Curious Mind Grapes
Mary Hoyt Kearns, PhD and Christine Szegda, M.Ed., ACC
Curious Mind Grapes is a podcast where we explore all the strange, wondrous, interconnected things in life. In each episode, sometimes with guests, we explore topics like psychology, health, energy medicine, science, pop culture, and so much more.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Curious Mind Grapes episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Curious Mind Grapes for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Curious Mind Grapes episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Selkies & Seaweed: Exploring the Authentic Landscape of Ireland
Curious Mind Grapes
10/20/24 • 32 min
Join us as Mary returns from her adventure with Wilde Routes Ireland, sharing her intimate experiences in the land of folklore and tradition. Mary's tales weave through the enchanting fabric of Irish folklore and traditional crafts. This episode is a heartfelt celebration of Ireland's landscapes, history, and the inviting warmth of its people.
References:
Wild Routes Ireland https://www.wildroutesireland.com/
Sleive Aughty Centre https://slieveaughtycentre.com/
The Secret of Roan Innish https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/the-secret-of-roan-inish/umc.cmc.12o9ywfj9ayn1dhykx00a0gal
Selkies & Mermaids: What’s the Difference? https://youtu.be/2gRz6ewo4c4
The Aran Islands https://www.aranislands.ie/
Poetry of J. M. Synge https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/j-m-synge
Irish Examiner article about Oonagh O’Dwyer https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/arid-20404065.html
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Weaving the Unified Field: An Interview with Mare Cromwell (Part 2)
Curious Mind Grapes
10/18/23 • 28 min
In this episode, we continue our interview with Mare Cromwell. In Part 2, Mare shares about her non-profit organization, The Great Mother Love Way, and shares how she helps others connect with Mother Gaia. We learn what she does to support the global grid and hear stories about her work with others around the world. She also shares how to stay grounded while doing this spiritual work, how connecting with Mother Gaia and nature helps us on our all of our healing journeys, and how each of us can play a role in planetary healing.
Mare's website https://www.greatmotherlove.earth/
1000 Goddesses Gathering https://www.1000goddesses.net/
The HeartMath Institute https://www.heartmath.org/
Permaculture Institute https://www.permaculture.org/
Animal Communication https://www.eomega.org/article/building-trust-across-species
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Listen to Your Gut and Mind Your Vibration
Curious Mind Grapes
09/28/23 • 33 min
Show Resources
Tevington, P. and Corichi, M. Many Americans report interacting with dead relatives in dreams or other ways, Pew Research, August 23, 2023. https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/08/23/many-americans-report-interacting-with-dead-relatives-in-dreams-or-other-ways/
Maraldi, E.O., Taves, A., Moll, J. et al. Nonordinary Experiences, Well-being and Mental Health: A Systematic Review of the Evidence and Recommendations for Future Research. Journal of Religion and Health (2023). https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10943-023-01875-8
Byron Katie, The Work https://thework.com/
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You Don’t Just Get Over It: On Processing Grief
Curious Mind Grapes
08/14/23 • 36 min
What do the New England witch trials, stressed out cheerleaders, virtual reality snowpeople, and metaphorical zits have in common?
In this episode, we explore how societal expectations and personal trauma may contribute to physical ailments, and delve into our personal journeys with grief. We talk about how bodywork like yoga, massage, and energy healing have helped us to release "stuck" emotions. In addition, we discuss how techniques like virtual reality, meditation, and Reiki offer evidence-based pain management. We also emphasize the importance of productive grieving. Tune in, stay curious, and let's learn from each other on this journey of exploring the complex link between emotions and physical health.
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What Are You Watching These Days? The Heartwarming Art of Storytelling in Modern Shows
Curious Mind Grapes
06/06/23 • 23 min
Join us as we escape into the world of our favorite feel-good streaming shows. In this episode, we explore shows that make us laugh, think, cry, smile... and just plain FEEL GOOD about the world and humankind. We discuss how television has evolved to represent diverse perspectives and create better examples of how we should treat each other by showing collaborative story lines and characters who support each other. Modern programming offers positive, satisfying, joyful, and heartwarming viewing experiences.
PS- Other shows we failed to mention:
- Never Have I Ever
- Dash and Lily
- Mrs. Fischer's Modern Murder Mysteries
- Parks and Recreation
Outlander Trigger Warning Doc on Reddit
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Voice Activated Shower Recorders: Exploring the Concept of Creativity
Curious Mind Grapes
04/30/23 • 27 min
Are there any new ideas left to discover in the world? In this episode we explore the myth of ‘the creative type’ as we ponder questions about creativity like, “What is it?”, “How does society shape how we think about it?” and and “”What about voice-activated shower recorders?”
Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Joy Paul Guilford – One of the founders of the Psychology of Creativity, Genvive, Sergey Markov June 2017
New X-Ray Images Reveal Just How Carefully Picasso Worked Over His Earliest Blue Period Paintings, TEFAF New York, Sarah Cascone, June 2018Cey Adams, Creator of Hip-Hop’s Visual Language, Gets First-Ever Retrospective at Stone Gallery, Boston University Today, October 2022
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Quit Knocking Yourself Out
Curious Mind Grapes
01/26/23 • 38 min
How are woodpeckers, soccer players, dogs, concussions, acupuncture, pain, and selecting just the right garbage bag at the grocery store all connected? It might seem random, but as the conversation unfolds, we explore how these things are all related...and how they all have to do with giving yourself a break.
Accupuncture
Concussions
- Study about women's sports and concussions
- University of Delaware Messenger, Inventing Tomorrow - Head First
- Concussion Research Lab
- Concussion Incidents and Trends in 20 High School Sports
- Nature article-Head Injury Risk Higher for Female Soccer Players
Pain Reprocessing
The Holmes-Rahe Stress Inventory
(Note: not the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, although that is interesting, too.)
Imperfect Foods (episode cover image by Elarbi Taouil)
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Finding Your Inner Sage: Listening to That Still, Small Voice Within
Curious Mind Grapes
03/02/24 • 19 min
How do self-compassion, empathy toward others, and taking time to pause before responding to others all contribute to our mental and physical health? In this episode we talk about mindful communication, the power of silence, and how we need to get over our learned discomfort with sitting in it.
Show Resources
InnerMBA https://innermba.soundstrue.com/
Wisdom 2.0 https://www.wisdom2summit.com/
David Brooks, “How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen” https://bookshop.org/a/19443/9780593230060
About Quakers https://www.friendsacademy.org/blog/a-brief-history-of-quakerism
Dash & Lily https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/dash_lily/s01, https://variety.com/2020/tv/reviews/dash-and-lily-netflix-review-1234823856/
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Across Energy Healing Modalities: An Interview with Vanessa Ferragut
Curious Mind Grapes
03/21/24 • 29 min
What do Reiki, sound baths, animal communication, and QHHT all have in common? In this episode we chat with our guest, Vanessa Ferragut, an experienced Reiki Master Teacher, about the art and science of Reiki, Animal Communication, Sound Baths, and Quantum Hypnosis Healing Technique. Join us for a conversation about the possibilities that unfold when we tap into the energy that connects us all.
Show Resources
Vanessa’s website http://reikinessdc.com/
Vanessa’s upcoming Group Sound Bath events: April 17, 2024 and May 8, 2024 at Sacred Circle, Alexandria, VA. Tickets are $55 per person and can be purchased by calling Sacred Circle at 703-299-9309. https://sacredcirclebooks.com/
International Center for Reiki Training https://www.reiki.org/
Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique https://www.qhhtofficial.com/
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Put Yourself Out There
Curious Mind Grapes
03/04/23 • 32 min
Will you be my friend? And, are business cards still a thing? In this episode, we talk about the art and science of making friends as an adult. Drawing from research and personal experience, we explore what works, and what doesn’t work when trying to expand your IRL social network.
How to Make, and Keep, Friends in Adulthood, The New York Times , October 2022
How Do We-Make-and-Keep, Good Friends? We Can Do Hard Things podcast, January 27, 2023
How Loneliness Hurts Us and What to Do About It, Greater Good ,May 2020 article about Vivek Murthy’s take on the epidemic of loneliness
Is Quality Better Than Quantity in Social Relationships? Psychology Today , November 2019
Getting beyond small talk: Study finds people enjoy deep conversations with strangers, American Psychological Association, September 2021
Loneliness and Social Isolation Linked to Serious Health Conditions, Center for Disease Control
How to Make Friends, The Atlantic, September 2018
Tribe TLC, healthy living resource network
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FAQ
How many episodes does Curious Mind Grapes have?
Curious Mind Grapes currently has 21 episodes available.
What topics does Curious Mind Grapes cover?
The podcast is about Meditation, Society & Culture, Psychology, Creativity, Holistic Health, Wellness, Pets, Podcasts, Current Affairs, Self-Improvement, Social Sciences, Science, Health and Mindfulness.
What is the most popular episode on Curious Mind Grapes?
The episode title 'Weaving the Unified Field: An Interview with Mare Cromwell (Part 1)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Curious Mind Grapes?
The average episode length on Curious Mind Grapes is 29 minutes.
How often are episodes of Curious Mind Grapes released?
Episodes of Curious Mind Grapes are typically released every 26 days, 22 hours.
When was the first episode of Curious Mind Grapes?
The first episode of Curious Mind Grapes was released on Jan 26, 2023.
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