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“Good leadership starts with understanding yourself and what you stand for.” —Anne Wicks   Anne Wicks strives to create a better education system for kids, parents, and the leaders that support their bright futures. As the Director of Education Reform at the Bush Institute in Dallas, Anne develops and oversees the policy, research, and engagement work of the Institute’s Education Reform team.   In this week’s episode of Leading with Genuine Care, Anne discusses why strong leadership is integral to a thriving educational system, what challenges leaders in education face both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how we can all better support every student.   In this episode, you’ll also learn: Why leadership matters in education How Anne supports kids and educators through her role What education initiatives Anne recently launched Why great principals matter for kid’s educations How we can better support and develop the best principals Why school board elections matter What major changes has Anne seen recently in education Why COVID has especially affected children of color in education How school leaders have struggled during COVID Where Anne sees huge strides in education Why an address affects a child’s academic future How to create a more equitable public school system Why libraries are so important for kids and adults What Anne’s NCAA Championships taught her about leadership How George Bush and Bill Clinton’s relationship embodies great leadership And so much more!   Connect with Anne Wicks Twittertwitter.com/annewicks LinkedInwww.linkedin.com/in/anne-wicks-006941 Connect with the Bush Institute Websitewww.bushcenter.org Facebookwww.facebook.com/TheBushCenter Twittertwitter.com/TheBushCenter LinkedInwww.linkedin.com/company/george-w.-bush-presidential-center   Learn about the School Leadership Initiativewww.bushcenter.org/explore-our-work/developing-leaders/school-leadership-initiative.html   More About Anne Wicks Anne Wicks, The Ann Kimball Johnson Director of Education Reform at the Bush Institute, develops and oversees the policy, research, and engagement work of the Education Reform team.    Before joining the Bush Institute, Wicks served as an Associate Dean at the University of Southern California's Rossier School of Education where she led a team with revenue, communications, and engagement goals.    She currently serves as a board member for Dallas Afterschool and is the vice-chair of the Education Opens Doors board. She is on the advisory board of Best In Class and the Educator Collective, and she serves as the chair of the Texas Ed Leadership Community of Practice. Over her career, she has held management roles at Teach for America, the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health, and Stanford University. Anne holds a BA and an MA in Education from Stanford University, as well as an MBA from the University of Southern California.    A former captain of Stanford's women's volleyball team, Anne was part of three national championship teams, two as a player and one as an assistant coach. She is an alumni volunteer for Stanford University, and is a member of the Stanford Associates. She is the parent of a public school student.   Get Rob’s Weekly Newsletter Never miss an inspiring conversation about compassionate, positive leadership on the Leading with Genuine Care podcast plus other great articles and insights. Click below, and you’ll also get a download of his favorite mindful resources.   https://www.donothingbook.com/resource-guide    Follow Rob Dube on Social Media  LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/robdube  Facebook:  www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1  Twitter:  twitter.com/robddube    Rob Dube’s Website www.donothingbook.com   Buy Rob’s book, donothing: The Most Rewarding Leadership Challenge You'll Ever Takeamzn.to/2y9N1TK  

Anne McKeown is a speaker, Facilitator and highly regarded Master Coach who empowers women to step up, speak up and show up with confidence in business and life so they can enjoy more success every day. She is a proud owner of http://2mpower.co/ (2Mpower.co) and has created a step-by-step proven ‘Process for Success' that empowers women to take full control of their life and business by shifting the psychological barriers that hold them back. She incorporates NLP techniques when coaching or facilitating individuals and teams because she knows it's not enough to tell people what to do - it's essential to show them HOW to do it. Anne's favourite quote from Deepak Chopra "When you have your natural born gifts and you use them for the benefit of others, that's true success." Special Offer:A free 30 mins Clarity Call with Anne to help you get on the right track ->https://annemckeown.com/ ( Click here) Links:https://annemckeown.com/ (annemckeown.com) Highlights:(00:00:14) - Introduction of my guest Anne McKeown (00:02:00) - What compelled Anne to become a life coach and seeking positive outcomes with power of Neuro-linguistic programming (00:06:18) - Example of negative self talk to watch out for (00:10:06) - Recommendation on how best to start with NLP and starting with self awareness first. (00:13:33) - Getting outside comfort zone, being accountable and why hiring a coach might be a great idea to help you get where you want to be in life (00:18:20) - Tips on how to achieve your life goals (00:21:59) - Listen to your body and move forward with thought and planning and action, not reaction to things that are externally happening to you. (00:28:19) - Anne's story of overcoming adversity (00:30:19) - How Anne became a life coach (00:39:01) - Toughest challenges Anne had to overcome in her business journey. (00:42:41) - Leveraging your time by the power of delegation and getting others do the tasks you don't have to. (00:44:30) - What Anne didn't though she'd do when she started her coaching business and she now loves doing. (00:45:54) - Anne's success and positive impact on her lifestyle and life of others she helps (00:51:18) - Anne's special offer - free 30 mins initial consultation to help any woman on their journey of change Subscribe So You Don't Miss Out:Subscribe to SIP mailing list to get regular updates https://forms.aweber.com/form/16/1748098216.htm (by clicking here)  Listen Success Inspired On Your Favourite Platform:https://bit.ly/successinspired_official (Listen on Success Inspired Podcast Official)  https://bit.ly/successinspiredpodcast (Listen on Apple Podcasts) https://bit.ly/successinspiredpodcast_spotify (Listen on Spotify) https://bit.ly/successinspiredpodcast_stitcher (Listen on Stitcher) https://bit.ly/successinspiredpodcast_google (Listen on Google Podcasts) https://bit.ly/successinspiredpodcast_overcast (Listen on Overcast) https://bit.ly/successinspiredpodcast_pocketcasts (Listen on Pocket Casts) Support This Show:Rate on https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/success-inspired-1177780 (Podchaser) Rate & Review on https://bit.ly/successinspiredpodcast (iTunes) & Google Podcast Donate https://auphonic.com/donate_credits?user=successinspired (Auphonic Credits) to assist with my production costs Like & Follow Success Inspired :Follow on https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/success-inspired-podcast (Linkedin) Follow on https://twitter.com/SuccessInspire3 (Twitter) Like on https://www.facebook.com/successinspiredpodcast/ (Facebook) Follow on https://www.instagram.com/successinspiredpodcast/ (Instagram) Enquiries :Contact Vit on https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitmuller/ (LinkedIn) Get Vit's updates on https://www.facebook.com/thatvitmuller/ (Facebook) Follow Vit on https://www.instagram.com/thatvitmuller/ (Instagram) Find Vit on https://twitter.com/thatvitmuller/...

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Anne Malambo. I recently read her first book, #PassportReady: The Ultimate Guide to Solo Female Travel, and loved it. It's a quick read, and it's full of super useful links, making it a great reference for both new and experienced solo travelers. I've been traveling alone since 1994, and I learned a lot of great new tips.   About Anne Anne Malambo is a London based marketing professional and writer who has been travelling solo since 2016. She has managed to travel to 8 countries in 4 years while having a full-time job since deciding to hit the road solo. Hoping to inspire women, she used her free time in the UK's first corona lockdown to pen her debut title, #PassportReady: The Ultimate Guide To Solo Female Travel, the go-to guide for intrepid women who want to go it alone, but may have some reservations.   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn Things you can learn from solo travel How solo travel can change your life The benefits of traveling solo How to start researching a new trip (or your first one!) What Anne does to stay safe on her travels (the answer may surprise you) Anne's top trips for solo female travel How to deal with naysayers who aren't supportive of your solo travel   Things We Discussed Adventurous Kate  #PassportReady: The Ultimate Guide to Solo Female Travel Eva Zu Beck   Related Episodes 377 Holly Worton ~ How to Prioritize Your Hobbies and Adventures (now with downloadable transcript!) 374 Holly Worton ~ How Outdoors Adventures + Travel Help With Digital Detox (now with downloadable transcript!) 367 Holly Worton ~ Finding Yourself Through Solo Travel and Outdoor Adventures (now with downloadable transcript!)   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.

My conversation with Anne Elmendorf: After an enormously successful career in real estate, including serving as CEO of a property management firm, Anne has embarked on the next chapter of her career - providing executive and leadership coaching. In our conversation, we discuss the benefits of coaching and how coaching differs from traditional and medical based forms of therapy. What Anne and I fully agree on, is that business managers and executives have their share of mediocre moments, challenges, demands. And, they don't often have qualified, sensible, trained coaches to support them. With a coach, executives get someone who can help them set goals, bounce issues off of, and achieve personal development. Anne is an exceptional coach. Anne is certified as a coach by the International Coach Federation (ICF). Her coaching firm is called Morgan Steward. More information about Anne and her coaching can be found at her website - www.morgansteward.com

https://youtu.be/M-ZwX6Qcbmk In this episode of the PodStorm. let's talk about how to discover a category, create massive differentiation, and build a super valuable company, particularly in challenging times. Designed, Not Discovered Christopher gets all sorts of questions such as “how do I know if I have a category?” “I think I might have something, how do I discover a category?” “How do I know if this is a new category?” “How do I redesign an existing category, etc.” The first thing Christopher shares to us is: categories are not discovered. “They are created, they are designed and legendary entrepreneurs, legendary marketers, legendary innovators, teach the world how to see things the way they do. And so that category is not discovered like a new piece of land. It's created, you're bringing something new forward.” - Christopher Lochhead Future of Our Choosing Christopher points out that designing a market category is like choosing the future. Legendary marketers are like visitors from the future, moving the market into a certain point of view they choose, in order to solve a certain problem,  “The first thing I'd point you to, is, what is it the insight that you're differentiating on? What's what we call missing in the market category that you see? And sometimes that missing is giant, we discover some kind of plutonium of sorts.” - Christopher Lochhead Technical and Market Insights In the book Play Bigger, Christopher wrote about his learnings from Anne Miura-ko, Co-founder of Floodgate Capital. He gives out examples to identify and differentiate the types of insights. “What Anne says essentially is that there are two kinds of insight: there's a market insight where you see a missing in a market and there's a technical or innovation insight.” - Christopher Lochhead After identifying what kind of insight you have, Christopher advises that you must be able to explain the problem you are solving to a three-year-old.  “Because clarity of focus, clarity of thinking, clarity of language, is critical if you're going to do pretty much anything legendary.” -- Christopher Lochhead To know more about how to discover and design a category, download and listen to this episode. Bio: Christopher Lochhead is a #1 Apple podcaster and #1 Amazon bestselling co-author of books: Niche Down and Play Bigger. He has been an advisor to over 50 venture-backed startups; a former three-time Silicon Valley public company CMO and an entrepreneur. Furthermore, he has been called “one of the best minds in marketing” by The Marketing Journal, a “Human Exclamation Point” by Fast Company, a “quasar” by NBA legend Bill Walton and “off-putting to some” by The Economist. In addition, he served as a chief marketing officer of software juggernaut Mercury Interactive. Hewlett-Packard acquired the company in 2006, for $4.5 billion. He also co-founded the marketing consulting firm LOCHHEAD; was the founding CMO of Internet consulting firm Scient, and served as head of marketing at the CRM software firm Vantive. We hope you enjoyed this episode of Lochhead on Marketing™! Christopher loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe on iTunes! You may also subscribe to his newsletter, The Difference, for some amazing content.

Anne joins the show – she is married to an addict who is sometimes in recovery and sometimes not in recovery. Recently, Anne decided to go towards more self-care. She is digging into some of the things that have happened in the last few years using therapy. Anne isn’t new to therapy. It’s a lot of the same things she has uncovered since she went into therapy for the first time. Now, it’s just new levels of betrayal and drama that have happened. Without her husband, Anne would be more emotional and vocal about what she is feeling. Rachel says there is never a good time to get divorced. Plus, having healthy boundaries is how we teach our children to love themselves and be a caring person in the community, whatever shadows that are not being addressed in the home will get acted out through the children. When we are so focused on the other person in a relationship, it’s hard to think about what we want. Anne wants her household to stay intact while her children are still in school. Recently, Anne has found self-respect and her strong voice. It feels both powerful and scary. Anne is looking to unearth some of her pain – she is afraid she will lose control. Stay tuned to hear Rachel talk about her own personal experience of going heavily into her shame. Plus, Rachel explains why we need to sit with our thoughts and how to understand the reoccurring patterns in our relationships. In This Episode ~About Anne [0:20] ~There is never a good time to get divorced [5:30] ~Our children will manifest our emotions [7:00] ~What Anne wants [9:50] ~Demanding self-respect [12:20] ~The challenge underneath the challenge [16:30] ~Rachel’s experience with personal shame [19:30] ~Sitting in the quiet [23:30] ~Co-dependency is an addiction [27:10]  

Anne Madden (@AnneAMadden) is a microbiologist, inventor, science communicator and CSO and founder of Lachancea, an innovative foodtech company focused on the science of microorganisms.Anne’s a public speaker (three-time TED/TEDx speaker), frequently consults as an innovation and engagement strategist for various industries and has been mentioned by various media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, National Geographic, PBS News Hour, Newsweek, and Scientific American. She’s also a brain trust member of the Helena Group Foundation.Her research focuses on understanding microbial communities–in the diverse habitats of food, insects, and built environments–and deciphering the human applications of these microbes and has led to the discovery of a new fungal species, novel antibiotics, patented brewing technology, commercially produced beer, new DNA based methods for detecting arthropod communities, licensed technology for the manufacturing of improved breeds, and a greater understanding of the microbial life around us.In today’s episode we discuss:- How microbes will solve humanity’s biggest challenges in the 21st-century- What bacteria could do to drastically impact climate change- The issue Anne has with probiotic and biotech marketing- Why the anti-bacterial movement has been so harmful to human health- Why not all germs are good germs- How microbes make the flavors and smells we love- What we can (and can’t) do about drug-resistant bacteria, like MERSA- How bioterrorism may evolve and why Anne’s not that worried- What Anne thinks about agriculture and possible unintended consequences- The reason we need to bring science to light- How industry can partner better with academia to improve our world- Why nature holds the key to a hundred billion-dollar businesses- Why data privacy’s more dangerous than ever- Do we need regulations to protect health data

Have you ever considered that dog treats could change the world? Anne Carlson left the corporate pet industry to start her own sustainably minded brand that uses an unusual protein source that requires far less water and has a smaller carbon footprint than tradition ingredients like beef and chicken. We discuss how she’s managed to get the word out though creative in-store sample placements and by working with micro influencers and a local dog photographer. (00:00) Intro(00:29) Introducing Anne Carlson(01:40) How Anne came up with the idea of using crickets for treats(06:32) Where in the world crickets are raised(08:05) What other food options Jiminy’s will have(10:06) What skills Anne brought to the table from working in the pet industry(11:37) What Anne did market research in to find the best way to communicating with customers(17:11) What’s common practice for pet food companies to test(18:11) What other sustainable practices does Jiminy's practice(21:23) How Anne gets great user-generated photos for their Instagram(25:37) How often Anne gets their own photos done(28:36) Where to find Anne Carlson The rest of the shownotes are at wearwagrepeat.com/podcast.

Over the years I have recommended, reviewed and shared a long list of French films or films set in France either as Petit Plaisirs in previous podcast episodes, in the weekly This & That under the Francophile Finds category or during the annual TSLL French Week the past three years in August. And as someone who appreciates simplicity and organization, I realized I didn't have one destination where readers/listeners could find my favorites. So today, that is exactly what I have done. Understandably, there is a multitude of French films from decades passed that many people would place on their top list, but I wanted to share films I have loved that premiered in the past ten years. As you will see, most are French films with English subtitles, but there are a few that are American films set in France, and one, I couldn't not help myself, that isn't French at all. It is Italian, but I learned about it while watching a French film in New York City's must-visit-foreign-films movie theater The Paris Theater (which is located adjacent to Bergdorf Goodman on the south end of Central Park). All of them are thoughtful, some more comical than others, but each will leave you in a contented mood having finished the film (and some will leave you with a voracious appetite - most for food, some for wine and others for . . . well . . . let's get to my list of the 12 French films I love). 1. Un Peu Beaucoup Aveuglement (Blind Date) Released in France in 2015, this romantic comedy juxtaposes two tenants who need starkly different things in their lives in order to achieve the goals they have set. With merely a wall that separates them, the battle ensues and the humor begins. First shared in episode #130's Petit Plaisir, you can listen to my full review there, and here is the trailer. https://youtu.be/6F2gaqo3QS4 2. Barbecue In 2015 I was looking for a light-hearted film, yet something to catch my eye’s attention as well as pique my curiosity. Released in 2014, Barbecue is a French film situated the majority of the time in the countryside of south France, but also in the city of Lyon. Amongst a group of long-time friends, one suffers a heart attack only to have it prompt him to question his entire life’s approach to living well. Enjoy the laughter, the camaraderie, the tears, the frustration and the ultimate happy ending. Available on Netflix, be sure to put it on your watch list. https://youtu.be/6R4ekgJdj28 3. I Am Not An Easy Man Last year I had the opportunity to watch a new film which debuted on Netflix a few weeks ago, I Am Not An Easy Man. Not only will Francophiles appreciate this modern film as it is set in Paris and is written in French, but with the recent swelling of awareness surrounding the #MeToo movement and #TimesUp, the lead role stars a male chauvinist’s whose life is flipped upside down when after a concussion he wakes up in a matriarchal world in which men are inferior to women. The satirical plot will perhaps have you laughing at times until you take a moment, pause, and then recognize how conditioned society has become to accept certain behaviors, roles and expectations of each gender. Watch it, absorb the message and then live more consciously. I know I was taking serious note of the message. The last scene alone was all too real of a wake-up call of where society is and the progress that still needs to be made.  https://youtu.be/2bFHdkzqSZA 4. Last Love In 2013, Mr. Morgan's Last Love, aka Last Love, starring Michael Caine as a bereaved widower living in Paris, debuted. Co-starring alongside French actress Clemence Poesy, a jovial dance instructor, this film was a Petit Plaisir in episode #60's. While critics did not like the film, I found it unexpectedly lovely. The friendship between the two, the unexpected introduction to people Clemence's character may not have met, there is great love shared throughout the film from the love the retired professor shared with his wife, to the current relationships being built to the future love Poesy's character will embark upon. The film is based on Françoise Dorner's French novel La Douceur Assassine, and while the main character in the novel is French, the screenplay was written with Caine in mind for the part. The title reflects the widower's contemplation with ending his life, and it is the young dance instructor that he meets that begins to change his mind. https://youtu.be/rShhldUL-ow 5. Sex, Love & Therapy (2014) aka Tu Veux Ou Tu Veux Pas (Do You Want It Or Not?) Let's lighten it up a bit, and Sex, Love & Therapy are certain to do just that. Sophie Marceau and Patric Bruel star in this French romantic comedy about a marriage counselor (Bruel) who is trying to get over his love for sex, but his new assistant (Marceau) is not making it easy. https://youtu.be/yvAuX01_Fyk 6. Back to Burgundy When I read the review of director Cédric Klapisch’s new French film in The Wall Street Journal, I immediately put it on my watch list, and since then I have had the opportunity to view the film and enjoyed it immensely. Centered around a family vineyard and the dilemma of what to do when the patriarch passes, the three children come together, squabble, remember and then decide on the best path. The cinematography will transport you to the rolling hills of Burgundy and you will be spoiled with footage watching each season in the vineyard. It is a pure treat and a wonderful examination of siblings who dearly love each other, but are faced with a tough dilemma. Don't worry, the ending, I have a feeling will satisfy. https://youtu.be/v2hcDb7gJ4I 7. Paris Can Wait An American film, starring Diane Lane, Paris Can Wait was released in 2017 and was the Petit Plaisir episode #160. Written, directed and produced by Eleanor Coppola. Yes, that Eleanor Coppola, wife of Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfather series, The Outsiders, etc.) for 54 years. Debuting at the Tribeca Film Festival, Paris Can Wait is Eleanor’s first narrative feature film, but you wouldn’t have known. Now, not all the critics are loving it: The Boston Globe felt it was strained and relied too heavily on clichés, even those who thought they would love it came away unsure due to the ambiguous ending, but it is precisely the different approach to making the film that makes it lovely. Coppola has shared that the film’s plot was inspired by her own life (be sure to read the San Francisco Chronicle‘s interview with her here), but not every piece and parcel of the story (there was no male companion). Along with the struggle Diane Lane’s character (Anne) wrestles with is what Coppola herself did as well, the “‘inner conflict, the push and pull’ she’s felt her whole adult life about pursuing her own creative ambitions while raising three children and supporting her husband’s career”.  As well, both women (the character and Coppola) have suffered the loss of a child which is briefly, but touchingly included in the film. Some readers have shared with me, they didn’t enjoy the insinuation of infidelity, but I think that may be taking it further than Coppola intended as nothing occurred, merely adoration and a woman (Anne) who was keenly aware and  steadfast. What Anne’s journey does do for her is awaken her to her strengths, to her passions, to the realization yes of her imperfect, but still very adoring husband. And by not giving viewers the concrete ending, leaving us wondering, Coppola does something I must applaud her for: She doesn’t tell us how to think. As someone who has been immersed in Hollywood due to her husband, then daughter and son’s successful involvement with silver screen productions, she doesn’t fall prey to the formula. Maybe she does have a sequel in mind, but I hope not only because this film, as she has stated, took six years to raise funds as it wasn’t full of “aliens, nobody dies, there are no guns and no car crashes. There was nothing that an investor wants to invest in. No sex, no violence”.  Rather it was a piece of her life she wanted to share and explore, and in so doing, she allows the viewers to ponder what we don’t often see in movies: a leading female role who is complete all by herself so long as she embraces her passions, lets herself feel what she feels, appreciates her allure which may be initially noticed due to her beauty but is profoundly powerful and substantive due to her intellect and character. And whether or not she remains with her husband (who isn’t perfect) or explores her attraction to Jacques, played by Arnaud Viard (who also isn’t perfect or ideal either) shouldn’t be needed for a happy ending. What the happy ending is is liberation for Anne who hears the reminder from Jacques to share her talents with her husband (and perhaps the world if she so chooses), and to savor the pleasures of everyday moments and food without rushing to Paris. ~Diane Lane's Wardrobe (and Camera!) in Paris Can Wait ~Escape to France: TSLL's New French-Inspired Playlist https://youtu.be/yXYuIzC7qcg 8. My Old Lady The third and last American film, based in Paris, My Old Lady is film involving love, unexpected treasures and a renewal of life. Kevin Kline stars in the directorial debut of Israel Horovitz. Upon arriving from New York, Kline’s character is set to liquidate his estranged father’s Parisian property, but discovers a refined old lady as the tenant. While waiting to determine how he can acquire his asset, he comes to learn that the old lady (played by Maggie Smith), was his father’s lover for 50 years, as well as meeting and becoming smitten with the old lady’s daughter played by Kristin Scott Thomas. https://youtu.be/DrLB9IfN_lc 9. Queen to Play Queen to Play is the most recent French film to be shared as a Petit Plaisir, and you may remember it was reviewed in episode #242. Kevin Kline also stars in this film, and while a much smaller role, it is his first role in a French film. Released in 2011, Sandrine Bonnaire stars as Héléne, a wife and mother who is a housemaid not only at a luxury hotel in Corsica, but also for Kevin Kline's character's home in the country. Héléne becomes curious about the game of chess after watching a couple flirtatiously play a game in the hotel where she works. In hopes of bringing sparks to her own marriage, she discovers she has quite the talent for the game with the help of Kline giving her practice sessions. https://youtu.be/4RcBGcMJY7Y 10.A Five Star Life “Did it meet your expectations even if you have felt at times uncomfortable or lonely? You’re still in time to choose, in the future, a more comfortable and protected solution – maybe more suitable to the needs of a family. It is well, to keep in mind, however, the happiness and well-being and strictly personal concepts. For some people, the sense of freedom and adventure is an essential part of the experience. Trust your instinct. This is your journey. The route to take is up to you. Have a safe journey.” –A Five Star Life Upon watching the foreign film A Five Star Life, the ending will be an untraditional jolt to an American audience as it will deign to allow the heroine to journey into the credits in absolute contentment with her own company. The quote above is stated by Irene just as this last scene unfolds, and as I was collecting all of my sources for today’s post, I couldn’t help but realize with certainty that Irene is indeed the epitomization of self-actualization. Why? You may ask. Does one have to journey through life alone in order to be self-actualized? Absolutely not. But what Irene exhibits is the knowledge of herself and the world around her. She is not limited by what society purports to define as a “happy life”, but rather investigates and discovers what happiness is indeed for her while accepting that others may, and many do, have a different definition. While the language is Italian (with English subtitles), based on the trailer and the story line, and the premise that “real luxury is the pleasure of real life. Lived to the fullest, full of imperfections”. It aligns quite nicely with living simply luxuriously, non? https://youtu.be/7Pd_3FeLjsk 11. Le Chef Now I am going to make your mouth water and your appetite perk up with the last two films of recommendation. Haute-cuisine and France, a beautiful pairing indeed, come together for a light-hearted comedy starring Jean Reno and Michaël Youn in Le Chef. Written and directed by Daniel Cohen, a young self-taught chef played by Youn is far from lucky in his pursuit of professional success and happens on a star chef (Reno) who is in danger of losing his reputation and his restaurant. The two come together to help themselves, but end up helping each other along the way.  https://youtu.be/cf2Nk3Ld8Og 12. Les Saveurs du Palais The story is based on the real-life case of Danièle Delpeuch, a lesser-known provincial chef and restaurant-owner who in the late 1980s was summoned by President François Mitterrand to be his personal cook at his official residence, the Elysée Palace. Catherine Frot stars as Hortense, the chef chosen by the French president and  Jean d'Ormesson plays Mitterrand. An interesting point to share is that Jean d'Ormesson, not an actor, will be instantly recognized by French audiences as he was a writer and journalist and during Mitterrand's career, was one of his toughest adversaries. Back to the film, based on Mitterrand's choice for his chef - The President prefers the traditional cuisine from his childhood and finds Hortense to be the chef he is looking for to the chagrin of the rest of the cooking staff. Come with a full stomach otherwise your tastebuds will be tempted throughout. Or perhaps come with an appetite and make sure you have reservations at a delectable French restaurant afterwards. https://youtu.be/YB1slI4fOUc Oh, my. I do hope you have discovered a film that tickles your curiosity, or perhaps one that you would like to watch again. There is something about watching a film that enables you to slip away virtually to another part of the world that truly offers a respite from whatever is going on in your life. And then when we add the necessary requisite of paying attention to the subtitles, our full attention is captured. Before long, if you are like me, you will begin to hear the language more than you knew you could and not look at the subtitles as often. Wishing you happy viewing and bonne journée! ~Listen to all of TSLL's French-Inspired podcast episodes ~The Simple Sophisticate will return with a new episode on Monday March 4th. You can view the entire 5th season schedule below. In the meantime, next Monday, stop by for an Inspiration/Motivation post to kick off the week. ~CORRECTION: In the taped podcast, I errantly stated The Paris Theater in NYC was adjacent to Saks. It is actually adjacent to Bergdorf Goodman. (Evidentially, it has been too long since I have visited the Big Apple, and I need to return sooner rather than later. ? ~SIMILAR POSTS YOU MIGHT ENJOY: ~TSLL's French Cafe Jazz Playlist ~Top 10 French-Inspired Posts in 2018 ~All You Need to Know About the Markets in Provence ~6 Cozy French Mystery Series I Have Enjoyed (posted in Feb. 2021) ~Round-Up of TSLL's 2018 French Week Petit Plaisir —WP + Standard ~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #248 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio | YouTube | Spotify

Anne and Michelle share their favorite resources for health information and business growth. They discuss their picks for blogs, books, documentaries, podcasts, and more.   Topics 1:10 - Anne’s updates 3:12 - Michelle’s updates 6:34 - What Anne is loving 10:03 - Why does it matter to have resources you trust? 11:29 - Our nutrition backgrounds 13:16 - Our favorite nutrition and health blogs 15:55 - Books 21:06 - Documentaries 24:27 - Favorite business resources 33:52 - Meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Amy Myers Wellness Mama Real Food Liz Nutritionaltherapy.com Chris Kresser The Paleo Mom Autoimmune Wellness Nutrition and Physical Degeneration by Weston A. Price Paleo Principles by Sarah Ballantyne The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan Why Stomach Acid Is Good for You Intuitive Eating Eat the Yolks by Liz Wolf Dirty Genes Revolution Health Radio Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead The World According to Monsanto GMO OMG Detox and Chill The Modern Mama’s Podcast Balanced Bites Fed Up Documentary Foodbloggerpro.com Foodtographyschool.com Food Photography and Storytelling Facebook Group Pinch of Yum Income Reports 40 Aprons Income Reports Pinfinite Growth Blog to Biz Hive Autoimmune Makeover ebook More from Michelle More from Anne

Michelle and Anne do a “catch-up” episode and share their latest. Michelle talks about her new fitness journey, and Anne adds her perspectives on exercise and what has worked for her.   Topics 2:52 - What Michelle has eaten today 4:35 - What Anne has eaten today 6:56 - Michelle’s new gym 12:23 - Pros and cons of Orange Theory 17:48 - Other resources Michelle recommends for exercise 21:36 - Anne’s experience with different types of exercise 26:00 - Exercise tips 32:30 - What Anne is excited about 33:30 - What Michelle is excited about   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Orange Theory Fitness Class Pass Live CorePower Yoga More from Michelle More from Anne

After each doing a solo episode, Michelle and Anne reunite for this week’s conversation on supporting detoxification. They explain what it means to detox, why we need to do it, what detox pathways are, and how to unblock them.  Topics 4:09 - What Anne is loving 5:49 - Michelle’s updates 6:35 - What does it mean to detox? 10:04 - Why do we need to detox? 13:03 - Detox pathway blockages 16:34 - But what is a detox pathway? 19:40 - Ways to support detox pathways 29:23 - Other ways to reduce your exposure to toxins 35:12 - Meal of the week Links we mentioned in the podcast: More from Michelle More from Anne

In today’s episode, Anne is flying solo and talking about using your intuition. She shares a recent experience of listening to her own inner guidance and details five ways to tune into yours.   Topics 2:47 - What Anne is loving 6:14 - Anne’s recent example of following her intuition 10:20 - Using your intuition to grow and heal 12:35 - Intuition vs. fear 14:40 - Proving your intuition to yourself 20:14 - Introspective activities 23:34 - Free-flowing activities 25:00 - Repetitive activities 26:48 - Resting activities 29:22 - Meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: That’s So Retrograde: Feng Shui Day Podcast Episode #51: Crystals for Chronic Illness with Sarah Small Bellucci Olive Oil - from Natural Grocers Kasandrinos Olive Oil

This week Michelle and Anne are dedicating a full episode to one of the most asked-about autoimmune conditions: Hashimoto’s. They discuss how to understand blood work, why medication is often necessary, and how to begin the path to healing. This episode offers advice that can be applied to any autoimmune or chronic condition, so even if you don’t have Hashimoto’s, listen in for some good tips for managing and healing health challenges in general.   Topics :50 - Introduction 1:30 - Anne’s updates 7:20 - Michelle’s updates 11:15 - What Anne is loving 17:00 - What is Hashimoto’s Disease? 21:05 - Understanding blood work 27:25 - Why medication is important 33:10 - Healing Hashi’s 41:50 - Spotlight on healing the gut 47:30 - The Autoimmune Protocol 50:00 - Mindset, mindset, mindset 51:30 - How long does it take to heal? 56:36 - Meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Episode #37 - Adrenal Fatigue: A Modern Day Epidemic Episode #8 - Crucial Steps to Healing the Gut Episode #5 - All About Elimination Diets Michelle's Hashimoto's posts Nutrition Coaching - Unbound Wellness More from Anne More from Michelle

Anne and Michelle dish on their tips for making healing diets and lifestyles last, from busting the myth about “being on AIP forever” to building community.   Topics 1:00 - Anne Marie’s updates 4:08 - Michelle’s updates 6:04 - What Anne is loving 8:55 - Intro to making a healing lifestyle sustainable 11:30 - How do I do this “forever”? 12:30 - Outlining your goals 17:55 - Planning ahead 26:55 - Make it FUN! 32:17 - Keep your doctor 38:50 - Building community 47:13 - Working on mindset 54:56 - Meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Michelle's NYC Paleo Travel Recap Event in Dallas: Healing with Nutrition w/ Michelle Hoover & Kara Halderman Event in Dallas: Healing Your Gut w/ Michelle Hoover & Kara Halderman Event in Dallas: Healing Your Adrenals & Stress Response w/ Michelle Hoover & Kara Get to Work Book Meetup Sweet Potato Sliders Sweet Potato Tater Tots More from Anne More from Michelle  

Anne Torney is a partner at Mithun | Solomon, and leads their San Francisco office. For more than 20 years, she has made affordable multi-family housing and transit-oriented urban infill the focus of her work. For Anne, architecture isn't just about the form or the icon, but the process of making and the narrative of a building, and sharing that with a community to help them envision change. She believes that the two biggest challenges of our time are income inequality and climate change, but design has the power to address both. In this episode, Anne tells the story of her first community planning meeting, how Mithun has been able to successfully get affordable housing projects built in San Francisco, and shares why you should bring your values to your firm and push for change. Show Recap: How Anne's interest in architecture developed - "In a very backwards way" The idea that buildings can be read like books, as critical cultural objects Working at David Baker Architects was her first introduction to affordable housing projects How attending her first community meeting and her first encounter with design guidelines led Anne to study Urbanism and City Planning at Berkeley Wanting to study with Daniel Solomon in grad school, and the approach that architecture and city planning are one continuous discipline On the eternal conflict between a city's design guidelines, what architects think is the best for the city, and what the public thinks is the best for the city The disagreement between parties is often programmatic rather than design Anne talks about the kinds of clients and non-profit developers she works with at Mithun that build affordable housing projects in San Francisco Why it's important to have the same values and mission as your clients How Anne became a Principal and Managing Partner at Mithun - "Having a nose for what I had a passion for" Why Anne finds the firm management aspects of her job very gratifying On changing an organization from within versus finding an organization that shares the same values as you - "I love it when people bring their values to work...and say this is what gives me passion, this is what I'm seeing the world needs, and shouldn't we as a firm be doing this?" "Be really out there with what want, and the way you think the world should be." What Anne loves most about being an Architect - for her it's not just about the form and the icon, but the process of making a building, and taking the narrative of a building and sharing it with a community to help them envision change. On how the biggest challenges we currently face are climate change and income inequality, but design has the power to address both.

Today Anne and Michelle are discussing safer approaches to hair, skin, and body care. They touch on common reasons for skin concerns, such as gut health issues and hormone imbalance, before sharing their favorite non-toxic products from shampoo to deodorant to face oils.   Topics 1:28 - Michelle’s updates 4:36 - Anne’s updates 6:34 - What Anne is loving 10:50 - Common reasons for skin concerns 14:45 - Hair care 25:04 - Body products 36:30 - Face care 1:00:35 - Meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Gut Health Overhaul The Body Awareness Project Maple Holistics Mommypotamus homemade shaving cream Mother Dirt EWG Healthy Living App Primally Pure Beautycounter Kiss My Face sunscreen Cocokind Liz Wolfe Vitamin C Serum 100% Pure Vitamin C Serum More from Anne More from Michelle

Topics 2:37 - Michelle’s updates 6:05 - Anne’s updates 11:13 - What Anne is loving 14:24 - Hashimoto’s, hormone balance, and fertility 18:27 - Birth control 26:14 - Non-hormonal birth control options 33:48 - Premature ovarian failure 41:10 - Brain fog, cystic acne, and other hormonal issues 56:54 - Meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Gut Health Overhaul Crunchy Kitchen Foods Plantain Tortillas My Flo App Kindara App Glow App Balanced Bites Podcast Episode with Dr. Jolene Brighten The Hormone Cure by Sara Gottfried More from Anne More from Michelle

Today Anne and Michelle delve into the topic of hippie health trends—everything from castor oil packs to cupping. They give us the lowdown on these natural health methods and share their own positive and negative experiences.   Topics :49 - Michelle’s updates 4:40 - Anne’s updates 7:36 - What Anne is loving 9:30 - Hippie health trends 13:10 - Castor oil packs 22:00 - Oil pulling 25:15 - Tongue scraping 27:33 - Dry brushing 31:38 - Infrared saunas 36:45 - Coffee enemas and colonics 42:48 - Himalayan salt lamps 47:04 - Herbalism 49:20 - Essential oils 49:57 - Reiki and acupuncture 53:51 - Cupping 58:47 - Meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Early bird waitlist Nutrition with Chelsea The 10 Minute Detox Herbalism book Just the Essentials book Clip from Billy Madison (“You ain’t cool unless...") More from Michelle More from Anne

Anne Bahr Thompson is the Founder and Chief Strategist of Onesixtyfourth — a boutique consultancy that integrates cultural shifts and a social conscience into brand development. Anne was named a 2018 Top Thought Leader in Trust. She’s the pioneer of the Brand Citizenship movement and has more than 25-years of experience as a global brand strategist, including a former executive director of strategy and planning and head of consulting at Interbrand, the world’s leading brand consultancy. Anne is also an accomplished researcher, speaker, and the author of the new book, “DO GOOD: Embracing Brand Citizenship to Fuel Both Purpose and Profit.” What you’ll learn about in this episode: What Anne’s trend research in 2011 showed regarding people’s views on corporate citizenship A breakdown of the meaning and implications of Brand Citizenship The five step model of how Brand Citizenship moves across the Me-to-We continuum Why trust is the first step in the Me-to-We continuum of Brand Citizenship Why consumers are looking to companies to enrich their lives How corporate responsibility is the pivot point on the Me-to-We continuum Why consumers value companies who are focused on the community Why contribution is the final step on the Me-to-We continuum Understanding the symbiotic relationship between earning a profit and doing well Why being a good Brand Citizen not only appeals to consumers but also helps recruit prospective employees Ways to contact Anne: Twitter: @annebt LinkedIn: Anne Bahr Thompson Website: www.brandcitizenship.com Website: www.onesixtyfourth.com  

Today Michelle and Anne are answering another round of listener questions. Topics include finding the right doctor, managing hormonal issues, and dealing with the Epstein-Barr virus. Topics :50 - Michelle’s updates 2:40 - Anne’s updates 7:30 - What Anne is loving 10:30 - Functional medicine doctor vs. naturopath 14:45 - How to find a doctor 21:40 - Holistically managing PCOS and adrenal fatigue 37:45 - Epstein-Barr virus and the Hashimoto’s connection 45:45 - Meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Whole Life Detox email series Unconventional Medicine by Chris Kresser The Hormone Cure by Sarah Gottfried More from Anne More from Michelle

Topics [2:00] - What Anne is Loving [9:15] - Diatomaceous earth [16:47] - Juicing, h pylori and IBS [24:00] - Struggling to heal various issues [40:00] - Meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Peacock Alley Posh and Lavish clean Mattress Megtherhn.com Gut Health Overhaul More from Michelle More from Anne

Anne and Michelle are chatting about their experiences and best tips on living with non-paleo family members, and getting their support.  Topics 0:58 - Michelle’s Updates 2:30 - Anne’s Updates 6:31 - What Anne is Loving 7:50 - Topic Introduction 9:15 - Anne’s experience with non-paleo family 13:11 - Shifting your mindset around non-paleo family 19:00 - Shifting your mindset around food and family 23:30 - Not shaming others 26:18 - Practical tips 33:20 - Non-negotiable foods 37:20 - Educating and converting your family 49:30 - Meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Paleo Christmas Crack Find Michelle at Unboundwellness.com Find Anne at Grassfedsalsa.com

Today Anne Marie and Michelle are answering listener questions including how to transition back to eating animal products after being a vegetarian, tips for going off birth control, and how to get back your period after losing it while following a healing diet. Topics: Michelle’s updates [00:57] Anne Marie’s updates [3:15] What Anne is loving [4:55] Should some foods not be introduced if you have a certain autoimmune disease? [8:32] What should I do if I can’t eat liver due to high purines? [11:27] How to transition back to eating animal protein after being vegetarian or vegan. [14:37] Choosing to get off of birth control, and determining if it could have contributed to your health issues. [28:45] Getting your period back after losing it on focusing on healing [37:15] Michelle’s meal of the week [50:55] Links we mentioned in the podcast: Find more from Michelle at UnboundWellness.com Find more from Anne Marie at GrassFedSalsa.com Join our Facebook group at Facebook.com/groups/UnboundHealing Here is the link to Michelle’s Roasted Delicata Squash recipe

SHOW NOTES Today Michelle and Anne Marie are talking all about elimination diets and sharing an overview of the best elimination diets to try (and exactly why you might want to try one). Topics Updates from Michelle [1:00] Updates from Anne Marie [7:27] What Anne is loving [9:33] What are elimination diets? [11:28] What is the goal? [20:00] Whole 30 [25:05] Paleo [28:30] AIP [30:12] GAPS, SCD, Low Starch [34:15] Low Fodmap [37:45] Low Histamine [40:50] Ditch Your Nutritionist Group Coaching [45:30] How to be successful on your elimination diet [49:12]   Find more from Michelle at UnboundWellness.com Find more from Anne Marie at GrassFedSalsa.com Elimination Diet blog post + free ebook - GrassFedSalsa.com/blog/elimination-diet-works Join our Facebook group at Facebook.com/groups/UnboundHealing Monq Essential Oil Air Diffuser - Monq.com Article from Chris Kresser on the efficacy of Low-Fodmap diet for SIBO Healing Histamine low-histamine diet resource - HealingHistamine.com AIP/Low Histamine diet resource - AYCEtoBetterHealth.com Ditch Your Nutritionist - https://ditchyournutritionist.com/ Phoenix Helix ebook - PhoenixHelix.com/2014/04/27/introducing-my-e-book/   30 Day Gut Healing Guide - Unboundwellness.com/guthealingbook  

~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #160 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio "'How does one become a butterfly?' she asked pensively. You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar."  —Trina Paulus In a blink of an eye, in an unexpected, ordinary moment, the unimaginable can materialize before our eyes. And in such a moment, due to its magnificence, a feeling of surreality washes over us and we stand confounded, yet buoyant as it feels we've reached the surface finally after much hard work, planning, and hoping what seemed against hope. Butterflies have always been a source of spontaneous glee for me. As I shared more than six years ago, spotting a butterfly is a reminder: “This was what the struggle was all about.  Now you have the knowledge.  Now you know how to fly on  your own and reveal your gifts to the world without disguising yourself to fit in.” Much like the people that come into our lives and the opportunities that cross our paths, we cannot know when the butterfly will metamorphosize from the stage of being a caterpillar. Two weekends ago, we decided to go paddle boarding, and along the way, the butterflies began to dance around me. Like a child giddy at the sight of a new puppy, I all but tap danced on my board. As we continued to paddle, I noticed they were puddling, and it seemed endless butterflies were all clustered at this one wet, muddy puddle area on the side of the river. Never before had I been surrounded by so many fluttering wings, paying me no mind and going about their nutrient gathering behavior. Then again this past weekend, as Norman and I were on a walk amongst the pines, more than a handful of butterflies joined us as we took our daily constitutional.  And I couldn't help but remember how six years ago, the butterfly was on the other side of the picture window and Norman was intent on watching it, trying to make sense of what it was. Now, the butterflies walked with us and Norman didn't bat more than an eye or a quick nod. And so I began to ponder further lessons butterflies can teach us. Always trying to remember the lesson of the butterfly, as mentioned above, these most recent encounters made me take note that no matter how badly we might want to become something or evolve into something, sometimes it is our intense focus that blinds us and prevents what we desire from materializing. While we must put out into the world, and know within ourselves, what it is we seek, what it is we wish to become, once these truths become clear, we need to step back and just go about the everyday tasks, take the necessary risks and accept the uncomfortable challenges so that we can gradually grow and evolve into the person we wish to be. At that point, we don't know when we will attract the similar energy of others or jobs or beautiful life moments that take on the guise of the "blink of an eye" moment mentioned at the top of the post. We cannot know. Just as I could not know about the many butterflies I was going to paddle into when I placed my board onto the water that morning. But here's the lesson, we have to keep putting our board in the water. We have to keep paddling in order for those moments to have an opportunity to be discovered. You may be wondering, Okay, Shannon, speak to me directly. What are you talking about? How do I keep putting my board in the water? How can I apply this to my life right now? Two things: First decide what you want and how to attain it, followed by focusing on what you've decided to pursue and letting go of what is not part of the equation. Now, what each of us will have ascertained will be unique, but something that is universal which will help you along your journey is to strengthen these 11 skills, focus more on your "to be" list rather than your "to do" list, cultivate everyday habits that build a life of true contentment, and become comfortable in your own unique skin. In tending to each of these, you let go of your strangle-hold on the outcome and hold fast to what you can elevate (yourself and the person you bring to the table each and everyday). And in so doing, the life that is meant to be yours will cross your path and you and it will begin to intertwine as you recognize how well the two entities work together. This is the butterfly moment. The natural coming together, and the ability to recognize it and appreciate it and be reminded that the life you've built did take work and will continue to take work, but the work enables the quality of your life experiences as you travel together with the partner you have found, with the friendships you have built, with the career you have invested in, to be heightened to a level you may not have truly trusted was possible. Edith Wharton says it beautifully regarding when the moment you've hoped for will happen (the butterfly moment so to speak), "They seemed to suddenly come upon happiness as if they had surprised a butterfly in a winter wood." You truly cannot know when it will all come together, but at least you know you'll be ready to walk with it when it crosses your path. And it all begins with what the first quote at the top of the post brings to our attention, decide to let go of being a caterpillar, in order for your wings to break through and reveal themselves to not only the world, but to you. You may just be amazed at what is hidden in the depths of your being if only you would allow it to come forth. ~SIMILAR POSTS FROM THE ARCHIVES YOU MIGHT ENJOY: ~What Butterflies Have Taught Me ~Let Go and Elevate Your Life ~12 Ways to Live a Full Life ~Why Not . . . Trust the Timing of Your Life?   Petit Plaisir: ~Paris Can Wait, starring Diane Lane, directed by Eleanor Coppola ~View theaters and times here  ~If you are in Bend, it plays at the Tin Pan Theater through this Thursday June 22nd. Over the weekend, the small boutique theater in Bend brought to its small screen the film written, directed and produced by Eleanor Coppola. Yes, that Eleanor Coppola, wife of Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfather series, The Outsiders, etc.) for 54 years. Debuting at the Tribeca Film Festival this past May, Paris Can Wait is Eleanor's first narrative feature film, but you wouldn't have known. Now, not all the critics are loving it: The Boston Globe felt it was strained and relied too heavily on clichés, even those who thought they would love it came away unsure due to the ambitious ending, but it is precisely the different approach to making the film that makes it lovely. Coppola has shared that the film's plot was inspired by her own life (be sure to read the San Francisco Chronicle's interview with her here), but not every piece and parcel of the story (there was no male companion). Along with the struggle Diane Lane's character (Anne) wrestles with is what Coppola herself did as well, the "'inner conflict, the push and pull' she’s felt her whole adult life about pursuing her own creative ambitions while raising three children and supporting her husband’s career".  As well, both women (the character and Coppola) have suffered the loss of a child which is briefly, but touchingly included in the film. Some readers have shared with me, they didn't enjoy the insinuation of infidelity, but I think that may be taking it further than Coppola intended as nothing occurred, merely adoration and a woman (Anne) who was keenly aware and  steadfast. What Anne's journey does do for her is awaken her to her strengths, to her passions, to the realization yes of her imperfect, but still very adoring husband. And by not giving viewers the concrete ending, leaving us wondering, Coppola does something I must applaud her for: She doesn't tell us how to think. As someone who has been immersed in Hollywood due to her husband, then daughter and son's successful involvement with silver screen productions, she doesn't fall prey to the formula. Maybe she does have a sequel in mind, but I hope not only because this film, as she has stated, took six years to raise funds as it wasn't full of "aliens, nobody dies, there are no guns and no car crashes. There was nothing that an investor wants to invest in. No sex, no violence".  Rather it was a piece of her life she wanted to share and explore, and in so doing, she allows the viewers to ponder what we don't often see in movies: a leading female role who is complete all by herself so long as she embraces her passions, lets herself feel what she feels, appreciates her allure which may be initially noticed due to her beauty but is profoundly powerful and substantive due to her intellect and character. And whether or not she remains with her husband (who isn't perfect) or explores her attraction to Jacques, played by Arnaud Viard (who also isn't perfect or ideal either) shouldn't be needed for a happy ending. What the happy ending is is liberation for Anne who hears the reminder from Jacques to share her talents with her husband (and perhaps the world if she so chooses), and to savor the pleasures of everyday moments and food without rushing to Paris.   https://youtu.be/LGyZnzjm7Og Download the Episode

So, you’re probably wondering about that title, “your vulva is a snowflake,” and the fact that today’s episode had the word “sex” in the title. You might even be thinking, oh this episode isn’t for me, I’m not in a relationship – or, I AM in a relationship and it’s a healthy relationship – or, I’m not looking for sex advice right now – or whatever might be coming into your brain because this episode has “sex” in the title. I want to make this clear – yes, we talk about the act of sex a little, but this episode is not about intercourse or partnership. Like, at all. This is, I mean, maybe one of the most all-inclusive, body-positive conversations I know I’ve ever had. And probably, you too. Anne Hodder is a Certified sex educator, sex toy expert, and sex-positive PR & marketing pro at Hodder Media. She’s also been a friend of mine for about….5 years now?...I met her at the gym, in a spin class, and since then she has just been such a thoughtful, wise, and supportive presence in my life. I knew that when the time was right, I needed to have her on the pod. And today, more than ever, seems like the moment to talk as candidly, honestly, graphically, and altruistically about sex, sexuality, trauma, consent, desire, and body positivity as we do here in Episode 16. So when you hear “sex educator,” if youre like me, you probably think about your health teacher in middle school and that one unit they did on basically the how tos of sex and our bodies. Talking to Anne, I learned it’s, so, SO much more than that. And while most of us get the birds and the bees talk or maybe get that year or two of classes in school, it’s NOT enough. What Anne does isn’t just talking about intercourse – it’s about owning your body, your decisions, your emotions, and making empowered choices. Yes, sometimes in the bedroom – but a lot of what she talks about doesn’t even have to do with going between the sheets. In this episode, we talk about shame, what we get wrong about sexual trauma – or at least what I did – and how MUCH that explains when it comes to the way we navigate our relationships and sexuality, her experiences with talking to high schoolers vs. adults, Anne’s journey into the sex journalism and then sex education world, judgement, dealing with embarassment, body hangups, sex positivity, body positivity, and why no emotion is mutually exclusive. That’s just the tip of the iceberg. I came to a realization while listening back to this recording: Ann says "There are things we can and cannot say to people under 18. The thing we need to remember when talking with high school kids is that developmentally they're in a totally different place." And it donned on me that most of our FORMAL, ACTUAL SEX ED ends in high school health class. Which means that, for most of us, the education ends before we're actually experiencing the majority of our mature sexual life. The education ends - and the speculation begins. No wonder sex, sexuality, and everything even closely related seems like such a mystery - the information we have was given to us based on what we were actually able to process at the time! When we were kids! The rules around sex ed are so varied from region to region - I mean, I had "human development class" every single year from kindergarten to sixth grade, talking about everything from dating to kissing to drugs to yes, how babies are made. And then I got to middle school, and I distinctly remember we talked about sex in 7th grade. And then nothing in 8th, then barely anything in 9th, and that was it. In 9th grade, I was 14 years old. I was really lucky to have incredibly open-minded and candid parents, especially a mom I could talk to or ask anything. But I know most young women aren't as lucky growing up. Even with her guidance, I was still being handed a set of experiences and opinions - nothing from anyone actually trained to guide me through things from an educational non-parental perspective. So it makes sense to me that sex and sexuality are most commonly surrounded by shame, mystery, rebellion, etc. And moreOVER!, we only see sex portrayed a certain way in the media - USUALLY heterosexual, usually cisgender, and USUALLY two young, pristine-looking people. Very little body diversity, age diversity, gender diversity... that's why shows like sex and the city and girls were and are so groundbreaking. This should go without saying, but this episode IS for mature audiences – we swear a bit, we talk not GRAPHICALLY in a vulgar way but in an anatomical way, and while Anne was cracking me up throughout the entire episode, it’s definitely not a set of subjects to be taken lightly. If you’re not into it, cool, or if you’re, I don’t know, my grandma listening (and she does listen) and you don’t really want to hear your granddaughter talking about this, that’s cool too! But on the flipside, I would say that this is an episode that should DEFINITELY be shared with anyone in your life who is open to listening because as we discuss on the episode, we live in a culture that dodges these important topics way too often and to our detriment.