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    <description>Welcome to West Side Chats, where the vibrant energy of the West Side of Providence meets the timeless wisdom of the chakras. Hosted by Corey and Joe Thibodeau, owners of West Side Yoga, each episode dives deep into a specific chakra point, harmonizing ancient teachings with modern conversations. Featuring enlightening discussions with guest members from diverse backgrounds, join us on a journey of self-discovery, community and connections. </description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Corey &amp; Joe sit down with Michael Aubin and have an unfiltered chat on the Throat Chakra, Vishuddha. They get into the realities of being honest with oneself and others, how we might end up suppressing throat chakra and what it means to be one’s authentic self. </p>]]>
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      <podcast:episode>4</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Corey &amp; Joe sit down with Maria Earabino and have a conversion on the heart chakra. They discuss vulnerability, connection, and their personal journeys to the heart. Centered around their love for music, they dive into their musical backgrounds and journey thus far.</p><p>Show Notes and Links:<br>Laura, Laura! https://open.spotify.com/artist/7CrfXkZjRGgtuWacrySCSA?si=oD94Kzs9Rti_ytZ7JuS3tQ</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Corey &amp; Joe sit down with Maria Earabino and have a conversion on the heart chakra. They discuss vulnerability, connection, and their personal journeys to the heart. Centered around their love for music, they dive into their musical backgrounds and journey thus far.</p><p>Show Notes and Links:<br>Laura, Laura! https://open.spotify.com/artist/7CrfXkZjRGgtuWacrySCSA?si=oD94Kzs9Rti_ytZ7JuS3tQ</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:17:05 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Joe and guest Rachel Tondreault, take us on a vulnerable journey of exploring the sacral chakra, Svadhishthana. Our center for all things creativity and sexuality. Together they discuss how we might feel stagnation in our sacral chakra and how that can translate into your creativity feeling #blocked. They're talking forms of art that they feel drawn to, "bad art",  addiction and how the lack of a creative outlet could possibly lead to it. </p><p>Show Notes and Links:<br>2nd ACT: <br>https://www.weare2ndact.org<br>The Atlantic, The Monk Who Thinks The World Is Ending by Annie Lowrey</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 19:20:44 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>When you hear the word ‘grounded’ what comes to mind for you? Taking it from the top, or bottom shall we say - join us for the first episode of West Side Chats. Caitlin Jesus, LMHC and yoga instructor at West Side Yoga joins Corey &amp; Joe this week to chat about the root chakra. They explore ways to find presence and feel a sense of grounding in all aspects of life.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>When you hear the word ‘grounded’ what comes to mind for you? Taking it from the top, or bottom shall we say - join us for the first episode of West Side Chats. Caitlin Jesus, LMHC and yoga instructor at West Side Yoga joins Corey &amp; Joe this week to chat about the root chakra. They explore ways to find presence and feel a sense of grounding in all aspects of life.</p>]]>
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