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Sinners Among SaintsEpisode 144: The Torrey Pines MurdersSend us a textIn 1978, 15-year-old Barbara Nantais was brutally murdered on Torrey Pines State Beach in San Diego, California, while camping with her boyfriend, Jim Alt, who was severely injured but survived. She was beaten, strangled, sexually assaulted, and mutilated. The case went cold due to insufficient evidence. Six years later, in 1984, 14-year-old Claire Hough, visiting from Rhode Island, was found murdered on the same beach with similar injuries—strangled, sexually assaulted, and mutilated. In 2012, DNA evidence linked Claire’s murder to Ronald Tatro, a convicted rapist, and Kevin Brown, a former San Diego Police Department crim...2025-07-111h 22
An Unexpected LifeThe Long Game; Fertility Preservation and Cancer (Guests Megan Scherer & Kara Bendle)When a child, teenager or young adult is diagnosed with cancer, the overwhelming response is to jump into treatment as soon as possible to blast it out of the body. But before diving into treatment, it’s equally important to take a moment, step back and consider the long game; the quality of that young person’s life once the cancer is gone. In this episode of An Unexpected Life, Marianne Banister dives into the world of Fertility Preservation with two experts who are helping young cancer survivors create families. Thanks to huge advances in medicine, even newbo...2025-07-1026 min
Main Character Energy25. Redefining Success as a Creative Business Owner with Claire Clausing.mp3In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Claire Clausing—founder of Blooming Design Co.—a full-service design agency that helps women fall in love with their brands and show up online like they own the damn place. We’re talkin’ branding, websites, email marketing, merch, and all the strategic sparkle that turns your business into a legacy.Claire shares what it’s been like running a thriving design studio as the execution queen—aka the person who actually gets visionary ideas off the ground. For a long time, Claire felt like something was wrong with he...2025-07-0154 min
Tuning In for the Slow Living Mompreneur(LIVE) Substack Mini-Masterclass with Claire VenusWatch and comment hereClaire Venus ✨ is the most fun to collaborate with💕We recently hopped on a live to talk all about:* Curating your Substack like a magazine* How to print a copy for yourself (+ allow your audience to buy one too)* Growing your Substack through Youtube and Pinterest* And we answered your questions live too This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tuningin.substack.com/subscribe2025-06-1740 min
Sparkle on Substack(Live) A mini masterclass in (printed)!? magazines on SubstackThank you The Artist's Toolbox, Jennifer Ann Blair, Kathryn Koromilas, Emily Wingert, Emma Warren, and many others for tuning into my live video with Megan Moran! Join me for my next live video in the app.Head over to Megan Moran to read more about her wonderful process. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sparkleon.substack.com/subscribe2025-06-1340 min
The Fully Alive PodcastChoosing Your Own Faith with Claire Brueseke | Ep. 12In this special episode, our daughter Claire joins the podcast to share what it's been like growing up in a glass house—where being the senior pastor's kid puts your life on public display, and her journey of choosing and living out her own faith.2025-05-2824 min
Talks with MegRetreatsThe Claire Series-Retreats Join Claire & I as we discuss retreats and why everyone should go on one! We chat about our experiences and our past retreat this spring at Damascus in Columbus, OHHave a favorite retreat or suggestions for others? Let us know! @thetalkswithmegpodcast@momentswithmeg192025-04-2354 min
Fortuitous EncountersConnecting with My Zag SisterhoodIn this episode, I get to welcome three of my dearest friends from my Gonzaga graduate program to the show: Claire Le Poullouin, Iman Lyons, and Jess Loomer!We all started the program within the same year as each other and attended our first on campus immersion in September 2023. It was this fortuitous encounter where we all connected and have stayed in touch ever since. This sisterhood has helped me to get through the past two years of grad school! So many leadership and connection nuggets were shared in this conversation. Claire:2025-04-2246 min
Ever Be56: Inside The Influencer World: Myths, Real Talk & The Reality Behind The Feed | Megan Wells, Claire Couche & Melissa TabladaJoin in on our conversation with Megan @megs__wells, Melissa @melissagracetablada, and Claire @findingphilothea as we pull back the veil on social media. The conversation covers their journeys into content creation, balancing work with personal life, the challenges they face, and their efforts to maintain authenticity while navigating the complex landscape of influencer culture. They reflect on the misconceptions about influencers, explain their motivations rooted in faith, and emphasize the importance of positive influence and leadership in their roles.------Episode SponsorsSalt and Light by Sami - Shop non toxic perfumes and c...2025-04-161h 25
What now? What next? Insights into Australia's tertiary education sector"Lifting the bonnet on jobs and skills" - insights from Megan Lilly and Trevor GauldIn this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by Jobs and Skills Australia's Deputy Commissioners, Trevor Gauld and Megan Lilly.There are references throughout their conversation to a number of JSA reports and data available on the JSA website. If you don't already visit the site regularly then these links may be useful to you:Monthly labour market data at the regional level: https://www.jobsandskills.gov.au/data/employment-region-dashboards-and-profilesGenAI Capacity Study (and opportunity to engage in current consultations): https://www.jobsandskills.gov.au/studies/generative-artificial-intelligence-capacity-studyTertiary Harmonisation: https://www.jobsandskills.gov.au/publications/opportunity-and-productivity-towards-tertiary-harmonisation-roadmapClean Energy Ca...2025-04-0235 minTalks with MegQ & A with Claire and MegJoin Claire and I as we answer questions sent in by you! Give the podcast a follow @thetalkswithmegpodcastBook recommendations: Gift & Grit by Andrew and Sarah SwaffordBefriending Your Inner Child by Brya Hanan The Interior Castle by St. Theresa of Avila Embracing Edith Stein by Anne Costa 2025-03-141h 15
Business Not As Usual with Megan YelaneyYour Website is More Important Than You Think (And How to Get One in a Day!) with K & C CreativeBe honest… has someone ever asked for your website, and you awkwardly mumbled something about “working on it” or just sent them to your Instagram instead? 👀 I get it. Websites can feel like a whole thing—expensive, time-consuming, and straight-up overwhelming. And let’s be real, you technically don’t need a website to start signing clients. BUT… (big but incoming) There does come a point where not having a website is actually making it harder for people to trust you, book you, and see you as the expert you actually are. Enter Krissy a...2025-02-1756 min
Self StartHERWant More Out of Life? How Female Entrepreneurs Can Thrive Through Self-DiscoveryClaire Campagna is a Self-Discovery Coach specializing in astrology and Human Design, guiding female entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners to understand themselves on an energetic level so they can activate their potential and start building a business or living more fulfilling lives. Claire’s own journey began with a quarter-life crisis that led her to reevaluate her career and life path, transitioning from a successful role in technical consulting to becoming a coach who empowers others to reconnect with their authentic selves. Now, she helps others, particularly ex-corporate women and those wanting more out of life, to align with th...2025-01-0736 min
Tuning In for the Slow Living MompreneurFrom Paid Subscriptions to Podcasting: A Collaborative Conversation with Claire VenusYou can read or watch this episode here.I'm so excited to have this conversation with Claire Venus (she/her) ✨ - I’ve been following her on Substack for a while. Watching her growth with not one but two publications, teaching others how to use the platform, raising her kids and growing her paid community into a bestselling membership.That’s why we hopped on the mics to talk through:* Going Paid* Why Creating on Substack is Different than Social Media* Embracing a Creative Mindset* And all things...2024-11-0252 min
Self Care Simplified398. Busting “Meno-Myths” & Talking Menopause Hormone Therapy with Dr. Mary Claire HaverFor years menopause has been shrouded in mystery and hushed conversations, mostly centered around hot flashes and unwanted weight gain. But thankfully the tides have turned and menopause is now getting the attention it has always deserved, largely thanks to Dr. Mary Claire Haver.
Dr. Haver is a board-certified OB-GYN who is passionate about demystifying menopause healthcare. With over 4 million followers on social media, and a #1 New York Times Bestseller, The New Menopause, she’s helping millions of women in midlife learn about menopause and how to advocate for their own health.
This week, with th...2024-10-1532 min
The Grace SpaceSacred Intimacy: The Untold Secrets of Vitamin P Part 2Send us a text"When we're not afraid, we take very different actions in the world."-- Megan MacdonaldWho would you be if you totally trusted Life?What would you create? How would you go about your day, stand, walk and talk?If you felt autonomous, provided for, and had everything you needed within you, how would that change your outlook?To quote Megan Macdonald in today’s episode of The Grace Space, “When we’re not afraid, we take very di...2024-05-171h 07
The Grace SpaceSacred Intimacy: The Untold Secrets of Vitamin P with Megan MacDonald and Charlotte GowdySend us a textWhat if I told you there's a perfect healing medicine tailor-made for YOU, and available to you every minute of every day? And it's totally, 100% free?Imagine that you had access to your own inner pharmacy.A place that makes everything you need to heal and balance every level of your being -- body, mind, emotions and spirit.All healing comes from the re-establishment of Divine Order inside your body. We were all created perfect, whole and complete, with a built-in self-healing mechanism available free...2024-05-101h 06
Work + Life Harmony | Time Management, Organization and Planning for Overwhelmed WomenShifting Perspectives on Menopause with Dr. Mary Claire HaverBe prepared to shift the way you approach your health as we dissect the hormonal ebbs and flows that characterize menopause and their unique impact on each woman. Dr. Mary Claire Haver's expert perspective illuminates the often misunderstood physiological changes, fostering a sense of compassion and community that's as necessary as it is overdue in women's healthcare. In this episode, we cover:Insights into the stages of menopause, including perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopauseThe lack of education and recognition surrounding perimenopause, both among healthcare providers and in society in generalHow knowledge about menopause can empower not only w...2024-04-0923 minWhat now? What next? Insights into Australia's tertiary education sectorIndustry-VET engagement: "it's not just about the curriculum"In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by Timmy Theopelus, Vice President Business Development and Strategic Partnerships at Axioo - part of the Indonesian technology company PT Tera Data Indonusa.Timmy explains why PT Tera Data developed the Axioo Class program which now operates in almost 1,000 vocational colleges in Indonesia and why the program has been recognised by the International Labour Organisation for its effectiveness. As Australia considers how to keep Training Packages current and how to foster closer links between industry and VET - there is a lot we can learn from...2024-04-0828 min
No Rest For The Vivid Business Podcast205 | How To Be Happy: Cracking the Secrets of Joy, with Megan PriceIn this episode, I chat with Megan Price, Positive Psychologist who shares with us the secret to happiness.And what happens when you feel happy? Life feels easier and you get to enjoy it more!Megan supports her clients to become happy through positive psychology. Her mission is to help as many people be happy as possible! How amazing is that?! With more happy people, we create a happier world.She tells us the story of how she realised she wasn’t happy, after following a path of ‘shoulds’ and how she turned it around for hersel...2024-03-1451 min
We Know How to ReadWe Know How to Read : S12E1 : Thea ClaireIntroducing our Spring debut novelist Thea Claire, to start our season 12 They Know How to Write Author Interviews! Thea Claire is a storyteller at heart. A North Texas native, she loves to write about strong characters creating beautiful lives for themselves and those around them. Go Find Less is a curvy girl love after loss a second chance romance! But there is more! This is the first in a series and we got into all the details, laughs, and more with Thea on our interview this week!2024-02-131h 19
Embrace Your In-Between By Wider VisionsEp 14 - Soft AmbitionOn today’s episode of Embrace Your In-Between, Megan explores the topic of soft ambition.
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2023-07-1418 minWhat now? What next? Insights into Australia's tertiary education sectorBraden Hill - university leadership on the journey to a fairer futureIn this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by Prof. Braden Hill, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Students, Equity and Indigenous) at Edith Cowan University to discuss equity in higher education and the Voice.During their discussion Braden and Claire mention the following:Braden's speech to the 2022 TEQSA annual conference: https://youtu.be/O__d5VSaaF0The Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre at Murdoch University: https://www.murdoch.edu.au/explore/support-services/kulbardi-aboriginal-centreKulbardi's K-Track program: https://www.murdoch.edu.au/explore/support-services/kulbardi-aboriginal-centre/k-track-enabling-programProf. Megan Davis' speech to the 2023...2023-06-1227 min
Talking JackThe COVID Legacy: What are the ways in which the pandemic has changed our lives today?Episode 2.6
In this episode we look back at the COVID-19 pandemic and reflect on what happened over these couple of years in the United Kingdom. From
controversies around lockdown rule flounting, conflicting health advice and insufficient testing and health provisions, the response to the pandemic certainly did not come without criticism. We reflect on these and most crucially on the ways in which our personal and collective experiences have changed how we live life today. The legacy of the pandemic can be felt across society and has indeed impact economy, mental health and day to day life...2023-06-051h 12
Talking JackCulture Wars: Is Britain in one and how did we get here?Episode 2.5
In this episode we examine the origins of the term 'culture wars' and the debate around the existence of such a thing. We focus mostly on the United Kingdom by tracing the sociopolitical histroy of post-war Britain up to today, in order to give some context to modern British culture. In this episode, we have tried to stray away from specific 'culture war' issues and, instead, we discuss the reasons for rising tensions in spaces online like social media and whether there are clues to the cause of this in the experiences of past generations.
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The Veterinary Rehabilitation PodcastOvercoming Imposter Syndrome with Confidence with Katie Ford and Claire GrigsonImposter syndrome is something we all can relate to and it is difficult to face. Katie and Claire talk about how to recognize it, the different types and how to manage it. Learn more about Katie Ford: https://www.katiefordvet.com/ Learn more about Claire Grigson: https://www.clairegrigson.com/ To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast2023-04-1834 min
Talking JackRock Icons: Pink Floyd - Episode 5: End of an EraIn this final episode of Rock Icons’ first season exploring the career of Pink Floyd and its members, we will detail their standout moments from the 1990s to present day. This will include taking a look at Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Richard Wright, and Nick Mason’s final performance as a four-piece together for Live 8 in 2005.
Sources Cited:
Blake, M. 2013. Pigs Might Fly: The Inside Story of Pink Floyd (Updated). Aurum Press: London.
Musical Milestones, 2016. Pink Floyd – Album by Album: The Definitive History. Music Milestones.
Fotostrasse. Available from: https://fotostrasse.com/roger-wat...2023-03-2844 min
Talking JackRock Icons: Pink Floyd - Episode 4: The tumultuous 1980sThis episode charts the career of Pink Floyd through arguably its most difficult decade, the 1980s, because this would see Roger Waters eventually leave the band and bring about a new era with David Gilmour at the helm.
Sources Cited:
Blake, M. 2013. Pigs Might Fly: The Inside Story of Pink Floyd (Updated). Aurum Press: London.
Mason, N. 2004. Inside Out: A Personal History of Pink Floyd. Wiedenfield & Nicolson: London.
Wikipedia. Pink Floyd. Available from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_Floyd
Musical Milestones, 2016. Pink Floyd – Album by Album: The Definitive Hi...2023-03-2151 min
Talking JackRock Icons: Pink Floyd - Episode 3.2: The Wall (1979)This is a supplementary episode to the previous one which looked into Pink Floyd’s career in the 1970s. Their last album of the decade (released in 1979) was The Wall, and this episode is dedicated specifically to this concept album.
Sources Cited:
Thompson, D. 2013. Roger Waters: The Man Behind the Wall. Backbeat Books: Milwaukee.
Blake, M. 2013. Pigs Might Fly: The Inside Story of Pink Floyd (Updated). Aurum Press: London.
Mason, N. 2004. Inside Out: A Personal History of Pink Floyd. Wiedenfield & Nicolson: London.
Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall. 2000. Directed by Bo...2023-03-141h 17
Talking JackRock Icons: Pink Floyd - Episode 3: Success in the 1970sIn the third episode of this Pink Floyd season of Rock Icons, we return to the band’s career, now in, what could be classed as, their heyday of the 1970s (including Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here – a specific next episode will be dedicated to The Wall). We will tour through their key albums of this decade and chart how success effected the band.
Sources Cited:
Blake, M. 2013. Pigs Might Fly: The Inside Story of Pink Floyd (Updated). Aurum Press: London.
Fielder, H. 2013. Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall. Race...2023-03-071h 09
Talking JackRock Icons: Pink Floyd - Episode 2.2: Syd BarrettThis is a supplementary episode to the previous one exploring the early years of Pink Floyd. Here, we will be specifically discussing the life and work of original frontman Syd Barrett and looking at his own legacy and the musical imprint he left even after departing Pink Floyd.
Sources Cited:
Chapman, R. 2010. A Very Irregular Head: The Life of Syd Barrett. Faber & Faber: London.
Fielder, H. 2013. Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall. Race Point Publishing: New York.
Heylin, C. 2012. All the Madmen: Barrett, Bowie, Drake, the Floyd, The Kinks, The Who and...2023-02-2838 min
Talking JackRomcoms: Where did it all go wrong and what does it mean for the modern romance movie?Episode 2.4
In this episode we delve guilt free into the romcom movie land. Long having been disregarded as 'chick flick' films, romcoms have endured since the first motion picture but reflect our cultural understanding and experiences of life, love and dating. However, with genre has not been without its faults, often tied to the formulaic and perhaps problematic narratives which has made it hard for good romcoms to come through, let alone stand the test the time. We look back at some of our favourite romcoms and how the genre has evolved over the decades from its...2023-02-271h 22
So Dramatic! Daily29 - Deleted Scenes and Leaked Texts: Everything You Need To Know About Claire and Adam's MAFS Cheating Scandal!Married at First Sight’s Claire Nomarhas spills details about her and Adam Seed's scandalous AF pub pash! The deleted scene from Janelle Han and Adam’s confrontation on MAFS that was ‘borderline abuse’ IRL! LEAKED texts prove MAFS Sandy Jawanda WITNESSED Claire and Adam’s off-camera pash! Want more of the latest gossip? Visit the SO DRAMATIC! ONLINE website and sign up for our newsletter! Follow So Dramatic! Online on INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK and join the PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP! Got a hot tip, request, question, or receipts? Contact: t...2023-02-2206 min
Talking JackRock Icons: Pink Floyd - Episode 2: The Early Years in the 1960sFor the second episode of our Rock Icons season on Pink Floyd, we will give a fuller explanation of the life and work of the band in its formative years in the decade of the 1960s.
Sources Cited:
Fielder, H. 2013. Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall. Race Point Publishing: New York.
Blake, M. 2013. Pigs Might Fly: The Inside Story of Pink Floyd (Updated). Aurum Press: London.
Mason, N. 2004. Inside Out: A Persona History of Pink Floyd. Wiedenfield & Nicolson: London.
Wikipedia. Pink Floyd. Available from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink...2023-02-2128 min
Talking JackRock Icons: Pink Floyd - Episode 1: What makes them icons?This is a new series under the name of the Talking Jack podcast called Rock Icons, in which we will explore the work of bands and artists who have helped define the rock genre. To launch the series, we are starting with a season about the band Pink Floyd. For this season, we will chart the timeline of this legendary group, discuss its key members, and delve into Pink Floyd’s vast discography.
This first episode provides a brief overview of Pink Floyd’s legacy and makes the case for why are icons of not just rock but...2023-02-1419 min
Talking JackMLM: What is it and what's behind the criticisms of multi-level marketing?Episode 2.3
In this episode we take a brief tour of the Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) world. MLMs have been on the rise since social media has made it easier to advertise, influence and reach out to consumers and sellers, and the need for quicker ways to make money was also heightened again during the lockdown measures following the COVID-19 pandemic. Although, MLMs are not new. So what exactly is meant by an MLM, and just how good are the promises they make? We explore all of this as we take a look at the arguments from both sides...2023-02-121h 05
Talking JackTrends: Where do trends come from and why do we follow them?Episode 2.2 On this episode we explore the world of trends. In today's digital age, we are driven by trends expediated by social media platforms but where do these trends come from and are they important? Trends have always existed in various forms and at different levels and they can help us make sense of our society and culture as well as forecast what will happen in the future. Trend sociology can help prove particuarly insightful for businesses too but what about the microtrends we attempt to fit into it or resist in our everyday lives? We explore the differences...2023-01-311h 24
Talking JackMental Health: How prevalent are mental health issues today and what are we doing to overcome sitgma?Episode 2.1 On the first episode of 2023, we are delving deep into the issues surrounding mental health and specifically mental health stigma. As this topic is particuarly broad, we will be focusing on mental health diagnosis within the Western world and specifically the UK, focusing on the DSM with mentions of suicide, eating disorders, OCD, depression and anxiety. The opinions and areas dicussed in this episode reflect the presentors experiences and the information given is not be taken as compensation for a proffessional diagnosis or advice.
Sadly, across Western culture we are witnessing a rise in mental health i...2023-01-231h 31
Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horror“But what if a woman wrote this?” – with Claire NorthMany of us grew up reading the myths and legends from Ancient Greece and Rome. We followed Herakles as he succeeded at one impossible task after another; we cringed when Orpheus turned round at the last moment so that Eurydice fled back into the underworld; we grinned when Odysseus outsmarted the cyclops, Polyphemus. But behind […]
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