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Throughout a decade of making presentations, Helen and Valerie are often asked, “What can I do when my family member with mental health issues refuses treatment?” A tough situation and difficult to answer until they discovered “When a Family Member Refuses Mental Health Treatment.” They explore this groundbreaking book with co-author Gary Mitchell, a seasoned clinician, researcher and innovator in the mental health field. One of the basic premises is to shift focus from the member who is treat-resistant to the other family members who are seeking help with their own needs. To deal with their issues that can be improved upon, rather than accommodating and enabling their recalcitrant loved one. The end result can create a healthy, productive, healing environment for the entire family. Find Valerie and Helen at https://www.mentalhealthhopeandrecovery.co When a Loved One Won't Seek Mental Health Treatment by C. Alec Pollard, PhD; Melanie VanDyke, PhD; Gary Mitchell, LCSW; Heidi J. Pollard, RN, MSM; and Gloria Steketee, PhD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The significance and complexities of the family's role during a loved one's psychiatric crisis led Valerie and Helen to devote a five-episode series to the topic. This fifth and final episode of the series is filled with invaluable professional advice with guest Lisa Powell-Watts, a seasoned psychotherapist of 40 years.  Please visit the first four episodes of this series for an in-depth exploration of the many challenges and numerous roles in a family where a member has mental health issues. Discover the perspectives of Valerie's spouse and sister, of caregivers and parents, and of a peer as she shares her own journey with a mental health condition within her family. Find Valerie and Helen at https://www.mentalhealthhopeandrecovery.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Family members' responses to and support of their loved one who lives with a mental health condition often includes a steep learning curve, uncertainty, misunderstanding, and yes, much love. Each family also has its own journey.  In this episode, we hear from Rebecca as she shares her story of how her family has navigated her mental health struggles and now her life in recovery.  Rebecca offers us her personal recovery toolbox, examples of family education, and much more as her courage and resilience shines throughout the interview.  Please join us as we continue our series, The Family Dynamics of a Psychiatric Crisis—Part Four: The Peer Perspective. Find Valerie and Helen at https://mentalhealthhopeandrecovery.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the holidays all around, this episode is an annual tradition for Helen and Valerie. For some of us, this time of year is emotionally charged due to the pressures and expectations of the holidays. Individuals can become stressed out, depressed, anxious, exhausted. For others, the joys of the season also can create the need for emotional downtime. Valerie and Helen offer a perfect gift for anyone overwhelmed by the intensity generated during this time: a full episode of mindfulness exercises from the past year. Regardless of holiday feelings, they hope their audiences will use the healing gift of mindfulness, and will accept their best wishes for all listeners and their loved ones to have a safe, healthy new year. Find Valerie and Helen at https://mentalhealthhopeandrecovery.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Part Two of the series Family Dynamics in a Psychiatric Crisis, Valerie and Helen have a frank, candid conversation with Valerie's sister and husband, who were the principal caregivers during her severe mental illnesses and behaviors. The result is Caregivers Talk Turkey to Caregivers, where they explain the knowledge, relationships, coping skills, and self-care that allowed them to persevere through the long, dark years until Valerie's full recovery. What sustained, inspired and comforted them throughout the process are a revelation for listeners who are involved in the care and treatment of a family member with mental health challenges. Their examples of supporting the young children involved are especially insightful and poignant. This episode makes for an invaluable listening experience for family members everywhere. Find Valerie and Helen at mentalhealthhopeandrecovery.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When a family member faces a mental health challenge, family relationships can become formidable and problematic, while being loving and supportive, as well. The complicated nature of these relationships has launched Helen and Valerie on a five-episode series – The Family Dynamics of a Psychiatric Crisis. Their goal is to define and demystify the impact of mental illness on the family; and to enlighten and strengthen the impact of the family on mental illness. In Part One: Personal Perspectives from a Sibling and a Spouse, Valerie has invited her own husband and sister for intimate conversations with her about their journeys together for the years she was drastically sick before her recovery. This riveting episode reveals the dramatic impact on a marriage, children, siblings, friends, and caregivers. A surefire classic, not to be missed. Find Valerie and Helen at https://mentalhealthhopeandrecovery.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is so vast and perplexing, Valerie and Helen devoted two episodes to OCD. They discovered a complex and harrowing mental illness often trivialized and misunderstood by those who don't have it. To legitimize the severity of the disorder, they turned to the experts. In Part Two, their searching questions are answered by a seasoned OCD professional, Dr. Ginny Fullerton. Her encyclopedic knowledge of OCD encompasses causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment methods and breakthroughs, along with profound insights for individuals battling OCD, their families and loved ones. To supplement this invaluable education, Helen and Valerie urge audiences to listen to Episode 45, which features the miraculous story of Mel, a woman who had OCD from early childhood into her adult life, and who made a heroic recovery. Find Valerie and Helen at https://mentalhealthhopeandrecovery.com Show Notes: International OCD Foundation — https://hiocdf.org Family Accommodation Behaviors — https://ysph.yale.edu/familyaccommodationocd/about/ When a Loved One Won't Seek Mental Health Treatment: How to Promote Recovery and Reclaim Your Family's Well-Being by C. Alec Pollard PhD, Melanie VanDyke PhD, Gary Mitchell LCSW, Heidi J. Pollard RN, MSN, Gloria Mathis PhD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, OCD, is an illness many people trivialize because they don't understand it. OCD proved to be a condition so vast and complex that Valerie and Helen divided it into two episodes. In this first episode, they explore the components of OCD: diagnosis, causes, symptoms, treatment, and hope for recovery. To fully enlighten listeners, there is the firsthand account from Mel, a woman who struggled with OCD from early childhood until her hard won recovery years later. Her experiences, insights and courage are not to be missed. OCD Part Two will focus on the professional expert's perspective through an in-depth interview with OCD specialist, Dr. Ginny Fullerton. Find Valerie and Helen at mentalhealthhopeandrecovery.com Show Notes/Resources: The International OCD Foundation—iocdf.org Brain Lock by Jeffrey Schwartz, MD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American photographer VALERIE PHILLIPS gives us a picture of her personal musical Hell, selecting the five tracks that will torment her for all eternity. Valerie's incredible body of work spans live music, album covers, corporate clients, and fashion magazines as well as her fascinating series of books photographing young women in their own environments. She's shot PJ Harvey, Garbage, and Florence + the Machine to name but a few, and her latest book, LITTLE BABY NOTHINGS, documents the band Manic Street Preachers at the very beginning of their career. It is quite the treasure trove for fans of Valerie, the band, photography, the 90s, rock n' roll, eyeliner, spray paint, and of course leopard print.This episode was such a thrill. We hope you love it like we do.Find Valerie on Instagram @wynterinspaceBuy 'Little Baby Nothings' from the Manics website - includes merch bundlesor buy 'Little Baby Nothings' on artdata (UK/EU)or buy 'Little Baby Nothings' on Marginal Press (Japan/Asia)Head to patreon.com/hellishpod to access episodes early and ad free, where you will find out which artists our guests will meet in Hell. You'll also get our two pilot episodes, and a bunch of other stuff depending which tier you pick - including the chance to come and work for Hell's H.R. department!If you just want to be nice/bribe your way out of Hell then you can also tip us over at ko-fi.com/hellishpodHellish now has a bookshop, where you can get books written by our guests, and a choice selection of Hell literature. Help us out by ordering from us!Find us on Spotify to hear the songs on Valerie's Infernal Playlist in full, as well as the Ultimate Infernal Playlist which combines all our guests' choices.You can find us/beg for absolution on social media...Instagram: www.instagram.com/hellish_podFacebook: www.facebook.com/hellishpodcastBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/hellishpod.comTwitter: www.twitter.com/hellishpodTikTok: www.tiktok.com/hellishpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eating disorders are pernicious and powerful, with dangerous symptoms and sometimes lethal consequences. However, researchers and scientists are developing effective methods to treat them. Valerie and Helen share some of the most recent breakthroughs in eating disorders treatment.  Though these disorders are damaging and destructive, a life in recovery with an eating disorder is possible, as we hear in Valerie and Helen's insightful interview with Cailin. We don't often hear about the long-term impact of these disorders on one person's life. Cailin affords us the rare opportunity to do so by sharing her first-hand account of her life-long battle and subsequent triumph. Cailin shares the accessible, impactful strategies and skills she uses effectively during tough times and in on-going recovery. Cailin's story of her fight and victory over eating disorders is empowering and invaluable. Find Valerie and Helen at https://mentalhealthhopeandrecovery.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Healing Power of Animals and Pets is a revelation and celebration for Helen, Valerie and listeners everywhere. The positive impact of animals on people with mental health challenges is as uplifting as it is irrefutable. Science shows that the closeness and touch of a pet can stimulate mood-enhancing hormones in the brain; help with emotional regulation; ward off depression and sadness; promote healthy connections. The use of animals began sixty years ago, and now is recognized as an effective method in many cases. Two expert animal therapists, one in Equine Therapy with horses, and one in Canine Therapy with dogs, are fascinating guests whose experiences and successes bring tears to the eye and hope to the heart. Find Valerie and Helen at mentalhealthhopeandrecovery.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this important episode, Valerie and Helen explore the subject of work and its critical role in recovery. For people with a mental health condition, work is a weighty challenge that can evoke anxiety and fear, hopes and dreams. Given their extensive backgrounds in the workplace, both successes and the inability to have a job due to acute mental illnesses, Helen and Valerie understand the great benefits of work as well as the downsides. Research shows that for American workers, employment is far more than a paycheck. It provides structure, a social network, meaning, and a positive identity. Few things can be as meaningful to recovery as a job. Don't miss this full exploration of work, and finding, getting, and keeping employment. Find Valerie and Helen at mentalhealthhopeandrecovery.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, host Anya Smith welcomes Valerie Martin to explore the transformative concept of compassionate self-discipline. Learn how this approach can help you achieve your goals without experiencing burnout. Discover practical strategies for balancing the demands of a fast-paced world while maintaining mental well-being. Valerie provides expert advice on defining your purpose, setting realistic goals, and practicing self-compassion. They also delve into the impact of modern culture on mental health and how to recognize when something isn't working. Valerie shares her personal journey and offers valuable resources for further growth. Tune in for actionable insights and inspiring stories to help you thrive.   Takeaways Compassionate self-discipline involves being reliable and doing the things we say we want to do, while also practicing self-compassion. Finding balance in a fast-paced world requires embracing both ambition and self-care. Defining your why and setting realistic goals can help you stay motivated and fulfilled. It is possible to have a full life without constantly rushing and feeling busy. Signs that something isn't working include self-loathing, a general sense of discontent, and never feeling like you're doing enough. Practical steps to cultivate compassionate self-discipline include defining your purpose, setting up a strong plan, and practicing self-compassion. Chapters 00:00 Preview 00:51 Introduction 01:41 Compassionate Self-Discipline 05:13 Finding the Middle Ground 07:34 Defining Your Why 08:04 Overcoming Rushing Woman Syndrome 09:07 Living a Full Life Without Rushing 10:33 The Impact of Modern Culture on Mental Health 15:11 Mental Health Issues and Compassionate Self-Discipline 15:52 Balancing High Achievement and Mental Hygiene 17:24 Signs That Something Isn't Working 23:14 Practical Steps to Compassionate Self-Discipline 25:54 Where to Find Valerie's Resources 26:42 Upward Fire Questions 29:24 Conclusion  

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Women and Mental Health is an episode with explosive revelations about women and their mental health journeys. The cruel biases of the past, enlightened advances in to the present, promising breakthroughs for future treatment and recovery. Valerie and Helen delve deep into the complex, unique issues of women with mental health challenges, and the long journey of progress over prejudice. What is it like for a woman today as a patient, parent, caregiver, employee? Explore the combinations of therapy, medication, and treatment methods that bring opportunities to women and their loved ones. Do not miss this chance to learn about women, mental health, and new avenues for recovery. Find Valerie and Helen online at mentalhealthhopeandrecovery.com Show Notes Topics discussed in this episode include: ·      The history of women and mental illness ·      Gender differences in mental illness in regard to risk, prevalence, symptoms and treatment ·      Treatment methods for women—which are most effective, why, and what are the recent scientific treatment breakthroughs ·      Helen and Valerie share how being female has impacted their mental health disorders Resources mentioned in this episode: ·      Wellness Recovery Action Plan -- https://namirockland.org/resources/wellness-recovery-action-plan/ ·      2 Lives Podcast -- 2lives.org ·      Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Report:  ·      SAMHSA Recovery Definition: Recovery is characterized by continual growth and improvement in one's health and wellness while managing setbacks, which are a natural part of life. Please leave a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anorexia. A word that conjures up images of skeletal bodies, gaunt faces, and a life of self-imposed starvation. It's a terrifying disorder that slowly eats away at a person's physical and mental health. But what happens when someone diagnosed with this illness decides to take control and embark on a journey towards recovery? This is the story of Valerie Anne Smith, a woman who suffered from anorexia for a staggering 34 years before a dramatic dietary change towards a path of healing and self-acceptance.Imagine the courage it takes to shut those voices out and reclaim your life. Valerie did just that and more. Not only did she face the harsh realities of traditional anorexia treatments, but she also opened up about the debilitating impacts of her mental disorder, shining a light on the importance of addressing mental health alongside physical recovery. With raw honesty, Valerie delves into her experiences with self-harm and starvation, her struggles with traditional treatment methods, and the turning point in her journey when she discovered the healing properties of protein and saturated fat.Fast forward to today, five years into her recovery, Valerie has found pure joy in life, reconnecting with her family, and most importantly, learning to love herself. She's a living testament to the power of resilience, hope, and recovery. Her inspiring journey from self-starvation to self-acceptance is laced with challenges, triumphs, and a newfound appreciation for real food. Valerie's story serves as a beacon of hope for those battling similar demons, proving that it's never too late to choose life over a disorder. Join us as we explore Valerie's incredible transformation and how she uses her experiences to challenge the narrative around anorexia, and recovery with the carnivore diet.Find Valerie at-TW- @ValerieAnne1970IG- @valerieanne1970Valerie's Case Study with former podcast guests Dr. Nick Norwitz and RD Michelle Hurn- Animal-based ketogenic diet puts severe anorexia nervosa into multi-year remission: A case seriesBoundless Body Radio- SPECIAL EPISODE- Dr. Nick Norwitz Interviews Dr. Chris Palmer and Brett Lloyd! 1230:24 Intro9:40 Challenges in Anorexia Treatment19:33 Recovery Journey From Starvation and Self-Harm35:15 The Devastating Health Journey to Recovery50:37 Healing Through Dietary ChangesFind Boundless Body at- myboundlessbody.com Book a session with us here!

Valerie Vande Panne fills in again for Chadd Scott on this episode and she and Craig start off by discussing his latest Flamingo magazine article about airboats.Find Valerie and follow her work on her Substack page.This episode's guest is William McKeen, author of "Mile Marker Zero: The Moveable Feast of Key West," which details the cultural, anti-establishment peak of the city in the 1970s which featured an upstart musician, Jimmy Buffett."Welcome to Florida," as always, is presented by Windstorm Products, the No. 1 online retailer of hurricane hardware.

If you're searching for inspiration and uplift, look no further. Valerie and Helen will provide you with an escape from the doldrums needed by all of us after a long, hot summer. In this episode, two extraordinary guests, Kimberly and Stacy, tell their powerful stories of recovery from mental health challenges. Due to dramatic conditions and setbacks, they have overcome many severe obstacles to emerge triumphant after years of struggle. Their stories lift the spirits of all who listen, and strengthen the resolve of those of us fighting for our mental health against all odds. Please don't miss the chance to join their unforgettable journeys. Find Valerie and Helen and Mental Health Hope and Recovery on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Valerie and Helen as they delve into the second half of their examination of depression. While Depression Part 1 presented an in-depth look at the many facets of the illness and its profound impact on the individual and society, Part 2 focuses on the expanding potential for recovery. Through treatment methods and strategies, relationships, and dazzling breakthroughs in science and medicine, recovery from this serious and often debilitating disorder is possible and sustainable. They also offer a section with ideas for the friends, families and caregivers of individuals with the illness. In addition, Helen and Valerie relate their firsthand triumphs in overcoming the relentless, fierce grip of depression. Through their lived experience, research, and reports from the field, they provide an optimistic assessment of available treatment, and a hopeful message for those fighting depression today. Find Valerie and Helen on Facebook and leave a question or comment https://www.facebook.com/MHHopeandRecovery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Valerie and Helen take a deep dive into the formidable depths of the mental health disorder depression—an illness so fierce and powerful it will strike one in six Americans at least once in a lifetime. In the first episode of this two-part series, they explain the different types of depression, and also explore the phenomenal impact of depression on individuals, families, society, and the economy. Through telling about their own journeys with depression, they give an intimate account of life with the illness and what it's like to live in and fight against its ruthless grip. This episode packs in information, insight, and a close up look at depression at both the personal and universal levels. Find Valerie and Helen on Facebook! Mental Health Hope and Recovery Find book and oracle card decks from MindBodySpirit.fm podcast hosts in the online store Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jeff is joined by Three Story Method Editors Thomas Holbrook, Valerie Ihsan, and Catherine Hernandez to talk about ensuring your story has a strong foundational conflict, choices, and consequences. They talk about their favorite plotting tools, how they structure stories, and the mistakes they see writers making, and how to know when you need to fix your story. Find Catherine at https://www.scribes-pen.com/ Find Tom at https://holbrookauthorservices.com/holbrook-author-services/ Find Valerie at https://valerieihsan.com/ For more on writing great dialogue, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/

Happy New Year!  We here at Fandom Family Chats are starting the year off right - with a Gilmore Girls interview!  Valerie Campbell was the key set costume designer for Gilmore Girls (among many other things) and she is not only a wealth of knowledge but a pure delight to chat with! Tune in for some Gilmore behind the scenes tidbits and stories and so much more!!  Get your very own Ice cream Cookbook here!  Find Valerie on Instagram and TikTok by clicking on the links or searching, valeriescateyescream!  #Gilmore #GilmoreGirls #ValerieCampbell #Interview #Costume Intro song: It's Time for Change from MelodyLoop Facebook Group: Gilmore Girls - Gilmore Family Fan Club Email: familyfanclub2021@gmail.com Website: FamilyFanClub Twitter: @FamilyFanClubs Instagram: @familyfanclubs YouTube: Fandom Family Chats Facebook Page: Fandom Family Chats TikTok: FandomFamilyChats

In this episode, Valerie Stanton joins me as she shares her Sacred, Wild Leadership offerings and how navigating life with the archetype of a Light Leader can be nurtured through community. Find Valerie's offerings - https://linktr.ee/valerieestanton

Author V.M. Burns joins me in the Corner today to chat about Two Parts Sugar, One Part Murder, her LOL-funny new cozy mystery! Tune in to find out how a big city influencer ends up owning a bakery in a small, midwestern town. Learn fashion-insider secrets about what to wear on your feet. Hear hints about easter eggs hidden in the novel. Plus, tons of canine cuteness! Listen wherever you listen to podcasts. Find Valerie at https://www.vmburns.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating. Support the podcast on Patreon! Gain access to patron-only posts, thank you gifts, and giveaways! A donation of as little as $3/month gets you a shout-out on The Cozy Corner. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/AuthorAlexiaGordon and thank you for your support. Find the podcast at: Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecozycornerpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_cozy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcast_cozy/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/alexia_gordon/the-cozy-corner-with-alexia-gordon-podcast/ Find me, your podcast host, at: Web https://alexiagordon.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexiaGordon.writer Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexiagordon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexiagordonauthor/ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/alexiagordon/poc2pov

Author V.M. Burns joins me in the Corner today to chat about Two Parts Sugar, One Part Murder, her LOL-funny new cozy mystery! Tune in to find out how a big city influencer ends up owning a bakery in a small, midwestern town. Learn fashion-insider secrets about what to wear on your feet. Hear hints about easter eggs hidden in the novel. Plus, tons of canine cuteness! Listen wherever you listen to podcasts. Find Valerie at https://www.vmburns.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating. Support the podcast on Patreon! Gain access to patron-only posts, thank you gifts, and giveaways! A donation of as little as $3/month gets you a shout-out on The Cozy Corner. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/AuthorAlexiaGordonand thank you for your support. Find the podcast at: Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecozycornerpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_cozy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcast_cozy/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/alexia_gordon/the-cozy-corner-with-alexia-gordon-podcast/ Find me, your podcast host, at: Web https://alexiagordon.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexiaGordon.writer Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexiagordon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexiagordonauthor/ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/alexiagordon/poc2pov

Author V.M. Burns joins me in the Corner today to chat about Two Parts Sugar, One Part Murder, her LOL-funny new cozy mystery! Tune in to find out how a big city influencer ends up owning a bakery in a small, midwestern town. Learn fashion-insider secrets about what to wear on your feet. Hear hints about easter eggs hidden in the novel. Plus, tons of canine cuteness! Listen wherever you listen to podcasts. Find Valerie at https://www.vmburns.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating. Support the podcast on Patreon! Gain access to patron-only posts, thank you gifts, and giveaways! A donation of as little as $3/month gets you a shout-out on The Cozy Corner. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/AuthorAlexiaGordon and thank you for your support. Find the podcast at: Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecozycornerpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_cozy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcast_cozy/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/alexia_gordon/the-cozy-corner-with-alexia-gordon-podcast/ Find me, your podcast host, at: Web https://alexiagordon.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexiaGordon.writer Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexiagordon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexiagordonauthor/ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/alexiagordon/poc2pov

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Valerie Erde, founder of Greenwich Connecticut-based VeridianPrep. Valerie is an ACT/SAT/AP language arts tutor and one of only two tutors personally trained by Erica Meltzer, expert tutor and author of the highly acclaimed Critical Reader ACT & SAT books. As a published writer and avid reader, herself, Valerie found she had a knack for helping teens find and tell compelling stories and added Common App. essay and supplement advising to Veridian's tutoring and test prep practice. Each year, VeridianPrep students gain acceptance to a wide range of colleges, including the most selective schools in the U.S. Prior to becoming a test prep professional and academic tutor, Valerie had a long career in the publishing and media industry, first as a management consultant and later as a multimedia content developer at HarperCollins, Penguin Books, and EdTech Company Brainscape, where she was a managing editor for two adaptive digital flashcard study guides for AP U.S. History and AP U.S. Government & Politics. Valerie holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science and French Language from NYU and an MBA in Business Policy from CUNY's Zicklin School of Business, including a semester studying applied economics at The Universite de Paris, Dauphine.  A recent empty nester (except for the dog!) Valerie lives with her husband in Old Greenwich. A continual learner herself, when she's not tutoring or brainstorming college essay ideas, you might catch Valerie performing at a local open mic, paddleboarding on the Long Island Sound, or fueling her bubble tea and Asian food obsession. Find Valerie at valerie@veridianprep.com. ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.

This week I am joined by the director of the new documentary Valerie, Stacey Souther! We talk about how he first met Valerie Perrine, how this actor fell into filmmaking and oh yeah, we discuss Robert Zemeckis' Back to the Future. You don't want to miss this one.Find Valerie at valeriemovie.comFollow the show at linktr.ee/ynfmoviepod.

Welcome back! Join me and Valerie Rocio - CEO and founder of not one but FOUR businesses! Valerie runs Lumos Creative, Lumos Moments, Wanderlust Picnics, and has a bad ass podcast called "You Glow Girl". Valerie and I discuss how its possible to do all of this without losing her mind! Find Valerie and all of her companies via her Instagram @valerierocio or the website - Lumoscreative.com. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp! If you or anyone you know needs therapy at an affordable rate - visit Betterhelp.com/BGP for 10% off your first month! Also, if you or anyone you need podcast or audio services, reach out to Keith at mixit1studio@gmail.com

Valerie Wilson Wesley joins me in the Corner today to chat about A Fatal Glow, the second Odessa Jones cozy mystery. Listen to hear what Valerie learned while writing a cozy series. Find out how her cozy sleuth, Odessa, differs from her private detective, Tamara Hayle. And stay tuned to hear Valerie read the first paragraph of A Fatal Glow. Find Valerie at https://valeriewilsonwesley.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecozycornerpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_cozy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcast_cozy/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/alexia_gordon/the-cozy-corner-with-alexia-gordon-podcast/ Support the podcast on Patreon! Gain access to patron-only posts, thank you gifts, and giveaways! A donation of as little as $3/month gets you a shout-out on The Cozy Corner. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/AuthorAlexiaGordonand thank you for your support. Find me, your podcast host, at: Web https://alexiagordon.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexiaGordon.writer Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexiagordon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexiagordonauthor/ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/alexiagordon/poc2pov

Valerie Wilson Wesley joins me in the Corner today to chat about A Fatal Glow, the second Odessa Jones cozy mystery. Listen to hear what Valerie learned while writing a cozy series. Find out how her cozy sleuth, Odessa, differs from her private detective, Tamara Hayle. And stay tuned to hear Valerie read the first paragraph of A Fatal Glow. Find Valerie at https://valeriewilsonwesley.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecozycornerpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_cozy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcast_cozy/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/alexia_gordon/the-cozy-corner-with-alexia-gordon-podcast/ Support the podcast on Patreon! Gain access to patron-only posts, thank you gifts, and giveaways! A donation of as little as $3/month gets you a shout-out on The Cozy Corner. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/AuthorAlexiaGordonand thank you for your support. Find me, your podcast host, at: Web https://alexiagordon.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexiaGordon.writer Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexiagordon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexiagordonauthor/ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/alexiagordon/poc2pov

Valerie Wilson Wesley joins me in the Corner today to chat about A Fatal Glow, the second Odessa Jones cozy mystery. Listen to hear what Valerie learned while writing a cozy series. Find out how her cozy sleuth, Odessa, differs from her private detective, Tamara Hayle. And stay tuned to hear Valerie read the first paragraph of A Fatal Glow. Find Valerie at https://valeriewilsonwesley.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecozycornerpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_cozy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcast_cozy/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/alexia_gordon/the-cozy-corner-with-alexia-gordon-podcast/ Support the podcast on Patreon! Gain access to patron-only posts, thank you gifts, and giveaways! A donation of as little as $3/month gets you a shout-out on The Cozy Corner. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/AuthorAlexiaGordon and thank you for your support. Find me, your podcast host, at: Web https://alexiagordon.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexiaGordon.writer Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexiagordon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexiagordonauthor/ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/alexiagordon/poc2pov

Valerie Wilson Wesley joins me in the Corner today to chat about A Fatal Glow, the second Odessa Jones cozy mystery. Listen to hear what Valerie learned while writing a cozy series. Find out how her cozy sleuth, Odessa, differs from her private detective, Tamara Hayle. And stay tuned to hear Valerie read the first paragraph of A Fatal Glow. Find Valerie at https://valeriewilsonwesley.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecozycornerpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_cozy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcast_cozy/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/alexia_gordon/the-cozy-corner-with-alexia-gordon-podcast/ Support the podcast on Patreon! Gain access to patron-only posts, thank you gifts, and giveaways! A donation of as little as $3/month gets you a shout-out on The Cozy Corner. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/AuthorAlexiaGordonand thank you for your support. Find me, your podcast host, at: Web https://alexiagordon.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexiaGordon.writer Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexiagordon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexiagordonauthor/ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/alexiagordon/poc2pov

Valerie Wilson Wesley joins me in the Corner today to chat about A Fatal Glow, the second Odessa Jones cozy mystery. Listen to hear what Valerie learned while writing a cozy series. Find out how her cozy sleuth, Odessa, differs from her private detective, Tamara Hayle. And stay tuned to hear Valerie read the first paragraph of A Fatal Glow. Find Valerie at https://valeriewilsonwesley.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecozycornerpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_cozy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcast_cozy/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/alexia_gordon/the-cozy-corner-with-alexia-gordon-podcast/ Support the podcast on Patreon! Gain access to patron-only posts, thank you gifts, and giveaways! A donation of as little as $3/month gets you a shout-out on The Cozy Corner. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/AuthorAlexiaGordon and thank you for your support. Find me, your podcast host, at: Web https://alexiagordon.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexiaGordon.writer Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexiagordon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexiagordonauthor/ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/alexiagordon/poc2pov

Comedian with #1 Comedy Album on iTunes joins the show to talk Jurassic Park and drink sake. Valerie Tosi's new album "Beach Trash" can be found frickin' everywhere.Find Valerie on social media @valerie_tosi----Follow Have A Drink With Me on a drunken journey as Dylan Polniak attempts to discuss movies, television, and things his guests love.Each episode Dylan picks what he and the guests talk about, but the guests tell Dylan what he has to drink.#valerietosi #jurassicpark #sake----http://shop.hadwm.comhttp://instagram.com/hadwmhttp://twitter.com/hadwmhttp://facebook.com/hadwmSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/hadwm)

Today I invited a guest on the show and we're going to talk a lot about prayer. She's written a couple of books, she has a business around prayer and I am so excited to have Valerie Woerner on the podcast. Valerie's mission is to help women live intentional lives that are an outflow of fruitful, focused prayer life. She is the author of multiple books, including her latest "Pray Confidently and Consistently". She is also the host of the podcast Prayer In A Noisy World. She is the owner of Val Marie Paper where she designs prompted prayer journals and other practical products that eliminate distraction and increase focus in prayer. Valerie lives in Lafayette, Louisiana with her husband Tyler and their two daughters.   >>> Find Valerie on IG @valwoerner and @valmariepaper >>> https://www.valmariepaper.com/   >>> Connect with me on IG @jilliantedesco >>> Connect with me online at jilliantedesco.co

Valerie is a 2/4 self-projected projector. She is a counselor who blends human design into her practice. We chat about the 4th line in her profile, how fun it can be, and how it works with (or against) her 2nd line. Thanks for listening! Find Valerie on Instagram: beyondbeautifulpathways beyondbeautiful.net Want to connect with me? janelleturner.net Instagram: janelleturnerhd Glitter Blast by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4707-glitter-blast License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Have you ever dreamed of setting off around the globe on your own, but weren't sure where to start? Christine speaks with Valerie Wilson, Trusted Travel Girl, about her first solo travel experiences.   You'll hear what it is like to be a full-time traveler and how Valerie feels that solo travel has changed her.  Gain an understanding of why she prefers to "travel like a local," and the magic that comes from the authentic connection to a destination.  Christine and Valerie also break down a few tips to "build your solo-travel muscles" and take your first solo trip.Valerie is a self-proclaimed experience junkie with no comfort zone,  she continues to scare her parents with her worldwide adventures. Valerie has been featured on BBC World News, CNN, Forbes, HuffPost, Fox News, and more.Find Valerie on Social!IG & FB: @trustedtravelgirlTwitter: trustravelgirlTo travel with Valerie, learn about her upcoming content creator course, or learn more about Trusted Travel girl, visit her page here.Learn more about Lotus Sojourns and ways to be a part of the community here.Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women.Follow us on Instagram: @lotussojourns or @souloftravelpodcastCredits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor.) Valerie Wilson, Trusted Travel Girl (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing and production by Christine Winebrenner Irick.

Valerie is a 2/4 Self-Projected Projector. We chat about the unique process of her authority, along with her human design journey + more! Thanks for listening. Find Valerie on Facebook and Instagram: Beyond Beautiful Counseling. Want to connect with me? janelleturner.net Instagram: janelleturnerhd Glitter Blast by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4707-glitter-blast License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Comedian and writer Valerie Paschall is on to talk about why D.C. United sucks! Once a powerhouse of the MLS, they currently hold the worst record in the league, and just this past week fired manager and club legend Ben Olsen after two decades with the franchise. Valerie discusses injuries, underachievement, and general crappiness abundant on the squad, as well as the franchise's somewhat cold relationship with D.C. as a city. Various side rants about Arsenal and the USMNT naturally ensue. Find Valerie @lousyhumans on social media or her website: www.lousyhumansmedia.com. You can follow Ethan @ethanstancomedy on Twitter, Instagram, and Twitch. You can follow this show @myteamsuckscast on Twitter, @myteamsuckspodcast on Instagram, and @myteamscks on Facebook. You can donate on the show's Anchor.fm page or Venmo Ethan @Ethan-Stanislawski. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ethan-stanislawski/support

In this episode, we are joined by the lovely Valerie Widmaier- assistant director to a safety nonprofit, jack of all trades, and amateur adult. We go over self-love, body image, learning to be selective with who you listen to and who you allow to hear your story. We discuss the little joys during this time of isolation and finding magic in the mundane.Thanks for tuning in! If you liked this episode, it would help us a lot if you leave a nice rating and review in Apple podcasts. Follow our Instagram to join in the conversation: https://www.instagram.com/staygolden.podcast/   Check out our website for more ways to support the podcast: http://www.staygoldenpodcast.com/  Find Valerie on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/vlrwdmr/

Dr. Valerie Tarico and Professor Chris Christiansen debate abortion - Oxford/Lincoln Douglas. Find Valerie @ https://valerietarico.com/ Support this broadcast @ https://www.patreon.com/right And learn more @ https://www.therighttoreason.com/

Today I'm talking with Valerie Adams and we are bringing you an episode that is legit jam packed with tangible everyday tips that you can implement right away to create that dream life, and you are not going to want to miss it whether you are in a relationship or not! Valerie is a Dating Mindset Coach helping women attract their dream partner into their lives and gain confidence in dating. After spending nearly 3 years completely single after a relationship ending, she realized something deeper was going on. She was the common denominator.    Through committing to heal her past wounds and take responsibility for what wasn't working with her mindset around love, she was able to effortlessly attract her dream partner into her life.    Valerie has a Group Coaching program called Fall in Love where gives women the tools to call in their dream relationship.  In this episode we discuss: Who is Valerie Adams and what she does How important your mindset is and how to change it. How to manage your thoughts and judgements Why and how to fall in love with yourself Why your limiting beliefs need to go   Let's dive in!   Find Valerie on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/themindfulbabe  Facebook Community, Mindful Babes: https://www.facebook.com/groups/445507389304945/ Check out her podcast, The Mindful Babes Apply to work with Valerie here: https://themindfulbabe.lpages.co/fall-in-love-application/ Join me in my FREE private Facebook group, Living on Purpose: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1134719986595218/

Dr. Valerie Young is an internationally-known expert and the author of the award-winning book The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women: Why Capable People Suffer from the Impostor Syndrome and How to Thrive in Spite of It with Random House now available in five languages.  A former manager at a Fortune 200 company herself, Valerie has shared her highly relatable and practical advice to executives, managers, and professionals in the US, Canada, and Europe at dozens of major corporations and law firms including Apple, IBM, Procter & Gamble, Facebook, Intel, Boeing, BP, Ernst & Young, UBS, Emerson, Bristol-Myers Squibb, McDonald's, Merck, Chrysler, Northwest Mutual, Willkie, Farr, & Gallagher, LLC, and McKenna, Long & Aldridge (now Dentons). In addition, she has addressed faculty, students and staff at over 80 colleges and universities including repeat engagements at Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Princeton, Carnegie Mellon, Cornell, and University of Pennsylvania. Her humour and insight has made Valerie a popular speaker for such highly diverse organisations as Society of Women Engineers, International Association of Venue Managers, American Society for Mechanical Engineers American Society for Microbiology, American Women in Radio and Television, Women in Trucking, Romance Writers of America, National Lung Cancer Partnership, and the Connecticut Bar Association.  Valerie's work has been cited around the world in dozens of popular and business magazines such as The Wall Street Journal, Psychology Today, Science, O magazine, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Globe & Mail and on the BBC and Minnesota Public radio. She earned her doctoral degree from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst where her research focused on understanding and eliminating the psychological barriers preventing women from embracing their full potential in school and in the workplace. In addition to her research, Valerie was also the founding coordinator of the Social Justice Education program which pioneered what is now popularly known as diversity training. In addition, Valerie is the founder of ChangingCourse.com where she shows career change seekers how they can create a living doing what they love. Now in its 21sth year, her Changing Course newsletter is read by over 23,000 people worldwide. Find Valerie on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerieyoung http://impostorsyndrome.com/  http://changingcourse.com/

This week we chat with Valerie Khoo. Valerie is a well-known Australian author, founder and National Director of the Australian Writer's Centre, journalist, keynote speaker and host of not one but two podcasts (So you want to be a writer, with Allison Tate and So you want to be a photographer, with Gina Milica). Tune in to learn: When Valerie began to consider writing a viable career choice What let her to create the Australian Writer's Centre Valerie's advice on dealing with failure Valerie's big tips to new (and seasoned) copywriters Share the pod love! If you like what you're hearing on Hot Copy, the best way to support the show is to take just a few seconds to leave a rating and / or comment over on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks! Find Valerie at: Valerie Khoo's website Australian Writer's Centre Valerie on Facebook Valerie on Google Plus Valerie on LinkedIn Valerie on Twitter Valerie on Facebook Valerie on Instagram