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Let's take a deep dive into the ‘behind the scenes’ of community building. On this podcast, Michelle Sims sits down with community leaders for an honest conversation about the success, struggles and decisions that have shaped their careers. Together we dig into the true stories of their growth strategies that have inspired innovation, creativity and leadership, so that you can apply their lessons to your own community --> Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, review and share y ...
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Find your next historical romance obsession while getting to know the author, too! Each guest author reads an excerpt of their book, then chats with host Katherine Grant. In the time it takes you to drink your morning coffee, you can find a new author for your reading list! Hosted by award-winning historical romance author Katherine Grant
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Write On is hosted by Beverly Martens, a Dunedin-based writer and founder of Dunedin Literary Walking Tours. In each show, Beverly interviews local writers and people involved in the book industry. She also promotes local events and shares some good music. Write On with Beverly Martens is presented on behalf of the Otago Southland Branch of the New Zealand Society of Authors and has been created with generous support from the University Book Shop.
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On Air With Ella is for women who want to feel better, look better, live better - and have more fun doing it. This is where we share simple strategies and tips for living a bit better every day. (Not in a generic “live / laugh / love” way, but in a kick-more-a$$-every-day-at-every-age way!) If you’re interested in mindset and wellness, healthy habits and relationships, or hormone health, aging well and eating well, then you’re in the right place. You'll hear interviews with experts, Ella’s f ...
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In these short audio-only episodes, we talk with the top about what it takes to develop and implement inclusive processes. Listen in to interviews with executives advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity for the future of work. Are you increasing access to jobs and wealth creation? We'd love to hear how you are expanding talent development opportunities and career pipelines for all.
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k6224jXaKAIPIbbt1TrR We invite people of all backgrounds to share their stories through nuanced conversations and forward thinking... and not taking ourselves too seriously. Everyone’s story matters, every voice is important. Life is polarizing but not everything is black and white. Come join us as we Fade to Gray.
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A bite-sized boost to your day! "While engaging in behaviors seeking love and worth, I didn't know that I was hustling for my worth, but I knew I wanted to be seen so bad, I wanted to be valued so bad, I wanted to feel enough so badly." - Shanta Jackson Ella talks with Shanta, The Homegirl Therapist about how to STOP SEEKING VALIDATION from others.…
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Listen to 76 Future Now Show We are briefly back in town, before heading to Maui for a couple of weeks, enough to produce one local show! If the molecule DDL-920 works for humans as well as mice, beyond slowing cognitive decline it may actually restore memories! I you are excited about creating imagery with AI, consider the new Grok-2 image generat…
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Dr. Jessica Shepherd, a board-certified gynecologist and menopause expert joins Ella to discuss: 00:00:00 - Introducing Dr. Jessica Shepherd 00:05:30 - Importance of Estrogen in Women's Health 00:11:37 - Managing Hot Flashes and Night Sweats 00:18:48 - Zone 2 Exercise - beneficial or not for perimenopausal women? 00:25:23 - Advice for women before …
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Ginny B. Moore joins the podcast to share her steamy historical romance that celebrates neurodiversity. Ginny reads an excerpt from her latest release, 'RUIN ME BY MIDNIGHT,' and discusses her approach to writing, balancing emotional depth and humor, and the importance of mental health in her stories. The episode also explores the unique ways Ginny…
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⚡️ A bite-sized boost to your day! From fitness to making new friends, being willing to be uncomfortable - and recognizing that uncertainty is required for creating new experiences - can make all the difference. Nicole and Ella discuss: Fitness vs. Movement...Control vs. Joy Why we should practice the art of being uncomfortable Taking small steps t…
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Michelle Deerwester-Dalrymple, an acclaimed author of various historical romances, including Scottish Highlanders and ancient Roman Celtic tales, joins the podcast! Michelle shares an excerpt from her book MAIDEN OF THE STORM and chats with me about her extensive research process, balancing multiple series and writing dark, immersive historical rom…
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Exciting Upcoming Dunedin Literary Events - This month, Beverly shares details on the plethora of literary events happening in Dunedin in the next few weeks. These include reader events at UBS, the Small Press Fest, and an all-day Janet Frame Symposium. Branch chair Michelle Elvy also shares tantalising details about our National Poetry Day event o…
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{this episode contains mature themes; listen with care} "Ayahuasca is not a magic bullet. Ayahuasca is a door you open to your healing journey. " Explore the transformative power of ayahuasca and its impact on depression and mental health, trauma healing, and personal growth with Sam Believ, the founder of the largest ayahuasca retreat center in Co…
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Listen Now to The Best of the Futures - Interview Excerpts 1.0 For this podcast we are excited to share with you some of our favorite people we have met over the 15 years of our show, audio clips from our Media Time Machine - Serendipitous choices for this podcast include Pharmacist Ben Fuchs, Psychic story maven Penny Kelly, Physicist Nick Herbert…
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⚡️A bite-sized boost to your feed! Why non-stick cookware is TERRIBLE for you, and what to buy instead, plus: What makes non-stick cookware toxic? (PFAs/PFOAs) How does it affect people and household pets What kind of cookware is safe? No choice? How to use non-stick more safely 📝 SHOW NOTES: www.onairella.com/non-stick 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for our full-len…
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There is hope on the other side of migraines! By combining Western science, Eastern medicine, and technology, Diane Ducarme helps individuals understand the root causes of migraines and reclaim their lives. We discuss: What exactly is a migraine? Why are migraines more common in women? What triggers migraines most often? Impact of contraceptives on…
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USA Today bestselling author Elizabeth Everett shares an engaging excerpt from her latest book, The Love Remedy, the first in her Damsels of Discovery series. Get a peek into the world of a Victorian-era woman apothecary, Lucy, who faces personal and professional challenges. Then hear about Elizabeth's research process on apothecaries and her thoug…
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⚡️ A bite-sized boost to your feed! Frustrated by unexplained weight gain? Stress could be the culprit. Chronic stress can lead to increased cortisol levels, affecting metabolism and energy storage. Chronic stress can slow down metabolism, making it harder to lose weight eating the same foods - especially for menopausal and perimenopausal women. Ex…
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The Benefits of Creatine for Women, and the Hidden Dangers of Soda - it's the GOOD, the BAD & the YUMMY! CREATINE has gained significant attention as a supplement with wide-ranging benefits, particularly for women in perimenopause and menopause. Since starting creatine supplementation after this conversation with Dr. Stacy Sims, I have had some suc…
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It's our final summer vacation episode! Enjoy this last round-up of Regency romances, including sweet stories from Isabella Kamal and Bianca Blythe and steamy stories from Cecilia Rene and Maggie Sims! 00:00 Introduction 01:08 The Temple of Persephone by Isabella Kamal 14:02 In Want of a Wife by Rebecca Paula 17:27 A Duke, Love, and Sunshine by Tab…
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⚡️ A bite-sized boost to your day! How Toni Powell managed anxiety / worry /negativity by training her brain to shift into a different headspace and creating new neural patterns. 📺 WATCH on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qnbM17wZuAI 🌟 CONNECT with Toni: tonipowell.com 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for our full-length, weekly episodes! ------------------------------------…
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Listen Now to Dr. Jonathan Trent Transcript Interestingly Dr. Trent had his start in oceanography and the study of small water-based lifeforms at UCSC back in the 1970’s as an undergraduate. Later at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and a post doc in Germany at the Max Planck Institute for Biochemistry he became one of the world’s experts in how…
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Listen to Future News #75 Now that US national politics is heating up, so are the cheap fakes being made of the candidates, making them heroic, silly, smart, stupid, you name it. Just for cheap fakes and poltitics and off you go. We discuss this a bit and look at what can be done. And since are politics up, Bobby reveals to us his encounters with K…
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It's summer vacation, but you can keep enjoying historical romance with this round-up of Regency Romance story samples! This week, I've rounded up stories from Erica Ridley, Courtney McCaskill, Charlie Lane, Matilda Madison, Meara Platt, and yours truly. Tune back in next week for even more regency romances! 00:00 Introduction 01:48 Hot Earl Summer…
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[this is PART TWO; start with PART ONE] In part 2, we discuss concepts that can transform the way you approach your daily decisions and habits. " 'Future you' will have the time and commitment to do the things you want to do...she is awesome, she is always ready and never tired. And... she is a lie. She never shows." "Who are you now? That is it. T…
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[PART 1] Ever found yourself putting off important tasks because you believe "future you" will handle it better? We discuss how our brains prioritize immediate gratification over long-term goals, and share practical tips to overcome this tendency. 💡 Learn how to make the right choices for your long-term goals by understanding the battle between you…
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A conversation with Michell Allen a former criminal lawyer and Executive Director of a great organization in Indiana. She shares her personal growth of as growing as a human and being the best person you can be. Check out her at: Partnership Pulse: https://partnershippulse.beehiiv.com/subscribe - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-keesl…
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Listen to 74 Future Now Podcast Transcript This is the weeked following former president Trump’s assasination attempt, so we start with a few comments on that scene. It was also sad that Space X lost a full payload of Starlink satellites..On a lighter front, we look at how in the ever loving world we could have an AI beauty contest and who won. Bob…
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In this summer vacation episode, enjoy a round-up of Victorian romance stories! Host You'll hear from Liana De la Rosa, Andie James, Ramona Elmes, Andrea Jenelle, Alivia Fleur, Heba Helmy, and Evelin Laczi. 00:00 Introduction and Summer Vacation Announcement 00:43 Isabel and the Rogue by Liana De la Rosa 11:35 Bequeathed by Andie James 24:17 The Qu…
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Listen Now to 73 Future Now Podcast Transcript This is our first broadcast from the new Santa Cruz Voice studio in downtown Santa Cruz! We discuss the martian habitat sim and its recently released inhabitants at NASA, the saintly geek, and a discussion of a current court case involving our friend Monica McGuire and her Soverign defense in case of t…
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Listen Now to Katrina Vaillancourt on QAnon Rabbit Hole Transcript A professional mediator trained in Nonviolent Communication and a dedicated Bernie Sanders supporter, she found herself unexpectedly spiraling down the rabbit hole of QAnon, triggered by watching the “Fall of the Cabal” series, about how a cabal of Satanic cannibalistic child molest…
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In this summer vacation episode, host Katherine Grant rounds up excerpts from historical romance novels set in the Georgian era. First, hear Gina Conkle read from 'For a Scot's Heart Only' a tale involving Scottish treasures and a shipbuilder's unexpected encounter in a brothel. Following this is an excerpt from 'The Forger and the Duke' by Misty U…
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Talking about Books and Writing - This month Beverly chats to the 2024 University of Otago College of Education Creative NZ Children's Writer in Residence, Feana Tu'akoi, about what she's been working on during her time in Dunedin, and why portraying Tongan and Palangi characters is at the heart of her work.Next, Beverly discusses an eclectic, abso…
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Our teeth are living things! Nadine Artemis shares how to reverse oral health issues naturally for whiter teeth, healthier gums and a beautiful smile. {from the vault} Reversing tooth decay naturally Teeth whitening and enamel transparency Harmful chemicals in conventional toothpaste Do we need to ditch fluoride? READ THIS and decide for yourself S…
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Listen Now to 72 Future Now Podcast Transcript Recognizing World UFO Day is a fun part of this week’s show, exploring some of the more interesting recent cases recently in the field..Did you know there were 138 UFO sightings in California alone in the last 6 months? And in our explorations of space, the Polaris Dawn Mission is about to take place, …
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"Everyone said, 'OMG, your job is so sexy. It's so flashy and exciting.' And I was miserable." - Michelle Pollack In this episode: The real reason that your success doesn't feel as good as it looks Why do so many high-achieving women seem “successful” but realize that they still feel empty internally? What are the biggest things that get in the way…
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Katherine Grant is on vacation, so enjoy a compilation of Scottish historical romance samples this week! Hear from authors Lisa Rayne, Caroline Lee, Heather McCollum, and Celeste Barclay reading stories that are passionate and dramatic tales of fierce Highland warriors, cunning heroines, and medieval romantic escapades. 00:00 Introduction and Podca…
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How can you practice self-care with the time that you have? Why is self-care not meant to be 'solo' care? What are some practical tips for building friendships? How do we create self care habits when we are SO BUSY? Taylor Elyse Morrison is talking with me about: Challenging 'All or Nothing' thinking Adopting a 'minimum effective dose' approach tow…
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Listen Now to 71 Future Now Podcast Transcript of show Something for everybody this week, from Mars popcorn, Assange’s freedom, a great report on what was happening at the Augmented World Expo in Long Beach with Nick Venden and Greg Panos, who blew away the conference by an introduction to his virutal immortality talk made by his deceased mother in…
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Maggie Sims joins the podcast to discuss steamy romance and complex characters. Maggie reads a sample of her latest release, "Charlotte's Control,"and opens up about her unique take on historical romance, age gaps, and spicy dynamics. Plus, hear about her journey from reader to writer and her favorite authors. Don't miss out—and bring a fan for thi…
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Did you know that calcium supplements increased the risk of cardiovascular disease by ~15% in healthy postmenopausal women?! I didn't either (!!). Dr. Tom Nixon shares invaluable insights on bone density, with a focus on osteoporosis and osteopenia. We delve into the importance of bone health, exposing the big risks of calcium supplementation and d…
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Listen to 70 Future Now Transcript of 70 Future Now It’s Summertime and living is fun, unless you are on a deep space mission. Turns out our kidneys are particularly sensitive to radiation in space, failing after only two years..oh no, what now? Any solutions? We think so! Harvard Cryptoterrestrial GradAnd finally, top academics are suggesting to t…
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Debut historical romance author Evelin Laczi joins the podcast to read from her Victorian novel, THE ROSE OF GRANBOROUGH PARK. Then we chat about how her characters were inspired by her own family history, why she decided to write in English instead of her native Hungarian, and how her experience as a film editor influences her creative writing. JU…
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We're continuing the conversation about pelvic floor health for women. In this bonus episode: How to tone pelvic floor muscles Why Kegels might not be right for you Signs of weak pelvic floor muscles Uterine Prolapse and pelvic floor health What is the Yarlap device? DIY Pelvic Floor relaxation techniques Proper Kegel exercise techniques Special Pr…
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Listen to 69 Future Now Podcast Transcript Big announcements from Apple at this week’s World Wide Developer’s Conference, and we have our very own Apple analyst, Taylor Barcroft, to cover the latest and greatest, and Bobby Wilder to discuss just what is “Apple Intelligence.” We think it is particularly exciting that developers will be able to emplo…
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Heba Helmy reads from her debut novel, THE EARL'S EGYPTIAN HEIRESS, and teases her second novel, A VISCOUNT FOR THE EGYPTIAN PRINCESS. Plus, we discuss her journey from dystopian YA to historical romance, how much fun she had researching Victorian-era Cairo, and why she is such a trailblazer for future historical romance writers. JUMP TO YOUR FAVOR…
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Interesting interview with local authors - Beverly chats with two acclaimed writers: Penelope Todd and Majella Cullinane about their new books: a novel, and poetry collection, respectively, with the common theme of Matriarchy. Firstly, Penelope shares the challenges and delights of writing about the life and times of her grandmother, "Nell" while M…
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Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald, a Urogynecologist and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgeon, on women's pelvic floor health after childbirth, during perimenopause and after menopause. Including: Urge incontinence and stress incontinence Bladder Botox injections to treat incontinence Bladder irritants - little known diet choices that may be causing bladder spasms (…
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Listen to 68 Future Now Show Transcript Long time friends and colleagues Drs. Sideroff and Lufkin recently organized an online summit on the topic of human longevity, featuring many of the leading researchers and thinkers in this cutting edge field. And this week they both published a new book on their latest professional work. In today’s show we i…
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Welcome to the GOOD, the BAD & the YUMMY, where I share one thing I am loving, one thing I am not, and a super simple recipe! In this episode: Spirulina superfood Oura Ring review Plat based protein recipes Why I'm a total disaster right now... Clear teeth aligners Sciatica Get the Frozen Shoulder blog Episode show notes: https://www.onairella.com/…
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Liana De la Rosa joins the podcast to read from her latest release, Isabel and the Rogue, the second book in the Luna Sisters series! Plus, we discuss her approach to sisterhood, how and why she began writing Mexican characters into the British historical romance world, and whether she follows the rules of the romance genre! JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE P…
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Join Ella in a candid conversation with Dr. Geeta Nayyar about healthcare information, mis-information, and dis-information in the age of social media. · Is social media is a boon or bane for healthcare consumers? · Is it a tool for empowerment or a breeding ground for misinformation? · Should consumers blindly follow medical professionals, or is i…
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Listen Now to 67 Future Now Podcast View Transcript Though we covered a fair number of topics in today’s podcast, we kept coming back to discussing the health benefits of fungi, from how they assist the ATP Kreb cycle in generating bodily energy to memory enhancement and longevity. We also had the priviledge of once again speaking with Gabrielle Ci…
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Award-winning author Alivia Fleur joins the podcast to read a sample of her free Victorian romance, A Song and a Snowflake! Then, we chat about the Australian perspective in historical romance, Alivia's tricks for accessing her creativity, and the joy of happy endings in historical fiction. JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART 2:57 - Alivia reads from A Song…
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