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Send us Fan Mail Are we living through a second "Satanic Panic," or are the receipts finally catching up to the monsters?  This week, Connie and I are performing a sociological autopsy on the collision of the 2026 Epstein File Dump and the rise of the "New Moral Panic." Following the DOJ’s massive release of 3.5 million unredacted pages this year, the internet has become a digi...

Send us Fan Mail We're baaaack! We're switching gears this week to lighten the mood. Join us as we chat about pop culture, history, mythology, and everything and anything in between. Want a recipe for pudding? Curious about Irish creation myths? Then you're going to love this random awesome episode.  Support the show Love the podcast? Leave a 5* review on Apple Podcasts. Or, join us...

Send us Fan Mail Is it just us, or is the "New Year, New Me" energy actually kind of... exhausting?   It's a new year and in this episode of NUSKA, hosts (and resident neuro-spicy besties) Connie and E.B. are officially opting out of the January 1st industrial complex.  If you’ve ever felt like a failure because your gym membership lasted exactly four days or your "organized li...

Send us Fan Mail Ever listened to something one of us has said and thought...wtf? Well, you're not alone.  It's a new episode of Nuska, and this time we're talking crazy childhoods. That's right. Moms talking to aliens. Psychic conventions. Ghost girls in the road. If you want to know what makes us so kooky, we're going to lay it all out for you.  Support the show Love the...

Send us Fan Mail What if the Salem witch trials weren’t about piety at all, but booze, power, and old grudges dressed up as holiness?  This week, it's a special interests episode! We're talking the Salem Witch Trials, Frankenstein, POTS, and those two hair-plugs-attached-to-veneers that Donald Trump calls his sons.  It’s all part of one through-line: special interests are not a distracti...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we journey across continents in search of the creatures that haunt our maps and imaginations.  From the misty lochs of Scotland to the dense swamps of the American South, and the shadowed mountains of Korea, we uncover the legends of the world’s most intriguing cryptids. Join us as we explore the stories, sightings, and cultural roots behind these mysterious being...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we’re blending the serious with the silly in a casual episode.  We talk Britney Spears and Kevin Federline, dig into the Epstein Files, debate ancient mysteries, and laugh about modern politics.  Grab a coffee (or a cocktail) and hang out with us. Support the show Love the podcast? Leave a 5* review on Apple Podcasts. Or, join us on Patreon for early access to new episo...

Send us Fan Mail She’s funny. She’s wild. She’s dangerous...and she’s being rewarded for it.  This episode dives deep into the phenomenon of Bonnie Blue: the woman weaponizing shock, sex, and self-destruction in a culture too entertained to call it predatory.  We talk about power, gender, the illusion of “feminist chaos,” and why her rise exposes the cracks in how we talk about accountability (for...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to be happy...and how do we design a life that leads us there?  In this lively first episode of NUSKA , I sit down with my friend Connie Facer to wander through the strange, beautiful, and complicated landscape of human happiness.  From the wisdom of ancient Greek philosophers, to eccentric figures in history who found joy in the oddest ways, to the role o...

Send us Fan Mail From Practical Growth to NUSKA This isn’t just a new name...it’s a new era. In this reintroduction episode, I share why Practical Growth is evolving into NUSKA, what the change means, and what you can expect moving forward. Support the show Love the podcast? Leave a 5* review on Apple Podcasts. Or, join us on Patreon for early access to new episodes, bonus content, and more. 

Send us Fan Mail In this eye-opening episode of Practical Growth , we're peeling back the curtain on the enigmatic world of narcissistic relationships. Have you ever found yourself ensnared in the web of a partner’s universe, or do you struggle to understand why friends can't easily leave these destructive ties? You're not alone, and this conversation is for you. " What is a na...

Send us Fan Mail Join me this week on a heart-wrenching yet uplifting journey with our latest episode, where we peel back the layers of the poignant documentary, Quiet on Set . 🎥 Listen as we not only explore the film's intricate development but also its profound impact on shedding light upon the hidden scars of childhood trauma. In this episode, we are diving deep into the often-unseen long...

Send us Fan Mail Could you become the most powerful version of yourself through a single question? In today’s episode, I ask, "What would you do if you were the richest and most powerful person in the world?" Join me on a profound exploration of self-worth, where I unearth the role of self-reflection in fertilizing the seeds of true self-esteem. 🌱 It's not about wealth or status bu...

Send us Fan Mail In this heart-to-heart episode of the #PracticalGrowthPodcast, we unwrap the invisible blueprints that lay the foundation for our relationships – yes, we're talking about attachment styles . 🧩 "Are you seeking closeness or space in relationships?" 🤔 We all dance to a unique rhythm in our partnerships, often choreographed by our attachment styles. Whether you'...

Send us Fan Mail Your life is a reflection of your beliefs, woven deeply into the fabric of your daily existence. But what if we told you that a shift in these silent narratives could unlock a transformation like no other? This week, we aren't just scratching the surface; we're diving deep. 🤿 "To change your life, you have to change your behaviors. And to change those, you start wi...

Send us Fan Mail When life handed Melanie Branch lemons, she didn't just make lemonade—she built an empire. Join me on Practical Growth , where Melanie, a business mindset coach and the co-founder of Neuro Spicy Academy, shares her riveting transformation. From the dark trenches of a negative mindset to the empowering light of energy healing and coaching, her journey is a testament to the pro...

Send us Fan Mail Are you neurodivergent and looking for peace after a lifetime of trauma? Struggling to feel comfortable in your own body? Fed up with feeling constantly anxious and burnt out wherever you go? In this episode, we'll uncover why you're stuck in this never-ending burnout cycle. The neurodivergent nervous system is wired differently from neurotypical people, and that has a h...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the Practical Growth podcast! 🌟 Join me for a feel-good episode where I will be spilling the secrets of tackling life's uncertainties like a champ. Life's full of surprises, and guess what? You've got the power to turn those curveballs into your greatest victories. I'm sharing the lowdown on building a rock-solid foundation for embracing change...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever encountered someone who seemed to always be more concerned with their own interests than anyone else's? Perhaps they were willing to use deceit, manipulation, or even cruelty to get what they wanted... If so, you may have encountered a Machiavellian personality.   Machiavellianism refers to a personality trait characterized by a tendency to prioritize one's...

Send us Fan Mail Do you find yourself trapped in the cycle of overthinking , plagued by self-doubt? It's a common struggle, but there's a way out. Join me in this episode as I delve deep into the roots of overthinking and self-doubt. Discover the underlying factors that drive these habits, and gain insights into regaining control over your decision-making. In this engaging conversation,...

Send us Fan Mail In the last week, we have all watched as horrific events have continued to unravel around the globe. It's a lot to take in and process. There's been a huge debate around these events. Compassion fatigue is real. Do we look away from the horrific events that are happening, to save ourselves? Or do we keep our eyes on the pain occurring in the Middle East and beyond?  The...

Send us Fan Mail Have you gotten yourself stuck in the trigger trap? Do you keep running through the same painful memories over and over again? This is a pretty common mistake that most survivors make at some point. Trying to uncover what went wrong in the past, they can get caught up in anxious and negative thought loops. These loops cause rumination, which is an emotionally painful experience. ...

Send us Fan Mail Feel like you don't have enough "juice" to get through the day? Do you feel like you can't concentrate on the people and things that matter? Are you foggy or exhausted all the time? These could be the signs of a low emotional bandwidth. What's that? It's a concept that describes the amount of emotional energy you have to deal with the people and exper...

Send us Fan Mail Do you have a bad habit of gaslighting yourself? Do you tell yourself your trauma wasn't so bad? Or that maybe you had a hand to play in it? Survivors do a better job of gaslighting themselves than their abusers do. It's one of the reasons it's so hard to accept what happened and heal. Instead of staring their trauma in the face, survivors get trapped in a cycle of...

Send us Fan Mail Last week, the world was horrified when the news about Ruby Franke broke. The popular Youtube "momfluencer" had done the unthinkable... In this week's episode, we're going to get into this unfolding horror. Who is Ruby Franke? What did the popular 8 Passengers mom do? What are we going to see out of her trial moving forward?   There's no doubt we're s...