Best Fiona Clair Podcasts (2024)

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S8 Ep6: Imagining the Past—2024—Suzanne Leal 53:54

24m ago53:54

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Suzanne Leal chats with Greg Johnston about her 2023 ARA Historical Novel Prize, CYA shortlisted novel, Running with Ivan, some of the differences between writing CYA and Adult fiction, and her interesting methods of research.By Imagining The Past

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EP 166 - Momma Firefox - Strength in Diversity: Navigating Parenthood and Identity with Momma Firefox and Jax 1:00:02

15h ago1:00:02

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This week we have 2 guests. One Momma firefox is a mental health advocate and part-time live show host/podcaster/content creator and variety gamer with a full-time job on top of all that. This superstar mum is raising her two kids as a single mom! She has a 9 year old who has Tourette Syndrome and a 16 year old who is transgender and struggles with…

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The Anti-Hero & The Florist with NYT bestselling author Aleatha Romig 57:05

6d ago57:05

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Join New York Times bestselling author Skye Warren each week as she crafts a new story with one of her author guests! About Aleatha Romig: Aleatha Romig is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana, USA. She grew up in Mishawaka, graduated from Indiana University, and is currently living south of I…

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EP 165 - Patti Handy - Thriving Single Motherhood: Overcoming Financial Challenges with Patti Handy 57:44

8d ago57:44

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Todays guest Patti handy has spent a combined 20 years as a Financial Advisor and Mortgage Advisor, however it was only after she experienced a heartbreaking divorce that shattered her world and made her feel overwhelmed and fearful about her financial future as a single mother and where she made costly mistakes out of desperation despite her backg…

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Episode 171 - Dr Kathy Weston Talks with Jessica Bondy and Dr Fiona Pienaar: Words Matter 42:28

12d ago42:28

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Jessica Bondy and Dr Pienaar talk to us about new charity Words Matter, which aims to end the verbal abuse of children by the adults around them. Find out more about the prevalence of verbal abuse and get some top tips for how we can build children up, rather than knock them down.

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Episode 170 - Dr Kathy Weston Talks with Dr Sue Roffey: School Wellbeing and Positive Education 39:52

12d ago39:52

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Dr Sue Roffey chats to us about her new books, ASPIRE to Wellbeing and Learning for All in Early Years and Primary and ASPIRE to Wellbeing and Learning for All in Secondary Settings. A must listen for all educators and parents, Dr Roffey describes a framework for creating learning environments where all pupils can thrive and make progress in learni…

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Episode 169 - Dr Cassie Rhodes Talks with Dr Delfina Bilello: Supporting a Friend Who Self-Harms 46:16

13d ago46:16

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Understanding, responding to and supporting young people who self-harm is vital. Friends are typically the first and sometimes the only source of support sought by teens who self-harm. For young people, this can be a challenging and pressured role, which many may feel unequipped to deal with. We spoke to Dr Delfina Bilello about her work which expl…

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The Mafia Heir and the College Student with USA Today bestselling author C. Hallman 44:00

13d ago44:00

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Join New York Times bestselling author Skye Warren each week as she crafts a new story with one of her author guests! About C. Hallman: Born and raised in Germany, Cassandra attended business school in her hometown before immigrating to America when she was only eighteen. At nineteen, she married her husband, who was active duty military at that ti…

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S8 Ep5: Imagining the Past—2024— Lauren Chater 44:37

14d ago44:37

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Lauren Chater chats with Greg Johnston about all things beautiful, including the research and writing of her new novel, The Beauties.By Imagining The Past

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EP 164 - Sheila Carroll - Transforming Children's Health Through Parental Guidance 1:11:45

15d ago1:11:45

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In 20 years of clinical medicine, Sheila has taken care of a lot of very sick children but to an even greater extent, she saw kids with lifestyle induced problems. Poor sleep, unhealthy diet, sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy weight and frequently a lot of depression and anxiety were keeping these kids from living in their best health. Dr. Sheila Carr…

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The BDSM Club and the Childhood Best Friends with NYT bestselling author Lexi Blake 1:09:30

22d ago1:09:30

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Join New York Times bestselling author Skye Warren each week as she crafts a new story with one of her author guests! About Lexi Blake: New York Times bestselling author Lexi Blake lives in North Texas with her husband and three kids. Since starting her publishing journey in 2010, she’s sold over three million copies of her books. She began writing…

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EP 163 - Susan Gold - Redefining Parenthood: Overcoming Trauma with Resilience 54:15

22d ago54:15

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Susan Gold's life is a testament to the power of resilience and determination. She was raised in a challenging and chaotic family system, the middle child of five. Escaping the toxic family environment after high school graduation, she embarked on a remarkable journey of self-discovery. Professionally, Susan became known for attaching celebrity tal…

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S5 Ep16: Everyone on their goals for the future of breast cancer 18:03

25d ago18:03

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This season we asked all our guests the same question: if you could change one thing in terms of breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and beyond, what would it be? Their answers ranged from providing better mental health and exercise support, to making sure people from all backgrounds have access to the same treatments and resources. From more awaren…

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Episode 168 - Dr Weston Talks with Dr Joel 'Gator' Warsh: Parenting at Your Child’s Pace 35:12

27d ago35:12

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Board-Certified paediatrician, Dr Joel “Gator” Warsh’s new book, 'Parenting at Your Child’s Pace: The Integrative Paediatrician’s Guide to the First Three Years' is due for publication in August 2024. Tune in to find out about the seeds of wellbeing and get Dr Warsh's perspective on harmoniously bridging the gap between the “right way” of doing thi…

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Episode 167 - Dr Rhodes Talks with the OPTIMA team: E-Parenting Support for Families Awaiting Assessment for ADHD 55:50

28d ago55:50

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We are joined by five members of OPTIMA, a research programme which tests whether a new mobile phone app called STEPS can help families of children awaiting clinical assessment for conditions such as ADHD or autism. STEPS (which is still being trialled) does not replace clinical support, but gives parents access to additional help while they are on…

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The Billionaire Rancher with his Curious Cinderella with Ava Ryan 1:09:26

27d ago1:09:26

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Join New York Times bestselling author Skye Warren each week as she crafts a new story with one of her author guests! About Ava Ryan: Ava Ryan writes scorching hot contemporary romance. With billionaires! Her favorite things, in no special order, are animals, her family, cookies, people with great senses of humor and love stories. Currently in her …

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EP162 - Trisha Clarke - Canvas of Parenthood: A Journey of Courage and Creativity with Patrisha Clarke 59:46

1M ago59:46

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Patricia Clarke is a British Columbia-based artist, writer, and speaker who draws much of her inspiration from the natural splendor surrounding her and her real-life experiences. During her rewarding journey she has been an entrepreneur and won various awards and contracts to import her specialty candy into stores like Costco, London Drugs, and Sup…

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Researcher of the Month: Dr Kasia Kostyrka-Allchorne Discusses the Impact of Digital Experiences on Teens with Mental Health Difficulties 37:19

1M ago37:19

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Our Researcher of the Month, Dr Kasia Kostyrka-Allchorne, chats to Dr Cassie Rhodes about her new paper which reviews the evidence on how young people with clinically significant mental health difficulties engage with the digital world. She discusses some emergent themes and explores how teachers and parents can best support children and teens to m…

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Episode 165 - Dr Kathy Weston Talks with Professor Claire Hughes: Starting School 34:38

1M ago34:38

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In this interview, Professor Claire Hughes, a developmental psychologist at Cambridge University, talks to Dr Weston about her forthcoming book, The Psychology of Starting School. Learn more about school readiness, early friendships and what parents and teachers can do to impact positively on this period of transition.…

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The Modern-Day Mail Order Bride with Lucy Eden 1:08:20

1M ago1:08:20

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Join New York Times bestselling author Skye Warren each week as she crafts a new story with one of her author guests! About Lucy Eden: Lucy Eden is the nom de plume of a romance-obsessed author who writes the kind of romance she loves to read. She’s a sucker for alphas with a soft gooey center, over the top romantic gestures, strong & smart MCs, hu…

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EP161 - Ahmard Vital - Empowering Personal Success Worldwide 59:10

1M ago59:10

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Motivational consultant, international speaker, and author Ahmard Vital has empowered people globally with his inspirational guidance and tips for self-development. He provides his audiences with the tools needed to achieve personal success, utilize willpower and determination, and develop strategies that will allow people of all ages to achieve pe…

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Episode 164 - Dr Cassie Rhodes Talks with Dr Andy Ribner: Young Children and Screens 57:03

1M ago57:03

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Does it matter if your toddler plays games on the iPad? Should very young children be using digital devices at all? What impact does parents' screen use have on our young children? How much screen time is too much for babies and young children? Dr Andy Ribner joins us to bust some myths and focus on what the available research evidence really shows…

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S5 Ep15: Toral and Kreena on cancer in the South Asian community 55:50

1M ago55:50

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In this episode, Laura talks to Toral and Kreena about breast cancer in the South Asian community, and the cultural expectations and taboos that surround a diagnosis. Toral and Kreena share their experiences being diagnosed with breast cancer as younger women. Toral describes the challenges of getting breast cancer three times, and Kreena talks abo…

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Episode 163 - Dr Cassie Rhodes Talks with Dr Marie-Stephanie Cahart: Drumming and the Brain 37:05

1M ago37:05

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Discover the science behind the sticks as Dr Marie-Stephanie Cahart talks about her fascinating work which explores the amazing impact that learning to drum has on brain structures and behaviours, particularly for autistic young people.

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Vampire King and Intrepid College Co-ed with Lucy Smoke 1:03:58

1M ago1:03:58

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Join New York Times bestselling author Skye Warren each week as she crafts a new story with one of her author guests! About Lucy Smoke / Lucinda Dark: Lucy Smoke, also known as Lucinda Dark for her fantasy works, has a master’s degree in English and is a self-proclaimed creative chihuahua. She enjoys feeding her wanderlust, cover addiction, as well…

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S8 Ep4: Imagining the Past—2024—Melissa Lucashenko 54:31

1M ago54:31

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Melissa Lucashenko discusses with Greg Johnston the research and writing of her novel, Edenglassie.By Imagining The Past

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EP160 - Bobby Huntley - Navigating Single Motherhood in "Mothers Please" 55:54

1M ago55:54

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In today's episode, we have the privilege of delving into the captivating realm of Bobby Huntley, the brilliant author behind the mesmerizing novel, "Mothers Please " Bobby is a very gifted and insightful educator of 19 plus years and has produced a thought-provoking self-help book for single mothers raising sons without the help of the father and …

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The Reluctant Scottish Lord and the BDSM Club with Adriana Anders 1:18:36

2M ago1:18:36

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Join New York Times bestselling author Skye Warren each week as she crafts a new story with one of her author guests! About Adriana Anders: Adriana Anders is the award-winning author of Romantic Suspense, Contemporary, and Erotic Romance. Her books have received critical acclaim from the New York Times, Oprah, Entertainment Weekly, Booklist, Bustle…

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EP159 -Renee Rodriguez - Custody Battles and Domestic Violence Advocacy 1:03:51

2M ago1:03:51

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Welcome Reneé Rodriguez again to the podcast As highlighted in the last podcast episode Renee is a highly skilled and passionate individual dedicated to empowering women and advocating for their rights in family court cases. With a career spanning over 25 years, Reneé has emerged as a prominent figure in the field of custody battles, specializing i…

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S5 Ep14: Barbara on Working With Cancer 51:08

2M ago51:08

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In this episode, Laura talks to Barbara about working after a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Barbara shares her experience being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005, and how she realised a need to support people with cancer going back to work. She also speaks about her organisation Working With Cancer, and describes the ways a person working with…

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The Bad Boy Billionaire & the Secret Society with New York Times bestselling author Claire Contreras 48:07

2M ago48:07

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Join New York Times bestselling author Skye Warren each week as she crafts a new story with one of her author guests! About Claire Contreras: Claire Contreras is a New York Times Best Selling Author. Her books range from romantic suspense to contemporary romance and are currently translated into over fifteen languages. She’s a breast cancer survivo…

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EP158 - Elaine Belson - Boundaries: A Key to Emotional Well-being with Elaine Belson 1:20:11

2M ago1:20:11

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This week’s guest is becoming a regular on the podcast Elaine Belson obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology in 1987 from the University of Maryland and her master’s degree in Social Work in 1993 from the University of Maryland at Baltimore and has been a clinical social worker for 30 years In addition to this she decided to join the Army at t…

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Researcher of the Month: Dr Gill West and the Nuffield Early Language Intervention - Preschool (NELI Preschool) 49:55

2M ago49:55

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In this must listen interview for any early years educators, Dr Gillian West chats to Dr Cassie Rhodes about a fantastic new oral language enrichment and intervention programme for children delivered the year before they enter formal education. NELI Preschool is designed around the principles of shared book reading and guided play, and aims to impr…

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EP157 - Fiona Kong - Home Sweet Homes: Nurturing Co-Parenting Connections with Fiona 51:33

2M ago51:33

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Fiona is the founder of Home Sweet Homes, a co-parenting journal and planner aimed at helping young children adjust to life after a separation or divorce. As a single mother to a 5-year-old boy, she experienced first-hand the challenges that come with co-parenting, including stress, anxiety, guilt, and a lack of resources to support young children.…

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S5 Ep13: Fiona on inspiring change in the face of adversity 47:38

2M ago47:38

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In this episode, Laura talks to Fiona, a Breast Cancer Voice and active campaigner for disability issues. Fiona speaks about being diagnosed with breast cancer over 30 years ago, and the challenges she faced during her diagnosis and treatment. She tells Laura about her disability and wheelchair use, and how it created obstacles in treatment for bre…

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S8 Ep3: Imagining the Past—2024—Robbie Arnott 33:24

2M ago33:24

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Robbie Arnott discusses with Greg Johnston the many intricacies of writing the novel Limberlost, based on his family folklore and longlisted for the 2023 ARA Historical Novel Prize—Adult Category.By Imagining The Past

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EP156 - Janet Price - Thriving After Divorce: Navigating Co-Parenting with Janet Price 57:00

2M ago57:00

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Janet Price is the founder of JP Coaching & Consulting, and her mission is to help parents and children navigate divorce and beyond. She offers innovative tools, strategies, and solutions to minimize the impact of divorce trauma and help families shift from surviving to thriving. Janet has personally experienced many life-altering events, including…

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Episode 161 - Dr Kathy Weston Talks with Professor Geoff Thompson MBE: Sport For All, the Youth Charter and Olympic Legacies 53:57

2M ago53:57

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This inspiring conversation between Dr Weston and five time karate world champion, Professor Geoff Thompson, takes us from Geoff's childhood and sporting career, to his work at major sporting games. He explains his desire for every community and organisation to sign up to the Youth Charter, an organisation, founded by Geoff, which aims to provide s…

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EP155 - Jay Rosenthal - Championing Child Welfare: Insights from Entrepreneur and Advocate Jay Rosenthal 1:05:35

3M ago1:05:35

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Jay Rosenthal is an entrepreneur and Child Welfare Consultant with a diverse background in various areas of social work. With prior experience in conducting child welfare investigations, Jay has developed a comprehensive understanding of child protection systems and protocols and additionally, his expertise extends to therapy, specifically in a chi…

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EP154 - Jeanine Mauchawara - From Chaos to Calm: Transforming Parent-Teen Relationships 59:53

3M ago59:53

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When her kids were young she parented intuitively which worked pretty well. Then they hit the teen years and life became chaotic, tense, and drama-filled. This weeks guest felt worried, angry, frustrated, scared, and exhausted. She told her kids what they “should” do and what they “need” to do. She offered her wisdom and told them why they were wro…

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S5 Ep12: Claire on the services of Make 2nds Count 42:56

3M ago42:56

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In this episode, Laura talks to Claire, support and patient engagement manager at Make 2nds Count, a UK-wide charity giving hope to people living with secondary breast cancer. Claire speaks about the work that Make 2nds Count does for people with secondary breast cancer, including their Patient Trials Advocate service helping patients with the expl…

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Researcher of the Month: Dr Julie Moote Discusses the Impact of Careers Education on Children's Later Outcomes 39:30

3M ago39:30

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Our latest Researcher of the Month, Dr Julie Moote, chats to Dr Cassie Rhodes about her newly published paper, 'More is More: Exploring the Relationship Between Young People’s Experiences of School-Based Career Education, Information, Advice and Guidance at Age 14–16 and Wider Adult Outcomes at Age 21–22 in England'. Dr Moote's findings will be of …

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S8 Ep2: Imagining the Past—2024—Fiona Kelly McGregor 45:10

3M ago45:10

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Fiona Kelly McGregor discusses with Kelly Gardiner the many intricacies of writing her novel, Iris, shortlisted for the 2023 ARA Historical Novel Prize—Adult Category.By Imagining The Past

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EP153 - Renee Rodriguez - Empowering Women in Family Court: The Noble Warrior Approach 1:05:02

3M ago1:05:02

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Reneé Rodriguez is a highly skilled and passionate individual dedicated to empowering women and advocating for their rights in family court cases. With a career spanning over 25 years, Reneé has emerged as a prominent figure in the field of custody battles, specializing in supporting women in their pursuit of physical and legal custody. Her unique …

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S5 Ep11: Fran on the benefits of exercise with cancer 59:08

3M ago59:08

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In this episode, Laura talks to Fran, a cancer exercise and rehabilitation specialist. Fran speaks about her diagnosis of secondary breast cancer at the age of just 25 years old. She tells Laura about how she got back to exercising in incredible time after her surgery, and talks about the importance of 'prehab' before treatment. Fran also describes…

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EP152 - Sandy Stream - The Courage Circle 1:02:16

3M ago1:02:16

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Sandy Stream is an inspiring individual who has dedicated her life to promoting peace, inner strength, and personal growth. As an accomplished author and activist, Sandy's work is grounded in the firm belief that every individual has the capacity to discover their inner peace and cultivate warrior-like strength within themselves. Before embarking o…

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EP151 Veronica Williams - Empowering Women, Igniting Leadership – Alliance Seminars Coaching 1:04:28

4M ago1:04:28

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Veronica Williams is the Co-Founder of Alliance Seminars Coaching, a veteran-owned, faith-based organization dedicated to providing coaching services, motivational speaking, and certified workshops. With a profound mission to enhance personal and professional relationships, Veronica and her team collaborate with individuals and organizations, focus…

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2.4 Harlene Anderson - retaining curiosity 57:25

4M ago57:25

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In this episode Amanda and Gareth listen to Harlene Anderson talking about the ins and outs of embedding Open Dialogue ways of working into systems, using the Reflecting Team. Harlene gives us the full benefit of her wisdom and there is a book recommendation too.By Harlene Anderson, Gareth Jarvis, Amanda Bueno, Fiona Eastmond

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S5 Ep10: Sonia on 20 years of change in breast cancer 56:17

4M ago56:17

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In this episode, Laura talks to Sonia, member of the board of trustees at Breast Cancer Now. Sonia speaks about her diagnosis of breast cancer and how it affected her personally and professionally. She tells Laura about how she believed black women don't get breast cancer, back when she was diagnosed in 2004, and how she works to improve diversity …

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EP150 Tracey Taris - Therapist, Speaker, Author - Transforming Lives with Empowerment 47:25

4M ago47:25

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This weeks guest, Tracy Taris overcame a childhood of fear, anxiety and self-doubt to become a Licensed Marriage and Relationship Therapist, Speaker and Author of "Many Voices ONE TRUTH". She works extensively with families in crisis including coaching parents with parenting issues. Tracy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over ten ye…

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