Podcast Overview
<p>Strengthening the connective tissue that binds us—to ourselves, each other, and the world around us—one story at a time.</p><br><p>In a fragmented society that aims to keep us divided, storytelling is the connective tissue that binds us together. Join MOVD host Mariah Rooney in conversation with artists, therapists, activists, athletes, and above all, human beings, as they get curious about the moments that move us and the ripple effects they create.</p><br><p>Mindful. Messy. Movd. Human.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Publishing Since
12/22/2025
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Recent Episodes
June 25, 2026
Lisa Olivera
<p>Lisa Olivera is a therapist, writer and author of two books, <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Already-Enough/Lisa-Olivera/9781797133256" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Already Enough</a> and <a href="https://lisaolivera.com/when-the-ache-remains" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">When the Ache Remains: Lessons on Tending to the Unfixable and Finding Beauty Anyway</a>. In this conversation, she joins host Mariah Rooney to explore what it means to come home to your body, to sort through the grief and stories we inherit, and to find belonging amidst the mess of it all. They talk about what it looks like to hold the full range of being human without collapsing into it. </p><br><p>Make sure you’re following the podcast wherever you listen and follow along on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/movdpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@MOVDpodcast</a>.</p><br><p>MOVD is created by host Mariah Rooney. Production by Isabel Robertson. Music by Joshua Roman. With writing support from Emily Long and community building support from Liina Potter.</p><p>Strengthening the connective tissue that binds us—to ourselves, each other, and the world around us—one story at a time.</p><p>Mindful. Messy. Movd. Human.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 18, 2026
Maria Popova
<p>Maria Popova is one of the most prolific writers and thinkers of our time. The multi-hyphenate (author-essayist-critic-poet-human) joins Mariah to talk about the power or danger of identity and about how she lives in a state of curiosity and wonder about the world around her. </p><br><p>Explore Maria’s project <a href="https://www.themarginalian.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Marginalian</a>, her study of the search for meaning, now immortalized in the Library of Congress, and her most recent book <a href="https://www.themarginalian.org/traversal/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Traversal</a>, a philosophical book that explores the meaning of life by weaving together the biographies of historical visionaries like with scientific discoveries and historical events.</p><br><p>Make sure you’re following the podcast wherever you listen and follow along on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/movdpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@MOVDpodcast</a>.</p><br><p>MOVD is created by host Mariah Rooney. Production by Isabel Robertson. Music by Joshua Roman. With writing support from Emily Long and community building support from Liina Potter. </p><p>Strengthening the connective tissue that binds us—to ourselves, each other, and the world around us—one story at a time.</p><p>Mindful. Messy. Movd. Human.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 11, 2026
Rotana Tarabzouni
<p>Palestinian and Saudi musician Rotana Tarabzouni speaks with Mariah about seeking and following the pulls of the erotic. For the first time, she shares publicly her experience of cultural exile when a live performance of hers ending a music set with a Qur’an recitation went viral online.</p><br><p>Listen to Rotana’s albums Alien of Extraordinary Ability and Opening, and experience her <a href="https://wp.mykalimag.com/en/2024/04/18/ibqi-%d8%a5%d8%a8%d9%82%d9%8a-a-visual-ep-by-rotana-tarabzouni-and-mayar-hamdan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">visual EP IBQI</a>.</p><br><p>Make sure you’re following the podcast wherever you listen and follow along on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/movdpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@MOVDpodcast</a>.</p><br><p>MOVD is created by host Mariah Rooney. Production by Isabel Robertson. Music by Joshua Roman. With writing support from Emily Long and community building support from Liina Potter. </p><p>Strengthening the connective tissue that binds us—to ourselves, each other, and the world around us—one story at a time.</p><p>Mindful. Messy. Movd. Human.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is MOVD?
<p>Strengthening the connective tissue that binds us—to ourselves, each other, and the world around us—one story at a time.</p><br><p>In a fragmented society that aims to keep us divided, storytelling is the connective tissue that binds us together. Join MOVD host Mariah Rooney in conversation with artists, therapists, activists, athletes, and above all, human beings, as they get curious about the moments that move us and the ripple effects they create.</p><br><p>Mindful. Messy. Movd. Human.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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