Podcasts about Happy Ever After

Happy Ever After! She's back! Join me in welcoming the incredible Kate Anthony for her 4th appearance on Divorce Doesn't Suck! This time, she's sharing her Happy Ever After Story—and trust me, you won't want to miss it. Kate is the host of the NYT-recommended Divorce Survival Guide Podcast, a certified coach, and a powerhouse advocate for women navigating divorce—especially moms coming out of toxic or abusive relationships. She's been where you are, and she's here to help.Find Kate here:Web: kateanthony.comIG: @thedivorcesurvivalguideFB: Your Divorce Survival Guide with Kate AnthonyFB: Should I Stay or Should I Go? with Kate AnthonyTikTok: @ thedivorcesurvivalguid

This week, Simon and Eugene look at the Bugs episode Happy Ever After. John Stroud directed this Series Three episode, which first aired on August 30, 1997. They discuss marrying for love and marrying for control, the implications of a water grid and why this wasn't explored in a show ostensibly about technology, and whether ... Read more

Join Florenza on an enthralling episode of Words to Ponder as she dives into the vibrant literary universe of Shakir Rashaan, a true legend in the world of storytelling. Recognized as a conjurer of worlds and acclaimed author, Rashaan made a powerful entrance onto the literary scene in 2012 with his contribution to Z-Rated: Chocolate Flava 3. Acknowledged by the Queen of Erotica, Zane, for his raw and vivid writing style, Rashaan's debut novel, The Awakening, marked the inception of his successful Nubian Underworld series. The journey continued with the best-selling Kink, P.I. series, drawing comparisons to the great Walter Mosley's Easy Rawlins. A prolific blogger for USA Today's Happy Ever After, Rashaan shared his "Manly Musings" on books, TV shows, and movies, offering a unique perspective. With a string of best-selling novels like In Service to the Senator, The Devil's All-American, Unthinkable, Love, Lust & Beautiful Liars, and Queen of Cambridge, Rashaan's literary prowess knows no bounds. Venturing into new territories, Rashaan has recently launched the ambitious Neverwraith series, a YA paranormal fantasy for Entangled Teen. He also explores the NEBU universe with the South Hampton series, among other captivating YA and New Adult projects. Residing in suburban Atlanta, Rashaan is a literary maestro and a devoted family man with a wife, a soon-to-be college graduate daughter, and a Jack-Chi named Teddy. Don't miss this captivating episode as Florenza unravels the layers of Shakir Rashaan's remarkable journey on Words to Ponder! You may follow Shakir via his website, https://www.shakirrashaan.com/ ⁠

Join Florenza on an enthralling episode of Words to Ponder as she dives into the vibrant literary universe of Shakir Rashaan, a true legend in the world of storytelling. Recognized as a conjurer of worlds and acclaimed author, Rashaan made a powerful entrance onto the literary scene in 2012 with his contribution to Z-Rated: Chocolate Flava 3. Acknowledged by the Queen of Erotica, Zane, for his raw and vivid writing style, Rashaan's debut novel, The Awakening, marked the inception of his successful Nubian Underworld series. The journey continued with the best-selling Kink, P.I. series, drawing comparisons to the great Walter Mosley's Easy Rawlins. A prolific blogger for USA Today's Happy Ever After, Rashaan shared his "Manly Musings" on books, TV shows, and movies, offering a unique perspective. With a string of best-selling novels like In Service to the Senator, The Devil's All-American, Unthinkable, Love, Lust & Beautiful Liars, and Queen of Cambridge, Rashaan's literary prowess knows no bounds. Venturing into new territories, Rashaan has recently launched the ambitious Neverwraith series, a YA paranormal fantasy for Entangled Teen. He also explores the NEBU universe with the South Hampton series, among other captivating YA and New Adult projects. Residing in suburban Atlanta, Rashaan is a literary maestro and a devoted family man with a wife, a soon-to-be college graduate daughter, and a Jack-Chi named Teddy. Don't miss this captivating episode as Florenza unravels the layers of Shakir Rashaan's remarkable journey on Words to Ponder! You may follow Shakir via his website, https://www.shakirrashaan.com/ ⁠

Christopher & Jobst im Gespräch mit Ute. Wir reden über selbst machen, DOA in Nagold, Waterloo von Abba, uncool mit Männern Musik zu machen, Solidarität, Respekt & Liebe, Apes of Wrath & Happy Ever After, unbedingt den Jason treffen wollen, nicht Gitarre spielen müssen, langer road trip, zwei bis drei Wochen im Dischord House, Teil eines großen Netzwerks sein, bei der Post anfangen, stationäre Jugendhilfe, unbedingt in die Erwachsenenbildung wollen, pädagogische Familienhilfe, immer auf Augenhöhe sein, Trauer, X-Mist ohne Armin geht nicht, den Fuß in die Luft setzen, zu Essen machen worauf man Bock hat, Wut & Energie, „I want to be a problem“, raus aus der Komfortzone, Fans von Attwenger, zählt das Geld oder zählt der Mensch, losgehen und finden, Gedanken zum Thema Punk, wütend sein, uvm.

I november 2023 opfører Gangway albummet ”Happy Ever After” ved to koncerter i hhv. DR Koncerthuset (22.11) og Musikhuset i Aarhus (25.11). I den anledning – og fordi en podcast om Gangway længe har været en ønskedrøm – inviterede Jan Eriksen bandets guitarist og sangskriver Henrik Balling i studiet. ”Happy Ever After” udkom i 1992, så det er 30 års jubilæumskoncerter med en smule forsinkelse. Det er det mest solgte Gangway-album overhovedet og det afstedkom efterfølgende hele fire DMA-priser. Podcasten handler først og fremmest om ”Happy Ever After”, som i øvrigt har taget navn efter en Beatles-tekst, men Jan og Henrik kommer også omkring et par andre temaer, ikke mindst kæmpehittet ”My Girl and Me” – hvor det kom fra, hvad der inspirerede? F.eks. Monty Pythons ”Lumberjack Song”. Det samme gælder et andet af Gangways store hits, "Mountain Song" fra ”Happy Ever After”, hvor vi kommer omkring pentatone musik, den russiske komponist Modest Musorgskij og engelsk krigsmusik. ”Hvordan det blev til en popsang? Det er meget svært at svare på,” siger Balling. I det hele taget handler det om den kunstneriske proces og inspiration – som dengang i 1992 foregik på en af de første Akai samplere og en Atari computer. Og om teksterne. "Jeg vil helst ikke have, at der kun er et narrativ. Hvis noget ser forfærdeligt ud, så kan jeg godt lide at skrive om noget, der er positivt ved, at det ser forfærdeligt ud." ”Happy Ever After” blev indspillet i sommeren 1992, samtidig med, at Gangway-medlemmerne kunne sidde i et studie ved Trianglen og høre jublen - når Danmark scorede under fodbold-EM - fra tilskuerne ved storskærmsarrangementer i Fælledparken. Gangway stoppede oprindelig i 1998 efter at have udsendt syv album. I 2017 blev de gendannet for en turne, nu som en gruppe med seks medlemmer. Og i 2019 udkom albummet ”Whatever It Is”. I dag består Gangway af Allan Jensen på sang, Henrik Balling, guitar, Torben Johansen, keyboards og guitar, Janus Nevel, trommer, René Thaulund, keyboards og synthesizere og Carl-Eriks Riestra på bas og synthesizer. I denne POVcast handler det bl.a. om: - heavyrockguitaristen, der skulle blive det første og sidste egentlige idol i dengang tolvårige Ballings liv. ”Han var en halvgud for mig. Han var et overmenneske.” - at komme overens med og blive ven med sin angst. Og skrive en sang om det. - hvad er det egentlig er med den der fede coda i ”Didn't I Make You Laugh”: ”I Hope to God that no one will be late on 21st of May”. - filmmusik – der altid været et vist filmisk præg i Gangways musik. - sammenligningen i begyndelsen med The Smiths: ”Der, hvor The Smiths havde en indflydelse, var, at da vi startede var vi inspirerede af den mørke indiemusik som Siouxsie and the Banshees, Joy Division og det første The Cure – men The Smiths og The Cure efter ”The Lovecats” var med til at skubbe os i en lysere retning.” - valget af Katie Dahlstrom som lydtekniker på ”Happy Ever After”. Som havde stor betydning mht. at rydde op i tracks'ne. - samarbejdet med Anders Koppel på ”Happy Ever After". - hvad det er med den sære baggrundslyd af fransk café på nummeret "Manic Days?" Det husker Henrik ikke. Måske graver han og Jan sig frem til en løsning. Dette og alt muligt andet i denne POVcast:

I november 2023 opfører Gangway albummet ”Happy Ever After” ved to koncerter i hhv. DR Koncerthuset (22.11) og Musikhuset i Aarhus (25.11). I den anledning – og fordi en podcast om Gangway længe har været en ønskedrøm – inviterede Jan Eriksen bandets guitarist og sangskriver Henrik Balling i studiet. ”Happy Ever After” udkom i 1992, så det er 30 års jubilæumskoncerter med en smule forsinkelse. Det er det mest solgte Gangway-album overhovedet og det afstedkom efterfølgende hele fire DMA-priser. Podcasten handler først og fremmest om ”Happy Ever After”, som i øvrigt har taget navn efter en Beatles-tekst, men Jan og Henrik kommer også omkring et par andre temaer, ikke mindst kæmpehittet ”My Girl and Me” – hvor det kom fra, hvad der inspirerede? F.eks. Monty Pythons ”Lumberjack Song”. Det samme gælder et andet af Gangways store hits, "Mountain Song" fra ”Happy Ever After”, hvor vi kommer omkring pentatone musik, den russiske komponist Modest Musorgskij og engelsk krigsmusik. ”Hvordan det blev til en popsang? Det er meget svært at svare på,” siger Balling. I det hele taget handler det om den kunstneriske proces og inspiration – som dengang i 1992 foregik på en af de første Akai samplere og en Atari computer. Og om teksterne. "Jeg vil helst ikke have, at der kun er et narrativ. Hvis noget ser forfærdeligt ud, så kan jeg godt lide at skrive om noget, der er positivt ved, at det ser forfærdeligt ud." ”Happy Ever After” blev indspillet i sommeren 1992, samtidig med, at Gangway-medlemmerne kunne sidde i et studie ved Trianglen og høre jublen - når Danmark scorede under fodbold-EM - fra tilskuerne ved storskærmsarrangementer i Fælledparken. Gangway stoppede oprindelig i 1998 efter at have udsendt syv album. I 2017 blev de gendannet for en turne, nu som en gruppe med seks medlemmer. Og i 2019 udkom albummet ”Whatever It Is”. I dag består Gangway af Allan Jensen på sang, Henrik Balling, guitar, Torben Johansen, keyboards og guitar, Janus Nevel, trommer, René Thaulund, keyboards og synthesizere og Carl-Eriks Riestra på bas og synthesizer. I denne POVcast handler det bl.a. om: - heavyrockguitaristen, der skulle blive det første og sidste egentlige idol i dengang tolvårige Ballings liv. ”Han var en halvgud for mig. Han var et overmenneske.” - at komme overens med og blive ven med sin angst. Og skrive en sang om det. - hvad er det egentlig er med den der fede coda i ”Didn't I Make You Laugh”: ”I Hope to God that no one will be late on 21st of May”. - filmmusik – der altid været et vist filmisk præg i Gangways musik. - sammenligningen i begyndelsen med The Smiths: ”Der, hvor The Smiths havde en indflydelse, var, at da vi startede var vi inspirerede af den mørke indiemusik som Siouxsie and the Banshees, Joy Division og det første The Cure – men The Smiths og The Cure efter ”The Lovecats” var med til at skubbe os i en lysere retning.” - valget af Katie Dahlstrom som lydtekniker på ”Happy Ever After”. Som havde stor betydning mht. at rydde op i tracks'ne. - samarbejdet med Anders Koppel på ”Happy Ever After". - hvad det er med den sære baggrundslyd af fransk café på nummeret "Manic Days?" Det husker Henrik ikke. Måske graver han og Jan sig frem til en løsning. Dette og alt muligt andet i denne POVcast.

Hello and welcome – today I have the pleasure of sharing a fascinating conversation I had with Professor Paul Dolan – who's maybe better known as the Professor of Happiness.  Paul is a behavioural scientist, advisor to the government and currently Professor of Behavioural Science at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He's published 41 peer reviewed articles and been cited more than 32,000. Paul has certainly made the science of happiness his business.  You may well have read one of his two best-selling books. The first is called ‘Happiness by Design' and his most recently released book is called ‘Happy Ever After', which is the focus of our conversation today. We chat about all things related to happiness, not least how to make your retirement years as fulfilling as possible. USEFUL LINKS Register for Paul's free course ‘Get Happier'- coming soon: https://pauldolan.co.uk/courses  Paul's website: https://pauldolan.co.uk/ Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-dolan-a018691b/ Paul on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/profpauldolan  CONNECT WITH ME ✔️ Subscribe to my Channel here ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/c/JustinKingMFP/?sub_confirmation=1 

Want lasting happiness? Paul Dolan reveals the secret: it's all about where you direct your attention to on a daily basis. Looking for a link we mentioned? It's here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesHappiness isn't about what you think, it's about what you do. And you're more in control than you'd imagine. Join happiness expert and LSE Professor of Behavioural Science, Paul Dolan, as he explains how to create a happy life by your own design.Paul Dolan is Professor of Behavioural Science at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Professor Dolan's research focusses on the measurement of happiness, its causes and consequences, and the implications for public policy. He is the author of books: Happiness by Design and Happy Ever After.There are thousands of big ideas to discover at IAI.tv – videos, articles, and courses waiting for you to explore. Find out more: https://iai.tv/podcast-offers?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=how-to-find-and-make-sense-of-happiness-paul-dolanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10am-11am ‘Happy Ever After' Creche with cares for 120 children and employs 24 staff is expected to close in the coming weeks as the lease with ‘Tuam Parish Council' is set to run out.  Public Beware - Corrandulla  And we are LIVE at the Festival Garden for the Galway International Arts Festival with Chief Executive John Crumlish and 'Every Brilliant Thing' actor Clare Barrett. == 'Galway Talks with Keith Finnegan' broadcasts every weekday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM.

Join us on a heartfelt and insightful journey as we dive into the delicate yet significant task of preaching at funerals and consoling grieving families. Mike speaks with veteran pastor Paul Beasley-Murray, who offers practical advice to help Christian leaders craft meaningful, biblically driven sermons and preach with confidence and compassion at funeral services. With empathy and wisdom, he shares invaluable advice and guidance for pastors facing the challenging moments of loss. in our conversation, Reverend Paul Beasley Murray sheds light on the vital role pastors play in providing comfort and solace during times of grief. He emphasizes the importance of being present with the grieving family members on the day of the death, offering genuine support and a compassionate shoulder to lean on. Furthermore, the discussion delves into the delicate topic of addressing funerals for individuals who died by suicide. Dr Beasley-Murray provides compassionate insight on how pastors can approach such services, offering guidance on crafting a message that acknowledges the pain and complexity of the situation while providing hope and healing to the mourning congregation.Additionally, the podcast explores the challenging task of preaching a funeral when the eternal destiny of the deceased is uncertain. Paul shares practical advice and compassionate approaches to navigate these sensitive moments, offering comfort to grieving families and providing a message of God's mercy and grace.In the latter part of our conversation, we delve into the strengths of both the Baptist and Anglican traditions when it comes to funeral services. We discuss the unique liturgical elements and rich traditions within each tradition, highlighting how they can be harnessed to create meaningful and impactful funeral services that honour the deceased and provide comfort to those left behind.If you are a pastor seeking guidance in navigating the complexities of preaching at funerals and consoling grieving families, this episode is an invaluable resource. Reverend Paul Beasley-Murray's compassionate wisdom and deep understanding will equip you with the tools needed to minister effectively during times of loss, offering solace and hope to those who are hurting.Resources Mentioned: There is Hope Preaching at Funerals By Paul Beasley-Murray : https://ivpbooks.com/there-is-hopeBryan Croft on preaching the Gospel at Funerals: https://www.9marks.org/article/preaching-the-gospel-at-funerals/ Preachers Talk Podcast on preaching funerals: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1IDYkfjCE7XWyvAaRvEU9m?si=Z3Ag5WUtS8OsGtSYC5MAHg Recommended Episodes: Nick Cady and Mike Neglia on Preaching Funerals: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/4/7/episode-100-preaching-funeralsBryan Chapell on Pastoral Care : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/9/13/pulpit-flourish-vs-pastoral-care-with-bryan-chappell Phil Newton on Pastoral Preaching : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/7/1/pastoral-preaching-dr-phil-newton mil·li·nery ˈmi-lə-ˌner-ē : women's apparel for the head. : the business or work of a milliner.About Paul Beasley-MurrayMinistry ConsultantOrdained in 1970, Paul is an experienced minister who has a real ‘heart' for ministry. He enjoys reflecting on the practice of ministry – as also serving as a ministry consultant. Over the years Paul has written widely on ministry matters and has taught all over the world on a wide range of topics related to Christian ministryPaul remains an accredited Baptist Minister of the Baptist Union of Great Britain, but is now part of the Chelmsford Cathedral community. He regularly speaks at the Cathedral's Sunday morning seminar-style ‘Breakfast with the Bible', and also leads a ‘fellowship group'. Paul continues to preach in churches of various denominations, although he is happy just to be part of the Sunday 9.30 Parish Eucharist at the Cathedral.Paul co-founded a bi-monthly lunchtime for retired Baptist ministers in Mid- and South Essex, and takes the lead in presenting topics for discussion.Since 2005 Paul has been a member of the Rotary Club of Chelmsford Rivermead, and was the 2016-2017 club president. In June 2018 he was named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. With its aim of ‘service above self', Paul sees his Rotary involvement as an expression of Christian ministry.Ministry ExperienceAs Senior Minister of Central Baptist Church, Chelmsford (1993-2014) he transformed a traditional declining city-centre church into a strong vibrant, growing fellowship; at the time he left there were 399 committed members, together with a much larger church community.As Principal of Spurgeon's College, London (1986-1993) he doubled the student enrolment, increased the faculty by one-third, and developed new patterns of ministerial trainingAs Pastor of Altrincham Baptist Church, Cheshire (1973-1986) he enabled a small declining church to develop into a strong virile church, quadrupled in size (from 83 to 300+ members).As a BMS Missionary in Congo/Zaire (1990-1992) he taught Greek and New Testament in the Protestant Theological Faculty of the National University.Prior to going up to Cambridge Paul served as a ‘Time for God' worker with the German Baptists (1962-63), helping with Baptist youth work in Southern Germany.Interests Beyond MinistryIn Who's Who? Paul lists as his interests cooking, travel and parties! His grandchildren are also another major interest!He is married to Caroline, a past President of the Coroners Society of England and Wales 2018-2019. They have four grown-up children and eight grandchildren.Paul is a patron of the Society of Mary and Martha, a retreat centre based at Sheldon, near Exeter, which specialises in supporting ministers experiencing stress, crisis, burnt-out or break-down. He is a patron of the J's Young Adults Hospice and also a company member of the Havens Hospices based in Essex.In January 2019 he became Chairman of the Cambridge Society of Essex, an alumni group which meets for lectures, lunches, and other social activities.He seeks to keep fit by engaging in a good deal of walking in the early morning.An AuthorPaul continues to be a prolific author.Since retiring from stipendiary ministry he has written a definitive guide to ministry entitled Living Out the Call (Feed-a-Read 2015; revised in 2016 and available through Amazon both electronically and as soft-backs). It consists of four volumes:Living to God's Glory (on Amazon, also available as a PDF);Leading God's Church (on Amazon, also available as a PDF);Reaching God's World (on Amazon, also available as a PDF);Serving God's Church (on Amazon, also available as a PDF).According to Derek Tidball, a former Principal of the London College of Theology. this is “the most comprehensive practical introduction to ministry currently available.He has written his autobiography, This is my story: a story of life, faith, and ministry (Wipf & Stock, Eugene, Oregon 2018). In the words of the cover blurb:This is a book for pastors – and for any Christian – who want the “inside story” of the pains and triumphs of a Christian leader.He has updated two popular pastoral resources. The first is Happy Ever After? A workbook for couples preparing for marriage (College of Baptist Ministers, Chelmsford 2017). Biblically-based and solidly practical, it covers everything from money to matrimonial disagreement, from coming to terms with the past to sharing jobs in the house. The second, A Loved One Dies: help in the first few weeks (College of Baptist Ministers, Chelmsford 2017), gives down-to earth advice on how to arrange the funeral service, and the many other practical matters that arise after a death. It also provides clear thoughts on the Christian understanding of death to help the bereaved discover hope where at first there is only sadness.Following his 2017 survey of the reading habits of British ministers – the first survey of its kind in the UK, he published a major 8000-word article, ‘Ministers' Reading Habits', Baptist Quarterly 49 (January 2018). The full analysis together with further reflections is found on this website.He has written three books on ministerial retirement.Retirement Matters for Ministers: A report into how into how Baptist ministers experience retirement (College of Baptist Ministers, Chelmsford 2018), is based on a research project and explores issues such as the transition to retirement; housing and finance; health; friendships; family; and ministry in retirement.Entering New Territory: Why are retired Baptist ministers moving to Anglican churches? (College of Baptist Ministers, Chelmsford 2019) is based on a second research project and explores the underlying theological issues.Making the Most of Retirement (Bible Reading Fellowship, Abingdon 2020) was written for ministers of all denominations and is the first such book for ministers written from a distinctively British perspective.His two latest books are:Fifty Lessons in Ministry: Reflections on Fifty Years of Ministry (Darton, Longman & Todd, London 2020) written to coincide with his 50th anniversary of ordinationThere is Hope! Preaching at Funerals will be published by IVP and surprisingly is the first British guide to preaching at funerals.He has edited two major books:Ministry Today UK: UK 1994-2018, (College of Baptist Ministers, Chelmsford 2018) is a ‘cornucopia of pastoral wisdom', whose eight volumes contain all 520 articles of the former journal of MTUK.A College of Peers: The College of Baptist Ministers 2013-2021 (College of Baptist Ministers, Chelmsford 2021) is a story of a group of a group of ministers with a passion for ministry and should be of interest to all who are concerned for the wellbeing of ministry in Baptist churches.Together with Terry Calkin he has written a series short books on leadership for pastors in the developing world: viz. The Passionate Leader: The Four Foundations of Leadership, The Visionary Leader, The Leader with Character, and The Gifted Leader.Other writings currently in print are:Happy Ever After? A Guide to the Marriage Adventure (Baptist Union 1996; Revised 2003 as Happy Ever After? A workbook for couples preparing for marriage. Revised and updated 2017 and republished by the College of Baptist Ministers.)Power For God's Sake? Power and Abuse in the Local Church (Originally published by Paternoster 1998; but since republished in 2005 by Wipf & Stock, Eugene, Oregon, USA)The Message Of The Resurrection: The Bible Speaks For Today (IVP 2000. Also published in the USA and translated into Burmese, Chinese, Romanian, Korean and Turkish);Joy to the World: Preaching at Christmas (IVP 2005 – also available in a special OM edition in India, Nepal, Oman, Qatar, UAE, Bahrein & Kuwait)Transform Your Church! 50 very practical steps (IVP 2005)A Loved One Dies: Help in The First Few Days (Baptist Union 2005; Revised 2016; Revised and republished by the College of Baptist Ministers, 2017.).Other writings currently available electronically:Building for the Future: A Guide to those considering entering a Building Project (privately printed, Central Baptist Church, Chelmsford 2003; 2nd edition 2004; electronic edition PB-M Books 2020)Radical Believers: The Baptist Way of being the Church (Baptist Union 1992, and translated into Czech, German, & Norwegian; 2nd edition 2006; electronic 3rd edition PB-M Books 2020)Radical Disciples: A Course for New Christians (Baptist Union 1996; 2nd edition 2005; electronic 3rd edition PB-M Books 2020)Radical Leaders: A Guide for Elders and Deacons in Baptist Churches (Baptist Union 1997; 2nd edition 2005; electronic 3rd edition PB-M books 2020)Baptism, Belonging and Breaking Bread: Preparing for Baptism (Baptist Union 2010; electronic 2nd edition PB-M Books 2020).Leading Teams in Larger Churches (2010): teal.org.ukA Retreat Lectionary (Society of Mary & Martha 2012; electronic edition PB-M Books 2020)Books no longer in printTurning the Tide: An Assessment of Baptist Church Growth in England (Bible Society, 1980) co-authored with Alan Wilkinson; Pastors under Pressure (Kingsway 1989); Dynamic Leadership (Monarch 1990; translated into Swedish); Faith & Festivity: A Guide For Worship Leaders (Monarch 1991); ; A Call To Excellence: An Essential Guide To Christian Leadership (Hodder & Stoughton 1995); and Fearless for Truth: A Personal Portrait of the Life of George Beasley-Murray (Paternoster 2002). He edited Mission To the World (Baptist Historical Society, 1991); Anyone For Ordination? (Monarch 1993); and along with others co-edited Prayers For All Peoples (Oncken 1993).ArticlesWith over 445 articles to his credit, he has written for a variety of publications, for the most part reflecting on the practice of ministry. For further details see paulbeasleymurray.com/articles.A BloggerSince the autumn of 2011 Paul has been publishing a weekly ‘blog' which has a world-wide following: viz Church Matters. As at the end of 2020 he had written 475 ‘posts'.For information about our upcoming training events in Indiana visit ExpositorsCollective.com The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollective

Mike and Scott are here today answering some great listener questions! We tackle some questions about the difference in the medals from in-person and virtual events with runDisney, a comparable dining experience to California Grill at Disneyland Resort, a night splurge for a family of three who saved some money with the recent discount Disney released, help with a very last-minute trip next week, and thoughts on Harmonious and Enchantment leaving this week and Happy Ever After returning, plus much more! We hope you enjoy today's show!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Nem queríamos fazer mais um episódio sobre Taylor Swift, mas o Francisco pediu. Em honra das 3h15 de concerto, deixamos as nossas humildes sugestões de livros, várias teorias e opiniões dos nossos corações Swifties.

Today on Sex, Love, and Elephants I'm sharing my gratitude for all of you on this special episode––episode 100! It's time to remind all of us why the word ELEPHANT is in the title of this podcast. How are you doing with Happy Ever After?Not so good, huh? Well, remember, happiness is an inside job. You have the ability to control your contentment regardless of outside circumstances. At any point everything in our lives can change, right? So, if you base your happiness on your job, health, relationship, or anything other than yourself, you are in big trouble when something challenging or even tragic occurs. In this episode, you'll learn why you will not find happiness, well-being, or contentment outside of yourself. If you are not positive inside your heart, you may crumble when life throws something bad at you. The good news? When you ride on the back of your elephant, you can handle anything. In This Episode, You Will Learn:Why the hell is love such a hard gig? (03:56)A description of the Passion Triangle and why it can save your relationship (04:55)Why you definitely need to meet your elephant…and take its advice (07:59)Why we're screwed if we seek happiness outside of ourselves (10:27)If you ran for your life while your whole neighborhood was burning down…would you still be happy? (13:09)What you can expect from Sex, Love, and Elephants going forward (21:08)Today's LoveByte (23:45)Want to learn more about Buddhism and Love relationships? Check out my book Buddha's Bedroom Got a question or topic you'd like me to cover in an upcoming episode, or would you like to send me some love? Email me at hello@drcherylfraser.comInterested in the 2023 session of my Become Passion 12-week online immersion program for couples? Learn more and get on the waitlist to be notified HERE!Let's Connect!About MeWebsite - Sign up for Weekly LoveBytes here Facebook Page YoutubeIf you want to rate your relationship, take the Passion Quiz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, I find out I've been unfriended and I don't take it well, I learn when the 1900s  were and I debate the pros and cons of loud or silent farts. Then we turn the show over to the listeners as three very different and very profound responses to the homework assignment explain what the words Happy Ever After mean to some of AFC nation.  Thank you to everyone who listens and especially everyone who took the time to submit a response. Next week...More cereal talk. Homework assignment continued for next week: What does happy ever after mean to you? What did you want to be when you grew up compared to how your life turned out? For better or worse did things in your life turn out as you expected? Tell me as little or as much as you like! Bonus homework assignment: Tell me your top three favorite cereals and why. And tell me your top three least favorite cereals and why. Bonus Bonus Homework Assignment: Is there a band that you like and appreciate now but avoided for whatever reason a child/teenager. All of the the songs from our music episodes can be found on Spotify in a playlist titled A Fireside Soundtrack. If you can't find it or need the link, shoot me a line and I will gladly send it to you. This show is driven by the content you provide! Join the show by clicking on the link pinned to the top of our social media pages. Leave your questions, comments, feedback or whatever you like! COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL AND ANONYMOUS. LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD! Thanks For Listening!

HAPPY EVER AFTER, 4min., Musical Animation Directed by Leyokki This movie shows and sings the tale of a poet; falling into dreams, travelling in fantaisies. A movie made of images generated by an artificial intelligence, giving to the movie the flickering texture of daydreams and memories. https://leyokki.org Get to know the filmmaker: (the film was made) To explore the possibilities of images generated by artificial intelligence, and how to conduct it. You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform. Then it's only $3.99 per month. Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

We've missed you, What the Folk fam! We took a hiatus to get our respective and collective shit together, and now here we are, back and weirder than ever. In this, our 42nd episode, we cover – well, Life, the Universe, and Everything. Since it led us to discuss relationships, political corruption, the patriarchy, and cats – just to name a few hot topics – Joy's theory is that the Ultimate Question is "how's your apocalypse going?" Plus! Hear Sarah's original poem, "Bad Timing," and Joy's songs "Love Yourself!" and "Happy Ever After" – all inspired by the endlessly exciting and complicated theme of Love, during this Valentine's week. Featured music: "Love Yourself!" and "Happy Ever After" by Joy Damiani https://joydamiani.bandcamp.com/track/love-yourself-feat-jules-indelicato https://joydamiani.bandcamp.com/track/happy-ever-after References: https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/i-was-embarrassed-humiliated-reporter-says-of-east-palestine-arrest/ https://www.newsweek.com/ohio-train-derailment-could-become-full-blown-ecological-crisis-1781148

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Nic Marks. Nic was once described as a "statistician with a soul” due to his unusual combination of 'hard' statistical skills and 'soft' people skills. He has been working in the field of happiness, wellbeing and quality of life for over 25 years with a particular emphasis on measurement and how to create positive change. In 2010 Nic gave a TED talk on his previous work in public policy, which has now been watched over 2.5 million times. In this episode we talked about his experience speaking at TED. We hope you enjoy it! Links: - Friday Pulse: https://fridaypulse.com/ - Nic Mark's website: https://nicmarks.org/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksnic/ Books mentioned: - Happy Ever After by Paul Dolan - The Art of Statistics by David Spiegelhalter - Friends by Robin Dunbar +++ Take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to benchmark your ability to deliver powerful presentations and identify opportunities for improvement: https://ideasonstage.com/score Want to learn more about how you can grow your business and increase your influence through great presenting? Register today for our free, live web class on all things presentation skills: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass

"If you can give people the taste and texture of meat and make it out of something other than animals, that's the best route to helping end industrial animal agriculture.” —Michael Fox   One fine day, a vegetarian, a celebrity chef, and a mushroom geek were out for a leisurely walk in the woods. The crunch of the leaves and the sweet, floral scent of that enchanting place lingered in the air. Suddenly, they stopped. There, clustered around the base of a tree, was a patch of mushrooms that shimmered in the sunlight. With excitement, they realized they had stumbled upon something special— an opportunity to transform their eating habits and create a more sustainable and nutritious way of cooking. From that day forth, these three friends worked together to explore and understand the unique flavors, health benefits, and cooking techniques involved in cooking with mushrooms - ultimately finding a way to turn their discovery into a more high-five-awesome way to eat!   With their meaty texture, vibrant flavor, and numerous health benefits, mushrooms can make a fantastic alternative to traditional meats. Not only does it have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune-boosting contents, but it is also packed with essential vitamins and minerals. In addition, mushrooms can help reduce the environmental burden by decreasing the amount of animal farming and water usage associated with meat production, whilst also providing a sustainable and animal-friendly food option. All of this makes mushrooms an all-around healthier, tastier, and more sustainable choice for replacing meat in our diets.   In this episode, Justine interviews Michael Fox, one of the co-founders and CEO of Fable Foods, a startup that uses mushrooms as the main ingredient for its alternative meat products. Listen in as Michael shares more of their journey and lessons learned along the way. Justine and Michael also discuss what we can learn about living a regenerative life, what aspects of the food industry make it more challenging than other industries, what factors should we consider before deciding to scale our business, and how to get more accurate consumer insights.  Meet Michael:  Michael grew up as a meat-loving Queenslander. As a child, he once penned a song (more like a demanding chant) entitled “Steak of Glory”. He became vegetarian in 2015 for health, environmental and ethical reasons and has since gone fully vegan. Michael loves to cook healthy food for his family which includes a 4 and a 2-year-old. He wanted to combine his passion for the planet with his healthy home cooking habits to create a whole food plant based meat-alternative. The result is Fable.   Website Facebook TikTok Instagram LinkedIn Connect with NextGen Purpose: Website Facebook Instagram  LinkedIn YouTube Episode Highlights: 01:00 Once Upon a Time 03:14 The Protagonist: Mushrooms 09:45 The Journey: Making the World a Better Place 14:16 The Challenges: Food Safety 16:22 Moral Lesson 22:06 The Start of a Happy Ever After

“Deep sadness sits at the base of my belly always.” Ros Lewis is a Melbourne writer and psychologist, originally from the land of Aotearoa (New Zealand). She writes poetry, writes a blog (www.amiworthit.com), and recently completed a memoir. She'd probably describe herself as a mother, a hippie, a feminist and a survivor. Recently I attended a reading of a play Ros was working on called ‘Happy Ever After.' An expanded version of a piece she'd written for a show I created in 2017 called ‘Love Kills.' Using poetry, narrative and humour, ‘Happy Ever After' tells the true story of a woman's search for love, only to be subjected to the trauma of intimate partner violence. I enjoyed the reading and asked Ros if she'd join me on my podcast channel. Happily, she answered, “Yes. When did you want to record it?” This podcast contains themes of trauma and domestic violence. Lifeline Australia Available 24 Hours - 13 11 14 More Info: https://linktr.ee/noelanderson Start Your Own Blog and Get $25 Credit Produced by Harlequin Ink   

Today you're going to receive your permission to matter. Real big. It all matters because you matter. Kim McMillen said, “When I loved myself enough I quit having to be right which makes being wrong meaningless.” If being wrong is meaningless, then so is being right. So what makes life meaningful? YOU. A newer client recently told me, “Sometimes I feel like life is empty and meaningless.” This is what I said. "That's because it is..." We've all heard about the glass being half full or half happy, right? For a long time I saw it half full, but many years I decided that half full wasn't enough. I chose to see it FULL. FULL. FILLED. Then several years ago I said, the heck with half full, half empty, or full. I'm the glass. And as I told my client, “You're the glass.” And yes, you're empty. Until you fill yourself up with what means something to you. The only meaning is the meaning that you give it. What does it mean to YOU? What do YOU choose to fill yourself up with? Yesterday we talked about The Cost Of Not Loving Yourself. This is one of the costs of NOT loving yourself. Your cup will be empty, or filled with meaningless stuff that brings you no joy and slowly sucks the life out of you. But you can CHOOSE A DIFFERENT WAY… Today I posted a pic on Instagram of my daughter and I on the Brooklyn Bridge. It was from a few years ago, you know the infamous #TBT pic. It really got me thinking…and feeling. I ended up writing a very long post, but when I went to put it on IG, it was so long it wouldn't let me post it. I didn't even know that IG had a limit! So I posted a Part 1 rendition, and chose to post the rest tomorrow via the podcast because I believe YOU need to hear what I shared. I'm going to read it you, and then I'm posting this as a podcast video post on IG and FB tomorrow. You can also check it out there. Here it goes… "#TBT This was taken on the Brooklyn Bridge with my dear daughter, Anni a few years ago. 2014 to be exact. A few days after Anni's birthday. I remember it like it was yesterday because... A) I was with my precious Anni girl. B) It was her birthday week. C) I was on the Brooklyn Bridge for the very FIRST TIME…yep, first time…loved it! D) I had recently moved to NYC and I LOVE MYCity…MY beloved MANhattan! E) While we were taking these pics, Anni saw a tragic and shocking post on Facebook…Robin Williams had lost his life to suicide! I felt it so personally. I remember the intense pain I felt in my chest and stomach. Like I had just been punched in the gut.  I think we all felt it at some level. But I had a deeper reason for feeling it… My favorite movie of all time is What Dreams May Come starring Robin Williams. It's about a man who takes it upon himself to go into the pits of hell and back to rescue his beloved wife after her suicide. This movie has had a significant impact on my life for SO many reasons. After watching it the first time, God shared with me that my purpose on planet earth is being a Messenger. A Messenger of Hope. Wow…I was so excited! (And I still am.) It was the beginning of my quest and mission of knowing what it really means to be a Messenger, and knowing the truest definition of "HOPE." The second time I watched it…it was something that he said in the movie about people who experience death by suicide, that changed my life FOREVER! At one of the lowest times in my life, it were these words that rung in my head as I contemplated ending it all in order to stop the pain I was living in. In the movie he said, “Suicides go to hell.” I remember hearing this so loudly in my head…screaming…as I was bargaining with God...sitting in my vehicle, in my garage, gas tank full, ready to turn the key. It was if that movie and those exact words were JUST for me. To get me to reconsider. If even for a moment. To consider something else. It's one of the reasons, besides choosing LOVE, that I reconsidered my plan and chose to take a different route. (Thank God!) One that's rooted in TRUTH. LOVE. LIFE. HEAVEN ON EARTH. Whether people who die by suicide go to heaven or not, isn't for me to say. All I know is that on that day, on this bridge, when I got the news about dear Robin Williams, I chose to believe that they do. And on that day, so many years ago, when I chose to find a new way to end the pain and suffering I was in, it began with LOVE. Loving God, loving myself, loving my life, and loving my life's work well. I didn't know that what my life was missing was ME… I didn't know that I wasn't loving myself… I didn't know how much it would end up costing me… I didn't know that the reason I had been contemplating doing such a horrific thing to myself and life was rooted in lies, and rooted in NOT loving myself and all the chaos and confusion that comes with it. I didn't know… I knew the truth, but I didn't know the WHOLE TRUTH. I didn't know that I was whole, even if I felt broken. I didn't know ME. So how could I love me? I didn't spend time with me. So how could I know me? I didn't love me. I didn't know that by fully accepting me I no longer had to accept anything less than my heart's desires. I didn't know that my “Happy Ever After” was something that I could create WITH ME. I didn't know that I could still love and live my dreams…and beyond. When I finally made the decision to go deeper than the pain, I stopped trying to “fix Shannon,” but instead I committed to “find her.” I started dating myself well...AND EVERYTHING (AND I MEAN EVERYTHING) BEGAN TO SHIFT. It shifted into alignment with TRUTH, and knowledge of the truth that led to FREEDOM. My freedom.  This is the LOVE + FREEDOM I now love to live and love in…and I'm beyond grateful that I got to stand on the Brooklyn Bridge decades later with my sweet precious daughter because I chose LOVE. I chose LIFE. I get to stand WITH ME. In a city that I choose to love and live in because I chose to follow my heart and soul— BIG DREAMS AND ALL. This is what happens when YOU CHOOSE a new day, and a new way to love yourself (and others.) What's the cost of NOT loving yourself well? It's your love. It's your love life. It's your LIFE. When you can count the cost, you can begin to create the value that you desire. You can begin to choose something different, to see something different, because you are seeing differently. Today on the Women Sipping On Life podcast I share the WHOLE S.O.L. STORY.  Thanks for listening. Thanks for loving. Thanks for sharing with someone who needs to be reminded of truth today. You are loved. Love yourself well. xo To learn how to become The Great Lover Of Your Life, I'm giving YOU a FREE copy of my best-selling book, Date Yourself Well (all you'll pay for is shipping.) Why? Because I love you. That's why! Go to www.dateyourselfwell.com today. So with that, I'm going to remind you of the same thing. Your SACRED S.O.L. STEP for today is this… Go to www.dateyourselfwell.com today, and get yourself a FREE copy of my book. All you'll pay for is shipping. (This is based on the profound little book, When I Loved Myself Enough by Kim McMillen and Alison McMillen-Givnish. You can order a copy HERE.)   Thanks for tuning in today, and every day...and allowing me to SIP ON LIFE with you. If you've been feeling like you're stuck, overwhelmed, or perhaps you still feel like you're drowning in your life, please don't hesitate to reach out. YOU ARE NOT ALONE... Request a FREE copy of my best-selling book, Date Yourself Well — The Best-Selling 12 Engagements Of Becoming The Great Lover Of Your Life (all you'll pay for is shipping.) www.dateyourselfwell.com If you've received value from the podcast, please let me know. I'd LOVE to hear from you — please email me at: drshannon@doctorshannon.com AND PLEASE TELL YOUR BESTIES AND INVITE THEM TO SIP ON LIFE WITH US. FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM @doctorshannon! See you there... Come over to the WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE S.O.L. MOVEMENT Closed FB Group and Join the MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WSOLMovement/ By the way, if you haven't already listened/downloaded my rap song (EPISODE 291), you can also listen to it here: letsnottalkaboutex.com, and cast your vote for your favorite version. Visit WomenSippingOnLife.com for more free resources, including my CHECKLIST FOR CHANGE, Engagement Checklist + Evaluation Rating, Six Sacred S.O.L. DATE Secrets…and a FREE copy of my best-selling book, Date Yourself Well. You can also check out my Dr. Shannon Facebook Pagefor more daily S.O.L. TRAINING. I look forward to seeing you again tomorrow. Please invite your best girlfriends to come and join our S.O.L. PARTY. xo Dr. Shannon. Inspiring minds that want to grow and hearts that want to know, so you can love you, your life, and your life's work well. ONE SIP AT A TIME. A special thanks to the following souls for helping me launch our WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE podcast… Intro/Outro done by UNI V. SOL  Outro music by Jay Man: Mind Over Matter (www.ourmusicbox.com)  Podcast cover design and web site done by: Pablo Aguilar (www.webdesigncreator.com) Podcast cover photo by Kate Montague of KM Captured (www.kmcaptured.com)

We talk about The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez.  We have a cute dog meet cute, an adorable romance, predatory record label antics, and a banging playlist.  

Sad Boys For Real! Lyrical Lemonade Rising Star Showcase winner, SoloCelo, visits the studio & discusses the inspiration behind his viral hits (Broken, I'M Solo, Soho, & Happy Ever After). SoloCelo is on his way to becoming a megastar through music & acting, but it didn't start off this glamorous. Often, we forget to take moments to appreciate how far we've come in life, and the ways in which are mentality has changed.The pandemic allowed Solo to really sit with himself & evaluate the life experiences he's had up until that point. From being fired from two jobs, isolating himself from those closest to him, and broken relationships. Solo started to use his music to say the things he was "never able to say..."As his rise continues, he'll experience the thing Eminem once talked about when he said, "I love my fans, but no one ever puts a grasp on the fact / I've sacrificed everything I have / I never dreamt I'd get to the level that I'm at / This is wack, this is more than I ever coulda asked / Everywhere I go, a hat, a sweater hood or mask," but is this something that scares him?

When are you happiest? Is happiness subjective? In this clip, we hear from a Professor of Behavioural Science at the LSE and the author of bestselling books Happiness by Design and Happy Ever After. Catch the full episode here. Happy Listening!

Death has always been a taboo topic in Singapore. With our ageing population rising as well as Health Minister Ong Ye Kung's plans to increase the proportion of people dying at home or in palliative care settings instead of hospitals, is it time we begin talking more openly about our end-of-life plans? In this episode, host and Associate Director at the Institute of Policy Studies Liang Kaixin chats with guests Dr Chong Poh Heng, Medical Director at HCA Hospice Limited and Tay Jia Ying, an end-of-life doula and Founder of Happy Ever After. They discuss the concept of what a good death means, the changes needed to allow more people to spend their final moments at home and when people should begin thinking of their end-of-life plans. Read more about palliative care in Singapore: CNA (2 July 2022): IN FOCUS: Dying at home may seem ideal to many, but it's not always straightforward The Straits Times (2 June 2022): MOH to boost palliative care at home, better support caregivers About our guests: Chong Poh Heng Medical Director HCA Hospice Limited Dr Chong is Vice Chair of Singapore Hospice Council and Medical Director at HCA Hospice Limited. He founded Star PALS (Paediatric Advanced Life Support), a specialist paediatric palliative care service under HCA Hospice in 2012.  He advocates in his field nationally as chairperson of the paediatric and young adults Advanced Care Planning (ACP) task force, and internationally at Asia Pacific Hospice Network (APHN) Paediatric Palliative Care Special Interest Group respectively.   Dr Chong received the Healthcare Humanity Award in 2015, and won the Leader of Good (adult category) at the President's Volunteerism and Philanthropy Award ceremony in 2021. Tay Jia Ying Founder Happy Ever After Jia Ying started her exploration into end-of-life work in 2013 through her involvement as a producer with Both Sides, Now, an arts-based community engagement project on end-of-life issues. After seven years working with the community, she founded Happy Ever After in 2021 to connect directly with individuals to support them and their loved ones in navigating the complexities of life and death, love and loss, hopes and fears, laughter and tears. She is a certified end-of-life doula with The Dying Year, and a certified Respecting Choices 1st Steps Advance Care Planning facilitator. She is also a member of the National End-of-life Doula Alliance (NEDA), and is NEDA proficient. On Diversity is a podcast inspired by the Institute of Policy Studies Managing Diversities research programme. In each episode, we chat with guests to explore what diversity means to them, the changes they are making, and the changes they hope to see in an increasingly fragmented society. More from On Diversity Season 3 Episode 6: Social Worker Burnout with Louis Ng, MP for Nee Soon GRC and Cindy Ng-Tay, Director of Home at Children's Aid Society Season 3 Episode 5: Leaving the Law Profession with Andrew Chan, Partner at Allen & Gledhill LLP and Michelle Yeo, Of Counsel at LVM Law Chambers LLC Season 3 Episode 4: Racism at Work with Dharesheni Nedumaran, Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, APAC, at Mediabrands and Shamil Zainuddin, Research Associate at IPS Social Lab Season 3 Episode 3: Ableism at Work with Cassandra Chiu, a vision impaired counsellor and advocate for PWDs, and Justin Lee, Senior Research Fellow at IPS Season 3 Episode 2: Ageism at Work with Heng Chee How, Deputy Secretary-General of the National Trade Union Congress (NTUC), and Associate Professor Helen Ko of the Master & PhD in Gerontology Programmes at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) Season 3 Episode 1: Sexism at Work, with Corinna Lim, Executive Director of the Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE) and Simran Toor, Chief Executive Officer at SG Her Empowerment Limited (SHE)  Season 2 Episode 9: Youth Mental Health, with Dr Jacqueline Tilley, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at the National Institute of Education (NIE) and Asher Low, Founder of Limitless Season 2 Episode 8: What Makes Us Singaporean, with Matthew Matthews, Principal Research Fellow of IPS and Head of IPS Social Lab, and Oon Shu An, Singaporean actress and host See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being happy, is surely what most of us want, right? We're all on our own journeys to achieve it, but is there a real science behind it that we could all follow? That's what we discuss with Paul a behavioural scientist at LSE, who has been called the Professor of Happiness having written books including Happiness by Design” and “Happy Ever After”. Paul's work focuses on the measurement of happiness, its causes and consequences and the implications for public policy. He was appointed Chief Academic Advisor to the UK Government Economic Service on Economic appraisal aka he advises governments on behavioural science and wrote the questions that are being used to monitor happiness in the UK. We explore how finding the one, having more money, education and career success is in fact not the route to happiness and why. How single, childfree women are happiest and actually how it is the balance of purpose and pleasure is of utmost importance, when it comes to happiness. Topics we cover: What is happiness? How is it measured? Is happiness a choice? Social Narratives Is happiness subjective? Four common myths of happiness Past experiences Purpose vs pleasure How can we design our environment to impact happiness? How can we retrain our mindset around happiness? What does LWBW mean to Paul? This weeks sponsors MINAMI I am a huge believer in the importance of Omega 3 for our health, and if you do not consume oily fish, you should be thinking about taking a supplement to avoid deficiency of long chain fatty acids. MINAMI® is one of the highest-concentrated and pure Omega-3s available in the market, of 90-95% per capsule, they are free from solvents and fillers and they have a low environmental impact, sourcing sustainable fish species from the unpolluted waters of the south pacific You can find the Minami products online at www.revital.co.uk to keep your mental and physical wellbeing in check! www.livewellbewell.io #LiveWellBeWell Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Brought to you by: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk This series is produced by The Podcast Guys

In this bonus episode of the podcast, Torry (she/her) (and her neighbourhood seagulls) discuss her curiosity in Happy Ever After, the fourth movie of the After series (3:14), John Corbitt signed on for season 2 of And Just Like That… (6:52), and the recent break-ups of Love is Blind season 2 cast members (11:16). Then she chats about The Kardashians season 2 rumours (13:12), Addison Rae's parents making headlines (17:02), Tyler Cameron and Paige and Lorenze's break-up (21:36), Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's Georgian wedding (23:22), and why JLo didn't post for Ben's birthday (26:52). Next she discusses Liam Hemsworth's split from his girlfriend (27:50), Jacob Elordi and Olivia Jade's break-up (29:16), and Barbie Ferreira not returning to Euphoria (30:19). Finally, she discusses Sara Hyland and Wells Adam's wedding (32:10), Christine Quinn leaving Selling Sunset (34:41), and what's on her watch list (37:48). Leave an audio message of a question or comment for Torry to include in a future podcast on Speakpipe. Buy an RTBP Starbucks cup or keychain on Etsy. Join our Facebook group and follow RTBP on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you. Ready to Be Petty is a Playlyst Studios Original.

WE DID IT Y'ALL!! We finished 90 Day Fiancé Season 9! This will be my last recap ever for this annoying season and I'm so happy we can MOVE ON. Good-bye Jibri and Miona, good-bye Yve and Mohamed, good-bye Emily and Kobe, good-bye Kara and Guillermo, good-bye Bini and Ari, and unfortunately we'll be seeing Bilal and Shaeeda again next week on Happy Ever After. Youtube ➔ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzzcUSzMuDO2LakLRJYHRqA Patreon ➔ https://www.patreon.com/mythots Podcast Contact ➔ hellomythots@gmail.com Instagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/90day_th0ts Thank you sooooo much for your support!! #90dayfiance #90dayfianceuk --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mythots/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mythots/support

Is government responsible for people's happiness? Paul Dolan tells us how to reach happiness and how public policy could get involved. Looking for a link we mentioned? It's here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesFrom ancient philosophers to modern scientists we have been perplexed by happiness. In this interview, Professor of Behavioural Science at the LSE, Paul Dolan, discusses what happiness is and whether it should affect public policy. He engages with purpose vs happiness and how we, as a society, can find ways to promote happiness via public policy. Paul Dolan's main research interests are human behaviour and happiness, and the relationships between them, particularly as they apply to policy. He is author of the bestselling books Happiness by Design and Happy Ever After. He is also host of the Duck / Rabbit podcast about the polarisation problem in our society.There are thousands of big ideas to discover at IAI.tv – videos, articles, and courses waiting for you to explore. Find out more: https://iai.tv/podcast-offers?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=public-policies-in-pursuit-of-happinessSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

TW: In der Folge wird sexualisierte Gewalt thematisiert. Every word you say, every game you play, I'll be watching you. Oh, can't you see you belong to me (...)" Romantisiertes Stalking bei The Police, die toxische Beziehung von Sissi und ihrem Kaiser - Selbstbestimmung ist noch immer ein Märchen und die Verherrlichung des Patriarchats zieht sich durch die (Pop-)Kultur. Das Theaterstück "Happy Ever After" ist ein kaleidoskopischer Blick, - ernst wie humorvoll, - auf die subtile Gewalt gegen FINTA, die wir uns tagtäglich wie einen ungesunden Snack reinziehen. In unserer aktuellen Folge haben wir mit Carolin Pfänder, Regisseurin und szenische Forscherin, über ihre Inszenierung und die wissenschaftlichen Hintergründe gesprochen: Warum man in einem feministischen Stück auch lachen darf, wen sie damit erreichen möchte und warum das Credo "Zuhören und glauben" so wichtig ist.

Today I'm talking with Paul Dolan, Head of BS at the LSE. Paul knows what makes us feel good. It's all about what we pay attention to. He wants us to choose to spend our time doing things that bring us pleasure or give us purpose… and ideally both. He will tell us how we can redesign our lives to be happier. He will also explain why we care so much about what other people do, and how we can learn to listen more to those that disagree with us. Show notesBalance between happiness and misery in a world of polarised opinionDoes division make us happier?Flaws in the happiness/self-help literary genreThe pleasure/purpose principle & the definition of happinessSocial narratives: how you feel rather than how you think you should feelThe relative importance of memories, the present moment and future projection in designing happinessHow we think about holidays: the anticipation, the experience and the memoriesThe opportunity cost of attentionWhy do we continue to make mistakes: self-sabotage and happiness?Salience and getting lost in the experience and the flowTrade-offs and moral licensing (credits and debts)The Reaching, Responsible and Related social narrativesThe dangerous social narrative about having kidsSelfishness and greed about wanting to live foreverHaving perspective is cheap talkOur productivity obsessionSubscribe for more hereClick here to access rewards to power your brainFollow me on TwitterAt the LSE, Paul's main research interests are human behaviour and happiness, and the relationships between them, particularly as they apply to policy. He is author of the bestselling books Happiness by Design and Happy Ever After. He is also host of the Duck / Rabbit podcast about the polarisation problem in our society.End Hype with Callye KeenEnd Hype coaches entrepreneurs to transform product ideas into business realityListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Missions to MovementsThe Podcast for Marketers Looking to Amplify Their Online PresenceListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Grow with the FlowA podcast to help firms and organisations transition to Agile HR, Performance...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

As I’ve stated before, I have a special folder where I toss in various great cover tunes as I come across them. It was pretty much perfect timing that my folder became “show-length” just in time for this holiday weekend. What better way to begin the summer with revved-up remakes of some of our favorite tunes? Plus, I’ll take any opportunity to give more airplay to my pal Dave Scarbrough, especially when the one remake on his brand new album, Happy Ever After, is a Paul Westerberg tune! You all should check this album out! Also included in this broadcast are tracks from Steve Earle’s new tribute to his friend and mentor, Jerry Jeff Walker, Eric Ambel and Greg Hoy’s remakes of Neil Young tunes, The William Loveday Intention’s teardown of Bob Dylan tunes, and a few of our friends (The Short Fuses, New Rocket Union) from Minneapolis! Oh, and we have the exclusive covers by the Hoodoo Gurus that are only found on the vinyl version of their new Chariot of the Gods album. Speaking of Minneapolis, Cindy Lawson’s fabulous new record on Rum Bar Records, New Tricks, includes a tune written by the recently-deceased Lori Wray. I’m not […]

What helps you build sexual confidence? Sex is a vulnerable act, and fear and self-doubt can often arise in situations where things don't go according to our expectations.   On this thoughtful FAQ episode, Sara and relationship coach, Valentina Tudose from Happy Ever After (https://happyeverafter.asia/) answer your most pressing questions around building sexual confidence. Topics on this episode include:   How do I feel sexy in my body after a double mastectomy for breast cancer? How can I stop being anxious about my small penis size? I've noticed a pattern in my relationships that sex with my partner usually stops after 1-2 months of dating. How can I overcome feeling undesirable? I suffer from vaginismus and have low sexual confidence. How can I stop worrying that my partner isn't getting the intimacy he craves? How can I be more confident around initiating sex?   Throughout the episode, we offer countless tips on how to make the shift from performative sex to pleasurable sex. Anyone can be sexually confident, but it does take practice, care and patience.   At its core, sexual confidence is about feeling comfortable in your body, knowing you deserve pleasure and being able to articulate what you enjoy.   Learning to accept and be grateful for our bodies as “good bodies” can make a huge impact on our perception of any sexual situation, and help to boost our sexual confidence.   Identifying our desires (and fears) and then discussing them openly with our partners can also help to prevent our negative self-talk from taking over in the moment.   Sex is as much of a mental activity, as a physical activity. So start building your sexual confidence by tuning into this episode! Support this show on Patreon http://patreon.com/betterinbed   Visit Sarasense website http://sarasense.com   Follow @hellosarasense on Instagram   Check out our sponsor sexual health company Promescent   Detailed show notes at http://sarasense.com/podcast

Curious to try an open relationship, but don't know quite where or how to start?   On this episode, Sara chats with relationship coach Valentina Tudose of Happy Ever After (http://happyeverafter.asia) to answer your most common questions about open relationships, such as:   What basic ground rules should I set if I'm just starting out with open relationships How can I handle my intense attraction to a new lover since I started to open my relationship with my spouse? I want to have an open relationship, but how do I manage my jealousy? How do I bring up an open relationship to a partner that has been previously unreceptive?   Some ground rules that Valentina and I discuss for an open relationship include: prioritizing your partner, having regular check-ins, communicating your needs with compassion, and a strong commitment to radical honesty.   We also share tips around managing jealousy and how when used constructively, jealousy can be a useful tool to help us address issues and get what we need.   We also offer reminders and tips for couples who are in the process of opening up their relationship to think about it as if they're embarking on a joint adventure or an exciting journey together.    If you're interested in open relationships, we suggest bringing up the conversation regarding your values and beliefs around non-traditional relationship models early in the dating process to avoid a future mismatch and heartbreak.   This episode is a must-listen if you and/or your partner are curious about non-monogamy or trying to work up the courage to open your relationship.   ---   Want more tips for a healthier, happier sex life? Join my community.   Visit Sarasense website - http://sarasense.com   Follow @hellosarasense on Instagram   Support our sponsor Beducated and get a monthly subscription for just $9.99 per month or 65% off their annual subscription with code BETTERINBED at http://beducate.me/betterinbed.   Detailed show notes for this episode here.   P.S. If you've gotten value from this podcast, I'd really appreciate it if you subscribed, left a review or bought me a coffee. :)

This conversation is about recognising that the stories and narratives we tell ourselves about what should make us happy – high status, millions of social media followers, billions in the bank – are often inaccurate. Instead – we need to start paying attention to what does make us happy – for example, spending time with friends, connection, pro-social acts of kindness and altruism, playing sport, listening to music … the list goes on.Paul Dolan is a behavioural scientist and author of the bestselling book Happiness By Design and Happy Ever After. His motto? "Do things that bring you pleasure or purpose. If they don't - stop doing them." So, in this episode we discuss:Letting go of stories and paying attention to our experiencesHow willpower is weak but design power is strong – what that means and how you can harness it in your own lifeWhy you need to put your phone away and stop recording at gigs and festivals (it interrupts your 'flow of experience')Reaching narratives - and how the belief that X in the future will make us happy is an illusionWhy pro-social acts need to be celebratedWhy we should spend time designing our lives to increase the amount of time spent doing things that provide pleasure or purposeThe power of environment and how to harness itThe importance of acceptance and recognising we are all fallible human beingsAnd much more!**Warning** this episode contains swearing and adult themesPaul's podcast is called Duck - Rabbit: taking sides and you can find is here: https://pauldolan.co.uk/podcast-1**Here is the link to donate to the Red Cross's Ukraine humanitarian appeal: https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appealFollow/message me:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/Twitter https://twitter.com/simonmundieAnd for the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - featuring three of the best Life Lessons from three years and 200 of these conversations - head to simonmundie.com (where you can also drop me an email)Please do share this episode with anyone who may benefit, and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. It makes a big difference and is hugely appreciated.***Finally, a huge thanks to my sponsors, Puresport. Their range of CBD and Nootropics supplements have had a significant impact on how I sleep, manage stress, and focus throughout the day. I can't recommend them enough. I have many friends and family who have tried their huge range of products - and now swear by them.CBD has been shown to have benefits for anxiety, inflammation, aches and pains - and it may even be good for long term brain and heart health. Puresport are paving the way in the natural wellness market with their unparalleled range of products. I am currently enjoying their Clarity oil, with ashwaganda and the sunshine Vitamin D - ideal for this time of year. Plus, their unwind capsules - ideal for relaxing and deep sleep, and their muscle and joint balm.The good news is that Life Lessons listeners can get 20% off all full prices products with code Life20 at checkout. Head to www.puresport.co to check out their extensive range and get your 20% discount See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How does self-love help us have a better sex life?   On this uplifting episode, Sara sits down with co-host and relationship coach Valentina Tudose of Happy Ever After to discuss the principles of self-love and how they apply to the bedroom.   We start off with a definition of how self-love is about accepting and integrating all parts of ourselves, even the parts that we might ordinarily hide, reject or be ashamed of.   When we love ourselves enough, we stop performing in the bedroom, we have more pleasure, and we give ourselves permission to fully express our sexuality.   If you're someone that's looking to empower yourself with self-love in the bedroom and beyond, this episode will give you practical tips to change unhelpful narratives around sex, deal with your inner critic, fully express your sexuality and more!   ---   Want more tips for healthier, happier sex life? Join my community.   Visit Sarasense website   Follow @hellosarasense on Instagram   Your support for our sponsors helps keep this show FREE: Get 10% off the Mira Fertility system with promo code BETTERINBED at http://miracare.com   Support our sponsor Beducated and get a monthly subscription for just $9.99 per month or 65% off their annual subscription with code BETTERINBED at http://beducate.me/betterinbed   Detailed show notes for this episode here.   P.S. If you've gotten value from this podcast, I'd really appreciate it if you subscribed, left a review or bought me a coffee. :)

Hello Austen Connection friends,Here in the Austen world I've noticed that many of you consider December and the holidays the time of romance: We see you with your lights, your lattes, your Hallmark binges - and more power to you. Today's missive fits right into your romance dreams, and features our conversation with long-time romance and historical fiction author Vanessa Riley. And it's a podcast episode! So you can simply click Play above to stream this conversation, or you can listen on Apple or Spotify. It also has suddenly struck me that I should tell you that you can, any time, simply go to the Austen Connection site and see many conversations like this one, plus podcast episodes, chats, and general #JaneAusten breakdowns, all free and waiting for you to curl up on the sofa with (don't forget your cuppa tea). Enjoy!And now, for our main feature of the week: Author Vanessa Riley.Dr. Riley - who has a PhD. from Stanford in mechanical engineering - has always found romance to be, as she says, a “happy place.” She tells us she began burning through Signet romances while an undergrad - as a break from “differential equations”!And she was first inspired to discover the hidden histories of Black and biracial women of the Regency and colonial-era Caribbean when she came across that Jane Austen novel fragment we know as Sanditon. Austen's biracial heiress of the West Indies - Miss Georgiana Lambe - started Vanessa Riley on this journey. Dr. Riley's latest novel Island Queen is all about the real life of Dorothy Kirwan Thomas. Dorothy, or “Doll,” Thomas was a Regency-era entrepreneur who became a dynamic figure in the early 1800s Caribbean. She was born into slavery on the island of Montserrat, and worked to buy her freedom and go on to become a wealthy landowner, leaving a legacy of children, and grandchildren, some of whom were educated in England. And she also had some interesting lovers along the way. After being introduced to Austen's Miss Lambe, Dr. Riley began digging for evidence of Regency-era and colonial women of color, and her research led her to the life of Dorothy Thomas, and eventually led to the novel Island Queen. The book has been optioned for the screen by two of the creatives behind the Netflix series “Bridgerton” - director Julie Anne Robinson and actor Adjoa Andoh, who plays Lady Danbury in the series, have teamed up with producer Victoria Fea. The life of Dorothy Thomas is fascinating, and telling her story involves using a lot of words we might not associate with women surviving under colonial oppression - words like entrepreneurship, agency, manumission, wealth, power, romance. And perhaps the most important three words of all: Happily Ever After. In this conversation for the Austen Connection podcast, Vanessa Riley talks about how she went from being a Math major, and then an engineer - to being a writer. She says if you love writing, that doesn't leave you - no matter how many degrees you have. Enjoy the conversation!Plain Jane What attracts you to the romance genre? Vanessa RileyThe promise of the Happy Ever After. And you need that after you take a test for differential equations. Plain JaneYes! Is this what got you through grad school? Vanessa RileyYes. And undergrad is actually when I really started reading every Signet romance known to mankind, because they were nice and quick. And bananas - the plots were all over the place. And it was just something different to do. You know, engineering programs can be very intense … and sometimes you just want something [where] you know the ending. That you don't have to integrate under a curve. You just want to be assured of a happy place. And romance has always been that happy place. Plain JaneYeah, so you like the structure. But a lot … can happen within that courtship plot. Do you find that you find intellectual challenges within that, that might be surprising to people who don't know the romance genre? Vanessa RileyFor those who don't know the romance genre, writing romance is actually hard. Romance gets a really bad rap because they say it's formulaic. Well, it's formulaic because that's the promise that they've given to the reader. That's the only genre that you can pick up and get guaranteed to know that it's going to be safe. It's a happy ending. But how you get to that happy ending, how you vary your characters, tasks, and goals, and relationship status, [is] an emotional journey. That is what makes it exciting and different. And that's why there's no two stories that are the same. That is the fun of it. But in order to be that, to give people something different every time, you have to be extremely creative.[W]riting romance is actually hard. Romance gets a really bad rap because they say it's formulaic. Well, it's formulaic because that's the promise that they've given to the reader. That's the only genre that you can pick up and get guaranteed to know that it's going to be safe. It's a happy ending. … But in order to be that, to give people something different every time, you have to be extremely creative.And my friends who write romance, I write romance - these stories are just all over the map. They're different. They're engaging you, there's something for everyone. Now, there's something for everyone. That was not always the case. … But it's it's actually a difficult animal. And I find a lot of great writers start writing romance because once you can deliver how these two unique individuals are better together in a plausible way, and then you've taken them on a journey, you have the basis to write other types of fiction. So it's a great training ground to be able to write romance. Plain JaneWell, you know who would agree with you is a great genre writer named Stephen King. I think we're finding that genre is harder than has been previously thought, like you just said. Did you struggle to get it? Did you kind of take it on as a challenge? Or do you feel like it kind of came naturally for you, because you just wanted that HEA, and you just figured out how to get there. Vanessa RileyThe plotting has always been, I would say, my strength. My mother didn't allow a lot of different types of books in the house. But we had Shakespeare … we had all these different types of things. And so I would kind of junkie out on TV, and I would rewrite episodes of “Dallas.”Plain Jane Not everybody, not every kid, is doing that!Vanessa RileySo I used to entertain my brothers by coming up with these little stories. And they would be, you know, different variants of TV shows or something that I wanted to change the ending because it wasn't happy: J.R.,  you know, realizes that Sue Ellen was great. And they got back together and lived happily ever after. And he stopped doing all these bad things.Plain Jane So you learned, you learned plotting from J.R.  and Sue Ellen …Vanessa RileyAnd structure from Shakespeare. So there we go -  the perfect match!Plain JaneWhat attracts you to the Regency period, specifically and Regency stories? Vanessa RileyI think because of the nature of the books that my mother made sure that we read, I have an older voice. It's … these worlds always fascinated me. I am a history buff. Another degree I almost got was a minor in history when I was at Penn State. It just - Western Civ particularly -  was extremely interesting, the foundations of the world, traveling through Roman history. … I was geeking on it. I loved it. And then when we get to the Romanticism periods, and I stumble upon this author named Jane Austen, and I'm reading it and I love Pride and Prejudice, and we get to Mansfield - Oh, she's got a little political streak going on in here! And then I get the Sanditon and the wealthiest woman in the book is a … from the West Indies. My father's from Trinidad and Tobago. It's just … like, “Oh, this now makes sense, why I'm here!” To tell these stories, and as you do more research, and you realize how big the Caribbean part of the narrative of this time period is, and how it has been completely obliterated or obscured, it just makes you say, “Where are my people? Where's the representation?” I mean, all the economies of the world, 80 percent of the GDP is coming from the sugar trade. … But that's all the stolen labor from the West Indies that is making sugarcane and indigo and cotton and coffee, all from all of the colonies in the West Indies. And yet you read romance, you read a lot of historical fiction, and this is not mentioned. You will get the heroic Duke. But you won't learn that his generational wealth is coming from … Dominica or plantations in Demerara. And you forget this piece. You know, Jane Austen: We think of her as historical. She's a contemporary writer. So she's writing what she saw during that day. And when you get to this Miss Lambe, you realize that West Indian girls and boys, particularly biracial ones, are being sent to London and Glasgow and Ireland for education. Because everyone understands education is going to make the difference in your socioeconomic background. It's going to change the world. And they're sending their kids there. To tell these stories, and as you do more research, and you realize how big the Caribbean part of the narrative of this time period is, and how it has been completely obliterated or obscured, it just makes you say, ‘Where are my people? Where's the representation?'And so this mixing and mingling happens, but none of that is recorded. It's very scantily recorded. Plain JaneI love it that you bring up the Jane Austen and Sanditon, which I know was an influence for this book Island Queen … an influence for your research. But you just mentioned something. I mean, it is amazing Jane Austen … shows us the foundations of the economic underpinnings of Britain in her world. And she also is showing us the debates going on, but she's doing it - I feel like she's doing it - so subtly. But she did introduce Miss Lambe. It's such a shame, tragic that we don't get to see what she did with Sanditon. But at least we got that much. At least we know that she was bringing in this character. I love it that you say that Miss Lambe is the wealthiest character in the novel. That's left out. And what strikes me, what I want to know, Dr. Riley, is [as] we get into the life of Dorothy Thomas, this one woman that you're exploring the life of through Island Queen, what are some of the things that you've learned about free women of color in colonial Caribbean era? Vanessa RileyOne, that they exist. Because when I started doing research, I just had a concept of Miss Lambe. And I didn't really understand whether, you know, was Jane just being progressive? Because, you know, abolition during this timeframe is a very hot topic of conversation. … So she's getting both sides of these arguments. Is this just an author being progressive, trying to attack a social issue? Or is she more telling what's happening of her timeframe? So I go on the search, and I literally find Dorothy Kirwan Thomas because of a sketch that the cartoonist, editorial cartoonist Gilroy draws. I find this picture of Prince William Henry -  aka future King William IV - he's lovingly embracing a Black woman. Now, that in itself is remarkable. You have a person in aristocracy and he's in an affair with this Black woman. …And, unfortunately, women are very poorly documented in history. We were very lucky to have Anne Frank's diary. You don't often come across these - even Queen Victoria's diary has been edited and sanitized so that we don't see some of the things that happened after her beloved Albert passed away. So I had to follow the rich man. I found Prince William. And I find him in the West Indies, and his boys, and they're kicking it up and breaking brothels in Jamaica. They broke up one so badly they had to pay for it the next day. He is is acting a fool in every port he comes into until he gets to Dominica. When he gets to Dominica he's different. His friends are writing letters saying he's with that woman again. … And then I finally get one that says he's dancing with Dorothy Kirwan at the mulatto ball. And we finally had a name. And I thought this was going to be another obscure thing, but then you start researching and you find Dorothy Kirwan Thomas, her will is archived in the UK. Why would a Black woman's will be archived in the UK? And you keep reading and then you find that she's opened businesses in Demerara and in Grenada and in Dominica. And then you find she's had these children. Now that was another thing. Our reproductive history as a woman is our history. So pinning down that she's had children in Montserrat, she's had children in Demerara. … What would make a woman move, particularly the move when she goes from Dominica, where she has a successful business, to Grenada? What's making her move? So you get these unwinding of these stories. But this woman is phenomenal, that she's able to just restart her life in these various colonies. She does it with children. And she's very protective and caring about these children. And then in Demerara, you find a whole group of women, which I affectionately call the Entertainment Society, these women of color, who have made their money through entertainment. So they're [doing] that through housekeepers, through cooking and cleaning, general huckstering, which is the taking and selling goods made by enslaved people, and selling those to visitors to the colony at higher prices and whatnot. And she just builds this fabulous life. And she, it's just amazing that we don't know her name.Some of us have struggles taking our kids to Walmart, in the backseat of our minivan. And she's taking 17 [kids] from Demerara … all the way up to Glasgow, Scotland. Because there's this world of money that has opened up the world to her, she wants her grandkids to see this, and to feel this, and she's paying for the education of these children. And she's funding schools for the education of colored girls in London. I mean, this is an enormously fabulous woman who rose against all kinds of odds - that she was enslaved, she bought her freedom. She bought the freedom of her family, she made it a mission to whenever she could find family, she would buy their their freedom. For her to be completely wiped off the books, to me, blows my mind. Plain JaneWell, let me talk to you a little bit about all of this in your stories. And writing romance. So when you're writing the life of Dorothy Kirwan Thomas, you're writing the courtship plot in a setting that involves colonialism and violence. And you - and Austen also introduces - assault. But the stakes are higher for your heroine, when you're writing in colonialism and colonial Britain, Demerara. It's more violent, it's more oppressive. What is it like writing a romance within those [settings] because this is something that's kind of new territory, right? Vanessa RileyWell, this is more of a biographical historical fiction, that has romantic elements. I'm writing her real life. There's no guarantee of a happy ending when you write real life. And so that kind of throws that construct out. But at the same time, these men as I did the history, they are important in her in her life. They change things, they shape her. She has to grow past the problems that they also bring to her life. And there's a thing that I know as an author … is a misconception that a Black woman during this timeframe was not desirable, was not something sought after, wasn't precious. And I really want to defeat that myth. Because everything that I see, is when two people find each other, they find each other regardless of time, period, space, race, etc. And so as I looked at the challenges of these men, I wanted that to convey [that]. Because Dorothy to me was someone who lit up a room, even when she was poor, before she had money. There was something about her that drew people, [a] magnetic personality that drew people, men, everybody was drawn to this woman. And I wanted that to be conveyed. … So no matter how hard it gets, you're comforted to know that she's found a way to survive. I have romance readers coming to me, reading my first historical fiction. I wanted you guys to feel safe. Because that's what you expect, as you're saying, in a romance. And so, I wanted to make sure that you get the concept that these men are in her life for a reason. But she chose the reason. Some of it was trifling. Dorothy was not a saint, I will tell you that right now. Not a saint at all. Because that often happens with particularly Black women, when you do something extraordinary: You all of a sudden are superhuman, you never feel pain. You can vanquish any enemy. Dorothy was very human, she felt a lot of pain. She went through a lot of suffering. But she had a will to survive that I haven't read about in a long, long time. And I wanted that to be conveyed. And I wanted you to see moments where she is being treasured, where she's being sought after, because I believe that was the type of personality she had. So I get to use all my romantic bones to build a story to make it convincing. So that you will feel her heart breaking, when her heart really breaks. Plain JaneYou mentioned the presence of love and joy, in Dorothy Kirwan Thomas's life and other Black lives from history. Can you talk a little bit about love and joy and the need for those elements and these stories and the lack of them and some of the stories that people sometimes expect?Vanessa RileyYeah. You know, typically, when you think of a story that touches on enslavement, you think of the darkness of that. And that should never be discounted. One person asked me, because there's a part in the book, where Dorothy is forced to, in order to be a member of society, in order to not get pushed out of business like everybody else who's objected, she had to turn to owning slaves. It was to maintain her seat at the table. I firmly believe this is one of her wrong decisions. I think one that she wrestled with, but she justified in her head that it's better for me to have a seat at the table, to make sure these people are protected, than not having a seat. And other people could be run out of business. And you know, they may go to debtors' prison, … but [she] could possibly be re-enslaved. And I do believe that's the one line she would never cross, she'd never wanted to go back there. So she did whatever she needed to do. But somebody said, “Why didn't you just leave that out? You know because the book is kind of long, you can leave that.”No: I don't want history whitewashed. I cannot whitewash history. And I also want to make sure people don't deify, make these women who are doing extraordinary things, into something they weren't. They were practical women. They were smart. But they were also human and fallible. And they could do wrong things. They can do stupid things. They could do things on the spur of the moment. They had agency but they still had a soul and still could do things wrong as much as they could do things right. And I don't want to paint this false image. But what often happens is you get stories that are just focused on the pain. … People want to include the enslavement story in their stories, because they want to show how their characters survive, or they want to show people coming in and rescuing the poor slaves … It's pain porn, right? There has to be a reason why you show the violence. And in my world, for me because I am part of the romance community, I want my people, my readers safe. So that's what I show you. They are safe. They survived. So as even I show you darkness, you are going to be protected. You're going to be okay, reading this. Dorothy made it. You can read through this and get through the hard parts. But then I also balance the hard parts with the joyful parts - when she's with her children. But she's taking these fabulous trips when she dresses her girls and they go to this fabulous ball and that is a moment that I think cannot be glossed over and it needs to be shown. Because there's pride in that moment. There is joy in that, and she's sharing that moment with her [children], which I think just speaks to who this was. And so there's not enough Black joy. That's why I'm a big advocate of Black romance, romance in general because you just need to be safe and Happy Ever After. And I'm just so thankful that now Happy Ever After is for everyone.Thank you for being here, friends. Check out more conversation like this one at The Austen Connection - and you can sign up to have conversations like this one drop right into your inbox every week. You can also drop us a line by simply replying here, or connect on Twitter at @AustenConnect, or on Insta and Facebook at @austenconnection. And go ahead and weigh in with any thoughts you have on this conversation, right here:Stay tuned for more talk about romance, holiday films, and Jane Austen - in the coming weeks. We're looking forward to spending the holidays with you. Get some rest, read some fiction, drink some tea, and stay in touch, friends.Yours truly,Plain JaneCool links for youDr. Vanessa Riley's website: https://vanessariley.com/Dr. Riley mentions the work of scholar Gretchen Gerzina - here's more on Dr. Gerzina, and here's the Austen Connection's podcast episode with Dr. Gerzina Enterprising Women: Gender, Race and Power in the Revolutionary Atlantic https://ugapress.org/book/9780820353876/enterprising-women/UCL's Center for the Study of the Legacies of British Slavery: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/lbs/person/view/6334Here's Carole V. Bell's review of Island Queen for the New York Times, which is where we discovered this book The Austen Connection first talked with Vanessa Riley for the Christian Science Monitor - here's that article Get full access to The Austen Connection at austenconnection.substack.com/subscribe

Today's Guest:Buy: Just for the HolidaysAdriana HerreraAdriana was born and raised in the Caribbean, but for the last fifteen years has let her job (and her spouse) take her all over the world. She loves writing stories about people who look and sound like her people, getting unapologetic happy endings. Her Dreamersseries has received starred reviews from Publisher's Weekly and Booklist and has been featured in The TODAY Show on NBC, Entertainment Weekly, OPRAH Magazine, NPR, Library Journal, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. She's a trauma therapist in New York City, working with survivors of domestic and sexual violence.Visit: http://adrianaherreraromance.com

In this episode, hosts Lacey Baker and Naima Simone unwrap the latest Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas and Miracles of Christmas holiday releases. Come share a laugh with your favorite movie besties then grab the tissues. Get ready - it's time to unwrap the emotions in holiday movies!

Unwrap Romance hosts Lacey Baker and Naima Simone unwrap the first movies of the holiday viewing season with special guest, author Kathy Douglass.

Unwrap Romance hosts Lacey Baker and Naima Simone celebrate the upcoming holiday movie season and share their must watch list and more!

We all want to be happy, but what truly brings us happiness is often not what we think. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I'll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Today's clip is from episode 54 of the podcast with behavioural scientist and author of the books ‘Happy Ever After' and ‘Happiness by Design', Professor Paul Dolan. Paul believes that happiness is subjective and if we free ourselves from the myth of the perfect life, we can each create a life that's worth living.Thanks to our sponsor http://www.athleticgreens.com/livemoreSupport the podcast: Members get ad-free episodes and exclusive content including my take on the topics most requested by the FBLM community https://drchatterjee.com/membership Show notes and the full podcast are available at drchatterjee.com/54 Follow me on instagram.com/drchatterjee Follow me on facebook.com/DrChatterjee Follow me on twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today Xane and Monika get on the topic of turning judgment into curiosity. Symbolism with movies, music and living in the present moment are intertwined for changing the actions and perceptions of a Happy Ever After experience.   Join Xane Daniel and Monika Kupiec as they tap into universal knowledge and share those truths of the universe -- which you actually already know... If you could just REMEMBER!   As always we love you unconditionally! Xane & Monika   Lets connect: Join Monika's FREE meditation group on FaceBook: Island Awakening Ohana   Get your FREE Nervousness Relief Activation MP3 here: http://free.xanedaniel.com​​​   Buy Monika's Intuitive Art, here: http://monikakupiec.com ​​​ Take the EnergyPortrait Quiz to find your signature healing art: http://energyportrait.monikakupiec.com     Register for Xane's Free Negative Entity Removal Workshop: https://xanedaniel.clickmeeting.com/negative.../register   Befriend Xane on Facebook: http://facebook.com/xanedaniel​​​ Befriend Monika on Instagram: http://instagram.com/islandawakening​​​ Read Chapter one of RIGHTEOUS for free: http://free.righteouscomic.com​​​ Register for the Higher Self Expo here: http://higherselfexpo.com  

Jenny Colgan verovert je hart met Eindeloos dichtbij, het derde deel in de heerlijke Happy Ever After-serie!Uitgegeven door Luitingh SijthoffSpreker(s): Willemijn de Vries

In this weeks' episode of Get Your FILL - Financial Independence and Long Life Podcast, Cassie Parks, creator of the Manifest $10k course, helps us to use Law of Attraction to invite more of all the good stuff into our lives. Catch the podcast Watch the video About Cassie Parks: Cassie Parks loves the ocean, dancing for no reason and the power of possibly. Her best-selling books include the topics of money, business and lifestyle design. She is a mentor for those who want to turn their wildest dreams into their dreams come true. Manifest $10,000 hits bookstores in May of 2017. Cassie performed in the improvised comedy Reel World Voodoo. She is the host of the podcast Happy Ever After and the co-host of the Manifest it Now show on the Law of Attraction Radio Network. Other highlights include speaking at TAI talks and being a real estate investor who retired at 32. She is the creator of the Manifest $10K Course and the Double Your Business Workshop. Her forthcoming magazine is called Possible. Cassie loves to travel, being with those she loves and laughing a lot. Link to Cassie's website

Welcome to Ep. 4 of Table Talk. Today our guest is Hana A. and she is here to discuss why it's important that you and your spouse should go through premarital preparation. If you are serious about starting a future with someone then there are steps in which you should take (that Hana will discuss) which will hopefully lead to a successful marriage. Also, be sure to check out Hana's premarital prep masterclass: "Working for a true Happy Ever After" which will be on Sunday, October 10th at 1:00 PM. Tickets are on sale now. You can find tickets in the Salim Life Coaching bio on Instagram.This show is sponsored by Give2Gain and Leo's Coney Island in Royal Oak.#life #marriage #happiness #happyeverafter #blessing #love #connection #TableTalk #OZmedia #YouTube #Apple #Spotify #Podcasts

***ALL THE VIDEOS, SONGS, IMAGES, AND GRAPHICS USED IN THE VIDEO BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS AND I NOR THIS CHANNEL CLAIMS ANY RIGHT OVER THEM.******THIS SHOW IS INTENDED FOR ADULTS AND MATURE AUDIENCES!!!***LORD WE THANK YOU FOR OUR GIFTS!Mic Talkers, get ready for some real convo. Special guest Acey Turner in the building for this one! Topics include: What is it about the Fall/Winter season that makes a person want to be “Cuffed Up”? Do fells need to let girlfriends control them so the relationship can work? -Are YOU keeping yourself from your Happy Ever After? What does your Happy Ever After look like? Do you text and drive? Room temperature during sex. Jagged Edge fans: Gotta Be or Promise. Double calling. Is Drake bigger in 2021 than Michael Jackson was in his prime? Can you current call and wish their ex happy birthday? People who are NEVER satisfied with their meal.Segments: "Things That make You Go Hmmm", "LB Moment", "Black Excellence", "OK Brotha", "Damn Girl", "Each One, Teach One", and MORE!!!MIC TALKERS THIS IS FOR YOU!!!

We have all been characters in a story with an overly predictable end which is not a Happy-Ever-After. That ship (whatever prefix you gave it) will play out this way, takes you on a journey and while you're at the climax of the plot, it pushes you off a cliff and stares as you fall into darkness. Why exactly do we allow ourselves to take on this journey, whose end we already know? Find out some of the reasons why we ignore the red flags. Do share others that we may have left out. Please let us know whether there's any you identify with. Thank you for listening.

We know that there's no Prince(ss) Charming, there's no white horse, and we're not living in a magical fairytale. Then why, if we all know this in our intelligent adult brains, are we still waiting for someone to sweep us off our feet and keep us Happy Ever After? Are you in love with falling in love? If you're perpetually seeking “the one”, you're looking for your fictional soulmate, not a real person. You read that right. You need to kill your soulmate if you want to be happy. Today, I'm talking about what happens after you've lost that lovin' feeling. Unlike what we might've learned from pop music or romcoms, a sense of complacency-- and maybe even boredom-- in a relationship doesn't have to be its death knell. We're exploring the life changing realization that your unhappiness in love may not be because of your partner, but because of you. In this episode, I talk about how Walt Disney was wrong when he made us think that our happiness is our sweetheart's job. I point out that your partner is not psychic and why the key to relationship bliss is to change your mind, not your mate. Most importantly, we'll talk about what to do when that roller coaster of lust pulls into the station and the ride ends, and what you can do to create thrill and fun with the one you are already with. In This Episode, You Will Learn:You. Are. Normal. (03:32)How my husband's brush with death served as my wake up call (04:07)Why I'm calling Disney out for the “Happily Ever After” myth (08:32)Change your mind, not your mate (09:17)Marital misery in action (10:23)Why your unhappiness is your fault...and what to do about it (13:05)Kill the soulmate, save the relationship (15:50)The Soulmate and the Doubt Worm (18:40)“Why” affairs happen - because we all know “how” (23:02)Your weekly LoveByte (26:24) Q&A:What causes marital misery? Your partner not catering to your every want or whimWhy is the soulmate myth dangerous? Because it creates unachievable expectations for your partnerWhat's the number one cause of sexual or romantic affairs in a committed relationship? Feeling bored with your relationship and longing for passion and excitement Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Book: Buddha's Bedroom: The Mindful Loving Path to Sexual Passion and Lifelong Intimacy By Cheryl Fraser PhDLet's Connect!Website - Sign up for Weekly LoveBytes here Facebook Page YoutubeIf you want to rate your relationship, take the Passion QuizBio Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all want our marriage to be “Happy Ever After.” But, how do you get there? To have a love that lasts forever, you have to learn what God says about love. The Bible is the perfect teacher and has a plan for success. Whether you are married now, or are preparing for the future, this message will give you God's design for a love that lasts. Take notes and share it with a friend.