Podcast appearances and mentions of ellen fisher

In this Season 2 finale of The Mind Change Podcast, Heather and Kent McKean celebrate a year of transformation and growth, reflecting on powerful client stories, inspiring interviews, and milestones like ranking in the top 2% of podcasts globally.They revisit highlights, including Ellen Fisher's empowered birth journey, a veteran overcoming decades of PTSD, and breakthroughs in addiction recovery and mental health. Heather shares personal insights from her series on estrangement, while they explore the success of their Emotional Drivers series and practitioner training programs. Tune in for an inspiring recap of an incredible year!

Mattie Jo Cowsert joins me today discussing purity culture, abstinence, hookup culture, and sexual freedom. Maddie Jo is an actor, shameless oversharer, and author of her new book, God, Sex, and Rich People, A Recovering Evangelical Testimony. Is purity culture toxic? Are there benefits to waiting until marriage for sex?  WHERE TO FIND Mattie Jo Cowsert Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattiejocowsert Website: https://www.mattiejocowsert.com/book SPONSORS Sayu: Get 15% off with code ELLEN  ⁠https://sayu.earth⁠ Anima Mundi: Get 20% off with code ELLENFISHER20 when you shop https://glnk.io/106o3/ellen OSEA: get 10% off with the code LOVE10 https://oseamalibu.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=062024_EVG_ELLENFISHER Cymbiotika: Feel more energized, alert, and balanced with high-quality supplements that work. Head over to Cymbiotika.com/Ellen and use code ELLEN for 20% off + free shipping on your subscription order.  WHERE TO FIND ME  Get The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth course: https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen Get my ebooks: https://www.ellenfisher.com/ebooks My instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenfisher/ LISTEN to these episodes on Apple Podcast or Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/ellenfisherpod Elevate your videos with record-label quality music from Musicbed: https://share.mscbd.fm/ellenfisher

In today's hyper-connected world, navigating cancel culture has become a delicate balancing act for entrepreneurs, leaders, and influencers. As a Kingdom Entrepreneur, none of it matters!  It all comes down to obedience to God's leading.Join Brandie as she tackles a hot topic and shares her countercultural view...well because God said to.Get ready—this one might get me canceled.

In this episode of The Mind Change Podcast, Heather discusses with wellness mentor Ellen Fisher her transformative childbirth journey and the impact of mind change work. Ellen, initially skeptical of a pain-free birth, rewired neural pathways through Heather's sessions, resulting in empowering experiences in her third, fourth, and fifth births. The conversation explores societal perceptions of childbirth and the importance of empowering birth stories. Motivated by her journey, Ellen created a birth course to empower women with tools for a positive birthing process. The podcast concludes by emphasizing the significance of reclaiming power during childbirth. Tune in to explore how knowledge, wisdom, and power can redefine and restore the birthing experience.  

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Today on The Natural Birth Podcast we have Ellen Fisher Ellen is a mama of 5 living on beautiful Hawaii. She is a home birthing and home schooling mama who loves growing her own food and is a vegan of 16 years. She's also a podcast host of her own podcast called The Ellen Fisher Podcast which I very much recommend you check out, and she just launched The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth Course sharing her own birth wisdom as well as that of selected experts. In today's episode you get to hear about each of her 5 natural and empowering home births. She dives on into the pearls of wisdom she gained from each and every one of them and the difference between them.  There is so much valuable birthing wisdom in this episode so strap on in as we dive on into her beautiful birth stories. Curious about Ellen? Find her on instagram as @ellenfisher Ellen's Birth Course https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen Find All Links & Resources here:  www.thenaturalbirthcourse.com/links

With a little help from 70 volunteers, each year, Young Entrepreneur's Academy, YEA!, Executive Director, Ellen Fisher, leads over a dozen students though weekly sessions that cover forming a business idea, incorporating, to marketing, financing, and launch. Get the full story here and a link to watch the investor pitch on 4/19/23. Connect with YEA! Philadelphia: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Connect with Ellen: LinkedIn

Featuring on today's show is mother-of-three and birth doula, Alyssa. After a routine ultrasound discovered that Alyssa had a shortened cervix and low fluid, she was prepped for an induction at 39 weeks. Only a short-time after having her waters ruptured, she gave birth to her daughter in the bath without any further interventions. Having had such a positive experience with her induction she decided to give up her MGP spot, instead choosing to stay in the comfort of her home to birth her second baby. Labouring on her deck as the sun rose and the birds sang in the background, she birthed her son into the water in under two hours. With her labour time drastically lowering each birth experience, her birth team were prepared to jump into action as she entered her 38th week gestation, but when her labour progressed even faster than anticipated, she barely had time to settle in the shower as her son came roaring earthside after only 45 minutes of labour. Show Links: Instagram: @cherish_birth @illawarrabirthclasses Photographers: @caught.photography.au @nina.photography Books: Birth Skills by Juju Sundin This episode is brought to you by: THE EMPOWERED PREGNANCY & BIRTH COURSE by Ellen Fisher and Hannah McNeely. Created in collaboration with four professionals in their field, this guide has it all. From choosing your ideal birth team, to nourishment and exercise, you will find a module to guide and educate you on all aspects of your journey. Course link: https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/skye

Ellen Fisher, mom and content creator, shares her experiences with raising vegan kids, recovering from an eating disorder, and how she built her dream life in Hawai'i. She shares her insights on educating her kids about food while still allowing them to make their own decisions. Because when we empower others with knowledge, we give them the tools to live a healthier & happier life.   === TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:48 Becoming @ellenfisher 8:26 Vegan Pushback 12:44 Raising Vegan Kids  30:51 The Power of Food 36:21 Recovering from an eating disorder 42:56 Vegan pregnancy  45:58 Conclusion === ELLEN FISHER: https://www.instagram.com/ellenfisher/ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFfiRZQBwjtQ9NeocvChO-g/videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EllenFisher/featured https://www.ellenfisher.com/ ===   FOLLOW ME:   Instagram Https://Instagram.com/Biancataylorm   Twitter Https://Twitter.com/Biancataylorm   Tiktok Https://Tiktok.com/@Biancataylorm   Embodied Babe Coaching: https://www.theembodiedbabe.com   My Custom Vegan Meal Plans & Training programs (home + gym available!) HTTPS://Getstarted.Biancataylorfitness.com   My Fave Vegan Organic Supplements: (use “Bianca” for a discount) https://www.vedgenutrition.com/?rfsn=3781391.8e27eb

On this Episode, number 227, of the “Just Bein' Honest Podcast”, we are jumping in to "Shadow Work"!!! Have you felt at times that you are stuck in a rut due to fear of facing your shadows? We have Winnie Chan Wang here to share how HONORING your DARKNESS is the ultimate way + path towards the LIGHT!Winnie Chan Wang is a mindfulness and traditional medicine expert, international speaker, bestselling author, and a professor in acupuncture at the Alhambra Medical University. In her private practice, Winnie applies integrative medical approaches (acupuncture, mindfulness training, and reiki) to help her clients reduce fatigue, pain, anxiety, fear, and worry. She has the vulnerability of Brene Brown and the science-based background of Deepak Chopra where she provides her clients with an integrative approach to healing past trauma and challenges. We are diving in deep about:How I can shift from being the victim to the author of my life?How I can overcome the fear of making mistakes?How I can turn anxiety off like an on-off switch?How can sharing our shame can help others heal?COMMENT + 5-STAR RATING over on APPLE PODCASTS / iTUNES (Subscribing is a PLUS!)Resources:@JustBeinHonestKB@Mindfulhealingheart*** Thank you to today's Sponsor! Grab it now :TODAY'S FEATURED SPONSOR: FLIGHTFUD// "HONEST" for 10% OFF + BRANCH BASICS// "HONEST" for 15% OFFI M M U N I T Y + H E A L T H . By BEEKEEPER'S NATURALSCreating cleaner alternatives to the traditional medicine cabinet. Merging modern science with natural medicine to prove that clean medicine canactually work. Use code: "HONEST20" for 20% OFF!!!S K I N C A R E + B E A U T Y . By THREE SHIPS BEAUTYLook closer at Three Ships Beauty's formulas and you'll find all natural, 100% plant-derived ingredients, selected for their clinically-proven performance and skin-loving qualities. Nothing else. ‘Less' never felt so ‘more'. Use code: "HONESTKB20" for 20% OFF!!!C B D + S E L F C A R E . By PRIMAWellbeing essentials made with broad spectrum hemp CBDand functionally innovative botanicals — and the highest standards of purity, potency and transparency. Use code: "HONESTKB" for 15% OFF!!!G U T + B R A I N | H E A L T H . By ION BIOMEION*Gut Health supports the body's production of beneficial enzymes through redox signaling (cellular communication).Those beneficial enzymes support the tight junctions (the seals between cells) in our gut lining – the barrier protecting us from toxic substances like glyphosate and gluten while allowing the entry of beneficial nutrients. Shop + Save with the Subscription + Bundles: ION BIOMENEW:* P L A N T B A S E D . M I L K | H E A L T H . By JOIUse code: HONESTKB for 10% OFF! For the CLEANEST Plant Based MILK ALTERNATIVE!* I M M U N I T Y | H E A L T H . By BEEKEEPER'S NATURALSUse code: HONEST20! Beekeeper's Naturals creates clean remedies that actually work. Experience hive-powered health with natural everyday solutions that are effective, non-toxic, and backed by science.* D O G | H E A L T H . By BOTANICAL BONESUse code: HONEST10 for 10% OFF! My + Poppy's FAVORITE + CLEANEST Dog Treats!* D E N T A L + S K I N | H E A L T H . By PRIMAL LIFE ORGANICS* Exclusive, limited time offer for JBH Podcast listeners: Save 60% off the regular price of the teeth whitener at Primallifeorganics.comGrab your: Teeth WhitenerGrab your: Dental Detox KitThe "Just Bein' Honest" Podcast is a production made from the ♡xoxo KB*Business Inquiries : media@justbeinhonest.com*Music : "Alone" by Emmit Fenn // "Bravado" by Rondo BrothersSPONSORS + PARTNERSHIPS: My platform is rooted on the bases of natural healing and clean product integrity - Products linked are affiliate relationships, meaning if one purchases through this link, I may benefit a small commission from your support.SUPPORT OUR SHOW! We would be honored if you'd like to contribute to the production + time that goes in to creating our show : SUPPORT NOW!

Ellen Fisher is a popular vegan YouTuber, social media influencer, homebirth advocate, wife, and homeschooling mother of 4. She is also the host of 'The Ellen Fisher Podcast'. We discuss plant-based diets, free thinking in the age of outrage, conscious parenting, and moving back towards a more natural lifestyle. Follow Zuby - https://twitter.com/zubymusic Follow Ellen - https://instagram.com/ellenfisherSubscribe to the 'Real Talk With Zuby' podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & more - https://fanlink.to/zubypodcast Support Zuby on Patreon - https://patreon.com/zubymusic Special thanks to GOLD TIER Patreon members: Ebele Achor, Adam Patterson, Joseph Skelton, Andrea Mucelli, Matt Gallagher, Matthew Steinfeld, The Hagengnome, Divya Sholaga, Edwin Chiang, Libbie Richardson & Mondo! Website - https://zubymusic.com Online Store - https://teamzuby.com 'Strong Advice: Zuby's Guide to Fitness For Everybody' eBook - https://gumroad.com/l/zubyfitness

I'm Ellen, a 15-year thriving vegan and home-birthing mother of four sharing information about restoring health and relationships that has truly changed my life. In a world with so many conflicting ideas, this podcast helps simplify what really makes us thrive. Here you'll find empowering conversations on respectful parenting, plant-based nutrition, financial freedom, growth mindset, pregnancy, birth, relationships, and more that not only impacts you, but the world around you. I often sit down with expert guests to share their wisdom with you guys. Welcome to The Ellen Fisher Podcast! SHOW LINKS WATCH These episodes on my YouTube Channel Ellen Fisher Official Ellen Fisher YouTube Channel Ellen Fisher on Instagram

Ellen Fisher og Elise Dyrnes fra barnevernstjenesten i Tønsberg forteller om episoden av «Norge bak fasaden» som gikk på TV2 i februar. Hvorfor barnevernstjenesten var med i denne episoden. Hvordan er det å jobbe i en tjeneste som opplever å være utsatt for hets og sjikane? Vi får høre om hvordan det jobbes med ivaretagelse av de ansatte i barnevernstjenesten. De kommer inn på både rutiner, ledelse og arbeidsmiljø. Til slutt har Oliver og Bjørn Harald en prat om årets søkertall i Samordna opptak. Ukens applaus går til de som har søkt på vernepleierutdanning fra høsten…og litt til fotbalfans. Er du vernepleier eller vernepleierstudent, meld deg inn i Vernepleierforbundet. https://delta.no/yrke/vernepleierforbundet

Oliver og Bjørn Harald er på besøk hos barnevernstjenesten i Tønsberg – de snakker med barneverleder Ellen Fisher og kontaktperson Elise Dyrnes. Her får du en kjapp innføring i hva barnevernet jobber med, hva som er hovedoppgaver og fokusområder – og litt om innholdet i barnevernsreformen/oppvekstreformen. Ukens applaus går til ansatte i barnevernet – særlig med grunnlag i de utfordringene de står i. Er du vernepleier eller vernepleierstudent, meld deg inn i Vernepleierforbundet. https://delta.no/yrke/vernepleierforbundet

“I love doing this stuff, it makes me genuinely so happy to post about this and meeting people who have similar views to me and just talk about all of this fun stuff and ways we can advocate about what we are passionate about. So I would love to keep expanding it and see where it goes in the future.” Today I sit down and chat with my childhood friend, Caroline Quinn. Caroline has her own Instagram account where she promotes sustainability, healthy eating and making the world a better place! Caroline and I chat about her beginnings on her foodie account, the importance of upcycling clothes and environmental sustainability in today's world. THINGS MENTIONED: Earthy Andy: https://www.earthyandy.com/ Deliciously Ella: https://deliciouslyella.com/ Ellen Fisher: https://www.ellenfisher.com/ Adidas Sustainability Report: https://www.adidas.com/us/sustainability Yoga with Adrienne: https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene WANT TO CONNECT WITH CAROLINE? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveonthevegg/?hl=en Blog: https://liveonthevegg.wixsite.com/mysite-1 WANT TO CONNECT WITH ME? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayilearnedpodcast/ Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sotodayilearned Business Email: megansileobusiness@gmail.com New episodes are posted weekly on TUESDAYS! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sotodayilearned/support

Welcome to episode 2 of the Age Gap Love Story podcast and YouTube channel. This is where we introduce ourselves so you can start to get to know us. We also answer some fun and hypothetical questions, including what we would do if we won the lottery, what our favorite movies are, and what makes us happy/sad. Carrie's recipe website is: https://www.cleaneatingkitchen.com Alan's favorite self-help book: How to Win Friends & Influence People Carrie's favorite self-help book: Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents Some of the YouTube channels that Carrie mentioned in the video include: Nikki Positano: https://www.youtube.com/user/nikinpos Ellen Fisher: https://www.youtube.com/user/MangoIslandMamma1 Doing It Ourselves: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK9Fi7QQmDUU6JLXorHdrpg About Age Gap Love Story Age Gap Love Story offers information, support, and community to help make your age gap relationship successful. We are Carrie and Alan, a married couple with a 32 ½ year age difference. We've been together since 1998 and we want to share our experiences navigating the unique challenges of this type of relationship, including issues of family, infertility, health, and more. Join the Age Gap Love Story community! Website: https://www.agegaplovestory.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agegaplovestory Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Age-Gap-Love-Story-102399771548653/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agegaplovestory/ Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter:  http://eepurl.com/g9ukan Contact us: https://www.agegaplovestory.com/contact/

Talking with my friend Ellen Fisher about YEA! in a virtual world. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Oder: Wie wir uns selbst belügen. // V.E.G.A.N. Und schon fängt die Diskussion an. In dieser Folge geht es nicht darum, ob Veganer*innen, Frutarier*innen oder Allesesser*innen die besseren Menschen sind, sondern um die Diskussionskultur, die rund um das Thema Veganismus vorherrscht. Und jetzt viel Spaß beim Streiten. // Teilt mit mir eure Gedanken zur Folge: instagram.com/jungundflexibel. Bewertung schreiben: bit.ly/jungundflexibel-apple. Vorbeischauen: www.jungundflexibel.de. // Quellen: https://www.gesundheit.de/ernaehrung/gesund-essen/ernaehrungswissen/grundbausteine-der-gesunden-ernaehrung. https://laurenwildbolz.ch/kochbuecher/. Podcast-Interview mit Lauren Wildholz in "Einfach gesund leben" von Dr. Janna Scharfenberg: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0zEb6HY2n09uK1ycOE2j8D. Instagram-Accounts zu dem Thema "Vegane Kindererziehung": https://www.instagram.com/earthyandy/?hl=de. KORREKTUR: Es handelt sich um "Ellen Fisher" statt "Rudy Jude": https://www.instagram.com/ellenfisher/. https://www.dw.com/de/die-deutschen-und-das-fleisch/a-49947501. https://www.sueddeutsche.de/leben/tiere-menschen-verhaeltnis-nutztiere-tierschutz-1.4712004?reduced=true. https://www.welt.de/reise/Fern/article152771094/Auf-Fleischkonsum-drohen-sogar-Haftstrafen.html. https://www.peta.de/china-hunde-katzen. https://www.welt.de/wirtschaft/article193881877/Currywurst-Das-sind-die-beliebtesten-Kantinen-Gerichte-der-Deutschen.html. https://www.spiegel.de/panorama/london-behoerde-zieht-muttermilch-eis-aus-dem-verkehr-a-748171.html. Tierrechtsaktivist James Aspey: https://www.instagram.com/jamesaspey/. Podcast-Interview mit James Aspey in "Yoga Girl: Conversations from the Heart" von Rachel Brathen: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/peace-love-and-veganism-with-james-aspey/id1219728105?i=1000393767672. Netflix-Dokumentation: "The Game Changers" von Louie Psihoyos. https://www.focus.de/gesundheit/ernaehrung/the-game-changers-gamechangers-raet-zur-ernaehrungsumstellung-muss-das-sein_id_11448172.html. Podcast-Interview mit "Slow Food Deutschland e.V."-Vorstand Dr. Ursula Hudson in "Sinneswandel" von Marilena Berends: https://marilenaberends.de/2019/12/09/33/. //

This episode is meant to inspire and motivate you on your plantbased journey with a mini Book Club on the Vegan Ebook Bundle. I'm breaking down my top favorite ebooks from the bundle, how they will add value to your life, results I have seen, which ones have the best simple plantbased recipes and more. And I'm so excited to announce that...the Vegan Ebook Bundle is back for a short resale this week so if you missed it last time, you get 60+ Vegan Ebooks, plus: - 30+ additional ebooks totaling 90 ebooks for the same price of $50 - New ebooks from Coconut Bowls, Stella the Light, Ellen Fisher & more - Recipe Binder Printables to physically save your favorite recipes - My Ebook Plantbased Not Perfect is included in the bundle! - If you follow my link you will be entered into a GIVEAWAY to win a Nutribullet so you can make acai and lean green smoothies every day If you already have the ebook bundle, you also get all of the new ebooks - just refresh your access link in your email to download them all. My top favorite ebooks from the bundle include: Loni Jane's Bloom Caroline Deisler Overcoming Emotional Eating Bonberi, Self Love Course Depths of Beauty Visit http://bit.do/hautehealthy to check out the Vegan Ebook Bundle! Follow me @hautehealthy 

In Episode 41 I sit down with Ellen Fisher to learn about her journey and the steps she has taken to build a family that is centred around consciousness, abundance, life learning, love & lots of fun. In this conversation we cover: What Ellen's childhood was like in California Why she changed her diet Why her and her high school sweetheart Andrew decided to leave California for Hawaii What life is like in Maui, Hawaii How her 3 pregnancies were as well as her breastfeeding experiences Tips about breastfeeding to improve supply How she explains to her kids the 'why' behind the decision to not eat animals in their household Tips about plant based food & children Supplements her children take How her kids go about dealing with non-vegan food or junk food in social situations How her kids are schooled Attachment parenting and much much more Resources from this episode: Ellen's website – her latest E-Book is now available too The breast feeding blog we spoke about Some resources for Donor Milk USA: https://www.hmbana.org Australia: https://www.mothersmilkbank.com.au Canada: https://www.milkbankontario.ca UK: http://www.ukamb.org New Zealand: http://www.mothersmilknz.org.nz/mother-to-mother-milk-sharing.html For other countries google or Facebook search “Donor Breast Milk” and your location If you enjoyed the episode and have a spare 1-2 minutes please leave a review on iTunes so the Plant Proof podcast ranks higher and becomes more discoverable for other listeners. And if you have any friends that you think will benefit from listening to this episode or any of the other Plant Proof episodes please share the link – together we can make this world a healthier place. If you liked this episode please share it on social media and tag myself @plant_proof and Ellen @ellenfisher Simon

In Episode 41 I sit down with Ellen Fisher to learn about her journey and the steps she has taken to build a family that is centred around consciousness, abundance, life learning, love & lots of fun. In this conversation we cover: What Ellen's childhood was like in CaliforniaWhy she changed her dietWhy her and her high school sweetheart Andrew decided to leave California for HawaiiWhat life is like in Maui, HawaiiHow her 3 pregnancies were as well as her breastfeeding experiencesTips about breastfeeding to improve supplyHow she explains to her kids the 'why' behind the decision to not eat animals in their householdTips about plant based food & childrenSupplements her children takeHow her kids go about dealing with non-vegan food or junk food in social situationsHow her kids are schooledAttachment parentingand much much more Resources from this episode: Ellen’s website – her latest E-Book is now available tooThe breast feeding blog we spoke aboutSome resources for Donor MilkUSA: https://www.hmbana.orgAustralia: https://www.mothersmilkbank.com.auCanada: https://www.milkbankontario.caUK: http://www.ukamb.orgNew Zealand: http://www.mothersmilknz.org.nz/mother-to-mother-milk-sharing.htmlFor other countries google or Facebook search “Donor Breast Milk” and your location If you enjoyed the episode and have a spare 1-2 minutes please leave a review on iTunes so the Plant Proof podcast ranks higher and becomes more discoverable for other listeners. And if you have any friends that you think will benefit from listening to this episode or any of the other Plant Proof episodes please share the link – together we can make this world a healthier place. If you liked this episode please share it on social media and tag myself @plant_proof and Ellen @ellenfisher Simon

Ellen Fisher is a female entrepreneur who has a passion for volunteering and giving back as well as a great ability to network a room and make everyone in it …

Evan and Hannah talk with Ellen Fisher about what it means to be a vegan activist on social media.

Evan and Hannah discuss gentle parenting with Ellen Fisher and Tessa Fisher. In this episode, Ellen and Tessa break down the difference between gentle parenting and passive parenting, and between discipline and punishment. They explore ideas like respecting our children and recognizing them as people now.

“Why do people take or keep their children out of school? Mostly for three reasons: they think that raising their children is their business not the government’s; they enjoy being with their children and watching and helping them learn, and don’t want to give that up to others; they want to keep them from being hurt, mentally, physically, and spiritually.” ― John Holt Ellen Fisher and Chelsea Aaron talk about their experience with homeschooling and no-curriculum unschooling. In this interview, they answer common questions about such an alternative education: how will your children be socialized? who decides what your children will learn? what about college? Children are natural learners and unschooling is an educational method that fosters curiosity, independent thinking, and the entrepreneurial mindset.

Oh, the glory of the human voice. And the power of the human mind to hear one’s own voice, and somehow experience it as beautiful when to other’s it’s . . . not. Not Beautiful. Not even good. Which brings us to Florence Foster Jenkins. That’s her we are listening to now, from a recording she made in 1944. Jenkins was, in her time, a famous singer. She once sold out Carnegie Hall, packing the place with people eager to find out if the wacky socialite from Manhatten was really as bad as everyone said she was. The wild thing was, Jenkins was one of the only people who had no idea what she actually sounded like. Was she mistaken, mislead perhaps, mentally ill, or just really, really in love with the idea of being a singer? Those are the questions that are raised in the play Glorious! by Peter Quilter, running through October 18 at Ross Valley Players in Ross, in Marin County. It’s a little ironic that in creating a script that celebrates Florence Foster Jenkins, the playwright has created something as eccentric and strange and unexpectedly sweet as Jenkin’s herself . . . and just as mediocre. In all fairness, there isn’t really much about the Jenkins life from which to build a full story, and this ultra slight, plot-thin comedic farce avoids some of the more interesting things. The result is, well, kind of a one-joke story with no real story. And the running joke about a really old dog does not count as plot. There is charm in the story, certainly. But is charm enough? Glorious! suffers from the same malady that Jenkins did—a woeful insensitivity to tone, pitch, and pacing. And though it makes a herculean effort at turning Jenkins into some kind of self-actualized heroine, it can’t escape the uncomfortable truth that her popularity was, in many way, a deeply cruel joke. In the Ross Valley Players staging—unevenly orchestrated by the usually excellent director Billie Cox—the best thing about the show is the charming, infectiously upbeat performance of Ellen Brooks as Jenkins. She’s delightful. There is also fine additional support by Mitchell Field as Jenkins’ roguish common-law husband St. Clair, a frequently unemployed, alcoholic actor, who depended on his paramour’s money, but seemed genuinely devoted to her and her singing efforts. Also, good, if a little one-note, is Dan Morgan as the accompanist McMoon, whose transition from grudging employee to affectionate friend provides what little there is in the way of plot. As Maria—Jenken’s cranky Mexican maid, Maureen O’Donoghue does a lot with a slight role, but as an affronted music fan attempting to burst Jenkin’s bubble, Jackie Blue is allowed to do far too much with far too little. Apparently intended as the antagonist of the play, she’s far too ridiculous and cartoonish to be taken seriously, even as comic relief. As Jenkins friend supporter Dorothy, Ellen Fisher creates a goofy but affectionate caricature of a devoted friend, who might be even crazier than Jenkins. Through it all, there is an authentic sweetness to the proceedings, but the play is ultimately as lacking in substance and depth as was the infamous singing voice of its hapless subject. Glorious! is diverting and amusing and sometimes funny, but funny in a sad way. Just like Jenkins. ‘Glorious!’ runs Thursday–Sunday through Oct. 18 at Ross Valley Players. Rossvalleyplayers.com