Podcast appearances and mentions of stephanie rae

Part two of my interview with Tauri Laws-Phillips, Stephanie Rae, and Deana Criess Tolliver.

MOTHERS Part one of a two part interview. Tauri Laws-Phillips (ColdTowne Theater), Stephanie Rae (Black Improv Alliance) & Deana Criess Tolliver (Applied Improv Specialist) gifted me with their insight about being a mom or mothers in the improv practice. I think the portion speaking on how improv communities and institutions can make adjustments that might improv the particpation of mothers in improv.  If you would like to find out more info on Tauri Laws-Phillips: https://coldtownetheater.com/ More on Stephanie Rae: https://blackimprovalliance.com/  More on Deana Criess Tolliver: https://deanacriess.com/    #improv 

Today I'm joined by Stephanie Rae, my beautiful friend and an incredibly talented embodiment and tantric sex coach. She is a somatic experiencing practitioner for trauma resolution, a nervous system and emotional regulation coach for entrepreneurs,  coaches, and business leaders, an author, and one of the most lovely, connected, grounded, and embodied humans I've ever met.  In this episode, we dive into the concept of fitting in versus belonging. Stephanie made a beautiful post about this recently, and I just knew I had to have her on the show to dive into it more. This conversation is one that every woman needs to hear, because there's a huge difference between fitting in and belonging. When you find that belonging within yourself and start living in your authentic truth and OWNING it, it's pure magic.  In this episode, we cover:  The inspiration behind the post that sparked this conversation.  Realizing the micro-abandonments we place on ourselves.  Becoming magnetic by owning who you are authentically.  Finding who the “extra” version of you is.  Asking yourself, “what do I really want to say?” Seeing things through the filter of truth vs. the distortion of performance.  Having the courage to speak your truth and what you really think. People want the real depths of who you are.  The more authentic you become, the more you can magnetize what is meant for you.  How to know when you are abandoning yourself.  Attuning yourself to the frequency of truth and learning to belong to yourself.  Your “FUCK YES” will feel like activation in your body.  Most people aren't living their authentic truth.  Overcoming the fear of living our truth and not belonging to our parents/families anymore.  Connect with Sam: Sign Up for the Mexico Retreat (2 Spots Left!!): www.balancewithsam.com/retreat Work Together: https://msha.ke/iamsamaltieri Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samaltieri Connect with Stephanie: https://www.instagram.com/stephanieraecoaching/

Excited to have my North Coast teammate on the No Suggestion pod with me, actor, rapper, teacher, podcaster, comedian, and mogul, Stephanie Rae (@wordnerdsteph)! I really got to know a lot about Stephanie on this podcast during our lovely chat. Stephanie and I chat about not being good at self-promotion, her podcast, New Blerd Order (@newblerdorder), having written several novels and her plan to get them published, siblings and best friends, why Batman sucks, and being a perfectionist. And don't doubt for a second that we got into some funny improv scenes! We did plenty, including a snappy informercial for a family-run full service beauty-salon. I feel like I gained so much perspective in this convo! Please enjoy this convo with Stephanie Rae! And if you do, please rate, subscribe, and tell a friend! I really need your support to help this podcast grow. It's really a labor of love for me.

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #280 Comedy Wham Live: From 2023 Lysistrata Comedy Festival - Stephanie Rae and Maxi Witrak Recorded April 2023   Follow Stephanie Stephanie Instagram - @WordNerdSteph TikTok - @HeyStephanieRae Black Improv Alliance www.BlackImprovAlliance.com Instagram - @BlackImprovAlliance Facebook - facebook.com/BlackImprovAlliance Youtube - youtube.com/@blackimprovalliance Freestyle Plus freestyleplus.com New Blerd Order Instagram - @NewBlerdOrder Facebook - facebook.com/newblerdorder Youtube - youtube.com/@NewBlerdOrder Operation Black Joy Instagram - @OperationBlackJoy Stephanie can be seen and heard: A FREESTYLE RAP COMEDY SITUATION WITH FREE DAPS - May 1, 7:00 PM, Caveat Featuring Douglas Widick, RJ Williams, Ralf Jean-Pierre, Mel Rubin, Luke Miller, Billy Soco, Stephanie Rae, Sydney Duncan 21A Clinton Street, Manhattan, 10002 Follow Maxi www.maxiwitrak.com Instagram - @maddmaxi Twitter - @MaxiWG Youtube - youtube.com/@MaxiWitrak Maxi can be seen and heard: Youtube Web Series Train Traks with Maxi Witrak Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

In today's episode, we're talking about sex.I'm with my friend, Stephanie Rae Johnson, an embodiment coach and somatic experiencing practitioner who's also the single mother of two pre-teen boys. We met at the retreat center lobby in Peru, right after I'd done Ayahuasca for the first time, and I've been following her ever since.I feel like I'm pretty in touch with my sexuality, but even I know sometimes these ideas can feel confronting, and I have to let go of my cognitive brain to let them in. One thing we talk about in today's episode that feels extremely manageable: How can you add one percent more pleasure throughout your day? Our conversation covers all things embodiment, from sensuality and sexuality, to their hindrances, like shame and trauma. I think there's a narration that sex isn't as good after motherhood, which is a lie. The truth? It's just different. Our bodies are different, but WE are different, too.In this episode you'll hear about:Stephanie's background growing up in a conservative Mormon household, and how disassociated she felt from her body until her first yoga classNegative effects trauma, purity culture, shaming, bad experiences, and body image culture have on women enjoying sex and receiving pleasureAdding pleasure into your life starting with the one percent, whether that be enjoying your first sip of coffee or wearing comfortable clothesMaking ourselves feel safe in our bodies, our nervous systems, and our environments, so we can be vulnerable enough to feel pleasureContinuing to do the things that light us up, which is the real way to show up best in motherhoodAsking ourselves, what makes us feel whole?Resources & LinksDid this episode resonate with you? Share your takeaways with Lindsay directly at hello@lindsayroselle.com. Be sure to check out Stephanie's website and follow her on Instagram!Learn more about Lindsay's coaching and consulting services, including the newly launched MotherLoad Collective at https://www.lindsayroselle.com. Follow along on Instagram at @lindsayroselle and @motherload.pod.

Stephanie Rae is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Embodiment Coach, Tantric Sex Teacher and Licensed Breathwork Facilitator. She facilitates Women only International Tantra and Adventure Retreats around the world in locations such as Peru, Iceland, Egypt, Ireland and Bali. Additionally, she runs intimate, women only plant medicine groups and retreats in Chicago with a female, world class shaman that is unparalleled in support in the industry. Stephanie Rae is also the host of the podcast, Getting Sexy with Steph. FIND HER HERE: https://www.stephanieraecoaching.com https://www.instagram.com/stephanieraecoaching/ ABOUT EIGHTY20 Eighty20 challenges conventions, questions status quo, and encourages personal empowerment & responsibility. An abundant life of blessings and purpose await for those intent upon it. So, how is your life designed? CONNECT WITH US Follow Eighty20 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eighty20_/ Email: blessings@eighty20.life Follow James: https://www.instagram.com/jamesmgillespie/ https://www.twitter.com/jamesmgillespie https://www.instagram.com/trucapacity/ Follow Sae'Von: https://www.instagram.com/saevonspringer/ https://www.instagram.com/nativeassets/ Our Work James: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF26M8qe9c4EGTjimO4fgkg Sae'Von: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0slbIC1FH9YkeJjIL6HDEb?si=55TYFgI7SruN9b_slvRyzQ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eighty20/message

Sister, you're invited to join the revolution of sexually empowered women. Women who will no longer live in fear.  Women who will no longer stand for the systems of oppression that do not support us. Women who are deciding to do the sacred work of healing their sexual trauma and shame.  In today's episode, I have a powerful conversation with a colleague, dear friend, and amazing woman working in the space of tantra & sexuality, Stephanie Rae. We dive deep into topics of safety, purity culture & your relationship to pleasure, bringing female leadership to plant medicine, and what is possible when you unwind and uncover all the parts of yourself that you have kept hidden - and dive into this sacred healing work. We're diving into: Stephanie's work blending the spirituality & science of sexual healing and empowerment Purity culture & its harmful messaging (and one very important thing we need to be doing more of!) Systems of oppression & what to do with your rage against them Bringing female leadership to the sacred world of plant medicine And more   Stephanie is a Tantric Sex and Business Coach for women, connect with her here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephanieraecoaching/ Website: https://www.stephanieraecoaching.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephRae17 Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3AeLn7abcRP5XpqDlVFklY?si=0814169fc69d4c7d&nd=1 Connect with me: Join my Facebook community “Revolutionizing Midlife for Women 40+” to celebrate everything Midlife! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2660456010896319/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife.muse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/midlife.muse Website: https://amandahanson.com/

Another Tuesday, another episode!! For episode two I'm joined by a high school friend and fighter Stephanie Rae to talk all things "being healthy". Steph shares her experiences with physical and mental illnesses, working as a nurse in the ED and what she defines as "healthy". This conversation is one I feel honoured to have had with Steph and I thank her for sharing her tough, yet inspiring story. We take on raising awareness around what determines health, being self-aware and acknowledging when you're not ok.You can find Steph and her incredible journey at stephsstepstostrength - on Instagram! Sorry, my audio stinks… working out the world of online recording in 2022…*Disclaimer - we touch on many triggering topics including anorexia, depression, sexual assault, bullying, addiction and mental health.*New Zealand HELPLINE - Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).Follow us @thehardwaypodcast & @mollyyblanchardhttps://linktr.ee/thehardwaypodcast

This week on Yes But Why, I talk to the “Mayor of Improv,” Mark Turpin. Mark Turpin is an improviser originally from Manchester and now based in Liverpool in the UK. Mark earned the moniker “Mayor of Improv” for the support he gives to his fellow improvisers in the global Improv Community. Mark has taken online workshops and courses with top improvisers from all over the world, such as Jay Sukow, David Escobedo, Michelle Gilliam, Will Hines and Stephanie Rae. At home in the UK, Mark is a member of Liverpool Comedy Improv. He performs with the Oickers Improv Comedy Troupe, a group that met online through Zoomprov at the suggestion of Liverpool Comedy Improv instructor, Emma Bird. Mark has also been a guest on the Liverpool Comedy ImprovCast with Iain Luke Jones. A self-professed introvert, Mark wasn't exactly looking to be a performer but with his “can do” attitude, he decided to try out an improv drop in class in Manchester. Swept away by the magic of creating things on the spot as well as the joy and the laughter, Mark decided improv was definitely something he wanted to do again and again. In our conversation, Mark tells me how improv has helped him to do better work presentations. We talk about the effort that goes into performing and how sometimes taking time away from improv is important selfcare. Mark tells me about his current improv home at Liverpool Comedy Improv and how much he has learned from his instructors as well as from fellow students. Mark has made some great friends from all over the world with improv. We talk about how great it is to make connections with other improvisers in the global Improv Community. Support Mark Turpin by following the Oickers Improv Comedy Troupe on Facebook and keeping an eye out for their online shows! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. Treat Yourself. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy! (production notes: recorded via ZOOM on 1/19/2022…posted on 1/24/2022)

This week on Yes But Why, I talk to the “Mayor of Improv,” Mark Turpin. Mark Turpin is an improviser originally from Manchester and now based in Liverpool in the UK. Mark earned the moniker “Mayor of Improv” for the support he gives to his fellow improvisers in the global Improv Community. Mark has taken online workshops and courses with top improvisers from all over the world, such as Jay Sukow, David Escobedo, Michelle Gilliam, Will Hines and Stephanie Rae. At home in the UK, Mark is a member of Liverpool Comedy Improv. He performs with the Oickers Improv Comedy Troupe, a group that met online through Zoomprov at the suggestion of Liverpool Comedy Improv instructor, Emma Bird. Mark has also been a guest on the Liverpool Comedy ImprovCast with Iain Luke Jones. A self-professed introvert, Mark wasn't exactly looking to be a performer but with his “can do” attitude, he decided to try out an improv drop in class in Manchester. Swept away by the magic of creating things on the spot as well as the joy and the laughter, Mark decided improv was definitely something he wanted to do again and again. In our conversation, Mark tells me how improv has helped him to do better work presentations. We talk about the effort that goes into performing and how sometimes taking time away from improv is important selfcare. Mark tells me about his current improv home at Liverpool Comedy Improv and how much he has learned from his instructors as well as from fellow students. Mark has made some great friends from all over the world with improv. We talk about how great it is to make connections with other improvisers in the global Improv Community. Support Mark Turpin by following the Oickers Improv Comedy Troupe on Facebook and keeping an eye out for their online shows! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. Treat Yourself. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy! (production notes: recorded via ZOOM on 1/19/2022…posted on 1/24/2022)

This week on Yes But Why, I talk to the “Mayor of Improv,” Mark Turpin. Mark Turpin is an improviser originally from Manchester and now based in Liverpool in the UK. Mark earned the moniker “Mayor of Improv” for the support he gives to his fellow improvisers in the global Improv Community. Mark has taken online workshops and courses with top improvisers from all over the world, such as Jay Sukow, David Escobedo, Michelle Gilliam, Will Hines and Stephanie Rae. At home in the UK, Mark is a member of Liverpool Comedy Improv. He performs with the Oickers Improv Comedy Troupe, a group that met online through Zoomprov at the suggestion of Liverpool Comedy Improv instructor, Emma Bird. Mark has also been a guest on the Liverpool Comedy ImprovCast with Iain Luke Jones. A self-professed introvert, Mark wasn't exactly looking to be a performer but with his “can do” attitude, he decided to try out an improv drop in class in Manchester. Swept away by the magic of creating things on the spot as well as the joy and the laughter, Mark decided improv was definitely something he wanted to do again and again. In our conversation, Mark tells me how improv has helped him to do better work presentations. We talk about the effort that goes into performing and how sometimes taking time away from improv is important selfcare. Mark tells me about his current improv home at Liverpool Comedy Improv and how much he has learned from his instructors as well as from fellow students. Mark has made some great friends from all over the world with improv. We talk about how great it is to make connections with other improvisers in the global Improv Community. Support Mark Turpin by following the Oickers Improv Comedy Troupe on Facebook and keeping an eye out for their online shows! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. Treat Yourself. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy! (production notes: recorded via ZOOM on 1/19/2022…posted on 1/24/2022)

This week on Yes But Why, I talk to the “Mayor of Improv,” Mark Turpin. Mark Turpin is an improviser originally from Manchester and now based in Liverpool in the UK. Mark earned the moniker “Mayor of Improv” for the support he gives to his fellow improvisers in the global Improv Community. Mark has taken online workshops and courses with top improvisers from all over the world, such as Jay Sukow, David Escobedo, Michelle Gilliam, Will Hines and Stephanie Rae.At home in the UK, Mark is a member of Liverpool Comedy Improv. He performs with the Oickers Improv Comedy Troupe, a group that met online through Zoomprov at the suggestion of Liverpool Comedy Improv instructor, Emma Bird. Mark has also been a guest on the Liverpool Comedy ImprovCast with Iain Luke Jones.A self-professed introvert, Mark wasn't exactly looking to be a performer but with his “can do” attitude, he decided to try out an improv drop in class in Manchester. Swept away by the magic of creating things on the spot as well as the joy and the laughter, Mark decided improv was definitely something he wanted to do again and again. In our conversation, Mark tells me how improv has helped him to do better work presentations. We talk about the effort that goes into performing and how sometimes taking time away from improv is important selfcare. Mark tells me about his current improv home at Liverpool Comedy Improv and how much he has learned from his instructors as well as from fellow students. Mark has made some great friends from all over the world with improv. We talk about how great it is to make connections with other improvisers in the global Improv Community. Support Mark Turpin by following the Oickers Improv Comedy Troupe on Facebook and keeping an eye out for their online shows!Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetworkThis episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. Treat Yourself. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy!(production notes: recorded via ZOOM on 1/19/2022…posted on 1/24/2022)

Todd Ortloff, Stephanie Rae and Marc Abshire want to know what YOU are doing Christmas Eve...

Amanda Bacon fills in for Todd, and she's joined with the dulcet tones of Stephanie Rae and the raw animal magnetism of Marc Abshire as they talk Turkey and the weekend! (the days of Saturday and Sunday, not the musical act.)

Amanda fills in for Toddy who is getting some MUCH deserved time off!  She is joined by her talented friends, Marc Abshire and Stephanie Rae!

In this episode, Tantric Sex Coach + Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Stephanie Rae explains what Somatic Healing is and dives into how moving our body unlocks true pleasure and gratitude. Find out more about Stephanie Rae https://www.stephanieraecoaching.com https://www.instagram.com/stephanieraecoaching https://www.facebook.com/StephRae17

This week on Yes But Why Podcast, listen in as I chat with Improvisation facilitator, training developer and Higher Education professional, Jess Napthine-Hodgkinson. Jess Napthine-Hodgkinson is an improviser based in Glossop, England. She has been performing and teaching improv for 15 years. Jess is the co-founder of Glossop Improv alongside Sekki Tabasuares. Together, they provide a weekly online improv workshop to improvisers all over the world. Being an improviser with multiple sclerosis (MS) led Jess to set up Brain Fog Improv – a space for improvisers with unseen conditions to share, learn and connect. Brain Fog Improv is a community of improvisers with autoimmune, neurological and other conditions that have invisible symptoms. It's a safe space to share experiences and connect as well as a forum to provide support for others. A self-professed “shy” person, Jess and I met in an online improv workshop called “Smoldering 101 with Stephanie Rae.” (Highly recommended by the way.) It was essentially staring at your own face while getting your confidence boosted. It was awesome. It never occurred to me that anyone on my screen was shy. Jess and I became fast Facebook friends right after. In our conversation, Jess says that, as a child, she spent much of her time reading and so she had a rich fantasy life. We talk about all the ways we fill our creative cups, from taking online workshops to appreciating a painting. We rabbit hole on visual art. First, we discuss how neither one of us can draw very well (not that that stops us from crafting). Jess mentions being impressed with the drawings of past guest Aree Witoelar and I agree I love his posts online. We talk about Jess going to school for religious studies and being enamored of all the emotionally charged art that has been made for religions. Jess tells me of her love of Caravaggio's artwork and the thesis paper she wrote about the religious undertones of movies like Bad Lieutenant and Taxi Driver. I believe this deep dive into art that Jess did in her higher education laid the groundwork for her future as a performer. We talk about her mentor, David Ash, who introduced her to performing improv. Her work with Lancaster Improv Xpress gave her the confidence to teach improv and the opportunity to perform in international improv festivals. This experience with her Lancaster improv community also really hooked Jess into being a diehard theater person (like me). Jess tells the story of when she moved to Glossop. On her first day in town, she went over to the local theater to ask how she could get involved. This is totally my MO as well when I have moved to new places so I loved this story. We talk about doing improv online and the way covid has affected our work in theater. Ever the optimist, Jess says that the online improv workshops she has taken in quarantine have helped her to gain a new level of empathy and perspective. She also mentions recent joy she has found in just observing people. I am also glad people watching is back! Ways to support Jess Napthine-Hodgkinson: Attend free online drop-ins for all through Glossop Improv! Glossop Improv was founded by Jess Napthine-Hodgkinson and Sekki Tabasuares to provide fun, free, and friendly drop-in workshops focusing on communication, confidence and creativity. All levels of improv experience are welcome, from absolute beginners to seasoned improvisors. Fridays 7-8.30PM BST Get weekly zoom link via the Glossop Improv Facebook page Support and join Brain Fog Improv! Brain Fog Improv is a private Facebook group where you can talk to people in a similar situation about the ups and downs of being an improviser with an unseen health condition. You absolutely do not have to have a condition to be a member of the group, all are welcome. Visit HERE to join! The group meets regularly via Zoom for a Brain Fog Cafe where members can get to know each other and share experiences from the comfort of their own home. Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. Treat Yourself. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy! This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by True Hemp Science! True Hemp Science is our Austin-based resource for vegan friendly, whole plant extract CBD oil. Go to TrueHempScience.com to peruse all the therapeutic CBD product options! Use code YesButWhy7 to get 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free packet of 2 CBD edibles!

This week on Yes But Why Podcast, listen in as I chat with Improvisation facilitator, training developer and Higher Education professional, Jess Napthine-Hodgkinson. Jess Napthine-Hodgkinson is an improviser based in Glossop, England. She has been performing and teaching improv for 15 years. Jess is the co-founder of Glossop Improv alongside Sekki Tabasuares. Together, they provide a weekly online improv workshop to improvisers all over the world. Being an improviser with multiple sclerosis (MS) led Jess to set up Brain Fog Improv – a space for improvisers with unseen conditions to share, learn and connect. Brain Fog Improv is a community of improvisers with autoimmune, neurological and other conditions that have invisible symptoms. It's a safe space to share experiences and connect as well as a forum to provide support for others. A self-professed “shy” person, Jess and I met in an online improv workshop called “Smoldering 101 with Stephanie Rae.” (Highly recommended by the way.) It was essentially staring at your own face while getting your confidence boosted. It was awesome. It never occurred to me that anyone on my screen was shy. Jess and I became fast Facebook friends right after. In our conversation, Jess says that, as a child, she spent much of her time reading and so she had a rich fantasy life. We talk about all the ways we fill our creative cups, from taking online workshops to appreciating a painting. We rabbit hole on visual art. First, we discuss how neither one of us can draw very well (not that that stops us from crafting). Jess mentions being impressed with the drawings of past guest Aree Witoelar and I agree I love his posts online. We talk about Jess going to school for religious studies and being enamored of all the emotionally charged art that has been made for religions. Jess tells me of her love of Caravaggio's artwork and the thesis paper she wrote about the religious undertones of movies like Bad Lieutenant and Taxi Driver. I believe this deep dive into art that Jess did in her higher education laid the groundwork for her future as a performer. We talk about her mentor, David Ash, who introduced her to performing improv. Her work with Lancaster Improv Xpress gave her the confidence to teach improv and the opportunity to perform in international improv festivals. This experience with her Lancaster improv community also really hooked Jess into being a diehard theater person (like me). Jess tells the story of when she moved to Glossop. On her first day in town, she went over to the local theater to ask how she could get involved. This is totally my MO as well when I have moved to new places so I loved this story. We talk about doing improv online and the way covid has affected our work in theater. Ever the optimist, Jess says that the online improv workshops she has taken in quarantine have helped her to gain a new level of empathy and perspective. She also mentions recent joy she has found in just observing people. I am also glad people watching is back! Ways to support Jess Napthine-Hodgkinson: Attend free online drop-ins for all through Glossop Improv! Glossop Improv was founded by Jess Napthine-Hodgkinson and Sekki Tabasuares to provide fun, free, and friendly drop-in workshops focusing on communication, confidence and creativity. All levels of improv experience are welcome, from absolute beginners to seasoned improvisors. Fridays 7-8.30PM BST Get weekly zoom link via the Glossop Improv Facebook page Support and join Brain Fog Improv! Brain Fog Improv is a private Facebook group where you can talk to people in a similar situation about the ups and downs of being an improviser with an unseen health condition. You absolutely do not have to have a condition to be a member of the group, all are welcome. Visit HERE to join! The group meets regularly via Zoom for a Brain Fog Cafe where members can get to know each other and share experiences from the comfort of their own home. Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. Treat Yourself. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy! This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by True Hemp Science! True Hemp Science is our Austin-based resource for vegan friendly, whole plant extract CBD oil. Go to TrueHempScience.com to peruse all the therapeutic CBD product options! Use code YesButWhy7 to get 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free packet of 2 CBD edibles!

This week on Yes But Why Podcast, listen in as I chat with Improvisation facilitator, training developer and Higher Education professional, Jess Napthine-Hodgkinson. Jess Napthine-Hodgkinson is an improviser based in Glossop, England. She has been performing and teaching improv for 15 years. Jess is the co-founder of Glossop Improv alongside Sekki Tabasuares. Together, they provide a weekly online improv workshop to improvisers all over the world. Being an improviser with multiple sclerosis (MS) led Jess to set up Brain Fog Improv – a space for improvisers with unseen conditions to share, learn and connect. Brain Fog Improv is a community of improvisers with autoimmune, neurological and other conditions that have invisible symptoms. It's a safe space to share experiences and connect as well as a forum to provide support for others.A self-professed “shy” person, Jess and I met in an online improv workshop called “Smoldering 101 with Stephanie Rae.” (Highly recommended by the way.) It was essentially staring at your own face while getting your confidence boosted. It was awesome. It never occurred to me that anyone on my screen was shy. Jess and I became fast Facebook friends right after. In our conversation, Jess says that, as a child, she spent much of her time reading and so she had a rich fantasy life. We talk about all the ways we fill our creative cups, from taking online workshops to appreciating a painting. We rabbit hole on visual art. First, we discuss how neither one of us can draw very well (not that that stops us from crafting). Jess mentions being impressed with the drawings of past guest Aree Witoelar and I agree I love his posts online. We talk about Jess going to school for religious studies and being enamored of all the emotionally charged art that has been made for religions. Jess tells me of her love of Caravaggio's artwork and the thesis paper she wrote about the religious undertones of movies like Bad Lieutenant and Taxi Driver. I believe this deep dive into art that Jess did in her higher education laid the groundwork for her future as a performer. We talk about her mentor, David Ash, who introduced her to performing improv. Her work with Lancaster Improv Xpress gave her the confidence to teach improv and the opportunity to perform in international improv festivals. This experience with her Lancaster improv community also really hooked Jess into being a diehard theater person (like me). Jess tells the story of when she moved to Glossop. On her first day in town, she went over to the local theater to ask how she could get involved. This is totally my MO as well when I have moved to new places so I loved this story.We talk about doing improv online and the way covid has affected our work in theater. Ever the optimist, Jess says that the online improv workshops she has taken in quarantine have helped her to gain a new level of empathy and perspective. She also mentions recent joy she has found in just observing people. I am also glad people watching is back! Ways to support Jess Napthine-Hodgkinson: Attend free online drop-ins for all through Glossop Improv!Glossop Improv was founded by Jess Napthine-Hodgkinson and Sekki Tabasuares to provide fun, free, and friendly drop-in workshops focusing on communication, confidence and creativity.All levels of improv experience are welcome, from absolute beginners to seasoned improvisors.Fridays 7-8.30PM BSTGet weekly zoom link via the Glossop Improv Facebook pageSupport and join Brain Fog Improv! Brain Fog Improv is a private Facebook group where you can talk to people in a similar situation about the ups and downs of being an improviser with an unseen health condition. You absolutely do not have to have a condition to be a member of the group, all are welcome. Visit HERE to join! The group meets regularly via Zoom for a Brain Fog Cafe where members can get to know each other and share experiences from the comfort of their own home.Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetworkThis episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. Treat Yourself. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy!This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by True Hemp Science! True Hemp Science is our Austin-based resource for vegan friendly, whole plant extract CBD oil. Go to TrueHempScience.com to peruse all the therapeutic CBD product options! Use code YesButWhy7 to get 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free packet of 2 CBD edibles!

This week on Yes But Why Podcast, listen in as I chat with Improvisation facilitator, training developer and Higher Education professional, Jess Napthine-Hodgkinson. Jess Napthine-Hodgkinson is an improviser based in Glossop, England. She has been performing and teaching improv for 15 years. Jess is the co-founder of Glossop Improv alongside Sekki Tabasuares. Together, they provide a weekly online improv workshop to improvisers all over the world. Being an improviser with multiple sclerosis (MS) led Jess to set up Brain Fog Improv – a space for improvisers with unseen conditions to share, learn and connect. Brain Fog Improv is a community of improvisers with autoimmune, neurological and other conditions that have invisible symptoms. It's a safe space to share experiences and connect as well as a forum to provide support for others. A self-professed “shy” person, Jess and I met in an online improv workshop called “Smoldering 101 with Stephanie Rae.” (Highly recommended by the way.) It was essentially staring at your own face while getting your confidence boosted. It was awesome. It never occurred to me that anyone on my screen was shy. Jess and I became fast Facebook friends right after. In our conversation, Jess says that, as a child, she spent much of her time reading and so she had a rich fantasy life. We talk about all the ways we fill our creative cups, from taking online workshops to appreciating a painting. We rabbit hole on visual art. First, we discuss how neither one of us can draw very well (not that that stops us from crafting). Jess mentions being impressed with the drawings of past guest Aree Witoelar and I agree I love his posts online. We talk about Jess going to school for religious studies and being enamored of all the emotionally charged art that has been made for religions. Jess tells me of her love of Caravaggio's artwork and the thesis paper she wrote about the religious undertones of movies like Bad Lieutenant and Taxi Driver. I believe this deep dive into art that Jess did in her higher education laid the groundwork for her future as a performer. We talk about her mentor, David Ash, who introduced her to performing improv. Her work with Lancaster Improv Xpress gave her the confidence to teach improv and the opportunity to perform in international improv festivals. This experience with her Lancaster improv community also really hooked Jess into being a diehard theater person (like me). Jess tells the story of when she moved to Glossop. On her first day in town, she went over to the local theater to ask how she could get involved. This is totally my MO as well when I have moved to new places so I loved this story. We talk about doing improv online and the way covid has affected our work in theater. Ever the optimist, Jess says that the online improv workshops she has taken in quarantine have helped her to gain a new level of empathy and perspective. She also mentions recent joy she has found in just observing people. I am also glad people watching is back! Ways to support Jess Napthine-Hodgkinson: Attend free online drop-ins for all through Glossop Improv! Glossop Improv was founded by Jess Napthine-Hodgkinson and Sekki Tabasuares to provide fun, free, and friendly drop-in workshops focusing on communication, confidence and creativity. All levels of improv experience are welcome, from absolute beginners to seasoned improvisors. Fridays 7-8.30PM BST Get weekly zoom link via the Glossop Improv Facebook page Support and join Brain Fog Improv! Brain Fog Improv is a private Facebook group where you can talk to people in a similar situation about the ups and downs of being an improviser with an unseen health condition. You absolutely do not have to have a condition to be a member of the group, all are welcome. Visit HERE to join! The group meets regularly via Zoom for a Brain Fog Cafe where members can get to know each other and share experiences from the comfort of their own home. Y

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ITS THURSDAY!!! Not a normal podcast day but I have a sneaky extra ep for you this week because it was TOO GOOD not to share! It's the last ep in my four part series on body, sex and food with Stephanie Rae and it is fire!! This week, we are bringing it all together and diving deep into each of our personal journeys to healing our relationships with food, our body and sex. Stephanie describes her journey as a dissociation to truth and how doing the inner work allowed her to come back to her body and finally feel embodied! For me, I felt like I was living life on auto-pilot and it wasn't until I began to really observe and connect with myself and my body on a deeper level that I could really begin to heal! **if you're ready to embody and deepen into your feminine, our experiential program Free Your Feminine is open for enrollment **This is for the high achieving woman who's ready to reclaim her sexuality, feel confident in her body and face her stuff, not stuff her face. Enrollment closes on Sept 8! Snag your spot here: Free Your Feminine (balancewithsam.com) Sam Altieri

Dance Theatre of Harlem dancer, Stephanie Rae Williams is sharing her 12+ years professional experience in the company, how she got her, mental health, + more!  IG @alignfitnessbyallie IG @stepheknee www.alignfitnessbyallie.com

Welcome to part 3 of 4 of the food/body/sex series with Stephanie Rae. This episode you will learn how to start finding body acceptance and liberating yourself from the inside out. We provide you with tools to feel confident and safe in your body, as well as mindset shifts to help you use movement to feel good, not just look good. ** Free Your Feminine is officially open for enrollment **This is an 8 week experiential program for the high achieving woman who's ready to reclaim her sexuality, feel confident in her body and face her stuff, not stuff her face ;D. Enrollment closes on Sept 8. Early Bird Discount Ends Sept 1. Snag your spot here: https://www.balancewithsam.com/free-your-feminine Sam Altieri

 Queeeen what is up! Today's episode is part 2 of 3 of my food/sex/body series with Stephanie Rae where we are talking SEX! Steph was raised Mormon and I was raised Catholic and we get real with you on how religion shaped our beliefs and inner narrative about sex. We both has the belief that sex was a shameful, taboo part of life to now feeling safe to express ourselves, increasing our capacity for pleasure and finding liberation in our sexuality! Don't forget to sign up at www.balancewithsam.com/liberate to join us for Liberate Your F*cking Feminine this Thursday August 26th! This will be a 90-minute experiential workshop that will leave you feeling confident, liberated and on top of the world. We are covering the 3 main things that every woman wants a great relationship with: food, body and sex. Sign up with the link below Details: Thursday August 26th at 3pm PST / 6pm EST Claim Your Spot Here: balancewithsam.com/liberate Sam Altieri

In this episode, Hannah interviews somatic experiencing practitioner Stephnie Rae, where they chat about healing sexual trauma through somatics. Stephanie also touches on free resources to work through trauma and inner child healing for beginners.

Just as our art form adapted by going online, online shows have adapted with the technology. As people realise that online improv is going to stay with us in some form how is technology is being used and adapted by teams to make the experience better for performers and audiences and the improv community as a whole?Love this podcast? Help it keep going here: https://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcastThis episode features:Stephanie Rae from The Black Improv Alliance: https://blackimprovalliance.com Chris Griswold from Pineappl: https://pineappl.studio/ Experience Pineappl for yourself in a free drop-in workshop with Chris: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-monday-improv-comedy-drop-in-on-pineappl-registration-133052127495 Chris Mead and Katy Schutte from The Improv Place: https://theimprov.place/ The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James LloydTheme music - Sam PlummerLogo design - Hélène DollieSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stephanie Rae is a Breathwork and Somatic Experiencing for Trauma Release Practitioner. She has been teaching Yoga and Breathwork for 11 years and has been a Reiki Master Teacher for 6 years She is a survivor of sexual trauma and has recently added Krav Maga into her healing practices.Steph and Georgia discuss: The different ways Steph's trauma has manifested in her body When Steph first realized she was traumatized Steph's journey to recovery What is krav magaWhy she started krav magaWhy she quit krav maga Why she went back What happened when she defined her boundaries to the classSteph's advice for women who have experienced traumaFollow Steph on instagram: @breathe.burn.rise