Best Laura Armstrong Podcasts (2024)

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Blue Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt, infielder Ernie Clement, plus Canada baseball legend Stubby Clapp. 1:08:39

6d ago1:08:39

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Guests: Blue Jays starter Chris Bassitt, infielder Ernie Clement, Baseball Canada legend Stubby Clapp With the Jays’ worst season in years winding down, Chris Bassitt joins us to talk about where the blame lies for the disappointment and to discuss being the Jays’ nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award. We catch up with Ernie Clement to go over his…

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Chiseled Ep 88 The Pleasure of Having Cancer - John McCormack 46:16

1h ago46:16

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Many people who are treated for cancer follow a routine — home, treatment, work, home. Rinse and repeat. That was the case for Florida Atlantic University (FAU)baseball coach John McCormack when he was getting treatment for a neuroendocrine tumor — until one day when he could not get a ride home. John lost weight, had no energy, and was unable to d…

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Former Jays manager John Gibbons, plus Brian Serven and Nathan Lukes 1:04:15

15h ago1:04:15

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Guests: New York Mets bench coach John Gibbons, Blue Jays catcher Brian Serven and outfielder Nathan Lukes John Gibbons, who returned to Rogers Centre in uniform for the first time since being fired as Jays manager after the 2018 season, joins us to talk about his time in Toronto, his great (and not-so-great) Jays squads, playoff runs and trade dea…

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With an influx of young players, the Blue Jays are playing much more entertaining baseball lately 1:18:03

8d ago1:18:03

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Guests: Blue Jays shortstop Leo Jimenez and reliever Ryan Yarbrough; Jays’ prospects Josh Kasevich and Alan Roden The Blue Jays are playing much more entertaining baseball lately with the influx of youth around the trade deadline, and we catch up with one of the youngsters, Leo Jimenez, who has seamlessly fit into the middle infield after the injur…

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Chiseled Ep 87 The Best Tool for Success: Self-Esteem - Janell Schmittling 41:00

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Real estate agents — and anyone who may be struggling with self-esteem — are really going to enjoy this week's guest on Chiseled. For years, Janell Schmittling seemingly had the tools to become a successful real estate agent — but she lacked the biggest one — self-esteem. Why? Perhaps due to a lack of support from her brokerage, a lot of spinning w…

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Former Jays Kevin Pillar and Ryan Goins, plus prospect pitcher Jake Bloss 56:30

19d ago56:30

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Guests: Los Angeles Angels outfielder Kevin Pillar and infield coach Ryan Goins, Blue Jays prospect pitcher Jake Bloss This week in Deep Left Field, we catch up with a couple of former Blue Jays who are now working together on the west coast. Kevin Pillar talks about contemplating retirement and Ryan Goins, already onto the next chapter of his base…

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Inspiring people to be physically active - Andrew Harris 52:42

16d ago52:42

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How can you inspire people to be physically active? Why is it important and what are the benefits greater physical activity can have? What support is available to me to provide this advise to patients? Andrew Harris from Active Together speaks to Ralph and Claire about making physical activity and sport more accessible and part of our everyday live…

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New retiree Joey Votto, plus Blue Jays Bowden Francis, Will Wagner, and former Jay Santiago Espinal 56:33

22d ago56:33

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Guests: New retiree Joey Votto, Blue Jays starter Bowden Francis, Jays infielder Will Wagner, Cincinnati Reds infielder Santiago Espinal This week, we share highlights of the impromptu scrum that Joey Votto did at Rogers Centre just hours after announcing his retirement from baseball. Also, we sit down with reigning American League player of the we…

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Chiseled Ep 86 Breaking Free of the Imposter Syndrome - Patrick Lewis 41:06

27d ago41:06

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Patrick Lewis started working at Superior Rigging and Erecting Company, his dad's place of employment, at the tender age of 10. By the time he was 16, he knew he wanted to own the company. By age 27, in 2001, Patrick and his partners bought it. You would think someone with that kind of focus and drive would be strutting his stuff, but Patrick, whil…

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Canadian rock legend and baseball lover Geddy Lee talks Blue Jays, all things baseball and more 1:11:44

1M ago1:11:44

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Guests: Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Geddy Lee, lead singer and bassist of seminal Canadian rock band Rush This week in Deep Left Field, we are joined by honest-to-goodness Canadian rock royalty. Geddy Lee is here for an in-depth conversation about baseball and the Blue Jays, two of his great loves. We remember Jays history and discuss what went wro…

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Alek Manoah talks Bo, Vlad, Kikuchi and his rehab, plus new Jay Joey Loperfido 46:04

1M ago46:04

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Guests: Blue Jays starter Alek Manoah, outfielder Joey Loperfido On a special Monday bonus episode of Deep Left Field, and his insight into what’s been a miserable season for Bo Bichette. We also get to know one of the new guys acquired by the Jays at the trade deadline – Joey Loperfido, one of three players who came over from Houston in the Yusei …

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Blue Jays President and CEO Mark Shapiro met with the media this week – for the first time since spring training – and we break down what Shapiro had to say 44:23

1M ago44:23

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Blue Jays President and CEO Mark Shapiro met with the media this week – for the first time since spring training – and we break down what Shapiro had to say. He touched on the Jays’ lost season, the future of Ross Atkins, what the Jays need to do to get back to being contenders and more. We analyze what Shapiro said, what he meant, and what that me…

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Chiseled Ep 85 Getting a Financial Education - Randy Wilson 46:07

2M ago46:07

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Randy Wilson spent most of his life wondering what he was going to do with himself. An average student who wanted to play pro basketball but lacked the height, he debated entering the military before going to a hometown university and eventually dropping out. In his early 30s and pleased to be a chain retail store manager who could afford to raise …

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Jays Chris Bassitt and Kevin Gausman, plus new Dodger Kevin Kiermaier 54:41

1M ago54:41

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Guests: Blue Jays starters Chris Bassitt and Kevin Gausman, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kevin Kiermaier We move into August with the Jays having dealt away nearly one-third of their big-league roster, including Kevin Kiermaier, who gave us his last 1-on-1 interview as a Blue Jay before being traded to L.A. You’ll hear his thoughts on a season go…

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Trade deadline bonus episode: Jays traded eight members of their major-league roster. How did they do? 46:14

1M ago46:14

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Guest: Toronto Star Baseball Columnist Gregor Chisholm In this special bonus episode of Deep Left Field, we recap the Blue Jays’ comings and goings at the trade deadline that just passed. The Jays traded eight members of their major-league roster and got back 13 minor-league prospects (plus one 32-year-old big-league reliever). How did they do? Did…

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Danny Jansen and Yusei Kikuchi, two Blue Jays likely to be traded 44:38

2M ago44:38

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Guests: Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen, starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi With the trade deadline looming, the Blue Jays are sellers for the first time in five years. Two of the most prominent free-agents-to-be, Danny Jansen and Yusei Kikuchi, who are very likely to be traded, join us to talk about what it’s like to be living with the uncertainty of w…

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Chiseled Ep 84 The Hustle and Heart Coach - Erin Harrigan 43:36

2M ago43:36

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When you hear someone say Jesus was a hustler, you probably think that person doesn't like Jesus. But what if the disconnect isn't the name but the definition of a"hustler"? Erin Harrigan says that's the mistake most people make. The word "hustle" doesn't mean someone who's deceptive, aggressive, or pushy. To hustle actual means to do something wit…

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Working in a high performance MDT: The coaches' view - Lee Blackett 47:03

2M ago47:03

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How do elite sport team environments work with their medical teams? How is this landscape changing? Ralph and Claire talk to Lee Blackett, assistant coach at Bath Rugby and former player for Rotherham and Leeds Tykes about working in a high performance multi-disciplinary team. An insightful discussion, providing a look at the evolving perspective a…

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Travis Snider opens up about mental health, in pro and youth sports 1:13:45

2M ago1:13:45

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Guests: Former Blue Jays first-round pick and top prospect Travis Snider In a special episode of Deep Left Field, we focus on mental health. Travis Snider joins us to discuss his career and why he wound up being a journeyman big-league outfielder as opposed to the can’t miss superstar that he was projected to be. Snider talks openly and honestly ab…

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Tom Henke and Marco Estrada discuss their Jay days and All Star experiences 52:01

2M ago52:01

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With the Blue Jays fighting against heavy odds trying to get back into a wild card race as they head toward the all-star break, we talk to a couple of former Jays about their all-star experiences back in the day. Tom Henke (1987) and Marco Estrada (2016) made the all-star team once each as Blue Jays and they get together to share their stories abou…

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Chiseled Ep 83 Playing in the League of Dreams - Mike Bordick 57:13

3M ago57:13

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Baseball fans are in for a treat this week. I had the pleasure of interviewing Baltimore Orioles Hall of Famer Mike Bordick, who shared stories about his experiences playing in the Major League for 14 years, lessons he took from the game, and thoughts on the role of sports in young people's lives.As a true lover of baseball, I was in heaven talking…

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Kevin Kiermaier and Mark Budzinski on the Jays' struggles, plus Yankee Marcus Stroman 56:49

2M ago56:49

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This week, on the 200th episode of Deep Left Field, we catch up with some of our favourites. Kevin Kiermaier talks about the mess the Jays continue to find themselves in, his poor season, the injury to Isiah Kiner-Falefa, the DFA of Tim Mayza and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s all-star nod. Mark Budzinski gives his thoughts on the tough road ahead and how…

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”The Difference Between and Intimacy” Episode 121- Guest Lyuba Venable 1:00:27

3M ago1:00:27

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*18+ Advisory for Sensitive Subject Matter* Listeners, hello! I have a very raw and fun topic today with my guest, Lyuba Venable, a , Relationship and Intimacy Coach, Speaker, and Trainer in learning how to embrace sexuality, your body, attain and understand that is meant to be fulfilling and enjoyable! Her Open and Vulnerable speaking style will l…

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2024 season is halfway there and the Blue Jays are livin’ on a prayer 1:13:48

3M ago1:13:48

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Guests: Canadian stars of stage and screen Ryan Bondy (“Book of Mormon”), Sandy Jobin-Bevans (Second City, “Just Like Mom and Dad”), Paul Sun-Hyung Lee (“Kim’s Convenience,” “The Mandalorian,” “Avatar: The Last Airbender”) The Toronto Blue Jays are about to hit the halfway point of the season and, despite snapping a seven-game losing streak on Tues…

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”Confidence Is An Inside Job!”- Episode 119- Guest Darius Wallace 1:10:05

3M ago1:10:05

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Hi Listeners! Today's guest is a successful actor, speaker, and coach who overcame so many struggles and lack of his own confidence. From being homeless at age 13 and later when addiction was present, he kept persisting and believing in the vision he had for himself. Some unsuspecting people in his life helped him to see in himself what they saw! w…

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The Jays are on a six game losing streak and time is running out 47:10

3M ago47:10

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The Blue Jays have been swept in back-to-back series. They’re playing their worst baseball with the most important week of the season beginning Monday – three games at Boston and then four at home against the first-place New York Yankees. With the team taking on water, literally and figuratively, it was time for an emergency bonus episode of Deep L…

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Jennifer Simard and Patrick Hinds Introduce "The Golden Girls Deep Dive Podcast" 1:11:06

3M ago1:11:06

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THEATER PEOPLE!! I'm so excited to tell you that I've teamed up with BROADWAY ICON Jennifer Simard--the two time Tony Nominee and star of the upcoming Death Becomes Her for a brand new podcast called The Golden Girls Deep Dive Podcast! AND WE ARE SO EXCITED TO SHARE EPISODE 1 WITH YOU RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW! Each week we recap an episode of The Golde…

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Chiseled Ep 82 Running Over Anorexia - Katie Kiliszewski 36:36

3M ago36:36

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Katie Kiliszewski spent nearly half of her life battling an eating disorder that threatened to take everything from her. At a young age, she began obsessing over her weight, counting calories, and running. She was only 14 when she was diagnosed with anorexia. "I was so young when the eating disorder started, I didn't know what I was doing. It seeme…

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”Navigating Childhood Trauma: Parenting adopted and foster children” - Episode 138 Scotty Aemis 55:43

3M ago55:43

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Hi Listeners! In this insightful episode, we welcome Scotty Aemis, an Author and Speaker passionate about helping parents navigate childhood trauma. After adopting his own 2 children, he dedicated his life to understanding and addressing the challenges faced by adopted and foster children with trauma. Join us today as Scotty shares practical ways t…

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Talking with Jays Justin Turner, Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Spencer Horwitz 39:19

3M ago39:19

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Guests: Blue Jays DH Justin Turner and infielders Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Spencer Horwitz This week in “Deep Left Field,” we talk to the resurgent Justin Turner, who has shaken off a terrible month of May to get back to his normal self in June. We catch up with Isiah Kiner-Falefa for his thoughts about the team’s current predicament and having to ta…

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”If The Wrench Isn’t Broken, Keep Turning It”- Episode 118- Guest Tyler Wittkofsky 1:02:02

3M ago1:02:02

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Hi Fabulous listeners! Join me today for a lively and inspiring convo with Tyler, an author, blogger, podcast host, and much more! He shares his own story of struggle with suicidal ideation, addiction, and feeling less than his purpose. He found his support circle of friends and family who helped and he now is a creative dynamo who helps others. Be…

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”Wishing Something Didn’t Happen Isn’t An Active Way to Resolve It!”- Episode 111- Guest Dan MacQueen 1:02:29

4M ago1:02:29

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Speaker and Advocate Daniel Macqueen joins us today and tells his story of devastating emergency brain surgery and a hemorrhage while visiting his optometrist! Learning to do EVERYTHING again was a challenge and struggle. In his words, "There's nothing like a brain hemorrhage to refocus the mind." He learned resilience and mindset change to rebuild…

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Jason Grilli’s thoughts on Angel Hernandez' retirement and DeMarlo Hale's assessment of the Jays so far 1:16:20

4M ago1:16:20

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Guests: Former Blue Jays pitcher Jason Grilli, Jays’ associate manager DeMarlo Hale This week in “Deep Left Field,” we get Jason Grilli’s thoughts on the surprise (and welcome) retirement of Angel Hernandez and check in with DeMarlo Hale for his assessment of the Blue Jays through one-third of the season. Also, thoughts on Hernandez’ legacy, such a…

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”Aging is One of the Deepest Mysteries of The Universe”-Episode 108- Guest Judy Foreman 55:55

4M ago55:55

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Listeners! I have an accomplished and wonderful guest today. Judy Foreman is an author, a former staff writer for the Boston Globe and Health Columnist. She has received more than 50 Journalism Awards! She tells us about her own story of trauma and how she writes about it in her new novel "Let The More Loving One Be Me". We discuss aging, exercise,…

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Chiseled Ep 80 Turning Suffering into Strength - Dan Armstrong 47:01

4M ago47:01

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania-native Dan Armstrong was born with a cleft palate, a congenital abnormality during fetal development that leaves a hole in the roof of themouth. While today this is frequently surgically fixed during infancy, Dan, 60, had a prosthesis put in his mouth to enable him to speak. As you can imagine, as a result of this condition,…

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”Unbreakable Spirit:A Journey of Resilience and Purpose” Episode 132 Laura Mangum Broome 58:03

4M ago58:03

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In today's episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of our guest, who faced unimaginable challenges during Covid. From surviving breast cancer to navigating a divorce, the loss of her son to suicide and undergoing a heart transplant, her resilience was tested in every way possible! Join us as she shares her deeply personal story of triumph ove…

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Liz McGuire, who took a 110-m.p.h. foul ball to the face, plus Kevins: Kiermaier and Rays manager Cash 1:16:09

4M ago1:16:09

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Guests: Blue Jays centrefielder Kevin Kiermaier, Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash, Jays fan Liz McGuire This week in “Deep Left Field,” we hear from Kevin Kiermaier on the Blue Jays’ rough first couple months of the season, including the virus that tore through the clubhouse and what he believes we’ll be seeing from here on out. We also catch up w…

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”What’s Your Walter Ego?”- Episode 107- Guest Jeff Barnes 57:45

4M ago57:45

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Today's guest is all about the "happy!" I'm speaking of the Happiest Place on earth-Disneyland!! Jeff Barnes is a best selling Author and Speaker who is an admirer of Walt Disney and his Theme Parks. He created a college course, wrote 2 best selling books and speaks on stages about how we can take the Disney Experience and apply it to our lives! Se…

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Davis Schneider, plus former Blue Jay Jay Jackson and current mental skills coach John Lannan 1:01:59

4M ago1:01:59

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Guests: Blue Jays 2B/LF Davis Schneider, former Jay and current Minnesota Twins pitcher Jay Jackson, Blue Jays mental skills coach John Lannan This week, we sit down with Davis Schneider, who has been one of MLB’s best hitters since coming to the big leagues last August, catch up with old pal Jay Jackson to see how he’s doing with a new team and to…

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Exercise and Osteoporosis - Abby Armstrong 51:59

4M ago51:59

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Want to learn more about osteoporosis and exercise? Join Ralph and Claire as they speak to Abby Armstrong about bones and beyond. Gain extensive insight from Abby as we explore osteoporosis and pelvic wellness, with a lot of key take-home messages for strong communication with patients. Abby Armstrong is an experienced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapi…

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”How to have a Great Divorce!”-Episode 105-Guest Sarah Armstrong 56:20

4M ago56:20

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Hi Listeners! I have a great guest and topic today! How to have a Good Divorce! I know it sounds like an oxymoron but my guest Sarah Armstrong wrote the book, literally, and lived it. She gives great advice and tips you wouldn't know you needed on how to help your kids thrive through divorce. Join us and learn how you can make it through one of the…

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Moms, this one’s for you! Happy Mother’s Day! 59:04

5M ago59:04

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Join us for a special episode dedicated to all the incredible moms out there! From the sweetest moments to the funniest stories, and everything in between, this episode is a tribute to the magic of motherhood. Click link for full episode #mothersdaymagic #momlifeunfiltered #parentingjourney #celebratemom #podcastlove #listenandlaugh #happy mothersd…

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Chiseled Ep 79 A Conversation with God - Jamie Krakofsky 34:54

5M ago34:54

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You would never know it talking to mild-mannered Jamie Krakofsky that he grew up a hard partier in Ft. Lauderdale. Immersed in drugs, alcohol, women, and gangviolence, he was thrown out of his dad's house at age 17. He tried living on his own but couldn't keep a job or an apartment. Exasperated, his mom challenged him to change his life. She put hi…

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