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Deep Dive into Africa, Trans, and USAID with Chloe Schwenke |
Thank you for your brilliant…Thank you for your brilliant work, Chloe! I am sharing it with other international human rights activists. May truth and justice prevail! | Myra Kovary (not verified) | |
L.A.'s Sunshine, Scotland's Ground, Rebecca's Voice |
Being a guest on the show!Hi there- it's Rebecca. It was so much fun talking to you Mark- thanks for having me on! Your questions were insightful and meaningful. Good luck with the show! | Rebecca Pidgeon (not verified) | |
Sleuthing Sexual Abuse With Spirit |
This perfectly captures why…This perfectly captures why mystery stories are so irresistibly addictive. That mix of suspense, curiosity, and the satisfaction of piecing together the puzzle taps into something primal in all of us. Whether it's a classic whodunit or a high-stakes heist, the thrill of the unknown keeps us turning pages late into the night. It’s not just about solving the mystery—it’s about the journey, the twists, and the delicious tension of not knowing what comes next. | Paul (not verified) | |
Little Bird Takes Big Wings - Makaela Joy |
Thanks for having me, it was…Thanks for having me, it was a great time. | Makaela Joy (not verified) | |
From a Dulcimer Moon to a Groundhog: Heidi Muller |
heidi muller's music is traditional folk music, naturalHeidi Muller's song are reminiscient of the pioneer days, interesting lyrics, beautiful ballads, an ode to nature, her acoustic dulcimer instrumentals reflect the sounds of mountain streams | nora g (not verified) | |
Botanicals, Prostate Cancer, & Community Supported Enlightenment: Pamela Boyce Simms |
Delightful Northern Spirit Radio InterviewsParticipating in a Northern Spirit Radio Show interview is always a treat. Mark Helpsmeet is a seasoned and skilled host and interviewer who provides a tremendous service to his listeners. It's clear every time that we speak, that Mark has done thorough research which translates into insightful questions that deepen the conversation. Northern Spirit Radio discussions are a joy. Thank you Mark | Pamela Boyce Simms (not verified) | |
Practical Peacemaking Through Mediation - The Mediator's Handbook |
The Overlooked Layers of MediationJennifer Beer’s framing of mediation as “practical peacemaking” is powerful and exactly how I view the work we do as mediators. Her insight into how class, cultural, and even authoritarian influences shape conflict is vital—and often overlooked. As a mediator working in family law, I’ve seen how these factors influence everything from communication styles to power dynamics. The inclusion of mental health in this discussion is particularly relevant. While mediation isn’t therapy, it absolutely requires an emotionally intelligent, trauma-informed approach—especially when one or both parties are dealing with mental health concerns. Thank you for highlighting the depth and complexity of effective mediation. This conversation is a needed reminder of the balance we strike between legal clarity and human connection. | Dina Haddad (not verified) | |
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From a Dulcimer Moon to a Groundhog: Heidi Muller |
Good to hear a performer and…Good to hear a performer and friend like Heidi on this show and she stands for what is really good, strong and of high character in our music and culture. Namaste! | Percy Hilo (not verified) | |
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From a Dulcimer Moon to a Groundhog: Heidi Muller |
A note on my "Sacred Ground" songThanks so much for listening! I wanted to clarify what I said about Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce when I talked about my song, "Sacred Ground." While the town of Joseph, Oregon was named for the chief in 1880, it was not the local residents who caused the removal of the tribe. My very general comments might have created that impression. Rather, in 1877, the US government forced Chief Joseph's band of the Nez Perce (their own tribal name is Nimiipuu, or The People) to leave their homeland at the foot of the Wallowa Mountains. This started the Nez Perce War, in which the tribe fled 1500 miles while battling with the US Army over and over again, till their trek ended in Bear Paw, Montana. There are many books about this if you'd like to find out more. | Heidi Muller (not verified) | |
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From a Dulcimer Moon to a Groundhog: Heidi Muller |
Wonderful interview of Heidi Muller Thanks for the excellent interview of Heidi Muller. She expresses herself through her music, rarely sharing details of her journey. You managed to shine a light on her Spirit. If you listen closely to the lyrics of her songs, she almost always includes a phrase or two that indicates her deep conversation with the Universe. Even in her songs from ordinary events you can find a message; the importance of really SEEING a person like David, the homeless man on a Seattle street or how we can avoid sinking into the shadows if we just turn towards the Light in the seemingly jocular song about a groundhog. Several of her songs about the Moon were on constant replay for me, encouraging me to look towards and eventually go through open doors in the various stages of my grief journey after the loss of my husband. Thanks for helping others to discover the Spirit of Song. And I hope you will interview her partner, Bob Webb. He is SO modest about his gifts but he's a great story teller. I'm sure your interviewing skills could help share his deep, special kind Spirit to others. | Karen Robertson (not verified) |