Best Valerie Allen Podcasts (2024)

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Dr. Valerie Cacho: Sleep Expert on What Women Need to Understand About Sleep + Health in Midlife (rerun) 49:59

3d ago49:59

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Dr. Valerie Cacho is an integrative sleep medicine specialist (MD), wellness consultant, and writer. Her interests and expertise include: diagnosing and treating medical sleep disorders during perimenopause and menopause, women’s sleep concerns, mind-body approaches to insomnia, self-compassion training, clinical hypnotherapy, and promoting sleep h…

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Christina Helena - Why Did You Just Have That Thought? 50:52

1h ago50:52

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Christina Helena is a speaker, playwright/performer, and founder of My Scar is Sexy, based in New York City. As one of the youngest pancreatic cancer survivors with a thirteen-inch scar across her abdomen, she is redefining the stigma behind trauma and pain with one simple thought: “Your scar is the sexiest thing about you.” Most recently, Goalcast…

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Episode 78: An Artist Creating Positive Change-John Sabraw 58:50

3d ago58:50

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We are joined by artist John Sabraw for this episode. Armin has known John for quite awhile through their connection of working together at Good's of Evanston, an art supply and frame company. I met John as the curator at Studio 23 when I invited him to participate in the Land to River Exhibit. That exhibit was a collaborative experience with the S…

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Summer Update! What's Coming Next - Midlife Women 4:26

3d ago4:26

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Hey Friend, I’m working on the next season of the show. So many great new and interesting interviews are being recorded and will be ready to share soon! I also announce a new project that I’m working on that I want you to be a part of. Leave a comment on the show notes page. RESOURCES MENTIONED JOIN THE NEWSLETTER + Receive A List of 52-Selfcare Ti…

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Col Matt Horner, Lt Col Matt Orlowsky, Dr. Daphne DePorres, Dr. Dave Levy - Every Interaction is an Opportunity 38:25

3d ago38:25

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Colonel Matt Horner, Ph.D., is the Director of Staff of the Dean of Faculty and was recently nominated for the role of Permanent Professor for Character and Leadership Development at USAFA. He has served in multiple administrative and instructor roles in the Directorate of Athletics and is an Assistant Professor of Management, teaching courses on o…

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Patti Miller on the newly revised version of Writing True Stories 35:39

10d ago35:39

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Patti Miller joins us to read from and talk about her book Writing True Stories which has just been extensively updated and extended. She talks about what has changed in the 30+ years since she started teaching Life Writing, the impact of technology, her best tip, her own work in progress, and lots more. Find out more about Patti and Writing True S…

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The Power of Crystalline Sound and Music Medicine with Professor Jeralyn Glass 50:34

10d ago50:34

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Have you ever experienced a sound bath? Did you know that sound can be healing and there is science to prove it. Have you heard of music medicine? Jeralyn Glass, the author of Sacred Vibrations, is on the show to teach us about the magic and science behind the healing power of crystalline sound. Be sure to follow the show and share this episode wit…

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James Stoller, MD & MinhTri Nguyen, MD - Developing Leaders in Healthcare 44:24

10d ago44:24

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Dr. Stoller is Chairman of the Education Institute at Cleveland Clinic. He holds the Jean Wall Bennett Professorship of Medicine at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine and the Samson Global Leadership Academy Endowed Chair. He is a pulmonary/critical care physician in the Cleveland Clinic Integrated Hospital Institute. He serves as the Seni…

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Episode 77: Protect Your Energy 45:27

11d ago45:27

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Artists, visual and performing, have an extra layer of thought process fueled by energy. Energy is a precious commodity in the art world or in any world where one is passionate about a topic that is beyond the mundane. It can be found in our creative DNA as explained in Twyla Tharp's book The Creative Practice. In this episode we describe our own r…

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How to Create the Life You Want with Cory Allen, the Author of Brave New You 52:39

17d ago52:39

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If you want to figure out how to finally create the life you want, this episode is for you! Cory Allen discusses his latest book, Brave New You, and teaches us how to move past the limiting beliefs, fears, and uncertainty. He shares how to get connected to your intuition and provides specific steps we can take to move forward, bravely and with conf…

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Amy Elizabeth Fox - Performance Ready 34:33

17d ago34:33

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Since 2005, Amy Elizabeth Fox has served as one of the founders and Chief Executive Officer of Mobius Executive Leadership, a global transformational leadership firm. For the last twenty years, she has been a leadership and culture change advisor to eminent professional services firms and Fortune 500 companies and facilitated immersive executive de…

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Julia Levitina on The girl From Moscow 35:23

20d ago35:23

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Julia Levitina reads from and talks about her new book The Girl From Moscow including such things as how the book came about, why fiction, how the book follows her own departure from the Soviet Union, the importance of 1983 as her setting, inherited trauma and her protagonists, antisemitism, the theatre, her work-in-progress and lots more. Find out…

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How to Heal from Invisible Loss So You Can Thrive with Christina Rasmussen 1:01:07

25d ago1:01:07

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We’ve all had experiences that have created an emotional wound and may not realize that the “moment of impact” that happens creates an invisible loss that keeps us in survivor mode instead of thriving. Christina Rasmussen is an acclaimed grief counselor who teaches us about her discovery of invisible losses and the tools we need to heal ourselves i…

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Dr. Jonathan White - Abraham Lincoln and Political Skill 52:45

24d ago52:45

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Dr. Jonathan W. White is professor of American Studies at Christopher Newport University. He is the author or editor of 17 books covering various topics, including civil liberties during the Civil War, the USS Monitor and the Battle of Hampton Roads, the presidential election of 1864, and what Abraham Lincoln and soldiers dreamt about. Among his aw…

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Episode 76: The Power of Art through Communication with artist Trung Cao 57:18

25d ago57:18

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Val here, and I had the distinct pleasure of reuniting Armin with his artist friend, Trung Cao. Trung and Armin met in the day of conversation boards specializing in art. Now these conversational threads have reinvented themselves. as groups on Facebook or other social media platforms. Who knew after all those years we would have a wonderful opport…

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Navigating Menopause with World-Renowned Neuroscientist and Author of The Menopause Brain, Dr. Lisa Mosconi (rerun) 1:11:35

1M ago1:11:35

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Fascinating interview with leading neuroscientist, NYTimes best-selling author, and Founder of the Women’s Brain Initiative, Dr. Lisa Mosconi. She is the author of The Menopause Brain. This is a masterclass in understanding the hormonal changes that occur during menopause and how many of the symptoms (like hot flashes) are actually originating in t…

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Nadia Taranczewski & Dr. Valerie Livesay - Conscious Tribes 52:08

1M ago52:08

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Nadia Taranczewski holds a Master of Psychology, Master Certified Coach, executive coach, keynote speaker, and author of Conscious You: Become the Hero of Your Own Story. She has worked as a coach and organizational developer since 2001. Her company, ConsciousU, makes culture change scalable through its blended learning online-based coaching progra…

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It's Time For A Style Reset! Learn a 5-Step Plan to Look Great Every Day with Mary Lou Andre 54:37

1M ago54:37

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Are you in a fashion rut? Do you have a closet full of clothes but struggle with what to wear? Do you want to elevate your every day style so you feel great? Would you like to know how to create a capsule wardrobe and one for travel? You’ll learn a simple 5-step process for getting organized around dressing well so you look and feel your best no ma…

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Dr. Barbara Kellerman - Leadership from Bad to Worse 38:25

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Dr. Barbara Kellerman is a Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Center for Public Leadership. She was the Founding Executive Director of the Center, and a member of the Kennedy School faculty for over twenty years. Kellerman has held professorships at Fordham, Tufts, Fairleigh Dickinson, George Washington, Christopher Newport, and the Tuck School…

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Episode 75: The Anatomy of an Artwork 1:00:01

1M ago1:00:01

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We had a lovely conversation today on the making of art. Each of us has our own process with specific tools and art materials and in this episode we share them with you, our audience. Even if you are not an artist, you may find insights into the creative practice that fires up your imagination to see things in a different light. This episode is ded…

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Why Women Deserve Better, It's Time for The New Menopause with Dr. Mary Claire Haver 49:24

2M ago49:24

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“Menopause is inevitable but suffering is not.” – Dr. Mary Claire Haver Half of the population goes through menopause and yet there is a lack of funding, research, and education to empower and help women navigate this important time in her life. According to Dr. Haver, by the year 2030 the world population of menopausal and postmenopausal women is …

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Dr. Alis Anagnostakis & Dr. Valerie Livesay - Frontiers in Vertical Development 1:02:17

2M ago1:02:17

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Dr. Alis Anagnostakis is a group facilitator, coach, and adult development researcher walking the fine line between the study and the practice of leadership development and human transformation. Over the past 15 years, her work has focused on designing and implementing learning journeys that help foster leaders’ maturity and practical wisdom. She i…

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Where Are We Headed with AI? The Pros/ Cons of Living in the Era of AI with Brian Evergreen 1:12:12

2M ago1:12:12

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There is so much confusion around AI, the role it’s going to play in our lives, the pros and cons, and what it means for humanity. Is AI going to take our jobs? Should AI have a role in creative spaces like the arts and do we even have a say? What does the future look like for ourselves and our children? We explore these questions and more, some of…

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Dr. Nadir Zafar & Dr. Michael Yap - Developing Leaders in Singapore 38:59

2M ago38:59

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Dr. Nadir Zafar is a Singaporean national who holds several leadership roles.He is the Director of the Singapore Leaders Network (SGLN), where he leads a national movement to prepare Singaporeans for global leadership roles. SGLN is funded by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and managed by the Human Capital Leadership Institute (HCLI)…

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S:13 EP:08 Art Chat: Art Adventures with Elizabeth Whelan and Adriana Eftimie 53:41

2M ago53:41

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Send us a Text Message. Join Linda as she discusses Elizabeth's and Adriana's journey filming their TV Show, Art Adventures. Topics include how they researched their topics, some production and editing stories, and how much fun they had making their shows. You can watch Art Adventures on their YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ArtAdventures…

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Episode 74: Conversation with Visual Artist Rebecca Crowell 58:20

2M ago58:20

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We are so happy to have artist Rebecca Crowell as a guest on our podcast. She is well known in the world of painting and contemporary abstraction. Her portfolio of paintings in oil and cold wax are a visual feast of atmospheric color, profound depth, and the sense that the works are living and breathing. Rebecca with co-author, Jerry McLaughlin, wr…

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How to Feel Incredible and Prevent Disease with Stanford Trained Doctor, Casey Means 1:22:18

2M ago1:22:18

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Have you ever wondered if you can avoid disease, even if it “runs in your family?” According to Dr. Casey Means, “disease isn’t some random occurrence that might happen in the future. It is a result of the choices you make and how you feel today. If you are battling annoying and seemingly nonlethal health issues-like fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, ar…

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Dr. Keith Grint - A Cartography of Resistance: Leadership, Management, and Command 39:58

2M ago39:58

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Dr. Keith Grint has been Professor Emeritus at Warwick University since 2018. He spent 10 years working in various positions across a number of industry sectors before switching to an academic career. His first undergraduate degree (Sociology) was from the Open University in 1981, and his second (Politics) from the University of York in 1982. He re…

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Omar Musa on The Fullness 33:54

2M ago33:54

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Omar Musa joins us to perform from and talk about his new album The Fullness. We talk about collaboration and his amazing collaborators, pushing into liminal spaces of multiple identities, leaning into grief and joy ("our lives given shape by shadows"), ego deflation, how some of the songs on The Fullness were created, the percussiveness of rap and…

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How to Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole, Authentic Self with Dr. Thema Bryant (re-run) 55:55

2M ago55:55

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How do we reclaim our authentic self and live life with our full, true voice expressed? That is what you’ll learn about in this beautiful interview with Dr. Thema Bryant, the best-selling author of Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole, Authentic Self Dr. Thema is a clinical psychologist and ordained minister. She explains why …

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Dr. Angelica Larios - The Pygmalion Effect 41:33

2M ago41:33

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Dr. Angelica Larios, PMP is a business and project manager with more than 20 years of experience in implementing software projects related to business intelligence, planning, and consolidation of financial solutions based in software applications to support the business decision process. She is the founder and CEO of ALACONTEC, an IT consulting com…

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Episode 73: Learning More About iPhoneography 1:00:45

2M ago1:00:45

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Welcome to the panel discussion with seven members of the Great Lakes iPhoneography Group better known as GLIG. It is a rare time when we can have so many artists gather together for a discussion on their art. Thank you to speakers Cindy Bancroft, Nancy Brooks-Siebert, Julie Close, Steven Parkhurt, Elizabeth Sullivan, and Janis Taylor. Also thank y…

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Dating in Midlife after Divorce or Loss. How to Find Love Again with Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT 47:20

2M ago47:20

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Whether you’ve been single and are looking for a relationship, divorced, or lost your life partner, Elizabeth Earnshaw, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Certified Gottman Therapist, guides us through dating in midlife and how to find love again. We discuss how to look for red flags, where to meet someone, what chemistry really means, how to…

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Dr. Laura Empson - Leading Professional People 46:57

3M ago46:57

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Dr. Laura Empson is Professor in the Management of Professional Service Firms at Bayes Business School, University of London, and holds Research Fellowships at both Harvard Law School and the University of Cambridge. She has dedicated 30 years to researching professionals, professionals, and the professions, and is a globally recognised expert in t…

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How to Make Friends in Midlife 16:13

3M ago16:13

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Friends are essential to a happy life. In this solocast I share simple ways to cultivate new friendships while also nurturing existing friendships. I’d love to hear your experience with making friends in midlife. Leave a comment on the shownotes page. The show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/305 RESOURCES MENTIONED JOIN THE NEWSL…

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Dr. Kathy Allen & Rian Satterwhite - Leadership for Regenerative Futures 44:29

3M ago44:29

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Dr. Kathy Allen specializes in leadership coaching and organizational change in non-profit organizations, foundations, small to mid-sized businesses, community development, higher educational institutions, and collaborative networks. Dr. Allen has written and presented widely on topics of leadership, human development, and organizational developmen…

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Episode 72: The Audaciously Creative Amy Keever 53:35

3M ago53:35

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I met Amy Keever at the wonderful ADC Fine Art Gallery in Cincinnati. We were both attending the 2023 Art Summit led by our past podcast guest Litsa Spanos and her sister, Sylvia Rombis. She walked in with the most wonderful hot pink pom-pom earrings and white artist smock and I, of course had to comment. That's all it took for us to hang out for 3…

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Kent MacCarter on Fat Chance 31:56

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Kent MacCarter joins us to read from and talk about his new poetry book Fat Chance. We talk about Kent's process, about having written the "feel bad book of the year”, his journalistic process, the nature of Gossypiboma (retained medical objects), memoir, reverse ekphrasis, and lots more. For more information or to purchase a copy of Fat Chance vis…

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How to Get Fit + Feel Vibrant in Midlife with Dr. Stephen Cabral 54:03

3M ago54:03

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Do you want to get fit and strong in midlife? Are you having trouble losing weight and you don’t know why? Do you want to understand how to improve your sleep so you feel rested and ready for the day? How does understanding your Ayurvedic type impact what you should eat and what kind of workouts you do? What’s the deal with weight loss drugs? What …

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Dr. Steve Kempster – Realising Good Growth: A Regenerative Approach 53:37

3M ago53:37

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Dr. Steve Kempster is an Emeritus Professor of Leadership Learning and Development at Lancaster University Management School and is an Associate Partner of the Regenerative Alliance. He has published broadly on leadership learning, leadership of purpose, and responsible leadership with five books and many articles and chapters. Steve leads the Good…

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Learn How to Live in Your Zone of Genius with Gay Hendricks, Ph.D., Author of The Big Leap 56:28

3M ago56:28

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In this fascinating interview, I sit down with the author of The Big Leap and Your Big Leap Year, Dr. Gay Hendricks! We discuss how to dissolve your upper limit problem to live and work from your zone of genius. If you’ve been stuck and unsure how to get to the next level in your life, this interview is for you! Gay Hendricks has served for more th…

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Dr. Les Sylven - Meditation, Mindfulness, & Leadership 41:51

3M ago41:51

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Dr. Les Sylven has been a police officer in Canada for over 30 years, serving with three different police organizations in a wide variety of roles, from a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer in a rural community to a municipal Police Chief. During his policing career, he was actively involved in numerous public safety initiatives for which he was…

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Episode 71: The Ebb and Flow of Passion in Your Art Life. 40:31

3M ago40:31

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Passion can be elusive and it is always a good thing to consider how you can find your muse when times seem rough or even dull. Armin and Val approach art making as a relationship that needs to be cultivated and held in esteem. Let us know how you keep passion alive in the studio. Show Notes: Valerie Allen Art Armin Mersmann Workshops for the Summe…

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103-Year Old Doctor Shares Her Best Secrets to Live Your Best Life with Dr. Gladys McGarey 52:32

3M ago52:32

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In this fascinating interview, I have the honor of sitting down with the remarkable Dr. Gladys McGarey, a centenarian and visionary in the field of holistic medicine. At 103-years young, Dr. McGarey shares her wisdom, experiences, and the profound insights she gained throughout her extraordinary life. Join us as we delve into her recently published…

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Brian Fishel - The High Potential's Roadmap 44:32

3M ago44:32

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Brian Fishel has more than 30+ years of strategic Human Resources and business experience across multiple industries. He has successfully provided thought leadership and advice to CEOs and C-Suite executives on various strategic business decisions and human capital matters. Brian has extensive experience leading numerous CEO and C-suite successions…

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Richard Shotton - Episode 79 54:06

4M ago54:06

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Richard Shotton has written two books about behavioural science and also began his career in marketing twenty-one years ago before setting up his own company, Astroten. In this episode we talk about Gen Z, ethics around marketing, the effects numbers have on us & much much more.Richard's Website - https://www.richardshotton.com/Rallen's Rant Spotif…

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Bankrupt to 8-figure CEO - Learn How to Make Money Move With Darnyelle Jervey Harmon 52:04

4M ago52:04

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Darnyelle is the award-winning, two time Inc. 5000 CEO of Incredible One Enterprises, LLC, a multi-million-dollar coaching and consulting brand. In this interview we dive into her story, how she changed her life and went from being bankrupt to becoming an 8-figure CEO! Best known for transforming the lives of her business coaching clients and live …

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Dr. Marianne Roux - Leadership Fit For The Future Of Work 43:47

4M ago43:47

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Dr. Marianne Roux has 30 years of global experience as an HR Executive, Future of Work Strategist, and Professor of Leadership. She holds a Master's degree in HR and Organisational Psychology and is completing her Ph.D. in Leadership in the Future of Work context. She runs Roux Consulting, a global niche consulting firm based in Dublin, Ireland, an…

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Episode 70: Jeannette MacDougall and Living Life as an Artist. Travel, Teaching, Creating 1:02:42

4M ago1:02:42

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We met Jeannette MacDougall during an exhibition at Calvin College's (106) Gallery at ArtPrize 2015. In this exhibit "Weighing the Landscape", installed by curator Joel Zwart, Jeanette, Armin and I were hanging next to each other. Our friendship began during that time as we all felt our artwork had a very cohesive aesthetic and professionalism. Jea…

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The Connection between Autoimmunity + Trauma with Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried, Author of The Autoimmune Cure 1:02:48

4M ago1:02:48

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Fascinating conversation with Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried who is the author of four NYTimes best-selling books. We discuss her most recent book, The Autoimmune Cure in this interview. So much to learn about the connection between trauma and your risk of developing an autoimmune condition. She shares the blood tests to request from your doctor, how to t…

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