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Fiona Murden is a performance coach, occupational psychologist, a Ted talk speaker and author of Mirror thinking, how role models make us human. In this episode we ask, what exactly is mirroring is. We hear about an extreme example of mirroring, where a young girl was raised by dogs and mirrored their behaviour in every way. We ask how damaging it is to ones mental helath to be in an unfulfilling career. We learn how we are shaped and influenced by other peoples moods. Expect to learn how to harness the power of mirror for your benefit. https://fionamurden.com/ Order Happy Habits for Mind and Body Audiobook: https://rb.gy/h5jjjg Order Kindle copy of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/jiojcc Order US paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/sirste Order UK paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/jtfea5 Listen to all previous podcast episodes of the Happy Habit Podcast via these podcast platforms : Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/happy-habit-podcast Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Habit-Podcast/dp/B08K5887J8 Amazon music : https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/670836c2-ea4c-4a23-a67d-a54dd804ef61/happy-habit-podcast Spotify https://https://open.spotify.com/show/2VKIhQK6mYTzLCO8haUoRd Google Podcasts : https://t.ly/hTU8q ----- Follow the Happy Habit Podcast at: Website: https://happyhabitpodcast.wordpress.com/Facebook: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mathieunorry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happyhabitpodcast/ Newsletter:
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What a new poll says about Kentucky's governor's race, we catch up with the candidates on the campaign trail, a look at the down ballot races, the first woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean talks about her commitment to a Kentucky city, and a reminder to "fall back" this Sunday.
Why is it important to consider how your church communicates? How can digital technology help in outreach and discipleship? In this episode of In:Dependence, Joel Murray (FIEC Communications and Media Officer) and Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) are joined by Peter Murden, co-founder of Digital Church Toolkit, to discuss digital church communications. 00:00 - Introduction05:12 - What is 'church communications'?08:56 - Why is it important to think about church communications?14:43 - Communications tools for long-term ministry17:36 - Creating a church website24:43 - Trends that are bearing fruit: video, AI, authenticity32:19 - Support and resources for digital church communications You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website. About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC's official podcast, where you'll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel. About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC. Follow FIEC on social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter
Fiona Murden is a psychologist and author, her books include Mirror Thinking and Defining You. She is also CEO of Oka Life, and innovative new app that matches people to mentors through behavioural science We talked about Fiona's work on psychology, behavioural science, the power of mentoring and her new app Oka Life, that matches mentors to mentees For more information on Oka Life and where to download go here: https://oka.life Get more from the BLANK Podcast at patreon.com/blankpodcast Massive thanks to our patrons: Mary Catherine Byrnes, Victoria Nielsen, Manya Kay, Alex Williams, Joel Piveteau, Richard Astill, Samantha Beaton, Claudia McKelvey, John Holland, Katherine Keen, Lynn Robinson, It's Coming Home 2022, Alice Chrystall, Maddie Lightfoot, Alex Collis, Martin Grimm, Vicki, Julianna Williams, Rachel Bowen, Witnessthebigness. @blankpod @eliistender @jimdalycomedy @the_connected_psychologist blankpodcast2018@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is Past 5 of our Phantoms 2023 Main Camp series. We welcome Assistant General Managers Jeff Cox, Tim Parkos, and Robbie Murden.Website: https://www.dumpandchasepod.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dumpandchasepodcast Artwork by Raylen Glenn This recording is the sole view of the members of the Dump & Chase Podcast. This is a non-commercial fan production. We are not affiliated with the Youngstown Phantoms, the United States Hockey League, or any league, club, or team. © 2023 Dump & Chase Podcast. All Rights Reserved
Community building expert Victoria Murden joins the show today to share what a community looks like for an eCommerce brand. She is currently the Chief Marketing Officer at Herdify – the world's first offline brand tracking tool. Two-thirds of word-of-mouth influence happens offline and can't be tracked... until now. It targets offline word-of-mouth to amplify your sales. In this episode we discuss:Community: what is it and how can our brand benefit from it?Organic advocacy Partnering with suitable brands in your communitySocial listeningOptimising your creativeJoin our brand new 'Chloe's eCommerce Club' here >> https://keepopt.com/club Find everything Keep Optimising at KeepOptimising.com
Fiona Murden is a psychologist, author, podcast host & passionate idealist committed to helping people to use psychology to live a more successful and fulfilled life. She's the CEO and founder of Oka.Ltd. Today we talk all about her journey as an author of two books, Defining You and Mirror Thinking: How Role Models Make Us Human, her passion for helping people find and reach their full potential and how "work-life-balance" should be reconsidered for mothers. Fiona gives great insights on positive versus negative stress, a look inside organizational psychology and some motivation via book recommendations, listed below. Connect with Fiona on LinkedIn www.fionamurden.com Book Recs: Playing Big by Tara Mohr; Happiness Trap by Russ Harris; Transcend by Scott Barry Kaufman; Positivity by Barbara Fredrickson; Coming Alive by Phil Stutz ______________________________ Connect with our host on IG: @garrettnwood Sign-up for the kozēkozē newsletter here. Follow kozēkozē on IG: @kozekozemama Podcast Instagram for details on past guests: @kozekozepodcast Follow Garrett on TikTok: @kozekozemama GET ON THE WAITLIST FOR THE 2nd ANNUAL FULL CIRCLE FEMININE WELLNESS RETREAT If you like Garrett's voice, check out her meditations here. email garrett: garrettkusmierz@kozekoze.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kozekoze/message
MISSION, Texas - Dale Murden, president of Texas Citrus Mutual, has given veteran broadcaster Ron Whitlock an update on the state of the citrus industry in South Texas.In a podcast for Ron Whitlock Reports and the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service, Murden discusses the history of the group, the impact of the recent freeze in the Rio Grande Valley, the value of the citrus industry to the Texas economy, and what he hopes state lawmakers will learn when they interact with growers and shippers. The interview can be heard in the attached audio.To read the new stories and watch the news videos of the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service go to www.riograndeguardian.com.
Will Gowing catches up with technology experts James Murden and Lee Hohbein, following their trip to the Consumer Eletronics Show 2023 in Las Vegas. James and Lee reveal all the very latest news from the most influential tech event in the world.
Happy spooky October to all of our lovely day trippers! In episode 22 Diane takes us on an amazing journey with Tori Murden, the first American and the first woman to row, yes we said row, across the Atlantic Ocean. We love her. Yulee on the other hand terrifies us as she tells the story of the Watcher. We hate the Watcher.
Cate is the Founder & CEO of PUSH - a leading training and coaching company. In this episode, we hear all about how crisis can be a source for huge opportunity…Cate's inspiration for her business came after “building a career on a hangover” and being signed off work. We learn about its humble beginnings back in her childhood bedroom, the importance of just getting started and “the pivot”. During this vulnerable discussion, Cate offers candid reflections on how fear, scarcity and our childhood have a lasting impact on the adult we see today, and importantly, what we can do about it. MORE → https://www.linkedin.com/in/cate-murden-7b05bb4/
I was wondering about role models, especially in the type of work where people are being assigned to do things that they have never done. I didn't have to look far to find the excellent book Mirror Thinking, and its author, Fiona Murden. She is an Organizational Psychologist and the founder of Aroka Ltd. She joined me to talk about how we learn by taking cues from people who set an aspirational example, and where to find those when its not immediately clear. Find Fiona at www.fionamurden.com and her podcast Dot to Dot. Find your host, Adam Pierno at www.adampierno.com The Strategy Inside Everything is the podcast for people who think for a living. If you have an idea, a question or you want to push back on something you hear in this episode, go to https://thatsnotaninsight.com and leave a message or a voicemail for me. The best and most interesting messages will be added to future episodes, and I can't wait to hear from you. Music for The Strategy Inside Everything is by Sawsquarenoise. Host Adam Pierno is an author, speaker and strategy consultant. Learn more at adampierno.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adam-pierno/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adam-pierno/support
Fiona Murden is a chartered psychologist and multi-award-winning author. She founded the company Aroka Ltd in 2007 working with leaders from across fields and applying cutting edge research to real lives in the real world. She is also the founder of OKA.life, a premier mentoring platform that matches mentors to mentees using behavioral science. She hosts a podcast called Dot-to-Dot interviewing amazing people from all walks of life and on alternate episodes discussing all things psychological with co-host sports psychologist Lou Jones. Her second book Mirror Thinking: Why Role Models Make Us Human was published in 2020. This has led to her partnering with the charity Future First to provide mentoring and support to schoolchildren across the UK.Both of her books are now available in interactive form as digital courses (and as premium / B2B versions run with fortnightly group coaching).Find Fiona at https://Fionamurden.com - https://aroka.co.uk/, LinkedIn Watch her TED talk, How Unexpected Role Models Make Us Human: https://www.ted.com/talks/fiona_murden_how_unexpected_role_models_make_us_human
Andy Murden, Head of Learning and Development at Go Live Services joins us in this episode to discuss his career progression through teaching to his current role delivering a course for EdTech Leaders. He also discusses the importance of coaching in schools and how the coaching model is used in his course.
Fiona Murden is a psychologist and author. Her most recent book, Mirror Thinking: Why Role Models Make Us Human, explores the mirror neuron - a core element of our behaviour and learning that most of us have never heard of. You can follow Fiona on Twitter. Where Others Won't is recorded in Toronto, Canada, and was created by Cody Royle and Adam Esker. Learn more about Cody at: www.codyroyle.com
Fiona Murden is an occupational psychologist and award-winning author who has spent her career working with some of the world's most successful business leaders, entrepreneurs, surgeons, athletes, and prominent people from across different industries. Over the last 2 years, she has combined this with a focus on sharing behavioural science with a broader population and she is on a mission to use her knowledge and expertise to make our lives just a bit better, easier, and healthier.In this episode we discuss:The difference between psychiatry and psychology.The psychology behind social media use.How we can create more momentum and power in the world.Taking responsibility in building mental strength and building our capabilities.The power of visualisation and creating 'scripts' ahead of situation or event.Full interview also available over on YouTube - https://youtu.be/qmSTu3IZ8ew
On this episode I'm joined by Fiona Murden - Psychologist and award winning author & Declan O'Connell - Performance Consultant. Series 5 is a short collection of interviews recorded during lockdown. There's an emphasis on; - attention - intention - distraction As well as a fascinating challenge at the end of each interview for my guests! Enjoy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/perfectimbalance4/message
Our guest this week, Tori Murden McClure, is a Renaissance woman. She has a law degree, a Master of Divinity degree from Harvard as well as a Master of Fine Arts from Spalding University, the institution where she currently serves as President. She was the first woman and first American to ski 750 miles to the geographic South Pole. She worked as an assistant to Muhammad Ali at the Ali Center, and has served as a chaplain in Boston area hospitals. But what she is most known for is her solo journey to successfully row a boat across the Atlantic Ocean in 1999. Ten years later, she published her memoir about that experience, A Pearl in the Storm: How I Found My Heart in the Middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Now, a little over ten years after publication, her book and story have a new life. A musical about her experience has been created, and her boat is part of the Frazier Museum’s Cool Kentucky exhibit. The book, which we discuss with Tori in this week’s episode, has a lot to do with 2020 in a roundabout way because it is about her battle with feelings of helplessness stemming from her childhood. And who in this world hasn’t been experiencing feelings of helplessness during this global pandemic? We can all relate to wanting to do something but not being able to. Tori talks to us about why memoir is in its own way is just another type of fiction, what completely different pieces of advice she received from her writing mentors during her MFA program that shaped her book, how her desire to write a book about a hero’s journey as a woman can be tricky and hasn’t been done often, and why we didn’t see her memoir as an Oprah book club selection. If you would like to see Murden’s sailless and motorless plywood boat The Pearl, it is on exhibit at the Frazier Museum in Louisville KY. This is a permanent exhibit but several items are on short-term loan. The album Row is a concept album about Tori’s journey rowing across the Atlantic written by Dawn Landes. It can be found on Amazon music. These songs are part of the musical Row which will be available via Audible in the Spring of 2021. Tori Murden McClure’s memoir can be found at your favorite bookstore or library. Books mentioned in this episode: 1- A Pearl in the Storm by Tori Murden McClure 2- When Memory Speaks: Reflections on Autobiography by Jill Kerr Conway 3- Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl 4- Notes of a Native Son by James Baldwin 5- A Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh 6- Essays of Ralph Waldo Emerson 7- Shakespeare's plays 8- Iliad and Odyssey by Homer 9- Dante's Inferno 10- Small Spaces by Katherine Arden 11- How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi 12- Hildegard of Bingen: The Woman of Her Age by Fionna Maddocks 13- Leonard and Hungry Paul by Ronan Hession 14- Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman 15- The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
Our guest this week, Tori Murden McClure, is a Renaissance woman. She has a law degree, a Master of Divinity degree from Harvard as well as a Master of Fine Arts from Spalding University, the institution where she currently serves as President. She was the first woman and first American to ski 750 miles to the geographic South Pole. She worked as an assistant to Muhammad Ali at the Ali Center, and has served as a chaplain in Boston area hospitals. But what she is most known for is her solo journey to successfully row a boat across the Atlantic Ocean in 1999. Ten years later, she published her memoir about that experience, A Pearl in the Storm: How I Found My Heart in the Middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Now, a little over ten years after publication, her book and story have a new life. A musical about her experience has been created, and her boat is part of the Frazier Museum's Cool Kentucky exhibit. The book, which we discuss with Tori in this week's episode, has a lot to do with 2020 in a roundabout way because it is about her battle with feelings of helplessness stemming from her childhood. And who in this world hasn't been experiencing feelings of helplessness during this global pandemic? We can all relate to wanting to do something but not being able to. Tori talks to us about why memoir is in its own way is just another type of fiction, what completely different pieces of advice she received from her writing mentors during her MFA program that shaped her book, how her desire to write a book about a hero's journey as a woman can be tricky and hasn't been done often, and why we didn't see her memoir as an Oprah book club selection. If you would like to see Murden's sailless and motorless plywood boat The Pearl, it is on exhibit at the Frazier Museum in Louisville KY. This is a permanent exhibit but several items are on short-term loan. The album Row is a concept album about Tori's journey rowing across the Atlantic written by Dawn Landes. It can be found on Amazon music. These songs are part of the musical Row which will be available via Audible in the Spring of 2021. Tori Murden McClure's memoir can be found at your favorite bookstore or library. Books mentioned in this episode: 1- A Pearl in the Storm by Tori Murden McClure 2- When Memory Speaks: Reflections on Autobiography by Jill Kerr Conway 3- Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl 4- Notes of a Native Son by James Baldwin 5- A Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh 6- Essays of Ralph Waldo Emerson 7- Shakespeare's plays 8- Iliad and Odyssey by Homer 9- Dante's Inferno 10- Small Spaces by Katherine Arden 11- How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi 12- Hildegard of Bingen: The Woman of Her Age by Fionna Maddocks 13- Leonard and Hungry Paul by Ronan Hession 14- Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman 15- The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
Regina Murden joins me to finish our conversation as she shares her heart for God, education and the women she's called to serve. You can follow Regina on Insta: @reginamurden get connected on her website: www.ReginaMurden.com As always you can follow me on Insta & Facebook: @kaydeanhillary @faithinitwithkay and email: faithinitwithkay@gmail.com --- 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/kay-dean-hayden/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kay-dean-hayden/support
“Everything that you do, you are a role model to someone.” Mirror thinking explores how the mirror neuron has defined us through the role models we observe and interact with. All of the learning we take from our world is down to our brain's mirror system, but it doesn't stop there. In this episode, Jason Campbell and occupational psychologist Fiona Murden share how this incredible system is also responsible for our emotional connections with others, how we pass on learning between the generations through stories, and how we imagine and innovate within our own minds. Listen out for: The fascinating story of how Fiona got interested in mirror neurons. How mirror neurons work. The blockers of mirror neurons. Bonus: Get to know more about Fiona here
Hello, old friend! After a long hiatus, The Musical Version is back! I’m joined by Naomi Murden & Greg Smith for the first film of the Harry Potter series. Find out why no one is allowed in Hagrid’s shed, if McGonagall will ever address her gambling addiction, and just where Annie Leibovitz fits in.
Regina Murden joins me to share her heart for God, education and the women she's called to serve. You can follow Regina on Insta: @reginamurden get connected on her website: www.ReginaMurden.com As always you can follow me on Insta & Facebook: @kaydeanhillary @faithinitwithkay and email: faithinitwithkay@gmail.com --- 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/kay-dean-hayden/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kay-dean-hayden/support
Today in the guest chair we have Regina Murden. Regina is an educator, inspired Bible teacher, and writer. Her purpose is to encourage women to experience the joy of a fulfilled life. She knows this can only come from a close relationship with God. Because of her involvement in discipleship, she founded the Responsive Soul. This organization is primarily for women who are willing to become aware of their accountability to God. She currently resides in Memphis, TN. She takes long walks, loves horseback riding, and enjoys traveling. On this episode Regina shares: How God called her to be in the Ministry Her journey of transitioning from Teacher to Discipleship Her book Rendered for More The Responsive Soul Community Link in Bio! To keep in touch with our guest and podcast see social media links below: Regina Murden: @reginamurden The Responsive Community- https://reginamurden.com Black Women Unfiltered- @blackwomenunfilteredpodcast Website: www.blackwomenunfiltered.net
Recorded in January 2021 for the Vineyard National Gathering.
Push Mind and Body founder Cate Murden, an expert in corporate wellbeing, mental health, and human performance, shares "high-potential hacks" based on the daily behaviors of high-performing people.
Lex & KP are joined this week by author Regina Murden where they discuss her journey, how she got started as a writer, her book "Rendered for More" and the Responsive Soul community. Buy her book "Rendered for More" on Amazon or www.reginamurden.com Follow her on IG: @reginamurden Got any questions or suggestions? Email us mycuprunnethoverpod@gmail.com Tweet us: @mycuprunnethpod Follow us on IG: @mycuprunnethoverpod Hit us up on Facebook: My Cup Runneth Over Podcast
Our guest this week, Tori Murden McClure, is a Renaissance woman. She has a law degree, a Master of Divinity degree from Harvard as well as a Master of Fine Arts from Spalding University, the institution where she currently serves as President. She was the first woman and first American to ski 750 miles to the geographic South Pole. She worked as an assistant to Muhammad Ali at the Ali Center, and has served as a chaplain in Boston area hospitals. But what she is most known for is her solo journey to successfully row a boat across the Atlantic Ocean in 1999. Ten years later, she published her memoir about that experience, A Pearl in the Storm: How I Found My Heart in the Middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Now, a little over ten years after publication, her book and story have a new life. A musical about her experience has been created, and her boat is part of the Frazier Museum's Cool Kentucky exhibit. The book, which we discuss with Tori in this week's episode, has a lot to do with 2020 in a roundabout way because it is about her battle with feelings of helplessness stemming from her childhood. And who in this world hasn't been experiencing feelings of helplessness during this global pandemic? We can all relate to wanting to do something but not being able to. Tori talks to us about why memoir is in its own way is just another type of fiction, what completely different pieces of advice she received from her writing mentors during her MFA program that shaped her book, how her desire to write a book about a hero's journey as a woman can be tricky and hasn't been done often, and why we didn't see her memoir as an Oprah book club selection. If you would like to see Murden's sailless and motorless plywood boat The Pearl, it is on exhibit at the Frazier Museum in Louisville KY. This is a permanent exhibit but several items are on short-term loan. The album Row is a concept album about Tori's journey rowing across the Atlantic written by Dawn Landes. It can be found on Amazon music. These songs are part of the musical Row which will be available via Audible in the Spring of 2021. Tori Murden McClure's memoir can be found at your favorite bookstore or library. Books mentioned in this episode: 1- A Pearl in the Storm by Tori Murden McClure 2- When Memory Speaks: Reflections on Autobiography by Jill Kerr Conway 3- Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl 4- Notes of a Native Son by James Baldwin 5- A Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh 6- Essays of Ralph Waldo Emerson 7- Shakespeare's plays 8- Iliad and Odyssey by Homer 9- Dante's Inferno 10- Small Spaces by Katherine Arden 11- How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi 12- Hildegard of Bingen: The Woman of Her Age by Fionna Maddocks 13- Leonard and Hungry Paul by Ronan Hession 14- Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman 15- The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
Our guest this week, Tori Murden McClure, is a Renaissance woman. She has a law degree, a Master of Divinity degree from Harvard as well as a Master of Fine Arts from Spalding University, the institution where she currently serves as President. She was the first woman and first American to ski 750 miles to the geographic South Pole. She worked as an assistant to Muhammad Ali at the Ali Center, and has served as a chaplain in Boston area hospitals. But what she is most known for is her solo journey to successfully row a boat across the Atlantic Ocean in 1999. Ten years later, she published her memoir about that experience, A Pearl in the Storm: How I Found My Heart in the Middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Now, a little over ten years after publication, her book and story have a new life. A musical about her experience has been created, and her boat is part of the Frazier Museum’s Cool Kentucky exhibit. The book, which we discuss with Tori in this week’s episode, has a lot to do with 2020 in a roundabout way because it is about her battle with feelings of helplessness stemming from her childhood. And who in this world hasn’t been experiencing feelings of helplessness during this global pandemic? We can all relate to wanting to do something but not being able to. Tori talks to us about why memoir is in its own way is just another type of fiction, what completely different pieces of advice she received from her writing mentors during her MFA program that shaped her book, how her desire to write a book about a hero’s journey as a woman can be tricky and hasn’t been done often, and why we didn’t see her memoir as an Oprah book club selection. If you would like to see Murden’s sailless and motorless plywood boat The Pearl, it is on exhibit at the Frazier Museum in Louisville KY. This is a permanent exhibit but several items are on short-term loan. The album Row is a concept album about Tori’s journey rowing across the Atlantic written by Dawn Landes. It can be found on Amazon music. These songs are part of the musical Row which will be available via Audible in the Spring of 2021. Tori Murden McClure’s memoir can be found at your favorite bookstore or library. Books mentioned in this episode: 1- A Pearl in the Storm by Tori Murden McClure 2- When Memory Speaks: Reflections on Autobiography by Jill Kerr Conway 3- Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl 4- Notes of a Native Son by James Baldwin 5- A Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh 6- Essays of Ralph Waldo Emerson 7- Shakespeare's plays 8- Iliad and Odyssey by Homer 9- Dante's Inferno 10- Small Spaces by Katherine Arden 11- How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi 12- Hildegard of Bingen: The Woman of Her Age by Fionna Maddocks 13- Leonard and Hungry Paul by Ronan Hession 14- Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman 15- The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
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Welcome to the TeachStrong Talks podcast! In this episode, we're joined by Fiona Murden. Fiona is an occupational psychologist and award winning author. Her latest book, “Mirror Thinking: Why Role Models Make Us Human” explores how the people around us shape our lives through the power of the brain's mirror neuron. Working in schools, we have this incredible responsibility of being a role model for every child that we interact with during the day. And this is what we're looking forward to talking to Fiona about: just how important are these mirror neurons in shaping young minds? And what implications does this have on how we conduct ourselves in schools? Episode outline: - What are mirror neurons and how are they linked to role models? - The implications of this for schools - The influence of social media on our well-being - The 3 Cs to help you thrive in and out of the classroom If you enjoy this episode, please hit the "like" button and share! @FionaMurden Mirror Thinking: How Role Models Makes Us Human (Amazon) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mirror-Thinking-Unconscious-Power-Models/dp/1472975804 Connect/tag us: @teachstrong_ www.teachstrong.co.uk
Hello spirits, we got a juicy episode with the most delightful guest/our bff, Naomi Murden!In this episode, we discuss Naomi's experiences with demons, a theatre haunted by an old-school celebrity & even all the way to star crossed lovers territory! With a quick, normal Avril Lavigne sing-a-long as the cherry on top.Email us your ghost stories or send us a voice memo at: spiritoftheweekpod@gmail.comAnd follow us on Instagram:@spiritoftheweekpodinstagram.com/spiritoftheweekpod/Personal Instagrams:instagram.com/cheeseywhiskers/instagram.com/annelaurinn/Guest Instagram:instagram.com/naomimurden/Guest Etsy Shop:etsy.com/shop/FunnyFriendCardCoSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/spirit-of-the-week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this episode I interview Fiona Murden, Occupational Psychologist, Speaker, Blogger and passionate about doing what makes your heart sing. Fiona spends a lot of her time profiling senior leaders of organisations (around the world) and helps them find a good fit within the business. On the back of this she is involved with executive coaching within organisations. Outside of the corporate world, Fiona is also a blogger with a fascination of understanding the brain and helping others make sense of things happening in their worlds. Background Fiona started out reading medicine and openly admits to her own life never being a straight journey. She does admit during the interview that she wanted to be a fighter pilot! Fiona shares; "Even when you're exploring; it gets messy, it's difficult. You have to stick to it and find what makes your heart sing." Making time to think Fiona promotes the action of making time to think; time for thinking ahead. It's easy to get caught up being busy and everything associated with that. Society values busyness over thinking and our brain is geared up to action rather than contemplation. Wanting to make a positive difference to peoples lives, Fiona embarked on the journey of writing a book. Fiona is Author of Defining You: How to profile yourself and unlock your full potential. Packed with research and psychology, the driver for writing her book was to make the tips and ideas (which she uses within organisations) available to everyone. She is both passionate and on a mission. Fiona has made it her purpose to help others understand their own purpose. It's become 'her itch' and she's determined to pursue this. If you enjoyed the interview with Fiona then please do start a conversation with her on; Twitter Instagram LinkedIn You can also find more details on her website --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/perfectimbalance4/message
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Fiona Murden is a psychologist, executive coach and an author. We might think we're sovereign beings with independent will & agency, but the examples set by those around you are constantly shaping your behaviour, let's find out how much... Are you really the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with? How important is your teacher in primary school? What impact do your parents' beliefs have on you when you reach adulthood? How useful are bad actors at identifying behaviour you should avoid? Sponsor: Get 20% discount & free shipping on your Lawnmower 3.0 at https://www.manscaped.com/ (use code MODERNWISDOM) Extra Stuff: Buy Mirror Thinking - https://amzn.to/3hJuWQT Follow Fiona on Twitter - https://twitter.com/FionaMurden Subscribe to Fiona's Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dot-to-dot-behind-the-person/id1513046864 Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: modernwisdompodcast@gmail.com
Can mirroring other humans improve your life? Tim Lovejoy has a conversation with Psychologist Fiona Murden about her book Mirror Thinking, How Role Models Make Us Human. They discuss how mirroring other humans can be the key to a good life.
Cate Murden, expert in corporate wellbeing, mental health, and human performance, shares advice on how you can work brilliantly from home.
This week I am chatting all things workplace wellbeing with Cate Murden, founder of PUSH Mind and Body. PUSH is working with companies to make them more human and ensure no one dreads going to or feels like they are just existing at work.We chat all things mental health tools and how you can't out yoga a bad boss and that you should aim for work-life brilliance, not work-life balance.Cate shares her personal story of burn out and how she has completely realigned her life to her values and whether COVID has changed us. You can find out more about Cate and PUSH at the following links: WebsiteInstagram PUSH Instagram CateLinkedIn Cate LinkedIn PUSHFacebook PUSH Our most recent blog post
Ursula Murden, a religious Lutheran, was persecuted for being an ethnic Jew during the Holocaust. Despite her horrific journey, Ursula experienced many acts of kindness from Germans as well. Listen to our student Libby retell Ursula's story. Ultimately, Libby concludes, “we categorize Germany as the villain, but we have to remember not all of Germany is the villain, just the hateful people and Nazis”
Hello and welcome to Qmenera! This is the homebrew, fledgling, adventure of an experienced, all-queer, gaming cast. We will be playing Numenera by Monte Cook Games. Tiyune, Railu, and Hillian have met up with Charlie and her associates at the Murden at Midnight. Is it time to get the map? Will Hillian become Howlian? Who is this Tuam character that has a map of the City of Steel? A lot of questions to answer so lets see how our cast does! Intro and outro music by: David_Hilowitz https://bit.ly/2UvWaQ1 "Truth in the Stones", “I can feel it Coming”, “Half Mystery”, “Gothamlicious”, “Final Count”, & "Stay the Course" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Hello and welcome to Qmenera! This is the homebrew, fledgling, adventure of an experienced, all-queer, gaming cast. We will be playing Numenera by Monte Cook Games. We pick up with Tiyune, Railu, & Hillian in the city of Ephremon. They wake up in Gesten's home and receive instructions from the Order of Truth. How far will they get into those and does it really matter as long as Tiyune and Railu can snark at each other? Intro and outro music by: David_Hilowitz https://bit.ly/2UvWaQ1 "Machinations" & "Sincerely" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) |Crowd ina bar" wav. by Leandros Mtounis https://freesound.org/people/Leandros.Ntounis/sounds/163995/
Fiona Murden is a leadership psychologist and author of several books, including Defining You, that looks at the process of psychological profiling and fulfilling your potential.We've been wanting to speak to Fiona for quite some time to look at a bit deeper at some of the science behind what Blank moments occur and what is most effective in combatting them.We started off by chatting about the full out from the coronavirus pandemic and how it will affect people's mental health in the longterm.Fiona tells us about her work with big business leaders and what goes into doing a successful psychological profile of potential employees.We discuss sleeping habits and the many themes we hear each week on the podcast from public failure to imposter syndrome. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Apostle Designate Minister John E Ross, sits down with Indie Gospel Recording Artist, Gene Murder, to discuss, "Heaven Is For Everyone
Apostle Designate Minister John E Ross, sits down with Indie Gospel Recording Artist, Gene Murder, to discuss, "Heaven Is For Everyone"
TRACK 2 has arrived! This week our host, Amani-Breanna is chattin' with Cyle Murden, discussing happiness and purpose, mental fortitude, healthy images of Black love and more. Check out Cyle on Instagram at instagram.com/scoffgod Follow us at on Instagram at instagram.com/cspthepodcast Tune into the vibes for this week's episode on our music playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0592UOZBMz5UbZC27HMPEH?si=wTGClp1RTw-8ZautUfb4aQ Explore the website and sign up for the biweekly newsletter here: www.colossal-sizedpicassos.com
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This episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums, with Lisa York. Fiona Murden is a psychologist, bestselling author, speaker and mum of two girls. She's passionate about helping others fulfil their own potential and works tirelessly with her clients to encourage them to uncover their strengths and discover what really makes them tick. This is particularly important for you as a mum because you know how easy it is to let motherhood consume you and lose sight of who you are. That's exactly what Fiona experienced eleven years ago, when her first daughter was born, She was overjoyed to be a mum, but at the same time ached for more. It's only when she went back to an old passion - snowboarding - that she realised her true self had changed and evolved since becoming a mum. Fiona is the author of 'Defining You: How to Profile Yourself and Unlock your Full Potential', where she helps people find a way to fit their existing and new passions into their current lives. The book helps you discover your strengths, gives you an understand what really drives you, and teaches you which environments will help you to excel. In this episode, you'll learn why fact-based, non-judgemental self-awareness can be the key to curbing your mummy-guilt. You'll also learn an easy-to-implement technique that you can start using right now to ask for constructive feedback from others, including your own children! If you feel like you've 'lost your spark', by the end of this episode, you'll understand why it's worth making time and space to ask yourself what you really need in this phase of your life, and how you can use your connections and networks to redefine yourself and unlock your full potential. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/126 Your iTunes Rating and Review helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x Become a patron of the show and show your support by sponsoring just $2 a month. Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums is now open. Find out all you need to know HERE.
Hello everyone welcome to Reaching Out Radio International, where we are reaching out to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ sharing the Gospel and the message of the cross into the nations. Tonight we are so excited to have an amazing Indie Gospel Artisit, man of God joining us for a special interview. Gene Murden is a Gospel Indie Artist. He came to Christ during an alter call at The Late Andre Crouch's concert. His first release "Party Goin On In " won him a Global Music Award and Clouzine International Music Award. His second release "Allow God In" also won an award for Best Contemporary Gospel Song at the 2019 Global Music Awards. His prayer, is that something is said that bring a little comfort and hope into people's lives. We will be sharing some of his music learning the story behind his songs and getting to know him on a personal level. He is an amazing man of God that loves people and sharing God's love to the world with his music. He is a true light God uses to shine forth into the darkness! You do not want to mis this broadcast we are going to let go let God and have an amazing night in the Lord! Please share this special broadcast with your family and friends we greatly appreciate your support, thanks and God bless!!
Fiona Murden BSc, MA, MSc, CPsychol, AFBsS Fiona is a British psychologist who has spent her career working with some of the worlds most successful business leaders and prominent people from across different industries. Over the last 2 years she has combined this with a focus on sharing psychological principles with the general public. She is on a mission to use her knowledge and expertise to make our lives just a bit better, easier, and healthier. Fiona believes passionately that psychology can be an invaluable resource – part of an everyday toolkit we have available to help understand our own and others’ behaviour and positively influence it. Fiona’s book ‘Defining You’ was published by Hodder & Stoughton in April 2018 in the UK and globally in July 2018. Since then she has been interviewed for Forbes, Psychologies Magazine, Red Magazine, contributed to research for the BBC, as well as articles for newspapers and blogs. She has also been a guest on a number of Podcasts e.g. Vitality Insurance, The Power Hour and radio programmes e.g. The Innovation Show and now Self Developed Life. ★☆★ABOUT~SELF DEVELOPED LIFE~VIDEO PODCAST★☆★ Subscribe on iTunes & Leave a 5 Star Rating / Review SUBSCRIBE Apple iTunes ▶️ https://apple.co/2Pz1zXo Or Listen on Spofity & Android Apps https://anchor.fm/self-developed-life Personal & Professional Development Interviews & Success Strategies on Fitness, Finance, Faith, Family, Health, Biohacking, Business, Bitcoin, Phycology, Leadership, Lifestyle Design, Dating, Relationships, Travel, Meditation, Mindset, Minimalism, Money Making Marketing Methods & Much More. SUBSCRIBE! Follow @ https://www.instagram.com/quintoncarlin Watch ALL interviews & SUBSCRIBE on You Tube @ https://www.youtube.com/quintoncarlin Book your FREE 1 on 1 coaching call with me (20mins) @ https://calendly.com/quintoncarlin ★☆★ Show Sponsors ★☆★ Drink too much? Take the https://30daynoalcoholchallenge.com/quinton Get Your 1$ Click Funnels Website https://bit.ly/2EsGdqp AirBnB 40$ Credit & Make Money Hosting www.airbnb.com/r/qcarlin Enjoy the show and thanks soooo much for subsribing, sharing and tuning in. If you have an idea for a episode topic or a good guest I should interview please DM me on Insta @quintoncarlin --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/self-developed-life/message
Self-development books are big business - but is it just navel-gazing on the hand or esoteric theory on the other? 'At the end of the day people want something that's pragmatic, and they can actually do something with.' Fiona Murden has been working with the world's most senior leaders for years: in Defining You she makes the profiling tools and techniques usually reserved for the extremes of society - top leaders and Olympians or criminals - available to anyone who wants to understand themselves better so they can make better decisions. Along the way we talk about winning awards, writing as a woman, the role of running in writing, and the power of partnerships. Unmissable listening.
Januae has joined up with a group of explorers to investigate the object that had crashed in the Cold Desert. Of course the long journey is not without its troubles along the way... Written and produced by David S. Dear. Based on the RPG Numenera by Monte Cook Games, LLC. The voice of Januae is performed by David S. Dear. Music is by Kevin MacLeod at http://incompetech.com For more information and transcripts visit http://ninthworldjournal.com Follow on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/9thWorldJournal If you’d like to help support the show you can become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/ninthworldjournal or you can leave a donation at https://www.ko-fi.com/ninthworldjournal Thank you so much for listening!
“There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self.” —Aldous Huxley Have you ever wondered what a profiling session would tell you about yourself? Our guest helps some of the most successful people in the world to understand their behaviour and improve their performance. Here she guides you through the professional profiling assessment process in private, to help you discover your strengths, understand what really drives you and learn which environments will help you to excel. Our behaviour is at the core of what we do. This is your ultimate self-awareness toolkit to help you understand both your own and other's behaviour and to positively influence it. Along the way you may even start to sleep better, think more clearly and have good moods more often. More about Fiona here: https://fionamurden.com/
With his background in mobile and audio-visual technology and easy on-screen manner, James was a successful presenter for consumer electronics on television shopping channel QVC – which is where he met Sharon, now his business partner, who fronted interior design segments at the time. After Sharon came across augmented reality technology as applied in mobile decorating applications, the two decided to create a business in this area, using AR technology to create a play product for children, Mardles, and using their home shopping experience to sell it on television.
Fiona is a Chartered Psychologist, fellow of the British Psychological Society, author and public speaker who has spent her career working with some of the worlds most successful business leaders and prominent people from across different industries. Over the last 2 years she has combined this with a focus on sharing psychological principles with the general public. She is on a mission to use her knowledge and expertise to make our lives just a bit better, easier, and healthier. Fiona’s book ‘Defining You’ was published in 2018. The Power Hour podcast gets to know other people’s processes to greatness. Join Adrienne as she invites guest speakers from coaches, creatives and innovators to discuss their daily habits and the key to achieving personal success and well-being. Whether you want to build a business, write a book or run a marathon, the Power Hour is going to help you get there faster!You can follow Adrienne on Instagram / Twitter / FacebookThis is a Studio71 production. Producer - Jack Claramunt Exec Producer - Tom Payne Production Support - Phie McKenzieOutro music by Paul Herbert Music. Produced at Jamz Studio.Studio71 is a Red Arrow Studios Company. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Welcome back for Episode 30! This episode welcomes the wonderful Scott Murden talking about his experiences in the mental health industry, orgasmic meditation and what it was like spending time in the Amazon Rainforest! Scott is a meditation based life coach who, over the course of the last 12 years, has racked up 2000 hours over eight years of one-to-one client work with all types of challenges: from severe mental health issues, grief and trauma, desire and self-empowerment, or simply coaching people to get their life on track from the inside. Scott has also spent the last 12 years as a student with the Clairvision School of Meditation learning and integrating their third-eye based practices. He’s spent the last four years working all around the world with master shamans from the Huni Kuin tribe, and has visited them deep in the amazon rainforest in Acre, Brazil, on two occasions, as well as delving in to many tantra workshops and practices over the years, including the practice of Orgasmic Meditation. Check out Scott's website HERE! And don't forget to connect with me @TheJamieKeeling and check out my blog at Little Grey Says Thanks for listening - and remember... stay OPTIMISED! "Find your Passion, Live with Purpose, Make an Impact!" Don't forget to subscribe and come and say hello to us on our social media pages!! You can find out more about Jamie on Facebook, at his blog and at Optimise Me! www.optimisemenow.com
**PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A TINY BIT OF SWEARING IN THIS EPISODE!** Cate Murden set up PUSH Mind and Body after realising the life she was living was no longer sustainable. It had got so bad she was signed off with stress. In this episode of The Melting Pot, Cate opens up to Dominic Monkhouse about that time in her life, and how it led to the creation of a company that would help others in a similar situation.
Kelli's at Garnett's East to grab coffee with John Murden. John's a Richmond native who married into the restaurant business but hasn't forgotten his roots at Little Caesar's. He's also the founder of Church Hill People's News, a website that's been covering news and events of the east end for more than a decade.
Interview w/ Aspyn Rose, Chelsea Durden, and Derby Doll from Manor Pro Wrestling On October 20, 2017 The Heels went to check out Manor Pro Wrestling Dinner Show in Kissimme, FL. We talk with Aspyn, Chelsea, and Derby about their, wrestling for Manor Pro, and their professional wrestling careers. As always, like, share, and feel free to leave a comment or argue with us below. Then make sure to subscribe to our channels @Baselinetimes and @TheHoWPod on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Markus X. Murden, Esq. Senior Editor/Heels of Wrestling @MXMurden on Twitter and Instagram
Different Christian traditions have different potentials for leftist thought. Throughout The Magnificast, we've talked about a number of different Christian and Leftist perspectives, but we've never quite made it to the Orthodox Church. That all changed this week when Matt and Dean talked with Jonathan Murden about the history of the Orthodox Church and its interaction with the Bolsheviks during the Russian Revolution!★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Today’s guest started out as a client and ended up as a friend. She was one of the first women to join my Shiny Healthy You program, and I had the privilege of watching her go from strength to strength. From chronic fatigue to recently conquering (for the second time) an EPIC mountain bike event Listen In The post SHY 49: Penny Murden – Coming Back from Chronic Fatigue appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
Alastair James Murden, actor/comedian/voice-over actor/singer/citizen of the Wizarding World, spends a light-hearted afternoon with us, recounting the movies that made him the highly entertaining man he is today. Join us as we discuss the fear of "s" creatures; unending, comforting angst; the cruelty of Pixar; and choo-choo-choosing. Have an Android phone? You can now hear Movies Made Me on Google Play Music! The app is already loaded on your phone. It's super easy to use. Try it today and subscribe, so you won't miss an episode! Don't forget, you can visit the Contact Us page on this website to send us your thoughts about the show. Or you can email us directly at moviesmademepod@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you! Enjoy the show? Why not share it with your friend and followers? Just choose one of the following links and copy/paste it into a post on your social media: Our webpage: http://mmmpodcast.wordpress.com iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/movies-made-me/id983131607?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/movies-made-me?refid=stpr Be sure you follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for all the latest Movies Made Me information, DVR alerts, and unique content. Whether you subscribe to the show on iTunes, Stitcher or Google Play Music, your ratings and reviews matter! Provide us a rating and your comments about the show on any of those services and we'll be sure to give you a shout-out on an upcoming episode! Here are links to items of interest mentioned in episode 34: Alastair James Murden on YouTube Maverick Theater - Fullerton Improv Shmimprov
Escaping from the Murden village, the travelers continue their journey to Kaspurin while fighting Ancuan's wild beasts. For one of the travelers, this will be more then a trial of man vs nature. As he will discover a truth that will shatter his very identity. A Numenera Actual Play. The post Longshot Ep 3 appeared first on Fandible Actual Play Podcast.
Escaping from the Murden village, the travelers continue their journey to Kaspurin while fighting Ancuan's wild beasts. For one of the travelers, this will be more then a trial of man vs nature. As he will discover a truth that will shatter his very identity. A Numenera Actual Play. The post Longshot Ep 3 appeared first on Fandible Actual Play Podcast.
Forced to walk on foot and deal with a untrustworthy species, the four travelers must now travel to a Murden village to honor their deal. Unfortunately, it will mean dealing with a potentially deadly enemy. A Numenera Actual Play. The post Longshot Ep 2 appeared first on Fandible Actual Play Podcast.
Forced to walk on foot and deal with a untrustworthy species, the four travelers must now travel to a Murden village to honor their deal. Unfortunately, it will mean dealing with a potentially deadly enemy. A Numenera Actual Play. The post Longshot Ep 2 appeared first on Fandible Actual Play Podcast.
This episode features John Murden, the publisher of the Church Hill People’s News. He discusses the area known as Church Hill and its history. What is casually called Church Hill is actually a collection of many neighborhoods, (including a neighborhood … Continue reading →
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Reading the OED from A to Z (minicast)Word nerd Ammon Shea quit his job as a furniture mover in New York City to spend an entire year reading the entire Oxford English Dictionary. The result, in addition to eyestrain, headaches, and skeptics' puzzlement, was Shea's new book, Reading the OED: One Man, One Year, 21,730 pages. Martha talks about what he learned along the way.http://ammonshea.com/oed.html Years ago, I covered a story for a sports magazine about Tori Murden, a woman trying row a 23-foot boat across the ocean. She set out from the Canary Islands with four months' provisions...and little else: No motor, no sail, no support vessel traveling along with her.And after 81 days, and 2,962 lonely miles at sea, she reached her goal, becoming the first woman ever to row a boat across the Atlantic.But for Murden, the challenge of rowing an ocean was nothing compared to the struggle of trying to explain why she'd done it in the first place: Why endure crushing boredom, blazing heat, chilling rain, blisters, and backaches day after day - all in order to row a little boat from one continent to the next? Recently I thought of Murden while I was reading a book about, of all things, dictionaries. It's by Ammon Shea, and it's called...'Reading the OED: One Man, One Year, 21,730 Pages.'You see where I'm going here: When it comes to dictionaries, Shea is into extreme adventure. This book chronicles his quirky quest to scale the Mount Everest of lexicography: the great Oxford English Dictionary.Shea is besotted with words. In fact, he quit his job as a furniture mover in New York City in order to spend a whole year reading the OED. He writes that he did so to find out 'what words there are for things in the world that I had always thought unnamed.' And find them he did. Words like:Petrichor (PEH-trih-kerr). That's p-e-t-r-i-c-h-o-r. It means 'the pleasant smell of rain on the ground, especially after a dry spell.' You knew there should be a word for that, right? Or how about 'apricity'? That word denotes 'the warmth of the sun in winter.'Or how about 'balter,' 'to dance clumsily.' Now that's handy.Trudging though page after page, the author suffers headaches, eyestrain, and a growing ghastly pallor from long days reading in the basement of a New York. Fortunately for Shea, his girlfriend is a former lexicographer for Merriam-Webster - and, one assumes, an extraordinarily patient person. Shea's long march from A to Z is often exhilarating, sometimes numbing. His heart sinks upon realizing that the section of words starting with the prefix 'un-' -- as in 'unabandoned, unable' -- goes on for 451 pages. He write: 'By the time I've read one hundred pages I am near catatonic, bored out of my mind, and so listless I can't remember why I wanted to read any of this in the first place.'After pressing on through the letter U, Shea is rewarded with gems like velleity, which means 'a mere wish or desire for something without accompanying action or effort.' And zoilus. A zoilus is an 'envious critic.' As for the question 'Why?' Shea has a ready answer. He writes that he read the dictionary cover to cover because, quite simply: 'It was the most engrossing and enjoyable book I've ever read.' It's also why, after finishing the last page, he writes, he happily started over. And I thought I was a big word nerd.And now, I have to get back to some dictionary-diving myself.--Get your language question answered on the air! Call or write 24 hours a day: (877) WAY-WORD/(877) 929-9673, words@waywordradio.org, or visit our web site and discussion forums at http://waywordradio.org. Copyright 2008, Wayword LLC.