Best Carla Blanks Podcasts (2024)

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Stop, drop and read: The power of books for children from birth onwards, with Dr Christina McDonnell 48:28

2h ago48:28

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My guest this week is Dr Christina McDonnell, who is a practicing GP, a Garda on-call doctor and also the owner of Genius Juniors, the online bookshop for children of all ages. I was so excited to chat with Christina because honestly, nothing shaped me more throughout childhood than the books I read, and I know just how powerful reading can be for …

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422: Are These the Secrets to Business Longevity? 47:18

3h ago47:18

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We received a lovely compliment: "I love the way you do business." This episode is inspired by those kind words. This is what we spoke about during the episode Staying true to your moral compass is important. If you're only focused on building a business and nothing else in your life, then every other important part of your life gets forgotten abou…

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How To Quit Your Job With A Podcast | Danielle Desir-Corbett 48:31

4h ago48:31

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Episode 280 features Danielle Desir-Corbett. We're talking about how to quit your job with a podcast. Listen now! Danielle Desir-Corbett is a multi-passionate travel and personal finance writer, 6x author, host of The Thought Card Podcast, and co-host of Road Trip Ready Podcast. As a financially savvy traveler, Danielle is all about making smart de…

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John and Susan Sutton - 581 44:40

30m ago44:40

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August 22nd, 2004. Coral Gables, Florida. John Sutton called 911 after an armed intruder broke into his home and shot him and his wife Susan. John was the sole survivor. John’s son Christopher arrived at the crime scene and quickly offered an alibi to detectives, triggering their suspicions immediately. Get bonus content from Generation Why at: pat…

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The Trauma Toolkit: Research-Back Tips for Healing with Trauma Expert and Physician, Dr. Christy Gibson 54:03

23h ago54:03

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When life feels stressful, dark, or challenging, we often tell ourselves--or are told by others--that we should just toughen and carry on. Yet, from my professional and personal experience, I've learned that compartmentalizing or burying our struggles only makes things worse in the long run. When we ignore our needs for mental, emotional, and physi…

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"I'm a fraction of the person I used to be!" - early motherhood chats with Louise Cooney 51:19

18h ago51:19

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The lovely Louise Cooney joins me this week for a chat about all things motherhood. Louise, who I'm sure lots of you follow, is an influencer, content creator and mother to baby Jude, who is 8 and a half months old. From talking to Louise, it's so clear to see that motherhood suits her – she has a refreshingly positive take on being a new mam and h…

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421: Overcome the Fear of Teaching Yoga 35:48

3d ago35:48

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Time to go behind the scenes of what it's like to be a Yoga Teacher, we talk about the things you need to do to overcome the fear of Teaching Yoga. We go far deeper into these subjects inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You can learn more about our MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training program over here. If this series sparks your interest we'd e…

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How To Invest In Residential Assisted Living | Isabelle Guarino | Residential Assisted Living Academy 23:58

3d ago23:58

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Episode 279 features Isabelle Guarino of Residential Assisted Living Academy. We're talking about how to invest in residential assisted living. Listen now! Isabelle Guarino is a graduate from Arizona State University, a former flight attendant, Walt Disney World intern and now Residential Assisted Living Academy’s leading lady. She has been working…

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Max DeVries - 580 41:22

18h ago41:22

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May 12, 2004. Noord, Aruba. Since 2004, Yvonne DeVries has tried to get justice for her 14-year-old son, Max. That day he and an older man took jet skis out into the ocean from their resort in Aruba. Max never came back. The Aruban police declared him lost at sea and, using the statement of the older man, decided it was an accident. However, Yvonne…

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Listen, Love, And Learn: Bringing Generations Together With Mental Health Advocate And Gen-Z Expert John Schlimm 46:57

3h ago46:57

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Division between generations is not a new issue, yet the disconnect between Gen-Z and older generations can lead to social alienation, interpersonal conflict, and even serious mental health issues. Some see Gen-Z as an overly anxious, stressed group with poor coping skills, a lack of interest in working hard, and destructive screen time overuse. Ye…

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Listen Now: Hysterical 6:43

4d ago6:43

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Hysterical investigates a mysterious illness that spreads among a group of high school girls in upstate New York. What is causing their sudden, often violent symptoms? Is there something in the water or inside the school? Or is it “all in their head?” The series examines the outbreak in LeRoy, NY, believed by some to be the most severe case of mass…

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Overcoming birth trauma with Dr Rebecca Moore 49:00

7d ago49:00

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This week, I spoke to the amazing Dr Rebecca Moore. Dr Moore is an incredibly empathetic perinatal consultant psychiatrist who works in the UK. She is renowned for her expertise in supporting mothers who are navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, anxiety, depression, and of course, our topic for today's episode: birth trauma. Around 30% of people …

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420: 36 Weeks Pregnant, Countdown to Baby 32:03

16d ago32:03

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In this episode, we shift from the discussions about Yogic philosophies to Carla's pregnancy update (she was at 36 weeks when we recorded this episode). This is what we spoke about during the episode Carla's been doing all the prep work like hypnobirthing, meditations and affirmations to feel calm and positive about the birth. Carla's having a drea…

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How To Legally Protect Your Online Business | Sam Vander Wielen 47:46

7d ago47:46

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Episode 278 features Sam Vander Wielen. We're talking about how to legally protect your online business. Listen now! Sam Vander Wielen is an attorney-turned-entrepreneur and legal educator who helps coaches & service providers legally protect and grow their online brands through her legal templates, her podcast “On Your Terms”, and her signature pr…

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The Father's Day Bank Massacre - 579 43:56

8d ago43:56

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June 16th, 1991. Denver, Colorado. On Father’s Day 1991 an armed robber gained access to secured areas of Denver’s United Bank Tower and fatally shot four guards before stealing $200,000 in cash. Based on the shooter’s extensive knowledge of the bank’s layout and security system, the police suspected that the shooter was a former employee. We have …

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The Intricate Web of Addiction, Love, Loss, Grief, and Healing with Expert Alicia Cook 43:02

22m ago43:02

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Love. Addiction. Sobriety. Trauma. Death. Grief. Each of these six seemingly simple words holds vast meaning and power, yet – when absorbed collectively – they pack a powerful punch that can bring us to our knees. Most of us have loved someone – or have been that someone – who has struggled with addiction. And some of us have felt that shattering p…

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Freezing your eggs in your 30s with Ali Ryan 53:26

14d ago53:26

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This week's guest is media mogul Alexandra Ryan, owner and brains behind the incredible Irish media brand, Goss Media. Ali joins me this week to talk all things egg freezing. Having undergone the process twice in recent years, Ali knows the ins and outs. We discuss her motivation for embarking on the process, the financial implications, the side ef…

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419: Surrender to the Divine Ishvara Pranidhana | Niyamas Series 28:31

8h ago28:31

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This episode is Part 10 of our 10-part snack-sized Yoga philosophy series on the Yamas and Niyamas. Ishvara Pranidhana is the fifth Niyama and it translates to surrender. We go far deeper into these Philosophies inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You can learn more about our MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training program over here. If this series …

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How To Be A Generational Curse Breaking Mami | Jessica Cuevas | Viva La Mami 42:07

18d ago42:07

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Episode 277 features Jessica Cuevas of Viva La Mama. This episode is for all the mami's out there. We're talking about how to be a generational curse breaking mami. Listen now! Jessica Cuevas, the Founder and Creator of Viva la Mami, LLC, is a podcaster, coach, and community builder. Once Jessica became a mom in 2021, she noticed that there was a l…

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Marjorie Nugent - 578 1:11:45

24d ago1:11:45

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November 19, 1996. Carthage Texas. There is no debate that Bernie Tiede shot 80-year-old Marjorie Nugent in the back four times and hid her body in a deep freezer for nine months. He admitted so in his confession to police and in his later trial. The question is why did he kill her? Did Bernie snap after years of mental abuse dealt out by a woman v…

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Healing from Family and Romantic Relationship Betrayals with Expert Dr. Debi Silber 44:53

1d ago44:53

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We often crave to be loved perfectly, yet human love is naturally imperfect. And while it's normal for us to unintentionally let each other down now and again, actions of betrayal are in a different category altogether. When those we count on most betray us, the body, mind, and spirit are deeply traumatized. The etymology of the word "betrayal" tak…

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Where mental illness and motherhood converge, with Sophie White 56:35

21d ago56:35

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TRIGGER WARNING: Suicide/suicidal ideation. My guest this week, and our first back for Season 14, is Sophie White. A prolific and massively successful author and podcaster, Sophie is also mother to three boys between 10 and 4 and has battled with mental illness since she was in her early 20s. As Sophie says herself in the episode, it's not often so…

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418: The Path of Self-Study, Svadhyaya | Niyamas Series 13:58

5d ago13:58

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This episode is Part 9 of our 10-part snack-sized Yoga philosophy series on the Yamas and Niyamas. Svadhyaya is the fourth Niyama and it's the practice of self-study and study of the divine. We go far deeper into these Philosophies inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You can learn more about our MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training program over h…

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How To Double Your Salary | Carla Santamaria | First Gen Coaching and Consulting 48:12

6d ago48:12

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Episode 276 features Carla Santamaria of First Gen Coaching and Consulting. This episode is for all the 9-5ers out there. We're talking about how to double your salary. Listen now! Carla Santamaria is a Honduran immigrant who more than doubled her salary in 10 months by job hopping from higher ed to healthcare to tech. She is now a career coach on …

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Libby Caswell - 577 48:29

22d ago48:29

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On December 11, 2017, a 21-year-old mother, Libby Caswell, was found dead in the bathroom of a motel in Independence, Missouri. Her boyfriend’s belt was fastened around her neck, and he had fled the scene after telling a 911 dispatcher that Libby had committed suicide. The police ruled her death a suicide, however, after obtaining autopsy reports, …

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The Joy and Freedom of Being Imperfect with Expert Debra Fox Gansenberg 37:25

28d ago37:25

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We often believe that if we try harder and harder to be the perfect partner, parent, friend, or employee, we will somehow create a trouble-free life and gain the love, safety, and respect we crave. Yet when we chronically strive for perfection, we tend to create more self-judgment, anxiety, and stress. Unfortunately, this toxic dynamic can foster a…

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417: Devotional Discipline, the Power of Tapas | Niyamas Series 18:56

25d ago18:56

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This episode is Part 8 of our 10-part snack-sized Yoga philosophy series on the Yamas and Niyamas. Tapas is the third Niyama and it traditionally translates to discipline. We go far deeper into these Philosophies inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You can learn more about our MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training program over here. If this series…

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Why Your Health Affects Your Wealth | Naihomy Jerez 45:32

13d ago45:32

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Episode 275 features Naihomy Jerez, a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. We talk about why your health affects your wealth. Listen now! Naihomy Jerez, is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach specializing in women’s hormone health, and dedicated to empowering high-achieving women of color. Her passion lies in guiding them to uti…

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Girl In The Picture - 576 55:28

29d ago55:28

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A young woman’s body was found on the side of the road in Choctaw, OK in 1990. Four years after her death, her son, Michael Hughes, was abducted from his elementary school by a man who claimed to be his father. Who was the young woman and what happened to her son? Her death and her son’s disappearance would lead to a string of disturbing discoverie…

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The Gaslight Effect: How to Spot Gaslighters and Heal from Emotional Manipulation with Expert Dr. Robin Stern 48:23

15d ago48:23

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Gaslighting. It's an increasingly common term that dates back to a 1938 British Play, Gas Light, and subsequent movies focused on the power of manipulation in relationships. In the original play, a manipulative husband makes his wife feel as if she's going insane by telling her that perceptions are inaccurate when she notices that the house lights …

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Jessi Jezewska Stevens on Geneva, Gettysburg, Krakow, Tuscany, Siberia, Indiana; on writing for two days and editing for a year; on honeymoons; on precise descriptions and hope; on landing in JFK; and ... 43:47

16d ago43:47

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Welcome to the travel/literary podcast The Wandering Book Collector with host Michelle Jana Chan. This is a series of conversations with writers exploring what's informed their books and their lives around themes of movement, memory, sense of place, borders, identity, belonging and home. In this edition, I’m joined by the writer Jessi Jezewska Stev…

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416: Santosha, the Life Saving Practice | Niyamas Series 24:19

1M ago24:19

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This episode is Part 7 of our 10-part snack-sized Yoga philosophy series on the Yamas and Niyamas. Santosha is the second Niyama and it translates to contentment and acceptance. We go far deeper into these Philosophies inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You can learn more about our Yoga Teacher Training program over here. If anything within…

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How to Create Your Own Career Path | Victoria Leandra 47:24

1M ago47:24

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Episode 274 features Victoria Leandra. We talk about how to create your own career path. Listen now! Victoria Leandra is a Latina award-winning journalist, recognized as "A Creator to Keep an Eye On" by Instagram in 2020. Previously at VICE and Bloomberg, Victoria is the founder of Leandra Media and has developed herself into a culture and travel i…

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The Death of Felicia Tang - 575 53:43

1M ago53:43

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September 11th, 2009. Monrovia, California. Brian Randone called 911 because he found his girlfriend Felicia Tang unresponsive after a night of drug use. Officers responded to the call and found Felicia dead in the bathtub. She suffered over 300 injuries, but Randone maintained that she died from an overdose of GHB. Get bonus content from Generatio…

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Untying the Anxiety Knot with Mental Health Expert Lisa Sugarman 46:07

27d ago46:07

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Anxiety has a way of weaving itself into our bodies, brains, and lives. Struggles with anxiety often begin in childhood and, by adulthood, can become firmly entrenched in our lives. With many mental health issues on the rise--from anxiety, depression, and chronic stress to suicide--it's time to pause to find actionable strategies to help us diminis…

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415: Exploring Saucha with Simplicity | Niyamas Series 18:46

2M ago18:46

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This episode is Part 6 of our 10-part snack-sized Yoga philosophy series on the Yamas and Niyamas. Nischala Joy Devi translates the Niyamas as an evolution toward harmony. If you practice the 5 Niyamas, you will move toward a more harmonious you. Saucha is the first Niyama which is translated as detoxification and cleanliness. We go far deeper into…

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YQD Success Stories: How Christine Started Her Coaching Side Hustle | Christine Vega-Perez 33:34

1M ago33:34

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Episode 273 features Christine Vega-Perez of Life's Risk Management. We talk about how she got started with her coaching side hustle. Listen now! Christine Vega-Perez is a Decision Making & Accountability Life Coach and a Registered Nurse with extensive experience in the healthcare sector since 2007. She holds a Master’s of Science in Nursing in He…

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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist - 574 1:14:45

1M ago1:14:45

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March 18, 1990. Boston, Massachusetts. In the early morning hours of March 18, 1990, a security guard at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum buzzed in two men dressed as police officers. Those two men revealed themselves to be thieves, who quickly tied up both of the guards. They stole 13 pieces of art including works by Rembrandt, Degas, and Verme…

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Truth, Lies, and Confessions: The Fear of Sharing Dark Secrets with Mental Health Advocate Tobi Ojekunle 47:03

2M ago47:03

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Secrets. Lies. Truth. Confessions. We often learn to hide parts of who we are--including the mistakes we've made along the way. Yet, I've found that keeping secrets--the dark, shamed-filled ones--can lead to depression, anxiety, and the tendency to be untrue to the self and others. One lie, even a small one, can lead to a web of lies that makes tel…

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414: The Art of Detachment, Aparigraha in Yoga | Yamas Series 27:41

2M ago27:41

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This episode is Part 5 of our 10-part snack-sized Yoga philosophy series on the Yamas and Niyamas. Aparigraha is the 5th Yama which translates to detachment or the idea of non-hoarding, not keeping things or grasping on to things. Let's look a little bit deeper and think bigger about this idea of detachment. We go far deeper into these Philosophies…

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Crossover Episode | Mind The Business: Small Business Success Stories | Community Building ft. Rebundle 39:22

1M ago39:22

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On this special bonus episode, I'm sharing a recent episode on Mind The Business: Small Business Success Stories. No Solopreneur is an island. Even as we run our own businesses, the importance of building a community of other business owners is paramount. From sharing advice and support to building a thriving and competitive marketplace, networking…

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