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ABOUT THE SHOW: Dr. Lisa has been practicing unlicensed therapy since 2001. She’s worked with over 1,000 clients including artists, comedians, musicians, politicians, writers, actual shrinks, celebrities and complete strangers.In 2001, she added Self-Proclaimed Psychotherapist to her busy schedule as an art director and conceptual artist. As an art project, she conceived and produced a live show where she invited audience volunteers to have a quickie therapy session on a couch on stage with ...
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A podcast, based on their new book release, "Don't Be This Girl!" with authors and co-hosts Cyndi Galley and Ivette P. Osborne, who get real and raw about girls we've become with Romantic Comedy influences and expectations in matters of the heart where dating, romance and love are concerned, in many cases leaving us heartbroken, (still) lonely, and settling for toxic relationships. A sassy must-hear for the rom-com enthusiast, as well as for every girl looking for answers on navigating throu ...
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Do you love to travel? Whether you have your next trip planned, are looking for inspiration, or just want to live vicariously through others Time to Talk Travel is here for you! Let’s explore the world together. We’ll dive into themed trips, must-do’s, things that weren’t worth it, and getting the most out of every trip. Tune in as we talk about the adventures out there! Time to Talk Travel, a podcast for travel enthusiasts, was born out of a need for community. The voices and faces behind T ...
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DLG0425 Comedian Nick Viagas has too much of what most guys want.
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59:30Nick Viagas is very talented comedian. You can hear me say in the beginning of this session that he is handsome, which he is. He also stutters a bit. That combo of funny, attractive and vulnerability (a stutterer!) makes him appealing to the ladies. It seems he doesn't have to try too hard to get their attention and truthfully, they mostly take the…
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DLG0325_Yoshie Sakai talks about how her beautiful relationship with grandmother has influenced her art.
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59:30Yoshi Sakai is a super talented artist who is showing at my gallery, @Dog_House_Gallery for funny artists at The Brooklyn Comedy Collective. She was here all week and we sort of worked together since I have to manage working with the BCC inside of their busy space. So it was super cool to have gotten to know her and her work process before she came…
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DLG0225 Comedian Claire Pelligrino's dad dated Dr. Lisa in the 90's.
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59:30I had the great fortune of meeting Claire at an open mic in Bushwick. After they called my name she came up to me and asked me if I knew her parents. I did. Claire Pelllegrino has known of me since she was born because I am a leading character in her parent's, Jean Galton and Ron Pellegrino's origin story. I was really close to her mother bacaue we…
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DLG0125 Comedian Aamir Ashad takes Dr. Lisa by surprise in a new way.
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59:30Aamir Ashad is a stand up comedian who moved to New York from Rochester a year ago to pursue comedy. he's smart, funny and with a good work ethic, he is making great progress in reaching his goals. When I met Aamir at an open mic a few months ago I invited him on to discuss arranged marriage, as that is how his parents met. We have a deep discussio…
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DLG352 Comedian Sarah Barnitt talks about how to manage her life and comedy, which she is very committed to..
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59:30Sarah and I met at an open mic and then bumped into each other again on the street in Buswick. Sarah is a objectively beautiful and sexy. Dr. Lisa is curious as to what it would be like to be so attractive, grounded and self-possessed, which is her idealize version of what she would have dreamed to be like at that age-20-30s. In turn Sarah sees Lis…
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DLG351 Stephanie Athena reminds us that you have to experience life to find your true self.
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56:09Stephanie is an accomplished poet. She was not brought up to be a creative person, but that's who she was all along. I think she had some pretty cool experiences along the way! Check out her book #InternetBoyfriend @stephanie.athena Poet, novelist, aesthete. https://stephanievalente.com/ Stephanie Athena Valente lives in Brooklyn, NY. Her published…
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DLG350 Peter Schenck makes good progress discussing his relationship with Dr. Lisa
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59:30Peter and his girlfriend have been together for 6 years, living together for 1/2 that time. Peter's really happy in the relationship, but doenst need to have anything change. Peter's girlfriend wants to buy an apartment with him. IS co-home ownership a red herring for a ring? Props to Peter he was open minded and willing to talk which I don’t neces…
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DLG349 Comedian Matt Ruby comes on to discuss his substack: "Incessantly calling men toxic is a bad way to get their votes."
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59:46Comedian Matt Ruby and I agree there is a lot Non—Trump voters missed (myself included) about how society views a large group of men. It's not simple, especially since we are all in our info silos. Matt put out a great substack opinion piece on this topic. Even discussing this shit nowadays is risky, but necessary for all of us to understand these …
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DLG348 Educator/artist/music biz veteran Franklin Rossman lives the joy of giving back.
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54:41I don't get the chance to meet people like Franklin Rossman often enough. Someone who had found a big part of his life of sharing his art to improve young people's lives who are too often overlooked by public education. Franklin shares a fascinating story of growing up and the role music played in his life which led him to the role of Regional Dire…
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Episode 50: New Year, Old Flames: A Guide to Love, Loneliness, and Letting Go!
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43:30"Is being alone worse than being with the wrong one?” 🎶 As the clock ticks closer to midnight, many single women (and singles) wrestle with the urge to rekindle old flames or settle for less-than-perfect love just to escape the loneliness of New Year’s Eve. But is it worth it? Tune in for a raw and relatable conversation on love, self-worth, and ho…
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Episode 49: Stop the Madness! NO "PLUS ONE"?! Who CARES?!?
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34:59This holiday season, let’s talk about why being single at Christmas events isn’t something to stress over. In this fun and empowering episode, we explore the joys of showing up solo, breaking societal expectations, and celebrating YOU!Grab your favorite holiday drink, join the conversation, and remember: you’re the star of your own story—no ‘plus o…
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Episode 48 : Single & Feeling Lonely this Holiday Season? Here’s How to Celebrate with All-Things JOY! ✨
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29:16Let’s talk about finding joy and fullness in the present—especially if you’re celebrating solo. Being single doesn’t mean sitting on the sidelines. It’s an opportunity to embrace the season with gratitude, confidence, and a whole lot of festive cheer!In this episode, Cyndi & Ivette share practical tips and encouragement for making the most of the h…
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DLG1618_Brenda Ziamany talks about doing a portrait a day.
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59:30Accomplished painter and portrait artist and now curator! recently completed a 365 portrait a day project so we get to find out what the experience was like for her since they were all done from live subjects. Brenda is also the mother of a lovely teenage girl, Oona and it affected her too. A lot of unexpected stuff here! http://brendazlamany.com/…
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DLG1842 Loren Munk is a gift to the art world—plus he’s a fun guy!
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59:31Loren Munk is an amazing painter and art world chronicler. His art and videos are an amalgamation of art history. The well-known painter, Katherine Bradford said he deserves a MacArthur "Genius" Award and I wholeheartedly agree. As James Kalm, he’s had over 2 million views of his web series covering art, galleries, artists, openings and even some s…
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Episode 47: Stop Chasing, Start Attracting: Confidence without Being Desperate or HUNGRY!
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43:00Have you ever witnessed a girl coming off as too hungry for a man? Or maybe you're the one who comes across as "desperate," "too eager," or even "thirsty." It's time to wipe away that saliva, ladies. It's time for a 180 as you focus on self-love, empowerment, and dating practices that won't drag you on the ground. Why? Tune into this episode to fin…
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DLG347 Reasons why Guillaume Mourere values his friendship with Max Randall, fellow host of Metro Artcast
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59:30Max and Guillaume are two musicians from Massachusetts who work for Metro Art Collective, an organization hosting a variety of artistic events dedicated to showcasing underground local talent. As well as making their own music, they revel in the opportunity to meet and build relationships with the local artistic community. Gulliame is a fellow RFB …
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DLG346 Comedian Elijah Meshnick is a twin, Interesting!
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59:30I met Elija Meshnick briefly at an open mic. We vibed instantly so I invited them on the show. They're a comedian, also pretty well-adjusted but still has some issues around popularity from being compared to her gregarious fraternal twin. They have ADHD issues—do they have it or not? Does a diagnosis matter? We were able to drill down and get a lot…
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DLG345 Tim Seeberger's band, Pop Music Fever Dream is getting a lot done—music-wise, psychologically and otherwise.
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59:30Tim Seeberger s his music. As founder/frontman of PopMusic his band is gatherering heat and opportunities. As he has transitioned from a devoted Christian to a devoted queer musician who is also Christian, Tim has experienced a lot of identity adjustments, starting in a new way when he went away to college. He has a good relationship with his famil…
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DLG343 Justin Linville is opaque and also an open book.
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59:30Justin Linville is a talented actor and improviser. He’s on a star improv team at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective where he works as the director of the BCC Dog House location. Justin seems to really enjoy growing up in his family and was encouraged to do what he chose to, so in fact, he’s actually pretty well adjusted. I think his being an “air forc…
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DLG344 This is a radical episode as comedian Lana Siebel does psychodrama with Dr. Lisa as her mother—it's CRA-ZY
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59:30This is the 3rd time I've had Lana on my show and we rocked it. Lana is a brilliant rapidly rising comedian whose doing the hard work it takes to get to where she is—performing at The Comedy Cellar and having her own special (shot—coming out soon) on DryBar comedy . We start talking about Lana's relationship with her mother and I suggest doing a "r…
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DLG342 Comedian Shawn WIckens takes a deep dive with Dr. Lisa into why he doesn't like to talk on the phone.
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59:30Why doesn't Shawn Wickens like to talk on the phone? Is it a reaction to his mother's phone behavior, an avoidance issue, or is it that he just doesn't like talking on the phone? He knows he's not good at it and he feels that some folks wish he was better at staying in touch. We have a deep dive exploration and by the end of the show we have come u…
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DLG341 Keenan Steiner, charismatic, talented comedian talks about his challenges with long-term relationships.
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59:30I met Keenan Steiner after seeing him perform at a comedy show. I can enthusiastically attest to his talents—he is HILARIOUS. Keenan is a super high energy, driven, professional comedian who is charming, out-going, social and dating. He’s always busy, but maybe he needs to slow down and settle in when he is ready. Time marches on, he’s in his 30’s …
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Travel: How Destinations & Brands Work with Influencers - the Good, the Bad & the Ugly
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41:20Over their years in the travel industry Time to Talk Travel podcast hosts Ciaran Blumenfeld, Desiree Miller, Maureen Dennis, and Nasreen Stump have worked with numerous brands. They've been the influencers and they've run influencer campaigns. On today's episode they explain what goes on behind the scenes of influencer partnerships and what they th…
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1 Year Later: How We All Met & Got Started in Travel Writing
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26:01After almost one year of episodes of Time To Talk Travel the group dives into how they all got their start in travel writing, how they met each other, and what they miss and don't miss about the early days. Along the way they chat about writers they worked with, press trips they went on, and what's ahead for the future. Listen on the following plat…
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Ugg Boots, sweats, and an oversized T-shirt. Jeans, tennis shoes and a sweatshirt. Comfy-cozy? Or Lazy? And if it's comfy-cozy, should this, coupled with your messy bun be your everyday look? Is there something to dressing up? If so, is dressing up ever too much dressing up? Do you dress up for him, or should you just do it for you? Join Cyndi and …
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DLG340 Dave Zackin is a hilariously brilliant artist – so why is the art world gallery system sleeping on him?
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56:05I’ve admired Dave Zackin’s work on Instagram for years, so when I opened a very small gallery at the Bushwick Comedy Collective to bring funny art to comedians, I was THRILLED when Zackin said yes. His show opens at The Dog House Gallery at The Brooklyn Comedy Collective, Friday,137 Montrose Ave., Friday, Sept.13, 6-9pm. It will be up through Oct. …
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DLG339 Ben Louis has made it—now he’s under pressure. We know he’s got this.
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54:47This is my 7th episode with radio show host, Ben Louis—one every year, since 2018. For listeners who don’t know about Ben Louis, he started his career in radio right here at Radio Free Brooklyn in 2018 and found his calling. It was exciting for me, Dr. Lisa, to see someone like Ben with all the talent, hard work, drive and ambition to pursue his dr…
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Three and Four Day Weekends: Planning the Perfect Quick Escape
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25:04Today on the Time to Talk Travel podcast hosts Ciaran Blumenfeld, Desiree Miller, and Nasreen Stump discuss how to plan the perfect 3-4 day weekend. They cover transportation (drive or fly), what to pack, what can go wrong, what to keep ready to make escaping easier, and some of their favorite three day getaways. Mentions: Vancouver WA Seattle WA N…
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DLG319 Former RFB Host now SirusXM Host, Ben Louis's. Ben's life in a creative career is inspiring.
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59:29This is the sixth year in a row that Ben Louis has been my first guest of the year. I absolutely love starting the year this way. Ben is a beacon of positivity. Five years ago, when I first met Ben, he was an intern at Radio Free Brooklyn. We all knew he was on his way to big things. I think it's taken more patience and hard work than he could have…
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DLG1612_Artist Genevieve Gaignard's background is complicated.
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59:30I tried to get #GenevieveGagnard to admit that she is driven by her anger and resentment from being brought up in a mized race family, but I was way off base. It turns out that it just made her curious and inspired to find out more about different sides of her personity which is what inspires the wide range of characters she creates in her work. Al…
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Fun in Fall & Winter? Where to Go and Why You Need To Plan it Now!
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28:40It's never too early to start planning fall & winter travel- especially when some experiences have limited slots. Hosts Desiree Miller, Maureen Dennis, and Nasreen Stump discuss things to do in the fall and winter along with tips, tricks, and our favorite spots on this podcast episode of Time To Talk Travel. Whether you're looking to take a haunted…
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Episode 45: Girl! Don't You SEE those RED FLAGS 🚩 🚩 and Warning Signs?!?
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33:38Have you seen red flags when it comes to your man? Does he smell like another woman when you meet up with him? Perhaps he "hides" you from those in his life? Do his eyes roam when he looks at other women? Or maybe he has grabbed you and shakes you when he gets upset or when you're arguing? These are all red flags, and yet, as women, we so often ign…
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101 True Tales From the Terminal- Celebrating Airport Stories and Desiree's Book
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34:16On this week's episode of the Time To Talk Travel Podcast hosts Desiree Miller, Maureen Dennis, and Nasreen Stump chat about Des's new book 101 Tales from the Terminal: Wild, Wacky & Wonderful stories That'll Take You Away. Stories are shared about airports and plan travel that will make you laugh, cry, and have you heading off to buy this collecti…
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DLG211 RFB Host Eryn Levine gets SO real about her people pleasing proclivities with Dr. Lisa.
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59:30I have to say, Eryn Levine, host of RFB's Game Play Radio on Thursday's 2-3pm does not hold back on diving into her exploration of doing more than she needs to so other people will be happy. Eryn is an impressive young woman who is intelligent, responsible, initiative taking... all those things that will make her a huge success. She sees how her pe…
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Refunds, Transparency, and More: New Passenger Protections in the FAA ReAuthorization Act of 2024
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33:48Have you heard about new US rules for passengers on airlines? Regulations have been added to govern refunds, time on tarmac, and what airlines owe you. We run through the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. On this episode of Time To Talk Travel Ciaran Blumenfeld, Desiree Miller, and Nasreen Stump run through new rules about airline refunds, tarmac de…
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Hiking Safety Tips: Gear, Clothing, Shoes, Emergencies and More
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27:58On this week's episode of the Time To Talk Travel Podcast hosts Ciaran Blumenfeld, Desiree Miller, and Nasreen Stump are joined by Alyssa Watson. Alyssa is a supervisor of Field Experiences for REI. Her team coordinates REI adventures in the Southwestern United States. With extensive experience in popular destinations like Zion, Bryce Canyon, and t…
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1601_DLG_Comedian Myq Kaplan talks about his previous therapy w/ Dr. Lisa
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1:00:30Comedian Myq Kaplan a veteran of both America's Got Talent and Last Comic Standing talks with me about his time in weekly therapy with me a few years ago. Also Myq has had more than one open relationship and we learn how those were similar/different. http://myqkaplan.com/ #comedy #psychotherapy #artBy Lisa Levy
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Train Travel: Vacations By Rail Tours & Itineraries
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39:32On this week's episode of Time To Talk Travel podcast hosts Desiree Miller and Nasreen Stump are joined by Liz Owens, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Vacations By Rail. They dive into how to book a train vacation, how rail travel fits into the slow travel trend, the difference between escorted and non-escorted itineraries and how rail …
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DLG1711 David Humphrey, artist and someone who I kept an eye on in the 80's-he didn't know...
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59:30I was prompted to invite David Humphrey on my show due to his recent exhibition-terrific!-at blue chip gallery, Fredricks and Fraiser. http://www.fredericksfreisergallery.com/artists/david-humphrey We had a great talk about his work and explored how he wants his viewers to make up stories with the elements in the work. I had a crush on David in my …
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Travel Regulation Updates: Europe - 2024/2025
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25:38On this episode of the Time to Talk Travel podcast hosts Desiree Miller, Maureen Dennis, and Nasreen Stump cover new travel regulations. Learn more about coming regulations for European travel like ETIAS and EES, including scam alerts and where you need to go to apply on a legit website. We also touch on new regulations for travel with dogs, online…
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Episode 44: Thriving During Hard Transitions ... You've Got This!
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37:21How do you handle transition? How do you know when it's time to let go of something to make room for the new that might be just around the corner for you? Do you hold on to even if feels right to move on? Where do you and your hubby meet when deciding who keeps what when you're moving somewhere new? Do you take the tine to listen to that still smal…
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Traveling with food allergies and food sensitivities can be a challenge. On this episode Time to Talk Travel hosts Ciaran Blumenfeld, Maureen Dennis, and Nasreen Stump tackle tips, tricks, how-to's, and horror stories. Listen on the following platforms: Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Youtube or at TimeToTalkTravel.com where you can also sign u…
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Do you want to have a richer experience when you travel? On this episode Time to Talk Travel hosts Desiree Miller, Maureen Dennis, and Nasreen Stump share their tips on how to be a better tourist including finding out what is important to the locals, immersing yourself, tasting the food, public transportation and more. Mentions: Bermuda - St. Georg…
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1520_Dr. Lisa psychochats with actor Lauren Hennessy
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1:00:31Lauren Hennessy is a transgender man but in saying that it is SO simplifying our conversation. Hennessy helped me understand her particular brand of transgenderness in a way that I could really understand that I never have before. She's also charming and fun and sexy in a dude way. She's married to Keith and the Girl podcaster, Chemda Hennessy and …
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DLG261 Actress Marielina Langsdon has an unusually complex relationship with her mother.
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59:29Marielina is a New York native, LaGuardia School graduate and accomplished actress. Likely you've seen her on TV. Marilena is the only child of a doctor (dad) and a trained nurse (mom) whose high level job involved running a hospital. The emotional machinations that Maralina has gone through with her parents, her mom in particular, (her dad died wh…
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New Orleans: What You Need to Know to Let the Good Times Roll
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30:17Today on the Time to Talk Travel Podcast hosts Desiree Miller, Maureen Dennis, and Nasreen Stump discuss one of our favorite cities for history, culture, food, and of course a good time- New Orleans. We'll cover where to go, tips we've learned, and why you should bring kids. Mentions: Things to Do in New Orleans City Park Audubon Park St. Louis Cat…
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DLG1649_Dr. Lisa tries to convince a sex worker to go to a sex party.
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59:30I had an interesting session with a female sex worker. BTW: That really is her photo—I didn't take it but she did text it to me. This session was complicated, but most importantly it was compelling to have a smart woman talk about why being a sex worker is a sensible option for her. I concur! We get into discussing relationships and I try to explai…
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Wondering what summer travel trends we're seeing this summer? We run through what's hot and what's not on this episode of Time to Talk Travel podcast. We'll cover coolcations, solo travel, quiet travel, destination dupes and more. On this week's episode of Time to Talk Travel, podcast hosts Ciaran Blumenfeld, Desiree Miller, Maureen Dennis, and Nas…
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DLG1833 Unexpected insights about Buddhism from Comedian Ikechukwu Ufomadu
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59:30Ikechukwu Ufomadu is an actor, comedian and entertainer. He trained at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and internationally in The Netherlands and Indonesia. Who would've guessed we'd wind up talking about Buddhism? And so much more! I didn't know a whole lot about Buddhism, so it was fascinating to hear about Ike's practice‚— and which helped me und…
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Curated Group Trips: Why We Love This Travel Trend
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36:41One travel trend we've seen is the rise of group travel. These specially curated, itinerary focused trips allow you to explore a topic or area that you're passionate about. Bonus- you come away with new friends. On this week's episode of Time to Talk Travel, podcast hosts Ciaran Blumenfeld, Desiree Miller, Maureen Dennis, and Nasreen Stump cover it…
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