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ANNA and THE AMUSED LIFEThe Week that Was 03.19.23 - 03.25.23Once again, we revamp this darned podcast to bring you a companion piece for my writings at THE AMUSED LIFE BLOG and detail for you the highlights of one person's little amused life and encourage you to always seek out those pockets of joy, wonder and amusement while dealing with all the shiznit that life throws at us. This week I discuss my salsa problem, the realities of having four dogs, as well as my entertainment viewings and thoughts on Ted Lasso Season 3 and Schmigadoon both on AppleTV+.
Enjoy and PLEASE comment, and leave thoughts, suggestions, or...2023-03-2650 min
ANNA and THE AMUSED LIFEThe Weekly Unpack Episode One: 09/12-17/2022Well. You have to start somewhere and as I type this description at 3 am in the morning on the Monday after I was supposed to have this completed (on Sunday); I am putting this podcast up in AS-IS condition. Yikes. Essentially as I get used to this new "companion to my blog" format I have to admit I did not do any of the topic transitions well at all, if at all. So if you're listening, hold on to your lap bar because they drops and curves will come out of nowhere and make you feel like you have...2022-09-1842 min
ANNA and THE AMUSED LIFEDetermined to DanceWelcome to the first podcast in the new format. Can a tired dancing dame who finds her quite inspired collection of pieces she created over the years get back to dancing?
You can find the companion blog post and available links here: https://theamusedlife.wordpress.com/2022/09/12/determined-to-dance/
You can visit my main website at: www.theamusedlife.com and send me an email at theamusedlife@gmail.com.2022-09-1209 minANNA and THE AMUSED LIFENew Format PreviewFind out where we're heading with this podcast! 2022-09-1000 min
ANNA and THE AMUSED LIFEI am She...MelpomeneA quick companion to my blog of one of my poetry pieces.
To get more: www.theamusedlife.com.
Thank you for listening. 2021-11-1202 min
ANNA and THE AMUSED LIFEAuthentically You Interview with Ashley TellerSeason 2, Episode 1 Rated PG for slight language.
This episode kicks off Season 2 with a woman who has given me a good deal of face time as one of my make-up artists, and who inspires me daily on the way she lives her life and loves her family...meet ASHLEY TELLER and learn about how she's living her dreams on her own terms.
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Ashley's Website: http://www.ashleytellerbeauty.com
Ashley's FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/everydaybeautywithashley
Ashley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashley.teller.beauty/2021-09-051h 02
ANNA and THE AMUSED LIFEAuthentically You Interview of Andrew & Ashley MrozkowskiSeason 1, Episode 9 : Rated PG for Language (Very Slight)
This episode of Authentically You we introduce you to the amazingly adorable power couple behind a buzzworthy, brewing business that is ASHLEY & ANDREW MROZKOWSKI, who took a little idea and a little cart and turned it into a coffee-fueled career. Let's connect!
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Pedal Java Website http://www.pedaljava.com/
Pedal Java YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC96v...
Pedal Java Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pedaljava
Pedal Java Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@pedal...2021-09-041h 17
ANNA and THE AMUSED LIFEAuthentically You Interview with Allison DouglasSeason 1, Episode 10
This episode was filmed in 2020 right before my computer decided to say "goodnight"; but I figured it was a wonderful way to kick off Season 2 for the first week of February because love is what builds a family in all WAYS. Meet Allison Douglas a woman I admire for her smarts, her humor and her dedication to the things that are important.
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Harmony Family Center: http://www.harmonyfamilycenter.com2021-09-041h 03
ANNA and THE AMUSED LIFEAuthentically You Interview of Jenn SnyderSeason 1, Episode 8 : Rated R for Language.
This episode of Authentically You we introduce you to the incredible human being, comedian and voice-artist soon to be that is JENN SNYDER, who is actively helping to keep us a little more sane by being exactly who she is and sharing her brand of humor with the world. Let's connect!
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Jenn Snyder Website www.jennsnydercomedy.com
Jenn Snyder Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jenn.snyder.9
Jenn Snyder Instagram https://www.instagram.com/Jesterjenn13/
Jenn Snyder Twitter http...2021-09-0254 min
ANNA and THE AMUSED LIFEAuthentically You Interview of Kathryn FradySeason 1, Episode 7 : Rated PG-13 for Language.
This episode of Authentically You we introduce you to the dynamic voice and visionary that is KATHRYN FRADY, who is actively helping to change the cultural landscape of Knoxville, TN and is an artist's artist. Let's connect!
WANT TO CONNECT EVEN MORE:
Kathryn Frady Website www.kathrynfradydirector.com
Marble City Opera Website www.marblecityopera.com
Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/FradyKatSoprano
Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/MarbleCityOpera2021-08-3152 min
ANNA and THE AMUSED LIFEAuthentically You Interview of DaVett JonesSeason 1, Episode 6 : Rated PG-13 for Language.
This episode of Authentically You we introduce you to the petite financial powerhouse that is DAVETT JONES, who changed her future by taking the opportunities that were presented to her. You can too. Let's connect!
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Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/thevisionvault
Website https://www.facebook.com/thevisionvault2021-08-2954 minANNA and THE AMUSED LIFEMUSINGS: The Death of Unity = Why I WANT My MTV BackAre you a Gen-Xer? Someone who grew up in the advent of televised music mini-movies? Do you remember how much you wanted your MTV?! I do...and I want it back. Not just for the music videos but for how it made me feel. Connection. Inspiration. Acceptance. Today's podcast is an old piece I wrote for Elephant Journal in 2015 and yet it still rings true 6 years later. Enjoy!2021-08-2109 min
ANNA and THE AMUSED LIFEGERMAICAN Food Love: Adjusting to a Low Carb LifeAnother part of THE AMUSED LIFE podcast is my home life...where two fun foodies from different backgrounds, different experiences, different viewpoints find LOVE in the middle ground. We may have a lot of different opinions but we come together on our mutual love of food...Erik was born in NYC and raised in Georgia coming from a Jamaican & Southern Heritage. I was born and raised in Pennsylvania and now live in Tennessee, and I was raised in a German and Slovak household. We are both first generation American's on our father's side and that's where GERMAICAN comes from...2021-07-0236 minANNA and THE AMUSED LIFEMUSINGS: What I DIDN'T Set Out to Do with My Life...PolarizeThis musing begins the discussion about people who seem to have polarizing personalities. Polarizing people, like polarizing ideas, are those who disrupt the status quo. They're inherently divisive, often loved and hated in equal measure and how being a people pleaser really doesn't work out to well when you seem to have one of these personalities. As I begin to work on some self-care I discuss the possible origins for me on why I may be polarizing or how toxic traits tend to put us in a polarizing position with others. 2021-06-1906 min
ANNA and THE AMUSED LIFEAuthentically You Interview of Jennifer Stocker LongThis episode of Authentically You we introduce you to one of my longest friends, Jennifer Long who took a part time job in her school years and turned it into a career. Let's connect!
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Easton Public Library: http://www.eastonpl.org/
2021-06-1733 min
ANNA and THE AMUSED LIFETalkin' Flicks - Movies I Saw: In The HeightsMy quick and dirty review or really thoughts on the movie I just got to see...2021 release of "In The Heights". Tell me your thoughts and enjoy!2021-06-1309 min
ANNA and THE AMUSED LIFETalkin' Flicks - Best Picture A to Z Challenge: The Deer HunterThis edition of the rambling podcast is about the ongoing challenge I'm giving myself in 2021 which is to view at least 27 films that are Academy Award winning Best Pictures and today I give you my thoughts about the 1978 film The Deer Hunter and why it took me soooooo long to even post about this film and the realization about a common thread among Academy Award winning films. This one is just me.2021-06-1325 min
ANNA and THE AMUSED LIFEMUSINGS: Why Do Adults Ghost Each Other?A podcast about my struggles with ghosting and a plea for each of us to try to be kind enough to one another to let each other know that we need to move on. 2021-05-1007 min
ANNA and THE AMUSED LIFEAuthentically You Interview of Sybil BaileySeason 1, Episode 4 : Rated PG-13 for Language.
In this episode of Authentically You, we introduce you to a healer and a beautifully bold spirit...Sybil Bailey. Learn how she's transformed her life and her world and became AFRO MERMAID.
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Afro Mermaid Skincare reminds you that winter is the best time to get serious about skincare!
Website: https://www.afromermaidskincare.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afromermaidskincarestudio
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afromermaid/2021-02-0536 min
ANNA and THE AMUSED LIFETalkin' Flicks - Best Picture A to Z Challenge: Cimmaron (Sort Of)Today's podcast is about a new challenge I'm giving myself in 2021 which is to view at least 27 films that are Academy Award winning Best Pictures and today I give you my thoughts rambling unedited thoughts on the wrong version of the film CIMMARON (there's a 1931 version and apparently a 1961 version - we watched the wrong one); and it will be a long time until I make this error right y'all. Listen to Erik and I dish the dirt about this film that really drove me batty. Enjoy! 2021-02-0348 min
ANNA and THE AMUSED LIFEAuthentically You Interview of Mary GesfordSeason 1, Episode 3 : Rated PG-13 for Language.
This episode we introduce you to Mary Gesford a woman who's overcome past traumas to help others...let's connect, let's reconnect.
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Department of Human Services in TN: https://www.tn.gov/humanservices.html
US Department of HHS: https://www.hhs.gov/
National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/index.shtml
Explore, connect and seek out things that make you feel authentically you!2021-01-2850 min
ANNA and THE AMUSED LIFEBest Picture A to Z Challenge: BraveheartToday's podcast is about a new challenge I'm giving myself in 2021 which is to view at least 27 films that are Academy Award winning Best Pictures and today I give you my thoughts rambling unedited thoughts on the 1995 film from director/actor, Mel Gibson, the Scottish freedom-film BRAVEHEART. Buckle up and welcome my special guest this week, a person who'll be joining me on future podcasts, ERIK. Enjoy!2021-01-2247 min
ANNA and THE AMUSED LIFEBest Picture A to Z Challenge: The ApartmentToday's podcast is about a new challenge I'm giving myself in 2021 which is to view at least 27 films that are Academy Award winning Best Pictures and today I give you my thoughts on the first of many that I'll be watching. 1960's The Apartment from Billy Wilder. Enjoy!2021-01-1420 min
ANNA and THE AMUSED LIFEAuthentically You Interview of Elizabeth EakerThis episode we introduce you to Elizabeth Eaker who's an educator and a performing artist working in unique ways with her education and training...let's connect, let's reconnect.
Rated PG for mild language.
Want to connect to things discussed in this episode?
WORD PLAYERS: www.wordplayers.org
OAK RIDGE PLAYHOUSE: www.orplayhouse.com
WENDEL WERNER: www.wendelwerner.com
Explore...connect...and find your path towards authenticity.2020-11-121h 05
ANNA and THE AMUSED LIFEAuthentically You Interview of Dr. Taylor Opel and My ReflectionsThis episode we introduce you to Dr. Taylor Opel who's a veterinarian working in a different way with her education and training...let's connect, let's reconnect, and I share with you my thoughts and take aways from this incredible moment of time spent with someone you adore and admire.
Rated PG-13 for Language.
Want to connect with places and things we discussed?
HABIT: https://vetmed.tennessee.edu/outreach...
Army Public Health Center: https://phc.amedd.army.mil/Pages/defa...
Army Veterinary Corps: https://veterinarycorps.amedd.army.mil/
Exp...2020-10-2357 min