ALSO in PINK is the podcast all about lifestyle design. How we live, the clothes we choose & how we organise our space. Host Alexandria Lawrence is a certified KonMari consultant and personal stylist. ALSO in PINK offers candid conversations with industry leaders and influencers, clients and friends, about what it means to live well. New episodes released every Tuesday. Alexandria answers your lifestyle questions during special monthly Ask Alexandria episodes. Submit your question for Alexan ...
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fmeric-huang10/subscribe Saints are all around us from names of people we know to song lyrics, names of cities, titles of films, and more! Saint Podcast explores the roots of saints' legends and how they've changed through time. If you like Medieval legends, Gothic tales, art history, pagan lore, feminist stories, queer stories, and multicultural traditions from around the world, you'll love Saint Podcast. Subscribe via Spotify/Anchor for bonus episod ...
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Mystics: Saint Peter of Verona the Exorcist
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The second episode in Saint Podcast's Mystics series is about a 13th-century Dominican friar and inquisitor. His rulings against Cathar heretics made him many enemies, including a cabal of nobles in Milan who sent an assassin to kill him. Although not strictly speaking a mystic, many miracles are attributed to this saint. He’s a divine healer of si…
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Episode eight in Saint Podcast's Martyrs season is about a saint who was a monstrous giant, standing over 12 feet/3.5 metres tall! He’s the patron saint of athletics, travellers, journeys and transportation in general, epilepsy, the city of Havana in Cuba, and of bachelors. His legend inspired a fashion craze in the late 1950s, and he's famously kn…
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Episode 4 is about Saint Barbara, a maiden who was locked in a tower by her father - and one of the many legendary inspirations behind the fairytale Rapunzel. She's the patron saint of firefighters, Lebanon, lightning, mathematicians, and numerous military artillery units. Find out why Saint Barbara is the patron of explosions. Discover the pre-hol…
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Episode seven is about an Egyptian queen. She’s noted for being the brightest mind of her generation and is therefore the patron saint of scholars, students, lawyers, educators, librarians, philosophers, and theologians. This saint’s icon is a spiked wheel, the implement of torture her tormentor, the Roman Emperor, attempted - unsuccessfully - to i…
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Mystics: Saint Hildegard of Bingen the Mystical Polymath
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Episode three in the Mystics series is about one of the most influential figures in Medieval Europe, She was a 12th-century author composer, theologian, author, naturalist, visionary, and exorcist. She began life as an oblate, a child who was donated irrevocably to the church by her wealthy parents, sealed up in a cell for life. How she emerged to …
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Episode five of Saint Podcast's Martyrs series is about Saint Lawrence, the son of wealthy Christians living in the Roman province Hispania, modern day Spain. He's an extremely popular saint whose story is relatively unknown yet it intersects with one of the most well-known legends in the world: the legend of the Holy Grail. He was famously roasted…
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The first Mystics episode is about a saint called the Father of Monks. He’s one of the first Desert Fathers, hermits who lived solitary lives in the harsh deserts of Egypt. Throughout his life he was attacked and tempted by the Devil in the guises of a beautiful woman, unimaginable riches, terrifying demons, and a centaur. He’s the patron saint of …
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This is a special episode inspired by an exhibition at the National Gallery in London entitled, Saint Francis of Assisi, featuring a special guest, curator Dr Joost Joustra. Presenting the art and imagery of Saint Francis from the 13th century to today, the exhibition looks at why this saint is a figure of enormous relevance to our time due to his …
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This is a special episode created in collaboration with the York Art Gallery. It’s inspired by an exhibition curated by Dr Joost Joustra called Sin, organised by the National Gallery, London with York Museums Trust. The exhibition explores the theme of sin through a collection of artworks spanning a Medieval depiction of demons consuming the soul o…
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In Part I of our Saint Francis Mystics episode, Francis turned his back on youthful pursuits of status and glory. In Part II, his movement and message gain momentum. Their success, however, heralds the end of a golden age. As the number of Francis' followers swell, conflict with the Papacy in Rome seems inevitable. Join Francis as he meets Pope Inn…
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Episode four in the Mystics series is about a saint who was born in the year 1181. He was a middle-class party boy who aspired to the upper-class sex, drugs, and rock and roll lifestyle of an aristocrat until a chance encounter with a leper changed him. His love for nature is commonly referenced, as are the bloody stigmata he bore on his body. The …
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Mystics: Saint Clare the Mighty Abbess in the Shadows
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Episode five in the Mystics series is about a saint who was devoted to Saint Francis’ rule to live in absolute poverty. She defied her aristocratic family, powerfulbishops, and several popes to do just this. This saint is the first female founder of a monastic order. She was a celebrity in life and played a role indefining 13th-century European pol…
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Episode 9 in Saint Podcast's Martyrs season is about a very popular virgin saint. She’s unusual in that she was married – yet still died a virgin. Despite having no artistic skills whatsoever, she’s the patron saint of poetry, creativity, and music and has inspired musicians from Brahms to Simon and Garfunkel and the Foo Fighters! The name of the s…
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Episode two of Saint Podcast's Martyr series is about Saint Sebastian, the patron saint of pandemics, athletes, archers, and outcasts. He's one of the most well-known saints. No other saint has as many works of art dedicated to them from paintings to films to books and pop songs. Tune in to learn more about this 3rd-century Roman warrior from Gaul …
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In celebration of Pride Month is a special episode inspired by an exhibition at the Manchester Art Gallery entitled, Derek Jarman Protest! – a major retrospective of the work created by one of the most influential figures in 20th-century British culture. This episode features artist Jez Dolan and curator Fiona Corridan from the Manchester Art Galle…
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Since this is the debut episode of Saint Podcast, it seems only appropriate to begin with the story of Saint Stephen, the protomartyr - or first martyr. Saint Stephen is one of the few saints whose story has a Biblical source, but his tale continues beyond the Bible in medieval legends, traditional celebrations, and even a French football club. Dis…
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Episode six is about a saint whose name means little bear. She’s a British saint, a princess from Britannia, the name of the British Isles when England and Wales were part of the Roman Empire. Her legend is based around a pilgrimage that included an entourage of 11,000 virgins as well as an additional 15,000 hangers on. They met their end in modern…
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Episode 3 of Saint Podcast's Martyrs series is about Saint Margaret. She's one of the most popular saints globally, despite having been declared fictional by the Catholic Church in the 5th century. Nevertheless, her legend as a vanquisher of dragons has made her a perennial favourite. Tune in to hear the story of this gender-bending saint, known as…
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Special Episode - I Am Milk
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This is I Am Milk, a special episode inspired by an exhibition at the Wellcome Collection in London entitled, Milk. It explores our relationship with milk and its place in politics, society, and culture. Judaeo-Christian legends are filled to the brim with stories about milk from lactating saints to a promised land of milk and honey and a Christian…
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This is a preview of the bonus episode, created for Patreon and Spotify subscribers, about a saint who, according to Pope Benedict XVI, ‘exercised a fundamental influence on the development of European civilisation and culture’. Indeed, the rule for religious men this saint wrote in the 6th century has been the template for nearly every monastic or…
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Saint Podcast season 2 is all about mystics, saints who had transcendental experiences with the divine. Over ten episodes we'll meet the founder of a religious order who suffered from stigmata, the bloody wounds of Christ's crucifixion. We'll explore the legend of a nun who had fits of ecstatic joy - and could levitate. And we'll learn about saints…
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This is part two of a special Saint Podcast episode for the festive holiday season, an exploration of how Saint Nicholas morphed into Santa Claus. In Part I, we met Saint Nicholas, a bishop that wasn’t a historic figure but has nevertheless had a tremendous impact. His feast day falls right at the beginning of pre-Christian Midwinter festivals. As …
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This is a special Saint Podcast episode for the holiday season. It’s a two-part exploration of how Saint Nicholas evolved into Santa Claus. The story isn’t a straightforward one at all – and involves a truly motley crew of gift-givers, demons, humanoid helpers, witches, pagan legends, goddesses, gods, and animal sidekicks. The story begins with the…
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Halloween is upon us! The day was originally a Christian holy day, heavily influenced by ancient pre-Christian traditions, known as All Hallows Eve. This All Hallows Eve, we’re going to explore a bloody phenomenon that has afflicted – or perhaps blessed – the faithful for centuries. The phenomenon manifests as open wounds corresponding to Christ’s …
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Episode ten is the final episode in Saint Podcast's Martyrs series. It’s an exploration of the legend of another virgin martyr: the patron saint of writers, sales people, Perugia, Malta, Syracuse in Sicily, and Pampanga in the Philippines. She's also the patron saint of the blind and of optometrists because she was famously tortured by having her e…
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A taste of ALSO in PINK This episode marks a new chapter for this podcast. After an amazing, whirlwind year, I’ll take you through why I’ve decided to press pause for a little bit and take a break. For those of you who love the show, don’t worry, I’ll be back. This is only the beginning of my journey with ALSO in PINK. So, I’ll tell you a bit about…
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Live with Joy, Not Stress Sherry Lukey knows what it feels like to struggle in almost every area of your life. To try everything and not get lasting results. Just a few short years ago, a medical specialist told her that “nothing more could be done”. She’s since healed from PTSD and years of depression. And she’s helped hundreds of clients release …
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Experience Your Dream Wardrobe What would it feel like to have the wardrobe of your dreams? A closet filled with clothes you love, that truly express who you are and who you want to be. Clothes that comfort you, excite you and make you feel proud to be yourself. Clothes that hug your body in all the right places. A wardrobe that truly brings you jo…
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A Good Death Requires a Life Well Lived with Leadership Coach & Comedian Pam Dibbs
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Live Each Day with Joy… Pam Dibbs has been an entrepreneur for 30 years and now runs two businesses. She is a leadership coach, facilitator, producer, speaker and comedian — sometimes all in one day! Pam’s latest undertaking is The Good Death Project, based on the premise that a good death requires a life well lived. This is an uplifting episode wi…
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What would it feel like to step into your own indoor jungle? 🌿 Let’s bring the beauty of nature into the comfort of your home. And ever heard of a plant throne? Sit back and make yourself comfortable. Let’s open the door and step inside your home… To find out more: Click here! And, wherever you get your podcasts: Rate & Review ALSO in PINK Thank yo…
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Nada Jarnaz is a partner at London law firm, Howard Kennedy, where her areas of expertise are banking, finance and real estate. Nada is also a specialist in Islamic Finance and a champion for diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and in all aspects of life. She shows how we can all lend our support to those who need it. We talk style too. Plus,…
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It’s been a weird week. Here’s a peek behind-the-scenes of ALSO in PINK. I talk technical mishaps and pivots. Blame mercury retrograde if you like. The long and short of it is that the new interview I was hoping to have out for you today won’t be ready until next week. It’s a funny story though and also strangely timely. Timely in the sense that we…
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Plants and nature play an important role in my life, especially this past year. How about you? Isn’t there something magical about being amongst trees and green things? 🌳🌿🌱 I’m incredibly grateful to live in a leafy part of London, close to Kew Gardens. Kew has quickly become my happy place. The place I can most fully relax, switch off and enjoy th…
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Fawn Anderson is a humanitarian-focused photographer and founder of Our Friendly World, a social movement and podcast that is for the healing of social, economic & racial injustice through the art of friendship. This episode is all about connection: from how to take engaging portraits that honour your subject to embracing friendship in its many for…
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Let’s celebrate! This episode is all about celebration. Celebrating your achievements, big and small. It could be a birthday. It could be creating a new habit or reaching a goal. And let’s not, of course, forget those mini milestones along the way. And the surprises. Those strange and wonderful things that make for good stories. Life is all about s…
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I chat with energy healer Martha Nicholson about what it means to live an aligned life—mind, body & soul. Martha has 20 years of dedicated study of the body and nervous system, and specialises in a wide range of energy-based treatments, including craniosacral therapy. If you’re at all skeptical about energy healing, Martha has a wonderful perspecti…
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It’s story time… Let’s explore the joy of nature and its power to refresh and restore. Yes, and that glorious feeling of spring! The sounds and smells and essence of spring. So, wherever you are in the world, whether you’re surrounded by cityscapes or green space or desert or mountains… Whether or not you have easy access to nature from the place y…
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As my client Charlotte Fairbairn found, it’s easy to justify keeping almost anything. That’s where digging deeper with a KonMari consultant really helps. ✨ I guided Charlotte through the full KonMari Marathon back in 2020—yes, right before the pandemic hit the UK. So, before returning to more original podcast content next week, here’s one final bla…
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This feels like the right time to re-release an old favourite: my interview with novelist Tracy Chevalier, recorded back when this podcast was still in single digits! And yes, I spoke with Tracy’s husband, Jonathan Drori, just last week in the episode about plants, sustainable living and being multi-passionate. Here’s hoping you enjoy this blast fr…
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Jonathan Drori is multi-passionate in the fullest sense of the word. His interests and expertise span everything from engineering to science and education, documentary filmmaking and writing books to being on the boards of Raspberry Pi and the Eden Project. He’s also an ambassador for the Woodland Trust and WWF. You’ll hear how plants gave Jon a li…
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Today’s deep-dive episode focuses on the change of season. It’s time for a spring clean, KonMari style! 🌱 And, no, a spring clean shouldn’t take you a month to complete. You can do it in a day. Spring Clean Your Home in 5 Steps 1. Greet your home If greeting your home feels a bit too new agey for you, let’s look at it a different way… How do you wa…
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To celebrate a special opportunity that only comes once a year, this episode is all about taking action. There is a very time-sensitive opportunity here! A programme that opens up once a year. A programme I believe in that even changed the course of my life. And doors close TODAY, Tuesday 6th April. ⚡️ TAKE ACTION & Learn more about Impacting Milli…
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Hello lovely listeners, I’d like to offer you something a bit different this week. Inspired by last week’s episode, I’ve just done my own fearless thing and entered ALSO in PINK in the British Podcast Awards. ⚡️ I entered in three categories… Best New Podcast, Best Wellbeing Podcast and Best Lockdown Podcast. And I’d love to share my official award…
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Success & business coach Dijana Llugolli helps female entrepreneurs unlock their potential so they can focus on giving their best and outsourcing the rest. To be more without doing more. And when she’s not coaching and teaching, Dijana interviews fearless people around the world. This episode has a lot of laughs, and you’ll hear Dijana’s story of s…
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Does publicity feel like it’s something for other people? People who appear on the cover of glossy magazines like Vogue. People who get interviewed by Oprah. People who are featured in places like Entrepreneur, Fast Company and Forbes. If you dream of landing media coverage, but just can’t seem to find the time (or the support) to get it, you’re in…
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Roya Hekmatpanah is the mindfulness and yoga teacher behind All Humanity. She is passionate about helping driven professionals to achieve success without sacrificing their wellbeing. So, is mindfulness just a buzzword? Or is it something with the power to transform our workplace and our lives? This episode has a lot of laughs, and you’re in for a t…
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This month’s questions have a lot to do with bringing in positive energy. Even if you’re smack dab in the middle of a pandemic, you can still take action. You can get back your mojo—if it’s taken a little holiday in the sun without you. 🏝☀️ Take time to reflect on how you (really) want to live. Learn from Experts My amazing mentor Selena Soo is an …
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Be kind and sparkle! ✨ Breast cancer survivor & life coach Penny Casselman has a spark all her own. We talk life, boobs, craft cocktails and how to best support loved ones going through a personal trauma. A heartwarming episode with lots of laughs. 💗 Penny’s Links Website: pennycasselman.com Instagram: @penny_casselman Facebook: penny.casselman Pin…
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And now for something a bit more personal. I’m going to tell you a story—my story. How I went from struggling freelance musician, failed entrepreneur and unhappy employee to finding my purpose and my people. And, yes, I got featured in Forbes within 5 months of launching my business. I hope my story inspires you to say YES to putting yourself out t…
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Madeleine Easton is an entrepreneur—the artistic director of her own ensemble, Bach Akademie Australia—and a violinist whose first love is the music of J.S. Bach. Madeleine also knows how to boogie. She has a background in dance and isn’t afraid to break out the shoulder pads and 80s dance moves. We chat about a wide range of topics, from the impor…
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