Key PointsDeborah's symptoms began in 2013 with weakness in her legs and lower extremities, initially misdiagnosed by her family doctor who recommended exercise and weight loss for two years.A CAT scan revealed the AVM was located in the very pit of Deborah's spinal cord inside the cord itself, requiring immediate hospitalization due to risk of catastrophic paralysis.Deborah underwent her first eight and a half hour neurosurgery while positioned face-down with electrodes monitoring her body, but the

Amy Leiker is a Kansas City-based entrepreneur who has transitioned from a distinguished 25- year career in healthcare leadership to becoming a trailblazer in pet care innovation. As the Founder and CEO of LoftyLoo, Amy has combined her expertise in marketing and strategy with her passion for animal welfare to create groundbreaking solutions that improve the lives of both pets and their owners. LoftyLoo is the first-ever ADA-accessible litter box, revolutionizing cat care for individuals with

A few weeks ago I posted on my Instagram that I have been receiving an intuitive download to get a cat, and that I believe there is a cat soul out there calling out to me. Thank you so much to everyone who messaged me with their advice & cat stories!  In this episode I take you on my cat journey, discussing all of the advice I gathered, going through the pro's & cons of having a pet cat and where my head is currently at.  You can find me on Instagram @ssenseofself.

Send us a text Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of miscarriage, infertility, and postpartum anxiety. October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and today I’m joined by mom and co-host of the What the Fertility podcast, Catherine Baker to talk about her motherhood journey. Before welcoming her first baby earth-side, Cat endured six losses—an experience that not only led to symptoms of postpartum anxiety but also made it difficult to even think about, let alone ...

🌟Ready to reclaim your vitality + experience healing beyond chronic illness? Join Primal Trust with me: https://cathleenking.simplero.com/products/143239-Membership-PRIMAL-TRUST-Academy?ref=56278-Lauren-Riddei🌟FREE resource from Dr. Cat for self-healing chronic illness + chronic stress related conditions: https://smpl.ro/al/ot84zgr5RKiPgrsntd9Pt8SY/56278-Lauren-RiddeiIf you’ve spent any time with me the last 18 months, I’ve probably shared about a program that I’ve been dedicated to that has

DAMTT: Rats & Cats, Mahjong and Holiday Décor Debates In this episode of "Don’t Ask Me to Talk," Stacy shares while visiting “Joan” (her mother), she’s been painting ladybug rocks for her mother and friends, sparking memories of “A Bug’s Life” and Denis Leary’s hilarious ladybug character, Francis. Things take a turn as Stacy reveals an unfortunate update about a now-infected cat scratch from her grandcat Wilson—cue the Dr. Pimple Popper reference—which leads Eric to recall a classic Seinfeld

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, BLUE LOTUS FREQUENCY CEREMONY, HEADS UP!Join Me as The Cat in The Hat embodies my meat suit and transmits a bevy of seemingly dissociated yet riotously relevant rhetoric regarding shamanism! frequency medicine! indigeneity! colonization! and MORE!There are also joyously perfect moments where song perfectly perforates his ostenstiously available crown chakra, rendering the space blessed by the timeless and touching titilattions of modern american soul prayers (aka. folk

In this episode, Dr. Josie Beug discusses her journey into holistic veterinary medicine, the challenges faced in veterinary education, and the controversial drug Librela. She emphasizes the importance of critical thinking in veterinary care, the risks associated with monoclonal antibodies, and the need for better nutrition for pets. The conversation highlights the growing interest in alternative treatments and the role of technology in veterinary medicine.TakeawaysDr. Josie Beug intentionally

In this conversation, Marilyn and Eric talk about a few topics that resonate, from losing a pet (when/if you get another and how that might look) to catios (outdoor cat spaces that provide safety) to the new sloth-themed store in Magnolia, Robot vs. Sloth, that gives back to worthwhile causes as well. Perhaps there’s a tidbit here that will be meaningful or useful to YOU. Listen to Marilyn’s show, Love Has Many Faces, Tuesday mornings at 9am Pacific Time (on air or online) or on the Love Has Many

This is an episode I hesitated putting out for all kinds of reasons. This practice is something I mostly keep to myself as a personal thing but I'm getting more and more people contacting me about it so I figured it's time to let the cat out of the bag.In it, I explore the idea of what it means to relate to an animate world that is magical and responds to all kinds of ritualized actions. It's about sorcery, magic, animism, and sentient agency in the so-called external world. This is obviously a

In this conversation, Marilyn and Eric talk about a few topics that resonate, from losing a pet (when/if you get another and how that might look) to catios (outdoor cat spaces that provide safety) to the new sloth-themed store in Magnolia, Robot vs. Sloth, that gives back to worthwhile causes as well. Perhaps there’s a tidbit here that will be meaningful or useful to YOU.  Listen to Marilyn’s show, Love Has Many Faces, Tuesday mornings at 9am Pacific Time (on air or online) or on the Love Has Many

This is a bedtime story for grown ups about you heading into British woodland, finding your way to a cabin in a slight clearing in the woods. settling down to rest in a comfortable chair with a cat purring on your lap, then drifting into a reverie in that chair where you explore a series of dreamscapes, before waking from that reverie and heading to bed and drifting into Slumberland.

An episode from November of 2023, Brandon & Adam sit down to podcast after Brandon and his girlfriend had spent the previous two years traveling the country in their van with their cat. The guys catch up on Brandon becoming recently engaged. following your intuition for navigating new life changes, even when they don't make sense, finding true love, and how to not kill each other while living in a small van.

Send us a text In “The Beauty of Imperfection,” host Kat Garcia and guest Ashley Herndon-Dubra explore how embracing life’s messiness can lead to creativity and growth. Ashley shares her journey through major family transitions and how bullet journaling helps her find order, celebrate small wins, and accept that not everything has to be perfect. With honest conversation, practical tips, and a few cat cameos, this episode is a reminder that there’s beauty in the chaos—and in the pages of a wel...

Wrap yourself in the calming rhythm of a steady cat purr — a cozy, comforting sound blanket to ease stress, reduce anxiety, and help you drift into peaceful rest.Want access to an ad-free, 8-hour version of this episode? Try Deep Sleep Sounds Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepsounds.supercast.com/.Create a mix of your favorite sounds by downloading the Deep Sleep Sounds App at: https://deepsleepsounds.onelink.me/U0RY/app.Having an issue with Deep Sleep Sounds or want to ask us a question? Check

Send us a text Need a quick pick-me-up? In this bite-sized birthday-eve mini-episode, Kat kicks back on her couch (with cats, squishmallows, and twinkle lights, of course) to share a whirlwind of cozy confessions and hilarious home truths. From competitive furniture rearranging to the joys of ignoring trends and collecting sticks, it’s a fast, fun peek into Kat’s world as she wraps up year 37. Tune in for laughs, cat cameos, and a reminder that embracing your weird is always in style—all in s...

A heartfelt story of your beloved cat, Hapi, and the dream encounter that opened a hidden dimension where animals gather to heal and share their medicine.

Mindfulness, yoga, and stress relief can lower hot-flash intensity, steady mood, and improve sleep in midlife. In this episode of The Menopause Reset Podcast, hosts Susan and Karen teach fast, realistic practices you can keep—even on busy days.What we cover Breathing tools: 4–6 breathing (inhale 4, exhale 6), box breathing (4-4-4-4), and resonance breathing (~6 breaths/min) to nudge the vagus nerve and reduce stress. Mini yoga flow: cat–cow, child’s pose, soft-knee standing fold, legs up the wall

In this episode Jane explores the psychic cosmos with Daniel Boutros aka "The Magick Mechanic." Daniel and Jane cover a range of psychic and healing concepts such as metaphysical ethics, psychic entertainment, the range of different psychic abilities people can have and how to cultivate them.And then...come the cats! Daniel closes the interview with an on the spot Cat Card reading (his own version of Tarot) for the listener who wants to develop their psychic powers Learn more about your ad

This episode is a journey through a day's simple moments, captured in calming ASMR sounds. We begin with a gentle rattling sound and a quiet chat about the weather. Settle in as I pour a refreshing glass of water. Finally, we get to the main event: my cats, their favorite cat food, and the satisfying sounds of them enjoying their meal. The gentle crinkle of the food pouch and the soft sounds of them eating will help you relax and