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Vera House PodcastRichmond Saints, Sinners & Superstitions (Valentine’s Day, Friday the 13th, monks, witches, underground tunnels) — Unscripted #035Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text hereIn this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we explore the origins of Valentine’s Day and how ancient Roman festivals like Lupercalia continue to shape modern traditions. We talk through the historical roots of Saint Valentine, Friday the 13th superstition, and how belief systems evolve over time.From there, the conversation shifts into Richmond-specific culture, including Friday the 13th tattoo traditions across the city and how local shops turn superstition into shared ritual. We also discuss recent sightings of Buddhist monks walking through Richmond, pu...
2026-02-131h 17
AOR DiamondsAOR Diamonds | Episodio 495 | Young GodsNuevos: Blue Ambition, Shiraz Lane, Temple Balls, Kaasin, Fighter V, Transatlantic Radio, Magic Gance, Sun City (con Izzy Perri), Crashdiet, Creye
Little Angels, reunidos y reprogramados
La coalición Jason / Alice Cooper cumple 40 años
Clásicos: Atlantic, Nelson, Max Carl, Frontline
Últimas incoporaciones al Frontiers Rock Festival
2026-02-121h 13
Vera House PodcastRichmond Meets Ice: Blizzards, Skate Parks & Punks (viral storm moments, city infrastructure, rva nostalgia) #034Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text hereSubscribe to the audio podcast:https://verahouse.buzzsprout.comFollow us:https://instagram.com/verahouse.coIn this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we talk through what it was like navigating Richmond during the Winter Ice Storm Fern and how the city responded when weather exposes gaps in infrastructure and planning.We discuss the ice storm itself, untreated streets and sidewalks, and the viral moments that came out of the chaos. The conversation moves into city infrastructure, preparedness...
2026-02-0650 min
Vera House PodcastRichmond Is Relearning Connection: Aspen DeRosa on Photography, Sobriety & Community #033Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here10% OFF your next purchase at Point 5 in Carytown: https://verahouse.co/point5Attend the January 31st Event: https://celestefarms.com/product/point-5-field-spread-3/Follow the movement:instagram.com/verahouse.coyoutube.com/@verahousepodverahouse.coIn this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we sit down with Aspen DeRosa, a Richmond-based photographer, educator, and community builder.
2026-01-301h 04
Vera House PodcastRichmond Pathways, Public Spaces & Plastic Bags (river access, downtown development, surprise taxes, cone parade etc) — Unscripted #032Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here10% OFF your next purchase at Point 5 in Carytown: https://verahouse.co/point5Subscribe to the audio podcast:https://verahouse.buzzsprout.com/followFollow us:https://instagram.com/verahouse.coIn this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we talk through how people move through Richmond — physically, socially, and culturally — and how the city functions on a day-to-day level for the people who live here.We discuss public transportation ideas in Rich...
2026-01-231h 07
Beek on beingBeek on being and AGING WELLWhere’s the manual on maturing?! “The Care and Keeping of You” was the guideline for puberty! “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” was the holy grail for pregnancy! So where is our handbook as we age?! Don’t worry we have two brilliant women in studio today to discuss it all! Dr. Perri Young M.D. Board Certified Internal Medicine and Jami Young Licensed Clinical Social Worker will give us the ins and out of what awaits us with our brains, bodies and beyond! This is Beek on being and AGING WELL.
2026-01-221h 20
Vera House PodcastHometown Sound: Richmond’s Butcher Brown on Jazz as a Language, Tiny Desk, and RVA Roots #031Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here10% OFF your next purchase at Point 5 in Carytown: https://verahouse.co/point5Subscribe to the audio podcast:https://verahouse.buzzsprout.comFollow us:https://instagram.com/verahouse.coGet tickets + learn more about Butcher Brown:https://butcherbrown.com/Follow the band:https://www.instagram.com/butcherbrown/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH0R_9LEEUHwMhMe7sEVoyw
2026-01-161h 20
Vera House PodcastRichmond’s New Year, New Riverfront & Old Alligators (Carytown ball drop, Scott's Addition, Brown's Island 2026, etc) - Unscripted #030Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here10% OFF your next purchase at Point 5 in Carytown: https://verahouse.co/point5Subscribe to the audio podcast:https://verahouse.buzzsprout.comFollow us:https://instagram.com/verahouse.coNicotine research mentioned: https://app.iki.ai/space/15747/folder/443Richmond at midnight—past, present, next. We open with Carytown’s ball-drop nostalgia and the one-off Brown’s Island NYE event, then ask who should run a true public New Year’s party now. From there: the 2026 out...
2026-01-011h 11
Vera House PodcastRichmond Bones, Artifacts & Dead Malls (VCU/MCV graverobbers, stolen artifacts, Chesterfield Town Center, insurance scams, etc) — Unscripted #029Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here10% OFF your next purchase at Point 5 in Carytown: https://verahouse.co/point5We cover a wild spread this week. From Richmond’s documented “Night Doctor” era—when grave robbing supplied cadavers to the Medical College of Virginia—to Chesterfield Town Center’s sale and what it signals for malls. We break down the scam of hospital pricing and insurance, a local USPS fiasco, and the VMFA’s return of Turkish antiquities. We also reflect on a year of hard lessons: paying down debt, leaving the 9...
2025-12-261h 24
Vera House PodcastRichmond’s Winter Lore: a Very Vera Christmas Special (Benedict's Invasion, Reindeer, Jamestown Day, Krampus, Sinterklaas, etc) — Unscripted #028Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here$200+ giveaway by Point 5: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSOCSAxDwm6/10% OFF your next purchase at Point 5 in Carytown:https://verahouse.co/point5Richmond in winter, past to present. We open with reindeer lore and RVA snow-day nostalgia, then move through local holiday markets and simple gift philosophy before an on-air exchange. Midway, we taste non-alcoholic holiday picks from Point 5 and talk how to host with zero-proof options. The back half dives into Virginia history and winter folklore—Jamestown Day, Washington’s Delaware cros...
2025-12-191h 08
Vera House PodcastRichmond's 2026 Boardwalk and More Famous Critters (Drunk Raccoon, Browns Island, AI artwork, and more) #027Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here10% OFF your next purchase at Point 5 in Carytown:https://verahouse.co/point5In this episode we unpack the Browns Island closure and the proposed 2026 riverfront “boardwalk,” what it could fix, and where projects tend to stall in RVA. We visit the recent viral drunk raccoon story and how it jumped to national outlets. The story of a raccoon busting his way into an Ashland/Hanover ABC store, ransacking its shelves and passing out drunk in its bathroom on Friday, Nov. 28 has garne...
2025-12-121h 11
Vera House PodcastRichmond Myths, Malls & Meat Juice (Black Friday, Valentine Museum, Witchcraft, 90s culture etc) - Unscripted #026Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here10% OFF your next purchase at Point 5 in Carytown:https://verahouse.co/point5Richmond then and now: how Black Friday shifted from a one-morning scramble to month-long sales, what that did to malls, and why shared cultural moments faded (with Barbenheimer as a recent exception and GTA 6 on the horizon). The episode looks at Richmond’s growth vs. preservation—think Scott’s Addition then vs now—and why local brands should publish consistently if they want to matter.There’s a Richmond history de...
2025-12-051h 19
Vera House PodcastRichmond Culture, Crime Follies, Dog-Poop Etiquette, and Better Roads - Unscripted #025Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here10% OFF your next purchase at Point 5 in Carytown:https://verahouse.co/point5In this episode we talk about how the Vera show has grown into locally recognized media, then get into a weird story about nine burglars jumping out of a Hyundai Sonata in Warrenton, and what it says about choices and consequences. We cover dog-poop etiquette and why online shaming rarely changes behavior. There’s a quick comparison to Japan’s “carry your trash” norm and a lost-bag story that shows how culture...
2025-11-2950 min
Vera House PodcastHometown Sound: Richmond's Conditions on Writing, Touring, and Reunion with Brandon Roundtree and Alex Howard #024Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here10% OFF your next purchase at Point 5 in Carytown:https://verahouse.co/point5Follow Conditions:https://www.instagram.com/conditionsbandhttps://www.facebook.com/conditionsbandhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/5CdtIKatJJJuXXjjxRtT8Xhttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/conditions/275764015Richmond made them, the world loved them. In this episode, Brandon Roundtree and Alex Howard of Conditions; both veterans of Richmond’s vibrant music scene, take us from Canal Club nights and storage-unit re...
2025-11-261h 43
Vera House PodcastHow Richmond Decides "What To Do" with Paige & Kelsey of The Richmond Experience (rva hotlists, events, city guides, and more) #023Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text hereJoin RVAx – the Richmond fan club you didn’t know you needed to be a part of:https://www.therichmondexperience.comFollow RVAx:https://www.instagram.com/therichmondexperiencehttps://www.tiktok.com/@therichmondexperiencehttps://www.facebook.com/therichmondexperienceHow does Richmond decide where to go this week? Paige Poprocky and Kelsey Heintz pull back the curtain on The Richmond Experience — an independently owned, women-led, queer-owned local media brand that turns curation into what...
2025-11-211h 21
Vera House PodcastAdventure on the Edge of Time: Richmond's Hayden Mater on Building Watches for Real Life #022Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text hereRichmond entrepreneur Hayden Mater sits down with us to unpack the ethos behind Mater Made — a watch brand built for real life, not glass cases. Hayden Mater is a serial entrepreneur, father and husband, and an explorer making timepieces that inspire curiosity, endurance, and a life well-lived.Shop now at Mater Made:https://matermade.comFollow Mater Made:https://www.instagram.com/mater_madehttps://www.youtube.com/@Ma...
2025-11-141h 27
Vera House PodcastRichmond Folklore, Fights & Phones (boyfriend bootcamp, hidden pools, government boxing and best rooftops) - Unscripted #021Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here10% OFF your next purchase at Point 5 in Carytown:https://verahouse.co/point5Less buzz, more clarity. We open with adaptogens over caffeine—Kin, L-theanine, lion’s mane—and why “awake” doesn’t have to mean jittery. Then we launch Boyfriend iPhone Bootcamp: turning a running joke into basics that actually matter—angles, light, distance, framing. From there, a tour through Richmond’s layers: 18th-Street throwbacks (Tiki Bob’s, Alley Cats, On The Rocks), the Altria/Mosque pool that used to exist, underground water a...
2025-11-071h 10
Vera House PodcastRichmond is Sober-Curious: How Jody Sidle Reimagined Drinking Culture with Point 5 #020Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text hereVisit Point 5 at 3435 West Cary St, Richmond, VApoint5rva.comIn this guest interview, we sit down with Jody Sidle — founder and driving force behind Point 5 in Carytown (Richmond, VA) — to talk about the sober-curious wave reshaping how Richmond goes out. 2 books we mentioned in conversation:• Drunk: How We Sipped, Danced, and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization: https://amzn.to/48XY5pU• Alcohol Explained by William Porter: https://amzn.to/3JIHuMuPoint 5 is Richmond’s firs...
2025-11-051h 29
Vera House PodcastRichmond’s Haunted Secrets: a Very Vera Halloween Special (Ghosts, Skinwalkers, Cemeteries, and Werewolves) - Unscripted #019Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here10% OFF your next purchase at Point 5 in Carytown:https://verahouse.co/point5Richmond’s haunted season, told by people who live here. We trade first-hand moments and local lore: a green, hologram-like “entity” outside the Poe Museum that refused to appear on camera; the Iron Dog of Hollywood Cemetery and the child it guards; late-night reports of voices at the Science Museum; and the suburban myth that won’t die—the Henrico werewolf. Between stories, we talk why superstitions travel faster than facts...
2025-10-311h 15
Vera House PodcastRichmond Gun Hole, Small Town RVA Video Game, Henry Box Brown, and the Windshield Manifesto - Unscripted #018Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here10% OFF your next purchase at Point 5 in Carytown:https://verahouse.co/point5Richmond doesn’t need fiction; the lore writes itself. We start with the city’s running list of urban legends—the Addison Street “gun hole,” the Church Hill tunnel collapse, the Richmond Vampire, the tank down Broad, Francine the Lowe’s cat—and ask why these stories stick longer than headlines ever do.From there, the conversation pivots to “conductor” leadership: what it means to shape culture without playing every instrument...
2025-10-241h 03
Vera House PodcastRichmond Barbers Open the Door to Mental Health and Financial Wellness – Universal Health Chair Network #017Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text hereLearn more about the Universal Health Chair Network here: https://uhcnetwork.orghttps://www.instagram.com/universalhealthchairRichmond’s most trusted third space isn’t a clinic — it’s the chair. This episode sits with Abdul Winfield (AB), Ali Bey, and Sharita “Ri” Edwards, the trio behind the Universal Health Chair Network (UHCN), to break down a simple but radical move: bring mental, physical, and financial health into the places people already trust—barbershops and salons. From day one, the barbershop has been a spac...
2025-10-221h 09
Vera House PodcastRichmond Rules, Rituals, and Raids (VCU hazing, FBI Raids, NA bar scene, RVA Festivals, Bikes and more) - Unscripted #016Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here10% OFF your next purchase at Point 5 in Carytown:https://verahouse.co/point5Richmond is a city of rules, rituals, and raids—and this episode threads them together. We start with Francine, the Lowe’s cat finally found, Reddit sleuthing turned street festival, and how a neighborhood inside joke becomes citywide folklore. From there, festival season takes over: Dogwood Dell’s free lineup and the way RVA gathers when tickets aren’t the gatekeeper.Then the tone shifts. We unpack FBI “Operation Summer Hea...
2025-10-171h 04
Vera House PodcastRichmond's Biggest Celebrity is a Cat (Where's Francine, Turnstile at Browns Island, Hadad's lake, walkable RVA, Carytown pedestrians, etc) - Unscripted #015Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text hereRichmond’s unofficial (maybe official now?) mascot went missing, and the city can’t stop talking about it. We open with Francine, the Lowe’s cat — security footage, petitions, interstate rumors—and what a community chooses to call “news.” From there, the episode ricochets through rideshare absurdity, a Monument Ave flip-and-selfie that went viral, and a night at the riverfront where Turnstile meets Browns Island policy: pepper-spray claims, capacity math, bag rules, chair rentals, and bathroom bottlenecks.We pull back to ask the real question: how...
2025-10-1055 min
Vera House PodcastRichmond's Creator Economy is Growing: How Melissa Eaton Grew Her Brand to 300K+ Followers #014Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text hereRichmond’s creator economy is growing fast. In this episode, our guest Melissa Eaton (Top Drawer RVA + Simplify Social) breaks down how she built an audience of 300K+ and turned it into real revenue—without chasing vanity metrics. We get into Facebook payouts vs. YouTube, pricing UGC so you’re paid even if you don’t post, and the content-bank system that lets one shoot fuel ten clips across platforms.We talk platform strategy (TikTok, Reels, Shorts), why video beats photos now, and the repurpos...
2025-10-071h 03
Vera House PodcastRichmond is Keeping Secrets at City Hall, Carillon etc (SWAT raids, water crisis, FOIA requests, traffic surveillance, biceps 4 jesus) - Unscripted #013Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text hereRichmond might be keeping secrets — or trying to. We trace a week where public records stall at City Hall, deleted plant videos fuel citizen sleuthing, and new red-light cameras multiply in the name of safety. At dawn, a Nextdoor rumor sends us to the Carillon lawn, where we explore a free men’s workout?In this episodeFOIA, stonewalled: requests delayed, whistleblowing punished, and the cost of fighting for basic transparency.Water crisis, aftershocks: pipe...
2025-10-031h 08
Vera House PodcastRichmond Before the Rebrand (6th Street ghosts, RVA parties, Scott’s Addition, and broken elevators) - Unscripted #012Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text hereRichmond as home base, myth as mirror. We open with the so-called “Richmond curse”—the urban legend that no matter how far you go, you end up back here—and why distance (and a little travel) clarifies what the city actually offers now: a growing riverfront, an amphitheater era, and momentum that didn’t exist a decade ago. Then the practical: free early-morning Uber rides to RIC via GRTC vouchers (4–6 a.m., one trip per day, pickup at GRTC stops). What sounds small is actually city de...
2025-09-261h 07
Vera House PodcastOddities Beneath Richmond (hidden springs, buried trains, lost ballpark, dating apps, Short Pump, and more) - Unscripted #011Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text hereDid you know? The Byrd Theatre is owned and operated by a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.The Byrd Theatre Foundation depends on donations year-round to operate and care for the Theatre through an Annual Fund, which you can donate to here: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/byrd-theatre-foundation/annual-fund-eoy-2025Richmond keeps secrets. This episode pulls them up to the surface—starting with Mayo Island: once a downtown ballpark where legends supposedly launched homers into passing train cars, now a $15M city purchase slated to be...
2025-09-191h 08
Vera House PodcastRichmond Vampire & Hidden Trains (VCU discoveries, Watermelon Festival, Texas Beach, RVA311, and more) - Unscripted #010Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text hereRichmond’s folklore runs deep — and in this episode we dig up a few of the city’s strangest myths and modern problems side by side. We start with the infamous Richmond Vampire and the buried train beneath Church Hill, exploring how urban legends take root when tragedy and mystery overlap.From there, the conversation shifts to science: the discovery of fossilized human teeth in Ethiopia, where VCU researchers are helping rewrite the story of human evolution. We talk Australopithecus, Neanderthals, diet, jaw development, and wh...
2025-09-121h 08
Vera House PodcastRichmond’s Forgotten Mummy (government hostages, ADD brains, speedhumping chaos, rva cold cases) - Unscripted #009Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text hereWe open with the strange saga of Richmond’s forgotten mummy — a body left under bricks for nearly two decades before anyone thought to ask questions. From there, the conversation spirals into the absurd and the political: the story of Eric Morales Garcia, the man who locked government officials in a room as an act of protest, raising questions about rebellion, justice, and whether Richmond could use a little more chaos.But that’s only the start. We unpack the mystery of the single blue s...
2025-09-0758 min
Vera House PodcastThe Importance of Flow: Why Your Body Remembers What Your Mind Ignores | Lamha Cumasach #008Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text hereVeronica Jones never set out to be a massage therapist — she stumbled into it by accident. What began as a way to make money became a calling, a path to healing that combines bodywork, intuition, and holistic care. As the founder of Lahma Cumasach, Veronica now guides women and mothers through massage therapy, lymphatic detox, and doula services that focus on rest, restoration, and flow.In this episode, she shares:How being “tricked” into massage school led her...
2025-08-2744 min
Vera House PodcastHot Boy Richmond Summer (Farmer's markets, Nascar, Jay walking, VCU, Cycling & Fake Wrestling) - Unscripted #007Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text hereWe kick off Richmond’s “Hot Boy Summer” with a debate over whether NASCAR’s raw chaos outshines F1’s polished precision, and why endurance athletes willingly subject themselves to cycling’s masochistic grind in the name of “Type II fun.” From there, we stumble into the absurdity of pedestrian planning — jaywalking tickets, newly raised curbs, and the question of whether Richmond is actually designing its streets for people or just pretending to.VCU’s presence looms large as we dissect the economic boost of move-in week agai...
2025-08-2049 min
Vera House PodcastThe Art (and Grit) of Doing Kitchens Right in Richmond with James River Kitchens #006Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text hereBradley Jones and Caleb Attalah left the comfort of a big-box retailer to build something better: James River Kitchens.In this conversation, they share the pivotal lunch that sparked their business, the values that set them apart, and the lessons learned from years of creating kitchens that pair function with beauty.We talk about:The turning point that made them walk away from corporate lifeWhy they refuse to cut corners, even when it costs themThe role of transparency and communication in...
2025-08-1252 min
Vera House PodcastFrom Keys to Care: Tehran Jones is Making Senior Transitions Easier for Families in Virginia #005Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text hereFrom growing up in Richmond, Virginia’s Jackson Ward and the projects of Gilpin Court, to breaking a cycle of incarceration, Tehran “Tye” Jones has lived a story of resilience, redemption, and relentless drive.In this powerful conversation, Myke sits down with Tye as he opens up about his father’s 28-year prison sentence, the moment fatherhood forced him to change course, and the values he’s instilled in his own children to ensure they never have to face the same hardships.He sh...
2025-08-0837 min
Not Another 3 PuttThe Economics of Travel Baseball and What It Takes To Play In The Show?In this episode of Not Another 3 Putt, host Tony Perri Jr. sits down with Justin Huisman, Manager of the Lake County Corn Dogs, for an inside look at the real economics of travel baseball, the rise of the Corn Dogs, and what it actually takes to make it to Major League Baseball.Justin brings a unique perspective, blending his MLB experience and leadership at one of the hottest collegiate-level summer baseball teams in the Midwest. Whether you're a parent of a young athlete, a coach, or just a sports fan, you'll gain powerful insights into how the...
2025-08-0637 min
Vera House PodcastRichmond Poop Water, Leo the Mobster, Ancient Pyramids, and Other Fun Tales - Unscripted #004Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text hereWe start with Richmond's ambitious plan to fix the James River's decades-long sewage problem, but somehow end up exploring everything from naked beach regulars to ancient pyramid conspiracies. Our studio's wild past as Smitty's bar reveals a darker side of Richmond history involving Leo Joseph Coury, a restaurant mogul turned hitman-hiring fugitive who exploited the gay community in the 1970s.From there, we journey through America's rebellious origins with the "Mind Your Business" continental dollar designed by Benjamin Franklin, questioning everything we think we...
2025-08-0154 min
Vera House PodcastHow Katie Brown Ditched Her 9-to-5 to Build a 70K Food Brand on Instagram #003Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text hereIn this episode, Myke sits down with Katie Brown, a local Richmond founder of Real Food With Gratitude, to dive deep into her journey from corporate sales to building a 70K follower food brand on Instagram. Katie shares the brutal honest truth about content creation, the pivot from photography to video content, and how she monetizes her passion for real food.https://realfoodwithgratitude.comWhat You'll Learn:• How to transition from a 9-5 job to content creation• The real strategy behi...
2025-07-0445 min
Vera House PodcastRichmond Restaurants: Fires, Failures, and Fortune (Shockoe Bottom, Kava Club, Brenner Pass, AI artists & the future of culture) - Unscripted #002Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text hereA fire ripped through Shockoe Bottom this week, engulfing The Daily Menu and forcing neighboring businesses to shut their doors. But the story doesn’t end with the smoke. In this episode, we dig into the real issues at the heart of Richmond’s downtown decline—from empty night markets and neglected neighborhoods to the quiet collapse of overhyped concepts and underbaked brands.We cover:— The state of Shockoe Bottom fires, and why the farmers market keeps missing— Kava...
2025-06-3051 min
Vera House PodcastRichmond vs. Nova Beef (Allianz amphitheater buzz, pickleball mural controversy, dream houses on the James) - Unscripted #001Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text hereWelcome to the Vera House podcast — a creative editorial in audio form. No scripts, no segments—just an open conversation at the intersection of culture, brand, creativity, and our journey to building something real in a city like Richmond.In this one, we cover:— The new Allianz Amphitheater and why it’s already off to an interesting start— Pickleball, public art, and the muralist Mickael Broth (@thenightowl) who painted “Not For Sale” over his own work in Downtown Richm...
2025-06-2144 min
BDA Baby (Before, During and After Baby)Christina Perri on Motherhood, Mental Health, and Healing Through Every Season of LifeThis week, I’m joined by Christina Perri — singer-songwriter, mom, and now children’s book author — for a truly special conversation.
We talk about how becoming a mother completely reshaped her life and career, the real work she’s done on her mental health, and what it’s been like turning her song “A Thousand Years” into a children’s book. Christina shares openly about the highs and lows of motherhood, the importance of therapy, and how she’s learned to stay grounded and present in the chaos of raising young kids.
She also shares her journey through loss and...
2025-06-0537 min
Reading With Your Kids PodcastFrom Vampires To Lullabies, Christina Perri Is On Reading With Your Kids In a touching interview, singer-songwriter Christina Perri reveals the inspiration behind her debut children's book, A Thousand Years, transforming her iconic love song into a tender narrative about parental devotion. Known for her emotional ballad that became a wedding and pop culture phenomenon, Perri has now reimagined the song's lyrics to celebrate the unconditional love between a parent and child. Perri explains her careful approach to adapting the song, recognizing the need to soften the dramatic original lyrics into something more appropriate for young listeners. The book, illustrated by Joy Ruiz, follows the first few years of Perri's daughter's l...
2025-04-1555 min
The SqueezeChristina Perri: A Story of ResilienceThis week, the Lautners are joined by singer and songwriter Christina Perri! Christina starts from the very beginning, sharing what led her parents to seek therapy for her at just eight years old, what those early sessions looked like, and how she felt about it all at such a young age. She reflects on the unhealthy coping mechanisms that developed in her late teens and early twenties, her struggles with drugs and alcohol, what ultimately led her to choose sobriety, and offers powerful advice for anyone dealing with addiction or facing the fear and shame of relapse. She also...
2025-04-021h 34
Counter-MelodiesChristina PerriToday’s guest is the one and only Christina Perri! The voice behind “A Thousand Years”, “Jar of Hearts”, and more joins Anthony and Jonathan for an unforgettable conversation about love, loss, and wild career twists. From Twilight superfan to penning the biggest song from the Twilight soundtrack, Christina shares how she manifested her dream into reality — hint: a particular tattoo played a role in this. She opens up about the whirlwind rise of her career, her surprising Disney connections, and how she's using her voice to create lullabies, children's books, and magical moments for fans. And don’t miss the ultim...
2024-12-171h 13