The country you know and the stories you don't. Join hosts Leah-Simone Bowen and Falen Johnson as they reveal the beautiful, terrible and weird histories of this land. New episodes every second Thursday. Visit us at www.cbc.ca/secretlife for show links, transcripts and more! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Subscribe to Sounds Good: CBC's Podcast newsletter for the finest podcast recommendations and behind-the-scenes exclusives.
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Every book has two stories: the one it tells, and the one it hides. The Secret Life of Books is a fascinating, addictive, often shocking, occasionally hilarious weekly podcast starring Sophie Gee, an English professor at Princeton University, and Jonty Claypole, formerly director of arts at the BBC. Every week these virtuoso critics and close friends take an iconic book and reveal the hidden story behind the story: who made it, their clandestine motives, the undeclared stakes, the scandalous ...
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A show where we delve deep into the unseen world of inventory management, revealing the hidden mysteries that help small businesses (like you) optimize their workflow and succeed!
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The Secret Life of Language dives into the cultures, arts, and histories that underpin and inform the diverse languages we speak. From the studios of the University of Melbourne’s School of Languages and Linguistics.
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Tell me your secret, I'll tell you mine — true confessions of love, sex, money, relationships, addictions, and hidden taboo topics that are often hilarious, uplifting, and hopeful. Hosted by best-selling author, actress, and coach Brianne Davis, the podcast offers a mix of guest interviews and topic-specific discussions. Every Monday, listeners are invited to join Brianne as she pulls back the curtain and explores the how, what, when, where, and why of various subjects. Some episodes feature ...
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The Secret Life of Prisons is produced by a charity, the Prison Radio Association. To make a donation please visit prison.radio/donate. The podcast tells the hidden stories from behind bars. Paula Harriott is Chief Executive of Unlock. She spent time behind bars and now works to help those who have been to prison to contribute to the debate around crime and justice. Phil Maguire is the Chief Executive of the Prison Radio Association. He's worked in prisons for two decades and received an OBE ...
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Join us on "Secret Life of Intuitive Women," a series unveiling the extraordinary stories of women with a unique connection to the unseen. From psychic visions to encounters with spirits, these women share the highs and lows of navigating their intuitive abilities in the real world. With a mix of personal narratives and captivating experiences, explore the challenges, triumphs, and mysteries that define their secret lives. Are you ready to dive into the unknown?
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I'm Maureen Kritzer-Lange a Psychoanalyst specializing in Eating Disorders (The Queen of Self Esteem & creator of the “Don't Trust the Mirror” Movement). This is my personal story of my struggles with an eating disorder. I thought it would take my life. I had nobody to talk to so I began journaling while in high school. In my podcast I share stories from this journal and then use my psychoanalyst perspective to reflect on my “younger” self. My life mission is to help women get their lives ba ...
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At The Secret Life of Cookies we know that kitchens are the heart of the home. They’re where families come together, where food comes from and where some of the best conversations take place. Kitchens are where the power is (even nasty President Jackson with his “kitchen cabinet” thought so), and where the baked goods are, which is why Marissa Rothkopf, the host, spends so much time in the kitchen. On The Secret Life of Cookies we will bring you into those conversations with some smart, inte ...
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Join me for coffee and chats about everything and nothing at the same time. This is the life of a secret introvert.
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All the response from 2 to 7.
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The main achievements of George Washington with a strange twist Cover art photo provided by Ben Noble on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@nenboble
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Neesh and Coco discuss what's on their mind. We talk about sex, relationships, dating, finances, kids and everything else in between!
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A behind the scenes look at the day to day life of a couple with DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder).
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Am 20, have got more or less issues to handle, come join my life and listen to my stories and maybe shed a tear or laugh a hill.🤣
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Sharing our inner worlds of fears, anxieties, stresses, concerns, negitive thoughts, body symptoms, and so much more as we talk to relate, and heal simultaneously one podcast at a time.
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Chronicling the thoughts,struggles, and insights of an introverted, shy music producer.
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My podcast will consist of many topics. Some will be about my life and others may be about current topics and politics. I hope you guys stick around to hear me rant about lifeeeee!
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jesse and erin are two gay twenty-somethings who escaped christian fundamentalism and are watching secret life of the american teenager for the first time and recapping it so you don't have to! subscribe to listen to them analyze the absurd purity culture ingrained in every episode!
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Join host Destiny aka “@deeeesssss” as she aims to inspire,motivate, and cultivate conversations on growing and learning as Black women. (a Black woman) Deeessss and guests freely and openly discuss issues black women face. Whether it is in a corporate office or a relationship, no topic is off limits. Unfiltered conversations with millennials for millennials! ✨#onlythegood™🔮 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/Secretlifeofdeesss/support
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Carol, Jacqui and Stephanie posting information from their monthly podcast, The Secret Life of Girl Gamers, and whatever else is on their minds.
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We are a bunch of dreamers each on our own path. We talk about all the ups and downs of following our dreams. We hope we can inspire you to keep following yours.
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There is no secret of wealth, but I’ll guarantee you this, there is a secret life of wealth. Join us as we take you on a journey to speak to the influencers, processes, and the ways they create, live and generate wealth. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brae-burbidge/support
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We take kids from all over the country to talk about how there lives are today! There will even be celebrity kids in this. (we hope) Sign up to our website to get a chance to come on the show! JT out! Email me a JTBoarman09@gmail. Com
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The Secret Life of Weddings is a Canadian podcast co-hosted by professional wedding photographers Lisa Mark & Rebecca Lozer. We feature unbelievable but true wedding stories! If you love drama, gossip & Bridezillas this show is for you!
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In this podcast we will be diving into my personal life of what I get up to after I finish work. I’ll be talking about my sex life my first times and a lot more.
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I am Dior Armonie. A Financial Dominatrix who entered into the industry at the age of 19 years old in 2016. I’m 25 now, I’ve mastered my craft. The adventures this life style have brought me on has been a amazing, thrilling, and even hilarious. On my podcast you’ll find story-times, never heard before tea, and mouth dropping experiences. Stay Tuned
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The Secret Life of Sibs is made for siblings of people with special needs, by a twin of someone with special needs. Join us for honest conversations with adult siblings from diverse backgrounds. Let's help redefine the expected sibling narrative. Life isn’t all sunshine and rainbows - it’s sunshine streaming through dark clouds and storms and it’s sometimes struggling to see the rainbow. Speaking that communal experience into the light can reach those of us otherwise alone in our circumstance.
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The Secret Life of Death is a podcast which explores the stories of ordinary people, starting with their gravestone and placing them into the context of the history of their life and times. The show primarily is based in New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts, but it stories reach throughout New England and beyond. Local historian and archaeologist Gail Golec researches, writes, hosts and produces this podcast.
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Step inside Mehreen Baig’s virtual staffroom to hear what the UK’s teachers really think. As the new term begins amid a global pandemic, we get the uncensored views of what it’s really like behind the school gates from the people who spend more time with our children than we do.
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Everyone knows a James, but how well? One a rider of motorcycles . The other, a tattooed hipster. One is a up coming professional kickball player. The other, a softball pitcher. They both are jiu jitsu players, pop punkers and party lovers. Have you ever wanted to live vicariously through another person? Well now's your chance. Follow our hosts as they catalog traversing the universe on a search for new challenges, grand adventures, and unending friendships. There will certainly be good stor ...
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Welcome to The Secret Life of Women PODCAST!! An entry into a woman’s life ,we will cover all from becoming successful women to encouraging other women to achieve all goals without any limits.While also covering all things women from health ,beauty and letting you all into the life of a woman through their struggles,success & much more,you will get a front seat into The Secret Live of Women and what made them the women they are today!! Join my group &Like my page on Facebook and don’t forget ...
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The Secret Life of Mold Podcast is armed with proven and experienced tips, tools, and strategies on all things mold, allergy, and air quality issues that you need to know. Host by Craig Cooper, project manager and senior mold inspector at Mold Inspection Sciences (MIS), has over 20 years’ experience in the mold industry and has performed over 10,000 residential and commercial property inspections. Craig and the MIS team work to disarm the plethora of myths, misconceptions, and scare tactics ...
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The Secret Life of Writers is a series of rambling conversations with some of the world’s most interesting and visionary writers and creative icons about how they got where they are, what they’re working on now, and how they balance art and life. These warm and personal interviews take you behind-the-scenes of the writing world. Hosted by Jemma Birrell, formerly of the Sydney Writers' Festival and Shakespeare & Company in Paris, and now the Creative Director at Tablo. Subscribe to hear a new ...
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Discussing public engagement in research into assistive living technologies. The podcast series comprises conversations between health services researchers, Museum experts and community members on wide-ranging topics relating to assistive living technologies including living with disability, ageing, conservation and ethics. Studies in Co-Creating Assisted Living Solutions (SCALS) is a five-year research programme (2015-2020) funded by Wellcome and led by Professor Trisha Greenhalgh of the Nu ...
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This podcast is where I cry,laugh,get angry at myself. It's my story and I hope I can share it with all of you.
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The secrets of life accumulated from knowledge. I’ll give a review on books that I read every week. It can be about any topic. I’ll share what I’ve learned, my favorite parts and many more. Listen till the secret is revealed.
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Cooking for Cotton-Headed Ninnymuggins
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On today’s special holiday episode, Marissa explores the epicurean delights of Buddy the Elf, with the author of the Unofficial “Elf” Cookbook. Yes, there will be spaghetti with candy and maple syrup, plus recipes for cotton balls, VHS sugar cookies and other delights from the Christmas classic. We’ll also explore the crazy-creative process of writ…
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EP 86 Flip Your Mindset: The Life-Changing Power of Calming Your Nervous System: In Conversation with Stacey Uhrig
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EP 86 Flip Your Mindset: The Life-Changing Power of Calming Your Nervous System: In Conversation with Stacey Uhrig ------------- Stacey Uhrig is a Certified Trauma Recovery Coach who specializes in making complex concepts related to developmental trauma easy to understand. She helps individuals recognize how childhood patterns and core beliefs can …
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The Albatross Curse, Bad Weddings and Lots of Opium: Rime of the Ancient Mariner
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The Rime of the Ancient Mariner - the name of a classic song by Iron Maiden AND a decent-ish poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. It’s the latter that’s under the microscope in this episode. Written in 1798, in a haze of opium smoke and revolutionary fervor, the Rime of the Ancient Mariner is a long ballad poem describing the supernatural curse against…
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Universities and the rise of AI - Part 4: Should language experts fear the machines?
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Is generative AI a disruptive force or an opportunity for those who work with languages? As genAI and machine learning technologies remake the translation industry, what does it mean for the career prospects of professional translators? And can AI be harnessed to preserve and revitalize the world's linguistic diversity? In this episode of The Secre…
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Do you find yourself constantly seeking reassurance in relationships, fearing rejection, or feeling overwhelmed by jealousy? You might be experiencing anxious attachment style. In this revealing episode of the Secret Life Podcast, host Brannne Davis-Gantt delves into the complexities of anxious attachment, exploring the signs, triggers, and origins…
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In November the Sentencing Academy, a charity that aims to improve public understanding of sentencing in England and Wales, released a piece of research entitled 'Who is in prison and what is the purpose of imprisonment?'. It concluded that most people know very little about prisons. To test these findings, Phil and Paula went to stand outside the …
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The Secret Life of Canada Introduces | Personally: Short Sighted
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People don’t think Graham Isador is losing his sight. They think he’s an asshole. Short Sighted is an attempt to explain what vision loss feels like by exploring how it sounds. Written and hosted by master storyteller Graham Isador, the show’s mini episodes are an intimate and irreverent look at accessibility and its personal impacts. Get lost in s…
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The Secret Life World: A Journey Into Intuition
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Step into the hidden world of intuition with Stefanie and Chelsea in this unforgettable episode of The Secret Life of Intuitive Women. Today, we’re taking you on an extraordinary journey—a step beyond the ordinary and into the mystical Secret Life World.Imagine discovering a hidden doorway, walking through a glowing spiral, and leaping into a vast …
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Holiday Inventory Prep to Help Avoid Stockouts and Overstocking
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Think you'd be a great fit for our podcast? Apply here for the chance to win a free trip to Toronto (flights and accommodations covered)! https://forms.gle/bGpE1XM2Zux2R74F9 📅 Deadline to apply is January 31, 2025. The holiday season is just around the corner, and for small business owners, it’s the most important time of the year! In this episode,…
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Victorian dresses, teenage passions and fiction’s scariest picnic: Picnic at Hanging Rock
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Sophie and Jonty find themselves a few sandwiches short of a picnic this week when they take on their first Australian classic book, the legendary “Picnic at Hanging Rock.” This 1960s masterpiece achieved global fame with Peter Weir’s hit film in 1975. And it has lost none of its edge with the passage of time. The intrepid hosts of SLoB discover th…
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Have you ever doubted your own feelings or blamed yourself for things beyond your control? You might be gaslighting yourself. In the latest episode of our podcast, we explore the destructive habit of self-gaslighting and how it can impact your life and relationships. Host Brannne Davis-Gantt shares her personal journey of overcoming self-gaslightin…
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I disappeared for seven years | Sarah Moore and Sonya Ruparel
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Sarah Moore was exposed to the most dangerous situations imaginable during a seven-year period in which she disappeared from her family's life. She wanted to protect them from the effects of her chaotic lifestyle and mental ill-health, both of which she struggled to manage. She is now a criminal justice practitioner working at Anawim, a Women's Cen…
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The 35th Edition of the Cake Bible with the Incomparable Rose Levy Beranbaum
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Marissa’s guest today is the Baroness of Baking, the Doyenne of Dough, the Queen of the Reverse Creaming Method, Rose Levy Beranbaum. Author of 12 classic cookbooks, Rose's latest is the 35th anniversary edition of her classic award-winning cookbook, The Cake Bible, with completely revised and updated recipes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…
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EP 85 Guilt Free Holiday Eating | with Maureen Kritzer-Lange MSW, LCSW
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EP 85 🎙️ Guilt Free Holiday Eating | with Maureen Kritzer-Lange MSW, LCSW Does the reflection in the mirror reveal your true self, or does it amplify flaws and whisper doubts? If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by food, body image, or the pressure to be perfect during the holidays, you’re not alone. Join psychoanalyst Maureen Kritzer-Lange, host and t…
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Ah, the smell of fry bread, bright regalia, and vendors selling everything from dreamcatchers to expensive jewellery — the modern day powwow is really a feast for the senses. But did you know we can trace the roots of these gatherings to dodgy medicines and even old wild west shows? And how do you pronounce scone dog? Falen and Leah take to the pow…
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Please Sir, may we have some more? Oliver Twist, sex work and criminal underclasses in Victorian London
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Let’s Twist Again! Not the dance, of course, but Charles Dickens’ incendiary second novel, which he began writing at the tender age of 24. With Oliver Twist, Dickens found his voice - a style simultaneously intimate and epic, funny but terrifying, exaggerated but true to life. Millions fell in love with his characters, shared their misfortunes and …
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Breaking up is never easy. Whether it's a romantic relationship, a friendship, or even a family connection, the end of a relationship can be one of the most challenging experiences we face. In our latest podcast episode, we dive deep into the emotional complexities of breakups and explore why so many of us struggle to let go. Our host, Brannne Davi…
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Six people who were in prison and now work in radio | Ali, Jules, Nico, Garth, Faye ... plus Paula
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The Prison Radio Association is a charity that runs National Prison Radio, the world’s first national radio station for people serving prison sentences. We employ people in prison to develop their skills, find their best voices and help them discover ways to lead crime-free lives after release. This week we are participating in The Big Give, a nati…
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The world's most famous classicist on the world's most famous classic: Mary Beard and The Odyssey
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The Odyssey - where stories began. Probably written down around 7th century BC - give or take a few centuries either way - by somebody or somebodies who may or may not have been called Homer. Leaving aside these mysteries, what is the Odyssey really about, why is it so violent and why is Odysseus himself - the lord of the lies - such an unlikeable …
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Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family—and toxic relationships? For many, the holiday season brings family dynamics that can turn joyful gatherings into stressful ordeals. But what if navigating these tricky relationships could be manageable—even fun? In our latest podcast, we dive into the toxic dynamics that often surface at family gatherin…
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Parenting from behind bars | Sean Henry
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Sean Henry received multiple prison terms through his early adult life. But receiving a long sentence for a serious offence when his son was just two months old, Sean discovered a different perspective on his own life and the way he had been acting. With precious support from key people in his life, including his son's mother and their extended fam…
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Bonus Live Ep: hosts' secrets revealed and the classics stripped bare!
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Co-hosts Sophie and Jonty bare all in a bonus SLoB live ep! After months of rummaging through the dirty laundry of the great writers, it is only fair that we turn a critical eye back upon ourselves - and reveal the secret life of the Secret Life of Books. In this bonus episode, recorded to mark our official launch before a live audience in Sydney’s…
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EP 84 Holiday Hangover | Financial Peace: In Conversation with Lisa Crosta, CFP®, CPA, MBA
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EP 84 Holiday Hangover | Financial Peace: In Conversation with Lisa Crosta, CFP®, CPA, MBA The holiday season can bring a mix of joy and stress—whether it's the anxiety around food, body image, and social gatherings or the pressure of financial responsibilities like budgeting for gifts, travel, and celebrations. In this insightful episode of My Sec…
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Our country’s first sex scandal! At the height of the cold war several ministers in John Defeinbaker's government decided to have an affair. Turns out, they all ended up with the same woman. Was she really a spy for East Germany? For more links and more about this episode visit us at cbc.ca/secretlife. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Tik Tok.…
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Step into the extraordinary world of intuition and unseen energies with Secret Life of Intuitive Women. Hosted by Stefanie and Chelsea, this podcast unveils powerful, real-life stories of women who’ve connected with forces beyond the physical—gut feelings that saved the day, life-changing spiritual encounters, and profound lessons from the universe…
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Jane Austen does gothic horror with insta-ready clothes and great interiors: Northanger Abbey
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Henry Tilney: is he yet another of Jane Austen’s Bad Men, or the stealth MVP with his interest in dress fabrics and interior decorating? Northanger Abbey is Austen’s funniest, most unabashedly joyful and silly novel. It’s also where Jane gets meta – with lots of speeches about what novels are and why we love reading them. Sophie makes the case that…
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Our Biggest Struggle is Our Strongest Asset
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In this compelling episode of the Secret Life Podcast, host Brianne Davis-Gantt tackles the profound idea that our greatest struggles can become our most valuable assets. Drawing from her own journey through recovery and self-discovery, Brianne shares how hitting rock bottom was the catalyst for finding her true purpose. She invites listeners to re…
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What I Learned About Prison in Iran | Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe gives the Longford Lecture 2024
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On Monday 11 November 2024, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe delivered the annual Longford Lecture at Church House in Westminster. Nazanin was imprisoned in 2016 at the end of a family visit to Iran, accused of plotting to overthrow the government by running courses in journalism that the Iranian regime said aimed to train people to spread propaganda agai…
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In this episode of Secret Life of Intuitive Women, we, your hosts Stefanie and Chelsea, share real, powerful stories from people who have connected with the unseen world in ways you might never expect. From a life-saving encounter with a spirit, to a figure that haunts and heals, these tales blur the lines between this world and the next. We explor…
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Universities and the rise of AI - Part 3: Risks and opportunities
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What might we lose or gain as AI reshapes academia? Can AI be leveraged ethically to foster learning, or does it fundamentally undermine academic integrity? And how do we ensure authentic learning in an AI-augmented world? Join us as we ponder the shifting roles of educators and students, and consider whether the future of assessments lies in oral …
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James: National Book Award global hit; a Huck Finn rewrite the world needed; plot twists you'll never guess
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It took 140 years for someone to write back to Mark Twain’s brilliant but troubling masterpiece The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Now the celebrated American novelist Percival Everett has done it with James, a daring, provocative, retelling of Huck Finn through the eyes, mind and heart of Huck’s friend Jim, a runaway slave. What are the untold se…
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Navigating Post-Traumatic Relationship Syndrome (PTRS)
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In this illuminating episode of the Secret Life Podcast, host Brianne Davis-Gantt delves into the often overlooked world of Post Traumatic Relationship Syndrome (PTRS). She sheds light on the deep scars left by toxic breakups, explaining how they can lead to a form of trauma similar to PTSD. Brianne reveals the nuances of PTRS, a condition that ari…
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I lost 18 stone in prison | Tyler Voase and Samy Ali
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Tyler Voase was released from prison in the summer of 2024. He first went into jail in 2022 weighing over 40 stone, and with the support of a well-thought-through and timely intervention from gym staff he reinvented himself, losing 18 stone while in HMP Feltham. Samy Ali is a Physical Education Instructor (PEI) at HMP Feltham, and he was the member…
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