Podcast appearances and mentions of alana dawson

You asked, and I answered! Today I'm answering all your burning pop culture questions, from what does the writers' strike mean for us and what's going on with streaming these days to what movies should we see in the theater this summer and, of course, what is Hallmark doing for Christmas in July. My good friend (and good friend of the show) Alana Dawson is back for volume 8 of Ask the Couch, as well as a conversation about the rom coms we've seen lately (and the ones still on our lists to be watched). Of course, because this is The Couch, where side notes and rabbit trails are always welcome, we also share some life updates, discuss book bans, and talk about where we get our nature fix. Basically, we cover it all, and you don't want to miss it! Let's get started! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Friends University Emily Henry books Carley Fortune books I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green The Accidental Text by Becky Monson (free on Kindle Unlimited!) The Couch Podcast #161 (summer movie preview episode) The Couch Podcast #148 (best of 2022 with Alana) Hallmark on Peacock S'moreos at Target NOT-SO-GUILTY PLEASURES: Eating cereal (it's fortified with vitamins!) Walking in nature Reading only ebooks for now A commute on the back roads DON'T FORGET: Join The Couch on Facebook! It's so much fun! Find Alana on Instagram at @alanapdawson. And you can find me on Instagram at @marycarver or at marycarver.com. Welcome to The Couch! This post may include affiliate links. This means that if you click and purchase, I might receive a small commission at no extra charge to you.

Angie's podcasting mentor, Alana Dawson, shares how she walked away from God's call on her life until a health crisis revealed how deeply He loved her.https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: @livesteadyonInstagram: @angiebaughman421Grab freebies and subscribe to the weekly Steady On newsletter at: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-newsletter/Looking for something not listed? It's probably here: https://linktr.ee/livesteadyonInterested in learning more about the Steady On internship program? You can find the details here: https://livesteadyon.com/internship/https://alanadawson.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastingparty/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alanapdawson/Podcast: The Podcasting PartyAlana mentioned:Let God Be God by Ray C. SteadmanChasing Vines by Beth MooreRenovation of the Heart by Dallas WillardTheme music:Heartwarming by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3864-heartwarmingLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Midroll music:Ready to Go written by Lincoln DavisPerformed and produced by Allex

What was the best movie of 2022 or, as we ask here on The Couch, your favorite movie of 2022? That's right! Today my good friend and good friend of the show (and podcast coach extraordinaire), Alana Dawson, and I are looking back on our favorite parts of pop culture from the past year, sharing our favorite movies, TV series, and books.   As you know, here at The Couch, side notes and rabbit trails are always welcome, so obviously Alana and I get into other fun topics like the best ways to make smoothies, how to watch The Chosen, and whether or not a certain mystery belongs on a best-of list or in the DNF (did not finish) pile.   We had a great time talking about our favorites of 2022, and after you listen, we'd love to hear from you. Head on over to The Couch Facebook group and tell us what you loved in 2022! Let's get started!   MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: What's Your Word? on (in)courage The Couch's Patreon community   NOT-SO-GUILTY PLEASURES: Whipped cream on smoothies (via @lillieeatsandtells) Taking all of January to reflect and plan   DON'T FORGET: Join The Couch on Facebook! It's so much fun! Find Alana on Instagram at @alanapdawson or on The Podcasting Party. And you can find me on Instagram at @marycarver or at marycarver.com.   Welcome to The Couch!

Have you been blogging for a while and now you're thinking about starting a podcast? Don't let all those blog posts go to waste. Repurpose them by creating podcast episodes.My guest this week is my friend Alana Dawson, podcasting coach and host of the Podcasting Party podcast. She's sharing:6 steps to create podcast episodes from blog postsHow to be consistent in podcastingHow collaborating with others helps you grow your showHow to flesh out book ideas on your show before creating your book proposalSHOW NOTES: kimstewartmarketing.comLET'S CONNECT:@kimstewinspired@alanapdawson#bookmarketingmania

What do you love reading in the summer? Is Netflix still the #1 streaming service? What shows are your daughters watching right now? Is it okay to quit reading a book if you just don't like it?   I'm answering these questions and more today in volume 6 of Ask the Couch! My friend and podcast coach (and friend of the show), Alana Dawson, is here to grill me—I mean, ask me the questions. And as always, it's a fun time!   Of course, you know rabbit trails and side notes are always welcome on The Couch, especially in an episode with a variety of questions on a variety of topics. So buckle up, we've got answers and ideas and opinions and more! Let's get started.   QUESTIONS ASKED IN THIS EPISODE: What are the top 5 streaming services? And which ones do you watch the most? I'm curious about streaming burnout. How much binging can one do? How hard is it to get out of the stream and back on real earth? What show did your kids watch when they were younger that brings back fuzzy good feelings for you? Is there anything that is an immediate no for you in movies (for me it's aliens or snakes)? Do you have a schedule of what kinds of things you watch/read during different seasons? Or is it dictated by whims or library holds? Do you finish every book you start reading? Or will you quit a book you don't like? Any new family shows out for this summer? What are your thoughts about the Hallmark folks leaving for GAC? What are the topics you're most excited to write about? Conversely, what are you afraid to write about? I've actually been wondering if you have more details for the fall getaway… Can you tell us more about your next book?   ALSO MENTIONED: Big Gay Candle Co. Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Prayers from the Parking Lot pre-order sale   NOT-SO-GUILTY PLEASURES: Stranger Things (Netflix) KC Pride Fest   DON'T FORGET: Join The Couch on Facebook! It's so much fun! Find Alana on Instagram at @alanapdawson or on The Podcasting Party. And you can find me on Instagram at @marycarver on Instagram, in The Couch Facebook group, or at marycarver.com.   Welcome to The Couch!   This post may include affiliate links. This means that if you click and purchase, I might receive a small commission at no extra charge to you.

Alana is a podcaster, podcast coach, entrepreneur, and constant encourager for (mostly) women (but sometimes men!) who are ready to live out their calling but aren't quite sure how to get there. She is so passionate about dreaming with God, and then keeping Him in the center while we move toward that dream, that you can't help but listen to her when she tells us what to do! After chatting with Alana, I set up a solid (realistic) summer plan for journaling, dreaming, and setting a vision for my future with God in the middle of it. Listen in for encouragement & inspiration to live the dreams God has put in your heart. Show notes Alana Dawson online Alana Dawson on Instagram Podcasting Party FB group Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Lindsay Letters Productivity Prayer Dawson's Creek Enneagram

Hi friends! This is one of my FAV episodes I've ever recorded. It was SO powerful. What an honour it was to have on the show today the woman who made it possible for me to start this podcast a year ago: Alana Dawson! She has a podcast all about the topic of podcasting and that was what helped me have the confidence, courage and knowledge to start my own podcast in March, 2021. What we talk about today: - How and why you should pray over your business (specifically, your podcast) - Ways to focus when you pray and ways to organize your thoughts - What "counts" as prayer - How to incorporate prayer into your day and your podcast planning processes - Why you worth has nothing to do with your work Connect with Alana: Alana's IG Alana's website Alana's podcast (The Podcasting Party) Connect with Nyla: Nyla's IG Nyla's website Nyla's virtual assistance services Nyla's second podcast (The Intuitive Eating with Jesus Podcast)

Are you caught up in the hamster wheel of doing and struggle with just being? Are you wrestling with letting go and leaning into God's ability to do what we cannot?Jenny Erlingsson is joining us today to share her story of overcoming performance mentality.  She shares why it is so important for our identity to be anchored in Christ alone and how it is not God's plan for us to run on empty. We also discuss:  Being hooked on people pleasing and affirmation of othersGetting caught up in the “doing” hamster wheelHow to let things go and embrace restHow we as leaders set the stage for those following after usWhy detoxing our thoughts is so importantTune in as Jenny helps to shift our heart posture from doing to being.  Share this episode with a friend.About Jenny Erlingsson:Jenny is an author, speaker, wife to a handsome Viking from Iceland, and mother to four equally cute and fierce mocha drops. After over a decade in pastoral ministry, her family followed the call of God to serve in Iceland. Jenny is the author of several books and devotions that help women cultivate Christ-Centered Identity, Intimacy and Influence.Out of the overflow of that she founded Milk & Honey Women and Milk & Honey Books where she encourages others to remain firmly rooted in Christ as they step out in their unique purposes, including writing and publishing. Connect with Jenny Erlingsson:Website//InstagramConnect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//EmailOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!Mentioned in this episode: Want to start a podcast? Connect with my podcast coach, Alana Dawson- http://www.alanadawson.com

Should a speaker have a podcast? Does a speaker need a podcast? If you've ever asked yourself those questions or think that having a podcast would be fun, then today's episode is for you! Alana and I will cover these questions and so much more. Alana Dawson is a military spouse, mom, and podcast coach who has lived in eight different states. After being encouraged by her husband to start her business, she became a coach for podcasters. She helps writers, speakers and coaches create, grow, and launch their podcasts. ACTIVATE will be held at the end of February. This course combines my years as a speaker, an event planner, and as a tour producer. You will want to be on the waitlist to access a discount and early access. Sign up, even if you aren't sure yet, because everyone on the waitlist will get a very nice discount. Who doesn't love a good deal? And the best part? There is no obligation to get on the list! Go to my website and click ACTIVATE to sign up for the waitlist. I love all the fun conversations I'm having via text with some of you! Have you sent me a text yet? Feel free to send one to 205-964-5337. I'll look forward to texting with you. So, should you, as a speaker, start a podcast? Is it beneficial for a speaker to have a podcast? Alana and I cover this and much more as we dive into all things podcasting, and you won't want to miss it! "What better way to grow and your speaking capabilities to reach more people, maybe even some event organizers and coordinators and people that are looking for speakers right in their industry. What better way than to have a podcast every week? You can practice you can hone those skills.." - Alana Dawson.Highlights from today's episode include: How Alana got into the podcasting space (3:18)Should you start a podcast with so many already out there? (5:53)Steps to launch your podcast (9:56)Analysis paralysis and podcasting - what now? (13:26)Don't spend hours googling - a toolkit to help you (16:19)Short and sweet, the best length for podcast episodes (20:47)Have you thought about starting a podcast? Is this on your vision board for 2022? I'd love it if y'all came to join the conversation in the Facebook group-Take the Stage Speakers and share with us! Or feel free to ask questions. Not on Facebook? No worries, you can always find me on Instagram or text me! I would love for you to share with me. Connect with AlanaUltimate Podcast GuideDone For You ServicesPodcastHERWebsiteIGConnect with MaryJoin Mary's email list! Thanks for joining me on today's episode of, Take the Stage - for Speakers by Speakers! If you enjoyed today's episode, please head over to iTunes or wherever you listen, give me a 5 star, and leave a review to help me reach even more speakers who are ready to Take the Stage. Also, don't forget to check out my website, visit me on Facebook, or hang out with me on Instagram to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you.

Today is a big day! This is the 100th episode of The Couch! Thank you so much for being here—this week and every week I've shared a new episode with you. It has been a blast so far, sitting on the virtual couch with some of my very favorite people (including you) to talk about pop culture and why it matters. I can't wait for the conversations we'll have in the next 100. My good friend and friend of the show, Alana Dawson, is here with me today to celebrate this milestone and also take a look back at our favorite bits of pop culture in 2021. And, of course, because this is The Couch, where rabbit trails and side notes are always welcome, we also get into cross stitch and coffee shops. Because why not!? Let's get started (but don't forget to enter my Podcast Birthday Giveaway)! GIVEAWAY: To celebrate the 100th episode of The Couch, I'm giving away a $100 Amazon gift card! To be entered for a chance to win, simply leave a review on iTunes. Yep, that's all! If you've already done it, you're already entered. If you haven't had the chance, now's the time! Just click here on your phone or go to The Couch in iTunes, scroll all the way to the bottom, and click, “Write a Review.” Easy peasy! The lucky winner will be selected randomly and announced on Wednesday, January 26. I hope it's you! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Little White Lies & Deadly Little Scandals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes Here for It by R. Eric Thomas Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto Very Sincerely Yours by Kerry Winfrey Everything by Sarah Adams State of Terror by Louise Penny & Hillary Rodham Clinton Live No Lies by John Mark Comer Only Murders in the Building (Hulu) Cruel Summer (Hulu) Mythic Quest (Apple TV+) The Flight Attendant (HBO Max) Miss Scarlet & the Duke (PBS) Yellowstone (Paramount+) The Chosen (Amazon Prime) My Favorite Movies of 2021 The Best Movie Night Movies of 2021 The Couch Facebook group NOT-SO-GUILTY PLEASURES: Cross stitch Trying new, local coffeehouses DON'T FORGET: Join The Couch on Facebook! It's so much fun! Find Alana on Instagram at @alanapdawson or on The Podcasting Party. And you can find me on Instagram at @marycarver on Instagram, in The Couch Facebook group, or at marycarver.com. Welcome to The Couch! This post may include affiliate links. This means that if you click and purchase, I might receive a small commission at no extra charge to you.

Are you a writer who wants to learn to podcast but you don't know where to start?  In this episode, host Clarissa Moll invites you to expand the reach of your message by considering starting a podcast. Special guest, podcast producer and coach, Alana Dawson shares her six-step process for turning a blog post into an episode, and Clarissa talks about the three things you'll want to consider before you hit the record button. Listen for practical, actionable tips you can use right away. The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

Are you a writer who wants to learn to podcast but you don't know where to start? In this episode, host Clarissa Moll invites you to expand the reach of your message by considering starting a podcast. Special guest, podcast producer and coach, Alana Dawson shares her six-step process for turning a blog post into an episode, and Clarissa talks about the three things you'll want to consider before you hit the record button. Listen for practical, actionable tips you can use right away. The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

Welcome to a new episode of The Couch. Today I'm here again with my good friend and friend of the show, Alana Dawson. Alana is wife and mom, as well as host of The Podcasting Party podcast and a brilliant podcast coach (no, I'm not biased at all). She has held my hand and patted my back throughout my own podcasting journey, and she's also one of my favorite people to talk to about pop culture and raising girls (and sometimes, pop culture specifically for our girls). In this episode, we are once again tackling all of your most pressing pop culture questions in volume five of our “Ask the Couch” series. I took questions from so many of you and, with Alana's help, tried to answer them the best I could. We had so much fun talking, and I know you're going to love this conversation. And, of course, because this is The Couch, where rabbit trails and side notes are always welcome, we also get into chips and queso, getting our nails done, a fun new show on Netflix, and an Instagram account we love following. Okay, friends, let's get started! QUESTIONS ASKED IN THIS EPISODE: What book, movie, or TV show has been loved by multiple generations? If you could only choose one streaming service, which one would it be? What's a good, light book to read right now? What are some good, new-ish science fiction books to get my dad? When watching Marvel movies in chronological order, do we have to include the Marvel TV shows? What is your earliest pop culture memory? What's your favorite musical album from your senior year of high school? Which film adaptation of Pride & Prejudice do you like better? Whhhyyyyy did they cancel Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist and how are we supposed to go on without it? How long do you stay with a series that everyone loves, but you can't get into? Who should Rory have chosen? What's a good Netflix show to watch with my 10-year-old daughter? What's coming next on The Couch? NOT-SO-GUILTY PLEASURES: Manicures (If you want to try Olive & June, click here for 20% off a mani system.) Motel Makeover on Netflix Shannan Martin on Instagram (@shannanwrites) DON'T FORGET: Join The Couch on Facebook! It's so much fun! Find Alana on Instagram at @alanapdawson or on The Podcasting Party. And you can find me on Instagram at @marycarver or at marycarver.com. Welcome to The Couch! This post includes affiliate links. This means that if you click and purchase, I might receive a small commission at no extra charge to you.

Alana is a podcast coach, editor, and podcast producer who is on a mission to take the overwhelm, frustration, and stress out of podcasting, and put the fun back in! Alana is the host of The Podcasting Party podcast, where she shares simplified step-by-step instructions, and easy-to-implement strategies for podcasters of all stages & phases. Alana is the founder of the female podcast community PodcastHER, where she helps one-woman-shows impact more lives, generate more leads, and earn more income.TAKEAWAYS:Alana's super power is perseverance. As a business owner her journey has been filled with pivots, built in the margins and mom cracks, and in-between military deployments.The two biggest benefits to having a podcast are: (1) it's wide-reaching, and (2) it builds “know, like, and trust” FAST!The way to increase leads from your podcast is by having multiple calls to action. It's a super simple way to turn your podcast into a lead generator!The best way to grow your listenership is guest interviews. Being on other people's podcasts, having guests on your podcast, and leveraging other people's audiences.RESOURCES:To find the blog post that accompanies this episode visit: http://www.allisonhardy.com/blog1/episode241Follow Alana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alanapdawsonLearn more about Alana through her website: https://alanadawson.comJoin the Podcasting Party Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastingpartyLearn more about how the 6-Figure Mompreneur Method: http://www.allisonhardy.com/6figuremompreneurmethodCONNECT WITH ALLISON:Follow Allison on Instagram: www.instagram.com/allison_hardy_Join the 6-Figure Mompreneur Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/themompreneurcommunityARE YOU A FAN OF THE PODCAST?If you found value from today's episode, head to iTunes and spread some love through giving the podcast a rating and a review. This helps us to reach more busy mompreneurs who are chasing down their first 6-figure year. Music courtesy of www.bensound.com

If you've considered starting a podcast, this one's for you! Audio content has been spreading like wildfire and many entrepreneurs are harnessing the power of using podcasts to market themselves. Giving your audience an easy way to connect with you while providing free content and social proof makes podcasting a perfect tool to add to your marketing strategy. It's important to understand exactly what goes into making a podcast work for you, though. From research to consistent, strategic production, I'm giving you the details on how to start your own podcast and do it right, the first time. This episode features a conversation between myself and Alana Dawson, a podcast coach, editor, and podcast producer who is on a mission to take the overwhelm, frustration, & stress out of podcasting, and put the fun back in! Alana is the host of The Podcasting Party podcast, where she shares simplified step-by-step instructions and easy-to-implement strategies for podcasters of all stages & phases. Alana is the founder of the female podcast community PodcastHER, where she helps one-woman shows impact more lives, generate more leads, and earn more income. Inside today's Make Your Passion Pay You Podcast episode you'll learn:

Welcome to Episode 26 of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering! Today I'm talking with my friend, Alana Dawson. Alana is a podcast editor, producer, & coach. She is the host of The Podcasting Party and previously was the creator and co-host of The Mom Wants More Podcast. Alana is a military spouse, mama to two daughters & one French Bulldog, and a coffee fanatic. When she's not podcasting you can find her sipping strong, hot coffee, reading a good book, or dancing in the kitchen. We talk about how Alana juggles all the things: being a military spouse, solo parenting, podcasting, and running her own business. She gives great insight on how to thrive, not just survive the busy years of mothering. She gives great advice on how to pursue your creative calling in the midst of motherhood. Some of the resources we mention include: Emily P. Freeman The Best Yes by Lysa TerKeurst* Book of the Month Club** Emily Henry's People We Meet on Vacation* The Bible Recap with Tara Leigh-Cobble Shelly Miller's Rhythms of Rest* You can connect with Alana on: Instagram @alanapdawson https://alanadawson.com/ The Podcasting Party Podcast The Mom Wants More Podcast *Affiliate Link **Alana's Referral Link --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andreafortenberry/support

What if you are obedient to God and do everything "right" only to have everything go "wrong"??  Wouldn't that be confusing?  Today we hear from Alana Dawson who had a medical emergency and a life-changing experience that truly stopped her in her tracks.  Find out how this changed her perspective on EVERYTHING...join her as she tells the story of an ever-faithful God.

Today I'm honored to introduce you to my podcasting mentor, Alana Dawson. Alana has such an amazing story about how God got her attention after she had a life-threatening pulmonary embolism a few months after she experienced a miscarriage. Because of the miscarriage, she decided to give up on God's call on her life. But after her health scare she saw how good God actually was to her because of what she now understood to be the miracle of her girls' births. Through this process she decided to once again be obedient to the call He had given her and soon after started a podcast. Alana has a passion to help other women discover and fulfill their calling. She is also a military wife and mom to two girls and shares in this interview how her family manages the long periods away from her husband. I know you'll be blessed by her story.

My Chat with Latasha Ferguson Host of Overcome to Become Podcast and We are Stronger Together Facebook Group   Today we have a fire-lighting speaker, writer, and ministry leader on the show! Latasha Ferguson, host of Overcome to Become podcast, and the Facebook group, We Are Stronger Together is here to talk about the freedom we experience when we share our testimony. Latasha is dropping gems this entire episode and I know you will be blessed by her message.  She's sharing about one of the most pivotal moments of her life and how it frees her to minister to other women.  If you're trying to walk in the freedom God has given you and move past the shame and guilt of your past, this episode is for you. Mentioned in this episode: PodcastHer with Alana Dawson: equips and supports women on their podcast journey. Entrusted Women equips Christian women communicators of color Reach Out! Latasha Ferguson - Overcome to Become Podcast Email: latasha@latashaferguson.com  | Instagram: @latashaferguson | Facebook Group: We Are Stronger Together  Website Hidden Jewels Email: iris@irispbryant.com | Instagram: @irispbryant| Facebook

Hey and welcome back to the Mama Needs Podcast! We are continuing in our third week of our Mama Needs to Dream series! Week 1 was with Makayla Ervin, talking about when dreaming takes you down the road less traveled. Week 2 was with Monica Swanson, talking about being a Mom AND pursuing your passions! Today I'm doing things a little bit differently. Instead of a normal, traditional interview, I'm going to be having a conversation with my dear friend Alana Dawson. We are both in a business mastermind group and we call ourselves ‘The Dream Team', which is so very fitting for today's conversation. We talk about giving ourselves permission to pivot in our dreams and also thinking back about what we wanted to be when we grew up, what we dreamed of as little girls. And how we can use those things that we're good at and what we dreamed of later in life. We had a lot of laughs and a lot of fun and I think you will love her! Enjoy my conversation with Alana.Find Alana:Website: alanadawson.comInstagram: instagram.com/alanapdawsonFacebook: facebook.com/podcastcoachalanadawsonPodcast: The Podcasting PartyThe book she mentions (but couldn't remember the name!): “The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany” by Lori Nelson Spielman

You asked and I answered! Today I'm joined by my good friend (and friend of the show), Alana Dawson. Alana is a podcast coach and podcaster, as well as a fellow fan of pop culture, and she is here for another round of “Ask the Couch.” You all have sent me your burning questions about TV, movies, books, and more—and I'm here with the answers. Or at least my opinions. Either way, we had a lot of fun talking about all of it, and I think you'll enjoy listening too. One note: This episode is airing a bit earlier than I originally planned, so when I say that the Saved by the Bell reboot and second season of Virgin River are already out, don't get confused. Saved by the Bell comes back tomorrow, the 25th, and Virgin River returns on Friday, the 27th. Also, if you're wondering why I didn't mention Wonder Woman 1984 when we talk about upcoming movies, it's because at the time of this recording, I didn't know when it would be released. Now we know it will be released in theaters and on HBO Max on Christmas Day, and I am absolutely looking forward to that! All right, everything else should make perfect sense. So get comfy and enjoy episode #65 of The Couch! MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Friday Night Lights (Prime) Psych (Prime) Magic Camp (Disney+) Onward (Prime) The Baby-Sitters Club (Netflix) Julie & the Phantoms (Netflix) Upload (Prime) Sweet Magnolias (Netflix) Ted Lasso (Apple TV+) Cobra Kai (Netflix) Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman Soul (Pixar, coming soon) Sylvie's Love (Prime, here's a trailer) Raya and the Last Dragon (trailer) Virgin River (Netflix) Dead to Me (Netflix) Bridgertons (Netflix, trailer) Chesapeake Shores (Hallmark Channel) A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness (the books, the show) Saved by the Bell reboot (Peacock) Supermarket Sweet reboot Animaniacs reboot (Hulu) Walker Texas Ranger reboot Fresh Prince as a drama (trailer) Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich Stumptown Lost in Isolation (YouTube) Songbird (trailer, but again, no thank you) This is Us Clouds (Disney+) Superstore High School Musical ALSO MENTIONED: Book of the Month Club (get your first month for just $5) The Couch on Patreon (don't miss the Lost bonus episode!) DON'T FORGET: Join The Couch on Facebook! It's so much fun! And don't forget to get your Hooked on Holiday Movies bundle of free downloads. Find Alana on Instagram at @alanapdawson, or on her website. You can find me on Instagram at @marycarver, or on my website. Welcome to The Couch! This post includes affiliate links. This means that if you click and purchase, I might receive a small commission at no extra charge to you.

Welcome back to The Christmas Couch! In these weekly bonus episodes, a friend and I recap and review the new holiday movies we watched the weekend before. We tell you if we're giving it a thumbs up or down, how diverse the movie was, what made us groan, "C'mon!" and if we're still hooked on holiday movies. This week, my friend (and friend of the show) Alana Dawson joins me to discuss Holidate (Netflix) and One Royal Holiday (Hallmark). Take a listen to hear our take on these two new holiday movies! MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: The Couch Podcast #59 (holiday movie preview episode) Holidate One Royal Holiday Hallmark's checklist app FIND US ONLINE: Find Alana on Instagram at @alanapdawson, and find me there at @marycarver. Join us both in The Couch Facebook group. And, of course, don't forget to go to HookedonHolidayMovies.com for a free bundle of holiday movie goodness—including a printable schedule of the nearly 100 new movies, recipes, playlist, bingo cards, devotional, movie guides, and more!

Alana Dawson and I have a lot in common, we both are bloggers turned podcasters and have been at the content grind for many years. In this episode, I bring Alana who is a Podcast Coach, Producer, Editor Host of The Podcasting Party. We talk about her experiences and how she manages to be a mom, content creator and entrepreneur and great tips for just getting it done. Kudos to her as she is fully rocking it out. Thanks for listening! Links from the episode: Alana Dawson's WebsiteGrowing Older with Gusto Interview WordSpaces Hosting (Sponsor)

HEAD'S UP: This episode was recorded (with my friend and friend of the show, Alana Dawson) before we knew much about COVID-19 and before we were all social distancing and shelter-in-place-ing. I thought about not releasing this one, but though the conversation may seem out of touch (I'm not seeing any movies in the theater right now, for example.), my hope is that it will also be helpful -- either as a brief distraction or as a list of things you might read or watch during this difficult season. As always, I'm your gal for lists of "comfort food" books, movies, TV shows, and more. This episode (Ask the Couch, volume 3, where I take your burning pop culture questions) was already planned as the final one of season three. I'm working on a writing project that is going to take up the majority of my time (even before the addition of helping my kids with distance learning!) for the next several weeks. I hope to be back on the air and in your earbuds soon. Please, please keep in touch with me and our Couch Community in our Facebook group. In the meantime, here's  a real long list of things we mentioned in this episode: Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Virgin River Deputy LEGO Masters High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Cheer High Fidelity Season 2 of Fleabag The Wedding Planner How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days Two Weeks' Notice You've Got Mail Sweet Home Alabama She's All That 10 Things I Hate About You All Things Reconsidered: How Rethinking What We Know Helps Us Know What We Believe by Knox McCoy The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi Little Women Jumanji: The Next Level Mulan No Time to Die Trolls World Tour The Couch Podcast (S3E2) - spring movie preview episode The Library of Lost Things by Laura Taylor Namey Tweet Cute by Emma Lord Of Curses & Kisses by Sandhya Menon Lucky Caller by Emma Mills A Castle in the Clouds by Kerstin Gier A Heart So Fierce & Broken by Brigid Kemmerer Yes No Maybe So by Becky Albertalli & Aisha Saeed The Sound of Stars by Alechia Dow A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson Debbie Gibson – Girls Night Out Celine Dion - Imperfections Richard Marx – Another One Down NKOTB – The Boys in the Band Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes The Accidental Beauty Queen by Teri Wilson Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey Meet Cute by Helena Hunting Don't You Forget About Me by Mhairi McFarlane Would Like to Meet by Rachel Winters Open Book by Jessica Simpson Here For It: Or, How to Save Your Soul in America by R. Eric Thomas Alan Sepinwall Matt Roush Linda Holmes TV Line Variety UProxx NOT-SO-GUILTY PLEASURES: The Bleachers (on Spotify) Book of the Month Club DON'T FORGET: Join The Couch on Facebook! Find Alana on Instagram at @alanapdawson, and find Mary there at @marycarver. Thanks for listening. Can't wait to chat with you again soon! These notes include affiliate links, so if you click and purchase I might receive a small commission at no cost to you.

Alana Dawson is the Queen of Podcasting! If you've EVER considered podcasting, even if it's been for 5 seconds or less, you HAVE to listen to this episode! Alana breaks it down for us on why having a podcast is so important for you and your business AND she gives us some bonus tips on how to use it to bring in revenue! for the Show Notes click HERE

Closing out the Healthy Mom series, Episode 58 is all about creativity, purpose, and passion. In the first ...

I'm happy to introduce you to my friend Alana Dawson! I met her 3 years ago at a writer's conference and have stayed in touch and cheered each other on! She is a military wife and Mama to two girls. In this episode she shares how she got a second chance after having a pulmonary embolism that nearly took her life. I loved hearing her motherhood stories from a different perspective. There is so much goodness in this episode - don't miss it!