Best Meliza Podcasts (2024)

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S4E18 | An Aspiring Podcaster w/ Eldon Jones 52:30

2M ago52:30

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I am joined by Eldon Jones. Eldon is an aspiring podcaster, and he talks about his struggles with getting started. He asked how I started doing the podcast, how I planned for it, etc. I try to go over what I did, but the moral of the story is: Just do the podcast! If you have something you feel is worth sayi…

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Episode 40: Max Crawford 1:21:15

3M ago1:21:15

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When you're good, and you're cool, everybody wants you. Max Crawford has been charming his way into playing with loads of great bands with his warmth, ripping sense of humor and adventurous attitude. He came by and shared generously a few of his adventures in this realm of music. Not only is he a founder of an in-demand horn section called Total Pr…

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S4E17 | An Extrovert Coaching Introverts w/ Sarah Bryer 59:19

4M ago59:19

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Send us a Text Message. I met an extrovert who decided to dedicate her time to coaching introverts. After working with a group of introverts, she recognized how amazing they truly are and how powerful they can be in the workplace. Sarah hangs out on Linkedin, where you can follow her daily posts about introversion https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-…

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Episode 39: Johnny Dixon a.k.a. Johnny D. 2:16:53

4M ago2:16:53

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Here's a treat! Arizona's preeminent music historian, archivist and scholar came up for a rollicking, laugh-filled, wildly informative discussion about Arizona music history, becoming a DJ as a kid, his wide ranging career in the music business and his tireless efforts to preserve and document the music of Arizona. His Audio Ranch podcast is absolu…

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S4E16 | When Is It Okay to Complain? w/ Bailey Jorgeson 1:41:58

4M ago1:41:58

1:41:58

Send us a Text Message. Bailey found a Tik Tok video that mentioned that complaining is “bad”, whereas venting is “good”. However, I beg to differ. We love to complain, and we don’t plan to change that. So, the question is, when is it okay to complain? We list our top 3 grievances and determine if complaining really is all that bad or is it okay to…

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S4E15 | Saying Goodbye to My Cohost 33:03

5M ago33:03

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Send us a Text Message. On March 8th, 2024, my husband and I had to say goodbye to our beloved, Link. I like to think of him as my little cohost and he’s been featured in my podcast art. If you’ve been a listener of the show, you would’ve heard him bark or the pitter patter of his paws in the background. This has been possibly one of the hardest th…

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Episode 38: Meliza Jackson 57:10

6M ago57:10

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Head slammin. Feet shakin. That's how you do it. Meliza Jackson plays guitar for the Darts (US) and is having a blast doing it. Their new album is on Jello Biafra's Alternative Tentacles label and is on the verge of release into the wild. Come on in for a lively discussion about life on the road and making shit happen in the music biz.…

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S4E14 | Would You Rather w/ Bailey Jorgeson 1:17:23

7M ago1:17:23

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Send us a Text Message. The beautiful Bailey joins me again in an episode of Would You Rather questions. All the good stuff: https://linktr.ee/thetalkativeintrovert Theme Song by Eugene (Mikie) Manalo: https://soundcloud.com/mikieikaBy Meliza Manalo

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Episode 37: Jason Patrick Woodbury 2:05:34

8M ago2:05:34

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The more you look, the more you love. There is a mountain to discover where this man is involved. An influential writer, creative director of Hello Merch, overseer of the world of WASTOIDS, neck deep in Aquarium Drunkard and Transmissions, and pushing great music on Range and Basin. Look them all up. You'll like them. He's also a musician under the…

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S4E13 | Mind Your Own Hobby! w/ Eugene (Mikie) Manalo 1:28:25

8M ago1:28:25

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Send us a Text Message. My brother joins me in this episode, and we talk about stigma around our hobbies. Some people may view our hobbies as “children’s” hobbies, but who gets to decide what kind of hobbies you should be doing as an adult and is it really all that bad? We say, mind your own business, or in this case, mind your own hobby! All the g…

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S4E12 | Goodbye 2023 24:13

9M ago24:13

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Send us a Text Message. Not the end of Season 4, but an end to both a really crappy but also somewhat good year. Happy New Year! May 2024 be better than last year. All the good stuff: https://linktr.ee/thetalkativeintrovert Theme Song by Eugene (Mikie) Manalo: https://soundcloud.com/mikieikaBy Meliza Manalo

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S4E11 | Unpopular Opinions w/ Bailey Jorgeson 1:05:48

10M ago1:05:48

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Send us a Text Message. Bailey and I share our unpopular opinions, some a little serious and some lighthearted. For example, 69 is an awful position and, also, people need a little bit of trauma in their lives. Let us know if you agree. Do you have any unpopular opinions? All the good stuff: https://linktr.ee/thetalkativeintrovert Theme Song by Eug…

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S4E10 | Thoughts on Fashion and Style w/ Chaitanya Patel (CP) 49:54

11M ago49:54

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I’m joined by CP. He is the creator and founder of Xtring (pronounced as String) which is a clothing line whose ultimate mission is to help their customers elevate their confidence through style. As an owner of a clothing brand, we of course, talked about fashion and creating our own style. Make sure to chec…

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Episode 36: Luthier Stephen Stratton 1:24:06

11M ago1:24:06

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Instruments to drool over. Fantasize about. Lust after. Stephen Stratton has been building stringed instruments since graduating from the Roberto-Venn School of Lutherie in Phoenix in 1998. He now creates playable works of art from his shop in the Sacremento Mountains of New Mexico. Stephen stopped by the Goldwater Building to chat about, you guess…

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Episode 35: The Boxmasters are back 42:57

12M ago42:57

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Billy Bob Thornton and J.D. Andrew came through town again with their band The Boxmasters. And being the generous chaps that they are, gave us an invite to come hang out on their tour bus for a bit and get the lowdown on their current adventures.By Jon Rauhouse, Blaine Long, Darren Baum

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S4E9 | How Do You Know If You’re Ready? w/ Vernon T. Scott 57:18

1y ago57:18

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Send us a Text Message. I am joined by Dr. Vernon T. Scott. We answer the question: What would your response be to a young teen/adult if they asked, how do you know if you’re ready to have sex for the first time? It’s a pretty sensitive subject and there are numerous ways to go about it. It’s definitely not a one size fits all answer. Dr. Vernon T.…

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S4E8 | CoyAmore: The New Introvert Dating App w/ Jon Pethke 38:30

1y ago38:30

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Send us a Text Message. I’m joined by Jon Pethke, the founder of CoyAmore. We talk about his app and how it can help introverts find their potential partners. Make sure to go check it out! CoyAmore is an innovative dating app specifically designed for introverts, providing a comfortable and inclusive platform for individuals who prefer a more intro…

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S4E7 | Is This Normal or Not Normal (Part 2) w/ Bailey Jorgeson 1:21:42

1y ago1:21:42

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Send us a Text Message. If you haven’t already, make sure to go check out Part 1. Just like the last one, I got the idea from the Toni and Ryan Podcast. Bailey and I go through different scenarios and determine whether we think it’s Normal or Not Normal. Let us know what you think. Do you have the same opinions as we do, or not? All the good stuff:…

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Episode 34: Jim Bachmann 1:21:47

1y ago1:21:47

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He's a busy man, but we finally got him! Jim Bachmann is a wizard of words and an Americana master with his signature "good timing Stonerbilly" sound and a presence of wisdom and authenticity. He's been making music solo and and along with his band The Day Drinkers for over a decade now and is still making the rounds. From playing "professional bus…

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S4E6 | Our Little Trip to Seattle w/ Bailey Jorgeson 1:22:24

1y ago1:22:24

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Send us a Text Message. Bailey and I went to Seattle, Washington but on separate trips. Hers was more of a nostalgic trip, whereas mine was purely for vacation. In this episode, we both recap our trips and share our thoughts on the city. All the good stuff: https://linktr.ee/thetalkativeintrovert Theme Song by Eugene (Mikie) Manalo: https://soundcl…

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S4E5 | The Older You Get, The More People Suck w/ Danny Matranga & the Hubby 1:25:25

1y ago1:25:25

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Send us a Text Message. My husband and I went on a camping with our friends and Danny said something really interesting. The older you get, the more you realize that people just suck. I never really thought about that, so I wanted him to talk more about it. Let me know your thoughts! All the good stuff: https://linktr.ee/thetalkativeintrovert Theme…

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Episode 33: Rhett Miller of The Old 97's 34:34

1y ago34:34

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He’s a prolific songwriter, an alt-country pioneer, a damn good talker and a fountain of thoughtful insight about music, touring, and keeping a band together for over 30 years. He’s the primary songwriter for the Old 97’s with 12 studio albums and a long list of song placements in movies and TV shows. He has also released 7 solo albums in his spare…

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S4E4 | Is This Normal or Not Normal (Part 1) w/ Bailey Jorgeson 1:16:53

1y ago1:16:53

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I stole an idea from the Toni and Ryan Podcast. They do a segment called Normal or Nah, which I thought would be fun to do with Bailey. So, in this episode we figure out if we see eye to eye on some stuff. All the good stuff: https://linktr.ee/thetalkativeintrovert Theme Song by Eugene (Mikie) Manalo: https:…

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Episode 32: Singer songwriter Eric Ramsey 1:55:52

1+ y ago1:55:52

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He’s a writer of songs. He’s a player of guitars. He’s the winner of a multitude of songwriting competitions and is a regular performer at a long list of venues all over the southwest and beyond. From the bars, to the coffee shops to the theaters and festival stages he’s been pouring out his special blend of bluesy folk for the last 20 some odd yea…

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S4E3 | Social Anxiety w/ Bailey Jorgeson 1:18:45

1+ y ago1:18:45

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Send us a Text Message. If you’re anything like me, then social anxiety is the bane of your existence. Bailey and I talk about social anxiety and how it impacts us and the struggles we deal with. All the good stuff: https://linktr.ee/thetalkativeintrovert Theme Song by Eugene (Mikie) Manalo: https://soundcloud.com/mikieika…

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Episode 31: Pastor Carl Wiman 1:40:03

1+ y ago1:40:03

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Brace yourself! Pastor Carl Wiman is about to preach! He’s the head of a little church out in Whitman, AZ and is always bringing music to the people and giving whole heartedly to his community both locally and abroad. He started playing in bands when he was 12 years old at the Moose Lodge in Ajo, Arizona which started him on a path of musical pursu…

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S4E2 | Happy Podiversary!!! 26:25

1+ y ago26:25

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Send us a Text Message. May 28, 2023 marks the 3-year anniversary of The Talkative Introvert Podcast! I just did a short episode celebrating this milestone and kind of updating you all on what's going on in my life. All the good stuff: https://linktr.ee/thetalkativeintrovert Theme Song by Eugene (Mikie) Manalo: https://soundcloud.com/mikieika…

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Episode 30: Booking Agent Ali Hedrick 1:04:33

1+ y ago1:04:33

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Ali Hedrick has been booking bands since the 90’s and has the experiences and stories we all wish we could have been there for. From interning at Touch and Go Records to starting one of the largest independent booking agencies in the country she has been working hard to get your favorite bands into the places where they can blow you away with their…

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S4E1 | Get to Know Your Host w/ Bailey Jorgeson 1:05:55

1+ y ago1:05:55

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Send us a Text Message. Starting off Season 4 with yours truly being interviewed by the beautiful Ms. Bailey! Last season, I did a lot of interviews and my guests were the ones doing most of the talking. So, Bailey thought it would be a good idea for the roles to be reversed and me be the one being interviewed. Let me know your thoughts! All the go…

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Episode 29: Jacob Dylan 40:48

1+ y ago40:48

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Magnificent solo artist and, of course, front man for The Wallflowers, Jacob Dylan is one of the greats. Grammy’s, mega-hits, quadruple-platinum, all of that. But it didn’t come easy. Jacob had to grind it out in the clubs and had frustrating record label problems like so many other musicians. But the greatness of his songwriting prevailed and the …

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S3E24 | Goodbye 2022 29:36

2y ago29:36

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we say goodbye to 2022 and to Season 3 of The Talkative Introvert Podcast. This season has definitely been an interesting one and I’m excited to see what next year will bring. Thank you to everyone who listened to the podcast, rated, and reviewed it, sent me a message, and so on. I wish you all a very Happy …

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S3E23 | Sex Talk with a Fellow Hoe w/ Vernon T. Scott 1:03:18

2y ago1:03:18

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I am joined by Vernon T. Scott. He is the host of The Heauxliloquy Podcast and author of “Essential Guide on How to be a Hoe”. His mission is to spread sex positivity and educate people on sex-related topics that aren’t always talked about. With that said, this episode is most definitely Not Safe for Work (N…

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S3E22 | Is it Worth Hiring a Coach? w/ Kevin Palmieri 52:49

2y ago52:49

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I am joined by Kevin Palmieri. He is the CFO, Founder & Co-Host of Next Level University, a Global Top 100 Self-Improvement Podcast. As a skeptic of “life” coaches, I question him about coaching and what qualifies him to help people with their life choices. Check out Next Level University: https://www.nextle…

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S3E21 | Introverts on Needing to Own Their Brand w/ DP Knudten 1:01:21

2y ago1:01:21

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I am joined by DP Knudten. He’s the Chief Collaborator at COLLABORATOR creative and is the creator-host of the NONFICTION BRAND podcast and author of NONFICTION BRAND – Discover, craft, and communicate the ‘completely true / completely you’ brand you already are. We talk about how important it is for introve…

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Episode 27: Jesse Valenzuela of the Gin Blossoms 1:19:10

2y ago1:19:10

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At 15 he was playing in bars. By 25 he was writing huge hits as a member of the Gin Blossoms. And 30 plus years later he's still writing great songs and conjuring great sounds as a solo artist, collaborator, session player, producer and composer for TV and film. He's pretty much done it all and he was nice enough to stop by and tell us all about it…

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Episode 28: Jon and Blaine made a record 52:07

2y ago52:07

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They've threatened to do this for a while now. And it's on the verge of release! Jon and Blaine discuss the making of their fabulous new record and the great fortune that was showered upon them. Loads of heavy hitters showed up to contribute and the results are fantastic! Come on in and get the inside scoop on who's involved, where the songs came f…

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S3E20 | A Love Letter to Introverts w/ Jay Coleman 1:02:37

2y ago1:02:37

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I am joined by Jay Coleman. He is the Owner, Founder and Chief Introverted Officer of Sincerely, An Introvert. The company was founded in August 2021 with two goals: To celebrate true introverted thoughts and expressions, and to create stylish clothes that introverts can relate to. A lifelong introvert, Jay …

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S3E19 | Dating and Relationships as an Introvert w/ Ash Pariseau 1:03:09

2y ago1:03:09

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I am joined by Ash Pariseau. She is a certified dating and relationship consultant and professional writer. Her mission is to help women cut through the BS and become valued in relationships with quality men by setting realistic standards and establishing healthy boundaries. We talk about dating and relation…

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S3E18 | Talking Halloween with My Favorite INTJ w/ Leah Guillama 1:35:30

2y ago1:35:30

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Send us a Text Message. My sister-in-law, Leah, joins me in this episode to talk about our favorite holiday: Halloween! We love the spooky, the macabre, the oddities, and the curiosities. All the good stuff: https://linktr.ee/thetalkativeintrovert Theme Song by Eugene (Mikie) Manalo: https://soundcloud.com/mikieika…

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Episode 26: Hans Olson 1:58:01

2y ago1:58:01

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This guy has pretty much done it all in the music business. For over 50 years he’s been a performing and recording musician and played all over North America, Europe, Africa, you name it. He’s released 17 albums and the list of great bands he has opened for is way too long to list here. He was the owner of the Sun Club in Tempe which was a big part…

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S3E17 | My Favorite Co-Host Turned 30 w/ Bailey Jorgeson 1:07:44

2y ago1:07:44

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I am joined by my favorite co-host, my ride or die, my chosen family, my bestie, the one and only, Bailey Jorgeson. We reminisce and talk about our 20s and what we learned. Your 20s is such an important stage in your life, but there’s also so much more to look forward to in the future. All the good stuff: ht…

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S3E16 | Do You Practice Being Open-minded? w/ Jem Fuller 1:14:12

2y ago1:14:12

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I am joined by Jem Fuller. We chat about the importance of practicing open-mindedness because it’s human nature to be closed minded. We all like to say that we’re open-minded, but are we really? Jem’s website: https://jemfuller.com/ Use Code 'PODCAST' to get the Mindfulness Made Easy course for free: https:/…

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S3E15 | Tapping Through Trauma w/ Ann Hince 1:04:30

2y ago1:04:30

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I am joined by Ann Hince. She talks through her journey of discovering Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Tapping to help her get through past trauma. Make sure to check out Ann’s website to find out more: https://annhince.com/ All the good stuff: https://linktr.ee/thetalkativeintrovert Theme Song by Eugene (…

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Episode 25: Joey Burns and Sergio Mendoza of Calexico 1:04:56

2y ago1:04:56

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Cofounder of Calexico, Joey Burns and long-time compatriot Sergio Mendoza stopped by for a warm chat about what's going on with this prolific band. With a unique blend of folk, indie rock, and Americana, and with great respect to the traditions of Mexico and South America, Calexico has become synonymous with the sound of the desert southwest. Decad…

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S3E14 | Introverts Mastering Their Talk w/ Brenden Kumarasamy 57:42

2y ago57:42

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I am joined by Brenden Kumarasamy. He is the founder of MasterTalk, where he coaches ambitious executives & entrepreneurs to become the top 1% communicators in their industry. He also has a popular YouTube channel called MasterTalk, with the goal of providing free access to communication tools for everyone i…

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S3E13 | Healthy Habits Over Weight Loss w/ Stephanie Lueras 1:02:10

2y ago1:02:10

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I am joined by Stephanie Lueras. She is the founder of Heart and Sole Fitness & Wellness. We talk about the importance of being an advocate for your body and focusing on creating healthy habits rather than only caring about losing weight. Stephanie’s website: https://heartandsolefit.com/ All the good stuff: …

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S3E12 | It’s Just Me, Guys 29:55

2y ago29:55

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Send us a Text Message. It’s been a while since I’ve talked to you guys, so I wanted to do a solo episode and take a break from talking with guests. So, in this episode, I’m just going to talk about what’s new with the podcast and what’s the deal with all these new guests. PodMatch Affiliate Link: https://podmatch.com/signup/thetalkativeintrovert A…

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S3E11 | Ending the War on Drugs is Ending the War on People w/ Jay Shifman 1:12:08

2y ago1:12:08

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I am joined by Jay Shifman, the founder of Choose Your Struggle. In this episode, we talk about the War on Drugs. We cover what it is, why is it important, and why the war on drugs is really a war on people. Check Out Jay’s website: https://www.jayshifman.com/ All the good stuff: https://linktr.ee/thetalkati…

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S3E10 | Using Your Intuition to Live Your Best Life w/ Susan Jane 1:17:32

2y ago1:17:32

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I am joined by Susan Jane. She calls herself the Intuitist. We talk about what is intuition and how it can be used to live your best life. Towards the end, Susan talks about how Intuitive Flower readings can help you reach your goals, and she does a reading on my flower. If you want to see the image I used, …

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S3E9.1 | Owning Your Introversion: Guided Meditation w/ Simmi Sehra 24:24

2y ago24:24

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Send us a Text Message. This recording is just the guided meditation. If you want to hear the full episode, check out the one right before this. All the good stuff: https://linktr.ee/thetalkativeintrovert Theme Song by Eugene (Mikie) Manalo: https://soundcloud.com/mikieikaBy Meliza Manalo

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