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#49 In this episode of The Progress Pure podcast Molly has the pleasure of chatting with hosts, Molly DeMellier and Erica Spera of Shooters Gotta Shoot podcast. They discuss the all too frequent 'dating games', their personal experiences of dating during Covid, when can you FaceTime your crush, Covid tests Vs STI tests and more. Follow Shooters Gotta Shoot podcast at @shootersgottashoot, Erica at @spericaa and Molly at @theguaca_molly 

#47 In this episode of The Progress Pure podcast, Molly has the pleasure of chatting to Irish journalist and author, Megan Nolan. Nolan's work includes essays, fiction and reviews which have been published widely including in The New York Times, The White Review, The Sunday Times, The Village Voice, The Guardian and in the literary anthology, Winter Papers. In this episode they discuss Nolan's debut novel, Acts of Desperation: a "fierce novel of obsessive love" - Hephzibah Anderson, The Guardian. 

#46 Dating Series: In this episode of The Progress Pure podcast Molly chats with Shaun Galanos, love coach and speaker teaching communication and intimacy skills for better, more loving relationships. Find Shaun @thelovedrive 

#45 In this episode of The Progress Pure Podcast Molly has the absolute pleasure of talking to YouTube vlogger and author from Norfolk, Harmony Nice. Harmony has written a book titled: 'Wicca: a Modern Guide to Witchcraft and Magick' and created a tarot card deck for growing and healing which can be found here https://www.harmonynice.co.uk/publications . Harmony Nice's vlogs give an insight into her life and explore personal self development and discoveries, including giving up her smartphone, building inner trust and deciding to grow her body hair. In this ep Molly and Harmony discuss authenticity, Buddhism, relationships, the history of removing female body hair, why we do it, why Harmony Nice decided to grow out her body hair and how she's dealt with the repercussions of breaking social norms. Find Harmony on Instagram: @harmonybeatrix 

#44: In this episode of the Progress Pure Podcast, Molly and digital artist, Joe Sabia sit down to discuss what it's like being Director to one of the world's most successful digital series: 73 Questions with Vogue, how the series came about, his journey to becoming the Vice President of Creative Development at Conde Nast Entertainment, what he's learned along the way and what advice he has to give. To follow Joe, his insta is @hellojoesaboa and website: joesabia.co

#42 Debate Series: In this episode of The Progress Pure Podcast Molly and bffe to the podcast; Judah, sit down to discuss the controversial debate around vaccines. They discuss the history of vaccines, what the anti-vax arguments are, how long they've been around, how they've changed over time, specifically the Covid-19 jab and whether and at what point do the rights over our bodies end and our duty to the common good begin?

Sources: 

The World: Coronavirus Conversations: Vaccine Acceptance and Public Attitudes (podcast)

Today, Explained: The Original Anti-Vaxxer (podcast) 

Historyofvaccines.org

Euronews.com: why do so few people in France want to take the covid-19 vaccine? 

Briandeer.com/dtp-dpt-vaccine.htm

Verywellhealth.com - the vaccine debate

Bma.org.uk - tackling the anti-vax movement 

Who.int

#41 In this episode of The Progress Pure podcast, Molly has the pleasure of chatting with Will Storr, an award-winning journalist and novelist whose work has appeared in the Guardian, Sunday Times, The New Yorker, and the New York Times. His books include Selfie: How the West Became Self-Obsessed, The Unpersuadables: Adventures with the Enemies of Science, The Hunger, The Howling of Killian Lone and which they discuss in this episode, The Science of Storytelling. Will and Molly touch on how our brains are wired to use the story narrative to give us meaning, breaking down beliefs which help form our identity, the history of stories and how they've helped us to survive and any personal narratives they've erased and why. IG: @williamstorr / willstorr.com

#40 Dating Series: In this episode of The ProgressPure Podcast, Molly talks with We Met At Acme's host Lindsey Metselaar. We Met At Acme is a podcast about millennial dating in NYC. In this episode Lindz and Molly discuss: dating older, the Freudian Complex of whether being attracted to men who are like your dad is true, previous relationships, horoscopes and whether you should always let men 'chase' you? @lindmetz @wemetatacme

#39 Debate Series: in this episode of The Progress Pure Podcast Molly marks International Women's Day by sparking up debate with Jen Atkin, Miss Great Britain of 2020 by exploring whether pageants can be empowering for women. Insta: @jenatkinuk #ChooseToChallenge #IWD #InternationalWomensDay

#37 In this episode of The Progress Pure Podcast Molly is joined by Certified Clinical Nutritionist with her Masters in Sports Nutrition: Autumn Bates. We answer your questions and discuss the benefits of intermittent fasting, any links to eating disorders, tips for beginners, decreasing bloating, how intermittent fasting is different to dieting, what breaks your fast, what's the best fasting split, what it does to anxiety, who should potentially avoid IF, Autumn's personal journey with IF and more. 

All readers/viewers of this content are still advised to consult their doctors, nutritionists and/or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions.

Instagram: @autumnelle_nutrition

YouTube: https://bit.ly/3pJpXUd

Website: autumnellenutrition.com

#36 Dating Series: In this episode of the Progress Pure Podcast, Molly is joined by renowned Dr Raj Persaud to discuss seduction, how to maximise your chances of finding the 'right' person, what factors contribute to the longevity of a relationship, the effects of dating apps in terms of how we try to seduce and the controversy around his TEDx talk. 

Raj is a Consultant Psychiatrist who has worked as a Consultant at the Bethlem Royal and Maudsley NHS hospitals in London and as an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, University of London. He was awarded the Royal College of Psychiatrists' Research Prize and Medal and has been rated one of the top 10 psychiatrists in the UK in a poll conducted by The Independent on Sunday. 

Website: drrajpersaud.com

Instagram: @rajendra0

TEDx Talk: https://bit.ly/37vChBB

#35 Debate Series: In this episode of The Progress Pure Podcast Molly and Judah sit down to discuss how governments and corporations are taking advantage of Covid to bypass privacy, how biometrics are being used, autocratic regimes using data against us, SenseTime, Uyghurs in China, and the potential future of surveillance. 

How you can help Uyghurs: 

Sign this petition http://chng.it/rfvnXrkYGb & http://chng.it/8jK4mtqW2w

Write to: https://bit.ly/36Rje43

More info & how to help refugees: https://uhrp.org/

#34 In this episode of The Progress Pure Podcast, Molly sits down with Elisa and Lily, the mother-daughter duo who co-founded multimedia platform, StyleLikeU. In this episode they discuss vulnerability, how their perspectives on their own body and style have changed, their relationship to one another, the journey of their esteemed 'The What's Underneath Project' and any advice they have. 

Instagram: @stylelikeu

Patreon: patreon.com/stylelikeu

YouTube: youtube.com/user/stylelikeu

Facebook: facebook.com/stylelikeu

#33 Dating Series: In this episode of The Progress Pure Podcast, Molly has the pleasure of sitting down with writer, social entrepreneur and cultural curator, Michell C. Clark to discuss his path to marriage, what that journey has been like during lockdown and how their relationship has reaffirmed his belief in fate and destiny. Molly and Michell also discuss anxiety, vulnerability and how taking every day as it comes is the best strategy to navigate lockdown. 

Michell writes affirmations and shares them on social media platforms including Instagram and Twitter and has also written a book 'Keep it 100' aimed to give millennials who are tired of being called 'millennials' 100 self affirmations filled with meaning and authenticity. @michellcclark

#31 in this episode of The Progress Pure Podcast, Molly has the joy of speaking with family friend, life guru, Kundalini yoga teacher, former real estate creative director and internationally recognised events creative director, Michael Stern. From an aristocratic, New York, Jewish family, Michael shares his experience coming out in the 70s, the legendary party scene of Studio 54, finding his identity and belonging and how getting rid of all his possessions, becoming 'homeless' made Michael home more. 

#30 Dating Series: in this first episode of 2021 Molly discusses her biggest learnings from some of the personal development and Buddhism books she read and how accepting yourself can be a necessary step in the world of dating. Some of her recommended reads include: 'The Art of Happiness', 'the Heart of the Buddha's Teaching', 'Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind', 'Goals!', 'The Beauty Myth', 'The Score Takes Care of Itself', 'How to Win Friends and Influence People', 'Principles', ‘What Got You Here Won’t Get You There’, ‘Shoe Dog’, ‘What I Talk About When I Talk About Running’, ‘The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People’ and ‘In Search of Identity’. 

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL #29 Debate Series. In this silly episode of The Progress Pure Podcast, we scroll through Reddit finding some controversial and divisive 'Would You Rather' scenarios while simultaneously oversharing some embarrassing personal stories. Merry Christmas! 

#27 Dating Series: In this episode of The Progress Pure Podcast, Molly sits down with Jonah Feingold and Ilana Dunn to discuss the labels 'exclusivity'   VS being someone's girlfriend, boyfriend or whatever term you use to highlight you're moving to the next stage in your romantic relationship. 

To follow Jonah check out his instagram @jonahfeingold and upcoming movie @datingandnewyork and @ilana.dunn and their podcast @seeingotherpeoplepodcast. 

To enter the GIVEAWAY: leave me a review on Apple Podcasts /iTunes, follow @ASICSEurope and if you want, tag #NOVABLASTStreetArtRun in your next workout.

#26 Debate Series: In this episode of the ProgressPure Podcast, Molly sits down with friend, Luca Marchal, to discuss whether heterosexual men and women can just be friends, or whether there is always some level of attraction. They also discuss what that means if your bisexual, whether sex could better a friendship, platonic relationships and their own personal experiences of friends 'with benefits'. 

More Tesh 🌹

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More Marchal: 

Instagram: @lucacreates

Website: lucamarchal.com

#24 Dating Series: (FYI this episode of the ProgressPure podcast is a part II follow up of 'Former Hinge Flame', after reflecting back on that first podcast Molly decided that a follow up conversation was necessary. Molly is joined by her Mum, Mairead Bergin, as they analyse the feedback from listeners, the overarching learnings and the most helpful takeaways as Molly moves forward. 

🌹More Tesh: 

Instagram: @progresspure 

Website: progresspure.com

Every Tue at 5pm 

🌹More Mairead: 

Instagram: @spinnofflondon

Website: spinnofflondon.com

#22 Molly is joined by sound therapy facilitator, yogi, singer and spiritual guru, Kate Fleur Young. After Molly went to her first ever sound therapy session she was overwhelmed by emotion and the grounding sensation produced by Kate's voice and crystal bowls.  Sound healing, which is also known as sound therapy, has been practiced since ancient times. The concept of sound therapy is based on the idea that every part of your body (and everything in the universe) creates a vibration which resonates in a certain way. 

🌹More Tesh: 

Instagram: @progresspure 

Website: https://progresspure.com/ 

Every Tuesday at 5pm 

🌹More Kate Fleur Young: 

Website: katefleuryoung.com 

Instagram: @kate.fleur.young 

Music: @priestessmusic

#21 Dating Series: Molly is joined by a former Hinge Flame. They met on Hinge, dated for 3 months, went on a trip, became exclusive and then ended it. Hope you enjoy this personal podcast as Molly finds out his perspective of their first date, was she a catfish? What did he like/dislike about Molly, what was unexpected, what did he want out of this relationship and can they be friends now? 🌹More Tesh: Instagram: @progresspure Website: progresspure.com Every Tuesday at 5pm

#20 Debate Series:  Molly and her brother, Amos, discuss marriage and why he vows to never legally commit. A big thank you to those who follow @progresspure and reached out on Instagram with their comments, thoughts and feedback. 

🌹More Tesh: 

Instagram: @progresspure 

Video Version: https://youtu.be/koi4EfS9Z6o 

Website: progresspure.com 

Every Tuesday at 5pm

'Activist by accident', Ilana Wolstein joins me to discuss her insta post which went viral earlier this year asking 'why is it so scary to be a Jew right now?' Ilana addresses the rise in antisemitism in the U.S., celebrities who have used their social media to spread antisemitism, how important it is to call it out and why if we chose to stand against hate, we have to stand against all of it.  

🌹More Tesh: Instagram: @progresspure 

Website: progresspure.com

Every Tuesday at 5pm 

🌹 More Wolstein: 

Instagram: @ilanawols

Dating Series: The Five Love Languages. A concept coined by the American author, Gary Chapman, who outlines 5 ways people express their love. These include: physical touch, words of affirmation, acts of 'service', gift-giving and quality time. We also delve more deeply into what is love? What does love feel like? Why are we drawn to people who reject us? Why are we stereotypically repelled by the 'nice guy'? Stoicism and more.  🌹More Tesh: Instagram: @progresspure Website: https://progresspure.com/ Every Tuesday at 5pm 🌹

Debate Series: Based on Naomi Wolf's book 'The Beauty Myth: How Images of Beauty Are Used Against Women', published in 1990. The nonfictional book explores the idea that as women gain greater independence, commercial institutions have sought ways to continue profiting by distorting what society deems as beautiful to play on female insecurities as they fuel the never ending chase for perfection. Wolf argues that women are under attack in five areas: work, religion, sex, violence and hunger. 🌹More Tesh:  Instagram: @progresspure  Video version: https://youtu.be/db-zByjmK2Y Website: progresspure.com Every Tuesday at 5pm  🌹More Judah:   Instagram: @trip35_judah 

Extinction Rebellion's climate change activist, Daze Aghaji, joins me to discuss the tragic effects of global warming, climate change and XR's tactics, approach, political drive, and Daze's own feelings of responsibility to save the planet through personal choices such as a plant-based diet and not having kids. 

🌹More Tesh:

Instagram: @progresspure

Website: https://progresspure.com/

Every Tuesday at 5pm

🌹More Extinction Rebellion: 

Instagram: @extinctionrebellion

Website: extinctionrebellion.uk

🌹More Aghaji: 

Instagram: @dazeaghaji

Dating Series: Being single, in a relationship, dating yourself and what that means. Shona and I talk about sex, celibacy and the beauty of taking it slow for your own personal exploration. Red flags, Hinge, orgasms and personal baggage (aka all the good stuff) is discussed. 

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Website: https://progresspure.com/

Every Tuesday at 5pm 

🌹More Vertue:

Instagram: @shona_vertue

YouTube: https://bit.ly/3htaALx

Website: shonavertue.com

Debate Series: Some of the ethical, environmental and health reasons and realisations behind going vegan. Cowspiracy, Buddhism, B12, Green House Gases and what foods we'll miss most.  🌹More Tesh: Instagram: @progresspure Video version: https://bit.ly/333WJ9z Website: https://progresspure.com/ Every Tuesday at 5pm 🌹More Judah:  Instagram: @trip35_judah Vegan Insta: @a.missed.steak