{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode # 283 Hidden History of the Holidays\u2014Guest Karen Tate","description":"In this episode, Karen Tate unveils the forgotten, hidden, and often deliberately erased history behind Christmas and its deeper human roots. She sheds light on Mother Mary\u2019s true role\u2014not just as a symbolic figure, but as a sacred feminine presence whose power and influence were minimized or repurposed by early religious scholars. Karen also discusses insights from her book Normalizing Abuse, where she exposes the \u201cgatekeepers\u201d who have shaped our collective knowledge, beliefs, and social conditioning. She explores how society has been taught to accept control, limitation, and even abuse as normal\u2014often to benefit a select few. If you\u2019re curious about the intersection of spirituality, history, feminism, and personal empowerment, this is a conversation you won\u2019t want to miss.&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/karentate.net Joanne\u2019s Book to help family Manage Emotions:Super Dog Helps Boys Fears A 30-second free guide to see if you qualify at ServiceDogPro.com!&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/podcast.feedspot.com\/anxiety_podcasts\/ https:\/\/podcast.feedspot.com\/us_psychology_podcasts\/ sts\/ &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Anxiety Simplified - Beyond Traditional Psychology","author_url":"https:\/\/esapros.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39363150\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/87A93A\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/196447920"}