Yes!! As the name implies, this podcast is about joy and its many facets. I’ll share tools, stories, and encouragement about how to view your world in a new and wondrous way. I’ll help you move your JOY needle up! Join me every Tuesday and Thursday for a new episode. Enjoy the journey!
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In nature, after a powerful storm a beautiful rainbow emerges. In life, we can emerge from a powerful storm with a greater sense of self and purpose. Created by Melissa Mavour, this podcast is about the journey of transformation and deepening faith. The author of the memoir How Death Saved My Life and host of the Rainbow in Bloom YouTube channel, here Melissa muses on current events, business and personal development, from the perspective of an empath and survivor. Support this podcast: http ...
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Published every Friday, the Fenzi Dog Sports Podcast is brought to you by the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy. Each episode of the Fenzi Dog Sports Podcast will feature an interview with a leading name in the competitive dog sports training world, talking in depth about issues that often get overlooked by traditional training methods.
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Edible Activist is a podcast that feeds you empowering narratives and perspectives from the voices of emerging black people and people of color in food and agriculture who are stewarding the land, healing communities, and advocating for food justice and economic power across the globe. Hosted by Melissa L. Jones, she interviews a diverse group of everyday growers, farmers, entrepreneurs, artists, and other extraordinary individuals, who exemplify activism in their own edible way!
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Ever had a guy ghost you? He’s into you and suddenly he pulls away or cheats? Does he leave and come back into your life? This is a Gumball Guy. Gumball Love is attention addiction. Attention is just like a Gumball, temporarily intense and sweet but soon the effect is gone. Guys addicted to the “Gumball" (any flavor of attention), get a high from the excitement, adoration and validation. During this cycle they appear to be falling in love. When the high is gone they pull away, ghost or cheat ...
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Hello to you if you are a first-time listener, and welcome back if you have been here before. Welcome to the podcast! This podcast is all about talking to others about how they have Created joy and purpose in their lives and what is important to them. Also, just some fun conversations for the sake of a great conversation! All of this, along with my own insights and educational chats. Start living your life!!!! I want you to create a life full of people, places, experiences, and actions that ...
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Welcome to the Leaders Lounge! This podcast is specifically designed for developing, emerging and skilled leaders who want to grow their leadership craft and build others in the process. We'll gather together in this space to explore and expose topics that might impact or impede your ability to be a better leader. We'll offer tips and tools, share book topics to help you on your journey, highlight Boss People Making Boss Moves, and leave you with a question of the day or a challenge to guide ...
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Story enthusiast and romance writer Sarah Gamez explores the creative craft and pragmatic aspects of writing with niche topic discussions, inspirational pieces and industry insights. Join in on conversations with authors and experts on creating engaging stories, marketing your books, and navigating the (self) publishing world. Whether you write romance or not, there's plenty of tips to be found on storytelling, genres, and medias. Sometimes, with a twist of romance.
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Welcome to Life Seeds! Whether you are a beginner green thumb, an avid gardener or just striving for personal growth — this is the podcast for you! I believe that cultivating a garden is a lot like growing in life. We all need a little sunlight, water and love to bloom to our fullest potential and sometimes you’ve got to get your hands dirty before you see growth. Here at Life Seeds, we’re focusing on growing plants and digging a little deeper on what they can teach us about our own journey ...
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A Superbloom is a rare botanical phenomenon that is associated with an unusually wet, and rainy season. After the rainstorms, seeds of wildflowers that have lain dormant in desert soil begin to germinate and blossom all at once into a beautiful and magnificent superbloom. This is what our host, Candice King, wants. Life has felt like one rainstorm after another and now, after laying dormant for a bit, I’m ready for a superbloom. On A Superbloom Podcast host, Candice King is asking others who ...
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Are you at a career crossroads and thinking about 'what's next' for you? Join host Jacqui Ooi as she talks to women across Australia about their inspiring career change stories and what they’ve learned that might help other women. Whether you want to redesign your career in some way or completely change industries, these stories are for you. We hope you hear something in these conversations that inspires your next move. For more inspiring career change stories, tips and resources, sign up to ...
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Ep 76 - Character Creation: Writing an Identity Not Your Own with Alex Temblador
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Click here to send me a direct message, comment or question. "...and if you create this single story for a people of a certain historically, marginalized identities; you know, that gets taken by readers and it gets inside of them in ways we might not expect or intend to..." Award-winning author Alex Temblador commitment to diverse storytelling help…
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What is it about being home?? Why does it feel so good to sleep in your own bed? We had a great trip to Costa Rica but it does feel just amazing to be home. Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on y…
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E370: Jennifer Henion - Breaking Down the Blind Retrieve
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One of the skills you'll need for retriever hunt tests is the blind retrieve — where the dog retrieves downed game that they didn't see land. In this episode Jennifer talks me though exactly what that means and how she approaches it in training.By Melissa Breau
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My grandfather used to like that old joke where a man on the street asks someone 'how do you get to Carnegie Hall?' And the reply is 'practice.' Practice is the only way I know of to change how you think. In today's episode, I had to really practice the question: what if it all worked out for me? Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people …
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Today's episode reflects on my first few days in Costa Rica -- the quiet, my friends, is just amazing. Between the quiet, the slow pace, and the humidity forcing me into sloth-mode, I could definitely get used to this! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All…
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Ep 75 - Unveiling Character Depth through Family with Amber Royer
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Click here to send me a direct message, comment or question. "...Introducing family shows a different side (to the character) and allows the character to be a little more well-rounded in the way they interact..." Writing instructor and multi-genre author, Amber Royer, encounters the challenges and surprises of introducing new characters with her Be…
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E369: Shade Whitesel - Choosing Location Specific Marker Cues
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Wondering what the hype is about when it comes to Location Specific Marker cues? Shade and I talk about what they are, what they can offer your training, how to decide when it's time to consider adding a new one, the role of anticipatory behaviors and more!By Melissa Breau
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We sit down with Farmer Wes, aka The Compost King, as he shares his inspiring journey and entrepreneurial legacy from his roots to his current role in urban agriculture. Explore his early agricultural experiences in Trinidad, from knocking down mangoes with bamboo shoots as a child, to his transformative journey through the Regenerative Agriculture…
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Despite 'vacation,' today, I am just mad. As my favorite children's book character, Fancy Nancy, would say: 'Furious. This is a more sophisticated word than angry or mad.' And I'm going to accept it and just let it flow through me. Because sometimes we are just plain mad! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) the…
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We are on the precipice of a big trip and I'm ready! There's this moment -- when you've done all the work and everything is packed and ready -- but right before the trip truly begins. Oh, it's a good moment! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the gui…
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E368: Tracey McLennan - Overcoming Critter Distractions for the Real World
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Have a dog that's easily distracted or driven to chase prey-like critters? In this episode Tracey and I talk about overcoming critter distractions and building behaviors so you can both enjoy the outdoors again.By Melissa Breau
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Today, I share some musings about beliefs and how to shift the nature of your thoughts: what if we can't fully eradicate old, negative beliefs but we can make them a small percentage of the overall 'sea' of beliefs?? Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All o…
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Today’s episode is about a feeling -- a sure feeling. Like you know something is eventually going to happen. I have to say, it’s a pretty great feeling! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your …
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E367: Julie Symons - "One of a Kind Hides & Creating Clarity in Nosework"
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Ever wondered if your dog can remember which hides they've already found? In this Episode Julie and I dive into problem solving multiple hides and using contrast to create clarity in nosework.By Melissa Breau
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#158: Heirs Property 101: Insights with Urban Planner, Brittney Drakeford
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Disclaimer: We are not lawyers and are sharing personal experiences. For legal assistance with heirs property, please consult a lawyer.By Melissa L. Jones
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I was recently celebrating my uncle's 75th birthday (it would have been my dad's 75th too:) So, today, I share some stories about 'the twins' (my uncle and my dad). And reflect on the curious nature of grief -- it's never really what you might expect. I know this episode sounds a bit depressing but I promise it's not. I loved writing these stories …
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Summer, at least for me, is filled with lots of travel and fun -- but also a complete lack of structure and routine. This summer, rather than fight the 'free for all,' I am working on leaning into it! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides, em…
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Ep 74 - Creating an Indie Romance Audiobook with Melissa Whitney and Harlow Wilde
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Click here to send me a direct message, comment or question. "It's been fun to kinda see (Melissa's writing) evolve also in the narration I have done for her....her stories get better and better with time. It's the same with narration too." Romance author Melissa Whitney Author and narrator Harlow Wilde are a dynamic duo when it comes to audiobooks…
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E366: Deb Jones, PhD - Redefining Focus: What Training for Focus Looks Like
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What really goes into having a focused dog? Join us for a conversation what it means to train focus — and how we can split a complex behavior down into component parts to build a strong but flexible skillset every sports dog needs.By Melissa Breau
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Don't worry -- today's episode isn't really about my minivan -- I just had Chuck Berry's 'Driving Around in my Automobile' stuck in my head! This episode is really about some college touring I did recently (not for me, although I'd love to go back) and how magnetic the energy of 'the world is at my fingertips' truly is! Thanks so much for listening…
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This is the second episode inspired by the new movie ’Inside Out 2!’ I was so tickled by the brilliant concept of an actual ’stream’ of consciousness that I decided to embark on my own stream of consciousness experiment. So this is it friends! Today, I share with you one hour of my own random, ping-pong-ball-like thoughts! Thanks so much for listen…
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Ep 73 - Audible Impact: Cultivating Listeners for Audiobooks with Karen White
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Click here to send me a direct message, comment or question. "If you're just starting out, I personally would recommend waiting (to invest in audiobooks) until you have a full series that...is selling well. ...If the series isn't working, you're not going to know that until the series has been out for a while." As an author and narrator, Karen Whit…
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#157: Seeds of Blackness: A Journey Through St. Croix
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https://www.seedsofblackness.com/grouptravelBy Melissa L. Jones
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E365: Dr. Amy Cook, Crystal Wing, and Erin Lynes - "The Power of Play"
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What's the big deal about play, anyway? Join us for a conversation on the benefits of play... and how to tap into your inner child, so both you and your dog can enjoy playing together!
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Do You Need to Acclimate to Peace and Calm??
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I know we often say we just want things to be calmer but, for so many of us (myself included!), when things are calm, we get a bit antsy. It can feel uncomfortable. Let's talk about why it's so tough for us to enjoy 'peace and calm' and ways we can practice acclimating to it. Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!)…
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Christmas in July with Santa Corky! for the grown-ups.
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***WARNING*** THIS EPISODE IS FOR ADULT LISTENERS, NOT THE KIDDOS! It is an important episode about hope and healing, an opportunity to get to know the man behind the suit. Trigger warning content includes suicide, alcohol abuse, and physical abuse. Santa Corky has been on my wish list for some time now. I found him on TikTok late one December even…
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I've probably traveled this small stretch of real estate in my bedroom tens of thousands of times. So, I thought I'd share some 'bedside' stories (literally bedside) in another way of appreciating and marking the passage of time. Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find mo…
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E364 - Sharon Carroll - Training & Competing with "Differently Motivated" Dogs
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In this episode Sharon and I talk about what engagement looks like for those “differently motivated” dogs and how to handle it when our dog appears to be ignoring our cues.By Melissa Breau
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Today's episode is about those dot-to-dot books where you can create a koala, a sloth, a kangaroo, etc. Well, not really. What if you could name all of your 'dots' and then not force the connections: if you could get out of the 'how.' There are so many ways to connect all of your 'dots' -- never one path. The fun is watching the connections happen …
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Today's episode is about cats -- sort of. I've been focusing on a 'stray cat' lately and I have to stop! You may have some strays too. Let's talk about these cats and how to move our gaze away from the strays. Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the g…
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E363: Hélène Lawler - Reliable Distance Downs
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Ever wonder how herding dog handlers get those fabulous downs at a distance? Hélène Lawler joins me to talk about building reliable behaviors at a distance... useful whether you want to herd sheep or nail your startline stay and drop on recall!By Melissa Breau
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Today’s episode is about how our words and intentions get garbled in translation. A good reminder that we may not always translate someone’s meaning correctly and vice versa. Sometimes words need to sit for a moment in an ’anteroom’ before we should allow them in! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perce…
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My Reaction to a Cafeteria Filled With People!!
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Today’s episode is about how we process nerves, accomplishment, and the like. Processing is hard and sometimes you may just end of crying in the car! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy…
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E362: Kelly Daniel - "Wellness and Your Canine Athlete"
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Wellness is about both the physical and the emotional being. Today Kelly and I take a deeper look at what that means and what we, as handlers, can do to ensure the wellness of our canine athletes.
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Metamorphosis (and Some Crazy Butterfly Facts!).
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Today’s episode is about butterflies. Well, kind of. It’s really about using the process of metamorphosis as an allegory to understand our own life transitions. But, I’d listen just for the butterfly facts!! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the gui…
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Ep 72 - Narrative Flow: Building Emotional Arcs with Kimberly Packard
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Click here to send me a direct message, comment or question. "I try to write really fierce, headstrong characters...but at the same time, it's ok to be vulnerable. It's ok to say I don't have all the answers." Author Kimberly Packard lovingly calls women's fiction the "trash can punch" genre since it has a little bit of everything, and while her ch…
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Today’s episode is about anger. Anger isn’t always bad -- it can fuel you and provide a sense of purpose and clarity. But, its flames can get so big, it can burn your house down. So let’s talk about anger! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guide…
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E361: Irith Bloom - The Role of Choice and Habit in Dog Training
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Choice and habit both play a role in our dog training - and if we want to change behavior, it's important to determine which that behavior falls into to create an effective plan. During this episode, Irith and I talk about how to know and what to do!
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Sometimes you just need to call it. It’s OK to have as Alexander described it: ’a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.’ Or even a not-so-terrible day where you just need to go back to bed. We all can use a reset! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All…
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Today’s episode reflects on one of my favorite questions of late: do we all feel lost?? My magic eight-ball says, ’Yes!’ Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy journey, can be found on my …
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Embracing the Calm in The Chaos Author Stacy Igel
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Stacy does it all! She has learned how to embrace the calm in the chaos!!! Stacy challenges and inspires us to be responsible, kind, and courageous! She makes entrepreneurship look attainable and exciting with her out-of-the-box thinking and then taking action. However, I am most compelled by how she educates and gives back through her philanthropy…
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E360: Petra Ford - "Training For Engagement"
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Engagement and attention are not the same thing — In this episode Petra dives into what training engagement looks like and why it's crucial to compete successfully.By Melissa Breau
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#156: Empowering LA: Prosperity Market Transforming Food Access
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Join us on this episode as we welcome Carmen and Kara, the dynamic duo behind Prosperity Market LA—a unique farmers market on wheels and food truck that features Black farmers, food producers, and chefs, bringing a curated market experience to the diverse communities of Los Angeles. Discover their inspiring origin story and how they joined forces t…
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To Appease or Not to Appease, That is the Question!
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Today’s episode is for all my friends who need to make sure everyone is OK before you can relax and enjoy yourselves (AND, yes, I am a reformed ‘appeaser’ – still working on it!). Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides, emails, and information…
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Ep 71 - The Write Transition: From Podcast and Novels to Literary Life with Amy Kelly
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Click here to send me a direct message, comment or question. "If it feels like I'm trying to force something...that's usually when I know to kinda let go. Either set it down or hold it with an open hand and see what happens. Whatever happens with it, let that be. " Amy Kelly, the new leader at Lone Star Literary Life, shares her unique journey as a…
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Today’s episode is about loving BIG and how hard it can be to let go. Yes, we are so proud and excited for our kids as they move into adulthood but, oh, it’s not easy! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides, emails, and information that may he…
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E359: Ashley Escobar - Teaching Conformation Skills: What You Need to Know
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Competing in conformation is so much more than running in circles — join me and Ashley for a conversation on the skills it takes to become best in class.By Melissa Breau
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#155: The Roots of OlaLekan: Farmer Tolu’s Story
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Join us as we explore the inspiring journey behind OlaLekan Farm with its founder, Farmer Tolu. Named in honor of her grandparents, the farm is a symbol of wealth, joy, and honor, impacting food access and cultural preservation in the DC area. Discover how her personal heritage shapes the farm's mission, the fascinating process of growing ginger, a…
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A Fridge Re-Org and the Definition of Grace.
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Today’s episode is about a fridge re-org and the notion of ’earning one’s keep.’ Well, sort of. It’s really about the facet of grace that is so hard for us to accept: undeserved favor. Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides, emails, and inform…
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Ep 70 - Using AI Ethically to Make the Most of Your Writing with Marcy Pusey
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Click here to send me a direct message, comment or question. "There's this living in alignment, in integrity, and I don't like to do things out of alignment...and this is an area that has some consequences." Bestselling Author, Tedx Speaker, and therapist, Marcy Pusey helped me delve into the ethical use of AI in the creative process - pros and con…
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