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In this inspiring and insight-packed episode, Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso explore themes of creativity, family, disruptions, health, resetting, and slowing down with Pennsylvania-based entrepreneur, Rich Speeney.

The conversation covers one of Rich's most challenging and surprising experiences of his life: mold exposure, which caused severe health challenges and led to starting over completely. Rich and his wife sold their house, got rid of all of their belongings, and moved in with Rich's parents. This experience has changed everything and has forced Rich to slow down to "Rich Speed".

Rich delivers a transparent and inspiring look at accepting reality while clinging to hope - and how staying curious and community-focused keeps him believing in 100% recovery.

This episode delivers clarity, honesty, and encouragement.

Resources

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• Be generous on behalf of Rich and support Charity Water.

Hosts: Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso

Guest: Rich Speeney

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For the first time on the podcast, Rachael and Elizabeth are interviewing a third-time-guest! We're joined by author, speaker, and friend, Marla Taviano, who is on a quest to be on 50 podcasts in her 50th year. Marla tells us all about her experiences making goal lists and achieving some interesting milestones (52 zoos in 52 weeks!). Then, she shares about her love of books and her journey to read more books by people of color. This episode is your permission slip to let go of perfectionism and start pursuing the things that bring you joy.

Whether you're trying to visit 52 zoos in 52 weeks, or hoping to be on 50 podcasts in your 50th year, Marla's energy, honesty, and joy will leave you inspired.

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We're so excited for another Everyday Thin Places episode after quite a while away! We chat about our energy coming back as we move from winter to spring.  We're diving deep into all things spring! The ladies discuss Elizabeth's spring plans of the Broad Street Run, throwing the windows open, spring cleaning on Leap Day, as well as Rachael's "Elderland" update, the relativity of seasons, and connecting with Mother Nature.

We're feeling a little rusty as we come out of our winter hibernation, but we are still here!

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It's Fall!  'Tis the season for crisp air, bright leaves, pumpkins and  ... surfing?  Apparently it is, so we're talking about surfing with Jeremy Avellino in this bonus episode during water week of our 4 Elements Series.  But we won't just be talking about surfing and how it can be a mystical and transformative thin place.  We also talk about Jeremy's work as an architect, and take a wandering path that leads us through lots more provocative, challenging and inspiring topics.

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In 2014, Keri McGinn opened Halcyon Floats in Philadelphia. It was the first flotation therapy location in Philadelphia, but it quickly gained popularity in the Philadelphia area. Keri joins us to talk about water and how floating can help with stress management, letting go, and even meditating to help us experience thin places.

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Ilyssa and Dave Kyu, authors of Campfire Stories: Tales From America's National Parks are here! Ilyssa and Dave recount their time spent traveling around the US National Parks and reveal how campfires facilitate community, preserve history, and celebrate our shared heritage. Plus, Rachael and Elizabeth share some personal stories of the power of campfires in their own lives.

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Rachael and Elizabeth welcome Amy Wright Glenn to the show! Amy is the founder of the Institute for the Study of Birth, Breath, and Death and the author of Birth, Breath, and Death: Meditations on Motherhood, Chaplaincy, and Life as a Doula and Holding Space: On Loving, Dying, and Letting Go. Amy talks about how air and breath help her to hold space and be present for others in birth, in death, and in life. Amy, Rachael, and Elizabeth also discuss how our own breath is the best teacher on being more present and how Covid-19 has affected our views on breath and the sadness we are all experiencing due to not being able to share breath with others.

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Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso talk about what to expect in their upcoming series about the 4 elements. Rachael and Elizabeth open up about their experiences with each of the 4 elements as they relate to birth and death. Plus, you'll get a brief primer of each of the 4 elements.

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In part two of our interview with Pastor Noah Hepler, Noah shares with Rachael and Elizabeth how he felt about his experiences on Netflix's hit show, Queer Eye. And Noah gives us his HONEST reaction to Bobby Berk's interview with Philly Voice! Noah shares about vulnerability as a thin place. Plus, Elizabeth reveals a private moment from watching Queer Eye with her oldest daughter and how Noah's episode affected her family.

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Pastor Noah Hepler joins us to talk about his experiences on the popular Netflix show, "Queer Eye", which was released earlier this summer. He shares about his emotions not only during filming, but also how being on the show has affected his life since then. For the first 15 minutes of the interview, we talk about Noah's work as a Lutheran pastor. The last 30 minutes, we discuss "Queer Eye", and you'll want to make sure to come back for more next week!

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