Best Alicia Rodriguez Podcasts (2024)

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Reclaiming Your Power After a Toxic Relationship: With My Guest, Alicia Rodriguez 37:57

6h ago37:57

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My guest on this episode is Alicia Rodriguez, writer and storyteller. Join us as Alicia shares her compelling story about her relationship with a shaman that turned toxic, and how tuning into her intuition enabled her to reclaim her self-worth and leave the relationship. This led her to heal her inner wounds to become able to enter into relationshi…

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Episode 118: Low-Stress Assessments with AnnMarie Chase 37:08

3h ago37:08

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Send us a text In this episode of Growing With Proficiency: The Podcast, I sit down with the amazing AnneMarie Chase to talk about a topic that we can't avoid as educators—assessments! Together, we dive deep into the concept of low-stress assessments and how to shift the focus away from simply measuring language accuracy to building language profic…

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Healing Narcissistic Abuse with Inner Child Work 35:50

3h ago35:50

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Learn why healing your inner child wounds is essential to removing harmful patterns in your life and in your relationships! My guest is Paula Smith, an intuitive healer who specializes in inner child healing. Paula shares her powerful story of how she left a narcissistic, abusive relationship of 15 years. We talk about what narcissistic abuse is, w…

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The Power of Metaphysical Healing! with Fran Bailey 56:00

7h ago56:00

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Please join us and our guest, Fran Bailey, for a show on The Power of Metaphysical Healing!, as she discusses her journey from Near Death Experience, Cancer Survivor and a Spiritual Awakening to Founder of the self-healing program, the SHEVA Method. Fran Bailey is a renowned energy healer and the founder of the transformative SHEVA Method. Fran's j…

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Silvia Iaia: Finding Freedom through Goals, Intention, and Fun! 1:14:45

5h ago1:14:45

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My guest today is Silvia Iaia. Silvia is an executive coach and an incredibly inspiring woman. We first met through her husband, Felipe, and the world of real estate investing. Silvia is the founder of Be Executive, the co-founder and executive director of Growing Assetz and Notes for Growth. Originally from southern Italy, Silvia has lived in many…

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Remix: How Writer Leslé Honoré Knows Poetry Changes Lives 26:37

28m ago26:37

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This week, we share another one of our favorite interviews from Latinas in the art world. Her poems have gone viral and reached millions. Now the writer behind "Brown Girl, Brown Girl" opens up about finding her way out of an abusive marriage, the decade where her kids became her poems, and the power of putting what you want into words. Find Leslé'…

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Episode 117: Reading, Games, and Content-Based Learning - 5 Key Takeaways from FFLA 32:48

2h ago32:48

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Send us a text In this episode, I’m sharing five valuable insights from the recent Florida Foreign Language Association (FFLA) conference that can transform your language classroom. Discover practical strategies and fresh ideas to engage your students and elevate your teaching. Here’s what you can expect: Reading Strategies: Learn how to keep readi…

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Cleansing Your Karma, with Les Jensen 1:03:00

3h ago1:03:00

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Please join us and our New Human Living Global Spiritual Podcast host, Les Jensen, for a show on Cleansing Your Karma. Often we can think of our karma as something we experience. Which is true. But when we talk about cleansing our karma, we might not be too sure how to do that. Listen in as Les talks about his personal journey with karma and what h…

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New Episode: How Paola Mendoza’s Art is Lighting a Path Forward 20:37

2d ago20:37

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For her newest YA book, Solis, Paola teamed up with co-author Abby Sher to tell the story of a near-future America where undocumented people are forced into labor camps in service of an autocratic regime, and the four courageous rebels who decide to start a revolution. Paola shares the process of co-creating, what she had to say "no" to in order to…

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Matthew Ferrence and Amanda Jones on A Novel Idea

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Suzanne Lang talks with Matthew Ferrence, who ran for the Pennsylvania State Legislature (and lost) in a gerrymandered red area that is deemed “un-winnable” by Democrats. He tells his story in I Hate it Here, Please Vote for Me: Essays on Rural Political Decay. Also featured is Suzanne’s conversation with award winning librarian and free speech adv…

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Addressing the Mental Wellness Crisis for Women with Rachel Soper Sanders 24:57

6d ago24:57

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Rachel shares with us some valuable information regarding our nervous system and how it relates to our mental wellness. Women in particular have a tendency to take care of everyone else around them first, while putting their own self care and wellness on the back burner. This podcast is designed to give you actionable advice and tools to help you p…

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Unlock the Magic of Stations: Transform Your World Language Class with 10 Engaging Ideas (Re-Release) 33:14

11d ago33:14

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Send us a text Have you ever hesitated to try something new in your classroom, convinced it would require too much work and too little control? That's exactly how I felt about using stations in my language class - until I tried it, and loved it! In this episode, I’ll share why I decided to try stations, how I set it up, and 10 ideas for different s…

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Communicating with Plants, with Jen Frey 1:17:00

6d ago1:17:00

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If the show doesn't start on time please check back later. Please join us and our guest, Jen Frey, for a show on Communicating with Plants: Heart-Based Practices for Connecting with Plant Spirits. Everyone has an innate ability to consciously communicate with Plants. As Jen reveals in depth, if we are willing to listen, we can hear the Plants speak…

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Alicia Ford: Stories from US Women Diplomats around the Globe 48:14

7d ago48:14

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My guest today is Alicia Ford. Alicia is a seasoned US diplomat with more than 17 years at the U.S. Department of State. She has experience serving domestically and overseas in over a dozen different consular and management roles. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and has lived in Honduras, Peru, Barbados, Türkiye, Romania, and Trinidad and T…

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Episodio 116: Cómo Integrar Eventos Actuales, Temas Globales y Conversaciones Personales en Clase con Charlas del Calendario 36:11

9d ago36:11

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Send us a text En este episodio, Claudia explora cómo las charlas del calendario van más allá de discutir el clima y la fecha. Aprende a crear discusiones orgánicas y significativas en el idioma meta, abordando la vida de los estudiantes, eventos comunitarios y asuntos globales. Descubre los beneficios de las charlas del calendario para fomentar la…

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New Episode: How Paola Ramos Became Insatiably Curious 19:11

10d ago19:11

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The award-winning journalist delves into the reporting behind her new book, Defectors: The Rise of the Latino Far Right and What It Means for America; reflects on how being a Latina lesbian informs her storytelling; and shares what her grandfather’s life and death have taught her about the pursuit of individual freedom. Follow Paola @paoramos on In…

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Jillian Haslam and Andrei Codrescu on A Novel Idea

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Suzanne Lang talks with philanthropist, motivational speaker, and author Jillian Haslam on her memoir A Voice Out of Poverty. Haslam grew up in India amongst the poorest of the poor, for a time living with her family under a cement stairwell; she miraculously emerged to work in international banking and has founded educational and vocational organi…

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In the Spirit - Teaching Yoga to Black Women with Ms. Makeda Norris 37:16

13d ago37:16

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In this episode, Ms Makeda dives into an important topic of how to be an ally and teach yoga to Black women. Women in particular have a tendency to take care of everyone else around them first, while putting their own self care and wellness on the back burner. This podcast is designed to give you actionable advice and tools to help you power up you…

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Episode 115: Comprehensible Input Without the Burnout: Lesson Ideas for Challenging Classroom Days 24:49

13d ago24:49

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Send us a text In this episode of Growing with Proficiency: The Podcast, I share lesson ideas for those days when you're not feeling your best, or your students seem disengaged. We've all been there—those moments when students are easily distracted, impatient, or simply not cooperating. And sometimes, as teachers, we’re the ones feeling drained. I'…

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Nane Bittencourt: Living and Thriving in New Countries, New Languages 1:05:26

14d ago1:05:26

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My guest today is Nane Bittencourt. Nane is a leadership coach with a mission to empower leaders to achieve their full potential. Nane is originally from Brazil and now lives in the US. With over eight years of coaching leaders in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, she helps clients unleash their full potential to drive their careers, seeing their w…

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5 Steps to Activate Your Abundance, with Elaine Starling 1:10:00

13d ago1:10:00

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If the show doesn't start on time please check back. Please join us and our guest, Elaine Starling, for a show on 5 Steps to Activate Your Abundance: Building Your Dream Life From Within. Elaine's journey began with a stroke while on vacation in New Zealand. She was blessed to have a stroke, blessed because during her stroke she had a conversation …

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Remix: Why iLe’s New Album, Almadura, Is Both Departure and Evolution from Calle 13 20:08

19d ago20:08

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This week, we bring you one of our favorite conversations with Latina artists. iLe’s natural and inherited musical talents were nurtured between classic piano training and the hyper-political songs of Calle 13, Puerto Rico’s most influential group in the last few decades. Now the singer/songwriter takes center stage with her haunting and flaring al…

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Roll Away Tension: Exploring the Benefits of Self-Myofascial Release with Ashley Vasas 27:36

18d ago27:36

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In this episode, Ashley shares her wealth of knowledge around self-myofascial release and its benefits on our bodies and minds. Women in particular have a tendency to take care of everyone else around them first, while putting their own self care and wellness on the back burner. This podcast is designed to give you actionable advice and tools to he…

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Episode 114: Talking about Listening Comprehension in World Language Education with Marta Ruiz Yedinek 33:09

20d ago33:09

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Send us a text Join host Claudia Elliott in this insightful episode of 'Growing with Proficiency, the podcast,' as she delves into the importance of listening comprehension and skills in world language education with special guest, Marta Yedinek. Discover innovative strategies and the story behind the renowned podcast 'Cuéntame,' designed to aid Sp…

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A World Made New, with Paul Selig 55:00

26d ago55:00

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If the show doesn't start on time please check back later. Please join us and our guest, Paul Selig, for a show on his and his Guides’ just-released book, A World Made New: A Channeled Text (Book Three of the Manifestation Trilogy). A World Made New offers transformational wisdom of what our world could look like, a deeply insightful book perfect f…

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Enhance Your Meditation Practice With Jeff Patterson 35:20

30d ago35:20

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Take your meditation practice to the next level and optimize performance in your life with some of the techniques on this episode! My guest is Jeff Patterson, martial arts and meditation teacher. He owns a martial arts academy in Portland, Oregon. Jeff is the author of “The Yielding Warrior.” Jeff talks about different types of meditation practice:…

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Vinay Kumar: The Cost of Reactivity 1:05:44

23d ago1:05:44

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My guest today is Vinay Kumar. Vinay is an executive coach who partners with executive to accelerate their growth from the inside out. He’s also the co-author of Language and the Pursuit of Leadership Excellent: How Extraordinary Leaders Build Relationships, Shape Culture and Drive Breakthrough Results. His book is required reading in MBA programs …

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New Episode: Why Jessica Hoppe Believes We Need More Stories of Addiction Recovery 21:00

23d ago21:00

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She was in her early 30s when a stranger's intervention forced Jessica to confront her addiction. Recovery required Jessica to revisit early traumas, and contend with deeply ingrained ideas about achievement and self-worth. Now, the founder of @NuevaYorka is sharing her story in her highly anticipated memoir First in the Family: A Story of Survival…

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Aurelie Thiele and Brian Belefant on A Novel Idea

29d ago

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The German occupation of Paris during World War II was a time of shifting and uncertain alliances, and life for Parisians required a bit of careful attention. Suzanne Lang talks with Aurelie Thiele, author of the historical novel, The Paris Understudy, a sweeping tale of the Paris Opera world, two rival opera singers, their struggle for success ami…

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Istvan Rab: The Upsides of the Unknown 1:12:00

1M ago1:12:00

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My guest today is Istvan Rab. Istvan is a leader and consultant at a global management consulting firm, working with clients across the globe on strategy and innovation topics. While his interests and his job took him to many places in the world, for most of his life he had lived in Europe and had only recently moved to Vancouver, Canada – where he…

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A journey of self-discovery and empowering women to seek their true purpose with Alicia M. Rodriguez 34:07

27d ago34:07

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Join Alicia as she shares her tips from lived-experience Women in particular have a tendency to take care of everyone else around them first, while putting their own self care and wellness on the back burner. This podcast is designed to give you actionable advice and tools to help you power up your own wellness journey, and live the best life possi…

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Episode 113: Crafting Comprehensible Texts for Language Learners with Nelly Andrade-Hughes 46:36

27d ago46:36

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Send us a text In this episode, Claudia sits down with Nelly Andrade-Hughes, an outstanding Spanish teacher and author of many comprehensible readers and educational materials for Spanish classes, to dive into the art of creating comprehensible texts for language learners. If you're looking to improve your students' engagement and comprehension, th…

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The Shaman's Wife, with Alicia M. Rodriguez 1:01:00

1M ago1:01:00

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If the show doesn't start on time please check back later. Please join us and our guest, Alicia M. Rodriguez, for a show on The Shaman’s Wife: A Mystical Journey of Surrender and Self-Discovery. In Ecuador Alicia meets Napo, a powerful shaman, and they begin an extraordinary relationship that spans two continents and eight years. Alicia learns the …

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New Episode: Why Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez Chose to Celebrate Our Tías and Primas 19:12

1M ago19:12

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In her new book, Tías and Primas: On Knowing and Loving the Women Who Raise Us, Prisca helps us understand the women in our lives: la loca, tu tía escándalosa, la prima perfecta and so many more. Prisca shares her own path from la prima perfecta to la loca, and her best advice for truly getting to know the women we love. Follow Prisca on instagram …

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En español: Cómo Apoyar a los Estudiantes de Herencia en Clases de Español Regulares 41:02

1M ago41:02

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Send us a text En este episodio de "Growing With Proficiency, The Podcast", hablamos sobre cómo apoyar a los estudiantes de herencia en clases de español regulares. Discutimos estrategias para evaluar su competencia lingüística, fomentar el orgullo cultural y adaptarnos a sus necesidades en el aula. Además, exploramos cómo utilizar contenido releva…

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Shawnette Rochelle: Self-Leadership is the Foundation (+ 3 years of Make Life Less Difficult!!) 1:16:55

1M ago1:16:55

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Before I introduce my guest today, I want to take a moment to recognize this as the three-year anniversary of the Make Life Less Difficult podcast! What an amazing journey it has been! This started as an experiment and has grown into an incredible passion project for me. The conversations here fill my heart and soul and I hope they do the same for …

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Behind The Curtain, My Life and Rocky Horror with Martin Fitzgibbon 33:02

1M ago33:02

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Martin shares with us a behind-the-scenes look at his life as a drummer for the live theater performance of Rocky Horror. Women in particular have a tendency to take care of everyone else around them first, while putting their own self care and wellness on the back burner. This podcast is designed to give you actionable advice and tools to help you…

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Episode 112: From Input to Output 5 High-Impact Strategies From our Summer Conference at GWP The Spanish Teacher Academy 29:17

1M ago29:17

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Send us a text In this episode of "Growing With Proficiency The Podcast," we dive into five game-changing, low-prep strategies that can transform your world language classroom. Whether you're looking to build stronger connections with your students, make reading more interactive, or boost student output with minimal prep, these ideas have you cover…

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Living Your Best 5D Life, with Maureen J. St. Germain 1:03:00

1M ago1:03:00

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If the show doesn't start on time please check back later. Please join us and our guest, Maureen J. St. Germain, for a show on Living Your Best 5D Life: Timeless Tools to Achieve and Maintain Your New Reality … and learn more about this guide to embracing your ascension into 5D consciousness. The new era of Fifth Dimensional consciousness has arriv…

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Healing Anxious Attachment With Jennifer Nurick

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Learn about the different attachment styles in relationships, and join my guest and I for a discussion about anxious attachment in this episode. My guest is Jennifer Nurick, clinical psychotherapist, couples therapist, energy healer, and author of “Heal Your Anxious Attachment.” Some of us have a secure attachment style, while others have a type of…

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