Best Lynn Duffy Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 278: Waymakers | A Powerful Conversation Series 51:48

5h ago51:48

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Welcome to a special Powerful Ladies Podcast. This episode was recorded live with the incredible women from the nonprofit organization Waymakers: Heather Benjamin, Lita Mercado, and Ronnetta Johnson. They discuss the mission and impact of Waymakers, which provides essential services to support youth development, crisis intervention, and victim assi…

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169 Getting creative about dementia with Shelle Luscombe 52:30

1h ago52:30

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Shelle Luscombe is an entertainer, a singer, a presenter, a voiceover artist. She turned 50 in 2021 and she set out to have 50 memorable experiences. She also wanted to raise money for a cause very close to her heart, having two copies of the Alzheimer's risk gene and having lost both parents to dementia. Three years on, she's raised over £12,000 p…

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Character Needs 23:19

2h ago23:19

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Characters need to need something. They need to want something. Otherwise, it's just a series of things happening to a character...and readers won't care. In this episode I share a writing prompt and lesson from my year-long email series, StoryAWeek, which you can start today,all about creating a story in which a character needs something. I also t…

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Episode 277: Tobey Lynn | Musician, Writer, Film Maker 38:12

1h ago38:12

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So many women I have invited to be a part of Powerful Ladies have declined, saying “I’m not powerful” or “I’m not powerful yet,” which is why it’s so rewarding when a young woman just about to graduate college says YES. Being powerful is not about age but a way of being. Tobey Lynn is a musician, writer, and filmmaker who possesses wisdom beyond he…

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Episode 276: Tara Joseph | Communications Consultant & ex-International Correspondent 45:40

3d ago45:40

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When I think of cool jobs, I think of international correspondents. That’s why I was so excited to sit down with Tara Joseph. She has traveled the world, sharing important stories and giving a voice to others. After leaving Hong Kong due to the shift in freedom of speech there, she settled in California, where she now shares her expertise as a comm…

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The Courageous Writer 17:04

7d ago17:04

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In a week when a(nother) rockstar writer is falling from their pedestal, I made a case for the rest of us being brave enough to complete and release our work into the world; to flood the reading public with good options, and not worry about what might happen if we accidentally become successful. LINKS: Contact: https://storyaday.org/contact The Sto…

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Episode 275: June Reese | NAACP Image Nominee & Interior Designer 42:10

10d ago42:10

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When you follow your heart and talents, roads lead to success and soon thereafter to supporting your community. June Reese is an NAACP Image Award nominee, author of Iconic Homes: Interiors, Advice, and Stories from 50 Amazing Black Designers, and an interior designer herself. In this episode, we talk about the honor of celebrating your community, …

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More Joy, in Your Writing Life 14:39

14d ago14:39

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Want more joy and less angst, in your writing life? I have some suggestions, that will helo you create and stick to a writing practice that works for you, right now. LINKS StoryADay Handbook: https://storyaday.org/challenge-handbook BJ Fogg’s Tiny Habits: https://amzn.to/4chLUmd (affiliate link)By Julie Duffy

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Episode 274: Sarah Rhoads of We Are The Rhoads + Commbi Footwear 57:49

21d ago57:49

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I love power couples, and when I saw Sarah and her husband Chris, the duo behind We Are the Rhoads, featured in Santa Barbara Magazine, I instantly knew I wanted to meet them. Successful commercial photographers, married, and raising three boys, Sarah has had to choose her own path to make it all work, and she’s never been happier. I loved this con…

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168 DNA surprises, identity, healing and growth with Maria Leonard Olsen 51:20

19d ago51:20

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This is such a fascinating podcast! Maria Leonard Olsen is a lawyer, an author, a TEDx speaker, and a mentor to women in recovery. She wrote 50 After 50: Reframing the Next Chapter of Your Life and is host of the Becoming Your Best Version podcast. She’s had a very full and fascinating life – so far. She has so many enthralling stories to share. We…

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How To Be A Productive Writer in 2024 18:57

27d ago18:57

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Why can you write so well during challenges like StoryADay May but struggle to motivate yourself outside challenges? In this episode I dig into why challenges work AND how you can create and refine your own processes for replicating that success in your writing life. LINKS: StoryADay Challenge Handbook: https://storyaday.org/challenge-handbook…

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Episode 273: The Have It All Method™ Live from NeueHouse 1:31:16

24d ago1:31:16

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Welcome to a special edition of the Powerful Ladies Podcast. This episode was recorded live in Venice, California, on April 25th, 2024, at NeueHouse. It’s an amazing discussion about my Have It All Method™ featuring myself and three of my favorite entrepreneurs: Maurice Philogen, who flew in all the way from Lebanon; KJ Atlas, whose solo Powerful L…

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Feedback on Your Writing 20:17

1M ago20:17

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Do you have a system for consistently seeking out feedback on your completed pieces? Could that system use a few tweaks? What is this word, 'system' I keep using (and how dare I)? All this and more, in this week's episode... LINKS Critique Week: https://storyaday.org/critique StoryADay Challenge Handbook: https://storyaday.org/challenge-handbook…

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Episode 272: Jacqueline Lavitt Michaelsen | Creative Director 42:59

1M ago42:59

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Often, we think that once we go freelance or become business owners, we can’t go back to corporate life. That’s simply not true, and it doesn’t allow you to have the freedom to chase your dreams or say yes to incredible opportunities when they come your way. Jacqueline Lavitt Michaelsen confidently flows between corporate and freelance work by keep…

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Episode 271: Sandra Soskic | Founder of Humanoid 48:14

1M ago48:14

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The world has gone beige. There is more homogeneity in human culture today than ever before. And yet, we all have a craving to be different, to express ourselves in unique ways, and a desire to have the freedom and bravery to express our unique style. Burning Man, Comic-Con, and similar events are currently among the few places where it's expected …

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167 Menopause in Africa with Sue Mbaya 48:01

1M ago48:01

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Sue Mbaya is the founder and director of Menopause Solutions Africa and host of the Pause for Menopause podcast. She’s leading menopause awareness in Africa and seeking to normalize the change while empowering women. She has over 20 years of policy advocacy, advisory and development experience at national, regional and global levels with a focus on…

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Episode 270: Melissa Skeet | Skating Across America for MMIP 45:15

2M ago45:15

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There are many creative ways to combine your passions with your activism. After finding her own power in a pair of roller skates, Melissa Skeet, Diné from the Navajo Nation, is now roller skating across America from Washington State to Washington D.C. to raise awareness about Missing & Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) and to collect donations to s…

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Episode 269: Three Generations of Powerful Women 50:17

2M ago50:17

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Not all of us are lucky enough to come from a great family or a lineage of Powerful Ladies. So when you encounter three generations of women who are all being powerful, taking up their space, and working hard to expand into new levels of living extraordinary lives, you take notice. Grandma Donna, Nancy Eaton, and Kendra Laine are such an example. T…

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Episode 268: KJ Atlas | Business & Location Astrologer 50:05

2M ago50:05

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Whether we admit it or not, most people turn to astrology to make decisions or judgments - whether it's deciding who might be a better soul mate or justifying aspects of our personalities. It’s often viewed as somewhat hokey, with numerous faux astrologers out there. Then there’s KJ Atlas. She’s a professional astrologer specializing in business an…

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166 Writing about Jewish culture with Lynne Golodner 36:52

2M ago36:52

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Lynne Golodner is a novelist writing about strong Jewish women and Jewish culture. She shares her background and journey as a writer, her focus on writing about Orthodox Jewish life, and the challenges and research involved. Lynne recently set up her own independent publishing house for women over 40 with strong voices that need to be heard. Her fi…

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StoryADay Week 2 - What We're Writing (And How) 22:49

3M ago22:49

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In which I talk about how StoryADay May 2024 is going (spoiler: it's going great!) and how much fun everyone is having, and the best ways to participate, even if you don't want to write a story every day. CHAPTERS: hapters [00:01:08] How Is StoryADay May 2024 going? [00:01:30] Join The Discussion [00:02:24] The Challenge Handbook Benefits [00:04:51…

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Episode 267: Kristin Middleton | Founder of Bougie Gougies 39:14

2M ago39:14

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Reinvention is a founding marker of a Powerful Lady. There are so many seasons of our lives, most of which we cannot predict, and while we know this, we put so much pressure on ourselves to make our lives perfect and perfect soon. Kristin Middleton, founder of Bougie Gougies, has had to reinvent herself multiple times. Now in her sixth decade, she’…

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Episode 266: Kim O’Hara | Book Coach & Publishing Consultant 46:09

3M ago46:09

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It takes a special gift to help you refine the story within you that the world is waiting to read. Book Coach and Publishing Consultant Kim O’Hara uses her past experience turning books into movies to assist her clients in discovering the story within themselves that is destined to be a hit. Even more significant, her belief that everyone is powerf…

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Episode 265: Adeline Perez | Comedian, Author, Writer 40:28

3M ago40:28

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Isn’t life beautiful when we surprise ourselves with how brave we can be? It's not common for an incredibly shy person to end up on stage and then on TV, but that is exactly what today’s Powerful Ladies Podcast guest, Adeline Perez, has done. From being too shy to speak up in six-person meetings to now awaiting the launch of her book, Adeline has t…

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Episode 264: Maggie Larkin Hicok | Organizational Culture & Leadership Coach 53:06

3M ago53:06

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Being a leader is hard. That's why we all need experts in organizational culture to guide us in stepping into leadership roles effectively. Maggie Larkin Hicok is 👏 that 👏coach 👏. She's smart, compassionate, and a goofball, qualities that make her excellent at her job and enable her to provide valuable perspective to the leaders and teams she works…

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What's New For StoryADay 2024? 16:01

3M ago16:01

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Sign up at StoryADayBy Julie Duffy

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Episode 263: Shubnum Khan | Author of The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years 39:29

3M ago39:29

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We have the power to create our own worlds. The books we read and the art we see allow us to create an entire world within our imaginations. Sometimes, those worlds inspire us; sometimes, they protect us; sometimes, they remind us there is so much more out there, and sometimes, they embolden us. Shubnum Khan has used her writing and her art to crea…

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165 Midlife update, solo with Rachel 33:05

3M ago33:05

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A midlife update from Rachel on what’s been happening lately and what’s coming up for her as we move towards summer. She talks about: - Cherishing loved ones and coping with grief - Recent podcast episodes Being a veteran Black menopause and staying curious Staying strong and healing Embodied experience of postmenopause Discovering the joy of volun…

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Episode 272: Kelli Heald | Meditation Coach 42:07

3M ago42:07

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Meditation has gone mainstream and yet so many of us aren’t using this tool to our advantage. Kelli Heald found meditation after tragedy and credits meditation for healing her and supporting her through finding her new life. Now she’s on a mission to make sure meditation is accessible and simplified for everyone.…

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164 The power of herbs for menopause with Hannah Charman 45:50

4M ago45:50

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Hannah Charman has been a medical herbalist since 1999, having first become interested in alternative medicine when she used it to recover from chronic fatigue syndrome in her early teens. She specialises now in helping women who prefer or need a natural route through menopause, combining herbal medicine with health coaching. We talk about: - What …

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7 Ways To Write Flash Fiction with Windy Lynn Harris 54:38

4M ago54:38

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In this revist of my interview with writer Windy Lynn Harris, we talk about Seven Ways to Write Flash Fiction, a skill that is extremely handy during the upcoming StoryADay challenge Sign up for the challenge at StoryADay.org CHAPTERS: 1:16 Flash art comes organically when being open. 6:58 Flash fiction: creative, short, under 500 words. 12:28 Be s…

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Episode 261: Debra Granich | CEO of Red Hat Society 36:34

4M ago36:34

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Humans are living longer than ever. Our average lifespan has increased from 47 in the 1950s to 80 for women today. That’s a significant difference and predates the incorporation of many of the medical and technological advancements we are experiencing today. While we are indeed living longer, what isn't changing at the same pace is society’s percep…

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163 Finding what works at midlife with Dr Maria Luque 53:21

4M ago53:21

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Dr. Maria Luque is a menopause fitness expert, a health science professor, and an Air Force veteran. She’s passionate about helping menopausal women become healthier, stronger, and happier. Her PhD dissertation was all about enhancing quality of life in menopause. We talk about: - What quality of life in menopause means to Maria - Maria’s research …

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How To Write A StoryADay In May 2024 34:45

4M ago34:45

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Intrigued by the StoryADay Challenge but intimidated? Don't be! In this episode I explain all the rules including the most important rule: Make Your Own Rules! Sign up at https://storyaday.org/signup 00:00 History of the StoryADay Challenge 01:30 4. Give Yourself Permission To Have Fun 06:14 StoryADay May Rules 06:31 1. Make Your Own Rules 11:20 2.…

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Episode 260: Trusting Yourself | Access Your Knowing, Gain Confidence & Take Powerful Action 1:09:37

4M ago1:09:37

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We live in a culture that tells people, women in particular, to doubt their instincts and intuition from a very early age. From our cultural response of "I'm fine" when we are not, to being told that adults or experts know best when they often do not, we're told to turn off and stop listening to our internal knowledge. However, when you ask success…

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162 Discovering the joy of volunteering with Ann Marie Jackson 42:13

4M ago42:13

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Ann Marie Jackson is the co-founder of microlending organization Mano Amiga and works with Casita Linda, which builds homes for families living in poverty in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. She’s lived as an expat in Mexico for a decade, is a columnist for Mexico Daily News and recently wrote a novel inspired by her life called the Broken Hummingbir…

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Episode 259: Natasha Hemmingway | Master Sales Coach 53:52

4M ago53:52

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If you’re looking for a breakthrough in sales and want to transition from being afraid to sell to being excited to sell, this is the episode for you. Natasha Hemmingway is a master sales coach, teaching people how to sell from their heart and have a true connection with their product or service, their target audience, and the underlying significanc…

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161 The embodied experience of postmenopause with Stella Duffy 59:11

4M ago59:11

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Stella Duffy is an award-winning writer of 17 novels, over 70 short stories and 15 plays who’s also worked in theatre for 35 years as an actor, director and facilitator. She’s a psychotherapist and a yoga teacher. She recently completed her doctorate in existential psychotherapy and her research was in the embodied experience of post-menopause. She…

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Episode 258: Leia Vita Marasovich | Storyteller, Photographer + Videographer 58:36

4M ago58:36

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Living in alignment with yourself starts with listening and having trust. Then, you're freed up to follow your passions, responding to what calls to you and allowing the universe to guide you. Leia Viat Marasovich has worked as an advocate, storyteller, photographer, and videographer, bringing all her passions together. You've witnessed her contrib…

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BONUS Leap Day Deal Mini Episode 5:11

5M ago5:11

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Sign up for the I, WRITER Course today and build a writing practice you can love today, not 'some day'. LEAP DAY SPECIAL $229 (regularly $497) or 54% off! https://stada.me/leapday Listening after Leap Day? It's still incredible value and you can get started today: https://stada.me/iwriternowBy Julie Duffy

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Episode 257: Shennice Cleckley | Speaker, Podcaster, Author 45:39

5M ago45:39

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Everyone wants to do good, make a positive impact, and help people; it's core to our DNA as humans. Often, as entrepreneurs, we start down one path to fulfill this purpose only to realize that we can make that same impact in so many ways. Shennice Cleckley knew she wanted to feed people. She started as a baker and dessert entrepreneur; now, she's f…

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What We Crave 24:41

5M ago24:41

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“In a digital world saturated with technicolor brilliance and filtered, unobtainable beauty, modern humans seem unmoored and at sea. We crave stories to tell us who we are.” – Min Jin Lee, Best American Short Stories 2023 LINKS: StoryADay.org/what-we-crave

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Episode 256: Stephani Clymer | Shop Common Threads 49:08

5M ago49:08

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So many of us have dreamed of having a boutique shop. Today’s guest, Stephani Clymer, had that dream too and has proven that a classic brick-and-mortar independent retail shop can thrive in today’s digital shopping age. In this episode, we discuss pivoting to follow your dreams and staying in alignment with yourself, how to create a great team, and…

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Episode 255: Dr. Tierney Thys | NatGeo Explorer + Co-Founder Around The World in 80 Fabrics 54:44

5M ago54:44

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How do we only work on projects we love? How do we find time for everything that matters to us? How do we avoid getting overwhelmed by the state of things? I begin by seeking advice from someone whose accomplishments seem to span multiple individuals or lifetimes, yet who remains simultaneously happy and vivacious. That person is our esteemed guest…

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Shake Up Your Writing 14:17

6M ago14:17

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In this on-the-road episode, I come to you fresh from a conference, full of new energy and ideas, and I encourage you to find ways to shake up YOUR practice. LINKS Critique Week https://stada.me/critiqueBy Julie Duffy

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Episode 254: Michelle Smith | Professional + Work-Life Balance Coach 50:07

5M ago50:07

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I’ve been lucky to work with some incredible people, particularly some incredible women, and Michelle Smith is one of those women. It was inspiring to work alongside her at one of our past companies because we were in flow. We were making the important happen and the unimportant go away, and doing our best to make the lives of our team members easi…

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Improving (with Groundhogs) 15:53

6M ago15:53

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What do Groundhogs have to do with getting better at skills? Oh, so much. Trust me. LINKS Friday Freebie: https://storyaday.org/fridayBy Julie Duffy

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Episode 253: Kristine Petterson | Mindful Parenting Evolution Founder 59:22

6M ago59:22

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Like many areas of life today, there are a lot of opinions about how to be the best parent and how to best take care of yourself as a parent. It’s overwhelming. Kristine Petterson has always cared about taking care of the world around her. When she became a parent herself, she realized that there was so much opportunity to give parents peace of min…

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Episode 252: Shadi Sadeghi | Jungian Coach & Emotion Code Practitioner 51:30

6M ago51:30

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We all want and crave peace. Peace comes from transformation, and the only way to achieve true transformation is to navigate through our emotions, exploring the darker aspects of ourselves and embracing our shadows. Shadi Sadeghi, a Jungian coach and Emotion Code practitioner, skillfully guides clients through this process. Essentially, she holds y…

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160 Staying strong and healing well with Dr Kristie Ennis 45:14

6M ago45:14

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Dr Kristie Ennis is a physical therapist, nutritionist, and strength and conditioning specialist. She wants to empower people to do more than they think they can and realize they are stronger than they think they are. She has a fantastic YouTube channel, which is where podcast host Rachel found her when she injured her knee. We talk about: - The im…

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