Beste Blackwell podcasts (2024)

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Go All The Way There 36:54

4d ago36:54

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Like many artists, we deeply empathize with the world around us. It can be hard to manage all the tough feelings that come up. A lot is happening in the world—a lot to laugh about, cry about, shout about, and rage about. Sorrow can bring joy, anger can bring calm, and it can all feel impossible to face. And, like it or not, we believe there is one …

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#629: Bullying, Mean People & Catastrophizing 34:28

5d ago34:28

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Have you ever felt crushed by someone else’s words? Maybe it was a bully from your past, a toxic co-worker, or even just someone who was having a bad day and decided to take it out on you. It’s tough, isn’t it? Those moments can leave us feeling small, second-guessing ourselves, or even spiraling into worst-case scenarios. In today’s episode, we’re…

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9 Things I Wish I Knew Sooner About Life, Love, and Happiness 8:32

17d ago8:32

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In this heartfelt episode, I'm reflecting on 9 life lessons I wish I could share with my 18-year-old self. Each "lesson" is a message of self-compassion, resilience, and empowerment, from self-worth and resilience to navigating early marriage and motherhood. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, questioned your choices, or felt pressured by soc…

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Reaching Out 36:51

11d ago36:51

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In our opinion, creating a connection with others is the most singularly powerful tool any creative has in their armory. Unfortunately, a lot of us find that it’s easier said than done. This week, Susan and Laura explore Molly Beck’s book Reach Out: The Simple Strategy You Need to Expand Your Network. Join us as we discuss Molly’s research-based gu…

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#628: How Do You Know If You’re Good Enough 37:22

12d ago37:22

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Are you tired of questioning whether you measure up? Do you find yourself constantly comparing your life, your work, or even your worth to others? And what would it feel like to finally believe that who you are, right now, is enough? How do we measure "good enough" anyways? And we're not just talking about it in general, like "you're good enough", …

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Join The Joiners 34:27

18d ago34:27

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Lately it feels like so many of us are longing for belonging, but finding it harder than to connect. But why? In this week’s episode of The Spark File podcast, we dig in to find the answer. Join us as Laura examines the work of social scientist Bob Putnam, whose book Bowling Alone: the Collapse and Revival of American Community connects the decline…

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#627: Designing Your Life: Increasing Your Happiness and Impact 36:52

19d ago36:52

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Do you look around at other people's lives and wonder why they're happier than you, or least they appear to be? Have you ever said "Must be nice?" about someone who seems to do cool things with their life and you secretly wish you knew what you could do to make your life more exciting, but you feel stuck? ✅ ‌ FREE CLASS! LEARN HOW TO STOP CARING WH…

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Let them go: Embracing Your Empty Nest 9:04

24d ago9:04

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Letting Go as a Parent: your Empty Nest Have you just waved your child off to university, college, or maybe even to start a new life far away? Whether it's their first big step out on their own or they're starting a new chapter as adults, this episode is all about the unique, sometimes challenging experience of “letting go.” Let’s talk about what i…

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Catharsis, Comfort & Change 37:35

25d ago37:35

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The weight of the world felt heavy this week, but tough moments are when we feel luckiest to have this incredible community. Like we always say, everyone is creative but smart creative people do not go it alone! So this week, we did what we so often recommend to our coaching clients when the path ahead feels cloudy: We reached out to all the brave …

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The New "OLD" 9:48

1M ago9:48

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The New Old: Redefining Aging in the 21st Century In today's world, growing older isn't what it used to be. We now expect a longer, more active life than our parents' and grandparents' generations. This episode dives into how the stages of life have evolved over the past century and introduces two thought leaders, Chip Conley and Barbara Waxman, wh…

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The Creative Act 36:13

1M ago36:13

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Here at the Spark File, creativity is a way of life and a way of being in the world. In this week’s episode of The Spark File Podcast, Laura digs into Rick Rubin’s book The Creative Act: A Way of Being. A profoundly successful American record producer, Rubin is the co-founder of Def Jam recordings, founder of American Recordings and former co-presi…

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#625: How To Really Love Yourself And Your Life 35:57

1M ago35:57

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Do you want to be able to really love yourself, and your life, like, not just when things are going well for you or when you're getting external validation from others? This episode is for you. Look, I've been there … I put my worth and value, and my ability to love myself into the hands of what I couldn't control -- performance, affirmation, succe…

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10 things I Quit at 60 10:16

1M ago10:16

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**10 Things I Quit in My 50s That Made Me Happier in My 60s** 🌟 In this solo episode, I share the 10 life-changing things I gave up in my 50s that have improved my life in my 60s. From quitting uncomfortable clothing and rushing through life to ditching doom-scrolling and learning to say "no," these decisions have boosted my happiness and well-bein…

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Moral Distress Signal 35:41

1M ago35:41

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Have you ever found yourself giggling at the most unexpected insult, like "sparrow's fart"? Join us as we kick off this episode of The Spark File with laughter and a light-hearted exchange that sets the stage for a journey through creativity and introspection. We'll explore the wonderful world of "spark files," those magical little tools for captur…

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#624: Commonly Asked Confidence Questions | Part 2 (Listener Submitted) 28:40

1M ago28:40

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Back by popular demand, another listener submitted questions episode! In this episode we talk about: How to advance in your career without sacrificing your close connection to your children? How to not be afraid of making the wrong decision... How to make big decisions in life without feeling overwhelmed, anxious and like you're second-guessing mys…

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If you think you're old, you are! 4:39

2M ago4:39

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Feeling like you're too old to chase your dreams? Think again. In this Podcast, I share personal stories, from a shocking hospital visit to conversations that challenged my views on aging. The words we hear, both from others and ourselves, have the power to shape how we live. If you’re telling yourself you’re too old to run that 5K, fall in love, o…

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Spooky Sparks from SPARKfest 40:25

2M ago40:25

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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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What next at 63? 5:21

2M ago5:21

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At a Crossroads in Your 60s? Let’s Talk About Reinventing Ourselves! Hi, I’m Jo Blackwell. At 63, after 14 years as a brand photographer and founder of The Midlife Movement, I find myself at another life crossroads. Like many of us navigating midlife and beyond, I'm asking, What’s next? In this podcast, I reflect on my journey, from overcoming midl…

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Them's The Rules 35:13

2M ago35:13

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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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Sparks from SPARKfest (Part 1) 38:36

2M ago38:36

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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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#621: How To Develop Thick Skin and Handle Criticism Like a Boss 29:50

2M ago29:50

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Do you take things too personally? Or perhaps do you over-personalize things that aren't going well and over-compensate? Are you afraid of feedback because you know that you tend to take constructive criticism way too intensely. This is something we all deal with…haters, critics, and feedback we don't like— and today I'm giving teaching how to rise…

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WWGD? (Learning from Gavin Creel) 48:27

2M ago48:27

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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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#620: Make More Mistakes + Frustration Tolerance 34:45

2M ago34:45

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You're a doer, and an achiever - you have high standards for yourself and you know that you're capable of so much. And you work hard. Like, really hard. So, when you make mistakes, especially avoidable mistakes, it hits you like. Like, super hard. You know it's okay to be human, but that's for other people - not for you, because you have big goals …

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Is HRT Right for YOU? 23:34

2M ago23:34

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HRT - is it right for you? In this conversation, Dr Ferhat Uddin, NHS General Practitioner and Founder of the private Menopause Clinic, Liberty Health, explains what happens to women's hormones during menopause and answers Jo's questions. If you book a consultation with Dr Uddin, mention The Midlife Movement or Jo Blackwell for 10% off all services…

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Grief & Creativity 43:19

2M ago43:19

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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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#619: Guilt and Being Too Hard On Yourself 31:33

3M ago31:33

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Do you feel the pressure of too many expectations and too much to do? There's a tug-of-war between feeling like you're never "enough" in any role and a conflict in demand for your attention. You feel guilty all the time … mom guilt, not doing enough guilt, feeling inconsistent guilt, or maybe guilt about that cookie you just ate that wasn't on your…

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Redefining Career Success 27:23

3M ago27:23

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Is it time to redefine your career success? Perhaps your career has been put on the back burner while you've supported others and you want to go all out now you've hit midlife? My guest this week, Rachel Power, draws on her own experience and years of Leadership Coaching to help you answer the "what now?" for your work life. Buy Rachel's book, "Red…

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Shining Your Creative Light 28:40

3M ago28:40

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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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Managing Menopause Naturally 25:47

3M ago25:47

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Do you want to increase your healthspan and age as healthily and naturally as possible? Join me this week as I talk to Naturopath and Perimenopause specialist, Sara Southgate. 0:00 The Key to a Long and Healthy Life 1:43 The Role of Stomach Acid 4:32 Tips to increase Stomach Acid 7:35 Inflammation 11:35 The Best Type of Exercise for women over 40 1…

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Certainty v. Creativity 30:00

3M ago30:00

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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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#617: Rejected But Not Dejected: How to Stay Confident When Rejected, Fired or Not Selected 37:27

3M ago37:27

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Rejection hurts. And the thing is, when we get rejected we also self-isolate and personalize the rejected state. This episode of The Confidence Podcast will help you know what to do to self-heal after the next rejection you experience (because let's be honest, you'll have them coming, we all do!) You can learn how to take every rejection and turn i…

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Are you 50 and looking for love? 28:07

3M ago28:07

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Laurie Gerber has been advising women and couples for over 20 years - here's what she has to say about the joys of dating after 50 - and how to be successful at it! For more of Laurie's dating resources check out her FREE webinar: "3 Secrets to Finding and Maintaining Healthy Love without Repeated Disappointments" Learn:✓How to be Ready to Date Lik…

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How to Find Yourself on YouTube 23:24

3M ago23:24

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Have you ever thought about becoming a creator on YouTube? Or wondered about what drives those who do? At 45, Alexa Saarenoja made a bold transition from a distinguished career in architecture and design to a full-time content creator on YouTube. Through her channel and consulting firm, she combines her passion for teaching with her own transformat…

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#615: Not Worrying About People’s Opinions 27:04

3M ago27:04

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Does it bother you when someone doesn't like you? Or maybe you struggle with decision making because you waffle back and forth between what you think you should do and what other people think you should do. Maybe you find yourself worrying about other people's opinions of you, even though you know it "shouldn't" matter, but you don't know how to no…

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How to Make Peace with Food 36:54

4M ago36:54

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Why do we over eat? And how do we make peace with food?Join me and Sherry Shaban to talk about how trapped trauma, stress and hormones affect how we eat, exercise and live! Sherry Shaban is an osteopath and an anti-diet health and life coach from Montreal, Quebec. She is the founder of the Fall in Love with Fitness Podcast, the HIIT Decks™ App, and…

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#614: When People Don’t Support You or Understand You 33:32

4M ago33:32

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Feeling misunderstood or not supported by those close to you can feel isolating and hurtful. It can devastate your spirit and throw you into a spiral of resignation and depression. You are not alone, and the good news is that you don't actually need the support of other people in the way you think you do. The support you need comes first and foremo…

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How to Get your Spark Back 28:49

4M ago28:49

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Find happiness and reignite your life! Join me and Rachel Marie Martin to discover how you can Get your Spark Back - which is the title of Rachel's new book: https://amzn.to/3YX7Xu (Amazon affiliate link) 0:00 The challenges of an empty nest 1:43 Adding a dog to the family 3:25 Letting go when children leave home 6:06 What now? 9:27 Investing in yo…

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#613: Adult Friendships: How To Not Make It So Hard 40:31

4M ago40:31

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Friendship as an adult can be hard. Everyone is busy, and you find yourself surrounded by co-workers who have nothing in common with you, or neighbors you don’t like. You know you’re great at friendship, and you love having a solid social group, but it feels like everyone you care most about is drifting and less available than ever before…busy purs…

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How to take your peri-menopausal health into your own hands 27:21

4M ago27:21

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Preparing for peri-menopause can help ameliorate symptoms, helping you to take your health into your own hands. This is what menopause expert, Dr Tayo believes and she has devised a program to help you do just that: https://getyoursassyback.com/ Note: The NHS does prescribe HRT without payment. As so often happens in these conversations, we covered…

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#612: Anxiety Neutralization and Tools for the Anxiety Prone 34:50

4M ago34:50

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Anxiety used to rule my life. I woke up with it and went to bed with it. I felt like a prisoner to it. If you ever struggle with anxiety, this episode is for you. In the episode I'm going to teach you the two most effective techniques I have used that have enabled me to neutralize and have power over the anxious voice in my life. We're going to tal…

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I didn't expect this when I got my affairs in order 13:38

4M ago13:38

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Getting your affairs in order with Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney doesn't sound exciting, but there are definitely some unexpected benefits! Join Rosie Wright of Brixworth Wills and I for this short conversation about the subjects most of us avoid. Note: although some of the terms used are UK specific, the general principles apply wherever yo…

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#611: Designing Your Dream Life and Believing It Can Really Happen 32:06

4M ago32:06

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If you've ever looked at someone else's life and thought to yourself, "must be nice," then this episode is going to fire you up about what is possible for you in your own life. The key isn't just to have a dream, but it's to believe that that dream is actually possible. It's only once you believe it's possible that you will have the drive and resil…

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How to Stay out of the Nursing Home 24:52

5M ago24:52

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Join me and Geriatric Pharmacist and nutrition coach, Amy K Wilson, as we talk about the shocking truth about constant dieting, ozempic and nursing home admissions - Nursing Homes in the US are seeing younger people arriving - in some cases 50-55 years old! 0:00 Seeing the outcome of poor nutrition and poor fitness 4:20 The role of inflammation and…

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#610: Confidence for Sales and for Making More Money 31:56

5M ago31:56

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Everyone sells something. We live in a world that operates on sales - selling ideas, selling products, selling personal opinions - and the more confidence you have, the better you will be at selling. In this episode I'm going to share the exact thoughts that will help you sell with confidence. The more confidence you have, the more you will sell. I…

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There's More to Midlife than Menopause! 31:01

5M ago31:01

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Midlife and Menopause - does it really have to be a crisis? This week, we're flipping the script with Guest, Nathalie Cordell: 0:00 Role Models & Self Leadership 2:00 Confidence in girls 5:58 Finding yourself again in Midlife 10:00 Women's wisdom 15:01 Authenticity 23:01 Craving peace 28:02 An Allegory of reawakening If you've enjoyed this conversa…

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#609: Being Different and Not Caring What People Think 29:45

5M ago29:45

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If you've ever struggled with a deep desire to fit in, and yet at the same time you know that you also want to stand out, this is a podcast episode that you're going to love. As humans we're wired to be in community and to be connected with one another, and yet, we are each individually unique and created for a purpose that only we can activate and…

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Easy Metabolism Boosting Secrets 32:14

5M ago32:14

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Have you noticed that maintaining your weight is becoming an uphill battle? According to this week's guest, diets don’t work - the secret to easily losing and maintaining your most comfortable weight lies with your metabolism. Nagina Abdullah is a weight-loss coach for women in midlife and founder of the top-rated website MasalaBody.com. Nagina has…

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#608: Arrogance or Confidence? What’s the Difference and How to Deal With Arrogant People? 25:22

5M ago25:22

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If you've ever worried about coming off arrogant instead of confident, this episode is for you. In this week's coaching I'm breaking apart the thought-pattern differences between arrogance and confidence so you can confidently navigate the grey line for yourself. If you are worried about being arrogant, you probably aren't - and you very well might…

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Saint David Bowie and Our Lady of Done With Your Eternal Bullshit 35:18

5M ago35:18

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In this episode, we discover that Charon, Ferryman of the Dead, has a new ride, and we hear about the Immaculate Reception of Ex-Sister Agnes with a guest appearance by Saint David Bowie and Our Lady of Done with Your Eternal Bullshit. Join me, Asteria Blackwell, as we dive once more into the Stories from the Lost Library, hosted by Elysium Public …

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How to Find the Love you Deserve - at any Age! 33:24

5M ago33:24

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This conversation is about self love in action, and how to find the love you deserve at any age! International relationship coach, Junie Moon is passionate about empowering women by helping them recognize their inherent worth and guiding them through the process of healing their hearts. Utilizing techniques like Shadow Work®, her mission is to crea…

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