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Weekly Shoutout: Friend of the show Alvaro Saar Rios on The Scene Podcast, give it a listen! -- Hi there, Today I am so excited to be arts calling author Effy Redman! (www.effyredman.com) About our guest: Effy Redman's writing investigates the intersection of disability and identity. She has work published in The New York Times, Vice, Ravishly, Chronogram, Berkeley Poetry Review, and Iron Horse Literary Review, among other places. She holds an MFA in Memoir from CUNY: Hunter College, where she received an Honorable Mention for the Helen Gray Cone Fellowship, and a BA in Literature/Drama from Bennington College, where she was an Ellen Knowles Harcourt Scholar and a Bennington Scholar. effyredman.com. Twitter: @effyredman Facebook: Effy Redman Instagram: @effyredman38 Thanks for this wonderful conversation, Effy! All the best! -- SAVING FACE, now available from Vine Leaves Press! https://www.vineleavespress.com/saving-face-by-effy-redman.html ABOUT SAVING FACE: What's in a smile? Or the absent smile? Saving Face is Effy Redman's thought-provoking answer. Born with a rare condition of facial paralysis called Moebius Syndrome, Redman's grit and eye for beauty help her survive childhood bullying and adolescent doldrums. Her physical transformation at age thirteen via plastic surgery eviscerates her concept of image, just in time for her and her family to immigrate from hardscrabble Manchester, England to America's disorientingly scenic upstate New York. Not until diagnosis in young adulthood with bipolar disorder does Redman come out of the closet as a lesbian, finally claiming her most inherent identity. Saving Face is a searing personal tribute to anybody who has ever felt like an outsider. This memoir honors the grace of a face that stands out in a crowd, defying societal beauty norms. Disability meets transcendence, suffering becomes hope, and the individual expands into community. The inability to smile, in Redman's book, lights a window onto the human capacity for redemption. ★★★★★ “This author goes where no other might dare.” Catherine Filloux, award-winning playwright -- Arts Calling is produced by Jaime Alejandro (cruzfolio.com). HOW TO SUPPORT ARTS CALLING: PLEASE CONSIDER LEAVING A REVIEW, OR SHARING THIS EPISODE WITH A FRIEND! YOUR SUPPORT TRULY MAKES A DIFFERENCE, AND I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR TAKING THE TIME TO LISTEN. Much love, j

In this unique episode, Patricia and her writing mentor, Catherine Filloux, interview Effy Redman about the gestational process for her memoir, Saving Face.   About Effy, our featured memoirist: Effy Redman's writing investigates the intersection of disability and identity, building bridges in minority communities. Drawing from her journey as a lesbian with Moebius Syndrome (a rare condition of facial paralysis), she writes into the experience of otherness, finding resilience beyond the shadows. Her first book—SAVING FACE—a memoir of living with physical disability—will be published by Vine Leaves Press in March 2024. Redman has  published work in The New York Times, Vice, Ravishly, Chronogram, Berkeley Poetry Review, and Iron Horse Literary Review, among other places. She holds an MFA in Memoir from CUNY: Hunter College, where she received an Honorable Mention for the Helen Gray Cone Fellowship, and a BA in Literature/Drama from Bennington College, where she was an Ellen Knowles Harcourt Scholar and a Bennington Scholar.   About Catherine Filloux, our cohost: For the past three decades, French Algerian American award-winning playwright, librettist and activist Catherine Filloux has been traveling to conflict areas writing plays that address human rights. Filloux's new play “How to Eat an Orange” opens this season at La MaMa Theatre in New York City, and her new musical “Welcome to the Big Dipper” (composer Jimmy Roberts, “I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change”) premieres Off-Broadway this season at the York Theatre in New York City; a National Alliance for Musical Theatre finalist. Catherine's new play “White Savior” is nominated for The Venturous Play List. Her many plays have been produced around the U.S. and internationally. She is the librettist for four produced operas, broadcast on Cambodian national TV, on Broadway on Demand, chosen for Opera News Critic's Choice; and “Orlando” is the 2022 Grawemeyer award winner--the first opera by a woman composer and woman librettist in the history of the Vienna Staatsoper. Catherine has traveled for her plays to countries including Bosnia, Cambodia, Guatemala, Haiti, Iraq, Morocco, Northern Ireland; and to Sudan and South Sudan on an overseas reading tour with the University of Iowa's International Writing Program. Filloux received her French Baccalaureate in Philosophy with Honors in Toulon, France, and is the co-founder/co-director of Theatre Without Borders. www.catherinefilloux.com   How to Buy Effy's Book: You can pre-order Saving Face at https://www.vineleavespress.com/saving-face-by-effy-redman.html. There are options here to purchase Effy's book on bookshop.org, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble. Effy encourages readers to use bookshop.org, because this venue supports local bookstores.   Connect with Effy: Website: www.effyredman.com Instagram @effyredman38 Facebook: Effy Redman   ****   Ready to make a change? Book your free Explore Call with Patricia.   Patricia's 1:1 and group coaching programs are about becoming the active designer of your life through any transitional phase. Learn more at https://www.patriciacosulich.com.   Share this episode and tag us on social media! @patricia.cosulich & @the_transitions_podcast  

On this episode, you'll hear a story by our own Allison Langer. You may have read her story in HuffPost, where she was published on Jan 16, 2023. The story ran with this title: People Say I'm A Grief Expert, But When My Friend's Husband Died, I Did Something I Deeply Regret.If you are wondering how to help a friend who is grieving or have ever felt like you don't know what to say or do when someone dies, this episode will help.After you hear the story, we'll discuss one of our biggest writing tips: be the biggest asshole in a story (but not with your editor). Allison's essay is a great example of writing to the WHY. Why do we do what we do?Allison Langer is a Miami native with a University of Miami MBA, as well as a writer and single mom to three children, ages 13, 16 and 18. She is a private writing coach, taught memoir writing in prison and has been published in The Washington Post, Mutha Magazine, Scary Mommy, Ravishly, Modern Loss, NextTribe, and HuffPost. Allison's stories and voice can be heard on Writing Class Radio, a podcast she co-produces and co-hosts that has been downloaded more than 750,000 times. Allison is currently working on a memoir.Writing Class Radio is hosted by Allison Langer and Andrea Askowitz. Audio production by Matt Cundill, Evan Surminski, Chloe Emond-Lane, and Aiden Glassey at the Sound Off Media Company. Theme music is by Justina ShandlerThere's more writing class on our website including stories we study, editing resources, video classes, writing retreats, and live online classes. Join our writing community by following us on Patreon. A Transcript of this episode is available here.If you want to write with us every week, you can join our First Draft weekly writers groups. You have the option to join me on Tuesdays 12-1 ET and/or Thursdays with Eduardo Winck 8-9pm ET. You'll write to a prompt and share what you wrote. Or Second Draft on Thursday 12-1 ET where students bring in an edited draft for feedback and help getting published. If you're a business owner, community activist, group that needs healing, entrepreneur and you want to help your team write better, check out all the classes we offer on our website, writingclassradio.com.Join the community that comes together for instruction, an excuse to write, and the support from other writers. To learn more, go to www.Patreon.com/writingclassradio. Or sign up HERE for First Draft for a FREE Zoom link.A new episode will drop every other WEDNESDAY. There's no better way to understand ourselves and each other, than by writing and sharing our stories. Everyone has a story. What's yours?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jessie Asia Kanzer.  We discussed about something that is very dear to me and I have studied on and off for the past 19 years of my life, “Tao Te Ching.”   The Tao Te Ching was written over 2500 years ago by a very evolved soul named, “Lao Tzu.”   If you have been listening to my podcast over the years or even read my books, you have heard me discuss the importance of Lao Tzu and the work he has shared with humanity that has changed my life.   Jessie and I discuss this topic, her book and the importance of DOING NOTHING.   If this your first time listening to the podcast, take a moment and subscribe so you don't miss any of our updates and amazing episodes. If you were inspired by this episode, please take a moment and pay it forward by sharing with one person and lastly, if you like our podcast, take 1 minute and share a review on your favorite app.   Who is Jessie Asya Kanzer? Jessie was born in the Soviet Union. At the age of eight, she emigrated with her family to Brooklyn. She is a writer and former reporter and actress. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, New York Daily News, Wall Street Journal, The Independent, the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Huffington Post, Ravishly, and Romper. Jessie lives with her two daughters and husband in Dobbs Ferry, NY.   How to Connect with Jessie? Web: jessiekanzer.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/jessiekanzer Instagram: www.Instagram.com/@jessiekanzer Twitter: www.Twitter.com/@JessieKanzer TikTok: www.TikTok.com/@daily_tao   Read Her New Book: https://amzn.to/3AtNwIZ   ----------------------------   Connect with Dr. Vic... Website: www.EmpowerYourReality.com Podcast Website: www.TheMindfulExperiment.com   Facebook: www.Facebook.com/drvicmanzo Instagram: www.Instagram.com/drvicmanzo LinkedIn: www.LinkedIn.com/in/drmanzo TikTok: www.TikTok.com/@drvicmanzo   Check out our merchandise gear: https://bit.ly/3R3Tvdc   To visit Dr. Vic's Book on Amazon, check out the link below: https://www.amazon.com/Dr.-Victor-Manzo-Jr./e/B09MKZTYHZ   Want to Achieve Your Dream Life Effortlessly? Are you looking to double your profits, create financial freedom/independence, create more fulfillment, work less, make more, and have more freedom and time with your loved ones?   If you answered "YES" to any of these, let us set up a call to discover how I can accelerate that process for you.  Just visit the link below and set up a time that works best for you to connect.   www.CallwithDrVic.com  

Jessie Asya Kanzer was born in the Soviet Union. At the age of eight, she emigrated with her family to Brooklyn. She is a writer and former reporter and actress. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, New York Daily News, Wall Street Journal, The Independent, the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Huffington Post, Ravishly, and Romper. Jessie lives with her two daughters and husband in Dobbs Ferry, NY. Her book, DON'T JUST SIT THERE, DO NOTHING: Healing, Chilling & Living with the Tao Te Ching, is the first work ever to apply the ancient spiritual teachings of the Tao Te Ching to the life of a modern woman. SHOW LINKS: evo HEMP products: use code WITCHY for 20% off your purchase! Take Anxious Personality Quiz: https://www.anxiousquiz.com Follow Witchy Wellness/Loren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorencellentani/ Jessie's FB: https://www.facebook.com/JessieKanzer Jessie's INSTA: https://instagram.com/jessiekanzer

This is one of those rare episodes when Marc and Kristina disagree, and it shows. We discuss the surprising political message in Ghostbusters, the reason why it may not be what it seems, and the way the film holds up from the perspective of the female gaze 38 year after its release. If you would like more content from us, please visit our patreon (www.patreon.com/genxtemporaneous). We have lots of new episodes for you to binge there. Sources Robertson, Derek. n.d. “The Weirdly Political Legacy of ‘Ghostbusters.'” POLITICO. Accessed July 6, 2022. https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2021/11/21/new-ghostbusters-afterlife-movie-politics-523082#:~:text=There. “The Best Conservative Movies.” 2009. National Review. February 4, 2009. https://www.nationalreview.com/magazine/2009/02/23/best-conservative-movies/. “Hillary Clinton.” n.d. Washington Examiner. Accessed July 6, 2022. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tag/hillary-clinton?source=%2Fwhy-ghostbusters-is-the-most-libertarian-hollywood-blockbuster-of-all-time. Walker, Jesse. 2014. “No, It Isn't Surprising That Ghostbusters Mocked the Government.” Reason.com. February 27, 2014. https://reason.com/2014/02/27/no-it-isnt-surprising-that-ghostbusters/. “The State of the Union Address Delivered before a Joint Session of the Congress. | the American Presidency Project.” 2019. Ucsb.edu. 2019. https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/the-state-the-union-address-delivered-before-joint-session-the-congress-1. 2018. “Op-Ed: Democrats These Days Hate Deregulation, but Once upon a Time They Loved It.” Los Angeles Times. February 8, 2018. https://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-welch-deregulation-carter-20180208-story.html. “Newsflash: The Original Ghostbusters Was Totally Sexist.” n.d. Ravishly. Accessed July 6, 2022. https://www.ravishly.com/2015/02/03/newsflash-original-ghostbusters-was-totally-sexist. Reitman, Ivan, dir. 1984. GhostbustersFilm. United States: Columbia Pictures. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marc-snediker/support

For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode181   Description When we can take a step back from our culture of constant motion and self-improvement, we may start to see the power in slowing down and making room for stillness in our lives. In her new book, Don't Just Sit There, Do Nothing, author Jessie Asya Kanzer shares her experience of using the Tao Te Ching to ground her life in intuition, and insight. The result is practical actionable insights on incorporating simple wisdom into the everyday living of life.   Guest Bio Jessie Asya Kanzer was born in the Soviet Union. At the age of eight, she emigrated with her family to Brooklyn. She is a writer and former reporter and actress. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, New York Daily News, Wall Street Journal, The Independent, the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Huffington Post, Ravishly, and Romper. Jessie lives with her two daughters and husband in Dobbs Ferry, NY.   Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She's a certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 120 authors and thought leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.   Mentioned in this Episode Guest's book: Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING: Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Just-Sit-There-NOTHING/dp/1642970352     Guest's website: https://jessiekanzer.com/ Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast   Web: https://kristenmanieri.com Email: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/60MindfulMinutes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenmanieri_/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kristenmanieri/  

About Jessie Kanzer: Jessie Asya Kanzer is the author of Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING: Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching — a book that combines ancient philosophy to help us live in the midst of current chaos. Born as Asya Bronfman in the Soviet Union, Jessie emigrated to the U.S. at age eight after surviving a holocaust. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, New York Daily News, Wall Street Journal, The Independent, Los Angeles Times, Huffington Post, Ravishly, and Romper.She lives in Dobbs Ferry, New York, with her two daughters and husband. She considers herself an expert in Doing Nothing. In this episode, Adam and Jessie discuss:Expressing your emotionsDon't just sit there, do nothingReinventing your identityFly your freak flagPeace begins with you. Key Takeaways:Journaling, or doing whatever comes naturally to you in terms of expressing your emotions, is a crucial part of getting through your difficulties.Stillness, or just a moment of getting quiet while deep breathing and connecting to the present moment is the key to healing and transformation.There's nothing wrong with creating a new identity or reinventing yourself. Everyone has their own issues and labels that they wish to unlearn from the world, and if changing their identity or unlearning all they believe they know is how they deal, then let them.Allow yourself to not be ashamed of your own wicked personality and stop attempting to conceal some aspects of yourself or your past. People will undoubtedly judge you, but keep in mind that we aren't designed to fit into some preconceived idea of normalcy.If you want peace in the world, start with yourself. Be the change you want to see in the world. Change is inevitable, but taking steps in improving yourself to rise to the occasion and grow as a person will help to spread peace. "Life is always a moving journey, you're not actually done. So just have a good time along the way. Don't stress too much, just chill out more. Don't just sit there, do nothing more." - Jessie Kanzer Connect with Jessie KanzerWebsite: https://jessiekanzer.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessiekanzer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JessieAsya/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daily_taoTwitter: https://twitter.com/jessiekanzerBook: https://jessiekanzer.com/#pre-order Connect With Adam Weber:Website: https://meditationnotmedicine.com/about/Email: adam@meditationnotmedicine.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/easytomeditate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meditationnotmedicine/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPnbji9rDrCfxhY0W8sHL9ABook: Meditation Not Medicine Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelica Rayco.Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

On today's episode of  #ICWTTY, I got to interview Jessie Kanzer fresh off the new release of her book Don't Just Sit there, do nothing: Healing, Chilling, & Living with the Tao Te Ching.Jessie's work has been featured in: The Washington Post, New York Daily News, Wall Street Journal, The Independent, the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Huffington Post, Ravishly, and Romper.This will be a great episode to hear a success story on the balance of being and doing, as well as to learn more about the Tao Te Ching.*GIVEAWAY INFO:To enter to win a free, signed copy of Jessie's new book:-Follow Jessie on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jessiekanzer/-Follow the podcast on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/icantwaittotellyou.podcast/-DM the podcast Instagram saying "Book giveaway" Winner will be contacted via DM on Thursday, March 24!For more with Jessie, you can go to her website: https://jessiekanzer.comGrab Jessie's new book on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Just-Sit-There-NOTHING/dp/1642970352/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=For more with me, follow me on Insta:https://www.instagram.com/casey_edward/To buy me a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/caseyedwardUntil next time! ♥️Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/caseyedward)

This is a LIVE replay of A Trauma Survivor Thriver's Podcast which aired Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 1230pm ET on Fireside Chat.Today's guest is Best-Selling Author Jessie Kanzer. Jessie is a writer and best-selling author of “Don't Just Sit There, Do Nothing.” She is also a former reporter and actress. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, New York Daily News, Wall Street Journal, The Independent, the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Huffington Post, Ravishly, and Romper as well as Authentic Insider.

Jessie Asya Kanzer who was born in the Soviet Union. At the age of eight, she emigrated with her family to Brooklyn. Her childhood as a Russian immigrant in post-Cold War America heightened her insecurity and threatened her identity, desperate as she was to fit into a culture that was alien at best and hostile at worst. This loss and eventual reclamation of her sense of self sent her on a spiritual journey during which she discovered the Tao Te Ching, which changed everything for her. The Tao taught her that there was power in stillness, and that all struggles come bearing gifts if you know how to recognize them.She is a writer and former reporter and actress. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, New York Daily News, Wall Street Journal, The Independent, the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Huffington Post, Ravishly, and Romper. Jessie lives with her two daughters and husband in Dobbs Ferry, NY. Insights to add to your spiritual toolbox from this episode:1.  Losing the world we once knew2.  Inner trauma from a young age3.  Inner struggles4.  Perfect on the outside can be a mess on the inside5.  Car crash6.  Bulimia7.  Tao Te Ching8.  Only female to interpret the Tao Te Ching9.  Experience the Tao Te Ching10. Distinguishing what is your truth11. Evolution of your soul through changeThank you for listening to another spiritual mini morsel.Follow Jessie Kanzer on INSTAGRAM & TWITTER & FACEBOOK. Check out her WEBSITE. Buy Jessie's book https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Just-Sit-There-NOTHING/dp/1642970352/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3CGDC6O8M9R7J&keywords=jessie+kanzer&qid=1639862787&sprefix=jessie+kan%2Caps%2C268&sr=8-1Subscribe on PODCAST ADDICT, APPLE, like us on FACEBOOKand follow us on INSTAGRAM. Check out our WEBSITE.Shower my guest with some love.WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS SHOW:Buy me a coffee!!!NEW MERCH SITE!!!!Super enthusiastic to have a line of products to help support you in keeping those enthusiastic vibes rocking. Store opens on February 16th.https://merch.tntspiritworks.com/ Medicinal Foods These are some of the highest quality, tastiest superfoods on Earth, and super awesome support to keep your body rocking with enthusiasm all year long.

Our guest today "Jessie Asya Kanzer", was born in the Soviet Union. At the age of eight, she emigrated with her family to Brooklyn. She is a writer, former reporter and actress. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, New York Daily News, Wall Street Journal, The Independent, the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Huffington Post, Ravishly, and Romper. She lives with her two daughters and husband in Dobbs Ferry, NY. In this episode we discuss: -Her journey into discovering the ancient teachings of del and becoming an author. -There is no end point, there is no point at which we become enlightened and were easy forever more. -It is what goes on the inside that actually really matters. -If there is a big connection between what we present ourselves as and what's going on inside, we get into trouble. -Truth, authenticity, vulnerability are everyone's super power. -Humor and laughing at ourselves is a great skill to have. -Our challenges differ at different points in our lives. -There are also these little struggles, little challenges, that we all deal with in our lives depending on our personality. -When you are connected to yourself, you really take time to listen to yourself. -The more you connect to yourself the more you will be able to ride with your own airborne flow. -Simplify what you want, simplify what you have, simplify your thoughts. -Even in busy times, if you simplify to doing just what is in front of you versus obsessing over all the anxieties around it, that really helps. -Patience is a reminder that things don't happen in our timeline, things happen gradually rather than all of a sudden. -When you can give yourself a break and accept yourself as a person who is not perfect, it becomes so much easier to accept other people in their imperfect reality. -Listen to yourself, tune in to that inner voice. -Listening to our inner voice is harder now because of our go-go technologies. To get more golden nuggets from Jessie do listen to the full episode and please leave us your reviews. If you would like to get in contact with Jessie Kanzer, find her at: https://jessiekanzer.com/ ---------------------- ABOUT THE HOST: I am your host Kajal Khurana - KK, Author of best selling book on Amazon, Mindset & Health Coach, Nutritionist and a Reiki Healer. I am very passionate about helping entrepreneurs achieve their desired goals faster by using tools and techniques which will help them stay energized, focused so they can feel good with their body and mind and make better business decisions. If you enjoyed the episode, if it helped you in any way, or if you had ONE aha moment, please let me know, hit the subscribe button, rate the show and leave me a review. You will make my day :). My new book is launched on amazon here is the link please grab your copy http://mybook.to/whymefirst

Jessie Asya Kanzer was born in the Soviet Union. As a descendant of Holocaust survivors living in a communal apartment with four households, one toilet, and a rickety old bathtub in the middle of the kitchen, her family sought asylum in the U.S. After awaiting their fate in Austria and Italy, they finally made it to Brooklyn in 1989. After experiencing depression, an eating disorder, and all sorts of existential problems, Jessie found the resource she needed! With the help of the Tao Te Ching she rediscovered herself and her innate power, and she learned how to deal with life with less stress! Her book, Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING, will help others do the same. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, New York Daily News, Wall Street Journal, The Independent, the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Huffington Post, Ravishly, and Romper. Jessie lives with her two daughters and husband in Dobbs Ferry, NY!Find Jessie at-Amazon- Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING: Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Chinghttps://jessiekanzer.com/IG- jessiekanzer

I am ecstatic to have an amazing author with us today, Jessie Asya Kanzer. Jessie is here to share with us what it's like to live by the principles of Tao Te Ching! Jessie was born in the Soviet Union. At the age of eight, she immigrated with her family to Brooklyn. She is a writer, former reporter, and actress. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, New York Daily News, Wallstreet Journal, the Independent New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Huffington Post, Ravishly, and Romper. Her book, Don't Just Sit There, Do NOTHING:  Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching will be available wherever books are sold on March 1st, 2022. Jessie lives with her two daughters and husband in Dobbs Ferry, New York. I'd love to hear your takeaways! DM me on Instagram @sarahalyssecoaching or leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Find out more about Jessie and preorder her book, Don't Just Sit There, Do NOTHING:  Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching at https://jessiekanzer.com/  Grab your copy today of Sarah's Follow Your Gut Workbook at www.livewellenhanceyou.com/followyourgut Grab your FREE copy of Healthy Habits Worksheet at: https://www.livewellenhanceyou.com/  Fill out the application for Enrich Your Workplace at: https://www.livewellenhanceyou.com/workwithme Find the full show notes at: https://www.livewellenhanceyou.com/podcast/living-by-tao-te-ching 

It was an honor to interview Jessie. Listen in to this authentic conversation about her life and her upcoming book. Jessie Asya Kanzer was born in the Soviet Union. At the age of eight, she emigrated with her family to Brooklyn. She is a writer, former reporter and actress. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, New York Daily News, Wall Street Journal, The Independent, the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Huffington Post, Ravishly, and Romper. Jessie lives with her two daughters and husband in Dobbs Ferry, NY.Jessie's Links https://jessiekanzer.com/https://www.facebook.com/JessieKanzerhttps://instagram.com/jessiekanzerhttps://twitter.com/jessiekanzerhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI0_lGiZPq31VJ5w7hg7NuAhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jessiekanzer/Watch this podcast on youtube - https://youtu.be/gztZuP3QZ5UEmail Olivia - olivia@oliviatmcook.com Free items and social links - https://linktr.ee/Oliviatmcook

In her book, DON'T JUST SIT THERE, DO NOTHING: Healing, Chilling & Living with the Tao Te Ching Jessie Kanzer shares how perfecting the art of doing nothing can offer wisdom, healing, and grounding–and possibly be the most productive thing you have done in a while. For years, Kanzer felt like a failure, unable to hustle hard enough to “make it,” either as an actress or in the rat race. Her childhood as a Russian immigrant in post-Cold War America heightened her insecurity and threatened her identity, desperate as she was to fit into a culture that was alien at best and hostile at worst. This loss and eventual reclamation of her sense of self sent her on a spiritual journey during which she discovered the Tao Te Ching, which changed everything for her. The Tao taught her that there was power in stillness, and that all struggles come bearing gifts if you know how to recognize them. Her message will connect with listeners desperate to find grounding as we move into a new year with filled with trepidation and no guarantees of a return to normalcy. She is a writer and former reporter and actress. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, New York Daily News, Wall Street Journal, The Independent, the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Huffington Post, Ravishly, and Romper. Jessie lives with her two daughters and husband in Dobbs Ferry, NY. During my interview with Jessie, you will learn: * How to trust your intuition and inner voice whenever doubts creep in * How losing sight of your true identity can be a gift (as long as you find it again) * How the Tao can cure you of perfectionism and people-pleasing tendencies * Why it's important to continue to embrace stillness, even amidst a push to return to “normal” following the pandemic * The Tao's wisdom on parenting, especially how the act of letting go can be the ultimate form of love * How the Tao can teach you to value yourself and not give your power away in romantic relationships. In a culture that insists on constant motion and self-improvement, the Tao Te Ching's philosophy reminds us that there's power in slowing down and making room for stillness in our lives. Don't Just Sit There, Do Nothing (now available where books are sold) offers practical actionable insights on incorporating its wisdom into your everyday life. You can contact Jessie web: jessiekanzer.com  fb: jessiekanzer insta: @jessiekanzer twitter: @JessieKanzer

This is a MUST listen!  Jessie Kanzer talks about her new book coming out March 1st, 2022 "Don't Just Sit There, Do Nothing: Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching".  She brings amazing insight into the foundation of health and wellbeing. And she has one of THE BEST presentations of "The Way" - The Tao Te Ching.  I was so excited to read this book. I hope you find that it resonates with you as Jessie is an incredible light for many of us who need to connect with our power and innate wisdom to heal.  You can find the book and lots of goodies on her website at www.jessiekanzer.com Get the book and when you're done write a review, as she has so much to share with the world!! More about Jessie Kanzer: Jessie was born in the Soviet Union as Asya Bronfman—a little Jewish girl living in a communal apartment with four families, one toilet, and a rickety old bathtub in the middle of the kitchen. Her grandparents had survived the Holocaust and her parents continued to struggle under anti-Semitic policies. They sought asylum in the U.S., waiting in Italy and in Austria, and finally made it to Brooklyn in 1989. As an 8-year-old refugee who only spoke Russian, Jessie (who was still “Asya” then) yearned to fit in. She changed her name and much about herself. Later though, she experienced depression, an eating disorder, and all sorts of existential problems. She pursued Hollywood fame, men, and the American Dream, but always fell short. Until she stopped. In figuring out how to better herself and her life, Jessie picked up a bucket-full of tools that she now shares with others—including the Tao Te Ching, which she's studied for years and which inspired her upcoming book. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, New York Daily News, Wall Street Journal, The Independent, the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Huffington Post, Ravishly, and Romper. She lives with her husband and daughters in Dobbs Ferry, NY SHOWNOTES HERE --------------------------------------------------------------- Our Manifestation 4-Step Hypnosis Recordings is Still Available on Our Website for a Limited Time You can sign up here! ------------------------------------------------------------------ We hope you enjoy the episode and if you do, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, and REVIEW So you can help us increase our reach to help more women awaken their best selves, have more energy, and live the life they dreamed of while healing and recovering from any pain and health issues! ----------------------------------------------------------------- Be on the lookout for the foundational coaching masterclasses this coming new year! And for those of you ready to heal from a chronic condition, we will have your advanced master coaching program coming soon for Menopause, PCOS, Endometriosis, Pelvic Pain, Hormone Regulation, Autoimmune Disease, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, and More!  We will be launching one of these come 2022, so be on the lookout or email us at hello@healthispowher.com to get on the list! ------------------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER   Anna Esparham, M.D.is a medical doctor, but she is not your doctor, and she is not offering medical advice on this podcast. If you are in need of professional advice or medical care, you must seek out the services of your own doctor or health care professional. The opinions of podcast guests are not necessarily those of Dr. Esparham, MD and Health Is PowHer, LLC and do not represent her or the company.  This podcast provides information only, and does not provide any financial, legal, medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures or treats any mental or medical condition. You are responsible for your own physical, mental and emotional well-being, decisions, choices, actions and results. Health Is PowHer, LLC disclaims any liability for your reliance on any opinions or advice contained in this podcast.

In this episode we speak with Jessie Asya Kanzer about embracing stillness, letting go, self-discovery and her book 'Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING : Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching. Jessie was born in the Soviet Union. At the age of eight, she emigrated with her family to Brooklyn. She is a writer, former reporter and actress. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, New York Daily News, Wall Street Journal, The Independent, the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Huffington Post, Ravishly, and Romper. Jessie is the author of Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING : Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching. She lives with her two daughters and husband in Dobbs Ferry, NY. Learning Points: 1. Why is it important to embrace stillness in order to move forward? 2. How can the 6th century BC Tao Te Ching be relevant for us today? 3. How can losing yourself, your identity, be an invitation for change? Social Media: web: https://jessiekanzer.com/ fb: https://www.facebook.com/JessieKanzer/ insta: https://www.instagram.com/jessiekanzer/ twitter: https://twitter.com/JessieKanzer

Our guests, Allison Langer and Andrea Askowitz of Writing Class Radio believes that sharing the truth unleashes a power and a vulnerability that attracts people and success.In this lively and edutaining discussion, they will give tips on how to find the story that opens the hearts and minds of others and frees you from secrets and the damage they cause in all aspects of life.We discuss:1. How to find your story2. Where to begin3. What details to include (and exclude)4. What makes people care about your story?5. Resources to help youABOUT OUR GUESTS:Allison Langer is a Miami native, University of Miami MBA, writer, and single mom to three children, ages 11, 14 and 16. She is a private writing coach, taught memoir writing in prison and has been published in The Washington Post, Mutha Magazine, Scary Mommy, Ravishly and Modern Loss. Allison's stories and her voice can be heard on Writing Class Radio, a podcast she co-produces and co-hosts, which has been downloaded more than 650,000 times.Andrea Askowitz is a storytelling missionary and believes stories will heal the world. She's the author of the memoir My Miserable, Lonely, Lesbian Pregnancy. She's written for The New York Times, Salon, The Rumpus, The Huffington Post, Glamour, Mutha, AEON, The Writer, NPR, and PBS. Andrea co-produces and co-hosts the podcast Writing Class Radio.Support the Show.

Our guests, Allison Langer and Andrea Askowitz of Writing Class Radio believes that sharing the truth unleashes a power and a vulnerability that attracts people and success. In this lively and edutaining discussion, they will give tips on how to find the story that opens the hearts and minds of others and frees you from secrets and the damage they cause in all aspects of life. We discuss: 1. How to find your story 2. Where to begin 3. What details to include (and exclude) 4. What makes people care about your story? 5. Resources to help you ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Allison Langer is a Miami native, University of Miami MBA, writer, and single mom to three children, ages 11, 14 and 16. She is a private writing coach, taught memoir writing in prison and has been published in The Washington Post, Mutha Magazine, Scary Mommy, Ravishly and Modern Loss. Allison's stories and her voice can be heard on Writing Class Radio, a podcast she co-produces and co-hosts, which has been downloaded more than 650,000 times. Andrea Askowitz is a storytelling missionary and believes stories will heal the world. She's the author of the memoir My Miserable, Lonely, Lesbian Pregnancy. She's written for The New York Times, Salon, The Rumpus, The Huffington Post, Glamour, Mutha, AEON, The Writer, NPR, and PBS. Andrea co-produces and co-hosts the podcast Writing Class Radio.

Our guests, Allison Langer and Andrea Askowitz of Writing Class Radio believes that sharing the truth unleashes a power and a vulnerability that attracts people and success. In this lively and edutaining discussion, they will give tips on how to find the story that opens the hearts and minds of others and frees you from secrets and the damage they cause in all aspects of life. We discuss: 1. How to find your story 2. Where to begin 3. What details to include (and exclude) 4. What makes people care about your story? 5. Resources to help you ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Allison Langer is a Miami native, University of Miami MBA, writer, and single mom to three children, ages 11, 14 and 16. She is a private writing coach, taught memoir writing in prison and has been published in The Washington Post, Mutha Magazine, Scary Mommy, Ravishly and Modern Loss. Allison's stories and her voice can be heard on Writing Class Radio, a podcast she co-produces and co-hosts, which has been downloaded more than 650,000 times. Andrea Askowitz is a storytelling missionary and believes stories will heal the world. She's the author of the memoir My Miserable, Lonely, Lesbian Pregnancy. She's written for The New York Times, Salon, The Rumpus, The Huffington Post, Glamour, Mutha, AEON, The Writer, NPR, and PBS. Andrea co-produces and co-hosts the podcast Writing Class Radio.

Do you ever feel like you need a break from the constant go, go, go? We know we do. And what's better than taking a break to do nothing? It sounds counterproductive, but when was the last time you just sat around and let your mind wander? Probably not recently, if at all. We're so busy nowadays that taking a moment for ourselves is a rarity. But it's so important. So on this episode, we are joined by Jessie Kanzer to discuss her new book, The Art of Doing Nothing, what that actually entails, how her book parallels the “Great Resignation”, the pandemic, and share some mindset tips to combat overwhelm. You are going to end this episode with a new mindset and the inspiration to get you out of that rut you're in! Get ready to relax and de-stress! Jessie Kanzer was born in the former soviet union. She set out on a spiritual search after losing everything and starting over. Traveled to various countries at eight years old before coming to the United States. She bottled up and buried emotions at an early age. This soon manifested into an eating disorder. She discusses how she tried to change and reinvent herself and it didn't work. She pushed on and graduated from college in an area she could have cared less about, but Summa Cume Laude of course.  Her turning point…a major car accident. She picked up the Tao Te Ching from her bedside table. An ancient Chinese philosophy and reinvented herself following the car accident.  Jessie discusses how hitting rock bottom is an opportunity to begin again. She tells her story, invites us to read her book, and will leave you feeling hopeful and inspired to take on that next challenge or to simply navigate this chaotic time we all find ourselves in.  Discussed in this episode: The Great Resignation. How her book is helping people through a period of major change in their lives. What is the Tao Te Ching? Jessie puts this book into perspective and makes it relevant to moms in the modern-day who need help with the day-to-day overwhelm and stress.  Mindset shift best practices.  Jessie's childhood in the Soviet Union and the parallel to the hustle culture we live in today.  The lessons the pandemic has taught us. Leveling up and accomplishing goals. How to change from within to effect change in society.  How Jessie's new book fits the mold of Christianity and other religions.  We are bringing various angles, ideas, and takeaways to this week's episode. We want to hear from you! Tell us what you liked, didn't like, or maybe what you would like us to continue in a future episode. Who knows, we just might have Jessie back!   About Jessie Kanzar: Jessie Asya Kanzer was born in the Soviet Union. At the age of eight, she emigrated with her family to Brooklyn. She is a writer and former reporter and actress. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, New York Daily News, Wall Street Journal, The Independent, the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Huffington Post, Ravishly, and Romper. Jessie lives with her two daughters and husband in Dobbs Ferry, NY.   https://jessiekanzer.com/ https://www.facebook.com/JessieKanzer https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI0_lGiZPq31VJ5w7hg7NuA  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessiekanzer/    Get her book here: Amazon   Follow the hosts on Instagram - @mslacilea @ellenlauletta @stl_injector   Email: scrubcapsandsippycups@gmail.com   Facebook: Scrub Caps and Sippy Cups   Instagram: @heysmartmommas   If you loved this episode, found value, or just loved hanging out with us, please head over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!  

On this episode my guest is Dr. Raechel Anne Jolie, author of the critically-acclaimed memoir Rust Belt Femme, which was the winner of the Independent Publisher Book Award in LGBTQ Nonfiction, an NPR Favorite Book of 2020, and a runner-up for the Heartland Bookseller's Award. Our conversation centers around this book, but also branches into feminist and queer theory, political activism, the complicated ways that identity categories intersect, the role that music plays in politics and identity construction, contemporary witchcraft practices, and MORE (really!). Jolie's work explores radical social movements, theories of and toward liberation, queerness, class, pop culture, healing justice, and more. Their essays, criticism, and reporting have appeared in The Baffler, Bitch Magazine, In These Times, Ravishly, Mask Magazine, Teen Vogue, Scarleteen, among others. She has been published in a variety of academic journals, and has presented at numerous national conferences. During an awarded residency stay at The Future Minneapolis, she co-wrote, edited, and published The Prison Arcana Tarot Zine. The zine was created in collaboration with the incarcerated writer c.l. Young and incarcerated artist Jamie Diaz. Jolie has been a featured keynote speaker at conferences and symposia at The University of Kentucky, Bloomsburg University, Western Oregon University, and Whitman College. She has been a faculty member at Merrimack College, Tufts University, and Normandale College, and taught writing at The Loft Literary Center. They hold a PhD from the University of Minnesota and an MA and BA from DePaul University. They live in Cleveland Heights, Ohio on Erie and Mississauga land. References(!): Rust Belt Femme Feminist Killjoys, PhD Radical Love Letters (newsletter) Adrianne Lenker Indigo De Souza Okkervil River Waxahatchee Minnie Riperton The Ophelias Wednesday Slauson Malone

"It's not enough to protect children from predators. It's that we need to acknowledge the inherent worth of girls, why they are worth protecting why they are as important and as full of potential. It's genuine regard for the humanity of children. Learning how to raise our boys so that they don't grow up to be predators a hundred percent. For every victim, there is a predator." – Ericka SchickelErika Schickel - is the author of the new memoir The Big Hurt (2021) and You're Not the Boss of Me: Adventures of a Modern Mom (2007). She has taught memoir and essay writing at UCLA and privately. She works as an essayist and her work has appeared in The Los Angeles Times, LA Weekly, LA City Beat, Salon, Ravishly, Tin House, Bust Magazine, and The LA Review of Books, among others. She lives in Altadena, California. (She's the mom to two children and a Cat mom. She has lots of pictures on IG.) 'The Big Hurt is a memoir that tells the story of her seduction by a teacher in her senior year of high school, and subsequent expulsion, and the reverberations of that event throughout her adult life. The book takes on themes of generational shame and explores the many ways women get labeled by society and forced to live with those identities.' – Ericka SchickelFor a FREE preview chapter of The Big Hurt click Here and scroll all the way down.Buy your copy of The Big Hurt Connect with ErickaWebsite, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Essays & Articles.Connect with MarciWebsite, Patreon, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Facebook Group.Permission to Heal on YouTube.Permission to Land  (memoir) - Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, audiobook Permission to Land: Personal Transformation Through WritingPermission to Heal Bookshop - Buy books from the episodes & support independent bookstores. The Permission to Heal podcast is a passion of mine. I need your help to bring more inspirational episodes to the world; please consider becoming a patron through PATREON. This is where your PATREON subscription comes in. With your subscription, you get perks and swag and the meaningful contentment knowing you are helping me get PTH to the people who need it. Support the show Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/PermissiontoHeal)

Ethnically Speaking is back for Season 2 and the ladies are finally all in one room! In this episode, Monah, Nushy Rose, and Sophie Hannah discuss whether women are forcing monogamous relationships on men. Are there different expectations for men and women when it comes to monogamy? What role does sex play and are men using polyamorous relationships as an excuse to sleep around? Does science say humans are meant to be monogamous or is having one partner at a time an outdated concept dreamed up by society? The ladies are exploring all angles in this episode of Ethnically Speaking and we want to hear your opinions in the comments below!--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnitedMelaninGroupTikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8H5Jx9b/Twitter: https://instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: https://facebook.com/unitedmelanincoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unitedmelaninco/Get in touch with us: ethnicallyspeaking@unitedmelaningroup.com---------------------------------------- LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SA5sj_j726A(Video – Why do women make men be in monogamy relationships? – kmoorethegoat YouTube channel)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSLw76kxEQM(Video – Does your relationship with your parents change with age? | ETHNICALLY SPEAKING 74 – United Melanin Group channel)https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/between-the-sheets/201904/is-monogamy-natural(Article – Is monogamy natural? – Lawrence Josephs, Ph,D. for Psychology Today)https://www.vox.com/conversations/2017/2/23/14684236/monogamy-valentines-day-polyamory-marriage-love(Article – A philosopher makes the case for polyamory – Sean Illing for Vox)https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/why-are-we-so-obsessed-with-monogamy-cmtt/(Article – Why are we so obsessed with monogamy? – Ravishly for The Good Men Project)https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/11/study-oxytocin-the-love-hormone-makes-men-in-relationships-want-to-stay-away-from-other-women/265314/(Article – Study: Oxytocin (‘ the Love Hormone') makes men in relationships want to stay away from other women – Lindsay Abrams for The Atlantic) https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/straight-men-dating-women-polyamory-bumble-a8294796.html(Article – Straight men need to stop using polyamory as an excuse to manipulate women into casual dating – Jasmine Andersson for The Independent)https://ifstudies.org/blog/is-monogamy-unnatural/(Article – Is monogamy unnatural? – Robert VerBruggen for Institute for Family Studies)https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/women-who-stray/201805/monogamy-and-violence(Article – Monogamy and violence – Would “enforced monogamy” reduced male violence? – David J. Ley Ph.D for Psychology Today)----------------------------------------Join Monah, Nushy Rose and Sophie Hannah, three smart, curious and opinionated highly-melanated women, as they discuss life, love and everything in between. No subject is off limits for these ladies, especially when it comes to issues affecting British communities of colour. So get ready to laugh, learn and liberate your mind, because if there's one thing you can guarantee, it's that the Ethnically Speaking ladies will be giving it to you straight. New episodes every Thursday.----------------------------------------Music by GC

Erika Schickel is the author of "The Big Hurt" (Hachette Books, 2021) and "You're Not the Boss of Me: Adventures of a Modern Mom" (Kensington Books, 2007). She has taught memoir and essay writing at UCLA and privately. Her work has appeared in The Los Angeles Times, LA Weekly, LA City Beat, Salon, Ravishly, Tin House, Bust Magazine, and The LA Review of Books, among others. She lives in Altadena, California with her boyfriend. To learn more about Erika and to get her book “The Big Hurt”, check out the following links: Erika's Website (where you can also find her book)- https://www.erikaschickel.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/schickity/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/erika.schickel Twitter- https://twitter.com/ErikaSchickel

Gen Xers and young Baby Boomers can be nostalgic about the freedoms of growing up in the 1970s. But there was a darker side to that era, too, especially for girls. Feminism was on the ascent, but the sexual revolution was moving even faster, bringing profound changes to behavioral norms and assumptions about pleasure and consent. In her new memoir, The Big Hurt, Erika Schickel recalls a childhood that was both magical and ruinous, one in which she played freely on the streets of her Manhattan neighborhood but, at the same time, attended a private school where (with the blessing of the headmaster) Hollywood casting agents scouted for girls to audition for the role of a child prostitute in the film Pretty Baby (incidentally, Jeffrey Epstein was teaching math at this school at the time). As a teen at boarding school, Erika was seduced by a male teacher and asked by the administration to leave before graduation. Her mother, meanwhile, applauded the relationship and Erika even briefly lived with the teacher before heading off to college. Decades later, while living the life of a conventional married mom in Los Angeles, Erika found herself embroiled in an obsessive affair with the legendary crime writer James Ellroy, a man who was himself damaged by the violence and tragedy of his youth. Erika spoke to Meghan about the book and the revelations that came to her over the more than ten years it took her to write it. During those years, the #MeToo movement came along, further complicating Erika's story while making it all the more relevant. Guest Bio: Erika Schickel is the author the memoir The Big Hurt (Hachette Books, 2021) and You're Not the Boss of Me: Adventures of a Modern Mom (Kensington Books, 2007). She has taught memoir and essay writing at UCLA and privately. Her work has appeared in The Los Angeles Times, LA Weekly, LA City Beat, Salon, Ravishly, Tin House, Bust Magazine, and The LA Review of Books, among others.

Sociology professor, writer, and performer Kimberly Dark returns to the podcast to discuss her latest book, Fat, Pretty, and Soon to be Old; why appearance is a form of privilege; how ageism intersects with other oppressions; how diet culture has influenced our ideas about self-improvement; why women are often penalized for not wearing makeup; and so much more. Plus, Christy answers a listener question about how alcohol consumption fits into intuitive eating. (This episode originally aired on February 10, 2020.) Kimberly Dark is a writer, professor and raconteur, working to reveal the hidden architecture of everyday life so that we can reclaim our power as social creators. She's the author of Fat, Pretty, and Soon to be Old, The Daddies, and Love and Errors. Her essays, stories and poetry are widely published in academic and popular publications alike (Ms, Ravishly, Everyday Feminism). Since the 1990s, Kimberly has been facilitating discovery-based learning internationally -- in person, as well as in writing. She hosts retreats, and travels to teach workshops and offer keynote presentations. Her work uses storytelling in lectures and performances themed to help audiences discover the contours of privilege and oppression and use their own complex wisdom about the world. Kimberly teaches sociology at Cal State San Marcos and writing/arts courses at Cal State Summer Arts. Learn more at KimberlyDark.com. Subscribe to our newsletter, Food Psych Weekly, to keep getting new weekly Q&As and other new content while the podcast is on hiatus! If you're ready to break free from diet culture once and for all, come check out Christy's Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course. You'll get all your questions answered in an exclusive monthly podcast, plus ongoing support in our private community forum and dozens of hours of other great content. Christy's first book, Anti-Diet, is available wherever you get your books. Order online at christyharrison.com/book, or at local bookstores across North America, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Grab Christy's free guide, 7 simple strategies for finding peace and freedom with food, for help getting started on the anti-diet path. For full show notes and a transcript of this episode, go to christyharrison.com/foodpsych. Ask your own question about intuitive eating, Health at Every Size, or eating disorder recovery at christyharrison.com/questions.

Cathy Reisenwitz has been published in The Week, Newsweek, Forbes, the Daily Beast, VICE Motherboard, Reason magazine, Talking Points Memo, Ravishly, Kink and Code and other publications. She is the VP of Comms for San Francisco Sex-Positive Democratic Club and a regular contributor to Exponents Magazine. We'll be diving into Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, SESTA and FOSTA, and how best to protect and decriminalize sex work in the US.

Chanel Dubofsky is a freelance writer with regular contributions to major feminist and cultural websites. Her writing on gender, sexuality, religion, popular culture and reproductive justice has been published i n Cosmopolitan, Rewire, Lilith, Extra Crispy, Ravishly, The Toast, The Frisky, Previously TV, The Billfold, The Forward, and others.  Chanel is also the creator of the Marriage Project, an interview series about marriage in the media, experience and imagination. She has an MFA i n Fiction from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. Chanel i s here to talk to us about women who are child-free by choice, and her participation in My So Called Selfish Life, an upcoming documentary film about the same topic. Find Chanel on: LinkedIn; Instagram, @cdubofsky; and Twitter, @chaneldubofsky

ABOUT RONNI ROBINSON:Ronni Robinson is a writer and indoor cycling instructor residing in the suburbs of Eastern Pennsylvania, where she lives with her husband in their newly minted empty nest, as both kids are off to college. With a passion for helping others who are struggling with eating disorders, Ronni’s first book, “Out of the Pantry: A Disordered Eating Journey,” offers a brutally honest glimpse into the trials, pervasive thoughts, and heartbreak of a compulsive overeater, and the courage and strength Ronni gained to live a life of food freedom. You can find Ronni on the Facebook page “Overcoming Food Nonsense,” where she serves as an administrator. She also does public speaking about eating disorders and emotionally abusive relationships.Ronni has been freelance writing since freshman year in college (a long time ago) and has appeared in aSweatLife, Ravishly, The Temper, 50 Shades of Aging, Healthy Women, The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Courier-Post, The New Brunswick Home News, and Parents Express magazine. Ronni’s first book, “Out of the Pantry: A Disordered Eating Journey” can be found on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. CONNECT WITH ROBINSON: • Visit ronnirobinson.com to view Ronni’s professional writing• Follow Ronni on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram• Book Ronni for your next speaking engagement• Apply to join the Overcoming Food Nonsense Facebook group• Purchase a copy of “Out of the Pantry: A Disordered Eating Journey” on Amazon (paperback & Kindle) and Barnes & Noble (paperback & Nook)• Read Ronni’s published essay series including Eating Disorder Recovery, Mental Wellness & Fitness, Parenting, and Taking Care of Parents• Read Ronni’s featured writing below:╴Eating Pizza Out Of The Trash Can: My Struggle With Obsessive Overeating​╴Letter to My Husband: I Have an Eating Disorder╴How My Friendships Changed After I Recovered From My Eating Disorder＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ABOUT KARIN LEWIS:Karin Lewis, MA, LMFT, CEDS has been recovered from Anorexia Nervosa for over 20 years and has been specializing in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders since 2005. To learn more about Karin and her center’s services, please visit Karin Lewis Eating Disorder Center. You can connect with Karin on social media by following her on Facebook and Instagram.If you enjoyed the podcast, we would be so grateful if you would please consider leaving a review here. Thank you!Are you interested in becoming a guest on the Recovery Bites podcast? If so, please fill out our brief application form to start the process.

Eric Shapiro is just one of those guys I could sit down at a bar with and converse about anything. Our conversation stared with Red Dennis then shifted to several other topics, including gun rights and creating films. Eric also co-owns and writes for The Milpitas Beat, the local newspaper in Milpitas California.   Eric Shapiro is a writer and filmmaker. Called "the next Philip K. Dick" by author Kealan Patrick Burke, Shapiro is the author of six critically acclaimed fiction books, among them the novella "It's Only Temporary" (2005), which appeared on Nightmare Magazine's list of the Top 100 Horror Books, and numerous short stories published in anthologies alongside work by H.P. Lovecraft, Ray Bradbury, Stephen King, Chuck Palahniuk, and many others. His nonfiction articles have been published on The Daily Dot, Ravishly, and The Good Men Project. His first feature film, "Rule of 3" (2010), won awards at the Fantasia International Film Festival and Shriekfest, and had its U.S. premiere at Fantastic Fest. His second feature film, "Living Things" (2014), was endorsed by PETA (People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals) and distributed by Cinema Libre Studio. In 2015, he won the 19th Annual Fade In Award for Thriller Screenplays. He was a founding partner of Ghostwriters Central, a writing and editing firm which has received positive notices from The Wall Street Journal, Consumers Digest, and the TV program "Intelligence For Your Life." Eric has edited works published on The Huffington Post and Forbes, as well as two Bram Stoker Award-nominated novels. He lives in Northern California with his wife, Rhoda, and their two sons. https://www.diywriter.com/post/episode-46-politics-gun-control-violence-and-solving-the-world-s-problems-with-eric-shapiro   https://milpitasbeat.com/author/eric-shapiro/ https://www.amazon.com/Eric-Shapiro/e/B007167ZP4

Episode 13 stars Mickey, Bobby, Ryan and Hannah, but the main star of the show is Katherine Morgan. Katherine is the assistant features editor for The Rumpus and a former bookseller at Powell's Books. She is the author of the debut chapbook No Self-Respecting Woman. Her essay about the presidential election of Donald Trump is featured in the anthology Fury: Women's Lived Experience During the Trump Era. Katherine's work has appeared or is forthcoming at Huffington Post, The Rumpus, Portland Mercury, HelloGiggles, Ravishly, jmww journal, Willamette Week, Real Simple, Trampset, and The Establishment. Her work has been nominated for the Best of Net award. She lives in Portland, Oregon, where you can find her snuggling with her cat Ramona, and crying during the series finale of Frasier. You can follow Katherine's writing at katherinedmorgan.com or follow her on Twitter at @blktinabelcher. Send us your pomes from this episode to pomes@deepoverstock.com, our social media channels, or read them to us https://anchor.fm/latenightpomes/message. Late Night Pomes is brought to you by Deep Overstock, https://deepoverstock.com. Follow Late Night Pomes on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Intro music: "90s Sitcom Joy" by John Bartmann, used under Creative Commons License. Interlude music: "Go to the Picnic" by Loyalty Freak Music, in the public domain. Commercials were written and read by Ryan Sprinkle. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/latenightpomes/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latenightpomes/support

In this episode my guest, Amanda Lauren is sharing so many great ideas! Major talking key points: how to pitch to Forbes how to get published in Forbes the latest interior design trends how to upgrade your rental on budget how to buy art for your home the easiest way to redecorate your bedroom the secrets of decorating a jaw-dropping home the best holiday trends to elevate your home how to make your place more Instagrammable interior design trends that are going away in 2020 interior design trends for 2021 how to upgrade your closet with a Zoom call Guest Amanda Lauren @itsamandalauren  Millennial Martha Stewart, Interior design expert at Forbes, podcaster, host of EverTalk TV, PR expert, freelance writer, performer and blogger. Originally from New York, she currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband their two dogs. Her writing has appeared on LA Weekly, Mashable, The Gloss, She Knows, A Sweat Life, The Kitchn, No Tofu, Ravishly as well as other sites. Host Olyasha Novozhylova- NotBasicBlonde @notbasicblonde_ NotBasicBlonde Podcast @nbbpodcast Olyasha Novozhylova is the founder and creator of Not Basic Blonde, a fashion, and lifestyle blog dedicated to inspiring young women to create an extraordinary style. The Russian model led an impressive 10-year career in fashion and runway in Atlanta and overseas, as well as enjoying several acting roles. Now a leading influencer, Olyasha shares her beauty, wellness, and fashion tips with an audience of over half a million.    

Byline Breakthrough is a podcast for writers about earning their most meaningful bylines. In episode four, Amanda Page talks with Morgan Steele Dykeman about her piece for Ravishly called Abortion Barriers in a Pro-Choice State Almost Killed Me. 

Eric Shapiro is a writer and filmmaker. Called "the next Philip K. Dick" by author Kealan Patrick Burke, Shapiro is the author of six critically acclaimed fiction books, among them the novella "It's Only Temporary" (2005), which appeared on Nightmare Magazine's list of the Top 100 Horror Books, and numerous short stories published in anthologies alongside work by H.P. Lovecraft, Ray Bradbury, Stephen King, Chuck Palahniuk, and many others. His nonfiction articles have been published on The Daily Dot, Ravishly, and The Good Men Project. His first feature film, "Rule of 3" (2010), won awards at the Fantasia International Film Festival and Shriekfest, and had its U.S. premiere at Fantastic Fest. His second feature film, "Living Things" (2014), was endorsed by PETA (People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals) and distributed by Cinema Libre Studio. In 2015, he won the 19th Annual Fade In Award for Thriller Screenplays. He was a founding partner of Ghostwriters Central, a writing and editing firm which has received positive notices from The Wall Street Journal, Consumers Digest, and the TV program "Intelligence For Your Life." Eric has edited works published on The Huffington Post and Forbes, as well as two Bram Stoker Award-nominated novels. He lives in Northern California with his wife, Rhoda, and their two sons. His latest release, Red Dennis, can be found at: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53528309-red-dennis

Author, screenwriter, performer, disability rights advocate, and most recently, subject of the Emmy winning documentary, The Full Nelson. Often referred to as ‘inspirational', Adiba Nelson wrote and self-published her first children's book in 2013,  after not being able to find a children's book that adequately and appropriately represented her daughter (African American, with special needs). Since then she has led numerous workshops/given keynote addresses around the country for parents, educators and education professionals/paraprofessionals, focusing on disability inclusion and empowerment.  Adiba has also penned several articles for Huffington Post, The Washington Post, The Lily, Ravishly, and Everyday Feminism, focusing on issues around race, parenting, disability and womanhood. In 2017she gave her first TEDx talk (Skating Downhill: The Art of Claiming Your Life), and joined the NPR affiliate Arizona Public Media as a regular contributor on Arizona Spotlight.

Amber is not only a dear friend of mine but they are a fierce activist for the LGBTQ+ community. We break down so many things from Amber's writing, to their sobriety journey, to their coming out journey...so much learning and vulnerability in this episode. Amber is a queer, nonbinary writer and advocate. They are a parent to three kids, one who happens to be transgender. Their writing appears on The Next Family, Sammiches & Psych Meds, Babble, Ravishly, Longreads, and The Washington Post. They are a staff writer for Scary Mommy. They also run Family Rhetoric by Amber Leventry, a Facebook page devoted to advocating for LGBTQ families one story at a time. Follow them on Twitter and Instagram @amberleventry. Amber is asking listeners to donate to Susu Healing Center: https://www.susuheals.com/

I am super stoked to get to talk to Amanda Lauren today! Amanda has her hands in so many different pots and does really well at all of it - a little interior design, a lot of writing, YouTube, her new course, and everything in between. This episode really packs a punch because Amanda shares so much with us. Girl, do not miss this! We Discuss: A little bit about Amanda’s new course with Jen Jaden about being your own publicist  The importance of PR as an influencer Amanda’s line of art with Art Sugar  What a typical day looks like for Amanda All of Amanda’s current business ventures and where she wants to grow Using vision boards for your business and life What it takes to become an influencer from Amanda and Adaleta’s perspective  How Amanda keeps her life and business organized  And so much more!  Links Mentioned:  Amanda on IG: @AmandaLauren Amanda on Twitter: @AmandaLauren Amanda’s collection at Art Sugar  Amanda’s Course: Pitch Please Amanda’s website  Amanda’s Bio:  I’m a writer, among other things, who lives in Los Angeles with my husband and our two dogs, Lulu and Milo. You might have come here after reading my articles on other sites such as Mashable, LA Weekly, The Kitchn, She Knows, After Party Magazine, Ravishly, Your Tango, The Gloss, Cheat Sheet, Huff Po, No Tofu, Psychology Today or Salon or a whole bunch of others. I've written about so many topics I call myself a “Jackie of All Trades. Marilyn of None™.” It's Amanda Lauren is my home to write freely about all the things I love, whether it’s style, beauty or my obsession with décor.

This episode was recorded back in September 2019, when Kat was joined on location by our NYC co-host, writer and mental health professional Pallavi Yetur. We were very excited to interview 90210 superfan, author Erin Khar, whose memoir Strung Out: One Last Hit and Other Lies That Nearly Killed Me, debuted recently to great acclaim. Check out her Ravishly advice column “Ask Erin,” and the article that first brought her to our attention: “I Learned Everything About Relationships From Watching Beverly Hills, 90210.” Support the show on Patreon or by shopping through our Amazon link Rate & review us on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Christina would do anything she could to help her son. But this seemed crazy.... Could camel milk help him? BUY CAMEL CRAZY HERE Christina Adams is an award-winning writer. She grew up on a Virginia farm where her family grew tobacco and hay and raised cattle, chickens, pigs and the occasional bee. She was active in 4-H and still visits farms today. She is the author of Camel Crazy (New World Library) and A Real Boy (Penguin), and a medical journal article on camel milk treatment for autism. Her work has been featured by NPR, The Washington Post, OZY, The Los Angeles Times, The Orange County Register, Open Democracy, RAVISHLY, Orange Coast Magazine, Web MD, Global Advances in Health and Medicine, Dubai One, Khaleej Times and more, and she consults with camel scientists and farmers worldwide. She has spoken to audiences in Germany, India, England, Pakistan, UAE, and the US. Check her out at her website - www.christinaadamsauthor.com Follow her on instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christina_adams_author/ The Homesteady Podcast is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoorsman. Checkout all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christina would do anything she could to help her son. But this seemed crazy.... Could camel milk help him? BUY CAMEL CRAZY HERE Christina Adams is an award-winning writer. She grew up on a Virginia farm where her family grew tobacco and hay and raised cattle, chickens, pigs and the occasional bee. She was active in 4-H and still visits farms today. She is the author of Camel Crazy (New World Library) and A Real Boy (Penguin), and a medical journal article on camel milk treatment for autism. Her work has been featured by NPR, The Washington Post, OZY, The Los Angeles Times, The Orange County Register, Open Democracy, RAVISHLY, Orange Coast Magazine, Web MD, Global Advances in Health and Medicine, Dubai One, Khaleej Times and more, and she consults with camel scientists and farmers worldwide. She has spoken to audiences in Germany, India, England, Pakistan, UAE, and the US. Check her out at her website - www.christinaadamsauthor.com Follow her on instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christina_adams_author/ The Homesteady Podcast is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoorsman. Checkout all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Be a fly on the wall for my conversation with the brilliant Erin Khar as we dig deep into mental health, addiction, and why we do the things we do, through the lens of her beautiful & painful memoir STRUNG OUT: ONE LAST HIT AND OTHER LIES THAT NEARLY KILLED ME. Her book is out this coming Tuesday, 2/25, so if you don't want any spoilers, don't tune in until after you read!Erin is known for her writing on addiction, recovery, mental health, relationships, parenting, infertility, and self-care. Her weekly advice column, Ask Erin, is published on Ravishly. Her personal essays have appeared in SELF, Salon, HuffPost, Marie Claire, Esquire, Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, Redbook, and others. She's the recipient of the Eric Hoffer Editor's Choice Prize and lives in New York City with her husband and two kids.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/situationandstory/support Get full access to situation / story at situationstory.substack.com/subscribe

Sociology professor, writer, and performer Kimberly Dark returns to the podcast to discuss her latest book, Fat, Pretty, and Soon to be Old; why appearance is a form of privilege; how ageism intersects with other oppressions; how diet culture has influenced our ideas about self-improvement; why women are often penalized for not wearing makeup; and so much more. Plus, Christy answers a listener question about how alcohol consumption fits into intuitive eating. Kimberly Dark is a writer, professor and raconteur, working to reveal the hidden architecture of everyday life so that we can reclaim our power as social creators. She’s the author of Fat, Pretty, and Soon to be Old, The Daddies, and Love and Errors. Her essays, stories and poetry are widely published in academic and popular publications alike (Ms, Ravishly, Everyday Feminism). Since the 1990s, Kimberly has been facilitating discovery-based learning internationally -- in person, as well as in writing. She hosts retreats, and travels to teach workshops and offer keynote presentations. Her work uses storytelling in lectures and performances themed to help audiences discover the contours of privilege and oppression and use their own complex wisdom about the world. Kimberly teaches sociology at Cal State San Marcos and writing/arts courses at Cal State Summer Arts. Learn more at KimberlyDark.com. Christy's new book, Anti-Diet, is available wherever you get your books! Order online at christyharrison.com/book, or at local bookstores across North America, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Grab Christy's free guide, 7 simple strategies for finding peace and freedom with food, to get started on the anti-diet path. If you're ready to break free from diet culture once and for all, come check out Christy's Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course. Ask your own question about intuitive eating, Health at Every Size, or eating disorder recovery at christyharrison.com/questions. To learn more about Food Psych and get full show notes and a transcript of this episode, go to christyharrison.com/foodpsych.

Carla Sameth’s debut memoir, 'One Day on the Gold Line' was published July 18, 2019. Her work on blended/unblended, queer, biracial and single parenting appears in a variety of literary journals and anthologies including: Collateral Journal; The Nervous Breakdown, Brevity Blog, Brain, Child Magazine, Narratively, Longreads, Mutha Magazine, Tikkun, Entropy, and Pasadena Weekly. Carla’s essay, “If This Is So, Why Am I?” was selected as a notable for the 2019 Best American Essays. She writes about addiction, trauma and resilience with a sense of humor and connection to her readers. Carla was selected to be one of the 2019 Pride Poets with the City of West Hollywood and was a fall 2016 PEN In The Community Teaching Artist. She has taught creative writing to incarcerated youth through WriteGirl. She teaches at the Los Angeles Writing Project at California State University Los Angeles and with Southern New Hampshire University. Carla is a member of the Pasadena Rose Poets who present “poetry within reach and in unexpected places.” Erin Khar is the author of Strung Out: One Last Hit and Other Lies that Nearly Killed Me (HarperCollins | Park Row Books, February 25, 2020) and is known for her writing on addiction, recovery, mental health, relationships, parenting, infertility, and self-care. Her weekly advice column, Ask Erin, is published on Ravishly. Her personal essays have appeared in SELF, Marie Claire, Esquire, Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, Redbook, and others. She's the recipient of the Eric Hoffer Editor's Choice Prize and lives in New York City with her husband and two kids.

League of Badass Women's Valerie Orth talks with Leah Peterson, a writer and health and wellness mentor, on the myriad words we use to describe our gender, sexuality and everything in between. This is Part 1 of a 2-part series featuring Leah Peterson. *RESOURCES* LEAH PETERSON, writer, mentor, queer, fluid, happy: www.leahblooms.com RAVISHLY, I’m Genderfluid And Here’s What I’d Like You To Know: https://www.ravishly.com/im-genderfluid MINDBODYGREEN, The Mental Health Implications Of Denying Someone's Gender: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/denying-transgender-people-identity-health-risk

Episode 064 | Courage Through the Lens of Community, Leadership, and Anger with TaLynn Kel Website: Talynnkel.com IG/Twitter: @Talynnkel TaLynn Kel is a writer, cosplayer, and podcaster in Atlanta, Georgia. She writes about racism, cosplay, inter- racial relationships, and pop culture fandom through the lens of social justice. She conducts panels on these topics at fandom conventions both in and out of Georgia. Her cosplay and essays have been featured by NBC, Safety Pin Box, Black Girl Nerds, Fabulize Magazine, Ravishly.com, Brit & Co, Huffington Post, and Punk Black. TaLynn has self-published two essay books, Breaking Normal and Still Breaking Normal:both available on Amazon. She also works in collaboration to create and produce a web series, Time Out with TaLynn Kel where she interviews Black creators about their projects and cohosts the New Wakanda podcast. Support the Podcast: CashApp $mindfulrebel (Donations go toward sustaining the podcast) Check out past episodes at: shawnjmoore.com/podcast Intro/Outro Track - Moving On by LAKEY INSPIRED is licensed under a Creative Commons License. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themindfulrebel/support

”I think as women sometimes we feel like we can’t be as proud of our relationships as we are of our work.”   SPONSORED BY DUBSADO Dubsado is a client management system for creative entrepreneurs, and it helps you do everything from sending contracts, invoices, and questionnaires, to managing all things your biz in one place - with a few clicks of the button. Use code TRFE at checkout for 30% off your first month or year: http://bit.ly/dubsadotrfe   WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE? In September 2016, Alli Hoff Kosik walked away from her dream job to pursue her love of writing professionally. And that decision came with a ton of insecurities. As Alli shares in our conversation, being raised by strong, independent women to be a strong, independent woman, she grappled with feeling like she was somehow letting these women down. Recently married, she felt torn between staying in a job that was no longer the right fit and leaving to pursue her own career while relying on the financial support of her new husband. We talk about… How we let money define our worth and our relationships Redefining what a strong woman is Dealing with insecurities and guilt after leaving her full-time job How Alli knew it was time to leave her job   WHO IS ALLI HOFF KOSIK? In September 2016, Alli Hoff Kosik walked away from her dream job to pursue her love of writing professionally, with only a few contacts and a general idea of how to make that happen. Today, she is a full-time freelance writer. Her work has appeared in Marie Claire and on a variety of Web sites including Real Simple, Racked, Bustle, Brit + Co, Refinery29, Ravishly, and The Kitchn. You can also find Alli blogging at www.FindingPlanA.com. She is passionate about reading, running, rainbow sprinkles, her lipstick collection, watching embarrassing reality TV, and wandering her neighborhood listening to podcasts. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and (in her dreams, at least) three golden retriever puppies.   LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: The Sisterhood Alli on Instagram www.findingplana.com  

Rachel Feinstein is a prominent standup comedian who may frequently be seen performing at the Comedy Cellar. Leonard Ouzts is a prominent standup comedian and star of the new MTV show "Safeword." He may frequently be seen performing at the Comedy Cellar. Gigi Engle is a writer and sex educator. She writes for Teen Vogue, Marie Claire, Glamour, Bustle, and Ravishly. She is the author of the recent Teen Vogue article, "How to Masturbate If You Have a Vagina."  

Christine Stoddard is a Salvadoran-Scottish-American writer and artist who lives in Brooklyn. Her writings have appeared in Marie Claire, The Feminist Wire, Bustle, Teen Vogue, The Huffington Post, Good Housekeeping, Ravishly, So to Speak, Jimson Weed, and beyond. In 2014, Folio Magazine named her one of the top 20 media visionaries in their 20s for founding Quail Bell Magazine. Christine is the author of Hispanic & Latino Heritage in Virginia (The History Press) and Ova, a forthcoming chapbook from Dancing Girl Press.   In this episode, Christine tells about how she used an internship to break into journalism, why you need to take the time to identify the places that you want to write for and just pitch them, and how she got her foot into the door with book publishers by using her life experiences and cultural heritage as a means of positioning herself as a subject matter expert.   Follow Christine: Website Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Qual Bell Magazine   Books Hispanic & Latino Heritage in Virginia Richmond Cemeteries