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The Champion Chat#50: Banyule Winter SportsCommunity sports clubs are truly the centre around which many of us revolve our social activities and spare time. Whether as parents ferrying children to their weekend games, or participating in our own sports for exercise and the love of the game. And then there are the unsung heroes, the Volunteers.This month Alison and Carl chat with Michael Malone the President of Lower Plenty Football Netball Club and Narelle Wilson from the Heidelberg Golf Club Womens Competitions. Some of the topics covered are:- What are the roles they carry out?- Stories of...
2025-08-201h 06
Trauma Mamas#21: “Once a Trauma Mama, Always a Trauma Mama"- with Erin from Capturing Courage PhotographySend us a textThis week, I’m joined by Erin. She’s an involved and empathetic NICU mom who just gets it. We talk candidly about what it was like to live in the ICU, the weight of advocating for your child, the emotional whiplash of NICU life, and how those challenges don’t magically end after discharge.Erin shares what it’s been like raising her funny, sweet son, born at just 24 weeks, and what life looks like now as a preteen. We talk about the ongoing obstacles he’s overcome, including BPD and restri...
2025-07-191h 17Trauma Mamas#20: You Weren't Expecting to Consult with The BPD Collaborative: with Dr. Audrey MillerSend us a textThis episode is an essential listen to learn more about bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)—whether you’re a NICU parent, provider, therapist, nurse, respiratory therapist, or someone supporting a medically complex baby. I’m joined by Dr. Audrey Miller, neonatologist, educator, and chair of the advocacy committee at the BPD Collaborative, for a conversation that’s both informative and honest.Dr. Audrey is a gifted and compassionate teacher, deeply committed to helping families and clinicians better understand this complex diagnosis. She explains how BPD exists on a spectrum—some babies may...
2025-07-031h 11Trauma Mamas#19: You Weren't Expecting Your Baby to Have Diastrophic Dysplasia: with SydneySend us a textWhen Sydney’s son Walker was born with diastrophic dysplasia, a rare form of skeletal dysplasia, she lost hope for what the future might hold. In this episode, Sydney shares the challenges of receiving a diagnosis that few people — even medical professionals — truly understand, and how devastating it can feel when answers are nearly impossible to find.We talk about the role of timing, luck, and connection — how one chance encounter, whether through social media or in daily life, can completely change the trajectory for medically complex kids. For Walker, finding a specia...
2025-06-241h 11Trauma Mamas#18: You Weren't Expecting to Need Help Advocating: with Medical Coach and NP Molly TrexlerSend us a textWhen your child is critically ill, one of the hardest things to accept is how little control you have. Many people go their whole lives without facing that kind of powerlessness. For medical parents, it’s reality. So how do you begin to accept that and still move forward?In this episode, I talk with Molly Trexler—a pediatric nurse practitioner, medical mom, and founder of Heartstrings, a coaching practice for parents navigating complex medical journeys. Molly helps families find clarity, confidence, and peace in the chaos by blending her clinical and...
2025-06-101h 15Trauma Mamas#17: You Weren’t Expecting to Have an IUGR Pregnancy or Know About Airways: with PaigeSend us a text“You don’t even understand the gravity of what it means to have a premature baby. Then you have to explain to people that it’s not just a super small baby—it means they’re born with underdeveloped lungs, brain, everything.”In this episode, Paige tells us what it was like having two high-risk pregnancies, and how we’ve adjusted to life as stay-at-home medical moms. We both had IUGR pregnancies, and we explain the challenges that come with that diagnosis—comparing our experiences, what we knew (or didn’t know), and how unp...
2025-05-301h 14Trauma Mamas#16: You Weren't Expecting to Carry Trauma or PTSD After the NICU: with Kim and Nurse SammieSend us a textI could not have picked two better people to help me with this conversation—Kim, a mental health professional, and Sammie, a medical professional who walks beside families in their hardest moments.Kim has a master’s in counseling and a bachelor’s in psychology. She worked in the school system for 10 years, including in the Sandy Hook district, where she developed a deep understanding of PTSD and secondary trauma. She also brings powerful lived experience—spending a year in the hospital with her daughter Quinn, and surviving the loss of both Qui...
2025-05-211h 17Trauma Mamas#15: You Weren’t Expecting to Have So Much Love4Landry: with KamiSend us a textThis week, Kami shares her journey as a medical mom to her son Landry, a 28-week micropreemie born after a pregnancy complicated by preeclampsia. Landry has severe BPD and is trach, vent, and G-tube dependent. But none of that defines who he is—he’s been a fighter since day one, and his mom and dad have been right beside him every step of the way.Kami opens up about the chaos of those early NICU days, including transferring hospitals when Landry was just 3 days old, the devastation of reintubation, and sitt...
2025-05-141h 26Trauma Mamas#14: You Weren't Expecting Your Baby to Develop Severe BPD (Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia): With ToriSend us a textThis episode is all about bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) — not from a medical textbook, but from two moms who’ve been living it for over two years. Tori and I share how we’ve come to understand our sons’ diagnoses of severe BPD: what it is, how it shows up, what treatments our kids have needed, and what we’ve learned from being in the trenches of the ICU for almost 2 years. We explain things in the way they were explained to us, in layman’s terms. From symptoms and types of mechanical ve...
2025-04-2959 minTrauma Mamas#13: You Weren't Expecting to Live in a Ronald Mcdonald House-With Kate and Abby from RMHC of Central OhioSend us a textWhen your child is hospitalized—especially far from home—everything changes. Whether your stay is just a few days or nearly 700, you need more than a bed. You need care, consistency, and people who understand what you’re going through. That’s exactly what Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio provides.In this episode, I sit down with Kate, Chief Program Officer, and Abby, House Manager, at the largest Ronald McDonald House in the world, located right across the street from Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.There are...
2025-04-2251 minTrauma Mamas#12: You Weren't Expecting Your Trach Baby to Become TikTok FamousSend us a textThis week, I’m joined by Nicole from The Daily Vent Podcast! We talk hurricane prep, hospital life, in-home nursing, and why we started sharing our stories online. This is a laid back conversation about so many things. Our sons have similar diagnoses—BPD and Tracheomalacia—so we discuss what life looks like post-discharge and the ups and downs of parenting trach babies.Nicole, a “trach-fluencer,” shares how social media became her lifeline—and now, she’s doing the same for others. It’s an honest, lighthearted, and supportive conversation you...
2025-04-151h 22Trauma MamasThank You to Our Listeners and Co-Hosts! Brand New Episode April 15thSend us a textIn this special episode, we’re wrapping up the first 10 episodes of Trauma Mamas: Stories from the ICU and Having Medically Complex Kids. I’ll be taking a short break from posting new episodes until April 15, during this time I’ll be working behind the scenes on new content and spending time with my family.Here’s a HUGE thank you to all of our amazing co-hosts and listeners! I’ll share some updates on the first 9 co-hosts, highlight some positive feedback we’ve received, and give a quick update on what’s comin...
2025-03-2721 minTrauma Mamas#10: You Weren't Expecting to Learn so Much From Nick and Leslie: You Are Not Defined by Cerebral Palsy or Other DiagnosesSend us a textWow!! Episode 10! I had just met Leslie for the first time doing this episode. She is just so easy to talk to and get to know. After discovering our podcast through Tori, Leslie reached out, excited about the community we’re building—a community she wished was there during her own uncertain and difficult times with her son, Nick, back in 1995.Leslie tells what it was like to have nick unexpectedly, miles away from her home, at 28 weeks. Unknowingly, she contracted listeriosis while pregnant, which led to preterm labor and a very...
2025-03-181h 16
Cycles of Time PodcastCycles of Time Year 2! This is Week 0: The Cosmic Birth CanalWelcome to your weekly forecast for March 16-21, 2025.It’s an important time in the skies and here on earth…. Happy Astrological New Year, Ostara, Spring Equinox, and Aries season!This week marks the start of the 3rd year of Astrosomatics and the start of the 2nd season of Cycles of Time Podcast. Woohoo! It’s been such a joy to walk the wheel of the year with you all over the past couple of years! Thanks for coming along for the ride!If you'd like to walk the wheel along with me with t...
2025-03-1744 minTrauma Mamas#9: You Weren't Expecting Your Baby to Need a Kidney Transplant: with ArianaSend us a textWhen Ariana learned at 20 weeks pregnant that her son Hudson had severe kidney issues, her world changed. With one kidney non-functional and the other working at only 10%, Ariana faced a challenging journey of managing Hudson’s care — including peritoneal dialysis at home — before her husband Grant became Hudson’s kidney donor.In this episode, Ariana shares her experience navigating hospital frustrations, unexpected emergencies, and the emotions of going through a transplant with your little baby. This episode is both a great story and an informative guide for families facing similar c...
2025-03-111h 12
From the Cowboy StateWyoming Wool Growers and Winter Prep with Alison CraneSend us a textTune in with us as we revisit more aspects and insights into the Wyoming Sheep Industry with Dr. Alison Crane.Crane's background in small ruminant research and extension, combined with a passion for working with sheep producers and promoting the sheep industry, has led to her massive success serving as the Executive Director of the Wyoming Wool Growers.Contact at alison@wyowool.comResources mentioned during this episode:https://www.wyowool.com/https://www.uwyo.edu/anisci/outreach/uw-sheep-program/index.htmlSupport the show
2025-03-0649 minTrauma Mamas#8: You Weren't Expecting 10/10 to Mean So Much: with KimSend us a textKim shares her experience of having periviable preemie twins at just 22 weeks. She tells the story of her daughters: Amelia, who was stillborn, and Quinn, who was a fighter from the start, letting out a scream at birth, something almost unheard of at that gestational age.In this episode, we discuss the realities of NICU life, bagging, codes, ventilation and things that might sound shocking if you’ve never lived it. But for us, this was life. Talking about it is the easy part.Trauma Mamas exists to give an...
2025-03-0454 minTrauma Mamas#7: You Weren't Expecting to Know That It’s Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Month: with KayleeSend us a textWhen you’re expecting a baby, you don't think you’ll become an expert in congenital heart defects (CHDs). But for Kaylee Berner, that became her reality when her son, Bennett, was born with Tricuspid Atresia, Transposed Great Arteries, and Pulmonary Vein Stenosis. His heart may be one of a kind, and in this episode, Kaylee breaks down his complex condition in a way that makes sense. Bennett spent his entire first year in the NICU, undergoing multiple surgeries, including open-heart procedures. But despite the challenges, Kaylee made sure that their hospi...
2025-02-251h 03Trauma Mamas#6: You Werent Expecting to Co-Parent with an ICU Nurse: with SammieSend us a textI’m joined by ICU nurse Sammie, who made a lasting impact while caring for my son. We discuss how parents and medical teams can work together in the high-stress ICU environment, focusing on communication, mutual trust, and making tough decisions. Sammie shares advice for parents on navigating hard truths, accepting the emotional toll, and finding clarity while addressing the communication barriers that can arise between parents and staff. This episode highlights the importance of partnership, empathy, and trust in the journey of raising a medically complex child.Sammie’s embroidery busi...
2025-02-181h 10Trauma Mamas#5: You Weren't Expecting to Have a Micropreemie in the NICU: with ToriSend us a textEpisode Title: You Weren’t Expecting to Have a Micropreemie in the NICUIn this episode, Tori and I share our personal stories of navigating the NICU with a micropreemie—complete with some comedic relief! We talk about how to face the NICU with grace (even though we didn’t always get it right 😆), common preemie complications like ROP, NEC, and brain bleeds, and the emotional rollercoaster of intubation and reintubation.Tori shares what those early days were like and gives advice on coping, taking breaks, and the power...
2025-02-111h 08Trauma Mamas#4: 421 Days of Smiley Sienna: with AndreaSend us a textAndrea shares her traumatic pregnancy complications and the early birth of her daughter, Sienna, at just 24 weeks. Sienna, battled extremely severe BPD (Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia) due to her underdeveloped lungs from being born prematurely. Sienna’s perseverance and strength carried her through challenge after challenge, all while keeping a smile on her face. She truly was a medical mystery and miracle. Andrea, a college instructor, is a great resource to the podcast. Her expertise is in public health, BPD, trach/vent care, grief, and child loss. Our listeners will learn so m...
2025-02-041h 09
Trauma Mamas#3: You Weren't Expecting to Survive HELLP Syndrome or Have a 26-Weeker: With ToriSend us a textIn this episode, I’m joined by my friend Tori, whose son Elias spent 21 months in the hospital after being born at 25 weeks and 6 days, battling severe Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD), a heptoblastoma, and being vent- and trach-dependent. But Tori’s journey didn’t start in the NICU—it began with a rare and life-threatening complication called HELLP syndrome, which led to Elias’s early birth at just 26 weeks.Tori shares the traumatic experience of surviving HELLP syndrome while also feeling immense excitement about bringing her baby into the world under the most chall...
2025-01-281h 02
Running PartnersEpisode 65 Winter WoesOn this weeks episode we chat about the winter woes of running. There are many things that can make running in winter tougher, such as the weather, the dark, motivation and more, so we chat about how you can overcome this and keep running strong through those winter months!As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in...
2025-01-2749 minTrauma Mamas#2: You Weren't Expecting to Have a 23-Weeker: Kelsey's 143 Days in the NICUSend us a textIn this episode of Trauma Mamas, we meet Kelsey, a first-time mom who never expected her journey into motherhood to look like this. At just 23 weeks and 1 day, Kelsey gave birth to her daughter Baylor, weighing only 1 pound, 2 ounces. What followed was 143 days of uncertainty, fear, and the relentless fight to bring her tiny girl home from the NICU.In this episode, Kelsey opens up about the emotions of waking up not knowing if she had a baby, the surreal experience of seeing her daughter’s name on an incubator before me...
2025-01-211h 03Trauma MamasEpisode 1: You Weren't Expecting to Meet UsSend us a textIn this introductory episode of Trauma Mamas: Stories from the ICU & Raising Medically Complex Children, host Alison shares her personal journey of raising her son Donny, who spent 697 days in the ICU after being born prematurely at 28 weeks. Alison reflects on the challenges of navigating severe medical conditions, including BPD, a trach, and a vent, and the strength it took to bring Donny home. This episode is a powerful reminder that, even in the face of overwhelming odds, hope is always possible—and it’s often found in the stories we share with one...
2025-01-1409 min
Cycles of Time PodcastAscending to the Depths: The Shifting Nodes of FateIn this episode of Cycles of Time, host Alison Dale delves into understanding ambition within the broader tapestry of seasonal, astrological, and personal cycles. Drawing rich metaphors from ancient Chinese culture and the symbolism of Capricorn's Sea Goat, we explore the profound balance between ambition and humility, patience, and accepting the mystery.
Key highlights include:
The influence of astrological events like Pluto's opposition to Mars, and the significant shift as the North Node moves into Pisces.
A deep dive into Human Design's Gates 54 and 61, unearthing themes of ambition and inner truth.
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2025-01-061h 19
Cycles of Time PodcastThe Solstice, the Sea-Goat, the Yule-Goat, and the Gate of Self-LoveIn Episode 42 of "Cycles of Time," host Alison Dale delves into the rich cultural history and symbolism of Yule and the winter solstice. Exploring traditions rooted in Germanic and Scandinavian cultures, Alison discusses the significance of the Yule goat, Odin's wild hunt, and how these customs integrated into Christian celebrations. She highlights the importance of authenticity and self-love during this season, sharing personal anecdotes, including organizing a Christmas party in a death metal venue, and contemporary practices among neo-Pagan and Wiccan communities.
Alison expands on her collaboration with Botania Skincare, reflecting on resilience through watercolors inspired by...
2024-12-1651 min
Ancestral Kitchen#96 - Cooking Ancestrally Through the Winter with Kathie LapcevicHow do you eat ancestrally and seasonally even during winter, when the produce stands maybe are shut down and your garden may be covered over with snow for the season and your body needs a different kind of support than it does during the busy, active days of summer? In this episode Alison and Kathie, who is a longtime listener, supporter and friend of the podcast, got to talk about all of these topics and much more. Kathie is the creator of Homespun Seasonal Living, one of my favourite websites for pulling recipes, and Kathie is an expert and...
2024-11-181h 10
Cycles of Time PodcastTo All the Rebels, Freaks, & Geniuses: This week's full moon is for youHey listeners, it's Alison from Cycles of Time.
This week, we're diving deeper into the transmutative themes of Scorpio season as we start transitioning to winter's northern direction in the medicine wheel—the realm of elderhood and spiritual clarity. As a fixed water sign, Scorpio invites us to explore our emotional depths, much like the frost and ice of winter help integrate the matter of spring and summer into the soil.
The Sun is currently transiting through Gate 43, known as the Gate of Insight or the Rebel. It's pushing us to clear out the internal no...
2024-11-111h 04
Words by WinterThe Garden by Moonlight, with Amy LowellSend us a textI'm preparing my garden for winter as this episode airs, and feeling nostalgic for its summer glory, something that the poet seems to feel as well. Words by Winter: Conversations, reflections, and poems about the passages of life. Because it’s rough out there, and we have to help each other through.Original theme music for our show is by Dylan Perese. Additional music composed and performed by Kelly Krebs. Artwork by Mark Garry. Today's poem, The Garden by Moonlight, by poet and translator Amy Lowe...
2024-10-2106 min
Alison Rosen Is Your New Best FriendMolly Roden Winter Molly Roden Winter has a husband and a boyfriend and the occasional fling. Her husband has a girlfriend and also dates other women. They have two children. She says her marriage has never been stronger. Molly writes about opening up her marriage in the NYT bestseller More: A Memoir of Open Marriage, which is being adapted for the screen and which has captured the zeitgeist and garnered a ton of press. We talk about reactions to the book, why she wanted to tell her story, finding out her parents weren't monogamous, mutual degradation, ethical non-monogamy, rules, jealousy...
2024-02-121h 32
Starzology Astrology62. The IMBOLC Chart for 2024: 💜 Wellbeing Natural Cycles Wheel-of-the-Year SeriesText your Astro Questions here! Learn about some of the mid-winter symbolic meanings and traditions surrounding IMBOLC a CROSS QUARTER DAY in the Wheel of the Year. In this episode, Alison and Arwynne discuss the festival of Imbolc which occurs as the Sun reaches 15° Aquarius each year.YOUR HOSTSFind Alison at StarzologyFind Arwynne at MsPink⭐️ EPISODE RESOURCES ⭐️Read the full blog post at Starzology.Check out Arwynn'e Madam Brigitte post at MsPink.netInvest in yoursel...
2024-02-0422 min
Keep the Flame AliveChamonix 1924: The Story Behind the Winter OlympicsHow did the Winter Olympics begin? We've got the story for you in our new Games History Moment (GHM) show, which for 2024 will focus on the first Winter Olympics that took place in Chamonix, France, in 1924. The origin story has drama, competition, backtracking, and throwing people under the bus--which goes to show that the International Olympic Committee has had telenovela-esque situations since its early days. Alison explores how winter sports were an element in some of the very early Summer Olympics and how World War I impacted the introduction of even more winter sports. The...
2024-01-2413 min
We Read It One NightEp. 87 - Devil in Winter by Lisa KleypasHey pals! Today, kicking off 2024 in style with DEVIL IN WINTER by Lisa Kleypas! This is the third book in the iconic Wallflowers series and it features top ten all time great historical romance hero Sebastian St. Vincent, aka a super hot absolute drama queen. And much to our surprise, we have in fact switched our original opinions on Sebastian. Listen to this man be brought to his knees by Evie, a gal who just wants Sebastian to be cool for like two seconds. Enjoy the show!
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2024-01-231h 16
DYADICWasted Wisdom: KrampusJoin Alison and Anna on another rendition of Wasted Wisdom—with a holiday twist! In this episode they are going to be putting on their parkas and trotting their hooves through the world of Krampus! They discuss the origins of this lore, physical descriptions of Krampus, and much to Alison‘s dismay—whether or not Krampus has a girlfriend. They look at the history of Krampusnacht, how it is celebrated in Germany and the way that different cultures view different holiday traditions! As usual, holiday cocktails have been crafted and are carrying the hosts through this Winter Wonderla...
2023-12-1748 min
Keep the Flame AliveIrish Winter Olympic Hopeful Brendan DoyleWhat's it like to pioneer a sporting tradition in your country? Irish skeleton racer Brendan Doyle joins us to talk about his efforts as a solo athlete (Ireland currently has no funding for winter athletes) to qualify for Milan-Cortina 2026 and become an Olympian. Follow Brendan on Insta and X, and check out his website. Brendan has also founded BuildThroughSport, a non-profit that aims to highlight the character-building aspects of sport, show how taking up sport can build positive attributes that can contribute to success in all aspects of life, fund sports organizations and athletes so more people c...
2023-11-101h 05Words by WinterPoetry Snack, with Angelina Weld GrimkeSend us a textIt's a Poetry Snack, featuring Angelina Weld Grimke, daughter of a white Boston aristocrat and her born-enslaved husband.Words by Winter: Conversations, reflections, and poems about the passages of life. Because it’s rough out there, and we have to help each other through.Original theme music for our show is by Dylan Perese. Additional music composed and performed by Kelly Krebs. Artwork by Mark Garry. Today's poem, A Winter Twilight, is by Angelina Weld Grimke and is in the public domain. Words by Winter can...
2023-05-3005 min
Overall Package PodcastEP 22 - bikini girl travel guide EPISODE TWENTY-TWO - bikini girl travel guide (bodybuilding travel tips)It’s beginning to feel like spring (in Canada) and that means it’s time to get out of winter hibernation and travel! Whether it’s traveling for pleasure or for a competition, Alison and Gabby share their experiences and many tips and tricks to travelling on prep. Both girls have diverse backgrounds, with Alison being more seasoned in traveling on prep and prefers the use of meal plans, and Gabby traveling less and uses a more flexible approach to eating, this episode will have something for every bikini girl t...
2023-03-201h 04
Blame It On The Altitude#19. Valentine's Day BS, Vail Resorts Shit, Winter Driving A-HolesWelcome to the day of LOVE BABY ❤️ We got some fun stuff to update you on about the always lovely Vail Resorts and some wonderful winter driving TIPS!
2023-02-1422 min
Tabletop Rodents: Children of ArcanaPye & Loranes: The Quiet Year WinterWe embark on the final episode of The Quiet Year. Diving into winter, the people of Duskwood face the ramifications of the Void in an attempt to find stability. Join Toby and N in the final saga of their world creation!
2023-02-1037 min
Solid SixEpisode 119: Winter KillsBrady, Josh and Alison conspire with Winter Kills from 1979 - a lesser known JFK satire starring Jeff Bridges and John Huston.Plus!The Barbarians (1987), Flash Gordon, From Russia with Love, The Female Executioner, and toilet mellowing etiquette.Send submissions to our Child Throwing and Man on Fire lists!Leave us a voicemail! We’ll play it on the show. Check out the Solid Six Store!Letterboxd: Alison, Josh, BradyEmail us - podcast@solidsix.netFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterLeave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
2023-02-061h 55
The Self AdvocateWinter SportsThe first episode of 2023! I talk with Graham Foxcroft of the Canadian Blind Hockey Association and Christian Hrab of the Canadian Adaptive Snow sport Association. If you have a comment or question, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.
2023-01-0350 min
Travels with Allie.Winter in Goa!This episode is also available as a blog post: https://travelswithallie.blog/2022/12/31/winter-in-goa/
2022-12-3103 min
The Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and BeyondStarting the 1L Job Hunt During Winter BreakWelcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones with us to talk about using winter break to get ready for the 1L job hunt. In this episode we discuss: If you only had time for one job-related activity during winter break, what should it be? Figuring out where you want to apply How to use the resources your law school provides Timeline for the 1L job search Looking for opportunities to network Resources: CareerDicta (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/careerdicta/) Podcast Episode 222: Using Winter Break to Advance Your Career...
2022-12-1934 min
ChildishEpisode 144 - Cold Winter Days and Hot Nanny NightsWill Alison lose her husband to Mrs. Claus this year and will Greg's farting lead to divorce? Plus the baby pillow you should toss and why Australian body builders want your breast milk. Follow Childish: twitter.com/childishpod instagram.com/childishpod Follow Greg: twitter.com/GregFitzShow instagram.com/gregfitzsimmons Follow Alison: twitter.com/AlisonRosen instagram.com/alisonrosen Our Lovely Sponsors! StoryWorth Go to storyworth.com/childish for $10 off your first purchase. EveryPlate Go to everyplate.com/podcast and enter p...
2022-12-071h 06Ancestral Kitchen#44 - How To Run A 'Made From Scratch' Homestead With Melissa K Norris"For 18 years my husband and I both worked day jobs off the farm...so we had to have systems in place to still be able to farm and to raise as much of our food as we possibly could"Melissa K Norris is a 5th generation homesteader, a mother, an author, a podcaster and an incredible wealth of experience and information on how to thrive living close to the land.Listen in to our interview with her to hear:An invaluable insider look into her farm, routine and lifeHow she prepares her family's food...
2022-11-071h 20
Historical Fiction: UnpackedMaking History Relatable—with Owen PatakiI'm thrilled to have author and screenwriter Owen Pataki on the show today. Last year, his Historical Fiction adventure novel Searchers in Winter released. It continues the story begun in the novel Where the Light Falls, which Owen wrote with his sister, Allison Pataki. In this conversation, we discuss his latest novel (set during the Napoleonic Wars), his work in the film industry, and what it was like to cowrite a book with his sister.
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2022-08-1142 minWords by WinterPoetry Snack: "Riders," with Robert FrostSend us a textIt's a Poetry Snack, featuring Robert Frost, an American poet known for his poems set in the New England countryside, often focused on an aspect of the natural world, especially winter, that opens a window into the human soul.Words by Winter: Conversations, reflections, and poems about the passages of life. Because it’s rough out there, and we have to help each other through.Original theme music for our show is by Dylan Perese. Additional music composed and performed by Kelly Krebs. Artwork by Mark Garry. Tod...
2022-07-2003 min
Island TreasuresTelling the Full Story of CaregivingDave Iverson is a writer, documentary film producer/director and retired broadcast journalist. When Dave was 59, he moved in with his 95-year old mom Adelaide when she could no longer care for herself. His new memoir "Winter Stars: An Elderly Mother, an Aging Son and Life’s Final Journey" tells the story of the 10 year caregiving odyssey they shared until her passing at the age of 105.Dave has produced and reported more than 20 documentary specials for PBS, including the Frontline film, “My Father, My Brother and Me” which explored his family saga with Parkinson’s disease. He’s served a...
2022-07-0157 minWords by WinterPoetry Snack, with Claude McKaySend us a textIt's a Poetry Snack, featuring Claude McKay, born Festus Claudius McKay in Sunny Ville, Jamaica in 1889. McKay wrote both poetry and prose, and he was another key figure in the Harlem Renaissance, the prominent literary movement of the 1920s and 30s that I often mention here on the podcast. Words by Winter: Conversations, reflections, and poems about the passages of life. Because it’s rough out there, and we have to help each other through.Original theme music for our show is by Dylan Perese. Additional music com...
2022-05-2504 min
The Ultimate Journey of Self-CareEasy Hacks for Staying Hydrated in the Winter Months with Eddie ZelenekHydration often brings up thoughts of just getting enough fluids–namely water. And in the winter months, staying hydrated isn’t always front of mind.Like most anything in life–to make something easy and simple–taking baby steps to make it a HABIT is key. It literally takes the difficulty out.I had the opportunity to chat with Eddie Zelenek of BUOY to chat about what ‘staying hydrated’ really means, and some easy tips in the winter months to make it an easy HABIT. BUOY is one of our brand partners!Listen in to this ep...
2022-01-1842 minAncestral Kitchen#23 - Traditional Slovakian Pig Butchery (& *all* the food!)Slovak food is comfort food. It’s not light, it’s not summery, but in the winter – it’s peasant food. Food that sticks to your bones and gives you a lot of energy to work in the fields. It’s simple; there’s a limited repertoire of spices. A lot of them involve just very ordinary ingredients. – NaomiGet your marjoram and paprika ready, because the long-anticipated pig butchery interview is here! In this episode, Alison sits down with Naomi, a Canadian-born photographer and home cook who has lived in, immersed in and documented Slovakia for the past 17 ye...
2022-01-171h 30
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS1.E14. The Sex Education We Didn't Get—with guests Emily Munroe, sex educator, & Elise Schuster, founder, OkaySo AppSend us a textWe are thrilled to share this interview with Emily Munroe and Elise Schuster about healthy and inclusive sex education for children, teens, and people of all ages, and the app Okay So. OkaySo is a free, anonymous app for iOS and Android where you can ask any questions you have about sex, relationships, identity and more to teams of experts who provide personalized support and information. After this interview, Anne and Alison feel much more optimistic about kids these days growing into healthy adults.Emily Munroe is a former Science and...
2021-12-071h 21
The Post-Race Cookie CastIndoor Cycling Training Tips for Winter!Seems like just yesterday we were enjoying the cool air of Autumn as we hit the trails and roadways, but alas winter has arrived . That doesn’t mean your training stops! Today we bring you some tips on bike maintenance and options for taking your training inside!
2021-11-2355 minAncestral KitchenWe're entering the Fall and Winter holiday season and food and sensory delights from the garden and kitchen are such a traditional part of that! Alison and Andrea discuss some of their favorite dishes to serve at this time of year and the traditions they want to cultivate more of.First of all, I think there are some differences between what you associate with Christmas over in the US, and what I associate with Christmas in the UK. - AlisonWe're entering the Fall and Winter holiday season and food and sensory delights from the garden and kitchen are such a traditional part of that! Alison and Andrea discuss some of their favorite dishes to serve at this time of year and the traditions they want to cultivate more of.Not by spending more, by spending less, our Christmases have been more beautiful, more memorable...
2021-11-231h 18
Functional Wellness with Dr. AlisonSeasonal Affective SupportAre you worried about seasonal affective disorder, winter blues, and how you are going to make it through this season?
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2021-10-2522 min
The Bill & Alison Mencarow ShowBill & Alison Mencarow Show 9-25-21The Fredericksburg, TX man who flew the first airplane -- 40 years before the Wright Brothers! The true financial costs of the Biden Afghanistan disaster: Exclusive interview with author and financial columnist for the San Antonio Express-News and Houston Chronicle Michael Taylor (https://www.bankers-anonymous.com/); What The Old Farmer's Almanac says winter will be like (80% accuracy over 200 years); Lee Greenwood booted from National Council on the Arts; Taliban opens US Army surplus store; Wall Street funded Lenin and Hitler; and as always, lots of laughs!
2021-09-2544 minThe Bill & Alison Mencarow ShowBill & Alison Mencarow Show 9-4-21Covid concentration camps are coming, no trial, no due process -- official documents published by the CDC! Old Farmers Almanac predicts a tough winter for Texas (and their 200 year track record of predicting the weather is 80% accurate); Biden's clownshow; News Of The Weird; Gov. Abbott plans to move Austin to California; plus LOTS of laughs. https://papersourceonline.com/who-we-are/
2021-09-0543 min
EarthtonesConnection in the World as a Bassist feat. Brad HallenAlison is joined by upright and electric bassist Brad Hallen. Brad has been one of the busiest working bass players in the Boston area and beyond since the 70’s! He has recorded and toured nationally and internationally with the likes of Ministry, Susan Tedeshi, Aimee Mann, Johnny Winter, Roomful of Blues and countless other great musicians. Brad's bass playing supported tours opening for the Police, Culture Club and Madness. Brad Hallen speaks wisdom when he says, “you have to keep a beginners mind” and “that it’s the connection that brings us back to the music.” Brad shares gems with us when...
2021-09-0131 min
Ideas That MatterS1E6 | Center on Student GrowthIn today's episode, Julia Winter sits down with the University of Ottawa’s Professor Alison Flynn to discuss chemistry education research and the growth and goals needed to empower students through their journey in their careers in chemistry.
Read the corresponding blog post: https://www.alchem.ie/blog/center-on-student-growth
Credits
Host: Julia Winter
Special Guest: Alison Flynn
Producer: Typhany Jones
Editor/Logo/Music: Liz Gross
Narrator: Gianna Manchester
2021-06-2223 min
The T5: I'm a Dermatologist now? (Winter skincare mistakes) @ The T with LaxHello everyone👋, a new dermatologist in town! And he’s gonna teach you the do’s and dont’s of winter skincare! Don’t just see that and skip this episode! Because skincare is fundamental (get it?😉). Also, this is my first solo podcast so, y’all will only hear my beautiful (or annoying, opinions matter) voice. Share and follow? 👉👈
2021-02-0111 minThe Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and BeyondWinter OCI Update (w/Sadie Jones)Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones back with us to talk about how the traditional OCI process (including interviews, callbacks, and offers) has changed this year because of the pandemic. In this episode we discuss: Have firms started to hire early this year? How to handle a potential bad grade from the Fall 2020 semester How to best set up for virtual interviews What are some good questions to ask in an interview? What to do in case of tech issues during the interview? Sending thank-you notes The...
2020-12-2837 min
Historical Fiction: UnpackedFollowing God's Dream for her Winter Years–with Starr AyersStarr and I discuss how she got into writing later in life. Her debut novel, For the Love of Emma, released last week, on her 72nd birthday! This time-slip novel was inspired by love letters she found among her mother's possessions after she passed away.
We talk about how to write fiction based on real life as well as the importance of having a writing community. Starr has an entrepreneurial spirit, and her story is inspiring. She says, "We're never too old to begin something new."
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2020-12-1747 min
Historical Fiction: UnpackedThe Importance of Understanding History–with Linda ThompsonListen to my conversation with Award-winning WWII author Linda Thompson. We discuss Linda's debut novel, The Plum Blooms in Winter, as well as her upcoming release of The Mulberry Leaf Whispers on December 15! Linda's novels focus on WWII in the Japanese theater.
We talk about the concerning trend of cancel culture and the unfortunate side-effects of canceling history. Our discussion also winds around to the Japanese internment camps in the U.S. and some of the mistakes our nation has made.
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2020-12-1055 min
The Deep Wealth Podcast - Unlock Your Deep Wealth—In Business and LifeGracious Exit CEO And Founder Alison Winter On Preparing For The Most Important Exit Of Your Life (#32)Send us a text"Always be able to take care of yourself." - Alison WinterAlison Winter is the Co-Fonder and CEO of Gracious Exit LLC, a web-based resource for individuals and families to prepare for the end of life. The workbooks and articles and resources provide the roadmap to navigate this last stage of one’s like, and do it in a way that is positive, eliminates a burden for those left behind, and leaves a full picture of one’s positive contributions. In 2006, Alison retired from Northern Trust Corporation, comple...
2020-11-2445 minWords by WinterHalf a Year and CountingSend us a textWords by Winter celebrates its first half year of life! Thanks to all the listeners and helpers. Words by Winter: Conversations, reflections, and poems about the passages of life. Because it’s rough out there, and we have to help each other through.Original theme music for our show is by Dylan Perese, with additional music composed and performed by Kelly Krebs. Artwork by Mark Garry. Words by Winter can be reached at wordsbywinterpodcast@gmail.com.
2020-11-1614 minThe Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and BeyondLooking for Legal Jobs Over Winter Break (w/Sadie Jones)Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're chatting with our consultant on career-related issues Sadie Jones about advancing your legal career this winter break, which is going to require a slightly different approach than usual, due to the COVID-19 pandemic situation. In this episode we discuss: The impact of delayed OCI on the winter job search 2Ls: What can you do to have a productive winter break? 1Ls: What should you be doing, especially if your first semester hasn't gone so well? Ways to network from home When to start preparing your resume...
2020-11-1631 minWords by WinterThe Body's Bright Wailing, with Danusha LamerisSend us a textHow does someone survive a childhood spent with a sociopathic parent? My friend Sarah, who was the inspiration behind the character of Sesame in my new novel, not only survived but emerged triumphant, and she agreed to be interviewed for the podcast. Featuring the beautiful poetry of Danusha Lameris.Words by Winter: Conversations, reflections, and poems about the passages of life. Because it’s rough out there, and we have to help each other through.Original theme music for our show is by Dylan Perese. Artwork by Ma...
2020-09-2818 minWords by WinterOnly the Mountain, with Li BaiSend us a textAll around my kayak and me and the birds and wildlife, Minneapolis was bubbling and churning with city life. But you wouldn’t know it from where I sat in my orange and yellow and red kayak, in the middle of the lake. Words by Winter: Conversations, reflections, and poems about the passages of life. Because it’s rough out there, and we have to help each other through.Original theme music for our show is by Dylan Perese. Artwork by Mark Garry. Today’s poem, "Zazen on Chi...
2020-09-2107 minWords by WinterSpeed Reading, with Julie L. MooreSend us a textIt was a strange job at a strange and broken period of life. But I did have one thing going for me, which was all the books piled in the backseat of the car. Words by Winter: Conversations, reflections, and poems about the passages of life. Because it’s rough out there, and we have to help each other through.Original theme music for our show is by Dylan Perese. Additional music composed and performed by Kelly Krebs. Today’s poem, Speed Reading, originally appeared in the Cumb...
2020-09-1510 minWords by WinterWalking Man, with Philip TermanSend us a textWhen I first noticed Walking Man, I was in my twenties and he probably wasn’t much older. The difference between us was that he never stopped walking. Words by Winter: Conversations, reflections, and poems about the passages of life. Because it’s rough out there, and we have to help each other through.Original theme music for our show is by Dylan Perese. Additional music composed and performed by Kelly Krebs. Art by Mark Garry. Today’s poem, Walking to Jerusalem, is by Philip Terman and was re...
2020-09-0808 minWords by WinterWhere We Are, with Alison McGhee and Walt WhitmanSend us a textHow do people let their lives be taken over? How does a charismatic person slowly, and inexorably, draw others into his orbit? Why are so many so afraid to stand up to people like that?Words by Winter: Conversations, reflections, and poems about the passages of life. Because it’s rough out there, and we have to help each other through.Original theme music for our show is by Dylan Perese. Artwork by Mark Garry. Today's reading is from Where We Are, by Alison McGhee, which can be...
2020-08-3116 minWords by WinterTrust Fall, with Jon Dee GrahamSend us a textThe thing about trust is that it's not always instinctive. Sometimes it takes effort, and intention, to train your mind on goodness instead of fear. Words by Winter: Conversations, reflections, and poems about the passages of life. Because it’s rough out there, and we have to help each other through.Original theme music for our show is by Dylan Perese. Artwork by Mark Garry. Today’s poem-ish lines from "World So Full," and the song itself, are used with kind permission of musician and artist Jon Dee...
2020-08-2515 minWords by WinterThe Rope Swing, with Alison LutermanSend us a textWide-open streets, the snow-capped Rockies, skinny-dipping in Flathead Lake. We were free, free, free. Now I know you can hold a moment of freedom in your heart your whole life long. Words by Winter: Conversations, reflections, and poems about the passages of life. Because it’s rough out there, and we have to help each other through.Original theme music composed and performed by Dylan Perese. Alison Luterman's poem "Canoe" was read by Luke O'Brien with kind permission of the poet, who can be found at alisonluterman.ne...
2020-08-1008 minWords by WinterWhat Wearies You, with John FreemanSend us a textWhat wearies you? What renews you? Who brings you joy? Who exhausts you? When you think of safety and comfort and happiness, what place or person comes to mind? The answers to these questions are already known to you. Words by Winter: Conversations, reflections, and poems about the passages of life. Because it’s rough out there, and we have to help each other through.Today's poem, Mail, by John Freeman, is read with kind permission of the poet and can be found in his wonderful collection Ma...
2020-08-0308 minWords by WinterHow About? with Steve HealeySend us a textWe're always children, aren't we? We always look for, and depend on in the deepest part of our beings, our parents. We want them to take care of us, to see us, to soothe us, to recognize our accomplishments and our graces. Words by Winter: Conversations, reflections, and poems about the passages of life. Because it’s rough out there, and we have to help each other through.Original theme music for our show is by Dylan Perese. Artwork by Mark Garry. Today's poem, "How About?" by St...
2020-07-2713 minWords by WinterBargain, with a poem by meSend us a textA listener in Germany writes in with this question: "Are you haunted by moments when something really bad could have happened, an accident, for example, but then things went well?"Words by Winter: Conversations, reflections, and poems about the passages of life. Because it’s rough out there, and we have to help each other through.Original theme music composed and performed by Dylan Perese. Additional music by musician Kelly Krebs. Artwork by Mark Garry. Words by Winter can be reached at wordsbywinterpodcast@gmail.com.
2020-07-2115 minWords by WinterHunger, with Danusha LamerisSend us a textHave you ever carried a secret inside of you, something crucial that no one in the entire world knows about? Has the psychic weight of it felt like a threat to your existence?Words by Winter: Conversations, reflections, and poems about the passages of life. Because it’s rough out there, and we have to help each other through.Original theme music for our show is by Dylan Perese. Additional music composed and performed by Kelly Krebs. Artwork by Mark Garry. Today's poem, "Small Kindnesses," by Danusha La...
2020-07-1422 minWords by WinterThe Poetry Hut, with poems by anonymous visitorsSend us a textNot all revolutions are loud and violent. Take the poetry revolution, for example. The poetry revolution will not be televised. The poetry revolution is a kind of hand to hand non-combat, silent offerings from a future, kinder world. Words by Winter: Conversations, reflections, and poems about the passages of life. Because it’s rough out there, and we have to help each other through.Original theme music for our show is by Dylan Perese. Additional music composed and performed by Kelly Krebs. Artwork by Mark Garry. Today’s po...
2020-07-0720 minWords by WinterSay Yes, with Kaylin HaughtSend us a textMy daughter and I were reminiscing yesterday about a time, a few years ago, when we went through a phase where the answer to every question was “Sure.” I don’t say Sure all the time anymore, but the influence of doing so has stayed with me. Words by Winter: Conversations, reflections, and poems about the passages of life. Because it’s rough out there, and we have to help each other through.Kaylin Haught’s fabulous poem can be found on the Poetry 180 site, sponsored by the U.S. g...
2020-06-2911 minWords by WinterThe Summoning, with HafizSend us a textRemember when no one wore seatbelts? Remember when every bar and public place and airplane was filled with cigarette smoke? Remember when your gay friends couldn’t get married? Change comes tiny step by tiny step and then, all at once. Words by Winter: Conversations, reflections, and poems about the passages of life. Because it’s rough out there, and we have to help each other through.Original theme music for our show is by Dylan Perese. Additional music composed and performed by musician Kelly Krebs. Artwork by M...
2020-06-2229 minWords by WinterThe Long Loveliness, with Galway KinnellSend us a textYou know the way it feels when you’re fired, or when you find out a bunch of friends were all at a celebration you weren’t invited to, or when someone you love breaks up with you? Like, wait, I mattered that little to you? I'm nothing to you? Even, or especially, when you tried so hard. Words by Winter: Conversations, reflections, and poems about the passages of life. Because it’s rough out there, and we have to help each other through.Original theme music compose...
2020-06-1611 minWords by WinterA Continual Autumn, with RumiSend us a textThe older I get, the softer I want to be. The judgment I carried around when I was young was mostly internal, but it was harsh. And what good did it do anyone? What good did it do me? Words by Winter: Conversations, reflections, and poems about the passages of life. Because it’s rough out there, and we have to help each other through.Original theme music composed and performed by Dylan Perese, who can be found on Instagram at @dylan.field.perese. Additional music composed an...
2020-06-0907 minWords by WinterMy Beloved Penpal, with Eileen SheehanSend us a textOne of my most precious friendships began with a single letter and turned into eighteen years of letters. Five years after Garvin's death, I still think about him every day. Words by Winter: Conversations, reflections, and poems about the passages of life. Because it’s rough out there, and we have to help each other through. "My Father, Long Dead," by poet Eileen Sheehan, is used with permission of the author. It can be found in her beautiful collection "The Narrow Way of Souls," published by Salmon Poet...
2020-05-2613 minWords by WinterTurn Around, Turn Around, with Dante Di StefanoSend us a textThe high school graduations of my children were a strange mix for me of pride and love and loss. Listeners wrote in about their feelings surrounding their own children's graduations, and their heartfelt responses make me feel less alone in the bittersweetness of the memories.Words by Winter: Conversations, reflections, and poems about the passages of life. Because it’s rough out there, and we have to help each other through. Poet Dante Di Stefano’s "Prompts (for High School Teachers Who Write Poetry)” originally appeared in The Ac...
2020-05-1916 min
Screw the NaysayersEps 247 Tomorrow’s Champions Are Being Forged Today | Reuben GonzalezThis episode is part of a new mini-series on Screw the Naysayers that features returning guests who focus specifically on providing practical advice and tips to help us navigate challenging times and position ourselves for future success.
At the age of 21, Ruben Gonzalez took up the sport of luge and started training for the Olympics. Four years….. and a few broken bones later, Ruben made his Olympic dream come true! But he didn’t stop there… Ruben kept training, and at the age of 47, he was competing against 20-year-olds at the Vancouver Winter Olympics! Ruben’s the first on...
2020-05-1500 minWords by WinterBreathe in Fear, Breathe Out Calm, with Sean Thomas DoughertySend us a textWhat does it mean to write for children in a collapsing world? Writer Marion Dane Bauer explores this question, and the roots of her own wonderment and awe, in a conversation with Alison. Words by Winter: Conversations, reflections, and poems about the passages of life. Because it’s rough out there, and we have to help each other through. Poet Sean Thomas Dougherty’s poem Why Bother, used with his permission, is from his book The Second O of Sorrow, published by BOA Editions. Original theme music comp...
2020-05-1312 minWords by WinterTwo Months Without Touch, with Ellen BassSend us a textA listener named Ellen, originally from the U.S. but living in the Czech Republic, writes in to share what's on her mind and heart, thoughts and feelings so specific to this time but also so universal, Words by Winter: Conversations, reflections, and poems about the passages of life. Because it’s rough out there, and we have to help each other through. "If You Knew," by Ellen Bass, is from her beautiful book The Human Line, published by Copper Canyon Press in 2007 and used with permission of...
2020-05-0411 minWords by WinterFull of Sorrow, Full of Thanks, with David HernandezSend us a textA couple of weeks ago I asked readers to tell me what they were struggling with, and responses came rolling in. Then I asked them to tell me what they're thankful for, and the floodgates opened. Sorrow and thanks, in equal measure, both of which make me think of one of my favorite poems, by David Hernandez.Words by Winter: Conversations, reflections, and poems about the passages of life. Because it’s rough out there, and we have to help each other through. "Anyone Who Is Still Tr...
2020-04-2616 minWords by WinterThe Boy on the Bus, with HafizSend us a textDo you ever wish you could go back in time? Undo things? Make someone's life better? Today I’m back in third grade, thinking about a boy I grew up with, a boy who sat a few desks away from me, a boy I was scared of my entire childhood. Words by Winter: Conversations, reflections, and poems about the passages of life. Because it’s rough out there, and we have to help each other through. "With that Moon Language," by Hafiz, translated by Daniel Ladinsky, is in...
2020-04-2309 minWords by WinterLate Night Worries: Intro to Words by Winter, with Jessy RandallSend us a textLong ago, on a night full of stars, I was alone and terrified. My cell phone was in the back pocket of my jeans and I reached for it and punched in a number I had memorized, then sat with my heart pounding as someone picked up. Words by Winter: Conversations, reflections, and poems about the passages of life. Because it’s rough out there, and we have to help each other through. "Suicide Hotline Hold Music," by Jessy Randall, is used with permission of Red Hen Pre...
2020-04-2209 minThe Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and BeyondPushing OCI Back to the Winter of 2021 (w/Sadie Jones)Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking with ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones about on-campus interviewing moving to the winter of 2021, rather than being held in the summer, as it typically has been. In this episode we discuss: Balancing your course load in the fall semester The new timeline for OCI Pros and cons of having additional time before interviews start A look at how the legal job world has had to make adjustments before Paying careful attention to all communications from your school Having a Plan B if OCI doesn't work out
2020-04-2027 min
The Extraordinary Business Book ClubFinding what works with Helen WinterWriting a book is hard work. One of the best things about this podcast is that so many guests reveal the brilliant, extraordinary, sometimes hilarious strategies that got them through the hard yards of planning and writing and out the other side. This is one of those podcasts. From smart public transport hacks to testing concepts out on her mother, Helen Winter tells us exactly how she turned her idea for The Business Analysis Handbook from a twinkle in her eye to an award short-listed book - and how she came out of the the 10-d...
2019-12-1630 minThe Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and BeyondUsing Winter Break to Advance Your CareerWelcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're welcoming back ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones to talk about how to use winter break productively to move your career forward, make new connections, take care of personal chores, and of course, get some rest. In this episode we discuss: How can attending holiday events help in advancing your career? Where else could you make new connections, besides holiday parties? Getting your elevator pitch ready Preparing everything you need for your summer job search Spending some time on writing a note for a law journal Making sure...
2019-11-1829 min
Screw the NaysayersEp 120 The Luge Man | Rueben GonzalezWhy would anybody in his right mind want to jump on a sled and hurl himself down an icy mountain at over 80 miles per hour?
At the age of 21, Ruben Gonzalez took up the sport of luge and started training for the Olympics. Four years….. and a few broken bones later, Ruben made his Olympic dream come true! But he didn’t stop there… Ruben kept training, and at the age of 47, he was competing against 20-year-olds at the Vancouver Winter Olympics! Ruben's the first only person to ever to compete in four Winter Olympics EACH in a diff...
2019-05-1500 min
Use Your VoiceWinter HiatusThis week's Use Your Voice is a quick note to explain that I am putting the show on hiatus until 17 January 2018. In the meantime, please go and follow me on Twitter @alison_pitt. You can also continue to hear me weekly on Priority One: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast. And don't forget to subscribe to this show so you can pick up right where you left off! Support me! patreon.com/alisonpitt Email me! info@alisonpitt.com Follow me! @alison_pitt
2017-12-0603 minUse Your VoiceIf You Want an Editor, Prepare to PayThe Recording Academy publishes guidelines for producing hi-res audio, and a mysterious music production course has turned up on the web at a stunning 96% off…but where did it come from? I’m bringing you a few of the highlights from the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences awards last weekend, and sound engineers are experimenting with how object-based audio and personalization can help improve the listener experience, both at home, and at major events like the upcoming Winter Olympics in South Korea. The Recording Academy Producers & Engineering Wing issues new high-resolution recommendations for audio recording The Ultimate Musi...
2017-11-1520 minThe Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond076: Making the Most of Your Law School Winter BreakWelcome back! Today, as finals wind down, we're talking about what you can do over winter break to improve your law school (and legal career) experience. Don't worry, a lot of it is fun! Not just more work - you've done enough for now. Winter break is a time to recuperate, but we do have a few suggestions! In this episode we discuss: Alison and Lee share their winter break experiences The importance of relaxation after finals Why you may need to reconnect with loved ones The value of investing in your community and doing volunteer...
2016-12-1232 min
doug benson | Alison RosenWinter Wonderland Holiday Spectacular!Our Christmas episode doesn’t start out very Xmasy if I remember correctly and warning for those who listen around young kids who still believe in Santa: at one point someone blurted out… MORE
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2015-12-2400 min
asiCastasiCast 13 – Alison Winter of the BBC on podcastsPaul Kennedy, Research Director of RAJAR interviews Alison Winter, Head of Audiences, Radio at the BBC and starts by asking why the BBC publishes podcasts. Although it started as an exploration of new technology which would be a benefit for the whole industry (very much a BBC tradition), it has… Read more
2015-10-2311 min