There's A Word for That!
There’s a Word For That! is a weekly podcast that centers around a different word or expression each episode. Host Suzanne Dressler believes in pushing the envelope to explore why and how we use words and the ways this impacts our lives. With a diverse assortment of intelligent, creative, and exciting guests, TAWFT! will force you to analyze and consider words in an entirely original and eye-opening way. Even better? NOTHING is off-limits.
Episodes
46 episodes
CHUTZPAH | Mara Jill Herman
In this fascinating conversation, Suzanne and Mara go all out to discuss the Yiddish word “Chutzpah” and all its connotations and the ways it is used in everyday life, for both Jews and non-Jews. They also discuss, in provocative detail, other ...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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35:00
LEGACY | Michael Andreaus
Suzanne sits down with Broadway actor, Michael Andreaus, who explores his connection to the word, “Legacy”. We are thrilled that Michael agreed to chat with us during Black History Month and share his experiences as a black man in this current ...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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29:37
PLEASURE | Catherine Hiller
Suzanne sits down with seasoned author and writer, Cathy Hiller. Cathy is passionate about all things related to “pleasure” whether it’s intimacy, eating her favorite fruit, or going to Burning Man alone for the first time. In this episode, we ...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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32:14
VETERAN | Zina Bethea Dawson
Zina Bethea Dawson served as a combat medic. She spent the majority of her adult life caring for others; fellow service members while on active duty and family upon separation from duty. Every form of textile artistry piques her interest to the...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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37:44
ALZHEIMER'S | Dr. Dung Trinh
The word “Alzheimer’s” connotes many different meanings for us; many know someone who has or had this disease. Others are terrified of the word, not knowing anything about its treatment or habilitation process. While it is a very scary and trag...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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30:54
LACUNA | Natalie Buster
Natalie Buster began her yoga path during theatrical studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After living as a professional actress in NYC for 12 years, she discovered yoga therapy through Sundara Yoga Therapy in Austin, TX and be...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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34:18
BURNOUT | Vinnie Elizabeth
What does the word “burnout” mean to you? It seems that we are all suffering some level of burnout and trauma from the pandemic the past two years, regardless of our situations. For each of us, burnout means something unique. For some, it’s wor...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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28:57
DIETING | M Reim Ifrach
QUOTES:"Everything about dieting that we've been told is essentially a lie.""Dieting is the language of the oppressor."About the Guest:M is a trans/non-binary art therapist, fat activist and a...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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40:26
GRACE | Kimberly "KJ" Nasrul
In our opinion, the word “grace” is underrated. And, we don’t mean grace in the sense of being “graceful” (though, that is lovely, as well). We mean to GIVE ourselves “grace.” To bestow COMPASSION upon ourselves. To allow us to FORGIVE ourselve...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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26:50
CBD: A Discussion with Expert Jaime Lubin
What is CBD? How does it differ from Marijuana? Is it safe? Does it work to cure our ills, mentally and physically? What is its purpose? Why does it seem to be EVERYWHERE? Can anyone use it? SHOULD anyone use it? What are its ties to social...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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35:24
VETERAN: A Conversation with Mary Jo McConnell
Mary Jo McConnell, a veteran army nurse and professional actor and storyteller, joins TAWFT! Suzanne and MJ have a deep and meaningful conversation on the arts, the army, being a veteran, a nurse, and moreover, how the arts can heal and help ve...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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36:18
VETERAN: A Conversation with Attorney Emily Trudeau
QUOTE:There’s a narrative that female service members are victims. That’s a problematic stereotype for me.About the Guest:Attorney Emily Trudeau is an Assistant State’s Attorney with the State’s Att...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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51:39
CULT | Rebecca Tudor
Our guest this week is Rebecca Tudor, who was born into a cult and managed to leave as a teenager. We are pretty blown away by her story, history, and all the detailed information she elucidates in the interview. If you have wondered what compr...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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44:36
RISK | Ashley Kate Adams
Ashley Kate Adams, producer, Broadway actor, creative consultant, and writer, gets up close and personal in this interview on the word “RISK". She believes in its power, lives its messages, and loved sharing the ways risks have helped ...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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41:43
ENERGY | Nikki Yarnell
We are thrilled to bring you Episode 31, the first episode of Season 2 of TAWFT!Suzanne brings on Nikki Yarnell, a brilliant Balinese healer, who analyzes “energy” in an exciting and unique interview. All we will say is this: You will th...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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32:35
Season 1 Finale
Suzanne sends a huge thank you to everyone who helped make Season 1 a success!See you on Season 2 where she will bring you more interesting and thought-provoking words and ideas to tackle.About the Show:There’s a Wor...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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3:13
VICTORY | Amy Jordan
Amy Jordan lives her mantra: ‘Dance Because You Can.’Amy encompasses a very optimistic spirit and while wearing many hats, she has been able to bring them all together. Her professional knowledge and person...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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44:17
WORDS I Really, Really, Really Don’t Like!
Episode 28 takes a look at various words and expressions that Suzanne does NOT enjoy (did the title give it away?). She also explores words that her listeners wish were omitted from the dictionary. Enjoy this short, but clever, epi...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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9:19
WORDS I Like
Listen to Episode 27 now!About the Show:There’s a Word For That! is a weekly podcast that centers around a different word or expression each episode. Host Suzanne Dressler believes in pushing the envelope to explore why an...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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13:26
CONFIDENCE: Belonging in the Room | Lisette Zounon
Suzanne chats with Lisette Zounon about her passion for the word “confidence“ and how it has changed her life.About the Show:There’s a Word For That! is a weekly podcast that centers around a different word or expression e...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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34:08
MICROAGGRESSIONS | KJ Nasrul
Listen and enjoy Episode 25 now!About the Show:There’s a Word For That! is a weekly podcast that centers around a different word or expression each episode. Host Suzanne Dressler believes in pushing the envelope to explore ...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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41:01
RESILIENCE Part 2: Building it, Maintaining it | Claire Manship
Suzanne is honored to have Claire Manship on TAWFT! This is the second of a two-part episode on the word, “resilience.” Claire shares intricate details surrounding Claire’s crazy medical experiences over the past 1.5 years and why “RESILIENCE” ...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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30:20
RESILIENCE: Part 1 | Claire Manship
Suzanne is honored to have Claire Manship on TAWFT! This is the first of a two-part episode on the word, “resilience.” Claire shares intricate details surrounding Claire’s crazy medical experiences over the past 1.5 years and why “RESILIENCE” i...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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26:16
OBSESSED: Obsessing with Tina and Alex over their podcast, “Obsessed With the Best”
In Episode 22, Suzanne dishes with Tina Scariano and Alex Ferrara, hosts of the fabulous podcast, “Obsessed with the Best.” Are you obsessed with Movies? Makeup? Chocolate? Incredible books? Opinions? Podcasts? If you said yes to any of these (...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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27:58
STUDENTS OF COLOR: Two High School Seniors Discuss This Term and Their Experiences as Students of Color | Catherine Martin and Asmita Adya
Catherine Martin and Asmita Adya are seniors at a private school In New Jersey. They are brilliant and accomplished young women who were happy to come on the show to discuss the term “Students of Color” with Suzanne. Their perspectives are inva...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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28:31