Best ROC Vox Podcast Network Podcasts (2024)

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Eskens_final 1:04:13

2d ago1:04:13

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I'm an audiobook aficionado and sometimes I don't know what to listen to. I will scan Audible for hours just trying to decide on a book to listen to. One day I decided to take a chance on an author I had never heard of and knew nothing about. The book is called "The Life We Bury" and I loved it. It enticed me to look into the author, Allen Eskens. …

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Two Words that Changed a Life with Tim Mattice 59:13

7d ago59:13

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Tim Mattice is a father of three and husband to his wife Trish. He is the owner and operator of TPM Tile and Marble, specializing in kitchen and bathroom tile installation. Tim is a 1980 graduate of East High School and also a Monroe Community College alumnus. An avid golfer and bowler, he recently acquired his motorcycle license and enjoys “Wind T…

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College Students, Mental Health Crisis, Suicide with Dr. Seema Khanjea 51:58

1M ago51:58

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Seema Khaneja graduated from the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York City and completed her pediatrics residency at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center. During medical school and after residency, she studied various complementary healing modalities including Ayurvedic nutrition, mind-body medicine, yoga, and meditation. For ten years, See…

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The Peter Benchley Timeline: The Book of Quint 1:15:01

2M ago1:15:01

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Episode 109 was with Ryan Dacko and we discussed the wildly popular Jaws Obsession Podcast and his quest to write The Book of Quint. It has been written, it was self-published and then was picked up by a small but visionary publisher. He found an agent with his passion for this story and now the rest will soon be history. Ryan Dacko GETS SHIT DONE.…

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Neurodivergence with Brooke LaLone Ward: Marriage and Family Counselor 57:53

2M ago57:53

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Brooke is a Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor, who has grown up and lived in the Finger Lakes region her whole life. She has recently delved into neurodiversity after finding out her own neurodivergence in the fall of 2022. As she was navigating what it meant for her, she expanded her practice to specialize in neurodivergent couples and trauma…

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Robyn Shumer: Communication Aficionado, Storyteller, Advocate—Leading Us to Action 57:55

3M ago57:55

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Robyn Shumer: Communication Aficionado, Storyteller, Advocate—Leading Us to Action Robyn Shumer is a dynamic force in the world of change management and communication. She brings a unique blend of expertise to her endeavors, finds the bright spots amidst disorder and can make an audience laugh and cry but most importantly, lead them to action. A ce…

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Mindful Matters with Laura Gavigan MS, Counselor, Coach & Consultant 57:57

5M ago57:57

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Laura (she/her) is the founder of MindfulMatters585, LLC, offering mindful education, counseling and coaching for anyone looking to find balance, focus and peace in their lives. Working as an educator for many years, Laura became interested in how life can inherently create stress and anxiety, leading to burnout and chronic health challenges. She h…

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Anorexia diagnosis in the late 60’s; a retrospective - with Barbara Rarrick 45:29

7M ago45:29

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Barbara has lived all her life in the Rochester area and has a lakehouse on Keuka Lake. She raised 3 daughters, one who was diagnosed with anorexia at age 11 in 1969. At age 88 Barbara has experienced the impact of alcoholism, mental health issues and anorexia/bulimia, starting when her youngest daughter was 5 years old, all during a time when NO O…

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Severe and Enduring Eating Disorders with Shannon Calvert 1:11:56

8M ago1:11:56

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Shannon Calvert is a Lived Experience Educator and Advisor from Australia after experiencing more than three decades with a severe and enduring eating disorder as well as complex physical and mental health challenges. Her expertise has been working with government and non-government organizations in an advisory capacity, as a peer-work coordinator …

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Reconnecting with Your Body: Yoga, Mindfulness, Meditation, with Kaitlyn Vitozzi 59:46

9M ago59:46

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Kaitlyn Vittozzi of Rochester, NY is a C-IAYT Yoga Therapist who specializes in chronic pain relief, stress-reduction, and perinatal struggles. A SUNY Albany School of Business graduate, she is no stranger to corporate stress and the physical ache that working and striving for the next big thing all the time can leave on a body. Kaitlyn began teach…

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Peace and Possibility Beyond the Pain with Barb Klein 1:04:34

10M ago1:04:34

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Barb Klein is the author of 111 Invitations: Step into the Full Richness of Life, and the founder of Inspired Possibility.  Barb is a certified recovery coach, life coach, Invitation to Change group facilitator, meditation instructor, retreat leader, and writer. Barb is also mom to two young men, one of whom struggled with substance use disorder, e…

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Writing, Sharing, Healing United in Service, United in Sacrifice with Sue Spitulnik 52:31

11M ago52:31

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Sue is the current president of Lilac City Rochester Writers LCRWriters.org, a group that focuses on the craft of writing and publishing for fiction writers. She has a short story published in their No Page Left Unturned anthology. Both books are available on Amazon. Sue Spitulnik was Air Force wife, living in four states and England from 1972 to 1…

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Act 2: Gratitude with Chris Wilmot 49:19

1y ago49:19

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I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Chris Wilmot, a man with an incredible journey in both the film and sobriety communities. We shared our experiences in the film industry, our personal struggles, and the importance of gratitude in overcoming life's challenges. Chris, whose family has a rich history of political involvement and succes…

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Healing and Thriving after Trauma with Shari Botwin 44:28

1y ago44:28

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Shari Botwin, LCSW has been counseling survivors of eating disorders, trauma and abuse in her South Jersey private practice for over 27 years. Her second book, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing was released in an updated paperback in October 2021. Botwin is working on her third book, Stolen Childhoods, which focuses on reclaiming…

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Music, Grief, Healing within the Rhythm of Life with Matt Venuti 55:46

1y ago55:46

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MATT VENUTI is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist composer/performer and music video artist who is known for introducing rare and expressive acoustic and electronic instruments to the world through his concerts and videos. Matt has been the featured performer at multiple TED and TEDx Conferences. Two of Matt’s albums charted in the top 10 of th…

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Authentic Change Psychotherapy and Much More with Brooke Huminski 46:49

1y ago46:49

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Brooke Huminski, MSW, LICSW, is a psychotherapist with a private practice in Providence, RI. She specializes in treating individuals with eating disorders, perfectionism, ADHD, and school-related stressors. Brooke has her own eating disorder recovery and is passionate about reducing stigma in the field, especially among professionals. Related to th…

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Paris Bound: An Artist's Journey - with James Christopher Knight 1:02:42

1y ago1:02:42

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In this fascinating episode, we explore the unconventional journey of artist and photographer James Christopher Knight. From Rochester to Boston, Los Angeles, Paris, and back to Rochester, James shares his experiences in the arts, communications, filmmaking, and playing in rock bands in LA. We discuss the importance of following our passions, the e…

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How We Got Here, Why It’s Important, and What’s Next? with Scott Fitzgerald 52:02

1+ y ago52:02

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Scott has been working in media production for over 30 years. In 2017 the planets aligned and he was able to form ROC Vox Recording & Production - the first podcast studio in Western New York and only the second one in the state. He co-wrote and produced a feature film in 2020 titled Bottom Feeders which can be seen on Amazon Prime Video. He's the …

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Healing Body, Mind and Spirit with Jason 51:23

1+ y ago51:23

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Jason was born in South Korea in 1970, only 18 years after the end of the Korean War. When Jason was 5 years old, his parents moved their family to the United States. Starting a new life with Jason and his two younger sisters in a foreign country and culture was a struggle for their whole family and Jason’s father developed alcoholism. Throughout J…

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A Miracle of Evolution - with Ryan Dacko 1:39:37

1+ y ago1:39:37

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In the film Jaws, Matt Hooper tells Mayor Larry Vaughn that sharks are a "Miracle of Evolution", in that all they do is swim, eat and make baby sharks. Today's Blathering guest is a miracle of evolution because Ryan Dacko has evolved over and over again. His latest evolution has given us The Jaws Obsession Podcast and The Book of Quint. The latter …

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Ripple Effects of Eating Disorders and Essential Sibling Support with Kym Piekunka 49:17

1+ y ago49:17

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As a lived-experience professional, Kym is passionate to provide siblings who have a brother or sister with an eating disorder the acknowledgment, connection, and resources they have never been afforded. To highlight this need, she has collaborated alongside clinicians, researchers, and organizations for over a decade. In 2018 she co-created a sibl…

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A Joyful Perspective with Anthony Caruso 47:14

1+ y ago47:14

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Anthony Caruso has an interesting story about life, recovery, art - and his perspective on joy is inspiring. Join us as we Blather about how Anthony found his way to a new life through art and recovery. You can find him on social media platforms and also www.artofrecovery.meBy ROC Vox Podcast Network

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The Longest Match: Rallying to Defeat an Eating Disorder in Midlife with Betsy Brenner 54:07

1+ y ago54:07

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Betsy Brenner is an author, recovery speaker and peer support mentor. In her 2021 memoir, “The Longest Match: Rallying to Defeat an Eating Disorder in Midlife”, Betsy details her life, one filled with blessings and privilege, but also with emotional trauma, profound grief, anxiety, depression and ultimately a diagnosis of anorexia in midlife. Her e…

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Possessed with Jowita Bydlowska 53:25

1+ y ago53:25

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Jowita Bydlowska is no stranger to struggle. She has harnessed her struggles into her writing. In this Blathering, I have a candid conversation about her first book, Drunk Mom - her writing style, living as a single mom and author, plus why she believes her most recent book "Possessed" lives up to its name. I highly recommend her books = her writin…

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Growing Out of Your Comfort Zone with David Stack 36:47

1+ y ago36:47

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David Stack is an introvert who turned his shyness into a popular YouTube Channel, Stack's Urban Harvest. Listen as Dave and Fitz talk about Regenerative Gardening, making something out of nothing and his dedication to helping others. I am grateful to have been close friends with David for 20 years! Find David here: https://www.youtube.com/c/Stacks…

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The Warm and Fuzzies with Dave Ackroyd 48:22

1+ y ago48:22

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David Ackroyd spent a career in the New York State Education system starting out as a teacher and retiring in administration. Dave looks back on a career full of joy and "warm and fuzzy" moments as an educator.By ROC Vox Podcast Network

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Owning Your Attitude with Bobby Newman 53:59

1+ y ago53:59

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Bobby Newman is one example of how it is more than possible to turn a life around. Bobby discusses his life in and out of jail, in recovery and giving back to children. Find more about Bobby Newman at newmaninterventions.comBy ROC Vox Podcast Network

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Burnout: Permission to Pivot with Dr.Jillian Rigert 50:59

1+ y ago50:59

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Jillian Rigert, DMD, MD has formal training in dentistry, medicine, and oral medicine. She is currently a postdoctoral research fellow in Radiation Oncology at a cancer institution as well as being a life and leadership coach with primary focus on life and career transitions. Jillian is a quality of life, mental health, and eating disorder awarenes…

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Thriving after Scoliosis, Alcoholism, and an Eating Disorder with Tamie Gangloff 54:40

2y ago54:40

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Tamie is a marriage and family therapist and marketing professional with a specialty in the treatment of eating disorders, addiction and trauma. Tamie is an advocate with the Eating Disorders Coalition, President of Southwest Philly IAEDP (International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals) and is on the board of SOSORT (International Soci…

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Approachable, Engaging and Firm with Lisa Nolan 51:44

2y ago51:44

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When I asked Lisa Nolan to describe herself in 3 words, she answered: Approachable, Engaging and Firm. Not only are these words spot-on, but after this conversation, I came to realize that these three words have important meanings when dealing with Domestic Violence (DV). As the Director of Prevention Education, Lisa is all about reaching people an…

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Elite Athlete with Anorexia now Researcher, Clinician, Educator, PhD Candidate-Jacqueline Patmore 54:21

2y ago54:21

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Jackie Patmore's involvement in the eating disorders field spans multiple roles of researcher, educator, clinician and patient advocate. Before occupying these roles, however, it was her personal experience of developing anorexia as an elite volleyball player when she was 14 years old that ignited her desire to enter the field in the first place. A…

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Just Show Up with Lillian Knight Faison 37:10

2y ago37:10

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The first week of August is International Clown Week! (Aug 1-7) and i bring this to your attention not because I am a clown - it's because I know a great clown and she's my guest today! Lillian Knight Faison is a professional Nurse and knows a think or two about healing. She believes that laughter is one of the best ways to heal the human spirit an…

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Psychiatrized: Waking Up After a Decade of Bad Medicine with Renée Schuls-Jacobson 52:25

2y ago52:25

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When a trusted physician tells Renée Schuls-Jacobson that he has the solution for her chronic insomnia -- a "tried & true medication without any side effects," she believes him. For seven years, she takes clonazepam exactly as prescribed until, one day, she learns that her doctor is wrong: long-term prescription benzodiazepine use causes all kinds …

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Things I’ve Seen People Do With and Without Food Debra Spector M.S, R.D.N, C.D.N 48:49

2y ago48:49

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Episode #113 Things I’ve Seen People Do With and Without Food Debra Spector M.S, R.D.N, C.D.N Debra Spector M.S, R.D.N, C.D.N is a Registered and Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist who has upheld a private practice since 1990 on Long Island, New York (Nassau and Suffolk Counties) as a nutritional therapist, mentor, educator, entrepreneur, and consult…

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The Eating Disorder Trap with author Robyn Goldberg, RDN, CEDRD-S 40:58

2y ago40:58

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112 Robyn began her career at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles as the in-patient dietitian in the Department of Cardiology. Over the last twenty-five years she has developed her own private practice in Los Angeles, CA, where she specializes in medical conditions, disordered eating, eating disorders, Health at Every Size, pre-pregnancy nut…

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Pediatric Anxiety, Depression & Covid with Dr. Meera Beharry 51:31

2y ago51:31

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Dr. Beharry is board certified in both Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. She was born in the Caribbean, grew up in the suburbs of New York City, and attended the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education which was a seven-year pre-med/medical school program and is now CUNY Medical School. Dr. Beharry completed medical school in 2001 at SUNY Dow…

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Creating, Living, Loving, Singing with Amanda Ashley 55:57

2+ y ago55:57

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Amanda Ashley has made a wonderful name for herself in the music community, here in Rochester and all over the country and even the world. From her work with kids and the LGBTQ+ community to her soulful music projects and her podcast, Amanda has worked hard at spreading joy and peace wherever she goes. Join us in a Blathering that will be music to …

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An Inspiring, Courageous, Healing Journey with Jane 1:07:35

2+ y ago1:07:35

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110 - Jane was born and raised in London, in what can only be described as a very ‘normal’ household, with four siblings, and a mum and dad, who quite simply, adored each other, and still do! There was always a pet of some kind in their household. Nothing remarkable happened, certainly no great traumas, yet, at the age of 11, Jane developed a serio…

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The Introvert's Guide to Networking, with KL Wells 44:24

2+ y ago44:24

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#100 - Luck brought me to this episode. KL Wells is the Founder and CEO of Voices In Courage, an organization devoted to supporting the families of people who suffer from addiction. Finding support and guidance for those who are helping to care for a loved one who are in the dark depths of addiction was next top impossible, which is why KL Wells st…

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An Opioid Tragedy and Beyond with Tamara MacDuff 48:23

2+ y ago48:23

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109 - Resilient and determined are two very apt words to describe Tamara MacDuff. After the heartbreak of losing her daughter, Emily, to Fentanyl poisoning in 2018, she founded YOU MATTER: The Be, Do, and Have Path Forward to help people in recovery from addiction, as well as funeral directors and business owners. Her Emily’s Blend coffee, created …

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Cynthia Bulik PhD, FAED Genetics Studies: Anorexia and All Eating Disorders 57:32

2+ y ago57:32

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108 - Clinical psychologist Cynthia M. Bulik, Ph.D., FAED is the Founding Director of the University of North Carolina Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders, Distinguished Professor of Eating Disorders at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Professor of Nutrition in the Gillings School of Global Public Health. She is also Profe…

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Changing the World, One Scene at a Time with Impact Interactive 46:24

2+ y ago46:24

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Allison Roberts was my guest for episode 53 and we never got to talk about this amazing business she has helped create and build. Today, I Blather with the leadership of Impact Interactive, which is "A Theatre-based Approach to Professional Learning". They help businesses and organizations train their staff on many issues, including sexual harassme…

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From the Ground Up with Becca Delaney Johnson 50:02

2+ y ago50:02

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Becca Delaney Johnson is quiet, timid and shy. So, if you didn't just laugh outloud then you clearly don't know Becca! The CEO of The Cause Collaborative Cause Collab, Becca has helped to define something now known as Cause Marketing. Her business caters to Not-For-Profit organizations...but the business is very much for-profit! However, she has ca…

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Janet Schebendach, RDN, PhD Eating Disorders- Imparting Knowledge, Inspiring Change, Acquiring Understanding 1:11:43

2+ y ago1:11:43

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107 - Dr. Janet Schebendach is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. She received a master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University and a PhD with Distinction in Behavioral Nutrition from Columbia University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Schebendach has over 40 years of experience in the field of eating disorders. From 197…

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Designing Success with Hot Air : Kelly Cheatle and Larry Moss of Airigami 46:40

2+ y ago46:40

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Kelly and Larry are two of the smartest, nicest and most generous people I am honored to know and have been fortunate enough to work with. They have built a business and also helped to grow a vibrant arts community in Rochester, New York. This is a super fun Blathering where we learn how these two fabulous minds joined powers for doing good in the …

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Who Am I, Really? With Kris Betts 1:07:40

2+ y ago1:07:40

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Kris Betts is a traveller. Coming to Rochester, NY by way of Austin, Kris dove into her job on 13 WHAM and endearing the community to her personality and professionalism. Now, she is moving on from broadcast news to rediscover her professional identity. In this episode, we have a fun and lively conversation about her life in front of the camera and…

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The Golden Rule with Kellie Wright 46:29

2+ y ago46:29

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What is the Golden Rule? She who has the gold makes the rules? I like to think the Golden Rule is kindness and thoughtfulness. Kellie Wright has built a business on the idea of kindness and giving. Blather with us and learn how she went from being disillusioned in Corporate America to helping corporations in America.…

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Repairing Relationships with Food, Exercise, and Our Bodies with Dietitian RDN Jen Haefele 53:12

2+ y ago53:12

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106 - Listen to our enlightening conversation with Jennifer Haefele, In our conversation with Jen, we discussed the benefits of having a dietitian’s guidance and support as individuals heal their relationship with food and discover new ways to stay on their healing path, despite the pervasive, toxic diet culture that surrounds us. Jennifer Haefele …

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This Just In! A Conversation with WROC News 8 Anchor Mark Gruba 39:11

2+ y ago39:11

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Mark Gruba is a respected face in the Rochester, NY community. He has been doing the morning show on WROC News 8 for many years. He started out in sports and never even considered the path that led him here. His a family man, trustworthy journalist and enjoys a good joke. I always enjoy speaking with Mark and this time he was my captive for 40 minu…

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Compassionate Care, Connection, Inner Peace with Dr. Seema Khaneja wav 1:08:11

3y ago1:08:11

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105 - In this episode, we interview Dr. Seema Khaneja. Listen to our conversation about her journey as a pediatrician, and as an integrative, holistic practitioner—melding science, compassionate care, and spirituality. She shares heartfelt stories regarding the impact of compassionate care with her patients and their families and what led her to wr…

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