Everyday Thin Places

In each episode of Everyday Thin Places, birth doula Elizabeth Varaso and interfaith hospice chaplain Rachael Gallagher ​draw from their experiences supporting birthing people and dying people to explore with honesty, authenticity and humor how we can all become more truly-living people.​ Although birth and death are two of the only truly universal human experiences, we often think of them as painful, frightening and best kept behind closed doors. But behind those closed doors Rachael and Elizabeth have experienced the wonder and delight of “thin places” - those points in space and time where the line between known and unknown, between temporal and eternal, between the ordinary and the transcendent become beautifully blurred. No matter if you are the kind of person who finds the topics of birth and death thrilling, terrifying or just not all that interesting Rachael and Elizabeth’s conversations with each other and with guests from all walks of life will draw you in and keep you comi

Everyday Thin Places is a religion podcast hosted by Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso, with 122 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso hosts Everyday Thin Places, a religion show with 122 episodes published.

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  Episode #104

  Ring the Bell with Jack Fritz

  Aug 19, 20251h 3mS0

  <p>Radio personality, podcast host, and author, Jack Fritz was kind enough to sit down with us to talk about all things Philadelphia Phillies! There were some GREAT moments including "Get these dads a ring!", a conversation on Phillies Fan Groups, and how the Phillies' winning (or losing) seasons inform generational expectations. Be listening for: Rachael finding other Phillies fans in the wild, generosity vs gatekeeping of Phillies fans, and how winning creates nice Philadelphians (as well as the ripple effect beyond just nice Philadelphians).</p><p>Make sure to pick up Jack's book, Ring the Bell: How the Philadelphia...

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  Episode #103

  From race speed to "Rich Speed" with Rich Speeney

  Jun 16, 20251h 7mS0

  <p>In this inspiring and insight-packed episode, Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso explore themes of creativity, family, disruptions, health, resetting, and slowing down with Pennsylvania-based entrepreneur, Rich Speeney.</p><p>The conversation covers one of Rich's most challenging and surprising experiences of his life: mold exposure, which caused severe health challenges and led to starting over completely. Rich and his wife sold their house, got rid of all of their belongings, and moved in with Rich's parents. This experience has changed everything and has forced Rich to slow down to "Rich Speed".</p><p>Rich delivers a transparent and inspiring...

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  Episode #102

  A Charming Third Time for her 50th Year with Marla Taviano

  May 12, 202555 minS0

  <p>For the first time on the podcast, Rachael and Elizabeth are interviewing a third-time-guest! We're joined by author, speaker, and friend, Marla Taviano, who is on a quest to be on 50 podcasts in her 50th year. Marla tells us all about her experiences making goal lists and achieving some interesting milestones (52 zoos in 52 weeks!). Then, she shares about her love of books and her journey to read more books by people of color. This episode is your permission slip to let go of perfectionism and start pursuing the things that bring you joy.</p><p>Whether you're trying to...

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  Episode #101

  Somatic Practices with Jim Donnelly

  Apr 9, 202540 minS0

  <p>Today's episode of "Everyday Thin Places" is all about somatic experiencing! We kick off the episode with an introduction to Jim Donnelly and his path toward healing through somatic work and follow up with the role somatic work plays in addressing trauma. Then we hear from Jim about the process of becoming reacquainted with his body's sensations and how it changed his relationship with his body. Plus, we explore the connection between somatic work and the Enneagram. Tune in now to hear all this and more and be sure to subscribe!</p><p>Jim mentioned: Waking the Tiger<br/>...

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  Episode #100

  Rest is Resistance: A conversation about (but not featuring) Tricia Hersey

  Feb 17, 202546 minS0

  <p>Tricia Hersey has been such an inspiration in our own lives, and having her on the podcast would be an absolute dream...but Tricia is protective of her time and really walks the walk of resting. So, we dedicate this episode to Tricia.  </p><p>In this episode, Rachael and Elizabeth are going to be chatting about everything from creating space for rest, the impact of rest, and rest as personal, spiritual, and political practice.  </p><p>Thank you for listening! Follow Everyday Thin Places on Instagram.</p><p>Support this podcast: Buy Everyday Thin Places a Coffee. ko-fi.com...

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