Best Jen and Yvonne Podcasts (2024)

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Prost! Bringing More Beer Innovation to Germany with Higgins Ale Works 45:49

1d ago45:49

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Jen and her husband Paul Higgins are originally from NJ. A career opportunity for Paul brought them to Munich in 2003 and Jen kept her IT career on track so they stayed. In 2018 they founded a small craft beer brewery in the heart of Munich's brewing district, creating American styled ales. In 20…

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230. Un-hurrying Grief 12:34

2d ago12:34

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This episode is brought to you by We're All Getting Older, a publication and community for midlifers who want to get better as they get older. Grief is a universal experience, yet it is deeply personal and unique to each individual. In this episode, I continue the conversation about grief and explore the relationship and connection between grieving…

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Leveraging Specialized Knowlege to Found an Enterprising Business in Renewables - Ira Ribeiro 49:24

12d ago49:24

49:24

Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Thermodemand, founded by Irapua Santos Ribeiro, is a consultancy focused on sustainable energy solutions for industrial applications, particularly in solar and renewable process heat technologies. His company aims to help industrial clients reduce their carbon footprint and operational costs. Ira…

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229. Can We Talk About Grief? with Charlene Lam 53:28

24d ago53:28

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This episode is brought to you by We're All Getting Older, a publication and a community for midlifers who want to get better as they get older. I am joined by Charlene Lam, grief coach, speaker, and founder of the Grief Gallery. This is a wide-ranging conversation about "processing" our grief after the death of a loved one. We talked about the com…

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The Power of Living Amends After Recovery with Tucker Stine 30:12

25d ago30:12

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In this episode, host KL Wells, a mother with firsthand experience, and guest Tucker Stine, a CMO and recovery advocate, discuss the complexities of rebuilding family relationships post-recovery. Tucker shares his personal journey of recovery, emphasizing the importance of patience, grace, and vulnerability. They explore the concept of "living amen…

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Dedicated to make moving to Germany and finding work easier with Cheryl Howard 49:59

1M ago49:59

49:59

Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? A Canadian in Berlin for 10+ years, Cheryl has the unique experience of moving to Berlin – not once, but twice. During her time in Berlin, she's had five different visas and worked as both a freelancer and a permanent employee for numerous German companies. Her day jobs include working as a hirin…

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228. Experiments on Slowing Down Time 13:26

1M ago13:26

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This episode is brought to you by We're All Getting Older, a publication and a community for midlifers who want to get better as they get older. As a follow-up to the previous episode with Yvonne Marchese (Ep 228: Can we slow down time?), I'm sharing further thoughts about time — why it feels like it's moving too fast, where this sense of time urge…

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Is Addiction Inherited? Can You Break the Cycle? with Andrew Schultz 52:20

1M ago52:20

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In this podcast episode, Andrew Schultz, a podcaster and entrepreneur, shares his heartfelt story of addiction, recovery, and the power of family interventions. Growing up in Omaha, Nebraska, Andrew turned to substances after trauma and despite career success, he lost everything due to addiction. Influenced by his father's battle with alcoholism an…

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Winning Marketing Strategies for Detail-Oriented Germans with Mandy Borchardt 47:28

2M ago47:28

47:28

Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Mandy Borchardt is a German marketing strategist and translator helping small non-German businesses to market their brand in Germany. In 2015 she went freelance full time as a translator for English and Spanish into German, working for translation agencies and direct clients. After a few years, s…

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227. Can We Slow Down Time? A Conversation with Yvonne Marchese 50:45

2M ago50:45

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This episode is brought to you by We're All Getting Older, a publication and a community for midlifers who want to get better as they get older. Do you feel like time's rushing by so fast? Do you wish you could slow it down, just a bit, so you can enjoy the days or even just catch your breath? In this episode, my good friend and author of In Full B…

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What to Do When Your Spouse is an Addict with Rachel Graham 41:05

2M ago41:05

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Imagine the life that you thought you were living was actually a lie as you witness your entire world unravel. Meet today’s guest, Rachel Graham, CEO and Co-founder of Healing Springs Ranch, an addiction treatment center in Tioga, Texas. In this episode, Rachel dives deep into PTSD, emotional unavailability, and the interplay between trauma, mental…

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Building a Large and Loyal Audience with Jen + Yvonne of Simple Germany 52:57

2M ago52:57

52:57

Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? I stumbled across Jen and Yvonne of Simple Germany through their YouTube channel, and boy am I glad I did! Jen was born and raised in Guatemala and sought better quality of life due to LGBTQ+ rights and security concerns. Yvonne was raised in Germany but always wanted to explore the world and wor…

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226. The Purpose of Liminal Spaces During Midlife Transitions 16:03

2M ago16:03

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This episode is brought to you by We're All Getting Older, a publication and a community for midlifers who want to get better as they get older. In this episode, we discuss the concept of midlife portals and the importance of liminal spaces during life transitions. Inspired by Jen Berlingo's book "Midlife Emergence," I explore the metaphor of doorw…

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From Hollywood High Life to Rock Bottom: Laura Cathcart Robbins on Surviving Addiction in the Public Eye 48:44

2M ago48:44

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Welcome to a deeply personal episode, featuring best-selling author and podcast host, Laura Cathcart Robbins. Her memoir, Stash, My Life In Hiding, is a testament to her resilience and authenticity. As a champion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and a TEDx speaker, Laura's voice is a beacon of courage and wisdom. In this episode, we delve into …

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Diversity, Children’s Products & E-commerce with Peter & May, Berlin Founders of Kidsimply 33:24

3M ago33:24

33:24

Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? In this episode I talk to May and Peter Kamya, the Berlin-based founders of Kidsimply. Peter is originally from the UK and May’s family immigrated to Germany from Thailand when she was five years old. Kidsimply is an online shop selling diverse and inclusive books and toys. Through the KidSimply …

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225. Finding Our Way Through Major Life Changes and the Midlife Emergence with Jen Berlingo 53:55

3M ago53:55

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I'm joined by Jen Berlingo, author of Midlife Emergence, to discuss the transformative journey of midlife. We explore the concept of emergence as a positive reframe of the midlife crisis, emphasizing the opportunity to unveil one's authentic self. Jen discusses the second individuation process, the challenges of embracing change while managing life…

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Growing up in Ukraine to Finding a Passion Filled Side-Hustle in Munich 32:34

3M ago32:34

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Tetyana Pirker came from Ukraine to Munich in 2002. She studied psychology in the university of Munich and afterwards she started a career at Accenture as IT SAP consultant. After many years SAP consulting he looked for a ‘soul business’. After the birth of her first child in 2017 she discovered …

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The Brain Science Of "Change" With KL Wells 18:56

3M ago18:56

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When we are in the throes of a loved one’s addiction, change can be one of the biggest obstacles that lies in the way of allowing ourselves to thrive. In today’s episode, KL Wells shares her journey of learning how critical role the brain plays in embracing real change. She shares her most unexpected lesson in dealing with her own son’s addiction s…

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Should You Start A Side Hustle in Germany? 5:52

3M ago5:52

5:52

Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Time for another episode of The Germany Expat Business Show Mailbag! This time I’m sharing a question from Nutan Jaeger. Nutan is a trained architect turned writer who moved to Munich with her German husband. She was laid off from her job and has worked as a freelancer in Germany before but alway…

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224. Settling Into Olderhood and Finding Our New Way Forward with Paul Long 52:41

4M ago52:41

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"A lot of people get old because they think they're supposed to." Former award-winning television journalist and Emmy-Award-winning producer/writer/director Paul Long shares his midlife career transitions and his "new way forward" — one that is ideal for him, that takes advantage of the new realities of longevity and the new phase of life he calls …

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How Women Thrive In Sobriety With Coach Jen Lee Hirst 48:47

4M ago48:47

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In today’s Voices InCourage episode, we feature Jen Lee Hirst, a dynamic full-time working mom of two and a sobriety coach on a mission to empower women to boost confidence through a life without alcohol. Jen's journey is nothing short of inspiring – from facing two DUIs and battling intense anxiety to the point of drinking mouthwash, she found her…

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From NYC to Berlin and Crushing it in the Insurance Business with John Ismailoglu 44:17

4M ago44:17

44:17

Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? It was a thrill when John Ismailoglu cheerfully accepted my request for a podcast interview. He is hands down one of my favorite LinkedIn follows, posting about - of all things - Insurance! A fellow American born and raised in NYC, John is a ‘4th culture’ person with a family story that spans Tur…

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223. How Do You Prepare to Retire From a Career You Love with Merle Saferstein 34:17

4M ago34:17

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How do you prepare to leave a job or career that you love? Merle Saferstein is an educator, speaker, author, and a pioneer in legacy journaling. After twenty-six years as a Holocaust educator, where she worked with hundreds of Holocaust survivors, helping them to leave their legacy, she retired and created Living and Leaving Your Legacy®. In this e…

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Emotional Trauma The Power Of Resiliency With Therapist & Trauma Coach Cerita Yvonne 54:29

4M ago54:29

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Embracing our emotions has incredible healing power, yet can be one of the hardest acts to accept. It doesn’t have to be that way. Meet Cerita Yvonne, trauma coach and therapist, who guides us through the process of acknowledging the validity of our emotions and embracing forgiveness in the healing process from emotional trauma. Cerita shares her r…

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Mastering the Art of Leadership as a Munich Transplant with Gretchen Nemechek 51:53

4M ago51:53

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Leaving the warm beaches of California for Munich? Gretchen and her family did just that. The result is an inspiring story of her career evolution from a CMO in the B2B software industry to business founder and entrepreneur. In this conversation Gretchen and I talk about the whirlwind of relocati…

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222. How To Master Ourselves Through Difficult Situations with Vivek Chakrabortty 1:01:40

5M ago1:01:40

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Vivek Chakrabortty, CEO and Founder of The Kavi Group, a crisis management and business continuity consulting firm, "worked on himself" for years, combining influences from Catholicism, Stoicism, Vedanta, Buddhism, and mindfulness, to come up with his own 3-step philosophy for managing and mastering himself. In this episode, he walks us through eac…

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Growing Up With Alcoholism With Marci Hopkins, Author Of “Chaos To Clarity” 48:48

5M ago48:48

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Growing up with alcoholism in the family creates a storm many families cannot weather alone. Join us with the author of Chaos to Clarity, Marci Hopkins, who shares her story from being raised by an alcoholic mother to the chaos and clarity she found in her journey of recovery. She gives us an honest account as she recalls the effects of childhood a…

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Mailbag: How Do I Get More Clients? 12:46

5M ago12:46

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? A subscriber to my newsletter asks the eternal question: How do I get more clients? I share my response. Links mentioned in this episode: 4 Thrilling Things That Suddenly Happened When I Committed to a Niche How to Find Clients Online with Enjoyment and Ease How to Grow Your Business Online (news…

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221. The One About Change, Getting Older, The Things We Can (and Cannot) Control 8:41

5M ago8:41

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A quick episode to share some big news in my world and riff on the topic of change — whether or not we actually hate change. (Spoiler alert: I don't think we do, actually.) FOOTNOTES We're All Getting Older (and why I'm changing names) Hop on the WAGO wagon ------------ Connect with Lou Blaser on LinkedIn Subscribe to We're All Getting Older, a wee…

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How To Thrive When A Loved One Relapses 25:42

5M ago25:42

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Relapse is a part of the majority of an addict's journey. KL Wells opens up about her son’s relapse and how she went months with no contact. She advocates for elevating oneself above the chaos and challenges us to redefine the way we navigate life. Join her as she delves into the concept of avoiding the rabbit hole and reclaiming control over one's…

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Giving Migrant Entrepreneurs a Boost in Germany's Tech Scene with Laila Zohaib 34:55

5M ago34:55

34:55

Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Laila is a Startup Coach from Stuttgart, who wants to create a safe space for migrant founders in Germany through the community empowerment project ‘The Migrant Accelerator’. She loves to talk about lived allyship and inclusion for investors and corporates. She is also the host of The Migrant Acc…

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220. Sustaining Our Drive and Ambition as We Get Older with Kathy Oneto 46:14

5M ago46:14

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Do we stop being ambitious as we get older? What happens to the drive we've always had once we retire? In this episode of Second Breaks, I explore ambition with Kathy Oneto, the founder of Sustainable Ambition and host of The Sustainable Ambition podcast. Kathy shares the results of her research and insights from numerous interviews on this topic. …

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Susan Bartz Herrick On Reinventing Your Life After Losing A Son To Addiction 45:28

6M ago45:28

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Experience a transformative conversation with Susan Bartz Herrick in today's episode that dives into the heartbreaking loss of her son to opioid addiction. Susan explores the 13 precursors to addiction and the profound insights into the 3 C's – cause, control, and cure – that shaped her own experiences in understanding her son's disease. Her story …

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How to go from Ausländer Employee to Successful Company Owner with Ranjit Venkatesh 39:42

6M ago39:42

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Imagine uprooting your life and moving to a country where you don't speak the language to chase a dream. That's precisely what Ranjit did when he left India for Germany, and his journey is nothing short of remarkable. In our heart-to-heart, Ranjit, a seasoned entrepreneur, walks us through his ch…

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219. Deathbed Wisdom for a Happier Life with Dr. Kathy Zhang 47:56

6M ago47:56

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In this podcast episode, I am joined by Dr. Kathy Zhang, a physician specializing in hospice and palliative care. I follow Kathy on LinkedIn, where she regularly posts wisdom that she's gained from speaking with thousands of people in the last moments of their lives. One specific post caught my attention, and I thought the points she shared were br…

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Unraveling Grief With Author & Grief Therapist Claire Bidwell Smith 43:36

6M ago43:36

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In today’s episode, we have author, podcast host, speaker, and grief therapist Claire Bidwell Smith – a resilient woman who weathered the storm of losing both parents to cancer at a young age. Claire witnessed the loss of her mother during her freshman year of college, only later to face the death of her father senior year. With a compelling narrat…

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Cold Calling in Broken German to a 7 Figure Business with Dan Norenberg 46:10

6M ago46:10

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Dan's journey of transforming into an entrepreneurial powerhouse is a real inspiration and a living demonstration of the good old American 'Can Do' spirit. He shares candid tales of his early days grappling with language barriers and the incredible stroke of luck that led him from the doing resea…

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218. Let's Make This The Best Year Yet: Goals for 2024 14:29

6M ago14:29

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Happy New Year, my dear listener friend! I'm more excited than ever to tackle my life and work goals this year. 2023 ended up being about clarifying direction and intentions — although I didn’t know that back in January 2023! As I welcome 2024, I can feel the difference. I have a better understanding of where I want to move toward and a clearer pat…

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Dr. Kate Lund On The Power Of Optimism 47:41

6M ago47:41

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Life is a whirlwind, especially when you're a parent facing the challenges of your child’s addiction and alcoholism. But guess what? Those challenges don't define you. Embrace "The Power of Optimism" with Dr. Kate Lund as we navigate the art of seeing the positive outside of life's challenges. Learn how to foster change from the inside out and disc…

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217. Year-End Reflections and Key Takeaways From 2023 14:52

7M ago14:52

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For the last three years, I've been capturing key takeaways from the year that's about to end. I only regret not starting this practice earlier; it's a powerful way to gain wisdom from our experiences. So, as we wrap up 2023, I'm excited to share with you some personal insights and lessons I've gathered this year. I would love to hear about your ke…

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Dr. Bill Crawford On Finding Clarity In The Chaos Of Addiction During The Holidays 43:18

7M ago43:18

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As we navigate this year’s holiday season, Dr. Bill Crawford is back in today’s episode to share practical strategies to redefine our experience using his 5-Step Model for clarity, confidence, and purpose. In this episode, Dr. Crawford illuminates how these principles can transform our encounters, urging us to create the magic within ourselves rath…

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What's your Magic? Exploring her German Roots and Becoming a Brand Expert with Karina Weber 56:06

7M ago56:06

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? In this episode I talk to Karina Weber, also known as the Brand Architect. We talk about her journey from Canada to Germany, where she built a flourishing marketing business, specialized in branding and carved a niche within female, service-oriented businesses struggling with branding issues. Kar…

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216. A Conversation About Growth with Yvonne Marchese 48:05

7M ago48:05

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One of the things I’ve been reflecting on more and more is my personal growth in midlife and this stage in my life. In the book that I’m writing, there’s an entire chapter on what it means to continue to grow as we get older. So, of course, I wanted to have a chat about this topic with my good friend and frequent collaborator, Yvonne Marchese, who …

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Understanding The Mind And Brain Of Addiction 28:05

7M ago28:05

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Did you know it takes at least 9 months for a brain to recover from prolonged substance abuse? Addiction is often a complex web of genetics, environment, and psychological factors. In this vulnerable episode, KL and Tucker share their personal insights and experiences as they dive deep into the mind of an addictive brain and explore the profound ho…

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From odd jobs in Berlin to successful sales expert with Penny Blackmore 40:16

8M ago40:16

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Imagine taking a leap of faith, moving to a new country, and building a successful business with no university degree in hand. This was the journey of Penny Blackmore, a sales and marketing consultant who transitioned to freelancing in Germany. Join us as we explore Penny's fascinating journey to…

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Dr. Lynyetta Willis On The 5 PATHS Of Shifting Human Behavior 48:18

8M ago48:18

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Dr. Lynyetta Willis, a trauma survivor, shares her inspiring insights of personal transformation in five key areas she calls "PATHS”: Perspective, Awareness, Tools, Healing, and Self-Empowerment. Dr. Willis challenges us to explore the stories we tell ourselves. What narratives have shaped our lives, and how can we shift our perspective? Finally, D…

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215. [Dear Lou] Family Tension Following Retirement 9:59

8M ago9:59

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I'm excited to introduce a new format for this episode, "Dear Lou", where I'll be sharing questions from listeners or readers of Midlife Cues, as well as my responses. Our first 'Dear Lou' episode takes us into a story about the complexities of transitioning from a demanding career to retirement. I recently received an email from a listener about h…

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From Student Visa to Amazing Side Hustle Success with Aazar Shad 41:01

8M ago41:01

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Ever wondered how a successful entrepreneur and side-hustler from a foreign land made it big in Germany? Aazar Shad is a hustler, entrepreneur and marketer. He loves ads, tearing them down and figuring out why they work. He runs an expat newsletter, The Munich Post with 5500+ subscribers. Origina…

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Resentment To Understanding: Managing Anger When Addiction Hits Home 18:56

8M ago18:56

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In the turbulent landscape of addiction, anger often emerges as an unwelcome companion. In this gripping podcast episode, host KL takes you on a deeply personal journey of transformation, where compassion triumphs over fury. KL divulges her own process of learning to let go of anger's tight grip, revealing how even the briefest moments of fury can …

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214. Living Our Legacy with Merle Saferstein 44:25

9M ago44:25

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"An unexamined life is not worth living." The famous quote has been attributed to Socrates, the person that many believe valued the pursuit of wisdom more than anyone else in history. With this quote, Socrates implied that examining and understanding our lives is of utmost importance — essentially, for us to have the wisdom about ourselves and the …

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