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Awakening Aphrodite257. Paleo? Vegetarian? Keto? The Best Diet For You & The Planet with Jayne BuxtonHey friends, welcome back to Awakening Aphrodite!Today, we’re diving into a hot topic—is eating meat really bad for you and the planet? My guest, Jayne Buxton, is an investigative journalist and author of The Great Plant-Based Con, a book packed with research that challenges what we’ve been told about plant-based diets.We get into nutrient deficiencies, the “vegan honeymoon” effect, and the real environmental impact of meat vs. plants. If you or someone you know is a vegetarian for health or ethical reasons, this is a must-listen!We also talk about...2025-05-061h 08
The Squarepeg Podcast128. Art and autism math: healing and connecting after a late autism diagnosisElinor Trier describes herself as a “Sparkly Champion of Neurodivergent and Queer Joy”. She’s a neuroqueer AuDHD artist, writer, podcaster, YouTuber, and founder of Elinor Trier Studio, where she creates artwork that reminds us that we’re not the 'odd one out', we’re 'one of a kind’. Elinor says, “It wasn’t until I became a certified weirdo by getting an official autism diagnosis in my mid-thirties that my life started to actually make sense.” In this conversation we talk about the power of art to heal and connect us, the relationship between her art and her au...2025-05-0358 min
Turtle TimeDanny the Drunk Daddy (The Valley S2 E3 Recap)Amy and Riley discuss Dorit and PK's impending divorce, our thoughts on Vanderpump Villa, Craig Conover's favorite books, Gizelle Bryant on Watch What Happens Live, Erika Jayne getting Tom Girardi's client's lottery winnings as part of her monthly allowance, and much more. (00:00 - 40:10)We then discuss the latest wonderful episode of The Valley (season 2, episode 3) - "The Boys Chat Mole". (40:10)If you enjoyed this episode and need more Turtle Time in your life, join the Turtle Time Patreon and become a Villa Rosa VIP to hear exclusive bonus content! We're recapping the Vanderpump Rules...2025-04-301h 31
This Is the AuthorS10 E14: Amy Griffin, Jayne Mattingly, and Brittany PiperIn this episode, meet G9 Ventures founder Amy Griffin, disability advocate and eating disorder recovery coach Jayne Mattingly, and advocate on sexual violence prevention and trauma recovery Brittany Piper. Hear Amy Griffin on the word she found particularly hard to pronounce, Jayne Mattingly on her personal journey with body grief and how she used that term to help others, and why Brittany Piper calls her time in the recording booth “therapeutic.”
The Tell by Amy Griffin: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/743950/the-tell-oprahs-book-club-by-amy-griffin/audio/
This Is Body Grief by Jayne Mattingly: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/740125/this-is-body-grief-by-jayne-mattingly/audio
Body-First Healing by Brit...2025-04-0714 min
The Squarepeg Podcast127. Autism's healing mechanism: an autism and OCD journeyAnna has been on a real journey of self discovery, from refusing to entertain the idea that she might have a diagnosable condition, to devouring every book she could get her hands on that might help her understand her autism and OCD. Now in her thirties, Anna talks to me about her experiences of the autism diagnostic process, having OCD and receiving treatment in various forms, and becoming housebound following the Covid pandemic. She also shares her fascinating internal world of synaesthesia, and the solace she finds in her many intense interests. Squarepeg i...2025-03-081h 07
Fearlessly Facing Fifty And BeyondEP200: Heart to Heart with Dr. Jayne Morgan: The EKG Every Woman NeedsAnd the F WORD is Fearlessly Facing Our Futures and our future health. Dr. Jayne Morgan, a cardiologist, joins host, Amy Schmidt to explore the link between hormones and heart health in women at midlife and beyond. They discuss heart disease, the leading cause of death among women, and emphasize the need for greater awareness. Dr. Morgan shares her journey into menopause and women's health, discussing the most important thing that women can do today to advocate for their health. They also address three things that women can incorporate into their lives to put heart health as a priority...2025-03-0823 min
The Squarepeg Podcast125. Autism is the easiest piece: starting over after years of misdiagnosesMalori talks about her experience of spending seven years being given various misdiagnoses and being medicated and treated for conditions that she didn't have. Now, with the knowledge that she is autistic, Malori reflects back on her journey through the mental health system, what she's learned, and what's changed for the better since she first sought help for the difficulties that she was experiencing back in 2015. Content warning: in this episode, Malori shares some of her experience of getting treatment for an eating disorder. Squarepeg is a podcast in which I talk to other late...2025-02-221h 13
Becoming a Sleep Consultant with Jayne HavensSleep Training Skeptic to Certified Sleep Consultant with Amy Jo KelleyLike many parents, Amy Jo was totally against sleep training. She believed the common misconceptions and never thought she’d consider it. But after struggling with her own child’s sleep, she took a leap and hired a sleep consultant—and it completely changed her perspective.Not only did Amy Jo see the benefits firsthand, but she was so inspired by the experience that she became a certified sleep consultant herself! Now, she’s helping other parents navigate their own sleep challenges with confidence and compassion.In this episode, we cover:- Why Amy Jo w...2025-02-1817 min
The Imperfect PT PodcastS4, E8: Jayne Devine - Strength Training For The Older GenerationIn drawing another fabulous season of recordings to a close, we return to our now traditional concluding format of a guest interview.
We had the privilege of recording our season four finale with one of Amy’s long-standing clients, Jayne Devine who talks us through her own journey to improved strength and fitness as a female in her mid sixties. She is proof that age and physical impairment is no barrier to making positive change.
In a wonderfully candid and honest exchange, Jayne discusses how she overcame her own mental and...2024-10-071h 21
The Squarepeg Podcast123 [Re-release] Autism, psychotherapy and trauma: why many autistic people need a different approachI first released this episode in July 2022, as part of Season 6. And this week I’ve released a brand new episode with Cloie, as part of a miniseries of revisits, where I reconnect with some of my guests from previous conversations. So here’s Cloie’s original episode, for those of you new to the podcast, or in case you’d like to refresh your memory before listening to the new episode (that’s episode 124). Cloie Parfitt is a psychotherapist, originally from Tennessee in the United States, now living in Norwich in the UK. A former nurse, she switch...2024-09-2156 min
Shameless Sex#396 A New Type of Erotic Touch You Should Know About - with Monica JayneWhy is touch so important to all humans? What is platonic erotic touch? How does it differ from other touch? What are the benefits of giving or receiving platonic erotic touch? How is platonic erotic touch created, and how do I find people to share it with? What if feels happen? Can I prevent catching the feels in platonic erotic touch? About our guest: Despite how young she appears (thank goodness for all the GREAT orgasms), Monica Jayne comes with 25 years experience and many certifications to support you to thrive sexually, recover from trauma, shift your identity, reb...2024-08-271h 06
Move to Live®MoreLaying the Foundation for Kids to Be Physically Active for LifeAn interview with Dr. Jayne Greenberg, North American Chair of the International Sport & Culture Association. Physical education is the only equitable place where all children, children with disabilities, children from the general population, children from various cultures and communities, underserved populations. It's the only place where there's an equitable opportunity to learn every type of sport and be physically active throughout the school day.Dr. Jayne GreenbergCareer focus on physical educationPhysical education and equityPartnering successfullyEmpowering physical education teachersLocal advocacy2024-08-1332 min
Becoming a Sleep Consultant with Jayne HavensA CPSM Rising Star, with Amy Landis (ENCORE)Amy is a wife, mama to four children and former special education teacher. She graduated from CPSM in June of 2023 and recently opened her business, Rhythms of Rest. After each of her pregnancies, Amy struggled with postpartum depression and anxiety and realized how much sleep affected her mental health.Amy’s family moved to Amsterdam in 2017 and raised their boys there for 3.5 years. She experienced her 4th pregnancy abroad and saw a totally different way of life for pregnant and postpartum mothers…one that normalized support and prioritized rest for the entire family. Amy’s own experience with p...2024-07-1625 min
Hello Deconstructionists28: Charismatic Christianity 101 with Jayne SuggJayne Sugg is a fourth grade teacher by day and a recording artist by night. She is part of the Good Shepherd Music Collective, a group of musicians based out of New York City who write and record songs about God, peace, and acceptance.
Listen to Jayne Sugg on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1oV0JYpKkMGtfFXZhUF7CP?si=12hqdCLQTDmSie2J5C6jfA
Episode with Marla Taviano: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0GLzWh0JAiDPOjjDJU9rpP?si=YhtznsbASceefBL_9Fa0fg
Connect with Maggie:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hello_d...2024-07-0955 min
The Squarepeg Podcast118. Bonus: Building a happy and authentic autistic lifeIn this bonus episode I share more about my own autism journey, and talk about my career-ending burnout and creating authentically autistic lives we don't want to escape from. Squarepeg is a podcast in which neurodivergent women, and trans and nonbinary people, explore navigating a neurotypical world and share their insights, challenges and successes. I hope that these conversations will be inspiring and thought provoking, open you up to new ways of thinking about being neurodivergent, and help you feel more connected to a worldwide community of people with similar experiences. I...2024-05-0417 min
The Amen, Brother! PodcastEpisode 21: Amy JayneThis episode we're joined by 1985 label manager, Amy Jayne giving us a deep dive into her journey and experiences working for some of the biggest labels in the game.2024-04-161h 29
Another F*cking Horror PodcastEpisode 138: You Shall Be My HumanAfter taking a week off, Monique and Amy are back with an extra long episode! Huzzah! Amy gets the party started with the 1966 alien encounter of Woody Derenberger. Then Monique dives into the harrowing kidnapping of Eduardo Garcia Valseca, and everything his boss wife, Jayne Rager Valseca, did to get him back. If you liked this episode, please take a moment to rate, review and subscribe.
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The Squarepeg Podcast116. S9 E11: Rekindling our dimmed spark and reclaiming autistic joyDani Rodwell is a licensed Clinical Social Worker, therapist, and Co-founder of NeuroSpark Health. She lives in New Jersey, USA. She has worked in the field of autism and neurodevelopmental conditions for over 7 years - including working with neurodivergent youth, a brief period in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), then internships at The Center for Autism and Early Childhood Mental Health, in mental health programming for neurodivergent adults and a support group for parents of neurodivergent adult children. Now 29, Dani self-identified as autistic for five years, before being informally diagnosed in 2023. In our...2024-03-301h 00
Proud StutterLife With A Covert Stutter With Actor & Bestselling Author Jayne Amelia LarsonJayne Amelia Larson is an actor, voiceover artist, bestselling author and podcaster. Jayne shares with Maya her journey of covert stuttering and her struggle with being open about her stutter over the course of her career. They also talk about Jayne's family dynamics, acting in Judging Amy, and her difficult experience with recording the audio version of her bestselling book, 'Driving the Saudis.' Episode breakdown00:50 Jayne's Journey with Stuttering and Covert Stuttering02:12 The Challenges of Stuttering in Professional Voice Over Work04:35 Family Dynamics and the Imp...2024-03-2228 min
Drama, Darling: A Real Housewives Comedy PodcastMiami Reunion 3, Below Deck Med, Royal Conspiracies, and Erika Jayne's new songA double recap of Miami and Below Deck. Emily Dorezas and I cover a lot of groud discusing the Ave Maria reminx to Lisa's missteps. We re-enact a classic Fraser and Jared moment and discuss Captain Kerry's co-dependent Captaining. Plus, the Royals, Erika's song "Bounce" and John and Alexis. For more Drama, Darling, and tons of content, subscribe to my Patreon. http://Patreon.com/dramadarling Liquid BioCell Skin Collagenhttps://modere.io/OUXB4G2024-03-121h 11
The Squarepeg Podcast113 [S9 E8] Making the invisible visible: getting comfortable with a late autism diagnosisMarisa Hamamoto is a leading voice in disability inclusion, professional dancer and founder of Infinite Flow, an award-winning dance company and nonprofit that employs disabled and nondisabled dancers with a mission to create a more inclusive world, one dance at a time. Marisa is a stroke survivor, and a proud fourth-generation Japanese American. She was diagnosed autistic in 2022, which she describes as bringing a mixture of ‘Relief and confusion’ - being a seasoned leader and ally in the physical disability space, then discovering she was autistic and working out what that means for her and for her compan...2024-03-091h 10
The Squarepeg Podcast112 [S9 E7] Why the system is thwarting autistic people: reimagining neurodivergent health - with Dr Mel HouserDr Mel Houser is a family physician in Montpelier, Vermont in the United States, with a clinical focus on providing medical care for neurodivergent patients across the lifespan. Now 40, she was diagnosed autistic two years ago, following a burnout - and at the same time was diagnosed as ADHD, dyspraxic, dyslexic, and dyscalculic. She is also the parent of an autistic 6 year old. Dr Houser is the Founder and Executive Director of All Brains Belong, a nonprofit organisation in Montpelier that provides neurodiversity-affirming medical care, social connection opportunities for all ages, and educational training. Their ‘community village’ mode...2024-03-021h 05
Meltdown to Mastery: Empowering Women In Crisis To Manifest by Rewiring The Subconscious Mind.Manifest Health - Canary in the Coal Mine: Finding Your Inner Voice When No One Around You Believes That There’s Something Wrong - In Midlife Crisis, with Amy SteinWhat if the key to unlocking health and your true potential lies not in external sources, but within yourself? In this episode Amy describes her journey Inward to find the secrets of true health, well being and guidance.
Key Takeaways:
Embracing Sensitivity as Strength:
Amy Stien introduces her mission to redefine sensitivity and empowers listeners to view it as a valuable asset.
Discusses the societal misconceptions surrounding sensitivity and highlights its potential for profound personal growth.
Tapping into Innate Intelligence:
Explores Amy's unique approach to guiding individuals back to themselves by...2024-02-2138 min
The Squarepeg Podcast110 [S9 E5] ‘My autism journey came out of my trans experience’: Navigating gender and autistic identitiesVic Weiner is a youth justice attorney and lifelong social justice activist in the USA. They were brought up by a college professor mother in an unconventional home without a TV, and as a child they always felt like an outsider. However, as they grew up and continued to struggle socially, they realised it wasn’t just their unusual upbringing - there was something else going on. They were diagnosed autistic at 34. Vic attended Warren Wilson College, a unique university where the students work and undertake community service in addition to their studies. After struggling to...2024-01-201h 03
The Squarepeg Podcast109 [S9 E4] Little glimpses underneath the mask: unravelling people-pleasing and imposter syndromeGemma Gray is a strategic marketing consultant from Edinburgh in Scotland. She left her long-term role following a burnout two years ago and became self-employed. She is a parent to an autistic daughter, and was diagnosed herself in March this year, aged 46. Still in the early days of her diagnosis, she says she is unravelling being a people-pleasing professional masker with chronic low self esteem and imposter syndrome. Eight years ago, before her own diagnosis, Gemma set up a Facebook group for parents of autistic children, which is still going strong, and she has recently been awarded...2024-01-131h 05
The Squarepeg Podcast108 [S9 E3] Told I couldn’t be autistic: BPD misdiagnosis, mental health negligence and finally getting justiceNaomi Ghafoor is a mental health activist who has spent over a decade battling the mental healthcare system and dealing with misdiagnoses, negligence and systemic abuse, which recently led to her suing her NHS mental health trust earlier this year. Now 26, she works as a Lived Experience Leadership Officer for a mental health charity in London, UK and is passionate about sharing her experiences and using her voice to uplift and empower others. She was diagnosed autistic at 24. In our conversation we talk about: ➡ Being misdiagnosed with BPD and told she couldn't be aut...2024-01-061h 03
Poor Lil ThingPLT 88 - DORIT, I'M A SHOWMANMiss Langley Nascar Cheer Squad Leader 1995, Floss wars, Public nail clippings, Self checkouts from the future,A stranger sneaks a peak at Ryan’s weiner, Rear funnelling, Thailand ping pongs, Taylor Lautner & Taylor Lautner,Questionable performance art, Amy hung out with Dee, Erika Jayne is a showman, RHONY, Just remember, I’ll remember, Ryan has a stalker, Amy gets kicked off the volleyball team, We audition in LA to be on Days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-081h 07
The Perks Of Being A Book Lover PodcastS9 Ep191 - Witch, Please! A Book Rec Episode - 10/4/23
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It is officially Halloween season so we’re talking all about witches this week. We’ll each share 5 bewitching books, 10 total, that you should put on your TBRs.
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
1- Leslie “F*cking” Jones by Leslie Jones
2- Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann...2023-10-0458 minBecoming a Sleep Consultant with Jayne HavensA CPSM Rising Star, with Amy LandisAmy is a wife, mama to four children and former special education teacher. She graduated from CPSM in June of 2023 and recently opened her business, Rhythms of Rest. After each of her pregnancies, Amy struggled with postpartum depression and anxiety and realized how much sleep affected her mental health. Amy's family moved to Amsterdam in 2017 and raised their boys there for 3.5 years. She experienced her 4th pregnancy abroad and saw a totally different way of life for pregnant and postpartum mothers...one that normalized support and prioritized rest for the entire family. Amy's own experience with postpartum depression and...2023-10-0325 min
She Thrives ADHD, The PodcastAmy Jayne Needham: A Tale of ADHD, Career Success, and One Handed ClappingSend us a textGet ready to be inspired by the story of Amy Jayne Needham, a woman who has overcome the challenges of her ADHD to excel in her career and personal life. Amy shares her journey of growing up with ADHD, which included moments of disruption and energetic behaviour but also showcased her intelligence. Amy walks us through her daily life with ADHD, revealing how she navigates her work, studies, and responsibilities. Despite the challenges, she employs unique strategies to stay on top of her studies, and she is supported by her line m...2023-08-171h 09