Best Ashleigh Renard Podcasts (2024)

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Navigating Identity and Embracing Change: A Tapestry of Sex, Love, Triumph, and Personal Evolution with Ashleigh Renard 57:52

8M ago57:52

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Have you ever stood at the crossroads of change, your identity shimmering like a mirage on the horizon? Ashleigh Renard joins us in this heartfelt journey through the ebbs and flows of personal evolution. Together, we peel back the layers of our lives, sharing stories of love and faith, the transformative power of self-reflection, and the bravery i…

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Cancer, Compassion, and Connection: A Voyage of Recovery and Hope 45:29

9M ago45:29

45:29

You are in for a treat with this week's episode. Katrina Dorow's attitude and energy in then face of continuing struggles with breast cancer are breathtaking and inspiring. Sometimes life's biggest trials bear the greatest gifts. Katrina is a breast cancer survivor and spiritual practitioner whose story of diagnosis and spiritual growth will touch …

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Dating without Nipples: Navigating Life's Transitions and the Journey of Self Discovery 25:31

10M ago25:31

25:31

I think you'll enjoy this one. I get pretty vulnerable about what's going on in my life and ask for your feedback on how you'd like to see this podcast evolve and grow. We talk about navigating life transitions, dealing with love addiction, and exploring self-image issues after breast cancer reconstruction - all while juggling a demanding job and t…

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Mastering Medicare: Understanding Your Options - Advantage Plans and Medicare Supplements 27:31

11M ago27:31

27:31

Ready to unravel the complexities of Medicare? I'm Danielle Tantone, and in this episode, I'll be your trusty guide through the labyrinth of insurance options available to you as you approach and surpass the age of 65. A seasoned independent agent, I've cultivated an abundance of knowledge about how the whole thing works. Together, we'll fend off t…

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Breaking Down Breast Cancer and the Reconstruction Process with Dr. Tim Matatov 50:04

11M ago50:04

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When faced with my own double mastectomy, I was fortunate enough to find skilled and empathetic support from Dr. Tim Matatov, a highly regarded plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Southwest Breast and Aesthetics. This episode is an in-depth conversation about that journey, where we unpack the marvels and challenges of reconstructive surgery, the …

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Demystifying College Planning: Choosing, Applying, and Financing - with Shawn Coates 57:23

12M ago57:23

57:23

Are you worried about the intimidating process of college planning? In this episode, I sit down with Shawn Coates, the owner of Class 101 Mesa Gilbert. We hired Shawn to help our daughter choose the right school, create a stellar application, and secure the best scholarship opportunities. She demystified the process for us, and I know she can do so…

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Trailer: Piece of Work with Danielle Tantone 1:05

1y ago1:05

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Hi there. Welcome to Piece of Work, the Podcast. I’m Danielle Tantone. I’m a nurse, author, coach, and survivor. I love inspiring people to live their best life, reach for those big dreams, and find joy even in the pain. As I wrote my memoir over so many years, trying to make sense of a story where I was way too often the bad guy instead of the her…

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**Audiobook Excerpt - Piece of Work, a Memoir, Chapter 2 - A Refreshing Adventure 20:56

1y ago20:56

20:56

Getting to know James, contemplating our conflicting religions, trying to figure out if we have a future together... My first husband, Ian, didn’t believe in God, but we still celebrated Christmas. I even cut down my first Christmas tree with him. According to him, I was too “religious.” But the truth is I’ve always been more spiritual than religio…

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Medicare, Finances, and Life-changing Trauma - with Brian McArthur 1:29:51

1y ago1:29:51

1:29:51

My friend and fellow Medicare Agent Brian McArthur talks about the ABCDs of Medicare and the Medicare Execution Process he uses with financial advisors. Then we get personal and he shares the story of a deadly accident on a California freeway that changed his life... Website Piece of Work, a Memoir Instagram Facebook TikTok…

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Love is Not Dead, Just my Husband - with Rebecca Johnson 58:48

1y ago58:48

58:48

My friend Rebecca Johnson happened to be in sweltering hot AZ, so we thought we'd chat on the podcast. Just like me, she's a self-proclaimed hot mess and a work in progress. Her best friend's son was murdered, her husband died suddenly, and then she found out she had a rare form of eye cancer. That would be enough to knock the life out of anyone. B…

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**Special Audiobook Excerpt! Piece of Work, a Memoir. Chapter 1 21:10

1y ago21:10

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This week’s episode is an excerpt from my book, Piece of Work. Chapter 1 - Looking for Love... SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2003 I take a bite of the best peanut butter and jelly sandwich I’ve ever tasted, soft bread bursting with sticky grape jelly and smooth salty peanut butter. Mmm. It’s possible anything would taste good right now, but I’m savoring ev…

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There Must be Something Worth Something in There - a Teenager's Perspective - with Camryn Long 43:59

1y ago43:59

43:59

This episode was a special treat. I somehow managed to convince my 17-year old daughter to come on my podcast - and she did brilliantly! I think you'll enjoy getting a peek inside her brain and heart as she eloquently and honestly shares a few of her recent experiences. This episode will give you a taste of what it's like to come of age and navigat…

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We're all a Work in Progress - Danielle and Michael Tantone 52:24

1+ y ago52:24

52:24

This one is sort of an informal interview, with Mike asking me the questions...then of course interjecting has own thoughts along with my answers! (When Mike and I are together on the podcast, there's always a lot of banter, but thankfully our usual bickering is held at bay by the microphones in front of our faces!) We lived just a few miles fro on…

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Beer, Breast Cancer and Dr. Google - with Kara San Julian 52:35

1+ y ago52:35

52:35

Listen in to this deeply honest chat with interior designer Kara San Julian about breast cancer, kicking addictions, and taking control of her own life and health. Kara was in the middle of Living Spaces with a design client when she got the news that she had cancer. .. She continued to drink heavily even while on chemo... But eventually she found …

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Tenure, Teenagers, and Teamwork - with Michael Tantone 51:18

1+ y ago51:18

51:18

My husband, Michael and I bantered about work, words, and everything else. We chatted about jobs and work, Cabbage Patch Kids, generational differences, raising teenagers, aging parents and Medicare. Then we discussed bestselling author Colleen Hoover, BookTok, writing, and books made into movies. We talked about the editing of my own book, Piece o…

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Calm the Hell Down and Get Clear on Your Goals - with Laura Maurer 45:45

1+ y ago45:45

45:45

Loved this chat with my friend Laura Maurer. Laura is a marketing strategy consultant and business coach for women entrepreneurs, helping them to gain clarity around their goals and create a clear roadmap to bring their vision to life. She's also the host of the Calm The Hell Down Podcast, where she explores unexpected ways that we can lead calmer …

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11. SEX AND DRUGS, YOU BRING THE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL 1:49:12

1+ y ago1:49:12

1:49:12

Episode Highlights 12:12: When the power struggle in your relationship strikes. 21:36: Feel burdened and too busy for sex? Try this reframe. 19:13 Here’s how to come to agreements in your marriage. 1:01:00: What effects alcohol and cannabis have on the body. 1:06:25: How to use cannabis with sex. 1:36:35 The truth about cannabis inhalation. Need mo…

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Breathwork and Breakthroughs - with Brenda Winkle 47:00

1+ y ago47:00

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Fun and focused conversation with my friend Brenda Winkle, a trauma-informed breath work facilitator, Reiki Master, Theta Healing Practitioner, coach and podcaster. http://brendawinkle.com http://instagram.com/brendawinkle/ http://facebook.com/brenda.winkle.empowerment Website Piece of Work, a Memoir Instagram Facebook TikTok…

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10. WORRIES TO THE MOON 52:43

1+ y ago52:43

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Time Stamps 11:31: Do you tolerate this one common and very annoying thing in your marriage? 21:00: This is not something to be proud of. 33:00: Here’s (maybe) why you can’t relax in the bedroom. Need more inspiration to take brave action in your relationship? We’ve got you covered. Like to read or listen to audiobooks? Grab Swing, “the hot self-he…

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Healing: When a Nurse Becomes a Patient - with Theresa Brown, RN 1:02:39

1+ y ago1:02:39

1:02:39

Five years ago when I was considering going back to school to become a nurse in my mid-40s, I read a book called The Shift that gave me an amazingly accurate view into a day in the life of a nurse. It was my great honor to sit down with Theresa Brown, the author of that book. Her third book, Healing: When a Nurse Becomes a Patient came out in paper…

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9. THE TALK THAT LEADS TO MORE ACTION 43:20

1+ y ago43:20

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Episode Highlights 11:41: How to uncover your beliefs about sex. 21:11: Why you are hesitant to say yes. 26:52: This perspective can improve your marriage. Need more inspiration to take brave action in your relationship? We’ve got you covered. Like to read or listen to audiobooks? Grab Swing, “the hot self-help book” here. https://amzn.to/3HbampL W…

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What Not to Say to Someone with Cancer - Heat Dziczek 52:51

1+ y ago52:51

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You'll love this lively discussion with my new friend, Heat (short for Heather). A fellow cancer survivor, Heat is a writer and photographer whose path includes teaching elementary band, a bout with Hodgkin's lymphoma, health coaching, triathlon, rock climbing, and mom to one son and two dogs. She is occasionally hilarious and always curious and is…

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8. LISTEN, LAUGH, GIVE A SHIT 1:41:34

1+ y ago1:41:34

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Episode Highlights 7:19: Are you holding back in the bedroom because of this? 9:44: Excuses, Excuses, Excuses. 17:10: Feeling at odds with your partner? This will help. Guest Expert: Aoife Drury 31:00: What is pleasure gap? 47:02: How to understand and heal self blame. 1:04:32: What are sexual scripts and how it strengthens your marriage. Need more…

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7. CAN YOU HANDLE THE TRUTH? 36:51

1+ y ago36:51

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Episode Highlights 10:45: Find more confidence in your marriage by doing this 16:30: You’re missing the point 22:28: How to have more fun in the bedroom Need more inspiration to take brave action in your relationship? We’ve got you covered. Like to read or listen to audiobooks? Grab Swing, “the hot self-help book” here. https://amzn.to/3HbampL Want…

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Refresh, Renew, Relate - Just Me! 48:51

1+ y ago48:51

48:51

This is the first episode I've ever recorded all by myself without anyone else to banter with and bounce things off of. Of course, I didn't run out of things to say. I think I may have even shared a little bit of wisdom. Listen as I share my thoughts about: My trip to NY and Ivy league college tour with my daughter Front porches Why I want to call …

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6. BREAK ALL THE RULES 38:57

1+ y ago38:57

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Episode Highlights 8:42: This is why you feel unsupported by your spouse. 13:35: Do you do this in the bedroom? Try this instead. 16:13: Most people are afraid of this affecting their marriage. Need more inspiration to take brave action in your relationship? We’ve got you covered. Like to read or listen to audiobooks? Grab Swing, “the hot self-help…

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Keeping it Hot - with Ashleigh Renard 51:43

1+ y ago51:43

51:43

I loved getting to sit down with author and influencer Ashleigh Renard. Her memoir, Swing has become somewhat of a manual for couples who want to keep their marriages hot. When I met Ashleigh last year in Cathy Heller's Abundant Ever After program, I was instantly impressed by her energy and spunk, and the fact that she had recently published a mem…

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5. SIMPLY THE BEST, ACCORDING TO WHO? 35:28

1+ y ago35:28

35:28

Episode Highlights 11:47: A common relationship hindrance. Are you doing this? 18:06: An easy tip to strengthen your marriage. 20:05: Are you being selfish? A mistake you are making and how to fix it. Need more inspiration to take brave action in your relationship? We’ve got you covered. Like to read or listen to audiobooks? Grab Swing, “the hot se…

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Fitness, Caretaking and Goal Crushing - with Dawn Brooks 37:40

1+ y ago37:40

37:40

Loved talking to my friend Dawn Brooks about so many things...from caring for her late husband with ALS, to finding your purpose, fitness as self care, and crushing your goals.... Dawn is a force to be reckoned with. You'll definitely want to listen to this inspiring episode. Website Piece of Work, a Memoir Instagram Facebook TikTok…

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4. MAYBE THEY’RE BORN WITH IT, MAYBE IT’S SPONGEBOB 30:26

1+ y ago30:26

30:26

Episode Highlights 5:25: You must stop doing this if you want up level your marriage. 12:24: What’s an energy vampire? You’ve got them and It’s affecting you. 18:45: Are you sending off signals you aren’t trustworthy? Here’s what to do. Need more inspiration to take brave action in your relationship? We’ve got you covered. Like to read or listen to…

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3. WHAT DO YOU THINK, BRO? 29:07

1+ y ago29:07

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Episode Highlights 7:46: When you give effort in your marriage but you aren’t getting the results you want 13:35: Your blindspots are blind for a reason. Here’s how to find them. 16:13: Desire something new? Try this approach instead. Need more inspiration to take brave action in your relationship? We’ve got you covered. Like to read or listen to a…

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2. WE’RE GETTING WARMER 35:58

1+ y ago35:58

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Episode Highlights 10:54: The default thoughts that are tanking your marriage 17:48: Stop poking and being poked 25:25 How to get what you really want Need more inspiration to take brave action in your relationship? We’ve got you covered. Like to read or listen to audiobooks? Grab Swing, “the hot self-help book” here. https://amzn.to/3HbampL Want t…

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1. BDE IS NOT THIS 37:33

1+ y ago37:33

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Episode Highlights 16:05 The blame game has no winners 23:09 Strategies to get unstuck in your marriage 28:05 Are you guilty of this red flag? Need more inspiration to take brave action in your relationship? We’ve got you covered. Like to read or listen to audiobooks? Grab Swing, “the hot self-help book” here. https://amzn.to/3HbampL Want to work t…

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Welcome to Keeping it Hot – START HERE 3:27

1+ y ago3:27

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If you want your marriage to feel more connected, more passionate, and more supportive, you have to start somewhere. Ashleigh Renard says, we might as well start in the bedroom. Whether you crave more passion in your physical intimacy, or you crave the energy to actually care about your sex life, millions of couples agree that Ashleigh hits just th…

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A Silver-Haired Metalhead Librarian Memoirist - Anna-Marie O'Brien 1:03:34

1+ y ago1:03:34

1:03:34

I loved getting to sit down in person with my new friend and fellow memoirist, Anna-Marie O'Brien. We talked about the beauty of being in the middle, how we are all more alike than we are different, writing memoir, buried treasure at the library, and so much more. After listening to the episode, you can learn more about Anna-Marie and sign up for h…

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A 25-year-old TikTok poet who has sold more than 40,000 books - Shelby Leigh 46:15

1+ y ago46:15

46:15

When you think of TikTok, you may envision mostly twerking teenagers, but perhaps you've caught wind that TikTok is for grownups too, and can even be used for marketing. My friend Shelby actually sold more than 40,000 copies of her poetry book thanks to a couple of videos that went viral on TikTok. Shelby Leigh is a 25-year-old poet, mental health …

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Better than Prince Harry! - with Jenni Vega 35:08

1+ y ago35:08

35:08

I sat down with my old friend and colleague from the real estate industry, Jenni Vega, aka "Cutco Jenni" and the first thing she said was that my memoir was better than Prince Harry's! She wanted to know who my ghost writer was because she couldn't believe how well-written it was. (By the way, Prince Harry did have a very talented professional ghos…

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Radio Stars, Boundaries and Ghosts, Oh My! With Robin Coté 48:09

2y ago48:09

48:09

Just in time for Halloween! Danielle and Michael chat with Robin Coté, studio director at Dave Pratt's Star Worldwide Networks about growing up in radio, setting boundaries and creating healthy relationships, and talking to ghosts. Read Robin's books here. Read Danielle's book here. Website Piece of Work, a Memoir Instagram Facebook TikTok…

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How to Write and Publish a Book While Juggling Life - with Book Coach Emily Tamayo Maher 44:17

2y ago44:17

44:17

I really enjoyed this casual chat with my book coach, Emily Tamayo Maher about the three stages of bringing a book into the world. Emily was instrumental in helping me finally birth my book, Piece of Work, a Memoir after many years of labor. Emily is an author and a book coach. You can purchase her book You can purchase Emily's book, The Meaning Me…

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The Silver Linings of Breast Cancer : with Dana Conway and Tiffany Reeves 59:16

2y ago59:16

59:16

A breast cancer diagnosis can be life changing...but it's not all negative, especially if you catch it early. Three survivors chat about all the ways becoming part of the club no one ever chooses to join has changed their lives. Website Piece of Work, a Memoir Instagram Facebook TikTokBy Danielle Tantone

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Night Shift, Breast Cancer, Babies and Jungle Gyms 44:43

2y ago44:43

44:43

In my debut podcast episode, I sat down with Robin Cote, studio Director at Star Worldwide networks. She interviewed me to get things rolling and help people get to know me. We talked about books and podcasts, nursing and night shift, and how a successful career sometimes looks more like a jungle gym than a straight ladder. We even went deep into t…

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Sex: Keeping It Hot - Ashleigh Renard 1:09:21

2+ y ago1:09:21

1:09:21

Ashleigh wrote “Swing” because it was her deepest, darkest secret. She thought that there wouldn’t be anybody in the world that could relate to what she experienced, so she wrote about about it to tell everybody. She thought, “Now I’m going to make this into art to share it.” An artist understands that every person will experience art in a differen…

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Sex and Faith - Tiffany Dawn 53:39

2+ y ago53:39

53:39

Tiffany wants all women to have beautiful sex lives, which is why she loves to talk about sex. So much of what we’re told is either black or white in church isn’t really black or white. One of the harmful things about the way the Church has approached sexuality is that it is approached as black or white. Tiffany talks about a book called, “Out of S…

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Sex: After Trauma - Kyra Flatow 59:48

2+ y ago59:48

59:48

Kyra was kidnapped and sexually assaulted by an ex-boyfriend her Junior year of High School. She was taken in the middle of the night and was transported to a field behind the local HS where she was assaulted in many ways. She was put back in the car and made the comment to him “I can’t believe I ever trusted you.” So, instead of taking her home, h…

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Sex: Discovering Desire - Ashley Grubbs 39:14

2+ y ago39:14

39:14

When it comes to sex, where do we start? How do you want to be approached and how do you want to hear “no?” This is an important conversation we all need to have with our partners. What makes sex meaningful? How to hear “no” is a little more complicated. Is it a simple “no,” or is there a reason behind it? What words are we choosing, and what messa…

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Sex: Release the Shame - Mr. Fox 46:31

2+ y ago46:31

46:31

So, how do we talk about sex and everything that goes along with it? For Fox, you start by acknowledging that it’s awkward. Two people doing a very intimate physical act is very complicated. Having humor about it can also go a long way. So, we start by owning the fact that we don’t have a lot of practice talking about these things and that it’s goi…

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Trauma: Childhood Sexual Abuse - Phil Goldstein 53:48

2+ y ago53:48

53:48

In this episode, Samantha talks with poet and author of "How to Bury a Boy at Sea," Phil Goldstein. Phil talks about the struggles in his life caused by his childhood trauma that eventually led him to therapy. Once in therapy, he realized that being a victim of childhood sexual abuse didn't have to define who he is. He talks with Samantha and her h…

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Trauma: Attachments - Jody Tompros and Thom Overton 1:01:22

2+ y ago1:01:22

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In this episode, Samantha talks with Jody Tompros, retired social worker/therapist and owner of Mindfulness Painting, and her husband, Thom Overton, who is a couple's therapist. Thom discusses his book, "Can COVID Save This Marriage? A Therapist's Pandemic Diary," how it came to be, and how it helps people feel seen and heard. Thom and Jody discuss…

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Trauma: Rewriting Your Story - Rachel Nusbaum 45:47

2+ y ago45:47

45:47

In this episode, Samantha talks with the owner of Orchid Story, Rachel Nusbaum, about how we can all explore the art of writing to help us on our own healing journeys. Her business, Orchid Story is coaching with a focus on writing as therapy. Rachel tells us how writing has helped her and how it has helped so many others she has worked with. She re…

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Trauma: Integration - Corinne Coppola 58:04

2+ y ago58:04

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In this episode, Samantha talks with Internal Family Systems Coach, Corinna Coppola. Corinne talks about her upbringing and why she eventually decided to get into Internal Family Systems (IFS) as a practice. She talks us through the basics of IFS and gives us a foundation to go by if any listeners would ever want to explore this healing process. So…

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