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On the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Joe Solari sits down with ALLi Director Orna Ross for a candid debrief from Author Nation, where they talk about the energy of the conference, what it means for indie authors, and where the industry is headed. They cover everything from the value of in-person community to the rise of AI, new advertising opportunities, and the growing range of publishing paths available to authors. Orna reflects on meeting members face to face, the professionalism of the event, and what she sees as the key trends shaping author careers in the coming year. Find more author advice, tips, and tools at our Self-publishing Author Advice Center, with a huge archive of 2,000+ blog posts, and a handy search box to find key info on the topic you need. We invite you to join our organization and become a self-publishing ally. About the Host Joe Solari assists authors in developing successful businesses as the managing partner of Author Ventures LLC. In his role as a business manager, he supports his private clients, who collectively achieved gross royalties of twenty-two million in 2023, with an average pre-tax profit of 44%. This remarkable success results from implementing disciplined business strategies and maintaining an unwavering dedication to enhancing the customer experience.

Ein Podcast von Anna & Anna Regretting Motherhood: Wenn Mutterschaft nicht glücklich macht In dieser Folge sprechen wir über ein Thema, das noch immer tabuisiert wird: das Bereuen von Mutterschaft. Ausgehend von der Studie der israelischen Soziologin Orna Donath fragen wir uns, warum es so schwer ist, offen über ambivalente Gefühle rund ums Muttersein zu sprechen. Wir teilen unsere eigenen Erfahrungen mit Reue, sprechen darüber, ob und wie wir mit unseren Kindern darüber reden – und was sich gesellschaftlich ändern müsste, damit Mütter nicht länger für ihre Ehrlichkeit verurteilt werden. Quellen & LiteraturDennis-Benn, Nicole. Patsy (2019).Donath, Orna. Regretting Motherhood: A Study (2017).Kaiser, Mareice. Ich weiß es doch auch nicht (2025).Karklin, Diana. Undo Motherhood (2022).White, Sophie. Hot Mess (2024).PodcastfolgenDeep Doku: „Regretting Motherhood – Judith kämpft mit dem Muttersein“Family Feelings – mit Marie Nasemann & Sebastian Tigges: „Regretting Parenthood: Bereuen wir es, Kinder bekommen zu haben?“ Auf Instagram: @piepmadame @rabenmuttertier

Episode 86 Recalling Brigid by Orna Ross Orna Ross reads ‘Recalling Brigid' and discusses the poem with Mark McGuinness. https://media.blubrry.com/amouthfulofair/media.blubrry.com/amouthfulofair/content.blubrry.com/amouthfulofair/86_Recalling_Brigid_by_Orna_Ross.mp3 This poem is from: Poet Town: The Poetry of Hastings & Thereabouts edited by Richard Newham Sullivan Available from: Poet Town is available from: The publisher: Moth Light Press Amazon: UK | US Recalling Brigid by Orna Ross Queen of queens, they called herin the old books, the Irish Mary.Never washed her hands, nor her headin sight of a man, never lookedinto a man's face. She was goodwith the poor, multiplied food,gave ale to lepers. Among birds,call her dove; among trees, a vine.A sun among stars. Such was the sort of womanpreferred as the takeover was made:consecrated cask, throne to His glory,intercessor. Brigid said nothing to any of this,the reverence, or the upbraidings.Her realm is the lacuna,silence her sceptre,her own way of life its own witness. Out of desire, the lure of lustor the dust of great deeds,she was distorted:to consort, mother-virgin,to victim or whore. I am not as womanlya woman as she.So I say: Let us see.Let us say how she is the one. It is she who conceivesand she who does bear.She who knitted us in the womband who will cradle our tomb-fraying. Daily she offers her arms,clothes us in compassion,smiles as we wrigglefor baubles. Yes, it is she who lifts you aloftto whisper through your ears,to kiss your eyes,to touch her coolingcheek to your cheek. Interview transcript Mark: Orna, where did this poem come from? Orna: Hi Mark. Yeah, so it's one of a collection that I'm working on, around Irish women from history and myth. And these are women that I grew up with, as a young person, receiving a sort of a typical Irish education, if you like. Orna: And so some of them are saints, some of them are mythological people. Well, saints are also mythological people! Some of them are historical figures who've been mythologized. And I just wanted to go back in and do my own exploration of each of these women because everybody else had. So I've been gathering these poems over a long time, but it actually started with this one. It started with Brigid. And Brigid is a figure from ancient Irish mythology. And she was Christianized into a Roman Catholic saint. She is the patron saint of Ireland. One of. You've probably heard of the other one. Patrick. You probably haven't heard of this one: Brigid. And, so many things have been projected on her. And it's interesting to read what, what survives of what is written about her because what's written earlier on in time is quite different to what's written later on. And she continues to be an inspiration. Her feast day is the first day of spring in Ireland, which in Ireland is the first day of February. It's much earlier than it is in England. And she's just an interesting, personification of the female virtues as they've been perceived over time. Mark: So you said she was written about differently in earlier times to more recent times, which I think is pertinent to how you're exploring that in the poem. So maybe you could just give us a brief summary of that. Orna: Yes. So I, the poem refers to ‘the takeover'. And by that, I kind of mean the Christian, but hand in hand with Christian goes the patriarchal, takeover of old images of women in general. And Brigid is part of that. So earlier, renditions about her tend to focus on her as a healer, as a wise woman, as a very compassionate person, ‘ale to lepers' is one of the, images in the poem. Whereas later versions tend to emphasize her holiness and her saintliness and, her goodness and I suppose what we would typically think is a good, religious, icon. So it's interesting just to read how that changes and differs as we go. And she also then had her detractors, which is where we get to the ideas, about women generally that are in the poem – the consort, mother, victim, whore, those kinds of ideas. You see them brushing against Brigid over time, but she comes through intact actually, as a woman in her own right. And these don't tend to stick to her as they have stuck to others. Mark: And sometimes when poets use mythological figures like this, there's a kind of a critique of, ‘Well, that's a little bit old fashioned, it's poetry with a capital P'. But reading this and listening to you, it kind of really underlines to me that mythology and religion are really quite present in Ireland. Orna: Oh, gosh, yes! The past is very present in Ireland still, in lots of ways. And. It's interesting. I suppose it's something to do with being a small island on the very edge of, in inverted commas, civilization. Although the Irish like to think they civilized Europe during the dark ages by sending our saints and our scholarship, our images of people like Brigid, the truth is that old ways lingered on a long time, and particularly the part of Ireland where I grew up. So, I grew up in County Wexford down in the small bottom right-hand corner, the very southeast tip of Ireland. Around it, there is a river and a small hill that kind of cuts that area off. And around County Wexford in general, there are larger hills and a big river that cuts Wexford off. So they tended to travel by sea more than road, people from that part of the world. And it was the first part of Ireland to be conquered the Norman conquest and, Old English lingered there right up until, well, there are still words that are used in Wexford that aren't used elsewhere. Carols and songs as well. So other parts of Ireland and, obviously England, had moved on, it but kind of got stuck there. So I'm just kind of pointing up the fact that yes, things stayed, passed on in an oral kind of culture and an oral tradition. And hedge schools and such like, long after such things had faded away in other parts of Europe. Mark: And you say Old English rather than Irish was lingering? Orna: That's right. And, because they had, well, the Normans came to England first Hastings, actually where I live now. One of the reasons I'm here, I think is that I felt a lot of similarities between here and Wexford and I think the Norman invasion in both places, it was part of that. So yeah, a hundred years after the Normans landed in Hastings, they were brought over to Wexford by an Irish chieftain to help him win one of his battles with another Irish chieftain. So English came with the Normans to Ireland. Mark: Right. And this is another amazing thing about Ireland, is the kind of the different layers, like archaeological layers of language. You've got Irish, you've got Old English, you've got Norman French, you've got Latin from the church, you've got Norse from the Vikings and so on. It's incredibly rich. Orna: Yes. More diverse, I think. And again, because of its cut off nature, these things lasted longer, I think, because that's also true of England, but the overlay is stronger and so they don't make their way through. Mark: Right, right. And the ghosts can peep through. So, okay, that's the historical cultural context. What does Brigid mean to you and why did you choose her as the first figure in this sequence? Orna: She chose me, I think. I very much feel this poem, you know, some poems are made and some arrive and this one arrived. I wanted to do something to celebrate her. That was all I knew because it was the first day of spring, which I always loved, that first day of February. You know, when winter is really beginning to bite and you feel, I mean, there is no sign of spring except some crocuses maybe peeking up and, uh, a few spring flowers making a little promise. But usually the weather is awful, but it's the first day of spring and it's, been a really important day for me from that point of view. And then the fact that it does, you know, the fact that Patrick is such a great big deal everywhere and Brigid isn't known at all. So that's kind of where I started and I just knew I'd like to write a poem. And then it was one of those ones that I, if I had set out to write a poem about Brigid, I don't think this is what I would have written. It just arrived. And I found that I was thinking about lots of things and as the first poem of this sequence, I wanted to say some of the things about womanhood in the poem, and I, well, I realised I did, because that's what emerged. So for me, it's very much about that kind of quiet aspect of, so, you know, we've got feminism, which talks very much about women's rights to do whatever it is they want to do in the outer world. But for me, she, in this poem, represents the inner, the quiet virtues, if you like, always there for us. We're not always there for them, but they're always there and active in our lives all the time, and I wanted to celebrate that in the poem. So that's what, you know, I got, the rough draft just came pouring out, and that's what I found myself wanting to bring out. Mark: And the title, ‘Recalling Brigid', you know, I was thinking about that word ‘recalling', because it could mean ‘remembering', but it could also mean ‘calling' or ‘summoning'. Orna: Yes, deliberately chosen for both of those meanings, yes, very well spotted there, poetry reader. Mark: Well, you know, this is a very ancient function of poetry, isn't it? And it's where it kind of shades into charm or spells, to summon, or invoke a spirit or some kind of otherworldly creature or being. Orna: Absolutely. I think you've got the heart of what the poem is trying to do there. It is about calling forth, something, as I say, that's there, that we're all, you know, is there for all of us in our lives, but that we're not always aware of it. And our culture actively stifles it, and makes it seem like it's less important than it is. And so, yes, very much exactly all the words, the beautiful words you've just used there. I was hoping this poem would tap into that. Mark: Very much. And, you know, the beginning, ‘Queen of Queens, they called her'. So presumably this is in the old pre-Christian days, ‘they called her'. So there's that word ‘calling' again, and you give us the kind of the gloss, ‘in the old books, the Irish Mary'. And then you introduce the takeover: ‘such was the sort of woman / preferred as the takeover was made:' And then you get the other version. And then you've got: ‘Brigid said nothing to any of this,' which I think is really wonderful that she keeps – so you've gone from ‘they' in the past, ‘what they called her'. And then Brigid keeping her own counsel about this. She said nothing to any of this, ‘the reverence, or the upbraidings'. And then we get you where you say, ‘I am not as womanly / a woman as she. / So I say: let us see. / Let us say how she is the one. // It is she who conceives, and she who does bear.' Lovely, beautiful repetitions and shifts in there. So you really, you step forward into the poem at that point. Orna: I really wanted to, to place myself in relation to, to her and to all the women in this collection. Which isn't out yet, by the way, it's not finished. So I've got another three to go. No, I really wanted to place myself in relation to the women in the poems. That was an important part of the project for me. And I do that, you know, lots of different ways. But this poem, the first one is very much about, I suppose, calling out, you know, the ‘recalling' that you were talking about there a few moments ago, calling out the qualities. That we tend to overlook and that are attributed to Brigid as a womanly woman. And so, yeah, that's, that's what I was saying. I'm more of a feminist woman who is regarded by some as less womanly. so there is a, that's an interesting debate for me. That's a very interesting, particularly now at this time, I think, it's very interesting to talk about, you know, what is a feminist and what is feminism. And I personally believe in feminisms, lots of different, you know, it's multiple sort of thing. But these poems are born of a, you know, a feminist poet's sensibility without a doubt. So in this first one, I just wanted to call out, you know, the womanly virtues, if you like. Mark: Yeah. So I get a sense of you kind of starting as a tuning fork for different ideas and voices, calling her different things. And then you shift into, ‘Let us see. / Let us say…' I love the description earlier on where you said it's a celebration because by the end of the poem, it really is. It's all her attributes, isn't it? ‘It is she who conceives / and she who does bear.' And so on. Again, how easy was it for you to let go and, and, and step into that? Because it's kind of a thing that it's a little bit, it's not what we associate with modern poetry, is it? Orna: No, not at all. Not at all. But I had to ages ago, give up on modern poetry. If I wanted to write poetry, I had to drop so much, so much that I learned, you know, English Lit. was my original degree. And, you know, I, I was in love with poetry from a very young age. So, I learned everything I could about everything. And then I had to drop it all because I didn't write, I didn't write any poems between the end of my teens and my early forties when I lost a very dear friend. And then when I went on, shortly afterwards to, develop breast cancer. So those two things together unlocked the poetry gates and poems came again. And the kind of poems that came, very often were not, poems that they're not fashionable in that sense. You know, they're not what poetry tends to be. And from that point, in our time, if you like, some are, some, some do come that way, but an awful lot don't. And, for that reason, I'm just so entirely delighted to be able to self-publish because they speak to readers and say they communicate. And to me, that's what matters. And I don't have to worry about being accepted by a poetry establishment at all. I don't spend any time whatsoever thinking about that. I work at the craft, but I, it's for myself and for the poem and for the reader, but not to please anybody that, you know, would be a gatekeeper of any kind. Mark: Well, some listeners will know this – you are very much known as a champion of opportunity and diversity in publishing for writers and self-publishing, independent publishing, however you call it. But I think what I'd like to focus on here is the fact that, you know, by writing a poem like this, you highlight the conventions that we have in modern poetry. And it's easy to see the conventions of the past, but maybe not so much the ones in the present. And I love the fact that you've just sidestepped that or ignored that and written the poem that came to you. Orna: Yes. Yes, very much did and do. And like I said, I don't spend, I did at one time spend time thinking about this, but I spend absolutely no time now thinking about this at all. Mark: That's so refreshing to hear! [Laughter] Orna: No, it's, it's great. It's certainly a liberation. I think very much about the poem and what the poem needs and wants from me. And I make mistakes. I, you know, I don't do well on some poems. I go back, rewrite, sometimes years later, sometimes after they're published. so yeah. It's not that I don't think about form or structure or, you know, all of the things that poets think about but I only think about the master, you know, is the poem itself or the reader possibly or the communication between the bridge between me and the reader, something like that. But yeah, it's liberating for sure. Mark: And how did that play out in this poem? I mean, how close is this to the original draft that came to you? Orna: It's one of the poems that's closest to the original. It kind of arrived and I didn't want to play with it too much at all. So yeah, it, I just left it be. I let it be what I wanted to be because for me there are echoes in this poem as well of Old Irish poetry and ways of writing. you know, that if you, I don't know if you've ever had the pleasure of reading Old Irish poetry in translation? Mark: Yes. Orna: So, you know, that sense of I'm reading something from a completely different mind. It's, it isn't just that the, you know, the structures are different or whatever. It's like the whole mind and sensibility is something else. And that was one of the things I wanted to slightly have to retain in this poem. You know, I felt that it, it carries some of that forward and I wanted to, to leave it there as an echo. Mark: Yeah. Quite a lot of those Old Irish poems have a kind of a litany, a list of attributes of the poet or their beloved or the divine being that they're evoking. And that comes across very strongly here. Orna: Yeah, definitely. That's sort of a list of, which to the modern ear can sound obvious and, you know, just not poetry really. So yeah, I think that's one of the qualities that it carries. Mark: And I love the kind of the incantatory repetitive thing. Like I was saying about the, ‘So I say: let us see. / Let us say', and then ‘It is she… It is she… she who', you know, it just carries you along. It's got a hypnotic quality to it. Orna: Yes. And the she part, you know, the emphasizing the feminine, I suppose, touch of the divine feminine, but very much the physical feminine, and activities as well. So, you know, women held the role of birth and death very much in Irish culture again, up to really quite recently. I remember that, in my own youth and okay, I am getting on a bit, but, it's still, you know, it was quite late in time where, women did the laying out for burial. They did the keening of the, the wake, all of that. I remember very well. so at the beginning and end of life at the thresholds, if you like, that was a woman's job. And, that was lost, I think in the takeover. But I still think all the emotional labour around those thresholds are still very much held by women, you know, silently and quietly. And yeah, Brigid doesn't shout about it, but in this poem, I want to call it. Mark: Yeah. Recall it. Okay. And then let's go back to Hastings, which we touched on earlier, because this, okay. It's, it's going to be in your collection. It's been published in a wonderful anthology poetry from Hastings called Poet Town. Tell us a bit about that book and how you came to be involved. Orna: Yeah. So I heard about it and, Richard [Newham Sullivan] wonderful, poet and, publisher and general literary person. He now lives in New York, but he grew up in Hastings and lived here for many years. And it was a kind of a homesickness project he told me later, for him just. But he carried the idea in his mind for a very long time. He wanted to, he knew that there was an incredible, poetic history in Hastings, which people were not aware of. So Hastings is very well known. Hastings and St. Leonard's, where I live, both are very well known as arty kind of towns. Visual arts are very, very visible here, and all sorts of marvellous things going on, and music as well, there's brilliant Fat Tuesday music festival every year, but there's also, there's classical music, music in the pubs, music coming out your ears, literally. But very little about the literary life that goes on here, and lots of writers living here. And so Richard wanted to just bring forward the poetry side of that. And so he decided it's a passion project for him. He decided to, he worked with the publisher, a small publisher here, in Hastings for it. It's Moth Light Press. And he set out to gather as many living poets into one collection as he could. And this is where I was interested because as, I'm a historical novelist as well, so history is big for me, and I was really interested in the history, you know, the history and the poets who had lived here. There were quite a few. It's not every day you find yourself in an anthology with Lord Byron and Keats, and, two Rossetti's! So that was a joy, discovering all the poets who, had a connection to Hastings back to, I think he went back to the early 1800s with it. So, yeah, it's been a huge success, and, people are loving the book, and it has really brought poetry, brought pride, I think, to the poetry community in the town, which is lovely. Mark: Yeah, I'm really enjoying it, and I love the fact that it's got the old and the new. Because, of course, that's what I do here on A Mouthful of Air. I always think the ghosts of poetry past are always present in the work of the living. I hadn't realized what a deep and rich poetic history Hastings had. So, yeah, Poet Town, a great anthology. Do check that out while you're waiting for Orna's sequence to come to light. And Orna, thank you so much for sharing such a remarkable poem and distinctive take on the poet's craft. And I think this would be a good point to listen to the poem again, and appreciate your praise and celebration once more. Orna: Thanks so much, Mark, for having me. I really enjoyed it. Thank you. Recalling Brigid by Orna Ross Queen of queens, they called herin the old books, the Irish Mary.Never washed her hands, nor her headin sight of a man, never lookedinto a man's face. She was goodwith the poor, multiplied food,gave ale to lepers. Among birds,call her dove; among trees, a vine.A sun among stars. Such was the sort of womanpreferred as the takeover was made:consecrated cask, throne to His glory,intercessor. Brigid said nothing to any of this,the reverence, or the upbraidings.Her realm is the lacuna,silence her sceptre,her own way of life its own witness. Out of desire, the lure of lustor the dust of great deeds,she was distorted:to consort, mother-virgin,to victim or whore. I am not as womanlya woman as she.So I say: Let us see.Let us say how she is the one. It is she who conceivesand she who does bear.She who knitted us in the womband who will cradle our tomb-fraying. Daily she offers her arms,clothes us in compassion,smiles as we wrigglefor baubles. Yes, it is she who lifts you aloftto whisper through your ears,to kiss your eyes,to touch her coolingcheek to your cheek. Poet Town: The Poetry of Hastings & Thereabouts ‘Recalling Brigid' is from Poet Town: The Poetry of Hasting & Thereabouts, published by Moth Light Press. Available from: Poet Town is available from: The publisher: Moth Light Press Amazon: UK | US Orna Ross Orna Ross is an award-winning poet and novelist. Her poetry, rooted in Irish heritage and mindfulness practice, explores love, loss, creativity, and spiritual renewal through a female lens. As founder-director of the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi), she champions creative freedom for poets and writers. Her forthcoming collection, And Then Came the Beginning—Poems of Iconic Irish Women, Ancient and Modern—is available for pre-order at OrnaRoss.com/TheBeginning. A Mouthful of Air – the podcast This is a transcript of an episode of A Mouthful of Air – a poetry podcast hosted by Mark McGuinness. New episodes are released every other Tuesday. You can hear every episode of the podcast via Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favourite app. You can have a full transcript of every new episode sent to you via email. The music and soundscapes for the show are created by Javier Weyler. Sound production is by Breaking Waves and visual identity by Irene Hoffman. A Mouthful of Air is produced by The 21st Century Creative, with support from Arts Council England via a National Lottery Project Grant. Listen to the show You can listen and subscribe to A Mouthful of Air on all the main podcast platforms Related Episodes Recalling Brigid by Orna Ross Orna Ross reads and discusses ‘Recalling Brigid’ from Poet Town. From The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge Episode 85 From The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge Mark McGuinness reads and discusses a passage from ‘The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.Poet Samuel Taylor ColeridgeReading and commentary by Mark McGuinnessFrom... Alchemy by Gregory Leadbetter Episode 84 Alchemy by Gregory Leadbetter Gregory Leadbetter reads ‘Alchemy' and discusses the poem with Mark McGuinness.This poem is from: The Infernal Garden by Gregory LeadbetterAvailable from: The Infernal Garden is available from: The publisher: Nine Arches...

Orna Ross and Joanna Penn sit down for a candid, back-and-forth debrief on Author Nation and SelfPubCon 2025, and some of the bigger creative questions raised by the conferences. They unpack the benefits and challenges of physical versus online events, then broaden the conversation into creative courage and change. Discover Drew Davies's "kill two things" rule, why Orna pressed pause on her Go Creative! series, and how Joanna is stepping into a new season with her Masters in Death, Religion, and Culture. As ever, you'll enjoy honest reflection, practical takeaways, and permission to step boldly into your own next creative chapter. About the Hosts Joanna Penn writes nonfiction for authors and is an award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling thriller author as J.F.Penn. She's also an award-winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and international professional speaker. Orna Ross launched the Alliance of Independent Authors at the London Book Fair in 2012. Her work for ALLi has seen her named as one of The Bookseller's "100 top people in publishing". She also publishes poetry, fiction, and nonfiction and is greatly excited by the democratizing, empowering potential of author-publishing. For more information about Orna, visit her website.

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On the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Orna Ross talks about the latest ALLi projects designed to support both the creative and commercial sides of an indie author's life. In this episode, she discusses the new indie author bookstore, the Indie Author Income Survey, and why understanding your own definition of success matters as much as the numbers. Orna encourages authors to think about what "enough" looks like in their writing lives and offers practical steps to move toward those goals, whether that means updating your author profile, planning your next release, or carving out regular time for business decisions. About the Host Orna Ross launched the Alliance of Independent Authors at the London Book Fair in 2012. Her work for ALLi has seen her named as one of The Bookseller's "100 top people in publishing". She also publishes poetry, fiction, and nonfiction and is greatly excited by the democratizing, empowering potential of author-publishing. For more information about Orna, visit her website.

Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host Jessica Steinberg speaking with Orna and Ronen Neutra, parents of Omer Neutra, a tank platoon commander who was killed on October 7, 2023, his body taken hostage by Hamas terrorists. The Neutras, Israeli-born Americans who have been living in the US for the last 20 years, talk about the last days since the start of the ceasefire, the joyous return home of 20 living hostages, as the bodies of 13 hostages are still held in Gaza. Orna Neutra discusses how they knew they would never hug their son again, but how difficult it is to reconcile his death until they can bury his body. Ronen Neutra offers more details about October 7, 2023, his son's heroic final moments as a commander on the so-called White House IDF post near the Gaza border. The Neutras discuss their alliance with both the Biden and Trump administrations over the last two years, their more than 40 visits to Washington, DC, and how each US administration embraced the hostage families. Yet, says Orna Neutra, there is still the challenge of explaining that a deceased hostage is still a hostage, and can't remain in Gaza. Ronen Neutra talks about the gray zones of the ceasefire agreement concerning the deceased hostages, and how this war is not over until the last hostage is back. And so this week, we ask Orna and Ronen Neutra, what matters now. What Matters Now podcasts are available for download on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves. IMAGE: Ronen and Orna Neutra, parents of Omer Neutra, killed on October 7, 2023, his body still held in Gaza, at the October 18, 2025 rally at Tel Aviv's Hostages Square (Tzachi Dovrat/Israeli Pro-Democracy Protest Movement)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, host Orna Ross speaks with Roz Morris, editor-in-chief at ALLi, about ALLi's new marketing guide and why marketing today is less about algorithms and more about authentic human connection. They explore how shifts in the industry, including the rise of AI, are transforming how authors reach readers, and they discuss how understanding your values, reader journey, and publishing personality can lead to more effective, sustainable marketing. Sponsor This podcast is proudly sponsored by Bookfunnel. Do you have reader magnets, ARCs, and direct digital sales? Want to join multi-author promotions? Thousands of authors trust BookFunnel for seamless delivery and real human support. Visit BookFunnel.com. Find more author advice, tips, and tools at our Self-publishing Author Advice Center, with a huge archive of nearly 2,000 blog posts and a handy search box to find key info on the topic you need. And, if you haven't already, we invite you to join our organization and become a self-publishing ally. Show Notes Reach More Readers: ALLi's Definitive Guide to Book Marketing (50 percent off) About the Host Orna Ross launched the Alliance of Independent Authors at the London Book Fair in 2012. Her work for ALLi has seen her named as one of The Bookseller's “100 top people in publishing”. She also publishes poetry, fiction, and nonfiction and is greatly excited by the democratizing, empowering potential of author-publishing. For more information about Orna, visit her website. About the Guest Roz Morris is editor-in-chief at the Alliance of Independent Authors and lead editor of ALLi's new marketing guide. She has extensive experience helping authors develop their publishing strategy and connect more effectively with readers. Roz is also an accomplished writer and mentor known for her clear, human-centered approach to book marketing. Learn more on her website.  

Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host Jessica Steinberg speaking with Orna and Ronen Neutra, parents of Omer Neutra, a tank platoon commander who was killed on October 7, 2023, his body taken hostage by Hamas terrorists. The Neutras, Israeli-born Americans who have been living in the US for the last 20 years, talk about the last days since the start of the ceasefire, the joyous return home of 20 living hostages, as the bodies of 13 hostages are still held in Gaza. Orna Neutra discusses how they knew they would never hug their son again, but how difficult it is to reconcile his death until they can bury his body. Ronen Neutra offers more details about October 7, 2023, his son's heroic final moments as a commander on the so-called White House IDF post near the Gaza border. The Neutras discuss their alliance with both the Biden and Trump administrations over the last two years, their more than 40 visits to Washington, DC, and how each US administration embraced the hostage families. Yet, says Orna Neutra, there is still the challenge of explaining that a deceased hostage is still a hostage, and can't remain in Gaza. Ronen Neutra talks about the gray zones of the ceasefire agreement concerning the deceased hostages, and how this war is not over until the last hostage is back. And so this week, we ask Orna and Ronen Neutra, what matters now. What Matters Now podcasts are available for download on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves. IMAGE: Ronen and Orna Neutra, parents of Omer Neutra, killed on October 7, 2023, his body still held in Gaza, at the October 18, 2025 rally at Tel Aviv's Hostages Square (Tzachi Dovrat/Israeli Pro-Democracy Protest Movement)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Orna Guralnik, famed psychoanalyst and star of Showtime's Couples Therapy, joins Michelle and Craig to answer a listener's question about disconnection and boredom in her marriage. Craig explains why he hid the problems in his first marriage from his family, Michelle discusses a pet peeve that drives her nuts, and Dr. Orna explains how to be truly present with another person in any long-term relationship. Plus, IMO gets its first furry guest! Have a question you want answered? Write to us at imopod.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the Kobo ReWriting Life Podcast! Alongside your regularly scheduled Kobo Writing Life podcast episode releases, we will also be featuring some highlights from our backlist. In this episode, we spoke to writer and director of the Alliance of Independet Authors, Orna Ross! Orna joined us to talk about having a global approach to book sales, making business desicions that can expand your writing career, and much more.  Novelist, poet, and director of the Alliance of Independent Authors Orna Ross joins us on the podcast this week to discuss taking a global approach to your indie publishing business. Orna talks about what business decisions authors should consider and how to get into the right mindset before going global, and she gives us some great advice for new and veteran authors alike. To learn more, visit Orna's website.

Rabbi Dr. Orna Triguboff shares with SBS Hebrew insights into Kabbalah, the mystical dimension of Judaism. In our conversation she talks about the soul's cleansing powers and how it works in lockstep with kabbalistic learnings.

On the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn focus on business models and ethics for indie authors. They look at how “windowing” releases and short KU stints can fit into a publishing strategy, and why managing cash flow is critical for crowdfunding and direct sales. They also examine the collapse of Unbound/Boundless, highlighting the importance of rights-reversion clauses in contracts, and discuss issues of reader trust in memoir. The conversation extends to pen names, ghostwriting, and AI, emphasizing the need for transparency in building lasting relationships with readers. About the Hosts Joanna Penn writes nonfiction for authors and is an award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling thriller author as J.F.Penn. She's also an award-winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and international professional speaker. Orna Ross launched the Alliance of Independent Authors at the London Book Fair in 2012. Her work for ALLi has seen her named as one of The Bookseller's “100 top people in publishing”. She also publishes poetry, fiction, and nonfiction and is greatly excited by the democratizing, empowering potential of author-publishing. For more information about Orna, visit her website.

In this heart-opening episode, we dive deep into the transformative journey of love with acclaimed dating coaches and authors Orna and Matthew Walters. Drawing from their powerful book Getting It Right This Time, they reveal why lasting love begins within — and how self-awareness is the key to breaking free from the unconscious patterns that sabotage our relationships.Whether you're single and searching, healing from heartbreak, or looking to deepen your current connection, Orna and Matthew offer profound insights on dating with intention, emotional growth, and building authentic, enduring partnerships. Their compassionate, no-nonsense approach will inspire you to look inward and embrace love with clarity and purpose.Tune in for a rich conversation filled with wisdom, practical tools, and the kind of guidance that can truly change the way you love — for good.Takeaways: Love is an inside job, meaning that the key to finding lasting love starts with how you feel about yourself and your own emotional well-being. Our unique approach to dating emphasizes the importance of understanding your past experiences and how they shape your beliefs about love. Communication is crucial in relationships; mastering uncomfortable conversations can help you connect deeper with your partner and navigate challenges effectively. It's never too late to find love; age or past experiences shouldn't define your capacity to create meaningful relationships. Many people struggle with unrealistic expectations about love, influenced by media portrayals of romance, leading to disappointment in real-life dating. Transforming your inner narrative about love can lead to healthier relationships, as personal growth impacts the dynamics of how you connect with others. Links referenced in this episode:loveonpurpose.comornandmatthew

In this insightful episode of Chuck's Chat Hub, host Chuck Tuck sits down with relationship experts and authors Orna and Matthew Walters to discuss their transformative book, Getting It Right This Time. Together, they unpack the powerful concept of the Love Imprint—the unconscious patterns shaped by our childhood experiences that influence how we approach love and relationships in adulthood.From dating with intention to understanding the five stages of relationships, this conversation offers practical strategies for cultivating emotional intelligence, building lasting emotional connections, and navigating the complexities of modern romance. Orna and Matthew also share how effective communication can turn conflict into deeper intimacy, and why self-awareness is a game-changer for lasting love.Key Takeaways:Your Love Imprint begins in your family of origin.Chemistry is only one piece of the love puzzle.Dating should be purposeful, not just casual.Emotional intelligence is crucial for relationship success.Understanding the five stages of relationships helps you grow together.Communication skills can turn disagreements into stronger bonds.Guarding your time may be a hidden way of avoiding love.You can't control others—focus on your own emotional state.Whether you're single, dating, or in a long-term partnership, this episode offers the tools and insights you need to break unhealthy patterns, deepen your connections, and truly get it right this time.

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On the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn talk about the creative process behind poetry and short fiction. They reflect on how they decide what form a piece should take, how emotion and memory shape their work, and why writing short can sometimes be harder than long. They also discuss editing, publishing, and why indie authors have the freedom to write what matters to them. Sponsor This podcast is proudly sponsored by Bookvault. Sell high-quality, print-on-demand books directly to readers worldwide and earn maximum royalties selling directly. Automate fulfillment and create stunning special editions with BookvaultBespoke. Visit Bookvault.app today for an instant quote. About the Hosts Joanna Penn writes nonfiction for authors and is an award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling thriller author as J.F.Penn. She's also an award-winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and international professional speaker. Orna Ross launched the Alliance of Independent Authors at the London Book Fair in 2012. Her work for ALLi has seen her named as one of The Bookseller's “100 top people in publishing”. She also publishes poetry, fiction, and nonfiction and is greatly excited by the democratizing, empowering potential of author-publishing. For more information about Orna, visit her website.

ALLi Director Orna Ross unpacks the first court ruling on AI's use of copyrighted books and why it matters to indie authors. She explains how the judge balanced “fair use” with pirate copying, then walks through ALLi's Four Cs—consent, compensation, clarity, and curiosity—to show authors where the real battles lie. Along the way, Ross offers clear steps for safeguarding your work, engaging readers, and keeping your creativity alive while tech giants and courts hammer out the details. Sponsor This podcast is proudly sponsored by Bookvault. Sell high-quality, print-on-demand books directly to readers worldwide and earn maximum royalties selling directly. Automate fulfillment and create stunning special editions with BookvaultBespoke. Visit Bookvault.app today for an instant quote. About the Host Orna Ross launched the Alliance of Independent Authors at the London Book Fair in 2012. Her work for ALLi has seen her named as one of The Bookseller's “100 top people in publishing”. She also publishes poetry, fiction, and nonfiction and is greatly excited by the democratizing, empowering potential of author-publishing. For more information about Orna, visit her website.

Alex Cooper (Call Her Daddy, Call Her Alex) is a podcast host and television personality. Alex joins the Armchair Expert to discuss coveting Orna as her own shrink, growing up with a therapist mother, and the push to continuously be learning and honing her craft as a podcast host. Dax and Alex talk about her parents bombing their speech at her wedding, feeling vaguely aware of their competition upon first meeting but rooting for each other anyway, and why in order to be professionally respected she knew she had to create a bubble around herself. Alex explains attempting to hide her middle school past as a bullied “ugly duckling,” the sexual harassment she experienced as a college soccer player, and delving into how the system failed her in her new documentary Call Her Alex. Follow Armchair Expert on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new content on YouTube or listen to Armchair Expert early and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/armchair-expert-with-dax-shepard/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil speaks with Orna and Ronen Neutra, parents of fallen soldier Capt. Omer Neutra z"l, whose body is being held in Gaza by Hamas. This meeting was pre-recorded on American Memorial Day. Orna and Ronen describe who Omer was as a person during his short, but meaningful life. They detail what inspired him to join the IDF as a lone soldier despite his educational opportunities in the United States and his extraordinary commitment to Israel. Omer's parents elaborate on their Holocaust survivor parents and how they influenced his life before finally describing the tragic details of what happened on October 7, 2023. Lastly, they discuss the aftermath, and their involvements with the American and Israeli governments, trying to get Omer back.Donate NOW at FIDF.org for the fastest and most direct way to give IDF Soldiers what they need most. 100% of your contribution will go to meet their emergency humanitarian needs.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2615: Orna and Matthew Walters offer vital insights on navigating the complexities of dating while separated, emphasizing emotional readiness, personal accountability, and legal precautions. Their guidance helps you avoid common pitfalls and ensures you approach new relationships with greater self-awareness and clarity. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.loveonpurpose.com/what-you-must-know-dating-while-separated/ Quotes to ponder: "You won't be ready to date if you haven't gone through the stages of healing your heart after a breakup." "Take an inventory of the choices you made and the actions you took (include the actions you didn't take) that lead to the separation." "Dating can be a wonderful way to gain insights into your strategies for love and to practice new communication skills." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2615: Orna and Matthew Walters offer vital insights on navigating the complexities of dating while separated, emphasizing emotional readiness, personal accountability, and legal precautions. Their guidance helps you avoid common pitfalls and ensures you approach new relationships with greater self-awareness and clarity. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.loveonpurpose.com/what-you-must-know-dating-while-separated/ Quotes to ponder: "You won't be ready to date if you haven't gone through the stages of healing your heart after a breakup." "Take an inventory of the choices you made and the actions you took (include the actions you didn't take) that lead to the separation." "Dating can be a wonderful way to gain insights into your strategies for love and to practice new communication skills." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever found yourself thinking, “Why do I keep attracting the wrong people?” Or maybe you're out there dating, putting yourself out there, but it just never seems to click or you think there are no good men or women out there left?  In Episode 397 of The Charisma Quotient, “Why you keep attracting the wrong people:  Uncovering your love blocks with Orna and Matthew Walters” Kimmy welcomes Orna and Matthew Walters, internationally acclaimed dating coaches, co-founders of Creating Love on Purpose, and co-authors of the powerful new book “Getting It Right This Time: Break Free from Your Hidden Blocks to Lasting Love.” With over two decades of experience helping thousands find real and lasting love, Orna and Matthew bring a unique blend of expertise, personal vulnerability, and actionable advice to the table.  In this episode, Kimmy, Orna, and Matthew unravel why our brains cling to the familiar—even if it hurts—and how family-of-origin experiences lay down a “love imprint” that shapes our future relationships. You'll learn why even smart, successful singles fall into “job interview” dating or keep a long checklist to protect themselves, and why vulnerability feels so unsafe until you finally break the cycle. Orna and Matthew walk listeners through their three-step system found in their new book.  They offer powerful personal stories: Orna's courageous journey as a survivor of domestic abuse and how she learned to trust herself and love again, plus Matthew's honest admission of once being a “toxic bachelor” and his transformation through deep self-work. Together, they share concrete, real-life examples (like the “fig fight” that helped them build healthier conflict resolution), proving lasting love is possible—no matter your past.  You'll hear: Why lasting relationships require both chemistry and compatibility. An explanation of ‘love imprints,' the deeply ingrained beliefs about love that shape your emotional patterns and behaviors in relationships Why so many high-achieving, analytical daters struggle to “let go,” flirt, and reveal their true selves. Step-by-step exercises you can use today to start re-wiring your love patterns and building a relationship from a place of wholeness and confidence If you keep attracting the same patterns and want to know about your personal love blocks, book a FREE private call with Kimmy to discuss ways of overcoming your love challenges:  https://meetme.so/kimbreakthrough⁣ Charisma Quotient Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and many of your other favorite podcast channels. ************************************************⁣ Kimmy Seltzer is a Confidence Therapist and Authentic Dating Strategist implementing targeted style, emotional and social intelligence to your life. ⁣ ************************************************⁣ Would you like to connect with Kimmy?⁣ Website:  https://kimmyseltzer.com/⁣ Chat:  https://meetme.so/kimbreakthrough⁣ Instagram: @kimmyseltzer Twitter: @kimmyseltzer Join her FREE Facebook Group Love Makeover Insiders:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/lovemakeovers Take her Flirt Quiz to see what kind of flirt you are www.flirtover40.com

Fan favorite, Dr. Orna Guralnik, renowned psychoanalyst and host of the hit Showtime series Couples Therapy, shares what decades of clinical work have taught her about love, connection, and unconscious patterns in relationships. In this conversation, Dr. Orna also opens up about the societal shifts reshaping modern intimacy, the difference between psychoanalysis and surface-level self-help, and why listening, real, curious listening, is a radical act in partnership. What you'll learn: How your unconscious motivations shape relationship patterns Why privilege must be acknowledged for real connection to happen How to create transformation in a partner without “fixing” them Why curiosity is the first step to emotional healing This episode is part of our Rewind Series, where we revisit some of the most powerful and timeless conversations from the Dates & Mates vault. Subscribe to get every rewind episode and our Spring special bonus episodes the minute they are available. Catch Dr. Orna in Couples Therapy (streaming now on Showtime) Follow her @ornaguralnikNYT Essay – “I'm a Couples Therapist. Something New Is Happening in Relationships” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Creative Self-Publishing stream of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn discuss creative confidence and the process of finding and sustaining an author voice. They talk about how life events, like grief or illness, can interrupt creativity, and how daily practices such as journaling or walking can help maintain a sense of continuity. The conversation also covers how recurring themes shape a writer's voice, how AI tools like voice cloning are changing audiobook production, and how authors can decide when and how to use these tools without losing their individual style. Sponsor This podcast is proudly sponsored by Bookvault. Sell high-quality, print-on-demand books directly to readers worldwide and earn maximum royalties selling directly. Automate fulfillment and create stunning special editions with BookvaultBespoke. Visit Bookvault.app today for an instant quote. About the Hosts Joanna Penn writes nonfiction for authors and is an award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling thriller author as J.F.Penn. She's also an award-winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and international professional speaker. Orna Ross launched the Alliance of Independent Authors at the London Book Fair in 2012. Her work for ALLi has seen her named as one of The Bookseller's “100 top people in publishing”. She also publishes poetry, fiction, and nonfiction and is greatly excited by the democratizing, empowering potential of author-publishing. For more information about Orna, visit her website.

In this prime podcast, prolific player Slashveto paints a vivid picture of his venture to PAX East. Passionate about pixelated pursuits, he proudly proclaims his pleasant parley with a plethora of passionate Orna pals. This vibrant and playful presentation provides a perfect peek into this pilgrimage.See you around the wayvessel.

A major hazard of inviting herbalists on this show is that with each conversation, I get so excited about the herb we discussed that I want to run out and get it and start working with it right away! I often have to remind myself that I don't need to try every single herb, and that many of my most versatile and beloved herbal allies are the ones that I already have in my garden and my spice rack.This conversation with Dr. Orna Izakson about thyme was a great reminder that herbs don't need to be unusual or exotic to be powerful! Orna shared about how thyme has supported her from the very beginning of her herbal journey, as well as her recipe for the preparation that helped keep her out of the hospital and healing at home. You can find the recipe for her Herbal Steam for Respiratory Health here: https://bit.ly/4iAD0Db Thyme is an amazing herb with so many benefits, and the best thing is, you probably already have a jar of it in your spice rack! Here are just a few ways you can work with thyme's gifts:► Infused into vinegar to make an all-purpose antimicrobial cleaner► Added liberally to food to boost flavor and aid digestion► Prepared as a tea to soothe a sore throat or relieve congestionTo learn even more about this wonderful herb, be sure to give my conversation with Orna a listen!By the end of this episode, you'll know:► How working with thyme helped keep Orna from having to go to the hospital► Why the herbs we need the most are often the ones growing right outside our door► Three simple ways you can work with thyme for your health► Why herbal steams are so powerful for warding off colds and flu► and so much more…For those of you who don't know her, Dr. Orna Izakson is a licensed naturopathic doctor and registered herbalist practicing in Alaska and Oregon, specializing in mental health, women's health and chronic disease. She spent six years as the founding lead physician of the Traditional Roots Institute at National University of Natural Medicine, served on the Gaia Herbs science advisory board, and is a current faculty member of Psychiatry Redefined. Dr. Izakson previously was an award-winning environmental newspaper reporter, contributing to books on climate change and healthy living. She continues her mission of educating the public about plant medicine, mental health and clinical nutrition as a public speaker and online educator. Dr. Izakson is vice president of the Alaska Association of Naturopathic Doctors and founder of the Naturopathic Climate Alliance.I'm delighted to share our conversation with you today!----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at

Á bókasöfnum eru ekki bara bækur - heldur ýmislegt annað og kannski ættu þau að heita eitthvað annað en bókasöfn. Þessi vika er sú 17. á árinu, þetta er alþjóðleg vika heimsmarkmiðanna á bókasöfnum - og Hrönn Soffíu Björgvinsdóttir verkefnastjóri á Amtsbókasafninu á Akureyri kemur til okkar og segir okkur allt um það. Stærðfræði er alltumlykjandi. Nær allar tækninýjungar, sem hafa breytt lífi okkar, byggja á þessari fræðigrein - sem flestir gefa samt merkilega lítinn gaum í okkar daglega lífi. Sigurður Örn Stefánsson prófessor í stærðfræði við Háskóla Íslands sér stærðfræði í öllu og leiðir okkur í allan sannleika um undur og stórmerki stærðfræðinnar. Við Ásvallagötu í Reykjavík stendur verslunin Kjötborg. Bræðurnir Gunnar og Kristján Jónssynir standa þar vaktina alla daga vikunnar og hafa gert í áratugi. Gunnar segist hafa verið í búðarleik alla ævi en búðarstarfið í Kjötborg er meira en að bara afgreiða vörur og hefur sannarlega breyst á starfsævi bræðranna. Viktoría Hermannsdóttir kíkti í heimsókn í Kjötborg og spjallaði við Gunnar. Tónlist í þættinum í dag: Franklin, Aretha - I'm sitting on top of the world. Beyoncé - Jolene. Teitur Magnússon - Orna.

透過Kiki老師， 所長與以色列的奧娜・班修森（Orna Ben-Shoshan）老師， 來了一場空中的跨國訪問~ 奧娜老師為何會製作出《72神之名神諭卡》與《所羅門王的密印》？ 奧娜老師為何會研究卡巴拉(Kabbalah)？她又從神秘的卡巴拉中感悟了什麼？ 千萬不要錯過這一集， 一起來聽聽吧！ 也讓我們一起祈禱世界和平， 人們都有免於恐懼的自由。 8靈3研究生的購買頁面連結與折扣碼： https://reurl.cc/aZp1ZD 折扣碼:803FANS150 ======== ►「8靈3研究所」的官方Line@，所有資訊都在裡面喔～ https://lin.ee/axrdRUI ►按下追蹤節目及五星好評 ======== Powered by Firstory Hosting

On the Creative Self-Publishing stream of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn discuss their latest creative projects, insights from the London Book Fair, and the evolving role of AI in publishing. Orna shares her thoughts on how the fair is shifting away from being author-centric, while Joanna explores AI narration and its growing impact on audiobooks, including new developments from ElevenLabs and Amazon's Audible Virtual Voice. Sponsor This podcast is proudly sponsored by Bookvault. Sell high-quality, print-on-demand books directly to readers worldwide and earn maximum royalties selling directly. Automate fulfillment and create stunning special editions with BookvaultBespoke. Visit Bookvault.app today for an instant quote. About the Hosts Joanna Penn writes nonfiction for authors and is an award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling thriller author as J.F.Penn. She's also an award-winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and international professional speaker. Orna Ross launched the Alliance of Independent Authors at the London Book Fair in 2012. Her work for ALLi has seen her named as one of The Bookseller's “100 top people in publishing”. She also publishes poetry, fiction, and nonfiction and is greatly excited by the democratizing, empowering potential of author-publishing. For more information about Orna, visit her website.    

Orna is an Israeli sociologist, a teacher at Tel Aviv University, and the author of the landmark book, "Regretting Motherhood." This is a rebroadcast of episode 78, from 2023.

In this episode, we have a great conversation with Orna Carni, Managing Partner at FinTLV Ventures, a prominent global VC firm focusing on InsureTech. We discuss FinTLV's role in supporting the Israeli InsureTech ecosystem and dive into the innovative map they've created to showcase local ventures. Orna shares her journey from corporate roles in AIG to venture capital, highlighting the industry's evolution and the impact of AI in InsureTech. Tune in to explore the unique dynamics of Israel as a hub for technological advancement. Key Highlights: • Discover FinTLV's investments in leading InsureTech companies like Hippo and Lemonade. • Learn about the innovative ecosystem map created by FinTLV to navigate Israeli insuretech startups. • An insider's look at the influence of AI in transforming the insurance landscape. • The transition from traditional corporate roles to venture capitalism and the skills required. • A discussion on the significant rise of Israeli innovation and its global impact. Quotes: • "Insurance is not just about coverage; it's an enabler for many industries." – Orna Carni • "We want to turn insurance from a lose-lose to a win-win by focusing on prevention." – Orna Carni • "AI is not a buzzword anymore—it's a crucial part of the InsureTech industry." – Orna Carni

Tired of dating fireworks that fizzle out into ashes? You're not alone. In this episode, we dive deep with Orna and Matthew Walker, California-based holistic dating coaches, and explore the hidden patterns that might be sabotaging your love life. We'll uncover how childhood beliefs, societal pressures to rush into intimacy, and the fear of loss can unknowingly push away the very connections you crave. Orna and Matthew, with Matthew also a skilled hypnotherapist, bring a unique blend of wisdom and practical strategies to help you break free from these limiting patterns. Get ready to open your eyes, challenge your assumptions, and discover a new path to fulfilling and lasting love. And if you want to ‘get it right this time', feel free to check out their new book, just hot from the press, on https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/759672/getting-it-right-this-time-by-orna-walters-and-matthew-walters/   Who are Orna and Matthew? https://www.loveonpurpose.com/media/   Topics covered: relationship patterns, dating struggles, limiting beliefs, fear of intimacy, childhood trauma, relationship coaching, hypnotherapy for relationships, finding lasting love, overcoming relationship obstacles, healthy relationships   Video link: https://youtu.be/1XU2lBM4_g4 Work with Franz!  https://substack.com/@franzsidney. https://www.facebook.com/franzsidneytherapy/reviews Did you enjoy this episode and would like to share some love?

Orna & Matthew Walters, founders of Love On Purpose, share the knowledge and insights from their new book, “Getting It Right This Time: Break Free From Your Hidden Blocks To Finding Lasting Love”. You'll learn how you might be standing in your own way when it comes to love and what you can do to get yourself back on track. And our Dear Damona question this week is: I want to pay for Premium on one app? Should I choose Tinder, Bumble, or OKCupid? Grab a copy of “Getting It Right This Time: Break Free From Your Hidden Blocks To Finding Lasting Love” by visiting: https://www.loveonpurpose.com/getting-it-right-this-time/ Craving another soothing meditation, transformational tools, and a sense of community? For the first time ever, Damona is offering a one-day virtual retreat on February 1st. Enrollment is NOW OPEN for The Fairy Tale Therapy Online Retreat but spaces are limited. Get your ticket now at  DamonaHoffman.com/retreat  Submit your questions for Dear Damona on any of the socials @DamonaHoffman or by visiting DamonaHoffman.com TIMESTAMPS Introduction to the Episode (00:00:00)   Guests Introduction (00:00:56)   Background of the Guests (00:02:10)   Discussion on Title Choice (00:03:22)   Challenges in Dating (00:03:41)   Dating in the Modern Era (00:04:25)   Myth of Effortless Love (00:05:03)   Conflict in Relationships (00:06:54)   Understanding Triggers (00:09:25)   Authenticity in Communication (00:11:56)   Patterns in Relationships (00:12:33)   Brain Science of Attraction (00:14:13)   Personal Experiences with Love (00:15:17)   The Impact of Past Trauma (00:15:50)   Contrasting Upbringings (00:16:13)   Subconscious Patterns in Relationships (00:17:23)   Understanding Love Imprint (00:18:36)   Evaluating Relationship Needs (00:20:01)   Misinterpreting Feelings (00:20:56)   Commitment Before Understanding (00:21:56)   The Danger of Rushing Relationships (00:22:41)   Tools for Self-Discovery (00:23:54)   Visceral Responses to Love Imprints (00:25:15)  Meaning in Past Experiences (00:26:10)   Chemistry vs. Love Imprint (00:28:21)   The Complexity of Love Imprints (00:29:16)   Broadening Relationship Perspectives (00:30:34)   Understanding Casual Alcoholism (00:31:16)   Realizing Personal Responsibility (00:31:36)   The Love Imprint Concept (00:32:30)   Navigating Relationship Myths (00:33:36)   Recognizing Relationship Intentions (00:34:39)   The Fantasy of Being Chosen (00:35:36)   Growth Through Relationships (00:37:11)   Using Dating Apps Effectively (00:38:07)   The Reality of Dating (00:39:36)   The Importance of Clarity in Relationships (00:42:37)   Manifestation in Relationships (00:45:40)   Love Imprints and Relationship Dynamics (00:46:25)   Self-Discovery in Relationships (00:47:56)   Unpopular Opinions on Dating (00:48:28)   Deal Breakers in Relationships (00:49:52)   Optimizing Dating Profiles (00:55:00)   Choosing the Right Dating App (00:59:33)   Fairy Tale Therapy Retreat (01:00:44)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Orna & Matthew Walters, author of Julie's favorite new dating book, "Getting It Right This Time". Are you suspicious of people who like you? Accidental Love, meeting the "right" person - Is that the answer? Fantasies, myths, and why team sports help to prepare us for relationship. And the trouble with the meaning we assign to emotions.

In this episode of Not Over, Just Different, I sit down with relationship experts Matthew and Orna Walters to explore the hidden blocks that can keep us from finding meaningful love. If you've ever felt stuck in your dating life or wondered why certain patterns keep repeating, this conversation will give you powerful insights into the emotional imprints and limiting beliefs that may be holding you back.We'll talk about their proven three-step process—Awareness, Transformation, and Manifestation—and how it can help you clear the way for deeper connections. Plus, they'll share practical tips on how to date intentionally and build emotional intimacy that lasts.Whether you're seeking love or looking to strengthen your current partnership, this episode offers actionable insights to help you break free from old patterns and embrace lasting love. Tune in and start your journey to meaningful connection!Take my Free 30 second quiz to discover your Financial Freedom Personality Type! http://www.mindmovies.com/careerquizDownload FeelWise, our new app for inner-connectedness and personal transformation: https://feelwiseapp.com/  Connect with Natalie: Instagram: www.instagram.com/notoverjustdifferent/ Website: https://natalieledwell.com/About Orna and Matthew Walters:Orna and Matthew Walters are world-renowned dating coaches and founders of Creating Love On Purpose with a holistic approach to transforming hidden blocks to love, and the authors Getting It Right This Time: Break Free from Your Hidden Blocks to Lasting Love (Penguin Random House 2025).Orna and Matthew have been featured on countless television, radio, and print outlets including: NBC, Fox News, MSN, USA Networks, KPFK Radio, and with Les Brown on CBS Radio and featured as guest experts on Bravo's The Millionaire Matchmaker.They have helped thousands of singles around the globe to bring in a beloved life partner. Orna and Matthew are dedicated to spreading the message that having love is an inside job, and that it's never too late to find the love of your life.Connect with Orna and Matthew Walters:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OrnaAndMatthew/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ornaandmatthew/X: https://x.com/OrnaAndMatthewVisit https://www.loveonpurpose.com/ to purchase their book - Getting It Right This TimeKey Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [00:04:39] Hidden blocks to love.[00:11:15] The hope to disappointment roller coaster.[00:16:36] Awareness in finding love.[00:18:01] Navigating conflict in relationships.[00:22:12] Emotional intimacy without agreement.[00:25:18] Lasting love through self-discovery.Memorable Quotes:"We call it dating burnout because you wear yourself out hoping that this next person is going to be the one instead of taking your time, evaluating them and being more discerning before you jump into The Mindmovies FREE career quiz is the 30 second answer to finding out what your next career move is for 2025. Release imposter syndrome and the fear of making a “wrong” decision. Lean in to the power of your own inner voice and lead a life fully aligned with your purpose, with power and certainty. Subscribe to Not Over, Just Different for more clarity, community and confidence through the next stage of your life.

On the Creative Self-Publishing stream of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn discuss creative challenges, including patience, mindset, and balancing creative freedom with traditional publishing ambitions. Joanna shares her experience submitting her novel Blood Vintage to traditional publishers, while Orna reflects on how family obligations disrupted her plans and required a flexible approach to creativity. Sponsor This podcast is proudly sponsored by Bookvault. Sell high-quality, print-on-demand books directly to readers worldwide and earn maximum royalties selling directly. Automate fulfillment and create stunning special editions with BookvaultBespoke. Visit Bookvault.app today for an instant quote. About the Hosts Joanna Penn writes nonfiction for authors and is an award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling thriller author as J.F.Penn. She's also an award-winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and international professional speaker. Orna Ross launched the Alliance of Independent Authors at the London Book Fair in 2012. Her work for ALLi has seen her named as one of The Bookseller's “100 top people in publishing”. She also publishes poetry, fiction, and nonfiction and is greatly excited by the democratizing, empowering potential of author-publishing. For more information about Orna, visit her website.

Latest up from Spoken Label (Artist / Writer Podcast) features Dr Orna Tsultem. Uranchimeg (Orna) Tsultem is a scholar of the art and culture of Mongolia. She has served as a curator of Mongolian art at the international level since 1997. Her curated exhibits have been shown at Kasumi Tsukuba Center in Tsukuba, Japan, Frauen Museum in Bonn, Germany, E&J Frankel Gallery in New York City, Worth Ryder Gallery and Institute of East Asian Studies at University of California Berkeley, Venice Beinnale, Shanghai Beinnale, the Modern Art Gallery in Ulaanbaatar, and the Sapar Contemporary in New York City. Uranchimeg is the author four books on Mongolia and is the recipient of the Fulbright Fellowship (2002–2005), John W. Kluge Fellowship (2013),the American Council of Learned Societies/Robert Ho Foundation Collaborative Research Award (2014–2016),and the Indiana University Presidential Arts and Humanities Fellowship in 2022. More informtion about Orna can be found at: https://www.artmongolia.org/curating

Dr. Uranchimeg (Orna) Tsultem discusses the art and culture of Mongolia. The Curious Professor is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week's solo episode, I open up about my setbacks and accomplishments in 2024, and my goals for 2025. Some of the other topics I discuss include: ·       Why 2024 kind of sucked for my author career. ·       How to acknowledge the hardships and letdowns of the past year and use them to fuel your goals. ·       How to find proof that the Universe still has your back even when your mindset is blah. ·       How to train the algorithm of your energetic life. ·       Questions to kick you out of your comfort zone and get you taking steps towards your BIG goal. ·       How ChatGPT helped my ADHD breakdown and prioritise my author goals for next year. ·       Resources I'm using to plan out my author career. ·       The future of Alchemy for Authors. Resources mentioned in this episode: ·       ChatGPT  ·       The Ultimate Authorship Planner by Audrey Ann Hughey  ·       Orna Ross's Go Creative Planning program or join Orna's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/OrnaRoss/home ·       Clever Fox Planners (Also available on Amazon) ·       Join Russell Nohelty's Substack The Author Stack or Author Ecosystems. Support the Author Ecosystems Kickstarter here.  ·       Visit Becca Syme's website here: https://betterfasteracademy.com/ o   Listen to Episode 93: Energy Pennies & Author Success Archetypes for a Sustainable Author Career with Becca Syme ·       Visit Claire Taylor's website here: https://www.ffs.media/ o   Listen to Episode 58: Author Alignment and the Enneagram with Claire Taylor  o   Listen to Episode 75: The Sustainable Author Career with Claire Taylor  o   Books: Reclaim Your Author Career and Sustain Your Author Career  ·       Visit Renee Rose's website here: https://write2riches.com/ o   Listen to Episode 55: Write to Riches with Renee Rose  o   Listen to Episode 94: Relax to Riches with Renee Rose  o   Books: Write to Riches and Relax to Riches  o   Join the Money Magic Membership and get one month FREE when you use the coupon code JO at checkout, here.  ·       Listen to Episode 77: Money Magic & Mindset with Lee Savino  ·       Listen to Carissa Andrews: Episode 16: Millionaire Author Mindset with Carissa Andrews, Bonus Episode: Millionaire Author Manifestation with Carissa Andrews, Episode 72: Manifestation & Hypnosis for Authors with Carissa Andrews & Tammy Tyree  ·       Existential Kink by Carloyn Elliott, PhD  ·       Finch app  Looking for other author resources to start your year off right, like Stacy Juba's Vision Board Toolkit for Writers? Check out my Author Resources page here: https://jobuer.com/author-resources/ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate and review. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jobuer. Your support helps me keep this podcast going and is greatly appreciated. If you have a question you would like answered on the show, or a topic suggestion for a future episode, leave a voice message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/AlchemyForAuthors Follow me on Instagram: @alchemyforauthors and @jobuerauthor. Follow me on Facebook: @alchemyforauthors and @jobuerauthor. Join the Alchemy for Authors Facebook Group here.  Join my Alchemy for Authors newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authors here.  If you enjoy Gothic Suspense, you can join my reader's newsletter and download a FREE copy of my short story collection, Between the Shadows, here. You can find all my books at https://jobuer.com or visit https://Books2Read.com/JoBuer for links to your favourite store. Visit my website for the full transcript of this episode: https://jobuer.com/alchemy-for-authors/ ** Please Note: Some of these links are affiliate links. Not only are they products I personally believe in, but they help to support the show.

The Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast is changing, and this episode gives you an inside look at the exciting new features planned for 2025. Join ALLi Director Orna Ross, Campaigns Manager Matty Dalrymple, and Content and Communications Manager Howard Lovy as they discuss the new name, revamped structure, and fresh approach to delivering expert insights across all seven processes of publishing. With contributions from advisors, expanded guest appearances, and a focus on fostering both virtual and in-person connections among indie authors, the podcast is set to provide even greater value for ALLi members and listeners. About the Hosts Orna Ross launched the Alliance of Independent Authors at the London Book Fair in 2012. Her work for ALLi has seen her named as one of The Bookseller's “100 top people in publishing”. She also publishes poetry, fiction, and nonfiction and is greatly excited by the democratizing, empowering potential of author-publishing. For more information about Orna, visit her website.   Matty Dalrymple podcasts, writes, speaks, and consults on the writing craft and the publishing voyage as The Indy Author. She has written books on the business of short fiction and podcasting for authors, and her articles have appeared in Writer's Digest magazine. She serves as the campaigns manager for the Alliance of Independent Authors. Matty is also the author of the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers, beginning with Rock Paper Scissors; the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels, beginning with The Sense of Death; and the Ann Kinnear Suspense Shorts, including Close These Eyes. She is a member of International Thriller Writers and Sisters in Crime.   Howard Lovy is an author, book editor, and journalist. He is also the Content and Communications Manager for the Alliance of Independent Authors, where he hosts and produces podcasts and keeps the blog updated. You can find more of his work on his website.  

On this Creative Self-Publishing stream of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Orna Ross explores the seismic shifts in publishing over the past five years, from AI innovations and subscription models to the rise of indie authorpreneurs. She delves into the new challenges authors face in a crowded, tech-driven market and uncovers the exciting opportunities that will transform how indie authors publish. Looking ahead, Orna shares her vision for the future, where creativity, technology, and community reshape author-publishing. Sponsors This Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast is sponsored by Orna Ross's Creative Planning Program for Authors & Poets. If you're feeling daunted by the enormity of your writing and publishing goals, or overwhelmed by your to-do list, or you're just not sure what way forward is best, Orna can help with a proven planning process devised specially for writers. All our ALLi podcasts are proudly sponsored by Bookvault. Sell high-quality, print-on-demand books directly to readers worldwide and earn maximum royalties selling directly. Automate fulfillment and create stunning special editions with BookvaultBespoke. Visit Bookvault.app today for an instant quote. About the Host Orna Ross launched the Alliance of Independent Authors at the London Book Fair in 2012. Her work for ALLi has seen her named as one of The Bookseller's “100 top people in publishing”. She also publishes poetry, fiction, and nonfiction and is greatly excited by the democratizing, empowering potential of author-publishing. For more information about Orna, visit her website.    

We are back and talking about lots of incredibly important issues such as the Netflix show 'Nobody Wants This' (sisters doing a podcast!!!???! copying us MUCH?), our sisterly fights above a dual carriageway, how we miss Succession (is Jessie actually Brian Cox?) and our love for Dr Orna from Couples Therapy. We also enjoy talking about the PR scandal with Blake Lively and her film It Ends With Us… and how actresses love to host/feed. Join us on Patreon for bonus bitching episodes and bonus content!: https://www.patreon.com/Cavesisters   Music: Going Crazy Now by Magda Archer & the Kola Kubes   Also available on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/we-cant-talk-about-that-right-now-with-bebe-and-jessie-cave/id1529791252 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/65cED9VBE6i2JVuB51a0W1?si=q6-wgg3CQz-xkWGdSqQkPw

It's now been more than 400 days since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7th, 2023, killing more than 1200 people, and kidnapping more 250 others, including Israelis and foreign nationals. Of those, there are still seven Americans being held, four of whom are believed to be alive— including now-22 year old Omer Neutra, who grew up on Long Island in New York.  With about two months until President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office, Mo News spoke to Neutra's parents, Orna and Ronen Neutra, about how they think it could impact hostage and ceasefire talks.  The Neutra's spoke at the Republican National Convention and attended the Democratic National Convention. They're main message: The hostage crisis is not political.  Jill Wagner (@jillrwagner) is an Emmy and Murrow award- winning journalist. She's currently the Managing Editor of the Mo News newsletter and previously worked as a reporter for CBS News, Cheddar News, and News 12. She also co-founded the Need2Know newsletter, and has made it a goal to drop a Seinfeld reference into every Mo News podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will and Karen welcome Brett Lloyd, who delves into his spiritual awakening, leaving the Catholic Church, and becoming a channel for Orna, a 10,000-year-old Arcturian light energy being. The discussion explores the intersection of diet, mental health, and spirituality, emphasizing personalized health approaches and the importance of professional consultations.The episode also highlights Brett's role in the Cosmic Church of Truth, the power of love, positivity, and meditation, and offers practical strategies for navigating life's challenges. Orna's messages encourage love, self-discovery, and positivity amidst global chaos, with Brett reflecting on his transformative journey and promoting his book on Orna's teachings.(Times are approximate)00:00 Introduction and Potpourri Metaphor00:21 Introducing Today's Guest: Brett Lloyd02:07 Brett's Journey with a Special Diet03:38 The Carnivore Diet: A Life-Changing Experience07:03 Health Benefits and Personal Testimonies15:05 Exploring Spirituality and the Cosmic Church of Truth15:47 Meeting Orna: A Metaphysical Connection25:55 A Strange Morning Encounter27:59 Telepathic Connection with Orna29:04 The Role of Mental Health in Spiritual Experiences31:06 Orna's Positive Influence33:10 Channeling Orna: A Live Demonstration34:16 Orna's Message for Humanity36:53 Practical Advice for Embracing Love41:22 The Importance of Positive Thinking46:42 Brett and Orna's Mission53:42 Connecting with Brett and Orna55:40 Final Thoughts and FarewellGuest Info:Website:https://spiritlife.spaceFollow Brett on Instagram: @thankful.carnivore.mediumFollow The Skeptic Metaphysicians on Instagram here for more motivation and inspiration. Then tag them on Instagram with your favorite part from today's show and they will repost their fav's every week!Other Ways To Connect With Us:Website: skepticmetaphysician.comFacebook: @TheSkepticMetaphysicianSupport the Show:Rate/review Us Here: https://lovethepodcast.com/SkepticMetaphysiciansPurchase Merchandise: https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/storeBuy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SkepticMetaphys 

On CNN's State of the Union, IDF International Spokesperson Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani joins Dana to discuss the tragic news that the bodies of six hostages, including an American citizen, have been recovered from Gaza. Then, the parents of another Israeli-American still being held hostage in Gaza tell Dana that more needs to be done by Israeli and American leaders to secure the hostages' relea3se. Next, Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff joins Dana to react to the tragic news out of Israel and to discuss the latest developments in the 2024 race. After that, former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Dana joins Dana to preview how she is helping Trump prepare for his debate with Kamala Harris. Dana also presses Gabbard on Trump's controversial visit to Arlington National Cemetery. Finally, the panel breaks down Trump's struggle to settle on a consistent abortion message as the presidential debate enters the final stretch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's tempting to date by a list of preferred qualities and a set of prescribed rules, but these myths prevent singles from discovering more fulfilling relationships. Damona debunks The List Myth and The Rules Myth and offers real solutions to today's common dating problems. Based on themes from her new book, F The Fairy Tale, this episode highlights The Goals Pillar and The Values Pillar in a conversation between Damona and love and relationship experts, Orna and Matthew Walters and Evan Marc Katz. Be sure to follow Evan on Instagram @RealEvanMarcKatz and check out his work at EvanMarcKatz.com And, be sure to follow Orna and Matthew on Instagram @OrnaAndMatthew and pre-order their new book at Barnes & Noble, Getting It Right This Time by visiting: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/getting-it-right-this-time-orna-walters/1145412458 Get Damona's bestselling book “F the Fairy Tale” in ebook, audiobook, and hardcover everywhere books are sold (FtheFairyTaleBook.com) This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get convenient, online therapy with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/DATESANDMATES today to get 10% off your first month. TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Introduction to the Episode  (00:01:05) The Goals and Values Pillars  (00:02:10) Breaking the Rules Myth  (00:03:18) Introduction of Guests  (00:06:12) The Importance of Values  (00:08:03) Engaging Conversations  (00:11:01) Understanding Love Imprints  (00:12:36) The Role of the Subconscious  (00:14:03) Client-Centered Approach  (00:15:50) Masterclass on Attraction  (00:16:26) Listener Questions Segment  (00:16:50) Evan's Jdate Experience  (00:18:07) Crafting a Great Profile  (00:19:57) Storytelling in Profiles  (00:21:09) Best Dating Sites for Older Women  (00:22:11) Pressure on Dating Apps  (00:23:40) Women's Standards in Dating  (00:24:46) Meeting Men Outside Comfort Zones  (00:26:47) Investment in Dating  (00:28:22) Closing Remarks and Book Promotion  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Alex in the studio for an insightful interview with esteemed couples therapist, Dr. Orna Guralnik. Orna explains what to expect in couples therapy, when it's the right time for you and your partner to go, and why there should be no shame in working on your relationship. They discuss how to have healthy disagreements, what a “lived in” relationship looks like, and how there's usually more to an argument than meets the eye. Alex even opens up and reveals things about herself and her relationship that she's never spoken about publicly before including her decision to go to couples therapy. Then, Orna gives some of her best tips for how to communicate your wants and needs in the bedroom and what role sex plays in a healthy relationship. Finally, they talk about the psychology behind why people are drawn to toxic relationships and ultimately stay in situations that don't benefit them. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Orna Guralnik (Couples Therapy) is a clinical psychologist and therapist. Orna joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why therapists often keep details of their private lives from their patients, why she felt like she had to code switch when talking to different groups of people, and how psychoanalysis differs from other forms of therapy. Orna and Dax discuss what systems thinking is, what being in a relationship with someone with dissociation is like, and the relational dynamics of the younger generation. Orna explains why she still has optimistic view of the world, how a person's perception of someone can change when you know their story, and how her work affects her own personal relationships. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Orna Guralnik (Couples Therapy) is a clinical psychologist and therapist. Orna joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why therapists often keep details of their private lives from their patients, why she felt like she had to code switch when talking to different groups of people, and how psychoanalysis differs from other forms of therapy. Orna and Dax discuss what systems thinking is, what being in a relationship with someone with dissociation is like, and the relational dynamics of the younger generation. Orna explains why she still has optimistic view of the world, how a person's perception of someone can change when you know their story, and how her work affects her own personal relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices