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Pulling The Thread with Elise Loehnen

Writer Elise Loehnen explores life’s big questions with today’s leading thinkers, experts, and luminaries: Why do we do what we do? How can we understand and love ourselves better? What would it look like to come together and build a more meaningful world? Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/

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54:34

What’s Your Karma? (Janine Slome)

Pulling The Thread with Elise Loehnen ·

2026/04/09

I had a fascinating numerology reading with Janine Slome, and have been wanting to get her on the podcast for some time. Here, she shares a brief background on numerology, and why the practice can serve as both a potent portrayal of life and a map to guide you along your path. We also talk about karma—where it comes from, the different types, what to do about it. And Slome shares several predictions for our future. This episode is one of the wild ones—enjoy! For the show notes, head

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54:35

What Matters More than the Epiphany Moment (Eric Zimmer)

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2026/04/02

“I think we can take the same mindset to any change that we make, which is that getting off track is not something in you, it's part of the process itself,” says Eric Zimmer, host of the podcast The One You Feed. “And so the question just becomes, how do I get back on track with the minimum amount of emotional drama?” In this conversation, and in his new book,How a Little Becomes a Lot, Zimmer shares what he’s learned about how to create meaningful, lasting change. He

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40:23

Why It’s Hard for Us to Actually Listen (Monthly Solo)

Pulling The Thread with Elise Loehnen ·

2026/03/30

In my latest episode sans guest: What I learned from a new Yeshua journey with medium Carissa Schumacher. Why it’s difficult for many of us to actually listen. Why I prefer the concept of contribution over purpose. One of my favorite stories recounted by Michael Meade about the old woman at the end of the world. A reflection on what’s your thread to add. A framework for understanding power and different energies. How I’m currently thinking about AI. And a request for your feedback

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58:40

Are You Mad at Me? (Meg Josephson)

Pulling The Thread with Elise Loehnen ·

2026/03/26

Meg Josephson is a psychotherapist and the author of the instantNew York Times–bestseller,Are You Mad At Me?In her own life and in her work with clients, she’s come to focus on why many of us have an overactive fawn response. (You’re likely familiar with the other classic responses: fight, flight, freeze, and perhaps faint.) The fawn response can look different depending on the person but it is often related to a desire to feel safe, to be liked, to secure approval, and to please

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47:02

The Deep Need for Individuation (Satya Doyle Byock)

Pulling The Thread with Elise Loehnen ·

2026/03/19

One of my favorite repeat guests is back: I’m talking to psychotherapist Satya Doyle Byock about the duality of individuation and community. We get into the difference between individuation and individualism, and why it’s critical for all of us to individuate—to go on our own journeys—so that we can genuinely be a part of the collective, and not just subject to herd mentality. We also chat about our search for meaning, and why Satya encourages people to trust an irrational

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55:00

Remembering How to Play—Even When We're All Grown-Up...

Pulling The Thread with Elise Loehnen ·

2026/03/12

“This is, I think, when people need more help remembering how to access their play or kind of letting themselves play—because adults do play,” says Cas Holman, a world-renowned designer and the author of Playful: How Play Shifts Our Thinking, Inspires Connection, and Sparks Creativity. Today, we talk a bit about Holman’s unique approach to play for kids, but mostly we talk about what she’s doing to help adults shift their mindsets—so that we might find

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54:18

When We’re in the Middle of the Story (Terry Tempest...

Pulling The Thread with Elise Loehnen ·

2026/03/05

“Glorians are unearned, unbidden, freely given,” says legendary author and mentor Terry Tempest Williams. “And to me that's also what grace is—those moments of grace that we didn't anticipate, we didn't deserve, we couldn't have imagined. And here they are. And I think that's another element that is deeper than hope. And do we recognize grace when it comes in all its different manifestations?” For me, this is one of the most moving conversations I’ve had on

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58:32

The 3 Great Insights of Kabbalah (Daniel Matt, PhD)

Pulling The Thread with Elise Loehnen ·

2026/02/26

“And that may be its greatest contribution—to insist that God is equally male and female,” says Daniel Matt, PhD, a scholar and teacher of Kabbalah. Matt shares radical revelations, some dangerous reinterpretations, and beautiful lessons from the mystical teachings of Kabbalah and the Zohar (which is the main book, or as Matt calls it, the masterpiece of Kabbalah). For the show notes, head tomy Substack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:48

How Do We Respond to Human Evil? (Monthly Solo)

Pulling The Thread with Elise Loehnen ·

2026/02/23

I’m reflecting more deeply on evil in the present moment: What is evil? What’s our relationship to it? How do we increase our tolerance for acknowledging dark energies so that we can moderate and metabolize them—and keep ourselves and others safe? This episode is not meant to scare; my intention is really the opposite, as I don’t find fear to be helpful here. I’ll be sharing a few sources and ways of thinking—about evil and how we might respond to what’s

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48:11

Past-Life Memories, Near-Death Experiences, and More...

Pulling The Thread with Elise Loehnen ·

2026/02/19

Marieta Pehlivanova, PhD, is a research scientist at the University of Virginia’s Division of Perceptual Studies (DOPS), which is a highly unique research group that investigates the mind’s relationship to the body, and the possibility of consciousness surviving physical death. They study children who report past-life memories, people who have near-death experiences, and more. Their work is fascinating, and it has the potential to change and shape our understanding of…well, why

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54:19

Who Else Is in Our Cosmic Neighborhood? (Avi Loeb, PhD)

Pulling The Thread with Elise Loehnen ·

2026/02/12

“I think that we are most likely to benefit from such an encounter than to suffer from it,” says physicist Avi Loeb, PhD, who describes himself as an optimist in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Today, Loeb shares: What astronomy and dating have in common. His theories on the three interstellar objects that have been observed (including3I/ATLAS).Why it’s likely that other intelligent civilizations exist. And why he thinks it would be wonderful to meet them—and

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50:16

Life’s Lightning-Bolt Moments (Lucy Kalanithi, MD)

Pulling The Thread with Elise Loehnen ·

2026/02/05

Lucy Kalanithi, MD, continues to instill hope in me. Today, she shares lessons from her life and her work as a primary care physician (she’s also Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Stanford University)—along with reflections on the legacy of her husband Paul Kalanithi, MD, who wrote the now canonical memoirWhen Breath Becomes Airbefore his death in 2015. For the show notes, head tomy Substack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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54:36

What Actually Makes Us Feel Like We Matter? (Jennifer...

Pulling The Thread with Elise Loehnen ·

2026/01/29

Journalist and bestselling author Jennifer B. Wallace shares the key ingredients to feeling like you matter, and to making others feel like they matter, too. She covers my favorite stories and stats from her new bookMattering, along with the practical tools, habits, and practices she leans on in her own life. We talk about the importance of putting a bow on things; how we can use the mattering lens to approach life transitions; the benefits of ego extension; and something called “the beautiful

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49:18

Why We Need to Use Spiral Dynamics Now (Monthly Solo)

Pulling The Thread with Elise Loehnen ·

2026/01/26

In this month’s solo episode, I’m sharing more about the model of developmental psychology that I’m finding incredibly useful right now: Spiral Dynamics. As a framework, I think it can help us understand our world and culture better—and it can guide us in the best, and most effective ways to respond to it. If you want to go deeper into Spiral Dynamics, there is a ton more for you in the show notes onmy Substack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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53:25

Can You Own a Choice Around Money That Feels Good to...

Pulling The Thread with Elise Loehnen ·

2026/01/22

Tori Dunlap is the author ofFinancial Feministand the host of the podcast of the same name. She has a very compelling way of helping women to effectively approach (and earn) money, while addressing underlying emotions, traumas, triggers, and stories. I think you’ll find her advice helpful if: You’ve ever been told, or thought, that you’re bad with money. You feel like you need to justify any spending or any earning. You feel like you have no control over your money (or your partner

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57:11

How to Grow Your Soul (Michael Meade)

Pulling The Thread with Elise Loehnen ·

2026/01/15

Michael Meade is a groundbreaking storyteller, author, and scholar of mythology, anthropology, and psychology. He blew my mind with a historical gem that he shared in this conversation. I was also moved by his perspective on our “crisis of masculinity” and the manosphere, what might be the antidote to monoculture, and why the hero’s journey is a bit of a fallacy. And, even more so, his case and how-to for each of us, individually, to grow our own soul. For the show notes, head tomy

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2:50

Pulling The Thread Presents: Super Traits from Kelly...

Pulling The Thread with Elise Loehnen ·

2026/01/12

Kelly Corrigan Wonders recently launched a 6-part series called Super Traits, featuring conversations with people like NBA coach Steve Kerr, writer George Saunders, and do-gooder Father Greg Boyle, all masters of the super traits. These deep dives are one part inspiration and one part How To guide on how to get yourself in the right headspace for a great 2026. Tune in to hear fantastic conversations on wonder, humility, and curiosity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:29

Are You Always Saying “No” to Yourself? (Liz Moody)

Pulling The Thread with Elise Loehnen ·

2026/01/08

”That’s what everything comes back to for me—are you feeling the way that you want to feel every single day?” says podcast host and author Liz Moody. “And if you’re not, how can I give you more tools and more resources to do so?” Here, I asked Moody to share her life mottos, philosophies, habits, and ways of thinking that I find particularly compelling. Such as: Your body is for living, not looking. And Liz’s match theory behind how we meet people in

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56:53

What Every Astrological Sign Should Know for 2026...

Pulling The Thread with Elise Loehnen ·

2026/01/01

Psychological astrologer Jennifer Freed shares a preview of 2026, her tips for each sign, and, of course, many more nuggets of her signature wisdom. For the show notes, head tomy Substack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:47

3 Things to Leave Behind (Monthly Solo)

Pulling The Thread with Elise Loehnen ·

2025/12/29

Here’s my take on New Year’s resolutions and what I think many of us are ready to resolve and let go of. For the show notes, head tomy Substack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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