Circle This
Good Mess Media
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, pro...
The Beauty of Resilience: Manifestation, Sisterhood, and Redefining Failure with Nyakio Grieco
In this episode Dre welcomes Nyakio Grieco, Award Winning Beauty Entrepreneur, Circle Sister, and Founder of Thirteen Lune, a first of its kind e-commerce destination designed to inspire the discovery of beauty brands created by BIPOC founders. Nyakio also created Relevant, a clean, science-led skincare brand that works for all skin tones and types.We dive deep into her incredible story of manifesting motherhood, and birthing a business, reflecting on how circling helped dismantle myths surround
Famously Fired & Finding Your Soul Song with Maggie Wheeler
Dre welcomes Maggie Wheeler, actress, singer, song writer, author and founder of Golden Bridge Community Choir. Best known for her iconic role as Janice on the hit television sitcom Friends, Maggie is also one of the original women who led Dre in circles many moons ago in Laurel Canyon that changed and informed her life. In this episode Maggie shares pivotal moments that sparked her soul’s journey to “follow song” and gather others longing for community in circles. And how being “famously fired
Trust The Signs: Transition Your Career And Powerfully Manifest with Tal Rabinowitz
This week Dre is joined by the spiritual spitfire Tal Rabinowitz, Former Executive VP of Comedy Development at NBC turned Energy Guide, Shamanic Practitioner, Meditation & Kundalini Teacher, and Founder of the Den Meditation and SourceAlchemy.comTal’s story gives us permission to expand, pivot, return, and pause long enough to intuit the next aligned action. This high octane conversation inspires us to own our inherent creativity and power to build the school we wish to attend. By directly aski
Speaking Truth to Power: How Sharing Your Story Unlocks Freedom with Brooke Baldwin
This week Dre is joined by award-winning journalist, bestselling author and TV host, Brooke Baldwin. For more than a decade, Brooke anchored her own live daily news show on CNN and was renowned for her versatility, authenticity, and humanity at the news desk. Her bombshell first person essay in Vanity Fair, “Leaving CNN Was How I Found My Voice,” as well as her weekly Substack “Unraveling, with Brooke Baldwin” are game changing displays of radical authenticity and the power of sharing our truth
Inside LA's Firestorm: Firsthand Accounts with Dre & Em and Malibu Humanitarian Tricia Small
We’re back! Not sure how your New Year is going, but here in LA, time feels like it’s standing still. It’s day10 of the LA fires, and Dre and Em sit down to reflect on their experiences—Dre in the heart of LA and Em from NY. Joining us is Malibu resident and activist Tricia Small, reporting from behind the restricted fire zones, where she’s been tirelessly checking on residents, first responders, animals, and neighborhoods left in ruins.In this episode, we explore what it means to process and pa
2024 Connections & Reflections with Dre & Em
As 2024 comes to a close, Dre and Em reflect on the lessons, insights, and practices that brought meaning to the past year. They share stories of a transformative dinner party circle that turned an ordinary moment into something sacred, and how they’re approaching the holiday season with intentionality—focusing on how they want to feel before, during, and after.Join us for heartfelt reflections, practical takeaways, and a warm send-off into the new year.Tune in to reflect, connect, and set the t
Embodied Stories: Healing Through Writing and Yoga with Sherry Sidoti
EPISODE 9: Embodied Stories: Healing Through Writing and Yoga with Sherry SidotiIn this episode, award-winning author, yoga teacher, and steward of memoir writing + healing experiences, Sherry Sidoti, shares how writing your story is not only an act of self-expression but a powerful tool for deep healing and overall health. With over 20 years of experience teaching healing arts and mysticism, Sherry weaves together yoga and embodied writing to help us unlock transformation, bridging the physical
Harnessing Heart and Humanity with Sexual Assault Examiner, Dr. Amy J. Smith
In this episode, Dre welcomes Dr. Amy J. Smith, Dual Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner and Sexual Assault Forensic Nurse Examiner, specializing in emergency medicine. Amy shares her extraordinary story, from dropping out of high school and becoming a single mother to earning her doctorate and serving as the Director of Family Nurse Practitioners at Hofstra University. Her work bridges her love of medicine with her passion for humanity. Amy uses her sharp wit, talent, humor, and compassion to t
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 f
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 abou
CIRCLE THIS, The Anti-Small Talk Podcast.
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