Best Italia Celeste Podcasts (2024)

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Alice Rohrwacher's Heavenly Body (Corpo Celeste) 1:08:31

3M ago1:08:31

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Maathew Page joins John Bleasdale to discuss the career of Alice Rohrwacher and specifically her debut film from 2011, Heavenly Body, (Corpo Celeste). 13 year old Marta is preparing for her confirmation at the local Catholic church but soon finds that her own faith doesn't help her to fit in with the new home she has recently moved to. Alice Rohrwa…

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Giulia Saccogna on Rome Open City 1:00:01

4M ago1:00:01

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In the rubble of a Rome which still smelled of gunpowder, Roberto Rossellini filmed Roma Città Aperta (Rome Open City), a film that stands as an inaugural moment in Italian Neorealism and as a hugely influential masterpiece in world cinema. Giulia Saccogna is the programmer of a new season of films at the BFI - Chasing the Real: Italian Neorealism …

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Nicholas Bell on The Killer Nun 52:09

4M ago52:09

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A 1979 Italian nunsploitation horror film, Killer Nun was directed by Giulio Berruti and starred Anita Ekberg, Joe Dallesandro, Lou Castel, and Alida Valli. Its plot follows a nun who, after recovering from brain surgery, grows increasingly paranoid that her health is again declining; she begins indulging in opioids from the hospital in which she w…

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Death in Venice with Lillian Crawford 1:05:42

4M ago1:05:42

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Lillian Crawford talks about Luchino Visconti's 1977 adaptation of Thomas Mann's Death in Venice. Lillian is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in Little White Lies, Sight and Sound and the Times Literary Supplement as well as many other places. Her personal website can be visited here. The Music for the podcast is provided by Two Minute No…

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The Birds and the Bees and the Italians 48:51

4M ago48:51

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The Birds, the Bees and the Italians (Italian: Signore & Signori, literally "Ladies and Gentlemen") is a 1966 italian film directed by Pietro Germi. It won the Grand Prix with A Man and a Woman at the 1966 Cannes Film Festival and was later selected for screening as part of the Cannes Classics section at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. Jo-Ann Titmar…

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Assunta Spina with Pamela Hutchinson 45:43

5M ago45:43

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Assunta Spina starring Francesca Bertini is a classic Diva silent from 1915. (View it here). Writer and critic and expert in silent cinema Pamela Hutchinson gives her insight into where to start with Italian silent cinema. Here is a link to her blog. Music is by Two Minute Noodles, available here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf…

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Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion 1:08:44

5M ago1:08:44

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John Bleasdale talks to film maker and writer James Peaty about Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion, Elio Petri's 1970 film, starring Gian Maria Volonté and Florinda Bolkan. A psychological, black-humored satire on corruption in high office, it tells the story of a top police officer who kills his mistress, and then tests whether the police …

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For a Few Dollars More with Alisdair Satchel 1:21:11

5M ago1:21:11

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For a Few Dollars More confirmed the arrival of the Spaghetti Western as a new genre. Further enshrining Clint Eastwood's Man with no Name, it added also Lee Van Cleef to the mix. There is a real maturation of how Ennio Morricone's music is used and an increased confidence in the filmmaking of Leone. Alasdair Satchel is a theatre and filmmaker base…

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Brutti Sporchi Cattivi with Lino Meireles 58:54

5M ago58:54

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Ettore Scola's 1976 comedy is an exercise is grotesque humour about a family living in a Roman slum within sight of the Vatican. Trailer here. The Music for the podcast is provided by Two Minute Noodles and more can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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L'avventura with Dario Linares 56:03

6M ago56:03

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The Music for the podcast is provided by Two Minute Noodles and more can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Massimo Benvegnù talks IFFR, and The Priest's Wife 1:01:43

6M ago1:01:43

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Massimo Benvegnù is an artistic director at the Biografilm Festival in Bologna as well as working as a film critic, programmer and teacher. He has written on Peter Weir and Peter Bogdonavich as well as many others. We talk aboutn La Moglie del Prete (The Priest's Wife), Dino Risi's 1970 satire starring Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni. The Mus…

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Adrian Wootton (OBE) talks the Taviani Brothers 39:46

6M ago39:46

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Paolo & Vittorio Taviani are arguably the geniuses of Italian Cinema you've never heard of. Night of the Falling Stars and Caesar Must Die are only two works of imaginative and groundbreaking work. Adrian Wootton (OBE) is the Chief Executive of Film London and the British FIlm Commission and is the curator of the largest retrospective of the Tavian…

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Felix Van Groeningen talks The Eight Mountains 44:22

7M ago44:22

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I talk to Felix Van Groeningen about his new film The Eight Mountains, which he, along with his partner Charlotte Vandermeersch, wrote and directed from Paolo Cognetti's novel, as well as Italian cinema generally. Felix is also the director of The Misfortunates (2009), The Broken Circle Breakdown (2012) and Belgica (2016). He made his English-langu…

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Neil Fox on The Conformist 1:09:53

7M ago1:09:53

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Bernardo Bertolucci's adaptation of Alberto Moravia's novel The Conformist is a visual feast while at the same time an intricate portrait of the soulessness of fascism. Neil Fox is an academic and broadcaster. Catch the Cinematologists podcast here. The Music for the podcast is provided by Two Minute Noodles and more can be found here. Hosted on Ac…

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Lee Freeman on Battle of Algiers 1:02:53

7M ago1:02:53

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Gillo Pontecorvo's 1966 masterpiece The Battle of Algiers is the subject of this episode. With its cinema verité style and emotional impact, it is as relevant today as it was on its release. A stirring examination of resistance, oppression and the price that the innocent often pay. Add to this a stand out score by - who else? - Ennio Morricone. Lee…

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Kaleem Aftab lives La Dolce Vita 52:54

1y ago52:54

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Film critic and paparazzo Kaleem Aftab joins John Bleasdale to talk about Federico Fellini's 1960 classic La Dolce Vita, starring Marcello Mastroianni and Anita Ekberg. The Music for the podcast is provided by Two Minute Noodles and more can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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David Rooney on Nights of Cabiria 1:07:42

1y ago1:07:42

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Chief film critic of The Hollywood Reporter David Rooney joins John Bleasdale to talk about Federico Fellini's 1957 masterpiece Le Notti di Cabiria, Nights of Cabiria, starring Giulietta Masina as a sex worker in a Rome on the edge of La Dolce Vita. Massina won Best Actress at Cannes and the film was the second Oscar in a row for Fellini. The Music…

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Pasolini's The Gospel According to St. Matthew 1:10:45

1y ago1:10:45

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Pier Paolo Pasolini's 1964 film The Gospel According to St. Matthew was a surprise when it came out. How had this Marxist, atheist, homosexual made a film which many found devout? Matthew Page - the author of 100 Bible Films - talks to John Bleasdale about one of Pasolini's most surprising films and certainly his most accessible. Music courtesy of …

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Abel Ferrara in Taormina 1:00:02

1y ago1:00:02

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John Bleasdale talks to the director, Abel Ferrara, on Italian cinema, his collaboration with Willem Dafoe and the influence of Pasolini. The Music for the podcast is provided by Two Minute Noodles and more can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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John Landis on his Favorite Italian Film 8:53

1y ago8:53

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John Bleasdale talks briefly to John Landis about his favorite Italian comedy: Mario Monicelli's Big Deal on Madonna Street (Italian: I soliti ignoti; released in the UK as Persons Unknown) from 1958. The Music for the podcast is provided by Two Minute Noodles and more can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Deep Red with Philip Gwynne Jones 54:20

1y ago54:20

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Crime novelist Philip Gwynne Jones joins John Bleasdale to talk about Dario Argento's 1975 masterpiece Profondo Rosso or Deep Red. The Music for the podcast is provided by Two Minute Noodles and more can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Vittorio De Sica's Umberto D. with Matthew Asprey Gear talks 1:01:58

1y ago1:01:58

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John Bleasdale and Matthew Asprey Gear talk Vittorio De Sica's Umberto D. A 1952 Italian neorealist classic starring Carlo Battisti in the role of Umberto Domenico Ferrari, a poor elderly man in Rome who is desperately trying to keep his rented room. His landlady (Lina Gennari) is evicting him and his only true friends, the housemaid (Maria-Pia Cas…

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Salò or the 120 Days of Sodom 59:27

1y ago59:27

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Pier Paolo Pasolini's Salò or the 120 Days of Sodom was released in 1975 and became an instant milestone in the cinema of transgression. A political fable, it tells the story of four men who in the waning days of Fascist Italy retire to a villa to enjoy their perversions and sadism at the expense of the young people they have captured. Torture, rap…

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Once Upon A Time in America 1:01:08

1y ago1:01:08

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Peter Birro is one of Scandinavia’s most admired and prolific screenwriters. The three-time Prix Italia-winner’s groundbreaking TV-series Hammarkullen, Det nya landet, and How Soon Is Now?! are sweeping visions of Swedish society, marginalized people, political dramas and deeply human, emotional stories. For cinema Birro has written the hugely succ…

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Laura Samani talks Don't Be Bad 51:22

1+ y ago51:22

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Film director Laura Samani talks to John Bleasdale about Claudio Caligari's 2017 film Don't Be Bad (Non Essere Cattivo). Music is by Two Minute Noodles, available here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Cinema Italia 1:43

1+ y ago1:43

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Cinema Italia is a new podcast dedicated to exploring the glories of Italian film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S2 E7 Love, sex, and compromise: solutions to some common relationship issues 26:34

4+ y ago26:34

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Reach out on Instagram @italiaceleste or tap the link https://www.instagram.com/italiaceleste/ ***** After hearing from older mentors and listening to the problems of our peers, we noticed some common themes that really make it a struggle to keep a relationship strong and loving. My husband and I talk about these issues and experiences while offeri…

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S2 E6 Self Criticism- the power we hold over ourselves 11:07

4+ y ago11:07

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Reach out on Instagram @italiaceleste or tap the link https://www.instagram.com/italiaceleste/ ***** Why am I so critical of myself and what am I doing to combat self criticism. The reason why it took me months to even share this podcast. From self hate to self love it takes a lot of self care in between! What works for you?--- Support this podcast…

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S2 E5 Money on Assignment: being prepared for investing! Have a plan for your money. 33:02

4+ y ago33:02

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Reach out on Instagram @italiaceleste or tap the link https://www.instagram.com/italiaceleste/ *****It’s so important to have a plan for your money and to use your resources. We’re diving into what happens when you don’t have a plan. Don’t let your money and resources go to waste! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/it…

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S2 E4 Are you still my lover?? How to Date your spouse and keep the relationship intimate. 29:47

4+ y ago29:47

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Reach out on Instagram @italiaceleste or tap the link https://www.instagram.com/italiaceleste/ *****In a relationship, it’s important to keep the intimacy and spice in order to continue. We have some tops for you on how to date and keep your lover whether in marriage or a long term relationship. Even if your searching for the one this information w…

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S2 E3 Before Investing in Real Estate You MUST learn this!!! 20:18

4+ y ago20:18

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Reach out on Instagram @italiaceleste or tap the link https://www.instagram.com/italiaceleste/ *****We have recently had an influx of real estate questions and many times it’s about the things that seem too familiar to us to remember to teach others. In this episode we give some HUGE gems of knowledge to prepare you for real estate investing BEFORE…

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S2 Ep2: Well, do it then! Perfect never gets done. 15:59

4+ y ago15:59

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Reach out on Instagram @italiaceleste or tap the link https://www.instagram.com/italiaceleste/ *****We need more people who “do” instead of people who plan. If you’re waiting for that perfect time to start something it’s now. Today, make your move and PLEASE don’t wait until 2020 is here. Challenge yourself to do something before the end of 2019 so…

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S2 Ep1: Relationships and social media: navigating romance through technology 41:29

4+ y ago41:29

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Reach out on Instagram @italiaceleste or tap the link https://www.instagram.com/italiaceleste/ **** I’m so excited to be back for season two of the show! For this episode my husband joins me to discuss how social media and technology have influenced and changed relationships. We focus on romantic relationships but touch a little bit on all aspects …

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Italia Celeste Podcast (Trailer) 0:28

4+ y ago0:28

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029: Millennial money saving tips! The best money saving hacks to start today. Easy money saving tip 16:17

5y ago16:17

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Reach out on Instagram @italiaceleste or tap the link https://www.instagram.com/italiaceleste/ ***We all know the major money saving tips like paying yourself first (setting aside a certain amount of each check for retirement) But do you have the simple money saving habits to implement on a day-to-day basis? I’m not talking about sacrificing or giv…

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028: Relationship goals vol. 2: How the past shapes our relationships today and what we can learn. 29:22

5y ago29:22

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Reach out on Instagram @italiaceleste or tap the link https://www.instagram.com/italiaceleste/ *** Your past truly shape who you are today. Whether it was traumatizing events and the trauma has made you bitter or it was a perfectly happy past so you don’t know how to deal with conflict, the past good and bad can affect us in both positive and negat…

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027 Relationship Goals Vol.1 : One sided relationships. Are you the only one fighting for it? 31:18

5y ago31:18

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Reach out on Instagram @italiaceleste or tap the link https://www.instagram.com/italiaceleste/ ***Soooo many of us have been in one sided relationships or have had some time in our relationship where only one person was truly trying to make it work. Whether that person trying is you or you’re the one with one foot out the door, this episode is for …

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026 Morning Routine: My strategy for keeping my life on track and keeping my peace. 14:22

5y ago14:22

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Reach out on Instagram @italiaceleste or tap the link https://www.instagram.com/italiaceleste/ What you do first thing in the morning can really have an impact on your entire day! The most successful people wake up early and have a routine to start their day. I may have gotten away from consistently practicing my morning routine but I’m definitely …

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025 Getting away toxic and deceptive relationships. How I came to protect my peace and guard my energy. 12:48

5y ago12:48

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Reach out on Instagram @italiaceleste or tap the link www.instagram.com/italiaceleste/ Protecting your peace is so important to having and even creating your own joy. Happiness is ultimately your own responsibility! Tune in for my tips to protect As I've grown my own family (husband and kids), i gave more of myself to them (naturally) instead of ot…

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024 Money blocks: What is holding you back from an abundance of money? What is your money mindset? 19:03

5+ y ago19:03

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Reach out on Instagram @italiaceleste or tap the link www.instagram.com/italiaceleste/ Your thoughts and your feelings about money could be creating blocks from you gaining momentum in your financial freedom journey. This episode discusses the major money blocks in life and both action items and tangible ways to clear these money blocks and get ove…

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023 Dave Ramsey vs Robert Kiyosaki: Debt Free or Leverage Debt 19:32

5+ y ago19:32

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Reach out on Instagram @italiaceleste or tap the link www.instagram.com/italiaceleste/ Do you consider yourself a frugal saver, or a investor willing to take a risk? Maybe you fit right in the middle, or maybe you don’t really know quite where you fit. Today I’m re-visiting an awesomely fun conversation about Dave Ramsey vs Robert Kiyosaki: these t…

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022 What do you do when you’re waiting on love??? The journey to your soulmate. 24:51

5+ y ago24:51

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Reach out on Instagram @italiaceleste or tap the link https://www.instagram.com/italiaceleste/ . What do you do when you’re waiting on love, trying to find a soulmate, and finding your life partner? We all have to go through bad relationships and hard times being alone before we find the right one. My husband and I are sharing our past experiences …

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021 How To Stay Motivated And Not Burnt Out Or Exhausted In Today’s Fast Paced World 18:27

5+ y ago18:27

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Let’s connect! https://www.instagram.com/italiaceleste/ Giving my experiences and tips and tricks on how to get and stay motivated. As a. Yay working mom and wife it’s easy to get tired or overwhelmed and I often need to switch my approach to staying motivated to doing anything. In this episode I’m sharing my current secrets to what keeps me motiva…

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020 The Ultimate Side Hustle (and other side hustle options) 29:38

5+ y ago29:38

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Reach out on Instagram @italiaceleste or tap the link https://www.instagram.com/italiaceleste/ I believe that everyone should have multiple streams of income. That being said, I think we all could use a good side hustle. In this episode I am discussing real estate as a side hustle along with a variety of other side hustles that people may be intere…

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019 Mom Guilt and How To Change or Manage These Emotional Guilty Feelings 20:31

5+ y ago20:31

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Reach out on Instagram @italiaceleste or tap the link https://www.instagram.com/italiaceleste/ Mom Guilt and How To Change or Manage These Emotional Guilty Feelings. We all get that guilty feeling when it comes t raising kids. Are we raising our kids the right way? Are we giving enough love to our kids? Are we smothering our kids too much? Did we m…

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018 The Number One Cause For Divorce Money and Finances in Marriage and Relationships. 26:31

5+ y ago26:31

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Reach out on Instagram @italiaceleste or tap the link https://www.instagram.com/italiaceleste/ The number one cause for divorce: money and finances in marriage and relationships. It’s pretty amazing that above infidelity and other marital issues that money and financial problems would be the number one cause of divorce. Here’s how my husband and I …

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017 The Great Debate: Getting Through arguments in marriage and relationships. 27:33

5+ y ago27:33

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http://www.instagram.com/italiaceleste I’m sharing some insight into my journey of learning how to communicate and how to have healthy disagreements in my marriage. It’s ok to not always agree, but I call these tips the “rules of engagement” for when an argument should it arise. Just being real and hoping my mistakes can help other people in their …

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016 Sex and Intimacy in Marriage and Committed Relationships! 34:23

5+ y ago34:23

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Reach out on Instagram @italiaceleste or tap the link https://www.instagram.com/italiaceleste/ In this episode I’m having a mature conversation on sex and intimacy in marriage and relationships. TV and media of all kinds glamorize sex when much of it is selling a fantasy. Here’s the real deal! A person account of my own experience and things I’ve h…

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015 Finishing 2018 with great momentum to carry you into a successful 2019! 11:25

5+ y ago11:25

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The year 2018 is almost gone so we need to take advantage of the last 2 weeks we have to complete some goals! I’m giving my take on how to make the next 2 weeks really count! You want to close 2018 with the momentum you need to lauch you into a great 2019. Please click subscribe and rate/review!!!One of my favorite resources currently is Audible. W…

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014 Dealing with the holiday stress: How to go from overwhelmed to overjoyed! 18:33

5+ y ago18:33

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We’ve all been there before, feeling like we just need to make it through the holidays to get back to our happy place. We should be able to enjoy this time with our family without feeling stressed and irritable. I’m giving my tips on how to make this time less stressful and easier to manage. I’m giving my favorite holiday hacks in hopes to help you…

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