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The Worldwide Stress & Burnout Awareness & Prevention Campaign, Retreat From Stress, Take Control Of Panic Attacks, & The Stress Less Boot Camp are just a few of the tools in this author, coach, lifestyle expert & hosts arsenal. Suzanne Price's holistic approach to Mental Wellness is intended to promote self empowerment, improved health, wealth, happiness and life. Understanding & managing stress, anxiety, panic attacks, burnout, depression & agoraphobia; symptoms & warning signs of stress, ...
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Healing is an art, a science, but also an adventure and a mystery. Join me, shamanic sleuth, as I journey to the underworld in search of a cure for my clients as well as the collectiv . In these twisted tales of transformation, only one thing is certain: the solution is never what you expect.
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Clean Truths

Alexandra O’Brien

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Welcome to Clean Truths, the podcast where we get down and dirty about everything! Each week we invite experts, activists, founders & industry insiders to help us sift through the claims and find the clean truth in our every day lives. I’m Alexandra O’Brien, ready to challenge the claims, debunk the myths, and find the truth in every conversation, because who know talking dirty could be so clean?
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How do you create workshops and courses that people really want to attend, where they're highly engaged and actually learn something? The answer is through facilitation. Facilitators exist wherever learning happens. And great facilitation involves getting clear on what you’re doing with your groups, why you’re doing it, and how to do it with purpose and intention. Tap into this podcast, "Facilitating on Purpose", as your go-to resource to becoming and being a better facilitator, wherever you ...
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A podcast that champions today's working women to gain the clarity, confidence, and courage to uplevel your career while strengthening your faith and living your dream life, all in record time! We cover topics including, career advancement, leadership, personal development, faith, and health and wellness. So you can intentionally create a career and life full of more abundance, income, and joy!
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“In the Ladies’ Room with Dr. Donnica” is the only public ladies' room you can enter any time without ever waiting on line! Hosted by women’s health expert and media commentator Donnica Moore MD, the podcast will feature real conversations, with real women, about really intimate issues. They may be embarrassing, sad or funny, but they will always be interesting & informative. You know, like the best conversations you've ever had in ladies' rooms with your best friends. . .or total strangers. ...
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“What’s the worst that could happen?” – multi-award winning business lawyer Suzanne Dibble chats to fellow online small business owners about the worst-case legal scenarios that can, and unfortunately do, rear their ugly head, and importantly how to prevent them – all covered in a fun and light-hearted way, but with a serious undertone because you really do want to put the protections in place to stop the worst happening so that you can sleep easy at night! And just because it’s legal, doesn ...
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In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks with Dr. Suzanne Wertheim, author of The Inclusive Language Field Guide. They explore how facilitators and educators can develop the habit of using inclusive language and why it's critical to their work. Suzanne shares practical strategies for identifying problematic language, addressing resistance, and…
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In this episode of Clean Truths, we sit down with Kathy Lee-Sepsick, the visionary founder and CEO of Femasys, a groundbreaking company dedicated to advancing women’s healthcare. Kathy shares her inspiring journey of leading Femasys, the challenges she’s faced in the male-dominated medical technology industry, and her relentless drive to revolution…
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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Khari McClelland about his path to becoming a facilitator and what defines great facilitation. Khari reflects on a transformative camp experience that sparked his passion for this work and shares his thoughts on the power of presence, curiosity, and navigating discomfort. He emphasizes the role of facil…
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Uncovering the Hidden Dangers of Lead Exposure In this episode of Clean Truths, we’re joined by Tamara Rubin, also known as Lead Safe Mama. Tamara is a nationally recognized lead-poisoning prevention advocate, filmmaker, and mother of lead-poisoned children. She’s dedicated her life to uncovering the hidden dangers of lead exposure and empowering f…
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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Wouter Smeets about shifting the focus from productivity to aliveness at work. Wouter, founder of Life-Centric Work Lab, shares how important it is to challenge accepted norms about work and how our work, if we do facilitation or another role, can support well-being, happiness, and personal growth. Beth…
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Welcome to another episode of Clean Truths. I am excited for today's episode because Mike Tavrite, the founder and CEO of make it Italian sausage company is actually a dear family friend of my family's. He's amazing. He is a very passionate founder and he has made it his mission to bring the heart and soul of italian cooking into our homes using on…
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In this solo episode, Beth Cougler Blom shares her journey of writing her book, Design to Engage: How to Create and Facilitate a Great Learning Experience For Any Group. She talks about her research and self-reflection process, using tools like Trello, setting daily writing goals, and taking writing retreats. Beth highlights the value of revisions …
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In this enlightening episode of Clean Truths, we sit down with Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh, better known as "The Egg Whisperer." Dr. Aimee is a renowned fertility specialist who has dedicated her career to helping individuals and couples navigate the often complex and emotional journey of fertility. As a passionate advocate for reproductive health, she sh…
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In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks with Fernando Murray and Carolina Almeida about strategies they use to create safe learning environments with their groups. Fernando and Carolina share their deep expertise working across cultures, their expertise in Liberating Structures, and more. Beth, Fernando, and Carolina also discuss: fostering a…
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Today we chat with superwoman, Valentina Milanova, Founder of Daye. Discover how Daye is transforming women's health with groundbreaking products like CBD-infused tampons and pioneering efforts in period care. Explore Valentina's entrepreneurial journey, the hurdles she faced, and profound insights into the often overlooked nuances of women's healt…
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Today, we're honored to have a truly inspiring guest on the podcast. Suzanne Price is the CEO of Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, a national organization dedicated to the prevention of breast cancer by eliminating exposure to toxic chemicals and radiation. Suzanne has been a fierce advocate for health and environmental justice, leading BCPP in gr…
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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Yasser Tamer Atef, a disability advocate and facilitator, about strategies to make learning spaces accessible and inclusive. Beth and Yasser also discuss: involving people with disabilities in the learning design process creating accessible documents strategies for facilitating inclusive virtual session…
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In this insightful episode of Clean Truths, we sit down with Ken Cook, the co-founder and president of the Environmental Working Group (EWG). Ken shares his passion for environmental health and discusses the groundbreaking work EWG does to empower consumers with information about everyday products. We delve into the science behind their popular Ski…
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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Margie Meacham about artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications in learning and development. Margie discusses her ongoing journey with AI, sharing valuable insights on how to effectively leverage it to enhance learner engagement and improve knowledge retention. Beth and Margie also discuss: the b…
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In this episode, we chat with Jasmine Jones, the inspirational founder of Maya, and discuss her impressive journey from observing her grandmother's struggle with mastectomy products to creating a revolutionary company. Based in DC, Jasmine also hosts the podcast 'Elevate with Jasmine' and stars in the award-winning documentary 'Show Her the Money.'…
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In this solo episode, Beth Cougler Blom shares some of her approach to maintaining a learning organization at her learning design and facilitation services company. She also highlights sources for how we can all keep learning in our field, giving examples of communities of practice, podcasts, books, social media, and more. Links From the Episode Li…
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Join us for a conversation with Brendan Foley, the pioneering mind behind Eve Wellness and the groundbreaking AI breast detection technology. Brendan is not only the visionary founder of Eve Wellness, a leading brand in wellness and sustainable living, but also the driving force behind innovative solutions at the intersection of health and technolo…
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Meet Renata Helfman, the powerhouse behind Lipstick Angels, as she takes us on an inspiring journey through the intersection of beauty and compassion. Discover how this visionary leader is revolutionizing the world of healthcare by bringing the healing power of beauty to patients facing illness and adversity. Get ready to be uplifted, inspired, and…
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In this passionate episode of "Clean Truths," we sit down with Gigi Vogel, the Founder of De La Heart, a wellness brand devoted to holistic health practices. Gigi shares her personal journey into the world of health and wellness, which began as a response to her own health challenges. She discusses the pivotal moments that led to her deeper underst…
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Welcome to Clean Truths, a riveting podcast designed to expose the raw truth about everything happening in our dynamic world. Renowned for providing intellectual stimuli, this podcast aims to pivot you from the mainstream narratives and help you critically analyze topics that are often left untouched. Join host Allie O'Brien and an impressive line-…
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Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom: Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at hello@bcblearning.com Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Kerri…
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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Dr. Monty Badami about how we can use an anthropological lens in facilitation to engage in collective sense-making. If we can think like anthropologists, we will have access to the most valuable resource in understanding complex experiences and diverse groups...and that resource is our humanity. Beth an…
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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Deborah Rim Moiso, the editor of SessionLab's State of Facilitation 2024 Report, about data and insights gleaned from the report and what it might mean for facilitators worldwide. Engage with Deborah Rim Moiso and SessionLab: The State of Facilitation 2024 Report from SessionLab Use this link to sign up…
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In this solo episode, Beth Cougler Blom gives listeners a peek into the thought process behind effective facilitation. She discusses some of the key decisions and questions that guide her in managing time, scope, participant involvement, and her own engagement during sessions. Beth also addresses how she maintains focus and clarity, shedding light …
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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with facilitator Barbara Pedersen about her 30-year career (so far!) and what she's learned along the way. Beth and Barbara also talk about: the phases and cycles of a facilitation career confidence, humility, and fear challenging ourselves how to get training in facilitation learning foundational facilitati…
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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Mansi Jasuja about the many impacts of hosting events which exclude individuals from participating, including social, environmental, psychological, and economic considerations, and how groups can be more intentional to foster inclusivity and invite participation. Beth and Mansi also talk about: the psyc…
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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Matthew Rempel about how entrepreneurs who own facilitation-related businesses can create and communicate the value we bring to our clients in various ways. Beth and Matthew also talk about: finding our ideal clients dealing with fear around saying no to potential clients rethinking the purpose of "the …
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In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks about timing considerations when planning and facilitating workshops. Beth explores: Cultural considerations related to time Using a lesson plan template to help with timing How learning outcomes help us make decisions about timing Timekeeping while facilitating Tracking and reflecting on timing-related…
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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Alexandra Suchman about game-based experiential learning and how games can be leveraged to support teams. Beth and Alexandra also talk about: what game-based experiential learning is the levels of depth we can accomplish through games choosing games to meet desired outcomes including reflective elements…
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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Michele Mateus about owning who we are, putting ourselves 'out there', and expressing ourselves fully through portrait photography – whether we're facilitators of learning or anyone else who needs or wants to show up in photos. Beth and Michele also talk about: the vulnerability of having our photo take…
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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Meg Bolger about how facilitators can respond effectively to participants when they say something that could or does cause conflict in the group. Beth and Meg also talk about: Giving more space and agency to people to participate Not avoiding conflict when it happens Bringing a curious mindset Noticing …
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In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks about some of the mindsets that she holds as an entrepreneur, leading a team who engages in learning design and facilitation work. Beth talks about abundance vs. competitive mindsets, navigating uncertainty, considerations around being client-centric, ethical decision-making, and having passion for the …
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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Mirjam Leunissen about reconnecting to our bodies when working with groups to inspire emergent and serendipitous thinking. Beth and Mirjam also talk about: Playfulness and pushing people out of their comfort zones Practicing sensing what's going on in our bodies Metaphors and analogies as inspiration Bu…
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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Dr. Marcia Goddard about how our brains work and some of the things that can happen with our brains - as facilitators or participants - in learning environments. Beth and Marcia also talk about: creating psychological safety neuroscience's alignments with diversity, equity and inclusion recognizing and …
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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Neelu Kaur about how we can maintain our well-being and prevent burnout, particularly as people who do facilitation work. Beth and Neelu also talk about: Mental health, self-advocacy, and cultural identity, particularly for women who identify as Asian and South Asian Finding support in communities of pr…
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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks about how to build online communities when facilitating in the virtual mode. She discusses the importance of understanding our own values and beliefs as facilitators, knowing our participants, and the need to define the purpose and goals of our sessions. She shares ideas for welcoming participants and settin…
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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Julias Alego about how music has been a part of his life in Kenya so far, and how he uses it in his facilitation work. Beth and Julias also talk about: Considerations around choosing music for a facilitated event Potential cautions and pitfalls in choosing music Incorporating music, dancing, and singing…
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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Mary Houle and Sarra Ismail about the importance of pronouncing people's names correctly, how to learn how to do it respectfully, and why it's related to inclusive facilitation practices. Beth, Sarra and Mary also talk about: How to respectfully ask someone to pronounce their name Strategies to follow w…
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In this thought-provoking episode of The Mary Guirovich Show, Mary Guirovich shares her invaluable insights on success and goal setting. She reminds us to take the time to reflect on our progress and not be disheartened if we haven't fully achieved our goals yet. Mary emphasizes that we are already a success because God has created each of us with …
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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Brett Macdonald about learning and using improv skills and techniques in facilitation, and how it may be more available to people who work with groups than they originally might think. Beth and Brett also talk about: The life and work benefits of learning improv How people can get over the fear of learn…
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Season 2 Episode 4 - "Retired Teacher-Turned-Wellness Coach Shares Journey To Help Bust Through Fear & Keep Brains Sharp" Summary/Abstract: In this episode of The Mary Guirovich Show, Mary welcomes Berniece Hunt, a retired teacher turned wellness coach, to discuss her inspiring journey of overcoming fear and helping others maintain optimal brain he…
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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks about some of the things we should think about when we design activities into our workshops and courses. Beth explores concepts such as using learning outcomes to guide activity choice, designing authentic activities, offering choice to learners, and supporting all participants with the activities we choose.…
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"Hidden Gems: Discovering Wisdom in the Workplace" Introduction Hey there, lovely listeners! It's me, Mary Guirovich, your go-to career coach. In this episode, we're embarking on a treasure hunt, unearthing the wisdom hidden in the Bible. It's not just about collecting knowledge or understanding—it's about gaining discernment and insight. I'll be s…
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Embrace the Container: How to Declutter and Optimize Your Life for Success Welcome back to the Mary Guirovich Show. This episode is inspired by Mel Robbins' life-altering podcast that opened my eyes to the beauty of 'embracing the container.' Here, I discuss how this simple concept has influenced my recent trip to Pittsburgh, how it's busted myths …
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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Johnnie Moore about his book, Unhurried at Work, and how we as facilitators can embrace unhurried conversations and practices. While working this way isn't always easy, it may just be what we need in the world right now. Beth and Johnnie also discuss: learning from improv the tightness or looseness of a…
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Title: Mary Guirovich Show: Empowering Personal Responsibility with Life Coach David Price Date: May 22, 2023 Hello there! It's Mary Guirovich here, and in this riveting episode of my show, I had the privilege of welcoming the ever-inspiring David Price. David is a certified professional life coach with a deep-rooted passion for sparking transforma…
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In today’s episode, we celebrate the one-year anniversary of The Mary Guirovich Show! It has been an incredible journey, and I couldn't have done it without you, my listeners. To everyone who has taken the time to listen, review, and share the show, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your support has made a huge difference in helping the show g…
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