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EFT — the Emotional Freedom Technique, also known as tapping — has long been recognized as a powerful tool for reducing pain, stress, and emotional trauma. A 2020 study showed that a one-hour group EFT session reduced cortisol production by 43%. EFT can also be an effective pain management strategy that can be used alongside other medications and therapies with no side effects. Since fibromyalgia is a condition known to keep patients stuck in a state of fight-or-flight, it makes sense to explore tools that can help reduce this overactive fight-or-flight stress response. Listen in as Tami interviews Lauren Fonvielle, EFT Practitioner and coach, and hear how you can add EFT as a powerful tool in your fibromyalgia toolbox. Be sure to listen through to the end of this episode to hear Lauren's guided "tap-along" session that you can try for yourself! Lauren has generously offered a complimentary 30 minute session to listeners of this podcast. For Lauren's scheduling link, more information, free copies of Tami's books, and full show notes visit: FibromyalgiaPodcast.com/65.

This is the second of three special Transit Unplugged episodes from Virtual ThinkTransit. Our Day Two keynote was by Lauren Skiver, CEO of SunLine Transit Agency. challenged us to find our power and purpose to innovate. Lauren hit head-on the challenge of innovating in a regulated business like transit. We have a great responsibility to our staff, riders, and everyone else sharing the road, but we also have a responsibility to make sure transit evolves with the times and does more. Innovations in transit are essential to the continued health, growth, and resiliency in the industry. While Inspiration is a noun, Lauren sees it as something to spur action. Something to help us take the next step: "Inspiration creates action in my mind"--Lauren Skiver Lauren looks as each thing she has to do as an opportunity to see how it can improve herself or others. She sees even the most mundane tasks as opportunities for innovation. Like Robbie, Lauren sees working in transit as a higher calling, not a j-o-b job: "Public transit is a calling, not just a job. It's something we do because we create something for the community, feel good about how we connect people to jobs, we feel good about how we create mobility for a community, and we feel good about the people we work with in this business." For Lauren, innovation and inspiration come down to harnessing your power and purpose for good. Sometimes it's scary. Sometimes we've used our power in the wrong ways, but the pandemic has shown us all we need to tap into our own personal power and purpose to push ahead. At SunLine Lauren is striving to have an entirely renewable energy-powered fleet by 2035. Already leaders in CNG, full electric, and hydrogen fuel cell electric buses, Lauren is pushing the agency farther and fast than they dreamed. The drop in ridership in the pandemic gave her the unique opportunity to innovate faster towards building their own microgrid, generating their own hydrogen for buses, and more. Lauren showed how harnessing your passion and purpose--like breaking our dependence on fossil fuels--is something within all our grasp. We just have to seize it.

Do you ever wonder how social media affects your mental health? For Lauren, this question had been the center of her work for the past decade - exploring the intersection of mental health and social media use.   Give this episode a listen if you want to take back control of your life from the spell of infinite social media scrolls and live your life with more intention.   Here are the four major takeaways Lauren shares with us about what to keep in mind to build a better relationship with social media: 1. See it for what it is: Most importantly, be aware of the fact that social media was designed to keep you engaged as long as possible. 2. Create more than you consume - Focus on your own creation than other people's. Keep in control. 3. Keep your phone on greyscale - To stop your brain from overindulging the candy-colored realm of social media, keep it dull and boring. Impose the idea that real life is still so much better. 4. Consumerism and envy is real - Contentment is almost impossible there. So stay away from the feelings of envy.   Check them out on -- Website: https://laurenellman.com/ https://perfckedpodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenellman_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLaurenEllman   Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/Curators-Club-113536020370908/

Lauren Harewood is a London based freelance Art Director and Designer, who's worked her way up in the industry through positions in some great studios including, Feed Agency and Stereo, and in 2020 made the move to freelancing full time.  After being made redundant at the beginning of the pandemic Lauren used this time to create work that reflected her personality and passions, leading her to work on some amazing projects such as “Keep Hush” - a campaign to inform and educate on ways to support Black Lives Matter charities and communities. In this episode, Lauren shares how she got into the industry, some of the challenges she faced being a woman, and a woman of colour in the workplace, and how she is now attracting dream clients and projects by being unapologetically herself.   For Lauren, her personality and style is her true superpower so we discuss how, with the help of a little self-promotion, you can find the place where you can be yourself and be appreciated for it. You can see more of Laurens work at: Website: http://laurenharewood.com Instagram: @lkhare You can follow me and get updates on the podcast at:  Website: http://narratestudio.co.uk Instagram: @narratestudio My top takeaways from this episode were: Show who you are with your work and don’t try to change yourself to fit in.  Self-promotion is so important to attract the work you want to do.  People do want to help, so don’t feel shy about sliding into someones DM’s 

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For Lauren, doing a Master’s was not what she expected. With so many timelines up in the air, no real preparation for what a research Master’s involves, and significantly less structure, Lauren realized that she wasn’t meant to do research. After reflecting on her mental health and priorities for herself, she left grad school, and became a nurse. Little did she know that the majority of her nursing career (thus far) would be caring in a pandemic, where her care for COVID patients has helped her understand that her experience in grad school taught her many lessons that has led her to where she wants to be.

Hello and welcome to How to love your body, welcome to our first episode of 2021! Today we are talking about new year’s resolutions why we keep doing them even when they don’t work and what we can do instead! 1. We’re sold the idea of a fresh start when the calendar turns to January, we think things will be different this time, the things in our life we don’t like will shift and we will be new people! (Also being told that weight loss is life changing doesn’t help) The first step here is just realizing this isn't true. The best way to do this is to look at your own evidence. How have the new year’s of your past been? Were they profound shifts that gave you a new life every year? Probably not. … And there isn’t something you haven't figured out yet that will make it different. It’s just that a change in the calendar year doesn't actually have an effect on anything at all. If you want to make changes in an area of your life, just do it when you want to do it. No need to wait for new years. This just leads to the whole “Ill start again on Monday effect”, especially when it comes to dieting, new years is the ultimate Monday. This leads people to having a last supper for ALL of december with the promise of a fresh new start on Jan 1 ! This all or nothing thinking is not helpful. Step 1 in getting out of the new years resolution rut is to stop giving January so much significance! 2. The New Year seems like a good time to get motivated and dive into something that gives us purpose and feelings of success. This is a HUGE driver of why people continue dieting long after it feels good and we trudge through even with all of the negative side effects. With a lot of people we work with . they share that not dieting just feels complacent, it’s boring, it’s stagnant, it can feel like giving up or letting yourself go. We are used to drama and so called accomplishments when it comes to what we eat and what we weigh. This can be addicting even when its negatively affecting you.. The key here is to foster these natural desires of achievement, success, progression and purpose into something more worthwhile (and effective).  This doesn’t mean shifting one obsession for another but having something you’re working towards or working on can give us so much energy and excitement. For Lauren and I that definitely shifted from dieting to this work. Instead of feeling like I always want to improve and be working on my body, I have this amazing work to continue getting better at, to share new things and create new things for you and it does give me a sense of purpose and progress that dieting used to (but in a much healthier way). What about finding that for yourself this year? What is something you want to work towards that takes effort and time? It can be simple like learning to play the ukulele or learning how to knit, it could be starting a business or going back to school. Whatever it is, pick something that sounds exciting to you, makes you want to keep working at it, and gives you joy and a sense of accomplishment as you continue to work towards something. 3. Most resolutions are fear based/ have a fixing energy. Our society runs like this so this is how we make resolutions - media tells us to buy this and buy that to fix these things about yourself so that is how we tackle resolutions. That never works long term - so we are motivated to make a resolution from a sense of lack and needing to fix something that is negative about ourselves but this burns out quickly.  You can still do something new in the new year without it being about fixing, instead it can be about self exploration and adding good things into your life. A great new resource we have for this is our UnDiet January Calendar, it gives you one small thing to do each day to work towards being an UnDieter. It includes intuitive eating, body image, self care and gentle movement.  You can grab that at bit.ly/undietjan  PS - We started a new instagram account for our upcoming app called The UnDiet Collective so definitely come join us on there! - this is also where you can watch the trailer for our upcoming documentary called Behind the Before and After!

Feeling unworthy or uncomfortable at some point of our lives is totally normal––but unfortunately, it could lead to having Impostor Syndrome. Today’s guest, Lauren Ammon, is here to explain this issue and how to overcome it. Lauren is the founder of Unlimited Leader, a coaching business in which she helps high-performing women to obtain clarity and to connect to their inner purpose and superhero to completely transform their professional lives into something they love.Highlights:Lauren explains that women tend to suffer from Impostor Syndrome when they are mothers or when they are stay-at home moms. When becoming a mother, you learn a lot about yourself and your children, and staying at home to take care of them should be seen as a valuable experience above all.For Lauren, the first and foremost way to get out of Impostor Syndrome is to acknowledge that it’s there: awareness is already a big step.The current generation of younger kids have huge expectations imposed on them which society expects them to meet, and Lauren explains how it shouldn’t be that way.Some life values or rules may not serve you or work for you forever, and it’s okay to let them go.To learn more about Lauren, follow her on LinkedIn or visit her webpage.Want to learn more about ALL things marketing? Join our Facebook Group, Marketing Small Talk.Support the show (http://www.laraschmoisman.com)

Full episode and Show Notes - www.wearelookingsideways.com Full disclosure: this week’s guest is a close friend of mine. Lauren MacCallum is a writer, broadcaster and activist who has the type of plates-in-the-air career that is very common in the action sports and outdoor industry. We’ve been friend for years, and she’s someone I can always rely on to provide some much-needed perspective. In this way, this chat is just an extension of the type of freewheeling, no-stone-unturned conversation I always have with this absolute force of nature. Lauren is a brilliant conversationalist, with a considered, compassionate take on activism born from her own experience and years of hard work and research. For Lauren, community is key. It is at the root of her beliefs and the thread that links all her work, whether as General Manager for Protect Our Winters UK or through her work as a writer and broadcaster. Above all, Lauren’s personal experiences and insights make her the type of progressive, none-judgemental leader we need at this time, particularly as the last months have revealed such a vacuum of leadership at the heart of our industry. Enjoying the podcast? Want to keep it free and ad-free? Donate here: https://bit.ly/LSBuyPint Thanks to Matt Ward for the theme tune, and to my editor Fina Charleson.

This episode explores how to go from a blogging failure to massive success, but before we launch in... Have you been dreaming of starting a WordPress blog but you're overwhelmed by the tech aspects of it all? I get it.  Getting a blog up and running can be the one thing that hinders you from starting your online business. Maybe you want 2020 to be your year, but you know that setting up a blog is going to be the one thing that keeps you from reaching your goals.  Now imagine if you could do it effortlessly. We, at MiloTree, are now offering blog set-up packages where we set up your blog for you right, and you can focus on creating content and developing your own products to sell. We have been in this business for a long time, and we know what it takes to get a blog up and running the right way. We hear from so many of you that getting your blog set up is an obstacle you just can't get past. Well, now you have help. Just go to MiloTree to see what we can do for you. We have several packages to choose from based on your specific needs. There is a package that's perfect for you! If you have any questions, please reach out. We'd love to help you! In today's episode, I am interviewing Lauren McManus.  I find Lauren's story interesting, especially the party where she and her business partner started a blog that didn't go anywhere. Not everybody hits it big with that first iteration. After the failure, they started another blog, Avocadu, that was a huge success by all standards. They followed that success with a business teaching others how to grow online businesses called Create and Go.  Lauren now lives the life I dream of a digital nomad. She travels the world while running her businesses. In fact, she joined me for this conversation from Chile.  From Failure to Massive Success The difference between the first blog (failure) and the second blog (massive success) was the audience focus.  Lauren tried to cater to people exactly like herself with her first website.  Her demographic was young people who wanted to be social, but maintain their health at the same time. That website failed. The diet program they were trying to sell failed.  The second time they started a website, they hid their own faces and wrote articles addressing all health questions. The audience they ended up attracting the most was 45-year old women, mostly mothers.  They took the time to learn how to market to the correct demographic and their product sold immediately.  They took the time to drive traffic, build an audience, and learn their audience before selling products, and that made all the difference.  They still sell their original e-book with video updates, and it still performs very well.  Building an Avatar Through an Email List As the blog was growing, Lauren was using Pinterest to drive traffic to it. Once someone came to the blog, there were multiple opportunities to sign up for emails.  Lauren and her partner also wrote articles on every single subject related to health they could think of in the beginning test phase.  They needed to find out exactly who their audience was so that they could create content and products specifically for that person. Once they learned that yoga and weight loss content was what the majority of their audience wanted, they focused on creating products for those two topics.  At the bottom of their first email to new subscribers, Lauren would ask what the person's number one problem was in achieving their goals. The responses were typically very in-depth, and gave them the insight they needed to create a customer avatar.  How Many “At Bats” Does It Take?  Just like Lauren discovered, we don't always blow it out of the water on our first go ‘round.  Sometimes, we have to try multiple times before we find the thing that's going to work for us. I call these “at-bats,” because they aren't failures; they're simply figuring out what works.  Do not be scared to change what you create when you see what resonates the most with your audience.  The more you tweak and test, the more you will know about your audience, and what works best. Content Creation  For the first blog that was hugely successful, Lauren and her partner split the writing duties and only occasionally hired it out. These days, it is all hired out. On the blog about leaving your 9-5, they really only create blog content when they create new courses. Projects demand most of their work time, so they tend to leave everything else behind for a bit while big projects take the focus. They also focus on other types of content now, such as YouTube, podcast interviews, and updated courses.  Don't be afraid that by starting a blog, you will be creating written content for 60 hours a week forever.  Opportunities For You  Do you ever feel like there are so many blogs that there's no point in you even trying to start something? I think a lot of people feel that way.  But the fact is that even in a very saturated market (weight loss), Lauren was able to make money in the first few months of her blog. And she made 6 figures in her first 12 months! There is always room at the top. But you need to know what your unique selling point is.  For Lauren, Pinterest and Youtube are the best platforms for her business.  The most important thing is to not overthink what you want your topics to be. Share where you have experience.  When you sell what you know, your audience will believe you and engage with you.  Lauren's Advice for You It is so important to connect with your audience.  No matter what stage you are in with your business, find out who your target audience is and be relatable to them.  Be transparent, be yourself. People want to relate to you. They want to believe what you say and who you are.  Learn as much as you can from your audience and continue connecting.  If my conversation with Lauren has you all fired up and ready to start that blog you've been meaning to start for a while now, head on over to MiloTree and we can get you set up fast and right.  If the tech makes you want to pull your hair out, let us help! 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In the fourth of our mini-sodes, we offer our top tips for motherhood self-care. When we were researching how to make this podcast the best it could possibly be, and unique to us and our message, we realised that there are certain topics when it comes to holistic living that people really want easy and accessible information for. To that end, we decided to offer 6 “mini-sodes”: short, micro-episodes that answer your most burning questions when it comes to holistic living and parenting.And in a bid to give our valued listeners access to as much free information as possible to help you attain the level of holistic living that you are reaching for, we decided to offer you the entire transcript of each mini-sode, so you can access this information quickly and easily. Read on below our contact information for the transcript. Please head to the website www.healthyhappyhome.uk to read more about us, and to sign up for our free 6-step guide to living your healthiest, happiest life. You can also find us on Instagram @healthyhappyhomepodcast @laurenvaknine @tilly.wood. Use the Hashtag #elevationnation to connect with us.Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe / follow!Season 1 of Healthy Happy Home is sponsored by Megahome Water Distillers www.megahome-distillers.co.uk @megahomedistillers1 Top Tips For Motherhood Self-Care – TranscriptIt’s a hard bloody slog sometimes isn’t it? It really is! Which is why self-care is so important. That term has been thrown around a lot recently, but there’s a reason for it. Without filling ourselves up, how can we be the best for our children? What fills you up? What are the things that when you do them, they truly light you up from the inside out? Something that isn’t unachievable with motherhood duties but truly makes you feel whole - what would it be? For Tilly it’s walking in the park with her dog, being surrounded in nature. For Lauren it’s sitting in a cosy café in London, reading or writing. For both of us it’s also making the time to meditate as we have learnt over the years that being dedicated to a daily spiritual process elevates us and enhances the day to come. We’d like you to think of the thing that fills you up, and try to set aside some time once a week, or whatever feels achievable within your own circumstances, to make it happen. They say that most marriages go through their rockiest stages during the years of early parenthood. Of course, there could be many reasons for this, but in couples who truly care about each other, it ends up mostly being because we don’t have time for each other, but more importantly, ourselves. If we spend time making ourselves feel good, we will be less likely to resent our partner, and feeling good physically and emotionally makes us feel sexier. We could all do with a bit of that during the early years! What makes you feel sexy, or what makes you feel better? Leading on from this, we wanted to talk about the importance of owning our self-worth. As mothers we put everyone first, meaning we very rarely invest in ourselves. After I (Lauren) had my second baby, I felt crappy. My body didn’t feel like mine, my boobs were huge and the postpartum arthritis flare meant that I couldn’t exercise at all. So I contacted my friend Stevie B who is a stylist and body positive coach. I made a decision to invest in myself and my emotional wellbeing, something I’ve never done to that extent before. It doesn’t just have to be a stylist; perhaps you need to revamp your health and making the choice to invest in your wellbeing by seeing the right practitioner for you could be just what you need. It could be a homeopath, naturopath, functional medicine doctor, osteopath, regular massages or even a life coach. Remember, you deserve to be happy too! Eating on the go is always a problem when we have young kids. We’re rushing around tending to everyone else’s needs, and rarely have time to make nourishing, healthy meals for ourselves. A great way to work around this is to pre-plan your meals. I have a 5 weekly meal planner so all my evening meals are worked out already, with enough variation over the 5 weeks. That way when I do my online shop the week before, I know exactly what to order, which is also more cost-effective as I’m not buying stuff I don’t need. It’s one of the tips my clients seem to appreciate the most. Spending just 20 minutes on, say, a Sunday evening planning your lunches for the week is a great way to ensure you are well prepared for the week. And when we eat better, we feel better. So that’s self-care! Whenever meditation is mentioned, one of the first things people say is “I don’t have time to meditate.” One of our favourite sayings by Radhanath Swami, the leader of the Hare Krishna movement is, “meditate for 20 minutes twice a day, unless you’re busy… then meditate more.” The busier we are, the longer we need to quiet our minds and rebalance our energy centres. Meditation has been proven by science to improve health and wellbeing. Mums who meditate each morning tend to be less stressed, suffer from less overwhelm, and are able to cope with the day ahead with more peacefulness and efficiency. It may seem like there is no way in hell you could make that work, but humour us, try it! Just wake up 15 minutes earlier than you would, and do a 10 minute meditation or gratitude practice. Dr Joe Dispenza talks about breaking the habit of being ourselves. If we wake up every day and allow ourselves to have the same thoughts each morning, for example, I’m tired, I’m rundown, life is hard, I need more money, my kids are driving me mad… we are sending that energy out into the quantum field and manifesting it back to ourselves for the next day. By sending gratitude out into the quantum field, we are rewiring our brains to be happy and raising our vibrational frequency. what better way to start the day than being happy? we can totally do it, we just need to give it a little bit of time. Some other things we do that feel like true self care to us are: reading, baking, going for a walk, going to the gym or to a yoga class, smudging the house with sage or palo santo while chanting – because yup, we are that crunchy! Going clothes shopping alone, meeting friends for coffee or dinner, losing ourselves in a big old bookshop, and if we’re really lucky and have the support, allowing ourselves a night away in a hotel on our own. Ladies, this is OKAY! Mum guilt is real, but self-care means putting yourself right up there with your kids on your list of priorities. As long as your kids are in good hands and you have ample support, you are allowed time to yourself. This is ok. We’ve created some affirmations that we’d love you to use on a daily basis, and they are:I love and accept myselfI am worthy of all the amazing things that are happening in my lifeI am beautiful in all my uniquenessI radiate and receive love and respectI deserve everything the universe has to offer me Self-care means something different to everyone, so do what fills YOU up. Try to set aside even 10 minutes each day, after the kids are in bed, or before they wake up in the morning if you’re lucky enough to have late sleepers, to do what elevates you.

As a newly single mom, Lauren had to wrestle with two big questions. First, when to start dating again. Second, how and when to introduce her daughter to the men she was seeing. For Lauren -- and for anyone trying to date while raising kids -- the stakes can be quite high. Have a story of your own? Email us at loveletters@boston.com.

I’m so excited to share this digital course success story with you today.  Lauren Kilgore, a wreath maker extraordinaire and accidental Etsy marketing superstar, turned her part-time hobby into $35k in revenue. Unbelievable, right?! Here’s the reason I’m sharing this with you today. We are all good at something that we could teach others how to do.  For Lauren, it was selling her crafts on Etsy.  If there is something you’re good at, something that people consistently come to you asking for help with, guess what? You might just be able to create a course around it.  You don’t need to have it all figured out. Lauren is proof of that. Tune in to this special bonus episode and find out exactly how a part-time wreath making mama went from making a bit of extra cash with a fun hobby to getting 93 students into her digital course and over five figures in revenue. Ready to create your own Digital Course success story? Learn how to build, launch and grow a thriving Digital Course business without hiring a big team, the constant overwhelm or the momentum crushing question, "What the heck do I do next?" Click here to save your seat in my free masterclass, The 3 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Digital Course Success!  

Lauren Gallo is a marketing creative who worked in some of the most iconic global brands in the world such as Soho House, Nike, Apple and most recently Snapchat. Born and raised in New York, Lauren’s passion for storytelling started at a young age. She lived in eight different cities over the past twelve years and held various brand marketing & content strategy roles. Due to her recent accomplishments, Lauren has been named to Forbes 30 under 30 list in 2017. During our conversation with Lauren, we talked about how to standout in recruitment process to join your dream company, the work culture of global brands and going with the instincts when it comes to career planning. For Lauren, passion is the most important ingredient for success, she believes that once you’re truly passionate, everything else will follow. Lauren gave tips on top skills to build in order to become an irreplaceable marketing creative in any innovative organization. Towards the end of our conversation with Lauren, we deep dived into the future of storytelling for our truly creative listeners.We hope you enjoy this episode! For visuals from each episode, don't forget to follow us on Instagram @came.a.long.way and our YouTube channel CameaLongWayTV. For any questions, feedback and comments you can email us at e@camealongway.com

When you’re in the trenches of stress and life, how can you realistically practice self-care? What are real-life ways to take care of what’s going on inside your heart when you feel super stressed? And what are Lauren and I doing about it?   Co-host Lauren Trantham and I talk about what’s going on in our lives, how we’re battling stress and the possibility of a Shamelessly Feminine Retreat in 2020.  If you’re stressed out right now, take comfort in knowing that Lauren and I are right there with you so we share what we’re doing in our real lives to combat stress and practice self-care. Three Ways We are Practicing Self-Care: Both of us will attend a retreat. It’s so good to get away, but it’s also super hard. Lauren decided to unplug by taking off all the apps on her phone and turning off her email. When we decide to get away, we wonder what do we do with ourselves when we’re not social. Lauren has attended workshops because she likes to get away from home and learn from an expert.   But how do you know when you’re ready to go on a retreat? For Lauren, going on a retreat is just an annual thing. Her family asks each other how they’ll get to the next level and learn something new. Going on a retreat or attending a workshop is just a part of her life. For me, it’s about getting away from my daily life because I want to get real and do the work.     2. We’re not self-medicating.  I haven’t been drinking lately to take better care of myself. Without drinking, there is so much more clarity and pain. We can self-medicate with our phones, exercise, shopping. Ask yourself, “What am I doing to self-medicate?”   Nobody feels better after self-medicating.   Make a journal of ideas to practice self-care and what brings you joy so that list is available in times of high stress so you don’t have to think of ways to practice self-care on the spot. A creative outlet like art, photography, etc. can help you practice self-care.   3. We’re broadening the definition of self-care. Self-care may look like tapping, a.k.a. EFT or Meridian Tapping.   It might look like Reiki (energy healing) or Polarity Therapy.   And of course, don’t forget to move your body, whether that’s through a work-out or dancing. (Check out Lauren’s Instagram Story Highlights!)   Conclusion: Listeners, what do you think about a Shamelessly Feminine Retreat in 2020? Leave a response in the comments section below! Lauren and I would love to hear from you!   Other Episodes Mentioned: Episode 16: Healing Ourselves Inside and Out with Tina Conroy Episode 22: Chronic Illness and Mindfulness with Marin Turner Episode 26: Practicing Mindfulness with Cory Muscara Episode 29: Remove Your Limiting Beliefs and Live a Life You Love with Valerie Friedlander   Connect with Lauren Trantham: Ride My Road (Facebook) Ride My Road (Website) Authentic Media Training (Facebook) Authentic Media Training (Website)   Lauren Trantham’s superpower is fierce tenderheartedness. Just imagine an elite ninja crossed with a hopeful romantic and you can understand her personality! She believes in black coffee, dark beer, shooting straight liquor, and that true strength lies in vulnerability. When she is not riding her motorcycle or traveling the world she is helping entrepreneurs find their authentic message so they can grow their business by getting real.   Key Quotes from the Episode: “That’s really what changes you -- when you take yourself out of your comfort zone.” - Jen Rozenbaum   “I know that I need to go through the pain to resolve whatever is going on in life.” - Jen Rozenbaum   “I’ve just become so acutely aware lately of how we self-medicate.” - Jen Rozenbaum   “As women … we keep things so close to our heart and we don’t talk about what’s really happening.” - Jen Rozenbaum   Connect with Jen and Shamelessly Feminine: Join our Shamelessly Feminine Facebook Group Follow Shamelessly Feminine on Facebook Follow Shamelessly Feminine on Instagram   This episode was originally published on shamelesslyfeminine.com/episode48.

Kelly and Lauren celebrate their 50th episode by reflecting on their minimalist journeys since starting this podcast in August 2018. You will learn about some of the lifestyle improvements that come from adopting a minimalist lifestyle. For Kelly, the minimalist adopter, minimalism has helped her design her best life. For Lauren, the natural minimalist, despite always living simply, she has learned to adopt new minimalist values, such as living more sustainably and being more mindful with her time.Leading into their next 50+ episodes, Kelly and Lauren will continue to share their minimalism lessons in addition to new interviews with both celebrated authors and minimalism thought leaders.Cheers to helping us reach the big 5-0!

GUEST BIO: Lauren Lee is a Technical Product Manager at Go Daddy where she gets to evangelize a platform team that optimizes the engineering process for developers.  Lauren helps teams to adopt a framework that makes prioritizing Machine Learning, experimentation, personalization and mobile-first development simple. EPISODE DESCRIPTION:         Phil’s guest on today’s show is Lauren Lee. Lauren started her IT career later than most. After spending 7 years working as a teacher she secured a place at the Ada Developers Academy. From there she has gone on to work for Amazon as a software development engineer and secure her current role at GoDaddy as a technical product manager. KEY TAKEAWAYS: (00.59) – So, Lauren, can you expand on that brief introduction and tell us a little bit more about yourself? Lauren explains that for 7 years she was a teacher. But, she quit her job and attended a coding program at Ada Developers Academy. It was an intensive tuition-free course that takes 11 months to complete. Students spend 6 months in the classroom, followed by a 5-month paid industry internship. The academy specializes in helping women and gender diverse people to start a successful career in the tech industry. From there, she became a software engineer at Amazon and has recently transitioned to a technical product management role with GoDaddy. Lauren describes her main function as being to act as a bridge between the engineer, designers, marketers and the end users. (1.52) - Phil asks Lauren how she ended up working for GoDaddy. Lauren explained that they are a sponsor company for the developer’s academy. Everyone Lauren knew that worked for them said that they were excellent employers that offered a truly inclusive culture. So, when she needed a job she chose to interview with them. Right now, Lauren is working on the website building side of things, helping small business owners to succeed. (2.58) – Can you please share a unique career tip with the I.T. career audience? Lauren says it is important to understand the power of communication and be an empathetic educator. Her work as a teacher demonstrated to her that people communicate in different ways. Lauren has found that bearing this in mind has also helped her to be more effective in her IT career. As a teacher, she learned to be an empathetic educator who adapted the way she taught to the needs of her students. Today, it is not hard for her to adapt her way of communicating to suit the audience she is speaking to. Getting into the mindset of the people you are talking to is a good habit. It helps you to think about things from different perspectives. (5.12) – Can you tell us about your worst career moment? And what you learned from that experience. For Lauren that was when, during a whiteboarding interview, a tear ran down her face. It was a humbling moment, despite the fact that she did in fact land the job. So, Lauren is pleased to see companies trying to move away from relying on whiteboarding interviews. They are beginning to realize that not everyone does well when asked to explain things using a whiteboard. Some freeze up, others get flustered and virtually everyone feels nervous when put in that situation. As a result, it is very easy to dismiss someone who actually does have the talent and skills that your organization needs. Phil finds this point particularly interesting because very few people talk about the interview part of landing an IT job. He has noticed that when it comes to interviews most of us create a lot of extra stress for ourselves. We turn the interview into the be all and end all. When, in fact, it is just a one-off event. (8.05) – Phil asks Lauren what her best career moment was. For Lauren, that was getting into the Ada Developer Academy. She was particularly proud to make it through the tough selection process. The moment she pushed her first feature into production is another highlight that springs to mind. However, for her speaking at conferences has become her real passion. She started out small, but has now graduated to the larger events. Lauren particularly enjoys being involved in these collaborative learning experiences. She loves finding new ways to engage with and help these larger technical communities through her work as a presenter. (9.56) – How did you get into conference speaking? As a student, Lauren attended a Ruby conference. It was a great experience, so very quickly she decided to put herself out there and start speaking and contributing. (10.29) – Can you tell us what excites you about the future of the IT industry and careers? Lauren is excited by the fact that there are now so many opportunities for women within this industry. The industry is definitely becoming more inclusive and moving towards a point where everyone is represented and can be successful working in IT. But, it is important that each of us plays our part in pushing this process along. We all need to become mentors, advocates and allies. There are some great organizations out there that are doing exactly that. Ada is just one example. There is also Chick Tech and Girls Who Code. Importantly, other underrepresented groups are now also getting help. For example, organizations like Unloop are helping ex-prisoners to get involved in the IT industry. (13.09) – What first attracted you to a career in IT? Lauren was partly drawn to the industry because she wanted to play a part in bridging the gender gap that exists in IT. She also wanted her students to see her taking a risk and succeeding at changing her life drastically. The fact that you have to be a continuous learner to keep pace with the rate of change is also something that drew her to the IT industry. She enjoys being continually pushed her to continually improve. (14.20) – What is the best career advice you have ever received? Know when to walk away from the bug in your code. If you are blocked you will just get frustrated and in all likelihood not solve the problem either. Stepping away for a bit enables you to approach the problem from a different angle. It is important not to let the imposter syndrome creep in. Self-doubt can end up paralyzing you completely. The truth is that, in time, you will learn to solve your problem. You will get there. Problems are learning experiences. (15.54) – If you were to begin your IT career again, right now, what would you do? Lauren says she probably would not do anything differently. She does not regret the fact that she spent 7 years teaching before starting her IT career. It has enabled her to bring something a little different to the table. (17.10) – What are you currently focusing on in your career? Right now, Lauren is focusing on creation over consumption. She has stopped scrolling through Twitter and other platforms berating herself about all the stuff she does not know. Instead, she is being selective and purposeful about what she consumes and how she spends her time. (18.04) – What is the number one non-technical skill that has helped you the most in your IT career? Having a growth mindset has really helped Lauren to move her career forward. Not knowing everything does not intimidate her. It inspires her to dive in and learn. She also sees these situations as opportunities to reach out to others, learn from and connect with them Phil agrees that mindset is a healthy one for IT professionals to have. After all, everyone has been in a position where they do not know something, at some point in their careers. (19.07) – Phil asks Lauren to share a final piece of career advice with the audience. Lauren’s advice is to those who are new to the industry is to attend meetups. Lean into the things you do not understand, get a mentor, study hard and continue to do so until it makes sense. For those who have been working in the industry for a long time, her advice is to tap into the power of volunteering. She finishes her response by urging everyone to be advocates for those that are underrepresented in the IT industry. BEST MOMENTS: (3.56) LAUREN – “People learn and communicate in a myriad of different ways.” (4.03) LAUREN – “There's so much value in thinking about problems from creative and new perspectives" (7.34) PHIL – "Often, for interviews, you create the stress yourself by putting too much expectation on yourself" (9.11) LAUREN – "Conferences offer that opportunity to bring individuals together to participate in collaborative learning and foster a greater sense of community" (14.28) LAUREN – "Sometimes you've got to walk away from the bug in your code, or whatever problem you have, especially if you are blocked." (18.16) LAUREN – “I’m not intimidated by not knowing everything.” CONTACT LAUREN: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoLoCoding @LoLoCoding LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-lee-ande/

For Lauren’s ‘Holiday’ film she chose the quasi-spy thriller The Long Kiss Goodnight starring Geena Davis and Samuel L. Jackson. For this winter-based movie, we give praise to the great script writing of Shane Black, discuss Doll piss gasoline physics, the rise and fall of Geena Davis’ career and we ask if this movie deserves a place in the pantheon of Christmas films alongside Die Hard. Music by bensound.com

Learn how minimalism can help you on the path to productivity! For Lauren and Kelly, minimalism has inspired them to start their every day with a plan. Minimalism is a tool they use to achieve greater mental focus and work smarter.   Lauren and Kelly rave about “the bullet journal” to prioritize their daily tasks. it’s a fun journaling system that will transform the way you plan your life by helping you track the past, organize the present and plan for the future.   Also learn the difference between being busy and being productive and the power in saying "no" to daily tasks and commitments that don’t support your goals. Productivity isn’t about cramming you schedule. It's about creating as effective and balanced lifestyle that you can keep up with each day.   Mentions Video: Are You Addicted to Your Phone by Dr. Lynn Gribble Rachel Aust Saudia “Pick Up Limes” Matt D’Avella

Minimalism at its core is a door to greater happiness.  Lauren and Kelly share their definitions of minimalism and the varying explanations between minimalist thought leaders including Colin Wright, The Minimalists, Joshua Becker, and Leo Babauta. Considering the growing interest in minimalism today, Lauren and Kelly reinforce that there are many types of minimalists and ways of living with less. They define minimalism as a tool that can be used by all to design a more meaningful life. Minimalism is not one-dimensional. Minimalist principles rather provide us with ideas to live more meaningfully and it’s up to us to design this lifestyle. For Lauren and Kelly, minimalism has significantly helped them become more intentional with everyday decisions including how they spend their time, money and energy.   Mentioned Being A Minimalist, Ultra Spiritual Life

  Why aren’t you living the life you want? What’s holding you back? Have you ever been binary in your thinking, meaning you have to choose A or B? I have. I can’t do this AND that. I can’t be a good parent AND a top producer. I can’t work hard AND travel. I can do this OR I can do that. Why can’t we have our cake AND eat it too? I think we can.   As I interviewed Lauren LaForge on her boat, The Intrepid, in Marina Delray, California, I was struck by a woman who decided to live with a big AND. Lauren decided years ago that travel was always going to be a part of her life. She also decided that she would be a top producer as a salesperson/business owner. AND, not OR.  It begs the question from anyone-have you been talking yourself out of the life you truly want?   “For me, there are millions of versions of life that can be experienced on this earth. In my hundred or so years, it would be sad to experience just one of those.” You can be an ultra-producer while living a life that you were meant to live. For Lauren, that means making the time NOW to do the things she loves, not waiting for something monumental to finally giver herself permission to do what she loves.   I believe that we all need what I call “day candy.” These are the little joys that we build into our day and life, just for our self. For some, it’s a morning or evening routine. For others, it’s mini-breaks, listening to a favorite jam, having a cup of coffee. I have watched too many people crash and burn in their time management and life make-overs because they only put the work on their new schedule. The must-do’s; the things they think they HAVE to do. If you have no joy in your schedule, then you will despise it. If you stick with your new routine and schedule, you will be an angry, bitter person, because all you have to do is “the grind.”    One of my mentors, Delatorro McNeal suggests that you plan out your “wow moments” first. Plan your annual, quarterly vacations and getaways before you plan your work. Then have smaller “wow’s” planned monthly and weekly? Finally, have “day candy” for each day.   So, be a badass top producer. I dare you, challenge you even! But also love the life you have. Live intentionally. Wake up, kick butt, have fun, smile, laugh, dance, and sail, just like Lauren. You really should listen to her on this podcast.   Here are some additional tips from Lauren:   Book: You Are a Badass, Jen Sincero Tips: Use your car for your office. Hardware: The PowerCup-power station for car cigarette lighter adapter. Mindset: Plan around what FIRES YOU UP. Make it a part of your life. Contact: www.laurenlaforgeswc.com

For Lauren’s pick for Bad Movie Month, she tries to outdo Greg’s love for Bad Movies with 2011’s Haywire. As we try to make sense out of this half-baked movie, we discuss the pros and cons of casting an MMA fighter to act in a movie, overly convoluted and poorly executed revenge plans, and how no matter how many big-name actors you throw into a movie, it can’t make up for a plot and story that is so full of holes that makes it nearly unwatchable. Music by bensound.com

Funfetti, Metallic Icing, Dolly Parton's Tattoos and no more naked cakes?!! Lauren Kitchens is back and she is talking 2018 Cake trends and how to work collaboratively with creative vendors. Michelle felt really left out the first time we had Lauren on the show, and this time, she makes up for it! We are so stoked to have Lauren Kitchen's - owner, operator and artist at Fancy Cakes by Lauren - back on the show. The first time, we talked about cake basics, and this time, we delve more into the artistic side of things. (Also, have you heard the rumor that Dolly Parton has tons of tattoos? It's Christy's favorite rumor of all time.) Big Takeaways Have we mentioned Manly Bands yet? Promo code TBWPP - 15% off your purchase. They're awesome, believe us. How do awesome clients work with Lauren? She gets clients that want to challenge her. It's a brainstorm between the client and Lauren from the very beginning. A bride comes in with a vision, and Lauren asks questions and gets a feel for the couple and then starts to sketch...some ideas stay, some ideas go. It's rare that a client will come in with a photo of a cake and ask Lauren to exactly replicate it. Lauren specifically mentions that the more you can tell her about your other vendors, and about decisions that have already been made - the better. Give her the details, and you'll leave the consultation with a VERY good idea of what Lauren can create for you. (Here's a hint - a photo of the wedding dress will help get the creative juices flowing for Lauren. If you don't want to show her the dress in person, email a photo of it.) Vendors that have been around for a while, work really well together. For Lauren, the more communication she has with the other vendors at a wedding, the better. It makes the biggest difference in the success of the overall vision. At the tasting - keep it small. Just you, and your fiance, and maybe your planner. Let the baker walk you through the process...the less opinions in the room, the better. You want time to actually TALK to and share ideas with the baker. When negotiating with creative vendors, find out what THEY want to do...and you may be able to get a lower price because they want to have something cool and new in their portfolio. Lauren mentions doing an awesome cake for practically pennies because she really wanted to have it (Yoda) in her portfolio. And, having a wonderful personality can help when you want to negotiate with vendors as well. :) A cake can sit out for about 5 hours before being cut and served. The longer it sits out, the less structurally sound it is. We talk a lot about the way a cake looks, but it's also super important that it tastes good! And the creativity doesn't stop with the icing - you can get creative with the cake and flavors too. Lauren is open to doing new or different flavors, outside of what's on the menu, if your wedding calls for it! Just know that if you are requesting your grandmother's cake recipe, it's not going to be exactly as you remember! Quick trends: Copper and metallic tones = IN. Naked Cakes = OUT. Gold > Blush. Links we referenced www.manlybands.com - our sponsor! www.fancycakesbylauren.com - Lauren Kitchen's website - check it out and see all the amazingness https://www.instagram.com/fancycakesbylauren/ https://www.instagram.com/graceloveslace/ - Michelle's new favorite wedding dress designer instagram page Quotes “The armadillo cake in Steel Magnolias...it's the greatest cake in cinema history. It still stands up, man!” - Lauren, talking about the very realistic dog cakes she loves to make “We want to give you some insight about how to work with creative vendors that will be successful and collaborative and in ways that you won't really really annoy or anger them. How to get the most out of your creative vendors.” - Christy, with the show synopsis “Go make the design decisions and THEN come to me.” - Lauren, with directions for clients “If somebody wants to me to help them design their wedding, I'm like, let me see the dress. What's your ring look like, and what is the venue? Those three elements are helpful in creating the design of the wedding.” - Michelle, on the creative vision “Cake is like a newborn. It's pretty resilient. You can drop a cake on it's head!” - Lauren Get In Touch EMAIL: thebigweddingplanningpodcast@gmail.com FACEBOOK: @TBWPpodcast INSTAGRAM: @thebigweddingplanningpodcast BE SURE TO USE THE HASHTAG: #planthatwedding TWITTER: @TBWPpodcast PHONE: (415) 723-1625 Leave us a message and you might hear your voice on the show! Special Guest: Lauren Kitchens.

Lauren Y. Casteel, President and CEO of the Women’s Foundation of Colorado I've been looking forward to this interview with Lauren Casteel, the President and CEO of the Women's Foundation of Colorado since the day I started Extraordinary Women Radio. For Lauren is the epitome of an extraordinary woman. In those early days of planning my podcast, when I was thinking about the women whose stories I would like to tell, Lauren certainly was at the top of the list. I can easily name Lauren as the best leader I’ve ever had an opportunity to work with in my life. She's a changemaker, a trailblazer and a woman who can move mountains. Lauren is the first person in Colorado to lead three foundations and possesses more than 20 years of philanthropic leadership as well as a dedication to inclusiveness across gender, racial, economic, ethnic, military, abilities, and  sexual orientation perspectives in Denver and throughout Colorado. I’ve had the pleasure of serving on the Board of Trustees of the Women’s Foundation for the past 2 years under Lauren's leadership. The Women's Foundation of Colorado is a unique community foundation that creates more pathways to economic security for Colorado women. We use the power of community, philanthropy, and impact to help women thrive, which builds a more prosperous state for all of us. I passionate about this cause, and I think our tagline says it all! Women Thriving. Colorado Rising.  In our interview, we talk about what it means to lead now, in whatever role we each have. This is a very important time for all of us. Lauren shares her philosophies on leading change and what it means to lead with substance and not just symbols. She shares her perspectives around how creating more pathways for economic security for women, builds a more prosperous state for us all. Lauren tells her own personal stories of growing up in a household with her civil rights leader father, Whitney Young and how that has shaped her life. Her wisdom is rich and deep. Throughout her career, Lauren has gained numerous accolades. In 2014, Lauren was inducted into the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame. She has been named as one of the 25 most powerful women in 2015 by the Colorado Women’s Chamber; one of the Denver Business Journal’s 2015 Nonprofit/Foundation Newsmakers; a “Timeless Legend” by Denver’s Urban Spectrum Newspaper; received the “Trailblazer Award” from the American Association of University Women, Denver Branch; received the Girl Scout’s “Woman of Distinction” award; and in 2016 she was honored with the Monte Pascoe Civic Leadership Award, to name a few. So let's talk about how the Women's Foundation has thrived under Lauren's leadership, for it's been an incredible year for us! Here's an overview of  this year's journey! We launched our five-year strategic plan focused on creating a livable wage for women and their families. What does a livable wage mean, you might ask? When a woman earns a livable wage, she escapes the fear that one car repair will mean she can’t pay the electric bill. She can invest – financially and with her energy – in her family’s future. She has the freedom to make choices for her family that are less about surviving and more about thriving. As a former single mom, raising a young son - I am so committed to creating this type of future for the women of our state. In July, we hosted former First Lady Michelle Obama for her first publicly ticketed appearance since leaving the White House. More than 8,300 community members gathered with us at Pepsi Center, drawing inspiration from Mrs. Obama’s vision for “a world that values its women,” and helping us net over $1 million for WFCO’s work. The words of award-winning actress Octavia Spencer moved and motivated attendees at our sold-out Annual Luncheon in late September. We hosted 2,400 at the Colorado Convention Center and a record number of sponsors joined us in 2017. We relaunched Dads for Daughters,

For Lauren’s October pick, she and Greg watched 1989’s Dead Calm. Through this suspenseful movie with a minimalist cast, our hosts discuss the projectile physics of toddler dummies, Greg’s undying love for Billy Zane, how to spot a psychopath at sea, and for the first time ever, we are forced to take an episode intermission. Music by bensound.com

Session 33 A lot medical students go through the process end up at a time where they have to submit their rank list and they have no clue what they want to do. And this is a lot of unneeded stress. In this podcast, I talk to a specialist that you can't get hold of so you can understand what is out there for you. Today's guest is Dr. Lauren Strauss, an academic Pediatric Neurologist who specializes in headaches. She is a DO at a large academic medical center for an allopathic residency program. She is currently the Residency Program Director at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center for Pediatric Neurology. Listen to her thoughts on the field and what you should be looking into. Also check out our other podcasts at MedEd Media. [01:50] Interest in Pediatric Neurology Lauren has an interesting background having started in engineering. She did her major at UPenn in bio-engineering. She has always loved science and math. Her grandfather being an engineer and not having any doctors in the family, Lauren decided to do engineering. She thought bio-engineering would be offering her a big variety. What she found she loved the most was being able to do projects that brought them over to the hospital and allowed them to interact with clinicians. When she decided to do her senior engineering project, she ended up in the Neurology lab where they did research related to vertigo. At that time, she didn't know she wanted Neurology but she knew she liked other things outside of engineering. After graduating in engineering, she decided to take a year off while looking into medicine as an option. She worked at a pediatric practice for her pediatrician. She worked there for a summer which later turned into a whole year. Then she realized she wanted to go to medical school to be a pediatrician. It was during their pediatric subspecialty month that she could rotate through a lot of different specialties and neurology was one of them. It still didn't hit her at that point that it was what she was going to. When she picked a full month in a pediatric specialty, some subspecialties she signed up for were already filled except for pediatric neurology. She did the rotation anyway. "It was the perfect opportunity mixed with meeting the right people at the right time." Then she decided to apply to Pediatric Neurology. Lauren describes it as a hard decision to do.  Nowadays, most programs are categorical where you do your pediatrics and neuro in the same location. But at that time, there were still some where you could train at two separate places. Hence, it was a difficult process. When she talked to her medical school at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, they never had anyone else who had done Pediatric Neurology. She is very happy she did take the plunge though. Where she ended up doing her training was pediatrics at a larger children's hospital at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Then she did her child neuro training at Boston Children's Hospital. She then found out that a lot of people will pick an interest within Neurology and academics and go on and subspecialize with fellowship. She initially considered epilepsy since majority of the practice in pediatric neurology is developmental delay epilepsy and headache. Since she had an engineering background, she felt it was best for her to go into epilepsy. The reading of EEG's relies on physics. She soon discovered her love for patient interaction and taking a history from a patient and solving a puzzle. But she didn't love reading an EEG as much and sitting by herself. [06:18] Becoming a Pediatric Headache Specialist Lauren says a lot of people don't know you can subspecialize in headache. As a new emerging specialty, Headache Medicine is part of a UCNS (United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties) fellowship. A lot of people going into the field are adult headache specialists being the paved route. It's much easier from the adult side. "Headache is a new emerging specialty." Lauren notices that headaches in kids can be as young as age two but majority of them are in the pre-teen or teenager years. She loves the challenge of convincing the patient to give her that history. She also loves the overlap with some of the social dynamics and healthy living. She loves how to coach them back towards a better life. She also likes the fact that a lot of headache patients tend to get better if you have the right tools in place. She finds this very satisfying. So when she looked into Headache Medicine, she explored her other options including a pediatric pain fellowship as well as an adult pain fellowship. She likes procedures but realized she didn't like it to the extent that majority of her practice was going to be procedures. So she ultimately settled in doing a headache fellowship. She ended up doing an adult headache fellowship at the Brigham and Women's Hospital, one of the first headache centers established in the country. Their adult headache fellows were very interested that she was doing her child neurology training locally. So they got interested in collaborating with and training a future pediatric headache specialist. Lauren is actually one of the pioneers of the said field. She knew that when she graduated fellowship, she wanted to have all of the necessary tools. If she left the programs in Boston, then she would want to be at a center where there is no other pediatric headache specialist. She is currently at Wake Forest being one of the few fellowship-trained pediatric headache specialists in a several-state-region. Moreover, she is heavily involved, not only in patient interaction, but also in education and community efforts. She is streamlining protocols for the emergency room and educational materials for patients. It's very common but there is also a lot of need in headache since not everyone has gone onto this subspecialty level. [09:07] Traits that Make a Good Pediatric Headache Specialist Lauren illustrates that anyone interested in going to pediatrics has to be a little bit more patient and creative. "You have to be able to adapt to new situations." When you're examining children or taking a history from a child or family, you have to be willing to go out of order. The child might not let you examine at the beginning of the visit until the end of the visit. So you have to be able to charm people. You have to use your communication skills to warm up the child or the parents to what you're trying to ask and what the plan is going to be. In headache, those skills are taken into the extremes. The patients and their families are dealing with a situation where their child is very much in pain. They don't initially know other families are dealing with the same condition. So it can be very isolating and very anxiety-producing. It can be a huge struggle. Moreover, a lot of these patients can be very disabled by their condition. They can look like other children but they're dealing with special issues. They could miss school and have many other challenges. As a specialist, they have to be able to coach them and be firm at times on helping them get back. Hence, communication is very helpful. Lauren adds that you want to be a little bit of a problem-solver. You may want to ask a few more questions to make sure it's migraine and not something else. You have to be able to understand the exam and how that fits into the history. [11:15] Patient Types and Procedures In general neurology, they see all ages up to eighteen in pediatric neurology. In the outpatient setting, they will usually do evaluation for young children who are delayed in walking or talking. They try to understand if it's something they're going to catch up on. Or is it something related to a genetic condition or a metabolic condition? You need to assess if you need to do another workup. How do you help them get the right services they need so they can catch up on their milestones. Additionally, they see first time seizure patients or refractory seizure patients. They try to see how they can help diagnose the right epilepsy condition. They have a lot of patients that get better. They can make a diagnosis of a seizure disorder that they know by the time they're teenager, it may go away or in a few years. So they have to make not only a diagnosis but also be able know whether it fits into an epilepsy syndrome. This way you can help the family understand what the true prognosis is. So epilepsy is a big bulk as well as headache. Since her passion is headache, most of her outpatient practice over time has become headache. Headache patients come in various types. You can see someone with their first headache that may be had some interesting features to it. They can have a visual aura. Children, just like adults, can have very interesting aura symptoms for their migraines. They can see a cracked glass, speckled colors, sparkles, shooting stars and a whole gamut of things. And this can be very scary for the first time it happens. Part of Lauren's expertise is sorting out how consistent it is with migraine or if there's any workup needed. She also sees patients with repeated headaches or those that never go away everyday. Some of the typical medicines they would use over the counter won't seem to stop it. So it's also part of her practice to sort out which medicines they can use to help the patient. Or if there are certain things in your lifestyle that contribute to this such as overuse of caffeine found in local soda or sweet tea. "People don't even realize that they have a young child who's exposed to a lot of caffeine." They also focus on avoiding skipped meals, hydration, exercise, and addressing other concerns like bullying or other things going on at a school setting. Moreover, Lauren is also trained in procedures to help manage pain. They can do  a nerve block. The patient takes a numbing medicine and the specialist injects on the scalp to numb it and give it temporary or long-lasting pain relief. They also do Botox which is a muscle paralyzer which you can use in managing chronic migraine. You inject in 31 places on the scalp and the neck. It affects the nerves locally to prevent them from spreading neuropeptides and inflammatory markers to perpetuate pain. Lauren explains there are a lot of interesting ways to treat headache including coaching and procedure. This keeps her practice very interesting. [15:10] Choosing Academics versus Private Practice Lauren initially thought really long and hard about what she wanted her career to look like. She thought private practice was very attractive because you have more control over your schedule. You might see consistent types of patient population You might have more consistent hours. The reason she ultimately chose academics is she wanted a job where it could grow with her as her interests change. As a young faculty, she knows she loves education but she doesn't really know if that's her path. If she went into private practice, she thinks she would have missed a lot of things - being with the residents and medical students and seeing the collaboration and the discussing of interesting patients. Since she has been at Wake Forest, she started up a Headache Case Conference. They host it once a month where they get together and talk about their most fascinating headache patients. Because of this, they can get back up on patients they need more guidance on as well as be able to hear from other providers. She loves this kind of collaboration and learning all the time. Lauren is glad she chose academics. She has gotten so passionate about education that she is now the Residency Director for their Pediatric Neurology Program. She now helps design curriculum and make sure block schedules look nice. She looks into ways to improve the education for their residents at all stages. "I love education. I can't imagine, now in this role, going back into private practice." Another thing she likes about academics is that it allows you to be part of both the inpatient and outpatient sides of it. She loves being in clinic and it's the majority of what she does in headache managements. But she also loves being occasionally on inpatient service. You see so many different things there that by the time you see them on clinic, they've already been stabilized and they no longer have ongoing concerns. Academic allows you to be varied and depending on where you get hired, you can have all different types of job descriptions. [18:00] Work/Life Balance Lauren stresses this is something very important to look at when choosing a field not only for women, but for anyone when choosing their career. You never know what your home life is going to look like when you're making these big decisions. "Having flexibility or knowing what kind of support you have from your family is helpful." Lauren knew she was going to likely possibly leave the area where her family lived. She would be in an area without initial extended support and friends. She wanted to be in a place where she didn't have to work nights and weekends all the time. Lauren loves the balance in pediatric neurology. She generally works Mondays through Fridays and works one weekend every six weeks. She's not in-house for those calls and works from 9-11 doing patient rounds and then she goes home. She also answers pages from home on the weekends she's on. For Lauren, it's manageable because it ends up being an 8-5 job with lunch breaks. Then she can also squeeze the meetings. But in general, her practice is very manageable for having a family. [19:35] Residency Path and Fellowship Training Lauren explains that a lot of programs have moved towards combining your match into being able to apply once into both pediatrics and child neurology at the same hospital. At Wake Forest, you come for a two-day interview. You will be interviewed by the pediatrics group and then by the child neurology group. But when they make a decision and you get your match result, it's at one program. Lauren did her training at two separate places. It does have its benefits like being able to know all these different hospital systems. But she reckons it's nice to spend all five years (two in pediatrics and three in child neurology) in one place. It allows you to build connections much easier and you spend less time worrying about computer systems. Then you can focus more time on learning as you transition from pediatrics to child neurology. What's different in their field is you spend two years purely in pediatrics. Then when you transition over to child neurology, you will spend a bulk of that first year in adult neurology training. You're treated just like another adult neurology resident. Lauren describes this as a hard transition to go from general pediatrics to dealing with adult patients who may have internal medicine problems. Some of those conditions may have overlaps in pediatrics in ways. Moreover, programs approach problems differently. At their program, their pediatric neurology residents don't do in-house call on the adult neuro side. "You have to be careful when you choose programs that it's a match for your personality and what you're hoping to go into for your career." How competitive Pediatric Neurology is depends on where you want to practice. Some of the top five programs tend to be larger programs but they're biggest hits in the major cities. So several of those programs can be very competitive if you had your heart set on one of those programs. But in general, pediatric neurology every year will have a few spots that are unmatched across the country. Relative to some other specialty fields, Pediatric Neurology is less competitive. Compared to adult neurology, it's also less competitive. The fellowship training is a one-year program. There are programs that offer a two-year program depending on what your research interests are. But usually, it's a one-year clinical fellowship. Then you may add on a second year if you have plans to complete a certain type of research project by the end. [22:50] DOs, Primary Care, and Other Specialties As a DO, Lauren was very worried in some of the programs she was interviewed at being it could be something that was mentioned or asked about. At the program she settled at Boston Children's Hospital, she was worried about it being a Harvard-based program. She was afraid being an osteopath would be seen negatively. But it was a positive to them as their prior residents and chief residents have also been DO's. You would be sometimes be worried that it's going to be a problem in a program. But there are programs that you're unexpectedly amazed that they see that as a strength. She interviewed at a place in New York and she was asked why she didn't go to a real medical school. She thought it was a joke until she realized it was actually happening in real-time. "Your job is to seek out opportunities and use your skill set and your background to keep seeking out additional opportunities." Everyone will have things in their CV that they're very proud about or other people are going to question. If someone says something negative, Lauren says you just have to rise above and say you're proud of where you come from. Explain to them why they should be excited about what you've done in the past. Other than that on interview though, she has never experienced any negativity towards being a DO. She finds this as a huge strength in her clinical practice because she practices an OMM (Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine) or OMT (Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment). She tends to use it on the head and neck in some of her headache patients. And they really appreciate the hands-on approach. Lauren admits she's blessed and happy she chose the training she did. It has opened some doors that would have been opened for someone else. "You have to kill everything with possibility and realize to make decisions which are best for you." Working with primary care, Lauren says it's helpful that as you're going through training, seek out as many opportunities that might be out of your comfort zone. She recommends gaining as much information as you can during rotations. You never know when that knowledge is going to come back into play and be helpful for that one particular patient. She thinks that if you decide to  only do pediatrics, you may have opportunities where you're able to interact with a neurology patient during training. Lauren recommends taking the opportunity to do neurology month or take things you may not always deal with. You never know when you have that one patient in your practice and you feel very uncomfortable with. Moreover, Lauren says it would be helpful to say why you're worried and what you've already discussed to the patient. Other specialties she works the closest with include general pediatrics, neurosurgery, and neuroradiology. [28:33] What She Wished She Knew And What She Likes Best and Least Going into pediatric neurology and headache, what she wished she knew that she knows now is that they have a great work-life balance but their pay is less compared to other pediatric subspecialties or adult colleagues. Nevertheless, she is very happy with her work-life balance and her salary but she just didn't realize this was something in play. She thought that if you treated the same complicated type of cases that you'd be compensated the same. Lauren points out how resources account for this. You're very lucky in academics if you're at a children's hospital that is layered with different administrative support and fund raises. Lauren's favorite thing is when patients get better. She loves it when a patient comes back and they're doing really well. You can't cure everyone but she says it's very rewarding when you hear that someone's life was upside-down and now they're back on course. On the flip side, what she likes the least is the frustration of trying to help your patients but they can't see a path out. They're not willing to improve their lifestyle like cut caffeine or sleep better. If she had to do it all over again, Lauren says couldn't imagine what else that other career would be or what else would she be so excited about. She simply loves her job.There are times that anyone and any job can feel that have a frustrating day or interaction with someone. But in the end, she finds what she does as really fascinating and the opportunities are very rewarding. She says you don't get to have that kind of rewarding and intense job as much. But she would choose the same specialty all over again. "I get to do something really cool everyday and I get to be a part of someone else's life." [34:30] Lauren's Final Words of Wisdom No matter field you're looking at, Lauren says it's always about reaching out to areas you're thinking about and finding out what opportunities are available. It could be spending time with someone in clinics or in the operating room. It could be spending time on the inpatient side or in a research project. "Don't be afraid to reach out to people especially when you're in a training environment." Especially in academics, Lauren says everyone is excited when they have someone reaching out to them. When you see someone young and enthusiastic and looking at what you're doing, it can be contagious. So it's very important to be involved in that process and don't be afraid to reach out. Introduce yourself or maybe attach your resume so they can also understand your background. Be honest to say you don't know if neurology is for you. Then ask if you could schedule a time to be able to spend time with them in the clinic just to see how you're going to love that experience. [36:30] Breaking the DO/MD Stigma It seems that the DO and MD stigma is going away. Lauren is a DO at a large academic medical center for an allopathic residency program. Hopefully, you understand that being a DO is not holding you back. If you're listening to this as a DO student, there are some self-limiting beliefs that you don't actually need. If you are in the Wake Forest area and that triad of medical hospitals and universities looking at pediatric neurology, go reach out. See if there's an opportunity to shadow her or somebody else in the program in that department. [37:31] Compare and Contrast Two weeks ago, we did adult headache medicine and this week we did pediatric headache medicine. Now you're seeing some differences if you're thinking about headache and you're thinking about adults versus kids. Listen to these two episodes. Compare and contrast. If you have a specialist you would like for me to talk to, shoot me an email at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net. Links: UCNS (United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties) Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center adult headache fellowship at the Brigham and Women's Hospital Specialty Stories Episode 31: What Does a Headache Specialist’s Job Look Like? Brigham and Women's Hospital

Lauren Puryear is a 29-year old mental health clinician and proud mother of Isaiah. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Virginia Union University, two Master’s degrees, AND a PhD in Psychology. Lauren prides herself in giving back to her community. She is an activist, philanthropist, and an advocate for social issues across the world. Being raised in Paterson, NJ has taught Lauren the importance of giving back to her community. She started a charity organization, For the Love of Others, LLC, that helps those in need, and it’s all in honor of her grandmother, Marion Elizabeth Smith. After beating cancer twice, Lauren’s resilience and strength has been incredible! Her goal is to share her story with the world in hopes to not only raise awareness, but also to inspire! TWEET: “Focusing on the #dreams that really matter and making the world a better place on Ep 101” @FTLOO_inc Chasing the Dream: When you first had your dream, did you know exactly how you would accomplish it? Most people don’t have it all figured out in the beginning, because it takes time for the growth process to occur. For Lauren, she knew her dream was to help the homeless and hungry, but she had no idea how she could help. Since she is a woman of strong faith, she prayed for help----and soon had her answer: extreme couponing. It’s true that where there’s a will, there really is a way. Lauren was able to feed the first 30,000 people with just $500—thanks to her couponing. TWEET: “Living as #homeless person for a week on the streets of DC opened my eyes.” @FTLOO_inc Seeing the Bigger Picture: Why care about hungry people? If you asked Lauren this question, she would tell you that her organization provides MUCH more than just food for empty bellies, but gives hope and positive mental health. Feeding people can prevent crime and drug addiction. It’s all about looking at the bigger picture from something small and easy like clipping coupons. We all need a dose of Lauren’s passion and positivity toward helping those around us! TWEET: “If something as small as #couponing can have such an impact, then why not do it?” @FTLOO_inc Raising Awareness: What can ONE person do in the fight against hunger? Lauren has inspired countless others to join her in chasing her dream of feeding 60,000 people in the first year of her charity. There are so many ways to help, but Lauren wants us all to know that hunger and homelessness are NOT the same. For the Love of Others feeds people at schools, community centers, and emergency shelters, and many more could be fed if laws in the US would change regarding getting food to the hungry. Lauren is a true example of someone who lives out her mantra: “Love God, love others, and serve the world.” TWEET: “People don’t usually realize how many #hungry people there are all around us.” @FTLOO_inc Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser to take—“If I can do it at 29 years of age, then anyone can. Whatever your dream is, GO FOR IT! Do it and don’t stop until you get there!” OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [1:25] Finding time for school, motherhood, and beating cancer [3:35] The original goal: feeding 30,000 through extreme couponing [7:38] How this has become Lauren’s full-time work [12:20] How can we help? (See Lauren’s website) [14:00] How this has affected others [16:50] The need is all around us and we don’t see it [18:40} Two distinctive issues: hunger and homelessness [19:40] Upcoming events across the country [23:55] How the cooking takes place [24:40] The impact [26:30] Policies that govern food distribution and the need for change [28:55] How to begin giving back and Lauren’s ONE action for a dream chaser to take   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Lauren’s Website Lauren on Facebook: For the Love of Others Lauren on Instagram Lauren on Twitter   TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: “#Hunger and #homelessness are two distinctive issues with some overlap.” @FTLOO_inc TWEET: “We cannot do what we do without our community partners - can you help?” @FTLOO_inc    

Millions of people struggle with autoimmune conditions – maybe you’re one of them. If you are, then listen up: You CAN heal yourself. You don’t have to go through a lifetime on prescription pills, just managing your symptoms, masking your pain. You can heal, and you can thrive. Today’s guest is living proof that the body can heal itself if given the tools it needs to do so. From the age of 12, Lauren Tatarchuk was a medical mystery. Diagnoses were proclaimed: fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, lupus, Lyme disease. She struggled with chronic pain, exhaustion, muscle weakness, severe migraines—she didn’t have the strength to get out of bed without Adderall. Lauren was so heavily medicated that she doesn’t remember much of her adolescence. She was on a shoebox of pills every day – until that day she snapped, ripped the medicine box off the wall and threw the pills across the room. She fell to the floor, sobbing. Enough was enough. Enough with the pills, and enough with the victim mentality. She’d had enough of the medical crutches, she was going to let her pain fuel her motivation to get well naturally. Lauren is now a regenerative detoxification specialist, biofeedback expert, and is leading the Heal Yourself Revolution. She uses iridology and bio-resonance to help people release old emotions and heal physical conditions. Having healed herself of her autoimmune conditions, she knows it IS possible and wants to be a message of hope to anyone suffering with chronic illness. Lauren wants to use her story to move the masses from being victims to taking charge of their health. Lauren’s coaching program starts in August and you can get on the waiting list by clicking here. For Lauren, being a Spirit Junkie is all about standing up for what you believe and being unapologetic about expressing who you are on an authentic level. And if you want to be part of this growing community, we’re excited to announce that enrollment for the Spirit Junkie Masterclass Digital is open (but only until Thursday June 29th!). There has never been a better time to create the life you want and dive into your heart-centered business. When you sign up, you’ll also get over bonuses worth over $1900, including two coaching calls with Gabby and all the tools and resources you’ll need to to take that next step to living abundantly. And of course, you get access to the Spirit Junkie community, where you’ll get support and accountability from beautiful souls who are on the same path as you. There’s a reason you’re being called to this training. Now is the time to listen to that call.  Being hailed as “Sex and the City for Food,” The Food Heals Podcast brings together experts in the field of nutrition, health and healing to teach you the best-kept natural secrets to being a hotter, healthier, happier YOU!   The Food Heals Podcast is hosted by Allison Melody and Suzy Hardy – two self-proclaimed natural chicks who will rock your world and change your beliefs about health! This sexy, savvy duo provides eco-friendly advice on a variety of issues including the healing power of nutrition, living authentically, turning your passion into your career, choosing the best natural health and beauty products, the benefits of a plant-based diet and so much more!

Welcome to the Handling Business podcast! We wanted to start off our podcast with a bang by talking to one of the most successful dog walking business owners in the country. Lauren Cora is the owner of Dogs Deserve It, a Chicago based business that employs over 70 dog walkers, 5 managers and takes care of 300-400 dogs per day. Lauren started law school with intentions of becoming a lawyer, but quickly knew that she needed to capitalize on her eternal entrepreneurial fervor. After much research and contemplation, Lauren started DDI in 2009 by herself and has since grown the company to 70 walkers and five in-house managers. Her focus has been and always will be on innovation and reliability. Dogs Deserve It was the first company to utilize walker tracking using time stamped pedometers and the first to provide our walkers with salary and benefits. Dogs Deserve It believes that accountability and walker happiness will continue to set them apart from their competition. Dogs Deserve It is a perfect model of what a professional pet business should be and Lauren is here to tell us how she did it and how you can too. For Lauren, it hasn't always been a walk in the park, but with her business sense, know-how and persistence she has created a multi-million dollar business that is an industry leader.

Branding and Marketing Your Podcast: Lauren Nelson Interview Today on episode 543 we talk with fellow podcast Lauren Nelson who is the Marketing Manager for Crowdspring.com She produce the audio drama podcast "The Box" and share her insights on how podcasts ban boost their marketing efforts to stand out. Realize there are no rules to podcast. For Lauren she takes as much as she needs to tell her story, and that's it. Your iTunes artwork is your first impression, have someone who is a graphic person create yours. Consistency can boost your brand by never missing an episode, or by announcing (if you take a break) your planned absence. People may want t-shirts, mugs and other "Swag" items, so keep this in mind when making your artwork. The Apple company broke the rules in their advertisements (so have companies like All Spice) Don't be afraid to think outside the box. Thin about how "a show about nothing" is one of the top televisions shows of all time. Lauren's Favorite Marketing Podcasts Startup Smart Passive Income Marketing Over Coffee Duct Tape Marketing Special Podcast Marketing Guide Go to  www.crowdspring.com/sop free guide promoting your show, and your design needs. Blue Yeti - A Hands On Review The Blue Yeti is quoted WAY TOO MUCH as a great podcast microphone. It is a condensor microphone, and if not used properly can make really bad sounding recordings. It can pick up what is right in front of it, what is behind it, or everything around it. You want to "Cardoid" setting for your best  recording of a solo podcaster. To avoid sounding like you’re in a tunnel you need to turn the gain down, and get close the the microphone. When you do this, you will have what most people call “popping p’s” when you say worse that start with P’s, B’s, H’s, etc as the from your mouth goes into the microphone. The solution is to purchase a pop filter. Due to it’s unique size you need a specialized pop filter. You can purchase the Blue Pop Filter for $59, or you can grab a perfectly good one for $22 from Auphonix . The other thing you need is a shock mount. The reason for this is ANY touching of the desk that the Yeti is sitting on will pick up the vibrations. So you can purchase the shock mount from Blue for $56, or this one from for Auphonix for $30. So the price of a Yeti goes from $89 to somewhere between to $$141 to 204. The shock mount is going to need a stand so I recommend either the Rode PSA1 ($99) or the Heil PL-2T ($130) This is why the Audio Technica ATR2100 is the Best Podcasting Microphone NOT the Blue yeti. The Audio Technica us a dynamic microphone (which means it will pick up less noise than the yet) While the stand that comes with the ATR2100 is very simple, it will pick up less thumping (but I would still recommend a shock mount. This unit is a shock mount and pop filter in one for $9. Because its more of a “traditional” microphone you are a little more open to pop filters and shock mounts. The ATR2100 works via USB and XLR ( can work with a mixer) so if you’re flying solo, or need to plug into a mixer you’re good to go. So to get the same features you would need a Blue Yeti ($199), Pop Filter ($22), Shock Mount ($30), so would be out $251. Where is the ATR2100 is $77, the pop filter shock mount is $9, so you would be out around $86. Podcast Glossary "G" Garageband Grageband is a free software on the Macintosh platform that can be used to create a podcast. While great looking and equipped with some powerful tools, I feel its great for assembling podcasts, but not the best for editing out “Ums, and ya knows.” "Glenn the Geek'd it" Glenn "the Geek" Hebert runs horseradionetwork.com and is doing a great job getting advertisers on his show. He gets sponsors to help promote his show and other actions. An example Jim Collison got a sponsor to pay for a custom app and said, "I Glenn the Geek'd it." To hear Glenn talk about his techniques check out http://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/glenn1 Podcast Rewind Podcast Roundtable "Getting Your Show Out To Your Audience" The Pub "Investigative reporting costs thousands of dollars" Because of My Podcast - My Network Has Grown Nick Snapp of the  The “Make it Snappy” Productivity Show has had his network of resources and friends grown since starting his podcast. He even got to Puerto Rico with a film documentary and film John Lee Dumas of eofire.com Check out Nick's Show at www.makeitsnappyshow.com Mentioned in This Show Alexacast - Get the most out of your Amazon Echo Best Podcasting Gear - Find out the best podcasting gear   Start Podcasting Today Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/start

For Lauren’s November pick, she goes both historic and political with Iron Jawed Angels, as she educates Greg about the climatic last push for Women’s Suffrage in America. Discussions include makeup tips from the 1910’s, a pointless love arc with Patrick Dempsey, and how to get arrested for doing absolutely nothing wrong. Pin on a yellow rose and ‘Don’t keep them in doubt’. Hurrah and watch for suffrage!  Music by Bensound.com

How many of us keep ourselves in the dark when it comes to where our food comes from? We turn the other way because we don’t want to learn about male chicks being tossed into a grinder because they’re not “profitable”, we don’t want to see pigs suffering and immobile in their tiny birthing pens. But thanks to the work of animal activists and organizations like the Humane Society, more and more people are waking up to these practices and opting to go plant-based. We met Lauren Pitts at the amazing Humane Society Annual Gala, where we bonded over animal welfare, celebrities and all things plant-based! Lauren always had a passion for animals, but she also ate them. Then three years ago she decided to stop keeping herself in the dark about where her food was coming from. After watching video by Dr. Melanie Joy, she threw her lunch in the trash, and embarked on plant-based lifestyle. But she doesn’t stop at her own diet: through her work with the Humane Society, she’s getting plant based meals into schools, universities and hospitals! Cows can live to 20 years old, but they will be slaughtered by the time they’re 3. And then we eat them. Yet we can completely survive on plant based foods. For Lauren, the easiest, cheapest, best thing to do for the environment and animals is to reduce your meat consumption. Try a Meatless Monday, or go plant-based a couple of days a week, or be vegan before 6pm – whatever works for you. Just go for it, give it a try – you might surprise yourself. We’re also joined by surprise guest Kari Jean Glosser, a certified financial planner and adviser who’s recently joined the plant-based movement. She’s 3 months into her plant-based lifestyle and loving it! For all the show notes visit foodhealsnation.com!

After the Labor Day hiatus, Amanda and Lauren discuss how they are trying to lead healthier lifestyles. For Amanda, that means running a marathon. For Lauren, that means running to McDonald's. But you've got to start somewhere. Twitter: @beeswhodowork Email: beeswhodowork@gmail.com

In the next episode in their summer 2015 Daredevil watch, the Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents discuss Speak Of The Devil. This time Agents Stargate Pioneer, Haley and Lauren and joined by Intern Ferris to debrief you. Don’t miss Consultants Black Adam and Neil as they bring the weekly Marvel Comic Book News. And as always the hosts also take time to discuss the week in Marvel news and review all the awesome Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. feedback. This Time On Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D.: [02:02]   Welcome Intern Ferris! Ant-Man Marvel Crate Giveaway Daredevil: Speak Of The Devil Adam’s S.H.I.E.L.D. Mission Report Neil's Mighty Marvel Moment The weekly Marvel News YOUR feedback!!!! Welcome Intern Ferris to the Podcast [02:24]   Ferris joins us to help us discuss Daredevil "Speak Of The Devil." Ant-Man Giveaway [03:18] The hosts discuss their Marvel Ant-Man Crate Give-Away.   Marvel's Daredevil on Netflix episode "Speak Of The Devil" [04:10]   Matt Murdock puts on his father’s Boxing outfit and talks the existence of the Devil with the priest as we watch flashbacks in the form of boxing rounds of another iconic Daredevil fight between Matt and Nobu. The Agents share their theories about how the characters tie into The Hand which can be found in Daredevil issues 170-174ish per Ferris. The Agents also tip their hats to Mrs. Elena Cardenas and even give her a moment of silence. Lauren tells us what a Fiskling is and the Agents talk about seeing the Nelson and Murdock Attorneys At Law sign. Ferris marvels at the duality of the term Devil in the title of the episode. All the Agents comment on the character development of both Wilson Fisk and Matt Murdock in the episode. And Lauren also gives her take on Matt Murdock’s ability to survive infections and radiation. Next time the Agents will be watching the tenth episode of Daredevil title “Nelson v Murdock” and everyone just cannot wait for it.   Daredevil “Speak of the Devil”   Written By: Christos N. Gage http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0300800/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1   Written By: Ruth Fletcher Gage http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0282105/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1   Directed By: Nelson McCormick http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1879589/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1   Episode Transcripts: http://transcripts.foreverdreaming.org/viewtopic.php?f=270&t=17736   COMIC BOOK SEGMENT [35:43] Adam returns to Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. with his S.H.I.E.L.D. Mission Report segment on S.H.I.E.L.D. Issue #7. NEWS [49:52] HIGHLIGHT STORY OF THE WEEK   Hayley Atwell Thinks Captain America And Peggy Carter Had Sex http://comicbook.com/2015/08/05/hayley-atwell-thinks-captain-america-and-peggy-carter-had-sex/   AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.   Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 3 Adds Constance Zimmer In Recurring Role http://comicbook.com/2015/07/30/agents-of-s-h-i-e-l-d-season-3-adds-constance-zimmer-in-recurrin/   NETFLIX SERIES   Jessica Jones Logo Officially Released In High Resolution http://comicbook.com/2015/07/31/jessica-jones-logo-officially-release-in-high-resolution/   Rosario Dawson Confirmed For Jessica Jones http://comicbook.com/2015/07/31/rosario-dawson-confirmed-for-jessica-jones/   CIVIL WAR & BEYOND   Marvel actors on set of Civil War http://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/97254197.html   Gary Gray expresses interest in directing Black Panther http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/MarvelFreshman/news/?a=123531   Spider-Man cameo shot (spoilers?) http://birthmoviesdeath.com/2015/08/03/peter-parker-shot-his-civil-war-cameo   Mark Ruffalo seen in Berlin with Avengers cast http://www.themarysue.com/mark-ruffalo-captain-america-civil-war/   X-MEN   X-Men: Apocalypse's Olivia Munn Shows Off Her Psylocke Fighting Style http://comicbook.com/2015/08/01/x-men-apocalypses-olivia-munn-shows-off-her-psylocke-fighting-st/   Channing Tatum has For Real signed Gambit deal http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2015/08/channing-tatum-will-definitely-star-in-gambit?utm_campaign=complexmag%2Bsocialflow%2B08%2B2015&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social   DEADPOOL   Trailer For the Trailer https://youtu.be/QPZHBjyUGhQ   Red Band Trailer https://youtu.be/AoLKtViWhpM   Green Band Trailer https://youtu.be/dJ1PDIG9Hgk   FANTASTIC 4   Michael B. Jordan and Kate Mara subjected to racist, sexist questions in interview http://www.themarysue.com/michael-b-jordan-kate-mara-interview/   AWWWWWW/COOL STUFF   Brett Dalton joins the Dubsmash war https://twitter.com/IMBrettDalton/status/627947749871329281   Hayley Atwell is too precious for words https://twitter.com/HayleyAtwell/status/627910940487471104   MARVEL   Netflix considering Thunderbolts TV http://tv.trendolizer.com/2015/07/marvel-considering-thunderbolts-for-netflix-phase-2-why-it-needs-to-happen.html   Guardians of the Galaxy Animated trailer! http://www.themarysue.com/first-trailer-animated-gotg-disney/   BONUS SHOWNOTES ONLY: Star Wars/Disney   For Lauren:   Programmer Builds Pacific-Rim-Style Robot Out Of LEGOs https://youtu.be/A54CBfRBTYU   http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/adjusted.htm FEEDBACK [72:48]   - TWITTER   Richard ‏@KodiakGWC  Jul 30 Richard retweeted io9 @LegendsofSHIELD Some interesting Marvel news to be found here. Richard added, io9 @io9 Morning Spoilers: Here's a totally bonkers rumor about the villains of the new Spider-Man reboot http://on.io9.com/p1PvJXB https://twitter.com/io9/status/626739210557485056   @andiminga After much deliberation my guess for #TheForceAwakens Worldwide Box Office is 2.240.842,27 US$   - E-MAIL   Andi   Episode 9:   You would think that Urich could recognize Matt's voice from last episode's rainy scene with him? I'm really getting frustrated now with Foggy's "man in mask did this, did that..." He says that like 10 times per episode...UGH! Heh, understood "Donde esta la biblioteca".   Well that was a tense first meeting between Fisk and Murdock. Does he really suspect he met his nemesis? The Father could be correct there, that Matt went to Vanessa to see if Fisk really needs to be murdered. When Fisk mentioned "emotions" and how to get Murdock into the open and Mr. Cardenas arrived at the law offices, I knew that she would end up at the morgue.   "Kruma Redevelopment Plan" What will that mean for that part of Hell's Kitchen?   The fight against Nobu would have been more effective, if they hadn't shown it before in the episode. Stunning choreography and visuals throughout. So Fisk and company hid nearby or how didn't Matt pick up on them? How easy did the previous fight make it for Kingpin to pummel Matt?   Well at least Foggy knows now his identity. Better bring him to Claire. And way past time for a better suit.   Outro [78:09]   Haley, Lauren and Stargate Pioneer love to hear back from you about your top 5 Marvel character lists, your science of Marvel questions, why Wing is wrong at any time, who would you pick in an all-female Avenger team, or who’s Marvel abs you would like to see. Call the voicemail line at 1-844-THE-BUS1 or 844-843-2871.   Join Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. next time as the hosts discuss the tenth episode of the Netflix series Daredevil "Nelson V. Murdock." You can listen in live when we record Wednesday nights at 8:00 PM Central time at GonnaGeek.com/live. Contact Info: Please see www.legendsofshield.com for all of our contact information or call our voicemail line at 1-844-THE-BUS1 or 844-843-2871   Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Is a Proud Member Of The Gonna Geek Network (gonnageek.com).   This podcast was recorded on Wednesday August 5th, 2015.   Standby for your S.H.I.E.L.D. debriefing ---