Podcasts about Sparkle

Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the podcast where I grill funny people about unrequited love.  Today's episode features wonderful stand-up dynamo Jordan Gray - she's @talldarkfriend on Instagram and her sitcom Transaction starts on ITV2 the 24th June 2025. This was a really funny, fun episode and I apologise for getting emotional at the end. I was about to apologise for asking for money too but I WON'T. I'll just say thanks for listening. What I will also do is say these are some amazing charities you can give to... Medical aid for Palestine:  https://www.map.org.uk/ https://www.oxfam.org.uk/get-involved/campaign-with-oxfam/end-uk-arms-sales-to-israel/donate/ Sparkle, the transgender charity:  https://www.consortium.lgbt/support-us/ Thanks for downloading and supporting us. You're my people. If you can up your devotion and give us a five star rating I'll be able to sense it when I see you, and will give you a hug (Or complicated salute if hugging's not your thing). Come and find us... On Substack at crushedbymcs; where if you subscribe for just $5 a month you'll have access to the podcast ad-free and exclusive content from me as well as a lot of gushy love from me. On Instagram @crushedbymcs if you want to check on what I look like as time passes. On email, where you can send us anecdotes, adoration and arguments  crushedbymcs@gmail. Who doesn't love post!? And if you want to do nothing but simply chuck me £4 (or more) to buy myself some sellotape and a copy of the Radio Times to make a collage, head for ko-fi.com/crushedbymcs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why You're Still Stuck: Masculine & Feminine Energy, Inner Child Healing & Sovereignty After Betrayal “You might not like your choices—but you do have them. You are an adult. And that means you have power.” In this powerful, soul-level conversation, Lora goes deep into why healing doesn't work for so many women—even when they're doing all the therapy, reading, journaling, and emotional work. And the answer? It's not about trying harder. It's about energy balance, integration, and inner sovereignty. Start Here – A Quick Note About This Episode This is a deeper episode—a masterclass-style conversation that weaves together multiple advanced healing concepts: Masculine vs. feminine energy integration Inner child vs. adult self Partner polarity and healing dynamics Structure vs. surrender in recovery If one part hits you harder than another, trust that. Healing is layered. You might come back and re-listen again and again as you grow. Let this episode meet you exactly where you are. Top 3 Takeaways: Energy is Everything: You can't heal without a balance of masculine (structure, leadership) and feminine (emotion, flow) energies—within yourself and your relationship. You Are Not a Child Anymore: Learning to separate your adult self from your wounded inner child is how you reclaim your power and end the fear of abandonment. Healing Is Not Linear—It's Energetic, Emotional, and Embodied: If you've been stuck in your head or in endless tears, it's time to realign and embody the opposite energy to create balance and momentum. This Episode Is for You If: You feel like you've “done everything right” in your healing journey, but still feel stuck You're overwhelmed with emotion or paralyzed by logic—and don't know how to move forward You want to understand the deep emotional and energetic dynamics between you and your partner You're ready to integrate your inner child, reclaim your adult power, and rise Ready to create your own Hot Girl Summer? Join us at SparkleAllSeason.com for a soulful, sexy, and supportive summer of confidence, connection, and comeback. It's your time to glow—inside and out! https://lora-cheadle.kit.com/347883581d Subscribe, Rate & Review: If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend and leave a review—it helps other women find the support they need! Don't miss Lora Cheadle's new book, "It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal: 5 Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive," This essential guide differentiates between burnout and betrayal, offering five transformative steps to recovery. Available on Amazon. www.itsnotburnoutitsbetrayal.com Get your free downloadable guide on the “The Top Three Ways You Betray Yourself Every Day, and How to Stop” at www.burnoutorbetrayal.com. If you're ready to Rise Up & Reign as the creator and queen of your life, let's talk. I will walk by your side and give you the perspective, permission, and wisdom needed to turn your betrayal experience into something constructive, empowering, and transformative in all the right ways.  Learn more at www.loracheadle.com and follow me across all social! Download your Sparkle After Betrayal Recovery Guide at www.BetrayalRecoveryGuide.com, a guide designed to help you take the first steps in feeling better, so you can reclaim your power, own your worth, and start putting yourself, and your life, back together again. About Lora: Lora Cheadle is a betrayal recovery coach, attorney, and TEDx speaker who helps women heal from betrayal on an energetic, emotional, and ancestral level—while also providing legal guidance to help them navigate the practical complexities of infidelity and relationship transitions. She empowers women to rise from the ashes, reclaim their identity and self-worth, break free from repeating patterns, and step into their power with confidence, clarity, and grace. After being shattered by her husband's fifteen years of infidelity, Lora knows firsthand what it takes to transform devastation into an invitation for healing, freedom, and joy. Her unique approach blends deep emotional healing with tangible legal and life strategies, guiding women beyond betrayal into lives of unapologetic confidence and purpose. As the founder of Life Choreography Coaching & Advocacy, Lora provides comprehensive legal, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual support on demand. She believes that infidelity doesn't have to be the end of the dream you poured your heart and soul into—it can be the beginning of a life filled with sovereignty, connection, and joy. Licensed to practice law in California and Colorado, Lora is also a trauma-aware coach, clinical hypnotherapist, somatic attachment therapist, and advanced integrated energy practitioner. She is certified in yoga, mindfulness, group fitness, and personal training, bringing a holistic perspective to healing. She is the author of FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy, & Spiritual Self (an International Book Awards Finalist and Tattered Cover Bestseller) and It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal: 5 Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive. She also hosts the podcast FLAUNT! Create a Life You Love After Infidelity and Betrayal. Based in Colorado, Lora is an adventure-seeker who loves travel, a great book, and saying yes to life's magic. Get the support you need to find your footing, begin making sense of it all, and feel better fast. As an attorney, betrayal recovery expert, and survivor of infidelity I can help you find the clarity and confidence to create a life that you love on the other side of betrayal. Book Your Session Here: https://calendly.com/loras-schedule/coaching-session Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this podcast! Take charge of your mental health and get 10% off your first month of therapy at https://BetterHelp.com/FLAUNT  READY TO START A BETTER CHAPTER? Step into the future you've always dreamed of with the power of transformative rituals with the Mindful Subscription Box. Get a monthly box full of crystals, aromatherapy, and other spiritual tools worth $120. You deserve high-quality gems, crystals, oils, and mindfulness tools for self-care that truly work. It's a monthly dose of self-love delivered right to your door! Go to www.Mindfulsouls.com  and use Discount Code LORA25 for 25% off your order!

Is it hard for you to celebrate your wins?  Does it feel weird to say you are proud of yourself?  Why is it so much easier to commiserate than to celebrate? In this SPARKE SNACK (shorter episode) @Betsyhoo and @HalcyonPink share some of the ways they practice highlighting achievements - and why it is so important.HOSTSBETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage therapy, CranioSacral and Dharma Coaching. She is an 8 year burner and has spent the last several years seeped in the personal development world, cultivating her passion for transformation and growth. Her recent project, The Power Affirmation Journal and virtual group empowers women to cultivate self awareness and healthy habits so they can live in greater freedom, mind body and spirit.http://poweraffirmation.com/Click here to get a FREE affirmation for Stay Sparked Listeners!HALCYON is full-time Love Ambassador. He is the founder of Hug Nation YouTube channel and daily zoom gratitude circles. He is co-founder of the Pink Heart Burning Man camp and the 1st Saturdays project for people experiencing homelessness. In his free time he coaches individuals on how to live joyfully and authentically. His other podcast is "Hard on the 80's."http://LifeStudent.com

i recorded this one on a walk—on vacation, in the rain—because when something hits that deep, u don't wait. this is real talk about protecting your peace, elevating your life, and knowing that setting boundaries isn't harsh, it's sacred. if u've ever felt like u were too much, too sparkly, too aware… this is the episode to remind u: u are not too much. they're just not ready. walk with me.

BREAK UP WITH BROKE: amyvanmeijl.com/breakupwithbrokeThe audio journey designed to release worry, reframe debt and recalibrate your thinking to welcome in expansion and wealth into your life.Get on the INSIGHTS email list:  amyvanmeijl.com/insightsDo you find that the journey of something is often far less exciting that the START of the journey?  The beginning is all sparkle and discovery and excitement, and part way through it's a bit of a slog?If you're finding that you're constantly chasing, or craving, this sparkle, you may be unconsciously keeping yourself stuck in "pursuit mode", and that may be just the thing that's preventing you from realizing your desires.Ready to create some shifts?Press play babe.--FREE Group Coaching Call - June 25th:WIELD YOUR VOICE: Be heard, be seen, be respected.REGISTER HERE.--WORK WITH ME 1:1:90 Mins 1:1: amyvanmeijl.com/coaching3 month Next Level Intensive Mentorship: amyvanmeijl.com/nextlevel--GO DEEPER:Freebies, coaching & money programs: amyvanmeijl.com -- SUBMIT A QUESTION: Submit a question to the podcast: amyvanmeijl.com/podcastquestions -- SOCIALS & SHARE A REVIEW: 

Ian and Aaron talk about UI Kits in the era of AI, dreams of being at Laracon, Aaron's next steps, Ian's mysterious side project, and more.Sponsored by Bento, WorkOS, NativePHP for Mobile, ForwardMX, and Laracon US 2025Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Father's Day (10:49) - The New Focus (16:53) - UI Kits in the AI Era (23:12) - A Tailwind UI Story (35:51) - What's Next For Try Hard (42:32) - Dreams of Laracon (45:13) - Ian's Tinkering (57:38) - What Time Is It? Links:Barnes & NobleGlauber Costa on XThe Panel (podcast)HelpSpotInstrumental Components

Sparkle the unicorn loves lollipops and decides to share them with his town! One day, a mysterious lollipop salesman arrives with magical lollipops… Should Sparkle give them a try? The lesson: Too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. Bonus: In this story, a listener reads their own story at the end! See the transcript here  

Kennst du das Gefühl, alles zu geben – und trotzdem nicht weiterzukommen?Du visualisierst, du glaubst, du arbeitest – und doch scheint sich nichts zu bewegen?Vielleicht liegt es nicht an deinem Tun.Sondern an etwas Tieferem. An dem Bild, das du – meist unbewusst – von dir selbst in dir trägst.In dieser Episode nehme ich dich mit auf eine tiefgehende Reise zu deinem Selbstbild.Wir sprechen über alte Prägungen, innere Käfige und die stille Macht der unbewussten Überzeugungen. ✨ Diese Folge ist ein Tauchgang – sanft, ehrlich, transformierend.Und vielleicht… der Beginn eines ganz neuen Kapitels in deinem Leben.

This week's featured story comes from the Windward Ho! The Pirate's Code (Book Four) collection. It's called "Episode One: What's Right in Front of Us." As Val, boatswain of the Windward crew, reacclimatizes herself to regular life in her normal home, she begins to observe a few mysterious happenings. Who is leaving top-of-the-line tools on her desk? What is that strange smell she keeps noticing? And is any of this related to her life as a pirate? If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library as much as you like, anytime you like.  Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a free story from one of our original story series! For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  info@sparklestories.com Enjoy!

In this special episode of Legacy of Luxury, we take you behind the scenes of JCK Las Vegas 2025 — the jewelry industry’s biggest event of the year. From couture showcases to the “gypsy underbelly,” we share raw reflections, favorite finds, and what it’s like to experience the show for the first time. Hear about the trends, tech, and timeless craftsmanship that define the future of luxury jewelry.

Why is it so important to be an inspiration to others?  How can we set our attitudes and actions towards: "Aspire to Inspire before you Expire!"This is the first of our "SPARKLE SERIES" episodes which are short, quick sparks of inspiration to fine-tune your day!HOSTSBETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage therapy, CranioSacral and Dharma Coaching. She is an 8 year burner and has spent the last several years seeped in the personal development world, cultivating her passion for transformation and growth. Her recent project, The Power Affirmation Journal and virtual group empowers women to cultivate self awareness and healthy habits so they can live in greater freedom, mind body and spirit.http://poweraffirmation.com/Click here to get a FREE affirmation for Stay Sparked Listeners!HALCYON is full-time Love Ambassador. He is the founder of Hug Nation YouTube channel and daily zoom gratitude circles. He is co-founder of the Pink Heart Burning Man camp and the 1st Saturdays project for people experiencing homelessness. In his free time he coaches individuals on how to live joyfully and authentically. His other podcast is "Hard on the 80's."http://LifeStudent.com

Send us a textWelcome back to Season 5 of Sober'ish' Sparkle! In this powerful episode, I chat with the vibrant and courageous Michelle, a life coach, mum, and wellness advocate who's been sober since October 2021. We explore how she moved from glamorising her wine o'clock to embracing a deeply fulfilling alcohol-free life – with honesty, vulnerability, and a whole lot of heart.Michelle opens up about how a 90-day alcohol-free challenge became the turning point she needed. We talk about the myth of the “rock bottom”, the grey area of drinking, and how little, shitty days can pile up until you finally say, “enough is enough”. If you've ever woken up at 3am full of regret and anxiety, wondering how you're going to get through another day, this episode is for you.We also dig into:The role of community and connection in early sobrietyNavigating social events, holidays and fitness culture alcohol-freeThe power of “playing it forward” to overcome cravingsHow alcohol can mask deeper issues like self-worthWhy milestones like your first sober Christmas or birthday matterRedefining celebrations without champagneModelling a healthier relationship with alcohol for our kidsThe importance of doing “the work” and finding your own toolkitMichelle's story is a beautiful reminder that sobriety isn't about restriction – it's about expansion. It's about learning to trust yourself again, to break cycles, and to discover the version of you that doesn't need booze to feel worthy, fun, or free.Whether you're sober, sober curious, or simply asking yourself “is this really working for me anymore?”, Michelle's insight will help you feel seen and supported.

(4:58) - Rachel has MAJOR golf news  (13:03) - Forman's downtown parking saga takes a turn  (20:18) - HEADLINES we can't make up, but can round up!  (35:56) - YOUR comments & voice memos!    Try Sparkle Princess Parties - Abigale is a children's entertainer offering professional face painting, glitter tattoos, theme parties, hair tinsel service and more! Give her a call at 519-532-0149 or email abivoll13@gmail.com!   **PARTNER WITH US!**   Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, YouTube (& most others) or ask your smart speaker to, "play Due To Underwhelming Demand!" @daverachelforman on instagram @daverachelforman on Facebook @duetounderwhelmingdemand on TikTok buymeacoffee.com/underwhelming daverachelforman@gmail.com underwhelming.ca

Does our story's first sentence cause the reader to ask, "What's next?"  Or does the reader say, "So what?"  Here are thoughts on creating a tense, sparkling first sentence.  Also, how the masters use specific, definite, and concrete details to convince the reader.Support the show

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Why We Self-Sabotage After Betrayal: The Hidden Fear Blocking Your Healing "The only way to show someone your emotional wound is to act wounded." Why do we sabotage our own healing after betrayal? In this episode, Lora Cheadle unpacks the deep fears that keep us stuck in suffering, even when we desperately want to move on. From punishing our partners to protecting ourselves from hope, success, or vulnerability, Lora walks listeners through the unconscious ways we stay small—and how to stop. With raw honesty, personal stories, and expert insight, this episode is your invitation to finally show your healing instead of your pain. TOP 3 TAKEAWAYS: Self-sabotage after betrayal is a subconscious attempt to stay safe, avoid disappointment, and keep the emotional spotlight off ourselves. Many betrayed partners resist healing to "prove a point" or to punish their partner—unconsciously hurting themselves in the process. Healing becomes possible when you commit to feeling good, receiving love, and breaking your own patterns of isolation and protection. Ready to create your own Hot Girl Summer? Join us at SparkleAllSeason.com for a soulful, sexy, and supportive summer of confidence, connection, and comeback. It's your time to glow—inside and out! https://lora-cheadle.kit.com/347883581d Subscribe, Rate & Review: If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend and leave a review—it helps other women find the support they need! Don't miss Lora Cheadle's new book, "It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal: 5 Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive," This essential guide differentiates between burnout and betrayal, offering five transformative steps to recovery. Available on Amazon. www.itsnotburnoutitsbetrayal.com Get your free downloadable guide on the “The Top Three Ways You Betray Yourself Every Day, and How to Stop” at www.burnoutorbetrayal.com. If you're ready to Rise Up & Reign as the creator and queen of your life, let's talk. I will walk by your side and give you the perspective, permission, and wisdom needed to turn your betrayal experience into something constructive, empowering, and transformative in all the right ways.  Learn more at www.loracheadle.com and follow me across all social! Download your Sparkle After Betrayal Recovery Guide at www.BetrayalRecoveryGuide.com, a guide designed to help you take the first steps in feeling better, so you can reclaim your power, own your worth, and start putting yourself, and your life, back together again. About Lora: Lora Cheadle is a betrayal recovery coach, attorney, and TEDx speaker who helps women heal from betrayal on an energetic, emotional, and ancestral level—while also providing legal guidance to help them navigate the practical complexities of infidelity and relationship transitions. She empowers women to rise from the ashes, reclaim their identity and self-worth, break free from repeating patterns, and step into their power with confidence, clarity, and grace. After being shattered by her husband's fifteen years of infidelity, Lora knows firsthand what it takes to transform devastation into an invitation for healing, freedom, and joy. Her unique approach blends deep emotional healing with tangible legal and life strategies, guiding women beyond betrayal into lives of unapologetic confidence and purpose. As the founder of Life Choreography Coaching & Advocacy, Lora provides comprehensive legal, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual support on demand. She believes that infidelity doesn't have to be the end of the dream you poured your heart and soul into—it can be the beginning of a life filled with sovereignty, connection, and joy. Licensed to practice law in California and Colorado, Lora is also a trauma-aware coach, clinical hypnotherapist, somatic attachment therapist, and advanced integrated energy practitioner. She is certified in yoga, mindfulness, group fitness, and personal training, bringing a holistic perspective to healing. She is the author of FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy, & Spiritual Self (an International Book Awards Finalist and Tattered Cover Bestseller) and It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal: 5 Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive. She also hosts the podcast FLAUNT! Create a Life You Love After Infidelity and Betrayal. Based in Colorado, Lora is an adventure-seeker who loves travel, a great book, and saying yes to life's magic. Get the support you need to find your footing, begin making sense of it all, and feel better fast. As an attorney, betrayal recovery expert, and survivor of infidelity I can help you find the clarity and confidence to create a life that you love on the other side of betrayal. Book Your Session Here: https://calendly.com/loras-schedule/coaching-session Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this podcast! Take charge of your mental health and get 10% off your first month of therapy at https://BetterHelp.com/FLAUNT  READY TO START A BETTER CHAPTER? Step into the future you've always dreamed of with the power of transformative rituals with the Mindful Subscription Box. Get a monthly box full of crystals, aromatherapy, and other spiritual tools worth $120. You deserve high-quality gems, crystals, oils, and mindfulness tools for self-care that truly work. It's a monthly dose of self-love delivered right to your door! Go to www.Mindfulsouls.com  and use Discount Code LORA25 for 25% off your order!

Join Charlie as he explores a beautiful nebula, and the colourful stars that are born there ✨If you enjoyed today's episode, why not dive into one of our Question & Answer episodes? You can hear from real scientists and astronomers answering curious questions about the universe. About AudiomovesAudiomoves is a podcast for little ones to move to, and in this series we're blasting off into space

Gold has dazzled investors with record-breaking highs in recent months—but is the glitter fading? Could we see the end of gold’s rally or just the calm before another climb?With global forces in flux and expert opinions sharply split, the future of gold is anything but clear.On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Alexandra Symeonidi, corporate credit analyst on William Blair’s emerging markets debt (EMD) team, to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fünf Jahre Sparkle & Shine.Fünf Jahre voller Seelenberührung, Wachstum, Mut und Erinnerung.In dieser besonderen Episode nehme ich dich mit auf eine Reise durch die sieben Schlüssel, die nicht nur mein Leben, sondern auch die Energie dieses Podcasts geprägt haben.Diese Folge ist eine Hommage – an die innere Transformation, an dich als Hörer:in, an das Leben selbst. Sie ist eine Einladung, innezuhalten, dich zu erinnern und dich neu auszurichten.Denn alles, was du brauchst, ist bereits in dir.Ich teile mit dir meine tiefsten Erkenntnisse, meine größten Hürden, mein inneres Wachstum – ehrlich, unperfekt, berührend. Möge diese Episode dein Herz erinnern:✨ Du bist der Chef deines Lebens.✨ Du darfst dankbar sein, selbst mitten im Chaos.✨ Du kannst wachsen – selbst mit Angst an deiner Seite.✨ Highlights der Episode:

This week's featured story comes from the Junkyard Tales: All Together Now collection.   It's called "The Pirate Queen."   Georgia Bean, the kindly rat, is looking for something for the mice to do. The other animals suggest putting on a play and all offer to help in the production. They agree on a pirate theme, but everyone is surprised when one of the mice takes her part very very seriously.   If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library as much as you like, anytime you like.   Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a free story from one of our original story series!   For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com   Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  info@sparklestories.com Enjoy!

Written by Alex⭐Check out our new sister podcast! ⭐Super Silly Stories for KidsHi! Welcome to Super Silly Stories For Kids!I'm Billy, and I'll turn your wacky ideas into a story and read it on my show! The more madcap, the better!You can find us here and all podcast platforms!APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/super-silly-stories-for-kids/id1813628878SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/500ATWI2FgtksZnxItd4Hx?si=kldBrFUJR9-H6yvtIsvtJAI upload a new story every Tuesday and Friday! If you want a silly story, leave your ideas in the Apple Review section or email me at supersillystories4kids@gmail.comOkay. Here we go! :)Come and follow more adventures on our animated TV show on Youtube!

What do you do when the corporate ladder leaves you feeling unfulfilled—but you're still craving structure, stability, and impact? For Carol, that answer was stepping away from a high-level advertising career, starting a jewelry brand born out of personal grief, and ultimately buying a successful subscription box business that now fuels thousands of women every month.In this episode, Carol shares her winding path to owning Sparkle Hustle Grow, a subscription box and membership community for female entrepreneurs. We talk about the real story behind buying a business (spoiler: it's not as glamorous as Instagram makes it seem), the role personal development plays in business success, and how masterminding and community support can help you grow faster than any online course.Carol's Action Steps for the Week:Write down your dream life—what do you really want?Choose 1–2 things from that dream to work toward in the next 6 months.Break down one of those goals into 3 clear, actionable steps you can take this week.Connect with Carol:Website: https://www.sparklehustlegrow.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparklehustlegrow/Join the membership: https://sparklehustlegrow.vipmembervault.comConnect with me, Hayleigh Hayhurst:Steal my Podcast Launch Checklist for free: ⁠https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/⁠checklist⁠Website: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EspressoPodcastProductionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/espressopodcastproduction/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@espressopodproductionMusic: John Kiernan. www.johnkiernanmusic.comProduced by Espresso Podcast Production:  https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/Join the Conversation: What did you think of this episode? Share your thoughts and key takeaways with me on social media using the hashtag #EmployeeToBoss. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with your network.

Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered when your sparkle faded? When did the light of joy, confidence, and divine purpose get buried under the weight of motherhood, marriage struggles, or midlife transitions? In this episode, I invite you to rediscover the truth you may have forgotten: you were born to sparkle. Inspired by a simple moment with my granddaughter and a sparkly Walmart hat, I unpack what it really means to shine—not with worldly glamor, but with the radiant light of Christ that lives within you. You'll hear stories of three powerful saints—St. Monica, St. Rita of Cascia, and St. Hildegard—who each found their divine sparkle in prayer, suffering, and late-blooming purpose. And you'll be reminded that your most meaningful chapter might still be ahead, even if it doesn't look the way you imagined. ✨ Feeling lost in the middle of your story? ✨ Wrestling with grief, broken relationships, or purpose in midlife? ✨ Longing to reclaim your God-given radiance? This episode is a holy permission slip to start sparkling again—right where you are. Jennie Guinn is a Catholic life coach, podcaster, and radio show host who walks with women facing life's unexpected turns. She helps them encounter the Father's love, be transformed by the Holy Spirit, and find healing from pain and disappointment so they can magnify Christ with their lives. Through faith-filled coaching and heartfelt conversations, Jennie empowers women to rediscover hope and to live life with purpose and joy.

Why Can't You Let Go? Trauma Bonds, Infidelity & How to Break Free If you've ever asked yourself, “Why can't I walk away even after everything they did?” — this episode is for you. Lora Cheadle breaks down the truth about trauma bonds: what they are, how they form, and why they make it so hard to leave someone who has betrayed you. You'll learn the neuroscience behind trauma bonding, how ancestral patterns may be keeping you stuck, and the legal and somatic reasons why this type of bond feels like life or death. Through heartfelt insights, somatic tools, and practical steps for reclaiming your power, you'll walk away with more clarity—and a plan to finally break free. Whether you're just starting your healing journey or feeling stuck in the cycle of apology and hope, this episode delivers the aha moments you've been waiting for. TOP 3 TAKEAWAYS: Trauma Bonds Are Biological, Not Weakness: You're not crazy for still feeling attached to someone who hurt you. Trauma bonding is a survival-based, chemical loop created by cycles of betrayal and apology—and it's completely normal (but breakable). Your History Could Be Keeping You Hooked: Ancestral patterns and family modeling may be wiring you to stay stuck in trauma bonds. Lora explains how generational trauma gets passed down—and how to be the one who ends the cycle. You Can Break the Bond Through Body and Soul: From breathwork and somatic anchors to legal awareness and agency-building micro-acts, Lora outlines four powerful steps to reclaim your autonomy and start healing your nervous system for real. Ready to create your own Hot Girl Summer? Join us at SparkleAllSeason.com for a soulful, sexy, and supportive summer of confidence, connection, and comeback. It's your time to glow—inside and out! https://lora-cheadle.kit.com/347883581d Subscribe, Rate & Review: If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend and leave a review—it helps other women find the support they need! Don't miss Lora Cheadle's new book, "It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal: 5 Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive," This essential guide differentiates between burnout and betrayal, offering five transformative steps to recovery. Available on Amazon. www.itsnotburnoutitsbetrayal.com Get your free downloadable guide on the “The Top Three Ways You Betray Yourself Every Day, and How to Stop” at www.burnoutorbetrayal.com. If you're ready to Rise Up & Reign as the creator and queen of your life, let's talk. I will walk by your side and give you the perspective, permission, and wisdom needed to turn your betrayal experience into something constructive, empowering, and transformative in all the right ways.  Learn more at www.loracheadle.com and follow me across all social! Download your Sparkle After Betrayal Recovery Guide at www.BetrayalRecoveryGuide.com, a guide designed to help you take the first steps in feeling better, so you can reclaim your power, own your worth, and start putting yourself, and your life, back together again. About Lora: Lora Cheadle is a betrayal recovery coach, attorney, and TEDx speaker who helps women heal from betrayal on an energetic, emotional, and ancestral level—while also providing legal guidance to help them navigate the practical complexities of infidelity and relationship transitions. She empowers women to rise from the ashes, reclaim their identity and self-worth, break free from repeating patterns, and step into their power with confidence, clarity, and grace. After being shattered by her husband's fifteen years of infidelity, Lora knows firsthand what it takes to transform devastation into an invitation for healing, freedom, and joy. Her unique approach blends deep emotional healing with tangible legal and life strategies, guiding women beyond betrayal into lives of unapologetic confidence and purpose. As the founder of Life Choreography Coaching & Advocacy, Lora provides comprehensive legal, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual support on demand. She believes that infidelity doesn't have to be the end of the dream you poured your heart and soul into—it can be the beginning of a life filled with sovereignty, connection, and joy. Licensed to practice law in California and Colorado, Lora is also a trauma-aware coach, clinical hypnotherapist, somatic attachment therapist, and advanced integrated energy practitioner. She is certified in yoga, mindfulness, group fitness, and personal training, bringing a holistic perspective to healing. She is the author of FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy, & Spiritual Self (an International Book Awards Finalist and Tattered Cover Bestseller) and It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal: 5 Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive. She also hosts the podcast FLAUNT! Create a Life You Love After Infidelity and Betrayal. Based in Colorado, Lora is an adventure-seeker who loves travel, a great book, and saying yes to life's magic. Get the support you need to find your footing, begin making sense of it all, and feel better fast. As an attorney, betrayal recovery expert, and survivor of infidelity I can help you find the clarity and confidence to create a life that you love on the other side of betrayal. Book Your Session Here: https://calendly.com/loras-schedule/coaching-session Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this podcast! Take charge of your mental health and get 10% off your first month of therapy at https://BetterHelp.com/FLAUNT  READY TO START A BETTER CHAPTER? Step into the future you've always dreamed of with the power of transformative rituals with the Mindful Subscription Box. Get a monthly box full of crystals, aromatherapy, and other spiritual tools worth $120. You deserve high-quality gems, crystals, oils, and mindfulness tools for self-care that truly work. It's a monthly dose of self-love delivered right to your door! Go to www.Mindfulsouls.com  and use Discount Code LORA25 for 25% off your order!

In this inspiring episode of Queen Me, we sit down with Abby Lane - founder and CEO of Chérie Lane, a bold fashion brand empowering ambitious women through timeless, sparkly style. From starting her first jewelry business at age seven to launching a full-time brand while still in college, Abby shares the real behind-the-scenes of entrepreneurship: the early hustle, the hard decisions, and the deep why behind every sequin and stitch.

Jenna calls in to give Vont some engagement ring advice, Vont stirs the pot over aquariums, and more!

Jenna calls in to give Vont some engagement ring advice, Vont stirs the pot over aquariums, and more!

Jenna calls in to give Vont some engagement ring advice, Vont stirs the pot over aquariums, and more!

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This week, Federico drops a big gaming surprise on John after the two of them cover the latest Switch 2, MSI, and Anbernic handheld news. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News Nintendo Samsung making its chips at potentially higher volumes than expected Nintendo Turns to Samsung to Make Chips, Ramp Up Switch 2 Production Mario Kart World originally planned for OG Switch Ask the Developer Vol. 18 Mario Kart World — Part 1 SteamOS Valve's huge Steam Deck update is now ready for everyone, including rival AMD handhelds How To Install SteamOS On The ROG Ally And ROG Ally X Handhelds Anbernic RG34XXSP First Impressions Big Forehead, Bigger Potential Screen Shenanigans? UPDATE Anbernic Responds Anbernic RG34XXSP's ‘Five-Head' Bezel Masks a True 43 Screen MSI Claw A8 MSI Claw A8 handheld gaming PC has a Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip with 16-core graphics - Liliputing MSI Claw A8 with AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme Debuts at Computex 2025 MSI's new handheld gaming PC ditches Intel for AMD Thunderbolt 5 eGPUs It's still early but the TB5 eGPUs are coming Lilbits Asus ROG XG Station eGPU dock with Thunderbolt 5, AYANEO Flip 1S handheld gaming PC, and Microsoft's new command line text editor Sparkle unveils Studio-G Ultra 850, its first Thunderbolt 5 eGPU solution - [Gigabyte presents AORUS AI BOX, GeForce RTX 5090 desktop GPU with Thunderbolt 5](https://videocardz.com/newz/gigabyte-presents-aorus-ai-box-geforce-rtx-5090-desktop-gpu-with-thunderbolt-5)   A Very Ticci Surprise Inside Tech Lian Li A3 Razer PC Remote Play Officially Launches Subscribe to NPC XL NPC XL is a weekly members-only version of NPC with extra content, available exclusively through our new Patreon for $5/month. Each week on NPC XL, Federico, Brendon, and John record a special segment or deep dive about a particular topic that is released alongside the “regular” NPC episodes. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/c/NextPortableConsole Leave Feedback for John, Federico, and Brendon NPC Feedback Form Credits Show Art: Brendon Bigley Music: Will LaPorte Follow Us Online On the Web MacStories.net Wavelengths.online Follow us on Mastodon NPC Federico John Brendon Follow us on Bluesky NPC MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Brendon Bigley Affiliate Linking Policy: https://www.macstories.net/privacy-policy/    

Serial Cheaters, One-Time ‘Mistakes,' and the Truth About Blame: What Every Woman Needs to Know What's the real difference between a serial cheater and a one-time “mistake”? And more importantly… was it your fault? In this episode, betrayal recovery coach Lora Cheadle breaks down the psychology behind repeat cheating, the myth of the accidental affair, and why even “good men” cheat. She also dismantles the biggest lie betrayed women believe: that they caused it. You'll learn how to spot the red flags of serial cheating, understand how partners justify their behavior, and reclaim your sanity, self-worth, and personal power—starting now. Top Three Takeaways: What really motivates serial vs. one-time cheaters The link between shame, trauma responses, and “fixing” behaviors How to release self-blame and recognize emotional manipulation Practical ways to rebuild trust with yourself (and maybe your partner) This episode is your permission slip to stop carrying the weight of someone else's choices. Truth Bombs to Remember: Cheating is Never a Mistake—It's a Series of Choices Whether your partner cheated once or many times, it wasn't an accident. Cheating is made up of thousands of small justifications before the big betrayal. Understanding that helps you release the illusion of control and start healing. You Are Not to Blame—Even If the Relationship Had Problems Having issues in a relationship does not justify betrayal. Blame-shifting (“you pushed me to cheat”) is manipulation. Even if you weren't perfect, you didn't cause the affair. The Best Defense is No Defense When your partner blames you, the most powerful response is: “You and I both know that's not true.” Engaging with lies makes them feel real. Refusing to engage is your power move. Ready to create your own Hot Girl Summer? Join us at SparkleAllSeason.com for a soulful, sexy, and supportive summer of confidence, connection, and comeback. It's your time to glow—inside and out! https://lora-cheadle.kit.com/347883581d Subscribe, Rate & Review: If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend and leave a review—it helps other women find the support they need! Don't miss Lora Cheadle's new book, "It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal: 5 Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive," This essential guide differentiates between burnout and betrayal, offering five transformative steps to recovery. Available on Amazon. www.itsnotburnoutitsbetrayal.com Get your free downloadable guide on the “The Top Three Ways You Betray Yourself Every Day, and How to Stop” at www.burnoutorbetrayal.com. If you're ready to Rise Up & Reign as the creator and queen of your life, let's talk. I will walk by your side and give you the perspective, permission, and wisdom needed to turn your betrayal experience into something constructive, empowering, and transformative in all the right ways.  Learn more at www.loracheadle.com and follow me across all social! Download your Sparkle After Betrayal Recovery Guide at www.BetrayalRecoveryGuide.com, a guide designed to help you take the first steps in feeling better, so you can reclaim your power, own your worth, and start putting yourself, and your life, back together again. About Lora: Lora Cheadle is a betrayal recovery coach, attorney, and TEDx speaker who helps women heal from betrayal on an energetic, emotional, and ancestral level—while also providing legal guidance to help them navigate the practical complexities of infidelity and relationship transitions. She empowers women to rise from the ashes, reclaim their identity and self-worth, break free from repeating patterns, and step into their power with confidence, clarity, and grace. After being shattered by her husband's fifteen years of infidelity, Lora knows firsthand what it takes to transform devastation into an invitation for healing, freedom, and joy. Her unique approach blends deep emotional healing with tangible legal and life strategies, guiding women beyond betrayal into lives of unapologetic confidence and purpose. As the founder of Life Choreography Coaching & Advocacy, Lora provides comprehensive legal, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual support on demand. She believes that infidelity doesn't have to be the end of the dream you poured your heart and soul into—it can be the beginning of a life filled with sovereignty, connection, and joy. Licensed to practice law in California and Colorado, Lora is also a trauma-aware coach, clinical hypnotherapist, somatic attachment therapist, and advanced integrated energy practitioner. She is certified in yoga, mindfulness, group fitness, and personal training, bringing a holistic perspective to healing. She is the author of FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy, & Spiritual Self (an International Book Awards Finalist and Tattered Cover Bestseller) and It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal: 5 Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive. She also hosts the podcast FLAUNT! Create a Life You Love After Infidelity and Betrayal. Based in Colorado, Lora is an adventure-seeker who loves travel, a great book, and saying yes to life's magic. Get the support you need to find your footing, begin making sense of it all, and feel better fast. As an attorney, betrayal recovery expert, and survivor of infidelity I can help you find the clarity and confidence to create a life that you love on the other side of betrayal. Book Your Session Here: https://calendly.com/loras-schedule/coaching-session Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this podcast! Take charge of your mental health and get 10% off your first month of therapy at https://BetterHelp.com/FLAUNT  READY TO START A BETTER CHAPTER? Step into the future you've always dreamed of with the power of transformative rituals with the Mindful Subscription Box. Get a monthly box full of crystals, aromatherapy, and other spiritual tools worth $120. You deserve high-quality gems, crystals, oils, and mindfulness tools for self-care that truly work. It's a monthly dose of self-love delivered right to your door! Go to www.Mindfulsouls.com  and use Discount Code LORA25 for 25% off your order!

This week's featured story comes from the Junkyard Tales collection. It's called " A Dip in the Pond" Cats don't swim. This is what Ben Thompson, clever cat, says to his junkyard friends when they propose a dip in the junkyard pond. But then Mr. Flinch, the old possum, accidentally falls into the pond, and Ben quickly realizes he might be wrong. If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library as much as you like, anytime you like.  Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a free story from one of our original story series! For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  info@sparklestories.com Enjoy!

You might not know if you want to be friends with someone after a few seconds of meeting, but you probably know if you don't! This edition of Doing What Works is permission to trust that feeling.Here are your show notes…Jane Brody suggests you trust your knee-jerk impressions of people.Don't be so open-minded your brains fall out!

Alina Z is an award-winning, Board-Certified Health Coach, Chopra Life Coach, Detox Specialist, and former chef named creator of the #1 Best Diet in America by Harper's Bazaar. She also holds a degree from Parsons School of Design and a Master's in Communication, blending style, soul, and science into one transformational experience. Through her signature Wholistic Self-Discovery Coaching Program, Alina helps high-achieving women reconnect with their true purpose by transforming how they eat, dress, and live. Her philosophy? When you eat to nourish your soul and dress to express your truth, you shift your inner state — and from that space, everything changes. Peace returns. Confidence rises. Sparkle comes back. Alina's mission is to help women become the version of themselves they dreamed of at 8 years old — radiant, powerful, and fully aligned. While today Alina is happy with her body, a fulfilling career, and a life full of sparkle, it wasn't always like this. At 15 she left her home country and a $100,000,000 company that her parents wanted her to inherit and came to USA alone to create a life she desired to build on her own terms. She attended a Quaker school in Maryland and then graduated from Parsons School of Design in New York. Working in the marketing industry, at the age of 27 she grew into a position of a VP of Marketing for one of Washington DC's largest catering companies. During her tenure there her entire days were wrapped around talking about, writing about and tasting food! From early morning networking breakfasts to late-night cocktail receptions and galas, Alina barely had time to eat healthy. This busy lifestyle lead to an unwanted extra 20 pounds, which she struggled to lose with traditional diets and an endless supply of dieting books. She also felt that there was more to life than working long hours and making money. She felt she was lacking a purpose. As fate would have it, in 2009, Alina went on a inspirational cruise to Alaska, where she personally met and learned from world-renowned teachers like Dr. Wayne Dyer and Louise Hay. It was during Dr. Dyer's speech that Alina realized she wanted to be of service to the community. She thought that if she could find solutions to her own challenges, maybe she could help others with the same struggles. Inspired by the cruise, in 2010 she enrolled to study nutrition at the world's largest nutrition school -- Institute For Integrative Nutrition, in New York City. The experience was truly life-changing -  she found a unique way to health and fell in love with the field of nutrition. The one thing she saw missing most in the health market was FUN! Alina noticed two crucial things: first, food is typically labeled as either healthy or delicious and second, there is a total lack of connection being made between nutrition and the key to a happy life. With a passion for making the connection, Alina's mission as nutrition and life coach is to help you pursue your life passions and discover that food can be healthy, delicious, on budget, quick and easy! Quiz on my website at AlinaZ.com to find out your body type: https://www.alinaz.com/quiz #EatWithPurpose#SoulfulLiving#DetoxYourLife#ChopraLifeCoach#IntegrativeNutrition https://calendly.com/rebeccaelizabethwhitman/breakthrough https://wellnessmarketingltd.com/magnetic-abundance-manifest-your-dream-life-retreat/ https://www.amare.com/et/kd4k0a/2088608 https://mall.riman.com/rebeccawhitman/home http://pillar.io/rebeccaewhitman To learn more about Rebecca…https://www.rebeccaelizabethwhitman.com/#home

How to judge seltzers, plus the science of carbonation... Over the past decade, seltzer has exploded. Sales have doubled, and companies like Coke and Pepsi are buying up brands and creating their own sparkling waters. So in a crowded field, with a drink that doesn't have much flavor to begin with, how do you tell which one is best? We talk with the hosts of the podcast Seltzer Death Match to find out. Then we nerd out on the science of carbonation: What exactly is it, how does it affect the taste experience, and how do you get the best results from home carbonation systems? Dan Souza, editor-in-chief of Cook's Illustrated, has the answers.This episode originally aired on May 17, 2020, and was produced by Dan Pashman, Emma Morgenstern, Andres O'Hara, and Sam Lee. Edited by Tracey Samuelson. The Sporkful team now includes Dan Pashman, Emma Morgenstern, Andres O'Hara, Kameel Stanley, and Jared O'Connell. This update was produced by Gianna Palmer. Publishing by Shantel Holder.Every Friday, we reach into our deep freezer and reheat an episode to serve up to you. We're calling these our Reheats. If you have a show you want reheated, send us an email or voice memo at hello@sporkful.com, and include your name, your location, which episode, and why.Transcript available at www.sporkful.com.Right now, Sporkful listeners can get three months free of the SiriusXM app by going to siriusxm.com/sporkful. Get all your favorite podcasts, more than 200 ad-free music channels curated by genre and era, and live sports coverage with the SiriusXM app.

When you think about Bay Area sports, the Ballers, the Unicorns, or the Fire and Iron are not names that might first come to mind. But these new Bay Area sports teams are bringing the game on the baseball diamond, cricket field, and soccer pitch this summer. What these teams have going for them is not only high level play, but passionate followers who are helping redefine the fan experience. We'll talk to the people behind these teams, and hear about the city's newest WNBA franchise, the Valkyries. What's an under the radar Bay Area sports team you are rooting for? Guests: Bryan Carmel, co-founder, Oakland Ballers Marisa Ingemi, women's sports reporter, San Francisco Chronicle Jack Lowery, play-by-play commentator, San Francisco City Football Club Venky Harinarayan, co-founder and co-owner, San Francisco Unicorns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your Comeback Summer: Feel Confident & Sexy Again After Infidelity (Join me for some Hot Girl Summer Vibes) Ready to rise from the ashes of betrayal and reclaim your sparkle? This summer, it's not about revenge—it's about radiance. In this empowering episode, Lora Cheadle shares how to get your groove back after infidelity through confidence, embodiment, hormone health, nutrition, and joyful self-expression. Because healing isn't just emotional—it's physical, energetic, and spiritual too. From navigating menopause and libido shifts to eating for hormone balance, moving to feel strong and sensual, and finally ditching shame for good, you'll learn how wellness is the foundation for lasting recovery. Whether you're fresh in the fallout of betrayal or simply longing to feel sexy in your own skin again, this is your invitation to glow, heal, and rise—surrounded by a sacred community of women who get it. You don't have to do this alone. Let's make this your most liberated summer yet. Want the full roadmap to your comeback? This episode is just the beginning! We can't cover it all in one show—which is exactly why I created the 90-day Hot Girl Summer program. If you're ready for deeper support around hormone health, nutrition, movement, and healing in community with other amazing women, join us at SparkleAllSeason.com. Your most radiant, confident self is waiting. Top Three Takeaways: Healing is a full-body experience – Learn how somatic movement, hormone balance, nourishing food, and mindful self-care create the foundation for physical and emotional recovery. You're not broken—you're becoming – Infidelity may crack your identity, but it also opens the door to your next, most radiant self. Community is the container for transformation – Authentic connection with other women in a safe, sacred space is one of the fastest ways to reclaim your joy, beauty, and freedom. This Episode Is For: Women who have been betrayed by an intimate partner and are ready to reclaim their confidence, reconnect with their body, and feel sexy, strong, and spiritually alive again—on their own terms. Especially helpful for women in perimenopause or menopause who are looking to transform their pain into power, in the company of other powerful women. Ready to create your own Hot Girl Summer? Join us at SparkleAllSeason.com for a soulful, sexy, and supportive summer of confidence, connection, and comeback. It's your time to glow—inside and out! Link https://lora-cheadle.kit.com/347883581d Subscribe, Rate & Review: If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend and leave a review—it helps other women find the support they need! Special Announcement! Don't miss Lora Cheadle's new book, "It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal: 5 Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive," This essential guide differentiates between burnout and betrayal, offering five transformative steps to recovery. Available on Amazon. www.itsnotburnoutitsbetrayal.com Get your free downloadable guide on the “The Top Three Ways You Betray Yourself Every Day, and How to Stop” at www.burnoutorbetrayal.com. If you're ready to Rise Up & Reign as the creator and queen of your life, let's talk. I will walk by your side and give you the perspective, permission, and wisdom needed to turn your betrayal experience into something constructive, empowering, and transformative in all the right ways.  Learn more at www.loracheadle.com and follow me across all social! Download your Sparkle After Betrayal Recovery Guide at www.BetrayalRecoveryGuide.com, a guide designed to help you take the first steps in feeling better, so you can reclaim your power, own your worth, and start putting yourself, and your life, back together again. About Lora: Lora Cheadle is a betrayal recovery coach, attorney, and TEDx speaker who helps women heal from betrayal on an energetic, emotional, and ancestral level—while also providing legal guidance to help them navigate the practical complexities of infidelity and relationship transitions. She empowers women to rise from the ashes, reclaim their identity and self-worth, break free from repeating patterns, and step into their power with confidence, clarity, and grace. After being shattered by her husband's fifteen years of infidelity, Lora knows firsthand what it takes to transform devastation into an invitation for healing, freedom, and joy. Her unique approach blends deep emotional healing with tangible legal and life strategies, guiding women beyond betrayal into lives of unapologetic confidence and purpose. As the founder of Life Choreography Coaching & Advocacy, Lora provides comprehensive legal, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual support on demand. She believes that infidelity doesn't have to be the end of the dream you poured your heart and soul into—it can be the beginning of a life filled with sovereignty, connection, and joy. Licensed to practice law in California and Colorado, Lora is also a trauma-aware coach, clinical hypnotherapist, somatic attachment therapist, and advanced integrated energy practitioner. She is certified in yoga, mindfulness, group fitness, and personal training, bringing a holistic perspective to healing. She is the author of FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy, & Spiritual Self (an International Book Awards Finalist and Tattered Cover Bestseller) and It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal: 5 Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive. She also hosts the podcast FLAUNT! Create a Life You Love After Infidelity and Betrayal. Based in Colorado, Lora is an adventure-seeker who loves travel, a great book, and saying yes to life's magic. Get the support you need to find your footing, begin making sense of it all, and feel better fast. As an attorney, betrayal recovery expert, and survivor of infidelity I can help you find the clarity and confidence to create a life that you love on the other side of betrayal. Book Your Session Here: https://calendly.com/loras-schedule/coaching-session Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this podcast! Take charge of your mental health and get 10% off your first month of therapy at https://BetterHelp.com/FLAUNT  READY TO START A BETTER CHAPTER? Step into the future you've always dreamed of with the power of transformative rituals with the Mindful Subscription Box. Get a monthly box full of crystals, aromatherapy, and other spiritual tools worth $120. You deserve high-quality gems, crystals, oils, and mindfulness tools for self-care that truly work. It's a monthly dose of self-love delivered right to your door! Go to www.Mindfulsouls.com  and use Discount Code LORA25 for 25% off your order!

100th concert vibes! Pizza vibes! Brentlyn vibes! Sparkle vibes! Victoria vibes! Brittany vibes! Amy vibes!

Big things are waiting for you on the other side of uncertainty. In this episode, I sit down with Alex Bradberry, Owner and Founder of the Sparkle Bar, a first-of-its-kind, all-inclusive makeup and beauty studio founded in Scottsdale, Arizona! Not only has the Sparkle Bar been part of some of the biggest moments of my life, but it is actual proof that you can make your big dreams come to life—even when life doesn't go as planned. Alex shares how she stayed committed to her vision during seasons of uncertainty, including how she navigated a Stage 3 lung cancer diagnosis, and the powerful new perspective she gained as a leader and business owner. We also dive into the magic that happens when we embrace delayed gratification, when the right time to take a leap of faith and go all-in is, and how to tap into your self-confidence as a mother, partner, and entrepreneur.   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Say hello to Alex Bradberry, the Owner and Founder of the Sparkle Bar! 03:15 How did you create an impactful business? 06:25 How the Sparkle Bar changed the law in order to operate as a business. 10:00 When is the right time to take the leap and go all-in? 14:00 Why seasons of uncertainty create space to master balance & discipline. 19:20 How did you navigate your Stage 3 lung cancer diagnosis? 23:50 How has your diagnosis changed the way you show up as a leader and business owner? 26:15 How to offer support and allow permission to receive support. 29:20 A new perspective of how to operate your business (+ prioritize what really matters). 33:45 The powerful role community plays in the entrepreneur journey. 35:55 What does it look like to be in the middle of major expansion? 38:05 How to unlock your inner confidence & empowerment with the Sparkle Bar. 42:50 Celebrating Alex's Powerhouse moment of reflecting on her commitment that led her to this moment.   RESOURCES + LINKS Click HERE for tickets to the 2025 Powerhouse Women Event August 15-17th in Scottsdale, Arizona! Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need!    FOLLOW Alex: @alexbradberry The Sparkle Bar: @thesparklebar Visit the Sparkle Bar website: https://thesparklebar.com/ Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

This week's featured story comes from The Celestial Club: After School with Aliens and Friends collection. It's called "Chapter One: Where is Everyone?" Zooks! It's time for an after-school club! Life in Greenhorn can be tricky, what with all of the expected (and unexpected) residents from around the universe. Willie Grey invites the listeners to an after-school club as a way for celestials and friends to get to know each other. Renowned local podcaster Johnny Boy Nebraska chimes in to keep everyone in the loop with his star-studded list of guests! If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library as much as you like, anytime you like.  Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a free story from one of our original story series! For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  info@sparklestories.com Enjoy!

Send us a textFilled with killer hooks, memorable lyrics, and loud guitars, Everclear's 1997 album So Much for the Afterglow was a worthy follow up to the success of Sparkle and Fade. Steeped in 90s nostalgia, this album was essential to Brad's late college years. We've got memories, analysis, and fun in this rockin' episode.Art, Craig, and Greg make for a powerful 3 piece band. To cap things off, we draft our favorite 3 piece bands. Where does Everclear fall? Who else makes the list? Turn it up and listen now.If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on the iTunes/Apple Podcasts app or wherever you listen. Or better yet, tell a friend to listen!Want to support our show and become a PCY Classmate? Click here!Follow us on your preferred social media:TwitterFacebookInstagramSupport the show

In this episode of Wash Talk, host Brian Ankney talks to Cameron Ray of Sparkle Express Car Wash and Noel Peña of Digital Recognition Network (DRN) about data-driven carwash marketing. The conversation explores how Sparkle Express uses DRN's license plate recognition and vehicle data to target potential customers based on behavior, such as driving frequency and vehicle type, rather than just proximity. This approach allows for precise outreach, replacing broad tactics like direct mail and geofencing. A recent campaign reached 330,000 qualified prospects and saw an 8% redemption rate, with 2% converting to monthly memberships. The discussion highlights how behavior-based targeting drives higher ROI and long-term customer value in today's carwash market.

Emotional vs. Physical Affairs – Which Hurts More (and Why It Matters) This is part two of the Why Did They Cheat? series—a four-part journey to help you decode betrayal, find your footing, and reclaim your power. Is an emotional affair really “just” a friendship? Is a one-night stand easier to forgive than a years-long emotional betrayal? In this revealing episode, betrayal recovery coach and attorney Lora Cheadle breaks down the core differences between emotional and physical affairs—and why each one requires a different healing process. Learn how each type of betrayal impacts your identity, body, and soul—and how to start rebuilding yourself from the inside out. Top 3 Takeaways: Emotional Affairs Cut Deeper Than We Realize Emotional betrayals often feel more painful because they involve secrets, emotional intimacy, and being shut out of your partner's inner world. They strike at your identity and your sense of worth. Physical Affairs Activate Shame and Insecurity Physical infidelity can trigger body shame, fears about sexual adequacy, and deep questions around desirability—especially in a culture that already pressures women to look and perform a certain way. Healing Requires the Right Tool for the Right Wound Emotional betrayal heals best through somatic (body-based) practices, while physical betrayal often needs emotional and spiritual processing. True healing includes repairing your relationship with yourself before your partner. Who This Episode Is For: Women reeling from emotional or physical infidelity Listeners struggling with comparison and shame Anyone unsure why the pain still lingers or feels “disproportionate” Survivors ready to process betrayal on a body, mind, and soul level Subscribe, Rate & Review: If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend and leave a review—it helps other women find the support they need! Special Announcement! Don't miss Lora Cheadle's new book, "It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal: 5 Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive," This essential guide differentiates between burnout and betrayal, offering five transformative steps to recovery. Available on Amazon. www.itsnotburnoutitsbetrayal.com Get your free downloadable guide on the “The Top Three Ways You Betray Yourself Every Day, and How to Stop” at www.burnoutorbetrayal.com. If you're ready to Rise Up & Reign as the creator and queen of your life, let's talk. I will walk by your side and give you the perspective, permission, and wisdom needed to turn your betrayal experience into something constructive, empowering, and transformative in all the right ways.  Learn more at www.loracheadle.com and follow me across all social! Download your Sparkle After Betrayal Recovery Guide at www.BetrayalRecoveryGuide.com, a guide designed to help you take the first steps in feeling better, so you can reclaim your power, own your worth, and start putting yourself, and your life, back together again. About Lora: Lora Cheadle is a betrayal recovery coach, attorney, and TEDx speaker who helps women heal from betrayal on an energetic, emotional, and ancestral level—while also providing legal guidance to help them navigate the practical complexities of infidelity and relationship transitions. She empowers women to rise from the ashes, reclaim their identity and self-worth, break free from repeating patterns, and step into their power with confidence, clarity, and grace. After being shattered by her husband's fifteen years of infidelity, Lora knows firsthand what it takes to transform devastation into an invitation for healing, freedom, and joy. Her unique approach blends deep emotional healing with tangible legal and life strategies, guiding women beyond betrayal into lives of unapologetic confidence and purpose. As the founder of Life Choreography Coaching & Advocacy, Lora provides comprehensive legal, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual support on demand. She believes that infidelity doesn't have to be the end of the dream you poured your heart and soul into—it can be the beginning of a life filled with sovereignty, connection, and joy. Licensed to practice law in California and Colorado, Lora is also a trauma-aware coach, clinical hypnotherapist, somatic attachment therapist, and advanced integrated energy practitioner. She is certified in yoga, mindfulness, group fitness, and personal training, bringing a holistic perspective to healing. She is the author of FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy, & Spiritual Self (an International Book Awards Finalist and Tattered Cover Bestseller) and It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal: 5 Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive. She also hosts the podcast FLAUNT! Create a Life You Love After Infidelity and Betrayal. Based in Colorado, Lora is an adventure-seeker who loves travel, a great book, and saying yes to life's magic. Get the support you need to find your footing, begin making sense of it all, and feel better fast. As an attorney, betrayal recovery expert, and survivor of infidelity I can help you find the clarity and confidence to create a life that you love on the other side of betrayal. Book Your Session Here: https://calendly.com/loras-schedule/coaching-session Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this podcast! Take charge of your mental health and get 10% off your first month of therapy at https://BetterHelp.com/FLAUNT  READY TO START A BETTER CHAPTER? 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This week's featured story comes from the Life as a Martian collection. It's called "Chapter One: The Anomaly in Greenhorn." When the Nebraska family lands in Greenhorn, there's a lot they don't know — including the fact that they are Martians sent to Earth as undercover researchers. As they become accustomed to their new town, they study the local culture and even shuttle their youngest son to a podcast camp where he hosts a new show ... and reveals their true identity. If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library as much as you like, anytime you like.  Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a free story from one of our original story series! For many many, many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  info@sparklestories.com Enjoy! 

COMSAT ANGELS "Do The Empty House" from Sleep No More 1981THE BOLSHOI "Someone's Daughter" from Friends 1986LOVE & ROCKETS "Lucifer Sam" from single 1986P.I.L. "This Is Not a Love Song" from This is What You Want... 1984GANG OF FOUR "I Found That Essence Rare" from Entertainment 1979WIRE "It's a Boy" from A Bell Is a Cup Until It Is Struck 1988ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN "Monkeys" from Crocodiles 1980THE FALL "Victoria" from The Frenz Experiment 1988U2 "A Celebration" from Single 1982SIMPLE MINDS "Waterfront" from Sparkle in the Rain 1984TALKING HEADS "Creatures of Love" from Little Creatures 1985ICEHOUSE "We Can Get Together" from Icehouse 1981O.M.D. "Georgia" from Architecture & Morality 1981ROXY MUSIC "Angel Eyes" from Manifesto 1979 *request*KATE BUSH "The Dreaming" from The Dreaming 1982TUESDAY BLUE "Love Me Simple" from Shibumi 1988PSYCHEDELIC FURS "Run and Run" from Forever Now 1982THE NAILS "Let It All Hang Out" from Mood Swing 2007WALL OF VOODOO "Red Light" from Dark Continent 1981PYLON "Beep" from Chomp 1983fIREHOSE "Brave Captain" from Ragin', Full-On 1986DOUGHBOYS "You're Related" from Whatever 1987JET BLACK BERRIES "Tomb of Love" from Desperate Fires 1986THE SIDEWINDERS "What Am I Supposed to Do?" from Witchdoctor 1989DRIVIN N CRYIN "House for Sale" from Mystery Road 1989BEAT FARMERS "God Is Here Tonight" from Pursuit of Happiness 1987ELEVENTH DREAM DAY "Love to Hate to Love" from Beet 1989THE REDUCERS "Screaming Too" from Cruise to Nowhere 1985LIONS & GHOSTS "Mary Goes Round" from Velvet Kiss Lick of the Lime 1987

This week's featured story comes from the How to Be Super: The Violet Crown (Book One)collection. It's called "Part One: The Welcome Wall." In which we are introduced to Dante and his single mother and learn that on the morning of his twelfth birthday, he experiences something incredible: he is struck by lightning. He is fine, but it begins a series of events that leads him to the neighborhood welcome wall where he receives a message that changes everything. If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library as much as you like, anytime you like.  Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a free story from one of our original story series! For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  info@sparklestories.com Enjoy!

This week's featured story comes from the Martin & Sylvia collection. It's called "Catching Crayfish." Martin and Sylvia gauge the seasons less by the calendar, and more by the natural world. The sure sign that summer has begun is that the crayfish appear in the brook along the back of the yard. The two enjoy a summer day figuring out how to catch these wonderful, watery creatures! If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library as much as you like, anytime you like.  Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a free story from one of our original story series! For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  info@sparklestories.com Enjoy!

This week's featured story comes from the Martin & Sylvia collection. It's called "Springtime Fun and Foolery." It's the first week of spring and the house is abuzz with fun and foolery. Martin makes a treasure hunt for his sister that has a suspicious treat at the end. Sylvia and Daddy dress up like each other and fool Martin. But at the end of the day, Momma surprises everyone at dinnertime! If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library as much as you like, anytime you like.  Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a free story from one of our original story series! For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  info@sparklestories.com Enjoy!

This week's featured story comes from the Martin & Sylvia collection. It's called "The Birthday Book." Martin ponders what to get Sylvia for her birthday. He knows that what she likes more than anything is playing games with her friends and her family. After considering many options he envisions the perfect gift. If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library as much as you like, anytime you like.  Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a free story from one of our original story series! For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com  Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  info@sparklestories.com  Enjoy!