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This episode originally aired June 22, 2025:

Katrina is joined by Matt McClean who talks about identity and the intersectionality of living as a disabled transgender man. We talk a little bit about the fears that trans people must contend with during these difficult times.

Host Laura Hedlund welcomes Jorge Azevedo, CEO of Fermented Foods Holdings, to explore why humans are “more than 99% microbial” and how fermented foods support our gut health. Jorge discusses his company’s popular brands, including Bubbies, Wildbrine, and Flanagan Farm, and explains how true fermentation differs from pickling with vinegar. The conversation also digs into the vital connection between living soil and the final product, detailing an innovative practice of using leftover sauerkraut juice to regenerate the soil on their Wisconsin farms.

Angel investing is more than a gamble; it’s a strategic way to fund the future you want to see. This episode breaks down the complex world of startup investing, explaining how to “pick your lane,” from angel groups to direct checks. You’ll learn the crucial difference between Safes and convertible notes and gain a powerful 10-minute “6T Fast Filter” to separate viable signals from mere sparkle. Stop guessing and start investing with a clear, actionable strategy.

#AngelInvesting #StartupInvesting #VentureCapital #DueDiligence #AngelInvestor #SeedInvesting #EarlyStageInvesting #WealthBuilding #FinancialLiteracy #InvestInTheFuture #DoDifferentBetter #Finance

Dr. Stefano Sinicropi and Mandi Dickey explore the exciting future of health and wellness breakthroughs. They discuss the exponential rise of AI in medicine, from helping patients with chronic conditions manage self-care to accelerating discovery in radiology and nano-materials. The conversation also covers the metabolic benefits of new weight loss drugs, the growing field of peptides, and advances in regenerative stem cell therapy for reversing conditions like osteoarthritis.

#RechargingtheHumanBattery #FutureOfHealth #AIinMedicine #HealthTech #RegenerativeMedicine #StemCells #Peptides #WeightLossDrugs #GLP1 #Longevity #Biohacking

The holidays can often feel chaotic, but we’re here to make them a little more magical – just like in the movies. How can we create a holiday season that feels more meaningful, less stressful, and truly joyful? In this episode, Paige and Taylor explore reimagining two of the most stressful parts of the holidays: gift giving and meal making. They also highlight a wide range of products from Evergreen Collective that make thoughtful gifts, along with tips and tricks to simplify the season. Find out more at therecollab.com

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Evergreen collective website

REC blog: Sustainable ways to care for your home

Eboo Patel’s Book :: We Need to Build

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Thank you to our Sponsors!

Matt Berna @ TruStone Home Mortgage

Ben Feldman @ Active Insurance Solutions

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#GiftGivingMadeEasy #EvergreenCollective #ModernTraditions #MeaningfulLiving #StressFreeHolidays #HousingJustice #TheRECollab

It’s an Ellie’s Talking Head show, and we start with a just-delivered 6th Circuit Court of Appeals decision holding that an Ohio school district could not discipline students who claimed that their religious beliefs prevented them from according pronouns to transgender students that align with their gender identity. In other words, under the guise of “religious freedom,” kids now have the right to misgender trans kids regardless of the emotional harm that causes. From there, I discuss a U.S. Supreme Court ruling (via its shadow docket) that the State Department could require trans and nonbinary passport applicants to reflect the gender assigned at birth, rather than the gender with which they identify (in other words, if I was applying for a passport now, it would have an “M” on it instead of an “F”—talk about emotional harm!) In Random Acts, I talk about an incredibly kind note given to me about my voice when I discussed my new book at a local church.

As we enter winter, this is a period of ancestral remembrance and honoring our queer ancestors. Today, Queer Spirit’s TanyaMarck and Nick offer us care practices for this season! Connect with Queer Spirit, TanyaMarck, and Nick here: thequeerspirit.com

This episode originally aired May 31, 2025:

Host Caddy Frink was joined by Colin Cash for a conversation about recovery within Native American communities. Collin is also the co-founder of Sober Squad.

Andi Otto, Rina Heisel, and Kelsey Alto get real about the heavy emotional toll of the current political climate and the recent government shutdown. They share the powerful, personal story of how TC Pride’s “Trunk or Treat” event unexpectedly transformed into a massive impromptu food drive. It all started with a single, desperate phone call for help, which sparked an overwhelming community response that resulted in collecting 3,200 pounds of donated food for families in need.

#TwinCitiesPrideAmplified #LGBTQ #CommunitySupport #FoodInsecurity #FoodDrive #GovernmentShutdown #Advocacy #CommunityAction #TrunkOrTreat #TwinCities

Bruce covers this week’s elections with big wins for Democrats across the board, plus more on US war crimes wantonly attacking boats.