Episodes

  • The REAL Secret to High-Performing Teams- with Daria Rudnik l AVP 67

    The REAL Secret to High-Performing Teams- with Daria Rudnik l AVP 67
    Jan 9 2026
    Daria Rudnik to break down team architecture, leadership evolution, and the systems behind high-performing, empowered teams. She explained why teamwork isn’t instinctive, how team dynamics differ from family dynamics, and why the era of heroic leadership is over. Daria shares practical insights on team management, avoiding favoritism, creating strong organizational culture, and building workplaces where collaboration and happiness thrive. If you’re a leader, founder, HR professional, or team manager looking to improve team collaboration, decision-making, and workplace happiness, this episode will change how you think about teams ➤ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Team Architecture 02:54 Understanding Team Dynamics vs. Family Dynamics 05:08 Navigating Favoritism in Team Dynamics 07:34 Key Elements of a Dynamic Team 10:01 The Importance of Team Connections 12:13 Building Meaningful Team Relationships 14:52 The Shift from Heroic Leadership to Empowered Teams 17:37 Daria's Journey and Motivation for Team Building 20:11 The Role of Chief People Officer 22:33 Writing the Book: A Mission for Workplace Happiness 24:57 Hiring Practices and Team Norms 27:32 Consequences of Violating Team Norms 29:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts ➤ SUBSCRIBE HERE: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AbegVexPodcast⁠ ➤EPISODELINKS:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariarudnik/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FN4S6P37 ➤ FOLLOW US ON ABEG VEX PODCAST SOCIAL MEDIA: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/abegvexpodcast/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/AbegVex⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@abegvex⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/idongesit-obeya/⁠⁠ ➤ CHECK OUT OUR CHANNEL HERE: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AbegVexPodcast⁠⁠ ➤ DOWNLOAD EPISODE: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4qiZMsvzl7adRa438zz6eT https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abeg-vex-podcast/id1743291298⁠⁠ ➤ WEBSITE: ⁠⁠ https://abegvexpodcast.com⁠⁠ ➤ EXPLORE ABEG VEX PODCAST: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6fJiVJiAd0oIA8zvfGcSob22O6uqcm3q⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➤ OUR PODCASTS: * Truth In Bikinis: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TruthInBikinisPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Uproot The Issue: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UprootTheIssuePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * More Than Headlines: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MoreThanHeadlinesPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Quest To Know: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@QuestToKnowPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * The Intimate Matters:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheIntimateMattersPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Abeg Vex: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AbegVexPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Unshelling Medicine: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AdMelioraHealth⁠⁠⁠
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    34 mins
  • What It Really Takes to Build a Profitable Business.mp4

    What It Really Takes to Build a Profitable Business.mp4
    Jan 2 2026
    Ben “The Mushroom Guy” shares his powerful journey from corporate burnout to building a successful mushroom-based wellness business. In this episode, we dive into mushroom entrepreneurship, customer acquisition, product quality, and the real truth about mushroom supplements, adaptogens, immunity, and holistic health. Ben breaks down why focus, commitment, and quality matter more than hype, how his unique extraction process sets his products apart, and what aspiring entrepreneurs should know before entering the wellness or supplement industry. If you’re interested in mushrooms, business strategy, farming, or building a sustainable wellness brand, this conversation is for you.
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    40 mins
  • Transforming Workplace Culture Through Leadership- with Janice Brarhwaite l AVP 65

    Transforming Workplace Culture Through Leadership- with Janice Brarhwaite l AVP 65
    Dec 27 2025
    In this great episode, Idongesit Obeya and Janice Brathwaite explore transforming workplace culture through authentic leadership, organizational culture, and employee empowerment. They discuss the challenges leaders face in creating healthy work environments, the importance of psychological safety and open communication, and how soft skills and genuine employee input help address toxic work environments, build trust, and improve performance.
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    51 mins
  • Empowering Women Through Faith and Confidence with Dr.Yvette Rice l AVP 64

    Empowering Women Through Faith and Confidence with Dr.Yvette Rice l AVP 64
    Dec 25 2025
    In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Yvette Wright shares her powerful journey of building Ladies Living in Victory and Excellence, a faith-based organization dedicated to women empowerment, leadership, and personal development. She opens up about the role of trust, obedience, and resilience in overcoming obstacles and navigating life and career transitions. Dr. Wright addresses common challenges women face in the workplace, including confidence loss after career breaks, self-doubt, and navigating leadership spaces. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing personal achievements, rebuilding confidence, and surrounding yourself with a strong, supportive community. This episode is a must-watch for women seeking faith-based coaching, leadership growth, and practical tools for personal and professional empowerment. ➤CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Ladies Living in Victory and Excellence 01:34 Building a Faith-Based Women Empowerment Organization 04:01 Overcoming Obstacles Through Faith 06:12 Why Trust Matters in Coaching and Leadership 09:50 Building Trust Across Diverse Backgrounds 16:33 Common Workplace Challenges for Women 19:15 Rebuilding Confidence After Career Breaks 21:11 Navigating Career Transitions With Faith 25:07 Recognizing and Owning Your Achievements 25:38 Breaking Free From Self-Doubt 30:01 Empowering the Next Generation of Women 33:48 Letting Go of Negative Influences 38:50 Introducing the Faith Field Leadership Institute 43:05 Final Encouragement and Leadership Takeaways ➤ SUBSCRIBE HERE: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AbegVexPodcast⁠ ➤ EPISODE LINKS:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/clotileyvetterice https://llve-llc.com/ ➤ FOLLOW US ON ABEG VEX PODCAST SOCIAL MEDIA: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/abegvexpodcast/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/AbegVex⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@abegvex⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/idongesit-obeya/⁠⁠ ➤ CHECK OUT OUR CHANNEL HERE: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AbegVexPodcast⁠⁠ ➤ DOWNLOAD EPISODE: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4qiZMsvzl7adRa438zz6eT https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abeg-vex-podcast/id1743291298⁠⁠ ➤ WEBSITE: ⁠⁠ https://abegvexpodcast.com⁠⁠ ➤ EXPLORE ABEG VEX PODCAST: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6fJiVJiAd0oIA8zvfGcSob22O6uqcm3q⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➤ OUR PODCASTS: * Truth In Bikinis: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TruthInBikinisPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Uproot The Issue: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UprootTheIssuePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * More Than Headlines: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MoreThanHeadlinesPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Quest To Know: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@QuestToKnowPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * The Intimate Matters:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheIntimateMattersPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Abeg Vex: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AbegVexPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Unshelling Medicine: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AdMelioraHealth⁠⁠⁠
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    43 mins
  • What Happens When Community Comes Together for Systemic Change with Shannon Dobbs l AVP 63

    What Happens When Community Comes Together for Systemic Change with Shannon Dobbs l AVP 63
    Dec 16 2025
    In this eye-opening and remarkable episode,Shannon Dobbs shares his remarkable journey as a founder and advocate committed to food justice, water security, and community development. He breaks down the structural issues that fuel food insecurity and highlights groundbreaking solutions that merge technology, agriculture, business, and sustainability. From transforming food waste into valuable resources to leveraging digital tools for community education, Shannon reveals how communities can build independence and resilience. He also explains how corporations and investors can support long-term change through meaningful engagement and advocacy. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone working at the intersection of sustainability, social impact, entrepreneurship, and community-building ➤Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Shannon Dobbs & His Ventures 01:25 How Fellowship of Living Systems Connects to Regenerative Impact Alliance 02:20 Understanding Food Deserts & Food Justice Advocacy 04:56 Moving From Nonprofits to Sustainable Business Models 07:52 Competing With Big Corporations in Food Access 09:34 Why Direct Business Relationships Matter 10:49 Human Connection as the Foundation of Community Advocacy 13:49 Innovative Water Security Solutions 17:33 Overcoming Challenges in Community Projects 20:13 Turning Food Waste Into Valuable Resources 22:57 Building Collaborative Agricultural Networks 25:32 Using Technology to Educate & Empower Communities 29:24 The Future of Community Empowerment 34:29 Curiosity vs. Credentials in Social Impact Work 35:23 How Corporations Can Support Community Initiatives 35:56 Case Study: Project for Public Spaces 38:04 Sponsorship Opportunities for Corporate Partners 39:26 Corporate Responsibility & Environmental Impact 41:07 Energy Innovation Across Africa 44:39 Investment Strategies for Social Impact 47:02 Community Ownership & Long-Term Development 48:44 Thriving Amid Global Change 50:29 A Message of Hope & Resilience ➤ SUBSCRIBE HERE: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AbegVexPodcast⁠ ➤ EPISODE LINKS: ⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannondobbs42/⁠⁠ ➤ FOLLOW US ON ABEG VEX PODCAST SOCIAL MEDIA: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/abegvexpodcast/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/AbegVex⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@abegvex⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/idongesit-obeya/⁠⁠ ➤ CHECK OUT OUR CHANNEL HERE: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AbegVexPodcast⁠⁠ ➤ DOWNLOAD EPISODE: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4qiZMsvzl7adRa438zz6eT⁠ ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abeg-vex-podcast/id1743291298⁠⁠ ➤ WEBSITE: ⁠⁠ https://abegvexpodcast.com⁠⁠ ➤ EXPLORE ABEG VEX PODCAST: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6fJiVJiAd0oIA8zvfGcSob22O6uqcm3q⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➤ OUR PODCASTS: * Truth In Bikinis: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TruthInBikinisPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Uproot The Issue: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UprootTheIssuePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * More Than Headlines: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MoreThanHeadlinesPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Quest To Know: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@QuestToKnowPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * The Intimate Matters:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheIntimateMattersPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Abeg Vex: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AbegVexPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Unshelling Medicine: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AdMelioraHealth⁠⁠⁠⁠
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Redefining Sucesss as a woman in leadership(Balancing Competence and assertiveness) ft Elizabeth Fried & Idongesit Obeya l AVP62

    Redefining Sucesss as a woman in leadership(Balancing Competence and assertiveness) ft Elizabeth Fried & Idongesit Obeya l AVP62
    Nov 7 2025
    In this powerful episode, Dr. Elizabeth Fried opens up about her incredible transformation from a corporate executive to a medium, actor, and children’s book author. Her story blends professional success with spiritual exploration, showing how embracing both logic and intuition can lead to a more fulfilling life. Elizabeth shares deep insights on women’s empowerment, executive coaching, and the challenges of navigating corporate leadership as a woman. She discusses how relationship building, assertiveness, and emotional intelligence can transform your career — and why creativity, spirituality, and storytelling are essential parts of personal growth. Whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder, exploring spirituality, or pursuing creative passions, this episode will inspire you to shine without dimming your light. ➤Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Elizabeth Fried's Journey 02:43 Exploring Mediumship and Spirituality 05:37 The Corporate Journey: From Education to Executive Coaching 13:45 Navigating Gender Dynamics in Corporate America 27:19 Building Relationships and Influencing Others 38:10 Navigating Coaching Dynamics 41:29 Empowering Women Founders 45:51 The Journey into Acting and Modeling 51:59 Inspiration Behind Children's Books 57:41 Golden Nuggets of Wisdom ➤ SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@AbegVexPodcast ➤ EPISODE LINKS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethfried/ http://www.nefried.com/ ➤ FOLLOW US ON ABEG VEX PODCAST SOCIAL MEDIA: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/abegvexpodcast/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/AbegVex⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@abegvex⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/idongesit-obeya/⁠ ➤ CHECK OUT OUR CHANNEL HERE: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AbegVexPodcast⁠ ➤ DOWNLOAD EPISODE: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4qiZMsvzl7adRa438zz6eT https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abeg-vex-podcast/id1743291298⁠ ➤ WEBSITE: ⁠ https://abegvexpodcast.com⁠ ➤ EXPLORE ABEG VEX PODCAST: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6fJiVJiAd0oIA8zvfGcSob22O6uqcm3q ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➤ OUR PODCASTS: * Truth In Bikinis: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TruthInBikinisPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Uproot The Issue: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UprootTheIssuePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * More Than Headlines: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MoreThanHeadlinesPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Quest To Know: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@QuestToKnowPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ * The Intimate Matters:⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheIntimateMattersPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Abeg Vex: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@AbegVexPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Unshelling Medicine: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@AdMelioraHealth⁠⁠⁠
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • AI Evolution & the Future of Jobs (How to Adapt and Stay Relevant) ft Avi Maderer and Idongesit Obeya l AVP61

    AI Evolution & the Future of Jobs (How to Adapt and Stay Relevant) ft Avi Maderer and Idongesit Obeya l AVP61
    Nov 1 2025
    Artificial Intelligence is changing everything — how we work, learn, and even think. In this eye-opening episode, Avi Maderer unpacks the real impact of AI tools like ChatGPT on society, education, and the workplace. We explore the fears, opportunities, and cultural shifts that come with this new era of technology. From job displacement and healthcare innovation to the growing need for human judgment and creativity, this conversation challenges how we prepare for the future. Avi reminds us that the goal isn’t to compete with AI it’s to collaborate with it, to amplify our potential and stay adaptable in a world that’s evolving faster than ever. If you’ve ever wondered how AI will shape your career or your creativity, this episode will give you the clarity and mindset to thrive not just survive in the age of intelligent machines. ➤CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to AI and ChatGPT 01:33 Understanding Technophobia and AI Hesitance 03:42 Cultural Nuances and Technophobia 09:32 The Accuracy and Trust in AI 12:01 Job Displacement and Contribution to AI 20:51 AI in Healthcare and Its Adoption 31:47 The Future of AI in Society 36:11 The Role of AI in Healthcare 38:33 Human Judgment vs. AI 41:46 The Future of Nursing Education 43:58 Embracing Fractional Work 47:41 Resistance to Change in Employment 51:20 The Impact of AI on Society 55:10 Innovations in Education ➤ SUBSCRIBE HERE: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AbegVexPodcast⁠ ➤ EPISODE LINKS:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/avimaderer/ https://avimaderer.com/ ➤ FOLLOW US ON ABEG VEX PODCAST SOCIAL MEDIA: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/abegvexpodcast/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/AbegVex⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@abegvex⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/idongesit-obeya/⁠⁠ ➤ CHECK OUT OUR CHANNEL HERE: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AbegVexPodcast⁠⁠ ➤ DOWNLOAD EPISODE: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4qiZMsvzl7adRa438zz6eT https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abeg-vex-podcast/id1743291298⁠⁠ ➤ WEBSITE: ⁠⁠ https://abegvexpodcast.com⁠⁠ ➤ EXPLORE ABEG VEX PODCAST: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6fJiVJiAd0oIA8zvfGcSob22O6uqcm3q⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➤ OUR PODCASTS: * Truth In Bikinis: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TruthInBikinisPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Uproot The Issue: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UprootTheIssuePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * More Than Headlines: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MoreThanHeadlinesPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Quest To Know: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@QuestToKnowPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * The Intimate Matters:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheIntimateMattersPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Abeg Vex: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AbegVexPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Unshelling Medicine: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AdMelioraHealth⁠⁠⁠
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    56 mins
  • Career Success in the Age of AI ft Daniel Friker & Idongesit Obeya l AVP60

    Career Success in the Age of AI ft Daniel Friker & Idongesit Obeya l AVP60
    Oct 25 2025
    The modern workforce is evolving fast. In this insightful episode, Dan Fricker shares his journey from traditional career paths to leading at Women Impact Tech, unpacking what it truly takes to thrive in today’s dynamic job market. We dive into the power of continuous learning, resilience, and adaptability and how generational shifts are reshaping what success looks like at work. Dan also explores how AI is redefining employment, why fractional roles are on the rise, and how creating a personal project plan can help you stay ahead in an unpredictable future. If you’re navigating career transitions or wondering how to stay relevant in the age of change, this episode will give you the mindset and tools to grow, adapt, and lead with purpose. ➤ CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Dan Fricker and His Journey 03:09 The Transition from Education to Workforce 09:39 Training and Development in the Modern Workplace 14:11 Generational Differences in the Workforce 19:13 The Role of AI in Education and Employment 23:58 Cultural Expectations and Professionalism in the Workplace 33:51 Navigating Telemedicine in the Workplace 35:05 The Evolving Role of Healthcare Professionals 37:31 Investing in Workforce Education 39:48 Real-World Experience in Education 41:17 Cultural Differences in Professional Communication 48:10 The Shift to Fractional Employment 56:48 Creating a Personal Project Plan for Career Success ➤ SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@AbegVexPodcast/?sub_confirmation=1 ➤ EPISODE LINKS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-friker/ ➤ FOLLOW US ON ABEG VEX PODCAST SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/abegvexpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/AbegVex https://www.tiktok.com/@abegvex https://www.linkedin.com/in/idongesit-obeya/ ➤ CHECK OUT OUR CHANNEL HERE: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AbegVexPodcast⁠ ➤ DOWNLOAD EPISODE: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4qiZMsvzl7adRa438zz6eT ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abeg-vex-podcast/id1743291298⁠⁠ ➤ WEBSITE: ⁠⁠ https://abegvexpodcast.com⁠⁠ ➤ EXPLORE ABEG VEX PODCAST: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6fJiVJiAd0oIA8zvfGcSob22O6uqcm3q⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➤ OUR PODCASTS: * Truth In Bikinis: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TruthInBikinisPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Uproot The Issue: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UprootTheIssuePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * More Than Headlines: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MoreThanHeadlinesPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Quest To Know: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@QuestToKnowPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * The Intimate Matters:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheIntimateMattersPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Abeg Vex: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AbegVexPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Unshelling Medicine: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AdMelioraHealth⁠⁠⁠
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    1 hr and 5 mins