Inspiration and ideas for applying the science of wellbeing to your everyday life. Host and Miranda Anderson casually and conversationally shares examples and lessons from her own life as well as some of the latest research from the world of positive psychology. In addition, she lets you in on humorous and engaging stories about living with her husband, three kids, two dogs, two cats, and five chickens in Richmond, Virginia.
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Your one stop shop for creative ideas and inspiration. Each week on The Spark File podcast, Susan Blackwell and Laura Camien reach into their spark files and share stories, ideas and fascinations to ignite your imagination. Obsessed with creativity, Blackwell and Camien also talk with artists and makers, movers and shakers who have taken the spark of inspiration and fanned it into a flame. Hear from inspiring creatives like Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sara Bareilles, Eric Stonestreet, Jonathan Groff ...
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Existennial is a short show that muses on meaning for the millennial stuck in an existential crisis otherwise known as a Tuesday. 🙃 With warmth & wit, we'll investigate intentional living through a smorgasbord of science, spirituality, psychology, philosophy, pop culture, shower thoughts, and eavesdroppings. Talia Pollock is a writer, armchair philosopher & storyteller. Formerly the host & author of "Party in Your Plants," which put levity into eating well—her focus is now abolishing phony-b ...
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What actually happens behind the scenes. Follow Max on his journey through auditions and projects across Commercials, Theatre, Voice Overs, TV, and Film.
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Philanthropy unites Broadway stars like Lin-Manuel Miranda, Gloria Estefan, Judith Light, and more. The Broadway Gives Back Podcast spotlights Broadway actors, shows, and organizations in their pursuit of social impact and doing good. Our talented guests will share stories about their favorite charities, how they got involved, and the people and causes who have benefited from these philanthropic efforts. From stars to stagehands, cast members to front of house, and causes large and small, we ...
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Spooky Sparks from SPARKfest
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In this week’s episode of the Spark File podcast, we head back to the beautiful Saunders Farm in Ottawa, Canada, where we were fortunate to host our almost annual SPARKFest. This week, on the eve of Halloween, we’re embracing the spooky season. Listen on to hear directly from Spark File community members. In this week’s episode you’ll hear sparks t…
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#306: Renewal Retreat Reflections
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A couple weeks ago I hosted the Renewal Retreat in Southern Utah. This episode gives you a chance to sit in on the community conversation questions from the retreat and have your own free mini-retreat moment! Pull out a paper and pen and reflect! SPONSORS: Get up to $300 off your purchase of any Air Doctor Air Purifier with code HAPPY Build better …
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Every so often we hear the question: what is that “special sauce” that helps make up this “warm clan of creatives.” The truth is, a healthy culture and community requires a commitment to that mission from every single person involved. As educators, we’ve spent years learning about what conditions are most optimal for connection and community. As cr…
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#305: Morning Pages and Intuition
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This week I share about loosening up, discovering the magic of Morning Pages, and learning to listen to and trust my intuition. Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda and the show at @practically.happy.podcast Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda RIGHT HERE Pick up a copy of MY BOOK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic…
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Sparks from SPARKfest (Part 1)
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In this week’s episode, you’ll get an extra special glimpse into SPARKfest 2024, our Spark File community retreat, held last fall at the beautiful Saunders Farm in Ottawa, Canada. When we say that The Spark File is a warm and wonderful clan of creatives, this is what we mean! Listen in and you’ll feel the live-in-front-of-a-crackling-fire ambience …
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#304: Eight Moments from Eighteen Years
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Dave and I celebrated 18 years of marriage last week, so I invited him on the show to share four memories from our life together--and I shared four of my own! Quality and meaningful relationships are one of the highest indicators for happiness across the lifespan, and I hope this episode is a fun way to hear some insights into a relationship that i…
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WWGD? (Learning from Gavin Creel)
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As we grieve the loss of our dear friend Gavin Creel, Susan called out for memories, wisdom, and lessons learned from Gavin, and we were touched by the outpouring of love from all across the globe. In this week’s episode, titled “WWGD? (Learning from Gavin Creel)," we hear from people who learned something from Gavin over the years—in rehearsal hal…
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#303: Are You Over-Optimizing?
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I've spent my whole life OPTIMIZING and the last few years learning how much I might have passed the mark...oops! Today's show discusses what Over-Optimizing looks like, how to recognize it, and issues a very important invitation: watch an episode of TV without doing anything else at the same time. Can you handle it? (If your hands tingle at the id…
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In this special episode, we draw from Laura’s experiences having lost both of her parents and discuss the ways in which creativity can help us to move through grief. We share thoughts on the non-linear path of grieving, and how to meet grief in the sometimes-unexpected places that it manifests. We also take a look at how profound artists like Frida…
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It’s officially fall, and I can feel the season changing. My personal life is about to enter a new season as well, details of which I share today along with an old favorite encore episode about time and seasons. Enjoy! Subscribe to my new Substack (replacing my long-running newsletter) HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho…
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Shining Your Creative Light
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Here’s a summary of the key takeaways from this episode! In this week’s episode, we discuss the idea of “shining the light” on your creative work.What do we mean by “shining the light”? In The Spark File Community, we think of the creative cycle in three steps: generating sparks, fanning the flames of creativity, and shining the light on your creat…
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#301: Planning for Recovery
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We often plan to reduce or avoid stress-- but stress is unavoidable! In addition to planning to reduce stress, it is imperative that we learn to plan for recovery! Tune in to learn about what that means. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda and the show at @practically.happy.podcast Get on…
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Certainty or Creativity - which will you choose? This week, Nathan Hill’s novel “Wellness” serves as a springboard for Laura’s spark. The specific line that ignited our conversation? "You can choose to be certain or you can choose to be alive." We'll discuss how this notion impacts all our creative journeys and share wisdom from playwright Stephen …
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#300: Traveling in Turkey Pt. 2
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In this episode I dive into the second half of my incredible trip to Istanbul and Cappadocia Turkey this summer, and share details of the adventures we experienced. Tune in for a candid recap, and visit the show notes for an outline of the itinerary. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda an…
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#299: Summer Overview + Turkey Pt. 1
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I'm back after a long and wonderful summer break. This episode gives a quick overview of my summertime travels, including the first half of a more detailed trip experience hosting a women's trip in Turkey. Tune in for a casual conversation about what it was like, and return next week for part 2! Join me on my upcoming trips: The Renewal Retreat in …
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#298: Protect Your Peace with Meikel Reece
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When I heard Meikel share on Instagram about protecting our peace as women, I knew I had to invite her to share on the Pass the Mic series! Tune in for this candid conversation about what it means to be an open-hearted woman in a tough world. Work with Meikel and follow her on Instagram _________________ Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/…
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#297: Learning Intimacy with Kristin Hodson
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Sexuality is a natural, human experience-- yet so many of us fail to develop healthy prespectives, mindsets, and identities around our own sexuality and itimate relationships. Today I pass the mic to LCSW and Sex Educator Kristin Hodson to discuss what it looks like to learn about initmacy and develop intentional sexual beliefs and behaviors. This …
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#296: Values Based Spending with the Frugal Friends
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These last couple years have pinched many folks' finances, and it can be tough to know how to shift and adjust to make do. In this episode, I pass the mic to Jen and Jill, the hosts behind the wonderful Frugal Friends podcast, to share some ideas for aligning our spending and saving with our values in order to feel a little bit better. Bonus: their…
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#295: Anti Racism in Daily Life with Jasmine Bradshaw
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It's been a full 4 years since the social reckoning of the summer of 2020, with a clear focus on anti racism and inclusion at the forefront of our lives. What has changed for the better? What has gone backwards? In this Pass the Mic (back in time) episode, I interview Anti Racist Educator Jasmine Bradshaw in the summer of 2020 and learn some tips f…
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Screen Producers Australia & Two Unemployed Actors - Episode 104
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A conversation with SPA CEO Matthew Deaner What does SPA do What resources SPA offer to Producers chasing their first credit and tips and tricks Current issues and opportunities in the Australian industry Why minimum Australian content quotas are so important and what could the model look like Why commissioners are risk averse Screen Forever Confer…
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#294: Being a Self-Assured Mom with Rachel Nielson
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How can you both be a mom and be a whole person? How can you ensure your decisions for your family align well with your personal values? In today episode, Motherhood Education Expert Rachel Nielson, host of 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms podcast tells us about what it means to be a Self-Assured Mom and how we can start working toward it. Find Rachel at…
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#293: Travel Near and Far with Preethi Harbuck
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Preethi Harbuck is a travel expert in the truest sense of the word. She has been to over 90 countries, all 50 United States, all 63 National Parks, and many with her SIX children in tow! We recorded this episode about travel back in 2020 when travel was not advisable-- but the principles stand today. Tune in as I pass the mic to Preethi for some tr…
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#292: Building a Dream with Lydia Ojuka
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I've wanted to design and operate a short-term rental for years...so of course I watch with my jaw on the floor as my long-time friend Lydia Ojuka builds her short-term rental empire. In this pass-the-mic episode, hear all about the process to choosing, designing, and strategizing short-term rental real estate as a career. Follow Lydia on Instagram…
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#291: Positive Parenting with Ralphie Jacobs
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Back in 2019 I sat down with positive parenting expert and educator Ralphie Jacobs to record and produce her (now bestselling) audio courses. At the end of a couple days of recording I pressed record to ask her a few candid questions about parenting on purpose, and this is what she said! Follow Ralphie for parenting tips and ideas at @simplyonpurpo…
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Kaila Mullady is a worldwide beatbox champion, cast member of the Tony Award-winning Freestyle Love Supreme, and founder of The Academy of Noise, dedicated to inspiring youth to find their power of voice. Learn about Kaila's work promoting mental health fitness through beatboxing by listening to Season 5, Episode 5 of the Broadway Gives Back Podcas…
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#290: Sticky Habits for Women with Monica Packer
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This week I Pass the Mic to Monica Packer, host of About Progress podcast and creator of the Sticky Habits Intensive for women. Listen in as Monica shares why habits must be built differently if you're a woman, and some tips for getting started. Episode Sponsor: Green Chef!! Try GreenChef for 50% off plus 20% off your next month with code PRACTICAL…
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#289: What Perfectionism Sounds Like
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Do you identify as a perfectionist? Do you know what perfectionism sounds like? In this episode, I share some research about some distinctions between perfectionists and strivers. Tune in to learn more! SPONSOR: Visit factormeals.com/practically50 to take 50% off your first month and 20% of the following month with code Practically50! Find full sho…
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S5 Ep4: Lamar Richardson
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Lamar Richardson is a 3 Time Tony Award-nominated producer and award-winning actor. You may have seen him in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Blue Bloods, New Amsterdam, or Weird City, and heard of his co-producing work on shows including Merrily We Roll Along and The Wiz. Listen to Season 5, Episode 4 of the Broadway Gives Back Podcast to learn about Lam…
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#288: Retreat to Advance
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What even is a "retreat" and why do they matter? In this episode I share some great research about retreats, and share my story in beginning to plan and host them. Also: Applications for the Renewal Retreat are open now! Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda and the show at @practically.hap…
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How do you feel when your house is messy? Are you an all-day tidier? Or do you feel like you can't spend time doing hobbies until the dishes are all in the dishwasher? This episode is for you: the neat freaks! When you teach your brain to loosen up, you'll feel a lot better! Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Inst…
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