Podcasts about Personal narrative

Melisa Febos joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about romantic obsessions, celibacy as a portal to freedom, living her way into a corner and having to fight her way out, leading with scene and story and plot, taking back the sovereignty of her own mind and body, approaching oneself as a protagonist, leaving out what isn't central to the story, remembering memoir is not a transcription of a time lived, radical feminists, exercising agency and self-reclamation, living an examined life, integrating memories that were indigestible to us in the moment, the project of looking at ourselves honestly, and her most recent book, now in paperback The Dry Season: A Memoir of Pleasure in a Year Without Sex. Ronit's upcoming workshop: Writing Dynamic Memoir: From Lived Experience to Gripping Story https://www.lmcmurtrylitcenter.org/workshops/writing-dynamic-memoir-from-lived-experience-to-gripping-story   Also in this episode: -deepending friendships  -memoir-plus digressions -writing about our obsessions   Books mentioned in this episode: Will and Attention by Meghan O'Gieblyn  Canon by Paige Lewis Fat Swim by Emma Copley Eisenberg   Melissa Febos is the national bestselling author of five books, including Abandon Me, Girlhood—which won the National Book Critics Circle Award in Criticism, Body Work: The Radical Power of Personal Narrative, and, most recently, The Dry Season. Her awards and fellowships include those from the Guggenheim Foundation, LAMBDA Literary, the National Endowment for the Arts, The British Library, The Black Mountain Institute, MacDowell, the Bogliasco Foundation, The American Library in Paris, and others. Her work has appeared in The Paris Review, The New Yorker, The Sun, The New York Times Magazine, The Best American Essays, Vogue, The Best American Travel and Food Writing, and New York Review of Books. Febos is a Roy J. Carver Professor at the University of Iowa, where she teaches in the Nonfiction Writing Program. She lives in Iowa City with her wife, the poet Donika Kelly.   Connect with Melissa: Website: https://www.melissafebos.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissafebos Purchase book via bookshop: This is for the pre-order paperback for The Dry Season https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-dry-season-a-memoir-of-pleasure-in-a-year-without-sex-melissa-febos/f1c8367d8e351d91?ean=9780593685150&next=t - Ronit Plank bio and links:  Ronit Plank is a writer, teacher, and editor whose work has appeared in The Atlantic, Poets & Writers, River Teeth's Beautiful Things, The Rumpus, Salon, Hippocampus, The New York Times, and elsewhere, earning Best of the Net, Best Microfiction, and multiple Pushcart Prize nominations. Her memoir When She Comes Back was a Book Riot Best True Crime Book and Kirkus Reviews calls it, “An intimate, intuitive, emotionally vivid family account that finds hope in reconciliation". Ronit is also the author of the award-winning short story collection Home is a Made-Up Place, and her work has been anthologized in Selected Memories, Vol. 2: 15 Years of Hippocampus Magazine and Manna Songs: Stories of Jewish Culture and Heritage. Ronit is the Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, teaches memoir at a host of venues including the University of Washington's Continuum Program, Antioch University, and 92NY's Roundtable, and is host of the podcast Let's Talk Memoir and the Substack Let's Talk Memoir. Find her on social media @ronitplank   Website: www.ronitplank.com Substack: https://substack.com/@ronitplank Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ When She Comes Back: https://ronitplank.com/when-she-comes-back/

Alicia is the founder of College Redefined. She grew up as a homeschooled student. During middle school, she became motivated to find ways to complete her college degree faster while making it cost-efficient at the same time. Through hard work and dedication, she graduated from high school with almost 2 years of college already completed. Upon graduation, she worked full-time as a school teacher for two years while still working on her degree. Alicia is passionate about helping students get an advantage in college by earning some college credits during middle/high school or a gap year. This will allow them to finish college quicker and for less money while strengthening their resume through work experience at a young age. In our conversation, we discussed: What students can be working on before they decide on their college major The best low-cost ways to explore different degrees The most expensive mistakes undecided students make Step one for students who feel stuck And much more… Alicia and I are teaming up with an amazing offer! Get lifetime access to the Scholarship GPS course, where you and your student will learn: How to identify the best scholarships for your student Best practices for scholarship applications, essays, and projects The importance of crafting your student's Personal Narrative --   a key element in winning scholarships Additionally, you will have access to helpful tools such as: A scholarship tracking tool preloaded with quick and easy no-essay scholarships for immediate application A scholarship checklist template to ensure completion of applications An activity log to track your student's volunteer experiences  As an added bonus, you'll get Alicia's Specialized College Plan, a a personalized strategy designed around your student's individual strengths, goals, and future career aspirations. Students receive expert guidance tailored specifically to their academic performance, interests, hobbies, learning style, and long-term vision. Get both programs at the special, limited-time discounted cost of just $147! Visit ScholarshipGPS.com/collegeredefined to learn more and to sign up today! ---------- Talk to REAL students and get the REAL story.  Campuswink.com gives students and families direct access to hundreds of current college students nationwide for personalized campus tours and virtual Q&A sessions. Ask the questions official tours won't answer and get insider insight before stepping on campus. Choose your school. Choose your Guide. Ask anything. Personalized tours and live student connections are available nationwide. Go to CampusWink.com to learn more. ---------- Will Your Student Learn the Secrets to Scholarship Success This Summer? Our Most Popular Program! The Scholarship Summer Camp is for high school students in the Classes of 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030. Your student will learn the skills required for scholarship success by applying for real scholarships, including a $35,000 scholarship capstone project! Every Monday through Thursday, a new, pre-recorded lesson will be released. On Thursday evenings, we will be live (but recorded for future viewing), discussing the week's lessons and taking Q&A. Here's the agenda: Week 1: The Tools For Scholarship Success Week 2: Your Personal Narrative Week 3: Finding The Right Scholarships For You Week 4: Why Do You Deserve To Win This Scholarship? (Apply for a Real Scholarship This Week!) Week 5: Topical Scholarships (Apply for Another Real Scholarship This Week!) Week 6: $35,000 Capstone Scholarship Project! Click here to learn more and register today. ---------- Featured Scholarships: $35,000 VFW Voice of Democracy Contest Towson Law Firm $1000 Child Custody Analysis Scholarship $5000 Burress Injury Law Underdog Scholarship $1000 Easy Money Scholarship  

If your child is turning 18, whether they are going away to college or remaining at home, please consider getting a Power of Attorney in place. You can use my discount code, ScholarshipCoach20, to take 20% off the total price when you use this link: https://www.mamabearlegalforms.com/youngadult?oid=1&affid=44 ---------- The Scholarship Summer Camp is for high school students in the Classes of 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030. Your student will learn the skills required for scholarship success by applying for real scholarships, including a $35,000 scholarship capstone project! Every Monday through Thursday, a new, pre-recorded lesson will be released. On Thursday evenings, we will be live (but recorded for future viewing), discussing the week's lessons and taking Q&A. Here's the agenda: Week 1: The Tools For Scholarship Success Week 2: Your Personal Narrative Week 3: Finding The Right Scholarships For You Week 4: Why Do You Deserve To Win This Scholarship? (Apply for a Real Scholarship This Week!) Week 5: Topical Scholarships (Apply for Another Real Scholarship This Week!) Week 6: $35,000 Capstone Scholarship Project! Session A starts June 1st. If the timing doesn't work for you, click here to check out the B session, which starts July 27th. As an added bonus, get Katie Azevedo's Note-Taking Power System absolutely free (a $47 value) when you sign up for the Scholarship Summer Camp at ScholarshipGPS.com/Katie ---------- Karen Dentler has over 20 years of experience in higher education. She has held positions in student life and academic administration at Rutgers University, Princeton University, and Carnegie Mellon University. Dentler has her MA in higher education from the University of Michigan and a BA in philosophy from Colgate University. Karen is also the author of the book “Go to Class: How to Succeed at College.” During a recent webinar, Karen shared insider secrets from an experienced higher education professional to help your student thrive in college. Plus, I shared some tips on how your student can earn scholarships while they are in college. Karen's book, “Go to Class: How to Succeed at College,” makes the perfect gift for your college-bound teen. Click here to get your copy today. Or, get the book for free when you sign up for the Scholarship GPS course! The course features concise video lessons designed to seamlessly fit into your busy schedule, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Throughout the course, you'll acquire essential scholarship skills, including: How to identify the best scholarships for your student Best practices for scholarship applications, essays, and projects The importance of crafting your student's Personal Narrative -- a key element in winning scholarships Additionally, you will have access to helpful tools such as: A scholarship tracking tool preloaded with quick and easy no-essay scholarships for immediate application A scholarship checklist template to ensure completion of applications An activity log to track your student's volunteer experiences In addition to the valuable scholarship information, what sets Scholarship GPS apart is the inclusion of bonus lessons from trusted professionals, offering expert insights into college admissions, test preparation, and other crucial aspects of college readiness. By enrolling in this program, you will not only gain valuable information about scholarships but also receive a comprehensive overview of college preparation. Take advantage of this opportunity to enhance your scholarship journey today! This special, limited-time offer is available only at this exclusive link. ---------- Featured Scholarships: O'Cathain Law Group $2500 First in Family Scholarship Hackard Law $1000 Fair Inheritance Scholarship Unigo $1500 Fifth Month Scholarship Jones & Swanson $2500 Community Service Scholarship $2000 Smarter College Better Financial Future Scholarship Appily $1000 Easy Money Scholarship ---------- Subscribe to our free newsletter, Your Daily Scholarship, nodebtcollege.substack.com.    

In late February, I woke up in the middle of the night and checked my email. There was a message from Carter telling me that she had been awarded a full-tuition scholarship! That incredible accomplishment was not luck. It was the result of many months, even years, of focused effort to achieve this goal. Carter and her mom, Tiffany, were kind enough to talk about their scholarship journey, offering insight and tips based on their experience. In our interview, we discussed: What motivated them to start applying for scholarships in the first place The role that parents can play in the scholarship process How they stayed motivated through some tough scholarship losses The importance of a compelling Personal Narrative for scholarship success What it was like to work with me, Dave the Scholarship Coach And much more ---------- Katie is giving you her Note-Taking Power System for free, when you sign up for the Scholarship Summer Camp. Katie's program is Your teen's step-by-step system for turning notes into better grades. Plus, in the Scholarship Summer Camp, they will learn the process for earning scholarships by getting guidance to apply for 3 real scholarships. To take advantage of this offer, go to www.ScholarshipGPS.com/Katie. This offer is not available at any other link, and can not be combined with any other offer or discount. ---------- Featured Scholarships: J. Lopez Law $1000 Powering Through Scholarship Block Law $1000 Triumph Through Family Adversity Scholarship $1000 “College Here I Come” Scholarship for High School Seniors $1000 “Broad Horizons” Scholarship for High School Juniors $35,000 VFW Voice of Democracy Contest $2000 May-Job Cash Vibes Scholarship $5000 Christian College Scholarship

Much of this story depends on a book titled, A Personal Narrative of 2 Years Imprisonment in the Burman Prison, 1860 - Henry Gouger.

Applying to college isn't just about submitting applications in senior year. It starts with months or even years of preparation, which many families are caught off guard by once their teen becomes a rising senior. But don't worry. We are here to give you some tips and tricks to reduce the stress and confusion that can come from having all the information thrown at parents at once. Knowing how to write college admissions essays and how to find scholarship opportunities before things get too busy allows you to take some work off your plate now, making everything more manageable later. College essay expert Dr. Kellie Coppi and Dave “The Scholarship Coach” Peterson share actionable steps that your Class of 2027, 2028, and even 2029 students can take this spring and beyond to make their college admissions journey less stressful and more successful. Two College Prep Programs - One Low Price Get access to the Scholarship GPS Course and the Writing the College Admissions Essay Course for one low price! Writing the College Admissions Essay This self-paced course will take you through 9 lessons, both introducing you to the purpose of an admissions essay and how to properly craft one. Whether you're looking to write a Common App essay, essay for any other submission platform, a UC PIQ, or a supplemental essay, this course will ensure that your written submission fulfills the character-driven requirements for any admissions submission. With the structure and support offered, you also have a course at your disposal that can be used for students submitting in future college-bound cycles, as well! With nearly two decades of experience in college application coaching, Dr. Coppi is a college admissions essay expert. Dr. Coppi's background in higher education ensures that she understands the nuances of crafting compelling admissions essays. Dr. Coppi's College Admissions Essay course normally sells for $175, but with this special offer, you get BOTH the Scholarship GPS course and the College Admissions Essay course for one low price! Scholarship GPS The Scholarship GPS self-paced video course allows you to learn at your own pace. Throughout the course, you'll acquire essential scholarship skills, including: How to identify the best scholarships based on your student's unique profile Tips and best practices for scholarship applications, essays, and projects The importance of crafting your student's Personal Narrative, a key element in winning scholarships Additionally, you will have access to helpful tools such as: A scholarship tracking tool preloaded with quick and easy no-essay scholarships for immediate application A scholarship checklist template to ensure completion of applications Examples of scholarship-winning essays The Scholarship GPS course normally sells for $197, but with this special offer, you get BOTH the College Admissions Essay course and the Scholarship GPS course for one low price! Get lifetime access to BOTH the Writing the College Admissions Essay course AND Scholarship GPS for the low price of just $147! Click here to take advantage of this limited-time offer: https://www.scholarshipgps.com/collegeprepbogo ---------- Featured Scholarships: $1000 Review It Scholarship Constituting America "We the Future" Contest $2500 Jeanne Lucas Memorial Scholarship $1000 Veliz and Associates Right Mindset Scholarship $2026 No Essay Scholarship from ScholarshipOwl $10,000 Scholarships360 No Essay Scholarship ---------- Did you know that you can appeal your financial aid offer? In fact, colleges expect you to do so. However, it's important to submit your financial aid appeal correctly. That is why I'm so happy to share with you the FREE Financial Aid Appeal Letter Generator. The Financial Aid Appeal Letter Generator is completely FREE, takes just 5 minutes, provides you with a custom letter for your student based on their unique circumstances, and gives you a list of documents you can use to support your appeal. So, don't delay! Click here to start your financial aid appeal today!

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 3987: David Cain reframes everyday life as an unfolding cinematic masterpiece, where every challenge, relationship, and twist carries purpose and meaning. By seeing yourself as the central character, you're invited to embrace uncertainty, grow through conflict, and recognize the significance of each moment. It's a perspective that transforms ordinary experiences into something expansive, intentional, and deeply motivating. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.raptitude.com/2009/05/you-are-the-greatest-story-ever-told/ Quotes to ponder: "You are the star of the greatest film imaginable." "Everything that has happened has combined to bring us precisely here, and ‘here' will give way to another here in no time." "Often the people in the story will look right at the camera, and reveal the stunning depth and density of their character to you." 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 3987: David Cain reframes everyday life as an unfolding cinematic masterpiece, where every challenge, relationship, and twist carries purpose and meaning. By seeing yourself as the central character, you're invited to embrace uncertainty, grow through conflict, and recognize the significance of each moment. It's a perspective that transforms ordinary experiences into something expansive, intentional, and deeply motivating. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.raptitude.com/2009/05/you-are-the-greatest-story-ever-told/ Quotes to ponder: "You are the star of the greatest film imaginable." "Everything that has happened has combined to bring us precisely here, and ‘here' will give way to another here in no time." "Often the people in the story will look right at the camera, and reveal the stunning depth and density of their character to you." 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 3987: David Cain reframes everyday life as an unfolding cinematic masterpiece, where every challenge, relationship, and twist carries purpose and meaning. By seeing yourself as the central character, you're invited to embrace uncertainty, grow through conflict, and recognize the significance of each moment. It's a perspective that transforms ordinary experiences into something expansive, intentional, and deeply motivating. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.raptitude.com/2009/05/you-are-the-greatest-story-ever-told/ Quotes to ponder: "You are the star of the greatest film imaginable." "Everything that has happened has combined to bring us precisely here, and ‘here' will give way to another here in no time." "Often the people in the story will look right at the camera, and reveal the stunning depth and density of their character to you." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello to you listening in Create Space, Langley, Washington!  Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga. Not too very long ago I saw a man wearing a tee shirt with these words: “Many things in life will catch your eye but only a few will catch your heart. Follow those.” He was gone before I could ask him: What's the story behind your tee shirt?  How did you come to have it? What things in life have caught your eye? What caught your heart? And when you followed those what happened next? Today more than ever women need the stories that catch their heart. The storytelling tradition is alive in you. Each time you share a story, you've grown. You catch something new. You see yourself differently. As a woman navigating a professional world that doesn't always invite your full story, you may have learned to edit yourself — to show up with credentials and minimize the rest. But your personal narrative is your most powerful asset. It connects, persuades, inspires, and leads. You don't have to wait for permission to tell your story. This is your invitation to discover the stories shaping your life, and to unlock the full power and energy of your voice. Because when women tell their true stories, they don't just change the room. They change what's possible. Your voice is ready. Are you? CTA: I'll be offering more classes on The Art & Craft of Telling Personal Stories at Create Space, at gatherings on Whidbey Island, and online. Learn more here and on Substack as we build a story community of women for women.   And thank you for listening! You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. AND!  Stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website during re-construction, check out the Communication Services, email me to arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as Quarter Moon Story Arts on Substack. Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts Music: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.  If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.  

Lisa Rouff, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and independent educational consultant with more than thirty years of experience helping teens and families navigate major life transitions with clarity and confidence. She co-founded The College Admissions Collective, where she guides students—especially those with ADHD, anxiety, learning differences, and perfectionism—through a calmer, more structured approach to college planning. Lynda Doepker is an independent educational consultant who helps students chart confident, authentic paths to college, whether they're applying to selective universities, regional options, or navigating the process as first-generation applicants. A first-gen college graduate herself, she brings a commitment to accessibility and years of experience supporting high-achieving, under-resourced, and rural students. In our conversation, Lisa, Lynda, and I discussed: What the “prestige trap” is and how it affects families financially and emotionally How not chasing prestige improves college financial options Process goals and how those apply specifically to paying for college Why calm, informed planning is actually a college financial strategy What a “successful” admissions process looks like when affordability is a priority And much more… To connect with Lisa and Lynda, visit their website: thecollegeadmissionscollective.com/ Get lifetime access to the Scholarship GPS Course at a special discounted rate and get the book, “The Calm College Method,” for free! The Scholarship GPS course features concise video lessons designed to seamlessly fit into your busy schedule, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Throughout the course, you'll acquire essential scholarship skills, including: How to identify the best scholarships for your student Best practices for scholarship applications, essays, and projects The importance of crafting your student's Personal Narrative -- a key element in winning scholarships Written by Dr. Lisa Rouff and Lynda Doepker of The College Admissions Collective, “The Calm College Method” helps parents and students replace anxiety with confidence, chaos with clarity, and pressure with purpose. With this special offer, enjoy a 50% discount on lifetime access to the Scholarship GPS Course, and get “The Calm College Method” for free! This special offer is only available at this link: www.scholarshipgps.com/calm ---------- THE CAREER IDENTIFICATION COMPASS: How To Be Certain Your 15 To 25 Year Old is On The Right Path to Launch With Confidence–Not Confusion. In This Free Session You'll Discover: The two common mistakes even supportive parents make that quietly stall momentum and increase dependence. How to know with confidence if their next step — college major, career path, or other training — actually fits who they are. What you can do now to help support your young person avoid floundering or falling behind. To access this free training, click the link click here: https://courses.flourishcoachingco.com/a/2148233090/PLHdxFCx ---------- A Custom Diploma Frame Makes The Perfect Graduation Gift I like Church Hill Classics frames so much that I bought one for my son's college diploma, and it turned out beautifully! Whether it's a high school or college diploma, a varsity letter, military display, professional credentials, or another custom frame, check out Church Hill Classics today!  Use code Dave20 for $20 off orders of $100+ Click here to get started: diplomaframe.com/DaveFrames ---------- Featured Scholarships: Broad Horizons Scholarship for High School Juniors College Here I Come Scholarship for High School Seniors Stossel in the Classroom Essay & Video Contests with a $28,000 Prize Pool $2026 No Essay Scholarship $10,000 Scholarships360 No Essay Scholarship Subscribe to the free "Your Daily Scholarship" Newsletter here: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/  

Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this episode of the Dignity Lab, Jennifer Griggs discusses the importance of storytelling in the healing process after experiencing harm. She emphasizes the need to tell our stories in a way that allows for emotional detachment, which in turn can facilitate healing. Jennifer provides practical techniques to help individuals reframe their narratives and gain new perspectives on their experiences. She also encourages listeners to share their stories with trusted individuals to foster connection and understanding.TakeawaysStorytelling is essential for truth-telling and healing.Keeping stories in the dark can sap joy and energy.Writing stories down can help detach from emotional pain.Start with smaller stories to practice the writing technique.Writing in the second or third person can provide perspective.Identifying violated elements of dignity is crucial.Sharing stories with trusted individuals can aid healing; it's important to clarify what you need from listeners.Reflecting on the impact of storytelling is valuable.Exploring what it means to live and lead with dignity at work, in our families, in our communities, and in the world. What is dignity? How can we honor the dignity of others? And how can we repair and reclaim our dignity after harm? Tune in to hear stories about violations of dignity and ways in which we heal, forgive, and make choices about how we show up in a chaotic and fractured world. Hosted by physician and coach Jennifer Griggs.For more information on the podcast, please visit www.thedignitylab.com.For more information on podcast host Dr. Jennifer Griggs, please visit https://jennifergriggs.com/.For additional free resources, including the periodic table of dignity elements, please visit https://jennifergriggs.com/resources/.The Dignity Lab is an affiliate of Bookshop.org and will receive 10% of the purchase price when you click through and make a purchase. This supports our production and hosting costs. Bookshop.org doesn't earn money off bookstore sales, all profits go to independent bookstores. We encourage our listeners to purchase books through Bookshop.org for this reason.

Two College Prep Programs - One Low Price Get access to the Scholarship GPS Course and Summit Academic Support's College Essay Starter Kit for one low price! College Essay Starter Kit Designed by veteran English teachers and college essay coaches, this self-paced course helps high school students confidently begin the college essay process. In just six modules of expert video instruction, students will learn how to brainstorm and structure a compelling, authentic personal statement. By the end, they'll have a comprehensive brainstorming package for both the personal statement (or UC PIQs), supplemental essays, and scholarship essays—plus the option to upgrade to 1:1 support. Here's what's included: ✓ 6 teacher-led video modules (40+ minutes of instruction) ✓ A downloadable workbook & 10 guided brainstorming activities ✓ Sample essay breakdowns that show what works - and why ✓ Lifetime access, so you can use it when you're ready Scholarship GPS The Scholarship GPS self-paced video course is for both students and parents. Throughout the course, you'll acquire essential scholarship skills, including: ✓ How to find scholarships that match the student's profile ✓ Best practices for scholarship applications and essays ✓How to build a student's Personal Narrative for scholarship success ✓Other tactics and strategies to save on college costs Additionally, you will have access to helpful tools such as: ✓ A scholarship tracking tool ✓ A scholarship checklist template ✓Examples of scholarship-winning essays ✓ Lifetime access, so you can use it when you're ready Purchased separately, these programs normally cost $296. With this special offer, get lifetime access to both programs for just $97! Click here to get started and begin your student's college prep journey today! https://www.scholarshipgps.com/college-essay-starter-kit-scholarship-gps-bogo ---------- THE CAREER IDENTIFICATION COMPASS: How To Be Certain Your 15 To 25 Year Old is On The Right Path to Launch With Confidence–Not Confusion. In This Free Session You'll Discover: The two common mistakes even supportive parents make that quietly stall momentum and increase dependence. How to know with confidence if their next step — college major, career path, or other training — actually fits who they are. What you can do now to help support your young person avoid floundering or falling behind. To access this free training, click the link click here: https://courses.flourishcoachingco.com/a/2148233090/PLHdxFCx ---------- A Custom Diploma Frame Makes The Perfect Graduation Gift I like Church Hill Classics frames so much that I bought one for my son's college diploma, and it turned out beautifully! Whether it's a high school or college diploma, a varsity letter, military display, professional credentials, or another custom frame, check out Church Hill Classics today!  Use code Dave20 for $20 off orders of $100+ Click here to get started: diplomaframe.com/DaveFrames ---------- Featured Scholarships: Libbey Law Offices $1000 Injured Individual Scholarship $5000 Frame My Future Scholarship Atlanta Divorce Law Group $1000 Divorce Stigma Scholarship $1000 "Scholar Dollars" Scholarship for Black Students $10,000 Engebretson Foundation National Scholarship $10,000 Scholarships360 No Essay Scholarship $2000 Smarter College Scholarship Subscribe to the free "Your Daily Scholarship" Newsletter here: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/ ---------- Jacklyn Angell and Maggie Finn met while teaching high school in New Hampshire and bonded over their love of library books and side hustles. Their connection turned into a collaboration — and eventually, Summit Academic Support — where they combine their teaching experience and creative energy to guide students through the college application process. In our conversation, we discussed: How their teacher-first mindset shapes the way they deliver college counseling differently from traditional consultants. The surprising things that parents and students actually need in the college admissions process. Lessons from the most recent admissions cycle that reinforce how families should approach the college process. Things current juniors should be doing right now. To connect with Maggie and Jacklyn, go to https://www.summitacademicsupport.com/

Welcome to Episode 252, where we share LISTENER TOP TEN READS of 2025! In past years, there hasn't been much of a spread between the first and second place books on the list. But this year there is a 15-point spread between the first and second books! As usual, the first-place book was a novel, but the second-place book was nonfiction—a first ever for that. Usually, nonfiction doesn't show up until well into the list's mid-teens. Thanks to everyone who shared their top tens– you help grow our TBR lists! Reminder that we have a Top 10 shelf on our Bookshop.org page for purchase and for you to learn more about each of the books. We also talk about our 2026 Reading Intentions. These are often works in progress, which is a good thing, because after recording, we both realized we had forgotten a couple of intentions. It had been a longer-than-usual time span since we last recorded a regular episode, so we had some catching up to do in our “Just Read” segment, which includes: BETH IS DEAD by Katie Bernet PRACTICAL MAGIC by Alice Hoffman A BACKWARD GLANCE by Edith Wharton BODYWORK: The Radical Power of Personal Narrative by Melissa Febos POSTMORTEM and BODY OF EVIDENCE by Patricia Cornwell THE AUTHOR WEEKEND by Laura Zigman (release date 5/5/2026) A TANGLE OF OBSIDIAN by Lydia M. Hawke THEO OF GOLDEN by Allen Levi We had some wonderful Couch Biblio Adventures, but we also managed to get out into the world. Emily visited Slackline Press in Branford, Connecticut, and Davoll's General Store in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, where she saw Catherine Newman in conversation with Emily Franklin. Chris was in Huntsville, Alabama, and visited The Snail on the Wall bookstore, named after Virginia Woolf's short story, “The Mark on the Wall.” She also checked out the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library. Happy listening, take care of yourself, and stay safe out there. Until next time, we wish you lots of Happy Reading!

What if the most powerful leadership tool you have… is your story?In this episode of Teamwork: A Better Way, bestselling author and storytelling strategist Bill Blankschaen joins us to discuss his new book, Your Story Advantage. More than a personal brand tool, Bill shows how your authentic story—when owned and told well—can empower, inspire, and influence others in profound ways. Discover how to unlock the leadership potential in your lived experiences and lead with greater clarity, purpose, and impact.Transcript: https://share.transistor.fm/s/ef452995/transcript.txt

Today, we are celebrating the 900th episode of the Scholarship GPS Podcast! Over the years, we've featured many insightful experts from the world of college and post-college planning. We've compiled a selection of some of the best advice from past episodes guests.    Here is what you'll learn in this special episode: Reetu Gupta, Founder and CEO of CirkledIn, tells us about this exciting online student portfolio platform. Scholarship GPS has partnered with CirkledIn, and all NEW subscribers to one of the Scholarship Navigator programs will get a PREMIUM membership on CirckledIn included with their Scholarship Navigator membership. This added bonus gives students premium placement in college searches, enhanced visibility to college recruiters, notifications when colleges show interest, and the ability to create multiple custom profiles for different opportunities. Plus, my favorite, students get access to CirkledIn's database of over 6000 vetted scholarships, which is updated DAILY. Again, NEW subscribers to any of Scholarship GPS's Scholarship Navigator programs get the CirkledIn premium membership included. This is on top of the custom list of scholarships that we build for your student based on their profile, personalized help with scholarship applications and essays, access to the scholarship GPS video-based course, and much more. To learn more and to find the Scholarship Navigator program for your student, click the link for the Scholarship Navigator Program for your student: Scholarship Navigator for Current College Students Scholarship Navigator for the Class of 2026 Scholarship Navigator for the Class of 2027 Scholarship Navigator for High School Freshmen & Sophomores Lisa Marker-Robbins shares her findings from a study of the 50 state flagship colleges about college major-specific admissions. With this free resource, you will be able to dive deeper into the college admissions process with a curated blueprint, designed to demystify how your teen's choice of college major influences admission decisions and future options. Click here to get this incredibly valuable free resource! https://courses.flourishcoachingco.com/a/2147831697/PLHdxFCx  Jackie Pollina of J&J Test Prep. Jackie shares her tips for how students can balance SAT & Act test prep with their other responsibilities, like school and extracurriculars, while still having a life. J&J Test Prep is one of the most respected test prep organizations in the country. If your student has completed the first semester of Alegbra 2, they are ready to prep for the SAT. To learn more about J&J Test Prep, click here. https://www.jjtestprep.com/satintensive-scholarshipgps  Dr. Kellie Coppi of Say Yes to the Essay shares some advice around your student's college admissions essays. Kellie is going to tell us why a student's essay is critical for college admissions success. To connect with Kellie, visit her website. Or, to learn more about the ACE Networks (Access to College Experts), click here. https://sayyestotheessaywithdrcoppi.com/ https://sites.google.com/view/ace-network/faqs?authuser=0  College financial planning expert, Luanne Lee, explains how changes to the student loan world could leave students without a way to pay for college beyond the second or third year. If you would like to connect with Luanne to learn more about planning to pay for college, visit her website. https://www.ycpcoach.com/  Class of 2025 grad, and winner of nearly $200,000 in scholarships, Victoria, and her mom, Nicole, explain the role of the Personal Narrative for earning scholarships. Subscribe to our free newsletter, Your Daily Scholarship - now featuring a scholarship tip of the week! https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/ 

Practical ways to upgrade your narrative. Melissa Febos is the national bestselling author of five books, including Girlhood, Body Work: The Radical Power of Personal Narrative, and a new memoir, The Dry Season. She is the recipient of awards and fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts and others. Her work has appeared in The Paris Review, The New Yorker, The Best American Essays and others. She is a professor at the University of Iowa. In this episode we talk about: How to "audit" your personal narrative with simple questions Melissa's five-step method for rewriting unhelpful stories Why community, and vulnerability are required for real change; in other words, why it's harder to do this work alone Melissa's own experiences running this playbook with regard to her relationships and her addictions. Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  

This episode features David Carnahan, one of Campfire's Fellows. David provides his answer to the Season 17 question, "How do you find a way forward?" A Fellow's Campfire can best be described as TED without the data, The Moth but interactive, and a sermon but without the religion. You can learn more about David Carnahan on the Campfire website, https://cmpfr.com/events/david-carnahan/.The Campfire Fellows go through rigorous training and coaching provided by Campfire Faculty so they can share their wisdom through story for you. Our Fellows are the people next to you at stoplights or walking by on the street. These Fellows apply or are nominated by people like you, who know interesting and introspective people with some wisdom to share. The Fellows go through a unique process with our team to discover a wealth of wisdom inside themselves and then are trained on how to share the origin stories of their wisdom. This episode was originally performed in August 2025, produced by Jeff Allen, and recorded live at Work & Leisure.Please note: This episode includes adult language and discusses adult themes, including suicide

This episode features Caroline Caligiuri, one of Campfire's Fellows. Caroline provides her answer to the Season 17 question, "How do you find a way forward?" A Fellow's Campfire can best be described as TED without the data, The Moth but interactive, and a sermon but without the religion. You can learn more about David Carnahan on the Campfire website, https://cmpfr.com/events/caroline-caligiuri/.The Campfire Fellows go through rigorous training and coaching provided by Campfire Faculty so they can share their wisdom through story for you. Our Fellows are the people next to you at stoplights or walking by on the street. These Fellows apply or are nominated by people like you, who know interesting and introspective people with some wisdom to share. The Fellows go through a unique process with our team to discover a wealth of wisdom inside themselves and then are trained on how to share the origin stories of their wisdom. This episode was originally performed in September 2025, produced by Jeff Allen, and recorded live at Work & Leisure.

"I have to talk to you guys today about something I don't want to talk to you about."

In this episode of The Birdshot Podcast, host Nick Larson sits down with Brad Trumbo, business owner at Palouse Upland Media. Brad shares his journey from big-game hunting in the East to his deep love for upland bird hunting in the West. They discuss the unique landscapes of Eastern Washington, the challenges of hunting various upland birds, and Brad's approach to bird dogs and land management. Brad Trumbo: A biologist, bird hunter, and author, Brad's experience spans from fish passage research to working in public land management. His passion for upland hunting, especially in the Palouse, has inspired him to write about both the birds and landscapes he loves. Expect to Learn: How Brad transitioned from big-game hunting to upland birds Insights into hunting in the Palouse region of Washington and Idaho The challenges of hunting valley quail, pheasant, and Hungarian partridge Brad's approach to bird dog training and management How to understand and enjoy the landscapes while hunting Episode Breakdown with Timestamps: [00:00:00] - Podcast Introduction and Welcoming Brad Trumbo [00:02:53] - Defining the Palouse Region's Landscape and Ecology [00:04:03] - Brad's Path from Biology and Fisheries to Upland Hunting [00:06:25] - The Transition from Big Game to a Passion for Bird Hunting [00:07:01] - The Story Behind Getting the First Bird Dog [00:08:59] - On Dog Breeds, Aging, and Adapting Hunts for Senior Dogs [00:15:35] - Breakdown of Washington's Upland Bird Seasons [00:21:17] - A Hunting Anecdote: The Giant Whitetail and the Covey of Huns [00:23:06] - The Challenges of Archery and Ethical Hunting Considerations [00:28:30] - How a Dog's Health Issue Catalyzed a Writing Career [00:31:57] - The Journey to Publishing "Wing Shooting the Palouse" [00:34:03] - Blending Natural History and Personal Narrative in Writing [00:39:50] - Habitat and Strategies for Hunting Western Ruffed Grouse [00:44:10] - Hunting for the Love of Landscape Over Bird Tally [00:54:20] - Public Land Access and Hunter Programs in Washington [01:02:10] - The Appeal of Covey Birds and Hunting Valley Quail Follow the Guest Brad Trumbo: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tailfeathers_upland/ Website: https://bradtrumbo.com/ Follow the Host Nick: Instagram: @birdshot.podcast Website: www.birdshotpodcast.com Listening Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/17EVUDJPwR2iJggzhLYil7 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/birdshot-podcast/id1288308609 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@birdshot.podcast SUPPORT | http://www.patreon.com/birdshotUse Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% on https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app Use Promo Code | BS10 to save 10% on https://trulockchokes.com/ The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: https://www.onxmaps.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's up witches? How do we follow two amazing interviews with two of our host's favorite witches? We could only do it by synthesizing the message of October into one of personal growth and self love, using our creativity to empower us as witches and women. Gemini asks Scorpio three questions to help craft a personal, witchy narrative to ensorcle one's life into something big, deeper and greater.

Lily Allen's viral new album, West End Girl, digs deep. It catalogs the unraveling of her marriage and the deeper pain that lives between the lines of her lyrical prose. This isn't tabloid fodder—it's what Pitchfork called her most “brutally candid” work, a rare space where a woman can hold an abuser, a system, and her own art in the same frame.While Allen insists the record is “fictionalized,” it's unmistakably laced with real life—even with the unavoidable layer of my own parasocial projection. The title track name-drops the couple's designer—“Found ourselves a good mortgage / Billy Cotton got sorted”—a pointed nod to their now-infamous Architectural Digest home tour, which, in hindsight, aged about as gracefully as Harbour's opening “bit,” greeting the camera crew like a mistress at the door. (Iconic, for all the wrong reasons…and very worth the watch. Psst. All relevant links are down at the bottom!)With almost no pre-launch marketing, the album shot up the charts, hailed by Variety, The New Yorker, and countless fans as her best work yet. (Personally, I've been devoted since her early-2000s protest anthem “Fuck You,” written about George W. Bush.) Still, West End Girl took over my social feed overnight. Yours too, maybe? This is because it touches something deeper than celebrity gossip or divorce voyeurism.Those of us who have spent years minimizing our needs, over-explaining our emotions in an attempt to have them recognized, or trying to contort ourselves into palatable versions of dominant cultural scripts feel a shock of recognition in every song. Allen articulates the quiet grief of being gas-lit into gratitude for crumbs.West End Girl isn't just about Lily Allen and David Harbour—it's about the way patriarchy teaches women to negotiate with our own erasure to serve the agenda of systems of oppression. She's writing from the same ache that so many of us have been metabolizing privately for generations: the manipulation, the gaslighting, the subtle minimizations that we stomach under the guise of love in an attempt to find it/have it/keep it.And that's exactly what the cultural moment is naming out loud. As Vogue recently asked in its viral essay, “Is It Embarrassing to Have Boyfriends Now?”, there's a growing recognition that heterosexual love has long demanded women trade dignity for proximity. Asa Serasin even coined a word for this in 2019—heterofatalism, or the idea that heterosexual relationships are doomed to fail, because women are too often expected to shrink our brilliance, temper our boundaries, and laugh off harm to keep men comfortable.Enter Left Standing: The PodcastI actually recorded the first episode of my new podcast, Left Standing, before West End Girl dropped—but they're part of the same conversation, and I knew I had to discuss them as such.The show is about the reclamation of our narratives: the language, myths, and cultural scripts that have been rewritten and manipulated to serve the false ideals of systems of oppression. In episode one we will trace the etymology of words like gossip (originally meaning “god-sib,” a woman who stands by you in difficult times), and hysteria (from hystera, the womb). We will also discuss the way in which patriarchy rewrites myth, starting with my favorite goddess, the true, often-erased story of Medusa—a survivor punished for being violated.The first episode unpacks these histories and the lineage of tone-policing that still shapes how we hear women like Lily Allen: as “dramatic,” “unladylike,” or “sharing too much.” In it, I quote Melissa' Febos' book Body Work: The Radical Power of Personal Narrative. She writes:Listen to me: It is not gauche to write about trauma. It is subversive. The stigma of victimhood is a timeworn tool of oppressive powers to gaslight the people they subjugate into believing that by naming their disempowerment they are being dramatic, whining, attention-grabbing, or else beating a dead horse. By convincing us to police our own and one another's stories, they have enlisted us in the project of our own continued disempowerment.Because when survivors tell the truth, someone will call it embarrassing, dramatic, attention-grabbing, unnecessary, not lady-like, or a lie.And every time we tell it anyway, we reclaims our power—and gives others permission to do the same.As this is our first episode, your shares, comments, likes and subscribes mean OH SO much to me!Details and resources below!Thank you Jacquline Burtney for designing this! If you want to know why we went in this direction—listen to the episode for the feminist story of the iconic Medusa!Housekeeping Notes:* What happened to Business Witch? Well…a random woman who said she owned the trademark for “The Business Witch” demanded I rebrand. In lieu of litigating over the matter, I did. And I like this title way better…what about you? That being said, our old episodes have been archived and are available on this platform for paid subscribers only. Additionally, I'll be releasing a mini business lesson in the form of a podcast once per month. To access this content, you also must be a paid subscriber. As a thank you for subscribing, if you join at the annual level you'll get access to my upcoming nervous system regulation class, Regulate To Rise happening on November 18. If you subscribe as “A Real Witch” you'll be entered to win free birth chart readings with me 2x a year PLUS all other paid subscriber benefits. This community space is subscriber-supported. To get access to archived content and exclusive business lessons, upgrade your subscription.* What does this mean for Business Witch: The Course? It will henceforth be known as The Feminist Business Framework. It relaunches in early 2026 and will be getting a make over! I'll be updating all course material, adding a module on Launching, and generally making the entire thing even better. When you Subscribe to this space, not only will you get access to old and archived episodes, you'll get first access to the re-launch and the ability to apply the cost of your Substack subscription to your course enrollment fee. Join the waitlist here.Resources mentioned in this episode:Melissa Febos' Body Work: The Radical Power of Personal NarrativeThe Feminist Origins of Gossip by Ashley D'ArcyThe History of Hysteria by Ada McVeanDemetra George's Mysteries of the Dark MoonVogue Is Having A Boyfriend Embarrassing NowLily Allen's AD Home TourLily Allen's West End GirlNew York Magazine: The Trouble With Wanting MenGo deeper with me…I have a few spots left for birth chart readings for the year. If you want to see where Medusa, or other such goddesses live in your chart, grab a spot before they sell out!I'll be running a special on intensives for coaching for Black Friday—there are limited spots…if you want to grab one before they go live, message me.I am so curious if you have a personal goddess of resonance…let me know if a story has spoken to/through you!What is your favorite track on West End Girl? Comment and let me know! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit carakovacs.substack.com/subscribe

How can you stand out from thousands of MBA applicants with impressive CVs?Darren sits down with Ellin Lolis, Founder and President of Ellin Lolis Consulting and one of the top ranked MBA admissions consultants on Poets & Quants, to learn how she helps MBA applicants craft powerful personal narratives. With a near 99% success rate, Ellen shares the process she uses to transform an applicant's collection of achievements into a cohesive and compelling personal narrative.Show NotesIntroduction (0:00)How Ellin Fell into Admissions Consulting (2:37)The Importance of Narrative: Why Data and CVs Aren't Memorable (3:37)What's Your Career Goal & Career Purpose? (10:20)Finding the Golden Thread of Your Personal Narrative (22:20)Dealing with "My Story Isn't that Interesting" (40:12)How to Differentiate Yourself when You Have a Common Career Goal (39:55)The Power of Vulnerability (45:23)Darren's Hot Dog Story - How Mundane Moments Can Make for a Memorable Story (47:19) How MBA programs are Evolving with AI (50:07) Using AI in Your MBA Applications (52:54) Video Essay Tips (59:28)About Our GuestEllin Lolis is founder and president of Ellin Lolis Consulting, which has helped 98.9% of their clients get accepted to at least one program of their choice. Ellin and her team have spent over a decade helping MBA applicants craft their story and build their careers. Prior to starting her admissions consulting firm, Ellin worked in marketing and communications.Ellin graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelors in International Cultural Studies, and is a member of the Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants (AIGAC).Show NotesEllin Lolis ConsultingMy Admit CoachCo-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI by Ethan MollickTomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow: A Novel by Gabrielle Zevin More Resources⁠Get free school selection help at Touch MBA⁠⁠Get pre-assessed by top international MBA programs⁠⁠Get the Admissions Edge Course: Proven Techniques for Admission to Top Business Schools⁠⁠Our favorite MBA application tools (after advising 4,000 applicants)

Melissa Febos is the author of The Dry Season: A Memoir of Pleasure in a Year Without Sex, available from Knopf. Febos is the national bestselling author of five books, including Abandon Me, Girlhood—which won the National Book Critics Circle Award in Criticism, Body Work: The Radical Power of Personal Narrative, and, most recently, The Dry Season. Her awards and fellowships include those from the Guggenheim Foundation, LAMBDA Literary, the National Endowment for the Arts, The British Library, The Black Mountain Institute, MacDowell, the Bogliasco Foundation, The American Library in Paris, and others. Her work has appeared in The Paris Review, The New Yorker, The Sun, The New York Times Magazine, The Best American Essays, Vogue, The Best American Travel and Food Writing, and New York Review of Books. Febos is a Roy J. Carver Professor at the University of Iowa, where she teaches in the Nonfiction Writing Program. She lives in Iowa City with her wife, the poet Donika Kelly. *** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otherppl with Brad Listi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a weekly podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Available where podcasts are available: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, etc. Get ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How to Write a Novel,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the debut audio course from DeepDive. 50+ hours of never-before-heard insight, inspiration, and instruction from dozens of today's most celebrated contemporary authors. Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brad's email newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠proud affiliate partner of Bookshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If your job search is taking too long and you're a mid or senior-level leader, your gut may be telling you it's time to broaden your appeal. To have a more general and therefore more appealing positioning. Don't do it! Host Doug Lester explains, from a recruiter's perspective, why broadening your positioning could be a big mistake. 

Hello to you listening in Cieszyn, Poland! Coming to you from Whidbey Island Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Women don't often take the time to fully inquire into questions like:✓ Who am I?✓ What am I here for?✓ Am I living my life in alignment with my true self and purpose?✓ Am I willing to venture into an archeological dig on my story to leave behind my feelings of unfulfilment and get to the heart of the power I am?And yet, understanding and embracing your personal narrative can be the professional and personal breakthrough you've been searching for. Join Candice Snyder, host of Passion Purpose & Possibilities podcast and me, the Story Architect, to learn:✓ How authentic storytelling fosters vulnerability and genuine connection.✓ The powerful link between telling your story and living a meaningful life.✓ Diane's proven method to help you discover and own your origin story.... and more for you to unlock your story possibilities!Tune in on Apple podcasts; you'll enjoy the listening:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-purpose-and-possibilities/id1617133237Please leave a 5-star review and some good words; your generosity helps us all!Contact Candice SnyderWebsite: https://hairhealthvitality.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyderFacebook: www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder.Simplecast: https://passion-purpose-and-possibilities.simplecast.com/You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Services, arrange a 30-minute no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack.Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.  If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.  

What if one of your most effective networking strategies could be relying on your competitors to be your advocates? Host Doug Lester explains why this actually works, based on his experience as an executive recruiter at a top firm. And he offers a few tips for doing it the right way.

In this episode of the 'Passports, Profits, and Pixie Dust' podcast, Lindsay Dollinger discusses valuable business lessons derived from Taylor Swift's career and strategies. Focusing on key themes such as owning your story, building a loyal community, protecting your work, and the importance of innovation and consistency, the episode demonstrates how entrepreneurs can apply these principles to grow their own businesses. The host emphasizes the power of storytelling, the importance of strategic collaborations, and the necessity of creating an unforgettable customer experience. Listeners are encouraged to be creative, have fun in their business endeavors, and focus on building meaningful connections with their audience. 00:15 Learning Business Lessons from Taylor Swift 02:13 Owning Your Story and Brand 04:16 Building a Loyal Community 05:39 Protecting Your Work and Advocating for Yourself 06:15 Innovating and Surprising Your Audience 07:00 Consistency Meets Reinvention 08:27 Creating an Experience, Not Just a Product 09:11 Strategic Collaborations 09:48 Building Buzz with Teasers 10:46 Non-Traditional Marketing Channels 11:25 Visual Branding and Merchandising 13:05 Personal Narrative and Emotional Vulnerability 14:27 Strategic and Focused Rollouts 16:22 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Grab your FREE Travel Agent Marketing Starter Kit here:

Hey Dude, I goof on myself about my recent disastrous performances at an informal open mic at my church. QUOTE: "Well, that went so well, why not?" CAST: George Clooney, Vince Vaughn, James Franco, Harrison Ford, Chef Ben Ford  LOCATIONS: Unitarian Universalist Church of Studio City (UUCSC), Studio City, Studio City Theater PROPS: androgyny MOVIES: Rocky, Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Blade Runner  SPECIAL GUEST CAMEO: Ming Ming  SOUNDS: gravel, footsteps,  Laguna Sawdust Cowbell Chimes   bird, Ming Ming PHOTO: "Raiders Googled" shot with my iPhone XS RECORDED: August 23, 2025 in "The Cafe"  under the flight path of the Hollywood Burbank Airport in Burbank, California GEAR: Zoom H1 XLR with Sennheiser MD 46 microphone. TOTAL RUNNING TIME: 13:45 FILE SIZE: 14 MB GENRES: storytelling, personal storytelling, personal journal, journal, personal narrative, audio, audio blog, confessional  HYPE: "It's a beatnik kinda literary thing in a podcast cloak of darkness." Timothy Kimo Brien (cohost on Podwrecked and host of Create Art Podcast) DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.

Emile DeWeaver lives in Oakland. His book, "Ghost in a Criminal Justice Machine," came out in May 2025. It's about his journey through prison and what he learned about criminal justice and white supremacy.

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Amanda Quintero Aguerrevere, exploring her work and the themes of her book, Unfiltered: from the feed to the page–stories of wanderlust._____LINKShttps://www.byamanda.love_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite platform, and to my Substack, It Has to Be Said. Thanks! Every subscription helps create, build, sustain and put voice to this movement for truth. Subscribe to It Has to Be Said. Support the show_____In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer is a production of the George Bailey Morality in Public Life Fellowship. It is hosted by Frank Schaeffer, author of Fall In Love, Have Children, Stay Put, Save the Planet, Be Happy. Learn more at https://www.lovechildrenplanet.comFollow Frank on Substack, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and YouTube. https://frankschaeffer.substack.comhttps://www.facebook.com/frank.schaeffer.16https://twitter.com/Frank_Schaefferhttps://www.instagram.com/frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.threads.net/@frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.tiktok.com/@frank_schaefferhttps://www.youtube.com/c/FrankSchaefferYouTube In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer Podcast

As business leaders become more comfortable incorporating AI into their organizations, the shape of org charts will change. It's already happening, and it's going to have an impact on career advancement. Host Doug Lester shares classic tips about how to remain competitive amid all the changes.

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Hey Dude, I rave about basking in John Fogerty's light at the Hollywood Bowl. Plus I ask your advice about how to tell some of my saucy stories with songs.  QUOTE: "If there's a Heaven, he's gonna be there rockin'!"  MUSICIANS: John Fogerty, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Belinda Carlisle, Go-Go's, Kittens for Christian, Alicia Silverstone, Richie Valens  VENUES: Hollywood Bowl, Hamburg, Germany, UCLA, Burbank INSTRUMENTS: Beauty and the Beat, Volkswagen Bug LULLABYE: "Lodi" by John Fogerty SOUNDS: wind, gravel, footsteps, saw,  Laguna Sawdust Cowbell Chimes   PHOTO: "John Fogerty Sees the Light" shot with my iPhone XS RECORDED: July 16, 2025 in "The Cafe"  under the flight path of the Hollywood Burbank Airport in Burbank, California GEAR: Zoom H1 XLR with Sennheiser MD 46 microphone. TOTAL RUNNING TIME: 12:32 FILE SIZE: 13 MB GENRES: storytelling, personal storytelling, personal journal, journal, personal narrative, audio, audio blog, confessional  HYPE: "It's a beatnik kinda literary thing in a podcast cloak of darkness." Timothy Kimo Brien (cohost on Podwrecked and host of Create Art Podcast) DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.

Writing Your Own Story: A Conversation with TovahIn this almost, but not quite final episode of season 12, host Rielly sits down with her co-host Tovah for an intimate conversation about Tovah's journey of becoming the author of her own story. Listen as they explore breaking free from limiting beliefs, embracing authenticity, and intentionally crafting a life of purpose.Episode Highlights:Tovah's Personal Journey: Discover how Tovah began rewriting her narrative and taking control of her life storyOvercoming Limiting Beliefs: Learn practical strategies for identifying and breaking free from self-imposed limitationsAuthentic Living: How Tovah embraced her true self and found power in vulnerabilityIntentional Life Design: Actionable steps for crafting your life with purpose and meaningJoin our Go Boldly Weekly Women's Circle - a supportive community of like-minded women dedicated to personal growth and authentic living. This is your space to share, grow, and thrive!Sign up today: www.goboldlyinitiative.com/weeklycircleFollow Us:Instagram: @goboldlytogetherFacebook: @goboldlytogetherTwitter: @WeGoBoldlyDon't forget to subscribe, rate, and review "We Go Boldly" wherever you listen to podcasts! Did you enjoy this episode? We would love to hear your thoughts and more about your personal development journey. Head to Apple Podcasts and then rate, review, and subscribe. This way you will get notified once a new episode goes live. Don't forget to find us and subscribe on YouTube too. CONNECT WITH RIELLY AND TOVAHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/goboldlytogether/Website: goboldlyinitiative.com or https://we-go-boldly-podcast.simplecast.com/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsPh8gu_ugJqvvnYiuRSyPQLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/go-boldly-initiativePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/wegoboldlyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoBoldlyTogetherPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/GoBoldlyTogether/

Hey Dude, the amazing Reverand Rick retired at the top of his game to become an artist, while the jury is still out for me.  QUOTE: "Just do your thing. Come as you are." MUSICIANS: Reverend Rick, Paramahansa Yogananda, John Fogerty VENUES: Studio City, Unitarian Universalist Church of Studio City, Claremont, Self Realization Fellowship, Echo Park, Altadena INSTRUMENTS: Unitarian Universalism, poetry reading, pandemic, podcasting, Zoom, Eaton Fire, GoFundMe, AA SPECIAL GUEST CAMEO: Ming Ming LULLABYE: "Long As I Can See the LIght" by John Fogerty SOUNDS: wind, birds, gravel, footsteps, saw,  Laguna Sawdust Cowbell Chimes   PHOTO: "Ricky's Last Word" shot with my iPhone XS RECORDED: July 2, 2025 in "The Cafe"  under the flight path of the Hollywood Burbank Airport in Burbank, California GEAR: Zoom H1 XLR with Sennheiser MD 46 microphone. TOTAL RUNNING TIME: 13:36 FILE SIZE: 8MB GENRES: storytelling, personal storytelling, personal journal, journal, personal narrative, audio, audio blog, confessional  HYPE: "It's a beatnik kinda literary thing in a podcast cloak of darkness." Timothy Kimo Brien (cohost on Podwrecked and host of Create Art Podcast) DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.

Celebrated writer and memoirist Melissa Febos on the art of the memoir,  the alchemy of personal experience and literary craft, and how to turn the raw material of life into art. We also her latest book, The Dry Season,  where she examines the solitude, freedoms, and feminist heroes Febos found during a year of celibacy.We also talk about:- Writing the unspeakable and undoing shame.- The role of research and personal obsession in memoir.- Finding structure through inventory, list-making & reflection.- Balancing vulnerability with privacy on the page.- How Melissa decides what's hers to tell—and when.- Her advice on discouragement, creative play & sustaining the practice. ABOUT MELISSA FEBOSMelissa Febos is the nationally bestselling author of four books, including Girlhood, which won the National Book Critics Circle Award in Criticism, and Body Work: The Radical Power of Personal Narrative. She has received fellowships and awards from the Guggenheim Foundation, NEA, LAMBDA Literary, the British Library, and more. Her essays appear in The Paris Review, The New York Times Magazine, The New Yorker, and Best American Essays. She is a full professor at the University of Iowa and lives in Iowa City with her wife, poet Donika Kelly. RESOURCES & LINKS:

In this special episode of Health Matters, we explore the power of storytelling in a health journey. As part of the Art of Wellbeing series at Lincoln Center, a collaborative effort with NewYork-Presbyterian, the official Hospital for Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, we attend a storytelling workshop with The Moth, a nonprofit dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling. The workshop guided attendees through telling a personal story about their own health, led by an expert instructor. Health Matters host Courtney Allison discusses the healing power of storytelling with workshop facilitator, Anna Roberts, and reflects on the importance of stories with Dr. Rita Charon, a general internist, founder of the field of narrative medicine, and chief of the Division of Narrative Medicine at Columbia. Dr. Charon helps train doctors to be better listeners so that they can treat the whole patient.Click here to learn more about the Art of Wellbeing and upcoming events.___Dr. Rita Charon is a general internist and literary scholar who originated the field of narrative medicine. She is Professor and Founding Chair of the Department of Medical Humanities and Ethics and Professor of Medicine at Columbia University. She completed her MD at Harvard in 1978 and PhD in English at Columbia in 1999, concentrating on narratology. Her research focuses on the consequences of narrative medicine practice, narrative medicine pedagogy, and health care team effectiveness.___Health Matters is your weekly dose of health and wellness information, from the leading experts. Join host Courtney Allison to get news you can use in your own life. New episodes drop each Wednesday.If you are looking for practical health tips and trustworthy information from world-class doctors and medical experts you will enjoy listening to Health Matters. Health Matters was created to share stories of science, care, and wellness that are happening every day at NewYork-Presbyterian, one of the nation's most comprehensive, integrated academic healthcare systems. In keeping with NewYork-Presbyterian's long legacy of medical breakthroughs and innovation, Health Matters features the latest news, insights, and health tips from our trusted experts; inspiring first-hand accounts from patients and caregivers; and updates on the latest research and innovations in patient care, all in collaboration with our renowned medical schools, Columbia and Weill Cornell Medicine.To learn more visit: https://healthmatters.nyp.org

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In our 12th season, we explore the theme of becoming the authors of our own stories. This season is dedicated to empowering our listeners to break free from limiting beliefs and intentionally craft their own narratives with purpose and authenticity.Our Guest: Laura HoorwegThis episode features Laura Hoorweg, an international Spiritual Counsellor, Intuitive Coach, and Psychic Medium whose unique abilities help clients gain clarity and insight across all areas of life.Key Discussion Points:How Laura's intuitive abilities help people connect with their inner knowingBreaking free from limiting beliefs that prevent authentic livingPractical steps to begin rewriting your personal narrativeDiscovering and nurturing your spiritual giftsAligning your life journey with your divine missionAbout LauraLaura Hoorweg brings a compassionate yet no-nonsense approach to spiritual counseling. Her exceptional ability to illuminate positive, life-affirming paths forward makes her both an insightful seer and practical counselor. Laura's passion lies in empowering individuals to live authentically and align with their true purpose.Thank you for tuning in to this episode of We Go Boldly Podcast. We hope you found our discussion insightful and that the strategies we covered inspire you to take actionable steps towards your personal development goals. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review our podcast on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube, and follow us on IG @goboldlytogether, FB @goboldlytogether, or LI @goboldlyinitiative for more updates and exclusive content.Did you enjoy this episode? We would love to hear your thoughts. Head to Apple Podcasts and then rate, review, and subscribe. This way you will get notified once a new episode goes live.CONNECT WITH RIELLY AND TOVAHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/goboldlytogether/Website: goboldlythepodcast.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Go-Boldly-Together-105942584706928LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/go-boldly-initiativeYouTube: http://bit.ly/boldlyyoutubePinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/GoBoldlyTogether/_saved/Twitter: https://twitter.com/goboldlypodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/wegoboldly Did you enjoy this episode? We would love to hear your thoughts and more about your personal development journey. Head to Apple Podcasts and then rate, review, and subscribe. This way you will get notified once a new episode goes live. Don't forget to find us and subscribe on YouTube too. CONNECT WITH RIELLY AND TOVAHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/goboldlytogether/Website: goboldlyinitiative.com or https://we-go-boldly-podcast.simplecast.com/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsPh8gu_ugJqvvnYiuRSyPQLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/go-boldly-initiativePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/wegoboldlyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoBoldlyTogetherPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/GoBoldlyTogether/

In this episode, number 322, I sit down with sex therapist Dr. Juliana Hauser for a deeply personal and powerful conversation about her experience with surgical menopause. She opens up about the decision-making process around her hysterectomy—what led her there, what she wishes she'd known beforehand, and how it impacted her physically, emotionally, and sexually. We discuss the importance of thoroughly understanding your hysterectomy options—not all procedures are the same, and having the right information can make a significant difference. Dr. Hauser shares how guided imagery became a key part of her healing process, and we dive into the complicated (and often frustrating) world of hormone therapy. She also brings up the role of doulas—not just for birth, but for menopause—highlighting how emotional support can be just as essential as medical care. We explore why open communication in relationships matters so much, especially when it comes to sexual confidence and intimacy post-surgery. This conversation is raw, real, and full of wisdom for anyone navigating hormonal changes, recovery after hysterectomy, or simply learning to advocate for themselves in a system that doesn't always listen. https://dr-juliana.com/ https://flourishwholehealth.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Order my book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ "You Are Not Broken: Stop "Should-ing" All Over You Sex Life" and ⁠⁠⁠⁠"Menopause Moment: Science, Hormones and Mindset for Optimal Longevity"⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to my Tedx Talk: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Why we need adult sex ed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take my Adult Sex Ed Master Class:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Interested in my sexual health and hormone clinic? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Waitlist is open⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn more about GennaMD by Solv Wellness, visit ⁠gennaMD.com ⁠for 20% off your first order. For an additional $5 off, use coupon code DRKELLY5. Providers can request patient education materials or samples at ⁠gennaMDHCP.com⁠.   Thanks to our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Midi Women's Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Designed by midlife experts, delivered by experienced clinicians, covered by insurance.Midi is the first virtual care clinic made exclusively for women 40+. Evidence-based treatments. Personalized midlife care.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinmidi.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Jason Blitman welcomes bestselling author Victoria "V.E." Schwab for a conversation about her remarkable milestone—her 25th book, Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil. They discuss the profound power of names, exploring how identity shapes both fantasy storytelling and LGBTQIA+ narratives, the impact of representation in literature, and the moment that nearly drove Schwab to walk away from writing altogether. Later, Melissa Febos joins Jason as our Guest Gay Reader, calling in from her treadmill desk, to share what she's been reading as well as more about her new memoir, The Dry Season. Victoria "V.E." Schwab is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty books, including the acclaimed Shades universe, the Villains series, the City of Ghosts series, Gallant, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and The Fragile Threads of Power. When not haunting Paris streets or trudging up English hillsides, she lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, and is usually tucked in the corner of a coffee shop, dreaming up monsters.Melissa Febos is the nationally bestselling author of four books, including Girlhood—which won the National Book Critics Circle Award in Criticism, and Body Work: The Radical Power of Personal Narrative. She has been awarded prizes and fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, LAMBDA Literary, the National Endowment for the Arts, the British Library, the Black Mountain Institute, the Bogliasco Foundation, and others. Her work has appeared in The Paris Review, The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, The Best American Essays, Vogue, The Sewanee Review, New York Review of Books, and elsewhere. Febos is a full professor at the University of Iowa and lives in Iowa City with her wife, the poet Donika Kelly. BOOK CLUB!Sign up for the Gays Reading Book Club HERE for only $1July Book: Disappoint Me by Nicola Dinan SUBSTACK!https://gaysreading.substack.com/ MERCH!http://gaysreading.printful.me PARTNERSHIP!Use code READING to get 15% off your madeleine order! https://cornbread26.com/ WATCH!https://youtube.com/@gaysreading FOLLOW!Instagram: @gaysreading | @jasonblitmanBluesky: @gaysreading | @jasonblitmanCONTACT!hello@gaysreading.com

Psychiatry's quest for credibility as a scientific discipline led it to adopt a disorder-label orientation in which mental conditions are categorized in terms of measurable behavioral criteria. In Reclaiming the Self in Psychiatry: Centering personal narrative for a humanist science (Routledge, 2025) Şerife Tekin offers an alternative framework that decenters the label and recenters the self. Tekin argues that how patients try to make sense of their experiences through self-narratives – including self-diagnosed labels – is an essential source of information for tailoring treatment. Tekin, who is associate professor of philosophy at State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University, proposes the Multitudinous Self (MuSe) model for integrating the patient's self-perspective back into the psychiatric picture and helping psychiatry itself embrace a more sophisticated notion of scientific objectivity. 25EFLY2 valid 1st April 2025 - 30th September 2025 25EFLY3 valid 1st July 2025 - 31st December 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Psychiatry's quest for credibility as a scientific discipline led it to adopt a disorder-label orientation in which mental conditions are categorized in terms of measurable behavioral criteria. In Reclaiming the Self in Psychiatry: Centering personal narrative for a humanist science (Routledge, 2025) Şerife Tekin offers an alternative framework that decenters the label and recenters the self. Tekin argues that how patients try to make sense of their experiences through self-narratives – including self-diagnosed labels – is an essential source of information for tailoring treatment. Tekin, who is associate professor of philosophy at State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University, proposes the Multitudinous Self (MuSe) model for integrating the patient's self-perspective back into the psychiatric picture and helping psychiatry itself embrace a more sophisticated notion of scientific objectivity. 25EFLY2 valid 1st April 2025 - 30th September 2025 25EFLY3 valid 1st July 2025 - 31st December 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/philosophy

Episode SummaryIn this powerful season premiere of We Go Boldly, we kick off Season 12's theme "Being the Authors of Our Own Story" with an inspiring conversation featuring youth empowerment speaker Lawrence Harris. At just 19 years old, Lawrence shares his remarkable journey of overcoming childhood trauma and transforming his experiences into a mission to empower young people worldwide. Learn how he's breaking free from limiting beliefs and helping others craft authentic, purpose-driven narratives of their own.Season 12: Be the Author of Your Own StoryThis season is dedicated to empowering our listeners to take control of their lives by breaking free from limiting beliefs and intentionally crafting their own narratives. Join us for conversations with inspiring guests who provide the motivation needed to rewrite your life story with purpose and authenticity.Key HighlightsLawrence Harris shares his journey from childhood trauma to becoming a youth advocate and empowerment speakerHow overcoming C-PTSD shaped Lawrence's mission to help young people build confidence and resiliencePractical strategies for breaking free from limiting beliefs and taking control of your personal narrativeThe importance of authentic storytelling in creating meaningful connections with youthLawrence's approach to youth empowerment through speaking engagements, digital resources, and social mediaGuest SpotlightLawrence Harris is a dynamic 19-year-old youth empowerment speaker, author, and advocate with four years of speaking experience. Drawing from his personal experiences with childhood abuse and C-PTSD, Lawrence delivers impactful talks and creates resources designed to build confidence, resilience, and leadership in young people. His growing presence on TikTok and Instagram allows him to connect authentically with youth organizers, educators, and change-makers worldwide.Join Our CommunityAre you ready to connect with an incredible community of like-minded women? Join our Go Boldly Weekly Women's Circle at www.goboldlyinitiative.com/weeklycircle - your space to share, grow, and thrive alongside women who are passionate about personal growth.About We Go BoldlyWe Go Boldly celebrates women stepping into their power and living their most authentic lives. We're proud to be part of the Power Moms Network, empowering mothers and creating a community where moms mentor other moms to greatness.Listen, subscribe, and share your story with us on Instagram @GoBoldlyTogether and use #AuthorMyStoryThank you for tuning in to this episode of We Go Boldly Podcast. We hope you found our discussion insightful and that the strategies we covered inspire you to take actionable steps towards your personal development goals. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review our podcast on   Did you enjoy this episode? We would love to hear your thoughts and more about your personal development journey. Head to Apple Podcasts and then rate, review, and subscribe. This way you will get notified once a new episode goes live. Don't forget to find us and subscribe on YouTube too. CONNECT WITH RIELLY AND TOVAHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/goboldlytogether/Website: goboldlyinitiative.com or https://we-go-boldly-podcast.simplecast.com/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsPh8gu_ugJqvvnYiuRSyPQLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/go-boldly-initiativePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/wegoboldlyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoBoldlyTogetherPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/GoBoldlyTogether/

Part 1 Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino Summary"Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion" is a collection of essays by Jia Tolentino that explores the complexities of modern life, particularly in the context of digital culture and identity. Each essay reflects on various themes such as self-identity, social media, online culture, feminism, and the impact of capitalism. Key Themes and Summaries:The Self in the Age of Social Media: Tolentino examines how social media shapes our perceptions of self and others, discussing issues like performance, authenticity, and the curated nature of online personas. She reflects on how platforms foster a sense of insecurity and how they compel users to constantly engage in self-presentation.The Nature of Self-Deception: The essay titled "The I in the Internet" discusses the duality of online and offline selves, raising questions about personal truth and the ways we deceive ourselves about who we are versus who we portray online. This theme of self-deception resonates throughout the collection.Feminism and Women's Role in Society: Tolentino addresses the challenges and contradictions faced by women in the contemporary world, exploring feminist ideals and the societal pressures that often contradict these ideals. She discusses the complexities of ambition and the societal expectations placed on women.Consumer Culture and Capitalism: Several essays delve into the implications of consumerism and how capitalism influences personal identity and societal values. Tolentino critiques the commodification of personal experiences and authenticity in an increasingly commercialized world.Personal Narrative and Broader Social Issues: Tolentino often personalizes larger societal issues, using her own experiences to elucidate broader themes, making her insights relatable and poignant. This approach invites readers to reflect on their own experiences in the context of societal narratives. Conclusion:"Trick Mirror" is both a personal reflection and a societal critique, blending Tolentino's own experiences with sharp analysis of broader cultural dynamics. The essays provoke thought about the nature of selfhood and the many ways in which our identities are shaped, distorted, and transformed in the contemporary landscape, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the intersection of culture, technology, and personal identity.Part 2 Trick Mirror AuthorJia Tolentino is a Canadian-American writer, essayist, and critic, known for her work in contemporary literature and cultural criticism. She was born on September 16, 1988. Tolentino gained significant recognition for her debut essay collection, "Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion," which was published on August 6, 2019. This collection reflects on various aspects of contemporary life and the internet, exploring themes such as identity, culture, and the challenges of living in a digital age.Besides "Trick Mirror," Jia Tolentino has contributed essays to various prestigious publications, including The New Yorker, where she currently works as a staff writer. As of my last knowledge update in October 2021, she has not released any additional books since "Trick Mirror."In terms of editions, "Trick Mirror" has been well-received and is considered her best work to date. It has been praised for its insightful and nuanced examination of modern life, particularly in relation to the self and the digital environment. The book is often highlighted for its literary quality and relevance, making it a standout in her bibliography.Part 3 Trick Mirror Chapters"Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion" by Jia Tolentino is a collection of essays that explore the complexities of contemporary life through the lens of personal experiences and cultural observations. The overall theme of the book revolves around...

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this “Lessons” episode, Nona Jones, resilience expert, teaches you how to transform rejection into growth using her four-step OPEN framework: first Observe the automatic “talk track” thoughts and feelings that surface after a setback; then Pause to create the space—through prayer, meditation, or simple reflection—to prevent reactive spirals; next Explore what the rejection reveals about your beliefs, expectations, or relationships so you can reframe it as a learning opportunity; and finally Name your next intentional action, turning insight into momentum and making your personal narrative your greatest strength.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/WVwG5xkd0zQ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nona-jones-tech-executive-author-speaker-harness-your/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1eOxfLqx4VIjuRrk3wto6L ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fan Favorite: This episode originally aired on June 11, 2022. What up, homies! It's your girl Lisa Bilyeu, and welcome back to the Women of Impact podcast, where we're all about empowering women to recognize their worth and set those necessary boundaries. Today, my special guest is the incredible therapist and boundaries expert, Nedra Tawwab.Guys, if you're finding yourself in relationships where you're constantly questioning, compromising, or downright losing your mind trying to keep the peace, listen up. Nedra Tawwab is here to reveal the key signs of manipulation, specifically gaslighting, and how to navigate these toxic situations with strength and grace.We're diving into gaslighting – what it truly means, how to spot it, and most importantly, how to stand firm in your truth without apologizing just to keep the peace. This episode is a must-listen if you're ready to reclaim your power, set healthy boundaries, and thrive in every relationship.Prepare to take notes, because Nedra is dropping some serious wisdom bombs on transforming those damaging dynamics and empowering ourselves through practical and actionable steps.SHOWNOTES 00:00 Nedra on Self-Mistreatment & Choice 00:13 Deep Dive into Gaslighting 00:56 Recognizing Gaslighting in Relationships 01:50 The Reality Behind Gaslighting Tactics 03:02 Questioning Your Sanity vs. Gaslighting 03:53 Apologizing When It's Not Your Fault 05:02 Authentic vs. Peace-Keeping Apologies 07:19 Shifting from Aggression to Assertiveness 08:22 Immediate Steps to Take Control Today 09:00 Accepting Fault and Being Human 10:00 Work Towards Communicating Boundaries 12:05 Handling Accusations with Truth Perspective 14:00 Personal Narrative and Present Change 18:55 Identifying When You Need Boundaries 21:03 Handling Dismissive Responses 23:02 Expanding Your Communication SkillsFOLLOW NEDRA TAWAAB: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nedratawwab/ Website: https://www.nedratawwab.com/CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORSAudible: Sign up for a free 30-day trial at https://audible.com/WOI Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code WOI at check out. Kettle & Fire: Get 20% off at https://kettleandfire.com/lisa with code LISAShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisaNetsuite: Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning at https://NetSuite.com/women**********************************************************************LISTEN TO WOMEN OF IMPACT AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/womenofimpact**********************************************************************FOLLOW LISA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpactTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fan Favorite: This episode originally aired on June 11, 2022. What up, homies! It's your girl Lisa Bilyeu, and welcome back to the Women of Impact podcast, where we're all about empowering women to recognize their worth and set those necessary boundaries. Today, my special guest is the incredible therapist and boundaries expert, Nedra Tawwab. Guys, if you're finding yourself in relationships where you're constantly questioning, compromising, or downright losing your mind trying to keep the peace, listen up. Nedra Tawwab is here to reveal the key signs of manipulation, specifically gaslighting, and how to navigate these toxic situations with strength and grace. We're diving into gaslighting – what it truly means, how to spot it, and most importantly, how to stand firm in your truth without apologizing just to keep the peace. This episode is a must-listen if you're ready to reclaim your power, set healthy boundaries, and thrive in every relationship. Prepare to take notes, because Nedra is dropping some serious wisdom bombs on transforming those damaging dynamics and empowering ourselves through practical and actionable steps. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Nedra on Self-Mistreatment & Choice 00:13 Deep Dive into Gaslighting 00:56 Recognizing Gaslighting in Relationships 01:50 The Reality Behind Gaslighting Tactics 03:02 Questioning Your Sanity vs. Gaslighting 03:53 Apologizing When It's Not Your Fault 05:02 Authentic vs. Peace-Keeping Apologies 07:19 Shifting from Aggression to Assertiveness 08:22 Immediate Steps to Take Control Today 09:00 Accepting Fault and Being Human 10:00 Work Towards Communicating Boundaries 12:05 Handling Accusations with Truth Perspective 14:00 Personal Narrative and Present Change 18:55 Identifying When You Need Boundaries 21:03 Handling Dismissive Responses 23:02 Expanding Your Communication Skills FOLLOW NEDRA TAWAAB: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nedratawwab/ Website: https://www.nedratawwab.com/ CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Audible: Sign up for a free 30-day trial at https://audible.com/WOI  Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code WOI at check out.  Kettle & Fire: Get 20% off at https://kettleandfire.com/lisa with code LISA Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisa Netsuite: Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning at https://NetSuite.com/women ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO WOMEN OF IMPACT AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS:  apple.co/womenofimpact ********************************************************************** FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices