Best Humanstories Podcasts (2024)

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Own Your Story, Change Your Life with Rachel Allan & Beverley Glick 34:06

3M ago34:06

34:06

Welcome to this special episode of 40 for Tea. In this bonus episode of the final season, host Rachel Allan talks to Beverley Glick, an author renowned for her work on the transformative power of personal narratives. Together, they delve into an intimate and reflective discussion, exploring the art of storytelling and its profound impact on persona…

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39- Decode the Power of your Hearts Blueprint with Heart Math Institute's Sheva Carr & Robert Browning 1:12:00

4M ago1:12:00

1:12:00

Raise Consciousness, create heart coherence, heal and rewrite your life stories; when Science and Spirituality meet in Real time to understand the true power of the heart. Yes. Welcome back to 40 for Tea Podcast: Here it is Cuppa 39 of 40, yeay! Host Rachel Allan shares tea with Sheva Carr & Robert Browning of the world renowned Heart Math Institut…

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Collective Healing Through Dialogue: with NNI's Jonelle Naudé & Wiebke Renner 51:24

4M ago51:24

51:24

Welcome to Cuppa 37 of 40. In this episode of the 40 for Tea, host Rachel Allan invites you to a lively conversation with NNI dialogues Jonelle Naudé and Weibke Renner. We dive straight into tea, crossing divides and removing the charge from power words. These powerhouse women are firm believers in the power of facilitated, genuine communication an…

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Finding Balance with Satish Kumar: Love, Optimism, and Regenerative Economics - Cuppa 36.5 49:10

5M ago49:10

49:10

Welcome to Cuppa 36.5 of 40. In this episode of the 40 for Tea, host Rachel Allan has a heartfelt and profound conversation with world-renowned activist, peacemaker, and author, Satish Kumar. With over half a century of activism, Satish is a beacon of hope, drawing from his profound interactions with figures like Pope Francis and Martin Luther King…

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From Divorce to Discovery: Sue Flood gifts the Wild Places of Expedition Penguins, Passion, and Personal Growth 59:31

5M ago59:31

59:31

Welcome to Cuppa 37 of 40 for Tea, as host Rachel Allan shares a cup of English Breakfast tea with acclaimed wildlife and travel photographer, Sue Flood, on an intimate journey across the icy landscapes of the Arctic and Antarctic. Sue Flood unveils the stark beauty of these remote territories, teeming with life, and challenges our perceptions abou…

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Radical Love: Satish Kumar's Teachings on Courage, Compassion, and Empowering Action 28:17

5M ago28:17

28:17

Welcome to Cuppa 36 of 40. In this episode of the 40 for Tea Podcast, host Rachel Allan engages in a heartfelt and profound conversation with world-renowned activist, peacemaker, and author, Satish Kumar. They delve into the essence of love, leadership, and radical love, exploring the significance of acceptance, compassion, and the practical applic…

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A Woman's Quest: Stories of Hope, Resilience, and Radical Love with Rachel Allan 11:27

5M ago11:27

11:27

Welcome back to 40 for Tea, a quest to reconnect to what really matters, with 40 courageous and inspiring individuals over 40 cups of tea. Listen to this for the essence of this podcast. This pod opens Season 5, host Rachel Allan shares her journey of rediscovering the essence of 40 for Tea after a year break, and invites listeners to join her in e…

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Tools to rise up from Existential Crisis with Rachel Allan 28:37

1+ y ago28:37

28:37

8 key foundations stones if you are having a life wobble. Normalising the existential questions & numbing out. Putting a stake in the ground for life. How to focus when there is a war for your attention. Rachel Allan, welcomes the return of 40 for Tea, calling courage, focus and Facing our inner worlds, to create a Vision for a new future. With her…

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Developing personal leadership with Dr. Rick DeBowes 41:17

2y ago41:17

41:17

Dr. Rick DeBowes co-founded the Veterinary Leadership Experience, where he worked with veterinary students and professionals to improve their longevity in and satisfaction with the field. This episode discusses the early experiences that led him to develop the program and the lessons he imparted to participants.…

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Metaphysics & Shamanism answers for a new future - tea with Davina Mackail & Rach Allan 1:13:07

2+ y ago1:13:07

1:13:07

Cuppa 35 of 40 - an energising tea between the Sacred Valley in Peru & London with Shaman, Feng Shui Consultant & Dream Weaver Davina Mackail & Rach. Continuing the exploration of navigating chaos, inner wisdom & power. This tea treads the path of the inbetween, otherworlds & metaphysics. Davina shares lively stories of her journey to apprectince a…

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How Biodiversity teaches us to bridge divides, a philosophy for life & development from Africa - tea with Letla Mosenene & Rachel Allan 37:53

2+ y ago37:53

37:53

Cuppa 34 of 40 - a tea between Liberia and London, lessons in history & bridging divides. Human & animal, multi-national organisation & indigenous community, women and men, borders & freedom. How do we hold polarities in both hands and explore new perspectives for a better world? Letla, a highly respected leader, forester and biodiversity specialis…

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This is the most precious thing on the planet - Tea with Mac Macartney & Rachel Allan 14:05

2+ y ago14:05

14:05

What do you value the most? What a question. Mac shares a powerful 10minute perspective shifting story over tea with Rachel, on what is actually the most valuable and precious thing on this planet and in our lives. I will keep the suspense - for you to listen for the answer. This is an out-take from Cuppa 33, where we talk leadership, reconnecting …

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Addressing DEI in Vetmed with Dr. Christina Tran 22:49

2+ y ago22:49

22:49

In this episode, we meet Dr. Christina Tran, Clinical Relations Lead Veterinarian and an Associate Professor at the University of Arizona’s College of Veterinary Medicine. She is also the immediate past president and a founding board member of the Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association. She explores how she stumbled on her passion for teachin…

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Leadership & Love a New-Old Way for a Sustainable future - Tea with Mac Macartney & Rachel Allan 1:08:06

2+ y ago1:08:06

1:08:06

Oh its a goodie. How we bring indigenous wisdom into our modern day lives, transform our relationship to the earth, leadership and living fulfilled lives. Sustainability at it's core, in this rich tea, Mac & Rachel share stories offering ideas on a new way to lead, one that creates a future with integrity for generations to come. This is heart work…

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Power up for Peace with your Mighty Heart - Tea with Scilla Elworthy & Rach Allan 1:03:08

2+ y ago1:03:08

1:03:08

3 times Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Scilla Elworthy has tea with Rach to talk practical ways to influence peace for us all. How we can affect and overcome conflict in the the world, in communities, relationships and within. We hear of the Mighty Heart in Action, her new book guiding practical action that can transform lives & leadership everywhere. C…

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Power up your Heath - Part 2 - tea with Sue Camp & Rach Allan 31:50

2+ y ago31:50

31:50

Part 2: Health is high on the agenda for us all. How to improve our immune system and health In this lively, practical Tea, with functional medicine practitioner Sue Camp. In this 2 part pod; Rach and Sue explore supplements, are they the green pharmacy? why sugar is evil and the importance of water. Jam packed with practical advice and laugh out l…

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Power up your Heath - tea with Sue Camp & Rach Allan 29:49

2+ y ago29:49

29:49

Part 1 - Health is high on the agenda for us all. We ask how to improve our immune system and health In this lively, practical Tea, with functional medicine practitioner Sue Camp. In part 1 of 2 Rach and Sue talk the foundation stones of health including: gut health, sleep before midnight, circadian rhythms, the importance of Vitamin D, Movement - …

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End of Season 3 Overview & Navigating Chaos with Rach Allan 13:32

2+ y ago13:32

13:32

Bonus episode with Rach, looking back over the season 3 & what to expect in Season 4. The Powerhouse Women teas we drank, and the existential questions answered. Belonging, Resilience, Love, Climate Crisis, Women, Overcoming Adversity, Health, Voices: Why we are better together. Wishing you much LOVE and Re-connection this Season. Now we rest, befo…

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PRACTICE: Raise your Consciousness a Voice session with Nikki Slade 15:54

2+ y ago15:54

15:54

A 10minute guided Kirtan session with Nikki & Rach. Use to connect to your heart, find your voice, have fun and raise consciousness. This is a sister episode to Tea 30 of 40 on #40fortea. You need yourself and your voice. Cup 30 of 40 is here.By Rach Allan

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Raise your Consciousness - Free your inner Voice Tea with Nikki Slade & Rach Allan 45:54

2+ y ago45:54

45:54

A Practical Spiritual Tea, 30 of 40. Pioneering Voice practitioner Nikki Slade shares her journey to reconnect to true Voice, get past her busy mind and plugin to inner wisdom through chanting. We talk getting in the flow zone & yogic philosophy in the modern world. How to gain access to infinite wisdom and self trust. Interconnected, enlightening …

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Cancer Recovery & the Placebo Effect tea with Lynn Rae & Rach Allan 54:56

2+ y ago54:56

54:56

Lynn was in her 40's recently divorced with 2 young children when diagnosed with breast cancer. In this inspiring podcast, Lynn soon to turn 60, she shares her story with Rach, journeying stage 4 cancer, the power of mindset in her recovery while bridging conventional and alternative medicines. Opening up the question of what's possible when we ste…

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Why Peatlands can Mitigate Climate Change a beginners Tea with Dr Lydia Cole & Rach Allan 39:02

2+ y ago39:02

39:02

In Cup 28 of 40, Rach talks with Dr Lydia Cole, conservation ecologist, fresh from COP26 on why peat is so important as a nature based solution in climate change. This is a beginners guide, with key resources detailed on what we need to know, what we can do and be inspired by a woman who loves her specialist subject. Get the kettle on and join us t…

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Where do I Belong & What is Home - Tea with Lorien Frank & Rach Allan 54:34

2+ y ago54:34

54:34

Where and to whom do we belong? Is this a practical, existential or being comfortable in your own skin question? In this gentle tea, Rach & Lorien explore personal stories, asking how we each belong and what is belonging? It has a big aha moment at the end after they wrestle with why at times we may not feel belonging. Both lived expat & local live…

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Compassion Fatigue & the Power of Curiosity with Sarah Stowman, CVT, CCFP, CTP 40:18

2+ y ago40:18

40:18

After taking time off for her own mental wellness, technician Sarah Stowman made it her mission to elevate the conversation about compassion fatigue and mental health at her clinic. After training as a Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional (CCFP) and Certified Trauma Professional (CTP), she was able to create a shared language and resources at …

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Which Podcast to Listen to in Season 3 & How I am with Rach Allan 10:44

2+ y ago10:44

10:44

The Powerhouse Women Series: Women who found their purpose & share their passion. Which one to listen to? Rach gives us a quick review of topics covered in Season 3 so far + how she is and what's new. She wants to know who you are and get chatting with you! Topics covered include: Women, Overcoming fear, changing career, alcoholism, navigating emot…

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Stress & Anxiety - How to Deal with it Tea with Sarah Bayliss & Rach Allan 45:29

3y ago45:29

45:29

The Powerhouse Women Series: Women who found their purpose & share their passion. This lively, informative tea, is jam-packed with informative approaches to stress through nutrition and sleep. Rach and Sarah explore what we can practically do, exchanging thoughts on diet, hormones, stress & sleep. Sarah talks about why caffeine can be good, new way…

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Lessons Learned in Veterinary Internships with Drs. Paula Baya and Miranda Bean 20:36

3y ago20:36

20:36

The second part of our two-part episode about the experiences of Doctors Paula Baya and Miranda Bean during their veterinary internship year. In this episode, we discuss the lessons learned along the way and advice for future interns.By atdove.org

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Emotions are Power - Tea with Bex Tyrer & Rach Allan 1:03:12

3y ago1:03:12

1:03:12

The Power House Women Season: This lively tea with Rach and Bex, two 40-something women, explore the Power of Emotions, our relationship with our wrinkles, body image and life. Bex talks of the moment her body caught on fire, her journey through recovery and the lessons she learnt in the process. They talk candidly of the relationship with their bo…

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Circular Economy not Sustainability - Hope Tea with Joanna Bingham & Rach Allan 53:05

3y ago53:05

53:05

This is a clear, informative and hopeful tea on the circular economy and lessons from Africa. For anyone who wants to be inspired by changemakers, and know how we could step beyond green washing and impact change. Rach and Joanna talk rebalancing power dynamics in global supply chains, with practical understandable examples. Joanna leads Footprints…

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How to Do Change & Truth - Tea with Andreea Petre-Goncalves and Rach Allan 47:43

3y ago47:43

47:43

This lively tea with an opinion dives straight in! Rach and Andreea both changed careers for more hope and impact. When they got together over a cuppa, they had a whole world of notes and thoughts and dreams to exchange. In this episode, Andreea talks about becoming invisible, uprooting her life on a gut feeling, frozen spinach and new ways of look…

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Women's Intuition can Change the World Tea with Julia Lalla-Maharajh & Rach Allan 30:38

3y ago30:38

30:38

Tea 22 of 40. Julia retraces her journey from a high flying corporate career to founding globally recognised NGO Orchid Project, on a mission to empower women & eradicate FGC. This honest tea talks of the pivot point, when purpose became more important than money. How therapy, stopping drinking and entering a Youtube competition left her talking va…

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GREEN LIGHT - Season 3 Launch - Journey not Destination with Rach Allan 2:50

3y ago2:50

2:50

In this short intro - Rach talks being messy & what is coming in the next 10 conversations over tea; Powerhouse Women, Alternative perspectives, and Slowing down to Soul Sessions.By Rach Allan

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Goodbye Fear - Claim your Space among Women with Nic Shayler & Rach Allan 43:18

3y ago43:18

43:18

When two women get together: Cuppa 21 with Nic Shayler is a life-giving conversation on overcoming fear, circles in womanhood, being seen, menopause and so much more. A fly-on-the-wall conversation on perspectives on being human in this new decade. Nourishing - It's so good!By Rach Allan

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Veterinary Internships & "The Match" with Drs. Paula Baya and Miranda Bean 29:31

3y ago29:31

29:31

Veterinary internships have been a hot topic in recent years. In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of pursuing internships, "The Match" process, and more through the eyes of two doctors who have gone through it: Doctors Paula Baya and Miranda Bean.By atdove.org

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How Veterinary Social Work Helps Animals AND Humans with Kelly Bremken, MSW 40:05

3y ago40:05

40:05

Still a relatively new field, veterinary social work is gaining traction in clinics and shelters across the country. (The host of this show, Debrah Lee, LCSW leads the Veterinary Well-Being program at DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Hospital in Portland, OR.) Vetmed professionals often joke that they went into the field because they …

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Medical Errors & The Second Victim with Dr. Ben Davis 27:58

3y ago27:58

27:58

During the pandemic, many veterinary clinics have been hit hard by an increase in patients. When we're handling a challenging caseload, what happens when, inevitably, a mistake is made? In this episode, we delve into medical errors through the lens of a veterinarian whose procedural error resulted in the loss of a patient. He discusses the impact t…

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A Glimpse Inside One of the Biggest Volunteer Canine Blood Banks in the Country with Jocelyn Pratt 28:20

3y ago28:20

28:20

Humans aren’t the only ones who need blood in an emergency. Blood is also a vital resource when providing veterinary care, but where does it come from? In this episode, the director of Blue Ridge Veterinary Blood Bank Jocelyn Pratt discusses the challenges they've faced both before and after the pandemic. Find out more about canine blood banks: Blu…

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Moral Distress and Industry Change with Dr. Indu Mani 36:12

3y ago36:12

36:12

We face extraordinarily difficult situations and choices every day as veterinary professionals. But how can the industry evolve to better support the individuals who care for patients? In this episode, Dr. Indu Mani discusses her view of how the industry must evolve to set its practitioners up for success. Dr. Indu Mani is a veterinarian, editor of…

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Perfectionism, Just Culture and Balint: Part 2 with Dr. Shana O’Marra 29:24

3y ago29:24

29:24

This is part two of our conversation with Dr. Shana O'Marra. In this episode, we discuss Balint groups and how they can provide perspective and support for common interpersonal issues we face on the floor. You can learn more about DoveLewis' Balint groups here.By atDove.org

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Perfectionism, Just Culture and Balint: Part 1 with Dr. Shana O’Marra 16:51

3y ago16:51

16:51

This is the first part of a two-part episode with DoveLewis's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Shana O'Marra. In part one, we discuss how she discovered her interest in mentorship and leadership as well as how her own past perfectionism impacted her career choices. We'll also hear Dr. O'Marra speak about the concept of just culture and how it shifts the c…

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NOW I like being a Woman - A Quick Cuppa with Nic Shayler & Rach Allan 16:41

3y ago16:41

16:41

Mindset shifts. Choose your word for the year. Trust in a new way. Hurrah for Women. Powerhouse Business Woman, Mumma & Grandmama, Nic Shayler of This is Ape & Reasons to be Cheerful, talks to Rach about her experience of 2020 and the wisdom she is taking into 2021. Nic is in, soon to be released, Season 3 talking claiming her space, trusting life …

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Supporting Dimensional Teams & Career Joy with Cheryl Latta 30:05

3y ago30:05

30:05

In this episode, DoveLewis's HR Manager Cheryl Latta discusses the importance of stretching to meet new challenges, the pandemic's impact on the industry, and striving for career joy. DoveLewis is hiring! For more information about available roles, please visit https://www.dovelewis.org/careersBy atDove.org

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Fear is so last Season - 2020 Lessons - A Quick Cuppa with Sarah Bayliss & Rach Allan 17:58

3y ago17:58

17:58

How to overcome fear when your husband loses his business. What to do. We've been there. A powerful perspective shifter. Nutritionist & health advocate Sarah Baylis And Rach, have a bite size chat over a cuppa on refocusing on what's important. Moving toward each other. Sarah is in soon to be released Season 3 talking finding voice, rebalance throu…

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Sensitivity as a Super Power - Wisdom from 2020, a Quick Cuppa with Dr Lydia Cole & Rach Allan 20:54

3y ago20:54

20:54

Being a Shepherdess, Soil & Sensitivity as a super power. This honest and gentle tea, offers us reflections on the fragility of life as Dr Lydia Cole and Rach take a look back at wisdom and reflections on 2020. Lydia is soon to be in Season 3 talking the importance of peat and living with our planet. 03.01 - Shepherdess 08.40 - Lockdown pushed me t…

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How to reclaim Woman Power - 2020 Reflections a Quick Cuppa with Bex Tyrer & Rach Allan 15:15

3y ago15:15

15:15

Woman wisdom & growth mindset. The surprising impact of online courses and how to let go. This life giving tea with Bex Tyrer and Rach takes a look back at wisdom and reflections on 2020. 02.13 - It tasted like lemons 04.27 - I learnt so much... 07.42 - the power of nature 09.17 - the wisdom 14.00 - the medicine Bex's Courses - Contact Rach Welcome…

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Goodbye Resentment - Reflections on 2020 - A quick cuppa with Ruth Taylor & Rach Allan 26:57

3y ago26:57

26:57

ICU, grief, cultivating intuition, reflections on each lockdown in London. This is a lively and honest cup of tea with Ruth Taylor, from episode 4 of 40 for Tea and Rach Allan. They explore her reflections from 2020 and lessons learnt: 04.40 - living with & supporting ICU Nurse friend 07.24 - second lockdown 08.26 - i let go of...including resentme…

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Meditation & Money - Lessons from 2020 - A Quick Cuppa with Skipper Celia Bull & Rach Allan 17:59

3y ago17:59

17:59

Celia Bull from cuppa 17 of 40 for Tea and Rach Allan, have a quick tea, to explore her experience of 2020, answering: What did it smell, taste & sound like? What did you learn & let go? What wisdom are you taking into 2021. Celia, ex pro Climber, now pro skipper, saved the life of Paul Pritchard on the Totem Pole in Australia. She & Paul both tell…

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Season 3 is here - Listening loudly with Rach Allan 12:28

3+ y ago12:28

12:28

Simple ordinary moments of Together over a cup of tea. A place to explore perspectives and feel into being human in this new decade. Rach Allan looks back at episode 1, what 40 for Tea is and why we are doing what we do. This is the half way point before Season 3 kicks off with 10 power house women. I’ll be sharing 40 cups of tea with 40 interestin…

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Managing Emotions - Lessons from 2020 - A Quick Cuppa With Emily Katz & Rach Allan 17:05

3+ y ago17:05

17:05

Mindset with Emily Katz from episode 18 of 40 for Tea and Rach Allan. In this short tea between Portland Oregon & London, they explore her experience of 2020, answering: What did it smell, taste & sound like? What did you learn & let go? What wisdom are you taking into 2021. 2.11 - smell, taste & sound like 6.50 - being a business owner & the bread…

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Grief, Death & Boundaries - Lessons from 2020 a Quick Cuppa with Marion Thomas & Rach Allan 16:55

3+ y ago16:55

16:55

Grief, death and leadership, Marion Thomas from episode 2 of 40 for Tea and Rach Allan. In this short tea, they explore her experience of 2020, answering: What did it smell, taste & sound like? What did you learn & let go? What wisdom are you taking into 2021. 3.40 - My experience of 2020 7.35 - Boundaries and how to set them 10.20 - I let go of th…

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