Best Anne Marie Zanzal Podcasts (2024)

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 27 | Anne Russo 56:25

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Anne Russo is a licensed clinical social worker, sex-positive therapist and founder of AMR Therapy. A therapist with over 20 years of experienced, she specializes in servicing marginalized communities, particularly in areas of sex positivity, queer issues, and religious trauma. Anne is a dedicated advocate for modern women's sexuality and is the au…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 26 | Contemplating Divorce 53:44

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Struggling with the decision of whether to leave your marriage? This week on the Coming Out & Beyond podcast, host Anne-Marie Zanzal welcomes back producer Barb Rowlandson to talk about divorce as you're coming out. Many of the clients Anne-Marie and Barb work with have the challenge of untangling long-term marriages, and the process can be fraught…

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S7 Ep6: Navigating Conflicting Feelings When a Straight Spouse has an LGBT+ Child 52:57

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When Christine discovered her husband was gay after thirteen years of marriage, at first she felt relief that the disconnect between them had been explained. Anger and grief came much later. But when her oldest child came out as trans a few years later, she felt her grief first. Many straight spouses in mixed orientations marriages have LGBT+ child…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 25 | Jill Holiday 41:43

17d ago41:43

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This week on the CO&B podcast, host Anne-Marie Zanzal welcomes later-in-life lesbian and adventurer, Jill Holiday. Jill's story is one of remarkable perseverance and personal discovery. After becoming a teen mom, years of home schooling and a heteronormative life, Jill took a bold step out of her comfort zone and spent months hiking the Appalachian…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 24 | The Messy Middle 59:24

24d ago59:24

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"The Messy Middle" is the term coming out coaches use to describe the process of transformation from a straight life to life as an LGBTQIA+ person. In this episode Anne-Marie Zanzal invites her producer and fellow coming out coach, Barbara Rowlandson, do discuss the ins and outs and best practices for navigating this challenging time. Tune in for s…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 23 | Trent Clifford 57:49

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This week on Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories, host Anne-Marie Zanzal interviews queer author, playwright, abuse survivor, and former pastor, Trent Clifford. Trent's debut book, Reclaiming Faith, is a tender yet practical approach to uniting the spirituality you love with the religion you've lost. After surviving marital abuse and religious di…

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S7 Ep5: One Husband's Story of Divorcing a Late-Life Lesbian 1:06:29

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When another husband called Wade out of the blue to tell him both their wives were spending time together on a vacation that very moment, Wade Ferris knew the writing was on the wall. With candor and vulnerability, Wade shares his story of learning that his wife of 23 years is a lesbian during the pandemic. A dedicated father and husband, Wade trie…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 22 | Miriam Grace (4) 47:09

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In this episode, host Anne-Marie Zanzal welcomes back psychotherapist and later-in-life lesbian Miriam Grace to talk about parenting and relationships with young adult children. With the strong trend of 'grey' divorces (divorces after age 50), many people find their grown children have a difficult time with changes to their parents' relationship. A…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 21 | Brian McNaught 42:32

2M ago42:32

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Dubbed "the Godfather of Gay Diversity Training" by the New York Times, Brian McNaught is considered on of the world's leading corporate diversity consultants dealing with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer issues in the workplace. In this lively discussion, host Anne-Marie Zanzal and Brian McNaught talk about his coming out story, how h…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 20 | Nancy Shadlock 39:33

2M ago39:33

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Nancy Shadlock is a missionary-kid-turned-youth-pastor-turned-spiritual-director-turned-coming out coach. When Nancy discovered that she didn't have to divorce her spirituality to embrace her sexuality, she started creating the life she always dreamed of but feared would never be possible. Now, as the founder of Centered Counseling and Coaching and…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 19 | Pulaski Pride 37:39

2M ago37:39

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Erika and Layla Quinones are an married couple who started an annual Pride celebration in their small town of Pulaski, TN. What began as a plan to welcome about 40 people to a potluck with a few vendors turned out to be an event that drew over 1300 visitors to the community. Pulaski has the dubious distinction of being the community where the KKK, …

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 18 | Marcie Macari 42:02

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Resiliency is the theme of this week's episode as host Anne-Marie Zanzal welcomes speaker and author, Marcie Macari. Marcie's life story has been a master class in resiliency, as she has faced numerous extraordinary challenges, which includes being abandoned and stranded in South Africa with her infant daughter after being shunned by her ex-husband…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 17 | Estrangement with Miriam Grace 1:00:14

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Over a quarter of adults are estranged from their parents. One of the greatest concerns that people face when coming out later in life is estrangement from their children. In this week's episode of Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories, host Anne-Marie Zanzal welcomes back guest Miriam Grace for a vulnerable discussion on parent/child estrangement …

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S7 Ep 4: Coming Out as a Late Life Lesbian with Anne-Marie Zanzal 1:24:34

2M ago1:24:34

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Podcaster, Writer and coming out Coach Anne-Marie Zanzal shares her journey to coming out as a late-life lesbian after decades in a straight marriage. With the hope of building understanding and healing for straight husbands, she sheds light on the experiences of women coming out later in life and answers their questions. About Anne-Marie: https://…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 16 | Krista Oakes 52:54

3M ago52:54

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Krista Oakes is a certified yoga and meditation teacher specializing in working with beginners and seniors. She teaches gentle and chair yoga classes in Daytona Beach, Florida and nationally, online. Krista leads group wellness retreats and teaches yoga and meditations to corporations. Her classes focus on safety, proper body alignment, mindfulness…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 15 | Mallory Hanfling 51:15

3M ago51:15

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Fellow later-in-lifer and Philadelphia-based therapist Mallory Hanfling is our special guest on this episode of CO&B. Her practice, Courage to Grow Counseling, caters to the Queer community, working with individuals and couples, specializing in identity development, coming out, communication skills, and connecting with one's most authentic self. Ma…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 14 | Tonda McKay 54:03

3M ago54:03

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Lesbian dating – specifically when a long-time out lesbian dates a newly out lesbian – is the topic of this week's episode, featuring guest conversationalist, Tonda McKay. In addition to being an award-winning photographer and community advocate, Tonda holds a very special role of distinction: she is wife to podcast host, Anne-Marie Zanzal! Tonda a…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 13 | Nita Agustin 53:09

3M ago53:09

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Nita Agustin is a Queer and gender affirming clinical counselor based in Burnaby, B.C., Canada. Their jam is helping Queer youth and young adults find alignment within themselves so they can feel confident showing up in their own skin. This is accomplished by finding words to name their experiences and discover ways to live on their own terms. In t…

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S7 Ep 3: The Case for Letting Go with Karen Slater 1:01:29

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Karen Slater had a lot to forgive her closeted husband for, not the least of which is the impact his sexual rejection had on her. It created profound insecurity about her body and sparked years of yo-yo dieting, trying to reignite their sex life, only to have her efforts fail and the cycle repeat. In this conversation, she shares all she had to for…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 12 | April Mason 35:24

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This week on Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories, we introduce you to media PR expert, April Mason. April is the President of Violet PR, a busy agency that utilizes new and traditional media tools to craft powerful stories for their clients that shine a spotlight, attract new business, and enhance their public identity. April is also a later-in-l…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 11 | Ben Greene 50:29

4M ago50:29

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In this episode of Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories, host Anne-Marie Zanzal speaks with transgender advocate and educator, Ben Greene. Ben is a sought after speaker who has spoken at international events and conferences about topics surrounding transgender inclusion. After coming out in 2015 living in a small town in Connecticut and givng a po…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 10 | Miriam Grace 46:50

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This week, we welcome back psychotherapist Miriam Grace to the podcast! Miriam first joined us in Season 2 to discuss catalyst lesbian relationships and recovering from the end of a first lesbian relationship. Miriam has over 30 years of experience as a humanistic therapist and primarily works with women to tackle life problems associated with sexu…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 9 | CiCi Reagan 42:06

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CiCi Reagan is a published author and copywriter who found her calling in message strategy and alignment for all types of businesses, from entrepreneurs to billion dollar corporations. She's also an international advocate for addiction and domestic abuse survivors, covered in Newsweek, Metro, and several award-winning podcasts. CiCi uses their vast…

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S7 Ep 2: The Sweet Pain of Being Alive with Ann Anderson Evans 1:14:20

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Author Ann Anderson Evans shares her story of loss and healing after she discovered her husband’s body the morning after he took his own life. After a decades long struggle with his gender identity and her husband's suicide, Ann has worked to make sense of her life, the man she married, and the hidden pain he carried. Ann's story is nuanced, compli…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 8 | Dr. Roxy Manning & Sarah Peyton 59:50

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This week, host Anne-Marie Zanzal welcomes Dr. Roxy Manning and Sarah Peyton to the show. Dr. Manning is a clinical psychologist and a certified Centre for Nonviolent Communication trainer. She brings decades of experience to her work, interruping explicitly and implicitly oppressive attitudes and culture norms. Dr. Manning has provided consultatio…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 7 | Michael "Tate" Barkley 51:12

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For years Michael "Tate" Barkley lived his life in shame—of living in poverty, of alcoholism and addiction, of being a closeted gay man. His story may sound familiar to anyone who struggles with feeling “less than.” Now sober through Alcoholics Anonymous, he wants to share his story in the hopes that it will help others to leave their shame behind …

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 6 | Melissa Giberson 54:47

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Author Melissa Giberson was a suburban housewife and mother of two who always felt something was missing in her life but couldn't define what that missing piece was. Her catalyst relationship experience caused her to stop and have a head-spinning revelation that she never expected – that she was, in fact, a lesbian. Melissa's incredible journey for…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 5 | Lisa N Alexander 41:07

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Lisa N Alexander is CEO of the award-winning creative agency, PrettyWork Creative. Lisa and her team work with clients to help tell their amazing stories through video, strategic marketing communications, and PR. She has directed and produced three documentaries for non-profit agencies and has written her first feature film, "My Father, the Queen."…

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Legal Tax Hacks With Sally Gimon 32:54

5M ago32:54

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Sally Gimon (she/her) want you to save money on your taxes! In this power-packed half hour interview, host Anne-Marie Zanzal and Sally talk dollars and cents, with loads of practical advice on how you can save a lot of money with little known legal tax hacks. Connect with Sally Gimon at https://www.thetrustisyou.com/…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 4 | Laurie DeJong Zuvernik 45:58

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Laurie DeJong Zuverink (they/them) is a 53-year-old gender-non-conforming later-in-life lesbian who crashed into the full acceptance of their identity five years ago. Laurie is the descendant of Dutch settlers, and until 2020 engaged in the conservative Protestant Christian community of West Michigan where they lived in the assumption of heteronorm…

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S7 Ep 1: Creating an Authentic Life After Mixed Orientation Marriage with Sally Srok 1:06:14

5M ago1:06:14

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Author and Coach Sally Srok shares her experience of losing herself in a 20-year mixed orientation marriage, learning her husband was gay, and how she rebuilt her life after divorce. After a birthday trip on a cattle drive reawakened her sense of self, Sally found the strength to confront her unhappy marriage, pursue a divorce, and keep her childre…

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Rachel Weinstock's Call to Be Who You Needed for Young People 39:36

6M ago39:36

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Rachel Weinstock (she/her or they/them) is a Queer teen transformational coach who focuses on mental health, bullying, and mindset. Rachel supports many LGBTQIA+ young people. They are an Amazon best-selling author with their book "Be Who You Needed." Rachel has been a teacher for over 20 years and just reached 6-figures this year with their busine…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 3 | Amy Nielsen 41:44

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Amy Nielsen is a divorce attorney and coach with a decade of experience as a family law attorney. Amy is an expert in navigating the emotional, logistical and legal aspects of restructuring families. She is a licensed attorney in the state of California but serves people all over the country as a certified divorce coach. Amy is also a later-in-life…

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"Mama Donna's" Journey in the Healing Arts 30:41

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Donna Certoni (she/her) is an ally who has successfully combined a forty-year nursing career with integrated health and medicine. Her unique journey with holistic medicine began early in her nursing career and clearly manifested in her Master's degree in Holistic Health Studies at Georgian Court University. She is certified as an advanced holistic …

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 2 | Mallory Kiersten 42:36

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Mallory Kiersten is a self-love and 'unstuck yourself' coach, Akashic Records reader, joy seeker, and Erotic Blueprint coach in training. Mallory helps her clients connect with their guides, divinity and their higher selves. Tune in as host Anne-Marie Zanzal speaks with Mallory about her coming out experience, emerging from conservative Catholicism…

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Through the Rebel Lens: Lessons from a Cult Survivor Turned Queer Artist 25:19

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Anita Nevar is a professional artist of 20+ years specializing in high end custom artwork celebrating sex-positive diversity and expression. She also holds bespoke art retreats that are customized to the client. Some of these retreats have an element of coaching for clients desiring to become more empowered in their self expression. Our conversatio…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 1 | Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers 51:58

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Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers is a therapist, sex educator with a Ph.D. in clinical sexology, author, and Medical Director for the Northwest Institute on Intimacy. Tune in as host Anne-Marie Zanzal has a wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Schermer Sellers about sexuality, gender identity, the harmful repercussions of purity culture on sexuality and rel…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories – Things You've GOT to Know When Coming Out Later in Life 17:27

7M ago17:27

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In this special New Year's Day episode of the Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories, host Anne-Marie Zanzal and guest Barbara Rowlandson share details on their upcoming free workshop about coming out later in life. Anne-Marie and Barb talk about the grief and joy, the questions and the experiences that lead people to question whether or not they ar…

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Working with LGBTQ+, Polyamorous and Kink Communities with Therapist Danielle Greenspan 21:12

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Danielle Greenspan is a Queer therapist who specializes in working with the LGBTQ+, polyamorous, and kink communities. She also works in the areas of relationships, families and children. Tune in as Danielle talks to Anne-Marie about her coming out story, her practice, the intersection between neurodivergent and Queer people, and challenges in step…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories: FInal Episode of the Year! 1:06:20

7M ago1:06:20

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Well, that's a wrap on Season 4! And what a remarkable year it has been. In the final episode of the year, host Anne-Marie Zanzal and podcast producer Barb Rowlandson talk about the podcast episodes whose stories impacted them the most. Listen and we guaranteed to be inspired by the incredible journeys of some truly remarkable LGBTQIA+ people! They…

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Spiritual Psychotherapy with Ben Stimpson 43:45

7M ago43:45

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Ben Stimpson is a gay, non-binary therapist practicing in Ontario, Canada and in the United Kingdom whose niche is working with the Queer community. Ben has spiritual psychotherapy training and is a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. Ben experienced a catastrophic loss of business during the period of pandemic lo…

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Managing the Hustle and Bustle with Avani Patel 28:36

7M ago28:36

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Avani Patel is an LGBTQIA+ ally and owner of Eternal Alchemists. Avani recently left the corporate world after 20 years to pursue her passion for helping others. She's a hypnotherapist who helps her clients with deep healing. As a coach, Avani teaches women to manage the hustle and grind and to avoid burnout so they can have more happiness, balance…

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Lizzy Kurtzer Knows That We Have Wisdom in Our Bodies 35:35

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Lizzy Kurtzer is an inner connection coach who has a background is in psychology, leadership, transformational coaching and menstrual cycle awareness. She works with people with menstrual cycles to come back into their bodies and reclaim their space. The core of Lizzy's coaching is cycle awareness and embodiment. She a firm believer that our bodies…

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Navigating Polyamorous Relationships with Coach Randi Robbins 27:16

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Randi Robbins (she/her) is a polyamory life and relationship coach. She helps individuals and relationship networks love on their own terms. Specific challenges that Randi helps people address are dating, coming out as non-monogamous to family and friends, navigating feelings related to non-monogamy, and communication. You can learn more about Rand…

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