Two lifelong friends muse over media that showcases Black women, femmes, and non-binary people. Season 2 premieres in October 2022 and focuses on Black Speculative fiction.
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Around 4% of the 55,000 + coaches certified with the International Coaching Federation hold the revered status of Master Certified Coach. Why so few? I'm about to find out. Competency No. 5, the podcast, explores how we maintain presence when we coach, lead, and live our lives. We interview coaches and others whose very livelihood depends upon staying calm and present with those they serve. We also chronicle my attempts (as a self-retired professor and global business reporter from New Zeala ...
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A podcast where we embrace the challenging terrain of tricky conversations, where honesty meets empathy, and vulnerability meets strength. Join me as we peel back the layers of our lives, delving into the uncomfortable and awkward conversations we’d rather not have. I’ve been there, where it’s easier to avoid a conversation than front up and communicate it. And ultimately, it has cost me; friends, romantic relationships, family members, professional contacts, the list goes on. What I have le ...
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Darts' finest podcast - interviews with the players, reviews of major tournaments, gossip, and Tricky D and the Bachelor of Darts taking a light-hearted look at the wonderful wonderful world of dartistry. Series 3 began in September 2011 with episodes released every other Friday.
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This is your chance to BrandUp, with Anne D Ferguson, brand voice and messaging strategist. This podcast is for female founders (especially of the neurodiverse variety) whose growing businesses are just waiting to take off with the help of a consciously curated, unique brand voice. Listen for conversations about branding more broadly, brand voice specifically, case studies from Anne's own happy clients, and the occasional carefully selected expert guest, because we learn so much more when we ...
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Welcome to The Wellness Breakdown where we explore the tricky world of wellness, discover what's new and interesting but more importantly weed out the fakes. In seasons 1-4 our two hosts, Eve Kalinik and Rose Ferguson, set challenges for each other to try a fad diet, test a heath gadget or explore an issue that's become the latest craze and report back. For Season 5 the focus will be more on issues that are personal to them and their listeners, so less of the challenges and more discussion a ...
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Mek We Coffee n Reason is an interview format podcast that utilises real life experiences to navigate the adolescent mind to deal with adversities. All while educating parents and guardians on the struggles adolescents face, so they can play their part in creating a more mindful and nurturing environment for their children. We aim to create a mentally safe space for them, for them to know that someone understands what they are going through, and they are not alone. We aim to inspire adolesce ...
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Davide Sonten has been working in the music industry internationally for many years as Sound Engineer, Music Producer, Recording Artist and DJ. He started his career studyng Piano and Singing at Music College and afterwards he graduated in Audio Engineering at SAE College in London UK. Here he worked as a freelance Sound Engineer and Music Producer for many years meanwhile performinng as a Singer and DJ in many London Venues. He has been signed as Music Producer and Mixing Engineer to the re ...
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It’s not you, it’s me!! We’ve all heard this line in a romantic break up scenario, but that is definitely not what we’re talking about in this episode! We’re talking about the ‘You’ and ‘I’ statements, especially in difficult conversations and more importantly, getting to the underlying why. To understand why we do this, be it subconsciously or oth…
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Mrs. Ashly, accompanied by JJ and Ms. Semi, delves into a discussion about AEW's All Out.
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GWS: KeMo Out at GH and WWE PLE Predictions
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Hey Listeners! Recorded on August 30, 2024, the hosts discuss recent developments in soap operas and share their predictions for WWE's Bash at Berlin and NXT's No Mercy events. Host: Mrs. Ashly Panelists: Ms. Semi and JJ Citation available upon request. * correction: WWE recognizes Ric Flair's record as 16-time world champion, which is tied by John…
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For some, the mere idea of small talk can make them cringe and if you’re reading between the lines, that’s me, 100%. Sometimes I’m ok with it, but mostly I don’t really like it, it’s the unknowns about meeting a new person, establishing what you may have in common with them and so on! In this episode I cover some cool tips I’ve learned about gettin…
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Clocking off. Kyana Gayden on balancing work, rest, and play
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Air Force contract specialist Kyana Gayden finds that it’s the small tweaks in how we spend our time that yields the biggest results when it comes to work-life balance. She also marvels in that fabulous invention: Paid Time Off, which she never had as a graduate student, and does something fun—and spontaneous—when not working hard. “It makes a diff…
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Mrs. Ashly, Ms. Semi, and JJ emerge to delve into the realm of soap operas. They explore the unexpected casting on The Bold and the Beautiful, glance through Genoa City, acknowledge Days of Our Lives, and visit General Hospital. Although recent weeks might have dampened spirits, the current developments show promise. Stay tuned to see if our foreca…
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Ms. Semi, Mrs. Ashly and JJ continue their talk About NXT and AEW. Citations available upon request.
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Meet Ben Dooley, my new MCC Mentor Coach. Joy (and struggles) with certifying as an ICF master certified coach
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Warning: This episode's super ad hoc. This week, I met my new mentor coach, Ben Dooley. He's a former actor (among other things) and now runs his own coaching training academy and helps coaches certify in empowering ways. (I felt so inspired connecting with him via our Discovery session, I had to hit record.) In our conversation, we hear from Ben o…
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Ding, ding, ding! Get ready for the latest edition of Grappling With Soaps with Mrs. Ashly and Ms. Semi! We'll discuss Summerslam, Raw, and our wishlist for the transition to Netflix. Don't miss our insights on AEW, Smackdown, NXT, and Soaps. Until next time, keep it bubbly! Citation available upon request.…
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No one likes the feeling they get when they realise that the person they’re talking to isn’t listening to them. They’re there, they might be nodding, and making ‘Hm-mm” sounds, but they’re not really tuning in to what you’re saying. So, don’t be that person! Listen to this episode & come away with some awareness and hot tips on how to actively list…
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“I have the best job in the world!” Oliver Singh on hotel ownership and the calm that comes from vacation
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Four in ten Americans don’t take their full paid time off (around 46%) of full-time workers according to the Pew Research Center. But that’s a real shame says Oliver Singh, manager and part-owner of the Ocean Mile hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Fl., who really gets to see the benefits of holidaying when interacting with his guests. In our lovely convers…
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The Booked and the Beautiful feat. Jalisa Whitley
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Greetings Ebonauts! Superstar. Traveler. Bibliophile. Giver. Strategist. Badass. This episode features Jalisa Whitley from Booked Trips as part one of our "She's Outta This World" series. Lady D, Lady H and Jalisa channel Octavia Butler by envisioning the future, book their fantasy trips, talk about books and more.…
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We all just want to fit in and be accepted. To feel like we belong. But at what cost? Are you compromising yourself for the sake of fitting in? Are you accepted? By yourself, first & foremost? These are some of the thoughts & questions I’ve been pondering lately & in this episode, I share where I was & where I’m at, as I am.…
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Grappling with Soaps: It's Tricky, pt 2
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Mrs. Ashly tolerates Miss Semi and JJ fawning over Cowboy Carter, extends congratulations to AEW for their 250th episode of Dynamite, talks about the BWA 50 Power Rankings, among other topics. Don't miss the closing promo! Citations available upon request
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Mrs. Ashly hosts Ms. Semi and JJ as they extend their discussion from soap operas to wrestling. In the first segment of the wrestling talk, they delve into AEW's Forbidden Door, WWE's Money in the Bank, and Heatwave. They also explore topics such as the Wyatt Sick6, Rhea's comeback, the Bloodline, among others. Don't forget to stay tuned for the cl…
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"I'm Puerto Rican. I celebrate everything." Anita Rodriguez Cordero on celebrating as we coach
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With so much mayhem, worry, and turmoil, more clients struggle to find much to celebrate or to declare a true win. But coaches like my show guest this week, Coach Anita Rodriguez Cordero, set that intention each session to ask her coachees what they want to celebrate. Coach Anita takes this intention far beyond the International Coaching Federation…
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Grappling with Soaps: Busting our Bubble, pt 1
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Ring the bell! It's time for the July edition of Grappling with Soaps with JJ, Ms. Semi, and hosted by Mrs. Ashly. In this episode we discuss what's been happening on General Hospital, Young and the Restless, Bold and the Beautiful and a little of Days of Our Lives. Were we happy with the summer sweeps thus far or did our bubble get burst? Stay tun…
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We’re taught all about Please,, Thank you & don’t put your elbows on the table or eat with your mouth open, but are we ever consciously taught about conversation etiquette? Have you ever considered if your conversation etiquette is on par? Today’s episode takes a look at the definition of a conversation and explores a couple of key components of co…
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Fingerless Gloves: A Bridgerton (S3) Panel Party, pt 1: 2 of 2
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The Queen's court is still in session. This episode delves into the sex of season 3, part one. Find out who our queen names as the sparkler. The Court: Queen D Lady H(arlequin) Lord Rhayne Lady Fenty Dr. KP Lord Rease Lady Semi Lady Galloway Lady A
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Why I’ve returned to journaling (and hope to never let it go again)
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I’m recently back to journaling most days after a good nine-month hiatus. I’ve missed it so much. For me, journaling feels like emptying my bucket of all that’s within. As I get older, I’ve noticed its importance for my mental and physical health. My journal’s a forum for not explaining things, unless I want to and a place to unlock enormous ideas …
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Eeny meeny miny moe……Or Rock/Paper/Scissors The games we play to work out who’s going to go first!! Are you brave enough to be vulnerable first, so someone else can be as well? In this episode I explore where & how we lost our childhood ability to agree to be vulnerable with each other and refer to Dr Sue Johnson’s example of a vulnerable conversat…
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Take me to the Queen: A Bridgerton Panel Party for S3, pt 1
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Dear Gentle Listeners, The moment has arrived to introduce to the Queen of our 'Watch With You' court, Lady D. Presented by the Queen's esteemed Harlequin, Lady H, are: Lady A Sir Rease Lord Rhayne Dr. KP Lady Galloway Lady Fenty Lady Semi Madame Lazet Anticipate spoilers and analysis on Season 3, part one. This marks the first segment of our court…
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Spoil Sports: TV 2023-24 (thus far)
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@QueenMelmendi joins Ladies D and H to discuss the 2023-24 TV season to date. We share key insights on some of the TV shows we've enjoyed: Will Trent The Irrational Found Bob Hearts Abishola The Equalizer Elsbeth Abbott Elementary Don't miss the spoiler chime! Major spoilers conclude around our intermission (1:07 mark). Additionally, we spotlight T…
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“Maintaining presence starts with checking in on myself” Live Coaching & Musings with Coach Sophia Casey
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My guest this week is my friend and MCC mentor coach Sophia Casey who trains coaches like me to strive to become our very best version of ourselves and with that, our most present. We chat about all the barriers getting in our way, including wanting to perform, or solve, even direct our coachees towards profound epiphanies and results. (None of whi…
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In this episode, we explore how (mostly) women tend to over apologize and the effect it has on our communication and how we are perceived. The everyday filler words we use that strip us of confidence and reduces the importance of what we’re trying to say. Once we’re aware of our tendencies, we can then implement some changes and we have some great …
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Grappling with Soaps, Pt 2: Sweet Chin Music
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We said we would be back after a short break, and we meant it! Ms. Semi continues her hosting duties with Mrs. Ashley and JJ as they discuss wrestling. We talk a bit about NXT's Battleground and the Wyatt 6 debut, which should happen tonight! As always, we want to hear from you! Please let us know your thoughts about wrestling and soaps. Citations …
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Remember when Ms. Semi and Ms. Ashley joined Lady H to talk about General Hospital aka Black Hospital and Sprina? Well, we have an update! Ms. Semi hosts this latest round where we talk about the results of the Daytime Emmy Awards and the world of soaps. This is part one: part two on wrestling soon come. Citation information available upon request.…
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What high school freshmen can teach us about not stressing out
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Guess who my podcast guest is this week? It's Jackson James McCullough, my 14-year-old son who I consider a hugely calming influence on me and my life. (I've long wanted to interview this wise young man and he finally said 'yes.' ) Join us on our adhoc interview and woodland walk in our leafy state of Wisconsin, just days after Jackson finished his…
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Every said something to someone & felt like you might as well be speaking a foreign language? Or like you’re from a different planet? It would be an easy way to explain away a communication failure! Alas though, often we’re from the same planet, speaking the same tongue. So what can we do about stopping things getting lost in translation? Let’s exp…
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Three Things We Hate About...A Three Times a Lady Podcast
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K Dot reminded Madame Lazet, Miss V and JJ how to hate (respectfully). In this Three Times A Lady podcast we talk about the WNBA, Diddy (before the Rolling Stone article dropped), the Olympics, BET Award nomination, the Kendrick vs Drake beef and an unedited impromptu discussion of The Idea of You-the book and the movie. We recorded this podcast di…
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“Nature’s the one thing that brings us together” Jacqueline Crivello on birding, nature, and truth
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I’m one of millions of people globally who not only love bird watching, I love to do so from my garden. What a treat to interview Jacqueline Crivello, an award winning photographer, author, bird feeding store owner, a birder, entrepreneur and even an inventor of a bird feeder for hummingbirds. (The latter comes inspired from her very first bird fee…
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Last week marked the two year anniversary of the great walk out from Naomi and Sasha Banks. Madame Lazet, Miss V and JJ reunite to give our take on where those ladies landed, the Paul Levesque Era of wrestling, Swerve as champion, and more. Citation available upon request.
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When Swagger Meets Science: A Tom Swift Review
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We going to Saturn! This is a lost episode about our lost love, Tom Swift. It ended far too soon on CW. Reminisce with us and track down this lost gem and enjoy!
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Money, money, money, is so funny…….in a rich man’s world! You know the song, it’s an old Abba classic! But when it comes to money, how much do we really know? And if we could go back to our teenage self, what advice would you give? If money was talked about more openly, would the world be a better place? Where we’re all a bit more financially liter…
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Recorded right after the Ebonauts Book Club discussion on A Love Song for Ricki Wilde, Brittany (books.bubbles), Rhayne, Mo, Miss Semi, Lady D and Lady H talk about their favorite Cowboy Carter tracks of the week and match them with a book recommendation. Hat tip to the Wrasslecast: a podcast which features Mo, Miss Semi and sometimes…
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How do I train to become a coach? One coach’s journey
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More coachees are asking me each week how to become an International Coaching Federation (ICF) certified coach and how I became a coach, specifically the decisions before me and the training itself. (I’m delighted they ask, because coaching’s a truly delightful field.) I’ve found a fantastic home in this new industry, now coaching full-time for an …
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Construction is an age-old industry and in many ways stuck in its ways! It’s been a long time since the industry and its culture has a serious overhaul. Raising awareness is the first step and in this episode, we open the dialogue on a little discussed topic when it comes to upgrading the construction industry culture; The disconnect & divide betwe…
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Wilde Thangs, pt 2: A Love Song for Ricki Wilde discussion
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Part two of the Ebonauts discussion on A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams. Brittany from books.bubbles podcast, Mo_Rease and Miss Semi from The Wrasslecast podcast and Rhayne from Carefree Black Nerd podcast join Ladies D and H--a time was had. Did you read along with us? What did you think of this book?…
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The challenges and joy of certifying as an ICF coach. Two coaches’ musings
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Certifying with the International Coaching Federation, the world’s largest nonprofit for professional coaches, challenges many coaches because it’s no easy feat. We must speak only 10% of the time, drive clarity, insights, and accountability too. Submitting a recorded coaching call to ICF evaluators for review often erodes our presence with our coa…
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How can I live longer and better? What supplement will make me more youthful? In the last of the current series we discuss the topic of longevity which has become a really popular biohacking subject in recent years. Can certain supplements or protocols promise the elixir of youth? Or is it just a lot more simple than that? If you want to know your …
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Ever been invited to an argument? Not like formally invited where you have to RSVP, but triggered emotionally and before you know it ,you’re in the trenches trying to ‘win’ or be ‘right’ and wondering how you got there and how to get out of there too?! In this episode we break down what an argument is, how to recognise how our own behaviours got us…
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I am the 'victor' and not the 'victim' with Zhara-Marie Mohansingh| Eps. 9| Adversity Series
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|Brewing Resilience and Sipping Strength, One Cup at a Time Guest: Zhara-Marie Mohansingh Hosts: Tamra Douglas-Atkinson In this episode, Zhara navigated loss and financial adversities. She went through her early part of high school navigating the different forms that the loss of her dad would've brought - or what she titled, 'daddy issues'. The mis…
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Where the Wilde Things Are: A Love Song For Ricki Wilde Review, pt.1
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The Ebonauts have landed! Semi and Mo_Rease from WrassleCast; Rhayne and Brittany from Books.Bubbles join Lady D and Lady H to discuss our winter 2024 book pick, A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams. We had lots to say, so stay tuned for part 2! If you read this book or listen to this episode and want to share your comments, please email a v…
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Will we ever get off the yo-yo diet train?
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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode does refer to binge eating and eating disorders at points throughout. Yo-yo dieting aka the binge-purge cycle is something that has been around for decades and even though it gets rebranded with other descriptions like detoxes or surrounded with phrases like ‘cheat days’ it’s still the same thing. Basically moving from…
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The Power of Grace with Scharlee Thompson| Adversity Series| Eps. 8
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|Brewing Resilience and Sipping Strength, One Cup at a Time Guest: Scharlee Thompson Hosts: Tamra Douglas-Atkinson In this episode, Scharlee shares with us what it's like to me a Caribbean in a foreign country. Though she was more accustomed to friendly smiles and welcoming faces, she had to learn to adjust to a new world for her new journey. While…
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How do we stay calm amidst heated emotions? Musings from Coach Karen du Four des Champs
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Solar eclipse. Mercury retrograde. New moon. Job layoffs. Overwork. No surprise many of us are losing it at home and at work. But if you’re a mental fitness practitioner with a goal to stay calm and peaceful no matter what, some ways exist to find the ease and flow and stabilize the mood and feeling in yourself and those around you. In our delightf…
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How bad is bread and are there any good loaves out there?
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Is bread all bad? We are a nation of bread lovers but we're also constantly told we should eat less of it. But IS ALL BREAD BAD? In this episode we explore some of the reasons bread got it's 'bad boy' reputation. Why more and more people are not tolerating it and discuss how today's farming techniques and supermarket breads may be a contributing fa…
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Apparently, we only use 10% of our brain capacity. So why does it often feel like we’re at 100% & feeling overwhelmed? Are you the family member who takes on the mental load of running the household? And I’m not referring to dishes or laundry, but all the unseen and often unvalued thinking & consideration of all the things for all the people for th…
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Growing Through What You Go Through with Aaliyah McKenzie| Adversity Series| Eps. 7
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|Brewing Resilience and Sipping Strength, One Cup at a Time Guest: Aaliyah McKenzie Hosts: Tamra Douglas-Atkinson and Sherona McKenzie "Education was my main plan, my backup plan, and my backup backup's plan" - Aaliyah. Have you ever been stuck at a place where you feel like you've just lost your only chance at a successful future? How about being …
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Fat jabs, skinny jabs, you will have heard about the controversial 'quick fix' semaglutides being used to lose weight quickly. It’s been splashed all over the media in recent years and with major celebrity endorsement we wanted to talk about the rise of semaglutide aka Ozempic and Wagovy as its trade name descriptions would call it. Is this the 'wo…
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