Action! Excitement! Horror! Romance! Thrills and Chills! Swords and Sorcery! Rockets and Rayguns! Hosts Adam Prosser and Philip Rice take a journey through the history of SF, Fantasy, horror, and pulp fiction. Every 2 weeks one of us, alternating back and forth, selects a book or book series from the late 18th century up to the present to look back on, discuss, and examine. Some of them have left an indelible mark on pop culture; some of them are forgotten echoes of what might have been...al ...
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It's out there: clickbait. Articles, headlines, and websites so desperate for your clicks and eyeballs that they'll say anything, no matter how loony or obviously wrong. And sometimes it's not the sites but the newsmakers themselves pulling this... With Destroy All Clickbait, we dredge up the worst of this informational slurry and try to make sense of it. Or just make fun of it.
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A podcast to help normalize, validate, educate and discuss grief and mourning practices and experiences through psychoeducation, interviews and working toward changing the narrative of loss.
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: Episode #31 More Than "Just a Pet": Validating the Depth of Your Grief After Pet Loss with Dr. Adam Duberstein
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In this episode of 'Grief Is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor discusses the subject of pet loss with special guest Dr. Adam Duberstein, a clinical psychologist specializing in grief, loss, and human development. They delve into the unique aspects of grieving a pet, share insights on anticipatory grief, and explore the multi-faceted ways pet loss…
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S4E122 -Chapter One Hundred and Twenty-Two: Land Under Wave!
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Who needs that Harry Potter jerk?!? Terry Pratchett dipped his toe into the "YA series about a kid learning magic" pool a few years later in his Discworld series about teen witch Tiffany Aching. We're joined once again by pal Ing to dissect this series, which includes Pratchett's final novel. Support us on Patreon and listen to the show a week earl…
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: Episode #30 Another Year Without You: Birthdays in the Shadow of Loss
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Navigating Birthdays Through the Lens of Grief: A Reflective Journey In this special 30th episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed psychologist and grief specialist, delves into the complex emotions surrounding birthdays in the context of grief. Sharing personal anecdotes and reflective thoughts, Dr. Taylor explores the …
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: Episode #29 Reflections from 'My Unexpected Journey': Navigating Child Loss & Suicide with Erin Blechman
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In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor is joined by Erin Blechman to discuss deeply personal and sensitive topics, including child loss and suicide. Erin shares her heart-wrenching journey of losing her son Max to suicide and her subsequent path to healing, which includes writing a book titled 'My Unexpected Journey: Refle…
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: Episode #28 Who Am I Now? Navigating Identity and Healing After Partner Loss
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In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed psychologist and grief specialist, discusses the profound impact of losing a spouse or long-term partner. She explores the unique challenges this type of loss brings, from role changes to intense feelings of loneliness. Dr. Taylor offers insights on how to manage responsib…
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S4E121 -Chapter One Hundred and Twenty-One: Seeds of Destruction!
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Pulp genre fiction has produced some monumental successes (from a financial POV), and today we're tackling probably the second-biggest after Stephen King: Michael Crichton. His career as a novelist of the Campbell "hard Sci-fi" school got started in properly in 1969 with the first novel released under his real name, The Andromeda Strain. We look at…
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: Episode #27 Sex & Sorrow: Exploring Grief’s Impact on Intimacy with Ellen Benezra, LMHCA
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Dr. Heather Taylor hosts a conversation with Ellen Benezra, LMHCA, a sex therapist, to explore the intersection of grief and sexuality. Ellen shares her journey to becoming a sex therapist and discusses how grief impacts individuals and couples in various ways, including libido changes and communication challenges. They also delve into how identity…
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: Episode #26 Let's Talk about Transitions: Navigating Grief while the world welcomes fall
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Navigating Grief During Seasonal Transitions In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed psychologist and grief specialist, discusses the challenges of navigating grief as the summer transitions into fall. She explores the feelings of being stuck while the world around us moves forward, the impact on executive funct…
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S4E120 -Chapter One Hundred and Twenty: Stand and Deliver!
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Episode Notes Historical adventures with swashbuckling, alternate identities, and criminals with a heart of gold seem to have been inescapable in early 20th century pulp, and Georgette Heyer's "The Masqueraders" is a fine example of the form. This one adds another common trope: cross-dressing! Support us on Patreon and listen to the show a week ear…
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: Episode #25 Navigating New Norms: Young Adult Grief and Growth with Shea Wingate, LCSW (Part 2)
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In this insightful episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor welcomes back Shae Wingate, a licensed clinical social worker, for an in-depth discussion about self-care and debunking common myths related to grief. The conversation explores the unique challenges of managing grief in your twenties, the importance of communicating your ne…
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: Episode #24 Navigating New Norms: Young Adult Grief and Growth with Shea Wingate, LCSW (Part 1)
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In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed psychologist and grief specialist, interviews Shea Wingate, a licensed clinical social worker and grief coach based in Nashville. Shea shares her personal journey and professional insights into grief, discussing the impact of losing her father, sister, and mother within 13…
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: Episode #23 From Loss to Learning: Educating Children on Miscarriage Through Storytelling with Irma Prosser
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Join Dr. Heather Taylor in this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal' as she speaks with children's author Irma Prosser about her journey in writing and educating young minds about grief. Irma shares her personal experiences with pregnancy loss and how it inspired her to write her book, 'I Miss the Baby,' aimed at children aged 2 to 8. The conversat…
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S4E119 -Chapter One Hundred and Nineteen: Red Moonrise!
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We've talked before about how plainly world events have informed the subtext (and sometimes the regular-text) of classic SF, and The Moon Maid, a late-career offering from Edgar Rice Burroughs, proves that in spades. The politics that engulfed the world in the mid-1920s are on full display here in this seemingly escapist pulp fantasy, in which thin…
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: Episode #22 From Darkness to Light: Externalizing Grief Through Art Therapy with Niki Lewis, LMHC
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In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor speaks with Nikki Lewis, a licensed mental health counselor and art therapist. They discuss the integration of art into therapy, particularly as it relates to processing grief. Nikki shares her personal journey into the mental health field, the benefits of using art as a therapeutic m…
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: Episode #21 Understanding & Embracing Grief with Dr. Natasha Trujillo, PhD
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In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Taylor, engages in a thoughtful conversation with Dr. Natasha Trujillo, a psychologist and author based in Colorado. Dr. Trujillo shares insights from her career in counseling and sports psychology, emphasizing the complexity of grief beyond death and its integration into all life events. They discu…
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: Episode #20 The One Where We Talk About Sibling Loss (and disenfranchised grief)
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In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed psychologist and grief specialist, explores the complexities of sibling loss and disenfranchised grief. She discusses various forms of disenfranchised grief, from non-death losses to stigmatized deaths, and highlights how these experiences often go unrecognized by society.…
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S4E118 -Chapter One Hundred and Eighteen: The Wonder Children!
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Continuing from last week's theme of "advanced mutants walk amongst us", we're looking at an entirely different take on a similar premise, one that's entirely more sympathetic to the supposedly non-human subjects. In Wilmar Shiras' "Children of the Atom", the super-intelligent kids are more benign...mostly. Though the perils of raising kids who mig…
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: Episode #19 Parenting through Grief: Navigating Loss Together (Part 2) with Tessa Smith, LMCHA
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In this episode of Grief is the New Normal, Dr. Heather Taylor and Tessa Smith, LMHCA, continue with part two of their conversation and discuss the complexities of parenting while dealing with grief. They explore how different family members can oscillate between emotions and responsibilities, emphasizing the importance of validating diverse grief …
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: Episode #18 Parenting through Grief: Navigating Loss Together (Part 1) with Tessa Smith, LMHCA
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In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor hosts Tessa Smith, LMHCA, a licensed mental health clinician associate and former student. The engaging conversation delves into the challenges and strategies of parenting while navigating the complexities of grief. Tessa shares her personal journey and professional insights on modeli…
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: Episode #17 Understanding Grief in Children: A Psychiatrist's Perspective (Part 2)
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This is episode 2 in a two part series on grief in children and adolescents with Dr. Ashok Shimoji-Krishnan, a child psychiatrist. In this second episode, Dr. Heather Taylor sits down with Dr. Ashok Shimoji-Krishnan, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, to wrap up their discussion on grief and loss in children and adolescents. Dr. Ashok shares insi…
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S4E117 -Chapter One Hundred and Seventeen: The Life of the Mind!
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They're everywhere! They're better than you! They can tinker with your brain! They'll inherit the Earth! And trying to stop them makes you into a monster! It's a common assortment of tropes from SF, with a subtext touching on everything from a Freudian fear of your children to even darker, frequently racist conspiracy theories. Slan, by A. E. Van V…
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: Episode #16 Understanding Grief in Children: A Psychiatrist's Perspective
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This is episode 1 in a two part series on grief in children and adolescents with Dr. Ashok Shimoji-Krishnan, a child psychiatrist. In this first episode, Dr. Heather Taylor sits down with Dr. Ashok Shimoji-Krishnan, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, to discuss grief and loss in children and adolescents. Dr. Ashok shares insights from his extensi…
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: Episode #15 Navigating Father-Loss on Father's Day
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In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' we explore the complexities of grieving on Father's Day after the loss of a father or father figure. Dr. Taylor delves into unique loss perspectives, offering insights on handling mixed emotions, managing expectations, and setting boundaries. She emphasizes that there is no right or wrong way to navigat…
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S4E116 -Chapter One Hundred and Sixteen: Where Everybody Knows Your Name!
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Sometimes you just want to take a break from it all and find solace in some booze...and more importantly, good company. Of course, it doesn't help if your watering hole is constantly being invaded by aliens, vampires, talking dogs, and fairies...or does it? It certainly keeps things interesting. Spider Robinson's long-running Callahan's Place serie…
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Grief is the New Normal podcast: Episode #14 When Trauma Meets Grief with Dr. Carmen D. Lasby
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This week on "Grief is the New Normal" podcast, we meet guest, Dr. Carmen Lasby, a licensed psychologist specializing in trauma. Dr. Lasby shares her journey and insights into trauma therapy, particularly focusing on complex trauma and traumatic grief. They discuss the challenges of working through traumatic grief, the impact of secondary losses, a…
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: Episode # 13 The Edge of Grief: Understanding our Emotional Capacity & Boundaries
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In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed psychologist, welcomes Stephanie Power, a former student, and now a doctoral candidate specializing in boundaries. Stephanie shares her journey into mental health, driven by her personal healing experiences and passion for supporting first responders. The discussion delves…
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: Episode #12 Unseen Loss: Grieving miscarriage and fertility challenges
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Navigating the Grief of Fertility Challenges and Child Loss *Trigger warning as this episode discusses miscarriage, stillbirth and fertility challenges. In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor delves into the complexities of grief related to fertility challenges and the loss of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, and e…
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: Episode 11 Meeting in the Messy Middle with Jen Reisinger, LMHC
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Navigating Grief and the Journey to Motherhood with Jen Reisinger In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal', Dr. Heather Taylor discusses the complexities of grief and transitions into motherhood with her guest, Jen Reisinger LMHC, a mental health counselor and my business partner in The Mourning Movement. Jen shares her personal journey into sp…
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S4E115 -Chapter One Hundred and Fifteen: Whot's All This Then?
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We're back for another look at Terry Pratchett's Discworld series, this time focusing on The Watch series. It's a social satire and police procedural in a fantasy setting, which means it has dragons, dwarves, trolls, and police who actually serve the public trust...you know, a fantasy. Support us on Patreon and listen to the show a week early! Adam…
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: Episode #10 Managing Mother's Day (Part 1 of 3)
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With the complexities of this upcoming Mother's Day weekend, I thought I'd spend some time investing in support options for this wonderful grief community. My intention was to create a mini-series of episodes that encapsulate the layers of grief associated with this day and how hard and activating this time of year can be. Today we're kicking off a…
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: Episode 9 Turning Down the Volume with Erin Davis, LCMHC
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In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed psychologist and grief specialist, is joined by Erin Davis, an LMHC and OCD specialist. They dive into a thoughtful conversation about the intersections between grief and OCD. Erin shares insights from her work with OCD patients, discussing the long delays in seeking treat…
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S4E114 -Chapter One Hundred and Fourteen: A Fool And His Money!
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It's interesting to consider which characters fall into obscurity and which remain relevant. Johnston McCulley's most famous creation, Zorro, is of course still a household word. His other creations, Thubway Tham and The Crimson Clown, have been completely forgotten, even though they were nearly as popular in their day. Both thieves, albeit of two …
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: Earth Day Interview with Anna Murphey, LISCW
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In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor welcomes Ms. Anna Murphy, a licensed clinical social worker specializing in grief and loss. Anna, based in Philadelphia, shares her journey from hospice social work to private practice at Skylight Wellness Center. She discusses the therapeutic potential of ecotherapy—integrating natur…
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: Episode 7 Making Grief Cool with Kera Sanchez
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On today's episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' we are featuring special guest Kera Sanchez, editor and creator of Get Griefy Magazine. This episode delves into Kera's personal grief journey following her mother's unexpected death. Kera shares her initiatives like guided journals and the magazine, which are designed to help others navigate their g…
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Grief is the New Normal: Episode 6 Preparing to Say Goodbye: Navigating Anticipatory Loss & Legacy Work
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In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed psychologist and grief specialist, explores the concept of anticipatory grief, often referred to as the 'slow goodbye.' The discussion delves into the intricacies of this form of grief, including the importance of legacy work and finding meaning amidst the pain of saying g…
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S4E113 -Chapter One Hundred and Thirteen: Get a Life!
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Fandom! The word sends chills up the spine of anyone who's spent any time in Fantasy and Science Fiction spaces...for a pretty wide variety of reasons. But what if fandom turns...to murder? Actually, that seems pretty plausible. Sharyn McCrumb explored this very idea in the murder mystery Bimbos of the Death Sun (published by TSR!) and we're joined…
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: Episode #5 Normalizing Life’s Changes: Navigating Non-Death Losses
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In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed psychologist and grief specialist, addresses overlooked non-death losses. These include job loss, chronic illness diagnoses, the end of relationships, and more. Dr. Taylor highlights how society often prioritizes grief associated with death, minimizing other significant lo…
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Grief is the New Normal: Episode #4 Navigating the Spectrum of Grief
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In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed psychologist and grief specialist, delves into the topic of the spectrum of grief. She explains the differences between emotive and instrumental grief and emphasizes that neither form is better or worse than the other. Dr. Taylor discusses how grief can vary within family …
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S4E112 -Chapter One Hundred and Twelve: Sharna Pax and Get the Poal!
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Langwitch, its syurly a confuzement! Whut wud Inlish luk liek inna thousand yeers? These are the questions asked by Riddley Walker by Russell Hoban, a post-apocalyptic meditation on culture, storytelling, religion, and language. It's a tricky read but a fulfilling one. Support us on Patreon and listen to the show a week early! Adam's PatreonPh…
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Grief is the New Normal: Episode #3 Unraveling the Stages of Grief
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In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor dives deep into the stages of grief and explores various types of loss. She addresses common misconceptions about the five stages of grief, emphasizing that grief does not follow a linear pattern and can be unpredictable and unique to each individual. Dr. Taylor also introduces the co…
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Grief is the New Normal: Episode #2 Name and Normalize
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In the second episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor, grief specialist and licensed psychologist, explores the complexities of grief. She emphasizes the importance of naming and normalizing grief to validate emotions and honor lost loved ones. The episode dives into the six primary categories of common grief reactions: physical, e…
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Grief is the New Normal: Episode #1 Leaning into Loss
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In this inaugural episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor, a grief specialist and licensed psychologist, sets the stage for a four-part series on understanding and processing grief. Dr. Taylor discusses the importance of leaning into loss and normalizing the myriad emotions that accompany grief. She explains how each person's grief…
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Welcome to Grief is the New Normal Trailer
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Opening Music by The Dadicorns Copyright 2024 Grief is the New Normal: A podcast with Dr. Heather Taylor All Rights Reserved. This podcast is meant for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information discussed in this podcast is not a replacement or substitute for therapy.Af Dr. Heather Taylor, PsyD, Psychologist
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S4E111 -Chapter One Hundred and Eleven: In Cold Blood!
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This is the story of Edwardian-era European explorers traveling to the north pole in an airship, only to find a strange land unknown to mankind, and populated by an alien yet advanced race of intelligent non-human beings. The encounter holds up a mirror to western society, colonialism, and the dark side of human nature, and things go badly for the …
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S4E110 -Chapter One Hundred and Ten: Culture War!
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In the best of all possible worlds, this podcast would always be on time...but we're not there yet, are we. You know what comes close, though? The Culture, the star-spanning utopia depicted in Iain M. Banks's novels such as Consider Phlebas and The Player of Games. In this episode, Philip and I take a dive into the possibilities of benevolent godli…
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S4E109 -Chapter One Hundred and Nine: Such Stuff As Dreams Are Made On!
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This week, wayfarers, we go WAY back, to 1666, and the first European work of feminist Science Fiction--in fact, one of the first works of Science Fiction as we know it--Margaret Cavendish's The Blazing World, a travelogue, pontification, and philosophical potboiler. Adam's PatreonPhil's Patreon What Mad Universe?!? on BlueskyWhat Mad Uni…
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S4E108 -Chapter One Hundred and Eight: The Maiden, The Mother, The Other One!
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We aten't dead! In fact we're back in 2024 for a new chapter in a series...a series within a series, you might say...on Terry Pratchett's Discworld! In this one we're joined by pal Ing to talk about the Granny Weatherwax books and witchcraft vs. wizardry. (Update: I'm really sorry, the wrong audio was uploaded for this. It should be fixed now.) Sup…
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Chapter One Hundred and Seven: The Harrowing of Hell!
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'Tis darkening days, fair ones, and as we approach the end of the year of our lord 2023, What Mad Universe?!? has been, we confess, erratic of late. But take heed! We return with a look at an obscure but excellent fantasy series from the early 20th century, the Neustrian Cycle by Leslile Barringer. Is it a lost tome, or the wellspring for much late…
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S4E106 -Chapter One Hundred and Six: The Soldier of Light!
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As we all know by now, the WWII period saw the blossoming of ASTOUNDING magazine, which set the pace for the so-called "Golden Age" of Science Fiction, launching the careers of storied names such as Asimov and Heinlein. They also hosted a short series of satirical space westerns about a near-immortal doctor and his staunch companion, the Ole Doc Me…
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