Podcasts about Geena

How can you reclaim your truth and your power?We're diving into Horse Barbie, Geena Rocero's radiant and illuminating memoir that shows her journey from a one-room home in Manila, Philippians, to trans pageants, from the perfume counter at Macy's to New York fashion sets, and from private, suffocating, fear to a TED Talk that reframed transness as power. Along the way, we discuss her father's complicated love, her mother's unwavering belief and reflect on what can spark when the people who matter most tell you there's nothing wrong with you. Geena's story and memoir widens from personal to political: pre-colonial history without gendered pronouns, the costs of documentation that doesn't match your face, and the power of her viral TED Talk to turn shame into strength. We sit with the big questions: Why is femininity seen as a threat? How do entertainment and policy diverge? What changes when a community moves from visibility to rights? By the end, Horse Barbie reads like a manual for courage. It shows how story becomes strategy and how one woman's voice can help many step out of the shadows.If you care about trans rights, immigration, pageant culture, modeling, or the way love can change a life, this conversation brings nuance, warmth, and a clear takeaway: policy matters, family matters, and stories move hearts faster than arguments ever will. If the conversation resonates, subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs a hopeful, human lens on trans life and advocacy.For the extended discussion of this episode (an additional 24 min), subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Patreon.Support the show:Buy us a bookBuy cute merchBuy Horse BarbieOther Links:Evan Hurst substack This episode is produced, recorded, and its content edited by me.Special thanks to my dear friend, Jaime! Xx, AlexConnect with us and suggest a great memoir!Follow us on instagram! @babesinbooklandpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Geena and our listener play a father's day special trivia game where they have to name the celebrity dad Frankie is referencing. Will the pop culture queen be de-throned? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geena has an open house and ended up going on a huge cleaning spree. She threw away all sorts of things in the freezer, but will this get her in trouble with her boyfriend? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a weekend of drinking on a boat, Angie and Geena are amazed at things they find around the house and on their phone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frankie runs Geena and our listener through a father's day special trivia game where they have to name the celebrity dad he is referencing. Will the pop culture queen be de-throned? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geena and Frankie put Angie under the scope to understand her spending habits. What are things you GLADLY over pay for?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geena and Frankie listen to international soccer fans who are shocked by American culture. From portion sizes, to grocery stores, and even school busses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After finding a new dog groomer, Angie quickly realized she might be their first customer. Geena and Frankie weigh in on whether or not she should wait for reviews before they risk their dogs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Instead of emphasizing or thumbs up-ing texts to her coworkers, Angie wonders if this is shady behavior. Geena and Frankie share their opinion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our caller takes on Geena in Frankie's special edition of trivia. He leads them through multiple rounds of geography based questions that involve countries playing in the world cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week Geena told us how she is always tired and Frankie offered a solution. We find out what Geena did over the weekend and if she listened to Frankie or if she needs to buy him coffee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geena almost always comes in saying how tired they are on Mondays so Frankie made a bet with Geena: If she goes out this weekend she has to buy him coffee every day next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geena, Frankie, Angie, and our caller all share what parts of their personality or antics would get them removed from the friend group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geena covers the events, lingo, and more tips to enjoy the World Cup. We may not be the biggest soccer fans, but we are now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When life changes and things happen, sometimes people block you! Angie, Geena and Frankie share why they think they got blocked by the same person and plan how they will confront them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angie saddles up and comes clean with Geena about THIS. However, her own involvement adds another layer of complexity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frugal Frankie asks if he has to gift his friend ANOTHER thing for his SECOND wedding. Geena and Angie share their opinions to help out Frankie in this awkward situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even though they say it isn't, this feels like a HUGE DEAL! Darry rings are taking over the trends and people are making promises tied to their name that they can only make once. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frankie and Angie are split with what they think Geena should do for this weekend. Either keep the parties going or finally relax fully? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geena checks in with the single community as she experiences life with her boyfriend out of town. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angie and Geena find their way into a charity auction and were bidding for all sorts of things. Find out what Geena won at the silent auction and how much she paid for it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rumors are circulating about where Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting married. For 20 million for the rental, Geena hopes the concession stands are open during the ceremony. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coming from Chicago, Geena and Frankie are surprised that Angie has never been to a flea market / swap meet. You'll never guess what she ended up buying. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geena has been sharing manifestation and other spirtuality techniques for years, find out how Angie's ex got summoned and why it falls on Geena. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While preparing for his daughter's first birthday, Frankie tries to solve a problem..... he needs Elmo. Geena and Angie offer this solution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After years of giving gifts to Geena, Angie reflects on what Geena has or has not used. This list is long and filled with emotion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After attending a lot of different parties, Geena shares the biggest differences she sees between them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From a casual check in on their IG, to a friend as an informant, we hear how Geena, Frankie, and Angie all stay in the know wit their former partners. We then hear from callers and how they keep up with their ex's business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geena The Latina brought out a side to Lil Jon that not many people know. He opened up about his meditation, before show rituals, and even touched on the recent passing of his son. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geena shares her introduction to country music and how it's going so far. Frankie gives his advice of where and who to start with.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geena shares what funny phrases she has been hearing from her step son and their friends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Normally, Geena is the one to go above and beyond for party planning details. Now, Frankie is the one doing (almost) too much for this special event he is preparing for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angie and Geena were able to interview Lil Jon and before they did, they had to prep Geena's step son for what he may see backstage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geena is not convinced about pulling furniture out of the dumpster. The show tries to convince her that it's not as bad as it sounds and instead is totally worth the risk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Instead of dropping things off at a donation center, people are using a facebook group to find good stuff for free or super cheap. "Sellers" pick their "buyer" based on what they describe their use for it. Geena also shares how to always win. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geena and Frankie rely on Rockwell to keep them informed about the newest horror movies. He breaks down liminal horror and how both directors got found off YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geena is always looking for ways to manifest her $1,000,000. Today's idea? Flowers for events. But how long will the fun last before it feels like another job?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We will DEFINITELY need a VACUUM after all this MISCHIEVOUS spelling QUESTIONNAIREs, or maybe a DAIQUIRI. Our caller competes to be the best speller for a chance to win an awesome prize. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geena recaps what brought her to tears during her parent's celebration. From people's speeches to seeing her parents still love each other, it was filled with beautiful moments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bad Bunny is officially in Toy Story and the clues are pointing to a tour from Justin Bieber! Geena covers it all in The Big Scoop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After spending every moment preparing and putting her body through stress, Geena finally is able to take a breath. The party is over and now she shares how she is dealing with the blues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a kid, Frankie did not appreciate nap time but now times have changed. He, Geena, and Angie share how and why they need their designated nap time again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geena and Frankie are split on the right thing to do in this situation while parking. Do you wait for the person or find anothe spot?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After weeks of prep and stress, we finally hear how Geena's parents' party went celebrating their 50th anniversary. From the band to the seating to the bar tender, Geena recaps the entire day and how it made her feel to provide for her parents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geena called her dad and made him cry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, features the veteran of all veterans: Geena Urango. She sits down with Tri to talk about: Her return to international beach volleyball, and why she is considering playing on the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Why she loves playing with Megan Rice, and the intimidation factor she brings to the table Differential learning, and the creative approach she's taking to the game USA Volleyball's overhauled system, and why it's so promising Chapters with Geena Urango 00:00 Introduction and Career Longevity 01:59 Training Against Young Guns and Age Dynamics 03:53 National Team System and Centralized Training 06:00 Impact of Practice Environment on Performance 07:57 Player Partnerships and Team Building Strategies 10:00 International Play and Domestic Priorities 12:00 Mental Resilience and Mindset Development 13:57 Balancing Competition and Personal Growth 16:05 The Role of Technology and AI in Training 17:50 Energy Work, Meditation, and Hypnosis in Sports 19:52 Science of Energy and Healing in Athletic Performance 21:59 Using AI for Personal Coaching and Performance 23:59 Managing Emotions and Referee Interactions 25:57 Building Strong Partnerships with Self-Assessment Tools 27:57 Love Languages and Communication in Partnerships 30:01 The Power of Creativity and Differential Learning 31:47 Deepening Skills Through Unconventional Practice 33:57 The Mind-Body Connection and Brain Waves 35:58 Healing and Autoimmune Recovery Through Energy Work 38:00 The Science and Mysticism of Energy and Faith 40:11 Future of AI and Energy Science in Sports 42:05 Practical Applications of Meditation and Hypnosis 44:00 Using Technology to Track Brain Waves and Energy States 45:59 Overcoming Trauma and Stress with EMDR and Hypnosis 48:09 The Power of Subconscious Mind and Visualization 50:06 The Intersection of Science, Energy, and Spirituality 52:10 Innovations in Coaching and Performance Enhancement 53:55 Upcoming Competitions and Personal Goals 55:51 The Reality of Qualifiers and Tournament Pressure 58:08 The Joy of Playing in Front of Fans 59:48 Reflections on Refereeing and Game Management 01:01:58 The Future of Volleyball and Personal Aspirations We have a NEW BOOK! Pre-order your copy of Volleyball for Dummies today at Barnes and Noble! Want SANDCAST merch? We got you covered. Check it out here! Get 20 PERCENT off all Wilson products with our code, TRIANDTRAVIS26. https://www.wilson.com/en-us/volleyball Get 10 PERCENT OFF VBTV using our discount code, SANDCAST10 Want to get better at beach volleyball? Use our discount code, SANDCAST, and get 10 percent off all Better at Beach products!  If you want to receive our SANDCAST weekly newsletter, the Beach Volleyball Digest, which dishes all the biggest news in beach volleyball in one quick newsletter, click here and sign on up! SHOOTS!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Natalie's friend, Jessica Toukatly, is on the show today to talk about the important work started by The Geena Davis Institute for Gender and Media. Geena Davis was watching television with her kids one day when she noticed a sharp difference between the amount of lines given to male characters versus the female characters in the show. So she started tallying and collecting data. Jess will go over the ways Geena used her standing in Hollywood to meet with executives to bring light to how little women were being represented in media when it came to their male counterparts. There will also be a discussion on what quality female representation looks like in film, how the institute eventually expanded to collecting data that would represent other marginalized voices' time on screens, and other women who have pioneered paths forward when it comes to getting women's stories told. How to Support TATMITB:Want more TATMITB content? We just revamped all of our tiers on Patreon! Our Patreon is now the one stop shop for written content, the monthly newsletter, social content, bonus episodes, ad-free listening, and more! You can join our free tier or try out a free trial for our paid tiers here.We are also still keeping our Instagram and TikTok accounts active so feel free to follow the show on those as well!Find JessicaInstagram

This week, we talk to Geena Russo, founder and organizer of the River Wave Country Music Festival, an annual country festival held at the Moonlight Drive-In in West Wyoming, typically around Mother's Day weekend. Geena explains the festival's goal of giving NEPA an affordable, blue-collar music festival experience with a BYOB policy (no glass), food vendors, artist merch, security, and nonstop music, expanding from six acts in its first year (2024) to 25 artists this year and adding a second "Nashville" stage alongside the main stage. Gates open at 11 a.m., music starts at 12:30, and the event honors a veteran and includes the national anthem.Check them out on Facebook to learn more!If you or someone you know wants to be featured on our podcast, visit our website! 

** Jumpstart your financial future with Twinleaf Advisors: ⁠⁠https://www.twinleafadv.com/ ⁠⁠or text 321-521-3133In this episode of The Dental Download Podcast, I sit down with endodontist Dr. Geena Addison to talk about her journey through dental school, how she discovered her passion for endodontics, and what life really looks like after residency.We dive into the realities of specializing in dentistry—from gaining hands-on experience in dental school to navigating the challenges of finding a job as a new specialist. Dr. Addison shares honest insight into the transition from student to practicing endodontist, including the importance of autonomy in residency and how to build confidence early in your career.We also have a real conversation about imposter syndrome in dentistry, mental health, and why asking for help is more important than most dentists realize. If you've ever questioned your path or felt unsure stepping into clinical practice, this episode will resonate.We also cover:What it's really like to pursue endodontics residencyThe truth about job opportunities for dental specialistsWhy work-life balance in dentistry matters more than you thinkThe role of evidence-based dentistry in long-term successCommon misconceptions about root canals and treatment outcomesAdvice for dental students considering specializationWhether you're a pre-dental student, dental student, or early-career dentist, this episode gives a transparent look into the path of becoming a specialist—and what to expect along the way.Dr. Geena's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geengivitis?_r=1&_t=ZT-95IcCyrheWrEngage with the podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dentaldownloadpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dentaldownloadpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Haley's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dr.haley.dds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Haley's TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.haley.dds?lang=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Geena and her husband Paul didn't just dream of opening a mental health clinic—they built Hometown Mental Health as an extension of who they are: parents, professionals, and proud members of the community they serve. With three kids of their own, they understand the real-life challenges people face and are passionate about creating a welcoming space where individuals feel supported, respected, and empowered on their journey to wellness     On this episode we talk about Geena's out of the box thinking when it comes to sharing information about mental health from going out to where her community is to creating an on line community to share this information.  With a practice that is entirely virtual, she focuses on medications and takes all insurnace plans! Hometown Mental Health | ABOUT