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Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the pat ...
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For people who have a fear of flying or, an anxiety associated with being in an aircraft. Our podcast will take you from the basics about how an aircraft works with an insight as to what is happening and why during a flight to the stuff you don't see behind the scenes. We aim to remove the myth of flying and arm you with the knowledge to make you into a Fearless Flyer. Your Hosts are James and Grant. James is a student at a New Zealand University studying Aviation Management. Grant is a Boei ...
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Welcome to Unimaginable Wellness The Podcast For Founders, Entrepreneurs, and Creators Who Are New Moms. You are running on all cylinders and do not want to slow down. You also want to be sure that you can proactively navigate anxiety, overwhelm, depression, exhaustion, burnout, and diaper blowouts because you can’t afford to compromise your wellness. Your wellness in every category of your life is essential to your success as both a leader and a mom. So here’s the good news: motherhood came ...
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Living Life Being Human is about all things mental health. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, stress, panic attacks, depression, parenting or relationships there will be an episode for you. Jacci Jones is a Psychotherapist specialising in helping families, parents, and individuals better understand how their thoughts impact their everyday life. Once you realise that your whole reality begins with just 1 thought you can then be more aware and selective over which thoughts you give energ ...
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Free to download, peaceful, hypnotic sleep aids, ideal for adults and children (age 7 up). Beautiful bedtime hypnotic meditations, specially crafted, using gentle binaural beats music set at theta brainwave frequency. Metaphor and storytelling style help you to drift off into a deep, peaceful, and transforming sleep. My butterfly lullaby collection is designed to integrate conscious desires with unconscious processes, to strengthen the mind and body connection, to achieve greater things in l ...
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Catch your breath and take a woosah! Taking a small moment to be still in a world that is always moving is a powerful act of self-love and deeply healing self-care. Weekly Woosah with August Lim is a holistic wellness podcast that aims to remind you that peace is your birth right. The Weekly Woosah podcast is based in the Northeastern Seaboard of the United States, and is hosted by August Lim, a 9th generation certified reiki practitioner under Dr. Mikao Usui. Each week presents either an al ...
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What if you could make friends with your anxiety? What if you could learn to leverage your anxiety to be a gift? We look at anxiety as such a bad thing, but so often our anxiety is trying to tell us something. Learning how to harness that can be a game changer. This week’s conversation could help you change your life. Dr. Wendy A. Suzuki is a Profe…
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As a coach for 12 years now, I understand how a working mom feels when everyone else is counting down the days until summer. I have identical twins who are 9 and a 12 year old. All of them will be cared for in a mix of summer camps, by a babysitter, me, and my husband this summer. Sound familiar? This used to make me anxious until I started asking …
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This week’s guests are Drs. Glenn and Phyllis Hill. Dr Glenn & Phyllis Hill spent the first 30 years of their marriage living in disconnect. Their first sexual experience sent them into years of avoidance and pain. Dr Glenn was so determined to find out what went wrong that he went back to school & became a Marriage & Family Therapist and a Clinica…
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This is a special Mother’s Day episode because it includes the kind of gift that a lot of us working moms would LOVE. If you're on a career pause right now, consider the fact that this might be the perfect opportunity to uncover what might be next for you. In this episode, we talk about networking and why so few of us prioritize such a business-cri…
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***Matchmaker Maria’s Eurovision Party in NYC this weekend, Saturday, May 13! Get tickets now! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/matchmaker-marias-eurovision-party-tickets-617316860347 *** This week on the hotline, Maria is joined by her BFF and fellow matchmaker, Laurie Berzack! She’s the founder of Carolinas Matchmaker and the host of the Love on the …
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What does work-time balance even look like? Can you tell me right now who you know who is achieving such a blissed-out state? Who is actually juggling and keeping everything off the ground? I want to know and that’s why I wanted to bring this week’s podcast guest. Ingrid J Adams. She has four kids. Lives in Manly Australia. Ingrid’s husband encoura…
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*** Join us at Matchmaker Maria’s Eurovision Party on Saturday, May 13th in NYC! Get tickets now! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/matchmaker-marias-eurovision-party-tickets-617316860347 *** This week on the hotline, Maria is joined by her husband, George, to answer your questions! Follow George on… Instagram at http://instagram.com/nerdmeetsfood TikTo…
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In episode 176, Melissa discusses the art of delegation and how it can be the key to achieving balance and success in business and life. She shares insights from a survey conducted with moms in business, highlighting the desire for balance and the difficulty many face in being resourceful for themselves and asking for help. The episode addresses th…
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Hi Folk, We've come to the end of series one of the Fearless Flyer. In this episode James and Grant discuss some of the statistics of the most listened to episodes to date in this series, look at some of the issues going on in the industry at the moment and, we finish up with what our plans are for the next two series of our podcast. A big thanks t…
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This week, Maria is getting real about body image and dating with Dr. Lindsay Kite! Dr. Lindsay Kite is co-author of the book More Than a Body: Your Body Is an Instrument, Not an Ornament (2020, HarperCollins) and co-director of the nonprofit Beauty Redefined, alongside her identical twin sister Lexie Kite. Both received PhDs from the University of…
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Are you on the verge of burnout and overwhelm? There are options for you as an entrepreneur who feels this way: you can quit, pivot, or pause. You are about to hear from a creative entrepreneur who left private practice in homeopathy after burning out, getting into a motorcycle accident, and being diagnosed with cancer at 58. Sometimes life whisper…
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This week, Maria is back with another hotline episode with award-winning writer, actor, comedian, and musician Lane Moore! Her first book, How To Be Alone: If You Want To And Even If You Don’t, became an instant #1 bestseller and was praised as one of the best books of the year by The New York Times, New York Magazine, NPR, Good Morning America, Fa…
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This is episode 174. We are going to talk about imposter syndrome especially amongst moms in business. At this point in my coaching career, I want to ensure that I am bringing my superpower of an explosive imagination to my ideal clients and through the grace of God and the fortitude with which I’ve been writing my book the answer that I’ve heard w…
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After two weeks off, Maria is BACK with another edition of the hotline! If you want to join us for a live taping of a future hotline episode, be sure to follow Maria on instagram to know when the hotline will open next: http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria Selena Coppock is a former standup comedian, writer, author, and storyteller based in NYC. Sh…
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You have likely heard about ChatGPT or Bard. Those conversational AI chatbots can answer users’ text questions in everyday language. Well, I decided to interview Bard today to get a feel for how as a mom founder or entrepreneur, you can use it to achieve wellness beyond your imagination. Get ready to step into the future and use your explosive supe…
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********* Pre-Registration for Tulum 2023 is open! Visit http://agapeescapes.com. Or enroll in a virtual Agape Intensive instead: http://agapeintensive.com ********* When it comes to modern relationships, our thumbs do the talking. We swipe right into a stranger’s life, flirt inside text bubbles, spill our hearts onto the screen, and use emojis to …
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This is episode 172. How to navigate social anxiety when talking to influential people is the scariest thing for you Imagine these scenarios You want to launch a podcast and invite influential people as guests You want to strike up a conversation with speakers or panelists speaking at a conference You want to pivot into a new sector where you don’t…
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We discuss The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and why it is more of a guide to aviation policy rather than policing aviation, IATA which is a group of aviation businesses involved in influencing aviation policy. We chat about all the different units of measurement used in aviation, talk about the airborne motorway system across th…
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********* Pre-Registration for Tulum 2023 is open! Visit http://agapeescapes.com. Or enroll in a virtual Agape Intensive instead: http://agapeintensive.com ********* It feels like narcissism has taken a bigger role in society in the last few years. What might start off as charming and great can quickly turn negative and unhealthy. How do we make su…
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In the spirit of achieving wellness beyond your imagination, I want to bring into focus the idea that you should be able to carry on this feeling of wellness with you when you hop onto a plane. You should be able to honor your mental, physical, and nutritional wellness needs en route to your travel destination and this brings me to this week’s gues…
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********* Pre-Registration for Tulum 2023 is open! Visit http://agapeescapes.com. Or enroll in a virtual Agape Intensive instead: http://agapeintensive.com ********* Often during Ask a Matchmaker on Wednesdays, Maria gets asked about STIs. She’s joined by comedian Erica Spera to change the conversation and debunk the myths of herpes. If you’re nerv…
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This is episode 170. I’m your host Melissa Llarena. I’ve been attending SXSW out here in Austin,TX and also volunteering on the Comedy Crew team these last days and weeks. I decided to tune into topics that hovered around imagination + wellness + women and here’s what I realized about what was being discussed vs. not being discussed in these three …
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Enter the magical garden of your mind in this relaxing and magical bedtime hypnosis meditation created for adults AND children ages 8 up. Awake with clarity, feeling sure about what you want in life, and find a more natural and easy confidence to take the real life actions steps required to get you there. Gently and safely practice clearing out you…
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Have you ever fantasized about relocating your family and yourself to Europe? What about Australia? Or are you the mom who is being whisked away abroad because your partner was just granted a VISA? This is for you, my fellow globetrotter! Today, we have Jenna Davis, who relocated to Germany for a boy, got married, and now has two children. Original…
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Pre-Registration for Tulum 2023 is open! Visit http://agapeescapes.com Or enroll in a virtual Agape Intensive instead: http://agapeintensive.com ********* Joining Maria on this week’s hotline is Logan Ury, the Director of Relationship Science at Hinge, who has the awesome job of conducting research into modern dating. Logan Ury is a behavioral scie…
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If you’ve recently been through a break up or know someone that has, this week’s episode is a must listen. Joining Maria to talk about the 4 Rs to get through a break up is Tough Love Healer, Gilza Fort-Martinez. Gilza Fort-Martinez, MS, LFMT is a Latina therapist, speaker, and writer that specializes in helping women rebuild self-love and confiden…
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How to restart your meditation practice now as a new mom or mom to school-age kids (be sure to sign-up for a LIVE and FREE mom-friendly meditation session too!) This is episode 168. I’m your host Melissa Llarena. Last week I participated in a 6-day silent retreat at home. My three sons are 9,9, and 11. I am also married. I’ll let you in on my inner…
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In this episode James and Grant talk to Al and Dave about their experiences and views on the exaggeration and sensationalism that occurs in the media. The conversations led us "off-piste" on some interesting statistics and a great discussion ensued on why we sometimes have to break off the landing.... the go-around. You can contact us on email or s…
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It’s another hotline episode! This week, Maria welcomes back a podcast OG guest, Hannah Orenstein! Want to join in on a live recording of a hotline episode via zoom? You get to ask Maria your questions! Follow her on Instagram to find out when she’ll open it up again. http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria Hannah Orenstein is the Deputy Editor of Lif…
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This is episode 167 and I am your host Melissa Llarena. Today’s listener question comes from a coaching client a mom in academia and she asked what is the ONE new wellness habit you've incorporated into your mom life that has had the largest positive impact? The habit is to be okay with declining food from my family and other people when it’s not i…
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Today we’re turning inward and looking at how your relationship with yourself impacts your outer world. Talking about everything related to mindset in your personal and business life is coach Stephanie Movahhed! Stephanie Movahhed is a San Francisco based leadership coach. She helps people find more growth, fulfillment and success in their work and…
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Whether your kids are two or twelve, today’s guest, Ashley Kegley-Whitehead, a social impact entrepreneur and mom of two girls, has decided to redefine chores for kids. She has built tools you can use to entice your kids to do chores and turn them into responsible human beings. Ashley is on a mission to build self-reliant, compassionate, and confid…
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Happy Valentine’s Day! Maria is celebrating on the podcast with her work husband, Louie Felix, as they take YOUR dating and relationship questions! Want to ask Maria YOUR question on an upcoming hotline episode? We record them LIVE and you can join the fun! Make sure you follow Maria on Instagram to know when the hotline will open up next: http://i…
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Thank you for listening to this episode from my archives. Stay tuned for my brand new 10-minute Q&A episodes, new creative guests, and even news on my upcoming book! Send me a DM on Instagram @melissallarena – I would love to hear your thoughts on this “best of episode.” Do you believe in marriage? Do you feel left out this Valentine’s Day? Where d…
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Today on the hotline, Maria is joined by Dr. Celeste Holbrook! Dr. Celeste is a sex educator who helps people create better sex through deconstruction and education. She speaks to audiences of all ages using the sensitive topic of sex through straight-forward language and has a knack for making the awkward approachable. Follow Dr. Holbrook on Insta…
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I’m burned out. Now, what? 3 lessons I learned on how to keep burnout at bay or to rescue myself because mental illnesses run through my family. Plus, what mom has time for burnout? As you listen to this episode, definitely be sure to grab my 10 burnout zappers for creative moms and pass it along to your mom friends too. FREE RESOURCE: 10 Burnout Z…
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In this episode James & Grant discuss terrorism, pilot suicide and pesky passengers. As per usual feel free to contact us, if you are enjoying the podcast then please leave us a review. You can contact us on email or social media at: Email: contactus@thefearlessflyer.net Twitter: @FearlessFlyPod Facebook: The Fearless Flyer Instagram: FearlessFlyPo…
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This week, Maria talks to the host of Narcissist Apocalypse podcast, Brandon Chadwick! Brandon interviews survivors of narcissistic and domestic abuse as well as therapists, lawyers, domestic violence advocates and agencies. Brandon's philosophy is to provide a safe space to be real, not clinical. His goal is to help survivors tell/validate their o…
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Does having enough money in your bank quench your thirst for fulfillment? In this episode, Paul Ollinger joins us for some money talk – making money, saving money, our relationship with money, and finding the thing that really fulfills us. Paul also dives into three questions to ask yourself to help you figure out how to spend your time. Paul Ollin…
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Joining Maria on the hotline this week is Seeing Other People podcast host Ilana Dunn! Check out the Seeing Other People podcast on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/seeingotherpeople/ Follow Ilana on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ilana.dunn/ Follow Ilana on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@ilana.dunn Follow Maria on Instagram for mo…
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So many moms don’t attach a value to doing something that fascinates them in the same way that they see a value in uncovering what might fascinate their kids. 11 years of coaching and in this episode, I share how I’m seeing this play out both as a mom and as a coach to moms who want to uncover their purpose and be brave enough to pursue it with all…
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Today, Maria welcomes author Tara Schuster. Tara Schuster is an accomplished entertainment executive turned mental health advocate and best selling author. On February 28th, she’ll be releasing her highly anticipated new book, “Glow in the F*cking Dark: Simple Practices to Heal Your Soul, from Someone Who Learned the Hard Way.” Pre-order your copy …
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Love to cook? Today, Anita Jaisinghani shares some kitchen hacks for Ayurvedic home remedies. Especially, as moms, it's important to be able to cook for your kids and family yourself. Anita Jaisinghani, the chef & co-owner of Pondicheri was born and raised in India and is of Sindhi descent. She developed a love for food early on in her life however…
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This episode is sponsored by First Rounds on Me. Download here: https://firstroundsonme.co/?utm_source=Maria&utm_medium=Ad&utm_campaign=December We start the new year taking your dating and relationships questions with online dating expert, Erika Ettin! To find out when we open up the next hotline, follow http://instagram.com/askamatchmaker Things …
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In this episode, I will reveal some of my podcast guests coming up in 2023, behind-the-scenes efforts related to my book for moms and at the end, I will tell you how you can get a FREE copy of my very first book which I published in 2012 called The Mommy Shift: A Reentry Strategy for Working Moms. It’s 5-pages of a non-BS strategy on how to underco…
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First things first, happy new year! I’m so glad you’re here! Download my 2023 Goal Planner! https://agapematch.wufoo.com/forms/2023-goal-planner/ Let’s work together! Follow this link to learn more about Agape Match’s programs or schedule a Dating Strategy call. https://linktr.ee/matchmakermaria Welcome to 2023! This week, Tinder made a major annou…
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There’s a ton of challenges that go into writing a book. It involves a lot of research and travel, plus juggling that with your personal life and everything that’s going on. Such is the determination it takes to be able to get a book done, especially as a single mom. In today’s episode, Alison Macor shares her journey through writing and motherhood…
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In this episode we discuss aircraft maintenance, and we were fortunate enough to have Glenn join us who has many years experience as an Aircraft Engineer. You can contact us on email or social media at: Email: contactus@thefearlessflyer.net Twitter: @FearlessFlyPod Facebook: The Fearless Flyer Instagram: FearlessFlyPod…
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Unimaginable Wellness is brought to you by: Wake Up Mom! A 5-Day Free Challenge For Moms Who Left A Corporate Career And Want More in 2023! https://www.melissallarena.com/momrut/ - January 2nd to 6th – sign-up Join Me! Let's Take Inventory Of What You Are Truly Capable Of + Uncover Your Ultimate Next Adventure for 2023! Join this LIVE and free mast…
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This 10 minute loving heart meditation, is designed to help you find space, peace and relief from a deep sense of grief and loss. With theta wave music to encourage gentle relaxation , calm and healing brain wave synchronisation, this special audio assists you to stay connected to your loved ones and gives you a place to send your love and care, wh…
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