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The ProgressPure Podcast is a podcast hosted by London-born Molly Teshuva on dating, debating, and simply existing as a 20-something-year-old in today’s world. The aim of this podcast is to inspire people to try and be a ‘better’ version of themselves by becoming radically open-minded through human connection, debate and listening while having a laugh.
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After taking a 3 year break from podcasting and vlogging, I've come back with a vengeance, a baby daddy, husband and best friend. From a successful Hinge date back in May 2021 me and Jakob got married in December 2022 and in March 2024 we welcomed our beautiful baby daughter, Mila. In this episode we chat about how we met, our expectations and what happened on our first date.
For our family vlogs, see ProgressPure YouTube channel.
#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
#48 In this episode of The Progress Pure podcast, Molly chats with meditation teacher, life coach and speaker, Virat Chirania. They discuss Chirania's own personal journey with meditation, how he changed his life from living in the US; on track to the 'American Dream' to helping people around the world find peace and home within themselves. Mindful concepts and emotions including doubt, anger, anxiety are discussed as well as stories and different cultural mentalities.
To donate to the Covid crisis in India, you can donate oxygen internationally here: http://bit.ly/donateoxygennow
Donate oxygen from India: http://bit.ly/istandwithhumanity
Follow Virat: @virat.chirania / https://viratchirania.com/
#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
1#43 In this episode of The Progress Pure Podcast Molly has the absolute pleasure of talking with digital media creator, artist and TikTok legend, Estefani Pessoa, aka @hellotefi. In this episode they discuss: growing up, boundaries, the 'Cool Girl' trope, Tefi's life journey, her experience dating, her fiancé, how to take a compliment, dealing with negative comments and so much more. Find Tefi at @hellotefi or https://linktr.ee/estefania.pessoa
#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
#38 It's Eating Disorder Awareness Week so this week on The Progress Pure podcast Molly takes a break from the usual dating, debating and 'simply existing' structure to talk to writer, content creator and mental health advocate, Tasha Kleeman on her personal experience with anorexia, eating disorders in general, how they intertwine with identity, seeking support, denial and the road to recovery. To follow Tasha: @therecoveryclub_ & @wearemindlabs
#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
#32 Debate Series: In this episode of The Progress Pure Podcast, Molly and Judah sit down to debate whether free speech should have limitations, should politicians be allowed on Twitter at all, is free speech a Left vs Right issue, are universities stifling free speech and can you even call yourself a democracy with limitations?
#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.
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