Ellen Pekilis

@epekilis

Information omnivore, seeks podcasts that shine a light on the human story in the big picture issue. Love the edges where disciplines touch: science, business, women, food, writing, history, design.

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Episode Recommendations (869)

epekilis recommended:Oct 20th

Awesome good storytelling from 99pi. The rise of the Pentecostal church from the fringe to the mainstream: (alleged) kidnapping and sex scandals! At least, a good old disappearance a la Agatha Christie. And the woman behind that first megachurch was one of the top 3 most famous women in America at ...Show More

I thought this episode was:

🤭 Dramatic
😲 Fascinating

Sister Aimee and the Birth of the Megachurch

by 99% Invisible

epekilis recommended:Oct 20th

Every person is unique, but statistically we are more resilient than society believes us to be. Processing grief is as much about meeting other people’s expectations of what grief looks like as it is about working through your own feelings.

I thought this episode was:

🤔 Thought-provoking
😏 Validating

The Trauma Script

by Hidden Brain

epekilis recommended:Oct 3rd

I used to think perfectionism was a strength—but this episode of Hidden Brain showed me how it often fuels burnout, anxiety, and self-sabotage. A quick, eye-opening listen on the three types of perfectionism and why “good enough” really can be enough.

I thought this episode was:

💡 Educational
😏 Validating

Escaping Perfectionism

by Hidden Brain

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My favorites 💛

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Favourite Food Podcasts

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Foodie True Crime

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