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Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast

Lez Hang Out is proud to be sponsored by Olivia, the travel company for lesbians and all LGBTQ+ women! Join our Patreon to unlock 25+ full-length bonus episodes, ad-free weekly episodes, mp3 downloads of our original songs, exclusive Discord access, and more! Right now, we're retiring our lower tiers– so all new patrons who join at $5/month or higher (or upgrade!) by July 1st will be entered into a raffle to guest star on a bonus Patreon episode. You can also support the show by grabbing some merch at bit.ly/lezmerch or picking up Lez-ssentials songs on Bandcamp. Welcome back to Lez Hang Out, the podcast that would probably be down to f*ck a dragon.  This week, Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out and talk about why the 2024 Netflix dark fantasy film Damsel Should've Been Gay. Damsel stars Millie Bobby Brown and is perhaps the only movie that dares to ask the question, what if the princess' love interest is a dragon? It's like if Fiona got thrown into that tower in Shrek and then fell in love with Dragon instead of the ogre that rescued her. Shrek 2 would've gone A LOT differently.  If you haven't seen Damsel (and even if you have), you do not want to miss Leigh's recap where it takes us approximately 12 minutes to get 4 seconds into the story because (in our defense) the movie starts with what is essentially a thirst-trap of Millie Bobby Brown's character Elodie chopping wood in the frozen tundra with the most jacked arms you've ever seen. She may not be wearing a flannel, but that is a whole lez. And you'd be surprised how important it is to the plot that Elodie be freaking jacked. Honestly the level of suspension of disbelief we would have to employ to watch this movie without that wood-chopping scene is nearly insurmountable. Elodie survives not only a 125 foot drop into the dragon pit, but then gets set on fire like 1000 times, hauls her body up solid rock walls with nothing but a knife, and is able to eventually reach freedom (for all of 5 minutes before having to go back to the pit to rescue her sister). But she really does make it out, a feat that was impossible for the previous princesses that had been tossed to the dragon (because only a lesbian could survived any of this!)  The best thing about this movie is that it doesn't do that obnoxious redemption arc for the prince where the obviously lesbian-coded princess gets stuck with him in the end. Instead, Elodie rides off into the sunset on the back of the dragon, enemies-to-lovers style, and we straight up watch that milk-toast man get burned alive. We know one thing for sure, Damsel Should've Been Gay. Don't forget to give us your Q & Gay answers on Instagram and follow along on TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and BlueSky @lezhangoutpod. You can find your favorite smol and tol hosts at @lshfoster and @elliebrigida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Run for Your Lives Podcast
RFYL 214: Damsel

Run for Your Lives Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 71:47


In this episode, Pake and Daphne discuss Damsel, directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo and released on March 8, 2024.Send us your thoughts via text message.Website: http://www.runforyourlivespodcast.comEmail: runforyourlivespodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/runforyourlivespodcastTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/rfylpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/runforyourlivespodcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@runforyourlivespodcastRFYL Spotify Music Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/71Bsx083ldVuGwSgJKKEwr?si=0yB3Zq4iTeaMU_cBk6yAlw

In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame
S10 Ep21: Lucie-Mae Sumner, Winifred Banks in Mary Poppins

In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 49:10


Lucie-Mae Sumner is playing Winifred Banks in Mary Poppins.The show is back on tour across the UK & Ireland, following its most recent runs in the West End and Australia. Mary Poppins has original music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman with new songs and additional music and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. The book is by Julian Fellowes and the production is co-created by Cameron Mackintosh. Lucie-Mae has a long history with Mary Poppins; she has previously performed with the show in the West End and on its UK and international tours as the understudy or standby for Mary. Lucie-Mae has now transitioned into the role of Winifred Banks for the show's current run.Most recently Lucie-Mae starred as Kathy Seldon in Singin' in the Rain (Kilworth House) and Ella in I Should Be So Lucky: The Stock Aitken Waterman Musical (UK Tour).Some of Lucie-Mae's other theatre credits include: Kate McGowan in Titanic the Musical (UK and International tours), Roxie Hart in Chicago, Charlotte Parratt in Quality Street and Cecily in Travesties (all for Pitlochry Festival Theatre), Chester Lyman & understudy Jenny Lind/Chairy Barnum in Barnum (Menier Chocolate Factory), understudy Sarah in Guys and Dolls (UK Tour/Savoy Theatre), Annabelle in A Damsel in Distress (Chichester Festival Theatre), Kate Monster/Lucy the Slut in Avenue Q (UK Tour), cover Jenny/Chairy in Barnum (Chichester Festival Theatre) and understudy Sister Mary Robert in Sister Act (UK Tour).In this episode Lucie-Mae discusses her history with Mary Poppins, including how it felt to conquer the role of Mary and what it has been like to step into the shoes of Mrs Banks. She also chats about working with Kyle Minogue on I Should Be So Lucky, how she approaches life as an actor, her memories of working with Cynthia Erivo on Sister Act... and lots more along the way.The Mary Poppins tour is booking through to January 2026. Visit www.marypoppins.co.uk for info, tour dates and tickets.This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fantasy for the Ages
Is 2024's DAMSEL Worth Your Time, or Just Netflix Trash?

Fantasy for the Ages

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 10:33


Join the discussion as we dive into the world of Netflix originals and review the 2025 release, Damsel! Is it a royal treatment or a total flop? In this episode, we'll be exploring the highs and lows of this highly anticipated film, from its stunning visuals to its questionable plot twists. Whether you're a die-hard Netflix fan or just looking for your next binge-worthy series, you won't want to miss this in-depth review. So, is Damsel worth the hype or is it a major letdown? Let's find out!#FantasyForTheAges #MovieRecommendations #fantasy #Movies #MillyBobbyBrown #SFF #booktube #booktuberWays to connect with us:Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim's Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 ————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

What We've Watched Podcast
WWW 436 Damsel (2018)

What We've Watched Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 34:29


This week we check out indie film "Damsel" from 2018, directed by the Zeller Brothers, staring Robert Pattinson and Mia Wasikowska.

Reviewed To Death
221: The Black Quarry w/Corey Trahan and Scarah Damsel of the Doomed

Reviewed To Death

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 47:51


We have a special episode this week! Director and writer Corey Trahan joins us this week to talk about his movie The Black Quarry. Joining him is host/actor Scarah Damsel of the Doomed. You can find them both in the horror themed band The Immortalz. Thank you so much to @tbmhorror for setting us up. Watch The Black Quarry - The Black QuarryFollow Corey Trahan and his projects @horrorwebFollow Scarah @scarah_damselofthedoomedFollow The Immortalz @theimmortalzbandListen to their new single Spooky ShitThe Immortalz - "Spooky Shit" (Official Music Video 4K)Follow us @reviewedtodeathAll music provided by Groove Witness - ⁠www.groovewitness.us⁠Create your ⁠podcast⁠ today! #madeonzencasterRead our companion written reviews - imgur.com/user/trojaSpaceBandit

Hidden Julz
Episode 43: A Beautiful Dae

Hidden Julz

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 80:20


In Episode 43, I speak with A Beautiful Dae, a local singer from Los Angeles.  We talk about her journey through dealing with various health complications including multiple sclerosis. She tells us that it has helped her to sing because it became a tool of healing for her. We also discuss her influences and inspirations in music. Dae opens up about her various job experiences and the skills she has acquired through them. Overcoming all this advesity, she opens up about how challenging the education system was. Her path to singing became very clear to her. Thus, we discuss that transition of becoming a full time musical artist. We discuss how she found opportunities in the most unexpected places. In addition, we talk about what her creative process looks like. Everything from the role of the internet on music careers to the role of music on young lives, we discuss so much within the music industry. This was a great conversation getting to know the one and only A Beautiful Dae. Make sure to check out some of her songs. My top 3 are It Pours (When It Rains), Damsel in Distress, G.T.F.Y. (I Gotta Thing for Ya). Follow her @abeautifuldae09 on instagram!! 

Dom and Jeremy
Damsel in Distress 4-16-25

Dom and Jeremy

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 24:10


How do you capture someone's interest in the dating scene? Is playing the damsel in distress charming or just awkward? We discuss our thoughts on the most effective strategies for securing a date.The fun continues on our social media pages!Jeremy, Katy & Josh Facebook: CLICK HERE Jeremy, Katy & Josh Instagram: CLICK HERE

AFMG Podcast Network
Boss A$$ Whisks SE1 | EP11 A journey to a Store Front with Natasha Meyer The Red Well Damsel

AFMG Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 54:02


Get ready for an exciting live episode with hosts Liz and Sarah! In this special event, they'll be joined by fellow business owner Natasha Meyer from The Red Well Damsel. From the challenges to the triumphs, this episode will give you an exclusive look at the process behind building a business model. Whether you're an entrepreneur or just curious about the world of owning a business, you won't want to miss this insightful and dynamic conversation! Tune in and learn firsthand from those who are making it happen!Like | Follow & Support our Guests Here:https://www.thewellreddamsel.com  / thewellreddamsel  Show some support at   / afmg_podcast  ⁠This podcast is part of the AFMG Podcast Network | Check us out on Itunes, Spotify, and IHeart Radio.#podcasts #entrepreneurs #smallbusiness #podcastshow #BossA$$Whisks

TMZ Verified
'Snow White' Nightmare? Disney's "Woke" Movie: No Little People, No Damsel, A Lot of Drama!

TMZ Verified

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 26:58


Disney's Snow White hasn't even hit theaters, but the internet is already dragging it. Fans are upset over the lack of little people representation, but most of the heat is aimed at Rachel Zegler, the film's leading princess. Meanwhile, rapper Ice Spice is shutting down critics who claim she's “too skinny” with a fiery response. Hosted by: Wyld Young & Steph Williams Be sure to FOLLOW, LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY THURSDAY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan
310: Is Toxic Femininity Real? The Truth No One Talks About

The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 24:01


Okay, besties, we need to talk. There's a side of femininity that isn't all about goddess energy and divine flow—it can get toxic. In this solo episode, I'm calling out the four sneaky ways toxic femininity shows up in our lives—and, let's be real, we've ALL been there. Whether it's playing the victim, dimming our light to be "likable," over-giving until we burn out, or prioritizing politeness over our truth, we're diving deep into how these patterns hold us back and how to reclaim our power.Plus, I'm spilling some hot takes on pop culture, sharing personal stories, and giving you real, actionable steps to step into your most authentic, bold, and brave self.What you'll get out of this episode… -A reality check on how toxic femininity plays out in everyday life-Why playing small is NOT the vibe (and how to stop it)-The sneaky way over-giving leads to resentment and burnout-A call to reclaim your big, bold, audacious energyOh, and let's not forget—the juiciest pop culture example that might just ruffle some feathers

Fuera de Series
Razones para ver: ‘ESTADO ELÉCTRICO', en Netflix

Fuera de Series

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 14:15


Analizamos sin spoilers Estado Eléctrico, la adaptación del libro de Simon Stålenhag que nos lleva a una versión alternativa de los años 90, donde una joven y un robot cruzan un país devastado en busca de respuestas. Dirigida por los hermanos Russo. Millie Bobby Brown (Stranger Things, Enola Holmes, Damsel) interpreta a Michelle, una adolescente huérfana que sobrevive como puede en una sociedad en la que un conjunto de robots con aspecto de dibujos y mascotas, que en su día sirvieron a los seres humanos, viven ahora en el exilio tras un alzamiento fallido. Todo lo que Michelle cree saber sobre el mundo cambia repentinamente una noche cuando recibe la visita de Cosmo, un robot dulce y misterioso aparentemente controlado por Christopher, el hermano pequeño de Michelle quien ella creía muerto. Decidida a encontrar al hermano que supuestamente había perdido, Michelle recorre el suroeste de Estados Unidos junto a Cosmo y acaba uniendo fuerzas de mala gana con Keats (Chris Pratt, Guardianes de la Galaxia, Jurassic World), un contrabandista de poca monta, y con Herman (con el doblaje en su versión original de Anthony Mackie), el ocurrente robot que lo acompaña. Cuando se adentran en la Zona de Exclusión, una región amurallada en el desierto donde los robots campan a sus anchas, Michelle y Keats se topan con un extraño grupo de aliados animatrónicos y descubren que las fuerzas que se ocultan tras la desaparición de Christopher son más siniestras de lo que esperaban. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best 3some Ever
EP 182: Its been a minute

Best 3some Ever

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 106:23


In this episode the 3some talks about all the things they've been watching while on holiday break: Creature Commandos, What if..., Shrinking, Landman, Dune Prophesy, American Primeval, The six Triple 8, Damsel, Squid Game(season 2), Lower Decks. In nerd news Kevin talks about the Switch 2, and the gang reflects on the passing of David Lynch. Plus our SPOILER filled Happy Ending for Skeleton Crew. All this plus Nerd Grabs and our sweet funny comedy. Please feel leave comments on our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter pages, or email us at b3ecomments@gmail.com!!! We'd love to hear your thoughts, comments, or questions!! ~Nick, Meghan, and Kevin~   BEST 3SOME ON FACEBOOK B3E on Instagram   Intro music: Strings and Blips by Adam Selzer, voiced over by Amanda Day Exit music: Little Clubthing by Pure Black Stabbers, voiced over by Amanda Day Best 3some Ever is produced, and copyrighted, by KALE WHINN PRODUCTIONS LLC

D-Talks
D-Talks W/ The Well Red Damsel (Episode 295)

D-Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 67:35


On this week's episode of the podcast, Natasha, the owner and operator of the pop-up bookstore The Well-Red Damsel, stops by the studio to talk about romance books, rank tropes, and discuss the difference between a little "spice" and full-on "smut." Enjoy!

The Word for Today with Ray
A Damsel Questions Peter - John 18:17

The Word for Today with Ray

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 5:19


Verse by verse study through the book of John Chapter Eighteen and Verse Seventeen

Who Would Watch This?
Who Would Watch 'Damsel'?

Who Would Watch This?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 55:25


Hey! Click here to see our faces and watch the podcast now: YouTube LinkPlease leave us a like, subscribe, and comment 'cool vid guys, keep it up', otherwise Oscar and Carl will burnt at the stake for witchcraft allegations. If not that's cool, this week's episode is on Netflix's Damsel, starring Milly Bobby Brown. Damsel asks the question, what if a girl had to boss, in a world without bosses (of the girl kind)? Oscar and Carl watch this flick to figure out how ould watch it. Find us through:Email: askwwwtpodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whowouldwatchthis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whowouldwatchthis/ TikTok: @podcastwhowouldwatchthis More links: https://linktr.ee/whowouldwatchthis

Bros Foes and Heroes
"The Dummy And The Damsel!" - World's Finest Wednesday (Audio Version)

Bros Foes and Heroes

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 27:45


Superman's Girlfriend Louis Lane Issue #73 (DC Comics, 1967) "The Dummy and the Damsel!" Writer: Leo Dorfman Penciler: Kurt Schaffenberger Inker: Kurt Schaffenberger Editor: Mort Weisinger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sean Chandler Podcast
All 144 2024 Movies I Saw Ranked!

The Sean Chandler Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 204:30


Here is my ranking of all 144 2024 movies I saw ranked from the worst to the best! This is an edited re-uploaded of my annual livestream ranking every new movie I saw in the previous year.  I added audio compression, posters, numbers & some trailer footage  AND I cut the Q&A segments to improve teh viewing experience on re-watch. If you want to watch the FULL RAW LIVESTREAM with all the Q&A and banter, WATCH HERE: https://youtube.com/live/llc7u2crT04 SKIP AHEAD 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:00 144 Madame Web 00:02:41 143 Borderlands 00:04:03 142 Snow White & the Seven Samurai 00:05:13 141 Rebel Moon 2 00:07:06 140 A Family Affair 00:08:06 139 The Killer 00:12:00 138 Unfrosted 00:13:04 135 Imaginary 00:14:23 134 Mean Girls 00:16:32 133 My Spy 2 00:16:58 132 Despicable Me 4 00:17:47 131 Kraven the Hunter 00:22:06 137 Atlas 00:23:03: 136 The Crow 00:24:24 130 Trigger Warning 00:25:06 129. V/H/S/Beyond 00:26:15  128. Blackout 00:26:50 127. Damsel 00:27:45 126. The Union 00:28:49 125. Venom: The Last Dance 00:29 53 124. The Garfield Movie 00:30:44 123. Dogman 00:32:29 122. Little Bites 00:33:25 121. In a Violent Nature 00:34:49 120. The Last Video Store 00:35:46 119. Our Little Secret 00:37:22 118. Rebel Moon: The Director's Cut 00:39:12 117. Azrael 00:40:20 116. Never Let Go 00:41:31 115. The Killer's Game 00:42:51 114. Lights Out 00:43:26 113. The Watchers 00:44:10 112. The Book of Clarence 00:45:07  111. Joker: Folie à Deux 00:47:37 110. Time Cut 00:49:14 109. I'll Be Right There 00:50:11 108. The Last Kumite 00:52:02 107. Argylle 00:53:39 106. Apartment 7A 00:54:38 105. Immaculate 00:56:00 104. Ricky Stanicky 00:57:13 103. The Apprentice 01:00:07 102. Stream 01:00:56 101. Hellboy: The Crooked Man 01:01:49 100. Mr. Crocket 01:02:36 99. ‘Salem's Lot 01:03:07 98. Elevation 01:04:03 97. Mufasa: The Lion King 01:05:51 96. Road House 01:06:38 95. Red One 01:08:48 94. 100 Yards 01:09:24 93. Moana 2 01:10:26 92. Wolfs 01:11:48 91. The Greatest of All Time 01:12:51 90. Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 01:14:15 89. MaXXXine 01:15:16 88. Young Lion of the West 01:17:24 87. Blink Twice 01:18:46 86. Trap 01:19:49 85. One More Shot 01:21:03 84. Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part One 01:22:12 83. Fighter 01:22:38 82. The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare 01:23:44 81. Subservience 01:25:08 80. House of Spoils 01:26:05 79. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire 01:27:01 78. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire 01:28:15 77. Arcadian 01:28:47 76. Infested 01:29:54 75. Crumb Catcher 01:32:41 74. My Hero Academia: You're Next 01:33:12 73. Cuckoo 01:34:10 72. Babygirl 01:40:22 71. Y2K 01:41:31 70. Werewolves 01:42:11 69. New Life 01:43:13 68. Kalki 2898 AD 01:44:02 67. Boy Kills World 01:45:35 66. One Percenter 01:46:55 65. The Bikeriders 01:48:20 64. Lisa Frankenstein 01:49:16 63. Code 8: Part II 01:50:06 62. Things Will Be Different 01:51:36 61. Aliens Expander 01:52:43 60. Am I Racist? 01:57:13 59. Your Monster 01:57:58 58. Kung Fu Panda 4 01:59:09 57. Monkey Man 02:00:32 56. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice 02:02:06 55. Emilia Pérez 02:04:43 54. Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F 02:05:50 53. Oddity 02:06:54 52. A Different Man 02:08:53 51. Better Man 02:10:50 50. Carry-On 02:12:30 49. Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl 02:13:38 48. Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person 02:16:08 47. The Beekeeper 02:17:00 46. The First Omen 02:17:57 45. Land of Bad 02:18:49 44. Piece By Piece 02:21:13 43. Saturday Night 02:22:44 42. Woman of the Hour 02:25:33 41. A Complete Unknown 02:27:54 40. IF 02:29:40 39. Babes 02:31:02 38. Kill 02:32:56 37. Nosferatu 02:35:35 36. The Last Stop in Yuma County 02:36:08 35. The Fall Guy 02:36:50 34. Challengers 02:37:18 33. Juror #2 02:38:25 32. Speak No Evil 02:39:22 31. Smile 2 02:40:11 30. Bad Boys: Ride or Die 02:41:00 29. Ultraman: Rising 02:42:11 28. Terrifier 3 02:43:40 27. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever 02:44:17 26. September 5 02:45:38 25. Abigail 02:46:09 24. The Idea of You 02:47:47 23. Strange Darling 02:48:27 22. A Quiet Place: Day One 02:49:35 21. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga 02:51:12 20. Alien: Romulus 02:52:52 19. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes 02:53:38 18. Heretic 02:55:19 17. Transformers One 02:56:29 16. Civil War 03:00:20 15. Ordinary Angels 03:01:51 14. Gladiator II 03:03:38 13. Anora 03:04:58 12. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 03:06:53 11. Twisters 03:09:44 10. Deadpool & Wolverine 03:11:46 9. Longlegs 03:12:32 8. Rebel Ridge 03:14:37 7. The Substance 03:16:24 6. Hit Man 03:17:06 5. Wicked 03:18:11 4. Inside Out 2 03:19:04 3. Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story 03:20:28 2. Dune: Part Two 03:22:07 1. The Wild Robot

The Geriatric Millennials
Best of 2024 Part 1: Movies, Books, & Beauty

The Geriatric Millennials

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 34:08


Hey friends, we're wrapping up 2024 with a look back at the things we absolutely loved this year! Join us as we dive into the movies, books, and beauty products that made the year unforgettable.We're talking about everything from the dreamy romance of Irish Wish to the jaw-dropping twists in The Silent Patient. And if you're into beauty, we're spilling on our holy grail finds, like a natural deodorant that actually works and a blush that's the perfect pop of color!It's like a year-end recap mixed with a conversation with your besties. Whether you're here for the entertainment recs or the beauty tips, we've got you covered.Best of 2024 - Movies:Irish Wish (2024)The Idea of You (2024)Inside Out 2 (2024)Damsel (2024)I Still See You (2018)Red, White, and Royal Blue (2023)Books:The Women by Kristin Hannah The Silent Patient by Alex MichaelidesThe Coworker by Freida McFaddeThe House in The Cerulean Sea by T.J. KluneListen for the Lie by Amy TinteraThe Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghes#CrimeTime by Jeneva RoseScared to Death by Jahnna N. MalcolmBeauty:Thai Crystal DeodorantKopari DeodorantTony Moly Plump-kin Retinol Eye CreamLYS Beauty Triple Fix Brightening Concealer

Steamy Stories Podcast
Redeeming the Scorned Damsel

Steamy Stories Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024


Preciousness is only revealed to one worthy of such things. By Erozetta. Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories. What's a girl to do when everyone has been hinting that her boyfriend is going to propose in front of his family on Christmas Eve?  Then, upon receiving my gift, instead of a ring I found a note. Not a promise of a ring to come, but a note folded to fit into the slot of a beautiful ring box that read: Rin, I've thought long and hard about this. I know you were expecting something else, but I think we should see other people. We've always been on different paths and I don't think long-term is going to converge those two wildly different walks of life. I would appreciate it if you kept up appearances until after we leave my family gathering. They're expecting me to propose, but I just don't feel it's the right move with you. We can pretend this is a placeholder then part after we get back home. So sorry,             Tommy I didn't pretend.I lifted my gaze to him as he had the gall to kneel on one knee in front of me while his family looked at me expectantly. The tears in my eyes were quickly found to be the unhappy variety as I said, “Are you fucking kidding me, you asshole?” Pushing him away from me, I dropped the note and box on the floor in front of one of Tom's brothers as I fled the cabin where his family was celebrating Christmas Eve. I noticed, during my escape, the oddly placed mistletoe hanging in the door frame past the front entrance. I was the only unrelated person present at this gathering, the image of expectant kisses should I get caught by his family under the decoration made me irrationally angry. I slammed the door behind me before running out into the snow. Mortified and put on the spot, I didn't really care where I went or how heavy the snowfall was. I headed down the driveway without grabbing my coat, or even my shoes. My heavy wool socks became soaked as the snow melted around my feet and I jogged away with tears burning my eyes as the cold wind threatened to freeze the evidence of heartbreak to my face. James, Tom's youngest brother, ran after me, quickly catching up and grabbing my hand to stop me. I pulled out of his grip and fell into the soft snow, laughing at the absurdity of the whole thing. James leaned over and picked me up. My protests fell on deaf ears as he lifted me over his shoulder and carried me back toward the cabin. I hit his back, pushed off of him, squirmed and tried to get him to drop me, but he held onto me with ease. He might've been Tom's younger brother, but he certainly wasn't smaller or weaker than the man I thought I was getting engaged to. “Put me down!” I snapped amidst a choked sob. James sighed and dropped me back to the ground a few hundred feet from the cabin, “It's freezing and there's nowhere to go for five miles in any direction unless you want to hang out with some lonely old local men that probably wouldn't even see you as human or a grizzly or two, should you decide to venture into the woods. My brother's an asshole, but the rest of the family ain't. Mom sent me after you and everyone is tearing into Tommy for breaking up with you the way he did.” I looked up into the sky as large fluffy snowflakes landed on my face and eyelashes, “So, are you offering to let me sleep in your bed instead?” I asked without shifting my eyes to him, “Or I can share a bed with your parents, I suppose.” “Tommy's on the couch, you're getting his room,” he replied with zero emotion to his tone. “Why's mistletoe hanging in the doorway?” I asked as James grabbed my hand and pulled me back to my feet before putting his coat over my shoulders. “What?” “I'm the only one in the house that isn't related to anyone else, so why hang mistletoe?” James huffed, “We don't actually use it. Mom likes how it looks.” I laughed, “Well, maybe I'll put that to the test and hang out under the mistletoe. See if anyone's willing to bite and help me get back at your brother.” The scowl that had been lingering on his face faded to a smirk as he glanced up at the house, “Is that an invitation to taunt my big brother, Rin?” My gaze lowered over his frame, “Older brother, J. Not so sure he's the bigger brother.” We headed back to the cabin, but before we went inside, he turned me and planted a gentle kiss between my cheek and the corner of my lips. “My brother's an idiot,” he whispered as he turned the knob and pulled me back into the warmth of the cabin. Tommy's mom was pacing inside the front entry and grabbed me, pulling me into a big hug. James stood aside and tilted his head as he watched me accept his mother's apology for her oldest son, “Dorin, I'm so sorry Tommy did that to you…” “Rin,” I said. “Please, Irene, call me Rin? I kinda hate my given name.” The older woman smiled and took my hand, “My goodness, you're freezing. Let's get you into some dry clothes.” I glanced back at James and smiled as his mother walked me through the front entrance and under the mistletoe. Wasting no time, he grabbed my hand and pulled me away from his mother. His lips were soft and wet on mine. They were also much warmer than mine as he closed his eyes and his tongue passed between my parted lips. Irene stared, her jaw-dropping open as her youngest son planted a much more intimate kiss than I'd anticipated on me. My hand lay against his jaw and cheek and I drew in a deep breath as he released me. James's gaze broke from mine and he turned to his mom, planting a kiss on her forehead. “She was under the mistletoe,” he said as he walked back into the living room. He smiled as he endured the penetrating glares of his other brothers, his father and a few aunts and uncles while Tommy scowled at me. Oh, he didn't like that. I smiled and Irene led me through the front room and into Tommy's room, where she closed the door and tilted her head. “Do… Rin,” she corrected herself, “I'm not happy with what Tommy did, but I also don't like the idea of taunting him with his younger brother…” I looked at the older woman as I opened a drawer and pulled out dry socks and warm pajamas for myself, “Then you should talk to James about it because I didn't know he was going to do that.” She nodded and left the room as I gathered the things I needed to shower. My fingers went up to my lips once she left, that wasn't only a show for his brother. There was something behind that kiss for James and I really wanted to know what. I showered while the family bickered. After my shower, I changed into my pajamas and went out into the living room. Sitting by the fire warmed me up a little more. I was by myself on the floor, uncertain of how to handle the giant pink elephant in the room. The feeling of pity emanating from Tommy's family was suffocating, but I didn't want to hide in the bedroom for the rest of this trip either. Their cabin was basically a log-mansion with giant windows giving breathtaking views of the Rockies, conifers and snow along steep ridges as far as the eye could see. Which wasn't far on that night as the storm was kicking up and limiting the view to the few trees surrounding the cabin. Tommy and Rick, one of his brothers, sat on the couch behind me. Their youngest sister, Jaime, came over to sit next to me as James sat on a chair nearby and one of their uncles stared at me from the front entryway, where the mistletoe hung. Leering old pervert. “You can do better than any of my brothers,” Jaime said as James came over to the couch and leaned over, swatting his sister on the head. “Ow,” she snapped with a laugh, “it's true and you know it.” “Doesn't mean you have to lay it out for her,” he retorted as he glanced at me. A soft blush covered my cheeks but the orange glow of the fireplace covered it. Jaime was older than me by a few years and younger than Tommy by a dozen. She was also James's ten-minutes-younger twin sister. My attention turned back to Tommy, but he intentionally looked anywhere but at me. It was dumb of me to think a suave and successful thirty-five-year-old was about to propose to a naive and immature twenty-year-old. But my family and friends thought it was going to happen. I'd been dating Tommy for a couple years and it started off with people calling me Tommy's flavor of the month. Nothing but a barely eighteen-year-old piece of arm candy to his friends and co-workers. Six months in, I graduated to flavor of the year. After a year there were whispers that he was getting serious about me. None of his other relationships lasted more than a few months at a time. As the two-year mark approached, the whispers of proposal began swirling even among his friends. I should've known better. I shouldn't have gotten my hopes up, but I did. It was easy to get into the mindset of that being a possibility since he'd never wanted to bring me to his family gatherings before. What else would make him change his mind about bringing me? Proposing made more sense than bringing me there to publicly dump me. “It's a bunch of dull old people bragging to each other. You'd hate it,” he'd said the year prior. Thinking the next year would be no different, I'd already made plans with friends when he called me up and asked me to come to the cabin with him to meet his family. Maybe that was the problem, they all liked me right away and started teasing him that I could do better even while I clung to his arm our first day there. It didn't take me long to start relaxing around them while it took a few dozen dates for me to get comfortable around him. Did he feel threatened by me liking his family? He had a ring box, so the ring had to be around somewhere, he simply changed his mind before giving it to me. Maybe he didn't want me to get comfortable with his family. I'd ruined it by joking with them instead of finding them to be the insufferable bores he made them out to be. I lay my head on Jaime's shoulder, “Would one of his sisters be more worthy of me?” I asked. Never felt a person stiffen so fast before. She stammered as she pulled herself away from me. James moved down to sit beside us. Jaime's cheeks were almost crimson and her eyes were wide as a deer's in headlights. I smiled, “I'm teasing. I'm only kinda into girls.” Tommy had sweat building on his forehead as I glanced back at him, “Into them enough to put on a show for Tommy's birthday this past year, though.” James put his hand on mine, “Oh, really?” he asked as he smiled at his brother, “Did you know part of this gathering will be celebrating my birthday?” “And mine,” Jaime said as she hit her brother's knee, “so don't get any gross ideas about a show…” James smirked, “Maybe a private show? A boy only turns twenty-three once in his life…” “Twenty-three isn't a special birthday,” Tommy snapped as he came around and took my hand, pulling me from between the twins. I yanked my hand away and fell onto my hands and knees before I lifted my head to look at him then turned to his brother, “When's your birthday?” “Twelve forty-one AM,” he said with a smile. “Christmas Day?” I asked. James nodded and Tommy reached out to me again and I smacked his hand away from me, “I'll wear a fucking bow,” I said before I got up and went into Tommy's room alone. I didn't hear the whole argument, but I know Jaime got between them more than once as she whined for them to knock it off. I should've gotten upset at Tommy for trying to control my interactions with his family after he broke up with me. But, honestly? I was horny from sitting between the twins and kinda enjoyed the idea of James's interest in me making Tommy jealous as fuck. Though, while I lay in Tommy's bed my mind was less on my ex being an ass and more on offering his younger siblings myself as a piece of ass. I fantasized about putting on a show for the twins where both took an intense interest in me. Making myself a tantalizing present for each of them as their hands and lips explored my body and I took my time with theirs. The thought of lying between them, James behind me and Jaime in front, her brother pushing into me as I kissed and fondled his sister was tantalizing. The icing on the cake, of course, would be Tommy sitting on the sidelines. His cock in a cage and unable to turn away as his siblings got me off in a way he never had. At least, not in a way he ever had without help from one of his side dishes. I guess it should've been a clue that I didn't get off unless he brought a girl home for me to help him fuck. Or, maybe it should've been a clue that he was bringing home girls for me to help him fuck. I was naive enough that when he said he wanted me to try new things I believed him. The girls he brought home were always older than me and often treated me like a pathetic little cunt until he finished with them and instructed them to get me off while he watched. Thinking you're in love can blind you to the most obvious red flags, I suppose. I didn't want to lower myself to Tommy's level of meaningless use of people for his own pleasure. But, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't intrigued by the idea of using James to get even with Tommy. I fell asleep with my mind on my ex watching me suck off his youngest brother, which led to a plethora of inviting dreams. I only felt partially asleep when a hand curled over my hip from behind and lips came down on the side of my neck. My thoughts were on James, but as the fingers slid beneath my pajama bottoms, I noticed they were slender, dainty. Then the moans against my neck were soft and feminine, as well. With my hand on theirs, I pulled them into the bed with me. I turned over, still in a fog of sleepy haze, to see Jaime biting her lip, her fingers frozen on my mound as her big brown eyes conveyed her fear of rejection. I reached out and ran my hand over her cheek, pushing her hair over her shoulder as I did so, “I don't love you or anything,” I said. She nodded and lowered her lips to mine, “Not asking you to love me, Rin.” Her voice was much deeper than I knew it to be. Something felt off as she lifted her eyes to meet mine and her thigh pressed between my legs while her fingers lowered, parting pussy lips and rubbing along either side of my clit. I closed my eyes and fought off a shiver. Her fingers were delicate and teasing. Jaime's head tilted to the side as I opened my eyes and watched her smile grow as her fingers entered me. “What do you want, then?” I asked, staving off a loud moan by whispering in a breathy exhale. She brought her lips down by my ear and pressed her knee to me, pushing her fingers tighter against my aching pussy, “To warm you up,” she whispered before kissing my jaw. My hips lifted to her hand, grinding myself against her palm as her thigh pushed tighter to me and my knee rubbed against her. My eyes fluttered between open and closed as my gaze lifted to her, “Warm me up?” I asked. She nodded then looked over her shoulder, “We want to make you forget all about Tommy, Rin.” James stepped forward and climbed onto the bed behind me. His fingers turned my head to him and his lips were on mine in a flash as I moaned. The bed depressed again and I opened my eyes mid-kiss to see Rick and Nate, Tommy's other brothers, climbing onto the bed. They pulled the blankets off me and helped their sister get my pajamas off. But, it was James who grasped my jaw and made me look at him as he brought his lips back to mine and parted them with his tongue. I turned over to him and began to grind on his knee. He smiled and moaned as his hand grasped the back of my neck. I moaned and felt him smile as he pushed closer to me, my thigh rubbing against the hardness between his legs. His deep voice was gentle in my ear, “Are you awake, Rin?” I was awake, I was certain of it. The feel of Jaime and the other two brothers faded and James's moan against my ear made me force my eyes open. My pajama-clad thigh was rubbing against his, still clothed, cock and my hands grasped his hip and behind his neck. The rocking of my hips seemed involuntary as I pressed myself to James's thigh, grinding myself against him. He pushed my hair from my face and a blush crossed my cheek, “I didn't expect you to pull me into bed with you,” he whispered as his lips brushed against my cheek. “I what?” “You were tossing and turning in your sleep, tears on your cheeks, so I put my hand on your shoulder to wake you up. You pulled me into the bed and started grinding on my thigh,” he groaned and I realized I still was. “Sorry,” I whispered and started to pull away from him. He grabbed my hip and pulled me back to him, “I didn't ask you to stop. I wanted to make sure you were awake. It felt like I was taking advantage without being certain.” “I…” James brought his lips to mine again and pulled my body tighter against his thigh as I resumed grinding myself against him. My own thigh rubbed against his cock as his hips matched my movements. A moan escaped my lips and he groaned as my hips bucked against him. My body trembled as he held me against him. When his lips pulled away from mine he pushed my hair away from my face again, “Feel better?” he asked. My cheeks were burning hot as my gaze connected with his. A quick nod made him smile. He was still hard against my thigh and he started to get up but I grabbed his hip and held him there, “I lied,” I whispered, “I don't feel better yet.” My hand slid over the waist of his jeans and along his lower stomach, “Rin…” his voice was soft as I unfastened his jeans and slid my hand into his underwear. He groaned as my hand wrapped around him and stroked upward, “I don't think you feel better yet, either,” I whispered as I looked up at him. James reached down and helped me get his jeans down around his thighs as his lips came down on my neck, “I'm close though,” he whispered as his lips dragged along my ear. I slid my body down his leg until my lips were even with his cock. I didn't anticipate how close he was as my gaze locked on his and I took his cock into my mouth. His cheeks flushed red and his hands grasped my head and neck, guiding me to take his dick as he groaned. My eyes watered and he yanked me down, the head of his cock lodged against the back of my throat as his dick twitched. A salty-sweet rush flooded my mouth. My stomach tensed as I swallowed, taking both the thick fluid and his cock into my throat. His moans got louder and his hands trembled as he gripped my hair. After a moment his grip eased and I pulled my lips from him, gasping and wiping the rogue trail of cum from my face as he smiled at me. James grabbed me and pulled me up into his arms, “My brother's going to hate me,” he whispered. “Your brother's going to be jealous. I never let him cum in my mouth.” James ran his fingertips over my cheek, “Is that all you never let him do?” A smile crossed my lips as I looked into his eyes, “I never let him fuck me without a condom on. Your brother's a bit of a slut.” He turned with me and got me onto my back, his hands ran over my soft pajamas before he undid the buttons on my top, opening it to reveal my breasts to him. My fingers curled beneath his balls and his lips came down on my right nipple. Between his sucking and the way my breast fit in the curve between his thumb and forefinger as he lifted and groped the lower swell, he made me ache for him. James's hands moved down my body and grasped my pajama bottoms, pulling them down my hips. He didn't even get them past my knees before his lips were on me and his tongue curled over my clit. My hips lifted to him and I gasped as he smiled. His fingers pushed into me as his tongue flattened and wriggled against the swollen and sensitive flesh. My hips rolled against his lips and my moans became a little louder before he lifted himself up my body to kiss me again. His mouth was wet with my flavor and I groaned as he pulled away from me. “Can…” “Fuck me, please?” I begged as I grabbed his hips and pulled him to me. He got my pajamas around my ankles before he climbed between my thighs and pushed himself into me. His lips were on mine, muffling my cries of ecstasy as his thick, bare dick pushed into me. The weight of his hands on my hips made me whimper. He pulled my body to him as much as he pushed into me. “James…” I whispered as his thrusts became hurried and his grip on me tightened. His lips muffled me but I couldn't help but moan, “God, fuck me.” His hips bucked into me and my hand slid between us, rubbing my clit as he kissed me and groped my ass. James lifted me to him and his lips moved, biting down hard where my shoulder met my neck. I cried out, my body trembling as my thighs gripped his hips and my pajamas fell off of one foot. My pussy rocked against him, pulling him deeper as my cunt contracted on his dick, squeezing and milking his cock into me as it twitched and he grunted in my ear. We collapsed onto Tommy's bed, James's dick still deep inside me as I stroked the back of his head and he kissed my neck. “Am I still dreaming?” I asked in a breathy gasp. My heart raced and sweat dripped along my body. His sweat or mine, I wasn't sure. James lifted his head, a big smile on his face as he rubbed my ass, “I really hope not because if you're still asleep, I'm in trouble.” His fingers trailed over my cheek as he looked up. I followed his gaze to the mistletoe that was now pinned above my ex-boyfriend's bed. James's lips came down on mine, “I guess,” he said before kissing me again. “We have to,” another kiss further delayed his comment, “uphold tradition ourselves.” My chest rose and fell in rapid succession as I tried to catch my breath. I blocked him from kissing me again, which made his lips shift course until they latched onto my neck. His biting and sucking on my sensitive skin was distracting. “This isn't a relationship,” I said as his hips pressed against mine. His hand slid up my outer thigh as he pulled me a little closer to him. “It will be,” he whispered before his lips connected with the back of my jaw. “No,” I moaned, “it's only rev-revenge,” I groaned as I felt him begin to rub in gentle circles between us, caressing and teasing my clit with his thumb. “It feels so good, though,” he whispered as his hips pushed toward mine again. He wasn't hard, but his lips connected with my neck again and I moaned. “Just…” he bit hard and I winced, “just revenge,” I repeated. “Just revenge,” he said in a softly mocking tone as his lips trailed back to mine. A gentle kiss to my lower lip before he pulled away, looked into my eyes and said, “You feel so fucking good, though, Rin,” made my heart flutter as a few tears streaked from the corner of my eyes. I didn't want this to be anything more than revenge, but he was finding it extremely easy to work me into wanting more with him. He was starting to get hard again and his lips came down on my left nipple as his hips began slow thrusts, “Rin,” he said as he closed his eyes and bucked his hips toward mine, “What else wasn't my brother allowed to do with you?” “He…” I groaned as his hips hit against my thighs hard, “wasn't allowed to…” My hips lifted and met his thrust, making me whimper and tighten my fingers on his shoulders. “Yes? What wasn't he allowed to do that I am?” My head shifted and I looked him in the eye, “Harder,” I choked out. His hips thrust harder against me and I whimpered as my body arched beneath him, “Something tells me you let him fuck you hard, Rin. What wasn't he allowed?” I gasped and lifted my hips. His thrusts were powerful and deep, pushing his brother's bed against the wall with each connection of our hips, “I don't know,” I cried out. James pulled out of me and turned me onto my hands and knees before pushing himself back inside. His dick hit deep and hard and my hand grasped behind his neck as he fucked me, “Was he allowed to have pictures of you, Rin?” I shook my head and he bit down on my shoulder before lifting his lips to my ear, “Am I?” An especially hard thrust made my knees weak as I trembled and a sudden rush of fluid sprayed from me, “Yes,” I moaned, “Fuck yes…” My voice trembled as he held me to him, unloading more cum into me as he sucked on my neck and grasped my body. James pulled me firmly against him, my back tight to his chest. With his arm around my chest and my head leaning back on his shoulder, he took photos of us. Many of his photos had his lips on my cheek or neck and my lips partially open with my eyes closed. He lowered his arm from my breasts and opted to tease my throbbing clit as I shivered, causing his cock to fall from me and a flood of his cum to fall onto his brother's bed and my thighs. He let go of me and I looked over my shoulder at him. The corner of my lip caught in my teeth as I blushed at him, “Not just revenge, right?” he asked. I shook my head. James smiled and got off the bed, fixing his jeans before picking me up. I wrapped my arms behind his neck and lay my head against his shoulder as he cradled me. He leaned down and whispered to me, “You can sleep in my bed, Rin.” “Your mom…” I started, but he rubbed my hip as he pulled the pajamas off my other foot and left them on the soiled bed. “Will understand.” He carried me out of Tommy's bedroom. Tommy was sitting up on the couch down the hall and James grasped me a little tighter, changing direction from the bathroom and moving toward his brother instead. My grip on James tightened as I was completely exposed from the waist down and had no doubt his cum was still leaking from and drying on my body. Tommy lifted his eyes as James carried me over and sat on the couch beside his brother with me still in his arms, “You can't…” Tommy started before James cut him off. “Despite what you complained to me about the other night, she has no trouble orgasming and your sheets need changing if you want to sleep in your bed.” Tommy's cheeks flushed red as he looked away from me and I scowled at him, “You said what?” I asked. “I never said…” Tommy started. “You told me ‘For someone so hot, she's a cold dead fish in the sack.' Was that to kill any interest Rick, Nate or I might muster up after you planned to break up with her? You knew she was going to be stuck here for days after you broke it off. Lonely, with three other guys she could hook up with on a rebound…” “She's my fucking girlfriend and you're my brother. You're not supposed to go after her…” “You broke up with her, right?” he asked Tommy. Tommy scowled but nodded. James smiled, “She's not your girlfriend anymore, then. For years you've given me nothing but hand-me-downs on my birthday. In all that time I never thought I'd genuinely say thank you for one. But thank you, big brother. I don't think there's a brand new expensive present available that will top your hand-me-down this year!” By Erozetta for Literotica

Mindfully Masculine
Is She More Than a Hookup?

Mindfully Masculine

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 55:11 Transcription Available


In this episode, Charles and Dan dive deep into the complex world of love, relationships, and dating dynamics. They discuss how hormones, past experiences, and biological imprinting influence attraction and decision-making. The conversation is packed with actionable insights for identifying healthy relationships, recognizing red flags, and improving self-awareness in love. Plus, Charles shares updates about his birthday celebration and Thanksgiving preparations.Key Topics Discussed:Coffee, Birthdays, and Ethiopian Cuisine: Charles reflects on his birthday celebration, including a visit to an escape room and trying Ethiopian food for the first time.Thanksgiving Prep: Charles's adventures in scratch cooking, including oyster stuffing and pumpkin praline bread pudding.Chapter Analysis: "Is She More Than a Hookup?": Key factors for choosing romantic partners wisely.The Role of Hormones in Love: How oxytocin, testosterone, and estrogen shape our decisions in relationships.Recognizing Red Flags: Spotting patterns of dishonesty, competitiveness, or drama in potential partners.Archetypes to Avoid: Avoiding the "Damsel in Distress," "Drama Queen," and other challenging personality types.Improving Relationship Skills: Tips on becoming a better partner and making smarter relationship choices.The Limerence Effect: Understanding the "honeymoon phase" and how it clouds judgment.The Importance of Shared Values: Why humor, values, and mutual respect are vital for long-term compatibility.Takeaways for Listeners:Learn how your childhood experiences influence your partner preferences.Discover why understanding hormones can improve your relationship decisions.Get practical advice on setting boundaries and communicating effectively.Identify relationship red flags and avoidable archetypes.What's Next? Stay tuned for the next episode, where Charles and Dan explore the relationship between a woman's mind and body and how it impacts intimacy and connection.Support the show

The Witch Wave
#138 - Damsel Elysium, Intuition Musician

The Witch Wave

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 84:12


Damsel Elysium is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and experimental sound and visual artist who uses double bass, violin, and original recorded sounds to explore alternative communication and connections with space, nature, and the unseen world. Their performances combine improvisational music-making, ritual, costume, and fantastical worldbuilding, giving the audience a sensation of being transported to another realm while staying rooted wholly in their bodies. Damsel's EPs include 2024's Whispers from Ancient Vesselsand Whispers and Speakings, as well the score to the short horror film GLINT. Their LP softfalling will be out in 2025, and they are currently developing it in part via a multimedia exhibition at London's Stage Gallery which is up now through November 27th.In addition to that, Damsel has collaborated with and performed for FKA twigs and V&A Museum, they've created work for Tate Collective, they've created glass instruments for IITTALA, they've been commissioned by fashion brands such as Gucci and Simone Rocha, and they've composed for films which have entered Sundance film festival.On this episode, Damsel discusses performance as ritual, the animism of instruments, and their intuitive approach to making music.Pam also talks about seeking the light in dark times, and answers a listener question about how to change one's luck.Featured tracks in the episode:Damsel Elysium “Shoreline” from Whispers from Ancient VesselsDamsel Elysium “Whispers from Ancient Vessels – Nyokabi Kariuki Rework” from Whispers and SpeakingsDamsel Elysium “Wide Eyed Bird Sings” from the GLINT SoundtrackOur sponsors for this episode are Mithras Candle, BetterHelp, Rue and Vervain, Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab, and Snowy Owl TeaWe also have print-on-demand merch like Witch Wave shirts, sweatshirts, totes, stickers, and mugs available now here, and all sorts of other bewitching goodies available in the Witch Wave shop.And if you want more Witch Wave, please consider supporting us on Patreon to get access to detailed show notes, bonus Witch Wave Plus episodes, Pam's monthly online rituals, and more! That's patreon.com/witchwave

Timesuck with Dan Cummins
429 - Serial Killer Aileen Wuornos: Damsel of Death

Timesuck with Dan Cummins

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 144:40


The true story behind the incredible 2003 film, Monster, about sex worker and serial killer, Aileen Wuornos, who killed seven men over the course of one year beginning in November of 1989. Aileen's story is incredibly unique, the exceptionally rare female serial killer who murdered the men who paid her for sex, instead of the other way around. If you are able to give extra support this holiday season, please consider supporting the annual Bad Magic Giving Tree by purchasing a digital amazon gift card and sending it to givingtree2024@badmagicproductions.comWe are accepting gift cards starting now through November 21st!Merch and more: www.badmagicproductions.com Timesuck Discord! https://discord.gg/tqzH89vWant to join the Cult of the Curious PrivateFacebook Group? Go directly to Facebook and search for "Cult of the Curious" to locate whatever happens to be our most current page :)For all merch-related questions/problems: store@badmagicproductions.com (copy and paste)Please rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and elsewhere and follow the suck on social media!! @timesuckpodcast on IG and http://www.facebook.com/timesuckpodcastWanna become a Space Lizard? Click here: https://www.patreon.com/timesuckpodcast.Sign up through Patreon, and for $5 a month, you get access to the entire Secret Suck catalog (295 episodes) PLUS the entire catalog of Timesuck, AD FREE. You'll also get 20% off of all regular Timesuck merch PLUS access to exclusive Space Lizard merch. 

D&D is For Nerds
Return to Grace #5 Hero and the Damsel

D&D is For Nerds

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 31:21


Sign up to the pre-launch of the Jarren's Outpost Board Game on Kickstarter and keep up to date by heading to jarrensoutpost.com or checking out all the links here!Want ad-free and even more bonus content? Just check out Imagination Adventures+ on our website or on Apple Podcasts! Music by the ever wonderful Lepidora, you can check out her music here. And head to peddlerspress.store to peruse our D&D themed merch store and help support the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The College Essay Guy Podcast: A Practical Guide to College Admissions
520: Storytelling & Identity w/Whit Anderson (Part 2 of 3): Beating Writer's Block, Writing RomComs and Space Operas, and Female Representation in Hollywood

The College Essay Guy Podcast: A Practical Guide to College Admissions

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 71:54


In this three-part series, Ethan sits down with his screenwriter friends to do a deep dive into the creative process, the power of storytelling, and how identity plays a role in both. In Episode 2, Ethan is joined by screenwriter Whit Anderson, known for her work on Daredevil, The Twilight Zone, and Ozark.  Whit and Ethan talk about, among other things:  How a life-changing illness inspired one of her screenplays The cultural role that storytellers and screenwriters play Whit's approach to writing, including the use of visuals and detailed outlines The challenges of working in a male-dominated industry And more Content warning: In our conversation we talk briefly about suicidal ideation — both in the context of a movie Whit is working on but also in the context of the illness she experienced.  Whit Anderson has written both original and adapted content for HBO, Showtime, NBC, Warner Brothers, Paramount, Stars, Netflix, and Sky UK. She's also worked on such shows as Daredevil, The Twilight Zone, and Ozark, as well as on screenplays for her original film Players, and the Netflix hit, Damsel. Most recently for Netflix she wrote a feature script for the epic space opera Empress and she's currently in development with Paramount Studios, George Clooney's company Smokehouse, Margot Robbie's LuckyChap, and Jude Law's Riff Raff, among others.  And, like Ethan, Whit studied Theater at Northwestern University. We hope you enjoy.    Play-by-Play: 1:47 - When did Whit realize she was a storyteller? 3:48 - How has her storytelling shifted over the years? 5:56 - How has Whit's identity and experiences influenced her writing?  11:30 - Where does “Whit” show up in her stories? 17:47 - How does Whit decide what to write about next?  22:00 - What is Whit's writing process like? 23:14 - How does music influence Whit's writing?  28:15 - What does a typical week look like when working on a project?  31:30 - How does Whit work through writer's block or moments of feeling uninspired?  35:12 - What is something Whit wants to share about screenwriting? 47:58 - What has Whit learned about being a writer since starting?  56:00 - What change would Whit like to see in Hollywood?  1:05:01 - If Whit could do college again, what might she do differently? 1:09:23 - What upcoming projects is Whit excited to work on? 1:11:14 - Wrap up and closing thoughts   Resources: The Little Porch and a Dog College Essay Guy's Personal Statement Resources College Essay Guy's College Application Hub  

Vintage Classic Radio
Tuesday Night Detectives - The Saint (Dossier on a Damsel) & Walk Softly, Peter Troy (The Haunted Harridan)

Vintage Classic Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 52:40


On this week's episode of “Tuesday Night Detectives” on Vintage Classic Radio, delve into the cunning and charm of Simon Templar in "The Saint," featuring the inimitable Vincent Price. In the episode “Dossier on a Damsel," originally broadcast on August 13th, 1950, Templar comes to the aid of a distressed young woman entangled in espionage. Price's portrayal of the debonair detective is complemented by the talents of Lawrence Dobkin as Louis, Peggy Webber as Helen, and Barney Phillips as Inspector Fernack. The narrative weaves through a labyrinth of mystery and intrigue, making it a standout in the series. Following "The Saint," we take a step into the stylish 60s with “Walk Softly, Peter Troy” and the episode “The Haunted Harridan,” first aired on June 16th, 1964. In this thrilling installment, the dashing detective Peter Troy, voiced by the suave Don McCorkindale, investigates the eerie disturbances haunting a once-famous actress. His adventure is peppered with sharp wit and suspense, with support from June Spencer as the beleaguered actress and Nigel Graham as Troy's trusty sidekick, Pete. The episode masterfully combines elements of the supernatural with hard-boiled detective work, making it a favorite among listeners. Join us as we explore these riveting tales of mystery and suspense, where clever detectives unravel complex cases with flair and finesse. Whether you're drawn to the sophisticated antics of The Saint or the intriguing adventures of Peter Troy, this week's episode promises to captivate and entertain. Tune in and immerse yourself in the world of classic radio detective stories, brought to life by some of the finest voices of their time.

Grim Scenarios
Episode 45 - Tier List: Outsiders Part 1

Grim Scenarios

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 57:37


The Tier List experiment continues as Milk and Emma begin ranking the outsiders roles in Blood on the Clocktower. 7:33 Barber 14:22 Butler 19:02 Damsel 23:00 Drunk 25:50 Golem 29:40 Goon 33:56 Hatter 33:49 Heretic 40:05 Klutz 44:24 Lunatic 47:40 Moonchild Join our community on Discord! https://discord.gg/grimscenarios Check out the Grim Scenarios Twitch Channel! https://twitch.tv/grimscenarios Check out our socials by clicking below! https://linktr.ee/grimscenarios

McAnally's Pubcast
13.26 Dead Beat: Disenchanted Damsel

McAnally's Pubcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 67:01


McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files PodcastHere we discuss Chapter 34 & 35 in which Cowl brags all villain like, and Harry realizes his luck with women is truly spectacularly awful.Dead Beat Chapter 34 Summary:Harry goes back to Murphy's and gets updated from Thomas, Butters and Bob on the current theories of where the Necromancers will end up. Harry asks Thomas to send a message to the Wardens and then gets ready to call upon the Erlking.Dead Beat Chapter 35 Summary:Harry takes Butters and Mouse to go check on Shiela but while he's talking with her Butters interrupts and it becomes clear that Shiela is in fact an illusion from the Shadow of Lasciel. Harry locks her away in his mind after declining her offers of help, and as a result makes a realization of what the mystery numbers are and how to find The Word of Kemmler.Find Us Elsewhere:Do you want to follow up with us for even more Dresden? We're all over the internet - you can email us at pubcast@freeflowrambling.com, or you can track us down at Facebook, Instagram, Discord, X (formerly known as Twitter), Reddit, our Dresden Files website, or our parent website. If you want hypnotic visuals with your podcast, you can find us at YouTube. Not enough? Why not show your support by clicking here and donating or joining us on our Patreon. Also, if you're in the market for some merch, you can click here. If you still aren't satisfied, click here and tell us all about it!

W2M Network
Damn You Hollywood: The Top 10 Worst Movies of 2024 So Far

W2M Network

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 136:08


Robert Winfree and Mark Radulich present their The Top 10 Worst Movies of 2024 So Far Review!Buckle up for a deep dive into the cinematic misfires of 2024 as Robert Winfree and Mark Radulich break down The Top 10 Worst Movies of 2024 So Far. In this episode, they'll tackle the films that, despite their big budgets, star-studded casts, or high expectations, fell flat in the eyes of critics and audiences alike. The list includes Lift, Night Swim, Atlas, Uglies, Damsel, Jackpot, Founders Day, The Out-Laws, Space Cadet, and Unfrosted—films that span genres but share the unfortunate distinction of being major disappointments. Whether they were streaming releases or big-screen disasters, these movies are now streaming on platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime, giving everyone the chance to see just how bad they really are.Similarities and Common Failures in 2024's Worst FilmsWhat links these movies together? First, many were high-concept projects that promised far more than they delivered. Lift and Atlas, for example, were both positioned as action-packed thrillers with an emphasis on high-stakes drama, yet both failed to meet expectations, offering little in terms of compelling storytelling or character development. Instead, they were bogged down by cliché-ridden plots and lackluster performances, with Lift in particular drawing criticism for being derivative and unimaginative. Similarly, Uglies and Damsel attempted to deliver social commentary or fantastical adventure but fell short due to underdeveloped narratives and weak execution.Audience reception for these films was brutal. Across the board, many of them scored low on Rotten Tomatoes, with some barely scraping above the 20% mark. For instance, Night Swim earned a dismal critical reception for its weak horror elements, uninspired jump scares, and incoherent plot. The Out-Laws, a Netflix comedy, was panned for being a tired rehash of slapstick humor with zero character chemistry. Meanwhile, Space Cadet's attempt at sci-fi comedy fell flat, with viewers and critics alike expressing frustration over its clunky dialogue and shallow characters.Box Office Bombs and Streaming FlopsFinancially, many of these films either underperformed at the box office or didn't even make it to theaters. Founders Day, Uglies, and Damsel were examples of films that may have seen moderate success had they been released in another era, but they couldn't compete with the major blockbuster franchises dominating the box office in 2024. Night Swim, one of the few theatrical releases among this list, quickly moved to streaming after a lackluster opening weekend, joining the ranks of other streaming originals that seem to churn out quickly, leaving little impact.These films also reflect a broader issue in 2024 cinema—streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime have become dumping grounds for mediocre or unfinished projects that might have otherwise struggled in a traditional theatrical model. Movies like The Out-Laws and Unfrosted felt like they were rushed to meet content quotas rather than crafted with genuine care for storytelling or innovation.Join Robert and Mark as they dissect what went wrong with these films, drawing comparisons to some of cinema's greatest flops and speculating on why even star power and slick marketing couldn't save these titles from the bottom of the barrel. If you love to hate bad movies or just want to avoid wasting your time on the year's biggest cinematic failures, this is the podcast for you!Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59

No Agenda
1703 - "New Screw"

No Agenda

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 186:11 Transcription Available


No Agenda Episode 1703 - "New Screw" "New Screw" Executive Producers: Mister Black Larry Erenberger Sir Ken of the Iron-Sukkah luke powell Sir Chris Fosgate Sir Jimmy James Michael Gonnella Zachary McClellan Baron Harkonnen & Damsel of Distressed Jeans Associate Executive Producers: Mike Cislo Eli the coffee guy Kayce Konrad Dan Richman Linda Lu, Duchess of Jobs & Writer of Resumes Become a member of the 1704 Club, support the show here Boost us with with Podcasting 2.0 Certified apps: Podverse - Podfriend - Breez - Sphinx - Podstation - Curiocaster - Fountain Commodores: Commodore Black Commodore Larry Erenberger Commodore Ken Chapman Commodore Crunch Commodore Chris Fosgate Commodore Jimmy James Commodore of Scientology Knights & Dames Eric Newman > Sir Newman, Baron of Brooklyn Ken Chapman > Sir Ken of the Iron-Sukkah Art By: TANSTAAFL End of Show Mixes: Kevin - Deezlaughs - NEl Jones Engineering, Stream Management & Wizardry Mark van Dijk - Systems Master Ryan Bemrose - Program Director Back Office Jae Dvorak Chapters: Dreb Scott Clip Custodian: Neal Jones Clip Collectors: Steve Jones & Dave Ackerman NEW: and soon on Netflix: Animated No Agenda Sign Up for the newsletter No Agenda Peerage ShowNotes Archive of links and Assets (clips etc) 1703.noagendanotes.com Directory Archive of Shownotes (includes all audio and video assets used) archive.noagendanotes.com RSS Podcast Feed Full Summaries in PDF No Agenda Lite in opus format Last Modified 10/13/2024 16:29:44This page created with the FreedomController Last Modified 10/13/2024 16:29:44 by Freedom Controller

Brooke and Jubal
FULL SHOW: Reverse the Verse Game, Dump Damsel Date + Luv My Bank Teller Parody

Brooke and Jubal

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 64:36 Transcription Available


FULL SHOW: Friday, October 4th, 2024 Get your "Merch for a Cause" and Help for Helene HERE! Curious if we look as bad as we sound? Follow us @BrookeandJeffrey: Instagram Youtube TikTok BrookeandJeffrey.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World of Dragons
Damsel (movie)

World of Dragons

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 100:52


Send us a textHey Listeners, we're back from a long hiatus, sort of.  I had several episodes that were in my editing backlog that I'm going to upload now, and once they're all up (limited on hours-per-month to upload) we'll have a discussion/announcment about the future of the show.  For now, just understand that editing was draining on me and so I'm going to do much less of that now, so forgive the random background noises or 3 second silences I used to take out.  My sincerest apologies.-----------This episode features another Film, new (at time up recording) on Netflix, called Damsel.  It follows a maiden who is to be ritualistically sacrificed to a dragon, as part of a payment the dragon demands in retribution for what some old and long dead king did.  Unfortunately the film does feature the dragon as the villain, but with good CG and decent writing, the story goes in an acceptable (as deemed by Rei) place.  Join us as we share our thoughts with you about this World of DragonsTwitter: @OfficialWODPODEmail: wodpodcastmail@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/worldofdragonspodcast Discord - https://discord.gg/Kfjh74aqn2

Streaming Into the Void
Streaming Into the Void - September 22, 2024 - International Releases Monopolize Netflix

Streaming Into the Void

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 26:02


This week, Shōgun dominates at the Emmys, and international content dominates the first half of 2024 on Netflix. Nielsen Ratings Show Notes 'Shōgun,' 'Baby Reindeer,' and 'Hacks': Here's a full list of the prime-time Emmy winners The Most In-Demand Classic TV Shows You Can't Watch on Streaming | Chart Shares In Dish Network Parent EchoStar Surge On Reports Of Yet Another Round Of Merger Talks With DirecTV Netflix Data Dump: Millie Bobby Brown's ‘Damsel' Most Watched Film (deadline.com) Netflix Data Dump: Spanish-Language Titles Such As 'Berlin' Rocket (deadline.com) What We Watched the First Half of 2024 - About Netflix Ted Sarandos Calls On All Streamers To Be Transparent With Viewership Data (deadline.com) Recommendations Dreadful, by Caitlin Rozakis Bad Monkey Final Fantasy VII Remake Frostpunk 2 Against the Storm DLC Agatha All Along

Journey with Story -  A Storytelling Podcast for Kids
Damsel the Elephant-Storytelling Podcast for Kids:E280

Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for Kids

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 11:02


When a group of thieves break into Damsel the elephant's stall, their unkind and nasty plotting takes its toll on Damsel's usual kind and compassionate demeanour.  Her owner, the king, upon the advice of the Buddha, surrounds her with wise and holy sages, who are able to restore her to her former kind and loving self. A lovely Buddhist tale that reminds us how our thoughts affect our actions.  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids ages 4-10.  (duration - 11 minutes)   When you sign up as a Unicorn Patreon Subscriber we will send you this special JWS Teeshirt.   Check out our new patreon page patreon.com/journeywithstory We have updated our patreon page and are offering lots of new perks and benefits including special bonus episodes, bonus read-alouds, as well as stickers, coloring sheets, early access to episodes, access to all archived content,  and the chance for random shout outs on the podcast.  We really appreciate all of our patrons as they help to keep our show ad-free, as well as being able to bring you more quality content each month Don't forget - if you sign up for our Unicorn Patreon Tier before October 2024, we will send you our special JWS teeshirt for your young listener    If you want to check out Kathleen's latest story, Ned, the Knock-Kneed Knight, published in Cricket Magazine, about a cowardly knight who learns how to conquer his fears, you can read it to your little listener here    

Film Junk Podcast
Episode 960: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Film Junk Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024


We say Beetlejuice Beetlejuice three times plus we also discuss Rebel Ridge, Didi, Affliction and Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In. 0:00 - Intro 19:40 - Review: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice 51:35 - Other Stuff We Watched: Rebel Ridge, Damsel (2018), Civil War, Affliction, Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, Scavengers Reign, Didi, A Letter to Three Wives 1:22:20 - This Week on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD 1:24:30 - Outro 19:40 - Spoiler Discussion: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Volume 2
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Delectable Damsel Matter (EP1681)

The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Volume 2

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024 31:39


Release Date: September 18, 2015 Johnny is called to investigate when a beautiful socialite reports her jewels stolen.Original Air Date: June 15, 1958Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

Where in the World is Crime in San Diego

Welcome back everyone!Thank you everyone for all the best wishes for our newest family addition.August is done and dont forget to wake up Green Day when September ends.On this episode we brought Nancy to our podcasst to share tips and tools to help defened yourself in rough sistuations.https://www.mydamselpro.net/PRONANCY/PublicUi.aspx/shop?eventId=E230074&from=DIRECTLINKHERE IS THE SPELCIAL LINK FOR WWCSD LISTENERS10% of purchases will be donated to a local charity S.B.S of the week Allens Flowershttps://www.allensflowers.com/about/hours-locations/San Diego locations around the countyFollow us on our social media outlets!!https://www.instagram.com/whereintheworld_iscrimeinsd/https://www.facebook.com/people/Where-In-the-World-is-Crime-in-San-Diego/100084037718436/

5 Heures
Best of Summer Vibes : Les Monstres

5 Heures

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 34:27


Pourquoi sommes-nous si attirés par ces êtres effrayants ? Peut-être parce qu'ils réveillent en nous des peurs profondes tout en nous offrant un frisson d'excitation. Dans cet épisode, Sous la Seine, Damsel, Godzilla et Spaced Out se font tirer le portrait par Rudy Leonet et Hugues Dayez. Le thème du jour est Monsters Welcome, une invitation à découvrir ou redécouvrir ces monstres qui peuplent nos écrans et nos rêves. Préparez-vous à un voyage inoubliable au cœur de la terreur et du merveilleux. Excellente écoute ! Merci pour votre écoute La semaine des 5 Heures, c'est également en direct tous les jours de la semaine de 19h à 20h00 sur www.rtbf.be/lapremiere Retrouvez tous les épisodes de La semaine des 5 Heures avec les choix musicaux de Rudy dans leur intégralité sur notre plateforme Auvio.be : https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/1451 Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement.

Opinionated Movie Reviews

A story about a princess and a dragon. What could go wrong?

School of Movies
Damsel

School of Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 130:54


[School of Movies 2024] This is a special show for Chris Finik. It would have been a relatively straightforward endeavour for Sharon and I to delve into this one. It's a story that feels familiar and contains many of our very favourite elements; A betrayed lady thriving on her own untapped resourcefulness with help from a chain of women begun long ago, a dragon with an AMAZING voice and a Royal Family squatting on an exploitative predatory system that all needs to be burned down. Plus, we love Millie Bobby Brown. But we went one further, twisting around to examine the novelisation by Evelyn Skye, based on the early screenplay by Dan Mazeau. Both versions are lacking in certain departments, which the other compensates for... but there's some crazy business that folks who have only seen the film on Netflix will definitely want to know.

Be It Till You See It
386. Ways To Step Into That New Version Of Yourself

Be It Till You See It

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 29:29


Ready to transform your life? Lesley and Brad recap powerful takeaways from the interview with fitness professionals and motivational speakers Danny-J Johnson and Jill Coleman, co-hosts of The Best Life podcast. Learn how these inspiring women overcame personal hardships to empower others and discover actionable steps to heal past trauma, kill your ego, and become your best self. Plus, get expert tips on using Pilates flashcards in your practice. Tune in for an empowering and educational episode you won't want to miss!If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe.In this episode you will learn about:How to take action, ownership, and responsibility in your life.Understanding why transformation is a slow, steady process.Jill Coleman's principle of making decisions as your future self.Insights into freeze responses and how to overcome them.Practical tips on letting go of the ego and embracing personal growth.Episode References/Links:Summer TourBalanced Body and ContrologyElevate Mentorship ProgramCambodia February 2025 RetreatFebruary 2025 RetreatMat FlashcardsEgo is the Enemy by Ryan HolidayThe Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark MansonIf Book Could Kill PodcastThe Best Life PodcastThe Best Life Podcast InstagramDanny-J Johnson InstagramJill Coleman WebsiteJill Coleman Instagram  If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. DEALS! Check out all our Preferred Vendors & Special Deals from Clair Sparrow, Sensate, Lyfefuel BeeKeeper's Naturals, Sauna Space, HigherDose, AG1 and ToeSox Be in the know with all the workshops at OPCBe It Till You See It Podcast SurveyBe a part of Lesley's Pilates MentorshipFREE Ditching Busy Webinar  Resources:Watch the Be It Till You See It podcast on YouTube!Lesley Logan websiteBe It Till You See It PodcastOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley LoganOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley Logan on YouTubeProfitable Pilates Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedIn  Episode Transcript:Brad Crowell 0:00  When they made the decision I can control what I can do, that's what really gave them the power to move on with their own lives. And then, now, today, kick ass and take names. It's one of those moments when you're forced to realize that you can't control what other people think, say and do. That sucks. It's really, really probably a hard thing. But you're gonna be better for it.Lesley Logan 0:20  Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started. Lesley Logan 1:03  Welcome back to the Be It Till You See It interview recap where my co-host in life, Brad, and I are going to dig into the liberating convo I had with Danny-J Johnson and Jill Coleman. I think the J is for Johnson. Brad Crowell 1:14  J is for Johnson. So you just call her Danny-J. Danny-J and Jill Coleman.Lesley Logan 1:15  In our last episode, if you haven't yet listened to that interview, go back and listen to it. These women are badass as they're so fun and they're doing amazing things. And I just, I like, I love watching their stories all the time. So anyways, you can listen to that now or you can listen to this now and you can listen to that later, it's fine. You can do whatever order you want. If you're listening to it in the OPC app, which is free by the way, you can actually just see them lined up with each other, makes it super easy because I'm just gonna say a certain fruit phone does not make it easy to figure out which episode to listen to, in which order because it just automatically downloads the next one and you like are out of order sometimes.Brad Crowell 1:18  It's true. Lesley Logan 1:26  I'm just saying. Brad Crowell 1:54  That's true. That's happened. Lesley Logan 1:55  So today is June 27th 2024 and it's PTSD Awareness Day. About this day, on June 27 we talk about PTSD, a complex disorder caused by experiencing or witnessing trauma. The trauma necessary to cause PTSD can originate from many events — potentially an accident, combat, a natural disaster, or an assault — but there are other ways PTSD symptoms can arise. A trained professional must diagnose PTSD, based on symptoms like hypervigilance, mood swings, recurring and involuntary flashbacks to the trauma, and avoidance. The National Center for PTSD declared all of June to be PTSD Awareness month — you can help their campaign by educating yourself and others about the illness, and sharing help with those who might need it. Very important. We have been trying to get my dad some help for his PTSD, which he is like in denial that he has, and we're like, here are all how (inaudible)Brad Crowell 2:45  Here are all the symptoms that we're self-diagnosing you in but yeah, one of them is not sleeping, you know, and all like all sorts of different things like that (inaudible). PTSD is post-traumatic stress disorder. But this is actually something that has been reallyLesley Logan 3:01  But it's not just for people who've been in combat, you can have PTSD from from a car accident, like they said, or an assault or natural disaster. Brad Crowell 3:08  You can certainly have PTSD from those things as well. You know, any traumatic experience can create that, can create PTSD. The very first movie I ever acted in was about PTSD. Lesley Logan 3:21  Really? Brad Crowell 3:22  Yeah.Lesley Logan 3:22  That's interesting.Brad Crowell 3:23  Yeah. I was, I was working at a film school and one of the students who was a, becoming a director, did an entire movie about it, and he cast me in one of the parts. Lesley Logan 3:34  That's so, it's so cool. I had no idea you were ever in a movie. I know, a lot of first ones. So, there's others.Brad Crowell 3:41  So yeah, there were. One of my really close friends was in the military, multiple tours in the military. And then obviously, like you said, you know, Lesley, Lesley's dad. So, you know, lots of family and friends. Lesley Logan 3:55  Yeah, so I think like, it's really important to make sure that they have the help that they want, they might not be able, it's really easy. I find like my dad would say like, he didn't have as bad as other people. So he, so I think it's really easy for people to compare their own experiences to someone else's and, and make it smaller, like (inaudible). Yeah. So like, it's not PTSD, because, I can't have it because it wasn't as bad as this person, but you can have it. And I read this amazing book, what happened to you, which also explains like based on how you were raised as an infant, your resiliency levels, and it's possible that like, you might not have those tools from being so young, that you might have PTSD over on something that someone else who's sitting right next to you might not have had it on. So like it's so important to not belittle it or shame yourself, please get help or help someone in your life who has it, like find out the areas in you're in your communities that can help them. Brad Crowell 4:52  Yeah. Lesley Logan 4:53  All right. Brad Crowell 4:54  Coming up. Lesley Logan 4:54  Coming up. We're a little over a month away from leaving for our sixth tour, our Summer Tour powered by Balanced Body. We're so excited. Brad Crowell 5:03  That is crazy. Lesley Logan 5:04  I know. It's so, it's great. It's our sixth tour. It's our second Summer Tour. It's our third tour powered by Balanced Body and Contrology. And that allows us to do lots of, lots of cities we probably wouldn't be able to do and meet some incredible people. So we're doing 13 cities. Let's see. Here we go. Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Denver, Lincoln, Nebraska, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Milwaukee, Chicago, Cleveland, Ohio, Dayton, Ohio, Indy, Kansas City.Brad Crowell 5:33  Kansas City.Lesley Logan 5:34  St. Louis, Colorado Springs. Brad Crowell 5:36  That's right. Lesley Logan 5:37  Way, I did a great job.Brad Crowell 5:38  Slayed it, slayed it. Lesley Logan 5:39  I slayed it. I do wonder if I got the St. Louis and Kansas City in the right order. Because but I just don't actually know. Brad Crowell 5:45  So actually, St. Louis, I thinkLesley Logan 5:46  Is first I don't really know (inaudible). You know, the middle of the map is confusing, like Nebraska is more North than I thought. So.Brad Crowell 5:46  Yeah. St. Louis is east of Kansas City. Lesley Logan 5:52  Okay, so then that definitely has a (inaudible). Go to opc.me/tour to get your tickets because it is selling really fast. And we are not hitting (inaudible) any of them. We're not hitting most, most of them again on the winter tour. And our summer tour will not be these cities. So. Brad Crowell 6:13  Actually, none of these will be on the winter tour. Lesley Logan 6:14  Oh, we're not doing St. Louis either. Are we doing Denver? Maybe.Brad Crowell 6:19  Man, that's debatable. Lesley Logan 6:21  That's debatable. Okay, so just know that it's possible. We won't hit any of these cities again, including Las Vegas. Who knows? Brad Crowell 6:27  That's true. Lesley Logan 6:28  Yeah. So OPC.me/tour to get your tickets. Yes, you can come to multiple events do not worry about like, oh, I want to make sure (inaudible), come to ones you want to come to. I mean, some of these are only two hours apart. So like come party with us, come home with the dogs. There's lots of fun prizes. elevate applications are probably open right now. And the reason I say probably is because at the time of recording we have not picked the dates but they open for two weeks. And I want to say it's now because I'm pretty sure the following week is when I'm doing the call. So let's just say they are open. You want to go to lesleylogan.co/elevate, it is my mentorship for Pilates instructors. So if you're not a Pilates instructor this is gibberish to you. If you are a Pilates instructor, this is a master's program, mentorship program, it allows us to spend nine months together really diving deep into the method and ditching the imposter syndrome, ditching the over talking, ditching the hours of prepping, and really helping you connect to your practice, connect to your teaching and also this method. So lesleylogan.co/elevate, I can only take 12 people per group. So just so you know, the next one would be 2026. Brad Crowell 7:28  Right.Lesley Logan 7:29  Yeah. So (inaudible)Brad Crowell 7:29  This enrollment would be for 2025 kicking off in January. So yeah, so don't sit on that one. Next up, we got Cambodia. February 2025. We are taking an amazing group of women with us so far. There may be aLesley Logan 7:30  A few good men.Brad Crowell 7:45  There may be a few good men coming with us too. But there are room for that. Lesley Logan 7:50  You can bring your partners. Brad Crowell 7:52  Yeah, we actually have a ticket specifically for the experience only for people who are like, hey, Pilates isn't my thing. But I want to go do the trip. Absolutely. Welcome to join us. Anyway, go to crowsnestretreats.com, crowsnestretreats.com. Lesley Logan 8:05  If you keep saying I'm going to the next one, I'm gonna go to the next one. Take this one, as we learned from Kel Cal. Brad Crowell 8:12  Yeah, that's right.Lesley Logan 8:13  Tomorrow doesn't exist, only today does. And so there are future trips don't exist yet. Just the ones we've got planned.Brad Crowell 8:19  That's true. That's true. Very, very true. Lesley Logan 8:21  Very unlikely. Brad Crowell 8:22  Why would you come to Cambodia with us? I'll tell you it is an experience of a lifetime. And I don't say that as like a, as like aLesley Logan 8:32  Every one of our retreaters has, like, I'm gonna come back like it's Brad Crowell 8:35  In fact, we've had multiple retreaters join us more than one time. It is just an incredible, incredible trip. The people are lovely. The environment is incredible. The jungles, the temples, I'm not even kidding you, it's The Jungle Book in real life. We literally get to walk around these incredible temples. You know, we're allowed to walk on them, around them, in them through them. It's, I, it's just mind-boggling. We get to eat incredible food. We practice Pilates, we build relationships and friends and fun. We get to go do a lotus farm we get to go like actually on a pond with all these amazing lotus and see the process (inaudible). There's so many incredible experiences in this trip. It is, I think of all the things that we do, what we do a lot, this is hands down my absolute favorite thing to do. And when we are retired someday, I will still do this. Lesley Logan 9:29  Yeah, yeah. No, it's true. It's part of the retirement plan. So crowsnestretreats.com, crowsnestretreats.com Brad Crowell 9:38  That's plural, crowsnestretreats.com. Lesley Logan 9:41  Yeah. All right. And lastly, in case you didn't know, all of this happens because of onlinepilatesclasses.com. And if you are not a member yet, we want to know why. But also we want you to try it out.Brad Crowell 9:53  Yeah, go join us. Lesley Logan 9:54  Yeah, it's OPC.me/40 it gives you a 40-day trial for only $1 a day. So 40 days for $40. And why are we doing 40 days? Because the reality is, is that like, it does take time to start something new. And it's not that it takes 40 days to (inaudible) happen in two days. But also like, we want you to experience two different monthly themes and multiple weekly classes and potentially join us for a live class and get feedback on your form and meet the community. So we want you to be able to have all the amazing experiences because we know that if you do that, you are an OPC life for like so many of our members. So OPC.me/40 for the best, most amazing community in the Pilates world. All right, before we get into Danny-J and Jill Coleman's episode, do we have an audience, a listener question, Mr. Brad?Brad Crowell 10:41  We sure do. Today, Tamara Gomez wrote in and she said she's hesitant to reach out with this question and really tried to figure it out on her own but for a 30-minute Pilates class how many cards would you pick out from your mat Pilates flashcard deck. I'm having a hard time designing the class around the amount of time that I choose. Lesley Logan 11:05  Yeah. So if you haven't yet gotten our mat flashcards, you should get them.Brad Crowell 11:09  Yeah, go to opc.me/flashcards. Lesley Logan 11:12  Yeah. So here's the thing. When Joseph Pilates created his mat work, if you did it on your own, and really, even if you're advanced, it takes you under 30 minutes to do all the cards. Brad Crowell 11:21  All of it. Lesley Logan 11:21  All of that. Brad Crowell 11:22  Yeah. That's gonna be two exercises in the official. Lesley Logan 11:24  I had someone reach out to me on YouTube going, can you create a 50-minute beginner workout on the Tower, Wunda Chair, a 50-minute on the reformer and 50-minute on the mat for beginners. I said, no, it's impossible. There's not even enough beginner exercises on each one, even if I combined them all together it wouldn't be 50 minutes. So like, no, without knowing the level of your class, I'm just going to assume they're all levels. So I'll have a class. So you probably will take out any of the overhead exercises, just be say, on the safe side. And so you'd be left with about 26-27 cards left, that actually could be 30-minute class right there. And if you just leave them in the order that they're in, it already has a set of action transition for you. So you don't have to do any work. You don't have to like reorder it at all. Now if you wanted to shuffle them, and like treat it like a tarot deck and see what comes next. You totally can there's nothing wrong with that. But I would say about 20 to 27 cards would be a 30-minute class without a problem. Brad Crowell 12:19  Yeah. And that's if you're not moving quick. Which was why I was laughing. Do you remember the year that we were at momentum fast and all the teachers were doing the close-out? Yeah, well, how many minutes? Did they give you? Five? Ten? Ten minutes. So and.Lesley Logan 12:33  And people were doing huggy and stretchy and Kumbaya and like all this and like they were you know, just all this stuff. And I was (inaudible), what are you gonna teach? And I was like, well, clearly, I'm gonna do some Pilates because I have it hasn't happened yet. So I just did the whole order.Brad Crowell 12:50  In ten minutes.Lesley Logan 12:51  In ten minutes.Brad Crowell 12:52  Ten minutes.Lesley Logan 12:53  I think I did it in less than that, because I'm pretty good at it. We did one rep of everything in under 10 minutes. The whole thing. And that's when I coined you can crab sooner than you think. And people loved it. And they all crab sooner than they were ready. And also they had done like 14 or 15 events over two days. They were like so sore. They're like, oh, but also like they all did it. And I was so proud of them. So, anyway, Tamara, I hope that helps. Brad Crowell 13:17  Great question. Lesley Logan 13:17  Great question. Thanks for getting the cards also, it really means a lot to me. I love that you use them to class plan. I love that it's helping you nerd out. And if you have any questions, you guys, about the flashcards you can certainly ask us. You can also go to opc.me/flashcards and you'll see all of the decks. Our fifth deck is in print as we speak.Brad Crowell 13:36  Yeah. It's gonna be released this summer. I guess technically it's summer. It'll be released in August or I guess could it be in September? We'll see how the printer is going. I'm pushing for August. Lesley Logan 13:47  He's pushing for August. I'm realistically saying September. I don't like disappointing people. If you have a question you want us to an swer we can answer anything. It doesn't have to be Pilates, it can be all the different things, we have different guests on, so feel free to send your questions in.Brad Crowell 13:59  (Inaudible) ask about all my amazing hats that I wear. Lesley Logan 14:02  Brad really does change his hats and he hopes you notice.Brad Crowell 14:05  But if you only watch on YouTube, then you'll see it. You can DM us on the gram or you can text us at 310-905-5534 to ask your questions. Stick around. We'll be right back. Brad Crowell 14:20  Okay, now let's talk about Danny-J. And Jill Coleman. Danny-J and Jill, co-hosts of The Best Life podcast, began their careers as personal trainers and fitness competitors. They bonded over shared experiences of discovering their husband's infidelities and their evolving views of fitness and nutrition. They aim to help women feel less alone. embrace change and let go of past identities to become the person they are meant to be. Yeah, and I I knew, I knew that story, (inaudible) but I forgot that story. Yeah, I totally forgot that story and, and listening to them rehash that, the experience of how a how they met and how their podcast came to be, was, was a little bit sad, but also a little bit amazing because it brought the two of them together. And, you know, they've been really close friends now for many years because of that. Yeah. Lesley Logan 15:17  Yeah, I think so I think like, I don't know, every time we say this, somebody gets mad and goes, I didn't want my dog to die, that nothing's good gonna come with that. But like, really, everything does happen for a reason, like, good, like you, there's, it's something is going to come out of this new journey that you're having. So this sucks that they are both cheated on. But they ended up having this new, amazing friendship. And now look, they both have amazing dudes that they are with. So like it all, it all works out, and they probably would not be where they are had it not happen. I really love that they share their story. And I love that Jill said you can't control what your spouse and other people in your life are doing. But you can always control what you decide to do. And we decide to make of it. Brad Crowell 16:02  What you decide to do and what you decide to make of it. Lesley Logan 16:04  Yes. So she went, like, that's what like Danny-J did by moving to L.A. and that was really, really hard for her to, the hard part of her life, hard time in her life. And so, but she was able to take some action. And then I liked that they talked about like always being focused on moving forward. So taking action, taking ownership and taking responsibility. So like we talked about like, you know why they started their podcast, but where they are today. And that's part of like, they're taking action, they're focused on moving forward, they're taking ownership and responsibility. It's not easy to do. Like we make mistakes all the time. And we kind of get embarrassed, but you feel like you can take responsibility for the things that go on in your life and how you can control what you're gonna do in that situation.Brad Crowell 16:46  We've definitely talked about this before that you can't control what others think and say and do. You can only control your own actions. And the way that you think, you know, in this case, it was it was really challenging for both Danny-J and for Jill to to empower themselves as their relationships or after their relationships. As they were ending or after their relationships. When they finally realized there's no change, the guys in the relationship, were not interested in fixing it. And both Danny-J and Jill couldn't, you have no control over them, right? So you can't change what they're going to say and do. Even though you felt like you guys have made a decision together to commit to each other, to do all these things, this is actually really challenging for me, because this is literally what happened to me, too, where I was pushing, pushing, pushing, pushing to fix it. And my ex finally said, I don't want to fix it, I will not fix it. And that was really shocking for me. Because why did we even do this in the first place? You know, and that was really, really hard for me to wrap my head around, you know, and I, just listening to their stories that made me kind of relive that a little bit in my of my own story and, you know, relate to them a little bit. And when they made the decision, I can control what I can do. That's what really gave them the power to move on with their own lives. And then now today, kick ass and take names. It's one of those moments when you're forced to realize that you can't control what other people think, say and do. That sucks. It's really, really probably a hard thing. But you're going to be better for it. Lesley Logan 18:22  Yeah, yeah. Brad Crowell 18:24  One of the things that Danny Jay was talking about, was that transformation actually comes slowly. Sometimes it comes slowly, to the point where you don't even notice it. This was after the, you know, after the separation with her ex. She said the last couple of years have been challenging for her. She, her mom passed away, she has like some people broke at her house. You know, she.Lesley Logan 18:51  She was robbed in Mexico twice.Brad Crowell 18:53  Oh, it was, it was in Mexico. That's right. Sorry.Lesley Logan 18:55  I don't know. And I think she was brought up there (inaudible). Brad Crowell 18:57  I thought there was one in Vegas? Lesley Logan 18:58  But there was twice in one week in Mexico. Brad Crowell 19:00  Yeah. And then she, she actually did have she does have PTSD, from childhood trauma. And, you know, she got stuck in a couple of interesting places to that. So she, you know, she decided to start really tackling that internally. She did ketamine, and she's done a lot of therapy sessions. And one therapy, one therapist told Danny something that I thought was, was interesting for me, because we've all heard of fight or flight, right? Or it's like the two things like you're, you're either running or you're fighting. Well, there's a third one that nobody ever talks about. And that's freezing.Lesley Logan 19:40  There's also fawn. There's a fourth. Fawn, a lot of women will fawn. So fawn Brad Crowell 19:46  F-A-W-N?Lesley Logan 19:47  Yeah. Brad Crowell 19:47  I didn't even know that.Lesley Logan 19:48  Yeah, so fawn is like it hap- Megan Fox talks about this when she was abused in a relationship. She was abused and what she did was like fawn which is like it's okay, you're okay. Don't worry, that was my fault, you start to make them feel better and you kind of like, not Damsel, but like you, the way to take control of the situation is to kind of like, it's not to yight back or do nothing. It's the play, yes, yeah.Brad Crowell 20:14  Yeah, this is really hilarious. I was actually going to tell a story about my fight, flight, or I experienced the third one, freeze. When I was camping when I was a kid. I was up in the upstate Pennsylvania, in the, in the woods, like hardcore in the middle of the woods. I was with the scouts and the Scoutmaster said, hey, there are bears here. So, you know, don't carry around food. Don't be stupid. If you see a bear, you know, get loud, right? And my friend decided to play a joke on me. I was adamant that I could walk through the campsite without using a flashlight, because I like night vision and being able to see the stars and stuff. And I was coming back down from my tent to the camp to like the big camp area where all the people are. And he snuck out from behind a tree on all fours pretending to be an animal. And I, I found out what I would do now moving forward, I would freeze and do nothing. Because that's what I did. I was like, like what? You know, and, and so I just looked up, fight, flight, fight, freeze, and fawn. And the examples that they came up with are all about a bear flight, run away from the bear, fight, fight the bear, freeze, play dead, fawn, keep the bear happy. And so I didn't know that. That's actually really, really interesting to me. Anyway, Danny-J was talking about the freeze response. And she said her therapist was, basically said, she's frozen, right? She's stuck. She's stuck in this this moment. And so she started doing more therapy and ketamine, and she had started to have some baby steps, which started to loosen things up in her life and allow some forward momentum to happen. And she said she's really proud of the shift that's begun to happen in her life, because it also sounds very healing. You know, ultimately, so I think that's amazing. Lesley Logan 22:13  Yeah. I just love these ladies. They're just so great. Brad Crowell 22:16  Yeah, both incredibly powerful and exuberant, they're just so fun to be around. They have great energy. Yeah. Love it. Yeah. Also, both of them have incredible minds for business, which is super fun. Because obviously, that's what I love to nerd out about. So, you know, we've, we've worked with both, both of them as coaches in our business over the years, and it's been exciting to take the things that they're suggesting and have experienced and are doing and incorporate them into the some of the things that we're doing, too. So, yeah, anyway, stick around. Brad Crowell 22:53  All right, so finally, let's talk about those Be It Action Items, what bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted action items can we take away from your convo with Danny-J and Jill Coleman? Jill was talking about her coaching experience and she starts talking about this as if principle.Lesley Logan 23:10  I had, by the way, I had not heard of this as if principle till after I named the podcast, Be It Till You See It, and it really is the as if principle. Brad Crowell 23:17  Yeah. So she has been working with a couple of coaches herself. And one of them, you know, sells millions of dollars a year in sales. And she started to think about this idea of like, what, what would my, you know, what would my coach do in this situation if he was going to make this decision? How would someone who's making millions of dollars in sales make this decision? Right? And so she began to think I need to make decisions as if I am a millions of dollars business owner, right? Because that's where I want to be, right? Which is, be it till you see it, y'all. So she said, there's going to be a gap, however, between where you feel comfortable and where you want to be. And she said, you need to ask yourself, what is my action here? If I were already the person that I'm trying to become what decision would I be making? What's the way that I can sort of step into that new version of myself, even if I'm still scared, because I am still me today. She suggested to picture the person that you want to be or, or the person that you look up to, that already has accomplished the thing that you're trying to accomplish or achieve the thing you're trying to achieve. And then filter your decisions through that lens. So she said also, she's been making some decisions that scare her, because they're out of her comfort zone. She hasn't made decisions like this before. And she said by committing to actions that scare you, you actually force yourself to follow through because you know, if you make a decision and you're like putting everything on the line, you have no choice now, suddenly, right?Lesley Logan 24:54  Yeah, it's kind of like when we even I know she hired more team when we are working with her and it's like you hired them and you're paying them do a job so you gotta give them the job to do so it's full steam ahead even if it scares you because Brad Crowell 25:06  You better make enough money to pay everyone you know so yeah. Exactly. What about you?Lesley Logan 25:12  Okay I've Danny-J's she said kill your ego and kill the old version of yourself so you can become the person you're meant to be. And I'm like this hard.Brad Crowell 25:20  Kill that ego. Lesley Logan 25:21  Danny-J's the hardest to be (inaudible). But she said, because if you cling to your old self, and how people perceive you, it'll hold you back. And people are gonna try to pull you back with your, into your old identity or be critical of your evolution. This happens. This has happened to me as like, I've evolved people like, oh, you're, you're not like this anymore. You're not like this anymore. I'm like, yeah, no, I don't have the time. I'm not doing that anymore. You know, so I cannot do that anymore. And it's you know, and then if you're a people-pleaser, that can be really easy to like, fall back in line, but you got to kill the ego, and kill the old version of yourself. And she said, stop beating yourself up for wanting to change or be different. And I think that's really, really important. It's okay if you want to be different. You just got to do the things you can be different. But she said, in order to be different, you have to be different. Which seems obvious, but guess what, you might forget that you can't just do the same morning routine, same work, same clothes, same friends, and then expect the day to be different, that is the definition of insanity. And she said you have to be able to let go of who you are to become the person you want to be. So go kill your ego, everyone, that is your Be It Action Item from Danny-J.Brad Crowell 26:30  I love it. Well, I want to know, actually, I want to know how do you kill your ego?Lesley Logan 26:37  I feel like that is the Ego is the Enemy book. And he kind of repeats himself 17 times so I feel like if you listen to the Cliff's Notes version of that, you are totally got it. Um, but yeah, I think that or it's therapy, lots of it, you know, or maybe it's like, honestly, you might not be giving a fuck about what other people think so it might actually be The Suttle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, instead of the Ego is the Enemy.Brad Crowell 27:04  That's both great books. Lesley Logan 27:06  Well, one or both of those books was in If Books Could Kill. And to be honest, I think you just need one sentence from each book. And you've got, you've got the whole book, so you don't need to go buy them. You can just like get the Cliff's Notes, I swear. And that is how you're gonna kill your ego, I think, but also, I'd really think it's going to be part of being it until you see it. It's gonna take kill your ego isn't me going back to Jill's and like, what are the things that you'd be doing if you weren't letting your ego drive you (inaudible) things.Brad Crowell 27:34  Yeah. And ego creates fear. Ego creates that lack of confidence or the other end of the spectrum, ego creates arrogance, or, you know, short sightedness, blindness, those kinds of things. So, you know, ego covers the whole spectrum. Yeah. All right. Fair enough. All right.Lesley Logan 27:51  I'm Lesley Logan.Brad Crowell 27:52  And I'm Brad Crowell.Lesley Logan 27:53  Thank you so much for listening to this episode. I hope you got out of it as much as we did. I hope you loved Danny-J and Jill Coleman as much as we do. They're so fabulous. Go listen to The Best Life podcast. And make sure you share this episode with a friend. That's how the podcast grows. So my big ask of you today is to share this with someone you love or someone who needs to hear it. Please, please, please, pretty please. And until next time, Be It Till You See It. Brad Crowell 28:14  Bye for now. Lesley Logan 28:16  That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others Be It Till You See It. Have an awesome day. Lesley Logan 28:44  Be It Till You See It is a production of The Bloom Podcast Network. If you want to leave us a message or a question that we might read on another episode, you can text us at +1-310-905-5534 or send a DM on Instagram @BeItPod. Brad Crowell 28:59  It's written, filmed, and recorded by your host, Lesley Logan, and me, Brad Crowell. Lesley Logan 29:04  It is transcribed, produced and edited by the epic team at Disenyo.co. Brad Crowell 29:08  Our theme music is by Ali at Apex Production Music and our branding by designer and artist, Gianfranco Cioffi. Lesley Logan 29:15  Special thanks to Melissa Solomon for creating our visuals. Brad Crowell 29:18  Also to Angelina Herico for adding all of our content to our website. And finally to Meridith Root for keeping us all on point and on time. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/be-it-till-you-see-it/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Almost Adulting with Violet Benson
9 Types of Codependency w/ Mark Groves

Almost Adulting with Violet Benson

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 58:37


Hey Besties! Today, we're diving into the full length of the second half of Violetta's eye-opening interview with Mark Groves. Get ready for more insights and surprises!Are you more invested in your partner's life than your own Netflix queue? Do you find yourself constantly adjusting your mood thermostat based on someone else's emotional weather? Buckle up as Violetta and Mark dissect what it means to be codependent, from obsessing over how others perceive us online to partnering up with someone who wouldn't cheer if you won the lottery. They will uncover the roots of codependency, explore the masquerade ball of personality masks—from the Perfectionist to the Damsel in Distress—and discuss why your life's quality is basically the guest list of your personal relationship party. Tune in, and get entangled in the hilarious truths behind our relational binds! If you are looking to listen to today's episode without any ads or interruptions, feel free to subscribe to my subscription podcast at https://almostadulting.supercast.com/. What's more? You'll get TWO extra episodes every week on Wednesday and Saturday!Today's Sponsors:Lulus - Visit https://www.lulus.com/ and use code ADULTING at checkout for 20% off your first purchase.CBDistillery - Visit www.cbdistillery.com and use code ADULTING for 20% off.What to Listen For:00:00 Intro01:38 Is codependency a common challenge in many relationships?05:15 We are overly invested in the outcomes of other people09:38 How to identify codependency11:55 We aren't built to handle people's perception of us online15:56 Being in a relationship with a person who doesn't celebrate you22:35 What is the root cause of codependency?28:03 The Perfectionist mask32:09 The Savior mask33:59 The Performer mask36:32 The Playboy/Playgirl mask38:52 The Good Guy/Good Girl mask41:31 The Damsel in Distress mask44:54 The Spiritual mask47:11 The quality of your life is determined by the quality of your relationships51:21 Where can you find Mark? Connect with Mark on:https://www.instagram.com/createthelove/ https://twitter.com/createthelove https://www.youtube.com/user/markgrovestv https://createthelove.com/ Liberated Love: Release Codependent Patterns and Create the Love You DesireGet more content on:https://www.instagram.com/almostadulting/https://www.instagram.com/violetbenson/https://www.instagram.com/daddyissues_/https://www.youtube.com/c/daddyissuesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Quad with Chris Young
Ep 207. All Bets Paid! Damsel, Texas Shows and What Smells Better Than It Tastes

The Quad with Chris Young

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 60:47


4 of us. 4 topics. 6 Smirnoff ices.

Juicebox Podcast: Type 1 Diabetes
#1169 Damsel, Not in Distress

Juicebox Podcast: Type 1 Diabetes

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 88:29


"Damsel" was diagnosed after her pregnancy. WARNING: Episode contains conversation about physical, mental and sexual abuse.  Eversense CGM Learn about the Medtronic Champions This BetterHelp link saves 10% on your first month of therapy Try delicious AG1 - Drink AG1.com/Juicebox Use code JUICEBOX to save 40% at Cozy Earth  Get Gvoke HypoPen CONTOUR NextGen smart meter and CONTOUR DIABETES app Learn about the Dexcom G6 and G7 CGM Go tubeless with Omnipod 5 or Omnipod DASH  Get your supplies from US MED  or call 888-721-1514 Learn about Touched By Type 1 Take the T1DExchange survey A full list of our sponsors  How to listen, disclaimer and more Apple Podcasts> Subscribe to the podcast today! The podcast is available on Spotify, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Radio Public, Amazon Music and all Android devices My type 1 diabetes parenting blog Arden's Day Listen to the Juicebox Podcast online The Juicebox Podcast is a free show, but if you'd like to support the podcast directly, you can make a gift here or buy me a coffee. Thank you! Disclaimer - Nothing you hear on the Juicebox Podcast or read on Arden's Day is intended as medical advice. You should always consult a physician before making changes to your health plan.  If the podcast has helped you to live better with type 1 please tell someone else how to find the show and consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! The Juicebox Podcast is not a charitable organization.  

Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

‘Great British Menu' judge and Mowgli Street Food restaurateur Nisha Katona has a table booked this week. And it's a dog-friendly Dream Restaurant.Nisha Katona's new book ‘Bold: Big Flavour Twists to Classic Dishes' is out now, published by Nourish Books. Buy it here.Find your nearest Mowgli restaurant here.Follow Nisha on Twitter and Instagram @nishakatonaRay Winstone stars in ‘Damsel' which releases on Netflix from 8th March. Watch it here.Ray Winstone also stars in ‘The Gentlemen' which releases on Netflix in March. Watch it here.Follow Ray on Instagram @thisisraywinstoneRecorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
Ep 228: Ray Winstone

Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 62:26 Very Popular


British acting royalty Ray Winstone is this week's guest. And he's brought his own olive oil. Ray Winstone stars in ‘Damsel' which releases on Netflix from 8th March. Watch it here. Ray Winstone also stars in ‘The Gentlemen' which releases on Netflix in March. Watch it here. Follow Ray on Instagram @thisisraywinstoneRecorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.