Circle This

CIRCLE THIS, The Anti-Small Talk Podcast. Deep, playful, and intimate conversations shedding light on how to create magic and meaning in our everyday lives. Andrea Bendewald invites her circle of friends which include innovators, authors, entrepreneurs, healers, and artists, to share their stories and practices for building and nurturing authentic relationships. These discussions, like circles, are an antidote to the loneliness epidemic, providing tangible evidence of our shared humanity, and guidance for cultivating deeper connections. Thank you for listening, sharing, and being a part of our expanding circle. Circle This is executive produced by Andrea Bendewald, and Emily Kratter. Edited, produced and distributed by Tracey Thomas and Good Mess media Photography by Cathrine White Stay connected with our Circle This Team: @andreabendewald @circlethispodcast @emkratter @goodmessmedia @talkwithtrace

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Episodes

Awaken the Witch Within: Ritual & Remembering for Wild Creativity with Lisa Lister

In this episode best selling author Lisa Lister, one of my favorite teachers, breaks down the “witch wound” and the inherited traumas carried by modern women, and how gathering serves as a powerful act of remembrance—one that reclaims our power and defies the status quo. She delves into the deep connection between our bodies natural cycles and how they are linked to the cycles of nature, the transformative value of rituals, and the importance of rewriting to reclaim our stories around our bodies...

Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 7

T’is the Season: How to Do it Differently, with Dre and Em

In this episode, hosts Dre and Em share insights on approaching the holiday season with clarity, intention, and a playful spirit. Learn how to break free from old patterns and intentionally shape how you want to feel as the New Year unfolds. Tune in for practical tips and fresh perspectives to transform your holiday experience! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 26, 2024•27 min•Ep. 6

Overcoming Doubt: Embracing Your True Purpose with Julie-Anne Lee

Dre welcomes Julie-Anne Lee, CEC Certified Spiritual-Based Life & Business Coach. They discuss how to find your purpose, address self-doubt, the benefits of self-Inquiry, balancing roles as a single parent and entrepreneur, overcoming excuses, and the practical practices she uses to help individuals examine and challenge the beliefs that hold them back. Julie-Anne’s offerings. 1:1 Coaching: Personal coaching sessions for individualized support. Allow Coaching Membership/App: A resource for o...

Nov 19, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 5

Breaking Down the Bias: Why Women Experts Remain Unseen, with Elise Loehnen

Elise Loehnen, NY Times Best Selling Author of On Our Best Behavior, Podcast Host of Pulling The Thread and Revolutionary Trailblazer, shares her eye opening data on how we perceive men as experts, how this bias gets perpetuated, and how to examine our unconscious participation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 4

Curiosity as an Act of Peace, with Dre and Em

Happy Election Day. If you’re in the U.S. I hope you voted! In honor of today Em and I share an episode where we circle around the idea of “curiosity as an act of peace”. And how the art of listening builds empathy. We also talk about the simple steps to create your own circle of connection at your next gathering We hope you enjoy it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 05, 2024•44 min•Ep. 3

Fierce Grace and Simple Acts of Devotion with Carrie-Anne Moss.

Carrie-Anne is many things, a beautiful human, mother, daughter, wife, soul sister, friend, internationally acclaimed actress, and founder of Anna Purna Living and Fierce Grace, an online platform designed to uplift and inspire women through soulful, and meaningful offerings. She’s a living, breathing, real world spiritual ninja. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 2

Living Creatively on Stage and Off, with Leigh Kilton-Smith

Leigh Kilton-Smith is a creative dynamo, a sought after private acting coach and acting teacher for over 35 years and has worked on numerous award winning movies, TV shows, and plays with an endless roster of industry professionals. Leigh is Dre’s inspiring soul sister, mentor, teacher, and one of her best friends. She took Dre to one of her very first circles 30 years ago and was the obvious choice as her first podcast guest. In this episode Dre talks with Leigh about how her creative freedom w...

Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 1

Pre-Pod, Meet Dre and Em

Sneak peak! Meet Dre and Em, the co-creators of the Circle This Podcast. They share their creative connection and how Em listening to Dre on a podcast during the pandemic led to the inspiration and collaboration on this one. Em will join Dre for a “post pod” debrief after each episode to discuss and process insights and takeaways. Their dynamic connection and unique friendship wrap up each episode with real world reflection inspiring listeners to continue the conversation. Learn more about your ...

Oct 21, 2024•26 min

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