Best Claudine Wolk Podcasts (2024)

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Learn About Wine, Food, Chocolate and Getting Your Specialty Book Published 53:28

1y ago53:28

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Maureen Petrosky, author of the new book, Wine Club: A Monthly Guide to Swirling, Sipping, and Pairing with Friends is my guest in this episode. You can find out more about Maureen at her website, MaureenPetrosky.com. I am so excited to introduce this podcast episode. What better summer topic than wine (and chocolate tasting) PLUS: If it is your go…

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Writers Group Members with Advice for Aspiring Authors 47:16

1y ago47:16

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Is Joining a Writers Group a Good Idea for Aspiring Writers? (or a great starting point/) Join authors Linda Wisniewski, Sandra Carey Cody, and Susan Wagner in a fun, illuminating conversation about Women's Writing Groups. All the women are part of a writer's group created through their connection with the Pearl S Buck House in Bucks County, PA. No…

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Kelly Hopton-Jones - Author, Influencer 30:02

1y ago30:02

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Author and Influencer, Kelly Hopkins-Jones, is our guest this week. We chat about her popular Instagram site, @hillside-farmhouse, her book, Someday - a love letter to parents experiencing infertility, her publishing experience, and her baby daughter. Kelly reveals how she went from advance practice nurse to Instagram influencer. Her Instagram site…

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Your Business Can Thrive: Ciara Stockeland On Chasing Profits Not Sales 26:27

1+ y ago26:27

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Ciara Stockeland is an author, podcast host, business owner, business coach, Mom, and an Iron Man participant - not in that order! Entrepreneurs, or anyone looking to start a new venture, write a book, or who needs to seriously evaluate their current business model will learn something valuable in this 25 minute interview! Ciara created several sta…

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You Need to Release Your Creativity Today 10:06

1+ y ago10:06

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You Need To Release Your Creativity Today Why? Because if you don’t, your creativity will be lost forever. The world will lose out on your contribution and YOU will miss out on progress toward self-actualization. In this episode, part of a series by Claudine on Creativity, she introduces Abraham Maslow - the father of humanistic psychology and the …

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"Look For The Helpers" - Kate Brenton vs The Airport 33:16

1+ y ago33:16

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"We're going to look for the kind people," said author, podcast host, inspirational speaker and coach Kate Brenton to her five-year-old son recently. On arriving at the airport, Kate realized that their flight home had been closed even though she had checked-in hours before. Her riveting story is more than a recounting of an annoying airline experi…

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Could Your Journal Be A Book? Author Sarah Styf Tell Us How in "Embracing The Journey" 32:38

1+ y ago32:38

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Author Sarah Styf loved to write essays about her life on her blog - she wrote for years. Eventually she decided to create a book from those essays, a collection for her her kids to read someday. The essays that were meant for family held a larger lesson for anyone looking for the meaning in life and ways to adjust when life doesn't work out as pla…

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Beth Lewis: Businesses CAN Help Employees Suffering Under Domestic Abuse 39:17

1+ y ago39:17

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If you own a business and you suspect that an employee is in a domestic violent situation, how can you help? Your employee is already feeling vulnerable and work may be the only place he or she feels safe and confident. An employer want to be empathetic but not intrusive, right? How can a business help their employee? The Standing-Firm.org organiza…

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Voice Actor - Is This YOUR Career Pivot? 25:02

1+ y ago25:02

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Join me and voice actor Marissa Lanchak, my voice acting coach from Voice Coaches, chat about how I landed in a voice acting class and how I ended up narrating the audiobook version of my book, It Gets Easier! and Other Lies We Tell New Mothers... The interview is an excerpt from Voice Coaches Radio Podcast, which Marissa, a very talented voice act…

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Children's Author, Sheryl Bass Shares Self-Publishing Secrets - Make Your Book Idea Happen, Too! 18:04

1+ y ago18:04

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Do you have an idea for a children's book and wish to get it published? Sheryl Bass, Author of Baby Dragon's Big Sneeze, is our guest today. Sheryl shares her children's book self-publishing story - how she did it and the resources she used as well as the advantages of self-publishing. Link to full interview with Sheryl Bass, author of the children…

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Sex Expert Joan Price on Senior Sex - Great Sex Advice for Anyone at Any Age 41:44

1+ y ago41:44

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Joan Price is the award-winning author of four senior sex books! After a year of asking (read:begging) Joan to be a guest we finally landed on a good date and time to record and oh boy, was it worth the wait. This honest, informative and enjoyable interview on a subject that is so important - how to enjoy sex well into your senior years - includes …

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What's YOUR Message or Story? Why Not Write a Book? 37:45

1+ y ago37:45

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What's YOUR Message or Story? Why Not Write a Book? In this episode, my colleague Kate Brenton and I answer questions about the writing process and book marketing ideas. If you have ever considered writing, you will love this Q&A session where we share other author's questions. More information on the class we chat about, Sit & Write is at the link…

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Bronwyn Bergen - Stars Kids Life Coaches 27:26

1+ y ago27:26

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Bronwyn Bergen, Owner of Stars Kids Life Coaches is interviewed. Browyn was featured as a Bucks Happening Woman 2022. Her passion is the Stars Kids Life Coaches business that she created to help children after she retired from teaching. This fabulous organization helps kids with anxiety and coping - issues that parents know all too well. Tune in to…

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Where Do You Find Faith In Yourself? | Sally Miller of Sally Miller Yoga 12:24

1+ y ago12:24

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Where Do You Find Faith in Yourself? It's a new year and a new season. Perhaps you want to do something new - a new job, a new hobby, and new relationship - where do you find the belief in yourself to take the leap? In this excerpt from a previous episode, Sally Miller, Owner of Sally Miller Yoga shares the origins of the faith she found in herself…

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Holiday Stress Buster: Try "Sit & Stare" by Spirit Fitness Guru Kate Eckman 22:33

1+ y ago22:33

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Kate Eckman, author of the award-winning and best-selling book, The Full Spirit Workout is my guest. I ask for Kate's advice to quell holiday stress. Take the great advice you need from all of Kate's wisdom: Sit & Stare - taking a break is doing more than you realize How to become 'practiced at listening' Employ the "what if?" technique Why NOT bei…

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Holidays Stress Relief: Dispelling the Wonder Woman Myth 31:46

1+ y ago31:46

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The holidays are stressful. Duh! I am starting to feel shaky already. I needed to chat with an expert so I enlisted my friend, Maureen Humpl, a CPA and owner of her own business. The business of keeping things in perspective and stress at bay, especially during the holidays, is welcome advice and perfect for a chuckle. Gals, you are not wonder wome…

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Kelly Simmons: Serial Podcast, Book Publishing Industry, Finding an Agent 42:33

1+ y ago42:33

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Kelly Simmons is a local author and has published seven novels so far. She just released material through a new platform - the serial fiction podcast. Listeners can hear a new "book" released in podcast episodes. Kelly also chats with us about her publishing journey and offers advice to wannabe authors on how to find an agent. Tried and true tips s…

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It Is Time... For You to Sit & Write Your Book : Master Class Opportunity Combines the Spiritual and Analytical to Help Get Your Book Seen and Sold 50:43

2y ago50:43

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Its Time... For You to Sit & Write Your Book In this episode of Stories and Strategies for Women we present an opportunity for authors and aspiring authors. Kate Brenton, author and inspired teacher has created the Sit & Write Master Class that starts October 1 (intake interviews in Sept). Claudine and Kate explain the Master Class: who it is desig…

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Did Lizzie Borden Do It? Interview w/ Author Cara Robertson 1:10:02

2y ago1:10:02

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“Lizzie Borden took an axe and gave her mother 40 whacks when she saw what she had done, she gave her father 41” It’s a rhyme that’s been around a long time. Did Lizzie Borden commit the murder of her father and her step-mother? Author Cara Robertson is not the first writer to broach the subject. Her take on the material is unique, though, Cara met…

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Guest Joanna Penn: Entrepreneur Powerhouse Inspires Action - Fiction and Non-Fiction Author and Host of the Award-Winning The Creative Penn Podcast Chats with Claudine 41:12

2y ago41:12

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This interview with the podcast host of the award-winning The Creative Penn podcast, Joanna Penn, proves the old adage that “you never know until you ask.” I am a big fan of Joanna’s podcast, website, and books. On a whim, I pitched an interview to her and she graciously and generously agreed to it. I am still on a high from this interview and the …

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Is Homeschooling the Right Option for Your Family: Author Shares Homeschooling Story Using The Waldorf Method 44:51

2y ago44:51

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Meet Catherine Read...She holds a Ph.D. in developmental psychology from UCLA and is a Visiting Scientist at Rutgers University and an Associate at Ithaca College. She is also a mom of two daughters who decided to home school her girls using the Waldorf Method. She tells her story and shares her book on the subject "The Genius of Home." She also sh…

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So Happy Together Author Deborah Shepherd | Never Give Up Your Dream to Publish 30:02

2y ago30:02

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Deborah Shepherd is the Author of "So Happy Together," a coming of age novel set in the 60's. Deborah fulfilled her lifelong dream in publishing this book. In her 70's, she is now close to completing her 2nd book - a memoir! She talks about the book and publishing the new way, with a hybrid publisher. You can find Deborah at DeborahShepherdWrites.C…

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Teen Girl Anxiety Tips: Dr Robyn Graham, Author of You, Me and Anxiety 22:50

2+ y ago22:50

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Dr Robyn Graham joins us to discuss her new book, You, Me and Anxiety. Teen Anxiety is on the rise Teen anxiety is on the rise. Did you know that anxiety can show as anger or bad behavior in a child? We asked Robyn Graham, author of the new book, You, Me, and Anxiety the following questions: What are some of the signs that your teenage daughter may…

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Who Feels Unsettled? Want to Feel Better? Tap Into Your Intuition 33:43

2+ y ago33:43

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Welcome Your Inner Wisdom Patricia Walsh Collins, founder and director of Earth School in Point Pleasant, PA, teaches children to welcome their inner wisdom and connect to the earth and to live from the heart. When she explained her Earth School classes for children aged 7 to 12, the teacher program she offers and the new teen program she created, …

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It Could Happen to Anyone | When Your Car is Submerged Guess What You Do | Part Two 28:09

2+ y ago28:09

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Hurricane Ida, September 2, 2021, NJ (Part Two) Part Two of our interview with Greg and Andrea Ferguson Hurricane Ida hit the NJ & PA area north of Philadelphia, by the Delaware river with ruthless force. Enormous amounts of rain fell in a small amount of time on September 2, 2021. It spelled tragedy for far too many families. At least 23 were kill…

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It Could Happen to Anyone | When Your Car is Submerged Guess What You Do? | Part One 28:42

2+ y ago28:42

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Hurricane Ida, September 2, 2021, NJ (Part One) Hurricane Ida hit the NJ & PA area north of Philadelphia, by the Delaware river with ruthless force. Enormous amounts of rain fell in a small amount of time on September 2, 2021. It spelled tragedy for far too many families. At least 23 were killed, most swept away while in their car. Depending on whe…

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Why Does Purging (your stuff) Feel So Good? with Laurie Palau 22:11

2+ y ago22:11

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Why Does Purging Stuff Feel So Good There is something about the word "purge." It is pretty powerful and descriptive, don't you think? I have been purging since before the new year. I can not seem to stop getting rid of stuff. It feels so good. I got to thinking, "Why does purging your stuff feel so good?" In this podcast episode, I share my resear…

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You Have One Minute to Decide - What Would You Do? Alexis Ridge-Simek with Fiaria Project 36:44

2+ y ago36:44

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You have one minute to decide Ten years ago, Alexis Ridge-Simek got a call that changed her life forever. A newborn baby named Aria needed a home and was being released from Temple Hospital at that moment. Would Alexia take her in as a foster child? She had one minute to decide. Community support, Friends, Family As you will hear in her story, Alex…

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Who Wants to be Transported? Like Right Now! Tish Jett on Fashion Designers, Celebrities and Life in France 24:20

2+ y ago24:20

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Author Tish Jett dishes on interviews that she conducted with fashion designers and celebrities as a journalist in France. This episode is so much more, though. Sometimes you just need a juicy escape and this podcast is it. From taking a chance to a life in France, to her experience as an author and an interviewer you will be transported for a few …

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WHO Really Pays the Price of Motherhood? Best-Selling Author Ann Crittenden Interview 37:16

2+ y ago37:16

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What is a Wife Worth? It is an age-old question - “What Is a Wife Worth?” Put another way, is a stay at home mom entitled to half the family’s worth when the marriage dissolves? We take up that question in this episode of Stories and Strategies for Women with Author Ann Crittenden and her highly researched, best-selling book, The Price of Motherhoo…

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"What Would Sophia Loren Do?" - Netflex Documentary Hits Exact Right Tone 11:44

2+ y ago11:44

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The Netflix Documentary titled, "What Would Sophia Loren Do?" really had an effect on me. I loved it and thought about it for weeks after I watched it. In this quick podcast episode, I summarize the documentary (without spoilers) and share some of what I love about it and what made me think about life, love, hard work, and a woman's life. Executive…

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Who Are You Called to Serve? - Stefanie Gass, The Stefanie Gass Show Podcast 37:11

2+ y ago37:11

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What do you want to do with your life? Stefanie Gass is the host of one of the top 24 entrepreneurial podcasts out there today, The Stefanie Gass Show Podcast. She chats with me about her business - what she does and how she got there. Stefanie answers my questions on one of my favorite podcast episodes - Ep 317 - Should You Start a Podcast - 4 Que…

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What Is New For You in 2022? New Year's Resolution Podcast Episode 23:47

2+ y ago23:47

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In this New Years Eve Edition of Stories and Strategies Podcast we share two magical excerpts from two of our most popular guests to answer two very important questions for 2022! Question 1: What are you meant to share with world? Question 2: How do you get started? Perhaps these excerpts will help you answer those questions so that you can "set th…

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Trivia and Secrets of The Sound of Music Movie with Claudine 17:31

2+ y ago17:31

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Who doesn't love The Sound of Music movie? Lead star Christopher Plummer who plays Captain Von Trapp for one! Christopher Plummer was interviewed and said the movie was "too saccharine" for his taste. In later years, I understand Plummer came to appreciate the movie and its place in his career. Years ago my family bought me the anniversary edition …

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Jenny Judson and Danielle Mahfood - Childhood Girlfriends Write Delicious Tale 35:08

2+ y ago35:08

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Jenny Judson and Danielle Mahfood accomplished every girlfriends' childhood dream. They wrote a book together and published it! Their first book, The Last Season, is newly released and the perfect holiday escape book. It is a historical fiction, romance novel set in the Victorian Age that follows the relationships of two childhood acquaintances, Cr…

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Lea Geller On Extra Moms, Failing IUDs, and Her Latest Book “The Truth and Other Hidden Things” 27:02

2+ y ago27:02

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Our guest in this episode of Stories and Strategies for Women Podcast is Lea Geller. Lea is an author of the new book, The Truth And Other Hidden Things and can be found at her website LeaGeller.com. Join us for some “Mom talk’ with a hilarious author and a thought provoking, upbeat book. In this podcast episode we cover the humor and sometimes pai…

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Geraldine Donaher - After Juice: "Still" Book Chat : Give Yourself Space to Think 14:50

2+ y ago14:50

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We interviewed Gerri Donaher, author of Still in episode 30 titled "Have You Ever Wanted to Kill Your Husband" - our most listened-to podcast to date! (Draw your own conclusions) In this After Juice segment, where the audio keeps recording after the interview, Gerri and I chat about writing and staying creative. Gerri answers some of my specific qu…

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Denise Paul: Miscarriage and Stillbirth - Help Is Available 19:20

2+ y ago19:20

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Miscarriage and Stillbirth Miscarriage and Stillbirth is not a subject that women talk about very much. Yet it is an experience that is very clearly part of a woman's experience. I had interviewed an expert, Denise Paul, that aired on the radio show where I contribute, Let's Talk! on WDVR radio. Our conversation before and after the taping was so i…

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Instagram - Are You Doing It Right? Strategist, Audrey Wolf 32:34

3y ago32:34

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If you own your own business its almost unavoidable, you MUST use social media. In this episode of Stories and Strategies for Women we speak with an Instagram expert, Audrey Wolf. Audrey shares her pivot story from professional photographer to Instagram guru. She answers all of my questions from the simple to the advanced including: ** What is a St…

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Erin Gibson Allen - You Want to Get Back Into the Workforce...Amazing Ideas to Get You Started 51:25

3y ago51:25

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You Want To Get back In the Work Force So did our guest, Erin Allen Gibson. She was a lawyer, raised her family, and then 10 years later she decided she wanted to return and be a lawyer again. Whether you are a lawyer, doctor, teacher, or any other profession, when you 'take a break' from the workforce for any reason, the path back to the working w…

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Ciara Stockeland: Dreaming of Owning a Store: Tips from an expert on how to make it work 34:35

3y ago34:35

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Practical business advice for your retail store or your boutique store dream Do you own a retail store or want to start one. Ciara Stockeland, owner of The Boutique Workshop has been there and done it successfully. Her tips can help you get started on the right foot or scale the business you already have. OHHHHH...I used the phrase "scale your busi…

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Amanda Monnier - Where Do You Truly Belong - Mindset Healing 38:17

3y ago38:17

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We have interviewed many women who have made a career pivot but never a pivot so drastic...Our guest, Amanda Monnier pivoted from parole officer to energy healer and mindset coach! If you are thinking that things in your life are just not working and that you need to make a change, this episode is for you. Amanda wants us to create an amazing life …

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Have You Ever Wanted To Kill Your Husband? Author Geraldine Donaher and her new book "Still" 35:59

3y ago35:59

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Welcome to Season Two of Stories and Strategies for Women Podcast! After a month off we are raring to go with amazing stories from fabulous women. More to learn and more to do! What married woman hasn't thought of killing her husband? So begins Geraldine Donaher's brand new book, Still. The book starts with a bang and never lets go. Donaher's comin…

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Colonoscopy Unfiltered - Dr Richard Arrigo 56:23

3y ago56:23

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Colonoscopy is the test every woman hates. Women understand that it is a fantastic tool to detect colon cancer at an early stage but the whole screening process from prep to procedure is not fun, to say the least. Dr Richard Arrigo breaks down the entire process for us and allows me to whine about what women hate the most about the screening. Plus …

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Kate Brenton - Gifts Unwanted - Deep Dive - What is Right For You? 46:40

3y ago46:40

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Kate Brenton, inspired teacher, author, and podcast host of Rebirth is our guest. I listened to one of Kate's podcast episodes titled "Gifts Unwanted" - Season 4, episode 49 and it hit me like a ton a bricks. "Gifts Unwanted" ... what a powerful phrase. What does it mean to you? Kate breaks it down with me as we explore the decisions that women mak…

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Anne Luty - After Juice - Don't Wait Your Whole Life - Schmeckerle Bakery 12:07

3y ago12:07

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In this "After Juice" episode, Anne Luty shares how she came to the decision to leave a job that did not fulfill her to start her own bakery - from her home! Anne is the owner of Schmeckerle Bakery and makes the most delicious cookies, pies and cakes. I know they are delicious because I have eaten them! Just look at the picture on the podcast. C'mo…

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Kate Eckman: Know Your Why - How Fitness Applies to Your Spirit 43:34

3y ago43:34

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Kate Eckman is the author of the new book, The Full Spirit Workout. Kate is a dynamic speaker, an accomplished entrepreneur, an elite athlete, a mindfulness expert, and a Columbia University certified executive. She has the energy of three people and the wisdom of a prophet as you will be able to tell from this dynamic podcast episode. Kate and I d…

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Sally Miller Yoga - Faith In Yourself 46:50

3y ago46:50

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Sally Miller was a chemical engineer but decided that her talents pointed to a new career - teaching yoga. Quite a change! She shares her story of transition with us on Stories and Strategies for Women Podcast as well as pointers on her yoga specialty, Yin Yoga, as well as Ayurvedic self-care and Somatic meditation. Sally mentions the faith she had…

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Meredith Masony: That's Inappropriate - But It Helps to Get It Out 33:05

3y ago33:05

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Meredith Masony is a whirlwind gal - She is an author, podcast host, comedian, and performer. She is hysterical, honest, and passionate about being a parent, being married, being a woman, and achieving her goals. She wants YOU to achieve your goals too! In this episode of Stories and Strategies for Women Podcast this woman, who hosts over 3 million…

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Vaping: Safe or Dangerous? It Depends - Elizabeth Manner 41:20

3y ago41:20

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Elizabeth Manner is a psychotherapist in the addictions treatment services department at Hunterdon Behavioral Health in the Hunterdon Healthcare System in NJ. She is a LCSW & LCADC and helps people everyday with addiction. In this episode of Stories and Strategies for Women, Elizabeth answers our questions on Vaping. When is it a good thing? When i…

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