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Circle This

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CIRCLE THIS, The Anti-Small Talk Podcast. Deep, playful, and intimate conversations shedding light on how to create magic and meaning in our everyday lives. Andrea Bendewald invites her circle of friends which include innovators, authors, entrepreneurs, healers, and artists, to share their stories and practices for building and nurturing authentic relationships. These discussions, like circles, are an antidote to the loneliness epidemic, providing tangible evidence of our shared humanity, and

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01:08:41

Plant Medicine & Sacred Storytelling with Writer and...

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2025/05/27

In this episode, Dre sits down with Jennifer Fisher—writer, healer, and ceremony facilitator—for a powerful conversation about creative reinvention and the transformative wisdom of plant medicine. With over 30 years in the television industry, Jen shares how her identity as a writer became entangled with external pressure and survival-mode success—until plant medicine helped her reconnect with creativity as a sacred expression of spirit. She and Dre reflect on their parallel paths from the

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01:16:59

The Holy Mother Within: A Conversation with Spiritual...

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2025/05/20

In this episode, Dre sits down with Alicia “ACE” Easter—yoga teacher, retreat leader, and founder of ACE Enterprises—to circle around mother energy, discernment, and belonging. At 42, ACE shares what it feels like to be both fully arrived and newly beginning. She opens up about healing the shadow of the mother wound, learning to ask for help, and practicing high-quality no’s in the name of self-preservation. Together, they explore what it means to truly “solar power up,” stop chasing what

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26:29

Mother Love: Reimagining The Mother Story with Dre & Em

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2025/05/13

In this special Mother’s Day episode, Dre and Em open a heartfelt, honest conversation about what it means to mother—not just as a parent, but as a presence. Together they explore the idea of mothering as a verb—a way of loving, nurturing, guiding, and holding space that lives in many forms and many people. This episode invites us to expand the definition of motherhood to honor all the ways we’ve been mothered—by our friends, our mentors, our sisters, and Mother Earth herself. Whether you’ve

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18:07

Behind the Scenes, Into the Circle: A Spontaneous...

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2025/05/07

This impromptu episode happened organically, and I’m so grateful it did. After listening to a deeply personal recording between Emily and I, my producer Tracey had an emotional reaction—and an epiphany. She realized that in her 40 + years of life, she had never told her friends she wasn’t okay. She had never asked for help. Always the cheerleader. Always the strong one. So I invited her to drop in and let the circle hold her for a change. This is what we mean when we say the circle continues

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01:24:14

Drop The Script: Dancing Hands and The Art of Holding...

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2025/05/06

In this episode, Dre is joined by actress, writer, and sacred space-holder Jane Sibbett, for a powerful conversation on goddess circles, grief rituals, and the unexpected ways our gifts awaken. Jane shares the story of how she was first called to host a goddess circle as a new mom, with no idea what it meant but an undeniable “yes” in her bones. That night changed her life. Since then, she’s been devoted to circling, witnessing, and channeling healing through what she now calls “Dancing

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01:19:17

Rewriting The Past While Raising the Future with...

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2025/04/29

In this episode Dre welcomes actor, writer, director, and activist Saffron Burrows for a deep and honest conversation about what we inherit, what we unlearn, and what we choose to pass down. Together they explore their activist upbringings, early brushes with adult realities, and the ongoing work of re-parenting yourself while raising children of your own. From Saffron’s teenage years navigating the fashion world with feminist clarity, to her belief in storytelling as a tool for collective

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38:17

What We’ve Learned (and Loved) from 25 Episodes of...

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2025/04/22

In this special episode of Circle This, we look back on our first 25 episodes — the voices, the stories, the circles within the larger circle where we discover everything is connected. You’ll hear some of our favorite moments: the ones that cracked us open, made us laugh, and reminded us why sharing these conversations matter. From raw truths to practical magic, this episode is a celebration of connection, community, and what’s possible when we lean in, listen and share from the heart.

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01:04:29

What Do I Need to Know? A Conversation with Thought...

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2025/04/15

In this episode, Dre welcomes the incomparable Colette Baron-Reid — intuitive, oracle card expert, and modern mystic. Together they explore the sacred symbolism of circles: connection, safety, and cosmic reset — and how even drawing a circle can calm the nervous system. Colette shares her extraordinary journey — from addiction and recovery to finding her path through coffee ground readings and a fated tarot session with her Jungian therapist. She reveals how oracle cards became her mirror, not

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01:00:31

Fear as a Gift, Intuition as a Guide: Circling with...

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2025/04/08

In this episode Dre and Em circle around Gavin de Becker’s groundbreaking book The Gift of Fear—a guide to recognizing intuition as a survival tool. Dre shares the deeply personal story of her childhood in New York City, where she lived under the shadow of a stalker for over a decade. This haunting experience shaped her understanding of fear, safety, and self-trust. Through years of sitting in circles with women who carry their own survival stories, Dre has become devoted to exploring the many

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01:26:58

Crafting Connection: Bringing Magic to Art,...

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2025/04/01

In this episode Dre welcomes Producer, Screenwriter, Director and one of her best friends, Kristin Hahn. Kristin is the founder and president of production company, Hahnscape Entertainment, and the co-founder of production company Echo Films, alongside Jennifer Aniston. She is the Executive Producer of AppleTV+’s award-winning The Morning Show with season four returning this September. Kristin has also served as Executive Producer on other beloved projects including: The Departed, The

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01:25:38

Practical Magic: Owning Our Psychic Gifts Is The New...

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2025/03/25

In this episode, Dre sits down with renowned energy healer, spiritual teacher, and clairvoyant Kathryn Schiff — founder of Ground and Gold, a school dedicated to intuition and healing. Kathryn’s mission is to demystify the mystical and help weave spiritual connection into modern, everyday life. They explore how everyone has access to their own psychic and intuitive gifts — and how true healing begins when we shift our energy, step into neutrality, and trust ourselves. Kathryn dives into why

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74:54

Embracing the Midlife Mystery with Actress, Activist...

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2025/03/18

In this episode Dre reconnects with actor, activist, and author Maria Bello, who shares her expansive journey from early full moon circles in NYC to her work as a global storyteller and guide through midlife’s transitions. Together, they explore midlife as a rite of passage—Maria’s experience with early menopause, her studies of Jung’s 7 Tasks of Crossing Over, and the importance of mentorship in aging with wisdom. They reflect on the shift from external seeking to radical self-acceptance, the

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49:59

Becoming the CEO of Your Own Life: Cultivating...

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2025/03/11

In this episode, Dre welcomes the unstoppable Tricia Small, entrepreneur, television and theatre producer, writer, director, musician, restaurateur, mother, activist, philanthropist, and all-around Renaissance Woman. A masterful manifestor, Tricia has built success across industries, and today, she shares the mindset that fuels it all. They dive deep into confidence, positivity, boundaries, and time management. How do we cultivate them? Where does true leadership come from? Tricia shares the

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88:19

Optimizing Your Health: Sleep, Nutrition & the Body’s...

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2025/03/04

In this episode, Dre welcomes Chandra Scofield —Acupuncturist, Wellness Expert, Applied Clinical Nutritionist, and Meditation Teacher — often called the “Natural Hormone Whisperer.” Chandra has helped countless women naturally balance hormones, heal adrenal fatigue, navigate menopause, and conceive with ease. She shares how Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture work to bring the body back to homeostasis, offering personalized support for hormonal health, inflammation, and overall well-being. Chandra

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33:29

Falling In Love With Love (and Your Own Funeral) with...

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2025/02/25

February’s Full Moon and Valentine’s Day stirred up big conversations for Dre & Em about all things LOVE—beyond the clichés and Hallmark narratives. How can we reimagine these traditional celebrations, break free from outdated “happily ever after” ideals, and create more inclusive, meaningful ways to honor love in all its forms?Dre shares her thoughts on friendship marriage ceremonies, why she’s fascinated by funerals (including her own!), and how we can express love in ways that truly resonate

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87:54

The Beauty of Resilience: Manifestation, Sisterhood,...

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2025/02/18

In this episode Dre welcomes Nyakio Grieco, Award Winning Beauty Entrepreneur, Circle Sister, and Founder of Thirteen Lune, a first of its kind e-commerce destination designed to inspire the discovery of beauty brands created by BIPOC founders. Nyakio also created Relevant, a clean, science-led skincare brand that works for all skin tones and types. We dive deep into her incredible story of manifesting motherhood, and birthing a business, reflecting on how circling helped dismantle myths

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62:41

Famously Fired & Finding Your Soul Song with Maggie...

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2025/02/11

Dre welcomes Maggie Wheeler, actress, singer, song writer, author and founder of Golden Bridge Community Choir. Best known for her iconic role as Janice on the hit television sitcom Friends, Maggie is also one of the original women who led Dre in circles many moons ago in Laurel Canyon that changed and informed her life. In this episode Maggie shares pivotal moments that sparked her soul’s journey to “follow song” and gather others longing for community in circles. And how being “famously fired”

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86:19

Trust The Signs: Transition Your Career And...

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2025/02/04

This week Dre is joined by the spiritual spitfire Tal Rabinowitz, Former Executive VP of Comedy Development at NBC turned Energy Guide, Shamanic Practitioner, Meditation & Kundalini Teacher, and Founder of the Den Meditation and SourceAlchemy.comTal’s story gives us permission to expand, pivot, return, and pause long enough to intuit the next aligned action. This high octane conversation inspires us to own our inherent creativity and power to build the school we wish to attend. By directly

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78:51

Speaking Truth to Power: How Sharing Your Story...

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2025/01/28

This week Dre is joined by award-winning journalist, bestselling author and TV host, Brooke Baldwin. For more than a decade, Brooke anchored her own live daily news show on CNN and was renowned for her versatility, authenticity, and humanity at the news desk. Her bombshell first person essay in Vanity Fair, “Leaving CNN Was How I Found My Voice,” as well as her weekly Substack “Unraveling, with Brooke Baldwin” are game changing displays of radical authenticity and the power of sharing our

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56:19

Inside LA's Firestorm: Firsthand Accounts with Dre &...

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2025/01/21

We’re back! Not sure how your New Year is going, but here in LA, time feels like it’s standing still. It’s day10 of the LA fires, and Dre and Em sit down to reflect on their experiences—Dre in the heart of LA and Em from NY. Joining us is Malibu resident and activist Tricia Small, reporting from behind the restricted fire zones, where she’s been tirelessly checking on residents, first responders, animals, and neighborhoods left in ruins.In this episode, we explore what it means to process and

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