# host michelle (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover host michelle. Page: Feed: --- ## [I Lost Clients, Went Back to Creating Content, and Rebuilt My Business](https://bleav.com/shows/social-media-decoded/episodes/i-lost-clients-went-back-to-creating-content-and-rebuilt-my-business/) _2026-08-19 · info@thamesmediasolutions.com (Michelle Thames) · Social Media Decoded_ What happens when business slows down, clients leave, and you have to figure out how to become visible again? In this episode of Social Media Decoded , Michelle Thames shares the real story behind her recent business rebuild, her return to content creation, and the visibility strategy that helped create more than 2.1 million video views in roughly 90 days . Michelle breaks down how going back to… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5/episodes/89df6d5b-084b-4621-b195-59a67c4f4037/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5&awEpisodeId=89df6d5b-084b-4621-b195-59a67c4f4037&feed=sXf_AsM6) ## [188: Minimal Interventions, Maximum Outcomes - Andrew Lawson & Alice Smith](https://learninguncut.global/podcast/188/) _2026-08-10 · Learning Uncut_ Michelle Parry-Slater is joined by Andrew Lawson (2026 AITD L&D Professional of the Year) and his client Alice Smith, about a deliberately different approach to leadership training. Instead of two days out of the office, where delegates leave with overwhelmed brains but make little change back at work before the learning gets totally forgotten, Andrew offers a leadership programme deliberately… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/learninguncut/LU_188.mp3?dest-id=720224) ## [Why My Hidden Gem Videos Actually Work (It’s Not the Food)](https://bleav.com/shows/social-media-decoded/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=763) _2026-08-10 · info@thamesmediasolutions.com (Michelle Thames) · Social Media Decoded_ Why do some local business videos generate thousands of views, shares, comments, and real customers while others barely get noticed? In this episode of Social Media Decoded , Michelle Thames breaks down the strategy behind her viral Hidden Gem videos and explains why their success has very little to do with food. From storytelling and curiosity to local pride, community sharing, strong hooks, and… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5/episodes/0851d538-b62f-4601-82d3-ebb8f7381a03/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5&awEpisodeId=0851d538-b62f-4601-82d3-ebb8f7381a03&feed=sXf_AsM6) ## [Cattitude - Episode 310 Have Cats, Will Travel! Finding Pet Care You Can Actually Trust](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cattitude-episode-310-have-cats-will-travel-finding-pet-care-you-can-actually-trust--73396689) _2026-08-03 · Cattitude - The #1 Cat Podcast_ Going on vacation should be relaxing—but for cat parents, figuring out who you can trust with your feline family member can be the most stressful part! This week on Cattitude, Michelle Fern welcomes Emily Grossman, Chief Marketing Officer of TrustedHousesitters, to explore a unique approach to pet care that connects pet parents with verified animal-loving sitters who stay in the home while their… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73396689/cattitude_310_emilygrossman.mp3) ## [Elevate 50: What's next for L&D? Donald Taylor](https://learninguncut.global/podcast/elevate-50/) _2026-07-27 · Learning Uncut_ For three years running, AI topped the list of what's hot in L&D. This year it dipped, and Donald H Taylor is taking it off the survey altogether. Don has run the Global Sentiment Survey for over a decade. In this Elevate episode, he joins host Michelle Parry-Slater to go back across five years of data and unpack what it actually tells us about where the profession is heading. They get into the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/learninguncut/Elevate_50.mp3?dest-id=720224) ## [Why Email Marketing Still Matters: How to Turn Subscribers Into Customers with Melissa Seideman](https://bleav.com/shows/social-media-decoded/episodes/why-email-marketing-still-matters-how-to-turn-subscribers-into-customers-with-melissa-seideman/) _2026-07-27 · info@thamesmediasolutions.com (Michelle Thames) · Social Media Decoded_ Is your email list helping you grow your business—or is it collecting dust? In this episode of Social Media Decoded , Michelle Thames sits down with award-winning email marketing strategist Melissa Seideman to discuss how entrepreneurs can use email marketing to build stronger relationships, increase sales, and create long-term business growth. Melissa shares how one client grew from $8,000 per… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5/episodes/2c889612-24be-46ce-a4a0-532bb5d4f9b7/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5&awEpisodeId=2c889612-24be-46ce-a4a0-532bb5d4f9b7&feed=sXf_AsM6) ## [Cattitude - Episode 309 Saving Lives, One Foster Cat at a Time](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cattitude-episode-309-saving-lives-one-foster-cat-at-a-time--73067995) _2026-07-20 · Cattitude - The #1 Cat Podcast_ When kitten season arrives, shelters and rescues are pushed to their limits—but you can make a lifesaving difference. This week on Cattitude, Michelle Fern welcomes Deborah Felin-Magaldi of Helen Sanders CatPAWS to share how fostering, Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), and community involvement are helping save thousands of vulnerable cats and kittens. Deborah explains why fostering isn't as difficult as… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73067995/cattitude_309_deborahfelin_magaldi.mp3) ## [The Visibility Strategy That Got Me on TV (It Wasn't Luck)](https://bleav.com/shows/social-media-decoded/episodes/the-visibility-strategy-that-got-me-on-tv-it-wasnt-luck/) _2026-07-20 · info@thamesmediasolutions.com (Michelle Thames) · Social Media Decoded_ What does it really take to land media opportunities, build a recognizable personal brand, and become the person people think of when opportunities arise? In this episode of Social Media Decoded , Michelle Thames shares the real story behind her recent appearance on WGN Spotlight Chicago and why it had nothing to do with luck. She explains how one relationship that started in 2024, combined with… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5/episodes/66bc2671-a13a-441e-99f6-7e14293aa617/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5&awEpisodeId=66bc2671-a13a-441e-99f6-7e14293aa617&feed=sXf_AsM6) ## [The Biggest Business Decision I Made This Year (Hint: It Wasn't Social Media)](https://bleav.com/shows/social-media-decoded/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=760) _2026-07-19 · info@thamesmediasolutions.com (Michelle Thames) · Social Media Decoded_ Have you ever felt like you're doing everything you're "supposed" to do in your business—creating content, growing your audience, chasing the algorithm—but something still feels off? In this episode of Social Media Decoded , Michelle Thames shares the biggest business decision she made this year and why it completely changed the direction of her business. Instead of focusing on creating more… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5/episodes/fd09abb4-2c46-41e8-b9da-adadbcc65b56/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5&awEpisodeId=fd09abb4-2c46-41e8-b9da-adadbcc65b56&feed=sXf_AsM6) ## [What I'm Really Building: Why I Chose Community Over Content | CEO Diary](https://bleav.com/shows/social-media-decoded/episodes/what-im-really-building-why-i-chose-community-over-content-ceo-diary/) _2026-07-18 · info@thamesmediasolutions.com (Michelle Thames) · Social Media Decoded_ Have you ever felt like your business was evolving, but no one understood the vision? In this first CEO Diary episode of Social Media Decoded , I'm taking you behind the scenes of my business to share what I'm really building—and why I've shifted my focus from creating more content to building meaningful community. I talk about why relationships have become my greatest business strategy, how… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5/episodes/d1d28ba4-1f04-4468-8575-5aea115a9dde/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5&awEpisodeId=d1d28ba4-1f04-4468-8575-5aea115a9dde&feed=sXf_AsM6) ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/9kMmOXu8Enie) _2026-07-18 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy apps from your repo with auto-config, instant previews, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Elevate 49: Gari Yala - Speak the Truth | Indigenous Employment and the L&D Responsibility](https://learninguncut.global/podcast/elevate-49/) _2026-07-13 · Learning Uncut_ It will take 118 years, at the current rate of change, before an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person can go to work without hearing a racial slur. This is not history. This is what is happening in Australian workplaces right now. In this Elevate episode, Michelle Parry-Slater speaks with Professor Nareen Young and Josh Gilbert from the Centre for Indigenous People and Work at the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/learninguncut/Elevate_49_Gari_Yala_Speak_the_Truth.mp3?dest-id=720224) ## [Why I Stopped Trying to Build an Audience | The Power of Community Over Followers](https://bleav.com/shows/social-media-decoded/episodes/why-i-stopped-trying-to-build-an-audience-the-power-of-community-over-followers/) _2026-07-13 · info@thamesmediasolutions.com (Michelle Thames) · Social Media Decoded_ What if the goal isn't to build a bigger audience—but to build meaningful relationships? In this episode of Social Media Decoded , Michelle Thames shares the mindset shift that completely changed how she approaches social media, networking, and business growth. After years of chasing followers and viral moments, she realized the real opportunities weren't coming from her follower count—they were… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5/episodes/0c19f32f-c316-4ab3-8767-eaea70bac1a0/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5&awEpisodeId=0c19f32f-c316-4ab3-8767-eaea70bac1a0&feed=sXf_AsM6) ## [The Hidden Cost of Visibility: Why Your Business Needs Systems Before More Followers](https://bleav.com/shows/social-media-decoded/episodes/the-hidden-cost-of-visibility-why-your-business-needs-systems-before-more-followers/) _2026-07-09 · info@thamesmediasolutions.com (Michelle Thames) · Social Media Decoded_ Everyone tells you to get more visible. Post more content. Start the podcast. Book the speaking engagement. Land the collaborations. But what happens after the visibility? In this episode of Social Media Decoded , I'm joined by Annie Mossbacher, Chief Growth Officer at Dubsado , for an honest conversation about what happens when your business starts growing faster than your systems can support. If… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5/episodes/4070b216-16cc-4b7b-9526-bc1de20c7b9d/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5&awEpisodeId=4070b216-16cc-4b7b-9526-bc1de20c7b9d&feed=sXf_AsM6) ## [Cattitude - Episode 308 Slow Blink: The Cat Who Changed Everything](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cattitude-episode-308-slow-blink-the-cat-who-changed-everything--72842844) _2026-07-06 · Cattitude - The #1 Cat Podcast_ This week on Cattitude, Michelle Fern welcomes author Louise Ross to discuss Slow Blink: A Memoir, a moving and mystical story about a stray black cat named Archie, the mysterious bond between cats and humans, and how love and grief can linger across time. Louise shares how Archie entered her life, why the feline “slow blink” became such a powerful symbol of trust, and what cats can teach us about… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72842844/cattitude_308_louiseross.mp3) ## [My Visibility Stack: The 4 Business Tools I Use Every Week to Grow My Brand](https://bleav.com/shows/social-media-decoded/episodes/my-visibility-stack-the-4-business-tools-i-use-every-week-to-grow-my-brand/) _2026-07-06 · info@thamesmediasolutions.com (Michelle Thames) · Social Media Decoded_ What tools does Michelle Thames actually use to run her business every week? In this episode of Social Media Decoded , Michelle takes you behind the scenes of her visibility stack and shares the four platforms that power her podcast, email marketing, client management, and website. From creating content to automating workflows and building stronger customer relationships, these are the tools she… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5/episodes/94dc079f-3ad9-4cb9-b0ea-1e6ededd2e4a/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5&awEpisodeId=94dc079f-3ad9-4cb9-b0ea-1e6ededd2e4a&feed=sXf_AsM6) ## [Why Opportunities Keep Finding Me (And How You Can Make Them Find You Too)](https://bleav.com/shows/social-media-decoded/episodes/why-opportunities-keep-finding-me-and-how-you-can-make-them-find-you-too/) _2026-07-02 · info@thamesmediasolutions.com (Michelle Thames) · Social Media Decoded_ What if your next client, speaking engagement, sponsorship, or brand partnership isn’t waiting for another cold pitch—but for you to become more visible? In this episode of Social Media Decoded , Michelle Thames takes you behind the scenes of how her recent local business videos, community events, speaking opportunities, and brand partnerships are creating momentum in her business. She shares why… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5/episodes/ef2e34ff-6c26-47d5-ac81-f84ad7292ba5/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5&awEpisodeId=ef2e34ff-6c26-47d5-ac81-f84ad7292ba5&feed=sXf_AsM6) ## [187: Recognition as a Learning Tool Sarah McVanel & Lisa Anstey](https://learninguncut.global/podcast/187/) _2026-06-29 · Learning Uncut_ Recognition is often written off as a "nice to have." In this episode, Michelle Parry-Slater speaks with Sarah McVanel, Canada's recognition expert and founder of Greatness Magnified, and Lisa Anstey, manager of Medical Device Reprocessing at Waterloo Regional Health Network, to make the case that recognition is not soft. Recognition is one of the most powerful learning and behaviour-change tools… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/learninguncut/LU_Ep_187_Recognition_as_a_Learning_Tool_Sarah_McVanel__Lisa_Anstey.mp3?dest-id=720224) ## [Cattitude - Episode 307 Bella, Django & a Vegas Cat Mystery](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cattitude-episode-307-bella-django-a-vegas-cat-mystery--72652041) _2026-06-23 · Cattitude - The #1 Cat Podcast_ What happens when a glamorous Maine Coon cat from paradise teams up with a street-smart feline detective from Las Vegas? On this episode of Cattitude, Michelle Fern welcomes author Ellen Laura to discuss her delightful new cozy mystery, Bella and Django: A Vegas Velvet Caper. Inspired by her real-life Maine Coon, Bella, Ellen shares the heartwarming story behind the book, how a Christmas miracle… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72652041/cattitude_307_ellenlaura.mp3) ## [Elevate 48: Eight Years of Learning Uncut – Michelle Ockers](https://learninguncut.global/podcast/elevate-48/) _2026-06-15 · Learning Uncut_ Eight years. Nearly 200 episodes. One consistent heartbeat. In this special Elevate episode, Michelle Parry-Slater sits down with Learning Uncut founder Michelle Ockers to reflect on eight lessons from eight years of the podcast. From community as the engine that started it all, to the quiet discipline of showing up and being of service without knowing where it leads... Transcript and related… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/learninguncut/Elevate_48_Learning_from_8_years_of_Learning_Uncut.mp3?dest-id=720224) ## [Cattitude - Episode 306 Music for Cats: The Science of Feline Harmony](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cattitude-episode-306-music-for-cats-the-science-of-feline-harmony--72486463) _2026-06-11 · Cattitude - The #1 Cat Podcast_ What if music could be composed specifically for your cat? This week on Cattitude, Michelle Fern welcomes acclaimed cellist, researcher, and composer David Teie, creator of the groundbreaking Music for Cats albums. David shares the fascinating science behind species-specific music, explaining how feline vocalizations, purring, suckling sounds, and early brain development inspired music designed to… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72486463/cattitude_306_davidteie.mp3) ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mLTJCoQZutfJ) _2026-06-11 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [Cattitude - Episode 305 Pay Attention to Me! Edgar the Cat Wants His Moment](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cattitude-episode-305-pay-attention-to-me-edgar-the-cat-wants-his-moment--72331088) _2026-06-03 · Cattitude - The #1 Cat Podcast_ On this delightful episode of Cattitude, Michelle Fern welcomes author and literary agent Kate McKean, creator of the charming new children’s book Pay Attention to Me. Inspired by the world of internet-famous cats, Kate shares how a lovable feline named Edgar came to life and why cats continue to rule social media. From hilarious cat antics and diva behavior to the unique personalities that make… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72331088/cattitude_305_katemckean.mp3) ## [186: Building L&D from Scratch – Elyse Toomey](https://learninguncut.libsyn.com/lu_186) _2026-06-01 · Learning Uncut_ The brief was simple: we need an L&D function. Go and start one. In this episode, Michelle Parry-Slater speaks with Elyse Toomey, Head of Learning and Development at Ironbark Financial Group, about what it really takes to build an L&D department from nothing in a fast-moving financial services business, from coaching coaches to become trainers and launching peer-to-peer onboarding at scale, to… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/learninguncut/LU_186.mp3?dest-id=720224) ## [Cattitude - Episode 304 From Garbage Can to Beloved Cat: Snarf’s Incredible Rescue Story](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cattitude-episode-304-from-garbage-can-to-beloved-cat-snarf-s-incredible-rescue-story--72072127) _2026-05-19 · Cattitude - The #1 Cat Podcast_ On this heartwarming episode of Cattitude, host Michelle Fern welcomes author Vanessa Benitez to discuss her touching new children’s book, The Adventures of Puffy Cat and the Lost Name inspired by her real-life rescue cat, Snarf. Vanessa shares the unbelievable story of finding a fluffy cat abandoned in a garbage can, overcoming severe cat allergies to save her, and how that journey led to writing… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72072127/cattitude_304_vanessabenitez.mp3) ## [185: Learning as Investment, Not Cost – Tina Schust Robinson & LaTanya Foster](https://learninguncut.libsyn.com/lu_185) _2026-05-18 · Learning Uncut_ Most leadership programs start with the how; the workshop, the elearning, the coach. The business case often comes later, if at all. In this episode, Michelle Parry-Slater speaks with Tina Robinson, founder of WorkJoy and author of Developing Your Business Leaders, and her client, LaTanya Foster, VP of People at global travel accessories brand BÉIS, about what happens when you start with the why… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/learninguncut/LU_185.mp3?dest-id=720224) ## [Cattitude - Episode 303 Purrfectly Smart Spending: Saving Money at the Vet](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cattitude-episode-303-purrfectly-smart-spending-saving-money-at-the-vet--71880086) _2026-05-05 · Cattitude - The #1 Cat Podcast_ On this informative episode of Cattitude, host Michelle Fern welcomes Amy Castro of the Pet Parent Hotline to tackle one of the biggest concerns for cat parents: how to save money at the vet without compromising care. From understanding estimates and asking the right questions to knowing when to say “not today,” Amy shares practical, empowering tips to help pet parents take control of veterinary… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71880086/cattitude_303_amycastro.mp3) ## [184: From Darkroom to AI: Reflective Practice Across an L&D Career – Greg Wilton](https://learninguncut.libsyn.com/184-a-longitudinal-study-of-the-development-of-an-ld-practitioner-greg-wilton) _2026-05-05 · Learning Uncut_ We rarely stop to look back. One achievement blurs into the next, and before long we've accumulated years of practice without ever taking stock of what we've actually learned. In this episode, Michelle Parry-Slater invites Greg Wilton - a St. Louis-based L&D practitioner with a career spanning darkroom photography, web publishing, global e-learning, and generative AI - to do exactly that. Together… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/learninguncut/LU_184.mp3?dest-id=720224) ## [Elevate 47: The Craft of Conference Chairing – Niall Gavin, Helen Palmer & Anit Mahay](https://learninguncut.libsyn.com/elevate-47-preparing-speakers-for-a-conference-niall-gavin-helen-palmer-anit-maha) _2026-04-20 · Learning Uncut_ Most conference chairs open with applause and slip off stage. At Learning Technologies, chairing starts two months before anyone sets foot in the room. In this Elevate episode, Michelle Parry-Slater speaks with three Learning Technologies 2026 chairs: Niall Gavin, Helen Palmer, and Anit Mahay. Join our range of Chairs, both new and experienced, as we discuss what it really takes to prepare… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/learninguncut/Elevate_47.mp3?dest-id=720224) ## [Cattitude - Episode 302 Style Meets Whiskers: Smart Living for Cat People](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cattitude-episode-302-style-meets-whiskers-smart-living-for-cat-people--71461103) _2026-04-19 · Cattitude - The #1 Cat Podcast_ This week on Cattitude, host Michelle Fern welcomes Ashley OBryan, founder and CEO of Fluff & Boots, for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation about creating a home that’s both cat-friendly and human-friendly. From stylish litter boxes and purposeful cat furniture to multiple comfort zones that reduce feline stress, Ashley shares smart ways to blend design, wellness, and practicality for modern… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71461103/cattitude_302_ashleyobryan.mp3) ## [#169: Getting Schooled by Stinging Nettle w/ Michelle Wong](https://michellewongxo.substack.com/p/169-getting-schooled-by-stinging) _2026-04-15 · Michelle Wong · Sacred Emergence Podcast with Michelle Wong_ In episode #169, host Michelle Wong shares her experience with herbal apprenticeship training so far, especially her relationship with the plant, Stinging Nettle. Michelle tells the story of how she got schooled by Nettle, before training even officially started, as well as communicating with plants and why it's important. Mentioned in this episode: 1) New Menopausal Years by Susun S. Weed 2)… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/194241201/0f65d55e7d6eec5d553578386a0d6126.mp3) ## [183: Hearing Loss Awareness Designing for Empathy at Scale (HSBC) - Georgie Cooke, Louise Bassiri and Michelle Parry-Slater](https://learninguncut.libsyn.com/183-hearing-loss-awareness-designing-for-empathy-at-scale-georgie-cooke-louise-bassiri-and-michelle-parry-slater) _2026-04-06 · Learning Uncut_ Hearing loss is more common than most workplaces acknowledge. Around one in six Australians, one in eight Americans, and one in five UK adults lives with some form of hearing loss, tinnitus or D/deafness. Yet at HSBC UK, only a handful of colleagues had formally disclosed a hearing loss before this project launched. In this episode, Michelle Parry-Slater speaks with Georgie Cooke from Lima Delta… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/learninguncut/LU_183.mp3?dest-id=720224) ## [Try Before You Buy, Risk-Free (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/CxHOsFfhQO1a) _2026-04-06 · **Sponsored**_ Free trial hosting plus refunds processed in 12-24 hours, guaranteed. ## [Cattitude - Episode 301 The Breed Explorer: What Breed Is Best for You?](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cattitude-episode-301-the-breed-explorer-what-breed-is-best-for-you--71134169) _2026-04-06 · Cattitude - The #1 Cat Podcast_ On this episode of Cattitude Michelle Fern welcomes Dr. Heather Berst, Medical Lead at Zoetis, to talk about the Zoetis Breed Explorer—a fun, vet-approved tool designed to help pet parents find the dog or cat breed that truly fits their lifestyle. With more than 400 breeds featured, the Breed Explorer offers insights into energy level, family friendliness, grooming needs, health considerations,… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71134169/cattitude_301_heatherberst.mp3) ## [#168: Adventures on the bogachiel trail (a.k.a. how the jungle chewed us up and spat us out) w/ Michelle Wong](https://michellewongxo.substack.com/p/168-adventures-on-the-bogachiel-trail) _2026-03-25 · Michelle Wong · Sacred Emergence Podcast with Michelle Wong_ In this episode, Michelle, a novice backpacker, shares her backpacking adventures on the Bogachiel Trail in the Olympic Peninsula with her partner (who is a very experienced hiker and backpacker). This 30mile backpacking trip was supposed to be nice, relaxing, mostly easeful downhill along the Bogachiel River. But it turned out to be an unexpected, grueling, trip laden with challenges. Tune in as… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/191932449/10ac3e8c95acce7d29e23d8ea93a8028.mp3) ## [Cattitude - Episode 300 - Valerie Bertinelli Talks Cats, Chaos & Cat Mom Life](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cattitude-episode-300-valerie-bertinelli-talks-cats-chaos-cat-mom-life--70677169) _2026-03-13 · Cattitude - The #1 Cat Podcast_ It’s the 300th episode of Cattitude, and Michelle Fern is celebrating in a big way with a very special guest: Valerie Bertinelli! From One Day at a Time to Hot in Cleveland, Valerie has been part of our lives for decades—but on this episode, cat lovers get to meet a whole different side of her: devoted cat mom, passionate animal lover, voracious reader, and the heart behind her new projects,… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70677169/cattitude_300_valeriebertinelli.mp3) ## [Cattitude - Episode 299 A Cat’s Tail: The Love, Life & Legacy of Onkyo](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cattitude-episode-299-a-cat-s-tail-the-love-life-legacy-of-onkyo--70621930) _2026-03-10 · Cattitude - The #1 Cat Podcast_ On this heartfelt episode of Cattitude, host Michelle Fern welcomes author Josephine Spence to talk about her touching book A Cat’s Tail,, told from the perspective of her beloved cat, Onkyo. Through humor, warmth, and deeply emotional moments, Josephine shares the remarkable 19-year bond she had with Onkyo—from mischievous Christmas tree adventures to the quiet comfort a cat can bring during… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70621930/cattitude_299_josephinespence.mp3) ## [Cattitude - Episode 298 When Spring Brings More Than Flowers – Kitten Season!](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cattitude-episode-298-when-spring-brings-more-than-flowers-kitten-season--70547922) _2026-03-07 · Cattitude - The #1 Cat Podcast_ On this episode of Cattitude, Michelle Fern dives into one of the most important — and overwhelming — times in the cat world: kitten season. What exactly is kitten season, why does it happen, and what can cat lovers do to help? Michelle explains how quickly unaltered female cats can go into heat, how fast litters can multiply, and why spay/neuter and TNR efforts are so critical during the spring… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70547922/cattitude_298_kittenseason.mp3) ## [Cattitude - Episode 297 The 30-Breath Test That Could Save Your Cat’s Life](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cattitude-episode-297-the-30-breath-test-that-could-save-your-cat-s-life--70506564) _2026-03-05 · Cattitude - The #1 Cat Podcast_ On this episode of Cattitude, Michelle Fern welcomes veterinarian Dr. Heather Davis, Director of Clinical Affairs and Veterinary Services for Pegasus, to discuss hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)—a surprisingly common heart disease that affects about 1 in 7 cats. Often called a silent killer because symptoms can go unnoticed until the disease is advanced, HCM is something every cat parent should… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70506564/cattitude_297_heatherdavis.mp3) ## [Cattitude - Episode 296 From New York to Athens: A Global Mission to Rescue Cats](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cattitude-episode-296-from-new-york-to-athens-a-global-mission-to-rescue-cats--70388817) _2026-02-28 · Cattitude - The #1 Cat Podcast_ In honor of International Rescue Cat Day, Cattitude shines a light on global feline rescue with special guest Julie Kelly, founder of Let’s Be SMART (Successfully Managing Animal Rights Today). From running a successful construction company in New York to rescuing over 80 cats in Greece, Julie is transforming lives through education, Trap-Neuter-Return initiatives, shelter care, and community… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70388817/cattitude_296_juliekelly.mp3) ## [Cattitude - Episode 295 You Only Live Nine Times - Crime, Claws & Coconut Oil (Okay… Wesson Oil)](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cattitude-episode-295-you-only-live-nine-times-crime-claws-coconut-oil-okay-wesson-oil--70306315) _2026-02-26 · Cattitude - The #1 Cat Podcast_ What do you get when you mix a cozy mystery, talking cats, and Miami Beach in 1998? On this episode of Cattitude, Michelle Fern chats with New York Times bestselling author Gwen Cooper (Homer’s Odyssey) about her delightful new feline whodunit, You Only Live Nine Times—where cats talk to each other (not the humans!) and team up to solve a murder. Gwen shares the real-life, heart-racing moment that… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70306315/cattitude_295_gwencooper.mp3) ## [Cattitude - Episode 294 National Cat Health Month: Monitoring Health from the Litter Box](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cattitude-episode-294-national-cat-health-month-monitoring-health-from-the-litter-box--70134872) _2026-02-16 · Cattitude - The #1 Cat Podcast_ On this special National Cat Health Month episode of Cattitude, host Michelle Fern does something she doesn’t usually do — talk about a product. But this one is worth it. Michelle welcomes Jennifer Cookson, Director of R&D Innovation at PrettyLitter, to discuss an innovative “smart” litter designed to help cat parents monitor their cat’s health at home. Cats are famously stoic and often hide signs… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70134872/cattitude_294_prettylitter.mp3) ## [#167: The Hidden Medicine of Romance Novels w/ Vanessa Couto](https://michellewongxo.substack.com/p/167-the-hidden-medicine-of-romance) _2026-02-16 · Michelle Wong and Vanessa Couto · Sacred Emergence Podcast with Michelle Wong_ In this episode, Vanessa Couto shares her unexpected journey with romance novels and how they helped her with grief and burnout. We discussed the different layers of healing that this often dismissed genre brings to our own lives and the potential of healing the collective. Discover the different sub-genres of romance novels and what's compelling with each of them beyond the plot. You'll leave… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/187704661/16d39f43044894244dbc8fee0fce6554.mp3) ## [Cattitude - Episode 293 From Meow to Millions: Inside the World of Cat Influencers](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cattitude-episode-293-from-meow-to-millions-inside-the-world-of-cat-influencers--70045909) _2026-02-13 · Cattitude - The #1 Cat Podcast_ On this episode of Cattitude, host Michelle Fern dives into the fascinating world of cat influencers with Ashley, CEO of Pet Influencer Secrets and proud cat mom to Chip — the “world’s most famous Manx cat” — and Biscuit, her adorable calico sidekick. Ever wondered what it really takes to turn your cat into a social media star? From storytelling and brand collaborations to behind-the-scenes… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70045909/cattitude_293_ashley.mp3) ## [Cattitude - Episode 292 Do Cats Mirror Their Humans? The Hidden Messages in Feline Behavior](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cattitude-episode-292-do-cats-mirror-their-humans-the-hidden-messages-in-feline-behavior--69848142) _2026-02-06 · Cattitude - The #1 Cat Podcast_ On this episode of Cattitude, host Michelle Fern welcomes holistic animal healer Lisa Tully, joining from Ireland to explore a fascinating idea: how cats may mirror the emotional, mental, and physical states of the humans they live with. Drawing on animal communication, Chinese medicine, and botanical healing, Lisa explains how imbalances in our own lives can quietly show up in our cats—sometimes… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69848142/cattitude_292_lisatully.mp3) ## [Cattitude - Episode 291 WhiskerCon Savannah 2026: The Ultimate Valentine’s Weekend for Cat Lovers!](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cattitude-episode-291-whiskercon-savannah-2026-the-ultimate-valentine-s-weekend-for-cat-lovers--69692286) _2026-01-30 · Cattitude - The #1 Cat Podcast_ Cat lovers, get ready—this Cattitude episode is basically your all-access pass to the world of cat conventions (and one you’ll actually want to put on your calendar). Host Michelle Fern chats with Katy Cohen, the organizer of WhiskerCon coming to beautiful Savannah, Georgia on Valentine’s weekend 2026, plus Dr. Lisa Rodosta, a veterinary behaviorist, on how to enjoy cat events in a way that keeps… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69692286/cattitude_291_whiskercon.mp3) ## [#166: Divination, Acupuncture + Wayfinding w/ Jonathan Hadas Edwards](https://michellewongxo.substack.com/p/166-divination-acupuncture-wayfinding) _2026-01-26 · Michelle Wong · Sacred Emergence Podcast with Michelle Wong_ In episode 166, Michelle interviews guest, Jonathan Hadas Edwards, LAc, on his journey of divination, working with the IChing, acupuncture, and what drew him to Vedic Astrology. We dive deep into how he started working with divination, how he integrates the IChing with his acupuncture patients, what a good acupuncture session looks like, scents and the sacred. His Wayfinding offerings, and his… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/185805005/7c00e0dc1f71f67350bd5cb07be400b8.mp3) ## [#165: Welcome back - A Re-Emergence - News + Updates w/ Michelle Wong](https://michellewongxo.substack.com/p/166-welcome-back-a-re-emergence-news) _2026-01-26 · Michelle Wong · Sacred Emergence Podcast with Michelle Wong_ Welcome back to the Sacred Emergence Podcast! After a 2-year hiatus, Michelle Wong returns with news and updates on her life + what to expect from this podcast moving forward. == Host: Michelle Wong, #BreathworkGuide, #CourageCatalyst #SpaceHolder is an initiator, visionary, and author of Set Your Own Sail: Fire Your Alarm Clock and Awaken to What's Possible . She mentors women to be in full… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/185804008/400e98a3ccb332529bbd69ea73ab79c0.mp3) ## [Cattitude - Episode 290 Cats About Town: NYC’s Secret Feline History](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cattitude-episode-290-cats-about-town-nyc-s-secret-feline-history--69563959) _2026-01-23 · Cattitude - The #1 Cat Podcast_ In Part 2 of Cattitude’s special two-part series on the Cats of New York City, host Michelle Fern welcomes Peggy Gavan and Daniel Rimada, co-founders of Cats About Town Tours—the city’s first walking tours dedicated to feline history, lore, and legendary local kitties. Discover how their tours weave “mini history lessons” with unforgettable cat stories across Brooklyn Heights, the Lower East Side,… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69563959/cattitude_290_catsabouttown.mp3) ## [Cattitude - Episode 289 Bodega Bosses & Bookstore Cats: Inside Shop Cats of New York](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cattitude-episode-289-bodega-bosses-bookstore-cats-inside-shop-cats-of-new-york--69346079) _2026-01-07 · Cattitude - The #1 Cat Podcast_ On this episode of Cattitude, Michelle Fern welcomes author Tamar Arslanian and award-winning pet photographer Andrew Marttila to explore the revised and expanded edition of Shop Cats of New York. These beloved feline residents may not appear on leases or in travel guides, but they are just as essential to New York City as yellow taxis and corner delis. Nestled inside bookstores, record shops,… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69346079/cattitude_289_shopcats.mp3) ## [Cattitude - Episode 288 Heroes in the Hardest Hours: Rancher Navy & Wings of Rescue Step Up](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cattitude-episode-288-heroes-in-the-hardest-hours-rancher-navy-wings-of-rescue-step-up--69262651) _2025-12-31 · Cattitude - The #1 Cat Podcast_ This week on Cattitude, Michelle Fern welcomes two remarkable heroes of animal disaster relief: Amy Houston, Founder/Director of Rancher Navy, and Ric Browde, CEO & Co-President of Wings of Rescue. Fresh off being honored by NAVC Gives, these dedicated organizations share how they leapt into action during the devastating central Texas floods — delivering feed and supplies, rescuing displaced pets,… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69262651/cattitude_288_navc.mp3) ## [Cattitude - Episode 287 PAWS, Laws & Claws: The Legal Side of Saving Cats](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cattitude-episode-287-paws-laws-claws-the-legal-side-of-saving-cats--69138321) _2025-12-19 · Cattitude - The #1 Cat Podcast_ On this episode of Cattitude, Michelle Fern welcomes Sherrie Hines, professor at the University of Georgia School of Law and the new director of the groundbreaking PAWS (Practicum in Animal Welfare Skills) program. With over a decade of experience shaping animal-welfare policy, open-records law, and shelter operations—plus years as a public defender and a hands-on rescue volunteer—Sherrie brings… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69138321/cattitude_287_sherriehines.mp3) ## [Cattitude - Episode 286 Quantum Cats: The New Frontier in Feline Wellness](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cattitude-episode-286-quantum-cats-the-new-frontier-in-feline-wellness--68944907) _2025-12-01 · Cattitude - The #1 Cat Podcast_ This week on Cattitude, Michelle Fern dives into a fascinating new frontier in pet wellness with guest Todd Shipman, Educational Manager for Leela Quantum Tech. Cat lovers are always searching for safe and innovative ways to support their feline family, and this episode explores a breakthrough unlike anything you’ve heard before — the use of natural quantum energy frequencies to promote balance,… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68944907/cattitude_286_toddshipman.mp3)