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After years of wellness, self-care, and finding balance, it's time for a big change!Get ready, because the Balanced Black Girl podcast is transforming into She's So Lucky—and I'm bringing you along for the ride.In this episode, I'll talk about the rebrand, what it means to create your own luck, and how we're redefining what it means to be lucky in every sense.Resources:Get your tickets to our April 3 live show in NYC.Get your tickets to our April 5 live show in Washington DC.Check out my new brand Spacious Rituals and get your virtual planner for 2025!Subscribe to my Substack, Balance with LesSome of our favorite episodes from Balanced Black Girl:225: How Reading Fiction Helps Us Raise Our Standards and Practice Self-Care250: 35 Lessons I've Learned By My 35th Birthday265: How to Create Your Dream Life with Tricia Lee272: How to Win The Dating Game with Anwar275: The KEY to Turning Your Dreams Into Reality with Louise Hazel277: Mastering Confidence, Career Growth, and Wellness in Your 30s with Briana ThompsonSponsors:LMNT | LMNT is a zero sugar electrolyte drink mix with a research-backed ratio of electrolytes. To try it out go to drinkLMNT.com/balancedles to receive a free LMNT sample pack with any purchase.YNAB | YNAB is a life-changing budgeting app that helps you do what you want with the money you have. Visit www.ynab.com/balanced to get an exclusive three-month trial.Skims | The Fits Everybody collection is available in sizes XXS to 4X. You can shop now at SKIMS.com and SKIMS New York Flagship on FifthAveDeinde | Try Deinde's Line-Smoothing Eye Cream to fight inflammaging. Go to deinde.com and use code BALANCEDLES at check out for 15% off your first purchase.Pique | Nandaka coffee isn't just clean—it's next-level wellness in every sip. Get 20% off plus a FREE starter kit when you shop at Piquelife.com/BALANCEDLESSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, I'm joined by the multi-talented Dawn O'Porter. Dawn's had an extraordinary career, starting in TV production before making a name for herself presenting hard-hitting documentaries, where she travelled the world exploring fascinating topics like polygamy, size zero culture, and the geishas of Kyoto, Japan. But she's best known now as a bestselling author, with nine incredible books under her belt, including The Cows, So Lucky, and her latest novel, Honeybee, which is already a huge hit. Dawn grew up in the Channel Islands on the beautiful island of Guernsey, a place she now cherishes for its breathtaking cliffs and sweeping beaches, though as a teenager, she yearned for big city life. After living in LA for 16 years with her husband, Bridesmaids actor Chris O'Dowd, and their two boys, she recently made the big move back to London. During her time in California, she uncovered her ultimate hidden gem that we'll hear all about today, and her travel diaries today take us from Ibiza to Italy, Scotland to Japan and much more. Holly's recommendation: Porto Zante, Zakynthos, GreeceDestination Recap:Guernsey, EnglandIbiza, Spain St Martin, Guernsey, EnglandFermain Bay, Guernsey, England Herm, Guernsey, England Sark, Guernsey, England Loch Lomond, Scotland Los Angeles, California, USAMayfair, London, England Marylebone, London, England Kyoto, JapanOjai, California, USAThailandRome, Italy Sienna, ItalyParis, France The MaldivesHONEYBEE by Dawn O'Porter is published by HarperCollins and is out nowThanks so much for listening today. If you'd like to hear more from the podcast don't forget to hit subscribe, or if you use Apple Podcasts to press follow so that a new episode lands in your podcast app each week. If you want to be the first find out who is joining me on next week's episode come and follow me on Instagram I'm @hollyrubenstein, and you'll also find me on TikTok - I'd love to hear from you.And if you can't want until then remember there's the first 12 seasons to catch up on, that's over 125 episodes to keep you busy there. Don't forget that all the destinations mentioned by my guests are included in the episode show notes here on your podcast app, and listed on my website, thetraveldiariespodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dawn O'Porter is a broadcaster, novelist, journalist, and fashion enthusiast known for her witty and candid style. She is the bestselling author of The Cows, So Lucky, and the critically acclaimed Paper Aeroplanes. Her new novel Honeybee is out now.Brought to you by Eason – Ireland's favourite bookseller.Follow the show:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookshelfpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dawn O'Porter drops by for a chat about all things joy - and to tell us about her new book 'Honeybee' As well as being an author, Dawn is also presenter and absolute fashion icon. She is on a mission to help people choose love and bring joy and laughter to their everyday lives whilst never shying away from a hot topic. Previous books include bestselling novels The Cows, So Lucky, Cat Lady and her non-fiction title Life in Pieces. Dawn started out in TV production, quickly landing in front of the camera, making numerous documentaries that included immersive investigations of Polygamy, Size Zero, Childbirth, Free Love, Breast Cancer, and the movie Dirty Dancing. Further TV work included This Old Thing, a prime-time Channel 4 show celebrating the wonders of vintage clothing before Dawn traded the screen to become a full-time writer.Gaby is desperate for her to do more TV, as you will hear, but Dawn is not chomping at the bit to get back in front of the camera any time soon. She talks about moving back to the UK from living in LA, her charity work, how being reflective in mid life is good - and why we should all find joy in the small things. They talk about losing their mothers at early ages, Flackstock (which has become a huge success) and why dips are just the best food ever. You can find out more about Dawn and here book, here! We hope you enjoy this episode - and would love you to spread the word by liking and sharing and maybe even writing us a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I don't take my own advice. I'm Annette Leonard of https://www.annetteleonard.com find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theannetteleonard Transparent. Maybe it's easy to watch me on YouTube or listen to me on a podcast and hear me talk about ways to live our lives with chronic conditions and think I put all of my words into practice. However, I'm 100% human and struggle with all the same things you are. Currently, I'm in the middle of a summer that I swore I wouldn't repeat. Yet, here I am. Last summer I made it to September in terrible shape. I promised to myself I do things differently this year. It starts innocuously. I schedule a few things, my wife schedules a few things, and then I think I need to stop and say my calendar is closed and only allow spontaneous plans as I feel up to them. Because now I feel like I'm at the mercy of my calendar -- like the show is running me. I have either missed or showed up late to my telehealth therapy each of the past 4 appointments (even though I knew the appointments were happening in the morning). I was in full meltdown this morning about my upcoming calendar, I'm now in procrastination/dread cycles when friends reach out to me. [I acknowledge that I'm SO LUCKY that I still have people who want to see me after SO MANY years of illness and opting out!] But rather than getting back to them and saying, "I'm sorry, I can't." I put off returning their texts AND feel awful about it. I'm not bringing this to you with a solution. (I suppose I need to go back and re-listen to my own episodes on boundaries!) It just felt important to be transparent with you about how I'm doing and to say, if this is something you struggle with, "me too." At my infusion clinic, they only treat autoimmune patients. We've had numerous conversations about the auto-immune personality. With nurses who've had more than 90 years of combined experience treating autoimmune patients, the answer that keeps emerging is people-pleasing accommodators. Assuming that's true: I'm with my people. And, there's no time like the present to make changes. I need to text the friend back and say, "I'm sorry, however..." I handle disappointment, why do I think my friends can't?! I do think that some of this stems from the fact that I'm afraid friends won't keep showing up. **I have a new mini-course I'm finishing about how to unlock the power of your next doctor appointment*** the first 50 people get FREE enrollment. Sign up here https://www.annetteleonard.com/waitlist This is the Chronic Wellness Podcast. I'm Annette Leonard, speaker, coach, and sick person who believes that my illnesses do not define me. If health is the absence of disease and wellness is the presence of wholeness, then no matter what your disease status, we can work toward your wellness, your wholeness. Whether or not you are ever "healthy" on paper, you can be well. Join me and others on the path back to wholeness at AnnetteLeonard.com. Whether you are a person experiencing chronic illness or are someone who loves or serves people with chronic illness I have great resources here on this channel or on my website for you.

Today on the show, I welcome an extraordinary young woman —> Grace Wethor is a living unicorn of talent and intelligence. Guitarist. Pianist, Trapeze Artist, Figure Skater, Model, Author, TED Speaker — and 6-year survivor of an inoperable brain stem glioma that she was diagnosed with at 13 years old in 2015. Grace is the author of "You're So Lucky" and a new docu-series called "You're So Lucky: The Next Chapter." She joins me to talk about what it's like to have your whole life interrupted at such a young age, and we compare notes against her experiences in the 2010s vs. my eerily similar experiences in the 1990s. Spoiler Alert: We've come pretty far, but we've got a ways to go. Enjoy the show.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, we explore the Millennopause Era and the Menoverse! Jenna chats about the seismic shift that's occurred around peri, menopause and post-menopause over the past 10 years and the rise and rise of the Menoverse and Millennopause. Because millennials have grown up and entered peri and they're taking it by the reins.TakeawaysThe Menoverse is the world of menopause which is super-relevant for all women from their mid-30s.The Menoverse and Millennopause are real. So, let's get educated.Peri aka perimenopause begins earlier than you might think and it's not a one-and-done overnight experience. The key to a smoother ride is understanding the hormonal changes and symptoms associated with peri.Chapters00:00 Introduction01:03 Menoverse, Millennopause and Peri02:03 Who Are Millennials? And Gen Xers?04:02 Changes Can Your Begin In Your 30s05:11 Peri Symptoms06:03 Not Just About Your Ovaries06:20 Peri: Depression & Anxiety06:43 Quick Fire Knowledge Nuggets10:00 You're So Lucky!Episode Resources:Millennials Are Rebranding Menopause UnherdHark, The Millennial Death Wail New York Times (Paywall)Episode #104 How Will I Know I'm In Perimenopause? Merry Peri® hereHappy Go Tummy® hereWomen On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe®Follow MenoMe® on Instagram hereFollow MenoMe® on Facebook hereVisit the website hereSubscribe to the YouTube channel to watch the interviews here We're honoured you've joined Women On Fire® and hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, we would be grateful if you would leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts or subscribe to our YouTube channel. That way, we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®.Disclaimer: Our Mini Pauses® are for information purposes only. They come from a holistic vantage point and from collating (often conflicting) scientific data if it's available. They should not take the place of medical advice.menoverse, peri, menopause, postmenopause, midlife, millennopause, millennials, perimenopause, hormonal changes, symptoms, post-menopauseHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

 Lucky was 0-2 in the semi finals of the College Football Playoffs, picking Michigan and Washington to lose...and they didnt!So Lucky will flip a coin, spin the smart pill machine, crunch numbers, eat a bucket of oats and sleep, sleep sleep to determine a National Championship Loser!Listen to the final show for the 2023-2024 season to find out who Lucky picked to lose!Lucky Losers, he always picks the losers!

On this episode of Animal Amicus, hosts Senior Policy Program Manager Nicole Pallotta and Managing Attorney David Rosengard discuss the bearing witness movement, constitutional issues that can come up when advocates clash with the industry, “Good Samaritan” laws, Ag-Gag laws, and open rescues.    Resources referenced in this episode along with additional relevant articles are listed below:   NPR: Animal Rights Activist on Trial in Canada for Giving Water to Pigs   Animal Studies Journal: Bodily Encounter, Bearing Witness and the Engaged Activism of the Global Save Movement by Alex Lockwood   USDA National Agricultural Library: Twenty-Eight Hour Law   Animal Legal Defense Fund: Defending Animal Activists' First Amendment Rights   Animal Legal Defense Fund: Animal Advocates Win Free Speech Case, Judge Dismisses Meritless Trespassing Suit Intended to Silence Critics   Reporters Committee: Understanding Anti-SLAPP Laws   Animal Legal & Historical Center: Maps of States that Have to Protect Animals in Parked Cars   Animal Legal Defense Fund: Oregon Becomes 11th State to Pass “Good Samaritan Law” to Protect Dogs Left in Hot Cars by Nicole Pallotta   Medium: Yes, I Broke into a Mercedes with My Car Jack by Shawna Harch   GOV.UK: Pet Abduction to be Made New Criminal Offence in Crackdown on Pet Theft   Time: Lady Gaga Got Her Dogs Back, but as Criminals Capitalize on the Demand for Pandemic Pups, Others Aren't So Lucky by Melissa Chan   Office of the Governor Doug Ducey: Governor Ducey Signs “Matthew's Law” to Protect Pets, Families    Animal Legal Defense Fund: Ag-Gag Laws   Seattle University Law Review: Ag Gag Past, Present, and Future by Justin F. Marceau   First Amendment Watch: Ag-Gag Laws Face the First Amendment   USDA Economic Research Service: Market Failures: When the Invisible Hand Gets Shaky   Animal Legal Defense Fund: Challenging Judy's Family Farm Organic Eggs' Deceptive Advertising   Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act   Center for Constitutional Rights: The Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (AETA)   FindLaw: United States v. Fullmer, 584 F.3d 132, 164 (3d Cir. 2009)   Case Western Reserve Law Review: United States v. Fullmer and the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act: “True Threats” to Advocacy   The Intercept: How the Prosecution of Animal Rights Activists as Terrorists Foretold Today's Criminalization of Dissent by Natasha Lennard   MSU Journal of Animal & Natural Resource Law: Justifying Force Against Animal Cruelty by Ross Campbell   Spolin Law: Can “Defense of Others” Apply in Animal Abuse Cases    The Dodo: Open Rescue: How UPC Introduced This Strategy to U.S. Activists by Karen Davis   Unbound Project: Fierce and Fearless: Patty Mark's Unique Approach to Animal Liberation by Keri Cronin   United Poultry Concerns: Terrorists or Freedom Fighters? Reflections on the Liberation of Animals  

Mary Anne Mohanraj takes a Deep Dive with author Nicola Griffith on her work in Hild, So Lucky, and Spear, covering pacing, disability, and historical research. This interview is a part of the Portolan Project, an initiative to provide a wealth of exceptional creative writing courses and resources. Find out more about the Portolan Project here: www.speclit.org/portolan-project Episode show notes: speclit.org/ep-56-show-notes

Connor and Dylan are joined by Briga Heelan (Once Upon a One More Time). We're SO LUCKY to be joined by the superstar leading lady of Once Upon a One More Time on Broadway: Briga Heelan. But first: hear all about the twins' morning-after takes on Greta Gerwig's Barbie film. Longtime listener, first-time caller Briga then meets the guys for a glorious on-air chat. They discuss their friendship origins, Briga's love story with her husband, and her beautiful family's journey from the west coast to the east coast for a Broadway dream come true. They dive into Miss Britney Jean Spears herself, the unbelievable cast members that Briga shares a stage with, and what it's like performing as Cinderella in an original Broadway musical. This conversation is full of IMMACULATE vibes and a deep dive into OUAOMT. You're not going to want to miss it.Follow Briga on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Arrested and Arraigned Today, Trump is So Lucky to Have Judge Aileen Cannon Preside over His Prosecution | Could Judge Cannon Influence the Jury Pool to Ensure a Hung Jury? | How Did a Ruthless Colonial Power The Soviet Union Get Away With Portraying Itself as the Anti-Colonial Champion? backgroundbriefing.org/donate twitter.com/ianmastersmedia facebook.com/ianmastersmedia

So Lucky by Nicola Griffith is an amalgamation of genres, part autofiction, part disability activist story, part metaphysical, and part crime thriller. Mara Tagareilli is a martial arts master and heads up a successful and important AIDS non-profit in Atlanta. She and her wife of many years have just split and after she collapses while getting a jug of milk from the refrigerator, she is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.  Judith Heumann's website Content warnings (for the book and the episode): violence against women, murder Next time we'll be reading A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab, find it at your local bookstore or library and read along with us! If you want to read along with The Bookstore Challenge 2023, you can find Instagram graphics for your story or grid in this Google Drive folder. You can also join us on The StoryGraph to see what others are reading for each month and get ideas for your TBR: The Bookstore Challenge 2023. Get two audiobook credits for the price of one at Libro.fm when you sign up using the code BOOKSTOREPOD. Website | Patreon

An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon is a 2017 science fiction novel about the class and race structure on a generation ship making its way through the universe toward the promised land. It features a well drawn main character and a lot of confusing world mechanics, so hang on, because we have some questions. Content Warnings (for the novel and the episode): physical violence, sexual assault, self-harm, suicide Next time we'll be reading So Lucky by Nicole Griffith, find it at your local bookstore or library and read along with us! If you want to read along with The Bookstore Challenge 2023, you can find Instagram graphics for your story or grid in this Google Drive folder. You can also join us on The StoryGraph: The Bookstore Challenge 2023. Get two audiobook credits for the price of one at Libro.fm when you sign up using the code BOOKSTOREPOD. Website | Patreon

This week we read the classic noir novel, In a Lonely Place by Dorothy B. Hughes. We love it for subverting typical noir tropes and tackling American machismo at the same time. March's promopt for the 2023 Bookstore Challenge is to read a book by an author with a disability or about disability. Becca's pick, An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon, is up first. And then we will be reading So Lucky by Nicola Griffith. You can find both at your local bookstore or library (at least one of them is available on Hoopla) and read along with us. If you want to read along with The Bookstore Challenge 2023, you can find Instagram graphics for your story or grid in this Google Drive folder. You can also join us on The StoryGraph, The Bookstore Challenge 2023. Website | Patreon

This week's guest is Brendan Buckley…a drummer with an incredible resume that includes Shakira, Perry Farrell, Morrissey, Tegan and Sara, Damian Rice, JJ Lin and many more. I gush all about his playing to his face in the chat so I'll leave that there, but I will say that he is one of the most articulate guests we've had on the show in regards to setting up each of his choices; and because of that, this is one of my favorites. He had a little bit of a different take on his choices, so buckle and enjoy this chat with Brendan Buckley. Cheers! For more information on Big Fat Snare Drum, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok. Brendan's Honorable Mentions (as promised)... - Kenny Werner: "Meditation 1-4 "Effortless Mastery" 1996 - Carlos Vega: "Country Road" on James Taylor's "Live" 1993 - Omar Hakim: “Fortress Around Your Heart” on Sting's “The Dream of the Blue Turtles” 1985  - Steve Jordan: "Ramblin" on David Sanborn's "Upfront" 1992 - John Bonham: “Good Times Bad Times” on Led Zeppelin 1 1969 - Stephen Perkins: “Mountain Song” on Jane's Addiction's “Nothing's Shocking” 1988 - Matt Cameron: “Ugly Truth” on Soundgarden's “Louder Than Love” 1989 - Dennis Chambers: "Blue Matter" on John Scofield's "Blue Matter" 1986  - Matt Chamberlain: "A Sort Of Fairytale" on Tori Amos's "Scarlet's Walk" 2002 - Tony Williams: "So What" on Miles Davis's "Four And More" 1966 - Bill Stewart: “She's So Lucky” on John Scofield's “Hand Jive” 1994 - Boris Williams: “Icing Sugar” on The Cure's “Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me” 1987

Join Kim for Machine Embroidery with Kimberbell: Meet Liz! Oh, Sew Delightful Quilting, "So Lucky" & Giveaways #WNWatKimberbell #kimberbell #kimberbelldesigns #machineembroidery All right good morning everyone hello how are you today it is a great Wednesday morning folks isn't it I hope it is good Wherever You Are good morning Donna from Estero Florida and Deborah from Milton Florida hi Cindy from Alaska and Patricia from Homestead Florida Kathy from Northport Florida or you guys like you just all got together and said hey Floridians we're in the house today at Kimberbell Let's uh let's all chime in first I love it good morning to you hi Cheryl from Nevada and Priscilla from Texas hi Bernadette from Schomburg Illinois she says where it is cold today oh yeah very cold in our neck of the woods too um good morning Christina lauritzen from Iowa and Julie from Minnesota hi Anne from Indianapolis and Vicky she says it's lunch time sounds good to me hi Kathy from Ohio Marianne from Oregon Kathy from Kansas Tracy from Arkansas Chris hello hello hi Deb from Washington Sherry from California Tina from East Texas Jenna from the Ozarks oh my goodness and you keep coming through quick and fast and I love it thank you for being here my name is Kim Christopherson and I am here to talk about all things new at Kimberbell this week and boy we have some fun stuff coming up including I'm going to make the announcement of the two big epic winners of last week's what's new Wednesday giveaway remember the oh so delightful bag full of stuff like hundreds of dollars worth of stuff it's gonna be yours to two people today I can't wait to share those winners with you I'm gonna make you wait just a little bit longer right and then we're also going to have another great big giveaway yeah pretty good decent size giveaway today which we love to do and I get to introduce you to one of my dear friends and co-workers today to talk a little bit more about some of the background literally the background of oh so delightful so let's go ahead and get started with a little bit of so-and-tell with Kimberbell   [Music]   oh we're so excited we have to do it twice all right let's take a look at what you guys are making this week oh my goodness there's some fun stuff going on guys you have been busy with all kinds of themes but take a look at this sewing room Cara she says she decorated her sewing room with alternating embroidery and quilted blocks she mounted them on eight inch canvases um so okay I love that Cara you just gave us a brilliant idea for taking any Kimberbell design and putting it at you know an angle there on point but then wrapping it around canvas let's take a closer look at some of the ones she used she used this create design this actually comes from the Bella box that we had uh last year I believe it was called live creatively you can still find those designs at me timedelivered.com for the Bella box this one is this is my happy place okay Cara I love how you also added the border of embroidery so so quilt embroidery so quilt that design actually was one of the bonus designs from that Bella box and boy that just couldn't be cuter and then she took some additional Quilt Block designs she added those to the eight inch canvases look how cute it is in her sewing room all wrapped around that door frame and then across the top border of her room oh Kara that just made me happy what a fun room to walk into every morning thank you for sharing that uh let's see Amanda she's been working on her Digital Dealer exclusives design from January this of course is the hey sweetie pie tea towel but what I love about this picture is that her husband made her the cutest little ladder to hang her tail from she says Teamwork Makes a dream work that's for sure but can we talk about the pink KitchenAid right there I mean come on who wouldn't love to have that in their kitchen but how cute let's take a look at that a closer look at hey sweetie pie there it is guys and it's not too late to get that design if you want to make that design for Valentine's Day and for all your friends and loved ones neighbors whoever you can find it with a shop who is participating in Digital Dealer exclusives go to our shop locator there you can search by those shops and they'd be happy to provide that design for you so much fun in fact I made one just yesterday I'm so excited because I'm like you know what I made one last week I was pretty excited about that and then I'm like you know I'm gonna try this again because it was so much fun but I did tell my husband no touchy no touching this towel this is for for looks only so he's been warned there you go here's another one that Tracy did taking the same design of hey sweetie pie but she made it uh into a framed picture so there you go you don't have to do it just on a tea towel or a tote bag or an apron look how cute that looks just in a frame Tracy I love it thank you so much for sharing that all right you know another other thing that you guys have been working on a whole lot lately are the new pretty impossible pouches oh my gosh it's been so fun to see them let's take a look at a few here um there's definitely been a favorite one so far I'm going to point out here in just a minute but let's take a look at this one from Wendy she says she whipped up a fruit a few pretty impossible bags this weekend for gifts she said they were so quick and easy to make she says I may just have to keep one for myself uh you better believe it Wendy you better keep one for yourself they're so cute I mean yes get them absolutely but definitely gift one to yourself let's take a closer look at a couple of hers there just beautiful love the fabric choices they're great those pretty and Posh zipper pouches are a great great way to show off just your most favorite Fabrics aren't they um speaking of really cool um uh specific Fabrics that just screams to the the person you're gifting it to let's take a look here at what sherry made for her granddaughter she says this is for her granddaughter's 16th birthday she plays softball and loves it so look what she did you guys ah it's from pretty and Posh but doesn't it take on a whole nother look with her granddaughter's favorite sport softball in this case oh my goodness she's gonna love that so personalized because she also of course added her initials there I absolutely love it now there's definitely been kind of a front runner if if you will on the pretty and Posh zipper pouches this week I'm going to show you a quick little video snippet to tell you what that front runner has been and then I'm going to show you some examples of things that you guys have made with pretty and Posh on the Margot the Margot has definitely been a favorite I see keep coming up let's take a look at our little reel that we made for the video or for the for the Margot and then I'm going to show you what you guys have been making with the Margot let's take a look   yeah I'm feeling it I'm feeling it I like you Margo and this is what you guys are making you like her too of course we named the pretty and Posh zipper pouches after four names um and the Margo is definitely a winner in your book let's see what you guys have done here we go Tracy she says this is the Margot I told Kim I was doing the Margo bag first just decided to change the colors a bit she's so pretty she gave us a helpful hint too which I just love she says raise your embroidery foot in the quilting over the flexi foam so as you can see here she's got the red Velveteen knit patch there and that's where a little bit of flexi foam is well the front there and uh she gave us the tip to raise your cursor foot just a little bit so thank you Tracy for sharing that um here we go there's the inside I love that pop of color okay another Margot look at this one from MJ she says this is the Margo zipper pouch just needs tassel attached to the zipper pull don't you love those florals in that yellow right there in the center just gorgeous MJ liked doing the Margot so much that look at this one she says I'm officially addicted I love addiction well when it comes to machine embroidery folks right look at that beautiful pouch with the the heart fabric the center fabric there the design that just uh makes it pop absolutely love it and then finally this one from Linda she says this is her pretty impossible and what I love about what Linda did this one with this one is that she added on the ab strap don't you love that doesn't the Margot help show off the most beautiful Fabrics I love it bravo bravo to everyone who made pretty and Posh zipper pouches this week no matter you did the Margo the Penelope the the I can't remember their names okay anyway you know what I'm talking about you are loving it I'm loving it too so keep posting those pictures all right let's take another wow uh look at another wow today uh you guys loved it too look over at Kimber Bellas and fellas for this one this one's from Tammy Tammy Tammy Tammy okay how many of you guys saw this one wow she says this was her Secret Valentine project and we're gonna see some up close pictures here in a minute guys um I'm not gonna read through the whole thing but basically what she did is she loved loved loved broom Hilda's Bakery from kimberville this came out this was a Halloween design that came out years ago so you she used the same concept of broom-hilda's Bakery same block sizes and in many of those cases um she said that she said most of the block ideas came from Birmingham Hilda it's quilt exactly how they were she traded the pumpkins for hearts take a closer look because you are going to love it and if you are a big Kimber Bell fan out there you're going to start recognizing all of these little Snippets from different Kimber Bell projects over the years and boy did this just make me happy to see I mean come on look at the Valentine gnome there's nowhere he came from I I bet type it in the comments if you know where that gnome came from with his cute dangling legs that came from uh came from the lucky s bench pillow still available and but she made it all Valentine well and then she used some designs from our Valentine um applique CD that came from the vault she used the cute little frog um that's under that glass Dome you guys there's just some things that when they all come to fruition at the end of crazy sketches and stuff I just go oh that little frog just makes me smile on that little frog Under the Dome does in the original Halloween design it said totally under your spell this one she changed to totally in love absolutely love it of course you see hey sweetie pie right there and that came from Digital Dealer exclusives this year and see the typewriter at the top you're just my type that came from love notes that came out a few years ago love it Tammy you're killed it with this one look another cute little known they're from the lucky s pinch pillow then of course the Love Letters did you know that's an actual zipper in there that you can like stick little love notes in little pocket there um that also came from love notes way to go Tammy way to go okay let's take a look at a final one that made my day made me smile if this doesn't make you smile I don't know what will it's a simple one but what she said was so so sweet let's take a look at this one here from Sue she says I've been sending my dad he's 94. pillows for each holiday he sent me the picture on the left as a subtle reminder that his pillow is naked if you're listening to this and you're going what are you talking about it's an empty pillow there's no it's a pillow form that's sitting there the Tweet heart pillow is going in the mail today I'm sure he's gonna love it I'm already working on the lucky pillow for March can't have naked pillows oh no you can't sue and that just I mean her dad is 94. 94 and you can see that that just makes a state let's look at the naked pillow here it's empty it needs a cover right Sue so she's on it she's working on it and she just finished let me call you tweetheart I'm in love with you to take care of that for her 94 year old father Sue again I loved that that just makes me so happy to see because it truly does when we make something for someone else it truly does make bring us joy right so sue I was thinking about that I've been thinking about your your post for the last few days because it just really made me happy and I thought you know what sue you need to have the next brand well maybe your dad I should say needs to have the next brand new pillow um download that's coming out in March from Kimber belt no one has seen this yet but I'm going to show you a picture Sue because we're going to send you the designs the background quilting designs fabric you name it Sue I want you to make this next pillow for your 94 year old dad so he has no naked pillows okay so still make him you're like the lucky one the the March one lucky yes but take a look at this one that's coming out in March Sue it's coming your way all the Fabrics all the embellishments all the background quilting designs and the design itself this is called life is better in full bloom and Sue I want you to get right on that and make that for your dad all right we'll be contacting you sue making sure you get everything you need to make that for your 94 year old father thank you so much for sharing those you guys it's just it's a real treat for all of us at Kimber Bell to see what you are making so please keep posting you can do that over well you can do it anywhere right post wherever you are on this world wide web but we especially like to see it in the Kimber Bellas and fellas group because that's where we share ideas and we share you know tips and we answer each other's questions and we cheer each other on so there you go okay uh keep posting over there and Sue watch for your mail because something special is going to come your way all right guys let's take a look at oh what else we have going on oh well speaking of digital zealer exclusives quickly let me show you you know a lot of you are doing um hey sweetie pie right now right um because that was the January's Digital Dealer exclusive but guess what today's February 1st where has the time gone I don't know but today's February 1st and therefore a new Digital Dealer exclusive design is coming out this month depending on when your shop uh hosts this okay um this is it it's the so lucky little [ __ ] buddy oh isn't that fun isn't that fun just cute little [ __ ] buddy pinch buddies are perfect to go with binge pillows but they also look great on a shelf or next to your bench pillow or like in a dough bowl or on a tear tray or on your bed or you name it look how darling that is the quilting comes with it the background quilting you're going to learn how to piece in the hoop and do background quilting look at that fun Shamrock that's actually pieced and then appliqued over around it and then you've got some fun little quilting designs and so you know there you go you have your little so lucky little grouping of St Patrick's Day designs just like that now something just came to my mind earlier when I showed you um the the Valentine designs that came from from um oh my goodness now it's left me from Lisa's um quilt I said that some of those gnomes came from Lucky s but you know what it was it actually came from my nails left me oh luck of the gnome you guys there's too many names here at camperville over the years on these things luck of the known so if you're looking for those gnomes that's where you're gonna find it lucky to know there you go okay so back to this so lucky find a quilt shop that is participating in Digital Dealer exclusives because as the name entails it's exclusive and that's the only way you'll be able to find that design all right so check it out it's this month's design can't wait to to show you all the rest throughout the year all right guys okay people are very excited Tammy so lucky is so cute yeah I I absolutely love it too Rebecca she says I just finished my lucky pillow last night oh my goodness Patsy oh my gosh cam you and the Kimber Bell group is awesome oh you're sweet Cassie she says so special for a 94 year old gentleman uh well he's he's got to be pretty special he's got to be pretty special especially since Sue is making those things for him each month that's pretty awesome Rita says I love Sue's dad's sense of humor I know I think that's what got me too Rita I just was like okay I like him 94 years old he's sending his daughter a picture of a naked pillow saying come on what's next and you know that's got to make his day when he receives that in the mail it's pretty awesome all right guys uh let's see what is next oh here we go you know how excited we all are here at Kimber Bell for the new oh so delightful oh so delightful guess what guys we showed it last week this week I'm gonna show it a little bit again but we're going to talk more about the background quilting designs if you missed last week's episode of what's new Wednesday don't miss it go back and watch because this is the quilt well the main quilt but as you know there's all kinds of bonus projects with it too and all kinds of like additional little quilts remember this we're not going to talk about too much today because we did last week but what I do want to focus on is something that is all the buzz today you guys are already downloading it you're excited because one of the things that I would say is the star of the show is the background quilting I should say optional background quilting for this but let's take a moment here to look at some of these up close oh let's see background quilting designs on here   oh my goodness okay there's so many good ones can be used for so many things this was especially something that you guys talked about last week was you couldn't get over this border if you see the Border how it just says so happy in there and the ruler you just about lost your minds when you saw how cute the background quilting was on the ruler and I mean you name it there's some fun elements as part of this background quilting bundle it is available today okay so you're waiting for this to arrive it's being sent out to shots starting February 8th so that's next Wednesday but while you're waiting what about taking advantage of a 20 discount on the background quilting bundle right now today so that when it comes next week in the next couple weeks for you you are ready to go but do you know what I say around here it takes a village it certainly takes a village to do what to produce what we do at Kimber Bell and one of the most special unique things about a Kimber Bell project these days is the beautiful background quilting that is an option for you to have well I want you to eat someone really special to me who oversees an amazing team of people that make background quilting possible everyone and I'm gonna introduce you to my friend Liz Liz hello hello good morning everybody how are you feeling about being on today I am so excited and also just so honored this is so much fun to get to spend time with you well oh yes yeah Liz I know you watch every week um uh what's new Wednesday I know I see you on and now you're on um tell us a little bit about Liz you leave this team but you have some amazing ladies behind the scenes as well you've got uh Moki and Mikhail and Jennica who also so I call you the Fantastic Four [Laughter] and um tell him tell her about a little bit about your team and what it's like to work on background quilting designs at Kimber doll right I have an amazing team like you said the four of us are all working from home moms we're all young moms um so we all work part-time um but we all really have so much fun working on the background quilting behind the scenes so um we all use our talents and skills in making the artwork for the background quilting and creating the instructions file formats testing all the things that go into Kimber Bell's wonderful designs the four of us work on day in day out with this background quilting so I really love to shout out to my team they are so amazing they are they make it possible for us to put out so many designs and you know that we are always every week there's at least one new quilting Design coming out um so we really enjoy what we do and we work so hard to make sure that we're always getting something new something fun out to you you guys um but yeah working on background quilting is so much fun there's just so many possibilities and that's the theme Liz um you're saying you're exactly right there's so many possibilities how tell us a little bit give us a little insight into what what is the process because because of so many possibilities as you mentioned it's hard to like just narrow it down going oh I think I'll do this as a toss designer I'll do this as a clear blue tile designer what is the process when you get the artwork or when you first learn about a new product here at camperval is that when you guys like go to work and you know give us a little Insider take on that yeah I'd love to tell you a little bit more about it so really when a project is launched at Kimber Bell the artwork is finalized that's when I get to see it I get to be one of the lucky ones that gets to see these beautiful projects at the very beginning when I see the artwork I start pinpointing you know all the cute elements that are within the project um and I start kind of pulling those those elements that I want to use to create quilting designs so um really when we're working on a background quilting bundle for a project like oh so delightful quilts and Decor it's all about how does it how can we complement the project as a whole right so we don't want to like we don't want to outshine we want to complement we want to coordinate with the project because really it's just about taking your project to the next the next level if you want to do that right so how what elements do I want to pull from the project to coordinate and make those background quiltings really play well as a team as a team with the project right and all the embellishments so really I look at the project as a whole what are all of the blocks um what are all the embellishments going on the quilts what are the fabrics and so all those things are kind of in my mind and I'll start doodling out the elements and pulling and playing with how would I toss them which ones make sense for a clear blue tiles design which ones make more sense for a block by block or an orange design if you're looking on the website so really there's there's a lot of thought that goes into it how does it coordinate how does it play well with the with the project that they're going to go on I I love how you mentioned that you don't want to to be like you don't want it to outshine the design itself and I would say that you know anyone who does background quilting whether they're a long armor or you know they're doing it on their domestic you know sewing machine or whatever that is the goal is to really make it special but still kind of stay as a background dancer right back up singer maybe totally you know totally that's exactly right yeah you want it to play well with the project you wanted to just enhance the project and just make it that extra level of fun right that's the word particular level of cute so yeah enhance the project Well you certainly do enhance the project um I think it would be fun to actually show everyone how to find these designs and I would love to keep you on the screen here Liz and have you walk us through maybe some of your uh you know the the elements that you just absolutely loved uh best making so let me show people where to find this um this is of course the Kimber Bell website here you can find it at kimberbell.com and if you go up to products let's see where it says get it today you're going to go to background quilting all right and then here's where you're gonna see you know uh them in different um sections here of course we see the latest design right there but that's latest design is actually part of a bundle design for oh so delightful so I'm going to show you where to find all of it anyway so if we go back up to the top it says all designs and then by project let's click on buy project I love how you guys have like have made this really easy easier to see what we think goes with what so this one is the oh so delightful as you can see here we've got let me call you tweet heart sweetest pie cup of cheer you name it let's click on oh so delightful and there you're gonna find these as downloads uh for single designs or a bundle design and that's where if you go as a click as a bundle design uh You're Gonna Save 20 by buying it all in a bundle right so I'm going to scroll down here to where you're going to see the 20 20 discount and then the bundle design so I'm going to click on that but no of course that all of these are available as single ones too so really it gives you flexibility to pick and choose or to take all of it um what you would like to use on your projects okay so you talked about um well we'll talk about the difference between orange and blue designs here in a minute um but let's first take a closer look at the designs themselves tell us about this one Liz the Border oh okay so this is one of my favorite the Bobby border one I love it so when I first saw the initial artwork for oh so delightful that Maine so happy quilt when I saw that inner sashing was yellow fabric I was like there's just the only one thing we can do here we have to do a measuring tape right because that's the staple for any sewing so this is our bouncing ideas is so awesome to be able to do because when I put that yellow inner Border in there I was not even thinking about a ruler I just thought it looked pretty with the blue border it kind of Set It Off and then you take it up 10 notches and do a ruler that is seriously the showstopper right I love it was just it was meant to be it was just one of those clicking moments I just knew it had to be so that is the inner border design so you can get a closer look here real quick I'm going to scroll through these pictures so we can find a close look at that border oh here we go here's one but I love it so much I cannot cannot make that possible on an embroidery machine and it's going to line up perfectly oh here's another close-up look and um oh here we go look at that you guys it's so cute and what is really cool is it will not matter if you have a 5x7 hoop a six by ten hoop 8 by 12 or 9 by 14 it all works and it's gonna you're not gonna know what size of hoop you used right exactly so it's one of the new block by block only borders so it's meant to stitch seamlessly it's going to look like edge to edge you're not going to be able to see where it starts where it ends so look at your extracts to make sure you see you know what what it's going to look like with your particular hoop with smaller Hoops we could only get one two three right so but but still you're gonna have this beautiful measuring tape look that comes across in your cute inner sashing and I just think it is just the perfect little border to go around the inside of your quilts oh my gosh yes absolutely okay let's take a look at of course then you've got the so happy which is so pretty um yeah yeah you've got you so happy joy sewing machines fabric bolts scissors just all those fun elements together to just give you that really cute chunky detailed outer border I love it love it okay zigzag you can't go wrong with a basic zigzag right exactly exactly the inspiration behind this one I was just thinking about your basic zigzag stitch on your sewing machine right and just making it a really versatile linear design that you can use Beyond oh so delightful right like this would be cute on basically any block ever it's just such a sweet easy cute design it is it it really is versatile uh for sure okay I love this radial design how did you come up with this one this one is actually inspired by one of the new vintage Flora Fabrics the sparkle design so the sparkle design is so cute and I just wanted to kind of echo the beauty of that fabric and create a background quilting design that went along with it so really those radial stars are just those cute little sparkles from the fabric and again this one is just so versatile right like it's just that that classic crosshatch diamond with the little stars in the middle just makes it really extra cute so and again that design itself could be used on anything it doesn't scream sewing room collection exactly yeah exactly oh my gosh okay this one is another show stopper I know I keep saying that and I can't decide which is like my favorite because for all different reasons uh this one just just makes you happy tell us about this this one is just putting all those sweet sewing notions all together you've got your buttons your thread spools your PIN cushions of course because there's those pin cushioned blocks on these on the quilt and you've got your scissors in there too and it's all just connected by these cute loopy threads I just think it's such a such a sweet um design just that encompasses the joy of sewing and just all those tools and things that you use when you're sewing nailed it encompasses with a joy of sewing I couldn't agree more okay I know where this was inspired from but why don't you share with the rest of the group so this one again inspired by one of our vintage Flora Fabrics so um it's the yes the honeycomb flower so the flowers are in these cute little hexagon shapes and we just wanted to kind of echo that geometry that geometric design because with every good bundle I really try and have you know a good variety of different designs that really you kind of get you know some geometrics some more organic I really try and give you a variety so that you have a lot to play with so this is one of those that just feels really geometric but it's fun because it's a clear blue tiles design too so I can see this being used with B quilting too because it kind of gives that honeycomb feel yes now you can use it on something that's a little bit more like modern because it has kind of a modern feel to it too so it's just a super versatile super pretty design it's gonna Stitch out really quick too so it's good for bigger projects I didn't even think about using that with a with like a b design but you're absolutely right it's kind of a a modern take on the honeycomb and it it's it works it's perfect and I love that it was inspired by the Vintage Flora fabric too which is kind of cool um okay this one a lot of people mentioned this last week when um they saw the oh so delightful quilt for the first time and that was the cross stitch background quilting so fun this one is one of my favorites from this bundle um a lot of labor of love with this one because you know figuring out how to make it look all over the house design but also encompassing the idea of this cross stitch design so really yeah we pulled from those cross stitch Hearts we wanted to play up that idea of these beautiful those little Hoops that you're gonna make on the quilt bringing in that cross stitch I feel um if you look at the lifestyle folders of this one it really double stitches over so it gives you this kind of thick chunky looking quilting that's really really sweet um so I really love this one the love the way it turned out let me see if I can find a picture of that real quick um of the cross stitch here oh yes here we go there yes you can really see that it's got kind of like it goes over itself twice so it's really got this chunky textural feel so it's it works really well on filler blocks it works really well as a background quilting design but it's just so fun it's such a fun design and I can see it being used Valentine's Day which is coming up I can see it being used on you know like an heirloom baby quilt I don't know I just feel like it's such a cute versatile design that um really shines in this bottle I'm just like sifting through some of these pictures so you can see more up close here's a look at oh look at those scissors on top of the thread spool but here's I love this so happy because of course depending on the thread color you use you can make it more prominent or you can make them kind of you know settle into the background just a little bit too right   okay this let's see let's let me go back here to one that is exclusive to the bundle do you want to tell us about the little oh where did it go the little straight pins yes um I will find it right there it is there we go straight pins these are this quilting is called the pins quilting design and it is exclusive if you buy the bundle um it's a filler quilting Block it's a one by six sized block um file size that you could use to quilt these very specific filler blocks that are on the quilt so you've got some rows two rows of these one by six blocks that go across the quilt and we just designed these pins to go there um knowing that we were going to have these sweet blooming pins coming out as coming in the embellishment kit so um I just wanted to kind of play up The Sid of pins and just another one of those cute Notions that you have in your sewing room well and let's be honest my pants look exactly like that on the floor right it's like we just tossed the pins on the floor and took a picture of them and come on I mean if they were all nicely in a row who are we kidding who are we kidding oh my goodness so as you can see she's also on the website She's listed what all the the designs are that come in the bundle how many sizes they come in if you click on any of those um you can also find the single designs of it sounds like um and you can save 20 through the month of February on this right that's great now a question that's often asked oh let me show this real quick do you want to tell us about this picture that I'm seeing yes absolutely so that is a picture of the background quilting guide so what the background quilting guide is anytime we offer a bundle we always give you a quilting guide and it basically tells you on our sample what quilting we used on which block and what size so it basically a map of if you want to do the background quilting exactly how we did it on our on our sample that we took photos of um you use the guide to you know select the quilting that we use the size that you need for each block throughout the whole project so oh that's fantastic I love that you're really trying to make it easy easy for all of us so okay bundle it'll be in your it'll be in your download you'll see that there's a PDF called quilting guide oh okay yeah great great great great um scrolling through these real fast but tell us um you know from your expert opinion as the digitizer Behind these um and your team what is the difference we get this question a lot and you know I think we should come out with a video to to help explain it too but in a nutshell if people are seeing some designs on a blue background and some designs on an orange background why why why is that and what's the difference between them how do you use them differently that kind of thing because I think it's important for everyone to understand that totally I'm so happy to talk about it so blue designs are compatible with clear blue tiles so we've really tried to make that that kind of really easy to think about and orange designs are block by block only and why don't you add to that the blue designs and gray designs are perfect for Clear Blue tiles exactly because the gray designs are also all over um right border designs yes exactly so the dark gray borders are clear blue tiles um compatible also um light gray so this particular Border in oh so delightful quilts and Decor is a light gray and orange designs are block by block only and the reason why those are block by block only is because um they will have travel lines or they will have places where they need to connect outside of the block that if they just don't lend themselves well to being an all-over design like clear blue tiles is supposed to be right so um so like for example the zigzag quilting um when you go up the line you're gonna have to travel across to get to the next Lane so it's just really something you wouldn't want to use as an all-over quilting sign because you'd have these little connecting travel lines that just wouldn't make it look as beautiful so um clear blue tiles designs the blues and the dark blue designs are ones that you can use all over you also get you know the block by block files which just basically means we've given you the placement lines for your batting and your and your background fabric so you're setting up your block for a feature project like these oh so delightful quilts and Decor so that's sort of like a in a nutshell um there's also an informational table on the website that you can look at and it gives you really good tips of what's the difference between the orange and the blue or the blue I love and the clear of the tiles designs oh thanks for pointing that out Liz yeah that's great yeah so you know when we talk about block by block quilting that's a lot of times what we do on something like this where it has a lot of appliques on top right and so you do lock by Block in the background and like Liz says it's got you know uh your it accounts for your um seam allowance right so then you you sew those blocks together block by block right and um there you have it but block by block also has the traveling lines that was mentioned with a zigzag so it's got a travel somewhere so instead of us seeing all of those traveling lines there inside the scene which is awesome   are you there Liz exactly oh okay I am hi and okay you kind of cut out there for a minute and then you're blue anything that's on blue or dark gray work perfectly with clear blue tiles but also with block by block quilting exactly exactly so you get both sets of files so that you have all the versatile versatility you need to create any project you want with those so that's so awesome oh my goodness this is just it's fun I hope you guys all feel like it's fun to kind of hear what's going on well like I say literally in the background camper Bell um because we have this amazing team of these four ladies like she said work at home moms who have made um all of our lives so much more fun and exciting and like really um truly remarkable being able to do this on our home embroidery machines as we do it instead of waiting till the end and then figuring out how to quilt it we're putting together these beautiful designs as we go oh it's awesome okay so Liz you know I'm gonna I'm gonna give a shout out to to everyone out there who's watching because Liz and her team and like I said it's Liz and mookie and Michael and Jennica they're always reading your comments we are so if you know you have that this is the time to let them know what kinds of background cruelties would you want to see what's what I think I've even put this here in a banner I want to know they want to know if you were you know if you had your ideal background quilting design that you could have Liz and her awesome team create what is it that you're looking for in background quilting because we at Kimber Bell want to provide all of that for you um so that you can use block by block method clear blue tiles method and really make it um you know something special for you wouldn't you say so Liz are you ready to take down notes I am so excited we often look at Kimber bells and fellas for ideas so we love all the ideas and we want to make it happen for you so please always send us your ideas yes oh my gosh they're they are they're always looking so you know um yeah the comments are coming up fast feathers I think you have a feathers one in the works don't you it's coming yes we do have one coming yeah I see um oh my gosh beach themed beach themed oh my God such a good idea yeah I love it yeah pretty flowers in one sweet spring dogs art gecko I mean you've got job security Liz I'm here to come no doubt about that oh my gosh yeah it always always needed right always oh my gosh some baby themes I know you've got some baby aliens coming in yes I mean I could just like Liz said you know she gets to be kind of the you know the first to see some of these designs you know right from the start but I also get to see some of the background designs that are coming off of that really early on in the process because these guys are on it they're ahead of the game and it has been really fun to see like what's coming out and so I see what you guys are asking for and I'm going oh   this is kind of fun something military like a Navy themed one with ships submarines planes I like a good idea I really like that okay well you know that team of four is going to be taking down feverish notes today to find out what's going on uh or to to figure out what their roadmap can well what can be added to because you guys are quite quite ahead of the game aren't you we are but we can always move things around   that is awesome all right well Liz I can't thank you enough can't thank you enough for everything that you and your team uh does to make our all of our Lives should we say oh so delightful yeah oh so delightful thank you for everything that you do I know um a lot of people appreciate it and we certainly do too thanks for joining me today say hi to that little guy for me is he with Grandma thank you for having me   yeah oh that's fun okay well have a great day Liz keep on creating thank you for having me have a good one oh don't you love her yeah she one of these days you're gonna have to meet the whole crew because they're all just so awesome so grateful for um their their contributions to to making what Kimber Bell is what it is today so thank you Liz and Team all right guys so let's go on um I just wanted to give you a sneak peek on something that's coming out to shops um they're going to be learning about it here next week because it was supposed to come out a while ago um this old linen pillow cover blank and it didn't make it when we got it wood and now it's here so it's going to be sent out here very soon but I want to show you what I did with this oat linen it's called the oat linen pillow cover blank and it's coming out again next week it's going to be sent to shops with oh so delightful so what I did is I took one of the blocks from oh so delightful the sewing machine and I added it to the oat linen pillow cover blank as you know our our pillow cover planks are already quilted so this this uh like a honeycomb uh hexacon uh look of uh background quilting is already quilted and it comes flat this is what you're going to be looking for it's the Quilted pillow blank it comes with the open side seams so that it's really easy to take any designs any design and then this one I used the design from oh so delightful because we gotta get you to see the possibilities right as you can see it comes just as one flat piece but it's already got a hidden invisible zipper in it so that all I have to do oh and the side seams are already surged as you can see um all I have to do is lay this on the bed of my machine either a sewing machine or a embroidery machine do my design whatever that entails and then I just sew up the sides with like a half of an inch seam and then I've got the opening to put in a pillow form and voila I've got the cutest little pillow and all I did for these little Flags is I just cut some triangle fabrics and just attach them to this uh little mini Rick rack and we'll go into a little bit more details about these kinds of ideas of what to do on these pillow cover blanks in the coming weeks but I did want to give you a heads up that that is also coming to a quilt shop near you online or you know if you're lucky enough to walk through their doors um they will have this and isn't that beautiful if you could see this fabric it's like this linen texture and it truly is a gorgeous versatile uh pillow cover blank that you can put anything on and so for my sewing room I added a you know a little sewing machine but again that comes from the quilt oh so delightful right here being sent to cool shops next week so exciting all right so the reason why I share that with you well a couple reasons is because one it's going to be part of our um giveaway this week but before I go into the giveaway I don't want to forget something very important and that is to announce the two winners of the Epic giveaway hole please remember this last week these are the brand new oh so delightful tote bags reusable tote bags and those are also being sent to shops this in this next week starting February 8th but last week during um what's new Wednesday I filled this baby up with hundreds and hundreds of dollars worth of Kimber Bell product and two lucky winners are going to be announced right now so the two people that won each one one of those tote bags filled with all sorts of good stuff are let's give a uh a drum roll four Lisa Mallory Blundell Lisa and Mallory blindell congratulations and Nikki Allen Vance Nikki Allen Vance you two are the lucky winners of oh so delightful I hope you're watching right now because because your ears just perked up and there's a spring in your step all day long I'm sure because this is coming your way so congratulations we will be contacting you um from Kimber Bell and we will let you know uh you know that you won again and that you know how can we get this to you so there you go there you have it all right are you ready for this week's giveaway you know we talked a lot of course about oh so delightful we're all very oh so excited for that coming your way and of course the background quilting so I want to know let me bring this up here it's giveaway time type in the comments here at Facebook or on our YouTube channel just underneath this video wherever you see this video what other projects would you use with the oh so delightful quilting bundle remember this is something that can be used beyond the quilt itself we want you to build your library of designs to be able to use it for anything I want to hear your ideas and we all want to share ideas on what other things you saw all the individual quilting designs what else can you see making for those quilting designs or with those quilting designs because you can get them today you can start today but even though the the um quilt doesn't come out to next week get started today on all sorts of fun projects and two people are going to win well where did it go okay well I took out the the design let's see oh here we go hold up two people are going to win the brand new pillow cover blank that I did with the also oh so delightful sewing machine okay um you're gonna win the pillow cover blank itself you're gonna win the pillow form there's an 18 inch pillow form that goes inside of it remember I told you about the invisible zipper okay we're going to get you the pillow form the pillow blank and then we're going to send you um a bundle of fat quarters from the um vintage Flora fabric collection all right so there you go two people are gonna win go ahead type in the comments what other projects would you use with the oh so delightful quilting bundle because we gotta get inspired so we can get started on all kinds of projects before the quilt actually even gets here we want to know two people are going to win the new um pillow cover blank some Fabrics from vintage Fleur and the pillow form and there you have it all right guys Nancy she's saying she's gonna make a sewing machine apron I love that Janine let's see where did you go Janine you just left oh Teresa that's kind of fun if you do that Theresa please please please please please please please post a picture she's saying a quilted jacket I love that how about Lilo she says placemats um let's see here we go Janine says a sewing machine caddy to put all of my supplies in when I travel awesome Cheryl says a pillow and bags fantastic oh my goodness oh yes Patrick says a large bag to take to a class I love it Mary she says storage baskets for fabric wall hanging purses totes Kathy says oh I love being inspired by each other thank you keep keep these these ideas coming we want to hear them oh a cover for their your sewing machine great idea okay there you go everyone thank you so much for joining me today it's always fun to be with you every Wednesday I will see you next Wednesday until then have a wonderful day keep doing what you love and keep experiencing the joy of creativity bye

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My guest today has packed a helluva lot into her 43 years. Dawn O'Porter started her career in TV production, before finding her way in front of the camera to host a series of attention-grabbing documentaries on everything from polygamy to Dirty Dancing. By the time she hit her 30s, like many women, Dawn was moving faster and faster to stand still. By the time she was married (to the actor Chris O'Dowd) with the first of her two sons, running a vintage fashion label and the refugee charity now known as Choose Love - AND writing books - she realised something had to give!In this case, that was Dawn herself. She is now a full-time author of eight books including the Richard and Judy pick So Lucky and her latest, Cat Lady - a funny and frank look at the boxes we squeeze ourselves into to try to fit other people's expectations.Dawn joined me from her home in LA to discuss the cats-in-the-bedroom conundrum, what she learnt from launching and losing a business, why the need to be liked is exhausting and how ageing helped her recognise her own value. We also talked Botox, whether perimenopause makes you smell strange and why she'll never stop advocating for kaftans! Hankering after a Cat Lady jumper like Dawn's? Visit Joanieclothing.com.* You can buy all the books mentioned in this podcast at Bookshop.org, including Cat Lady by Dawn O'Porter and the book that inspired this podcast, The Shift: how I lost and found myself after 40 - and you can too, by me!* And if you'd like to support the work that goes into making this podcast and get a weekly newsletter plus loads more content including transcripts of the podcast, please consider joining The Shift community. Find out more at https://steadyhq.com/en/theshift/• The Shift (on life after 40) with Sam Baker is created and hosted by Sam Baker and edited by Emily Sandford. If you enjoyed this podcast, please rate/review/follow as it really does help other people find us. And let me know what you think on twitter @sambaker or instagram @theothersambaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author and journalist, Dawn O'Porter joins Vick Hope to discuss everything from old Hollywood to Spice Girl Mania and reveals why she's no longer hungry for fame. Dawn is a renowned broadcaster, novelist and journalist. She has made documentaries about everything from free love to childbirth, is the co-founder and director of refugee charity Choose Love and designs dresses for Joanie Clothing. Dawn is the bestselling author of eight books, including The Cows, So Lucky and her newest novel Cat Lady - which is out now. Madeline's book choices are:  ** Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson **  Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus ** Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid ** Who I Am by Mel C ** We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson Vick Hope, multi-award winning TV and BBC Radio 1 presenter, author and journalist, is the host of season five of the Women's Prize for Fiction Podcast. Every week, Vick will be joined by another inspirational woman to discuss the work of incredible female authors. The Women's Prize is one of the most prestigious literary awards in the world, and they continue to champion the very best books written by women. Don't want to miss the rest of Season Five? Listen and subscribe now! This podcast is sponsored by Baileys and produced by Bird Lime Media.

She Is The Music, Alicia Keys' charity organization, is SO LUCKY to have this incredible dynamo heading up their powerful movement for women in music. Michelle Arkuski's career journey of serendipity and passion will blow you away! Life is full of surprises, and more times than not, you are exactly where you need to be. Join us as she shares insider secrets of the entertainment industry and how anyone can use their resources to impact the status quo and bring lasting change. If women in music is your JAM, this podcast is worth listening to over, and over, and over … kind of like a broken record!Michelle's Favourite album: Amazing Grace by Aretha FranklinFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SheIsTheMusic1/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellearkuski/ Websites: https://sheisthemusic.org/ Contact: michelle@sheisthemusic.org

Episode 10, The bookstore owners attempt to answer our good friend Shari Altman's (from a great book resource Literary North) question -- "I am looking for strange and beautiful novels about middle age." We note that Shari is nowhere near approaching middle age; we then debate what defines middle age. Allie, Sam, Emma, and Kari recommend a few books in response to her query, including House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune; Agatha of Little Neon by Claire Luchette; So Lucky by Nicola Griffith; One DOA, One on the Way by Mary Robison; and The Swimmers by Julia Otsuka. Welcome to Shelf Help a podcast where booksellers help you answer one of life's trickier  - and we'd argue extremely important - questions: what should you read next?  If you've got a reading dilemma, you can email us a question or voice memo at shelfhelpuv@gmail.com. We're here to help your shelves. Shelf Help is a collaboration between the Book Jam, a nonprofit designed to inspire readers; CATV Upper Valley media community; three Upper Valley bookstores: Yankee Bookshop in Woodstock, VT; the Norwich Bookstore in Norwich, VT; and Still North Books & Bar in Hanover, NH.  

SUBSCRIBE to The Grey Matters Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grey-matters-podcast/id1475573434The Grey Matters Podcast ep. 44 | Grace Wethor, You're So Lucky"You're So Lucky", by Grace WethorGrace Wethor Youtube channelJosh Perrywww.JoshPerryBMX.comInstagram.com/JoshPerryBMXJackie Lauricellawww.JLauricellaImages.comInstagram.com/JLauricellaImagesMusic by: Rowlanwww.youtube.com/rowlanInstagram.com/Rowlan

This time out, Jonathan and Gary are joined by the brilliant Nicola Griffith, whose Spear, out this month, revisits Arthurian tales from an entirely new perspective. We chat about how the novel came about, Arthurian literature as fan fiction, the wonderful illustrations by Rovina Cai, and what it was like to record the audiobook. We also discuss its similarities to and differences from her well-received historical novel Hild and its forthcoming sequel Menewood, as well as Nicola's classic early novels Ammonite and Slow River, her recent So Lucky, and forthcoming reissues of her Aud Torvingen novels, beginning with The Blue Place.

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The week your heavenly hosts Jo and Rhiannon go googoo for Gaga, in general and also in writer-director-actor-singer-songwriter-Sam Elliott-impressionist Bradley Cooper's passion project: A STAR IS BORN (2018).   It goes without saying that we're off the deep end, so watch as we dive into the 21st century's (first) rendition of this rich and timeless folktale for the finale of our She's So Lucky season. It's hard keepin' it so hardcore...but hey, we manage :) Stay tuned for our next season: The Queen's Gambit: The Films of Queen Latifah!   

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“It's a passion, an emotion, it's a fashion,” it's: BURLESQUE (2010), the penultimate episode of our She's So Lucky season! Naturally the movie that brought Christina Aguilera to the silver screen, Cher to musicals, and Stanley Tucci to wearing a feather boa finds Jo and Rhiannon going balls to the absolute wall discussing about this star-bedazzled bustier of a movie, burlesque as a concept/culture/verb/lounge, something known as [the] “vocal runs,” and reckoning with how much they each adore and reference Xtina's unforgettable debut alongside the Goddess of Pop herself. 

What happens when you contractually obligate the winner (Kelly Clarkson) and runner-up (Justin Guarini) of the first season of American Idol to make a spring break musical together, you ask? Well wonder no longer, dear reader, because the answer is From Justin to Kelly (2003), a movie described by Kelly Clarkson herself as "real, real bad!" A crown jewel of our She's So Lucky season, episode 6 finds your hosts examining American Idol culture, 2003 texting culture, towel choreography culture, and an infamous skirt made entirely out of neckties (eat your heart out, Avril!). Come commit a little American idolatry on the shores of Fort Lauderdale with us and see if you agree with Rhiannon that a film whose star has begged that it not become a cult classic is ultimately "not that bad," or with Jo, who would say that it "is bad." 

Groovy baby, yeah!!! We won't beat around the bush: episode 4 of our She's So Lucky season takes us all the way back in time to 2002 for Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter's acting DEBUT in, you guessed it, AUSTIN POWERS IN GOLDMEMBER, directed by Jay Roach and starring...Mike Meyers...! This episode finds your hosts rightfully unhinged as we attempt to walk a mile in Beyoncé's shiny platform boots and situate the very concept of Austin Powers within the zeitgeist of the 21st century, a conversation that includes real-time searches of "Dr. Evil tattoos," among other things. Oh, and one more thing...BEHAVE!!!

Episode 3 of our She's So Lucky season all about pop stars on film finds us at a certain Crossroads (2002), starring Britney Spears, Zoe Saldana, Taryn Manning, and Kim Cattrall, directed by Tamra Davis, and written by Shonda Rhimes. In the wise words of Juliette Lewis as shouted over the wise music of Britney Spears: SIMPLER TIMES.   To no one's surprise we here at @imdbitchfest take this film VERY seriously--as this episode very much proves! Go back in time with us as we contemplate Crossroads through the lens of evolving and pivotal present-day discourse related to Britney's presence and treatment within pop culture. 

The second installment of our She's So Lucky season is all about Mariah Carey, and somewhat about her first starring role in Glitter, a 2001 romantic musical drama directed by Vondie Curtis Hall and co-starring Da Brat, Terrence Howard, Tia Texada, and also somehow Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi!  Sparing any lyrical puns about how Obsessed we continue to be with the topic of pop stars on film or how researching for a Mariah-centric episode was a shared Fantasy come true or how All [We] Want for Christmas Is You, we'll just say that this episode truly has it all: Em*n*m; 9/11; and a special reading by Jo Hylton from Mariah Carey's memoir The Meaning of Mariah Carey.

Today on the show, I welcome an extraordinary young woman —> Grace Wethor is a living unicorn of talent and intelligence. Guitarist. Pianist, Trapeze Artist, Figure Skater, Model, Author, TED Speaker — and 6-year survivor of an inoperable brain stem glioma that she was diagnosed with at 13 years old in 2015. Grace is the author of "You're So Lucky" and a new docu-series called "You're So Lucky: The Next Chapter." She joins me to talk about what it's like to have your whole life interrupted at such a young age, and we compare notes against her experiences in the 2010s vs. my eerily similar experiences in the 1990s. Spoiler Alert: We've come pretty far, but we've got a ways to go. Enjoy the show.

So Lucky

Here is the link to anime ignite, a website that I mentioned in the podcast: https://animeignite.com/ Also this is the subreddit that I was referencing: r/anime: https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/ So Lucky has finally started "Tokyo Revengers" and is really digging it so far. He also visits reddit to check out people's thoughts as well as talking about Yasuke, once again.

Dawn O'Porter kicks off the Thanks A Million Mini Pods revisiting her ‘Thank You, Next’ - the lessons learnt from overcoming a chapter in life which at the time felt like a complete disaster but in hindsight she’s grateful for it!Dawn O’Porter appeared on Thanks A Million ahead of the release of her sixth novel ‘So Lucky’ (2019) and looked back at the career she has forged, from acting to journalism, a wildly successful career in TV and now as a best-selling author. Dawn is married to actor Chris O’Dowd and lives in LA with their two children. But what is her Thank you, Next…You can still listen back to the full episode with Dawn below! https://podfollow.com/thanksamillion/episode/12bdb2f596f7684f20702f6792d9fc351ffa3efa/viewIf you're not already, make sure you're subscribed to my Weekly Newsletter. It’s FREE and is an email hug of a Sunday morning packed full of wellbeing tips, tasty recipes (the food and fashion kind), interviews with my favourite people and a whole load of loveliness. Sign up here:https://angelascanlon.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9bab7f9de32315678140972a4&id=5dcb6c5225GET IN TOUCH instagram.com/angelascanlon twitter.com/angelascanlon facebook.com/angelascanlonYou can follow Dawn too:instagram.com/hotpatootiestwitter.com/dawnoporter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

To The Stay At Home Mom – So Lucky | Episode 122 To The Stay At Home Mom – So Lucky. We are so lucky even in the era we are at even after we got 2020ed and after some major storms. We can sit at home and tend to our babies at home and… Continue reading To The Stay At Home Mom – So Lucky | Episode 122

This is a replay of a previous episode with Dawn O’Porter. Dawn has actually come on this podcast 3 times, but this is a replay of the latest conversation we had in 2019, about her brilliant novel So Lucky. She is the author of 6 books including the award-winning YA books Paper Aeroplanes and Goose, her first adult novel The Cows was a Sunday Times Bestseller and her latest book "SO LUCKY" is also a Sunday Times bestseller. The novel is about three women and how life really isn't as perfect as it looks. Ruby is feeling like she's failing as a mother, Beth is in a sexless marriage and online influencer Lauren is not telling the truth on Instagram. We talk about writing fiction, finding inspiration and the power of saying no. Also wanted to take this opportunity to mention that since this interview Dawn has launched a Patreon page where she says writing, videos, competitions, it’s really fun and a great place to hang out if you’re a fan of Dawn’s work. Hope you enjoy this episode re-run! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Time for another roundup of all of our recent reads. This week we feature a couple of books that both of us have read, ACOTAR and The Briarmen, and a few individual reads too. Books covered:Such A Fun AgeIf I Can’t Have YouGirl ASo LuckySmall PleasuresHamnet The Vanishing Half ACOTAR The BriarmenDiscussion topics include: Women’s Prize for Fiction, naughty books & coordinating our outfits.

In this episode of Lewd Asian Artists, we interview storyteller, musician, and actress, Sandy Lam (she/they). Photos from Sad Girls Productions of So Lucky. Interview with the creators of So Lucky, written by Joshua Nguyen. Sandy's role in Me, You, Them, and 'The Other One'. Subtle Asian Mental Health https://www.facebook.com/groups/subtleasianmentalhealth Zoe Chen https://www.instagram.com/zoom.chen/ Alone Together https://www.elizabethzoechen.com/alonetogether

This week we have Chris Stein on the show! Chris is an innovative guitarist, groundbreaking songwriter, and co-founder of Blondie. Plus, he is an acclaimed photographer. Chris's musical career gained inspiration from movie soundtracks such as West Side Story, and we talk about activism. Solo artist Grace McKagan joins the episode to talk about the backstory behind her latest single and the importance of being authentic on stage. We close the episode with Grace McKagan's song, "So Lucky." -----------------  LAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL WEBSITE  https://www.launchleft.com  LAUNCHLEFT PATREON  https://www.patreon.com/LaunchLeft  TWITTER  https://twitter.com/LaunchLeft  INSTAGRAM  https://www.instagram.com/launchleft/  FACEBOOK  https://www.facebook.com/LaunchLeft  ---------------------  LaunchLeft is an alliance of left-of-center artists, a label, a podcast, a curation engine. LaunchLeft Podcast hosted by Rain Phoenix is an intentional space for Art and Activism that enlists famed creatives to launch emerging bands. LaunchLeft begins with music, but ultimately aims to launch left-of-center artists in all creative fields.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week of February, and the only episode this month! Join me to enjoy some epic funk music, from classic Al Green to a new track from Fantastic Negrito w/ E-40, to Sampa The Great and everything in between! Funk music comes from African American culture, so that theme was chosen in celebration of Black History Month.Join the video stream on Twitch next week! www.twitch.tv/mzprizmSpotify PlaylistCheck out the list of artists and full track list below. Don't miss the new episodes! Sign up @ MzPrizm.com

In this episode: what we thought of Dawn O'Porter's chick-lit novel So Lucky and we'll let you know if a sex party gone wrong makes for a good listen in The Goodbye Party by Louis Nowra.Two Audible editors then describe why they absolutely love the gut-wrenching Fall and Rise: The Story of 9/11 by Mitchell Zuckoff and Craig Brown's deep dive into the life of Princess Margaret in Ma'am Darling. You'll also hear a clip from author Christy Lefteri, sharing how she handles the trauma she's witnessed in refugee camps in Greece. Here's the full list of reviews/recommendations:Strangeways by Neil Samworth https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Strangeways-Audiobook/B07DQSYHPHSo Lucky by Dawn O' Porter https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/So-Lucky-Audiobook/0008126097The Goodbye Party by Louis Nowra https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Goodbye-Party-Audiobook/B07XLTK3CYFall and Rise: The Story of 9/11 by Mitchell Zuckoff https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Fall-and-Rise-The-Story-of-9-11-Audiobook/000834213XMa'am Darling by Craig Brown https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Maam-Darling-Audiobook/B074B2VSN8Audible Sessions interview with Christy Lefteri https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Christy-Lefteri-Audiobook/B07RCCKV5MThe Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Beekeeper-of-Aleppo-Audiobook/B07L8K2XM6Will Save the Galaxy for Food by Yahtzee Crowshaw https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Will-Save-the-Galaxy-for-Food-Audiobook/B06WLGX93W You can email us your audio recommendations at yhihf@audible.co.uk – we love hearing your voice notes and reading what you have to say. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iliketoread/id1523232250BOOKS MENTIONED:“The Grace Year” by Kim Liggetthttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43263520-the-grace-year“So Lucky” by Dawn O'Porterhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44428156-so-lucky?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=VeKwi0uMbt&rank=1“The Cows” by Dawn O'Porterhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32594947-the-cows“If You Tell” by Gregg Olsenhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45299992-if-you-tell?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=go5WL5MmeU&rank=1“Hollow Kingdom” by Kira Jane Buxtonhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42839296-hollow-kingdom?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=az5CUiDjWj&rank=2“The Shame” by Makenna Goodmanhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48828984-the-shame?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=MRfJDi88aE&rank=2CONVERSATION WITH JAX MILLER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEsrNRVVuhU&t=1611sFOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM AND GOODREADS @ILIKETOREADPOD TWITTER: @rpolansky77FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/iliketoreadpodMEDIA MAVEN BLOG: https://rpolansky77.wixsite.com/website

Today we are SO LUCKY to have the beautiful and insanely talented, Marcia Cross on the podcast! She is someone we are sure A LOT of you know...if you used to watch Desperate Housewives, or you’re into soap operas we are sure you know who she is! ;)   Marcia Cross is an Emmy Nominated Actress & a 2-Time Screen Actors Guild Award winner! Along with being an incredible actress, she is a mama to twins and an anal cancer survivor. Jamie met her through her work with HPV Alliance where we try to spread awareness on all things HPV!   8:05 - Welcome to HMCP, Marcia!  8:35 - Marcia shares her story of her cancer diagnosis and what her experience was throughout 13:26 - Jamie asks, What is anal cancer and what was the recovery process like for you? 18:26 - Jamie asks, I’m so sorry to hear about the amount of cancer that you’ve been exposed to, I know that you lost a boyfriend previously? 19:12 - Marcia talks about her involvement with the HPV Alliance. 20:38 - Doug asks, What advice do you have as a parent talking to your kids about HPV or being aware? 23:43 - Doug, Jamie, and Marcia chat about how the conversations will go with talking to their children and Doug and Jamie discuss the differences in talking to a son or a daughter. 31:51 - Doug asks, Starting from when you first had cancer until now, what are some of the most important lessons that you have learned? 33:29 - Jamie asks, For anybody who may have been recently diagnosed with HPV or had been in the past or may encounter a diagnosis in the future - what do you recommend as a game plan to keep HPV at bay? 37:05 - Marcia shares a story of a friend who was told by doctors that she had a hemorrhoid but then discovered she had cancer through looking on an online portal after a doctor’s appointment! 41:40 - Doug, Jamie, and Marcia talk about the importance of de-stigmatizing everything about HPV and awareness of certain viruses is only going to help everyone! 43:10 - Jamie asks, What would you have to say for someone who has been diagnosed with cancer or may be going through cancer? 50:33 - Jamie asks, I couldn’t imagine as an Emmy nominated actress trying to watch TV - Is it difficult to sit back and watch any show because you are so talented?     Come back next week for another GREAT episode! Stay well! :)   Marcia’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/reallymarcia/ HPV Alliance Website: www.hpvalliance.com Anal Cancer Foundation: www.analcancerfoundation.org AHCC Mushroom Supplements   And thank you to our sponsors:   Warby Parker - Try Warby Parker’s FREE Home Try-On program: Order 5 pairs of glasses to try at home FOR FREE for 5 days! There’s no obligation to buy! Ships FREE and includes a pre-paid return shipping label! Go to warbyparker.com/hotmarriage NOW!   Moshi App - Download the Moshi app on App Store or Google Play Store and get access to a 1 week free trial of Moshi Premium!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do Negative Thoughts or Hormones Cause Postpartum Depression and Anxiety? And What’s the Best Treatment? TEAM-CBT or Pills? We begin today’s podcast with a lovely endorsement, and an announcement that Rhonda’s new free Wednesday TEAM therapy training group will be open to therapists from around the world and will start on December 2, 2020 at 9 to 11 AM west coast (pacific) time. Rhonda will have many fine trainers working with her, including the incredible Richard Lam, and the magnificent Leigh Harrington, to make your training experience stellar. If you are interested, contact Rhonda right away, as slots will be strictly limited. You can also fill out this form to confirm your interest! Today, Rhonda and I are proud and excited to interview our brilliant and delightful guest, Thai-An Truong, from Oklahoma. Thai-An is an accomplished TEAM Therapist (the first in Oklahoma) and popular TEAM trainer for therapists who want to learn about these new techniques. Thai-An, her husband, and two children on Halloween, the day after this podcast was recorded. Her daughter was born earlier this year. Thai-An’s niche is unusual and extremely interesting—she specializes in the treatment of women with post-partum depression with TEAM therapy, and usually without medications. This is extremely interesting since the world is currently focused on the belief that post-partum depression is a 100% biological disorder that results from hormonal changes, needs treatment with medications, and typically requires a year or more of treatment before improvement can be expected. Of course, this message can unfortunately function as a self-fulfilling prophecy. And is it even valid? No, says Thai-An. Although she sees a role for medications in some women with severe post-partum depression and anxiety, she says that the vast majority of the women she treats recover quickly without drugs. I was so happy to hear this, since my experience has been the same. In fact, Chapter 2 of my new book, Feeling Great, features my treatment of a woman struggling with severe post-partum depression who recovered in a single TEAM therapy session. Thai-An begins by describing her own horrifying and totally unexpected battle with post-partum depression after her first child was born 4 ½ years ago. She had a wonderful pregnancy and was excited about the prospect of giving birth to her daughter, but immediately after delivery, “it suddenly felt like the rug was pulled out from under me.” She went into a state of self-loathing and struggled with extreme depression and anxiety. She says, “I could barely sleep, woke up in a state of panic, and wondered ‘can I feed my baby?’” It got so bad that Thai-An began to think that her family and daughter would be better off without her. She said, “I even asked my mother if she’d be willing to raise her.” I felt incredibly sad to hear that, and I could barely even grasp the intensity of her suffering. The suffering of extreme depression is almost beyond human understanding, especially if you’ve never been there yourself. Thai-An was treated with medications, including antidepressants, but they didn’t help and made her more anxious. Then was told that these side effects are “expected” and advised to “wait it out.” She said, “I saw how devastating post-partum depression is—it robs you of joy.” They told me it was biological. One theme of Thai-An’s depression was her belief that moms are supposed to bonded to their children and loving at every moment, so “I asked myself, ‘did I make a mistake? Am I a monster? Why don’t I feel that way?’” Fortunately, Thai-An recovered after 3 months, and decided she wanted to work with other mothers with similar problems. She now has a thriving practice in Oklahoma. Rhonda asked how other doctors view her work, since Thai-An’s treatment approach—TEAM—is so radically different from current treatments that emphasize biology. Thai-An said the doctors have become extremely supportive when they see fabulous results in the patients they refer to her. Thai-An emphasized several components of TEAM-CBT that have been especially helpful to the women she treats. Positive Reframing. She says that this method is super powerful. Traditionally, woman are told (and think) that they need to “calm down,” but this makes the symptoms worse, especially the anxiety. Positive Reframing, in radical contrast, honors their negative feelings, and the effect is often “mind-blowing.” She says, “It heals a lot of the symptoms” Anxiety is even more common in post-partum depression than depression, including OCD symptoms. For example, many women have horrific intrusive thoughts that their child may suffocate, or that they’ll throw their child down the stairs, or other gruesome scenarios that they try to control and suppress. Of course, that never works and always makes the symptoms worse. Exposure, techniques like Cognitive Flooding—leaning into the fantasies and surrendering to them—can often be rapidly curative, but requires great courage on the part of the therapist, as well as the patient. Sadly, 80% of American mental health professionals avoided Exposure, wrongly thinking it will be “too dangerous” or that the patient is “too fragile.” Therapists like Thai-An, with expertise in Exposure and the courage to use it, are treasures, or “healers,” because they can often cause almost unbelievably rapid recovery and freedom from horrific fears. The Hidden Emotion Model. Nearly all anxious individuals are overly “nice,” and often suppress forbidden negative feelings, like feeling angry or annoyed. Bringing the hidden feelings to conscious awareness, and helping the patient express them, using the Five Secrets of Effective Communication, can also have fantastic and rapid healing effects. I, David, resonated with all of these themes, having seen nearly identical scenarios in many patients I’ve treated with post-partum depression, as well as their husbands or partners. Rhonda and I both share Thai-An’s enormous enthusiasm for TEAM-CBT, and greatly admire her incredible dedication to healing. Thai-An said that although post-partum depression is a bit more common among African-Americans as well as poor and underprivileged populations, it really affects everyone from a wide variety of social and economic backgrounds. No one is immune to this debilitating and demoralizing disorder. Thai-An emphasized that while hormones may play some kind of role, the real and surprising culprit is perfectionism, and the expectation that things should or should not be a particular way. In other words, telling yourself that “I should not feel angry or sad,” and “I should be flooded with love and joy,” can set you up for a painful fall. These are the unrealistic expectations that trigger intense feeling of inadequacy, anxiety, and worthlessness, not only in women with post-partum depression, but all of us. I can attest to that personally! Thai-An emphasized that recovery is not just a psychological phenomenon, but involves a deep and spiritual transformation of the patient. I definitely resonate with this theme. Thai-An attributes her fantastic therapy skills to her many mentors—teachers she’s learned from at the Feeling Good Institute (FGI) in Mt. View, California, including Matthew May, MD, Angela Krumm, PhD, and many others. But she especially wants to honor her hero and mentor, Mike Christensen, who teaches introductory TEAM-CBT classes at the FGI. I want to second that, since I also love and admire Mike, and all of our amazing teachers and colleagues at the FGI. Thai-An’s parents emigrated from Viet-Nam, a culture where psychiatry and psychology are practically unknown. Thai-An was “supposed” to go to medical school, but found psychology classes way more interesting than pre-medical classes. But her mom didn’t understand. She said, “Are you going to sit around and talk to crazy people al day?” Fortunately, Thai-An stuck to her guns and went to graduate school in a mental health field rather than medical school, and the rest is history. We are SO LUCKY to know Thai-An. She is a diminutive and beautiful woman with the brain and heart of a giant! Rhonda and I both feel extremely honored to have her testimony on today’s podcast! If you would like to contact Thai-An for training, please visit TEAMCBTTraining.com. If you are in Oklahoma and looking for treatment, you can contact Thai-An at LastingChangeTherapy.com. Thanks for tuning in today. Next week, it looks like we’ll have another amazing guest, Cai Chen, who will also blow your mind. Warmly, David  and  Rhonda

On the ep on The Cashmere pod ep, Turk ran a little late due to the celebrations his son's birthday. So Lucky, and Winnie start the pod discussing maturation in men. And then..... Turk showed up, and, and, well, sit back, and listen..... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cashmerethoughtspod/support

Welcome to this most magical day. Though the 9♥️ can represent emotional disappointment, the universe wants us to experience in order to make way for what it also represents - EMOTIONAL GROWTH. For when we detach from suffering, we make space for LOVE. So allow any social hardships you experience today, whether in your family or friend group or your partnership or even just within yourself, to help you LET GO of what is not meant for you, so that you can make room for what actually IS

Dawn O’Porter is this week’s featured author in the Richard and Judy Book Club. So Lucky is a bold, confident, and very funny book examining how social media can make women’s lives look far more perfect than they really are. Dawn discusses her own relationship with social media, why she’s so confident writing about sex, and how her friend’s experience of polycystic ovaries inspired one of the characters. Head to your local WHSmith or www.whsmith.co.uk to buy your special edition copy of So Lucky, and browse the entire seasonal Book Club collection. Oh – and join the conversation and let us know what Book Club novels you’ve been reading recently by emailing richardandjudypodcast@whsmith.co.uk

Singer, songwriter and pop-cultural-polymath Eden xo already boasts some of music's biggest artists as past collaborators, writing for pop giants Kylie, Lil Jon, Pitbull, Ava Max, KYGO, Pet Shop Boys, Fred Falke and Armin Van Burren. She has also toured North America as Britney Spear's supporting act alongside Nicki Minaj, and Nervo, and as a main stage act alongside Steve Aoiki, Kaskade and the late Avicii. Eden has headlined PRIDE festivals for nearly a decade in cities such as Atlanta, Chicago, San Diego, Los Angeles, Charlotte, Bozeman and Austin to name a few.“An EP that fizzes with future-facing pop flair and classic songwriting, on brilliantly expressive songs like So Lucky and Have It All. It's the first of two EPs that deliver a delicious one-two punch capturing, respectively, the light and the dark of an artist for whom complementary extremes have proven a longterm obsession” - PopJusticeIf you're more of a visual person: Check out Eden's interview on youtube: https://youtu.be/BTFOdIN2RC4Come and have a listen and make sure to follow us at:@ArianeAndrew@MattDillon1983@SippintheTeaTvShow#Eden #SippinTheTea #ArianeAndrew #MattDillon

Amanda and Jenn discuss summery reads, dance stories, essay collections, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, the digital hangout spot for the Book Riot community, Harper Perennial and Twisted by Emma Dabiri, and Humanity’s Gauntlet: The Archons Rise by Brian A. Sieteski, June 17th 2020. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. Feedback The Fate of Stars by SD Simper, The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea by Maggie Tokuda-Hall and A Fish Out of Water by Karin Kallmaker (rec’d by Wynnde) Taste by Kris Bryant (rec’d by Wynnde) Ann McMann’s Dust, Jericho, and Beowulf for Cretins (rec’d by Wynnde) Questions: 1. I love to read books with a seasonal feel (cold and snowy in the Winter, spooky in Fall, etc.). I would love a book for summer that feels sunny and hot, but, the problem is, all of my favorite books are dark or gothic. My favorite genres are fantasy, mystery, and gothic but I am also open to lit fic and non-fiction. My favorite books of all time are The Diviners series by Libba Bray, Lonesome Dove, The Thirteenth Tale, Rebecca, The Night Circus, anything Tana French, The Queen of the Night, and The Secret History. -Danielle 2. Hi! I’ve sent in before but this isn’t a recommendation for me. My brother is a teenager but is only now just starting to get into reading (which I’ve been trying to do for years). He enjoys anything action packed, historical, logical, and or science fiction. As long as the book is exciting to keep him engaged and not too long. He’s 16 and grew up on Percy Jackson but hasn’t read much else from then on. Hope that helps!   -Gigi 3. Hey y’all! I would like a YA book based on the dance world. I have read some nonfiction, but I would really like a fiction book. I have been dancing for 13 years, and right now am dancing primarily ballet and pointe. I do not want a drama- filled cliche book, like dance moms. Just something where dance is a huge part of the main character’s life and is really good.  Thanks so much! -Allison  4. Hi I’ve recently been reading a lot of middlegrade books, I find they are just the mood I want for this lockdown & it’s helped me clear my backlog. My favourite was Orion Lost by Alastair Chisholm It features all the elements of science fiction I love, a bit of peril, a lot of space travel and a view of a positive future. It reminded me of Heinlien’s juveniles (without the sexism), Becky Chambers and KA Applegate’s Remnant Chronicles. I’m looking for more middle grade that is proper science fiction please help me find something that is not an earth bound dystopian future (that seems to be all that comes up in searches) I’ve got Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee on order but need more! -Bex 5. Something to escape into: fantasy, fairytale, folklore, time slippage -Kim 6. Hi, I have fallen in love with essay collections this year. They have all been thematically different but written by female authors, beautiful writing as well as are on interesting topics.  I have loved: Constellations by Sinead Gleeson Axiomatic by Maria Tumarkin Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino Make It Scream, Make it Burn by Leslie Jamison  Thick by Tressie Macmillan Cottam Would love to hear some further recommendations! Not that keen on anything by straight white men. Thanks.  -Georgia 7. Hi! Me and a friend are starting a book club! We’re a group of disabled and chronically ill young people, from the US and UK (so books released in both is a must). Available in audio and on Kindle also important for accessibility reasons, nothing too long or hard to read, and maybe older books so they’re also available second hand/in libraries without huge hold lists. Disability representation is obviously important, but other diversities (especially LGBTQ+) would be great too, and personally I’d quite like something with mental health or neurodiversity themes. Fiction and non both okay, any and all genres too! Books already on the list include Get a Life, Chloe Brown and The Pretty One -Caz Books Discussed Bitter Orange by Claire Fuller Each of Us A Desert by Mark Oshiro (out in September 2020) (tw: abusive parent, graphic violence) The Luminous Dead by Caitlin Starling Zero Sum Game by SL Huang The Walls Around Us by Nova Ren Suma A Time To Dance by Padma Venkatraman   We’re Not From Here by Geoff Rodkey Sal and Gabi Break The Universe by Carlos Hernandez Conjure Women by Afia Atakora (TW slavery, rape) Unraveling by Karen Lord (tw: harm to children) My Time Among the Whites by Jennine Capó Crucet Beyoncé In Formation by Omise’eke Natasha Tinsley Far From You by Tess Sharpe (TW homophobia, drug addiction) So Lucky by Nicola Griffith

Ten minutes with... is a special series presented by Coode Street that sees readers and booklovers from around the world talk about what they're reading right now and what's getting them through these difficult times. Today Gary is joined by multiple award-winning author Nicola Griffith and they discuss the less-than-satisfactory challenges of the virtual cocktail party, the more satisfactory challenges of researching historical fiction and of reading Patrick O'Brian and others, the advantages of using genre as a set of tools rather than a container, her own So Lucky, her forthcoming sequel to Hild, and an exciting new as-yet-untitled book. Books mentioned include: Nicola Griffith, So Lucky Nicola Griffith, Hild Nicola Griffith, The Aud Torvingen mysteries Sigrid Undset, Olav Audunssøn: The Vow, translated by Tiina Nunnally Maggie Brookes, The Prisoner's Wife Octavia Butler, Kindred Patrick O'Brian, The Aubrey/Maturin novels Mary Stewart, The Crystal Cave Rosemary Sutcliffe, Sword at Sunset Mary Renault, Fire from Heaven Susan Cooper, The Dark is Rising Sarah Waters, Fingersmith and Tipping the Velvet Ellen Galford, Moll Cutpurse: Her True History      

There's more successful people that work hard with a little talent than there is talented people that don't work! Think about achieving something GREAT! Really visualize yourself and do you have all the skills that person needs? We also are SO LUCKY we have access to these successful people thru social media! They all say the same thing! So GO HARD and think about how insane your skills will have to be to reach that level of significane! ENJOY!

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! In this episode of Major Crush, Lou and Meredith talk about wine and love. There's just something about the way a bottle of wine connects people -- no matter how you'll be spending time together on this special day! As promised in the episode, we've added a couple of varietal picks to help you zero in on some "sure things" to share with someone special this year! Lou's Picks: If you're spending a cozy evening in, and you really want a red wine that pairs well with just about every yummy food you can think of, Lou's top pick is a Zinfandel. They call Zinfandel "the winemaker's wine" because it is so food-friendly, and it expresses so many things to so many people in every sip. If you're up for trying a Zin, you don't have to spend a lot to get a good one. Right now, 2013 and 2014 California Zinfandels are drinking pretty darn well, so if you're dining out this year, keep an eye out for Zinfandels of those vintages. And one more tip: One of Lou's all-time favorite Zin brands is Ravenswood! Meredith's Pick: You'll never go wrong if you pick an Italian varietal! Meredith's biggest crush right now is on the Italian varietal called Dolcetto -- which, in Italian means, "little sweet one." (How could that be a bad pick for your sweetheart on Valentine's Day?!) But this wine pairs so well with Italian foods -- as well as roasted meats and vegetarian dishes, too. But the best part about a Dolcetto is the price. You really don't have to spend a lot of money to get an amazingly drinkable wine that will truly elevate the mood and add a whole bunch of love! However, if you're dining out and specifically if you're eating Italian, you might also consider a traditional Chianti. It's usually one of the better choices on an Italian wine list because it is such an every-day part of the way Italian people express the love baked into their favorite dishes! By the way, we were SO LUCKY to get a quick "guided interview" with Christian Parks of EARTH & SKY CHOCOLATES, located in Calistoga, CA! As one of the premiere Wine Country chocolatiers, it was so kind of Christian to take time out of his demanding schedule to offer up a few tips about how to pair wine and chocolate. We hope to treat you to a full-length episode this season about the art of pairing wine with chocolate, but if you liked what you heard in Christian's "pop-in," feel free to check out his website: https://www.earthandskychocolates.com/ or directly contact Earth & Sky at 707-227-6116 to place a custom wholesale order. CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you're listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts! Episodes of Season Two drop every Thursday.

Dawn and Giovanna Fletcher discuss motherhood and judgement, and how to balance family time and me time.Giovanna's donation page for her CoppaFeel Himalayas trek: https://live.everydayhero.com/page/7cHmTAADQACAAAAAAC4Snw.htmlDawn's latest book, also called So Lucky, is available now in print, ebook and audiobook. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dawn meets author and journalist Lionel Shriver to discuss pushiness, guarding your time and not being on social media.Lionel’s latest book, Property, is out now in paperback, ebook and audiobookDawn's latest book, also called So Lucky, is out now in print, ebook and audiobook. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dawn talks to bestselling author Matt Haig about how being a mental health ambassador is a ridiculous thing, looking forward to rejection letters, and being grateful for things you never would have thought you’d be grateful for.Matt's book Notes on a Nervous Planet is out in paperback now, as is his latest children’s book The Truth Pixie Goes to School.Dawn's latest book, also called So Lucky, is available now in print, ebook and audiobook. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the first episode of her new podcast series, Dawn sits down with Sara to discuss being "content with mediocrity", how a stellar career highlight can feel surprisingly different to how it looks, and Sara's personal definition of luck.Sara’s book, Sex Power Money, is out now, as is her podcast of the same name.Dawn's latest book, also called So Lucky, is available now in print, ebook and audiobook. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ahead of the release of her sixth novel So Lucky, Dawn O’Porter looks back at the surprising career she’s forged, from acting to journalism... and now author. But what is Dawn thankful for today? Angela finds out.GET IN TOUCH!instagram.com/hotpatooties twitter.com/hotpatooties facebook.com/DawnOPorterinstagram.com/angelascanlon twitter.com/angelascanlon facebook.com/angelascanlon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dawn O'Porter is brilliant. Not only has she fronted smart, thought-provoking documentaries, but she is also an author, including of the Sunday Times bestseller, The Cows. Now she has followed it up with So Lucky, a funny, honest, story of three women - and the gulf between how we present ourselves on social media and how life really is. I loved talking to her - she was so honest and warm, opening up about the confidence crisis she experienced when she first moved to LA, how she balances writing with having two young children and the very moving real-life inspiration behind So Lucky. Buy the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dawn-OPorter-Untitled-Book-2/dp/0008126070 Twitter: @aliceazania @hotpatooties Instagram: @aliceazania @hotpatooties Edited by Chelsey Moore Thanks to the sponsors of this episode, No.3 London Dry Gin. Always drink responsibly, for the facts visit drinkaware.co.uk. @no3gin

Dawn O'Porter gives us the low-down on her new podcast series, So Lucky.Check out Dawn's latest novel, also called So Lucky:Apple Books: https://books.apple.com/gb/book/so-lucky/id1459972091?mt=11&app=itunesApple Audiobook: https://books.apple.com/gb/audiobook/so-lucky/id1485521152?mt=11 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's been a Dawn O'Porter themed week! I hosted Q&A event with Dawn at Foyles which was so fun, we then recorded the podcast, and then her launch party!Dawn is the author of 6 books including the award-winning YA books Paper Aeroplanes and Goose, her first adult novel The Cows was a Sunday Times Bestseller and her latest book "SO LUCKY" is totally fantastic. The novel is about three women and how life really isn't as perfect as it looks. Ruby is feeling like she's failing as a mother and woman, Beth is in a sexless marriage and online influencer Lauren is not telling the truth on Instagram.We talk about writing fiction, finding inspiration and the power of saying no and quitting something that is making you miserable. If you enjoyed this chat please do rate/review! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dawn talks to Nihal about swearing, dreaming about Beyonce and her new novel, So Lucky.

Journalist, author and TV presenter Dawn O’Porter is chatting to Harriet, Natalie and Emma about her new book, social media identity, and her experience with the gender pay gap and being a woman in the media landscape.Hear as Dawn talks all about the themes of her new book; Being honest about who you are, in the times of filters and social media “perfection”. This is her 6th book! And Dawn tells us about her writing process and how she crafts the stories for her fiction novels, she thanks her roots in journalism for being able to delve deep into peoples stories and personalities when interviewing for her characters. "So Lucky" is out now. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The always honest and always gorgeously-fringed Dawn O’Porter is the latest member to join the exclusive Hot Mess Clubhouse. The author, writer and TV star joins host Lucy Vine to talk about her new book, So Lucky, as well as Dawn's other amazing career achievements, which include writing a musical and launching her own podcast. She also opens up about a variety of important issues close to her heart, including Beyonce, the kids question, thin eyebrows, being an annoying teenager, and other totally normal stuff like whether the moon landing really happened or not. Music by Harry Harris. Recorded at Waterstones Piccadilly and produced by Pineapple Audio Production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on the podcast, star of screen and stage, Wendell Pierce joins me to chat about his second run as Willy Loman in Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. Astrophysicist, author and broadcaster Neil deGrasse Tyson joins us to talk about his new book Letters from an Astrophysicist. And Dawn O'Porter drops by to chat about her sixth book ‘So Lucky', fresh from her launch party the night before! Plus, Professor Sophie Scott brings us The Maths of Life and Rhianna Dhillon gives us her picks for what to watch in This Week's Watchlist.

Legit just jumped out of the shower to write and record this podcast. I am sitting here, wet hair, bringing some hot off the mental presses stuff. You've seen me talk about how I believe balance is a lie. Balance implies that all the balls are in the air, your splitting time evenly, every plate is spinning. This. Is. Bullshit. The working moms I talk with every day struggle so hard with this concept of balance because it leaves them always feeling like they're doing everything fine, but never great- and rarely with time for themselves. Have you been there? Me too. I want to chat today about the concept of being present - over being balanced. This is a tough lesson I have had to learn recently (and many times before) and I am SO GRATEFUL that Ryan keeps challenging me in this area. Here's a little back story - I am finally feeling like my coaching business has legs. It's incredible. I'm able to serve more women at a higher level and I am on Cloud 9 about that. The issue is, I tend to get very focused on what's lighting me up, to the detriment of those around me. Ryan and I had a heart to heart recently as I was explaining what my business would need to be successful during this Mom Strong Method launch (i.e. more time away from the family) and he challenged me in a beautiful way. You see, he believes in me, in my dream, wants me to be happy. He's willing to give me space to grow this business which means more duties fall on his plate. I am SO LUCKY and never take that for granted… …except I do. What I was doing was taking more structured time for office hours but when I was with Zeke and Ryan, I wasn't truly present. I was answering texts, emails, responding on FB, sneaking away to shoot off a voice text. You can only imagine how frustrating that is for my family who already is feeling like they're second fiddle during this time of growth for my business. So, after Ryan lovingly but firmly letting me know that this wasn't working for him and Zeke - I made a promise. Be present. That is my lesson for today. If you're in a season of life where shit is going down at home or your job is heating up or your extracurricular activities are taking time - when you are at home, be present. The world CAN wait and WILL wait - if you train it to. How you let others treat you and interact with you is how you train them to continue to to do so. Here are some of my tips: Put the phone away. Legit - not like turned over next to your leg but AWAY. Set boundaries with others. Let them know your response time, let them know that you do/do not check emails on weekends or nights. Let them know when they CAN reach you - and stick to that. Inform your family. Do NOT go around sneaking in and out to respond to the world around you. Ask for structured time, stick to that structured time and when you're not IN that structured time - be present. Take time to check in with your family. Tell them what your goal with your business, work, etc. is and have them help you make it work. Half the battle is having them understand why you need what you need - and helping you get there. ALSO give them permission to say that does not work for them. This takes TIME undoing habits, retraining those around you, reminding yourself and others how you need to be present. It won't happen over night. The pull to do it all but never be present is strong. I am right here alongside you in the arena fighting this battle, too. I am cheering for you AND doing my best to be present with my family when I'm with them because they're too important not to be.

Amanda and Jenn discuss vacation reads for dads, toxic friendships, disabled characters, and more in this week's episode of Get Booked. This episode is sponsored by TBR, A Nice Day for a Cowboy Wedding by Nicole Helm, and Kill the Queen by Jennifer Estep. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, or via Apple Podcasts here. The show can also be found on Stitcher here.   Feedback Attack of the Giant Baby and Other Stories by Kit Reed The Best of Robert Bloch Richard Matheson   Questions   1. I've been trying of late to read more feminist literature and novels from female perspectives. It's been pretty easy to find literary fiction to read, but I'm interested in reading some science fiction and fantasy novels with a feminist slant. I haven't had much luck finding them unless they are YA novels (I've read a few but to be completely honest YA just doesn't do it for me). Any recommendations? Thanks! --Genevive   2. Hello Ladies! I am hoping you can help me find a good book for my father to read on his well-deserved vacation at the beginning of December. He said he really wants to relax and so wants something light-hearted. I’ve realized that when I want a nice light-hearted read I normally reach for YA, which I have a hard time picturing him reading. I was already thinking of suggesting Becky Chambers and Lincoln in the Bardo (I realize the latter isn’t necessarily light-hearted but it just seems so up his alley I couldn’t resist). Some books I know he’s enjoyed in the past include Cutting for Stone, various books by Ken Follet, and A Walk In the Woods. Something humorous would probably be good. Thank you for your help and your wonderful show! I look forward to it every week! --April   3. Jenn and Amanda - I've been realizing over the past year that my closest friendship is with a toxic person and I need to cut ties. We've been friends since college, were in each other's weddings, and have become moms together so it's hard for me to walk away, even though I know it's what's best for my own growth and health. It's left me feeling very lonely so I'm looking for books to fill the lonely void and help me heal (as only books can do). I enjoy most character-driven fiction, as long as there is one likable character to root for, and memoirs that read like fiction (i.e. The Glass Castle). Thanks so much! --Kate   4. Hi! I love your podcast, you guys are great! Like with many people, my family can be hard to shop for. Think you can help with my brother? Some of his favorite authors are Neil Gaiman, Alan Moore, Matthew Woodring Stover, and Caitlín R. Kiernan. He is also a stickler for facts--he likes fantasy/horror elements, but if there are incorrect facts about real things (especially about history and politics) he'll decide a book is rubbish even if it's otherwise a good book. This means shopping for him can be anxiety producing. Help! --Anxious Sister   5. Hey Jenn, Please help--the love of my literary life is Sarah Addison Allen and I've read everything she's written (including the free shorts on Amazon) multiple times and I find myself needing more books that feel like getting a warm hug. There is something about the pacing and the combination of unique characters and circumstances (a grumpy apple tree? Awesome! Giants? Great! Wallpaper with moodswings? Love it!). I also love that while there are some problems and conflicts, they are not so dark as to overshadow the entire novel and while urgent in the moment, don't detract from that warm-hug feeling. The light touches of magic in otherwise realistic fiction are the thing that keeps me wanting more. Note: please not Beatriz Williams or Alice Hoffman. They keep getting recommended via goodreads, amazon and NoveList and for the life of me, I just can't seem to connect to their characters. Also, I know that you're backlogged, so if you'd rather answer in an email than on the show, that is absolutely fine--I will be grateful for your recommendations whenever and wherever you can provide them. Thanks!! --Abbey   6. Hi! I've been dealing with an undiagnosed chronic illness that has left me housebound for some time now. Reading about other disabled people's experiences has been eye-opening and comforting in that I'm not alone, but many of the books I've read (So Lucky, Invisible, Sick) have been difficult to read because they've touched on a lot of raw wounds. I'd really like to read something more lighthearted, but still featuring disability/chronic illness as a major plot point. I'm open to any genre, but own voices only please! Thank you! --Rachel   7. Just an FYI my name is pronounced Crystal. I am an avid reader of many genres. I find it hard to find mystery novels that I enjoy. I have read all of the Maisie Dobbs series and am a true lover of Sherlock Holmes. I would like recommendations of mysteries with interesting characters that don't seem pulpish. I hope that makes sense. Time, place, location are not a consideration.   Books Discussed The Tangled Tree by David Quammen The Ravenmaster by Christopher Skaife The Book of the Unnamed Midwife by Meg Elison Daughters of the Storm (Blood & Gold #1) by Kim Wilkins Swords & Spaceships newsletter and Goodreads shelf Shark Drunk by Morten A Stroksnes So Anyway by John Cleese The Fever by Megan Abbott Heroine Complex by Sarah Kuhn Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins (TW: extreme violence of basically every imaginable kind) Rosewater by Tade Thompson The Talented Ribkins by Ladee Hubbard Last Call at the Nightshade Lounge by Paul Krueger We Are Never Meeting in Real Life by Samantha Irby (rec'd by Susie D) Friend With Benefits Zone by Laura Brown Romances with disabled heroines: https://frolic.media/heroines-with-disabilities-six-romance-recs/ Death Below Stairs by Jennifer AshleyJenn Gods of Gotham by Lyndsay Faye (TW: graphic harm to children)

Epigraph Y'all. It's been a minute (or, ya know, 8 months). But we're back with a brand new episode featuring Julia Turner and Christen Thompson Lain, the founders of Itinerant Literate, a mobile bookstore in Charleston, SC. Listen on iTunes, Stitcher, our website, or subscribe using your podcatcher of choice. Support the show! All books in our show notes link to Indiebound, a website that connects you with your local independent bookstore. Purchases made through our affiliate links help fund Drunk Booksellers, so you can support your favorite indie bookstore and your favorite podcasting booksellers. If you want to get our show notes delivered directly to your inbox—with all the books mentioned on the podcast and links to the books we discuss—sign up for our email newsletter. This episode is sponsored by Books & Whatnot, the newsletter dedicated to books, bookselling, and bookish folk; check out their newsletter archive here. Follow Books & Whatnot on Twitter at @booksandwhatnot. Chapter I In which a local coffee shop assists in alcohol acquisition, we want more spaceships and dragons, and a book brings Emma to tears. We’re Drinking Christen and Julia were given some free beer from their local coffeeshop, Orange Spot Coffee: Stillwater Artisinal's Stateside Saisan and Sake-Style Saison. As our cocktail for the evening, we're drinking the Lime of the Ancient Mariner from Tim Federle's Tequila Mockingbird. Christen's Reading   War Storm by Victoria Aveyard I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara Shout out to Joan Didion's Slouching Towards Bethlehem Julia's Reading     Girl in Snow by Danya Kukafka (audiobook via Libro.fm) How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan Monsoon Mansion by Cinelle Barnes Daphne by Will Boast Kim's Reading   Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann (audiobook via Libro.fm) Amateur by Thomas Page McBee (pubs August 14, 2018) McBee's previous book, Man Alive, is also excellent Emma's Reading   Circe by Madeline Miller (audiobook via Libro.fm) The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai  Forthcoming & Newly-New Titles We're Excited About Julia & Christen are Excited About    The White Darkness by David Grann (pubs Oct 30, 2018) My Sister the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite (pubs Nov 20, 2018) Cult X by Fuminori Nakamura Kim's Excited About   So Lucky by Nicola Griffith (audiobook via Libro.fm) also check out her bestselling historical fantasy novel, Hild Any Man by Amber Tamblyn Emma's Excited About     There There by Tommy Orange Fight No More by Lydia Millet Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik (pubs July 10, 2018) her previous book, Uprooted, is one of Emma's faves Half-Witch by John Schoffstall (pubs July 17, 2018) Chapter II [23:30] In which we discuss how bookstores work (and how you keep books on the shelves in a bookstore that moves), Julia and Christen give advice to future bookmobile owners, and the mobile bookstore finds a forever home! Customer: So, is this a library? Interested in breaking into publishing (then abandoning your fancy degree to become a bookseller)? Check out the University of Denver Publishing Institute. Julia and Christen met there, so that bodes well. Shout out to Blue Bicycle (founder of YALLFest, Charleston's Young Adult Book Festival) Fun fact: the aunt in Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson is described as itinerant. Maybe not the best role model, but not the worst! The bookmobile is so purrrrrrrrrty:   Books that Itinerant Literate must have in stock: City of Thieves by David Benioff Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine  Lunar Chronicles Series by Marissa Meyer Replica and Ringer by Lauren Oliver Tips for potential bookmobile owners: What's an SAN? Ok, go to www.bowker.com Have an accountant in the family. Indiegogo is your friend. (Kickstarter only gives you the funds if you meet your goal, whereas Indiegogo allows you to choose to still get your funds if you don't meet your goal.) Bungie cords are clutch. Know your legal obligations (you need separate business licenses for every municipality!) For the first few months, plan two hours more than you think you'll need. Ask someone who is not in your field to walk through your store and give you feedback. Don't take everything a customer says to heart. Engage sometimes, but not always. Bookstores are businesses too, y'all. Chapter III [44:30] In which Julia, Christen, & Emma have the same wheelhouse; we debate Christen's concept of "feel-good" books; and Christen wants to be fierce & fearsome while naked Book Description Guaranteed to Get You Reading Christen loves fiction containing witches, dystopias, feminism, misandry, unreliable narrators, and anachronistic elements. Also, nonfiction books about product and content marketing. Highly recommend Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller. Emma recommends We Were Witches by Ariel Gore, cause witches + misandry = win! Julia digs retold fairy tales and pop science/medical nonfiction (shout out to This is Your Brain on Parasites by Kathleen McAuliffe). Desert Island Pick Christen: Harry Potter, natch Julia: Young Adult faves, such as Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins Station Eleven Picks Christen's practical book: Peterson's Field Guides to Medical Plants Christen's "feel-good" books: Letters to a Young Poet, One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Exit West by Mohsin Hamid, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer, and The History of Love by Nicole Krauss. Or, to go more apocalyptic: The Giver by Lois Lowry (aka "The Handmaid's Tale for children") Julia: The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera Wild Pick Julia: Nature reading (The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery) or books about female resistance Christen wants a guidebook about how to be Lady Godiva. #legit Lady Godiva, the ultimate Rebel Girl Bookseller Confession Christen actively doesn't finish things she doesn't enjoy. Real talk, this is a necessity for all booksellers. And readers. And humans. Neither Julia, Christen, nor Emma have read Philip Pullman's 

RZA is a rap God - no two ways about it.  I can’t think of a hip hop nerd in the world that would turn down a conversation with him and I was SO LUCKY to get this one way back in 2009, backstage at a Wu-Tang Clan show in London. We talk about RZA’s take on artistry, diversification and how lucky we are to be creative people in a position to leverage our talent to spread joy and also gain personally.  This interview is one of my all-time proudest moments because I love the RZA, but it also led to The Golden Chamber Mixtape Hosted by Wu-Tang Clan (Google it) which Vik and I (as the Lovesoul DJ’s) did with DJ Fricktion.  Oh yeah, we also get into how Fricktion’s crazy a$$ came up with the idea and how we got the name and so much more. If you are creative, the last half of the RZA interview, and esp the last few minutes, changed my life, and I hope it changes yours too. For more content from Raj Kotecha head to www.RajKotecha.com/podcasts, including his show "OPP - Other People's Podcasts", co-hosted by Grammy Award winner Fatman Scoop. This podcast is co-produced by Arjun M Shah and the intro music comes from the song "Riddem" by Hype and Fever (special thanks to them and Live Entertainment London for permission to use the audio).

This week, Liberty and Jenn discuss Jonny Appleseed, So Lucky, Tin Man, and more great books. This episode was sponsored by To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo and Recommended Season 2.

  Hey..! Can I ask you something personal...? Did you grow up like this??   I was always told that life was hard. Money was difficult to get and people with it either got it by doing evil things or they were different. Does that sound something like you have heard before??   Crazy, to think that is what we were taught, that the rich get richer and easy come money is easily lost. These are ALL LIES, you have either told yourself or been told.   The amazing thing about my life is that I have been SO LUCKY to have met incredible people all over the world, who inspire me, pick me up and teach me how to keep growing as a person and as an Entrepreneur...   You see a different way to do life. So different from how we grew up. One of the biggest things I learnt recently was from someone I had just brought on the podcast, actually he was also on episode #70 as well as #116. His name is Mike Tecku and the AMAZING story is that only 4 years ago he was a BROKE and STRUGGLING musician. Honestly he only earning $25k per year (check out #70). This year his businesses combined will turn over 10 MILLION DOLLARS..!   DO you want to know WHY this inspired me so much. It was not about the amount of money he was earning, it was about the TIME he had created for himself to enjoy his life. I am not going to tell you how many hours he is working per week, BUT IT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND, I promise you..!!   You are going to revaluate your whole business after this..!! I wanted to share this episode to you and hope that it HELPS you like it helped me, SEE a very different way to look at business and what is possible. I know you are going to love it..!!   Luv yer..!   Andy   Oh and here is the link, ENJOY :) BRAIN TRAINING:   Spend a few mins (and if you really want to play full out, an 30 mins) If YOU had to only work 3 hours per week working. What would honestly be doing with the rest of your days and nights? How would you stay evolving? What would you do to stay healthy? Where would you travel? Who would you be with? The more you start thinking about this and engaging your imagination you will begin to direct the neural nets in this direction. This is the start of your journey to become Rich, happy and free.   This is how we build PERFORMANCE at Mindset by Design. So we can be RICH, HAPPY and FREE and live anywhere in the world doing what we love..!   THIS WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE, IF YOU LET IT... This is how we build PERFORMANCE at Mindset by Design. So we can be RICH, HAPPY and FREE and live anywhere in the world doing what we love..! Isn't it TIME YOU ALLOWED YOURSELF TO GET THE LIFE YOU DESERVE?   Subscribe to the show on iTunes here (non-iTunes here) If you subscribe, you'll automatically be entered to win a Yearly Membership worth $408 to the Mindset-by-design Academy every Friday at the end of the Month    Apple: Click here to listen on iTunes now. Android: Click here to listen today.   JOIN ACADEMY FOR $1  (This offer is going soon..!)   Dominate ANY Business:  Free Focus Session  1: Meet me for 45 mins:  2: Join the Academy Today 3: Download & start your FREE  Mindset training:  Download: Fighter Mindset: UFC FIghters Mindset In Business     Luv yer..!   Andy   Oh and here is the link, ENJOY :)

Episode 1.1: John Lee Dumas of Entrepreneur on FireIn this first installment of Baby Got Booked The Podcast, we are SO LUCKY to welcome entrepreneurship and podcasting mogul John Lee Dumas! John is the founder and host of the Entrepreneur on Fire, a podcast showcasing today's most inspiring entrepreneurs. Entrepreneur on Fire was voted the Best Business Podcast on iTunes in 2013, has more than 1 million downloads per month, and also happened to be one of the major tools that kept me going when I was first launching Baby Got Booked. You can probably imagine what getting in front of 1 million people could do for your business. In this episode, John Lee Dumas shares EXACTLY what he and his team look for in a successful pitch, so that you that you can have that kind of exposure for your business. Plus: John explains what to do if you swear on a podcast (phew).So...are you ready to ignite?What happens behind the scenes when you pitch EOF:EOF receives 100+ pitches per month, plus about 5-10 recommendations per month from past guests (which often get to skip the queue) John's VA does the initial pitch triage, and asks people to fill out an application. 70% of would-be guests don't take the time to fill out the application, so those that do are seen as more serious,  and have a leg up!Every once in a while, John gets a personally written pitch that he fully reads--which are clearly not boiler plate. These pitches totally skip the line.John's defines an expert as: someone who has taken the time to learn about a topic, and who is willing to share that knowledge with others. (Sound like you?). John's favourite stories for Entrepreneur on Fire are:All about the transformation people get from EOF, and the ripples of the showHonest, personal, and are so vivid that take listeners along with you (so they can smell the grass of the field where you had your big a-ha, or biggest failure). Pitches that rock John's world: Refer to EOF and how it has changed their livesGet creative in terms of format Share their journey to success, and can speak to a recipe for successDo not pitch:Self-serving product pushes. EOF is about you and your journey, so when you don't share that, it's clear you haven't done your homework.When to pitch EOF:EOF requires a lead-time of 3-4 months. Make sure Fire Nation gets the most out of your episode by:Setting up a link to a free cheat sheet, book, or video (this also grows your list!) that listeners can accessCentering the audience in your content. When preparing for the show, ask yourself: what is the best way I can tell this story to benefit Fire Nation?You are ready to pitch EOF when:You listen to the show and realize that you think of the guests as peers (similar accomplishments, their journey resonates for you etc).Ready? Send your pitch to John at: eofire.com, where you can fill in the application form.John's #1 piece of advice to move out of the kiddie pool and into the ocean: if you want to be, do. For more...Listen to the Entrepreneur on Fire podcast here at EOF HQ. Check out John's AWESOME free podcasting course here.Check out John's free webinar course (which is soo on my bucket list) here. Access the Amazon's #1 book on podcasting, Podcast Launch, for free here. To hear John and Geeta talk about why Geeta hated it when John said "Are you ready to ignite?!" (and some tips on entrepreneurship, too), check out Geeta's EOF interview here. To find out more about the Baby Got Booked course, click here!

If you're going to buy a puppy for Christmas..... We speak to the author of "The Dogs of Christmas", W. Bruce Cameron, author of A Dog's Purpose (on New York Times best seller list for a year). Also author of '8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter', turned into the hit ABC series And, The true story of "Lucky" the Labrador Retriever. Lucky is 14 and was just turned in to a California Animal Control office by her long time owner. Why? Lucky is unlucky enough to be "too old" for her owner, who wants a younger dog. So Lucky is scared, confused and according to shelter workers "heartbroken." Time to read Jim Willis' "How Could You". Guest: Green reads "How Could You". The story of being abandoned by a lifetime human friend, from the dog's perspective. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.