Talking Smack 415

In this episode of Talking Smack 415,  Jamie the Great and I chat with Ellyn Mantell—mother, grandmother, devoted wife for over 50 years, ostomate, advocate, and motivational speaker. Ellyn shares the inspiring story behind her memoir, “The Best We Could,” which is about her journey healing from intergenerational trauma after surviving childhood abuse, raising her sisters, finding love and more. Tune in for a powerful conversation about resilience, self worth, and the legacy of hope Ellyn is building for future generations. Invite Ellyn to your book club and connect with her on Instagram and Facebook.Connect with Ellyn: Instagram: @EllynMantellWrites Facebook: EllynMatnellwrites Email: Ellynmantell@aol.comShare this episode with your friends and family who love to laugh. Subscribe to Talking Smack 415 and leave us a rating and review so more peeps can find us for laughter and friendship to feed your soul!

In June's Energetic Forecast: Maia's Take, Maia shares that June is short and sweet and all about love!June is for lovers and love is in the air. Whether it's loving yourself or loving someone else, June is all about love.  It's a vibe, whimsical, nostalgic and slow with fireflies and hammocks.  Immerse yourself fully in the energy of June.  Maia pulls tarot cards: 8 of disks - which is prudence - message is everything that is coming to fruition is really good but still need to take good care of it.  Be delicate with yourself! Everything unfolds at the proper time. Ace of cups - overflowing love .  Animal is a dragonfly which is all about illusion.  Don't believe the illusions that you tell yourself that hold you back.  Enjoy June! Share this episode with your friends and family who love to laugh. Subscribe to Talking Smack 415 and leave us a rating and review so more peeps can find us for laughter and friendship to feed your soul!

On today's episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I sit down with bad ass extraordinaire, Sunny Schwartz,  — a nationally recognized leader in criminal justice reform, restorative justice, and prison rehabilitation programs.Sunny is the author of Dreams from the Monster Factory, which tells her raw and riveting journey from the South Side of Chicago to becoming a pioneering force in alternatives to incarceration, prison education, and restorative justice initiatives in San Francisco. Despite not having a college degree, Sunny became a lawyer, defied expectations, and shook up the justice system from the inside.We dive deep into her founding of the Resolve to Stop the Violence Project (RSVP) — a program that slashed violent re-arrest rates by up to 80%, as well as Five Keys Charter School, the first U.S. high school for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated adults. Sunny also helped launch Home Free, a vital reentry housing initiative for domestic violence survivors and women impacted by trauma.Her work has been honored by Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and featured on Oprah, PBS, and Larry King Live.And now she's binging pickleball, the fastest growing sport in America to the prisons.  If you're curious about:Restorative justice and trauma-informed reformInnovative prison education programsReducing recidivism through community-based solutionsThe power of second chances and not giving upStories from the frontlines of jail reform in San FranciscoWhy Sunny roots for the Cubs and the Giants…And what she wish people would ask her and never do...then you don't want to miss this episode.Subscribe, share, rate,  and review  if you believe in justice, transformation, rooting for the underdog, and laughter and friendship to feed your soul! Share this episode with your friends and family who love to laugh. Subscribe to Talking Smack 415 and leave us a rating and review so more peeps can find us for laughter and friendship to feed your soul!

In May's energetic forecast, Maia's Take, Maia shares that May feels deep.  It's about adulting ( we don't really like this because who wants to adult?- it's hard!) But as Maia explains it's more about adulting in a calm no drama, slightly boring way.  And, you feel accomplished.  There is also the message that runs through all of May which is fear isn't real and everything is fine.  Something becomes clear.  Something that has been troubling you or taking your energy. We also learn that something good is wanting to emerge and come into life but you are afraid of it. Maia pulls a Tarot card - Futility aka the Seven of swords. She shares the message that your fears have nothing to do with reality. Wake up and see what's really happening.  Then she pulls another card, the Princess of Wands. This card says your old fears have lost their power over you.  They're dead remains can not frighten you anymore.  Reflect on your greatest strengths.  Number 5 - completion, you're done with one piece.  Now it's time stop and celebrate that win.  And shout out to Jamie the Great whose birthday is May 18! And the rejection comes up.  You are going to realize why the rejection is redirection or protection.  Plus a bonus - Maia asked for a sign and got a Blue Heron which is our symbol for the month. Share this episode with your friends and family who love to laugh. Subscribe to Talking Smack 415 and leave us a rating and review so more peeps can find us for laughter and friendship to feed your soul!

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I chat with permanent makeup artist extraordinaire Andrea Cerini-Fawthrop. Andrea is a licensed esthetician, makeup artist, and certified permanent makeup artist through the American Academy of Micropigmentation, specializing in brow shaping and makeup artistry.We discuss:How growing up in the salon from age 14 inspired Andrea to combine brow shaping, makeup, and her art background to create perfect permanent enhancements tailored to each face.The convenience permanent makeup offers for active lifestyles.The evolution of permanent makeup and how Andrea uses cutting-edge techniques to create hyper-realistic brows to achieve natural-looking results.The profound role permanent makeup plays in helping patients with cancer, thyroid conditions, and female pattern baldness regain confidence and feel like themselves.Andrea's advice: “Don't be afraid of this. It's life-changing. Just research your artist.”See Andrea's phenomenal work on Instagram @browhaus_studio_nj or visit her website at Browhaus Studio. Special shoutout to Kathryn, Andrea's mentor, who kept my and Jamie the Great's brows on point from middle school until I moved to San Francisco. Kathryn continues to help women in Cherry Hill look fabulous.Get active, jump in the ocean, do yoga—and listen to this episode on the way. Imagine how amazing you'll look after microblading or lip blushing!Don't forget to share with friends and family and leave us a review—it helps others find us.Share this episode with your friends and family who love to laugh. Subscribe to Talking Smack 415 and leave us a rating and review so more peeps can find us for laughter and friendship to feed your soul!

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I chat with Kayla, an amazing single mom who's turned her heartbreak into a powerful story of healing and growth. After catching her long time partner and father of her child cheating, Kayla embarked on a journey to heal from relationship trauma and rediscover herself.We dive into:The red flags she ignored and what she learned from themHow she transformed her childhood trauma into a source of strengthReparenting her inner child—a game-changer for her healingRediscovering herself beyond motherhood Embracing her superpowers—resilience, empathy & caring Dating again —how she's navigating healthy relationshipsAnd how Stoicism's theory—“the obstacle is the way”—helped shape her mindsetIf you know someone who's: a new mom, newly single, or just looking for inspiration to rediscover themselves, share this episode! Kayla's story is a reminder that healing is fun, is a process, and starts from within.Here are some resources Kayla recommends to help you heal:Stoicism the Daily Dad - Not just for dadsThe Daily Stoic Podcast Jillian on Love Podcast Sabrina Zohar ShowMatthew Hussey And,  if you want to be a part of Kayla's growing mom community please reach out to me or  Jamie and we'll put you in touch with her.  Share this episode with your friends and family who love to laugh. Subscribe to Talking Smack 415 and leave us a rating and review so more peeps can find us for laughter and friendship to feed your soul!

In April's Energetic Forecast: Maia's Take, we're bringing you something new.  Our first two time guest, Maia Taub, is back. She's a  psychotherapist, intuitive and Soul Alignment practitioner. Maia is tapping into the energy of April to see what it has in store for you. We're keeping it short and interrupting less.  You can hear all about April in under 16 minutes so press play now. Drop a comment or DM us after to share what resonates  with you. And, if you want t a sneak peek April is all about:  Expansive airy spaciousnessLots of buzz and bee's and social gatherings Sucking the nectar out of life A warning to only say “Yes”  to the social events that resonate with you Tarot Card is pulled  it's the Fools: which symbolises new beginning, fresh starts, and taking a leap The number 4: 4th month of the year, a solid 4, symbolizing  stability and building a strong foundation Marigolds: stay open to the messages your passed loved ones are trying to send youChakras speaking for April:  sacral and solar plexus are all about integrating creativity, sexuality, sensuality and use them as a form of expression in the world. If you want to learn more about Maia you can check out her interview here Soul Alignment with Maia Taub And check out her website MaiaTaub.comShare this episode with your friends and family who love to laugh. Subscribe to Talking Smack 415 and leave us a rating and review so more peeps can find us for laughter and friendship to feed your soul!

On this episode of Talking Smack 415 it's Debbie Mink and Jamie the Great.  And you know we can talk and talk and talk.  We catch you up on lots of topics: Jamie's cancer updatePussy Quilt art opening Debbie's job search Jamie's blind dog And you know we cover tons of other topics too. Shout out to Arnies for their Mac &Cheese - Jamie loves to eat this while her mouth is healing.  And as we know the best medicine is laughter.  So if you are in need of medicine press play and share with all your friends who need some #laughterandfriendshiptofeedyoursoul.  Share this episode with your friends and family who love to laugh. Subscribe to Talking Smack 415 and leave us a rating and review so more peeps can find us for laughter and friendship to feed your soul!

In our latest episode of Talking Smack 415 Jamie the Great and I chat with Lisa Jacobs.  Lisa is a Professional Certified Coach trained in Brene Brown's Dare to Lead™ method and certified in mindfulness and emotional intelligence.  She is a speaker, facilitator and leadership coach.As an ignitor, she guides daring leaders to move forward with greater awareness, boldness, and alignment so they achieve their goals.Her work stands on the belief that growth is not just a goal; it's a practice. Unlike traditional coaching that focuses solely on mindset or strategy, she integrates movement, reflection, and purposeful action to align both body and mind. Lisa's direct, heart-centered approach leads clients through life's challenges with fierce clarity, leading to authentic growth and lasting change.  Whatever you are not changing, you are choosing.We discuss Lisa's journey to becoming a coach, her mindfulness practices, showing up for yourself, and her process for choosing and teaching people how to choose their word for the year.  And so much more! So if you or any of your friends or family is looking to pick your word for the year this episode is for you.  You can find all things Lisa on her website https://www.lisajacobscoaching.com/Check back soon because her site is about to relaunch! And, shout out to Pam Rosenberg who recommend we interview Lisa! We love interviewing guests that you recommend so hit us up insta @ringletleader or Talkingsmack415@gmail.com .  Share this episode with your friends and family who love to laugh. Subscribe to Talking Smack 415 and leave us a rating and review so more peeps can find us for laughter and friendship to feed your soul!

In the latest episode of Talking Smack 415, we chat with psychotherapist, Maia Taub about her Soul Alignment practice.  We learn so many new words like Akashic Records, transference, the Clairs, energy hygiene.  We discuss her process and how she keeps her therapy both separate and integrative with Soul Alignment.  We talk about souls, reincarnation, chakras, Energy healing, past life regressions and so much more.  Listen to the end to hear a q that Maia wishes people would ask her but don't.  Plus we continue to create connection as we weave in references to our past guests like Carolyn Flyer and Elissa Meryl.  Grab your earbuds head out in nature and tap into your intuition.  Please share with all your friends and families who are interested in learning about intuitive readings and finding alignment.  You can read more about Soul Alignment on Maia's website And check out her teacher,  Niki Novo https://www.nikkinovo.com/Share this episode with your friends and family who love to laugh. Subscribe to Talking Smack 415 and leave us a rating and review so more peeps can find us for laughter and friendship to feed your soul!

In this episode of Talking Smack 415 Jamie the Great and I chat with Nicole Mazzitelli.  Nicole shares her journey from struggling for years with various illnesses to getting diagnosed with Lyme Disease to healing herself with bee venom therapy to becoming a beekeeper.  We cover it all including how Facebook saved her life, how she loves swarms, and taking pictures.  Go outside, take a walk, listen and look for bees and or go to your local beekeeper and stock up on some honey. Share with your friends or family who may be suffering from Lyme or may not know what they are suffering from.  You can find all things Nicole on insta @nicolemazzhoneyShare this episode with your friends and family who love to laugh. Subscribe to Talking Smack 415 and leave us a rating and review so more peeps can find us for laughter and friendship to feed your soul!

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I chat with social worker, integrative health & wellness coach, inferno hot pilates instructor, and one of Jamies' healers, Stef McCarthy. We chat about Stef's transformation from talk therapy to movement therapy and how her personal growth journey helps her spread her magic by creating connections. We go all over the place and chat about Stef's experience with cancer, feeling free in your body in your 50's, and mindset shifts.  This has all led to  Stef's "YES YOU CAN!" motto. And Steff answers, "what is a question you wish people would ask you but don't" Move, breathe,  pop in your ear buds and make some connections! Please share with all your friends and family who need some inspo to start to move.  And, don't forget to subscribe to Talking Smack 415 on apple podcasts so you're the first to know when a new episode drops.  And, if you have a spare moment leave us a rating and review, it will help other peeps find us.  PS- you can find all things Stef on insta @healthyself4444 https://www.instagram.com/healthyself4444/Share this episode with your friends and family who love to laugh. Subscribe to Talking Smack 415 and leave us a rating and review so more peeps can find us for laughter and friendship to feed your soul!

In this Episode of Talking Smack 415  Jamie the Great and I chat with Annie Korzen author of, “The Book of Annie: Humor, Heart, and Chutzpah from an Accidental Influencer”.  Annie is an actor, comedian, author, storyteller, influencer and 85 year old powerhouse who loves to talk just as much as we do.  We chat about her book and cover a ton of topics including finding your passion, dealing with anxiety, community, maintaining relationships despite geographical distance. We discuss what success looks like and the Yiddish terms "chutzpah" and "yenta." And most importantly we laugh.  If you are craving inspo, words of wisdom and belly laughs, grab your earbuds, head to the beach and hit play! When you're done listening to this episode go buy her book to keep the LOLS rolling.  You can find all things Annie Korzen on her website. And, don't forget to follow her on TikTok - where she meets and chats with all kinds of fascinating people.  Share this episode with your friends and family who love to laugh. Subscribe to Talking Smack 415 and leave us a rating and review so more peeps can find us for laughter and friendship to feed your soul!

In this episode of Talking Smack 415  Jamie the Great and I chat with Psychologist Elissa Meryl. Elissa specializes in treating patients who struggle with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues to name a few.  She integrates many types of therapies in her treatments and in this episode we focus on Ketamine-Assisted therapy.  We chat about her personal journey as a Ketamine patient as well as a practitioner.  We cover the pros, the cons, the drug industry taking on new medicine research, and of course we laugh and go all over the place!You can find out more about Elissa's practice hereAnd here is the link to the Huberman Labs podcast that Elissa references. If you struggle with mental health, depression ( even the littlest bit), or feel stuck, grab your ear buds, take a walk and listen.  And don't forget to share with your friends and family.  PS- Elissa is my pickle in my pickleball crew and when we play together we are known as the picklecurls! Look out pickleballers.  

A year after her cancer surgery @jamiethegreat updates you on her progress. We chat about Not being a #fuckcancer person Being a warrior Community Genetic connection between Ashkenazi Jews and oral cancerThen we naturally switch gears and chat about menopause, weight loss & hormones.  And, Debbie shares about her upcoming job search and she's curious if you want to follow along or just be updated at the end? What does Debbie do? Debbie delivers fully integrated digital messaging and 360 degree visual storytelling that inspires customers, drives brand perception, and leverages the latest cutting-edge technologies for an eCommerce company.  She is also a leader in the well-being space driving integration and adoption for internal teams.  She excels in the following areas: Leading teams through change Building relationshipsNavigating highly matrixed organizations Digital content creation and optimizationStrategic planning Debbie is focusing her career journey on the well-being and behavior change industry so she can continue to add value and create impact.  She would love to lead a team that is focused on: Well-being or DEI program integration, creation & facilitation Learning & development And as Jamie the Great says... Hire her- she is the best! If you have any leads for Debbie hit her up on LinkedIn.  Grab your sparkle gummies, tequila, and 4th of July gear, hop in the car, and press play.  Your celebration starts now!  Don't forget to share with friends and family members.  

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I chat with music exec and friend from high school, Jaime Feldman. ( yes two James' at once!) We have a lot to catch up on,  about 32 years! We chat about Jaime Feldman's: Nontraditional career path from Sam Goody associate in the Echelon and Cherry Hill malls all the way to LA music executiveHaving grit, being focused,  and taking advantage of opportunities Advice for those who want to enter the music industry And not to name drop but we touch on his friendship with Steven Tyler, Bonnie Raitt and Ziggy Marley to name a few! And of course we get back to two q's: How can Bangs or Botox go viral? How can Jamie the Great and I get paid for just being us? Hop in your car, head to the beach, and tune in! PS- Please share with all your friends and family from Jersey and LA and anyone interested in a career in music.  

In this episode of Talking Smack 415 Jamie the Great and I chat with her sister Randi Green.  Randi shares her journey with mental health and addication.  We chat about: Perspective Grit MedsFriendship Community And of course family! Hop in your car, press play, and share this with anyone who you think may be struggling with mental health issues and addiction.  

You know we love to talk and laugh! In the latest episode of Talking Smack 415, Debbie & Jamie the Great catch up.  It's just the two of us interrupting each other, sharing what we've been yacking about off mic.  We chat about: Menopause Hormones Crystals And most important Jamie the Great shares a cancer update.  Grab your coffee, grab your dog, grab your earbuds, and come hang with us! This episode is full of laughter and friendship to feed your soul. Don't forget to share with a friend or family member who needs some LOLS!  

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I chat with viral TikTok sensation Brianna Apple.  We dive deep into her story and cover so many topics: Being JewishStereotypes and misinterpretations of her workStruggles to keep content light and humorous for Jewish followers and not feed into the antisemitic backlash she has receivedBrand dealsContent creation processDating in New York and Hinge reviewsIsraelCampSleep habitsAnd so much more! Grab your earbuds, start your commute, press play and get ready to LOL! You can find all things Brianna on TikTok or on Insta!PS - Don't forget to share with your friends and little influencers.  

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I chat with our friend from high school, JT Birds.  JT 's a bird watcher who goes birding every day.  He leads tours and is on a mission to share as much about birds as possible.   He'll inspire you to tune in and care about your habitat and the planet to change the way you move through the world.  We fly right in with lots of bird puns as JT shares his metamorphosis and perspective shift that emerged from the pandemic.   We talk about: Being presentMeditation PhotographyVideographyBarry ManilowHis future plans or birdingAnd we even fly way back to our past lives and roots and chat about our Yiddish names.  Grab your earbuds and binoculars and head outside to listen and tune in to the birds.  Please share with your nature-loving friends and family. You can find all things JT Birds  on jtbirds.net and on insta @JT_Birds 

Hit the gym, jump in your car, or get in the kitchen and listen to this episode!Jamie the Great and I are interviewing Dr. Erika Siegel.  Dr. Siegel is a: Naturopathic Physician AcupuncturistMom Juggler of life's abundance She has been practicing Functional Integrative Medicine for over 20 years And, she just launched her first 2- volume book set, "Nourish Me Kitchen",  which offers essential health wisdom and wholesome everyday recipes.  As you can imagine with all the naturopathic advice and a new book there's a ton to chat about.  Which creates lots of juicy takeaways for you. We chat about: Aging gracefully Anti-inflammatory foodsLimiting beliefs Why you may wanna add Himalayan salt to your water… pure hydration! Soup - lots and lots of soup Answer a listener's q on intermittent fasting and how it affects cancer cellsHaving grace and trusting your own body Sauce on the side Air fryers Bone broth Of course, we LOL and get back to colonoscopies and breast health. Please share with friends and family who need to learn about aging gracefully! You can find all things Erika at Nourishme.com and on instagram, @nourishmekitchenThe other book Erika references in this episode is written by Dr. Jason Fung and it is either, "The Complete Guide to Fasting " or "Life in the Fasting Lane."

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, we meet one of Jamie the Great's healers,  her therapist, Gregory Garber.  We chat about: The emotional rollercoaster of cancer Normalizing the feelings around it Jamie as a  patientCycles patients go throughWe try and make some jokes but cancer isn't that funnyListen in to hear where Jamie is in her process.  And, please share with anyone who wants to keep up with Jamie's progress and or who may be learning how to live with cancer.  PS: Shout out to Oyster House for being the most consistently delicious restaurant in Philly according to Gregory Garber! 

Jamie the Great is back on Talking Smack 415 a mere five weeks post major cancer surgery.  To remind you, they removed part of Jamie the Great's jaw and rebuilt it with a bone in her leg.  Now she's back on the mic, recording her story to share with you.  In this episode, we chat about: How phenomenal her husband Andy has been How awesome her entire family has beenAll the love from you that is helping heal herLast day of work Surgery & feeding tubes TVSurrender, a total relaxing of the nervous system &  calmness Throat & third eye chakraHealing with her dogs And, in the spirit of doing it messy, we continue recording through our technical glitch. Leaving you with this.... all Jamie the Great needs right now is space for her to heal along with your continued love.  Keep sending those love vibes because she feels it! xo,Talking Smack 415 Debbie Mink & Jamie the Great

On May 18Th Jamie the Great turns 50.  On May 19Th Jamie the Great goes in for major surgery to remove the top left side of her jaw to get rid of cancer in her mouth. The recovery time will be close to 6 months. As you listen to this episode send her love and healing vibes.  I  Love you Jamie the Great! PS - We're pausing the podcast until Jamie is ready to record again! 

If you're like Jamie the Great and myself, you're close to 50 give or take a few years.  And, a hot topic amongst your friend group is colonoscopies.  After my first one, I had so many questions and knew we had an opportunity to share our experiences, demystify the colonoscopy, explain the why behind them - spoiler alert - colon cancer prevention - and of course LAUGH about it all.   Enter our next guest, Gastroenterologist, Dr. Kevin Skole.  We go deep sharing our colonoscopy experiences and discussing everything from:  Types of procedures  Prep Different sedation Dr jokes  And more…  Please share this informative episode with all your friends, coworkers and family members who are about to have a colonoscopy and or who have had one recently. 

If you're looking for inspiration and love hearing about artists' processes and purpose then this episode is for you.  Jamie the Great and I interview commercial photographer, actor, musician, and creator of the “One a Day” photo documentary project, Brian Molyneaux.   We dive deep into the, "One a Day” project and it's evolution.  “One a Day” project started as a response to the political divide in our country and world in 2016, a handshake, a picture, and “maybe I'll try this for a month” and has turned into an intuitive daily practice for over 7 years.   We talk about: Process Stories People Cognitive decline  Light  And, Brian shares ideas for his next project & all of his creative endeavors that he keeps exploring.   And, naturally, there are plenty of interruptions!  You can check out Brian's, "One a Day" project on his Insta @Brianmolyneaux Grab your earbuds or headphones head outside for a walk and get inspired by this episode and share with someone who needs some inspo! 

If you're looking for some inspiration then this episode of Talking Smack 415 is for you!  Jamie the Great and I interview artist, comedian, influencer, content creator, and healer, Toni Nagy.  We laugh and absorb so many mic drop moments on these topics: Perpetual dissatisfaction Speaking your truth Duality Co-Dependent Personality DisorderPatriarchyPlay Time & creativity Healing You can find all things Toni on insta @toninagyAnd you can find her Somatic movement classes at sidestreamstudio.com  

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I interview health and wellness coach, Joanne Schell, from Blueberry Nutrition.  If you are thinking about bringing a new mindset to your health and wellness in the new year, this episode is a great place to start.  We chat about alignment and how it affects your health and wellness goals.  And we debunk the:diet industrymenopause marketing to womenmeditation myths.  Joanne teaches us about the 5-minute sit, which she's developed to help her clients connect with themselves.  She also shares her favorite phrase, "how's that working for you" and why she loves lifting heavy weights.  We also touch on nutrition for child athletes.  You can find all things Jo on insta And her website And, you can find out more about the book Jo recommended, Ethan Kross's Chatter here.

Hi !  We're sharing a work in progress as you catch up with your two besties,  talking a whole lotta smack about nothing and  everything! Listen up as we chat about Jamie the Great's: Decaf Crystal Light Iced Tea addiction  ( it's a thing in NJ)Fibromyalgia  healing regime Plus we reminisce and sing some 90s ballads while chatting about the upcoming intuitive retreat we are attending hosted by @carolynflyerintuitive.  Debbie shares :A major life milestone- condo ownership in SFWorking and parenting is no jokeAnd we want to remind you to put your oxygen mask on first. #laughterandfriendshiptofeedyoursoul 

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I interview a hospice nurse.  We keep it funny and real as we chat about everything from constipation to end-of-life care.  We get advice on how to navigate if you're in the sandwich generation. Spoiler alert - talk to your parents now about a living will and what they want to happen when they get ill.  Which is a perfect segue for Jamie the Great to plug her husband's business.   Reach out to us if you need an attorney to help your parents with their will. We chat about the moment of transition and how you leave this life how you lived it.  We had lots of sound issues while recording which led to a little on-mic bickering that we kept in for you because we keep it real.  Please share this episode with a friend who is going through this right now.   It is insightful and served up with laughter and friendship to feed your soul.  

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great & I chat with Puja Raman.  Puja shares her recent experiences with plant medicine and how it has helped her: manage her anxiety quit drinkingbecome more secure around other women become comfortable saying no create more space for herself with her kidsHer journey has been so powerful that she never thought she could be this happy. Her dream is to help people integrate this healing into their lives.  If you're interested in learning more, Puja would love to connect.  Email her: pujalu@gmail.com 

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, I speak with Jamie Greenwood.  Jamie is a coach, speaker, and facilitator, who loves a Nooworks jumpsuit, bold lip, and curly hair as much as I do.  Plus, she teaches and coaches high achieving, big-dreaming women to reconnect with themselves & place care at the center of their lives.   She is an eating-disordered survivor, lives with two little kids a 13-year-old bonus child and colitis, and has faced divorce.We talk smack about her divorce and go deep into other topics you are going to love like:The conflict of knowing not knowing things in your life.  Because if you know it will blow up your life. Staying silent to keep other people happy. How you can support a friend going through a divorce. Moments in life where you get reorganized.How not telling the truth to yourself is the missing piece of care. Instead of brutal honesty, practice loving honesty.  Which is truth with love and compassion and tenderness.   And,  listen to the end where we talk smack about Burning Man.  Jamie teaches a class that sounds awesome called, Quit your Shoulds for Good.  You can find all things, Jamie, on her website, https://jamiegreenwood.co/and insta, https://www.instagram.com/jamiegreenwoodcoaching/  

Debbie Mink and Jamie the Great are back for Season 5.  Did you miss us? Tune into our Halloween minisode where we chat about Halloween decor, bats, and the fall. Best time for you to listen is when you're done shlepping those kids around, when you're cooking dinner, or on that treadmill.  Remember we are serving you up #laughterandfriendshiptofeedyoursoul.

Jamie the Great (@Jamieroseman) and I want to thank you for joining us for Season 4 and our epic podcasting journey.  This is the finale episode and we do a  short season in review.  We also share that we're taking a podcasting pause.  We'll start recording your stories in the fall once our kids are settled in school and we're settled in our new routines.  So, if you have a story that defines your life, we want to hear it and share it with our listeners.  You can email us talkingsmack415@gmail.com.  Until then,  remember we're all about laughter and friendship to feed your soul! Keep laughing.  xo, Debbie & Jamie the Great 

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, I interview Shawn Forbes from Looking Glass Retreats.  Looking Glass Retreats are retreats to help you truly see yourself.  A place where you can be seen, heard and held.   Shawn a former fashion industry corporate executive is now an entrepreneur.  We talk smack about her path to creating Looking Glass Retreats and what's it like working for yourself alongside one of your besties.  She walks us through a retreat experience: healthy meals, yoga,  art therapy, skincare,  urban gardening, sound baths and more. You're going to want to sign up for her next one in September! I'm going to sign up for sure.  Shawn shares that the connections people are craving are made at the retreats.  Plus she talks about the best retreat accessory ever. You can find all things Looking Glass here:https://www.lookingglassretreat.com/and @lookingglassretreat

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I talk careers with career coach, Elana Konstant.  Elana is a former lawyer turned coach who helps people create engaging and challenging careers.  If you are craving a career change, this episode is for you! We chat about Elana's path to becoming a coach. We reframe how women think about their salary when returning to work after maternity leave.  ​​​​​​​We talk about how to balance it all, and how the pandemic is changing the culture of ambition.  Plus, we answer a q from audience member @johannadebiase, who is starting a business teaching writing classes to tourists and guiding them on  hikes in New Mexico.  And, we chat about demystifying salary negotiations.  Special shout out to @pujalu for connecting us.  You can find all things Elana on her website https://konstantchangecoaching.com/And insta https://www.instagram.com/konstantcoach/

In this episode of Talking Smack 415,  Jamie the Great, (@jamieroseman) and I chat with Rahla Kahn & Richard Rossner.  They are the husband and wife duo who turn improv on it's ass, coach grown-ups to play with a purpose so that they can laugh more, play hard & die less.   We chat about how they've helped heal cancer patients, couples, and comedians.  How laughter is healing and playing is preventative medicine.  They share:Why corporate clients don't like them until they get to know them.  How food brings us together.How they bring people back to themselves through play. How Rahla magically drew her mentors to her.  Plus we play! That's right, they lead Jamie the Great and I through an exercise.  You can find all this Rahla Kahn & Richard Rossner here:The Power of Play http://www.thepowerofplay.com/The Power of Play for Healthhttps://www.thepowerofplayforhealth.com/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepowerofplay/Twitter/ Clubhouse thepowerofplay Richard Rossner is also a writer.  He wrote a murder mystery thriller  called, " Dishonor thy Father."  You can buy it here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08C6Z9FRF/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, and in honor of Pride Month, Jamie the Great and I chat with my brother Sam Mink.  We talk about:his coming out storythe struggles he had growing upwhat it's like to be an out business owner in Phillysurrogacyhis work supporting the Attic Youth Centerhow proud I am of him for living his life in truthDon't forget to rate and review. And, please share this story with people who like stories about families.  You can find all things Sam here: Sam's restaurants: https://oysterhousephilly.com/https://www.instagram.com/phloysterhouse/https://www.missiontaqueria.com/https://www.instagram.com/missiontaqueria/The Attic Youth Center:https://www.atticyouthcenter.org/PS: I love that this is episode 18.  18 in hebrew means life and this episode is all about living your best life in truth! 

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, I interview a San Francisco icon, Baby Doe.  Baby Doe is:Founder & creator of the Devil-Ettes, a synchronized gogo dance troupeCo-creator & producer of Tiki Oasis, a mid century music festivalFounder& creator of Tease-o-Rama, the first-ever burlesque conventionFundraiser extraordinaire for the Bay Area Girls Rock CampPlus she has a Tiki mug made in her image... How cool is that! We talk smack about the Devil-Ettes, Tiki, diversity & Inclusion,  and working with your husband.   And, if you want all your Tiki dreams to come true, there's still time to purchase your ticket for Tiki Oasis July 28-August 1, 2021.  Don't forget to share this with your mid century, tiki lovin friends! You can find all things Baby Doe here:Tiki Oasis https://www.tikioasis.com/Instagram:Tiki Oasis https://www.instagram.com/tikioasis/The Devil-Etteshttps://www.instagram.com/thedevilettes/Baby Doe https://www.instagram.com/xoxobabydoe/  Bay Area Girls Rock Camp Fundraiserhttps://bos.etapestry.com/fundraiser/BayAreaGirlsRockCamp/rockprom2021/individual.do?participationRef=696.0.990439451&fbclid=IwAR2knqLJYw1Ia47OfvNhuJiudGAAcnHexctZrFcPYkVTNFL1DpLKCJzYLVwPS- Jamie the Great will be back for our next episode! 

In this episode of Talking Smack 415,  Jamie the Great and I Interview Kirsten Philipkoski.  Kristen is the founder of Mean Mag and the Mean Show where she shares women's experiences and creates space for you to be seen as you age.  We talk smack about the best jewelry store in SF (shoutout to Fiat Lux), aging,  fashion as we leave quarantine,  Justine Bateman and Face ( the book), and how her process for approaching Mean Mag has evolved. Plus, as usual, all roads lead back to Jersey, and we discover that Jamie the Great & Kristen are b-day twins. Please subscribe, rate & review.  Share this with a friend who has a b-day! You can find all things Kristen here:Website:https://meanmagazine.com/Instagram:Mean Maghttps://www.instagram.com/meanmag/Stylenik https://www.instagram.com/stylenik/PS- Kristen interviewed me on her podcast.  You can check out that episode here:https://meanmagazine.com/debbie-mink-on-how-to-re-ignite-and-protect-your-creative-life/

In this episode of Talking Smack 415,  Jamie the Great and I continue our conversation with Marni Sclaroff.  We go deeper into the topic of self-harm, your soul, and self-care.  If you can, listen to the first episode before this one.  If not, no big deal, dive right in and enjoy this open, honest, and funny conversation about self-harm.  Also, please share with a friend or loved one who may need to hear this.  And, subscribe, rate & review our show on apple podcasts so more peeps can find us! You can find all things Marni here:Website:https://www.marnisclaroff.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marnisclaroff/Facebook Group:How to get an A+ in Depression and Anxiety https://www.facebook.com/groups/225030619423335  

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the great and I interview, Marni Sclaroff, a friend from childhood.  Marni is a life coach and yoga teacher who offers yoga classes, personal growth workshops, and coaching courses. She calls herself the most joyful, clinically depressed life coach there ever was. And, we talk smack about depression, anxiety, joy, self-harm, Ayurveda, and being healthy.  We answer q’s from our audience: @calleybliss asks, "When did you start to really define what “healthy” meant for you?"@blondeinatoque wants to know, "How do you get back on track whenever you fall off? “Please listen, review and share this episode with anyone who may need to hear it. And, stay tuned, because there is a part b of this conversation coming out next week.   You can find all things, Marni, here:  Website: https://www.marnisclaroff.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/marnisclaroff/Facebook Group: How to get an A+ in Depression and Anxiety  https://www.facebook.com/groups/225030619423335And here are links to the podcasts and books she referenced in this episode:  Podcasts:  On Being https://onbeing.org/series/Michael Mead, The living Myth Podcast https://www.mosaicvoices.org/podcastThe Hidden Brain https://www.npr.org/series/423302056/hidden-brainBooks:The Chemistry of Joy https://www.amazon.com/Chemistry-Joy-Three-Step-Overcoming-Depression/dp/0743265076/ref=pd_sim_14_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0743265076&pd_rd_r=0X21RK8DT47YV5XJWHPJ&pd_rd_w=ZTxVY&pd_rd_wg=TYors&psc=1&refRID=0X21RK8DT47YV5XJWHPJThe Language of Emotionshttps://karlamclaren.com/product/the-language-of-emotions-book/P.S. This episode is sponsored by Salty Sweet. Salty Sweet is a San Francisco-based, female-owned, and operated cookie company. She makes the best (I'm not just saying that) chocolate chip cookies in the world. And, you can get 20% off your cookie order. Go to https://eatsaltysweet.com/ and type in the code Talkingsmack415 at checkout to get 20% off your order.*

Feeling a little dirty? Are you ready for a spring cleaning? Do you want to live in a cleaner, more organized, sustainable home?  Well, then this episode of Talking Smack 415  is for you.  We chat with Kait from A Clean Bee Blog.  Kait teaches others how to create and maintain a clean home using sustainable tools and natural ingredients that are both better for the environment and your health.  Kait is a rockstar mom of a toddler and a baby.  The home maintenance systems she has created allow her to maintain a home and a small business at the same time! We answer q’s from our audience:  @gotta_badda wants to know how to get water stains out of a fabric chair? And, @Marahausler (whose name I mispronounced) wants to know what's the best pantry organizing system for a too-small space? We also talk smack about:Elevating everyday things. The best way to organize your closet.Favorite cleaning solution to make at home and that's eco-friendly. Jamie the Great shares her new favorite cleaning product. You can find all things Kait on her blog: https://www.acleanbee.com/blog/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acleanbee/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acleanbee?lang=en

Today on Talking Smack 415 we have special guest Stephanie McCullor.  Stephanie teaches online guided wellness:NeuroVascular Release (Artery/Nerve tension to muscle), Manual Lymph Drainage Care, Breath Work, Yoga, and she's a licensed massage therapist. We talk smack about waitressing, meditation, neuroscience, aliens, and everything in between.  Inspired by q’s from our audience, we do breathing exercises together for stress reduction so make sure you pull over or jump off the peloton when we get to that part. And, if you have shoulder arthritis make sure you listen through to the end of this episode because you'll learn a new yoga modification called armpits of power. You can find all things Stephanie here:Instagram: @bewell.lafayetteWebsite:  bewellyall.com Email:  bewell.lafayette@gmail.comAnd, we have our first ever paid sponsor, Salty Sweet.   Salty Sweet is a San Francisco-based, female-owned, and operated cookie company.   She makes the best (I'm not just saying that) chocolate chip cookies in the world.  And, you can get 20% off your cookie order.Go to https://eatsaltysweet.com/ and type in the code Talkingsmack415 at checkout to get 20% off your order.*

In this episode of Talking Smack 415,  Jamie the Great & I interview guest,  Carrie Leskowitz.  Carrie is an interior designer & life coach who takes a holistic approach to interior design.  We talk smack about her path & how her autoimmune disease diagnosis led to writing her book, "OM for the Home."  This episode is full of tips & tricks on how:your home can be healingyour rooms can multi-task you can think creatively when you're on a shoestring budgetAlso, how your inner & outer world mirror each other & how that'll help you authentically express yourself in your home.  Plus we all believe that leopard is a neutral!!!! You can find all things Carrie on her website or on instagram  

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I interview Jenny Dalton, author Of Butterflies & Bullies. Jenny is an author, speaker, coach, facilitator, leader & healer. Igniting the good vibes & joy. We talk smack about her book, friendships, frenemies, bullies, and how being alcohol-free for the past 11 months inspired her to self-publish her book. We answer an anonymous q from one of our listeners about friendships turning toxic. Make sure you listen through to the end because I absolve Jamie the Great of some friend guilt she's been holding onto for the past 20 years. You can find out more about Jenny Dalton's book and her work, on her website and of course you can follow her on the gram: https://www.instagram.com/dalton_jen/. And, we have our first ever paid sponsor, Salty Sweet. Salty Sweet is a San Francisco-based, female-owned, and operated cookie company. She makes the best (I'm not just saying that) chocolate chip cookies in the world. And, you can get 20% off your cookie order. Got to https://eatsaltysweet.com/ and type in the code Talkingsmack415 at checkout to get 20% off your order.

This episode of Talking Smack 415 is Jamie the Great and me. We have a heart-to-heart about what it's like to have a sister who's an addict. And, if you've ever wanted to know what Jamie means in the intro when she says, " I have three slash four boys, I'll tell you about it someday. " Then today's your lucky day. Jamie talks about what it's like to raise her nephew with her boys. Of course, we have LOLs. We talk smack about a trip to the ER at the Jersey Shore , how Jamie taught me to smoke, and buying drugs in NOLA. In all seriousness, please reach out to talkinsmack415@gmail.com if you have a relative or you yourself are struggling with addiction and need support. Jamie can help.

In, Living off the Grid, Jamie the Great and I talk smack with Johanna DeBiase, an eco-feminist artist and writer blogging about life off-grid in the high desert of Taos, New Mexico. We talk smack about what it means to be a Jew-Witch-Yogi, a term that Johanna created. Plus we discuss magic, animal totems, and the jaw-dropping real estate prices on the nutty Taos Mesa. Johanna shares what it’s like to live off the grid which naturally includes some potty talk. And, she schools us on eco-feminism. As much as we want to stay on topic you know it's not really our thing so enjoy the magic we weave for you in this episode. You can find all things Johanna here:blog: https://johannadebiase.substack.com/art: @paper.pranksterpodcast : @thisismarriagepodAnd if you want to be a guest on Talking Smack 415 please email us talkingsmack415@gmail.com

In this episode, Jamie the Great and I interview our first doctor, Dr. Stefanie Bloom. Dr. Stefanie Bloom focuses on holistic wellness of the mind, body, and soul. We discuss the notion of home, Dr. Stefanie's coming out story, and the homeless youth she works with. We have lots of LOLs, weave around to lots of topics and end up back at the notion of home. Listen up because Jamie's neck crack makes a guest appearance. Here is a link to make a donation to Her Resiliency Center, the homeless youth organization Stefanie works for. And if you want to take the strength finder quiz we speak about in the episode click here. Please share this episode with a friend and leave us a rating and review. And, sign up for Debbie's weekly email list here.

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Do you believe you're Psychic, we chat with Carolyn Flyer. Carolyn is an intuitive, psychic counselor, coach, and medium specializing in life purpose, career, relationship and family. She's been friends with Jamie the Great since they were little. We talk smack about, how Carolyn became a psychic, and how she feels everyone is psychic. We talk about spirit and ask Carolyn if one of our smack talkers @olliebearsf is on the right track. She does a quick reading on me ( I could have listened to and discussed myself all day), and we have lots of psychic segues for you and touch on inherited trauma. You can check out everything Carolyn here: https://www.carolynflyer.com/. I think after listening you are going to want to book your own session with her. Plus, I want to give an extra big shoutout to my cohost, Jamie the Great, and all the health care peeps scheduling and administering the vaccines and saving lives. I'm so honored that Jamie rallied to record with us after a long day of scheduling Covid 19 Vaccines.

In this episode, Jamie the Great and I talk smack with Alyssa Abrahamson who shimmied her career from burlesque dancer to functional nutritionist. We talk about stress, body pain, and auto-immune disease, which you may suffer from. We discuss how having a compassionate and positive mindset can start the healing process. Alyssa offers highly personalized 1:1 nutrition & wellness coaching as well as a 6-week small group coaching program, "Nourish Till You Flourish.” You can find all things Alyssa at the Wellness Headquarters. Go to her website to set up a free 30-minute call to determine which first step you should take to restore your health today. Also, Alyssa is about to launch a Podcast called Positively Anti-Inflammatory. If you want to keep your inflammation down and your spirits up, check it out, subscribe and leave a rating and review. And, if you're listening before 1/7/2021 11:59 pm pt, there's still time to register for Debbie's Un F*YOUrself digital course. Click here if you're an overcommitted mom and are looking to get unstuck and find more time. And, check out all things Debbie at debbiemink.com.