Best Brita Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 180: 3 Things You Need to Understand if Your Child has Hay fever 24:41

6h ago24:41

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Send us a text Spring is almost here, bringing relief after a long winter season. As the weather warms up, we'll be spending more time outdoors, but that also means dealing with the pesky hay fever season! Hay fever is more than just sneezing and nasal congestion—it can be incredibly irritating and impact your child's mood and overall well-being. I…

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Embracing Unabashed Visibility as Women Leaders [Credo #4] 18:46

40m ago18:46

18:46

Women’s voices have been and continue to be culturally dismissed and discouraged. Women are very rarely quoted in science and financial journals, as well as make up only about 25% of all of the people who are quoted as experts in the news media. The fourth element of our credo at How Women Lead is to Be Unabashedly Visible, and today, Julie is shar…

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Episode 179: Salicylate and Oxalate sensitivity with Naturopath Laura Christoforidis 34:30

5d ago34:30

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Send us a text In this week's episode, Jess is joined by Laura, the new Naturopath at Natural Super Kids, for Part 2 of their discussion on food and chemical sensitivities. If you missed last week's episode, where Laura explored histamine intolerance and the differences between food allergies and intolerances, you can click here to listen. In this …

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Amplifying Women’s Voices to Reshape the Future [Credo #3] 14:46

7d ago14:46

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Every woman has an instance in her childhood where her voice was ignored. Maybe she was told to be seen and not heard, maybe she was looked over in class to speak, or maybe she was told to take up less space. This cultural bias against women’s voices needs to be put to an end, and it starts with us supporting one another and speaking up to affirm a…

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Christa Stelzmuller - Charity Water 50:51

8h ago50:51

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About the Guest(s): Christa Stelzmuller: Christa Stelzmuller is a prominent technologist and leader currently serving at charity: water, an organization dedicated to bringing clean and safe water to people in developing countries. With a rich background in consulting and startups, particularly in mission-driven enterprises, Christa combines her tec…

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Episode 178: Histamine intolerance with Naturopath Laura Christoforidis 35:30

12d ago35:30

35:30

Send us a text In this week’s podcast episode, Jess is joined by Laura, the new Naturopath at Natural Super Kids. Together, they delve into the topic of histamine intolerance, drawing on Laura’s personal and clinical experiences. Throughout the episode, Laura and Jess explore: Laura's journey to becoming a Naturopath; The difference between a food …

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The Power of Making Introductions and Saying Yes [Credo #2] 13:47

41m ago13:47

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“Deals are made on the golf course.” “Your network is your net worth.” How often have we women heard these phrases throughout our lives, only to be scolded or warned against doing these same things that men are encouraged to do? It’s time for us to change the cultural narrative around using our connections to create professional opportunities for o…

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Episode 177: What can Gut Microbiome testing tell us about your child with Naturopath Sarah Worbys 38:03

19d ago38:03

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Send us a text In this week's episode, Jess is joined by Natural Super Kids Naturopath Sarah Worboys to dive into the topic of microbiome testing and address questions from Natural Super Kids members. Sarah has been a frequent guest on the podcast and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this discussion. In last week's episode, Jess welco…

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Fierce Advocacy: Lifting Women Up and Transforming Work Culture [Credo #1] 18:04

14d ago18:04

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In a world where women leaders are still facing immense challenges and criticism, our role as advocates for each other has never been more important. Too often, we've seen women tear each other down, rather than lifting each other up. But when we commit to refusing to participate in the toxic dynamics that hold us back and instead use our voices to…

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Aditya Nagrath - Elephant Learning 49:14

8d ago49:14

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About the Guest(s): Dr. Aditya Nagrath is a distinguished individual with a profound background in mathematics and computer science, highlighted by his PhD from the University of Denver. Following his academic ventures, he founded Elephant Head Software, a dynamic contract software engineering firm that rapidly launched over 35 product lines, consi…

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Episode 176: Gut microbiome testing with Dr Brad Leech 47:06

30d ago47:06

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Send us a text In this weeks episode, Jess is joined by Dr. Brad Leech, PhD-qualified Clinical Nutritionist and Herbalist Dr. Brad Leech, to discuss gut microbiome testing. Dr. Brad Leech specialises in complex gastrointestinal disorders and chronic autoimmune conditions, offering personalised care to his patients through functional nutrition, inte…

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Unlocking the Power of Latina Investors with Emma Rodriguez-Ayala 29:23

13d ago29:23

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The workforce in the US is more diverse than ever. And with a large part of the educated workforce being made up of Latina women, strategies and ideas around investments are shifting. Emma Rodriguez-Ayala is here today to talk about how investors need to learn how Latino communities view and value money, bridging the financial literacy gap by teach…

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Episode 175: Psychological support for kids with PANS and PANDAS with clinical psychologist Brita List 28:53

1M ago28:53

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Send us a text In this weeks episode, Jess is joined by Clinical Psychologist Brita List to chat about the psychological approach to PANS and PANDAS in children. Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) and Paediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) occur after an infection, mos…

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Elevating Latina Voices with Marilyn Alverio 30:16

29d ago30:16

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While women in general are underrepresented in leadership roles and corporate America, those least represented are Latina women. Despite being one of the largest sections of the workforce, Latina women make the least money of any demographic in the country; on average only being paid 62 cents for every dollar made by a white man. Marilyn Alverio fo…

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Kat Roma Greer - Microgalleries 54:26

22d ago54:26

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About the Guest(s): Kat Roma Greer is the Artistic Director of Micro Galleries, a global roaming arts initiative that focuses on using art as a tool for positive change in under-resourced communities. With her expertise, Kat leads a team of creative individuals developing small-scale innovative solutions to address both local and global issues thro…

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Episode 174: A Naturopathic approach to behavioural difficulties in children 22:19

1M ago22:19

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Send us a text In this week's episode, Jess explores the naturopathic approach to managing behavioural difficulties in children. Although naturopathic support is not often considered for issues like tantrums, mood swings, angry outbursts, and defiance, Jess shares how it can be highly beneficial. In this episode, Jess covers: The importance of not …

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Hot Flashes! Investing In Her Wellness with Ariane Tom 26:56

1M ago26:56

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Women-led venture firms grew from 12 in 2010 to over 300 in 2020, representing new opportunities for women in leadership and innovation. As the first generation of women with decades of work experience and control of 50% of wealth, it’s up to us to invest in companies who share our values, especially in women’s healthcare. Ariane Tom is here this w…

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Episode 173: Do your child's behavioural challenges stem from the gut? 20:41

2M ago20:41

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Send us a text In this week's podcast episode, Jess is talking about whether your child's behavioural challenges could be attributed to the state of their gut. At Natural Super Kids, it's observed that tummy pain, constipation, diarrhoea, bloating, and fussy eating often impact behavior negatively. Often, when addressing digestive concerns parents …

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Intersectional Reproductive Justice with Kwajelyn Jackson 39:33

1M ago39:33

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As we mark two years since the Dobbs decision which overturned Roe v. Wade, highlighting inequality in healthcare is more important than ever. Limiting access to essential reproductive care disproportionatelty affects women of color, non-English speaking folks, people living in poverty, and other marginalized groups. Kwajelyn Jackson is here this w…

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Ari Tulla - Elo 1:05:20

2M ago1:05:20

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About the Guest(s): Ari Tulla is a passionate healthcare entrepreneur focused on delivering better health solutions through technology and data. With his roots firmly planted in Finland, Ari has been a Bay Area resident for over 16 years, dedicating the last 14 to spearheading healthcare companies. His inspiration stemmed from personal challenges, …

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Episode 172: The reality of our overseas family adventure with teens 34:12

2M ago34:12

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Send us a text After getting back into the groove of work, life, and adjusting to the cold I am back to share our travels with you. In this week’s podcast episode I am letting you in on the realities of our family’s overseas adventure in Canada. In this episode, I discuss: Canada’s natural beauty and our itinerary during our time here; Travelling a…

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Transforming Communities through Visionary Leadership with Aja Brown 33:35

1M ago33:35

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Local politics is often regarded as the most important level of government. It is where decisions are made that affect you and those in your community directly and daily, and where people come together to improve where they live. Aja Brown became mayor of Compton, California in 2013 by doing just that, caring for her community and inspiring others …

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Episode 171: Planning our Overseas Adventure in Canada with Teens 30:37

2M ago30:37

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Send us a text We have recently returned from a 4 week family holiday to Canada, travelling with our two teenagers, so in this week's episode, I am sharing the process we took to plan this overseas family adventure. Taking our kids to Canada has been on our bucket list for a while, as my husband and I have spent a lot of time backpacking through Ca…

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Building an Inclusive Culture for High Performance with Nancy Geenen [Replay] 27:25

2M ago27:25

27:25

Having diverse perspectives in your workplace is good not only for productivity and output, but also for creating a comfortable environment where all people can do their best work. In recent years, however, we have seen shifts on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) regulation. Nancy Geenen is an expert in DEI in the workplace, and on today’s sho…

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Howard Pearl - Charitable Adult Rides 56:14

2M ago56:14

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About the Guest(s): Howard Pearl is the Chief Executive of Charitable Adult Rides and Services, Inc. (CARS), which operates under the parent nonprofit that has been functioning for 107 years and collaborates exclusively with nonprofits. Known for running the largest vehicle and real estate donation program in the US, CARS serves a broad range of cl…

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Episode 170: Nutrients to Support Neurodiverse Children 25:02

2M ago25:02

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Send us a text We have been focusing a lot on brain health recently on the podcast with our episode last week focusing on the key dietary changes I recommend for kids with ADHD - check it out here. We also chatted with Dr. Robert Melillo about the Melillo method and his approach to balancing the brain in kids with Autism, ADHD, OCD, and Tourette Sy…

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Venture Voices: Women Leading Change in Startups and Capital with Winsome Kirton and Tatijana Janko 30:43

2M ago30:43

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As women-founded companies receive only 2% of venture funding year after year, it’s more important than ever for women founders and women venture capitalists to band together to reshape what it means to be an investor and an entrepreneur. Winsome Kirton and Tatijana Janko are two women advocating for and leading this change. They’re here today to d…

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Episode 169: The Two Most Important Dietary Changes to Support ADHD Kids 25:56

3M ago25:56

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Send us a text Today, on the podcast Jess shares the two most important dietary changes to support ADHD kids. These dietary shifts will be relevant for people whose kids are presenting with symptoms that are common in ADHD, as well as supporting behaviour, mood and sleep in general. In this episode, Jess discusses: The two most important dietary tw…

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Inspiring and Funding Native American Entrepreneurship with Betsy Fore 24:58

3M ago24:58

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In the world of founders and business owners, you’ll find many people who start more than one company. You’ll be hard-pressed, however, to find someone who has not only started multiple successful companies and a venture fund, but imbues all of her projects with as much passion, authenticity, and respect for her culture and values as Betsy Fore. Be…

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Dejan Nenov - Panaton 53:24

3M ago53:24

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About the Guest(s): Dejan Nenov is a seasoned technology entrepreneur and software engineer with roots in Sofia, Bulgaria. Having moved to the United States in 1984 and with a background in electrical engineering and computer science, Dejan dove into the startup culture of San Francisco in the early '90s. His entrepreneurial spirit has seen him inv…

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Episode 168: The Melillo Method for supporting Autism, ADHD, OCD and Tourette syndrome with Dr. Robert Melillo 1:04:20

3M ago1:04:20

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Send us a text On this week's podcast episode, Jess is joined by a specialist in child neurological health and neurological disorders, Dr. Robert Melillo. Dr. Melillo is a clinician, professor, brain researcher, and best-selling author. Dr. Melillo has been supporting children with Autism, ADHD, OCD, Dyslexia, Tourette's, Bipolar as well as many ot…

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The Future is Female: Investing with Purpose and Power with Barbara Iyayi 31:44

3M ago31:44

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Women control 52% of wealth in the United States. Despite that, less than 5% of women who can invest in venture capital actually do so. Venture capital is often portrayed as an avenue of wealth for the “bros” but if we come together as women, our unique value sets and perspectives can change the world by funding innovative, women-founded startups l…

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Episode 167: All about PANS and PANDAS in children with Dr Leila Masson 42:38

3M ago42:38

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Send us a Text Message. On this week's podcast episode, Jess is speaking with integrative paediatrician Dr Leila Masson all about PANS and PANDAS in children. Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) and Paediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) occur after an infection, most c…

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Empathy in Philanthropy and Entrepreneurship with Soon Hagerty 29:23

3M ago29:23

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Entrepreneurship is never easy and it proves to be more difficult for women. But with resilience, determination, and support from a strong network, entrepreneurship is attainable for all women. Soon Hagerty knows more than most about what it takes to be a successful business owner and has made it her mission to support and mentor other women on thi…

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Miles Mufuka Martin - Relai 48:16

3M ago48:16

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About the Guest(s): Miles Mufuka Martin is a distinguished entrepreneur from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, dedicated to revolutionizing the way we exchange goods locally. He is the co-founder of Relai, a company designing innovative solutions for physical asset exchange, leveraging his background in sports and technology. Martin's track and field exper…

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Episode 166: The 80/80 Marriage with Nate Kemp 44:21

3M ago44:21

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Send us a text If you missed last weeks podcast, Jess spoke to relationship coach Aston Simmonds about how to recreate your relationship after kids. Here is the link to listen to this episode. This week on the podcast we have Nate Kemp, best-selling author of the book '80/80 Marriage' and formally trained philosopher. Nate and his wife Kaley, devel…

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Rewriting the Playbook for Women’s Investing with Tessa Flippin, Founder and Managing Partner at Capitalize VC 30:33

3M ago30:33

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Investing in venture capital has historically been a men’s game, and the companies that receive funding reflect that. Less than 2% of venture funding is awarded to women-led companies, and that number has remained the same for many years. But as the pool of venture investors diversifies, we believe that number should grow. Tessa Flippin, Founder of…

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Episode 165: Recreating your relationship after kids with Aston Simmonds 49:14

4M ago49:14

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Send us a text Today we have relationship coach Aston Simmonds on the podcast to discuss recreating your relationship after kids and keeping the spark alive. Aston is not only a relationship coach, but a retreat facilitator, podcast host, writer and married mum of two. Aston helps women and couples to communicate, connect and recreate their relatio…

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Investing with Purpose: Women in Capital Making a Difference with Naseem Sayani, Co-founder and GP of Emmeline Ventures 31:31

4M ago31:31

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Less than 2% of all venture funding every year goes to women-founded businesses. But while that number has not changed in recent years, the amount of women actively investing has increased significantly. Our mission at How Women Lead is to create opportunities and access for women investors to help increase the amount of funding for women in the ve…

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Brita & Bryce Lundberg - Lundberg Farms 49:19

4M ago49:19

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About the Guest(s): Bryce and Brita represent the multi-generational family-owned Lundberg Farms located in Northern California, a cornerstone in the world of sustainable agriculture. Bryce is a third-generation farmer, instrumental in upholding the farm's legacy through innovative organic farming practices. Brita, a fourth-generation farmer, conti…

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Episode 164: Sensory challenges in children with Occupational Therapist Emily Lo 32:04

4M ago32:04

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Send us a text Our guest on the podcast this week is Emily Lo, who is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist and Sensory Expert, a mother, and a caregiver to her autistic brother. Emily has worked for the Department of Education, in International Schools, for Not For Profit Organisations, and in private practice. Emily has a private practice in Sydney…

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Supporting Young Professionals through Early Career Development with Ivoree Jordan & Myshell Gresham 44:42

4M ago44:42

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As we progress in our careers, we better understand the importance of mentorship and coaching in our professional lives. Too often though, career coaching and professional development resources aren’t accessible to young professionals, whether it’s cost or time-prohibited. Ivoree Jordan and Myshell Gresham have started We Have Range to change that …

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Episode 163: How to Avoid the Antibiotic Cycle This Winter 22:27

4M ago22:27

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Send us a text Last week on the podcast, Jess spoke about the importance of building a healthy winter immune system in autumn. If you have not checked this episode yet, click here to listen. Today, on the podcast Jess is talking about the antibiotic cycle, how to break this cycle and help your child's immune system recover this winter. Nearly every…

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The Power of Storytelling in Venture Capital with Gayle Jennings O'Byrne 27:37

3M ago27:37

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Venture capital has a reputation for only funding certain demographics of entrepreneurs, particularly white men. As both entrepreneurs seeking funding and investors looking to support them become more diverse, we don’t necessarily see that trend change. Gayle Jennings O’Byrne is here today to talk about the power of storytelling in venture capital …

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Episode 162: Healthy Winter Immune Systems are Built in Autumn 22:04

4M ago22:04

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Send us a text Today Jess is talking about immunity, and why it is important to support your child's immune system before winter. Parents generally focus on building their children's immunity during winter. However, focusing on supporting your children's (and your) immune system in autumn gives you the best chance of fighting off colds, and flu whe…

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Boardroom Bound: Strategies for Success with Kimberley Goode 30:43

4M ago30:43

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There is no better time to prepare for your search for a board position than in the seasons of life leading up to it. And with 30% of those on public company boards now being women, there are more resources than ever to prepare you and stories from other women who have already made the journey to learn from. Join us for a replay of our recent Linke…

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Simon Schillebeeckx - Handprint Tech 58:08

4M ago58:08

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About the Guest(s): Simon Schillebeeckx is the co-founder of Handprint, a company he started in late 2019 with a mission to generate positive impacts on the planet through deliberate action. Prior to his entrepreneurial journey, Schillebeeckx had an academic background in environmental sustainability. His academic career was dedicated to teaching s…

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Episode 161: A Naturopathic Approach to Bedwetting in Children 27:39

4M ago27:39

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Send us a text In our last episode, I had an insightful discussion with Paediatric Neurologist Dr Steve Hodges from the United States. Dr. Hodges shared his unique approach to toileting issues, explaining how chronic constipation may be the underlying cause of toileting issues in your children. If you haven't listened to this episode yet, click her…

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Unlearning Silence with Elaine Lin Hering 23:25

4M ago23:25

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We have all learned rules around when our voices should and should not be heard; when it’s safe to speak up and moments when it’s too costly to use our voices. Anyone who carries a subordinated identity, particularly women, experience the expectation of silence baked into corporate policies and practices, while it goes unnoticed or misunderstood by…

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Episode 160: Addressing the Root Cause of Toileting Accidents in Kids with Dr Steve Hodges 35:48

5M ago35:48

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Send us a text Today we have Dr. Steve Hodges on the podcast. Dr. Hodges is a Professor of Pediatric Urology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and is a leading authority on childhood toileting issues. In this episode, Dr Hodges and I discuss enuresis (bedtime and daytime wetting) and encopresis (poop accidents). Dr Hodges is dedicated to…

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