548 min
The Mary Marantz Show"To Be Human Is to Suffer. Now... Here's the Good News" with Dr. Curt ThompsonHow well do you truly connect with the parts of your story that involve suffering? Join Mary and Dr. Curt Thompson, renowned psychiatrist, speaker, and author, as they discuss: The role of recognizing our unresolved wounds, The significance of co-regulating emotional distress, and The four attachment styles that drive our relationships. Discover practical strategies to become more aware of your interior life and steps you can take to deepen your experience of the unwavering presence of God amidst suffering. They are chatting: How suffering manifests and multiplies in our bodies How community can...
2023-10-171h 13
Pride Pages PodcastSexual Wellness Coach - Mary Garcia from Pure Romance
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Join us for a special episode of the Boise Pride Pages Podcast as we dive into the world of sexual wellness with the fantastic Mary Garcia, at Pure Romance!
🎙️ Podcast Episode: "Empowering Sexual Wellness with Mary Garcia from Pure Romance"
💑 Get ready for an enlightening journey into the world of sexual wellness, relationships, and empowerment. Mary Garcia, an expert in the field, will take us behind the scenes of her inspiring career at Pure Romance.
Discover how Mary...
2023-10-1246 min
Ayur- What Now? PodcastEpisode 30 Meet the Doshas- Our Partners (and maybe a few other people)There are more doshas than just those that Mary and Jerry present.
In this podcast, we explore the doshas of our nearest and dearest- our spouses. We look at how people who present more typically as Pitta (Mary's husband) and Kapha (Jerry's wife) to get an understanding of these different doshic types.
2023-09-0134 min
Ayur- What Now? PodcastEpisode 29 Meet the Doshas- Our Partners (and maybe a few other people)There are more doshas than just those that Mary and Jerry present.
In this podcast, we explore the doshas of our nearest and dearest- our spouses. We look at how people who present more typically as Pitta (Mary's husband) and Kapha (Jerry's wife) to get an understanding of these different doshic types.
2023-09-0134 min
Ayur- What Now? PodcastEpisode 29 Meet the Doshas- Mary & JerryHi!
In this episode Jerry and I discuss our own doshas - how do these show up in our physical appearance, common health challenges, and our personalities.
You may even see a bit of yourself here.
2023-09-0131 min
Ayur- What Now? PodcastEpisode 28 Meet the Doshas- Mary & JerryHi!
In this episode Jerry and I discuss our own doshas - how do these show up in our physical appearance, common health challenges, and our personalities.
You may even see a bit of yourself here.
2023-09-0131 min
Scale Up Strategies: The Business Podcast for Coaches, Consultants, and SpeakersNetwork Like a Pro! **special guest Cassandra ThompsonWe're reinventing the concept of networking with the help of Cassandra Thompson, a renowned speaker and networking expert. Cassandra is here to share her valuable insights on creating authentic and enduring connections, and put an end to the notion of networking as a one-off transaction. We bring to light the true essence of networking - a continuous process of relationship building that holds the key to future opportunities. In the second part of our conversation, we venture into the realm of effective follow-ups after networking. Our co-host Mary reveals her recipe for making time to connect with n...
2023-07-3128 min
The 9Innings PodcastEpisode 59: What Makes Us Tick ft Mary Carlson Ph.d, CFP®, AFC®Welcome to the 9Innings Podcast where we Educate, Empower and Engage. ON THIS WEEKS PODCAST: Are you curious about the most valuable lesson in personal finance? In this engaging podcast, Kevin Thompson, founder and CEO of 9i Capital Group, sits down with Mary Carlson, a PhD and adjunct professor, to uncover the secrets of financial behavior and psychology. They dive deep into the importance of understanding people's behavior when it comes to money and how it impacts their financial decisions. Mary, with her extensive background in finance and financial therapy, shares her insights on bridging the gap...
2023-06-2828 min
Nerds & Jesus Podcast2 | What happens to us when we become obsessed with fandoms? w/ Pastor Joe Thompson & Micah ThompsonSend us a textWelcome to the second episode of Mary Howell's podcast Nerds & Jesus. Father and son duo Pastor Joe Thompson and Micah Thompson join to discuss and answer this week's question: "What happens to our brains when we become obsessed with a fandom? Is obsession the right word?" After Mary's discussion with Joe and Micah, stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear the top nerdy news / stories of the week!Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bi...
2023-03-2741 min
Ayur- What Now? PodcastEpisode 6 Causes of Disease Intro and Misuse of the SensesStop making yourself sick -- You have the power to make choices that will help you to feel your best!
Why is it we don't always make those empowering choices? Ayurveda sees a relationship between our choices and our state of health. The biggest challenges we face in our health are often based on our dietary and lifestyle choices.
In this episode Mary and Jerry discuss Ayurveda's view of the causes of disease and focus on the first and broadest cause... misusing our senses. This may be in doing too much, doing too little, or doing...
2023-02-0323 min
Ayur- What Now? PodcastEpisode 6 Causes of Disease Intro and Misuse of the SensesStop making yourself sick -- You have the power to make choices that will help you to feel your best!
Why is it we don't always make those empowering choices? Ayurveda sees a relationship between our choices and our state of health. The biggest challenges we face in our health are often based on our dietary and lifestyle choices.
In this episode Mary and Jerry discuss Ayurveda's view of the causes of disease and focus on the first and broadest cause... misusing our senses. This may be in doing too much, doing too little, or doing...
2023-02-0323 min
Our New VoiceEP 27: Mary Willis in her 50s speaks on collective conscious of humansMary Willis comes from a perspective of history, religion, power, and astrology to talk about life. This episode does not follow the same structure, but still talks about relevant topics of gender, truth, relationships, and values.Join the conversation @ournewvoice on Instagram! This podcast is available for listening on Spotify Podcasts and RSS.com.Our New Voice invites guests of various ages and stages to open meaningful intergenerational conversations around addiction, relationships, identity, spiritual truth, music, and nature. We build new foundations for family harmony with heart-to-heart conversations.“Soul Gardener,” Groweesha (aka Madeline Thom...
2022-12-2947 min
Ayur- What Now? PodcastEpisode 2 Getting Started...What is Ayurveda anyway?In this episode, Mary and Jerry begin their conversation about Ayurveda - discussing what it is and introducing some of its fundamental principles.
You may have heard people talking about Ayurveda and referring to their Doshas and wondered if you had one and what you should do with it. You'll be happy to find out that everyone and everything around you has a dosha and that this can be revealed in their physical, mental, and emotional states.
2022-12-1734 min
Ayur- What Now? PodcastEpisode 2 Getting Started...What is Ayurveda anyway?In this episode, Mary and Jerry begin their conversation about Ayurveda - discussing what it is and introducing some of its fundamental principles.
You may have heard people talking about Ayurveda and referring to their Doshas and wondered if you had one and what you should do with it. You'll be happy to find out that everyone and everything around you has a dosha and that this can be revealed in their physical, mental, and emotional states.
2022-12-1734 min
Ayur- What Now? PodcastEpisode 1a The Thompsons’ Origin StoriesIf you want to hear more about how Mary Thompson and her brother, Jerry Thompson, came to be interested in Ayurveda, nursing, education, and podcasting, then this is the episode for you!
2022-12-1613 min
Ayur- What Now? PodcastEpisode 1a The Thompsons’ Origin StoriesIf you want to hear more about how Mary Thompson and her brother, Jerry Thompson, came to be interested in Ayurveda, nursing, education, and podcasting, then this is the episode for you!
2022-12-1613 min
Ayur- What Now? PodcastEpisode 1 Ayur... What now? BeginsThe launching of the Ayur...What now? Podcast.
Join Mary Thompson as she takes her brother, Jerry Thompson, on an educational journey into the science of Ayurveda.
Have you ever wanted to know more about Ayurveda, but weren't sure how to even begin? This podcast will discuss Ayurvedic principles in ways that are easy to understand.
In this episode, you'll learn just what is this "Ayurveda" thing anyway?
2022-12-1619 min
Ayur- What Now? PodcastEpisode 1 Ayur... What now? BeginsThe launching of the Ayur...What now? Podcast.
Join Mary Thompson as she takes her brother, Jerry Thompson, on an educational journey into the science of Ayurveda.
Have you ever wanted to know more about Ayurveda, but weren't sure how to even begin? This podcast will discuss Ayurvedic principles in ways that are easy to understand.
In this episode, you'll learn just what is this "Ayurveda" thing anyway?
2022-12-1619 min
Shine Your Soul LightSuzanne Thompson & Mary Gooden# 1 International Best Selling Author Suzanne Thompson shines her soul light.
Suzanne Thompson is a storyteller, present parent, founder of a for purpose social enterprise, daughter, sister, friend, connector, architect of light, meditator, activator, imperfect, and pactising wisdom in action.
She is grateful to assist, guide and teach children, parents and teachers in every moment, with what they are inheriting: the internal and external problems, while simultaneously co-creating a future with love, BEing safe and filled with hope and joy.
Suzanne lives in Adelaide SA, gratefully with the two squids Jaxon & Saffron.
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2022-11-2030 min
Missing in the PNWMary Ellen JohnsonSend us a textA beautiful Native American woman goes missing on the Tulalip reservation. and possibly more than 1 person was involved.· MARY JOHNSON (DAVIS) — FBI· Tulalip Tribal Police Department || Mary Ellen Johnson· The Ghost of Firetrail - Page 1 (3ammagazine.com)· Mary Johnson, an Indigenous woman, went missing nearly a year ago. While the FBI recently offered a reward, activists say that's not enough | CNN· Missing Tulalip Tribes Woman Mary Johnson Went to Visit a Friend and Was Never Seen Again (thedailybeast.com)· $60,000 reward offered in case of missing Tulalip woman (q13fox.com)Support the showDisclaimer: I am not an investigative journa...
2022-11-1720 min
Elements of Ayurveda PodcastMaintaining Mental Health During the Holiday Season with Mary ThompsonAyurvedic educator Mary Thompson returns to the podcast to discuss tips on how to manage our mental health during the stressful holiday season. Stress can manifest in many ways over the holidays, be it family dynamics, economical, travel, social stress, loneliness etc. In this episode Colette chats with Mary about the following: Building resilience to buffer against stress. Navigating uncomfortable conversations/situations. How each dosha reacts to stress. Recognising the mental imbalances of rajas and tamas. Self-care tips and guidelines for the holidays. * Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Mount Madonna...
2022-11-1054 min
Sad Girl SyllabusMen of CandyAs Halloween creeps closer, Bethany and Mary invoke spirits and monsters while discussing folk horror in the Candyman films (1992 & 2021) and The Skeleton Key (2005). Each film approaches the legacy and stain of slavery in the US, and the terrors that continue to stem from it.
2022-10-2058 min
Sad Girl SyllabusNoisy SpiritsThis week the Sad Girls scare themselves. Bethany and Mary watched The Ring (2002) and Poltergeist (1982) so you don’t have to! Tune in for our takes on both films, the way they draw on folklore, and for some bonus ghost stories.Become a patron: https://patreon.com/sadgirlsyllabus
2022-10-131h 32
Sad Girl SyllabusHostile Hostel HolidaysIn the last leg of Sad Girls Abroad, Bethany and Mary discuss the turn to horror in the movies Hostel and Midsommar. What’s an American to do when they run into an ancient European cult? The girls discuss the depiction of American exceptionalism amid horror, ritual, and more.Warning: There are discussions of gore and vomit throughout this episode, specifically from 6 min to 46 minute mark, as well as references to violence throughout.Sign up for our newsletter: https://sadgirlsyllabus.com Become a Patron: https://patreon.com/sadgirlsyllabus
2022-09-151h 12
Sad Girl SyllabusDickie Greenleaf Must D¡eThis week the Sad Girls are watching the genre-defining summer holidaze film The Talented Mr. Ripley. Bethany and Mary discuss all the reasons why this is the best expression of “Americans Abroad,” the pillars of the Sad Girl Pantheon (Jude Law, Matt Damon, Philip Seymour Hoffman), how this movie could be defined as Dark Call Me By Your Name, all while doing what we do best: go on tangents.Sign up for our newsletter: https://sadgirlsyllabus.com Become a Patron: https://patreon.com/sadgirlsyllabus
2022-09-081h 07
Sad Girl SyllabusDakota Johnson and the Endless European HolidayThe Sad Girls stay in the sun as moods get darker in Luca Guadagnino’s A Bigger Splash. Bethany and Mary discuss the film’s rising (sexual) tensions, refugees and xenophobia, and confronting the villan you’ve become. Plus, pools and Dakota Johnson.
2022-08-2558 min
Sad Girl SyllabusThe Lost Sad GirlsSomething about the hot sun, the endless hours on the beach that makes the European Holiday take a turn… This week Bethany and Mary discuss Elena Ferrante’s “The Lost Daughter,” an iconic beach read and film directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal. The story uses the summer trip as a backdrop to exploring the darker sides of self and we ponder what it means to be a sad-girl-turned-sad-woman.Book discussed: The Lost Daughter by Elena FerranteSign up for our newsletter: https://sadgirlsyllabus.com/Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/sadgirlsyllabus
2022-08-181h 03
Sad Girl SyllabusCall Me by Your PodSad Girl Syllabus is spending their sixth season abroad. Following the trope of Americans abroad in Europe for a summer vacation, the season begins with the sweet and sweaty, and quickly turns into something much darker. In this first episode, Bethany and Mary discuss two romance-centric films of Americans exploring Europe: An American in Paris (1951) and Call Me by Your Name (2017).
2022-08-041h 13
Microsoft Innovation PodcastMary Thompson on The MVP ShowFULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/394 A brief introduction with Mary Thompson about WorldMax- what she has done and what is happening. Mary talks about her community engagement What does Mary need and how can people out there help and support her with what she is doing? How can people be like Mary? Mary’s journey into becoming a Microsoft MVP and what’s involved? What was different after becoming a Microsoft MVP? Mary's involvement in the MVP community – sharing your knowledge and helping people The value of becoming a Microsoft MVP Mary’s experience speaking in an ev...
2022-08-0322 min
Sad Girl Syllabus2 FAST 2 FLAGELLATEFor the final episode of season 5, Bethany and Mary continue to explore the connection between food and spirituality by talking about… not eating. They discuss fasting and asceticism, the phenomenon of Victorian Fasting Girls, and reflect on the season as a whole. Note to listeners, the content in this episode is at times graphic.
2022-06-091h 17
Voices of Hope008 - Mary ThompsonSallie & Danielle speak to Mary Thompson. She shares her perspective of learning of her husband Spencer’s same-sex attraction and why they decided to share their story publicly. Mary processes things through writing and shares many experiences on her blog, which is available to read. Sallie and Danielle echo the challenges that have existed at points in their marriages and personal experiences; conversely, they talk to the healing that have come from those and how marriage is really a process of learning and growing together. Whenever troubles would arise in their marriage, Mary talks about how she would hold to...
2022-06-081h 26
This Crazy Little Thing Called LifeConversing w/ Plants & Rising From The Ashes | Mary McCallumThis month on the podcast we're speaking with Mary McCallum - founder of Sierra Roots Wellness. Mary lives on Washo land in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. After years of struggling with chronic disease, Mary was led to begin work as a Clinical Vitalist Herbalist + practitioner. Through her re connection to the earth and its beings, she found herself in a place of tremendous growth. This journey of growth has inspired her to share her passion for cultivating Vitality through the healing power of nature with others. We chat about: -conversing with plants-tending...
2022-06-061h 06
Sad Girl SyllabusForbidden MushroomsThings get metaphysical as Mary and Bethany discuss ancient food cults, alternative theories about Early Christianity, cannibalism and spirituality, and more. Books discussed: The Sacred Mushroom and the Cross by John M. AllegroWho Cooked the Last Supper? by Rosalind MilesSign up for our newsletter: https://sadgirlsyllabus.com/ Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/sadgirlsyllabus
2022-06-021h 01
Sad Girl SyllabusA Salad Bar of CultsIn this episode, Sad Girl Syllabus explore the dark side of food and spirituality, namely poison and cults. From the Heaven’s Gate poisoned pudding to the Rajneeshee poisoned salad bars to the dark underpinnings of Celestial Seasonings’ Sleepytime tea, Bethany and Mary discuss the use of food in US cult practices, especially as a method of control. Be careful out there and watch what you eat!
2022-05-261h 04
Sad Girl SyllabusExtra Credit: CottageGirl BossIn this extra credit episode, Bethany and Mary discuss the new cottagecore bonanza lifestyle store, Six Bells, and its creator Audrey Gelman’s trajectory from The Wing girlboss to cottagecore purveyor (and yes, that wedding feature in Vogue), and what it means to commodify and romanticize rural and homespun.
2022-05-051h 08
Sad Girl SyllabusGirlboss Interlude: HustlersThe Sad Girls get into it with Hustlers (2019) starring Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu and based on the true story as reported by the one and only Jessica Pressler in 2015. Bethany and Mary discuss myth-making the Sad Girl to Girl Boss arc, Sad Girl origin stories in the Joker, Wuthering Heights, and Phantom of the Opera, and finding purpose in a postmodern world.
2022-03-311h 15
Sad Girl SyllabusGirl Boss Interlude: Inventing Anna pt. 2The watch-along continues this week with Mary and Bethany commentating on the final episode of Netflix’s and Shondaland’s Inventing Anna. As Anna’s court case wraps up, the girls draw conclusions of their own as to who’s really a scammer and who’s really a #girlboss and where the boundaries lie.
2022-03-241h 35
All Up In My Lady BusinessAll Up In: Business Anniversaries & Fertility Journeys with Kelly Marie Thompson of FleurWeddings, divorces & anniversaries, oh my! In this episode, Mary talks to Logan Square florist and owner of Fleur Kelly Marie Thompson about her 20-year business journey.In their chat, Kelly Marie shares how she navigated—opening Fleur at 22, divorcing her business partner, trying (& quitting trying) to get pregnant, opening a new space right before COVID, and launching a floral business course. Tune in for a whole lot of whole-assery, including 2021 horror stories, fave Tiktoks, and what’s coming up for Kelly Marie & Mary in 2022.Smash that subscribe button so you never...
2022-03-2246 min
Sad Girl SyllabusGirl Boss Interlude: Inventing Anna Pt. 1Isn’t everyone a scammer? This week, SGS is watching Inventing Anna, the Netflix series that follows the story and exposé of Anna Delvey, the faux German heiress who conned the New York art scene. Mary and Bethany discuss narrative and myth-making, how everyone loves a con artist, and the subtle ways we fool ourselves and others. Watch along with the show or listen to the commentary on its own.
2022-03-171h 15
Sad Girl SyllabusZero Dark Thirty, Flirty, and ThrivingFor the finale of season 3, Bethany and Mary discuss the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, the rise in women serving in the military, the portrayal of the “girl boss” soldier, a deep dive into Zero Dark Thirty, and social media's impact on our understanding of war.
2022-03-031h 09
Sad Girl SyllabusThe Revolution Will Not Be PodcastedIn the penultimate episode in the series on women’s roles during wartime, Bethany and Mary cover the Vietnam War and the counterculture of the 1960’s and 70's in America. Topics of conversation include Jane Fonda, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, M*A*S*H, and Susan Sontag.
2022-02-241h 10
Sad Girl SyllabusA Pod of Their OwnThe media bubble around World War II history and lore is rife with the sad girl archetype, but at this point in history we start to see a change in attitude toward her. The women at home are taking an active role in the war effort and stepping up to fill the gaps left by the men who are called up. In this episode, Bethany and Mary discuss this massive turning point, Casablanca, A League of Their Own, and Hannah Arendt.
2022-02-171h 16
Sad Girl SyllabusExtra Credit with Susan Furber: Sad Girls of the Lost GenerationSusan Furber joins the show to discuss her debut novel The Essence of an Hour, which is a coming-of-age story about a young girl living in America on the brink of World War II. Susan, Bethany and Mary explore “Sad Girl Theory” defining sad girls through 19th and 20th Century female authors and proto-influencers. The Essence of an Hour is available online, Kindle, and wherever you love to buy your books. To find out more, visit the Valley Press website: https://www.valleypressuk.com/book/155/the_essence_of_an_hour
2022-02-102h 05
Terror is a MoodEP. 6: BAMV: BAD ASS MARY VINCENTThis week's episode is a little late since Val is under the weather, but this amazing story of survival will life your spirits!! Join us as we talk about the amazing and powerful, Mary Vincent, Hit SUBSCRIBE so you can catch our new episodes EVERY OTHER Sunday!Be sure to check out our Instagram @Terrorisamoodpod for photos related to the episode!Email us at Terrorisamood@gmail.com with the true stories of TERROR from your life!! Seen a ghost? We wanna hear about it! Married an axe murderer...
2022-02-0631 min
Sad Girl SyllabusCivil War-CoreMedia depicting the Civil War has become the basis for the sad, trad wives of cottagecore, debutantes, and a lot more in contemporary American femininity trends. Bethany and Mary get in deep to a film syllabus of remakes, appropriations, and retellings including:Gone with the Wind (1939)Little Women (1994 and 2019)The Beguiled (1971 and 2017)Angelica Jade Bastien on Sofia Coppola’s The BeguiledCold Mountain (2003)
2022-02-031h 48
Sad Girl SyllabusThe Founding MothersThe exploration of the “Sad Wife” theme in history and literature continues with the SGS conversation on the American Revolution and America’s eight Founding Mothers. Bethany and Mary discuss how these female counterparts serve the purpose of making the Founding Fathers more well-rounded, their recent role in pop history, and the patronizing “women’s empowerment” meta-narrative.
2022-01-2757 min
Sad Girl SyllabusThe Real Sad Wives of Antiquity“Trad Wife Finishing School,” the 3rd season of Sad Girl Syllabus, is all about the sad, waiting wife archetype in literature. For every hero who is off fighting for his country, there is a woman waiting for him to return. At least, that’s how it goes in the great epics and wartime novels and movies. Bethany and Mary begin the season by going all the way back to Ancient Greece and examining The Odyssey’s Penelope and Clytemnestra. While awaiting their husbands’ return from the Trojan War, one wife is faithful and one is not. The Girls get into it an...
2022-01-201h 06
Sad Girl SyllabusExtra Credit: Hallmark Holiday CheerThis week’s Extra Credit episode is a holiday hangover cure-all. Bethany and Mary discuss Hallmark Channel Christmas movies. Their formulaic plot lines, Sad Christian Mom hype, and the fabricated magic of Christmas.
2021-12-3046 minSad Girl SyllabusMonster PriestCan faith make you a monster? For the finale of Season 2, Mary and Bethany explore the motif of monster priests and the performance of faith. From The Exorcist to The Conjuring Universe to the recent series Midnight Mass, our discussion includes vampires, heroes, and the fine line between the demonic and the saintly.
2021-12-211h 00Sad Girl SyllabusGuilty PriestFeeling bad and feeling sad. Bethany and Mary discuss institutionalized mechanisms of guilt and penance in the Catholic Church. We talk confession and reconciliation, and how they’re used as manipulation tactics and how they are mythologized in a litany of films and television shows from Scorsese to The Sopranos.
2021-12-161h 11
Sad Girl SyllabusBad PriestThe history of Christianity is full of divinely endowed priests abusing their “God-given” powers. In this episode Mary and Bethany welcome the pod’s very first guest Robert Kolodny, cinematographer of the recently released documentary “Procession,” to discuss the making of the film and the Church in bad faith. *This episode includes mentions of sexual assault. Bonus: Robert’s carefully crafted cinema syllabus relevant to this week’s topic is featured below.Corpus Christi (2019, Jan Komasa)Teorema (1968, Pier Paolo Pasolini)Little Sister (2016, Zach Clark)Diary of a Country Priest (1951, Robert Bresson...
2021-12-091h 19
Sad Girl SyllabusHot PriestBethany and Mary kick off a whole new season discussing one of the biggest trends of the last few years: God. What’s behind the recent uptick in Christian motifs and memes? “Hot Priest” attempts to answer this question by looking into the desirability of the out-of-reach clergymen and how this trope has made the rounds in pop culture for decades from The Thornbirds to Fleabag. Also included in Season 2 is a new segment: “Trad Catholic Corner,” a revue of ironic, unironic, and post-ironic religious influencers.
2021-12-021h 09
Brand Marketing Podcast with Cas ThompsonIntegrity & Ethics in Real Estate w/ Mary Catherine SoulsbyThis week we speak with Mary Catherine Soulsby on Agents and Owners Chit Chat Podcast with Cas Thompson. If you are an agent or owner visit www.Gladmash.com for immediate help with your business. ►► Weekly Newsletter and Social Media Tips for Agents & Ownershttps://socialmedia102.com - learn how to get clients & customers to come to you►► The audio only version of this podcast is available herehttps://www.agentsandowners.com►► Follow the hosts and speakers h...
2021-11-2142 min
Sad Girl SyllabusMike Newton's TwilightThe season one finale is here and it's all about The Twilight Saga. From Wuthering Heights to Twilight, Bethany and Mary ponder: How did we get here? Where do we go from here? What is the fate of Gothic Literature?
2021-11-111h 02
Sad Girl SyllabusPhantom ReduxPhantom of the Opera marks a major milestone in the history of Gothic literature, and Mary and Bethany discuss the end of genre. Topics covered are Broadway's longest-running musical, science vs. illusions, and Gothic aesthetics in the 20th century.
2021-11-0456 min
A Stronger FaithThe Superpower of Special Needs - Mary ThompsonScott and Mary Thompson’s second child, Samuel, was born with Down Syndrome, dramatically altering their course forever. Today, Mary Thompson shares how the life of special needs, for their family, has become a spiritual superpower.For more episodes or to recommend a guest, please visit astrongerfaith.com
2021-11-022h 09
Sad Girl SyllabusThe People's DraculaThis week on Sad Girl Syllabus Bethany and Mary discuss Dracula by Bram Stoker, the iconic gothic novel that put vampires on the map. Topics covered are 19th century medicine and science, monsters, industrialization, and, of course, vampires.
2021-10-281h 06
Elements of Ayurveda PodcastAyurveda and Mental Health with Mary ThompsonAyurvedic educator, Mary Thompson returns to the podcast to discuss Ayurveda's teachings on mental health. October 10th is recognised as World Mental Health Day by the World Health Organisation. Mary and Colette discuss the following: Ayurveda's teachings on holistic health. The mental tendencies of the doshas of Vata, Pitta, Kapha. The three mental gunas/qualities. How excess of Rajas and Tamas create mental imbalances. Tips on how to maintain positive mental health. * Check out Mary's website marythompsonayurveda.com * Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for Online consultations Private at-home Di...
2021-10-211h 00
Paradox JukeboxPJ Ep. 25 Artist Interview: "Mary Moore"Caitie invites Indie-Pop artist "Mary Moore" from Nashville to talk about her latest releases, upcoming EP, her younger days in marching band, show choir, and her acapella group that inspire the "Barden Bellas" of the movie "Pitch Perfect".
Mary Moore's Links:
www.marymooremusic.com
https://www.instagram.com/mary_moore_music/
https://www.facebook.com/marymooremusic/
https://twitter.com/MaryMooreMusic
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5tnaGFpaJsQ_ILhhDcMbbQ
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2XZC5cqR9ZMD9fdDAZ6TPD
Music On The Move Studios Links:
www.musiconthemovestudios.com
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2021-10-1348 minSad Girl SyllabusWutherin'In the pilot episode for the Sad Girl Syllabus podcast, Bethany and Mary begin their exploration of the "Wuthering Heights to Twilight Pipeline" with a deep dive into early Gothic Literature. Topics covered are ICYMI: Wuthering Heights, notable film adaptations, #gothlitvibes, and salacious Brontë family gossip.
2021-10-021h 11
Elements of Ayurveda PodcastPerfect Health and Habituation with Mary ThompsonAyurvedic educator, Mary Thompson wrote a blog post titled Perfect Health ~ Aristotle and the Vedas in which she states the longer version of Greek philosopher, Aristotle's quote.. "Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." Mary explains how this quote applies to the concept of perfect health and the daily habits or dinacharya taught in Ayurveda. Colette and Mary discuss the following: Ayurveda's description of perfect health. How perfect health is achieved by habituation. The steps to perfect health. Identifying your deep driving desire. Setting boundaries to prioritize self-care. Daily habits and tips...
2021-07-0856 min
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast#201 Mary Peters & Rhys McClenaghan On Olympics, Mental Health & Life After Sport Hello and welcome to the Sport Inspires Podcast — a new series in collaboration with The Mary Peters Trust and the Coca-Cola Thank You Fund. Each episode will give you the chance to listen in on conversations with Northern Ireland’s incredible sports men and women on the topics of performance, mental health and life after sport. Our first episode is a double-whammy, featuring a conversation with Gold-Medalist Lady Mary Peters and an interview with 21-year-old Gymnast Rhys McClenaghan who is competing in his first Olympic Games this summer. Really hope you enjoy! // New episodes in this series will go out every 2nd Monday...
2021-05-1045 min
Paradox JukeboxEp. 3 Artist Interview: "Mary Jennings"Paradox Jukebox host Caitie Thompson interviews dark pop/rock artist Mary Jennings who hails from Nashville, TN. Mary is a wealth of knowledge on working odd jobs, sync licensing, and getting in touch with deep, dark scary places in her music. They discuss playing at the "Music On The Move Studios All Female Showcase" and the release of her new song "Matriarch", which Caitie will feature on the episode.
http://www.maryjennings.com
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3tqIdxHWQOWswsNAYVCgBd
https://www.instagram.com/musiconthemovestudios
www.caitiethompsonmusic.com
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2021-05-0826 min
BeachCast.TV: Bible Exploration, Apologetics and Church History with Dr. Chase A. Thompson:How Important Was it That Jesus Was Born of a Virgin? #95 Did Mary Stay a Virgin? Do Catholics Make Too Much of Mary?The Bible clearly teaches that Jesus was born of a virgin named Mary, who was wed to Joseph. The Catholic church further teaches that Mary remained a virgin her whole life, that Jesus' other brothers and sisters came from a prior marriage Joseph had, and that Mary lived her life without sin. Is there any biblical basis for these beliefs?
2021-04-0511 min
The Steven Thompson ExperienceThe Steven Thompson Experience-Proud MaryWelcome to the World is Yours episode 114 of The Steven Thompson Experience -Proud Mary Thanks to each and every one of you for tuning in to the show and joining us on this journey.
March is Women’s History Month! I will be featuring women all this month!
To dig into this we are going to learn about The first Steamboat New Orleans , Sarah E. Goode, Toxic Stress and the song Proud Mary by Tina Turner.
I hope you enjoy the episode! And if you do plea...
2021-03-2512 min
Zen Mama & Everyday GurusEveryday Guru: Michael ThompsonThis weeks episode is with Michael Thompson! He takes us on his journey of trying to understand this human journey, how our past informs where we are today - his story is rich, colorful and relatable!-----Find more about Mary Streeter and the podcast at marystreeter.co !ZMATA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/zenmamaandtheaddictZMATA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenmamaandtheaddict/Mary Streeter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfullivingvt/Zen Mama Facebook Page Zen Mama Instagram ...
2021-03-111h 42
Fitness Unfiltered#36 A Life-Long Passion of Coaching & Living Well with Secondary Breast Cancer, with Wellness Coach Mary HuckleJoining me on the show today is my incredible friend Mary Huckle – a Wellness Coach, living with secondary breast cancer. Mary has been in the fitness industry for 16 years with many strings to her bow. Becoming a Personal Trainer was inevitable given her life long passion for movement.Being diagnosed with any type of cancer is devastating news. Whilst it is common, I realised after talking to Mary, that I still know very little about it. Mary is working hard to raise awareness around it. In this episode, we talk about how she g...
2021-02-021h 06
Aging GracefullyAn Ayurvedic Approach to AgingHere we interview our very own Mary Thompson: podcast co-host, Ayurvedic practitioner, and long time teacher of this holistic health science from India. Join us as we discuss the holistic view of aging with ways to address its changes, challenges and complications utilizing Ayurvedic medicine and lifestyle.
2020-10-2130 min