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    <description><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation about the power of opening up during difficult times, and the communication skills that can help you to create more meaningful connections. Being able to share your personal struggles can ease emotional stress, bring you closer to your loved ones and might even save your life.Listen Tuesdays from 1-2p.m. On KCBX]]></description>
    
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    <description><![CDATA[Tune in for a A Conversation with Kristen Bennett, CEO of Service Year Alliance about their mission to make a year of paid, voluntary domestic service an expectation and opportunity for young Americans and why this opportunity to serve is even more critical today than ever before. Parents, grandparents, neighbors and community leaders encouraging our young people to take a year of service is key to success and a powerful way to shore up the mental health and well-being, AND professional skills for the next generation.Listen Live Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. on KCBX]]></description>
    
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Tune in for a A Conversation with Kristen Bennett, CEO of Service Year Alliance…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Elizabeth Barrett</itunes:author>
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    <title>Assessing your Mental Load with Zach Watson</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation with Zach Watson, coach, content creator and educator specializing in helping couples balance family labor, improve relationships and reduce the mental load of invisible labor usually carried by wives. Zach found his path through his own marriage and a separation that forced him to confront what he wasn't seeing and the inspiration to share his insights with others.Listen Live Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. on KCBX]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:52:35 -0700</pubDate>
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    <description><![CDATA[Tune in for a lively and heartfelt Conversation with Ben Morrison of The Brothers Comatose backstage at Live Oak Music Festival. Celebrating the community and 37 years of what has become the Live Oak way.Listen live Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. on KCBX]]></description>
    
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    <description><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation with clinician and author of the marriage saving and Best-Selling Divorce Busting, Michele Weiner-Davis about the current epidemic of families being torn apart by estrangement that is often encouraged and supported by mental health professionals, who may not ever meet the people they are recommending be cut-off from contact. How is this trend impacting our collective well-being and what can be done to improve the quality of our most important connections and support systems?Listen Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. on KCBX]]></description>
    
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation with clinician and author of the marriage saving and…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:duration>3538</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Family Stories Build Legacy</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation about the stories we tell about our families and how they can help support and inspire future generations. Our oral traditions are key to creating a legacy of connection and pride and there's never been a more important time to model and practice social skills and storytelling.Listen every week from 1-2 p.m. on KCBX]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:18:16 -0700</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation about the stories we tell about our families and how…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:duration>3509</itunes:duration>






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    <description><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation at our new time - Tuesday 1-2 p.m. - with Austin, Texas born and raised, Berklee College of Music graduate and guitar virtuoso, Jackie Venson. Jackie is a great performer and an honest interview with a lot to share straight from her heart. Her music has garnered praise from Guitar World, Forbes Magazine, Rolling Stone, and The Austin American-Statesman who described Venson as "Gary Clark Jr - level talent who speaks boldly through her guitar while entrancing with her gorgeous smoky voice."Listen Live Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. on KCBX]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:07:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation at our new time - Tuesday 1-2 p.m. - with Austin, Texas born and raised, Berklee College of Music graduate and guitar virtuoso, Jackie Venson. Jackie is a great performer and an honest interview with a lot to share straight from her heart. Her music has garnered praise from Guitar World, Forbes Magazine, Rolling Stone, and The Austin American-Statesman who described Venson as "Gary Clark Jr - level talent who speaks boldly through her guitar while entrancing with her gorgeous smoky voice."Listen Live Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. on KCBX]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation at our new time - Tuesday 1-2 p.m. - with Austin,…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:duration>3808</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Backstage Banter with Sam Chase and Emily Nenni</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Tune in at our new time - 1 p.m. for a conversation with two California born Singer/Songwriters backstage at Live Oak Music Festival. Emily Nenni found her way to Nashville and the honky-tonk sounds of the local bar scene that welcomed her in and encouraged her writing and performing style - which includes inviting everyone up to the dance floor to cut loose. Sam Chase of The Sam Chase and the Untraditional has blended his SF punk rock beginnings with rock 'n roll and some folk music to create a raucous live show led by great storytelling and moments of surprise!Listen Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. on KCBX.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.kcbx.org/podcast/a-conversation-with-the-reluctant-therapist/2026-08-11/backstage-banter-with-sam-chase-and-emily-nenni</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in at our new time - 1 p.m. for a conversation with two California born Singer/Songwriters backstage at Live Oak Music Festival. Emily Nenni found her way to Nashville and the honky-tonk sounds of the local bar scene that welcomed her in and encouraged her writing and performing style - which includes inviting everyone up to the dance floor to cut loose. Sam Chase of The Sam Chase and the Untraditional has blended his SF punk rock beginnings with rock 'n roll and some folk music to create a raucous live show led by great storytelling and moments of surprise!Listen Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. on KCBX.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Tune in at our new time - 1 p.m. for a conversation with two California born…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Elizabeth Barrett</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3765</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Kiss the Ground - Save the Planet</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation with Evan Harrison, CEO of Kiss the Ground, on a mission to promote regenerative agriculture and healthy soil as viable solutions for human health, water crises and climate change. Awakening people to the possibilities of regeneration and inspiring participation in the movement through storytelling, education and advocacy.Join the conversation Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:22:54 -0700</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation with Evan Harrison, CEO of Kiss the Ground, on a mission to promote regenerative agriculture and healthy soil as viable solutions for human health, water crises and climate change. Awakening people to the possibilities of regeneration and inspiring participation in the movement through storytelling, education and advocacy.Join the conversation Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation with Evan Harrison, CEO of Kiss the Ground, on a…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Elizabeth Barrett</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3532</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Music is Medicine with Brynn Albanese</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation with Brynn Albanese - Certified Music Practitioner and End of Life Doula, about her work providing support, comfort and companionship for the terminally ill and their families; and her far reaching 40 year career as a concert violinist playing with prestigious groups around the world and concertmaster in Monterey, along with a wide variety of venues and styles.Listen live Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:22:44 -0700</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.kcbx.org/podcast/a-conversation-with-the-reluctant-therapist/2026-06-23/music-is-medicine-with-brynn-albanese</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation with Brynn Albanese - Certified Music Practitioner and End of Life Doula, about her work providing support, comfort and companionship for the terminally ill and their families; and her far reaching 40 year career as a concert violinist playing with prestigious groups around the world and concertmaster in Monterey, along with a wide variety of venues and styles.Listen live Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation with Brynn Albanese - Certified Music Practitioner…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Elizabeth Barrett</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3529</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Summer Music Celebration Begins!</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation and a few tunes, with Singer/Songwriter Dan Curcio of San Luis Obispo bands Moonshiner Collective and Still Time to kick - off the summer concert series of backstage conversations at Live Oak Music Festival. Dan writes beautiful positive and introspective lyrics about community, family, hope, love, nature - and Cosmic Connection - delivered in his soulful blend of folk, rock and blues.Listen and participate live Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:15:29 -0700</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation and a few tunes, with Singer/Songwriter Dan Curcio of San Luis Obispo bands Moonshiner Collective and Still Time to kick - off the summer concert series of backstage conversations at Live Oak Music Festival. Dan writes beautiful positive and introspective lyrics about community, family, hope, love, nature - and Cosmic Connection - delivered in his soulful blend of folk, rock and blues.Listen and participate live Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation and a few tunes, with Singer/Songwriter Dan Curcio…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Elizabeth Barrett</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3558</itunes:duration>






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    <title>What World awaits the 2026 Graduates?</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation about the state of the world and opportunities through the lens of our newest college graduates. Some say it’s the worst of times, but it may also be the best of times to chart a new course and redefine the American dream.Listen live and be part of the conversation Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:41:59 -0700</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.kcbx.org/podcast/a-conversation-with-the-reluctant-therapist/2026-06-09/what-world-awaits-the-2026-graduates</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation about the state of the world and opportunities through the lens of our newest college graduates. Some say it’s the worst of times, but it may also be the best of times to chart a new course and redefine the American dream.Listen live and be part of the conversation Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation about the state of the world and opportunities…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Elizabeth Barrett</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3530</itunes:duration>






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    <title>A Professor of Many Passions</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Tune is for a conversation with Dr Codie Place, Psychology professor, specializing in Criminology, along with degrees in Criminal Justice, Educational Psychology and Applied Management. Dr. Place also has a deep interest in relationships and intimacy and forming meaningful connections and extensive knowledge in the use of and effect of psychoactive drugs.These eclectic specialties make Dr. Place's classes a favorite at Cal Poly - we'll see where our conversation takes us.Listen and participate live Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:53:08 -0700</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune is for a conversation with Dr Codie Place, Psychology professor, specializing in Criminology, along with degrees in Criminal Justice, Educational Psychology and Applied Management. Dr. Place also has a deep interest in relationships and intimacy and forming meaningful connections and extensive knowledge in the use of and effect of psychoactive drugs.These eclectic specialties make Dr. Place's classes a favorite at Cal Poly - we'll see where our conversation takes us.Listen and participate live Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Tune is for a conversation with Dr Codie Place, Psychology professor,…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Elizabeth Barrett</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3601</itunes:duration>






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    <description><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation with relationship scientist Dr. Gary Lewandowski about love, dating, flirting and knowing when to settle. Dr Lewandowski is a psychology Professor at Monmouth University, the author of the wildly popular Substack, Psychology of Relationships and the Chief Love Scientist at LoveStrategies.com.Listen Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX]]></description>
    
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation with relationship scientist Dr. Gary Lewandowski about love, dating, flirting and knowing when to settle. Dr Lewandowski is a psychology Professor at Monmouth University, the author of the wildly popular Substack, Psychology of Relationships and the Chief Love Scientist at LoveStrategies.com.Listen Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation with relationship scientist Dr. Gary Lewandowski…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Elizabeth Barrett</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3678</itunes:duration>






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    <description><![CDATA[Tune in for a Conversation with Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas about their personal journey to developing the wildly popular, mind calming and gratitude building Zentangle method. There are no mistakes in this elegant art form, only opportunities to discover more.Live Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:32:49 -0700</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.kcbx.org/podcast/a-conversation-with-the-reluctant-therapist/2026-05-19/the-art-of-mindful-relaxation-with-zentangle-founders-rick-roberts-maria-thomas</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in for a Conversation with Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas about their personal journey to developing the wildly popular, mind calming and gratitude building Zentangle method. There are no mistakes in this elegant art form, only opportunities to discover more.Live Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Tune in for a Conversation with Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas about their…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Elizabeth Barrett</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3507</itunes:duration>






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    <description><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation with Nick Larson from Central Coast favorites, Proxima Parada, about their continued growth and success as a band, as friends and as individuals. And about their upcoming collaboration with the San Luis Symphony and concert at the PAC at Cal Poly on May 21st. Live music in studio, too!Hear the conversation Tuesday from 2-3pm on KCBX]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:33:35 -0700</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.kcbx.org/podcast/a-conversation-with-the-reluctant-therapist/2026-05-11/with-nick-larson-from-proxima-parada</link>
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    <itunes:title>With Nick Larson from Proxima Parada</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation with Nick Larson from Central Coast favorites, Proxima Parada, about their continued growth and success as a band, as friends and as individuals. And about their upcoming collaboration with the San Luis Symphony and concert at the PAC at Cal Poly on May 21st. Live music in studio, too!Hear the conversation Tuesday from 2-3pm on KCBX]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation with Nick Larson from Central Coast favorites,…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Elizabeth Barrett</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3528</itunes:duration>






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    <description><![CDATA[Tune in for a Conversation with Kitty Balay and Andrew Philpot, resident artists and instructors with PCPA (Pacific Conservatory Theater ), about the history of PCPA's professional acting and techincal theater programs, years of producing live theater for the Central Coast and their current season featuring the Tony winning musical Come From Away.Call in and be part of the conversation Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:32:08 -0700</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.kcbx.org/podcast/a-conversation-with-the-reluctant-therapist/2026-05-05/celebrating-the-arts-with-pcpa</link>
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    <itunes:title>Celebrating the Arts with PCPA</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in for a Conversation with Kitty Balay and Andrew Philpot, resident artists and instructors with PCPA (Pacific Conservatory Theater ), about the history of PCPA's professional acting and techincal theater programs, years of producing live theater for the Central Coast and their current season featuring the Tony winning musical Come From Away.Call in and be part of the conversation Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Tune in for a Conversation with Kitty Balay and Andrew Philpot, resident…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Elizabeth Barrett</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3548</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Should We Aspire to Live Forever</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A conversation about the modern marvels of medicine and the possibilities of extending life for decades, or indefinitely. Are there any moral or ethical concerns surrounding eternal life or is mankind meant to strive for immortality?Participate with your thoughts and calls live Tuesday from 2-3pm on KCBX]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:04:34 -0700</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.kcbx.org/podcast/a-conversation-with-the-reluctant-therapist/2026-04-28/should-we-aspire-to-live-forever</link>
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    <author>elizabeth@thereluctanttherapist.com (Elizabeth Barrett)</author>
    <itunes:title>Should We Aspire to Live Forever</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A conversation about the modern marvels of medicine and the possibilities of extending life for decades, or indefinitely. Are there any moral or ethical concerns surrounding eternal life or is mankind meant to strive for immortality?Participate with your thoughts and calls live Tuesday from 2-3pm on KCBX]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A conversation about the modern marvels of medicine and the possibilities of…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Elizabeth Barrett</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3541</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Earth Day Activism is Alive and Well</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation with Starhawk - activist, author, permaculture designer, educator and prominent voice in the modern earth-based spirituality and ecofeminism movements. Starhawk founded Earth Activist Training in 2001, teaching workshops around the world sharing the practice of permaculture design grounded in spirituality and activism. Starhawk is the author and co-author of 13 books, including The Spiral Dance: A Rebirth of the Ancient Religions of the Great Goddess and her most recent - The Empowerment Manual: A Guide for Collaborative Groups. Her archives are maintained at the Graduate Theological Union library in Berkeley.Tuesday from 2-3pm live on KCBX]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:17:16 -0700</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.kcbx.org/podcast/a-conversation-with-the-reluctant-therapist/2026-04-21/earth-day-activism-is-alive-and-well</link>
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    <author>elizabeth@thereluctanttherapist.com (Elizabeth Barrett)</author>
    <itunes:title>Earth Day Activism is Alive and Well</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation with Starhawk - activist, author, permaculture designer, educator and prominent voice in the modern earth-based spirituality and ecofeminism movements. Starhawk founded Earth Activist Training in 2001, teaching workshops around the world sharing the practice of permaculture design grounded in spirituality and activism. Starhawk is the author and co-author of 13 books, including The Spiral Dance: A Rebirth of the Ancient Religions of the Great Goddess and her most recent - The Empowerment Manual: A Guide for Collaborative Groups. Her archives are maintained at the Graduate Theological Union library in Berkeley.Tuesday from 2-3pm live on KCBX]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation with Starhawk - activist, author, permaculture…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Elizabeth Barrett</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3576</itunes:duration>






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