Best Alex & Meagan Podcasts (2024)

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56 | Why You Should Be Bullet Journaling // with Krista Kirkham 37:15

5h ago37:15

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Krista Kirkham is a bullet journal enthusiast: she sells pre-made bullet journals, helps you throw bullet journal parties, and creates custom bullet journals. Listen in to our conversation to learn what is bullet journaling? unique ways to use a bullet journal as a young mom and business owner the role of bullet journals in personal development wha…

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55 | Imposter Syndrome 40:03

1h ago40:03

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In this episode I talk about the 5 types of imposter syndrome and 4 practical things you can do when you experience imposter syndrome. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Episode 15: How to Be Unproductive and Be Okay With It Episode 40: Internalizing Your Inherent Value Kelly Vinton Imposter Syndrome Workbook The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women…

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54 | My Summer Business Strategy 15:54

4d ago15:54

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I am in PLAY mode this summer and I'm intentionally using this season to make an impact and make more money in my business. Tune in to hear the 6 parts of my summer business strategy.By Alex Fales

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#9 - Matt Omo - Exploring The World Of Sound Healing 1:10:47

5d ago1:10:47

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Matt Omo is a Sound Healer, breath work instructor and all-round Shamanic dude. We talk about how Matt discovered sound healing techniques, his life-changing experiences in the remote Peruvian jungle and delve into the formula Matt employs in his retreats. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🙏 Subscribe on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3OMkMm4 👍 Follow me: https://solo.to/goo…

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9: Sex, Drugs, and Rocket Fuel 39:36

15d ago39:36

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Who is the mysteriously unnamed "rocket enthusiast" behind the founding of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory? Ashley uncovers the story of rocket engineer Jack Parsons and his relationship to space, occultism, sex rituals, L. Ron Hubbard, and more. Links: Follow Ashley on Threads and check out her podcast Taboo Science! Follow Ellen on TikTok! Follo…

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Burn It Down: Investigating Hollywood's Power Dynamics with Maureen Ryan 58:26

1M ago58:26

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“The only thing that works to take down abusers is Mo Ryan writes something about them." If we weren’t already on fire to talk with the author of Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood, this quote from a confessor would have set us aflame. This week we get our chance, as entertainment journalist Maureen “Mo” Ryan steps …

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53| 27 Things I Believe (for my 27th birthday!) 31:09

1M ago31:09

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This week is my 27th birthday so I'm changing up this week's episode and sharing 27 things I believe! Listen to the end to find out how to get some $$$By Alex Fales

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MFAs and Other Mistakes with Brittany Luse 1:02:31

25d ago1:02:31

1:02:31

It is the season 6 FINALE and we've got the amazing Brittany Luse here for a story about A-list authors, ill-advised MFAs, and pets in places where they shouldn't be. Listen to Brittany's podcast, It's Been a Minute, here! PRE-ORDER KELSEY'S BOOK, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, HERE!!! Subscribe to our new newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex…

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52 | Goal Setting for Business Owners // with Meagan Pinckney 39:19

1M ago39:19

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Meagan Pinckney is a mom to (almost) 2 and a goals coach for Christian women. In this episode we discuss: why it's important for business owners to spend time working on themselves how to find your personal vision (and why it matters) how to set measurable goals that align with your vision how to use goals to help you progress without becoming so o…

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The Wormhole of Sasha with Gabby Windey 55:59

1M ago55:59

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We are joined this week by our gayest Bachelorette, Gabby Windey, for a story about queer love, polyamory, and a pair of *very* special tie-dyed overalls. Listen to Gabby's podcast, Long Winded with Gabby Windey. PRE-ORDER KELSEY'S BOOK, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, HERE!!! Subscribe to our new newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog rec…

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It's Me, Fake Carol 29:49

2M ago29:49

29:49

"I love writers. But if there's one thing my mom taught me, it's if you love something make it suffer." With that tweet, the parody account that slayed with truth and laughs during the 2023 Hollywood labor strikes was born. And so was the question, "Who is Fake Carol?" This week, the writer behind @itsmecarolamptp joins us in the booth to give us a…

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Romancing the Stoned with Jenée Desmond-Harris 58:49

1M ago58:49

58:49

Jeneé Desmond-Harris joins us for a tale of patriotism, fire drills, and accidentally getting too stoned at the wrong time. Listen to Dear Prudence and follow Jenée on Twitter here. PRE-ORDER KELSEY'S BOOK, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, HERE!!! Subscribe to our new newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog recommendations, and bonus secrets…

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Haunted and Constipated with Sonalee Rashatwar 57:21

2M ago57:21

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Sonalee Rashatwar (they/he) joins us for an international story about families, inheritance, and haunting. Follow Sonalee on Instagram! PRE-ORDER KELSEY'S BOOK, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, HERE!!! Subscribe to our new newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog recommendations, and bonus secrets! You can support Normal Gossip directly by bu…

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Class Con 27:36

2M ago27:36

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Scam artists steal dreams. We're finding ways to get payback. In this incendiary episode of the Hollywood Confessional, we hear from an aspiring writer who pursued a seemingly great opportunity: taking a class from a mentorship program, the stated goal of which was to help underrepresented voices get into the industry. The first thing they learned?…

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Minder, the Finder, and the Grinder with Elise Hu 1:00:51

2M ago1:00:51

1:00:51

Elise Hu joins us for a tale of startup bros and the hermit crabs that come between them. Buy Elise's book, Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital. PRE-ORDER KELSEY'S BOOK, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, HERE!!! Subscribe to our new newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog recommendations, and bonus secrets! You ca…

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#8 - Deborah Menderin - What's Going On Behind The Scenes Of The Universe? 1:20:35

2M ago1:20:35

1:20:35

Deborah Menderin is a 4th generation psychic, certified Astrologer and a cancer survivor. We talk about what she believes is going on behind the scenes of the universe, what it's like to receive messages from the other side and how to live a good life when you believe there's lots more to come. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🙏 Subscribe on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3…

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Sexy Mushrooms with Avery Trufelman 57:39

2M ago57:39

57:39

Avery Trufelman of Articles of Interest joins us for a story about mushroom foraging, cultbrain, and greige athleisure. This is the mushroom video. Click at your own risk. PRE-ORDER KELSEY'S BOOK, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, HERE!!! Subscribe to our new newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog recommendations, and bonus secrets! You can …

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On Being Naked A Lot 25:49

3M ago25:49

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To be or not to be... naked? That is the question faced by our confessor this week: an up-and-coming actor who had to make a difficult decision about his career. Join us in this week's episode of the Hollywood Confessional as we hear from this fearless creative who was up for anything... until "anything" became a bit too much. We discuss: the troub…

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51 | 5 Ways to Feel Relaxed While Working Hard 34:25

3M ago34:25

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It has taken me years to learn how to feel relaxed while working hard (and seeing results). In this episode I share 5 tips to see the results you want while still feeling calm and relaxed. Related Episodes: Ep. 15 How to Be Unproductive and Be Okay with It Ep. 40 Internalizing Your Inherent ValueBy Alex Fales

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Ready to be Bunco-ified with Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays 58:39

2M ago58:39

58:39

Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays join us for a story where the protagonists find themselves, in the words of our submitter, "stuck in an inescapable Samuel Beckett style loop of scandal gossip, rumor and orthotic shoes." Listen to their podcast, Text Me Back, and subscribe to their Patreon! PRE-ORDER KELSEY'S BOOK, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, H…

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50 | Lessons I'm Learning from My Husband's Seizure 36:08

3M ago36:08

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This episode is very different than most. In many ways it feels like my life has been turned upside down. I share more about the craziness of this last month along with some lessons I've learned.By Alex Fales

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The Joy of Being a Hater with Justin Ellis 1:00:55

3M ago1:00:55

1:00:55

The editor becomes the edited this week because our editor Justin Ellis is joining us for a story about indoor children's playgrounds and the Facebook groups that bind them. PRE-ORDER KELSEY'S BOOK, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, HERE!!! Subscribe to our new newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog recommendations, and bonus secrets! You ca…

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#PayUpHollywood Fesses Up: An Interview with Liz Hsiao Lan Alper and Alex Rubin 50:37

3M ago50:37

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Hello Hollywood Faithful! Today we've got an on the record interview with Liz Hsiao Lan Alper and Alex Rubin of Pay Up Hollywood. Pay Up Hollywood began as grassroots movement in 2019, in an attempt to bring attention to the pay inequities, abuses and struggles of many Hollywood assistants. In subsequent years, PayUpHollywood has campaigned for Hol…

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49 | The Secret to Making Stress Your Friend // with Meagan Hubbard 49:18

3M ago49:18

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Meagan Hubbard is a mom of 4, labor & delivery nurse, and a certified mindfulness trainer and life coach. In this episode we discuss: what mindfulness meditation is (and what it is NOT) practical ways to use mindfulness meditation when you're too busy specific stories about the power of mindfulness meditation what to do when you're doom scrolling: …

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All the World is Rollerblades with Marlena Rodriguez 58:53

3M ago58:53

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This week's episode features daddy issues, rollerblades, and comedian Marlena Rodriguez! Some of you will remember her from our Los Angeles live show. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Subscribe to our new newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog recommendations, and bonus secrets! You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch …

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A Beautiful Blood Celebrity with Ronald Young Jr. 58:04

3M ago58:04

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We are back and pettier than ever with season 6! We're joined by our Radiotopia colleague and host of Weight for It Ronald Young Jr. for a story about the ridiculous things we do when we fall in love with familiar strangers. Follow Ronald on all social media at @ohitsbigron (Instagram, Twitter, Threads, TikTok) One thing to clarify from episode 1 o…

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#7 - Bernice Wilson - The Importance Of Speaking Up When You Feel You Can't 2:41:37

3M ago2:41:37

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Bernice Wilson was a Team GB sprinter with hopes of making an impact at the London 2012 Olympic Games. These hopes were shattered when, in 2011, she became the first British athlete in history to receive the maximum 4-year ban for doping. We talk about the dark arts of the athletics scene, the truth behind her multiple bans, and how she's cleared h…

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Mind the Gap 27:34

4M ago27:34

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Imagine you're working your ass off for a thankless 60+ hours a week job on a TV show, and you discover everyone else in your position is making more than you. PS, they're all men. And you're the only woman. In this week's episode of the Hollywood Confessional, we hear a confession from an office production assistant who found herself in this very …

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48 | Personalized Content Creation Strategy 50:24

4M ago50:24

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LIVE COACHING CALL with Natalie In this coaching call we discuss: you don't need to be on Instagram to grow your business how to spend less time creating content how to overcome perfectionism in your contentBy Alex Fales

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47 | Continuum of Healthy Balance 17:08

4M ago17:08

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There is an overload of information online and social media can make it easy to feel like you're doing everything wrong: parenting, screen time, healthy eating, exercise, sleep, self-care, independent play, time outside, non-toxic cleaners. If I find myself judging myself or judging others it is usually because I have forgotten this concept: there …

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Bitch It Was You 34:42

4M ago34:42

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We are back! Welcome to season three of Hollywood Confessional. The season opener sets the stage with a gripping narrative from a support staffer, who unveils the emotional rollercoaster of managing a monster boss. Connect with us: Instagram Facebook Twitter Website Hollywood Confessional is a Ninth Way Media production, produced by Meagan Daine an…

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46 | Practical Tips for Busy Moms // with Susanne Gerstmyer 51:57

4M ago51:57

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In Susanne Gerstmyer's new book Breaking Free of Busy: A Mum's Guide to Living with Ease and Confidence, she "empowers you to live life at your own pace, feeling calm and grounded even in the busiest of times." In this episode, we talk about the impact of mental and emotional busyness, the six different types of busy modes, and the role of social m…

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#6 - Órlaith Sheill - Let's Normalise Grief 1:06:27

4M ago1:06:27

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Órlaith Sheill is a Grief, Fertility and Perinatal Counsellor with over 20 years' experience in the field. We talk about life as a Grief Counsellor, what led Órlaith to the area and how she's been able to sit with grief and trauma throughout her career. OS Counselling: https://www.oscounselling.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/oscounselling/ ━━━━━…

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Season 3 Trailer - New Episodes Coming March 28th! 2:49

4M ago2:49

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Welcome back to the Confessional! We're back for Season 3, and this year we've got more confessions, more interviews, and more producers! It's bigger, badder, and better in every way. Join us on March 28th for our season premiere. Connect with us: Instagram Facebook Twitter Website Hollywood Confessional is a Ninth Way Media production, produced by…

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45 | Risk Taking and Building Emotional Resilience in Children // with Stacey 55:37

4M ago55:37

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Stacey Sillitoe is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and a mom to one daughter. In this episode, we talk about why risk-taking is important for kids, how to foster and allow risk-taking in children, what we can learn from children and how they experience the world, how we can help our children to learn how to regulate and develop emotional…

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#5 - Jason Linney - Let's Lower The Barrier To Entry For Meditation 1:37:22

4M ago1:37:22

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Jason Linney is a meditation teacher and founder of Monkey Mind Meditation. We talk about Jason's road to sobriety, his goal is to lower the barrier of entry into meditation practice and how his whole life has been building to Monkey Mind Meditation. Monkey Mind Meditation: www.youtube.com/@monkeymindmeditation www.monkeymindmeditation.net www.tikt…

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44 | Tackling Your Kids' Sleep // with Janell Porter 52:15

4M ago52:15

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Janell Porter is a Certified Sleep Specialist who focuses on helping grade school-aged kids sleep. In this episode, we talk about why kids have a hard time falling back asleep on their own, how to balance getting your own needs met while also helping your kids, and how to work together with your husband when you have different approaches to sleep. …

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#4 - Luke - You Need To Know The Rules In Order To Break Them 1:31:02

5M ago1:31:02

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Luke [Last Name Redacted] is a Youtuber, a Graphic Designer, and a MMA Enthusiast. We talk about Luke's pursuit of truth, what you learn from cold approaching over 300 women and why it's really important to double check your maths when experimenting with medical supplements. Medical disclaimer: This video is not intended to replace professional med…

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#3 - Chris Wray - Is What You're Doing Moving The Needle? 1:22:32

5M ago1:22:32

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Chris is a techie, a Digital Nomad and a Minimalist. He's a Remote Technology Consultant living life a little bit differently in Cambodia. We talk about Chris's recent experience in a 10-day Vipassana Retreat, what he's changed to realise his Good Life and how he's creating the resources he wished he'd had at different stages of his life. Chris Wra…

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43 | Create Content with Ease // with Ally Glover 37:23

5M ago37:23

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If you create your own social media content for your business, then this episode is for you. Come learn about a different approach to content creation where we discuss why social media gets a bad rap, how to create content in a way that is fun and inspiring without getting caught up in comparison, where to get content ideas when you feel stuck, and…

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#2 - Meagan Cohn - The Epic Impact of Meditation Practice 1:25:23

5M ago1:25:23

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Meagan Cohn, is an Energy Healing practitioner & teacher, Meditation Teacher and Holistic Beauty Therapist with 23 years experience. We talk about what a Good Life is when you have multiple of lives to live, life changing experiences, spirit guides and Meagan's very first experience of energy healing. About Lotus Healing: http://www.lotushealing.co…

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42 | 9 Tips to Be More Present 27:24

5M ago27:24

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I believe being fully present is the key to feeling true happiness. In this episode I share some of the benefits of being present along with 9 practical tips to help you be more fully present. Sign up for a free coaching call The only way for me to explain what I do is for you to experience it. I'd love to chat with you!…

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#1 - Monsui Tek - How To Live A Good Life Whilst Juggling Projects 1:11:33

5M ago1:11:33

1:11:33

Monish, AKA Monsui Tek, is a business owner, entrepreneur, musician, podcaster, property investor & property developer. We talk about morning routines, daily non-negotiables, and the level of discipline that's required for success. \ About Stuff They Should Have Taught You In School: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monsui-tek Search @monsui…

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Normal Gossip Investigates: The Poop Story 51:49

5M ago51:49

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Alex and Jae spent the last month trying to find the source of a tale we first heard back in season two. Is the poop story gossip? An urban legend? Guerilla marketing perpetrated on us all by Big Toilet? All of the above? You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com. Ou…

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41 | The Role of Emotions in Mindset Work 24:38

5M ago24:38

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If you've ever felt confused or turned off by "mindset work" then this episode is for you. Any time I heard about "shifting your thoughts" or the "power of your mind" I cringed. In today's episode I share 6 things that have helped me understand how to allow all emotions AND use the power of my mind to live a better life.…

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40 | Internalizing Your Inherent Value 19:56

6M ago19:56

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It is so easy to subconsciously believe that your value comes from your education, your talents, your productivity, the cleanliness of your home, your obedience, how you look, or so many other things. In this episode I share 5 tools I repeatedly use to internalize the truth that my value is inherent. Sign up for a free coaching call Episode 6: How …

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39 | Be Plucky Not Perfect // with Carrie Jo Bradley 28:49

6M ago28:49

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Carrie Jo Bradley is a fitness coach and host of the podcast Plucky Not Perfect. Listen to hear Coach Carrie's insights on using social media to support your fitness journey and her vulnerability on discovering where her worth comes from. carriejobradley.com @carriejobradley on Instagram Plucky Not Perfect Podcast…

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A little announcement 🐥 10:10

6M ago10:10

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Popping into your feeds for a cute lil announcement — we are going on a mini tour this spring! Come see us in Dallas, Atlanta, Durham, and D.C. Get your tickets: https://www.normalgossiplive.com/ If you want us to come to your city, fill out our zip code survey! And we'll see you for our new season in April! Sign up to hear Normal Gossip's next sec…

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38 | When Someone Close to You is Struggling 20:40

6M ago20:40

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It is hard to know how to navigate supporting people and being empathetic while also enjoying the good parts of your own life. In this episode I share the things I've been learning on what to do when someone close to you is struggling.By Alex Fales

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37 | Make Radical Changes WITHOUT Setting Goals 17:42

7M ago17:42

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If you love to change and improve as a person, then this episode is for you. I share 3 things I do to make radical changes WITHOUT setting goals in the typical way. Free Workshop: Made Radical & Powerful Changes the Peaceful Way Amber Smith The Big Leap by Gay HendricksBy Alex Fales

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