Best Jill Cruz Podcasts (2023)

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If We Knew Then - A Down Syndrome Podcast

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141. Julie and Aaron Picot: The First 5 Years of Their Journey with Down Syndrome 1:02:12

2d ago1:02:12

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In this episode we speak with Araon and Julie, parents of 5 year old Elyse, about the lessons learned, the changes seen and the realizations made from diagnosis till now. Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2023/05/28/141-julie-and-aaron-picot/2/ Please follow us on Twitter @ifweknewthenPOD you can drop us a line on our …

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If We Knew Then - A Down Syndrome Podcast

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140. Keeping Up with Bertie - An Update with Melissa Kynoch 1:14:31

2d ago1:14:31

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In this episode we reconnect with Melissa Kynoch as her son Bertie begins primary school in Birmingham, England. You may remember that Melissa and Bertie were featured on the popular BBC Documentary Series ‘Life and Birth’. Among many things, we discuss the impact inclusion has made in Bertie’s life and the family's journey. Wouldn’t Change A Thing…

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Procurement Games

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The Chat: Belkis Cruz - Co Founder LBR Partners 56:08

12d ago56:08

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In this episode, R. Lynn Pingol and Jared Petersen chats with Belkis Cruz who shares her "construction and development" journey in the Twin Cities. Belkis shares her passion and desire to help the Latino community in excelling in the procurement and contracting realm too!By R. Lynn Pingol

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Procurement Games

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The Chat: Victoria Yepez - VY Management 59:21

1M ago59:21

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R. Lynn Pingol and Jared Petersen chat about Victoria's journey as a property management company and brand new develoiper in MN.By R. Lynn Pingol

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Procurement Games

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The Chat: Kamillah El Amin - Royal Foundry Craft & Spirits & Huriya Village 54:34

12d ago54:34

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Kamillah El Amin shares her story as the first black woman owned distiller in the midwest in this episode! R. Lynn Pingol & Jared Petersen get an insight into Kamillah's family legacy and her entrepreneurial journey.By R. Lynn Pingol

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The Jill Cruz Podcast

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107. Good Habits for Weight Loss & Health 40:30

1M ago40:30

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We can’t rely on punishing popular health practices to offer us the gentle healing we need. Dr. Stephanie Zgraggen is a chiropractor and a nutritionist who focuses on the clinical nutrition side of her practice and helps women heal naturally. Many women suffer from a variety of health issues and can’t get the help they need from standardized health…

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If We Knew Then - A Down Syndrome Podcast

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139. Looking Back and Seeing the Effects of a Non Inclusive Environment - Indira Cruz 1:13:25

17d ago1:13:25

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In this week's episode we have a wonderful conversation with Indira Cruz discussing the impact a non-inclusive environment had on her brother, now 50. By looking back at our past we learn from the injustices and see the consequences they had on generations of people with disabilities. Some of those lessons can be hard. This is one of them. Episode …

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The Jill Cruz Podcast

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106. “How much protein do I need?” 43:31

1M ago43:31

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There is a lot of confusion out there about how much protein you need in a day. That is why I really enjoyed this conversation with Beth Lipton. Beth is a food and wellness writer and shares her tips on why it is important to have meat-centric meals. Eating is all about self-care and giving the body what it needs, so the most important eating habit…

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The Jill Cruz Podcast

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105. Liz Johnson - Getting Sick Is A Part Of Life 38:12

2M ago38:12

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Take care of yourself to ensure you have the mindset needed to serve others. Liz Johnson is the owner and Care Planning Consultant for Seniors at Always Best Care Bergen & Passaic. She shares critical healthcare information and resources for seniors. When family members become ill, guilt and heavy emotional burdens can make handling the situation p…

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If We Knew Then - A Down Syndrome Podcast

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138. ’Yes. No. Maybe.’ - Our Entry In The 2023 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge 29:22

2M ago29:22

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This episode marks the beginning of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge’s Awareness Campaign. It’s our 9th film and it’s taken nine years to realize the Awareness Campaign strives to tell our stories to as many people as possible and by doing that, changing the path and narrative of individuals with disabilities. Our film, 'Yes. No. Maybe.' i…

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The Jill Cruz Podcast

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104. Beth Ramer - Work-Life Balance Is an Illusion 35:40

2M ago35:40

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The key to balancing work and life is to take more time for self-care. Beth Ramer is a career counselor and professional coach who helps women balance the alignment of work and life by prioritizing their well-being. The unfortunate truth is that the concept of work/life balance is often an illusion because being a high achiever can push us into a s…

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The Jill Cruz Podcast

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103. Dr. Beverly Tchang - Better Understanding of Obesity 43:11

2M ago43:11

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The healthcare system needs to view obesity through a more compassionate lens. Dr. Beverly Tchang is an endocrinologist who works with a medical team to help support patients seeking obesity management in a holistic and individualized way. Weight issues have historically been viewed by society and medicine as a problem that is centered on lifestyle…

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If We Knew Then - A Down Syndrome Podcast

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137. Citizens of the Wold Charter Schools: Christina Aries and Maureen Lamorena-Tatsui 1:00:56

2M ago1:00:56

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In this episode we celebrate Citizens of the World Charter Schools whose approach to inclusion was a life changing discovery for our family. We sit down with Dr. Maureen and Mrs. Aries, Co-principals of CWC, and discuss the importance of inclusion, its impact and why we as parents, if it is what is best for our student, should insist on our child’s…

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The Jill Cruz Podcast

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102. Samrah Kazmi - Find Your True Passion And Identity In The Workplace 35:38

2M ago35:38

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It’s time to stop putting our ambitions on the back burner and find our true passions. Samrah Kazmi is an entrepreneur, trend hunter, and startup advisor in the fintech industry and shares her thoughts on staying true to yourself and your passions in your professional life. It’s so easy for us to lose our true nature in the working world, and we of…

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If We Knew Then - A Down Syndrome Podcast

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136. World Down Syndrome Day with Dr. Eric Rubenstein and his Co-Researcher Team 44:23

2M ago44:23

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Happy World Down Syndrome Day 2023! In celebration of our community, we are sharing a discussion we had this month with Dr. Eric Rubenstein and his co-researcher team. Dr. Eric is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at Boston University and his research team is comprised of six adults with Down syndrome who engage the research …

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Procurement Games

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The Chat -Trailblazer: Johnnie Burns, Dir of Contract Compliance City of Minneapolis 55:51

2M ago55:51

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We are talking compliance, goals, fines, and workforce with Johnnie Burns, Director of Contract Compliance at the City of Minneapolis! Jared Petersen and R.Lynn Pingol had way too much fun while still getting to the bottom of contracting DBE firms in Minnesota, where the disparity continue to be an issue in the eco-system of procurment and contract…

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The Jill Cruz Podcast

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101. Bette Vargas - Post-Menopause With The Right Mindset, Meals & Movement 37:13

3M ago37:13

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Menopause can be challenging for many women, but there are ways to make it easier. Bette Vargas is a certified holistic health coach and the creator of Crazy, Sexy Menopause, and she helps post-menopausal women improve their well-being and live more gracefully and vibrantly. First and foremost, regular exercise and healthy eating are essential for …

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If We Knew Then - A Down Syndrome Podcast

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135. Revisiting with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Pediatrician Dr. Mona Patel Gera 1:18:38

3M ago1:18:38

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Dr. Mona is an attending physician in the Department of General Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. She sat down with us to challenge the many medical myths and stereotypes surrounding children with Down synd…

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The Jill Cruz Podcast

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100. Low Motivation is Not the Problem 18:56

3M ago18:56

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If you are waxing and waning with your motivation, there is a strong reason for that. While it is perfectly normal to have drops in motivation during your health journey, we need to ask ourselves why we feel this way. There is a lesson in our negative mindsets, and if we stop blaming ourselves and become curious about why we think the way we do, we…

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Procurement Games

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The Chat -Trailblazer: Jimmy Loyd, Econ.Development Dir., City of St. Paul 58:32

2M ago58:32

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Jimmy Loyd, Economic Development Director for the City of Saint Paul, MN dropped some pretty awesome exclusive news when joined R. Lynn Pingol and Jared Petersen on the show!By R. Lynn Pingol

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If We Knew Then - A Down Syndrome Podcast

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134. Your Dentistry Questions Answered - Dr. Jill Lasky 43:27

3M ago43:27

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Dr. Jill Lasky discusses the importance of Pediatric Dentistry, how to introduce dental care and specifics pertaining to the Down Syndrome community. We also discuss methods and tools for parents who want to support their children in making good dental health habits. Lasky Pediatric Dental Group: https://www.laskypediatricdental.com Episode Transcr…

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Procurement Games

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The Chat -Trailblazer: Mikeya Griffin, Exec. Director - Rondo Community Land Trust 58:42

3M ago58:42

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R. Lynn Pingol and Jared Petersen are joined by Mikey Griffin, Executive Director of Rondo Community Land Trust, an amazing organization whose mission is to preserve the ownership of land in the Rondo Community!By R. Lynn Pingol

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Procurement Games

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The Chat: Mitchell Davis, Jr., CEO - MDavis Consulting 58:49

3M ago58:49

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Mitchell Davis, Jr joins R. LynnPingol and Jared Petersen to discuss the formula to use when you start a business and the importance of debriefs request, when you don't awarded a contract!By R. Lynn Pingol

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If We Knew Then - A Down Syndrome Podcast

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133. Liam Turns 13: Let The Teenage Years Begin 43:22

3M ago43:22

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This week Liam turns 13. We recorded this episode on Valentine's Day with is fitting because love is the driving force of this family. Becoming a teenager is a milestone we have been looking forward to and we are thankful for all the ups and downs that have gotten us here. Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2023/02/18/1…

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If We Knew Then - A Down Syndrome Podcast

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132. Black History Month: Revisiting Our Interview with Willie Dawkins 1:09:07

4M ago1:09:07

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For Black History Month we revisit a phenomenal episode we had with Willie Dawkins. We honor his story and his parents who gave him the foundation of love and support he needed to find his way through an unjust world and the advocates who came before us who fought for equality and laid the groundwork for our fight for inclusion. Episode Transcript:…

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If We Knew Then - A Down Syndrome Podcast

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131. The Things We Learn: The Evolution of An Advocate 46:28

4M ago46:28

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We talk today about how we learn to do things differently, the way we learn from our past, and how the seemingly smallest memories can hold so much in them, like the little lessons along the way. We also explore the need to accept when it’s easy, and how that can be a challenge in itself. Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.…

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Procurement Games

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The Chat: Damaris Hollingsworth, Founder & Principal-Design By Melo 51:30

3M ago51:30

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R. Lynn Pingol and Jared Petersen hosts Founder and Principal Architect- Damaris Hollingsworth of Design By Melo, who shares her inspiration as a child and the fears she faced in launching her own design firm.By R. Lynn Pingol

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The Jill Cruz Podcast

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99. How Do You Accept But Not Give Up? 33:56

4M ago33:56

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We need to stop denying reality and start practicing acceptance. Stop putting everything else in your life ahead of yourself and take responsibility for your health because you can’t look after your loved ones or enjoy your hobbies as much if you are unhealthy and stressed. If you are practicing self-care but thinking negatively about yourself in t…

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Lose Weight for the Last Time

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05. Inner Work For Weight Loss 47:34

4M ago47:34

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🧟‍♂️ Inner work can help you lose weight: feeling like the Marilyn Munster of your family. 02:26 ❤️ Trust your body to know what it needs at any given time: parents want to make us happy. 09:13 😤 Feel the feeling, hate your mother - let the hate in so you can let it go. 11:48 🥊 "A little less Namaste and a little more make my day" - starting kickbo…

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The Jill Cruz Podcast

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98. Mindie Barnett - Balancing Burnout And Teamwork 33:51

4M ago33:51

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👩 Mindie is getting her master's in marriage & family counseling and is doing research on burnout syndrome: everybody needs recovery time so we don't become a depleted nation. 02:25 🤳 Make your body a leaner, meaner machine by taking time to unwind: the phone is often the main work-home interference. 10:24 🥱 Sleep compromises are not good, but we a…

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97. Shannon Black: Trauma Lives In The Body. Luckily, We Can Change The Template 45:30

4M ago45:30

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🧠 Trauma is stored in the body: our brain is built on our experiences and relationships. 03:23 ✅ When the vagus nerve is toned, we are in a safe and connected physiological state. 06:50 👪 Why creating a strong vagal tone is important: how trauma gets stored in us. 09:58 🤗 It takes a lot of energy to self-regulate but zero energy to be naturally reg…

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If We Knew Then - A Down Syndrome Podcast

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130. Michael Sanford: An Advocate for Diverse Casting in Hollywood - Part 2 43:51

4M ago43:51

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This is the second half of a two part interview with casting director Michael Sanford about the work being done to make media more inclusive and diverse. We first met Michael when he cast our son, Liam, in the Lena Dunham movie SHARP STICK. Michael had seen Liam in a film made for the Disability Film Challenge where people with disabilities have a …

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The Jill Cruz Podcast

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96. Yvette Sims - Women's Health, Stress, & Hormones 34:08

4M ago34:08

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Women need to have their voices heard in the medical care system. Yvette Sims is a nurse practitioner who specializes in women’s health and talks about the decline of femininity in the healthcare system. One of the biggest problems of the modern healthcare system is the shift towards prioritizing the business model of making money over focusing on …

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The Jill Cruz Podcast

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95. Time To Start Telling A Story That Serves You 19:10

4M ago19:10

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✅ We have inner dialogues around our goals all the time: you can be in the exact same situation as someone else but feel completely different. 00:22 👉 The only person who can make a change is you - not medication, diet change, or exercise, but being proactive: it's all about perspective, and you have control to change it - get to the root story fir…

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Lose Weight for the Last Time

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04. Allow Yourself To Feel Your Feelings 16:43

4M ago16:43

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🦠 Post covid symptoms are frustrating: acceptance is important. 02:14 ❗ Perfect enlightened humans without problems don't exist: it's all about the journey. 04:09 💩 Even the most beautiful person on Instagram has feelings, and they can feel like crap: nobody is immune to human experience. 05:29 ✅ Being brave enough to feel your feelings is where li…

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94. How To Be Fabulously Successful - And It’s Not What You Think! 8:52

4M ago8:52

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✅ You want to be fabulously successful and have great relationships and you can have it!: our worth is not tied to how we look. 00:26 💯 Establish what's important to you so you can have it all: don't listen to people who didn't do it themselves - success is an internal job. 02:32 💛 Relax to tune yourself like a beautiful Orchestra: you don't need t…

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If We Knew Then - A Down Syndrome Podcast

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129. Michael Sanford: An Advocate for Diverse Casting in Hollywood - Part 1 46:49

4M ago46:49

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This is a two part interview with Hollywood casting director Michael Sanford about the importance of inclusion in everyone's life and the responsibility the film and television industry has to uphold a fabric of diversity that is reflective of our global society. Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2023/01/22/129-michael…

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Procurement Games

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The Chat -Trailblazer: Keith Baker, Executive Director ReConnect Rondo 51:30

4M ago51:30

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R.Lynn Pingol and Jared Petersen is joined by Keith Baker, Executive Director of ReConnect Rondo, who shares his perspective on the procurement challenges small businesses face in the MN ecosystem. Keith discusses his current project - ReConnect Rondo, providing insights and encouragement on how community can get engaged.…

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Procurement Games

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The Chat: Jill Pavlak & Deb Loch, Co-Founders Urban Growler 53:45

4M ago53:45

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Jill Pavlak and Deb Loch joins hosts, R.Lynn Pingol and Jared Petersen, to share their journey as the first women owned micro-brewery in Minnesota!By R. Lynn Pingol

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Procurement Games

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The Chat: Hyon Kim, Author, CEO-MnBest & Co-Founder of OurTechCoop 55:25

4M ago55:25

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Joining co=hosts R. Lynn Pingol and Jared Petersen is Hyon Kim, CEO of MN Best, Inc., Founder of Midwest Alliance for North Korean Refugees, and co-founder of OurTech Coop. Hyon shares her journey in her new book "Alone in the Battefield" along with her experience in launching several successful businesses in the US.…

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93. Dr. Bonnie Gasquet - Overly stressed? Mood unbalanced!? - Get your hormones checked! 40:05

4M ago40:05

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🧬 Bioidentical hormones exactly match human DNA hormones: synthetic estrogen can be harmful, but that's not the whole story. 02:44 🤦‍♀️ Some women get a hysterectomy and nobody tells them anything about their hormones. 05:59 ❗ When some hormones start to dip: lower progesterone causes your body to want to hold on to fat like a survival mechanism. 0…

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92. Linda Clarkson, MS LPC - Help Your Brain Create Healthy Neural Pathways 39:13

4M ago39:13

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💡 Linda used her weight loss issue as an excuse not to love herself: discovering a connection with inner narratives/self-talk. 02:57 🧒 It's a fool's errand to be searching for worthiness externally or in your physical appearance: it all goes back to our childhood history. 09:20 🎓 Linda explored her inner child over several years of cognitive work a…

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03. Put Yourself First For Better Health 27:06

4M ago27:06

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🎯 The ultimate goal is being healthier, not losing weight: establish the habit and make it attainable. 02:39 💯 Stuff will always get in the way, so choose your priorities. 06:58 🤔 When we don't get the desired result, something else is happening that we're not aware of. 10:38 🌅 When your morning schedule is a battle between health stuff, work prep,…

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91. How and Why To Befriend Your Body 23:18

4M ago23:18

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🤱 It's easier to connect with nature than with our own body: observe how we're taught unconsciously to disconnect, to look outward. 00:32 🥰 To have a deep sustainable level of health, you need to befriend your body: our body is a source of everything we need. 03:58 ⛪ We source everything from within ourselves - we can read the Bible, but we connect…

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90. Dr. Renu Mansukhani - Obesity as a Medical Condition 45:25

4M ago45:25

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👩‍⚕️ Why Dr. Renu, an endocrinologist, chose to be an obesity medicine physician. 03:25 ❗ Obesity is not an intrinsic characteristic: we don't say somebody is cancer, yet, we say somebody is obese - it's not a personality flaw! 10:51 ✅ The weight problem is multifactorial - it has genetic, biological, psychological, lifestyle, and environmental com…

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If We Knew Then - A Down Syndrome Podcast

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128. The Next Generation of Advocacy 46:14

4M ago46:14

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In this episode we discuss the hope we have for the future and the positive changes we see in the next generation of Down syndrome advocates. Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2023/01/16/128-the-next-generation-of-advocacy/2/ Please follow us on Twitter @ifweknewthenPOD you can drop us a line on our Facebook page @ifwe…

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The Jill Cruz Podcast

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89. The Mental & Emotional Journey of Fertility Issues 34:39

4M ago34:39

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🤗 It's important how we approach infertility mentally and physically: this shouldn't be an isolating journey - the more you talk, the less isolated you feel. 03:19 🎯 Challenge your core beliefs that there's something wrong with you or you're not enough. 09:05 💭 Helpful and nonhelpful core beliefs come from a compilation of everything in our lives, …

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88. Robin Wilson - All You Have Is Now, Use It Wisely! 44:26

5M ago44:26

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😮 Robin had a stroke even though she led a healthy life. 02:03 💤 Sleep is a time of healing. 06:28 💔 Living with a stroke and all risks: it's hard having speech problems and emotionally overwhelming moments. 08:15 💙 Robin couldn't teach in a physical classroom anymore: adopt a positive view and don't forget to recover emotionally, not just physical…

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Lose Weight for the Last Time

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02. Change Your Relationship With Food 22:32

5M ago22:32

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🥋 Karate impacted Patty's life and reshaped her mindset and relationship with food: when food is a source of comfort. 02:23 🔺 We're often unaware of what drives us: we can influence our state of mind with language, breathing & beliefs. 06:07 🔛 Change beliefs by looking at the opposite side: a dichotomous approach to food promotes more overeating an…

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87. Are You Humming in All Areas of Your Life? 23:49

5M ago23:49

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✅ We can have it all. 00:29 👉 The upper limit problem explains how we sabotage ourselves: it's not about perfection, it’s about things going well and doing better. 02:38 ❗ When something is recurring in your life, there's a reason - a beautiful lesson. 04:53 ✌️ Flip the script, and ask yourself the right questions: two questions to focus on. 06:51 …

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