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Lit With Lo

Lauren Khan

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Welcome to Lit With Lo, a show about books, writing, authors, craft, publishing, and so much more! Follow along as I pursue publication for my first novel and learn from those who have done it before me.
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What do you do when you can’t solve a problem? I like to talk to smart people who can help me understand the subject better. I call this process “getting unconfused”—and I think it is one of the best ways to learn something new. In my new podcast, I try to get unconfused about some of the things that fascinate me. Join me on my learning journey as I talk to brilliant guests about Alzheimer’s disease, marijuana, plant-based meat, the evolution of language, and more.
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This podcast is about restaurants, food experiences, and food culture. If you love talking about food, or learning about places to eat, this podcast is for you. Plus, OMG That Meal! has a companion app called To Eat List. So, you can easily remember the places you learn about. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toeatlist/support
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Join licensed therapists, Amanda White, Gabby Salomone and Fernanda Formel every other Tuesday as we break down therapy topics and answer your questions. Think of us as the therapist friends you wish you had in your back pocket. Friends you could text in the middle of the night and ask... "Is this normal?" "How do I tell this to my partner?" "I saw this TikTok video telling me I have X diagnosis...is it true?" We've got you! Whether you're contemplating therapy for the first time, are alread ...
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When I start to feel overwhelmed by the climate challenges we face, I turn to Hannah Ritchie, a researcher at Our World in Data. Her data-driven approach is an essential antidote to environmental doomsday-ism and provides some much-needed optimism about humanity’s ability to tackle big problems. I recently sat down with Hannah to talk about her ter…
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If you ask people to name leaders in artificial intelligence, there’s one name you’ll probably hear more than any other: Sam Altman. His team at OpenAI is pushing the boundaries of what AI can do with ChatGPT, and I loved getting to talk to him about what’s next. Our conversation covered why today’s AI models are the stupidest they’ll ever be, how …
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Gabby and Fern interview our fellow Therapy for Women therapist, Hannah Mcgrath. Hannah shares about how she became a therapist, her history and experience getting her master's degree in divinity and how learning about spirituality and religion has shaped her ideas as a therapist. Hannah shares about how the idea of self compassion and being a frie…
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Amanda and Fern interview one of our therapists, Zara and she shares about her experience and expertise as a South Asian woman and therapist. She shares with us how mental health is still very stigmatized in Pakistan (where she grew up) and in other countries in South Asia. She shares how valuable it was for her to have a therapist with the same cu…
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Amanda and Fern chat with one of our therapists, Sam about boundaries and the holidays! We discuss the misconceptions and barriers that prevent people from setting boundaries, such as the idea that you need to set them perfectly. We discuss the difficulties with family dynamics, why we tend to so easily fall back into old behavioral patterns when w…
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Few people are better at explaining the science of artificial intelligence than Yejin Choi. She’s a computer science professor at the University of Washington, senior resource manager at the Allen Institute for AI, and the recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship. I thought her recent TED talk was terrific, and I was thrilled to talk to her about how yo…
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Gabby and Fern interview Becca to talk all about our new therapy practice, Therapy for Kids! Parents, you are going to want to listen to this one. We discuss how you can decipher whether your child is struggling with anxiety or a normal developmental challenge. We dig deep into how anxiety and fears can show up in elementary school children and wha…
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Amanda and Gabby interview Fern about attachment. Fern studied attachment in graduate school so she is a wealth of knowledge and breaks down all our questions. First, Fern discusses the history of attachment as a therapeutic orientation, how it stems from childhood and how that impacts adult relationships. We breakdown the different styles of attac…
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Gabby and Fern interview Simone to discuss peri-menopause, menopause and how hormones impact our mental health. We start by discussing how little education we receive about our bodies and how they change throughout our lives, especially as women. We discuss what menopause is by first discussing how puberty, periods, and ovulation work and what happ…
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I recently started learning French, and the process has made one thing clear to me: There’s a lot I don’t understand about how languages work. So, I turned to John McWhorter, a linguist who has dedicated his career to demystifying the roughly 7,000 languages spoken around the world. When he isn’t busy writing books, John is a professor at Columbia …
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Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson is the ultimate multi-hyphenate: He’s a musician, filmmaker, author, entrepreneur, and more. The Grammy and Oscar winner is also a plant-based foods advocate, so when I had some questions about the future of food, I knew I had to sit down with him. We had a blast talking about why he made a meatless Philly cheesesteak, ho…
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Sal Khan is a true pioneer of harnessing the power of technology to help kids learn. So, when I wanted to learn more about how artificial intelligence will transform education, I knew I had to talk to the founder of Khan Academy. I loved chatting with Sal about why tutoring is so important, how his new service Khanmigo is making the most of ChatGPT…
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Can Alzheimer’s disease be funny? I was skeptical, especially given the devastating experience my family had watching my dad suffer from it. So, I asked two experts in using humor to raise awareness—Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen—to help me see the light. We had a great conversation about their organization Hilarity for Charity, hope for the fu…
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What do you do when you can’t solve a problem? I like to talk to smart people who can help me understand the subject better. I call this process “getting unconfused”—and I think it is one of the best ways to learn something new. In my new podcast, I try to get unconfused about some of the things that fascinate me. Join me on my learning journey as …
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The hosts chat about the first season! Amanda is back from maternity leave and updates everyone on how she has been adjusting to life as a new parent. Fern and Gabby share about how they are doing with their weddings just weeks away! Fern shares about how she made the choice to have children. The hosts talk at length about communication skills with…
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Fern and Gabby sit down with our newest therapist Julie Belling, where we discuss the affect we have seen on adolescents and younger adults from the pandemic. We discussed navigating life transitions that occur during your 20s and how it is not talked about enough, how many changes happen during this timeframe of life, and overall pressure felt to …
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Gabby and Fern sit down with eating disorder specialist Lauren Berardo to discuss eating disorders, disordered eating, body image, and body changes. We dip into discussions around pregnancy, IVF, and how both of these can bring up different emotions around our bodies and food. Tips are given on what not to say to those experiencing body changes and…
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**Trigger Warning we will be discussing Intimate Partner Violence** Gabby and Fern discuss with Jess red flags of intimate partner violence, we define what gaslighting is and give some examples of gaslighting and how to identify if it's happening in your relationships. Jess explains the cycle of abuse. Followed by how can you support a loved one wh…
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Gabby and Fern speak with our virtual therapist Jess P about career explorations and transitions and how to decide what career and job works best for you when you are feeling burnt out by your current position. Jess shares a variety of techniques she uses with clients when she is supporting them through the process of considering job changes. We al…
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Gabby and Fern speak with one of our art therapists, Andrea about using art therapy as an adult. We explore what art therapy entails and how it might be helpful for your therapeutic process during your therapy journey if you are feeling stuck. We also discussed anxiety and the pressures to be on social media and boundaries around social media and w…
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Amanda and Gabby speak with one our therapists Melissa about friendships, how to make them as an adult and also how to maintain them. We discuss how expectations of friendships are made worse by social media and the importance of communication and advocating for what you want in those relationships. We discuss the importance of having different typ…
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The hosts speak with one of our adolescent specialists, Becca, about how social media and TikTok is impacting the mental health of adolescents and Gen Z. We discuss the pros and cons of self-diagnosis and trends we have noticed around younger generations and their mental health. Becca discusses how she works with adolescents and their families and …
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The hosts speak with Sam, who is one of our out-of-state therapists about her experience being raised in the Mormon church and her faith transition process. Sam shares what personally led to her faith transition and that she is still in the process of it and discusses what parts of her faith she has kept, versus what she has walked away from. She s…
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The hosts talk to Simone, who is one of our therapists licensed in California & New Jersey. Simone shares about her experience becoming a therapist and what led her to it. She also shares about her journey as a parent after her children came out- she has a daughter who is transgender as well as a son who is gay. She shared about how she coped with …
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The hosts talk to one of our therapists based out of Ohio, Julia about her day job where she works as a director of a Medication Assisted Therapy Clinic. We discuss what MAT is, who is a candidate for it, stigma in the substance use community about it and the huge crisis of the opioid epidemic. Julia also discusses her passion for supporting women …
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If you are thinking about becoming a therapist, this is the episode for you! Amanda, Gabby, and Fern break down what the different letters behind their names mean, how to choose what type of therapist you want to be and what grad school to go to. They also discuss why they didn't pursue doctorates. They share how they discovered their niches and po…
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TW: If you are dealing with infertility or trying to conceive we recommend you skip this episode. Leah Wright comes on the podcast today to discuss how to decide if you want to have children. Amanda shares about her experience with how she made the decision and shares about her mental health journey while being pregnant. We also discuss mental heal…
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Both Gabby and Fern are getting married in less than 6 months, so we discuss how planning a wedding can impact your mental health, how to set boundaries around family members, curbing expectations, and ways you can stay present on your wedding day. Amanda shares some of her favorite things she did on her wedding day to reduce anxiety. Follow @thera…
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Gabby and Fern interview Amanda about how her story of recovery from an addiction and eating disorder, how she decided she wanted to become a therapist and the journey that led her to create Therapy for Women. Follow @therapyforwomencenter on instagram. To book an appointment with one of our therapists (either in person in the Philadelphia area or …
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Follow @therapyforwomencenter on instagram. To book an appointment with one of our therapists (either in person in the Philadelphia area or in 23 states) visit www.therapyforwomencenter.com Fern's book recommendations: "Come as you are" by Emily Nagoski, "She Comes First" by Ian Kerner and "The Guide to Getting It on" by Paul Joannides…
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Follow @therapyforwomencenter on instagram. To book an appointment with one of our therapists (either in person in the Philadelphia area or in 23 states) visit www.therapyforwomencenter.com Gabby's recommendations for OCD treatment outside of therapy- Free App "NOCD" https://www.treatmyocd.com/; to visit Mark Freeman's youtube channel https://www.y…
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Join licensed therapists, Amanda White, Gabby Salomone and Fernanda Formel each week as we break down therapy topics and answer your questions. Think of us as your therapist friends you wish you had in your back pocket. Friends you could text in the middle of the night and ask... WELCOME TO THE THERAPY FOR WOMEN PODCAST "Is this normal?" "How do I …
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Marita is a money and mindset coach focused on helping young professionals transform their relationship with money, tackle their debt, and build future plans to support their dreams and aspirations. After paying off over $120K in student loans in 3 years, she developed a passion for helping others overcome similar challenges and find financial free…
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Bethany Holmes is a Wellness Blogger, Certified Holistic Health & Wellness Coach, Reiki Practitioner and Spiritual Interior Designer. Bethany received her coaching certification from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition based out of New York City. Prior to becoming a health coach, Bethany earned her degree in Communications and PR from Michigan S…
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MaryKate Schmidt is the creator and founder of Movement By MK, a community that focuses on using movement as medicine and empowering women to feel their best through fitness! MK has overcome struggles with yo-yo dieting, binge eating, lack of self worth, and the on and off lifestyle so she works to instill self confidence in women and help them und…
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Collagen is an essential protein that helps support strong hair, skin, nails, and joints. We lose the ability to synthesize it as we age. Copina Co's herbalist-approved blends are plant-based, vegan, gluten-free, and non-gmo and work to boost your body's natural collagen production without the use of animal products. Carolyn Yachachin's journey to …
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Collagen is an essential protein that helps support strong hair, skin, nails, and joints. We lose the ability to synthesize it as we age. Copina Co's herbalist-approved blends are plant-based, vegan, gluten-free, and non-gmo and work to boost your body's natural collagen production without the use of animal products. Carolyn Yachachin's journey to …
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Morgan Raphael is the Chicago-based creator behind Bun Undone and Bun Undone Self-Care Society, a community, e-book and journal. Her mission is to share attainable wellness, positivity, and self-care practices to help you embrace yourself and step into your power. In this episode we talk ALL about self-care (of course), rebuilding after heartbreak …
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Rachel McClusky, originally from Chicago, is an LA based fitness instructor and founder of Recharge Wellness Co. Rachel has been teaching fitness for the last seven years specializing in beat driven HIIT she created The Recharge Method as a way to connect the mind and body while moving and creating a release. Her passion is within music and movemen…
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Meghan is a dancer, fitness trainer, journalist and creator of CitySweat. CitySweat was founded on her passion to fuse fitness and dance in a space where everyone can stand in their own spotlight and celebrate themselves. She trained as a dancer for 20 years and always used fitness as a supplement to her dancing. CitySweat is a dance-inspired, low …
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Emily Groden was handling mergers and acquisitions at a Chicago law firm when an episode of Netflix’s “Chef’s Table” got her thinking about a whole new career path. She cold emailed the founder of Alinea and ended up as general counsel of a three Michelin star restaurant. She followed her passion for food and it brought her to an amazing opportunit…
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Ashley Nickelsen, a serial snacker since birth, is the Founder & Chief Snack Officer of B.T.R. Bar. Ashley started the company in honor of her parents, determined to pass on their legacy and inspire the world to be BOLD, TENACIOUS & RESILIENT. Five years ago, both of Ashley's parents were diagnosed with rare forms of cancer. As their caretaker, wor…
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Ben Harris aka The Fear Guy is a fear alchemist and intuitive guide. Rooted in love and the superpower of belief in himself and others, Ben is a testament of what possibilities arise when you love fear and trust your inner knowing. His strong sense of self continues to lead him on an ever-present journey of life. Ben’s path has pivoted many times, …
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Ali Bonar is founder & CEO of Oat Haus, a food company that makes Granola Butter: the first-ever spreadable granola. After struggling with food & her body for over a decade, Ali's mission in life is to help others going through the same. She lives in Philadelphia with her boyfriend Eric and dog, Squishy. You can follow along at @alibonar or @oathau…
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Siffat Haider is a former magazine editor turned wellness and lifestyle entrepreneur. When she was undergoing personal health issues, she took matters into her own hands and sought solace from herbal remedies. Through working with and learning from leading wellness experts, Haider, along with her partner Nishant Samantray, founded Arrae, an all-nat…
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Undercover Snacks is a covert operation, crafting delicious chocolate snacks that are secretly better for you. Satisfying even the truest chocoholics, Undercover Snacks offer tasty, guilt-free, gluten-free and allergen-friendly treats made with superfood protein. The WBENC-certified woman-owned company launched in 2017 as CEO/Founder Diana Levy’s i…
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Erika Welsh is one of the co-founders of Wild Friends. Wild Friends is a female-founded natural foods company that specializes in nut butters. Erika and her best friend Keeley started the company in 2011 when they were college students in Eugene, OR. Wild Friends makes a variety of nut & seed butters with simple, friendly ingredients. They are a Ce…
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Kailey Donewald is a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and wellness advocate who spent the last 10 years traveling and living in places like India and Indonesia studying under leading practitioners in the fields of yoga, meditation, Eastern medicine, and alternative therapies. It was here she first discovered the powerful connection between di…
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Alysia Pope is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Wellness Expert and Founder of PurelyPope living in Los Angeles, CA. Alysia doesn't believe in resolutions or quick fixes, but rather that we should love ourselves and make ourselves our #1 priority year round. Her wellness philosophy all roots back to self love. Part of that is the bel…
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Samantha Abrams is the Co-Founder and Head of Marketing of Emmy’s Organics, which she founded in 2009 alongside her partner (in life & business), Ian Gaffney. Emmy’s Organics came from their shared desire to take real ingredients and turn them into something delicious that everyone could enjoy. Emmy’s has grown over the last ten years into a nation…
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