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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today's podcast is brought to you by uncertainty...and cats. You'll hear quite a few meows, and a few purrs, mixed in with my words. I share a technique that works for me when things aren't as I would like them to be, while also reminding all y'all that not everyone has access to moments of quiet. Please feel free to check out my websites. Mom's Strange Magic - www.momsstrangemagic.com Home of The KimboBurly Tales - www.kimeupton.com #uncertainty #grannywomen #healing #calm #momsstrangemagic ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this week's episode I'm sitting with uncertainty. Sometimes we just have to be who we are and show up even when things feel uncomfortable. Come along with me as I enjoy sitting on the porch. There's some wind, some birds, and some delightful interruptions. To learn more about my work, and follow along with my journey, check out my website, Mom's Strange Magic. #growth #spirituality #life #healing ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today's ramble is about the gentrification and commodification of #traditional ways. --- Mom's Strange Magic is for the people who've been told they're too much, too weird, or too sensitive. The ones who know things they can't explain. The ones the system walked past. momstrangemagic.com #podcast #history #culture #wellness #storytime ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hey y'all! This week's podcast is a little view into how community healthcare changed with the Flexner Report of 1910, taking the world of whole person wellness into what it is today.   ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hey y'all! Today's podcast has two paths - one where I tell you a little about what my work includes, and the other is how intuition helped me make a family connection.   ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hey y'all - happy podcast day to ya! So, what in the world is a Granny Woman, and why is it a buzzword on social media these days? Join me as I share a ramble, or five, about the history of Granny Women, how the terms is used today, and what they did in their communities. I'll also discuss the commodification of the rural poor culture.   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Hey y&apos;all - happy podcast day to ya!</p><p>So, what in the world is a Granny Woman, and why is it a buzzword on social media these days? Join me as I share a ramble, or five, about the history of Granny Women, how the terms is used today, and what they did in their communities. I&apos;ll also discuss the commodification of the rural poor culture.</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey y&apos;all - happy podcast day to ya!</p><p>So, what in the world is a Granny Woman, and why is it a buzzword on social media these days? Join me as I share a ramble, or five, about the history of Granny Women, how the terms is used today, and what they did in their communities. I&apos;ll also discuss the commodification of the rural poor culture.</p><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[First, let me just give a huge shout out to my amazing husband - none of this would be possible without his support. This week's podcast is about finding my voice through #genealogy and researching the line of Mothers back to my maternal 3rd great grandmother. We are all that our ancestors were, and learning their stories is important to who we are now. #history #kentucky #nurse #ancestors Instagram: @momsstrangemagic Website: momsstrangemagic.com ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hello y'all! Well...today is a full on ramble. There's a moment of silence, some deep thoughts, discussions about cults, and more. Thanks for being here, and for taking time to listen. Much love to all y'all. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today's episode is just a wee story about a family heirloom - my great grandmother's journal. While modern folks sometimes see their journals as a way to share their art or creativity with others, such as with junk journals, in the past these keepsake tomes were often a place that held the emotions, thoughts, and moments that were not able to be shared in other places. Or, better stated, journals then were not always like journals now. You can see images of the journal on my website, Mom's St...]]></itunes:summary>
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