Pulling The Thread with Elise Loehnen

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Do You Need to Put Yourself in Order? (Monthly Solo)

I’m thrilled to be back on the podcast mic again—I’ve been healing from a double mastectomy and I’m doing well! Thank you to everyone who has been thinking of me. This update covers: the surgery experience, the energy healers and lymphatic masseuse I’ve been working with, a few e ... Show more

. 50min 12sec

Putting Action Before Contemplation (Richard Rohr)

This special episode initially ran early in 2025 but I wanted to bump it up for those of you who missed it and also because I honestly think Richard Rohr is worthy of a re-listen. If you’re not already familiar with Richard Rohr, he’s a wonderful Franciscan friar, the founder of ... Show more

. 1h 0min

When Stress Becomes Illness (Gabor Maté, MD)

Gabor Maté, MD, is renowned for his work on addiction, stress, trauma, and understanding and healing from illness. He has written several books, including The Myth of Normal. As part of a special series of sorts this month, I’m turning back to a conversation I had with him a few ... Show more

. 1h 6min

Conflict as a Tool for Growth (Esther Perel)

I believe this is the most-listened-to episode ever on Pulling the Thread. It’s a conversation that I had with therapist Esther Perel in 2023 that still stands to this day—but that’s Esther for you. I think it also highlights how difficult it remains for many of us to get comfort ... Show more

. 55min 22sec

Struggle Is Real—Suffering is Optional (BJ Miller, MD)

Hi, friends. For those who are interested, I’m saying more about this in my solo episodes, but as I was preparing to recover from a non-life-threatening (and yet major) health surgery, I spent some time thinking about what would be meaningful to share with you all for the next fe ... Show more

. 50min 29sec