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On a truly wild ride, Adam Schomer filmed a group of seekers on a visceral, spiritual motorcycle journey through the Himalayas with his teacher, Anand Mehrotra. It is full of lessons for both riders and viewers. Adam also produced the documentary HEAL. He regularly teaches meditation weekends and, also, pranayama breathing exercises on the HEAL Instagram. He is currently breathing life into several more conscious docu-series. https://www.roadtodharma.com/ Episodes 1 & 2 are free on Apple TV, iTunes and Amazon Prime. Take the full ROAD TO DHARMA course with 3 free episodes, meditations and additional lessons at https://www.roadtodharma.com/join https://www.healdocumentary.com/ HEAL is currently free on Amazon and is also now a book by director Kelly Noonan Gores, a summit, and a podcast! Adam's Guru, Anand Mehrotra, founder of Sattva Yoga Academy, is based in Rishikesh, India, where both Yoga and Anand were born. Sattva Yoga Academy is on Facebook and Instagram. https://sattvayogaacademy.com/ ROAD TO DHARMA Trailer - https://vimeo.com/ondemand/roadtodharma Your host, Lady Eleonor, is a curious curator, researcher and screenwriter.

When award-winning producer, writer and social activist Tanya Selvaratnam became a victim of intimate partner violence, she got out - with the help of friends and an intimate violence expert. She also went public by participating in an investigative journalism piece in The New Yorker about her powerful abuser, NY State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. Other women he had dated also went public about their abuse at his hands. Schneiderman resigned from his job the day the article was published and recently lost his NY law license for one year. Hear Tanya's journey from victim to survivor to thriver. Tanya has chronicled her story for other victims and their allies in her book, ASSUME NOTHING: A STORY OF INTIMATE VIOLENCE. Find Tanya's website, articles, interviews and how to purchase her book here. https://linktr.ee/tanyaturnsup To read The New Yorker article in which Tanya came forward about her abuse: https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/four-women-accuse-new-yorks-attorney-general-of-physical-abuse Your host and curious curator, Lady Eleonor, is a screenwriter dedicating this space to stories, life and lifestories.

Dr. Eva Smid works with transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming people as they navigate self-discovery and their way forward with family, friends, careers, and transitions. Eva also discusses the prejudice and violence these communities experience and how allies can support them. Dr. Smid has a PhD in both Clinical Psychology and Family Therapy and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida, Transgender Care Certified Therapist, Board Certified Hypnotherapist, Florida Department of Children and Family approved Parenting Care Provider, and American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and Florida Board approved supervisor for marriage and family therapy and mental health counseling. From Dr. Smid: I am an expert on couples, marriage, intimacy, family systems, communication strategies and conflict resolutions, life guidance, gender and sexual issues. I am a professional member of several national and international family therapy associations, also organizations supporting and caring for the LGBTQ population – PFLAG, GLSEN, World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), and a professional member of American Association of Sexual Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT). I also regularly present and publish about topics related to the field of family therapy and transgender care nationally and internationally. I provide comprehensive psychotherapeutic counseling. I apply mind and body – holistic approach. I believe in diversity, non-binary, gender equal, and affirmative approach to therapy. http://www.psychotherapyswflorida.com Trailer for DISCLOSURE documentary mentioned in our talk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysbX6JUlaEc Lady Eleonor, your curious curator, is a screenwriter dedicating this space to stories, life and lifestories.

Today, Carry The Lantern is missing a New York St. Patrick's Day tradition, Joe Hurley's Irish Rock Revue. Joe is a singer/songwriter and voice artist featured in Keith Richards' LIFE, which won audio book of the year. He's also a prince of the East Village. Lady Eleonor has been to many of Joe's NY Revues featuring fantastic singers, performance artists and musicians. She well enjoyed every one. Find Joe on Facebook.

Filmmaker extraordinaire & pitch pro Jamie Monahan is all about getting creative work made. Both her own and yours. She currently teaches at Actors Connection, Tom Todoroff, NYC Women Filmmakers, and The Collaborative - to name a few. In this episode, Jamie shares her tips for pitching scripts, pilots, and concepts in today's streaming marketplace. Pitch Deck examples: The Moon Unit - https://themoonunit.com The Betterment Society - https://www.thebettermentsociety.com/genre-film-tv Aaron Davis - https://aarondavis.com *Jamie's worked with Aaron as a freelance designer on some of his projects. Here's the link to Jamie's next Pitch Perfect class: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pitch-perfect-tickets-143529862683 BIO: Jamie Monahan is an award-winning filmmaker, director, producer and actress. She produced and directed ALMOST MAINE at The Shell Theater and produced SWINGTIME CANTEEN (Off Broadway) at Cherry Lane Theatre. Jamie produced and directed the award nominated short THE WISHING TREE, and assistant directed the award nominated short ANATOMY OF AN ORCHID. Fall 2017 she produced and cast the proof of concept for ASTRAL (greenlit by Adaptive Studios) and FLAT EARTH (Sundance New Voices Lab Finalist). Summer 2018 she executive produced TRIAD, and produced BELOW THE BELT. She executive produced, wrote, directed, and starred in LUCID (nominated for Best Pilot at the 2019 NYC Web Fest), a new original sci-fi series. Her latest project LEGACY was a finalist for the Sundance 2020 Episodic Makers Lab. Jamie's Social links: www.jamiemonahan.com www.instagram.com/jmemonahan www.facebook.com/jmemonahan www.twitter.com/jmemonahan Jamie's award-winning short, LUCID, is available on DUST, YouTube, etc. Lady Eleonor Alright, your curious curator/host, is a screenwriter with an MFA in film. She brings stories to light and light to your stories. Enjoy!

Talking Lupin, Moonlight, Matrix, One Night in Miami, Get Out, Schitt's Creek, women directors and producers and where might we go from here? With Chris Soth, Screenplay Mentor Extraordinaire! www.screenplaymentor.com A note from Eleonor, your curious curator and host. If you like Judas and the Black Messiah, check out Seberg and Black Power Mixtape for more about the Panthers. If you want to see LGBTQ period pieces, try Portrait of a Lady on Fire and The Happy Prince. If you like Nomadland, two more worthy films about class discrimination and poverty are Florida Project and Snowpiercer. If you like Carry The Lantern, please rate and review! Love, Eleonor

Life Coach Aunree Jac gifts us with his wisdom, life experiences, and resources for building resilience. Website: www.aunreejac.com Favorite Resiliency Quote: “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” ― Nelson Mandela Favorite Life Balance Quote: “What is joy without sorrow? what is success without failure? what is a win without a loss? what is health without illness? you have to experience each if you are to appreciate the other. There is always going to be suffering. it's how you look at your suffering, how you deal with it, that will define you.” ― Mark Twain Book Recommendations: The Gift of Imperfection by Brené Brown, PHD All About Love by Bell Hooks Favorite Workbook: Who Am I? https://www.theschooloflife.com/shop/us/who-am-i/ Inspiration For the Soul Websites: https://positivepsychology.com/resilience-theory/ https://www.psychologies.co.uk/ https://www.dailyom.com/ https://aestheticamagazine.com/ https://michaelbeckwith.com/ Aunrée J. Houston is an NYU Certified Life Coach and former VP, Marketing Operations, HBO Programming Sales. Your host, Lady Eleonor, is a screenwriter and curious curator of stories about life, loss, light and love.

This episode is dedicated to female film & TV directors worldwide bringing storytelling greatness and unprecedented representation onscreen and off. Love to Chantal Ackerman, Dee Rees, Kathryn Bigelow, Kasi Lemmons, Ida Lupino, Joanna Hogg, Nicole Holofcener, Sofia Coppola, Isabel Coixet, Kelly Reichardt, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Dorothy Arzner, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Lulu Wang, Kimberly Reed, Patti Jenkins, Marielle Heller, Regina King, Alice Guy-Blache, Debra Granik, Agnieszka Holland, the Wachowskis, Barbara Kopple, Julie Dash, Yoko Ono, Greta Gerwig, Cheryl Dunye, Jane Campion, Melina Matsoukas, Catherine Hardwicke, Donna Deitch, Ana Lily Amirpour, Lina Wertmuller, Barbara Loden, Lucrecia Martel, Claire Denis, Sarah Polley, Maren Ade, Lisa Cholodenko, Miranda July, Dorota Kędzierzawska, Mary Harron, Barbara Streisand, Julie Taymor, Karyn Kusama, Kimberly Pierce, Alla Nazimova, Leslie Linka Glatter, Sara Driver, Kitty Green, Catherine Breillat, Josephine Decker, Lynne Ramsay, Ava DuVernay, Chloe Zhao, Mira Nair, Andrea Arnold and many more that will grow to many many many more. Brava!

Nikki hails from an extended family of seers and readers and chose to go deep into the mysteries of mythology, folk tales and cards at a young age. She's been tutored by angels, studied in a Spiritualist Church, and brings spiritual, esoteric and storytelling knowledge into her Tarot readings and beyond. Reach her at DragonInkLove@gmail.com

Once there was a ginger tween who ran a gauntlet every day. For help and information about bullying: https://www.stompoutbullying.org/ https://www.kindcampaign.com/ https://bornthisway.foundation/ https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ https://polarisproject.org/ Books about bullies and dealing with bullies: https://www.readbrightly.com/10-honest-books-bullying-teenagers/ https://www.readbrightly.com/new-lgbtq-books-for-teens/ https://www.uwosh.edu/emc/childrens-ya-literature/bibliographies/bibliographies/childrens-and-ya-books-about-bullying https://www.readingrockets.org/article/standing-bullying-children-s-books-build-social-and-emotional-skills Films about bullies and dealing with bullies: Moonlight, Carrie, Boys Don't Cry, Billy Elliot, Bully, Karate Kid, Lord of the Flies, Welcome to the Dollhouse, Paper Towns, Mean Girls For younger kids - Ant Bully, An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong

Screenwriting Professor Marc Lapadula loves PSYCHO, THE GRADUATE, WINTER'S BONE and Roy Batty in BLADE RUNNER. But there are more stories and characters he wants to see onscreen. And a wider variety of people making and starring in them. He joins Lady Eleonor to talk about the best of what is and what should be - in film - including social justice. Marc is a Senior Lecturer in the Film Studies Program at Yale University. He is a playwright, screenwriter and an award-winning film producer. In addition to Yale, Marc has taught at Columbia University's Graduate Film School, created the screenwriting programs at both The University of Pennsylvania and Johns Hopkins where he won Outstanding Teaching awards and has lectured on film, playwriting and conducted highly-acclaimed screenwriting seminars all across the country at notable venues like The National Press Club, The Smithsonian Institution, The Commonwealth Club and The New York Historical Society. Here's a link to the Tennessee Williams' essay THE CATASTROPHE OF SUCCESS Marc mentioned. https://genius.com/Tennessee-williams-the-catastrophe-of-success-annotated Here's to Marc and Mrs. Robinson.

Alec Sokolow, the Oscar nominated co-writer of Toy Story, talks with Eleonor about his passion for storytelling, the first draft of Toy Story, international filmmaking and what he's writing now. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0812513/

A GIRL CALLED ALICE tells a story of my closest friend in the East Village of New York City. Alice is the inspiration for Carry The Lantern, a podcast about life, light, loss, love and the stories we tell about all of them. Alice loved many things but she passionately loved music and this song above all reminds me of her. New Gold Dream by Simple Minds https://youtu.be/N85mtGZ9JkY New gold dream She's the one in front of me, siren and the ecstasy New gold dream Crashing beats and fantasy, setting sun in front of me New gold dream She is your friend until the bitter end She is your friend until the ocean breaks It is an honor to dedicate Carry The Lantern to Alice. In future episodes, I'll talk with screenwriters, storytellers, filmmakers & thinkers about how story functions in fiction and in our lives. Dream in the Dream with Me. Love, Eleonor @carrythelantern https://www.facebook.com/carrythelantern