Best Laura Armstrong Podcasts (2024)

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Danny Jansen and Yusei Kikuchi, two Blue Jays likely to be traded 44:38

1h ago44:38

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Guests: Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen, starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi With the trade deadline looming, the Blue Jays are sellers for the first time in five years. Two of the most prominent free-agents-to-be, Danny Jansen and Yusei Kikuchi, who are very likely to be traded, join us to talk about what it’s like to be living with the uncertainty of w…

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Chiseled Ep 84 The Hustle and Heart Coach - Erin Harrigan 43:36

7h ago43:36

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When you hear someone say Jesus was a hustler, you probably think that person doesn't like Jesus. But what if the disconnect isn't the name but the definition of a"hustler"? Erin Harrigan says that's the mistake most people make. The word "hustle" doesn't mean someone who's deceptive, aggressive, or pushy. To hustle actual means to do something wit…

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Working in a high performance MDT: The coaches' view - Lee Blackett 47:03

12m ago47:03

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How do elite sport team environments work with their medical teams? How is this landscape changing? Ralph and Claire talk to Lee Blackett, assistant coach at Bath Rugby and former player for Rotherham and Leeds Tykes about working in a high performance multi-disciplinary team. An insightful discussion, providing a look at the evolving perspective a…

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Travis Snider opens up about mental health, in pro and youth sports 1:13:45

6d ago1:13:45

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Guests: Former Blue Jays first-round pick and top prospect Travis Snider In a special episode of Deep Left Field, we focus on mental health. Travis Snider joins us to discuss his career and why he wound up being a journeyman big-league outfielder as opposed to the can’t miss superstar that he was projected to be. Snider talks openly and honestly ab…

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Tom Henke and Marco Estrada discuss their Jay days and All Star experiences 52:01

2d ago52:01

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With the Blue Jays fighting against heavy odds trying to get back into a wild card race as they head toward the all-star break, we talk to a couple of former Jays about their all-star experiences back in the day. Tom Henke (1987) and Marco Estrada (2016) made the all-star team once each as Blue Jays and they get together to share their stories abou…

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Chiseled Ep 83 Playing in the League of Dreams - Mike Bordick 57:13

7d ago57:13

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Baseball fans are in for a treat this week. I had the pleasure of interviewing Baltimore Orioles Hall of Famer Mike Bordick, who shared stories about his experiences playing in the Major League for 14 years, lessons he took from the game, and thoughts on the role of sports in young people's lives.As a true lover of baseball, I was in heaven talking…

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Kevin Kiermaier and Mark Budzinski on the Jays' struggles, plus Yankee Marcus Stroman 56:49

18d ago56:49

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This week, on the 200th episode of Deep Left Field, we catch up with some of our favourites. Kevin Kiermaier talks about the mess the Jays continue to find themselves in, his poor season, the injury to Isiah Kiner-Falefa, the DFA of Tim Mayza and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s all-star nod. Mark Budzinski gives his thoughts on the tough road ahead and how…

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”The Difference Between and Intimacy” Episode 121- Guest Lyuba Venable 1:00:27

10d ago1:00:27

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*18+ Advisory for Sensitive Subject Matter* Listeners, hello! I have a very raw and fun topic today with my guest, Lyuba Venable, a , Relationship and Intimacy Coach, Speaker, and Trainer in learning how to embrace sexuality, your body, attain and understand that is meant to be fulfilling and enjoyable! Her Open and Vulnerable speaking style will l…

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Inspiring Wellness: A Conversation with Dr. Renette Dallas 39:50

12d ago39:50

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I'm excited to share our latest episode of On the Brink with Andi Simon, where I interview exceptional individuals to help others "get off the brink." This is actually our 400th episode and to focus on inspiring wellness is awesome, and reflects our committment to help people see, feel, and think in new ways so they can soar again and again. This e…

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Ben Malcolm: Can I Take Psychedelics on Antidepressants? 1:03:33

18d ago1:03:33

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A year and a half ago, I went on an antidepressant medication, Wellbutrin, which is a dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. After 20 years of plant medicine, meditation, therapy, and other healing modalities, which I still use, I was still experiencing persistent challenges. With the support of my advisors and my doctor, I decided to an a…

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2024 season is halfway there and the Blue Jays are livin’ on a prayer 1:13:48

27d ago1:13:48

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Guests: Canadian stars of stage and screen Ryan Bondy (“Book of Mormon”), Sandy Jobin-Bevans (Second City, “Just Like Mom and Dad”), Paul Sun-Hyung Lee (“Kim’s Convenience,” “The Mandalorian,” “Avatar: The Last Airbender”) The Toronto Blue Jays are about to hit the halfway point of the season and, despite snapping a seven-game losing streak on Tues…

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”Confidence Is An Inside Job!”- Episode 119- Guest Darius Wallace 1:10:05

1M ago1:10:05

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Hi Listeners! Today's guest is a successful actor, speaker, and coach who overcame so many struggles and lack of his own confidence. From being homeless at age 13 and later when addiction was present, he kept persisting and believing in the vision he had for himself. Some unsuspecting people in his life helped him to see in himself what they saw! w…

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The Jays are on a six game losing streak and time is running out 47:10

19d ago47:10

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The Blue Jays have been swept in back-to-back series. They’re playing their worst baseball with the most important week of the season beginning Monday – three games at Boston and then four at home against the first-place New York Yankees. With the team taking on water, literally and figuratively, it was time for an emergency bonus episode of Deep L…

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Jennifer Simard and Patrick Hinds Introduce "The Golden Girls Deep Dive Podcast" 1:11:06

19d ago1:11:06

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THEATER PEOPLE!! I'm so excited to tell you that I've teamed up with BROADWAY ICON Jennifer Simard--the two time Tony Nominee and star of the upcoming Death Becomes Her for a brand new podcast called The Golden Girls Deep Dive Podcast! AND WE ARE SO EXCITED TO SHARE EPISODE 1 WITH YOU RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW! Each week we recap an episode of The Golde…

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Chiseled Ep 82 Running Over Anorexia - Katie Kiliszewski 36:36

22d ago36:36

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Katie Kiliszewski spent nearly half of her life battling an eating disorder that threatened to take everything from her. At a young age, she began obsessing over her weight, counting calories, and running. She was only 14 when she was diagnosed with anorexia. "I was so young when the eating disorder started, I didn't know what I was doing. It seeme…

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”Navigating Childhood Trauma: Parenting adopted and foster children” - Episode 138 Scotty Aemis 55:43

22d ago55:43

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Hi Listeners! In this insightful episode, we welcome Scotty Aemis, an Author and Speaker passionate about helping parents navigate childhood trauma. After adopting his own 2 children, he dedicated his life to understanding and addressing the challenges faced by adopted and foster children with trauma. Join us today as Scotty shares practical ways t…

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Talking with Jays Justin Turner, Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Spencer Horwitz 39:19

23d ago39:19

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Guests: Blue Jays DH Justin Turner and infielders Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Spencer Horwitz This week in “Deep Left Field,” we talk to the resurgent Justin Turner, who has shaken off a terrible month of May to get back to his normal self in June. We catch up with Isiah Kiner-Falefa for his thoughts about the team’s current predicament and having to ta…

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”If The Wrench Isn’t Broken, Keep Turning It”- Episode 118- Guest Tyler Wittkofsky 1:02:02

26d ago1:02:02

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Hi Fabulous listeners! Join me today for a lively and inspiring convo with Tyler, an author, blogger, podcast host, and much more! He shares his own story of struggle with suicidal ideation, addiction, and feeling less than his purpose. He found his support circle of friends and family who helped and he now is a creative dynamo who helps others. Be…

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”Wishing Something Didn’t Happen Isn’t An Active Way to Resolve It!”- Episode 111- Guest Dan MacQueen 1:02:29

1M ago1:02:29

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Speaker and Advocate Daniel Macqueen joins us today and tells his story of devastating emergency brain surgery and a hemorrhage while visiting his optometrist! Learning to do EVERYTHING again was a challenge and struggle. In his words, "There's nothing like a brain hemorrhage to refocus the mind." He learned resilience and mindset change to rebuild…

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Jason Grilli’s thoughts on Angel Hernandez' retirement and DeMarlo Hale's assessment of the Jays so far 1:16:20

2M ago1:16:20

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Guests: Former Blue Jays pitcher Jason Grilli, Jays’ associate manager DeMarlo Hale This week in “Deep Left Field,” we get Jason Grilli’s thoughts on the surprise (and welcome) retirement of Angel Hernandez and check in with DeMarlo Hale for his assessment of the Blue Jays through one-third of the season. Also, thoughts on Hernandez’ legacy, such a…

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”Aging is One of the Deepest Mysteries of The Universe”-Episode 108- Guest Judy Foreman 55:55

2M ago55:55

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Listeners! I have an accomplished and wonderful guest today. Judy Foreman is an author, a former staff writer for the Boston Globe and Health Columnist. She has received more than 50 Journalism Awards! She tells us about her own story of trauma and how she writes about it in her new novel "Let The More Loving One Be Me". We discuss aging, exercise,…

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Tony Moss: The Science & Magic of Medicine Music 1:07:30

2M ago1:07:30

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Welcome back to the Psychedelic Therapy Podcast. I'm your host, Eamon Armstrong. Today on the show, we're welcoming back Tony Moss. Tony is an artist, producer, and member of the Bird Tribe Music Collective. He is also an ayahuasca facilitator with 30 years of experience and has just released a new album, Joy. In today's conversation, we discuss th…

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Chiseled Ep 80 Turning Suffering into Strength - Dan Armstrong 47:01

2M ago47:01

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania-native Dan Armstrong was born with a cleft palate, a congenital abnormality during fetal development that leaves a hole in the roof of themouth. While today this is frequently surgically fixed during infancy, Dan, 60, had a prosthesis put in his mouth to enable him to speak. As you can imagine, as a result of this condition,…

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”Unbreakable Spirit:A Journey of Resilience and Purpose” Episode 132 Laura Mangum Broome 58:03

2M ago58:03

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In today's episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of our guest, who faced unimaginable challenges during Covid. From surviving breast cancer to navigating a divorce, the loss of her son to suicide and undergoing a heart transplant, her resilience was tested in every way possible! Join us as she shares her deeply personal story of triumph ove…

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Liz McGuire, who took a 110-m.p.h. foul ball to the face, plus Kevins: Kiermaier and Rays manager Cash 1:16:09

2M ago1:16:09

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Guests: Blue Jays centrefielder Kevin Kiermaier, Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash, Jays fan Liz McGuire This week in “Deep Left Field,” we hear from Kevin Kiermaier on the Blue Jays’ rough first couple months of the season, including the virus that tore through the clubhouse and what he believes we’ll be seeing from here on out. We also catch up w…

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Donny Willis: How to Intentionally Build a Better Life 40:26

2M ago40:26

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Welcome to On the Brink with Andi Simon. I am so delighted you have joined us for this podcast with Donny Willis where we share his own inspirational advice for how to intentionally build a better life. In this enlightening podcast episode, Donny Willis is a wonderful guest, who you may recognize as the "butter man" from the iconic 2019 Macy's Than…

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”What’s Your Walter Ego?”- Episode 107- Guest Jeff Barnes 57:45

2M ago57:45

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Today's guest is all about the "happy!" I'm speaking of the Happiest Place on earth-Disneyland!! Jeff Barnes is a best selling Author and Speaker who is an admirer of Walt Disney and his Theme Parks. He created a college course, wrote 2 best selling books and speaks on stages about how we can take the Disney Experience and apply it to our lives! Se…

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Davis Schneider, plus former Blue Jay Jay Jackson and current mental skills coach John Lannan 1:01:59

2M ago1:01:59

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Guests: Blue Jays 2B/LF Davis Schneider, former Jay and current Minnesota Twins pitcher Jay Jackson, Blue Jays mental skills coach John Lannan This week, we sit down with Davis Schneider, who has been one of MLB’s best hitters since coming to the big leagues last August, catch up with old pal Jay Jackson to see how he’s doing with a new team and to…

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Exercise and Osteoporosis - Abby Armstrong 51:59

2M ago51:59

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Want to learn more about osteoporosis and exercise? Join Ralph and Claire as they speak to Abby Armstrong about bones and beyond. Gain extensive insight from Abby as we explore osteoporosis and pelvic wellness, with a lot of key take-home messages for strong communication with patients. Abby Armstrong is an experienced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapi…

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”How to have a Great Divorce!”-Episode 105-Guest Sarah Armstrong 56:20

2M ago56:20

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Hi Listeners! I have a great guest and topic today! How to have a Good Divorce! I know it sounds like an oxymoron but my guest Sarah Armstrong wrote the book, literally, and lived it. She gives great advice and tips you wouldn't know you needed on how to help your kids thrive through divorce. Join us and learn how you can make it through one of the…

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Traca Savadogo—Rethinking Your Story: A Path To Transform Your Life And Find Joy 30:28

2M ago30:28

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Hear how Traca Savadogo found a new path to transform her life. Welcome to "On the Brink with Andi Simon," the podcast where we delve into the transformative power of self-discovery and personal growth. I'm your host, Andi Simon, and today, I am thrilled to bring you an inspiring conversation with Traca Savadogo, a renowned relationship strategist …

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Moms, this one’s for you! Happy Mother’s Day! 59:04

3M ago59:04

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Join us for a special episode dedicated to all the incredible moms out there! From the sweetest moments to the funniest stories, and everything in between, this episode is a tribute to the magic of motherhood. Click link for full episode #mothersdaymagic #momlifeunfiltered #parentingjourney #celebratemom #podcastlove #listenandlaugh #happy mothersd…

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Chiseled Ep 79 A Conversation with God - Jamie Krakofsky 34:54

2M ago34:54

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You would never know it talking to mild-mannered Jamie Krakofsky that he grew up a hard partier in Ft. Lauderdale. Immersed in drugs, alcohol, women, and gangviolence, he was thrown out of his dad's house at age 17. He tried living on his own but couldn't keep a job or an apartment. Exasperated, his mom challenged him to change his life. She put hi…

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Aaron Sanchez, Daniel Hudson, plus the mailbag 1:04:50

2M ago1:04:50

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Guests: Once-and-future Blue Jays pitcher Aaron Sanchez, Dodgers reliever (and former Jay) Daniel Hudson plus your e-mail!!! This week in “Deep Left Field,” we dip into the mailbag to hear your thoughts on what’s been an incredibly frustrating couple of weeks in Blue Jay land, then we talk to two pitchers traded by the Jays on the same day back in …

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”We have little control over PTSD-Science Can’t Even Explain It” Episode 104-Guest David Bonanno, PHD 54:46

3M ago54:46

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Hi Listeners!! Join me today for today's episode where we bridge the gap between Coaching and Therapy in a wonderful conversation of collaboration with a trauma PTSD Therapist. Dr. David Bonanno has helped thousands overcome their trauma through his practice Bonanno Mental Healthcare and therapy he invented called De-Adrenalizing. He is such a joy …

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Mark Schaefer: The Customer is Changing. How Can We Build a Community Through Marketing? 35:59

3M ago35:59

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"Belonging to the Brand" sets forth Mark Schaefer's thinking about Innovative Marketing and Community Building. Let me introduce you to Mark Schaefer, who needs no introduction. With a career spanning decades, Mark has been a trailblazer, a thought leader, and a guide through the ever-shifting terrain of marketing and branding. From the dawn of soc…

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Celebrating Jordan Romano and checking in with Kevin Gausman 1:02:53

3M ago1:02:53

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Guests: Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano and starter Kevin Gausman, Los Angeles Dodgers/Baseball Canada slugger Freddie Freeman This week, we celebrate Markham’s own Jordan Romano joining the 100-save club, check in with Kevin Gausman for an in-depth look at the Blue Jays’ disappointing first month of the season and catch up with all-star Freddie Fre…

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”Tilly The Tumor Has Met Its Match”- Episode 102- Guest Katie Snyder 1:00:49

3M ago1:00:49

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Hi Listeners! Welcome to a spectacular episode with Guest Katie Snyder, Retired Pschologist, Author and Breast Cancer Thriver. With humor and matter-of-fact coping skills, she tells her journey of discovering a golf ball sized tumor she names Tilly. To order her book please go to: https://ktsnyder.wixsite.com/my-site-1/single-project Become a suppo…

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Myrna Soto's Journey to Success: Empowering Women in IT and Business 42:22

3M ago42:22

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Hear how Myrna Soto combined her great people skills with IT and business. Welcome to On the Brink with Andi Simon, where we delve deep into the minds of industry leaders who are shaping the future. In this episode, I'm thrilled to bring a remarkable individual who has managed to shape businesses blending her people skills with her high-tech wisdom…

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Deep Left Field Mailbag: Jays salvage a win vs. the Dodgers 50:51

3M ago50:51

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As Shohei Ohtani weekend comes to a close, we answer your questions about where the Blue Jays stand one month into the season. What’s wrong with the offence? Should Vladdy be given a few games off? How safe is Ross Atkins? What about the hitting coaches? Do clutch players exist? Are the Jays at risk of losing their fan base? All these and so much m…

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Chiseled Ep 78 Overcoming Self-Sabotage - Craig Moody 51:41

3M ago51:41

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At a tender age, Craig Moody moved with hisfamily to a new town. His educator mother and a businessman father wanted the best for their son, but while going to stay with family friends during thetransition, Craig felt unwelcome and unliked. Later, at school, he was bullied and had trouble making friends despite his best efforts. Flash forward two d…

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Understanding Rheumatology - Dr Vijay Hajela 53:27

3M ago53:27

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How do you determine hypermobility? How do you know when a tendon issue can be attributed to either loading or inflammation? Claire welcomes Consultant Rheumatologist Dr Vijay Hajela for this episode, discussing his role, key questions for patients with joint pain, advice around inflammation and much more relating to rheumatology. Useful Links Dire…

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