A Longer Table

A Longer Table

By Manda CarpenterSociety & Culture
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A Longer Table episodes

  • 129: Is There a Better Alternative to Prison?

    At 19 years old, Marlon Peterson participated in a robbery that resulted in two murders.

    During his 10 years in prison, he decade incarcerated and co-created How Our Lives Link Altogether, a youth development organization that has provided programming, college trips, and mentorship for NYC public school students and justice-involved youth.

    Marlon has written, created programming, lectured, organized, and advocated alongside the formerly incarcerated, victims of gun violence, womxn, immigrants, and young people. He's the author of Bird Uncaged, host of the DEcarcerated Podcast, and owner of The Precedential Group Social Enterprises and its nonprofit arm, Be Precedential, Inc.

    His TED talk, “Am I not human? A call for criminal justice reform”, has amassed over 1.2 million views.

    Marlon joins us at the table to tell a little bit of his story, proving once again that there isn't a single person you would not love if you knew their story.

    Tune in to hear:

    • What led to the day Marlon participated in a crime that resulted in the death of two innocent people
    • How being sexually assaulted at 14 years old changed the trajectory of his life
    • Why Marlon's life work now revolves around the pursuit of a shift from punishment to healing, an end to prisons, and a new vision of justice

      • A Longer Table Podcast is hosted by Manda Carpenter and sponsored by:

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      31 min
    • 128: What Can I Do if Sex Is Painful?

      Hanna joins us at the table to discuss about confident and pain-free sex - especially if we've grown up in purity culture and feel shame about our body.

      Tune in to hear:

      • Common reasons sex can be painful
      • What we should do if sex is consistently painful 
      • How to communicate with a partner about painful sex

        • ...and more!

        A Longer Table Podcast is hosted by Manda Carpenter. For more, visit www.mandacarpenter.com and purchase her latest book "Soul Care to Save Your Life" here https://www.mandacarpenter.com/soulcaretosaveyourlife

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        32 min
      • 127: How Can I Pivot My Parenting Style?

        Mary Van Geffen is an international parenting coach for moms of Spicy Ones™️ who joins us again (listen to her first episode with us no. 115) to continue the conversation of how we can have a healthy relationship with our children... specifically how we can pivot our parenting style if we realize that our current parenting tactics aren't working or are potentially causing harm.

        Tune in to hear:

        • How we course correct if we've been "getting it wrong" and now want to do better
        • How we uphold our boundaries when others (grandparents, friends, etc.) judge/disregard our parenting style
        • And more!

          • A Longer Table Podcast is hosted by Manda Carpenter. For more, visit www.mandacarpenter.com and purchase her latest book "Soul Care to Save Your Life" here https://www.mandacarpenter.com/soulcaretosaveyourlife

          These supportive sponsors are helping us Build Longer Tables:

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          45 min
        • 126: How Do I Accept Myself As I Am?

          Arielle ​Estoria is a Poet, Author and Actor. With a specific heart in empowering, encouraging and making space for audiences of women to feel at home in their own bodies, Arielle has shared her work through custom spoken word pieces, workshops and themed keynote talks with companies such as Google, Lululemon, Tedx, the SKIMS campaign by Kim Kardashian and more. Her newest book, "The Unfolding" released this spring. In this encouraging episode, she opens up to Manda about:


          • How she learned to come home to herself
          • What we can do to practice self-acceptance
          • Why "unfolding" is crucial to becoming who we are


            • and more about her personal life as an actress, meeting her husband, and her spiritual shiftings!

            You can keep up with Arielle on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/arielleestoria/ and grab a copy of "The Unfolding" here: https://arielleestoria.com/the-unfolding

            A Longer Table Podcast is hosted by Manda Carpenter. For more, visit www.mandacarpenter.com and purchase her latest book "Soul Care to Save Your Life" here https://www.mandacarpenter.com/soulcaretosaveyourlife


            These supportive sponsors are helping us Build Longer Tables:

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            ABLE - code ALONGERTABLE15 for 15% off all apparel at https://able.sjv.io/c/3929645/1228242/15174

            32 min
          • 125: What Will Make Me A Better Writer?

            Stephanie Duncan Smith is an executive editor at Baker Books, where she takes great joy in coaching and championing authors to bring the best out of their message. She’s worked in publishing for over 13 years, developing bestselling and award-winning writers, and personally pens SLANT LETTER, an email newsletter for writers looking to deepen their craft and tend to the soul of their work.

            If you're an aspiring author or someone who loves to write, make sure you give this episode a listen to hear Stephanie's answers to:

            • What is the one thing I should do to become a better writer?
            • It seems like everyone's an author these days...is there still room for me to be successful?
            • What are the common mistakes amateur writers make?


              • and lots more! Learn more about Stephanie, subscribe to her newsletter, and get writing tips here: http://www.slantletter.com/


              A Longer Table Podcast is hosted by Manda Carpenter. For more, visit www.mandacarpenter.com and purchase her latest book "Soul Care to Save Your Life" here https://www.mandacarpenter.com/soulcaretosaveyourlife


              These amazing sponsors are helping us Build Longer Tables:

              Aro - code MANDA for your first month free at https://www.goaro.com/
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              47 min
            • 124: What Do Special Needs Parents Want Us To Know?

              Jen Tipton is a mom of 3 who found a passion for special needs inclusion after her son was diagnosed with a chromosomal abnormality and non-speaking autism. In this episode, she shares candidly about what it's like to parent neuro-divergent children, what she wishes parents of neuro-typical children knew, and how we can all improve inclusivity for humans with special needs. This quick episode is a must-listen whether you're a parent or not because Jen offers such valuable insight about how to build longer tables for people who interact with the world differently than we do.


              Some resources Jen recommends:

              1. For a look into the lives of non-speaking autistic boys, you can follow @peace_love_autism, @lovehopeandautism, @theautismcafe, and @findingcoopersvoice on Instagram.
              2. "SPELLERS" is an award-winning documentary that challenges everything we thought we knew about those with non-speaking autism. Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOk6pBnY7hQ


                3. A Longer Table Podcast is hosted by Manda Carpenter. For more, visit www.mandacarpenter.com and purchase her latest book "Soul Care to Save Your Life" here https://www.mandacarpenter.com/soulcaretosaveyourlife


                These amazing sponsors are helping us Build Longer Tables:

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                26 min
              3. 123: How Should We Really Be Thinking About Abortion?

                Gabrielle Blair is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning parenting blogger, and a thought leader who has written and moderated hundreds of discussions on difficult topics. Over 6000 blog posts and two books later, Gabrielle is considered a top expert in creating accessible conversations, parenting engaged and independent kids, and creating a home where both parents and kids can thrive. She currently lives in France with her husband and 6 kids.

                In this episode, she's tackling one of the toughest topics--abortion--and is offering a ground-breaking reframing of the issue. Tune in to hear her talk about:

                • The basics of fertility (and how it isn't something that only pertains to women!)
                • How the birth control industry is targeting the wrong group of people
                • Why men should ultimately be held accountable for unwanted pregnancies

                  • You can learn more about Gabrielle and purchase her latest book "Ejaculate Responsibly: A Whole New Way To Think About Abortion" at https://designmom.com/ejaculate-responsibly-book/


                  A Longer Table Podcast is hosted by Manda Carpenter. For more, visit www.mandacarpenter.com and purchase her latest book "Soul Care to Save Your Life" here https://www.mandacarpenter.com/soulcaretosaveyourlife


                  This episode is made possible by our wonderful sponsors:

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                  44 min
                • 122: How Can I Become a Published Author?

                  If writing a book is on your bucket list or you feel like you have a story inside of you that needs to be shared, this episode is for you! Manda sits down with 4 authors who completed her 'Stories Matter' program to get a behind-the-scenes look at:


                  • What it was like to publish a book with Manda in just 12 weeks!
                  • What they found surprising about the writing and publishing experience
                  • Why they each committed to becoming an author in the first place


                    • and so much more! If you're interested in collaborating with Manda to write and publish your book, head to this link for more info: https://www.mandacarpenter.com/write-and-sell-your-book


                    Connect with the authors:


                    Kiara Schuh @kiararaeschuh

                    Buy her book "Chosen Family"


                    Emily Cruz @emilycruzwrites

                    Buy her book "This Won't Define Me"


                    Jill Jaramillo @jilljaramillo_

                    Buy her book "Count the Fruit"


                    Sheyann Straub @sheyann.straub

                    Buy her book "Honeysuckle & Cigarettes"


                    Thanks to our sponsors for supporting this episode:

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                    44 min
                  • 121: Does Courage Change Everything?

                    K.J Ramsey is a Somatic & Trauma-Informed Therapist and Poet who lives everyday with an autoimmune disease. Her work offers space to see every part of our souls and stories as sacred.


                    In this episode, you'll get an inside look at:

                    • K.J's painful experience within the Church and how she's maintained communion with God
                    • The connection between trauma and our physical wellbeing
                    • How courage has the power to change everything


                      • You can learn more about K.J and purchase her books at https://www.kjramsey.com or keep up with her daily stunning musings at https://www.instagram.com/kjramseywrites.


                      A Longer Table Podcast is hosted by Manda Carpenter. For more, visit www.mandacarpenter.com and purchase her latest book "Soul Care to Save Your Life" here https://www.mandacarpenter.com/soulcaretosaveyourlife


                      Checkout our amazing sponsors:

                      ABLE - code ALONGERTABLE15 for 15% off all apparel at https://www.ableclothing.com

                      Cozy Earth - code ALONGERTABLE for 35% off luxurious bedding & pjs at https://cozyearth.com

                      54 min
                    • 120: Are We Really Listening to Each Other?

                      Patricia Taylor is an anti-racism educator, podcaster, and writer who believes in having critical conversations around racial justice with clarity and candor.  She writes on instagram under #somethoughtsfromyourblackfriend and joins Manda on the podcast today to encourage us to learn how to listen so that we can genuinely love better.

                      Press play to hear more about:

                      •  What inspired Patty to begin writing #somethoughtsfromyourblackfriend
                      • How we can become better listeners, especially to those that are different than us
                      • Why becoming anti-racist is a lifelong endeavor

                        • You can connect with Patty and learn from her writing at https://www.instagram.com/patricia_a_taylor/

                        A Longer Table Podcast is hosted by Manda Carpenter. For more, visit www.mandacarpenter.com.

                        Checkout our amazing sponsors:

                        ABLE - code ALONGERTABLE15 for 15% off all apparel!

                        Cozy Earth - code ALONGERTABLE for 35% off luxurious bedding & pjs!

                        41 min

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