Beste Think Loud podcasts (2024)

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A visit to ‘The Burned Piano Project: Creating Music Amidst the Noise of Hate’ 35:28

16h ago35:28

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Two years ago, a Portland Jewish family’s home was destroyed in an arson. As they got rid of all their burned belongings, the one thing they couldn’t bear to do was toss out with the rest of the burned remains a 100 year-old Steinway grand piano that had belonged to “Grandma Bess.” Much of it was intact, though not restorable. They reached out to m…

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Does Cheyenne Want More Kids?? 1:09:59

5d ago1:09:59

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Follow us Think Loud Crew IG: @thinkloudcrew Cheyenne's IG: @cheynotshy Shanan's IG: @hairbyshananc Snapchat: @ShananCablayan R's IG: @rkylelynn Snapchat: @RKyleLynn More about the show: Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHZqlWjGI1ZD9TwHBT8jg. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listenin…

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S3 E14: TOLWM + Ariana Friedlander x Altschmerz, Tonglen, and Trusting Ourselves 57:40

8d ago57:40

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Ooh! Send me a text! How fun is that?! The stress from uncertainty in today's world has many of us feeling drained, worried, or even hopeless. Navigating your way through the day and keeping it REAL when everywhere we look we’re tempted with loaded headlines and soundbites of reasons to run and hide is…well…HARD. That's why I’m grateful to have con…

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New bike garden coming to Vancouver 18:02

16h ago18:02

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A bike garden in Vancouver will have its grand opening next month. Also known as traffic gardens, these types of spaces help children and adults practice bike and road safety in a controlled environment. Will Grimm is the lead design and project manager for the Heights Bike Garden. Fionnuala Quinn is the director of Discover Traffic Gardens and con…

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Vancouver Master Chorale turns 75 22:36

1d ago22:36

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The Vancouver Master Chorale is in its 75th year of performing a range of choral music with a crew of volunteer singers. The choir has gone through several names and directors since 1949, and has toured across Canada, Europe and Hawaii. Today, the choir has grown to more than 100 members and performs everything from Beethoven to Billy Joel. Jana Ha…

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How some Portland coffee shops are giving back 12:45

1d ago12:45

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Portland is known as a coffee city – but some cafes are not only serving drinks, but a cause as well as nonprofits. Taylor Bolan is the manager of The Porch Coffee Space. Christina Horigan is the co-founder of Jubilee Hall. They both join us to share more about the work they’re doing and how they see this movement in the city.…

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How the smells of nature can affect human well-being 18:18

1d ago18:18

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Whether it’s a walk in the park, hike in the forest or tending to a backyard garden, there’s ample subjective and scientific evidence that being in nature can have beneficial effects for us, from relieving stress to improving our mood. But less is known about what role the scents of nature, from the unmistakable odor of a pine tree to chemicals emi…

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What an Oregon class action foster care settlement means for children and youth in care 24:12

3d ago24:12

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Five years ago, the national advocacy group A Better Childhood teamed up with local nonprofit Disability Rights Oregon to file a class action lawsuit against Oregon’s Department of Human Services. The state’s child welfare system had been sued individually many times over the years over horrific outcomes in individual cases. But this class action w…

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How Oregon’s strawberry season is shaping up 13:15

3d ago13:15

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Oregon strawberries are renowned for their deep-red color and exceptional sweetness. They’re a special fruit, but the high sugar content that makes their flavor pop also makes them difficult to ship and store. Most of the state’s berries go into the processed market, to be used in ice cream, pastries and other goodies. But as reported in the Capita…

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An update on protests at PSU, UO 15:06

3d ago15:06

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Gaza war protesters at two Oregon universities have made progress on their demands after weeks of demonstrations On Friday, the Associated Students of Portland State University and PSU President Ann Cudd released a joint statement condemning the violence in Gaza and announcing new initiatives on campus. At the University of Oregon, a deal has been …

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Colorectal cases are on the rise for younger adults. Here’s what you need to know from an Oregon doctor 17:13

4d ago17:13

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A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel recently recommended the approval of a new blood test that can detect colon cancer. This comes at a time when more young people are getting diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Flavio Rocha is the physician-in-chief at OHSU’s Knight Cancer Institute. He joins us to share more on what this trend means and w…

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Staff at renovated Central branch of the Multnomah County library work together to serve range of needs 17:23

4d ago17:23

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It’s been three months since the main branch of the Multnomah County Library reopened after being closed for nearly a year for renovations. The improvements include new and updated meeting rooms, a new designated teen space, new gender-inclusive and family restrooms, charging and internet improvements and a variety of safety changes, like lowered s…

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Portland Public Schools faces budget cuts 17:41

4d ago17:41

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Oregon’s largest school district is facing a $30 million deficit and the prospect of cutting some 250 positions districtwide. Interim Superintendent Sandy Husk has presented her proposed budget, which the school board tentatively approved last week. Schools across the state face budget cuts, citing rising costs, limited state funding, the end of fe…

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Author David Grann on his newest book 'The Wager' 52:13

8d ago52:13

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Author David Grann often writes about obsession. His stories feature people doing extraordinary, and often dangerous or morally questionable things, in pursuit of ambitious goals. He’s the author of the books “Lost City of Z,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” and his newest, “The Wager.” Grann is also obsessive about the research and details he puts i…

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Boys volleyball is Oregon’s latest emerging sport 15:11

8d ago15:11

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A new sport could be coming to schools across Oregon. At the beginning of this school year the Oregon School Activities Association voted to make boys volleyball an emerging sport, meaning that it has the potential to become an official sport through OSAA. But how does boys volleyball differ from the girls version of the sport? And how much interes…

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Coquille Indian Tribe honors ‘gift’ of beached gray whale on Southern Oregon coast 18:59

8d ago18:59

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Earlier this month, the body of a juvenile gray whale was found washed onto a beach in Bandon on the Southern Oregon coast. Bite marks on the body suggested it was likely killed by orcas, which hunt gray whales. Typically, reports of a beached whale would trigger a response from government officials to authorize the collection of samples to determi…

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Teachers union raises concerns about student safety at Gresham High School 9:08

8d ago9:08

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Teachers and classified staff at Gresham High School recently held a vote of no confidence against school leadership and called for the removal of Principal Erika Whitlock. The vote follows what teachers have described as two years of growing disciplinary concerns, including students skipping class, bringing weapons to school and getting into incre…

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Salem Mayor-elect Julie Hoy on vision, priorities for Oregon’s second-largest city 10:25

8d ago10:25

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Salem voters appear to have elected a new mayor. Julie Hoy, a restaurant owner and Salem city council member, appears to have defeated incumbent Chris Hoy, although he still has yet to concede. Julie Hoy holds a 12-point lead in the race, according to primary election returns posted on the Oregon Secretary of State’s website Friday morning. The two…

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University of Oregon helps to manage large network of wildfire detection cameras 25:30

9d ago25:30

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Wildland firefighters across the West now have access to a large network of cameras monitored by AI to alert them to wildfires when they start. University of Oregon’s Oregon Hazards Lab, along with collaborators at other universities, have partnered with the company ALERTWest to monitor the cameras 24/7. When an algorithm detects smoke or fire, an …

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What a new licensed paralegal program means for Oregonians 12:25

9d ago12:25

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The Oregon State Bar has started to license paralegals, allowing them to offer some legal help that previously could only be provided by lawyers. The program is one of a handful nationwide and gives licensed paralegals the opportunity to provide assistance in housing and family law. Sue Gerhardt is a longtime paralegal who recently received her lic…

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Nathan Vasquez wins race to be Multnomah County district attorney 15:23

9d ago15:23

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Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt has lost his reelection bid. In a Wednesday afternoon statement, Schmidt said he called to concede his seat to opponent Nathan Vasquez, a longtime prosecutor in Schmidt’s office. As of 7 p.m. Wednesday, Vasquez had won 54% of the vote, with Schmidt trailing at 46%. Nathan Vasquez joins us to discuss h…

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Post-primary election coverage 50:50

10d ago50:50

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Oregon voters have now cast their ballots for the primary election. May primary elections tend to draw low turnouts, despite some big items on the ballot, including an open race for the Congressional seat held for nearly 30 years by Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Portland), who announced his retirement last October. We hear from some of the winners of key…

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Nearly 60 million acres of BLM land fail to meet agency’s standards for land health 16:06

11d ago16:06

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The Bureau of Land Management oversees 245 million acres of public land across the U.S. More than 60% of that rangeland is being managed through leased livestock grazing allotments in Oregon and nine other Western states. But according to the nonpartisan Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, livestock grazing is the main reason why nea…

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Portland alt-country band Jenny Don’t and The Spurs releases fourth album 19:35

11d ago19:35

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Jenny Don’t and The Spurs started more than a decade ago as a side project for a few members of Portland’s punk scene who were looking to explore a new sound. Since then, they’ve become known for their punk-tinged country style, as well as their eccentric outfits, and high-energy live shows. Founding members Jenny Don’t and Kelly Halliburton join u…

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Exploring data privacy in Oregon and beyond 15:55

11d ago15:55

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The Oregon Department of Transportation was part of a global hack last year that affected the data of about 3.5 million people with Oregon IDs or driver’s licenses. The information involved in the breach included dates of birth, physical addresses and the last four digits of Social Security numbers. Earlier this year, two Oregonians filed a lawsuit…

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A former industrial site in North Portland inches closer to becoming a nature park 21:48

12d ago21:48

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Nearly 30 years ago, Metro purchased a 27-acre property located on the east side of the Willamette River near the St. John’s neighborhood in North Portland. Before it can become a nature park with trails and beach access, Willamette Cove first needs to be cleaned up to remove toxic metals, dioxins and other pollutants lingering in the soil and wate…

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Player ejections on the rise for high school soccer, football matches in Oregon 16:56

12d ago16:56

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There has been a significant increase in player ejections for boys soccer and football games this year, according to the Oregon School Activities Association. An ejection is when a coach calls out a player for having unsportsmanlike behavior that can range from threats to physical violence. This year, Oregon’s boys soccer teams have accumulated 198…

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Quinault tribal village on Washington coast will relocate due to climate change flooding 13:57

12d ago13:57

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The small village of Taholah was built more than a century ago on the Quinault Indian reservation, where the ocean meets the Quinault River on the northern Washington coast. The village has been flooded more and more often over the years due to a changing climate. It’s far from the only community to be affected by rising oceans and temperature chan…

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Keeping Your Relationship SEXY, When To Move On, and Dealing With Exes 1:05:36

12d ago1:05:36

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We hear YOUR questions for us and they are JUICY. Cheyenne shares her secret "no-ass 3000s" trick when she doesn't want sexy time, R reveals her relationship status, and we discuss the dynamic of exes in relationships. Record a voice message for us here : https://www.speakpipe.com/ThinkLoudCrew Visit https://Framebridge.com or a local Framebridge s…

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Author Robin Wall Kimmerer receives literary award at Oregon State University 52:14

15d ago52:14

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Indigenous author, botanist and professor Robin Wall Kimmerer is best known for her book “Braiding Sweetgrass,” which was published in 2013 and is about the reciprocal relationships between humans and the land. Her first book, “Gathering Moss,” was published a decade earlier by Oregon State University Press. Kimmerer is in Corvallis to accept Orego…

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Pietro Belluschi’s architectural legacy lives on in Oregon 18:00

16d ago18:00

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You may not know it, but you’ve likely encountered a building designed by Pietro Belluschi before. The notable modernist architect designed over 30 public buildings in Portland and around Oregon, and numerous homes and churches. Belluschi was known as one of a group of architects creating a distinctive Northwest modernist style that matched his bui…

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Planned Parenthood navigators help abortion patients arrange for travel, costs and other needs 17:44

16d ago17:44

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Even before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, being able to terminate a pregnancy was not a choice available to everyone who wanted it-- particularly for those with low-incomes living in rural areas with no healthcare providers in their community. And since the 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson ruling that returned the regulation of abortion to st…

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In Lincoln County, agencies prepare for Cascadia earthquake 16:46

16d ago16:46

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Hundreds of people gathered over the last two days at the Newport Municipal Airport to practice setting up what’s called an Evacuation Assembly Point. The new equipment comes from the state Office of Resilience and Emergency Management, and contains tents, cots, medical supplies and food to create a central place for people who need to be airlifted…

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S3 E13: TOLWM + Sarai Speer aka The Platinum Giraffe x Putting Ourselves Back Together Again 45:48

16d ago45:48

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Ooh! Send me a text! How fun is that?! Stop. For just a minute. Unclench your f^cking jaw. Drop your damn shoulders. Rub your temples. Take a slow, DEEP inhale through your nose. EXHALE that sh!t out your mouth. Say THREE things you’re grateful for and WHY. Slightly turn up the corners of your mouth. Get on with your f^cking day. I didn’t write tha…

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Photo series captures the stories and passions of Oregon outdoor athletes 20:33

17d ago20:33

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Ben Kitching is a commercial photographer in Bend who specializes in adventure photography - think, for example, of an ad for kayaking equipment you might use or apparel you might wear while running rapids on the Rogue River. Last summer, Kitching embarked on a personal project that combines his skill in adventure photography with a documentary-lik…

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Service provider shares thoughts on Portland’s latest camping ban 15:01

17d ago15:01

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Last week, Portland City Council unanimously approved new regulations for camping on public property. Effective immediately, the proposal allows people to camp on public property if there are no shelter beds available and also puts more restrictions on what is allowed while camping. This new ban limits the use of propane heaters, selling bicycle pa…

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Oregon’s Planned Parenthood branches transition to new leadership 18:21

17d ago18:21

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Both of Oregon’s Planned Parenthood branches recently welcomed new CEOs. Dr. Sara Kennedy will oversee Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette, which operates clinics in Vancouver, Washington, the Portland metro area, Salem, Bend and Ontario. Amy Handler will oversee Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon, which has clinics in the Eugene-Springfi…

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What news coverage looks like on livestreaming platform Twitch 28:55

18d ago28:55

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The streaming platform Twitch is most often used by gamers to broadcast live video game competitions and interact with fans. But it’s also home to a growing number of users who are posting news content. Researchers recently looked at how three outlets – the Washington Post, a left-leaning political commentator and a right-wing media channel – use t…

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Washington County nonprofit uses drones to help find missing people 12:54

18d ago12:54

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Earlier this month, the Malheur Enterprise reported that the remains of a 27-year-old Idaho woman had been found in a remote area of Malheur County. Last June, Gwen Brunelle told her family she was driving from Boise on a brief trip to California. Her car was found abandoned days later on a gravel pullout less than 30 miles west of the Idaho border…

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OSU dairy specialist on Oregon dairy industry precautions against bird flu in cattle 11:18

18d ago11:18

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Federal and state regulators are working with officials in states where an avian influenza has been found in dairy cows. So far, Oregon is not one of those states, but officials are taking precautions and coordinating with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among…

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How demand for sustainable landscaping is growing 19:46

19d ago19:46

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The city of Bend recently launched a program that offers rebates to homeowners who give up their grass lawns in favor of native plants and low-water landscaping. It’s part of the city’s efforts to reduce its water usage by 7.9 billion gallons by 2040. The program is so popular that it maxed out its funding in a matter of weeks and is no longer taki…

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Before Timberline Lodge, there was a fire lookout cabin on Mt. Hood 10:52

19d ago10:52

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In 1915, U.S. Forest Service ranger Elijah “Lige” Coalman built a fire lookout cabin on the summit of Mt. Hood. The cabin served as a place to view incipient fires and a bit of a party spot, according to the new short documentary Cabin in the Sky: The Mount Hood Lookout. Filmmaker Ned Thanhauser joins us to share the history of the cabin, which las…

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In Oregon, United Methodists reflect on church’s decision to repeal anti-LGBTQ policies 21:33

19d ago21:33

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The United Methodist Church recently wrapped up its general conference in Charlotte, North Carolina. At the gathering, delegates removed bans on gay clergy and officiating same sex marriages. The decision comes after decades of disagreement over those policies. In the Pacific Northwest, the Oregon-Idaho conference has already been a fully inclusive…

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Navigating Loss and Processing Grief 50:43

19d ago50:43

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We come heavy hearted on today's episode as Shanan shares about the loss of her brother, and navigating her personal grieving process. Visit Framebridge.com or a local Framebridge store to get started and custom frame just about anything. Follow Once Upon a Beat on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes of…

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S3 E12: TOLWM + Lisa Cheny-Philp x In Death, Grief and Joy 55:02

21d ago55:02

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Ooh! Send me a text! How fun is that?! I found my way here to connect by the water and share space with a beautiful human, Lisa Cheney-Philp. Lisa is Visionkeeper of Women of the Water. She serves as a death doula, grief guide, shamanic practitioner, creative facilitator, artist, and river guide. Lisa belongs to the world as one who rewrites histor…

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REBROADCAST: Author Erica Hayasaki on nature vs. nurture 43:09

22d ago43:09

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Erika Hayasaki’s book “Somewhere Sisters: a story of adoption, identity, and the meaning of family” explores a very complicated multi-family, multinational story. At the heart of the book are sisters: identical twins born in Vietnam. One was adopted by a wealthy family in the U.S., one was raised in rural Vietnam. We spoke to Hayasaki in 2022 in fr…

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REBROADCAST: 'The Dreamers' 42:40

23d ago42:40

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: In her novel "The Dreamers," Portland writer Karen Thompson Walker explores the terrifying possibility of a world altered by a highly contagious disease. The disease causes people to fall into a seemingly endless sleep. We'll talk to Thompson Walker about her book, "The Dreamers."

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