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Sharon Salzberg Is Not Always Chill Mar 31, 2020

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Highly-regarded meditation teacher and author Sharon Salzberg talks to Sara about kindness, stress, and living with some peace in the midst of turmoil. Sara also speaks about a panic attack she recently had. Sharon offers free and subscription-based teachings at SharonSalzberg.com. You can support the podcast at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa.

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Niccole Thurman is Madonna's Assistant Mar 30, 2020

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Okay, actress Niccole Thurman isn't actually Madonna's assistant. But creating characters is one way this funny human stays inventive and creative during this time (and, honestly, during regular times too.) Maybe this episode will inspire you to get goofy and make ridiculous, fun stuff in your own home. Might help you, might helps others too. Please support the Actors Fund and take good care of yourself. You can support the podcast at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa.

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Steven Weber Does Not Love The Impeached President Mar 27, 2020

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Sara talks about panic attacks - how to identify them and how to deal with them. Plus she welcomes a special guest. Steven Weber (NBC Indebted, Wings, tons of other stuff) is one of Sara's favorite people from Queens. The Impeached Orange Creamsicle Kraft Dinner Palpatine President, on the other hand, is not. Sara and Steven talk about how we manage stress, and how families survive and thrive at this time. They also surmount technical difficulties to triumph. Check out NBC's "Indebted," and please support the Actors Fund.

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Ingrid Haas Has REALLY Been Going Through It Mar 26, 2020

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Sara talks to writer-director-actress Ingrid Haas about experiencing pregnancy loss and waking up from surgery to discover her directorial debut screening at SXSW had been cancelled. Yeah. This one gets deep, so take good care as you listen. This podcast is produced by Sara Benincasa and Spoke Media. You can support at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa. Please seek mental health resources at NAMI.org and donate to GentleBarn.org. Watch Ingrid’s directorial debut short film “Still Wylde” here: https://mailchimp.com/presents/sxsw/still-wylde .

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Alicia Hannah Loves America Mar 25, 2020

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Alicia Hannah is an actress, environmental advocate, and Korean-Australian-American world traveler. Sara talks to her about the impeached president, the profound experience of visiting Sydney during the unprecedented catastrophe of the recent fire season, and why Alicia became a citizen. Please support The Actors Fund. Support the podcast at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa. Produced by Sara Benincasa and Spoke Media.

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Ryan H. Walsh Is No Longer On Tour Mar 24, 2020

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Ryan H. Walsh talks to Sara about receiving shelter in place orders while traveling with his band, Hallelujah the Hills (HallelujahtheHills.com). Check out Ryan's deep dive into Van Morrison's time in Boston, "Astral Weeks: A Secret History of 1968." His Amazon author page is https://amzn.to/2WB5bLC but please search for his books on Indiebound.org to support your local indies. During this interview, Ryan actually found out the theatre where he works is canceling the rest of the season of shows. With that in mind, please support The Actors Fund, for everyone in entertainment in the United States: ActorsFund.org. Support the podcast at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa. Produced by Sara Benincasa in collaboration with Spoke Media.

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Mikki Kendall Enjoys Boundaries and Manicures Mar 23, 2020

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Chicago's own Mikki Kendall, who just published "Hood Feminism" and "Amazons, Abolitionists and Activists: A Graphic History of Women's Fight for Their Rights," is a hard worker, an intellectual, a thinker, a fighter, a reader, a writer, a wife, a mother of giant children, and a person who will figure out a manicure situation while under quarantine. She's also a wonderful person to interview, and Sara is enjoying her audiobook right now. Mikki's Amazon page is at https://amzn.to/2WyPeWj but also check out Indiebound.org to support your local indie bookshops. Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa is where you can support this podcast. This podcast is produced by Sara Benincasa in collaboration with Spoke Media.

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Meredith Goldstein And Romance Novel Therapy Mar 20, 2020

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In today's episode, Boston Globe columnist Meredith Goldstein breaks down the surprising therapeutic benefits of romance novels. Also, Sara is getting a foster cat! Support the podcast via Patreon at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa. Another way to support: use discount code SARA at Matrushka.com for a 20% off discount on handmade local clothes. Donate money to cat rescue Luxe Paws! This podcast is produced by Sara Benincasa in collaboration with Spoke Media.

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Alex Winter Made The Right Call Mar 19, 2020

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Alex Winter (The Panama Papers) is a director, actor, producer, and acclaimed documentarian. He was set to do a lot of press this year for his much-anticipated documentary on Frank Zappa, as well as for his return to the totally awesome role of Bill S. Preston, Esq. in the third installment in the Bill and Ted franchise. But that's all on hold for now. Sara talks to Alex about canceling an international tour, staying sane and centered during these peculiar times, and how to help others. Please support RAINN.org and MaleSurvivor.org. This episode produced by Sara Benincasa in collaboration with Spoke Media. You can support the podcast at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa.

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Jon Cryer's Crafty Quarantine Mar 18, 2020

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Sara talks to actor-producer Jon Cryer, who is Lex Luthor on the CW's "Supergirl" but way better in real life. He and his fabulous wife, Lisa Joyner, are crafting away the hours in between remote work meetings. Enjoy the semi-delirious intro and outro. Support the podcast at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa. Please donate to The Actors Fund. Also, consider fostering an animal in need in your community. This podcast is produced in collaboration with Spoke Media.

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