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If I'm going to tell the story of a life, my life, then I need to tell it warts and all. If the tale is too saccharine sweet then what can the reader take away from it? What do they learn about you? I've written everything down. The shit, the death, fun, naughtiness, addiction, laughter, laughter, laughter, some tears and lots of love and happiness. That, to me, is a better reflection of a human's life.

A podcast featuring the weird and wonderful stories of you, the listeners. Written, hosted, produced and edited by Luc Frost.

After quitting her job with an awkward text to her boss, Lucie Frost planned to live out her early retirement fantasy. Except she was lost, an empty nester with no job, no structure, no identity, and no clear purpose. Everything changed after she binge-watched the television program 90 Day Fiancé one day, which led to a stream of answers to her question about midlife stagnation: What do we do with our lives when our jobs or children are no longer making those decisions for us? Her trivia-filled memoir, How the Hell Did I Not Know That?

Of all the authors and poets American schoolchildren may be exposed to over the course of their education, Robert Frost is often one of the first, and on rare occasions that he is not, it is still a near certainty that some of his most famous poems will be discussed at some point. Frost may not be as remembered or influential as other American literary giants, or even poets such as Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman, but his career was historic in terms of its length and breadth of accomplishments.

The Watergate scandal began with a break-in at the office of the Democratic National Committee at the Watergate Hotel on June 17, 1971, and ended when President Gerald Ford granted Richard M. Nixon a pardon on September 8, 1974, one month after Nixon resigned from office in disgrace. Effectively...

They are icons of the literary world whose soaring works have been discussed and analyzed in countless classrooms, homes, and pubs. Yet for most listeners, the living, breathing human beings behind the classics have remained unknown - until now. In this utterly captivating audiobook, Dr. Elliot Engel, a leading authority on the lives of great authors, illuminates the fascinating and flawed members of literature's elite. In lieu of stuffy biographical sketches, Engel provides fascinating anecdotes.

Mental health advocate Lucy Nichol takes a deep dive into 10 of the most harmful mental health stereotypes. She examines where they come from and how they are fed, drawing heavily on the impact of social media, the press and popular culture.

My life has been nothing short of a miracle. A true triumph, even in the midst of adversity. In Deaf Blind Champion, I give you a front-row seat into how my life changed when I heard my diagnosis, and what I did to get through the depression that engulfed me to become an accomplished sportsman, a dad, life partner, son, brother, teammate, and activist.

The Boy in Wellington Boots is a true story. It faithfully recounts a childhood lost, as seen through the eyes of the young boy who lived through it and the hindsight of the adult author. The author describes, in painful and frank detail, a young kid’s struggle against the neglect, hunger, and abuse visited upon him by circumstance. The account goes on to follow the author's onward journey to maturity and beyond.

George Frost Kennan var diplomat, forsker og intellektuel. Han fik sin bachelorgrad fra Princeton University i 1925, var ansat i det amerikanske udenrigsministerium fra 1926 til 1953, ansat ved det berømte Institute of Advanced Study i Princeton fra 1956 til 2005, tjente som Amerikansk ambassadør i Sovjetunionen i 1952, og igen i Jugoslavien fra 1961 til 1963. Som aktiv i udenrigstjenesten blev Kennan mest kendt som bannerfører for den såkaldte inddaemningspolitik over for Sovjetunionen - en position, han dog selv tidligt begyndte at kritisere.

Helen was just 17 - she would be 67 at the time of writing - when she was last seen. The teenager was not having a good time. Her open face, late-'60s blond bob, and slightly prominent front teeth made her look younger than her youth. She had a slightly drooping eye which made her face particularly notable. At around five feet five inches tall and weighing in close to 125 pounds, in other respects, she was a typical teen.

In 1961, poet Robert Frost was invited to read at the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy. It would be the first by a poet for an inaugural ceremony. President-elect Kennedy asked Frost to recite the poem "The Gift Outright" unless the poet planned to write a poem especially for the occasion. Frost did, in fact, write a new poem for the day entitled "Dedication." However, when the time came to read, the wind and sun's glare made this impossible, though Frost made a valiant attempt. Instead, he reverted to "The Gift Outright," which he read by heart.

Here I share bits of my heart and writing. I’m sharing from the inside of my story, while I’m still in the middle of my own messes, in middle of being a wife and mother, in the middle of figuring out how to be both creative and ambitious, and the present mom I desire to be. I am seeking out beauty and truth and hope my weekly writing invites you along with me. [New episodes Monday & Thursdays]

What's Up, and Welcome to Triparency! The Ultimate Guide to Modern Relationships and Culture. Join us as we dive deep into the intricate world of dating, sex, and culture; relentless realism from three raw and transparent point of views from a married, single, and dating perspective. Get ready for thought-provoking debates, insightful discussions, and a healthy dose of laughter as we navigate the complex landscape of human connections. In each episode, we explore the fascinating intersection of relationships and culture through candid conversations. From deciphering the intricacies of ...

If you want to feel younger while growing older, this is the place for you. If you’ve watched your ancestors descend into gravity and genetics with horror and believe there’s another way, let’s explore longevity together through a refreshing lens. Here’s what you can expect: conversations about vitality from the inside out with guest experts in the fields of health, culture, and spirituality, and solo episodes along the way from me where I do deep dives into the topics of heart intelligence, energy medicine, and your innate healing capacity. Because at The Vitally You Podcast, we ...