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Hi Wise Ones, 

Do you ever feel like you're in a “podcast drought”? 

Every once in a while I find myself starring staring at my Podcast Library, wondering what to listen to next?

It's a daunting question with over 3 million options.

So I asked Lauren Passell, the queen of podcast publicity, and my friend and producer Erica Gerard to share their current favorites.

Check out their new and binge-worthy picks below.

Included Podcast links & clips:

The Coldest Case In Laramie 

Finding Fred (“Beth”)

Hotter Than Ever

Blind Pea (“Haunted Land”)

The Mortified Podcast (“Jessica’s Diary”)

Connect with Lauren Passell

Twitter: @laurenpassell

Tink Media

Podcast The Newsletter

Connect with Erica:

Instagram: @ericalgerard 

Website: Podkit Productions

Email: [email protected]

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Hi Wise Ones! 

This week, I’m excited to bring you an episode from a podcast I love from Lemonada Media called Last Day.

Last Day is a show about the moments that change us, fundamentally and forever. Each week, host Stephanie Wittels Wachs sits down with a new guest to explore happy and sad stories of survival, resilience and transformation. Some “last days” are hopeful. Some are tragic. But at the heart of every “last day” is also a new beginning.

In the episode you’re about to hear, Stephanie talks to Kate Greene, the sister of a funny brother and the daughter of two loving parents. She’s a lot like Stephanie, especially because she lost her brother Ryan to an overdose. Kate recounts the protective, fiercely loving relationship between them, the way her family orbited around Ryan’s chaos for years preceding his death, and the person she’s become in the years after. Turns out, that person loves running, but she sure does hate Christmas.

It’s a meaningful conversation and I can’t wait for you to hear it. X Kimi

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Dr. Laura Erickson Scroth, psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer of The Jed Foundation, joins Kimi to discuss the mental health crisis facing America's teens and young adults.

Increasing isolation, social media, climate change, social unrest, and an onslaught of online information flooding their brains are wreaking havoc on young adults. By listening, validating their experience, and speaking up when you see a young person showing signs of distress, adults can make a significant difference in the lives of teens.

Dr. Laura also discusses last week's episode with Michele Gonzales-Reed, explaining how schizophrenia affects approximately 1% of the population and is surrounded by misunderstandings and policies that prevent treatment.

May is Mental Health Awareness. To learn more and play a part in protecting the emotional health of teens and young adults, click here to visit The Jed Foundation.

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Dajon was a true mama’s boy. His mother Michelle, a devoted single mom, adored him. When Dajon was 15 he started showing signs of mental illness. By the age of 18, his personality was disintegrating. He started hearing voices and even tried to jump off of an 11th floor building. After an official diagnosis of schizophrenia, Michelle did everything she could to get Dajon the help he needed to live a stable life. What are the options for a family seeking help from the system? We explore the promises and pitfalls of caring for the mentally ill, and the toll it can take on those who love them.

In this episode:

• Dajon’s entrance into the world.
• The initial indicators that Dajon was struggling with his mental health.
• Dajon is diagnosed with Schizophrenia.
• The trajectory of his mental health post diagnosis. 
• Michelle receives devastating news.
• Dealing with the grief of losing her son and what brings her hope.

Links & Resources

• LinkedIn: Michelle Gonzales-Reed  
• Personal Advocacy Website: My Beloved Dajon Website 
• YouTube Channel: Let’s Talk with Dr. Michelle 
• Charitable Donation: The JED Foundation
• The Jed Foundation (JED) Resources: 
• Challenging the System: One Woman’s Fight for Mental Health Reform, 5/16/22
• Let's Talk with Dr. Michelle Episode 1: Guests Mia St. John, and Katie Cunningham

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Erica and Kimi are joined by Dan Shaw, a psychoanalyst who specializes in counseling former members of cultic groups and friends and family of members who are involved in cults.

Cult leaders are characterized by charisma, narcissism, and gaping childhood wounds, according to Dan. He explains how they manipulate highly educated and well-intentioned people to join them. Erica shares her own experience of leaving a cultic group in her twenties and how she reclaimed her power.

Dan, Kimi, and Erica end by discussing America's fascination with cults and the lessons we can learn from cult survivors.

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Do you think you could never be indoctrinated into a cult? Sarah Edmondson wants you to think again. Sarah spent 12 years in the NXIVM cult, where otherwise bright, well-meaning women were being coerced, abused and turned into sex slaves by the now convicted felon, Keith Raniere. In this episode, Sarah shares how her own intuition was slowly dismantled by the cult, and how you can spot the red flags of any type of abusive power before it’s too late. 

In this episode:

• Sarah's life before NXIVM.
• The core promises of the cult.
• Rules and rituals of the community.
• Making the decision to leave and meet with the DEA.
• The process of healing and deprogramming.
• Where Sarah’s life is today and her hope moving forward.

Stay connected with Sarah:

Website: www.sarahedmondson.com

Book: Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped Nxivm, the Cult That Bound My Life

Charity Donation: www.igotout.org

Podcast: A Little Bit Culty

Instagram: @sarahedmondson | @alittlebitculty

Resources to help anyone:

• in a high-control group or a cult
• trying to figure out if you are in one
• trying to help someone else get out of a one

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We are excited to share with you that ALL THE WISER Membership Community is officially here! This podcast is inspired by you, and this membership was created just for you. We've got Zooms with me and the team, exclusive content, live recordings, early ad-free episodes, producer credit, your name on the All The Wiser website and much more!

We can’t wait to see you!

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Survival looks different for everyone. For Michelle Hord, it was about finding ways to honor her daughter Gabrielle’s life, which was taken at only 7 years old by her then husband, in an unthinkable act of violence that no one could have imagined. But her lessons on grief are not just for those who have experienced tragedy. In this episode, Michelle shares how we can take back our narrative after loss of any kind, and decide what the next chapters will be. 

In this episode:

• The impact of divorce.
• Where to begin when processing trauma.
• The importance of a support system.
• Michelle’s commitment to honoring Gabrielle’s legacy.
• The journey to healing.

Links and Resources:

Website: www.michelledhord.com

Book: The Other Side of Yet

Charity: Gabrielle's Wings

Facebook: Gabrielle's Wings

Instagram: @mdhord | @gabrielleswings

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All The Wiser is officially launching a membership community on Wednesday, April 12th! You, our beloved listeners, are the inspiration and driving force behind this membership. 

Membership options include everything from Zooms with Kimi and the Team, Early and Ad-Free Episodes, Dropping in Live on A Little Wiser recordings, your name on our website "graffiti wall," and more. We look forward to getting to know you and creating exclusive content as we grow WISER TOGETHER! 

ALL THE WISER MEMBERSHIP LAUNCHING Wednesday, April 12th ON PATREON.

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Have you ever thought about the ways you numb out of your own life? Kimi and Erica discuss our previous episode about Ambien addiction with Laura Cathcart Robbins, share their own addictive behaviors, and consider the root causes of unhealthy coping mechanisms. They discuss the most important first step in changing these habits.

Your challenge: 

1. Start to notice the ways that you numb out to your own life.
2. Start asking why and become more aware.

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