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The Be Excited! Podcast is a discussion-based show hosted by an Assistant Professor in PA Studies. We discuss specialty areas of medicine with the community PAs who work in those fields. Topics include the ways in which specialty fields are unique, the challenges faced by specialty PAs and our interprofessional colleagues, case discussions, PA school advising and admission topics. We cover the Physician Assistant profession, from PA education, to PA practice.
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Is it really midlife if you are just getting started? I bet you caught yourself telling yourself it’s too late to change careers, master something new, reinvent yourself, or just be daring...but wait - what was that? YES! You remembered that you're one smart cookie who can choose what you want. I'm your host, Allison Hare and I interview remarkable people who are doing it differently and IT’S WORKING. We discuss timeless, and new ways to approach our modern lives as late bloomers. And here’s ...
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A 2024 GLAAD Media Award Nominee for Outstanding Podcast! Fans of On Being and Los Culturistas love this indie where LGBTQ guests share the queer books that saved their lives with the authors who wrote them. Featuring Carmen Maria Machado, Alison Bechdel, Jennifer Finney Boylan, Greg Louganis, Becky Albertalli, and so many more, guests from across the rainbow tell these authors how their books helped them overcome alienation, gender dysphoria, familial homophobia, and being outed. Essayist, ...
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Why do high performers seem to struggle with their personal relationships? Our guest today is Jason VanRuler, a licensed therapist and author of "Get Past Your Past." Jason provides eye-opening insights into why high performers often struggle with personal relationships. He explains that while high performers excel in business by applying certain s…
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When I read his work, I feel like he is a close friend that I lost. That’s how much he resonates with me. Today we meet Kim Hines and we’re talking about the book that saved her life: The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin. Kim Hines is a playwright, actor, director, and author. Her plays have been produced across the United States, including tours at…
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Today, Once Upon a Crime Books presents 7 Minutes in Book Heaven, the podcast where we interview LGBTQ authors about the new books they have coming out for us to love and cuddle up with. Once Upon a Crime Books is an independent bookstore specializing in mystery fiction. Located in Uptown Minneapolis, you can shop in their store Monday through Satu…
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Seriously though. When you're life is hyphenated, how do you put it altogether to live the life you want? Today we meet Natalie Cruz and we’re talking about the book that saved her life: We Are All Armenian edited by Aram Mrjoian and featuring eighteen essayists. Natalie lives in Philly, is the managing editor of the Queer Armenian Library, teaches…
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Podcasting is great and all but it's NOT for everyone. Have you been on the fence about starting yours? Or started and got stuck or overwhelmed along the way? I put together 3 major reasons NOT to podcast so you can be clear either way and move ON or move FORWARD. Timestamps: 00:00:35 - The Appeal of Starting a Podcast 00:01:59 - Podcasting's Growt…
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A new episode of This Queer Book Saved My Life drops next week on May 11th! In our off weeks, we air the most recent episode of The Gaily Show which J.P. hosts for AM950 Radio. On today’s episode, Jeff Gavin’s debut album Magic is out now and we have clips from three tracks. Plus, Keith Haring: Art is For Everyone just opened at the Walker Art Cent…
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They say what matters most is love. But for a lot of us...that’s not what matters most. Today we meet Jake Mier and we’re talking about the book that saved their life: Loveless by Alice Oseman. Jake lives in the Twin Cities and works in restorative justice. Loveless is the funny, honest, messy, completely relatable story of Georgia, who doesn't und…
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Sheesh! As moms who are juggling our families, our selves, our businesses, and everything else under the sun, the state of motherhood is shifting in a new way. My guest, Dana Malstaff, founder of the big and beloved Boss Mom community, podcast, book, and business has a very unique perspective that will change everything for you. Building a communit…
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That moment when you meet kindred queer spirits in podcasting. Today we have a special cross-pollination episode with the Queer Spirit podcast. The Queer Spirit podcast has conversations with embodied artists, practitioners and activists who care for, enliven and empower our 2SLGBTQ+ communities to thrive + flourish. Their hosts are Nick Venegoni, …
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All the love in our queer families. Today we meet Archie Arnold and we’re talking about the book that saved his life: Love Lives Here: A Story of Thriving in a Transgender Family by Rowan Jetté Knox. Archie is a grant writer working at a community college in Minnesota. His career in grants and fundraising spans twenty years. Rowan Jetté Knox is an …
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Social media for Gen X? More heart and humanity, less hacks and hustle? YES PLEASE! Chelsea Peitz is my guest today and she's flipping everything we know about social media on its head and creating a MUCH more productive space to connect and create meaningful relationships. I can't wait for you to hear this! She's SO refreshing and real. Timestamps…
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As gay kids we have to get through so much that we end up not remembering a lot of our childhoods. Today we meet K Jason Bryan and we’re talking about the book that saved his life: Becoming A Man: Half A Life Story by Paul Monette. Jason is a Sr Client Consultant for corporate insurance, and used to chair his company’s LGBT & Allies ERG. He is a fo…
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Genius or ASD? In this episode of the Late Learner Podcast, Allison Hare and guest Cindy Robinson discuss being diagnosed later in life with ADHD and ASD. We explore topics like high masking, setting the record straight on why we shouldn't say high or low functioning, and as always, bringing a fresh perspective. We are challenging old paradigms and…
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No one ever told me that I could be divine. That my sexuality was a gift. Today we meet Sandy Hope and we’re talking about the book that saved her life: Swinging on the Garden Gate by Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew. And Elizabeth joins us for the conversation! Sandy is a licensed mental health counselor whose practice focuses Internal Family Systems theo…
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What do you do when you look in the mirror and gravity has stricken your once very youthful high and tight face? Not gonna lie - it’s a beeeyach. It can really mess with you. And it’s no secret that our society for centuries and centuries has put premium value on youth as a moral imperative to beauty. And wherever you may stand on plastic surgery, …
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Everyone calls me ma'am on the phone. I love it. Today we meet Jacob Budenz and we’re talking about the book that saved their life: Dress Your Family In Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris. Jacob is a true multi-hyphenate: musician, author, performance artist, director, and witch. Jacob published their new book Tea Leaves in 2023 and is the front p…
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What are the skincare and beauty trends that are useful and effective and which ones are marketing gimmicks feeding into a $104B industry? Silicone patches, infrared masks, simplified skincare, what do you actually need? What does it look like to move away from anti-aging rhetoric and move towards pro-aging. The beauty industry has truly shaped our…
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When a closeted queer kid meets his fairy godfather what does he wish for? Today we meet Ricardo Galaviz and we’re talking about the book that saved his life: Am I Blue? by Bruce Coville. And Bruce joins us for the conversation! Ricardo (all pronouns) is the Associate Director of the Milwaukee LGBT Center. Bruce (he/him) is the author of over 100 b…
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Everything we've been taught about relationships is totally outdated and can even create more unnecessary shame. Host Allison Hare shares relationship secrets that are not commonly known and discusses how they can work like magic. This episode is a powerful guidebook for those looking to revive their relationship or set a totally new standard for a…
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A tomboy who wants to be Perry Mason (and has a crush on Della) included this book on job applications. Today we meet Jean M. Gustafson and we’re talking about the book that saved her life: To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Jean M. Gustafson is a seasoned attorney who specializes in various branches of law, including employment law, elder law, c…
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Where are my fellow control freaks? Such an interesting and way more helpful perspective to rethink and redefine perfectionism. You know when you read a book and it’s so groundbreaking and helpful, you can’t help but tell all your friends, post about it? Well, I was the recipient of essentially being attacked on all sides that I needed to read this…
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Are you ready to un-ban LGBT books in real time? I share with you about The Banned Book Club and then I sit down with the head of the project: John Bracken who is the Executive Director of The Digital Public Library of America. How to start reading: Download the Palace Project App for iOS or Android in the Apple App store or Google Play. Open the a…
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It was such a catharsis that I took the book into the woods and acted out scenes from it. Today we meet Leon Acord and we’re talking about the book that saved his life: The Front Runner by Patricia Nell Warren. Leon Acord is the author of the memoirs Expletives Not Deleted and Sub-Lebrity: The Queer Life of a Showbiz Footnote. Leon created, wrote, …
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Energetic time management, over capacity, toxic motherhood, rethinking, emotional intelligence, identity death, OH MY! Heather Chauvin, a leadership coach and strategic parenting expert is my guest today and we are giving you the tools you need and discussing shifting identities and the process of letting go and rebuilding. Heather shares her uniqu…
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You go to his place to hook up. The book that saves your life is on his coffee table. Today we meet Philip Anthony and we’re talking about the book that saved his life: The Homosexualization of America by Dennis Altman. And Dennis joins us for the conversation! Philip is based in Minneapolis and is host of the podcast The Downright Upright Show. De…
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In this episode of the Late Learner Podcast, host Allison Hare dives into the topic of hustle culture and its connection to Generation X. She discusses an article she read about Gen X women getting the worst of both worlds and invites Dr. Whitney Casares, also known as Modern Mommy Doc, to share her insights on the subject. Dr. Casares, a Stanford-…
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Today, we meet Jeff Billington and his new novel: Summer's Second. In this novel, Asher Brock’s last summer of youth is far from ideal. His hopes for the future, including an escape from his constricting Ozark Mountains hometown, seem increasingly fragile as he faces hurdles of poverty and abuse, all while coming to terms with being gay. Jeff Billi…
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As we wind down a year that was....well, might have taken a few unexpected turns and left us feeling a little more heavy, I wanted to give you 3 non-obvious tips that can help you clear the decks for a truly better 2024. Timestamps: 00:01:22 - Reflecting on the Heaviness of 2023 00:03:10 - Personal Development and Redefining Success 00:04:45 - The …
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My eighth grade brain was like: they're such great friends AND they kiss on the mouth?! That's great! Today we meet Maya Williams and we’re talking about the book that saved their life: The Color Purple by Alice Walker. Maya Williams (ey/em, they/them, and she/her) is a religious Black multiracial nonbinary suicide survivor who is currently an Ashl…
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Women are in a moment right now. Juggling the hustle, high expectations, perimenopause, post-pandemic chaos, kids' hormones, changing relationships, work demands – it's overwhelming. Cherylanne Skolnicki, CEO, founder, and podcast host of Brilliant Balance, has the insights to help you masterfully balance it all. Timestamps: [00:01:20]The Good STUF…
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Without this book, I wouldn't have become me. And I guess I'd be married to a man. Today we meet Adrineh Der Boghossian and we’re talking about the book that saved her life: Princess Freak by Nancy Agabian. And Nancy joins us for the conversation! Princess Freak documents through poetry and prose texts Nancy's coming-of-age of as a shy, funny, bise…
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In this episode of the Late Learner Podcast, host Allison Hare celebrates the milestone of reaching 200 episodes. She shares her journey from being a corporate executive to launching her own podcast and the lessons she's learned along the way. Allison encourages listeners to pursue their passions and make a meaningful impact in the world. She also …
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Today, Once Upon a Crime Books presents 7 Minutes in Book Heaven, the podcast where we interview LGBTQ authors about the new books they have coming out for us to love and cuddle up with. Once Upon a Crime Books is an independent bookstore specializing in mystery fiction. Located in Uptown Minneapolis, you can shop in their store Monday through Satu…
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Ancient queer Greek love. The Easter Bunny. And everything in between. Today we meet Christina Bagni and we’re talking about the book that saved her life The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. Christina is an editor, host of Classics and Chill, and the author of the YA novel My Only Real Friend is the Easter Bunny at the Mall. For Christina, The …
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In this episode of the Late Learner Podcast, host Allison Hare explores the idea of refocusing on big, audacious goals, no matter your age or circumstance. She introduces Jess Williamson, a five-times entrepreneur and world-renowned business and mindset coach, who shares her insights on achieving wild success through fantasy land success, iconic le…
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You didn't realize you'd end up reading a charming gay couple's 3,100 love letters. Today we meet Scott Bane and we’re talking about the book that launched a life-saving journey for him: American Renaissance by F.O. Matthiessen. Scott is a Program Officer at the John A. Hartford Foundation and author of A Union Like Ours: The Love Story of F.O. Mat…
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Hey! I'm Allison Hare. In this raw and deeply personal episode, I'm sharing some big life updates on my 49th birthday. Yep, it's today! I've been hesitant to discuss it publicly, but it feels like the perfect time to share it. And I get the feeling that this episode could be the catalyst for you - that could change it all in the best possible way. …
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What is the feeling you get when you walk into your closet? Is it exciting? Is it dread? Our closets and our wardrobe hold so much emotion and judgment - WAY more than we think. I have been wanting to do a More than Beauty series where we start to look at how our outward expression can reflect how we feel inside and sometimes can mask and hide our …
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I knew something was wrong, but what? This book helped me realize I have a disability. And it's treatable. Today we meet David-Elijah Nahmod and we’re talking about the book that saved his life: Blind: A Memoir by Belo Miguel Cipriani. And Belo joins us for the conversation! David-Elijah Nahmod is a freelance journalist in San Francisco, who writes…
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We meet Dianna Hunter and her new novel Clouded Waters which releases today: October 10! What's it about? When a local water scientist goes missing, newspaper owner Susan B. Ellingson follows a trail of evidence from a tiny, off-grid community into a global tangle of lies, corruption, whistleblowing, and danger. All the while her mother-in-law lead…
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Get ready for an absolute game-changer. I'm your host, Allison Hare, and today we're introducing the revolutionary and incredibly effective therapy called Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A-R-T), with therapist and educator, Laurel Wiers. Get this Accelerated Resolution Therapy has the power to REMOVE some of the deepest triggers that you might stru…
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Coming out wasn’t a switch that fixed everything. This book explained why. Today we meet Chris Tompkins and we’re talking about the book that saved Chris' life: The Velvet Rage by Alan Downs. Chris is an LGTBQ affirmative therapist and author of the new book Raising LGBTQ Allies: A Parent's Guide to Changing the Messages from the Playground. In The…
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Let's explore the concept of micro-rejections and how they can affect us emotionally. We are discussing the physiological and psychological reasons behind why these seemingly insignificant rejections can hurt so much, especially for individuals with ADHD. My amazing guest is licensed counselor, founder of Humanity Hive, and ADHD specialist, Candin …
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I had no queer friends. I kept going to the same bookstore hoping a girl would hit on me. Welcome to our new season! Today we meet Leslie Vincent and Michelle Tea! We’re talking about the book that saved Leslie's life: Valencia by Michelle Tea. As a music maker, Leslie Vincent performs jazz and the great American Songbook. She released her new albu…
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Welcome to our Summer of Book Love series! Our series concludes today as we meet Rebecca Turkewitz and her new new spooky story collection: Here in the Night. New episodes of This Queer Book Saved My Life! drop next Tuesday! September 19th! What's it about? The thirteen stories in Rebecca Turkewitz’s debut collection, Here in the Night, are engross…
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A very special episode as we welcome an excellent teacher whose work with Dr. Hare directly influenced the format of Be Excited!. Andrew Foster, PA-C in General Cardiology joins us to discuss his service, his work in the field, and common cases and Must-Not-Miss diagnoses in his field, and there are a lot of them. Be Excited! about Cardiovascular m…
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You asked, we answered! Some of the biggest misconceptions about introverts and extroverts are dispelled as I, an obvious extrovert, go head-to-head with my guest, Cindy Robinson, a proud card-carrying introvert. There were so many surprising truths that we just had no idea unless we talked about it honestly and openly. You are going to walk away w…
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Welcome to our Summer of Book Love series! Every Tuesday this summer we will feature new episodes of 7 Minutes in Book Heaven which has your next summer read! New episodes of This Queer Book Saved My Life! drop September 19th. Today we meet Robert Kirby and his new graphic memoir: Marry Me A Little. What's it about? Rob recounts his experience of m…
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Welcome to our Summer of Book Love series! Every Tuesday this summer we will feature new episodes of 7 Minutes in Book Heaven which has your next summer read! New episodes of This Queer Book Saved My Life! drop this September. Today we meet Marisa Crane and their new novel: I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself. What's it about? Dept. of Speculation mee…
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You're in for a treat with this episode. I'm sitting down with the amazing Dr. Kara Pepper to unpack the whole burnout situation. You know the deal – over-functioning, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and imposter syndrome – all those things we battle with. Now, here's the kicker: Dr. Kara, she's not just a VERY gutsy primary care doc, she's also an…
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