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Author Jamilah Lemieux joins us today to talk about her new book "Black. Single. Mother." And a whole bunch of other stuff about being a mom. Isn't it weird how every human on earth lived inside one of us for a year? Gross. But cool. Anyway!Jamilah can be found @jamilahlemieux Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dustin Dean, a professional mentalist and skeptic known for close-up mind tricks, shares his take on cold reading, hot reading, and how performers can exploit grief. He traces magician-skeptic history, calls out setup assumptions, and reveals why he insists on transparency. Plus, a simple popsicle-stick mind-bending trick demonstration.

Revisiting our 2025 Halloween episode, Jane is diving into the darkness with journalist, writer and podcaster, Sarah Marshall, about her knew podcast "The Devil You Know". What we're talking about here is top grade 80's christian- right hysteria, mixed with the rise of Oprah, Donahue and daytime TV sensationalism AND recovered memory therapy! Get on board, we're heading back in time, looking for satan!Listen to "The Devil You Know" here:https://www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/2054-the-devil-you-know-with-sarah-marshallFind more from Sarah Marshall here:Instagrams: iamsarahmarshallThreads: @ms.sarahmarshallWebsite: remembersarahmarshall.comHey Dream listeners! First of all, we want to thank everyone who's joined our supercast channel over the last few weeks (only $5 a month for ad free episodes!) It helps us so much and keeps us from having to overload the Dream feed with more ad spots than we already have. When you join the Supercast channel we become more independent and less beholden to advertisers we don't know and often don't know about! If you haven't joined yet, please consider it and know your support means the world to us:https://thedream.supercast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Liam Bollmann-Dodd, a European commentator on U.S. politics, offers a sharp outsider view. He discusses European embarrassment over recent U.S. leadership, media failures that enable power, and how Jan 6 reshaped perceptions. Conversations touch on transatlantic diplomacy, cultural exports shaping America's image, and why people still flock to the U.S. despite its contradictions.

Fortesa Latifi, journalist and author who investigates family vloggers, explores the rise of monetized childhoods. She traces YouTube’s shift from mom blogs to polished family brands. Conversations cover hidden production labor, staged authenticity, risky pranks, audience makeup, and how parents weigh income and exposure against children’s wellbeing.

Jennifer Romolini, writer and longtime cultural critic and author of Ambition Monster, reflects on her rise from blue-collar roots to New York media. She talks about chronic overwork, how ambition became a refuge, the mentorship gap in digital media, and choosing balance over relentless hustle. Short, candid conversations about validation, career missteps, and pragmatic life changes.

Terra Newell, survivor of the Dirty John Meehan attack turned podcast creator and nonprofit founder. She recounts how her story became a massive media phenomenon, the surprise of audio and TV adaptations, negotiating rights and payment, and the emotional fallout as others profited from her trauma.

Tyla Bee, a licensed clinical scientist and author, explains how tiny clues in blood, urine, and saliva relate to mood and wellbeing. She talks about lab reference ranges, hormones like estrogen and cortisol, and how lab literacy can change care. Short, practical science on mental health and what tests can — and cannot — reveal.

Dr. Olivia Zarella, a public health researcher and infection prevention specialist, explains why measles is resurging and how it spreads. She discusses vaccine history and hesitancy roots, including Wakefield-era fallout and RFK Jr.'s influence. Conversation covers complications like SSPE, reporting lags, preparedness gaps, and worries about avian flu and other airborne threats.

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