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CIRCLE THIS, The Anti-Small Talk Podcast. Deep, playful, and intimate conversations shedding light on how to create magic and meaning in our everyday lives. Andrea Bendewald invites her circle of friends which include innovators, authors, entrepreneurs, healers, and artists, to share their stories and practices for building and nurturing authentic relationships. These discussions, like circles, ar... more

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In this episode, Dre and Em follow the thread of signs, synchronicities, and the moments that feel too precise to be random.

From a spontaneous "Sing with Emily" exchange echoed by a billboard, to ladybugs showing up at pivotal life and creative mo... more

In this episode Monica Corcoran Harel, screenwriter, bestselling author and founder of PRETTY RIPE and author of the viral essay "The Women Quietly Quitting Their Husbands" joins for a conversation that goes straight to the truth many women have been... more

In this episode of Circle This, Dre sits down with Jared Seide, Executive Director of Beyond Us & Them, a groundbreaking nonprofit bringing compassion, connection, and real tools for transformation into some of the most unlikely places—prisons, law e... more

Award-winning filmmaker, writer, actor, and creative force Jenna Laurenzo joins Dre and Emily for a conversation about storytelling, representation, and the courage to create the stories we long to see.

When Jenna entered the film industry, she qui... more

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Monica Corcoran Harel
Screenwriter, bestselling author, founder of Pretty Ripe
Pretty Ripe
Episode: Quietly Quitting A Life That Doesn't Fit: Reclaiming Self with Monica Corcoran Harel
Jared Seide
Executive director of Beyond Us & Them
Beyond Us & Them
Episode: Beyond Us & Them: Circle Practices Transforming Prisons, Police & People with Jared Seide
Jenna Laurenzo
Filmmaker, writer, actor; known for Lez Bomb and Girl Night Stand
Film/TV work
Episode: Representation Is the Remedy: Being Truly Seen with Jenna Laurenzo
Ashley Turner
Licensed depth psychotherapist, yoga, and meditation teacher.
Self
Episode: Inner Fire: Menopause, Micro-dosing & Midlife Sovereignty with Ashley Turner
Odette Annable
Actor known for roles in Supergirl, Three and a Half Men, and Walker
Episode: Unlocking the Truth About Love: Healing the Wound Beneath Conflict with Odette & Dave Annable (Part 1)
Dave Annable
Actor known for roles in Brothers and Sisters, Yellowstone, and Lioness
Episode: Unlocking the Truth About Love: Healing the Wound Beneath Conflict with Odette & Dave Annable (Part 1)
Natalie Kuhn
Writer, teacher, and founder of Make the Sun
Make the Sun
Episode: Integrative Tools for Overwhelm: Breathwork, Embodiment, and the End of Spiritual Burnout with Natalie Kuhn
Jack Jiang
Self-made millionaire in the resale market
Episode: Start Now, Why Wait: Gen Z Truth & Entrepreneurship with Strummer Rouse & Bonus Guest Jack Jiang
Abby Calabrese
Influencer, speaker, and activist for alcohol-free living
Episode: Sobriety, Self-Discovery & the Truth About "Fun" with Abby Calabrese

Hosts

Andrea Bendewald
Host of Circle This, leading conversations on connection, authenticity, and circle practices.
Emily Kratter
Co-host known for hosting and facilitating authentic conversations focused on belonging and practical connection.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 139 ratings
  • Thank you!

    It is such a joy to listen to Dre guide us through these episodes. I love her authenticity and the space she creates and invites us into. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Uta O
    United Statesa month ago
  • obsessed

    so much wisdom and magic and life pouring out of these episodes. I hope they continue to bring on super cool creatives and visionaries that help us navigate these intense times on earth. Pave the way forward!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mamiluvv
    United States2 months ago
  • Always what my heart needs

    It doesn’t matter which episode I am listening to, it could even be a topic I am not familiar with or do not know she is talking to before I start listening, whatever it may be, I always find something. A quote, a positive affirmation for myself, a pat on the back, or a balm for my soul at that time. Dre is truly authentic and she is like that pal that you can always count on to be there to listen to you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LoriGlorioso
    United States5 months ago
  • I’m Biased, but hear me out!

    Circle This is the kind of podcast that feels like a good book - curl up with a cup of tea on your sofa and just click “play”. The host (my sister Andrea), and Emily have a dynamic that feels effortless — like you’re sitting with friends who aren’t afraid to talk about real life - the messy parts, the funny parts, and everything in between. Every time I listen it leaves me with something to think about and inspired to reflect a little more on my own life. Highly recommend. 🎧✨

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mason Bendewald
    United States5 months ago
  • Fresh, relatable and grounding

    Circle This podcast is a great resource I’ve added to my self care toolkit. Andrea and her guests never fail to inspire and enlighten.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AnnaEBendewald
    United States5 months ago

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Guests are diverse, inspiring, and encourage deep reflection on life and relationships.
The host duo is seen as relatable and insightful, offering practical tools for connection.
Listeners praise warm, authentic conversations that feel like a circle with friends.

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Quietly Quitting A Life That Doesn't Fit: Reclaiming Self with Monica Corcoran Harel
Q: How do we navigate the loneliness epidemic in intimate relationships?
By creating circles and safe spaces for honest sharing, inviting conversation about unmet needs, and using practical tools like specific communication and renegotiation of relationship contracts, the guests suggest, to reconnect with self and partner.
Quietly Quitting A Life That Doesn't Fit: Reclaiming Self with Monica Corcoran Harel
Q: What sparked Monica to start Pretty Ripe and focus on women over 40?
Her experiences and observations about midlife, marriage, and self-reclamation, plus viral essays she wrote about quietly quitting marriages, motivated her to create spaces for women to celebrate aging and assert their agency.
Representation Is the Remedy: Being Truly Seen with Jenna Laurenzo
Q: Can you share something you found out through writing that changed how you view love or risk?
Writing has helped me explore love as a force that is both personal and expansive, revealing how risk and vulnerability shape how we show up for others and ourselves.
Inner Fire: Menopause, Micro-dosing & Midlife Sovereignty with Ashley Turner
Q: How can we redefine our understanding of menopause?
Menopause can be a portal into awakened consciousness and it's important to support women through this transitioning phase.
Inner Fire: Menopause, Micro-dosing & Midlife Sovereignty with Ashley Turner
Q: What does menopause represent?
Menopause represents the feminine way, an acknowledgment that we are cyclical beings living in a cyclical world.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Circle This

What is Circle This about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, connection-driven series that centers on authentic conversations about belonging, vulnerability, and meaning in daily life. Episodes cover circle practices, healing from loneliness, and how storytelling, creativity, and community foster deeper relationships across personal, professional, and social spheres. Guests span filmmakers, actors, authors, healers, entrepreneurs, and wellness practitioners, offering practical tools and inspiring perspectives for building authentic connections. The show frequently highlights methods for listening, presence, and collective healing, with a warm, intimate tone that invites listeners into a circle of ideas, growth, and supportive community.

What makes this show unique is its consistent emp... more

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Circle This launched 2 years ago and published 66 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Circle This include:

1. Monica Corcoran Harel
2. Jared Seide
3. Jenna Laurenzo
4. Ashley Turner
5. Odette Annable
6. Dave Annable
7. Natalie Kuhn
8. Jack Jiang

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