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Michelle has reached the heights of professional sport having played golf for Australia and in doing so, was able to travel the world playing the sport she loved, all while doing it with a great circle of friends and other professional players.While Michelle may have retired from the professional level of golf, the bug she got for travel never went away and in 2019, Michelle and her partner packed their bags and embarked on a journey that would see them travel around the world, sampling the foods and delights from well over 20 different countries.Michelle arrived back in early 2020 just as the world was beginning to shut down and without an ability to exercise or travel as freely and a few extra kilos from her year long food trip, Michelle looked to find something that would help her lose a few kilos...ENTER THE 5 IN 10 PROGRAMWhat started out as a journey to lose 5kg and feel fit and healthy again has turned into SOOO much more and in this podcast, Michelle talks about what this journey, the 5 IN 10 Program and most of all the 5 IN 10 Family has meant to her and her life.I hope you enjoy the episode and if you did and haven't already, please go and give the podcast a quick review and 5 star rating as it would mean the world to me and then DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE to make sure you never miss an episode!!!Join the tribe and become a NO BREAKFAST CLUB member today and receive daily workouts sent directly to your email, discounts on products and services and MUCH more planned in the no too distant future. Anyone can join and all you need to do is CLICK HERE to find out more and sign up today to join the team!Contact The No Breakfast Guy:Instagram: @the_no_breakfast_guyWebsite: www.thenobreakfastguy.comEmail: info@thenobreakfastguy.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/thenobreakfastguy

It is episode 14 and hosts Michelle and Raymond talk about life in the afterlife with their latest adventures in #Shadowlands. While Michelle has been busy with real life responsibilities, Raymond has been unlocking covenant content and finding all sorts of nooks and crannies in Bastion. Also discussed: the ungrateful bastards of Maldraxxus, Torghast shenanigans, and do not be scared about being a tank.We will be having a listener giveaway soon! Please send us your emails to resubbedpodcast@gmail.comFind us streaming on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/michellevera23https://www.twitch.tv/ramen_piledriver

The final installment of this series is here, and it is all about tying culture to one practice and making it a priority upon which all can focus. While Michelle is away today, Maria is joined by Justine Hsu, a leader in the field of engagement and culture, whose passion for these components is palpable throughout the episode.   Justine begins by sharing a bit of her background and her passion for culture and engagement, particularly in her current role. She and Maria then embark upon a thorough analysis of the nature of culture, the roles and contributions of all parties, and the many aspects involved for the leader who is trying to create or cultivate culture. Reviewing the various ‘do's and don'ts' for both leaders and employees when establishing and maintaining culture, Maria and Justine draw upon their vast amount of experience and knowledge to offer valuable insights and advice that will help you ‘grow the environment' necessary for success.   The Finer Details of This Episode:   Justine's background and her passion for culture and engagement Roles and contributions to establishing culture “What is the way you do things?” How leaders can create or cultivate a culture The impact of the pandemic on culture The importance of a leader taking time to ensure connection with employees An article about the ‘Don'ts' of culture on the REL Talent website How employees can help leaders navigate culture Subgroups within your company or department   Quotes:   “Which came first? The pizza party or the pizza party goers?”   “For a long time, people always saw culture as the work perks.”   “You have your people and the way you do things.”   “It's the Jell-O that surrounds all our different work environments.”   “Culture is often those micro-moments, those day-to-day moments that make up your entire work career.”   “There's no simple fix.”   “It's a matter of your priorities.”   “From a leadership perspective, they need to model the way but they also need to pave the way.”   “You have to get to know each person and their style.”   “What kind of environment are you growing…are you reinforcing that in how you act?”   “It's what behaviors people tolerate here.”   “Whether you like it or not, these are your adopted family members.”   “If you're settling, you need to move on.”   “It needs to be embedded.”   Show Links:   REL Talent homepage:   https://www.reltalent.com/

Join the conversation about how thrift stores have made changes to their operations during the pandemic. Depending on where you live, things may or may not have changed. While Michelle and I absolutely loved going thrifting, we have not been able to do it since March of this year. What interesting changes have thrifts stores in your neck of the woods made? Feel free to comment below

When most of us think about art and science, we perceive them as two separate worlds. However, according to today’s guest, Michelle Thaller, there are far more similarities between art and science than meets the eye. As a NASA scientist, Michelle’s insatiable curiosity and desire to discover fuels her, and this passion is tangible throughout the conversation. We kick off the show with Michelle debunking some commonly-held misconceptions about scientists. From there, we turn our attention to the importance of scientific research before talking about why young people should not ignore their inner voice when deciding on a path to pursue. Although problems such as climate change are undeniable realities, there is a role for everyone, not only scientists, to play in enabling change. Along the way, we discuss the need to push the boundaries of science, why polarization is a powerful political tool and how we can overcome it, and what we can do in our own backyard to get the needle moving on the issues that matter. While Michelle does not sugarcoat the enormity of the challenges that lie ahead for us, her message is still one of hope. She believes that by focusing on cultivating our innate curiosity, we will find the answers we need. No time to listen to the podcast? No worries. Detailed summary of the full Podcast here!Loved the episode and want to share it? I've made some custom free graphics and art for just this episode here!

(Photograph courtesy of Amy Peck, and used with permission.)   Can immersive technology allow us to create a better world? Amid the uncertainty of COVID-19, immersive technology strategist Michelle Excell sees, and guides others in, the ways that might happen. Michelle, who is the founder of hybrid consultancy and production collective The Antipodean, has been researching some of the new ways people immersive technologies can allow people to connect during quarantine.  These uses include creative collaboration, teaching, and social events. But they can also involve creation of new environments, imaginative gatherings and, possibly, even new opportunities in the virtual space. While Michelle shared some great resources and suggestions for growing and connecting with others through virtual platforms, we still had much more we could have covered!  Consequently, check out her article, "Covid as a Catalyst for Transformation", on LinkedIn. In Michelle's LinkedIn article, you'll find a list of the resources she shared during our conversation .  She also shares lots of additional suggestions for ways to use, and grow with, immersive technology in our current daily life.  Small business, interacting with grandparents, new and engaging events with friends AND ways to position your brand, are all areas she discusses.  And you'll also see a preview of her forthcoming new startup, VOIIJER!   (Since our conversation in 2019, she has co-founded both VOIIJER and another new startup, Quartet Agency!) On this edition of Over Coffee®, you will hear: How existing immersive technologies are getting new roles during the pandemic; Some of the current resources for AR and VR which can be helpful for virtual collaboration; How educators can use immersive technology for distance education; How Michelle and her husband and friends used a virtual platform to create an imaginative social event; Some great suggestions for learning and education (both for adult learning and keeping young students engaged); How to use virtual platforms to combine immersive learning and social catch-up for everyone in the family; The most powerful tool you can use, when starting to work with immersive technology, and a perspective to keep in mind; Why immersive technology may create more value online for small businesses than in-person interactions; How attitudes are currently changing, towards immersive technologies--and where we could go from there; Some of the exciting new free AR tools; A look at Michelle's two new startups, and what's currently happening at The Antipodean.

Michelle Belke currently works as a Mental Health School Counsellor at an independent school in Metro Detroit, Michigan. She has a part-time private practice in psychotherapy and sex therapy in Birmingham, Michigan. In her school setting, Michelle does a lot to make students feel comfortable coming to her and discussing sexuality and sexual identity, such as decorating her office with pride symbols and doing outreach through the school, and even setting up the school’s first Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) and that a surprisingly large amount of her work for the school deals with LGBTQ+ issues and concerns. Forming Gay-Straight Alliances She shares that the GSA she and some students created at her school, is not an official Gay-Straight Alliance, but it serves the same purpose. Belke mentions that Gay-Straight Alliances are a key element in helping sexual minorities feel safe while on school grounds especially for transgender students but to all LGBTQ+ students in a broader sense, the risk of violence and suicide is much higher than in the general population. Michelle believes a GSA creates a safe space to discuss and find support amongst other LGBTQ+ students and allies, increasing the feeling of safety marginalized students can feel on school property. According to Belke, independent schools can be more conservative than public schools. In her case, establishing a GSA necessitated a group of students directly approaching the administration in person and making a case for the group’s establishment. Belke is careful to make clear that a GSA isn’t for talking about sex all the time but is meant to establish a safe place for sexual minorities. The Student Counseling Interview ProcessMichelle openly tells us that she’s often the first person LGBTQ+ students at her school speak to about their sexual identity. When speaking with people in these groups, she suggests listening without judgement, moving at the student’s pace, and reinforcing the confidential status of the counselling relationship. When young people are discussing their identities, Michelle is always sure to ask them what those identities mean to them, and often begins by asking how living as that identity feels to them. She also covers what to do about parental involvement with the student, whether it’s informing the parents of their child’s identity (with permission!), finding ways to resolve sexuality-based problems children are having with their parents or educating the parents about ways to be more supportive or involved. Gender Pronouns and Their Use Michelle discusses multiple points of interest when talking with students about their pronouns. Her first step is to introduce her identity and mention her pronouns before asking for the student’s pronouns. Then she asks which pronouns the students use—not which pronouns they prefer, but which pronouns they use—because their identity is not a preference. We learn that acknowledging pronouns is a profound way to establish respect and demonstrate acceptance. Our dominant culture can be very binary, Michelle highlights the importance of not pigeonholing your children into these identities, clothing items, occupations and manners of play that may not be appropriate for them. She reminds us that people may not only be transgender, but they might also be gender nonconforming or not identify with the concept of gender at all. She mentions gender-neutral pronouns as a solution to these issues. Despite advocating for the importance of showing respect by considering others’ pronouns, she admits that pronouns can be hard for parents and teachers to remember all the time. Her advice if you forget, is to own the mistake, apologize, correct yourself, and try to do better next time. Is it a Phase? Michelle says that regardless of whether a sexual or gender identity sticks for life, the important thing is validating and accepting where the students are when they speak to you. Michelle reminds us that though the mainstream culture remains very binary, up to 50% of young people don’t identify as strictly heterosexual and cisgender. Modern life, especially for the young, has a broad spectrum—Michelle calls it a swirly spiral—of different identities, allowing for much more nuanced self-expression than has previously existed. The Four Areas of Human Sexuality She categorizes sexuality and gender identity into four main categories that, together, allow for a nuanced view of individual experiences. One that she mentions is biological sex at birth, one is sexual orientation, one is gender identity, and the last is gender expression. She says biological sex is assigned, but gender identity is what a person privately feels their identity is, and gender expression is their public presentation of gender. Lastly, there is sexual orientation, which she describes as being determined by who we’re attracted to emotionally and physically. Michelle emphasizes that these are discrete categories, and we can’t assume anything about a person’s sexuality or gender identity from their gender expression or any other discrete aspect of their expression or identity. Finding a Therapist for LGBTQ+ Youth Michelle says that employing a therapist can be a good way to reduce friction and increase support from families. Michelle will help her students find counselors for themselves by discussing their parents’ insurance, looking through listings together, and trying to match students to providers based upon the needs they have. She says the most important thing is keeping the young person in the driver’s seat to facilitate their connection with their new therapist. LGBTQ+ Students are at Increased Risk Referencing a survey done by the CDC called the Youth Risk Behaviour Survey in 2017, Michelle notes that LGBTQ+ children are 30% more likely to be bullied. She says they are more likely to be involved in violent situations at school and they’re at higher risk for suicide, drug abuse, and other mental health concerns that can cause them to miss school. According to the CDC, 27% of LGBTQ+ youth feel unsafe at school. Michelle is excited that these surveys are increasingly including transgender youth in their statistics-gathering. According to the survey, 35% of transgender youth are being bullied and 35% attempt suicide. How do we make LGBTQ+ students feel safe? While Michelle advocates mental health providers in schools as the frontline of support; and finds that sometimes those are the teachers. Counselors and others must be culturally aware, mindful, and trained to handle LGBTQ+ concerns. Michelle has found success by building an affirming, inclusive office with pride symbols and an open atmosphere. She says counselors also need to create evidence-based policies and procedures and different activities to create a healthy environment for diverse populations. Teachers need to be mindful of the language they use and to avoid making assumptions about their students. For example, one girl felt invalidated in her French class when the teacher assumed she’d want to have a boyfriend for the practice exercises; it’s a good idea not to assume sexuality and gender-based upon presented gender. Michelle urges teachers to manage bullying in the classroom environment. Setting up a GSA is one move she recommends making school feel safer for LGBTQ+ youth. Michelle says the group not only helps people feel safe, but it also brings students together to create change and peer-education materials themselves. The key, in her opinion, is nurturing a universally accepting and respectful environment, even when it comes to the curriculum, dress code, and uniform assignment. Different states have different resources to employ, but she says even students working alone in their GSA can create the necessary ripple effect with their actions. Resources for Michelle Belke: Michelle is a clinical social worker with a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan, School of Social Work. She completed a 2-year post-graduate social work fellowship at the University of Michigan, Department of Psychiatry in Adult and Child Psychiatry. She attended the University of Michigan, Sexual Health Certificate Program and is a certified sex therapist through the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counsellors, and Therapists (AASECT). Teaching Tolerance Site & Newsletter: https://www.tolerance.org More info:Link to the free guide – Talking About Sex: http://bettersexpodcast.com/talkJoin my email list here: http://bettersexpodcast.com/listBook and New Course – https://sexwithoutstress.comWeb – https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/Sex Health Quiz – http://sexhealthquiz.com/If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcastBetter Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/

Michelle Belke currently works as a Mental Health School Counsellor at an independent school in Metro Detroit, Michigan. She has a part-time private practice in psychotherapy and sex therapy in Birmingham, Michigan. In her school setting, Michelle does a lot to make students feel comfortable coming to her and discussing sexuality and sexual identity, such as decorating her office with pride symbols and doing outreach through the school, and even setting up the school’s first Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) and that a surprisingly large amount of her work for the school deals with LGBTQ+ issues and concerns. Forming Gay-Straight Alliances She shares that the GSA she and some students created at her school, is not an official Gay-Straight Alliance, but it serves the same purpose. Belke mentions that Gay-Straight Alliances are a key element in helping sexual minorities feel safe while on school grounds especially for transgender students but to all LGBTQ+ students in a broader sense, the risk of violence and suicide is much higher than in the general population. Michelle believes a GSA creates a safe space to discuss and find support amongst other LGBTQ+ students and allies, increasing the feeling of safety marginalized students can feel on school property. According to Belke, independent schools can be more conservative than public schools. In her case, establishing a GSA necessitated a group of students directly approaching the administration in person and making a case for the group’s establishment. Belke is careful to make clear that a GSA isn’t for talking about sex all the time but is meant to establish a safe place for sexual minorities. The Student Counseling Interview ProcessMichelle openly tells us that she’s often the first person LGBTQ+ students at her school speak to about their sexual identity. When speaking with people in these groups, she suggests listening without judgement, moving at the student’s pace, and reinforcing the confidential status of the counselling relationship. When young people are discussing their identities, Michelle is always sure to ask them what those identities mean to them, and often begins by asking how living as that identity feels to them. She also covers what to do about parental involvement with the student, whether it’s informing the parents of their child’s identity (with permission!), finding ways to resolve sexuality-based problems children are having with their parents or educating the parents about ways to be more supportive or involved. Gender Pronouns and Their Use Michelle discusses multiple points of interest when talking with students about their pronouns. Her first step is to introduce her identity and mention her pronouns before asking for the student’s pronouns. Then she asks which pronouns the students use—not which pronouns they prefer, but which pronouns they use—because their identity is not a preference. We learn that acknowledging pronouns is a profound way to establish respect and demonstrate acceptance. Our dominant culture can be very binary, Michelle highlights the importance of not pigeonholing your children into these identities, clothing items, occupations and manners of play that may not be appropriate for them. She reminds us that people may not only be transgender, but they might also be gender nonconforming or not identify with the concept of gender at all. She mentions gender-neutral pronouns as a solution to these issues. Despite advocating for the importance of showing respect by considering others’ pronouns, she admits that pronouns can be hard for parents and teachers to remember all the time. Her advice if you forget, is to own the mistake, apologize, correct yourself, and try to do better next time. Is it a Phase? Michelle says that regardless of whether a sexual or gender identity sticks for life, the important thing is validating and accepting where the students are when they speak to you. Michelle reminds us that though the mainstream culture remains very binary, up to 50% of young people don’t identify as strictly heterosexual and cisgender. Modern life, especially for the young, has a broad spectrum—Michelle calls it a swirly spiral—of different identities, allowing for much more nuanced self-expression than has previously existed. The Four Areas of Human Sexuality She categorizes sexuality and gender identity into four main categories that, together, allow for a nuanced view of individual experiences. One that she mentions is biological sex at birth, one is sexual orientation, one is gender identity, and the last is gender expression. She says biological sex is assigned, but gender identity is what a person privately feels their identity is, and gender expression is their public presentation of gender. Lastly, there is sexual orientation, which she describes as being determined by who we’re attracted to emotionally and physically. Michelle emphasizes that these are discrete categories, and we can’t assume anything about a person’s sexuality or gender identity from their gender expression or any other discrete aspect of their expression or identity. Finding a Therapist for LGBTQ+ Youth Michelle says that employing a therapist can be a good way to reduce friction and increase support from families. Michelle will help her students find counselors for themselves by discussing their parents’ insurance, looking through listings together, and trying to match students to providers based upon the needs they have. She says the most important thing is keeping the young person in the driver’s seat to facilitate their connection with their new therapist. LGBTQ+ Students are at Increased Risk Referencing a survey done by the CDC called the Youth Risk Behaviour Survey in 2017, Michelle notes that LGBTQ+ children are 30% more likely to be bullied. She says they are more likely to be involved in violent situations at school and they’re at higher risk for suicide, drug abuse, and other mental health concerns that can cause them to miss school. According to the CDC, 27% of LGBTQ+ youth feel unsafe at school. Michelle is excited that these surveys are increasingly including transgender youth in their statistics-gathering. According to the survey, 35% of transgender youth are being bullied and 35% attempt suicide. How do we make LGBTQ+ students feel safe? While Michelle advocates mental health providers in schools as the frontline of support; and finds that sometimes those are the teachers. Counselors and others must be culturally aware, mindful, and trained to handle LGBTQ+ concerns. Michelle has found success by building an affirming, inclusive office with pride symbols and an open atmosphere. She says counselors also need to create evidence-based policies and procedures and different activities to create a healthy environment for diverse populations. Teachers need to be mindful of the language they use and to avoid making assumptions about their students. For example, one girl felt invalidated in her French class when the teacher assumed she’d want to have a boyfriend for the practice exercises; it’s a good idea not to assume sexuality and gender-based upon presented gender. Michelle urges teachers to manage bullying in the classroom environment. Setting up a GSA is one move she recommends making school feel safer for LGBTQ+ youth. Michelle says the group not only helps people feel safe, but it also brings students together to create change and peer-education materials themselves. The key, in her opinion, is nurturing a universally accepting and respectful environment, even when it comes to the curriculum, dress code, and uniform assignment. Different states have different resources to employ, but she says even students working alone in their GSA can create the necessary ripple effect with their actions. Resources for Michelle Belke: Michelle is a clinical social worker with a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan, School of Social Work. She completed a 2-year post-graduate social work fellowship at the University of Michigan, Department of Psychiatry in Adult and Child Psychiatry. She attended the University of Michigan, Sexual Health Certificate Program and is a certified sex therapist through the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counsellors, and Therapists (AASECT). Teaching Tolerance Site & Newsletter: https://www.tolerance.org More info:Link to the free guide – Talking About Sex: http://bettersexpodcast.com/talkJoin my email list here: http://bettersexpodcast.com/listBook and New Course – https://sexwithoutstress.comWeb – https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/Sex Health Quiz – http://sexhealthquiz.com/If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcastBetter Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/

Michelle Belke currently works as a Mental Health School Counsellor at an independent school in Metro Detroit, Michigan. She has a part-time private practice in psychotherapy and sex therapy in Birmingham, Michigan. In her school setting, Michelle does a lot to make students feel comfortable coming to her and discussing sexuality and sexual identity, such as decorating her office with pride symbols and doing outreach through the school, and even setting up the school’s first Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) and that a surprisingly large amount of her work for the school deals with LGBTQ+ issues and concerns. Forming Gay-Straight Alliances She shares that the GSA she and some students created at her school, is not an official Gay-Straight Alliance, but it serves the same purpose. Belke mentions that Gay-Straight Alliances are a key element in helping sexual minorities feel safe while on school grounds especially for transgender students but to all LGBTQ+ students in a broader sense, the risk of violence and suicide is much higher than in the general population. Michelle believes a GSA creates a safe space to discuss and find support amongst other LGBTQ+ students and allies, increasing the feeling of safety marginalized students can feel on school property. According to Belke, independent schools can be more conservative than public schools. In her case, establishing a GSA necessitated a group of students directly approaching the administration in person and making a case for the group’s establishment. Belke is careful to make clear that a GSA isn’t for talking about sex all the time but is meant to establish a safe place for sexual minorities. The Student Counseling Interview ProcessMichelle openly tells us that she’s often the first person LGBTQ+ students at her school speak to about their sexual identity. When speaking with people in these groups, she suggests listening without judgement, moving at the student’s pace, and reinforcing the confidential status of the counselling relationship. When young people are discussing their identities, Michelle is always sure to ask them what those identities mean to them, and often begins by asking how living as that identity feels to them. She also covers what to do about parental involvement with the student, whether it’s informing the parents of their child’s identity (with permission!), finding ways to resolve sexuality-based problems children are having with their parents or educating the parents about ways to be more supportive or involved. Gender Pronouns and Their Use Michelle discusses multiple points of interest when talking with students about their pronouns. Her first step is to introduce her identity and mention her pronouns before asking for the student’s pronouns. Then she asks which pronouns the students use—not which pronouns they prefer, but which pronouns they use—because their identity is not a preference. We learn that acknowledging pronouns is a profound way to establish respect and demonstrate acceptance. Our dominant culture can be very binary, Michelle highlights the importance of not pigeonholing your children into these identities, clothing items, occupations and manners of play that may not be appropriate for them. She reminds us that people may not only be transgender, but they might also be gender nonconforming or not identify with the concept of gender at all. She mentions gender-neutral pronouns as a solution to these issues. Despite advocating for the importance of showing respect by considering others’ pronouns, she admits that pronouns can be hard for parents and teachers to remember all the time. Her advice if you forget, is to own the mistake, apologize, correct yourself, and try to do better next time. Is it a Phase? Michelle says that regardless of whether a sexual or gender identity sticks for life, the important thing is validating and accepting where the students are when they speak to you. Michelle reminds us that though the mainstream culture remains very binary, up to 50% of young people don’t identify as strictly heterosexual and cisgender. Modern life, especially for the young, has a broad spectrum—Michelle calls it a swirly spiral—of different identities, allowing for much more nuanced self-expression than has previously existed. The Four Areas of Human Sexuality She categorizes sexuality and gender identity into four main categories that, together, allow for a nuanced view of individual experiences. One that she mentions is biological sex at birth, one is sexual orientation, one is gender identity, and the last is gender expression. She says biological sex is assigned, but gender identity is what a person privately feels their identity is, and gender expression is their public presentation of gender. Lastly, there is sexual orientation, which she describes as being determined by who we’re attracted to emotionally and physically. Michelle emphasizes that these are discrete categories, and we can’t assume anything about a person’s sexuality or gender identity from their gender expression or any other discrete aspect of their expression or identity. Finding a Therapist for LGBTQ+ Youth Michelle says that employing a therapist can be a good way to reduce friction and increase support from families. Michelle will help her students find counselors for themselves by discussing their parents’ insurance, looking through listings together, and trying to match students to providers based upon the needs they have. She says the most important thing is keeping the young person in the driver’s seat to facilitate their connection with their new therapist. LGBTQ+ Students are at Increased Risk Referencing a survey done by the CDC called the Youth Risk Behaviour Survey in 2017, Michelle notes that LGBTQ+ children are 30% more likely to be bullied. She says they are more likely to be involved in violent situations at school and they’re at higher risk for suicide, drug abuse, and other mental health concerns that can cause them to miss school. According to the CDC, 27% of LGBTQ+ youth feel unsafe at school. Michelle is excited that these surveys are increasingly including transgender youth in their statistics-gathering. According to the survey, 35% of transgender youth are being bullied and 35% attempt suicide. How do we make LGBTQ+ students feel safe? While Michelle advocates mental health providers in schools as the frontline of support; and finds that sometimes those are the teachers. Counselors and others must be culturally aware, mindful, and trained to handle LGBTQ+ concerns. Michelle has found success by building an affirming, inclusive office with pride symbols and an open atmosphere. She says counselors also need to create evidence-based policies and procedures and different activities to create a healthy environment for diverse populations. Teachers need to be mindful of the language they use and to avoid making assumptions about their students. For example, one girl felt invalidated in her French class when the teacher assumed she’d want to have a boyfriend for the practice exercises; it’s a good idea not to assume sexuality and gender-based upon presented gender. Michelle urges teachers to manage bullying in the classroom environment. Setting up a GSA is one move she recommends making school feel safer for LGBTQ+ youth. Michelle says the group not only helps people feel safe, but it also brings students together to create change and peer-education materials themselves. The key, in her opinion, is nurturing a universally accepting and respectful environment, even when it comes to the curriculum, dress code, and uniform assignment. Different states have different resources to employ, but she says even students working alone in their GSA can create the necessary ripple effect with their actions. Resources for Michelle Belke: Michelle is a clinical social worker with a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan, School of Social Work. She completed a 2-year post-graduate social work fellowship at the University of Michigan, Department of Psychiatry in Adult and Child Psychiatry. She attended the University of Michigan, Sexual Health Certificate Program and is a certified sex therapist through the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counsellors, and Therapists (AASECT). Teaching Tolerance Site & Newsletter: https://www.tolerance.org More info:Link to the free guide – Talking About Sex: http://bettersexpodcast.com/talkJoin my email list here: http://bettersexpodcast.com/listBook and New Course – https://sexwithoutstress.comWeb – https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/Sex Health Quiz – http://sexhealthquiz.com/If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcastBetter Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/

Michelle Belke currently works as a Mental Health School Counsellor at an independent school in Metro Detroit, Michigan. She has a part-time private practice in psychotherapy and sex therapy in Birmingham, Michigan. In her school setting, Michelle does a lot to make students feel comfortable coming to her and discussing sexuality and sexual identity, such as decorating her office with pride symbols and doing outreach through the school, and even setting up the school’s first Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) and that a surprisingly large amount of her work for the school deals with LGBTQ+ issues and concerns. Forming Gay-Straight Alliances She shares that the GSA she and some students created at her school, is not an official Gay-Straight Alliance, but it serves the same purpose. Belke mentions that Gay-Straight Alliances are a key element in helping sexual minorities feel safe while on school grounds especially for transgender students but to all LGBTQ+ students in a broader sense, the risk of violence and suicide is much higher than in the general population. Michelle believes a GSA creates a safe space to discuss and find support amongst other LGBTQ+ students and allies, increasing the feeling of safety marginalized students can feel on school property. According to Belke, independent schools can be more conservative than public schools. In her case, establishing a GSA necessitated a group of students directly approaching the administration in person and making a case for the group’s establishment. Belke is careful to make clear that a GSA isn’t for talking about sex all the time but is meant to establish a safe place for sexual minorities. The Student Counseling Interview ProcessMichelle openly tells us that she’s often the first person LGBTQ+ students at her school speak to about their sexual identity. When speaking with people in these groups, she suggests listening without judgement, moving at the student’s pace, and reinforcing the confidential status of the counselling relationship. When young people are discussing their identities, Michelle is always sure to ask them what those identities mean to them, and often begins by asking how living as that identity feels to them. She also covers what to do about parental involvement with the student, whether it’s informing the parents of their child’s identity (with permission!), finding ways to resolve sexuality-based problems children are having with their parents or educating the parents about ways to be more supportive or involved. Gender Pronouns and Their Use Michelle discusses multiple points of interest when talking with students about their pronouns. Her first step is to introduce her identity and mention her pronouns before asking for the student’s pronouns. Then she asks which pronouns the students use—not which pronouns they prefer, but which pronouns they use—because their identity is not a preference. We learn that acknowledging pronouns is a profound way to establish respect and demonstrate acceptance. Our dominant culture can be very binary, Michelle highlights the importance of not pigeonholing your children into these identities, clothing items, occupations and manners of play that may not be appropriate for them. She reminds us that people may not only be transgender, but they might also be gender nonconforming or not identify with the concept of gender at all. She mentions gender-neutral pronouns as a solution to these issues. Despite advocating for the importance of showing respect by considering others’ pronouns, she admits that pronouns can be hard for parents and teachers to remember all the time. Her advice if you forget, is to own the mistake, apologize, correct yourself, and try to do better next time. Is it a Phase? Michelle says that regardless of whether a sexual or gender identity sticks for life, the important thing is validating and accepting where the students are when they speak to you. Michelle reminds us that though the mainstream culture remains very binary, up to 50% of young people don’t identify as strictly heterosexual and cisgender. Modern life, especially for the young, has a broad spectrum—Michelle calls it a swirly spiral—of different identities, allowing for much more nuanced self-expression than has previously existed. The Four Areas of Human Sexuality She categorizes sexuality and gender identity into four main categories that, together, allow for a nuanced view of individual experiences. One that she mentions is biological sex at birth, one is sexual orientation, one is gender identity, and the last is gender expression. She says biological sex is assigned, but gender identity is what a person privately feels their identity is, and gender expression is their public presentation of gender. Lastly, there is sexual orientation, which she describes as being determined by who we’re attracted to emotionally and physically. Michelle emphasizes that these are discrete categories, and we can’t assume anything about a person’s sexuality or gender identity from their gender expression or any other discrete aspect of their expression or identity. Finding a Therapist for LGBTQ+ Youth Michelle says that employing a therapist can be a good way to reduce friction and increase support from families. Michelle will help her students find counselors for themselves by discussing their parents’ insurance, looking through listings together, and trying to match students to providers based upon the needs they have. She says the most important thing is keeping the young person in the driver’s seat to facilitate their connection with their new therapist. LGBTQ+ Students are at Increased Risk Referencing a survey done by the CDC called the Youth Risk Behaviour Survey in 2017, Michelle notes that LGBTQ+ children are 30% more likely to be bullied. She says they are more likely to be involved in violent situations at school and they’re at higher risk for suicide, drug abuse, and other mental health concerns that can cause them to miss school. According to the CDC, 27% of LGBTQ+ youth feel unsafe at school. Michelle is excited that these surveys are increasingly including transgender youth in their statistics-gathering. According to the survey, 35% of transgender youth are being bullied and 35% attempt suicide. How do we make LGBTQ+ students feel safe? While Michelle advocates mental health providers in schools as the frontline of support; and finds that sometimes those are the teachers. Counselors and others must be culturally aware, mindful, and trained to handle LGBTQ+ concerns. Michelle has found success by building an affirming, inclusive office with pride symbols and an open atmosphere. She says counselors also need to create evidence-based policies and procedures and different activities to create a healthy environment for diverse populations. Teachers need to be mindful of the language they use and to avoid making assumptions about their students. For example, one girl felt invalidated in her French class when the teacher assumed she’d want to have a boyfriend for the practice exercises; it’s a good idea not to assume sexuality and gender-based upon presented gender. Michelle urges teachers to manage bullying in the classroom environment. Setting up a GSA is one move she recommends making school feel safer for LGBTQ+ youth. Michelle says the group not only helps people feel safe, but it also brings students together to create change and peer-education materials themselves. The key, in her opinion, is nurturing a universally accepting and respectful environment, even when it comes to the curriculum, dress code, and uniform assignment. Different states have different resources to employ, but she says even students working alone in their GSA can create the necessary ripple effect with their actions. Resources for Michelle Belke: Michelle is a clinical social worker with a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan, School of Social Work. She completed a 2-year post-graduate social work fellowship at the University of Michigan, Department of Psychiatry in Adult and Child Psychiatry. She attended the University of Michigan, Sexual Health Certificate Program and is a certified sex therapist through the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counsellors, and Therapists (AASECT). 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While MIchelle is away, we are still going to play. In this episode, you'll learn how to create your own Success Path. Define exactly what success means to you and then draw the map that will take you from where you are now to exactly where you would like to be. Create the milestones and the stepping stones in between that will get you there. You will know exactly what steps to take and when to take them. For more information, go to https://www.ShortTermRentalRevenue.com to learn more.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/STRRevenuePodcast)

Note: this episode discusses crime scenes in some detail which may be triggering to some of our listeners and not for young children. **************** Emily and Michelle share a bottle of Claude Manciat Crémant de Bourgogne with guest and friend Monica Smith who works in the interesting industry of biohazard cleanup. While Michelle was on vacation, a drugged-out burglar punched his way into her home and subsequently bled all over it. Michelle met Monica because she was in charge of cleaning up Michelle's house. Monica describes what it's like to work in the biohazard clean-up industry. She shares her unique approach to taking care of her clients - to being a calming presence when they are facing some of the worst trauma in their lives. They discuss self-care coping tips, staying fit, using humor, antiques, insurance, and changing tires. Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.com Facebook: @cspeakpodcast Instagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcast Twitter: @cliterallyspea1 Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794 Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions. Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

While Michelle sips on an Award winning Boom Dynamite, Jon Lane, the owner of O.H.S.O Brewery & Distillery, shares his story on how O.H.S.O came to be, his love for brewing and distilling, how he manages 4 successful restaurants, and his many contributions to the community. Grab your Boom Dynamite and enjoy the show! Quiz: what does O.H.S.O stand for?

How do you transition an online dating site for foodies into a consumable products brand? Our guest, Luvafoodie.com founder Michelle Mazzara, shares her spicy startup story! In 2014, Michelle decided to follow her dream and launched Luvafoodie.com, a brand for single foodie folks to meet.While Michelle had strong marketing and branding skills from her 20+ year career in product marketing, she was definitely challenged to figure out how to build a website and create an online community.As many founders experience, once Michelle launched luvafoodie, she saw opportunities to include consumable brands and began adding products to her marketing strategy. She quickly realized sharing products and brands was more in alignment with her core skills, and so she shifted the website from a dating website to a social website for all people who want to share in their love and passion for food and beverage. In 2016 Michelle was diagnosed with heart disease and due to complications from surgery, she suffered a heart attack. This changed her life and her perspective of what she really wanted to do with the brand and her vision for the company.Michelle shares her journey of transparent transitioning with her brand, while building a vibrant, online community, including:•Building a brand by emotionally connecting with customers•Creating a jingle for Luvafoodie•Leveraging social media to build an online presence and business to 25,000 visitors/day•Shipping directly to customers and stores•Thriving with heart disease•Mindset hacks for managing isolation and uncertaintyPlease visit the Luvafoodie website to learn more: https://luvafoodie.com/ and join the foodie fun on social media via:Twitter: https://twitter.com/luvafoodieFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CEO-Owner-Luvafoodie-1605274989725227/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luvafoodie/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-mazzara-83853b7/If you’d like to receive an alert whenever I post a new episode, please follow the Startup Life Show wherever you listen to podcasts, including: Stitcher, Spotify or Apple/Google Podcasts… and let’s connect on social media! You’ll always find me hanging out at my favorite social media bar – Twitter! https://twitter.com/AndeLyonsDo you have a startup story you’d like to share on the Startup Life Show podcast? Please reach out to me via email – ande@andelyons.com. You'll find tons of curated DIY startup advice on my YouTube Channel Andelicious Advice: https://www.youtube.com/user/AndeliciousAdvice and please subscribe to my bi-monthly newsletter, Let’s Stick Together -> http://bit.ly/AndeliciousNewsletterDo you need a pitch deck reviewed? I've raised millions from VC and thousands from Angels... and I'm a co-host of a monthly pitch event in Boston. I can make sure your deck is ready for investors and a pitch event. Click this link to learn more: http://bit.ly/PitchDeckAuditDo you need an “Urgent Care for Startup Founders” coaching session? You can schedule me by the minute here: https://provider.magnifi.io/andelyonsListeners - thank you so much for tuning in - I am genuinely grateful for your time and presence. Stay strong, stay focused – and please remember – you’ve got this – Cheers!Ande ♥

In this episode, Gordon talks with Michelle Hardman, LPC from The Primed Practice. They discuss the importance of understanding how to run a business when starting a private practice. Therapists do not get training on how to run a business, so starting a private practice can be tricky. However, Michelle wants to bridge that gap of knowledge and coach therapists through the intricacies of running a business. Plus, Michelle tells us about her Primed Planner, the perfect tool to remind private practice owners to practice self-care, network, and follow-up with clients. Meet Michelle Hardman Even though she knew at 15 years old she wanted to be a therapist, life always has some interesting detours!  After nearly 16 years in corporate human resources leadership, Michelle decided to follow her dream to counsel people in the context of their whole life rather than just their career life. Now, as a Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of a successful private practice, Michelle enjoys working with adults who have anxiety and/or trauma histories.  Michelle is also a Certified Daring Way Facilitator, teaching curricula based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown.  While Michelle is honored to be in this clinical space, she still loves all things “business!” By leveraging her unique combination of corporate and clinical experience, as well as her MBA in strategic management, she is an exceptional business coach to fellow clinicians in private practice.  By teaching clinicians about critical business elements such as marketing, branding, networking and business planning, as well as creating invaluable tools such as The Primed Planner™, Michelle is committed to helping amazing clinicians become confident business owners! Business Coach When Michelle grew her private practice, people kept asking how she did it. Michelle took for granted the things she knew from her MBA; she applied all her business knowledge without even knowing it. The idea of coaching on the business side of private practice grew organically. Michelle doesn't have a secret sauce; she loves talking with clinicians and breaking down business for them.  Clinicians will have an epiphany that the business side of practice doesn't have to be so scary. Brené Brown Workshops Brené Brown's work is so relatable and easy to break down into digestible bits. Her research and the way she presents it fascinates Michelle. Brené's work is part of the human experience, so that is why it is easy to relate with. Michelle works with people who have anxiety and trauma, so shame almost always presents itself in those situations. Clinicians also feel guilt when they go into private practice because they feel like they are supposed to know how to run a business even though the courses were never taught in graduate school. Even though Michelle has an MBA, she still thinks it's still scary. Therapist Shame It's easy for self-care to fall off the radar; sometimes, therapists are the worst ones to stay on top of it. Michelle felt like an outsider coming into the world of private practice. In graduate school, we are taught to feel shame about running a profitable business. We are told that therapists shouldn't be working to make money; they should be working to make a change. There's a stigma that marketing and business do not help people; that is not true. We got into this business to help people; however, we deserve to have thriving lives of our own. Private Practice Sales Michelle says you don't have to be a salesperson; you need to showcase your strengths and skills. Marketing is about relationships and cultivating those relationships; it's not about selling. We should never be making a sale. Instead, we should be putting ourselves out there. If you repel people, then they are not the right fit for your practice. The small things matter most. We can only do so many things in a day, so think about the little things you can do today to move the needle forward. The Primed Planner If we are not trained in business, and it feels overwhelming and scary – having a tool that has those prompts along the way to keep us engaged will help our practices flourish. Michelle wanted to put an engaging structure around the business of private practice. The Primed Planner is published and available! It was developed in the spirit and love of Michelle's company. The planner creates prompts for self-care, networking, and follow-up items. Yes, it's a monthly and weekly calendar, but there is also an annual roadmap. Michelle's planner allows us to take the time to think about our goals and the things that energize us. Goal Setting Michelle is a big believer in knowing what your core values are. When building a house, you want a strong foundation for it to sit on. In your business, if you do not have a strong message, your marketing will come off as inauthentic. We deserve a solid foundation. Think about your core values and how you align your business to build on those values. Then, we can start thinking about our goals for the actual business. If you don't know where you're going, how are you going to get there?   Being transparent… Some of the resources below use affiliate links which simply means we receive a commission if you purchase using the links, at no extra cost to you. Thanks for using the links!   Michelle's Resources The Primed Practice The Primed Planner Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Vimeo The Daring Way™ Email: Michelle@MichelleHardman.com Other Resources Therapynotes.com Free Webinar: Business Entities For Private Practice Killin'It Camp The Practice of Therapy Resources G-Suite For Therapists Be a Podcast Guest How To Make Money In Private Practice >>Get the FREE Financial Analysis Guide

While Michelle visits the Delta Sky Club, another family crashes Jordan’s family reunion and eats all the gumbo. Comedian Aparna Nancherla shares her life motto “Another day, another dread.” Transgender supermodel Geena Rocero learns how to speak her truth, and The Read’s Crissle West may not hug you, but she will share her weed. Plus: Jordan gets the one thing he’s always wanted in New York.

While Michelle, unfortunately, wasn’t able to sit down for this show’s latest episode, the similarly named hygienist Machell Hudson (previously heard on Episode 128) has kindly stopped by to help Andrew interview a fellow hygienist who knows just how important the link between oral health and healthy pregnancies is. Katy Cameron hails from Bozeman, Montana and has been a dental hygienist for over a decade. She met Machell through the Productive Dentist Academy and specializes in laser treatment. Katy as a real thirst for knowledge and always keeps up with the latest dental and hygiene research. In this episode, Katy and Machell discuss pregnancy, genetics and nutrition, how they all tie into oral health, and what you can do to optimize your health and the health of your soon-to-be newborn going into pregnancy. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 6:20  - Why preparing for pregnancy requires as much care and consideration as preparing to run a marathon (for men, too!). - Which genetic factors can affect your future child—and which ones can you change? - Responsibly managing stress to prevent negative long-term and natal effects.  - Why are pregnant women at an increased risk of gingivitis?  - Katy's top recommendations for vitamins and supplements women can take during pregnancy.  - The reason pregnant (and pre-pregnant) women should get tested for Vitamin D and K2 levels.  - Liver: the REAL superfood.  - We all know cod is healthy, so what's the best way to consume it?  - The role Vitamin C plays in building oral-facial structures.  - Figuring out which oils are good for you, and which are bad. QUOTES: “These pathogens are opportunistic, so they see a window of time to get in there and do their thing.” “I'm not suggesting necessarily that people just cook up a big ol' beef liver.” “Grain-fed animals aren't going to be as nutrient-dense as grass-fed animals.” “You need to space out your Vitamin C consumption throughout the day.”  “I would even go as far to say that the consumption of sugars and bad oils is even worse than smoking cigarettes.” LINKS: Productive Dentist Academy - https://productivedentist.com/ Katy’s email: katy@productivedentist.com  The Weston A. Price Foundation - https://www.westonaprice.org/ Thank you to Paradise Dental Technologies aka PDT for providing sponsorship for this episodes CE credits! THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! Approved Pace Program Provider FAGD/MAGD Credit Approval Does Not Imply Acceptance By A State Or Provincial Board of Dentistry Or AGD Endorsement. 1/1/18- 12/31/19 Provider #373236 Be sure to thank the sponsor for CE for this episode by heading over to www.PDTDental.com and picking up a new instrument or telling them thank you in person at one of the conferences! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/   AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/   AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists   AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca  

In this episode, I interview Michelle Wilson, one of the first parents to take the Evidence Based Birth Childbirth Class. Michelle has one son, Matthew, and is a stay-at-home mom in Berea, Kentucky. Michelle and her husband Matt were very passionate about gathering as much information as possible prior to Matthew’s birth. They chose to plan a natural childbirth in a hospital setting, and Michelle labored with non-drug comfort measures for nearly 24 hours. Circumstances eventually led the baby to be born via cesarean.  While Michelle’s c-section was an option she chose and was a good experience for her, she did end up with postpartum hemorrhaging.We discuss the evidence on postpartum hemorrhage in subsequent births, as well as the pros and cons of elective c-sections versus VBAC. For more information and news about Evidence Based Birth®, visit www.ebbirth.com. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. Ready to get involved? Check out our Professional membership (including scholarship options) and our Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class. RESOURCES:  We're hosting free webinars all about the EBB Childbirth Class on February 5 (for parents) and February 6 (for birth pros). Don't miss this behind-the-scenes tour - register here! To learn more about the Evidence Based Birth  Childbirth Class, click here. To find an EBB Childbirth Class and Instructor near you, click here. California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative OB Hemorrhage Toolkit VBAC Facts Further studies to explore: Postpartum Hemorrhage: Prevention and Treatment Risk Factors for Severe Postpartum Hemorrhage After Cesarean Delivery: Case-Control Studies Guise 2010 meta-analysis for the AHRQ Landon et al. (2017) NIH (2010) Consensus Statement Association of Ontario Midwives VBAC Guidelines Landon et al. (2016). “What We Have Learned About Trial of Labor After Cesarean Delivery from the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Cesarean Registry.” Seminar Perinatol Aug;40(5):281-6 Landon et al. (2004) Smith et al. (2002)

While Michelle & Jacob are the loving the way it looks outside, it's hard to compete with these visually stunning films, and new children's books that came out this year. House of Flying Daggers (DVD)- https://goo.gl/JmWGLR Curse of the Golden Flower (DVD)- https://goo.gl/q8VQy4 Hero (DVD)- https://goo.gl/CCucGA Hero (BLU-RAY)- https://goo.gl/9R11uq Blade Runner 2049 (DVD)- https://goo.gl/S6tYwV Blade Runner 2049 (BLU-RAY)- https://goo.gl/Md9wqd Big Fish (DVD)- https://goo.gl/rBB5Cw What Dreams May Come (DVD)- https://goo.gl/bKPWXC The Fall (DVD)- https://goo.gl/jKgUoT The Fall (BLU-RAY)- https://goo.gl/yMUh4o There Will Be Blood (DVD)- https://goo.gl/wKYQwX There Will Be Blood (BLU-RAY)- https://goo.gl/R88Smc The Tree of Life (DVD)- https://goo.gl/GcDUsN The Tree of Life (BLU-RAY)- https://goo.gl/jnnNVb The Revenant (DVD)- https://goo.gl/UKTWCL The Revenant (BLU-RAY)- https://goo.gl/FsSios Samsara (DVD)- https://goo.gl/12Ubjc Samsara (BLU-RAY)- https://goo.gl/WHf6cj In the Mood for Love (DVD)- https://goo.gl/KYzEtx Dreamers (PICTURE BOOK)- https://goo.gl/DCegYs Florette (PICTURE BOOK)- https://goo.gl/PkbG6x Ayobami and the Names of the Animals (PICTURE BOOK)- https://goo.gl/Y2MfoK The Forest (PICTURE BOOK)- https://goo.gl/Tq9UPu

While Michelle's away, the guys will and get nerdy about Star Wars, Star Trek, and comic book movies. Plus, a review of Christopher Robin, Santa Clarita Diet Season 2, and much more!

Alex just got back from a Michigan/Vancouver/Seattle adventure and is about to head to Montreal while Michelle is about to embark on a 5 week trip to Portugal so the gals are taking some time off. Listen to the last episode of "this season" as Alex recaps her traveling adventures and cries over Demi Lovato. While Michelle explains the third quick celeb engagement, shares her thoughts on Netflix's Insatiable and gives her best Cardi B impression. We wanna thank everyone who has taken the time to listen to either one or all of our episodes thus far. One day we were like, "hey-- wanna start a podcast?" and its kinda been a fun summer project for us. We're not done for good! We'll be back in September and we hope that you guys will be too.

Mark Williams is the founder of Father’s Reaching Out and co-founder of International Father’s Mental Health Day (19th June). After experiencing a traumatic labour during the birth of their son Ethan in 2004, both Mark and his wife Michelle struggled with crippling anxiety and post-natal depression. While Michelle recovered, Mark continued on a downward spiral which eventually culminated in suicidal ideation and a complete nervous breakdown. After finally seeking help, Mark has since made a full recovery, and now makes it his life’s mission to raise awareness of perinatal mental health issues in fathers. For show notes and to join the conversation visit: http://myownworstenemy.org/podcast Email: danny@myownworstenemy.org Follow Danny on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dannydwhittaker

We’re lifting our skirt on this episode. While Michelle was enjoying the jamboree, Mark and Perry were back at the studio, trying to find some music for this crazy show. We were successful, of course.

Loretta McNary Live is a premier blog talk radio show created for an empowered, active, and diverse TV, radio, social media and online listening audience. LML uses a progressive live call in format to target an ever expanding market of online listeners wanting an impressive menu of meaningful, iand authentic conversations. Our guest today is Michelle Seiler-Tucker. Michelle is the leading authority on buying, selling and improving businesses, as well as increasing a business’s revenue streams. Michelle has sold several hundred businesses and franchises. She has helped buyers from all walks of life buy the American Dream, create financial freedom to be their own boss and obtain a better quality of life.  What makes Michelle a formidable force in her industry is that she closes nearly 98 percent of all offers she writes, and on average obtains a 20 to 40 percent higher selling price for her clients! Her remarkable track record proves her dedication and persistence; Michelle makes sure the job gets done the right way, the profitable way. While Michelle’s numbers are impressive, it’s her ability to create win-win situations for her buyers and sellers that guarantee her continued success. Michelle’s mission is to always deliver more than is expected. She sees opportunity when many are discouraged and give up. Michelle does not give up; she identifies and corrects the top mistakes business owners make. In addition, Michelle is the award winning bestselling author of “How to Sell Your Business for More Than Its Worth.” This book details how to enhance the value of your business to obtain the optimal selling price.  

It's been a busy year around here at Authors are ROCKSTARS! While Michelle was preparing for a big cross-state move earlier this year, Allison had the pleasure of interviewing Unremembered author Jessica Brody via Skype.We talked about her journey as a writer, moments in her life that she'd like to "unremember," and of course... the karaoke question.Want to download this podcast? Click here for an mp3 or find us on iTunes!Visit Jessica's website to learn more about Unremembered and her other books, and stop by her publisher, Macmillan. Podcast hosting courtesy of archive.org. Intro music by 46bliss. Special thanks to our sound engineer, Marc Conrad Tabula, for his awesome audio editing skills. Please subscribe to Authors are ROCKSTARS! on iTunes so you'll never miss an episode-- and reviews are always welcome!