A true crime/horror podcast with a little twist...of lime...and tequila. We discuss everything from wild unsolved murders to creepy paranormal ongoings. Join us as we get boozey, loud and totally freaked out.
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Renowned academic counselor and “Last Chance U” star Brittany Wagner hosts Sharpen Up, a podcast that inspires, energizes and educates. If you don’t know this southern, single mom yet - then hold on - she’s the wise mentor, helpful advisor, and judgement-free friend we all need. Brittany gained recognition from the Netflix original series “Last Chance U,” where she was the academic advisor to a prolific junior college football team. She changed the lives of student-athletes by believing in t ...
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The Well-Nourished Mother: Helping You Thrive in Pregnancy, Birth & Motherhood
Lauren Fortuna-Floch
Do you long to experience pregnancy, birth and motherhood on a deeper level? Do you desire to explore new knowledge and perspectives, to practice tuning into and trusting your own innate wisdom, and to embody your most authentic version of self? If that’s a “heck yaaaa” I hear, then WELCOME dear sister. You’re in the right place. In this space we bring so much reverence to the rite of passage that is the maiden to mother journey. Join Lauren Fortuna-Floch for unfiltered and inspiring convers ...
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19. Reconnect, Rekindle, and Realign: Prioritizing Your Relationship Through Challenging Seasons of Parenthood with Autumn Fowler
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Having a baby changes everything. Especially your relationship. It can throw you off guard, but with the right tools, open and honest communication, and a commitment to prioritizing the changing needs of your relationship, you can feel like a rock solid team riding the waves of parenthood, together. In this episode I'm chatting with Autumn Fowler, …
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MUSINGS + MAGICK: The Marriage of ‘Being’ and ‘Doing’ in Modern Motherhood (JUNE NEW MOON INTENTIONS WITH LAUREN AND NICOLE)
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We’re so often given the advice of “more being, less doing” yet what does this actually look like in modern motherhood as busy, potentially high achieving, and conscious mothers or women entrepreneurs? It can be easy to enter a shame spiral when we find ourselves betraying our own needs or not following through on things we intend to do. In this ep…
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MUSINGS + MAGICK: Navigating the Discomfort of Shifting Seasons in Motherhood and Business (MAY FULL MOON ILLUMINATIONS with Lauren & Nicole)
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In this episode, we vulnerably reflect on the turbulence we’ve both experienced this past month and how it’s impacting our nervous systems, our creativity, our productivity, and our sense of Self. We share our own journeys of discomfort and fear, and embrace the concept of pausing and slowing down to return in a more authentic way. As we continue t…
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MUSINGS + MAGICK: Redefining Consistency, Commitment, and Devotion in Motherhood and Entrepreneurship (APRIL FULL MOON ILLUMINATIONS with Lauren & Nicole)
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Listen in as we redefine consistency, untangle (and embrace) our natural cyclical rhythms, and discuss the delicate balance between desire and obligation and where devotion fits into motherhood and/or conscious entrepreneurship. While we are both celebrating the 1 year anniversary of our podcasts, we reflect on our devotion to getting to this point…
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MUSINGS + MAGICK: Exploring Fear, Growth, and Courage in Motherhood and Conscious Entrepreneurship (APRIL NEW MOON INTENTIONS with Lauren and Nicole)
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Join us for another all-over-the-place episode in true Lauren and Nicole style, where we continue to share insights about introspection, practicing self-compassion, and embracing uncertainty from our experience as mother entrepreneurs. We pull on some pretty thick threads anchored around fear, perfectionism, performance, and productivity, all while…
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MUSINGS + MAGICK: Rituals, Reflection, and Intentional Living (MARCH FULL MOON ILLUMINATIONS with Lauren and Nicole)
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Buckle up friend! This is a true glimpse into how our behind the scenes conversations usually flow… a little all over the map, but with so much depth, curiosity, and reflection along the way. Join us as we begin this FULL MOON episode by each candidly sharing updates around what’s currently alive in our respective seasons of business and motherhood…
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18. Planning for the Fourth Trimester: The 5 Essentials of Postpartum Healing with Brittany Zeer
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What are the essential components to focus on in early postpartum, so you can heal, bond, and thrive as a new mother? Join Brittany Zeer and I as we explore just how to plan and prepare for a nourished postpartum experience. Brittany is the creator of Blissful Womb Care where she supports women and mothers through the entire childbearing continuum.…
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MUSINGS + MAGICK: A NEW CO-CREATED SERIES (MARCH NEW MOON INTENTIONS with Lauren and Nicole)
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WELCOME TO THIS CO-CREATED SERIES BETWEEN NICOLE PASVEER AND LAUREN FORTUNA-FLOCH, ANCHORED AROUND CYCLICAL EMBODIMENT AND EXPLORATION OF THE WITCH This is the first episode of Musings + Magick!!!! ☾ The intention is to meet on the full and new moons of each month to do an energy check in and explore nuanced conversations around big topics related …
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17. How to Be a "Self-ish" Mother with Sam Hall
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Do you believe in this idea that you need to be selfless to be a "good" mom? Maybe you don't fully believe in it, but the cultural narrative and pressure around it tries to take hold of you and pull you under once in awhile. How do we flip that script and learn to be "self-ish"? And why does it even matter? In this episode I chat with the lovely Sa…
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16. Practical Nourishment for the Depths of Motherhood with Katie Galvin
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It's time to deeply nourish and nurture yourself, friend. I know you take such great care of everyone else in your life, but this is a very loving and gentle call out to take stock of where you're putting yourself last. If you're in the depths of postpartum right now, and feel like you're in a bit of survival mode, listen up! This chat is for you. …
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15. Honouring Your Cycle & Embodying the Feminine with Beth Wood
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How do we begin aligning with our biology as women instead of fighting against it? In this episode I’m joined by the ever insightful Beth Wood. Beth offers integrative life coaching and business strategy for women looking to craft a life honoring their cyclical nature and feminine design. Her programs are designed to help you learn how to dance wit…
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14. From Head to Heart: Learn the Language of Your Body with Somatic Coaching
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Your body holds the wisdom your mind is searching for. In this episode I'm finally sitting down to explain what the heck Somatic Coaching is and how it can benefit you, especially as a mother. I share a quick intro about how I found this work and how I now blend it with birthwork. I introduce the concept of somatic work and its approach of connecti…
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13. Be Her Village: Reshaping Our Culture of Gift Giving for New Mothers with Kaitlin McGreyes
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Does our commercialized view of baby registries prevent mothers from receiving the gifts and support they truly need? How do we shift our focus and spending towards supporting parents and caregivers during the postpartum period, instead of just the baby's materialistic needs? How can we change the perception of what is truly necessary for a new mot…
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12. Body Partnership: Prioritizing Holistic Health and Well-Being in Motherhood with Erika Wirth
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How do we shift from this mentality of trying to “fix” or change our bodies, to partnering with our bodies to work together to heal and grow? In this episode, your host Lauren Fortuna-Floch chats with passionate Body Partnership Coach Erika Wirth. Erika opens up about her personal healing journey, starting from preconception to postpartum, and reve…
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11. Normalizing Death & Navigating Loss: Insights from Guiding My Toddler Through the Expected Death of a Loved One
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The forbidden "D" word! No one likes talking about death, but this inevitable piece of our natural cycle of life shows us what's truly important. Join me, your host Lauren Fortuna-Floch, as I share some of the beautiful lessons learned from navigating the recent death of a loved one. We'll dive into: - Unsubscribing from masculine hustle culture an…
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"We live in a culture that values the appearance, spontaneity, and hustle of the maiden but craves the depth, creativity and radiating love of the mother while ignoring the wisdom and sensitivity of the crone." In this short and sweet BONUS episode, your host Lauren is diving deep into the heart of the societal values (or lack thereof) placed on th…
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10. Conscious Social Media Consumption & Challenging Normalized Online Motherhood Culture with Amanda Teixeira
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Have you ever felt drained or hyper critical of your own life and mothering after scrolling social media? We're living in the digital age of Mothering where social media can have a huge impact on how you mother, what you believe, and how you view your own life. In this episode of The Well-Nourished Mother, host Lauren Fortuna-Floch dives into the i…
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9. Balancing Creativity Within the Changing Seasons of Motherhood with Nikki Hollett
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Do you consider yourself a creative woman? How do you balance those creative urges, projects, and ideas while also navigating new motherhood? This week Lauren chats with multi passionate artist Nikki Hollett. Nikki reflects on her initiation into motherhood and the impact it's had on her creativity and work as an artist. Through the lens of her own…
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8. Regulation, Rupture, & Repair: Exploring Postpartum Anger and Nervous System Health with Prairie Wolfe
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Postpartum is an inherently vulnerable time for your nervous system. In this episode Lauren chats with Prairie Wolfe, a sexological bodyworker, and Somatic Experiencing practitioner to explore how to navigate postpartum anger and increase your nervous system health. Prairie starts by giving us a quick and dirty explanation of the nervous system and…
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7. Practicing Slow Motherhood with Rachel Vangstad
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How would slowing down in your day to day change the way you experience motherhood? In this episode, Rachel Vangstad and I explore the art of slowing down and reconnecting with your true self as a mother. Rachel shares more on: the importance of prioritizing yourself, your own pleasure, and your needs with really simple, small steps to take to begi…
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6. Navigating Transformation: Exploring the Depths of “Matrescence” with Chelsea Robinson
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Are you a new mother struggling to navigate the profound transition into motherhood, feeling lost and disconnected from your previous self? Have you felt pressure to meet societal expectations, leaving you feeling like you're just not measuring up? Then tune into this episode of The Well-Nourished Mother, where we explore the depths of "matrescence…
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5. Trusting Intuition and Embracing Evolution: 5 Lessons From 2 Years of Breastfeeding
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What do you do when your primal instincts clash with the narratives you've woven around motherhood? In my very first solo episode, join me as I delve into the depths of my own weaning journey. I’m sharing personal insights and experiences through 5 lessons I’ve learned from 2 years of breastfeeding. In this episode, I dive deeper into: the importan…
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4. Deepening Postpartum Intimacy and Reigniting Your Sexual Identity with Ashley Mariani
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Postpartum intimacy, sex, desire, connection- these areas can feel under nourished amidst the whirlwind of change, evolution, and growth a new baby brings. In this episode, we dive deep into this often neglected aspect of postpartum life with the incredible Ashley Mariani, a Clinical Social Worker specializing in couples perinatal mental, emotional…
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3. Motherhood as Medicine: Healing Good Girl Conditioning with Nicole Pasveer
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Motherhood has a way of illuminating all of the areas of life that need reconciliation and attention. This is Motherhood as Medicine. In this episode, Nicole Pasveer and I dive into all things Good Girl Conditioning. Nicole shares openly and honestly about her personal experience healing her inner “good girl” while diving into some of the many othe…
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2. Carving Your Own Path & Redefining Success with Michelle Williams
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Following your heart, carving your own path, and redefining success can be HARD. But for those that listen to the call, the rewards are endless. Michelle Williams shares her story of discovering her purpose early on in life and the winding road she followed through nursing school, to eventually trust the call of her heart, leave the medical system …
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1. Developing Self-Trust & Coming Home to Yourself with Briana Faust
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How do you develop self-trust as a mother, and why does it even matter? In this episode, Briana Faust shares her stories of becoming a mother and the beautiful insights and realizations that have led her to the creation of Hohmcoming- a community and digital studio for women who desire to go back to basics and experience pregnancy with more ease, i…
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The Well-Nourished Mother is a space of deep reverence for the rite of passage that is the maiden to mother journey. Join Lauren Fortuna-Floch for unfiltered and inspiring conversations with experts, mothers, and all around badass wise women, where we’ll explore all the ways we can nourish ourselves- body, mind, and heart. We're blending the head a…
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Ep.025 - Metal Fang ft. Pooping On Babies
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On this episode of Murder & Margs we discuss a fairly unknown Russian murderer...Metal Fang. There isn't a whole lot of info about him so we had to dig to find out some of the gruesome details. It gets gory and almost unbelievable. Drink up buttercups! Cheers to our first episode of 2019!By Joshua Robert & Brittany Wise
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Ep.024 - The Zodiac PART TWO - F**k You Rick
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On this episode of Murder & Margs we conclude our take on the infamous Zodiac. We talk about those creepy letters, suspects, theories and other fun facts. Majority of it we have no idea what we are talking about...but reading from Wikipedia is more fun when your drunk. Cheers to 2018 and our final installment this year! Drink up buttercups!…
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Ep.023 - The Zodiac PART ONE ft. Thunder & Lightening
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On this episode of Murder & Margs we go BIG! Celebrating Brittany's B-day, the holidays and the 50th anniversary of one of the BIGGEST murder cases in California...the damn Zodiac Killer! The rain is coming down full force and sets the scene as we record and dive head first into all of his victims, suspected victims, taunting phone calls, letters a…
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Overcoming Depression & How To Accept Vulnerability
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Brittany goes through some of her favorite passages and practices from her father's new book and the works of Brené Brown that can be used to fight depression, anxiety and allow us to be vulnerable Subscribe to Sharpen Up on iTunes, and leave us a rating and review to help spread the word! Follow Brittany on Twitter and Instagram @Brittany_MSGirl. …
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Equality & Appreciating Those Who Came Before
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This week, Brittany talks about her experience attending the Rickwood classic in Birmingham, Alabama and how important it is to remember the long dormant negro leagues and those who came before us in all walks of life Subscribe to Sharpen Up on iTunes, and leave us a rating and review to help spread the word! Follow Brittany on Twitter and Instagra…
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In this weeks episode, Brittany sits down with her dad, Dr. Buddy Wagner, to discuss how much of being happy is a choice, why putting labels on aspects of our mental health can be harmful, and a story from his time as a psychologist Subscribe to Sharpen Up on iTunes, and leave us a rating and review to help spread the word! Follow Brittany on Twitt…
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Setting The Record Straight & Taking A Leap Of Faith
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This week, Brittany clears up some misconceptions about her life since the release of 'Last Chance U' and the steps she took to overcoming her own doubts about changing her career and life Subscribe to Sharpen Up on iTunes, and leave us a rating and review to help spread the word! Follow Brittany on Twitter and Instagram @Brittany_MSGirl. Until nex…
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Never Giving Up & Highlights From The NFL Draft
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This week, Brittany gets into some of the standout stories & highlights from the NFL draft and where some Last Chance U standouts were chosen Subscribe to Sharpen Up on iTunes, and leave us a rating and review to help spread the word! Follow Brittany on Twitter and Instagram @Brittany_MSGirl. Until next week: Don't forget your pencil!…
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Catching Up w/ John Franklin III & James Davis from 'Last Chance U'
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Brittany is joined by John Franklin III & James Davis from season 1 & 2 of 'Last Chance U' on this special episode of Sharpen Up to catch up about their experiences during filming and what has happened with them since they were on the show Subscribe to Sharpen Up on iTunes, and leave us a rating and review to help spread the word! Follow Brittany o…
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Why Being Uncomfortable Can Be Good For You
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Brittany is back! First, updates on her intense bike ride for civil rights. Then Brittany explains how she's navigating a completely new life - running a business, traveling, doing long and intense bike rides - and how it isn't necessarily a bad thing to feel exhausted and overwhelmed. How do you navigate it? And could it actually be a good thing t…
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Ask Brittany Anything (Part 2, Featuring Special Guest)
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Brittany is back on her feet after her bout with the flu last week! Brittany reads YOUR emails this week, which touched on how to inspire others, how to push yourself to think positively, and, of course, asking about some memorable moments from Last Chance U. She is joined today by her boyfriend who makes his reluctant podcast debut by recapping yo…
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Last week, Brittany asked you for your questions and feedback (you can still email her at Brittany@BrittanyWagner.com), and this week, she begins to answer! But unfortunately, Brittany is a little under the weather, so she will get to most of your emails next week. In this episode, she focuses on a particularly inspiring note she got from a fan and…
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How 'Last Chance U' Started (with GQ's Drew Jubera)
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In this episode, Brittany calls journalist Drew Jubera, who was originally assigned to the GQ story that led to Last Chance U on Netflix. (In fact, he even came up with the title.) This episode is the first time we really hear from Brittany about some of her favorite (and least favorite) memories from the show, including controversial figures (Coac…
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How To Break The Cycle Of Poverty In Education
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This week, Brittany diagnoses the problems of poverty in education. No one chooses to be poor. And children have no say whatsoever. Why punish kids who can't afford school supplies, or school clothes? What does that teach them and how does that impact them later in life? And what can we do about this national crisis? Follow Brittany on Twitter and …
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Watering The Grass: How To Have Better Relationships
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In this episode, Brittany talks about something she is no expert in: relationships. Why is dating today so casual, and why are people so afraid to commit? And... What's Brittany's relationship status? To quote the poet-philosopher Justin Bieber: are you watering the grass you're standing on, or is the grass greener somewhere else? Subscribe to the …
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In the wake of Fox News' Laura Ingraham's comments that LeBron James should "Shut up and dribble," Brittany reflects on the need to embrace everyone's opinions, plus the need to see people as more than their job, gender, or background. Please subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcast! Rate it on Apple Podcasts to help spread the word. Fol…
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What are the chances the small town of Clinton, Mississippi would produce both Brittany Wagner and *NSync's Lance Bass? Brittany reflects on her upbringing and the role models and validation she received in her life. Then Lance Bass calls in (15:00) to discuss: -The influences in his life -Getting his start with NSync -His favorite NSync memories -…
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Brittany faced a big birthday this year, and it got her thinking about the challenges that come with staring down life's major milestones. As we move through life, do you resist or embrace the milestones? If you make a vision board this week, send Brittany your homework @Brittany_MSGirl on Twitter or Instagram! Please subscribe, rate and review the…
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The State Of College Athletics With Coach Lane Kiffin
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Welcome to the first episode of Sharpen Up with Brittany Wagner! In today's show: -Brittany fills you in on what she's been up to since the end of Last Chance U (the hit Netflix show she starred in the last two years) -Brittany wonders about the role of money in college sports, and tells you why it's so damaging to student-athletes when a successfu…
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“Sharpen Up with Brittany Wagner” launches February 7th.
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