Los mejores podcasts de What Gets My Goat (2024)

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27 | Which Goats Should I Keep for Breeding? How to Select Replacement Does and Plan Your Goat Breeding Season 10:25

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SHOW NOTES: Hi friends! Last week we talked about does, age of breeding, and I briefly mentioned keeping replacement does out of the top 1/3 of the doe kids, but what I didn’t tell you, is how to determine which doe kids make up the top third or how to rank the does. So today, we’re going to break this down a little more as well as talk about goat …

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26 | Is My Goat Old Enough to Breed? How To Decide When Your Does Are Ready to Have Their First Kids 13:51

10d ago13:51

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Hi friends! Today we’re talking about does, different options on when to breed them, and I’ll give you a strategy to use to determine whether your does are ready to breed or not. I’ll also be talking about replacement does, expected replacement percentages and how to use those numbers to reach your goals of herd improvement and growth. You might wa…

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The Sweet Spot for Calibration 1:04:27

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How do we decide in each moment on the best path towards píng 平 (“equilibrium” or “balance”) in the spirit of Chinese medicine? How do we calibrate our responses to external factors and decide between action and non-action? What do we use (and teach) as criteria for this process of actively cultivating or passively nurturing our True Nature? How do…

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25 | Concerned About the Food Supply? Simple Ways to Ensure That Your Family Will Be Fed in the Event of a Food Availability Crisis 11:20

17d ago11:20

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Hi friends! We’re harvesting animals and stocking the freezers, so what better time to talk about the food system, food storage, and how to build your food security, specifically as it relates to meat and protein. We’ll be talking about simple ways to get started building your food storage, things to consider when it comes to buying and storing mea…

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24 | What Is That Smell? The Bucks are In Rut! Should You Buy a Buck to Breed Your Does or Is Leasing a Better Option? 14:59

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Hi friends! The bucks are in rut and smelling ripe, so today we’re going to talk about what you need to know about buck management and selection, if you should own a buck or not, the options you have to get your does bred without owning a buck, and how to select your buck if the time is right for you to own one or two. Let’s dive in and figure out …

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23 | Boer vs Kiko: What Meat Goat Breed is the Best Fit for Your Farm or Homestead? PART 2 11:15

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Hi friends! Last week we started talking about how to choose the right meat goat for your climate and environment, and the things you need to consider. This week we’re talking about the five most prominent meat goat breeds, and we’ll wrap up with tips on where to get your first meat goats and how to get them off to a great start. This episode is lo…

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22 | What Is the Perfect Meat Goat? How to Choose the Right Breed for Your Farm or Homestead PART 1 11:04

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Hi friends! In the next two episodes we’re talking about how to choose the right meat goat for your climate and environment. Today we’ll discuss things to consider, and next week in Part 2 we’ll talk about the five most prominent meat goat breeds, and we’ll wrap up with tips on where to get your first meat goats and how to get them off to a great s…

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Finding Balance Between Stillness and Action 57:41

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How can we get better at listening to our body and aligning with the Dao? How can we compost harmful emotional energy into life-giving Qi in service of physical, emotional, and spiritual transformation? How can we use the tool of curiosity as an antidote to judgment and thereby change the flavor of our inquiries? How can we complete our nature thro…

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21 | Seeking Sustainability? How to Evaluate Options and Make Decisions with a Sustainability Mindset 11:36

2M ago11:36

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Hi friend! Hi friends! Today we’re talking about sustainability, how to evaluate options to determine which ones are most sustainable long-term and how that will help you increase your future self-sufficiency. We’ll be talking about a sustainability mindset as it relates to your home, food, and especially livestock. All the Best! Millie Join our em…

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20 | Lessons from Raising Livestock: 5 Problems That Can Be Avoided or Solved with a Good Mentor 10:57

2M ago10:57

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Hi friend! Today we’re talking about lessons learned raising 4-H livestock over the last decade, and how those same lessons apply to raising livestock for food, homesteading, and self-sufficiency. We’ll be talking about the way we approach the 4-H livestock program, which tends to be quite different than others, but it’s resulted in a lot of succes…

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19 | Interview with Sage Bradshaw on Life with Livestock and 4-H Projects PART 2 18:19

2M ago18:19

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Hi, friend! Today I have a special guest on the show, my oldest daughter, Sage, who turned 18 in March and is finishing up her last year in 4-H. We talk about the lessons she’s learned raising livestock, how it has affected her and her life view, the way it opens communication as we work together, and she even has a bit of advice for parents who wa…

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18 | Interview with Sage Bradshaw on Life with Livestock and 4-H Projects PART 1 18:04

2M ago18:04

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Hi, friend! Today I have a special guest on the show, my oldest daughter, Sage, who turned 18 in March and is finishing up her last year in 4-H. We talk about the lessons she’s learned raising livestock, how it has affected her and her life view, the way it opens communication as we work together, and she even has a bit of advice for parents who wa…

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17 | Do My Goats Need Mineral? How to Meet Their Micronutrient Needs and Keep the Herd Healthy 13:49

2M ago13:49

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Hi, friend! Today we’ll be talking about mineral for goats, why they need it, what works best, how to keep from wasting expensive mineral and the short- and long-term benefits. I’ll tell you about the mistakes we’ve made, the lessons we’ve learned, and what we’re doing now that is working really well for the goats and for us. All the Best! Millie M…

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Singing as Yangsheng 48:38

2M ago48:38

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Are you curious about the theme music for Season Three of our podcast and the sharp contrast to the obnoxiously gregarious Mexican accordeon music of the previous two seasons, which, I must admit, are a reflection of my own German heritage and decades spent in Hispanic culture? Do you recognize Leo’s beautifully serene voice and grasp the meaning o…

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16 | The Results Are In! Our 2024 Kidding Season Numbers for the Meat Goat Herd, and What You Should Be Keeping Track of in Your Herd 15:20

3M ago15:20

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Hi, friend! Today I’ll be reporting in on the 2024 kidding season for our commercial meat goat herd. I’ve been crunching the numbers and I’m going to share them with you, along with how they’re calculated and why we do it the way we do. I’m also giving quite a bit of detail on our management decisions, production goals, and lots of explanations on …

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15 | The Most Important Lesson We Learned Going Off-Grid, and How You Can Do the Same Thing to Simplify Your Off-Grid Plan 10:35

3M ago10:35

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Hi, friend! Today we are talking about the most important lesson we learned going off grid, and how you can learn from our experiences and mistakes to make your own off-grid journey much smoother. We’ll talk about changing your expectations about power, thinking differently about electricity to find alternatives, and modifying the way you live to m…

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14 | When Should My Goats Kid? Timing Your Production Cycle to Optimize Goat Fertility and Available Forage Nutrition 14:46

3M ago14:46

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Hi, friend! Today we are talking about the annual production cycle we follow with our goats, timing of breeding and kidding, why we do it that way, and lots of other things we’ve tried. I’ll also share other options that are popular and successful in other areas. This episode will be a high-level walk through of our production calendar, and the big…

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The Balanced Person Doesn't Get Sick 57:42

3M ago57:42

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Welcome to the first episode in Season Three of the Pebble in the Cosmic Pond podcast. For the next few months, we shall consider a variety of perspectives on “Nurturing Our Nature” 養性: Cultivating health and longevity from ancient China to today. This project is inspired by two things: First, Leo Lok's and my research in the volume on this topic i…

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13 | Using Electric Fence with Goats? What You Need to Know to Keep Your Goats Contained and Alive with Electric Netting 20:40

3M ago20:40

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Hi, friend! Today we are talking about electric netting for goats, different types and their uses, when it works, when it doesn’t, and how to use it effectively. I’ll be giving tips for success and things to be aware of when using electric netting with goats. This episode is packed full of tips I’ve learned from 6 years of experience (and some fail…

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12 | Raising Kids and Livestock? Teach Life Lessons, Build Character, and Strengthen Your Relationships While Raising Animals 15:13

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Hi, friend! Today we are talking about raising kids with livestock, the skills and life lessons they’ll learn, and how it will benefit them for the rest of their life. I’ll be sharing tips on age-appropriate work, motivating kids to do their chores, teaching them to be self-motivated, and how to strengthen your relationship with your kids while wor…

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11 | Should I tag my goats? What You Need to Know About Government Requirements and How to Use Tagging to Benefit Your Herd 11:48

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Hi, friend! Today we are talking all about tagging goats for identification, what the USDA rules are on tags and how we do it here at Dry Creek Livestock. I’m sharing all the information you’ll need to make a decision on tagging that is right for you and your situation. Let’s get to it! All the Best! Millie Mentions: How to obtain a Premise ID: htt…

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What Do Love, Qigong, and Christ Consciousness Have to Do With Healing? 58:13

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This episode, titled "What Do Love, Qigong, and Christ Consciousness Have to Do with Healing," is the second half of our conversation with Cynthia Li, a biomedical doctor in the Bay area who specializes in functional and integrative medicine. She is also a practitioner of what she calls “qigong consciousness healing” or “collective field qigong” an…

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10 | 5 Tips to Raise Bottle Goat Kids That Thrive 13:16

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Hi, friend! Today we are talking all about bottle goats! Pros and cons of bottle kids compared to dam-raised kids, and I’ll be sharing 5 tips to help you successfully raise your bottle goats: Let’s get to it! All the Best! Millie Mention: Pritchard Teat: https://www.premier1supplies.com/p/pritchard-teat?criteria=Pritchard+Teat&species_id=0&cat_id=0…

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09 | The Most Important Nutrient for All Livestock is WATER, Time-Saving Tips for Meeting Animal Requirements, and How We Do It Off-Grid 12:11

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Hi, friend! Today we are talking about the most important nutrient for all livestock… WATER! It seems simple enough, but keeping adequate water available to your animals through all the seasons can be quite challenging. I’ll be sharing some tips to manage water efficiently as well as explain how we do it off-grid! All the Best! Millie Connect with …

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Looking for the Root, in Medicine, Qigong, and Religion 54:17

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Cynthia Li, our interview partner for this episode, is a biomedical doctor who I have been dreaming of asking questions for several years now, ever since our mutual friend Michael Lerner introduced me to her work. She is a biomedical doctor, specializing in functional and integrative medicine. She is also a qigong practitioner who studies and perfo…

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08 | When Animals Aren’t Working Out on the Homestead: How to Evaluate Your Livestock Projects and Decide to Keep or Sell 12:10

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Hi, friend! Today we’re taking a hard look at our livestock and evaluating to see if we should keep going or change directions with each herd or animal. I give you six areas to evaluate and then walk through the process with our show goat herd. Do we keep the show goats or sell them? You’ll leave with a plan to assess each of your livestock animals…

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07 | Should My Goats Have Horns or Not? Pros and Cons of Disbudding Goats 10:00

5M ago10:00

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Hi, friend! Today we’re going to talk about disbudding goats – should your goat herd have horns or not? We’ll talk about the purpose of horns, risks of removing them, challenges with leaving them on, building fence depending on what you choose, can you mix horned and disbudded goats, and all the things you need to know to make the best decision for…

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Relax! You're Okay! 1:12:01

5M ago1:12:01

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Today’s episode titled “Relax! You are Okay!” is the second part of Leo’s and my conversation with Cara Conroy-Lau, a Kiwi with a Chinese mom now practicing Chinese medicine and Buddhism in Canada. For this portion, we focus more specifically on the female perspective, both on the giving and on the receiving end of caring. I really appreciate Cara’…

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06 | What Livestock Should I Get First? My Top Pick for Your First Homestead Animals 9:34

5M ago9:34

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*** Top 3% Global Podcast! *** Hi, friend! Today we’re going to talk about what animal I think is the best for beginner homesteaders to start with. We’ll be talking about evaluating your resources, risk management, experience and safety, and how raising this animal will help you be better prepared to add in your next ones. We’ll talk about all the …

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05 | Homesteading and Money: The Simple Way to Pay for Your Homestead Livestock Doing What You Already Do 10:32

5M ago10:32

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Hi, friend! I often hear aspiring homesteaders ask “How do you pay for all of this? It’s so expensive! I could never afford to do that.” There’s some truth in those statements, raising livestock CAN be expensive, but if you get creative and stick with your plan, you can make some adjustments in what you’re already doing that will make a BIG financi…

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Olives and Porridge 54:37

5M ago54:37

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In today’s episode on “Olives and Porridge,” Leo Lok and I are talking to Cara Conroy-Lau. Cara is a beautiful global border-crossing practitioner of Chinese medicine and Buddhism who has ended up in Canada at the Clear Sky Meditation Centre in Cranbrook, after growing up in Singapore, New Zealand, and Japan. I loved our conversation for how it rev…

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04 | Avoiding Homestead Comparison: The “Good, Better, Best” of Homesteading and Your Definition of Best 8:31

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Hi, friend! Hello! Today we’re going to talk about homestead comparison and my view of “good, better, best” when evaluating your progress. I’ll give you some examples and tips to help you feel good about your own homestead projects, and avoid the comparison trap. Let’s get to it! All the Best! Millie Connect with me: Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com …

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03 | Ready for Goats! 4 Steps to Help You Confidently Shop for and Purchase Your First Goats 15:09

6M ago15:09

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Hi, friend! Ready for goats? In this episode we are going to cover four steps to help you prepare and shop for your first goats. You’ll learn what needs to be ready at your farm or homestead, the importance of knowing what you want, how to locate a reputable breeder, and what questions to ask to make sure your first goat experience is a good one! I…

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02 | Overwhelmed? 4 Steps to Create a Practical Plan for Adding Livestock to Your Homestead Successfully 9:31

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Hey, Friend! In today’s episode, we talk about how to avoid homestead livestock overwhelm using my 4 step process to successfully add the right animals to your homestead. I also give some some practical tips on choosing the right type of livestock to start with. Whether you’re interested in goats, chickens, rabbits, sheep, pigs, or cattle, you’ll l…

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01 | The Story Behind “Get Goat Wise” and How I Went from Ranch Kid to Homesteader 8:04

6M ago8:04

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Hey, friend! In this first episode, you’ll get to know me a little better! We’ll talk about my journey from ranch kid to homesteader, raising our own livestock for food, why I don’t rely on the broken food system, and the purpose behind this podcast and how it came into existence. I hope this encourages or helps you! Millie Connect with me: Email: …

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Living and Teaching the Way of Yin 1:07:41

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For today’s episode on “Living and Teaching the Way of Yin,” Leo Lok and I are once again joined by Kris González, Chinese medicine practitioner and herbalist, whose personal experience of motherhood has been influenced by her Korean mother and her Mexican mother-in-law. In addition to her clinical practice, she is also an educator offering evocati…

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The "Get Goat Wise" Podcast Trailer 3:00

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Hey, friend! Hi, I’m Millie Bradshaw, Animal Scientist, cattle girl turned goat rancher, co-owner of Dry Creek Livestock, Homesteader, and simple living enthusiast. In this podcast, you will find simple instructions for sustainable, small-scale livestock husbandry, how to develop management systems that will keep you and your animals happy and heal…

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Adam Neumann A Narcist That Created A Unicorn 55:30

6M ago55:30

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Join us in this episode where we dive into WeWork a start-up that made the unicorn status and at one point had a valuation of 47 billion and ended up bankrupt. But we also touch upon being an entrepreneurial couple, narcism, comebacks in business, and life force. Thank you for listening to this episode. Don’t forget to become a subscriber, and feel…

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Yangsheng By and For Women 50:06

6M ago50:06

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Welcome to Season Two of “The Pebble in the Cosmic Pond” where we focus on 2nd generation immigrant Asian voices by, for, and about women in that sweet spot in between traditional Asian wisdom and contemporary Western embodiment. Joining Leo and myself for our third episode on Season 2 is Kris González, Chinese medicine practitioner and herbalist, …

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Attuning and Releasing with Ramona 36:54

7M ago36:54

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In Season 2, titled “Over the Moon?”, we feature the voices of second-generation immigrant Asian women on female health. We explore the creative sweet spot in between the traditional Asian kitchen table wisdom that they have inherited from their mothers and aunties, and their personal and professional experience in contemporary North America. In th…

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The UK's only Nurse using a wheelchair with an assistance dog - Chloe Hammond 1:13:42

7M ago1:13:42

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Chloe joins us today to share her experiences as a nurse who happens to be a wheelchair user and having an assistance dog. How that experience came about from a young nurse in training and how there was solace in moving away from the NHS.

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Over the Moon with Ramona 39:38

7M ago39:38

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Once again, Leo Lok and Sabine Wilms are here to bring you old and new stories about China's healing traditions and about Medicine in Heaven and on Earth... ...and in the sweet spot in between. In a special twist for Season 2, evocatively titled "Over the Moon?", they focus on second generation immigrant Asian voices by, for, and about women's heal…

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Introduction to Season Two on "Over the Moon?" 42:41

7M ago42:41

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In a special twist for Season 2, we feature second generation immigrant Asian women’s voices on female health. We explore the creative sweet spot in between the traditional Asian kitchen table wisdom on women’s health that they have inherited from their mothers and aunties, and their personal and professional experience in contemporary America. Bef…

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Occupational Hazards in Chinese Medicine 1:03:48

8M ago1:03:48

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What is the relationship between your personal practice of yangsheng and your clinical efficacy? Is it important, or even relevant, for a practitioner of Chinese medicine to embody the ideas of Yangsheng? In other words, can you be a good healer of others if you can’t take care of yourself? Are the short lifespans of many historical and contemporar…

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The accident that changed my life 1:04:36

8M ago1:04:36

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Danny joins us today sharing his experience of a life altering accident and how he has gone on to see a need for disabled people he intends on filling. Danny does all this with joy and wonderment and is such a fantastic guest to have on. Enjoy!

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The Unspoken Conflict of Tech Companies - here to make life and businesses processes easier vs elevating the lives of human beings to a higher quality 58:52

8M ago58:52

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The unspoken conflict of tech companies - here to make life and business processes easier, but do they really do this? Or is this just a shift towards different work or distraction instead of truly elevating the lives of human beings to a higher quality Join us as we delve into the unspoken conflict lurking within tech companies: the tantalizing pr…

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From 'Crip on a Trip' to Global Client Director of Purple Goat Agency - the Dom Hyams story 1:00:37

9M ago1:00:37

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If you haven't met Dom yet you need to. His story is engaging and interesting, he can tell a tale with the best of them and has insight for days. Not to mention his awareness of disability culture and the community is outstanding. Today we talk about his experiences from starting out on Crip on a Trip where his nights out with friends were filmed w…

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Exit And Then What? The Aftermath 41:51

9M ago41:51

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You had an exit, and you know what? A quest and journey by itself for many founders after they sold their companies. But why is it that they are restless, looking for a rebound startup, have no idea what to do with their lives, and need a sabbatical first to figure things out? In this episode, we dive into the aftermath of an exit. An episode about…

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Wheeling through the construction industry 1:10:50

9M ago1:10:50

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Welcome back! Today Gemma Bailey-Smith joins us to share her insights and experiences of living life as a wheelchair user and what that looks like whilst working in the construction industry and focussing on environmental impacts. You don't want to miss this one - Gemma is INCREDIBLE!

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Find Your Exit - Or Have A Job 57:04

9M ago57:04

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You hear it a lot a startup that goes IPO or gets acquired by a bigger brand. The most common exits. But there are a few more to discover. And did you know that an essential part of your strategy and your startup in the first phase, is actually your exit strategy, but not everyone sees the value of it or thinks about it. In this episode, Gerben and…

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