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The Breaking Free Show

by Marilyn Shannon

The Breaking Free Show with Marilyn Shannon explores a wide variety of topics from art and spirituality to entrepreneurship, social media and science with guests from around the world. Join us live each Monday at 1pm (EST) at http://nissancommunications.com to call in and engage with the conversation.Episodes are posted here and on the Marilyn Shannon Youtube channel each Wednesday.http://marilynshannon.com to learn more.

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Episodes

  1. "The Indigo Girl" - Speaking with Author Natasha Boyd

    This week on the Breaking Free Show we talk to author Natasha Boyd about her book "The Indigo Girl." Tune in live at https://www.nissancommunications.com at 1:00pm EST every Monday for moving discussions on life, love and listening. Learn more about my "In Just One Afternoon" book series, my…

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  2. What happens when you need a safe and healthy abortion in America - Carole Joffe and David Cohen

    This week on the Breaking Free Show we talk to Sociologist Carole Joffe and Law Professor David Cohen about the experience of looking for a safe and healthy abortion in America. Tune in live at https://www.nissancommunications.com at 1:00pm EST every Monday for moving discussions on life, love…

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  3. Historical Romance From a Unique Perspective - Novelist Beverly Jenkins

    This week on the Breaking Free Show we talk to historical romance novelist Beverly Jenkins about how she showcases an African American perspective in her books. Tune in live at https://www.nissancommunications.com at 1:00pm EST every Monday for moving discussions on life, love and listening.…

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  4. How to move a mountain! - Flo Moses & Howie Shareff

    This week on the Breaking Free Show we discuss "how to move a mountain" with Flo Moses, co-founder and co-owner of Sports & More Physical Therapy, Inc. and Howie Shareff, founder of You Call This Yoga. Tune in live at https://www.nissancommunications.com at 1:00pm EST every Monday for moving...

  5. Thinking About Einstein - Breaking Free With Marilyn Shannon

    This week on the Breaking Free Show we discuss the ideas and quotes of Albert Einstein, and how they can be applied to our lives. Tune in live at https://www.nissancommunications.com at 1:00pm EST every Monday for moving discussions on life, love and listening. Learn more about my "In Just One...

  6. Happy Science: Japan's New Spiritual Movement - Yoichi Utebi

    This week on the Breaking Free Show we talk with Yoichi Utebi, producer of "Twiceborn" and "The Real Exorcist" about Happy Science, Japan's fastest-growing spiritual movement. Tune in live at https://www.nissancommunications.com at 1:00pm EST every Monday for moving discussions on life, love and...

  7. BECOMING the one - Allana Pratt

    SHOW LESSThis week on the Breaking Free Show we have another conversation with intimacy expert Allana Pratt about her book "Finding 'The One' is Bullsh*t - Becoming 'The One' is Brilliant & Beautiful." -- This time we talk about how you BECOME the one. Tune in live at...

  8. "Activating Good" with Amber Smith

    This week on the Breaking Free Show we speak with Amber Smith about cover volunteering, the state of civic health and the impact COVID is having on nonprofits. Tune in live at https://www.nissancommunications.com at 1:00pm EST every Monday for moving discussions on life, love and listening. Learn...

  9. Gear Girls Up For Greatness - Chasta Hamilton

    This week on the Breaking Free Show we have a conversation with author and speaker Chasta Hamilton about "Girls Geared For Greatness" -- the organization she founded in 2018 to empower and inspire girls ages 7 - 18 through unique and meaningful training opportunities, workshops, and seminars.…

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  10. The Struggle to Get an Abortion in America - Carole Joffe & David Cohen

    This week on the Breaking Free Show we discuss 'The Everyday Struggle to Get an Abortion in America' with Sociologist Carole Joffe and Law Professor David Cohen. Even if you think you know a lot about abortion, chances are, this will be a wake-up call. Tune in live at...

  11. Embracing the Pandemic Rollercoaster - Flo Moses & Howie Shareff

    This week on the Breaking Free Show we discuss "Embracing the Pandemic Rollercoaster:: Stories from the Ride" with Flo Moses, co-founder and co-owner of Sports & More Physical Therapy, Inc. and Howie Shareff, founder of You Call This Yoga. Tune in live at https://www.nissancommunications.com at...

  12. A Woman Working in a Steel Mill - Eliese Goldbach

    This week on the Breaking Free Show, Eliese Goldbach, author of the book "Rust," tells us her story what she learned as a woman working in a steel mill! Tune in live at https://www.nissancommunications.com at 1:00pm EST every Monday for moving discussions on life, love and listening. Learn more...

  13. Finding "The One" is Bull - A Conversation With Intimacy Expert Allana Pratt

    This week on the Breaking Free Show we have a conversation with intimacy expert Allana Pratt about her book "Finding 'The One' is Bullsh*t - Becoming 'The One' is Brilliant & Beautiful." Tune in live at https://www.nissancommunications.com at 1:00pm EST every Monday for moving discussions on…

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  14. Finding Social Justice Through Arts & Research - Dr. Allison Mathews

    This week on the Breaking Free Show we have a conversation with Dr. Allison Mathews about how we can mobilize medical advancements through the integration of social justice with arts, research, and technology. Tune in live at https://www.nissancommunications.com at 1:00pm EST every Monday for...

  15. All About The Salem Witch Museum - Rachel Christ

    This week on the Breaking Free Show we have a conversation with Rachel Christ, the Director of Education at the Salem Witch Museum in Massachusetts. Tune in live at https://www.nissancommunications.com at 1:00pm EST every Monday for moving discussions on life, love and listening. Learn more about...

  16. Unlocking the Energetic Mysteries in Your Home - Dorena Kohrs "The Space Doula"

    This week on the Breaking Free Show "The Space Doula" Dorena Kohrs speaks about how she helps her clients unlock the energetic mysteries in their homes and offices. Tune in live at https://www.nissancommunications.com at 1:00pm EST every Monday for moving discussions on life, love and listening....

  17. Talking to the Batgirl Who Traveled the Nation With Adam West - Karen Whitfield

    This week on the Breaking Free Show we speak with Karen Whitfield, who traveled with Adam West and Burt Ward as Batgirl doing promotional events in the late 70s t o mid 80s. Hear how she was discovered and about her life as Batgirl and beyond! Tune in live at https://www.nissancommunications.com…

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  18. Learning To Walk Again Through Technology - Amanda Boxtel

    This week on the Breaking Free Show we speak with Amanda Boxtel, founder of the Bridging Bionics Foundation with, an organization that helps those with injuries access advanced medical technologies. Tune in live at https://www.nissancommunications.com at 1:00pm EST every Monday for moving...

  19. Supporting a Community with Kindness - Stacy Wiener

    On this week's episode of The Breaking Free Show, we talk Stacy Wiener, founder of S.A.C.K. (Supporting a Community with Kindness) about how her project has impacted more than 55,000 people. Tune in live at https://www.nissancommunications.com at 1:00pm EST every Monday for moving discussions on...

  20. Motherhood And Returning To Your Authentic Self - Dr. Patti Ashley

    On this week's episode of The Breaking Free Show, we talk with Dr. Patti Ashley about how you can return to your authentic self after becoming a bother, as well as healthy family relationships and communication. Tune in live at https://www.nissancommunications.com at 1:00pm EST every Monday for...

  21. High Vibrational Hearing And Communication With Animals - Ellen Schaffer

    On this week's episode of The Breaking Free Show, we talk with energy healer Ellen Schaffer about high vibrational hearing, communication with animals, and more! Tune in live at https://www.nissancommunications.com at 1:00pm EST every Monday for moving discussions on life, love and listening.…

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  22. Finding Empathy In A Tech-Obsessed World - Kaitlin Ugolik Phillips

    On this week's episode of the Breaking Free Show, we speak with author, journalist and editor Kaitlin Ugolik Phillips about her book, The Future of Feeling: Building Empathy in a Tech-Obsessed World. Tune in live at https://www.nissancommunications.com at 1:00pm EST every Monday for moving...

  23. Cody Burke And Keith Washo - The Ups And Downs Of The Creative Lifestyle

    On this week's episode of the Breaking Free Show, we talk with musician Cody Burke and his manager and fellow musician Keith Washo on the ups and downs of the creative lifestyle, overcoming rejection and living your dreams. Don't miss this emotional episode! To learn more about Cody Burke's…

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  24. Deb Orol - The Toxins In Your Food

    On this week's episode the Breaking Free Show we speak with health expert Deb Orol about the toxins Americans consume every day in their food, and how they affect your overall well-being. Tune in live at https://www.nissancommunications.com at 1:00pm EST every Monday for moving discussions on…

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  25. Kelvin Chin - Following The Clues To Discover Your Past Lives

    On this week's episode the Breaking Free Show we speak once more with Kelvin Chin about finding our pasts lives through our emotions and our experiences, and what we can learn from our past lives. Video the video version of this podcast on my Youtube page:...

  26. Dr. Dravon James - Surviving To Peace

    On this week's episode of The Breaking Free Show we speak with Dr. Dravon James, founder of Everyday Peace. Her goal with Everyday Peaceis to educate, empower and inspire others to build the life of their dreams. Listen to learn about her journey to peace and how she helps others find peace in...

  27. The Calm After The Storm

    On this episode of the Breaking Free Show, we talk about aligning your life after storm of the Holidays and discuss the importance of finding the calm during turbulent times in our lives. This episode originally aired live at http://nissancommunications.com -- watch live every Monday at 1:00pm…

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  28. Michael A. Werner - Men's Sexual Health

    On this episode of the Breaking Free Show, we talk with Michael A. Werner, M.D., FACS about men's sexuality, male infertility and male sexual health. Join us for this important conversation! This episode originally aired live at http://nissancommunications.com -- watch live every Monday at 1:00pm...

  29. The Realities of Being a Muslim Woman in America

    On this week's episode the Breaking Free Show we speak with Zahra Ayubi, Assistant Professor of Religion at Dartmouth and author of Gendered Morality: Classical Islamic Ethics of the Self, Family, and Society, about the realities of being a Muslim woman in America, and on how the study of Islam…

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  30. Does Knowing Our Past Lives Help Us or Hinder Us? Kelvin Chin

    This week on the Breaking Free Show we speak with Kelvin Chin, meditation expert and author of the book "Overcoming the Fear of Death." How can meditation help us come to terms with death? Listen to this episode of the Breaking Free Show to find out! Tune in live at...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Breaking Free Show with Marilyn Shannon explores a wide variety of topics from art and spirituality to entrepreneurship, social media and science with guests from around the world. Join us live each Monday at 1pm (EST) at http://nissancommunications.com to call in and engage with the conversation.Episodes are posted here and on the Marilyn Shannon Youtube channel each Wednesday.http://marilynshannon.com to learn more.

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