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Dear Dyslexic PodcastEp 73: Redefining Leadership Through a Neurodivergent Lens: Dr. Annalisa Contos’ JourneyWhat if the key to unlocking potential in the workplace lies in embracing neurodiversity?We are joined in this episode by Dr. Annalisa, the founder of Atom Consulting, a company dedicated to helping water utilities manage their risks, particularly in water quality. With a rich background in consulting and a personal journey through neurodiversity, Annalisa has become a passionate advocate for individuals with learning differences. After her elder son was diagnosed with autism, she pursued her own diagnosis of ADHD in her 40s, leading her to a deeper understanding of neurodiversity. Annalisa's commitment to...
2025-02-2831 min
Always By Your SideGod isnt just a feeling | Gabriella Annalisa and Kaleigh BlackwellGod isnt just a feeling | Gabriella Annalisa and Kaleigh Blackwell Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2024-09-2541 minAlways By Your SideWhen the Enemy KNOWS He Lost You | Gabriella Annalisa, Chloe Chedester and Sami ChedesterWhen the Enemy KNOWS He Lost You | Gabriella Annalisa, Chloe Chedester and Sami ChedesterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2024-08-0744 minAlways By Your SideThe Truth About Modesty | Gabriella AnnalisaThe Truth About Modesty | Gabriella AnnalisaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2024-07-3145 minAlways By Your SideThe Lord has a Plan for You. Gabriella Annalisa and Lauren HardyThe Lord has a Plan for You. Gabriella Annalisa and Lauren HardyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2024-07-1750 minAlways By Your SideThe Lord WILL Refine You. Gabriella Annalisa and Chloe ChedesterThe Lord WILL Refine You. Gabriella Annalisa and Chloe ChedesterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2024-07-101h 14Always By Your SideBeing a man of God | Gabriella Annalisa and Preston JacobsBeing a man of God | Gabriella Annalisa and Preston JacobsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2024-07-0344 min
Conversations with Annalisa BarbieriBaby Loss with Professor Lucy EasthopeWelcome to series 8 of Conversations with Annalisa Barbieri. This episode was Professor Lucy Easthope's idea as it’s something she really wanted to talk about and I’m honoured she has trusted me with this delicate subject. In this episode Lucy talks openly about her very personal five baby losses by miscarriage. Lucy is Professor of Practice of Risk and Hazard at the University of Durham and a Professor in Mass Fatalities at the University of Bath. She studied law at university and has a masters in disaster management and a pHD in me...
2024-06-271h 06Always By Your SideWhen life throws a curve ball | Gabriella Annalisa and Sami ChedesterWhen life throws a curve ball | Gabriella Annalisa and Sami ChedesterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2024-06-2640 minAlways By Your SideWhat God says about us | Gabriella AnnalisaWhat God says about us | Gabriella AnnalisaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2024-06-0539 minAlways By Your SideGod are you trying to ruin my life? | Gabriella Annalisa and Aniela LeonGod are you trying to ruin my life? | Gabriella Annalisa and Aniela LeonAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2024-05-2445 minAlways By Your SideBeing a women of God | Gabriella Annalisa and Elise JusticeBeing a women of God | Gabriella Annalisa and Elise JusticeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2024-05-1059 minAlways By Your SideFaithfulness in God | Gabriella AnnalisaFaithfulness in God | Gabriella AnnalisaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2024-04-2725 minAlways By Your SideGlory of the Gospel | Gabriella Annalisa and Christian BlackwellGlory of the Gospel | Gabriella Annalisa and Christian BlackwellThe most important ting to remember is the glory of the gospel. Not enough people know that you can come from any walk of life and come to the Lord to change your life for the better. On todays episode we breakdown the gospel and try to give everyone a better understand of the gospel. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2024-03-2936 minAlways By Your SideGod is our strength | Gabriella AnnalisaGod is our strength | Gabriella AnnalisaToday we talk about the Lords strength when you feel like youre walking through the wilderness. Asking the Lord for His strength to get through new walks with Him and going through some trials can feel hard but walking it out with God will make it 100000x better!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2024-03-2232 minAlways By Your SideGod is calling you | Gabriella Annalisa and Christian BlackwellGod is calling you | Gabriella Annalisa and Christian BlackwellAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2024-03-161h 19Always By Your SideModest is hottest | Gabriella Annalisa, Aniela Leon and Maddy DoddModest is hottest | Gabriella Annalisa, Aniela Leon and Maddy DoddAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2024-03-0140 minAlways By Your SideHaving Faith when you don’t feel it | Gabriella Annalisa and Mom VeronicaHaving Faith when you don’t feel it | Gabriella Annalisa and Mom VeronicaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2024-02-011h 27
The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing CoachEp 87: You’re Getting the Feedback Loop All Wrong & What to do About it, with Annalisa Parent SummeaIn this episode, Annalisa Parent Summea talks with Andi in the first episode of a 6 part series. In the first episode, we talk about feedback. Are you tired of getting cursory and/or unhelpful feedback? Are you sick to death of meaningless comments that have nothing to do with your manuscript? This episode will teach you all about: What quality feedback is How you can get it Where you can get it
2022-12-2820 minConversations with Annalisa BarbieriUnderstanding the Impact of Child Sexual Abuse with consultant psychiatrist in psychotherapy Dr Jo StubleyThis is not an easy subject, but a necessary one, especially when you hear the statistics on child sexual abuse. Many children don't understand what's happening to them and often can't talk about it until they are way into adult hood and what they perceive to be a 'safe place'. The impact, as we see in this episode, can be life long and pernicious.I talk to consultant psychiatrist in psychotherapy Dr Jo Stubley who leads the adult section of the trauma service at the NHS Tavistock Centre. Jo is a member of the British Psychoanalytic...
2022-11-021h 13Conversations with Annalisa BarbieriHow to Motivate Your Child with psychotherapist Graham MusicAt some time or other we've probably all wanted, or needed, to motivate our children. But how? It's both harder and easier than you think and nagging doesn't really work in the long term. Tell you what else doesn't work, reward charts. In this episode I talk to child and adolescent psychotherapist and author, Graham Music who explains the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, what children really need and why daydreaming is really good for the soul.You can read more about Graham and his work and books on his website: Nurturing Natures.
2022-10-2644 minConversations with Annalisa BarbieriDealing with your inner critic with psychotherapist Julia BuenoEver have a nagging voice in your head telling you you're not good enough or could have done something better? You may have an inner critic. In this episode I talk to psychotherapist Julia Bueno, author of Everyone's a Critic, How We Can Learn to Be Kind To Ourselves, published by Virago.We discuss where your inner/self critic may have come from, what you can do to neutralise them, and we learn what cheerleaders and see-saws have to do with it.Learn more about Julia, her work and her books at https...
2022-10-1940 min
Divorce Unfiltered#12 Burning Man as Divorce Medicine Have you ever heard of or been to Burning Man? If not, we’ll tell you this: It’s a place the “burners” to lovingly call “Home.” Its Nevada’s third largest city for one week, toward the end of the summer each year. 80k people from all over the globe travel to this dry lake bed to gather and share an experience unlike any other. We attend burning man to heal, learn, grow, connect and expand our minds and our hearts to more fully embrace every aspect of the human experience. Some people fall in love, some marry — right there on th...
2022-09-271h 09Conversations with Annalisa BarbieriWhat Relationships Tell Us About Ourselves with psychoanalytic psychotherapist Susannah AbseHow we are in relationships can tell us not only an extraordinary amount about ourselves, but also how we were brought up. Family patterns can be repeated in every relationship we go onto have.Here I talk about to psychoanalytic psychotherapist Susannah Abse who has over thirty years experience in helping couples. Susannah was CEO of the charity, Tavistock Relationships, for ten years. She has also been Chair of the British Psychoanalytic Council, of which she is a member.Her book Tell me the Truth About Love, 13 Tales From the Therapists Couch, came...
2022-07-0448 minConversations with Annalisa BarbieriProcessing Grief with psychotherapist and co-founder of The Good Grief Project, Jane HarrisGrief and death are terrifying words for many of us. Of all the emotions, I’ve found, we really try to body swerve grief. But the thing is, grief doesn't go away if you ignore it. You can't cheat grief, so in this episode we try to look it in the face and talk about why it's important to start processing it and how you might go about this.I speak with psychotherapist and bereaved mother Jane Harris. I first met Jane, and her photographer and film-maker husband Jimmy Edmunds, almost ten years ago. Their son, Jo...
2022-06-2745 minConversations with Annalisa BarbieriThe Importance of Knowing and Keeping boundaries with psychotherapist Armele PhilpottsThis was a listener requested topic. Boundaries form the basis of all our relationships, be they with family, work colleagues or romantic partners. Boundaries even matter if you're travelling on public transport! In this episode Armele Philpotts explains how anger is a really useful tool to alert us to a boundary being crossed. How to make boundaries, what they tell us about ourselves, and how to keep them.Armele is a psychotherapist in private practice who specialises in healthy relationships and the effects of trauma. Her website is at: https://apcounselling.wordpress.com/...
2022-06-2043 minConversations with Annalisa BarbieriAdoption with psychotherapist and adoption specialist Alison RoyI get a lot of problems about adoption, usually, but not always, from the adopters who are struggling but are mired in shame that they cannot cope. Once someone has been through the process of adoption it can be very hard for them to admit they are finding it tough. But in this podcast we also hear from an adoptee, because that's the other side that I hear from (and often a voice which is missing when adoption is discussed). When adoptees write to me, they often talk of constantly looking for something, as if something is missing, or...
2022-06-131h 02Conversations with Annalisa BarbieriA Gentle Introduction to Dementia with dementia specialist nurse Julie GreenDementia is a word which we've become increasingly familiar with over the years, but still, understandably, strikes fear in our hearts. In this episode I talk to Julie Green, Dementia UK's Deputy Clinical Lead and an Admiral nurse with thirty years experience caring for the elderly, twelve of them in a dementia specialist role.We talk about the types of dementia, how best to 'be' with someone who has dementia eg: should you enter their world or correct their mistakes?Caring for someone with dementia is isolating and can be soul destroying. Dementia...
2022-06-0646 minConversations with Annalisa BarbieriSex Education: What We Wish We'd Learnt with sexual and relationship psychotherapist Silva NevesHow many of us had really good sex education, or anything that goes beyond the mere biological? In this episode I talk to COSRT and UKCP registered Silva Neves about what we wish we’d learnt, how to have ‘The Conversation’ with your children and why it should start probably earlier than you think and around the dinner table. We cover consent, why porn isn’t sex education. We also talk about the fun aspects of sex. Silva's book: Compulsive Sexual Behaviours.Book recommendations:What’s Happening to my Body for Girls o...
2022-05-3051 min
The Truth In This Art: Stories That MatterArt, Activism, and Innovation: Conversations with Annalisa DiasReady to explore? Tune in to 'The Truth in This Art' podcast, hosted by host Rob Lee and accompanied by today's guest Annalisa Dias, a visionary force in the artistic realm, who occupies multiple roles as the Director of Artistic Partnerships and Innovation at Baltimore Center Stage, a distinguished playwright, director, performer, and community organizer. Her creative spirit thrives at the convergence of racial justice and environmental stewardship, a journey that has earned her recognition and distinction. As a Co-Founder of Groundwater Arts, Dias spearheads a collaborative initiative amplifying climate justice through art. With an impressive array of accomplishments...
2022-05-0837 minConversations with Annalisa BarbieriThe Truth About Baby Sleep with biological anthropologist Professor James McKennaAnyone who’s had a baby knows that probably the number one question you're asked is: are they sleeping through?Some years ago, whilst researching a piece, I found out that babies aren’t meant to sleep through and there are biological reasons why this is and it blew my mind, given everything I was told at the time was that if my baby didn’t sleep through, I was somehow a failure.Professor James McKenna is biological anthropologist, and a world specialist on baby sleep and we take a deep dive in this episod...
2022-03-2255 minConversations with Annalisa BarbieriHow to Identify Addiction and Get Help if You Need with psychotherapist Rebecca HarrisAddiction is a word that’s overused and often misunderstood. In this episode I talk to systemic psychotherapist Rebecca Harris, who is also manager at the National Problem Gambling Clinic, Club Drug Clinic and the National Centre for Gaming Disorders. She works at the Central and North West NHS Foundation Trust in London. We look at what addiction is, what it isn’t, and how to get help if you think you or someone you love has an addiction to drugs, gaming, gambling or alcohol. Some useful links/further reading to look at after you’ve listene...
2022-03-1547 minConversations with Annalisa BarbieriThe Delicate Art of Managing Differences with psychotherapist Gabrielle RifkindI wanted to call this “how to win an argument” but I realised it’s not all about winning or losing but finding common ground, or ground you can both tolerate to be on. In this episode I talk to psychotherapist Gabrielle Rifkind who is a mediator and conflict resolution expert, having worked in war zones in the Middle East, Asia and Europe.Gabrielle and I talk about how to manage differences between friends and family, how to start the conversation (she shares a brilliant technique), we look at what it’s not always about being right an...
2022-03-0845 minConversations with Annalisa BarbieriHow to Cope With a Difficult Older Relative with psychotherapist Chris MillsI get so many problems about this, not just through my column, but in real life. Some people have difficult family members who get more difficult as they get older.Note: this isn’t about dementia this is about trying to navigate the difficulties you may face with an intransigent relative as they get older.Maybe they need some care but won’t acknowledge it, or maybe they’ve become dangerous behind the wheel of a car and should give up driving, but don’t want to. Psychotherapist Chris Mills helps us look at what...
2022-03-0154 minConversations with Annalisa BarbieriWhat is Intimacy? with psychologist and psychoanalyst Stephen BlumenthalIt’s only in the last few years that I’ve really looked into intimacy and what it actually, practically, means. A lot of people use it as a by-word for sex but here’s where it gets interesting because intimacy and sex aren’t the same thing. In fact a lot of people use sex to avoid intimacy.Stephen Blumenthal and I discuss what is and isn’t intimacy, how to know if you’ve got it and maybe, how to find it if it’s so far eluded you. Stephen is a clinical psychologist and psychoanal...
2022-02-2229 minConversations with Annalisa BarbieriBlended Families and How to Navigate them with psychotherapist Katherine WalkerBlended families, bonus families, step families whatever you call them, joining together two or more families can be tricky. What do you call your “new” mum/dad/sibling, how do you cope with issues that may come up, what’s the delicate line between being accepting and having boundaries?I discuss all this and more - including the positives - with psychotherapist Katherine Walker who is accredited by the UKCP and BACP and whose area of interest is blended families and helping them develop healthy bonds and attachments; so much so that she did an MA on the...
2022-02-1545 min
Il caffè delle 827. DETERMINAZIONE - IL METODO | Caffè delle 8A volte essere in salita, ad un passo dalla cima e fermarsi per poi scendere giù a picco! consigli utili per scalare la vetta! Con Marco e Annalisa.
Produrre risultati positivi, sia per gli individui, sia per i gruppi di lavoro aggiungendo un pizzico di motivazione, con Marco e Annalisa e le nostre esperienze di vita
2021-12-0819 min
The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing CoachEp 171: How to Find Your Writing Voice, with Dan SmithIn this episode, writing coach and author Annalisa Parent Summea sits down with long-time journalist Dan Smith. Dan and Annalisa talk about the differences between novel writing and journalistic style. They explore the struggles and the successes of publishing and finding your writer’s voice. To get the most out of this episode, be sure to snag our freebie at https://writing-gym.com/journalism/.
2021-10-0720 min
The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing CoachEp 166: Why You Won’t Publish Your Book By Yourself, with Natalie FrenchThis week, Annalisa Parent Summea sits down with author and Writing Gym member Natalie French. Annalisa and Natalie discuss how to stop struggling and edit your novel, how to get better feedback on your novel project and why trying to publish alone just doesn’t get you the results you want. Make sure to download our freebie at https://writing-gym.com/publishingstruggle/ to get the most out of this episode.
2021-09-0238 min
The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing CoachEp 164: How to Revise your Novel to Publish Well, with Sonee Singh In this episode, writing coach and author Annalisa Parent Summea sits down with Writing Gym member Sonee Singh. Sonee and Annalisa talk about what to do when your plot loses momentum, how to discover and fix blindspots in your writer, and why you’re not getting the feedback you need from your beta readers. To get the most out of this episode, be sure to snag our freebie at https://writing-gym.com/momentum/.
2021-08-1928 min
The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing CoachEp 162: How to Discover Your Writing and Publishing Confidence, with Jill SmithThis week, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Jill Smith, a Writing Gym alumnae who’s on the path to publication about what it’s like to be a part of a professional community of writers. Jill and Annalisa answer why quality feedback is important, why you shouldn’t be scared to follow plot rabbit trails, and what makes the Writing Gym different from other communities. Make sure you check out the free writing resource at https://writing-gym.com/confidencebuilder/.
2021-08-0530 min
Learn Italian with Annalisa9. Piccola storia della lingua italianaSe siete amici di Learn Italian With Annalisa probabilmente amate la lingua italiana, forse la parlate o vorreste parlare italiano. Ma vi siete mai chiesti quando e come è nata questa lingua? Come siamo passati dal latino all'italiano che parliamo oggi? In questo podcast scopriamo la ricca, complessa e affascinante storia della lingua italiana!
If you are following Learn Italian With Annalisa, you probably love the Italian language, maybe you can speak or would like to speak Italian. But have you ever wondered when and how this language was born? How did we go from Latin to the It...
2021-07-3121 min
The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing CoachEp 158: How to move from draft to publish-ready with actionable feedback, with Aaron BettsIn this week’s episode, Annalisa Parent Summea and up and coming author Aaron Betts talk about what it feels like to finally finish his novel. After joining the Writing Gym, Aaron finished the novel he’d spent years writing in just two weeks. Annalisa and Aaron also discuss overcoming writer’s block and why getting professional feedback on your writing is so important to propelling you towards your dream of being published. Check out the freebie at https://writing-gym.com/finishanovel/.
2021-07-0831 min
Conversations with Annalisa BarbieriThe Secrets of the Sibling Relationship with psychotherapist Nicole AddisWe are so focused on the parent/child relationship we often overlook the sibling one, even though it is often the longest lasting relationship of our lives and can divulge various insights - if you know what to look for. A good sibling relationship can support and encourage you, a bad one can have profound and long-lasting effects.In this episode I talk to psychotherapist Nicole Addis and we discover how looking at the relationship between you and your siblings - whatever age you are.We also learn how, by looking at your...
2021-06-2437 min
Conversations with Annalisa BarbieriHow Trauma Can Affect Everyday Life with consultant psychiatrist in psychotherapy Jo StubleyI used to think of trauma in terms of war and soldiers but actually trauma can affect anyone and impact every day life. Its effects can be felt in the brain and the body.In this episode I talk to Dr Jo Stubley, who leads the adult section of the Trauma Service at the NHS's Tavistock Centre. Find out what trauma and PTSD is and what might make some people more susceptible to it. We also talk about how trauma memories are stored in different way to normal memories and perhaps most important of all, how...
2021-06-1754 min
Conversations with Annalisa BarbieriIs Your Relationship Worth Saving with psychotherapist John-Paul DaviesWe're always told relationships need work, but how do you know when yours is over or does, indeed, need working at? In this episode we look at how a good relationship should make you feel, the signs that it may be beyond repair and how to better communicate your needs. I speak to psychotherapist John Paul Davies, who specialises in relationships.Make a one off donation: https://supporter.acast.com/conversations-with-annalisa-barbieriWant this podcast ad free? Head over to my Substack page: https://pocketannalisa.substack.com/Follow...
2021-06-1039 min
Conversations with Annalisa BarbieriWhat to Expect When Someone Dies with Dr Kathryn MannixThis episode was a highly personal project, borne out of sitting with my dad as he was dying and realising I didn't know what to expect. I learnt that night that dying is a bit like birth, but in reverse. It's a process. Finding out about death and dying really helped me not only understand what was happening but make some sense of it. Here I speak to palliative care doctor Kathryn Mannix who has witnessed many people dying. If you think this might be scary, trust me it's actually reassuring and strangely calming.Make a...
2021-06-0344 min
Conversations with Annalisa BarbieriThe Wonder of the Teenage Brain with adolescent psychotherapist Rachel Melville-ThomasThe teenage brain goes through incredible changes during adolescence. This not only explains their behaviour but, knowing what these changes are means you can help support them or - if you are the teenager - might help you understand yourself better. Rachel and I chat about what those neurological changes are and how they manifest. I also spoke to some teenagers who give invaluable insights into how to get the best out of them, what they find challenging about adult behaviour and why they always like to start up difficult conversations when you're already busy doing something else.
2021-05-2744 min
Conversations with Annalisa BarbieriThe Art of Listening with psychotherapist Chris MillsListening is a skill not everyone has and yet it's so important to every day relationships - and is at the core of 99% of the problems I hear about. In this episode I talk to Chris Mills, a psychotherapist about how to be a better listener, how to be heard (and learn how I got myself heard as a child in a noisy Italian family) with exercises you can try straight after listening. Make a one off donation: https://supporter.acast.com/conversations-with-annalisa-barbieriWant this podcast ad free? Head over to my Substack p...
2021-05-2029 minDivorce Unfiltered#11 Healing Your Inner ChildWe go into Annalisa's immigrant story in this episode. Her move at 3 years old from Guyana to New Jersey and how her "abandonment issues" came to be. Lana and Annalisa talk about how time is cyclical, and how all of the "looking back" can fu@K with your neck! The importance of leading life with an open heart despite all of the pain and what form of therapy was the most effective for both Lana and Annalisa. Lana references her Tantra teachers and the 10+ years of training she's done with them as well as yet another Tony Robbins name d...
2021-05-1448 min
Conversations with Annalisa BarbieriTrailerHave you ever wanted X-ray specs into human behaviour? Then this is the podcast for you. Listen to ‘brilliant, insightful and wise’ agony aunt and journalist Annalisa Barbieri, as she releases specially recorded conversations between her and the experts she’s consulted over the years, who put a life time’s learning into each conversation. Every week you can learn more about yourself and the people around you. Topics covered in series one include, ‘the art of good listening’, ‘is my relationship over or is this just a blip?’ and, you can learn just why it is that teenagers think you’re alw...
2021-05-1201 minDivorce Unfiltered#10 Divorce is Success with Stephanie BishopDid you know that divorce is not failure? It's success! We'll tell you why. It's movement, it's growth, it's evolution. All relationships are an opportunity to learn. They don't need to be for life. What a concept, right? Some relationships are lessons. It's just a fact. This episode is a full-on kitchen table conversation with a dear friend of Annalisa's - Stephanie Bishop, about divorce, parenting and what it means to just put yourself first! Moments: 2:50 Aubrey Marcus Podcast #210 Luke Storey on Releasing Celibacy and Sobriety4:20 You are exactly where you need to b...
2021-05-0156 minDivorce Unfiltered#9 Phone Call EavesdropWe're letting you eavesdrop on a drop in we had over the phone, over many many miles of land...as Lana made it out of the jungle - and somehow the jungle came to her. Annalisa is getting the full download on the ex situation and Lana is getting the jungle update. Yes, the saga continues, believe it or not! Moments: 8:00 Was this a conscious decision or you got horny and gave in?10:35 Lana's excuse for f**king her ex when she knows she shouldn't.15:00 Stay out of my country.21:3...
2021-04-1652 minDivorce Unfiltered#8 Getting to the Roots with Kyle CourseyAlright ladies and gents! This is a very very special episode. We brought on an incredible guest for "getting to the roots;" getting to the depth of pain and trauma. *Deepest apologies for the audio quality.* It's a learning experience! "What Kyle does is a unique healing art form, most closely related to ancient Hawaiian Lomi Lomi. HAPA LOMI is long form (6-10 hrs), ancient Hawaiian Lomi Lomi. He approaches each person as a unique, complex, multilayered, individual. His goal in a session is to push people physically, psychologically, emotionally and spiritually to create an env...
2021-04-041h 29Divorce Unfiltered#7 New Chick Murky WatersLana's going through it. Again. Rebound lover has a new chick and Lana isn't feeling it. Annalisa plays Lana's therapist in this episode where Lana confronts her need to keep going back to what isn't good for her, and exposing her crutches. We dive into what we want in relationship and what we might be getting from them that we didn't foresee or intend to. Annalisa offers Lana and challenge and you'll find out whether she accepts just at the end of the episode ;) Moments:4:00 Separation is blurry8:20 These aren't red flags. They are...
2021-03-2048 min
L'incantesimo del bruco (di e con Annalisa Anastasi)L'incantesimo del bruco, Episodio 6: Alvaro Morte (di e con Annalisa Anastasi)Ciao a tutti! Sesto episodio del mio podcast "L'incantesimo del bruco", storie di talenti sbocciati da cadute e fallimenti.
Protagonista di oggi è l'attore andaluso Alvaro Morte, famoso per il ruolo del Professore ne "La casa di carta", serie dei record spagnola.
Uomo di successo, diviso tra la famiglia e il set, ha avuto tuttavia un percorso non semplice perché segnato da un tumore alla gamba.
Da allora affronta sempre la vita con il sorriso.
Per avere il ruolo di Sergio Marquina ha dovuto faticare non poco: ascoltate perché!
Grazie a t...
2021-03-1304 minDivorce Unfiltered#6 Mental Kung FuMoments: 8:00 The letting go process8:40 The third body again? Why do we feel possessive over the ex?11:40 How celibacy went out the window12:30 Getting out of your comfort zone13:40 My comfort zone was a space where I was being abused20:30 Anxiety attacks at 3:30 am26:35 Thank you Divine Masculine27:25 We let you open the jar so you feel like a man32:20 Fear-based thoughts that keep us in a relationship.34:00 Returning home to an empty shell.35:50 The Tsunami t...
2021-03-061h 00Divorce Unfiltered#5 Jumping In FastWhat happens when we jump into a relationship fast? What are the pros? Are there any? What are the drawbacks of jumping into a relationship fast? In this episode, Lana is on one. Fair warning. We'll share Lana's pro status in regard to "jumping in fast." There are certainly repercussions - at least for Lana. Once again, we're just recording our intimate personal conversations so that you can tune in and share in this very human experience with us. Moments:4:00 Inner Healing After Narcissistic Abuse by Jasmin Shcult7:30 The smoothie analogy.10:48 I couldn't let...
2021-02-2048 minL'incantesimo del bruco (di e con Annalisa Anastasi)L'INCANTESIMO DEL BRUCO - episodio 3: SHAKIRA (di e con Annalisa Anastasi)La puntata di oggi del mio podcast "L'incantesimo del bruco" vede protagonista la talentuosa Shakira, una mamma e professionista piena di energia e determinazione.
Sì, perché forse non sapete che ha sofferto molto "a causa" della sua voce potente, che le ha precluso l'opportunità di fare parte del coro della scuola. Il suo insegnante le disse, infatti, che cantava "come una capra".
Un duro colpo per una ragazza così giovane ed entusiasta che però, anche grazie al supporto dei genitori, non ha mai smesso di credere nei propri sogni.
La cantante colombiana ha conosc...
2021-02-0711 minDivorce Unfiltered#4 Why can't I cum?Let's talk about sex baby! Do you remember that song? Don't worry, we'll sing it to you. This is the episode where Lana and Annalisa finally reveal their hidden talent. Complete joke. The truth is that this episode is about sex. How sex is affected by a relationship that is toxic. Tantra. Making love to God. Foreplay that starts in the morning. Masculine and feminine relationship dynamics. A little Burning Man story. How we create our reality and taking ownership for our anxiety and thought patterns. As always, you'll hear our personal, raw and unfiltered personal stories. Mo...
2021-02-0651 minDivorce Unfiltered#3 4Hr Phone Call with WasbandWhat happens when you haven’t had any communication with the was-band (AKA former husband) for months and the phone rings? Sometimes it’s a four hour emotional rollercoaster that results in full on withdrawal symptoms. This episode was recorded in the aftermath of a “fall apart.” What’s the action plan before talking to the was-band? What’s the best way to move into this process? Lana trips over a few words and unravels tangled thoughts amidst a heavy, vulnerable share. Slightly embarrassing, and fully raw, real and unfiltered... because you know how we do! Moments: 4:3...
2021-02-0648 minL'incantesimo del bruco (di e con Annalisa Anastasi)L'incantesimo del bruco, episode 2: Alicia Keys (di e con Annalisa Anastasi)Nell'episodio di oggi de "L'incantesimo del bruco" vi parlo della storia della cantante Alicia Augello Cook, in arte Alicia Keys.
Sapevate che è cresciuta nel pericoloso quartiere di Hell's Kitchen (New York), con la mamma, di origini italiane?
Sapevate che ha iniziato a studiare pianoforte per non frequentare la strada?
Una donna molto impegnata nel sociale, che ha anche scritto libri e recitato in alcuni film.
Alicia ci insegna che non importa chi sei e dove vivi, la tua passione può salvarti.
Trovo sia molto importante la sensibilizzazione di ognuno di...
2021-01-3110 min
The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing CoachEp 135: Creativity Vortex, with Annalisa Parent SummeaAnnalisa Parent Summea shares some insights during a PBS interview on 'Creative Living with Sheryl Borden' What is a Pantser? How do I find my best writer? What is a Creativity Vortex?
2021-01-2605 minL'incantesimo del bruco (di e con Annalisa Anastasi)L'incantesimo del brucoBuonasera a tutti, mi chiamo Annalisa Anastasi, sono una giornalista e scrittrice di 35 anni e questa è la prima puntata del mio podcast “L’incantesimo del bruco”. Mi sono innamorata dell’immagine che evoca il bruco che diventa farfalla ed è il motivo che mi ha spinto a scegliere questo titolo.
Il podcast nasce dalla necessità di motivarmi e motivare tutte quelle persone circondate da questa perfezione apparente che ci induce a pensare di dover modificare ciò che siamo per adeguarci a modelli spacciati per vincenti dai media e dai social network.
Dietro tanti personaggi di successo, però, ci son...
2021-01-2309 min
The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing CoachEp 127: Holiday Special, with Annalisa Parent SummeaFrom our favorite writing coach to you, please join Annalisa Parent Summea in celebrating the holiday season. A special reading of 'A Visit by St. Nicholas' by Clement Clarke Moore Happy Holidays everyone. See you in the new year.
2020-12-2406 min
The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing CoachEp 124: Exposition, with Annalisa Parent Summea-How much exposition is enough? -How do I know if I have too much exposition? -How do I find balance in my novel? In this week's Tuesday Writing Tip Annalisa answers the question, How do know if I have the right amount of exposition?
2020-12-1504 min
The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing CoachEp 122: Character Behavior, with Annalisa Parent Summea-How do I get my characters to behave? -How come my characters will not stick to my outline? -How do I figure out what kind of writer I am? In this week's Tuesday Writing Tip Annalisa answers the question, How do you find your Best Writer?
2020-12-0805 min
The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing CoachEp 120: Finding Your Best Writer, with Annalisa Parent Summea-How do I create plot? -How do I create character sketches? -How do I deal with fears of writing? -How do I deal with my inner critic? In this week's Tuesday Writing Tip Annalisa answers the question, How do you find your Best Writer?
2020-12-0105 min
The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing CoachEp 118: Integrating Character, with Annalisa Parent SummeaHow do I write believable characters? What if character outlines aren't working for me? How can I finally finish writing this book well? In this week's Audio Writing Tip, Annalisa answers the question, "What is the best way to develop characters?"
2020-11-2403 min
The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing CoachEp 116: The Best Way to Develop Characters, with Annalisa Parent SummeaAre you a 'Pantser' or a 'Plotter'? Do you explore through action or do you write a character sketch? Maybe there is a deeper question at hand, how do you find your best writer? In this week's Tuesday Writing Tip Annalisa answers the question, What is the best way to develop character?
2020-11-1704 minDivorce Unfiltered#2 We All Have Our Own ProcessWe are all over the place in this episode. We'll be completely honest and transparent. We cover everything from mosquito bites living in the jungle, to practices cultivated during yoga teacher trainings. Lessons from the earth, and the process of letting go and the advantage of alchemy. Here's an opportunity to really get to know us. Check out the "moments" below to find us as we jump around. Moments:7:40 never legally married 13:00 the end of the marriage21:30 getting in a relationship early 36:08 let ourselves be angry because it feels good...
2020-11-151h 00
The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing CoachEp 114: Return On Your Writing Investment, with Annalisa Parent SummeaWriters are often looking for resources to improve their writing or improve success with query submission. But how do you know what resources to use? How valuable is something that is provided for free? More often than not, what you put in is what you get out. If your writing career is truly important to you, you don't want to shortchange it. In this week's Tuesday Writing Tip, Annalisa answers the question, "How do I find reliable resources to move towards publication?"
2020-11-1004 min
Finding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and Election Night in Hawaii: Ep 25TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos gives an update on what's happening in Hawaii after a very long election night. This recording is from the Annalisa Unfiltered vlog that is livestreamed at facebook.com/AnnalisaUnfiltered Wednesdays at 4 p.m. Hawaii time (Thursdays at 10 a.m. in Manila/Singapore).
2020-11-0610 min
The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing CoachEp 112: Professional Trust, with Annalisa Parent SummeaWriters often struggle with providing their manuscripts to professionals in fear of their idea being stolen. Do I ask for a signed agreement? Do I get a copyright? What prevents them from taking my work? In this week's Tuesday Writing Tip Annalisa answers the question, How can I trust the Agent or Publisher with my Manuscript?
2020-11-0306 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and Getting Back to Normal: Ep 24TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos gives an update on what's happening in Hawaii as the state welcomes back tourists during the COVID-19 pandemic. This recording is from the Annalisa Unfiltered vlog that is livestreamed at facebook.com/AnnalisaUnfiltered Wednesdays at 4 p.m. Hawaii time (Thursdays at 10 a.m. in Manila/Singapore).
2020-10-2921 min
The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing CoachEp 110: Common Writing Traps, with Annalisa Parent SummeaHow does a writer avoid the most common writing traps: Overthinking, Over-Researching, and your Inner Critic. In this week's Tuesday Writing Tip Annalisa answers the questions, How to avoid Overthinking your writing? How to avoid Overthinking your writing? How to avoid it's close cousin Over-Researching? How to overcome your Inner Critic?
2020-10-2704 min
The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing CoachEp 108: Following vs. Leading with Your Writing, with Annalisa Parent SummeaWriters often struggle with the desire to follow what the latest trends in published works are. Do you shelf your idea to write your version of a wizarding school or vampire romance? Or do you blaze your own path with a fresh idea? In this week's Tuesday Writing Tip Annalisa answers the question, Should I follow what's trending?
2020-10-2006 min
The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing CoachEp 106: Backlash & Rejection, with Annalisa Parent SummeaWriting can bring on many trials for the writer, including rejection of their work and backlash for things written about. In this week's Tuesday Writing Tip Annalisa answers the question, How do you deal with Backlash & Rejection?
2020-10-1303 min
The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing CoachEp 104: Why Write if I'm Not Getting Paid for it?, with Annalisa Parent SummeaMany find themselves writing for different reasons, potential income, prestige, the love of the craft, etc.. What keeps you writing? In this week's Tuesday Writing Tip Annalisa answers the question, why write if I'm not getting paid for it?
2020-10-0604 min
The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing CoachEp 102: Revision, with Annalisa Parent SummeaYou've revised your manuscript a hundred times. Every tweak and touch-up is improving it. How do you know when your manuscript is done? In this week's Tuesday Writing Tip Annalisa tackles Revision.
2020-09-2904 min
Divorce Unfiltered#1 Get Out of Jail, Pass Go, Collect $200How does a well educated, yoga teaching, mom of two land her ass in jail? Well, you'll just have to listen to find out. *Lana Shay and Annalisa Raghunandan, two 30-somethings, united by chance in the jungle of Southern Costa Rica, connect during one of life’s greatest transitions, dismantling what was, moving courageously forward and building an outstanding version of what’s to come. Lana and Annalisa get raw and real in every episode, bringing you unfiltered conversations about divorce that most only have in private. *If this...
2020-08-071h 24
Finding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosFinding Aloha with Annalisa Burgos: Ep 1Honolulu TV news anchor/reporter Annalisa Burgos just moved to the Aloha State after living across Asia and the US. To kick off the new decade, she’s documenting her journey of adjustment.
2020-01-0113 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosFinding Aloha with Annalisa Burgos: What It’s Like to Live in HonoluluTV news anchor/reporter Annalisa Burgos reflects on life as a transplant and international journalist in Hawaii.
2019-12-3100 min
The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing CoachEp 81: The Connection Between Neuroscience and Writing, with Annalisa Parent SummeaIn this featured highlight episode, Andi speaks to Annalisa Parent Summea about the connection between neuroscience and writing. This connection is featured in The Writing Gym programs and is absolutely essential to understanding your own writing. Enjoy and stay tuned for the full episode!
2019-05-0207 min
The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing CoachEp 66: The Number One Complaint Agents Have About Your Manuscript, with Annalisa Parent Summea In this episode, Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi talk dive into the issues that agents, publishers, and editors have about your manuscript. The problem will be talked about at length and you'll find out how to avoid it! You'll also get to hear the answers to all of these questions: What’s the missing factor in most manuscripts? What leads to rejection for the majority of manuscripts? What is the slush pile and how do manuscripts end up there? What are the professional standards for the writing job? How to hone plotting, paci...
2019-02-1420 min
The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing CoachEp 65: What do Agents Look for in a Novel, with Annalisa Parent SummeaIn this highlight episode, Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi talk about what agents look for in a novel. It's a question that that gets asked all of the time in the Writing Gym, and it's so exciting to share this little snippet with all of the listeners! If you want to hear even more details about exactly what agents, publishers, and editors are looking for in your work, listen to the full episode on Thursday!
2019-02-1104 min
The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing CoachEp 61: How the Lack of Accountability Impacts Your Writing, with Annalisa Parent SummeaIn this feature highlight episode, Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi talk about accountability and the impact it has on your writing. In this feature, the focus is on how the lack of accountability changes your writing and can alter the course of your goals. Make sure and check out the full episode on Thursday for even more amazing tips!
2019-01-2803 min
The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing CoachEp 53: How to Ditch Traditional Writing Classes, with Annalisa Parent SummeaIn this episode, Annalisa Parent Summea talks with Andi in the third episode of a 6 part series. In this episode, we talk about how the structure of traditional writing classes are dragging down your writing. Are you signing up for multiple courses? Have you purchased every how-to write book you can find? Gone to every conference that you can afford? Most importantly, are you still not any closer to your dream of becoming an author? Learn how to: Ditch the traditional writing course for something more productive Learn new craft tools based on neuroscience D...
2018-12-2022 min
The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing CoachEp 52: Special Edition: How to get your book out faster and better than you imagined, with Gary BarnesIn this BONUS episode, Annalisa Parent Summea interviews Gary Barnes. Gary is “The Breakthrough Business Mastery Coach”. He is a high-performance business and sales coach, popular national and international speaker & Award winning #1 International Amazon best-selling author (7 books). Gary’s clients span over 7 countries and he has been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS & TEDX. In this episode, Annalisa and Gary answer the all important question of how to get your book out. This episode will also teach you all about: How to live the author lifestyle How to write a quality book Gain a quality reader...
2018-12-1816 min
The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing CoachEp 51: 6 Secrets to be a Published Author - Episode 2 - Knowledge, with Annalisa Parent SummeaIn this episode, Annalisa Parent Summea talks with Andi in the second episode of a 6 part series. In this episode, we talk about understanding the difference between knowledge and the application of knowledge. Are you tired of buying every single how-to book? Are you sick of not getting results no matter how many classes you take? Are you frustrated that all of your efforts haven't led you to success? This episode will teach you all about: Getting the right kind of knowledge Learning the tools to apply that knowledge Being able to utilize those tools for...
2018-12-0626 min
The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing CoachEp 50: 6 Secrets to be a Published Author - Episode 1 - Feedback, with Annalisa Parent SummeaIn this episode, Annalisa Parent Summea talks with Andi in the first episode of a 6 part series. In the first episode, we talk about feedback. Are you tired of getting cursory and/or unhelpful feedback? Are you sick to death of meaningless comments that have nothing to do with your manuscript? This episode will teach you all about: What quality feedback is How you can get it Where you can get it
2018-11-3020 min
The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing CoachEp 44: How to Write and Laugh, with Leadville LaurelIn this episode, Annalisa Parent Summea is interviewed by Laurel McHargue, host of the podcast Alligator Preserves about being a writing coach, and her amazing book "Storytelling for Pantsers." Not only is Laurel a fantastic interviewer, she's an author as well! She shares her knowledge with Annalisa in this meeting of the minds. In this episode Laurel and Annalisa will teach you: How to approach writing with humor How to break free from your limits How neuroscience influences your creativity Tips and tricks for working through and around writer's block
2018-07-1738 min
The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing CoachEp 43: How to Avoid Self-Publishing Pitfalls, with Vanessa TalbotIn this episode Annalisa Parent Summea talks with Vanessa Talbot, a Profile Building Alchemist who created the program "Step into the Spotlight" to lead coaches and experts to leave a positive mark in the world. She shares her business expertise with Annalisa in this episode about how to avoid the pitfalls of self-publishing. This episode will teach you: How to create a high quality book How to use the book to leverage your business How to earn more money and get clients How to reach your ideal client with unique solutions
2018-06-2151 min
The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing CoachEp 41: How to Triple Your Entrepreneur Income, with Margaret ReynoldsIn this episode Annalisa Parent Summea talks with author Margaret Reynolds about how to use a high-quality client magnet book to grow your business. As an entrepreneur, it's important to grow your business in every way that you can. Margaret Reynolds and Annalisa will discuss exactly how to do that! They will cover: how a book can grow your market the importance of high-quality work how to turn that quality work into clients how to turn one client into a 7 figure business
2018-05-2509 min
The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing CoachEp 39: How to Write Your Entrepreneur Book This Year, with Ying Han ChengIn this episode Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Ying Han Cheng about how to write your entrepreneur book! If you're an entrepreneur, a book is a fantastic way to grow your clientele and increase your profit. However, it's such a daunting task to finish one. Ying and Annalisa will talk about: finding your own expertise being your own authentic self writing an entrepreneur book what to invest in your work
2018-04-2134 min
The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing CoachEp 38: How to Write Profitable Expert Books, with Dr. Cmdr. Mary KellyIn this episode Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Dr. Cmdr. Mary Kelly about how to write books that sell! If you think that writing an expert book is a solo operation you couldn't be more wrong. Dr. Cmdr. Mary Kelly would know, as the author of 11 books. As a leader in every sense of the word, she talks to Annalisa about how to complete a publishable expert book make sure that book sells be a productive author in every sense of the word word count profits
2018-04-0339 min
The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing CoachEp. 37: How to Overcome Your Fear and Write with Annalisa ParentIn this episode Annalisa talks with author Janiel Miller about conquering your fears and writing your novel. One of the biggest struggles of becoming a published author is overcoming your own fear about getting the work done. It's so easy to get stuck in a punishing cycle of being to afraid to finish your novel and accomplish your dreams. Annalisa and Janiel will talk about: the struggle of realizing your fears how to have faith in yourself how to break free from fear how to find what works for you
2018-03-1900 min
The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing CoachEp 34: Want a Long-Term Evergreen Client Magnet?, with David NewmanIn this episode Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with David Newman of Do It Marketing. David rocks 7 figures and wants to teach others to do the same. He asks all of us, “Do you want to make over 6 figures a year? NO a MONTH.” He spoke with Annalisa to share with YOU how to: organize & systematize your intellectual property monetize your expertise create authority, credibility, and trust differentiate yourself from your competitors and other people in your niche separate yourself from the wannabes increase your lead generation create your domination strategy grow your list
2018-02-0618 min
The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing CoachEp 04: How to Find the Right Writing Job–Part Two, with Annalisa Parent SummeaCollege is a time full of decisions that loom large. No, this isn’t about the best party on Saturday night; it’s about your future! How can you maximize your time in college to prepare yourself best for future career success? Writing coach Annalisa Parent Summea puts on her Professor of English hat and talks a college sophomore through the steps of choosing an internship that’s right for you.
2017-01-2422 min