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There She Grows Podcast | Business and Personal Growth for Women Entrepreneurs20: Master Your Money: Financial Strategies Every Woman Business Owner Needs to Know with Dr. Annie ColeSend us a textDo you feel overwhelmed or stuck when it comes to managing your finances? In this episode, I chat with financial coach Annie Cole about how women can take control of their money, master financial independence, and build the confidence to tackle their financial goals head-on. Annie shares her inspiring journey from living paycheck to paycheck on a $26,000 salary to becoming a financially independent business owner. We dive into the mindset shifts, practical strategies, and empowe...2024-11-2145 min
The Helping Children Learn PodcastS3E2 Meet Our Other Annie Sullivan Award Winner Olga StepanovaIn this episode of the Helping Children Learn Podcast, we interview our other Annie Sullivan Award Winner. Olga Stepanova is a behavioral health consultant. She helps students develop skills to behave appropriately in school and home settings while she also works with families. Joined by her colleague Joyce, we talk about Olga winning the employee of the year award, what it takes to do this work, and what drives them to keep doing this amazing work. This podcast can be streamed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Amazon Music, and more! Just...2024-10-0127 min
Sullivan's Unheard VoicesSullivan's Unheard Voices Episode 11: Nikki JonesThis is one amazing interview. Get to know Nikki Jones.
Nikki Jones is the lead singer and songwriter for the Nikki Jones Band. She grew up around musicians all her life. Her father Don Jones has been a blues musician for over 50 years. Nikki Jones had endless options of tools, instruments, and equipment since she was born. Her greatest influences are Don Jones, Jonny Lang, Jimi Hendrix, Allmen Brothers, Led Zeppelin, Etta James, Buddy Guy, Joss Stone, Evanescence, Ray Charles, Sam Cook, B.B. King, Danielle Nicole and many more legends. She started singing and playing guitar...2024-06-261h 15
Changes with Annie MacmanusKatriona O'Sullivan The day after St Patrick’s day, we welcome an astonishing Irish woman who epitomises change; Katriona O’Sullivan’s incredible no.1 bestselling memoir ‘Poor’ has dominated Irish bestseller lists for 10 months. The book documents her life - from living in poverty raised by parents who were heroin addicts, becoming pregnant and homeless at 15 to changing everything and completing a PHD at Trinity College in Dublin after a life changing encounter. Today Katriona is a psychologist and award winning lecturer at Maynooth University challenging barriers to education for working class and disadvantaged children. As Barry Keoghan of Saltburn says, ‘Katriona is...2024-03-1854 min
Changelog Master FeedGetting a pulse on your Core Web Vitals 🩺 (JS Party #315)This week, Amal and Nick are joined by Rick Viscomi and Annie Sullivan from the Chrome team to dive into Core Web Vitals, a set of performance metrics geared towards helping developers surface web page quality signals that are key to delivering great user experiences.
We deconstruct the different vitals and learn how they are helpful, as well as introduce the newest vital to hit the scene, Interaction to Next Paint (INP). Join us for a fun and nerdtastic discussion as we dive into the humbling universe of web performance!
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2024-03-071h 24JS Party: JavaScript, CSS, Web DevelopmentGetting a pulse on your Core Web Vitals 🩺This week, Amal and Nick are joined by Rick Viscomi and Annie Sullivan from the Chrome team to dive into Core Web Vitals, a set of performance metrics geared towards helping developers surface web page quality signals that are key to delivering great user experiences.
We deconstruct the different vitals and learn how they are helpful, as well as introduce the newest vital to hit the scene, Interaction to Next Paint (INP). Join us for a fun and nerdtastic discussion as we dive into the humbling universe of web performance!
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Kings of New YorkChapter 5: Sen. "Big" Tim Sullivan"Becker said that he was being sacrificed for his friends"In this chapter, we introduce Senator "Big" Tim Sullivan - a prominent Tammany Hall politician with deep roots in the Bowery. The Patron Saint of immigrant masses and every imaginable illicit activity alike, he was beloved yet corrupt beyond measure.Mentor to the murdered Herman Rosenthal and a friend to Lt. Becker, Sen. Sullivan comfortably existed in both worlds and perhaps linked them in more ways than we know.He was perhaps the only person who could have saved Becker from the electric...2023-12-181h 08
Skillful Means Podcast#96 Portals of Mindfulness Guided PracticeText me your feedback.Have you ever caught yourself (or been caught by someone else) with your head buried in your smartphone while doing something mundane like brushing your teeth or walking through your home?If so, you can probably relate to the lure of distraction when certain moments don't seem worth our full attention. In this contemplation, Annie invites us to view these small, ordinary moments during the day as portals to mindfulness that may reveal a hidden treasure of simple awe that awaits our ordinary attention. To skip the t...2023-09-0112 minSkillful Means Podcast#94 Drawing A Line Guided PracticeText me your feedback.It’s counterintuitive but essentially true: all phenomena itself is neutral, including people and events, and they have equal capacity to provoke suffering or ease alike – it all depends on how we meet the moment.As we continues our series of practice this summer, Annie offers a contemplation on how we might work with discernment in shaping a skillful state of mind when facing difficult circumstances.The meditation starts at 2:57. If your podcast app supports chapter markers, you can jump ahead.~Skillful Means Podcast offers thes...2023-08-0412 min
S&C Critical InsightsSupreme Court’s Recent Polansky Decision on the False Claims ActIn this episode of S&C’s Critical Insights, Annie Ostrager and Tracy Richelle High, Co-Heads of S&C’s Labor & Employment Group, discuss the Supreme Court’s June 16 decision in United States ex. rel. Polansky v. Executive Health Resources and implications for qui tam whistleblowers.
The False Claims Act (FCA) authorizes qui tam actions by private parties, called “relators,” who sue on behalf of the United States. The government may intervene and take over litigating the case during the “seal period”—the window at the outset of the action during which the case is sealed. If the government cho...2023-07-1917 min
Pieces of the Mind.Karen Sullivan - Breast Cancer journeyToday we are talking about the most common cancer for women in Australia; that being Breast Cancer. Before we delve into this topic with a breast cancer survivor I would like to acknowledge the women amongst us that we have lost to this battle, those of you that have either undergone treatment or currently doing so and also to the loved ones that have come face to face with the reality of this disease. Please remember it is vital to be proactive and get your annual checks completed because as our guest will mention early detection does sa...2023-07-1954 minS&C Critical InsightsRecent Developments with SEC’s Whistleblowing ProgramIn this episode of S&C’s Critical Insights, Annie Ostrager and Tracy Richelle High, Co-Heads of S&C’s Labor & Employment Group, discuss recent developments in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s whistleblowing program.
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act, as modified by the Dodd-Frank Act, provides protections and incentives for whistleblowers who report potential violations of the securities laws. Dodd-Frank also incentivizes potential informants to come forward by authorizing the SEC to grant awards to whistleblowers.
Annie and Tracy discuss two recent amendments by the SEC to its whistleblower program that appear to reflect the agency’s readine...2023-07-1417 minSkillful Means Podcast#92 Mundane Ecstacy Guided PracticeText me your feedback.The old Zen proverb that says “before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water” is a gentle reminder that chasing the ecstatic will ultimately let us down. Instead, if we can stay close to the ordinary matters of each moment, we may be much better positioned to experience luminous presence.In this practice, Annie discusses the true meaning of mindfulness, and invites you to use your immediate surroundings as a platform for awakening to the moment. The meditation start at 2:40. If your podcast app supports chap...2023-07-0712 minSkillful Means Podcast#90 Yoga Beyond AsanaText me your feedback.Could you imagine a yoga class without postures? In fact, millions of dedicated yoga practitioners don't practice asana at all. In this episode, Annie and Jen discuss ways to engage with the teachings separate from asana, drawing on guidance from the "Bhagavad Gita" and their own experiences. "Bhagavad Gita" quote mentioned in the episode: Chapter 2 Verse 42-43"There are ignorant people who speak flowery words and take delight in the letter of the law, saying that there is nothing else. Their hearts are full of selfish desires, Ar...2023-06-0948 min
Beyond the PenBeyond the Pen: Adventure, Romance, and Reflection with Annie Sullivan, Charles Kelley, Mark Lilley, and Rex DillingerIn this EpisodeIn this podcast episode, the host interviews several authors about their upcoming books. The first guest, Annie Sullivan, discusses her book "A Touch of Gold," which explores the conflicts faced by the cursed daughter of King Midas. The conversation covers topics such as character relationships and the Island of the Lost Soul's atmosphere. The second guest, Charles Kelly, talks about his book "Crossroads," which follows an undercover federal agent in an outlaw motorcycle club. The conversation covers the inspiration behind the setting and the conflict between personal vendetta and duty. The third guest, Mark...2023-05-0937 min
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationThe Tiny Chef! w/ Rachel LarsenJust five years ago, a very small herbivorous chef who resides in a modest tree stump took Instagram by storm, impressing thousands with his culinary expertise and tiny, plant-based eats—and he hasn’t slowed down since. In fact, he even helms his very own show on Nick Jr. The Tiny Chef has captured hearts worldwide, and this week, director and animator Rachel Larsen joins us for a conversation about the tiny culinarian. Rachel shares how her personal journey led her to embrace veganism and how adhering to a plant-based lifestyle has influenced her creative work, including The Tiny Chef...2023-04-2956 minSkillful Means Podcast#86 Embodying Kindness & GenerosityText me your feedback.In their continuing exploration of Annie's 12 Embodiments of Yoga, in this episode, Annie and Jen discuss the nuances of Kindness and Generosity. While this may seem like a breezy topic, these qualities (and their corresponding actions) ask of us a certain amount of magnanimity that has to be cultivated and applied intentionally. Jen & Annie look at how to do that and how their own orientation has changed over their decades as practitioners. ~ ~ ~We love to hear from you! Reach out to us on Facebook and Instagram. We als...2023-04-1739 minSkillful Means Podcast#84 Embodying Wonder & WhimsyText me your feedback.We're back from an unplanned hiatus with our continuing series on Annie's Twelve Embodiments of Yoga. This month, Jen and Annie are chatting about the role of wonder and whimsy in practice. Jen is a little skeptical, especially with whimsy, having generally approached her practice as a serious endeavor. Listen in to see if Annie can bring her around. Mentioned on the Show:"Yoga and the Quest for the True Self" by Stephen Cope"Wonder – is not precisely Knowing" by Emily DickinsonWhat We're Re...2023-03-1739 minS&C Critical InsightsA Discussion of Recent Federal Arbitration Act DecisionsIn this episode of S&C’s Critical Insights, Annie Ostrager and Diane McGimsey, Co-Heads of S&C’s Labor & Employment Group, discuss two recent decisions from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second and Ninth Circuits involving preemption and Section 1 of the Federal Arbitration Act. They analyze how those courts interpreted two recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions addressing the FAA’s scope in the employment context: Viking River Cruises v. Moriana and Southwest Airlines v. Saxon.
In Bissonnette v. LePage Bakeries Park St., the plaintiffs, who delivered baked goods to stores and restaurants, claime...2023-03-0814 minSkillful Means Podcast#82 Restoring Balance Guided PracticeText me your feedback.Unlike all other biological organisms who have built-in mechanisms to maintain homeostasis, human minds are at the mercy of themselves. They gallivant around, unchecked, until we choose to rein our own thoughts in. In this guided practice, Annie offers a method for helping those galloping thoughts to gently return to a centered place in the body that can orient the mind around gentle peace. Meditation starts at 2:03.~Skillful Means Podcast offers these guided practices to help you deepen into your yoga and mindfulness journey. 2023-02-0313 min
The HighbrariansEpisode 20: Style SwapWelcome to the Highbrary. We are your Highbrarians. Today is our second(and possibly final) Style Swap episode. This time we cover “One of Us is Lying” by Karen M McManus, a YA novel where “The Breakfast Club” meets “Clue,” and “The Haunting of Hill House” by Shirley Jackson where the point is that you’re crazy. Anyone wanna guess how many times the we say “weird” and “took it personally?” Spoiler Alert: it’s an embarrassing amount. In addition to us showcasing our staggeringly narrow vocabularies, this episode features us talking about crushes(unrequited and otherwise) The Great Oreo Debate of 2022, and somehow...2023-01-302h 20The HighbrariansMini Episode #2Welcome to the Highbrary. We are your Highbrarians. Once again we thought we would try to placate you with a filler episode while we work through our own issues. Listen, the holidays take it out of everyone, we aren't sorry! (We're a little sorry.) Anyhow, this time we discussed "Eye of the Word" by Robert Jordan and "The Honeys" by Ryan La Sala. Wildly different in subject matter and length, these books are a good representation of our individual tastes in books. We also walk you through the small population of our state, Annie's primo living situation, and Indy teaches...2023-01-231h 36S&C Critical InsightsUpdate on Recent Whistleblower Enforcement in the U.S.In this episode of S&C’s Critical Insights, Annie Ostrager, a Co-Head of S&C’s Labor & Employment Group, and Kamil Shields, a member of the Firm’s Criminal Defense & Investigations Group, provide an update on recent developments in whistleblower enforcement in the United States under the False Claims Act (“FCA”).
Annie and Kamil discuss recent Department of Justice enforcement activity involving whistleblowers under the FCA’s qui tam provision, which permits private citizens with knowledge of fraud to sue on behalf of the government. In particular, several of the matters involved the healthcare industry, underscoring that this an...2023-01-2010 minSkillful Means Podcast#81: Embodying Sacrifice & SpaciousnessText me your feedback.Continuing with our exploration of Annie's 12 Embodiments of yoga, Jen and Annie chat about sacrifice and spaciousness. With Jen feeling like sacrifice is a loaded term, they spend some time unpacking what is really expected of us when it comes to spiritual growth. In particular, they explore how sacrifice is a necessary natural process and creates the conditions for the spaciousness that promotes the ease and wellbeing we want our practice to foster. ~ ~ ~We love to hear from you! Reach out to us on Facebook and Instagram. We also welcome yo...2023-01-1929 minSkillful Means Podcast#80 Laser Focus & Bright Light Guided PracticeText me your feedback.In this guided practice, Annie shares inspiration from recent scientific breakthroughs in nuclear fusion.She suggests that we can turn simple inward focus into bright, shining energetic presence to generate our own little sunbursts of kindness, patience, and compassion.~Skillful Means Podcast offers these guided practices to help you deepen into your yoga and mindfulness journey. We welcome your comments. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, send us a note at feedback@skillfulmeanspodcast.com, or leave us a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/skillfulmeanspodcast. 2023-01-0513 min
The Neurodiverging PodcastADHD Creativity: How to Parent and Found a Business with Annie MartineauUse Code "neuro" to get 50% off on an annual subscription to Kairos: Heroes of Time! https://kairosgame.com/en . (I'm not affiliated and don't get anything for sending you.)Today we're talking with Annie Martineau, ADHD parent and CEO of NeuroSolutions Group. Some of the topics we'll cover: - what it was like to grow up as an ADHD girl in Canada - how she single parented her very neurodivergent family and kept it fun - how she started her business, and how her ADHD strengths play into her work ...2023-01-051h 11The HighbrariansEpisode 19: My AntoniaWelcome to the Highbrary. We are your Highbrarians. Today we cover “My Antonia” by Willa Cather. This 1918 novel follows the life of one Mr Jim Burden as he grows up in, you guessed it, NEBRASKA. He lives on a farm with his grandparents and their nearest neighbors are immigrants from Bohemia, the eldest daughter being the namesake of this book. Fueled by Taco Bell™ and dabs, we discuss foods we do or do not like, our fear of various creepy-crawlies, our love of sunflowers, Annie’s extensive and unnecessary knowledge of the hit TV show “New Girl,” and our disdain for the patri...2022-12-121h 56Skillful Means Podcast#79 Making Room for Other Guided PracticeText me your feedback.In this meditation, Annie guides you through a practice of making space for others, especially those who share different philosophical or political beliefs or who we find emotionally activating. Instead of trying to find common ground, Annie offers the option of rooting yourself in the present moment while inviting spacious, peaceful presence to guide you. ~Skillful Means Podcast offers these guided practices to help you deepen into your yoga and mindfulness journey. We welcome your comments. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, send us a note at...2022-11-2313 minThe HighbrariansEpisode 18: Great CircleWelcome to the Highbrary. We are your Highbrarians. Today we cover “Great Circle” by Maggie Shipstead. Part historical fiction, part textbook, this novel takes us through the lives of two ladies living in technically different centuries. Marian is a pilot during WWII(as if there is any other time period books can be about) and Hadley is a problematic actress in 2014 portraying Marian in a movie. Right off the bat, we’d like to apologize for the less than stellar sound quality and the overabundance of dogs making noise in the background. Hopefully we are forgiven when you learn our exciti...2022-11-142h 23Skillful Means Podcast#78 Embodying Courage & PracticeText me your feedback.Continuing our exploration of embodied qualities of Yoga, Jen & Annie discuss the nuances of Courage and how it's a necessary ingredient for our Practice. They also share how they're getting ready for the Winter season. ~ ~ ~Reach out to us on Facebook and Instagram. We also welcome your messages at feedback@skillfulmeanspodcast.com or in our voicemail box on SpeakPipe.You can get in touch with Jen through her website (http://www.sati.yoga). Find Annie at Sun & Moon Yoga Studio (https://www.sunandmoonstudio.com...2022-11-0737 min
Catching Up With Web PerformanceAnnie SullivanAnnie Sullivan time travels from Perl-based forums in the ’90s, to AI and gameplay programming, on through Google Docs, Core Web Vitals, and the new INP metric.
Show Notes: https://catchingup.dev/podcasts/annie-sullivan/2022-10-3043 minSkillful Means Podcast#77 Embodied Simplicity Guided PracticeText me your feedback.Dovetailing on our conversations on embodiment, Annie's back with a guided practice that reframes distracting thoughts by laying a simple and straightforward path an easy breath. In this practice, Annie share's the mindfulness technique of noting, which draws compassionate attention to rumination while giving you the option of choosing not to stay there. We hope this will be of benefit. ~Skillful Means Podcast offers these guided practices to help you deepen into your yoga and mindfulness journey. We welcome your comments. Follow us on Facebook...2022-10-1410 minSkillful Means Podcast#76 Embodying Quiet & AttentionText me your feedback.In this episode, Jen and Annie take a look at two of Annie's 12 Embodiments: quiet and attention. The sweeping conversation covers a lot of ground from inner spaciousness, meeting emotions with compassion, quietude in relationship, beginners mind, quality of attention, and is it creepy to do nothing at a coffee shop? They also share a few "hacks" that are saving their lives right now. Mentioned in this episode:Alter Eco Chocolate BarsHungry Lady Salads by Kathleen AshmorePets + Oxytocin~ ~ ~...2022-10-1341 min
The HighbrariansEpisode 17: LongbournWelcome to the Highbrary. We are your Highbrarians. Today we cover “Longbourn” by Jo Baker. The events of this novel take place alongside the events in Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice”, a story that is very dear to one of our hearts. So much so that our ratings were VASTLY different. A book has never divided us so. Indy doesn't seem to understand that the Bennetts rule absolutely nothing in this universe and Annie lets her live in her ignorance. We still have a great romp through the Highbrary discussing our respective work dramas, the audacity of white people(a c...2022-10-031h 18The HighbrariansMini Episode # 1Welcome to the Highbrary. We are your Highbrarians. We have been moderately MIA for the last few months for a plethora of reasons(stay tuned for updates!) and for that we apologize. In hopes that we would be forgiven, today we got together for a quick recap of a books we have been reading in our minimal spare time. Annie recounts(albeit, shakily) the events in Andrea Portes' novel "This Is Not A Ghost Story" and Indy rather expertly summarizes "Pet Cemetery" by the GOAT Mr. Stephan King. Together we make two halves of a whole idiot as we...2022-09-2650 minThe HighbrariansEpisode 16: The Only Good IndiansWelcome to the Highbrary. We are your Highbrarians. Today we cover “The Only Good Indians” by Stephan Graham Jones. Content Warning off the top; this truly horrific story is absolutely jam-packed with blood and gore. To say we were shook wouldn’t even begin to cover it. Violence against women, violence against dogs, violence against elk, and even some horse slander coming from our side of the pages*cough, cough INDY* Don't let that deter you though. We will also give you our wildly unprovoked opinions on misogony, skater bois, and a Disney movie or two. We honestly belive that t...2022-09-191h 47Skillful Means Podcast#75 Embodied Listening Guided PracticeText me your feedback.Join Annie Moyer as she guides you through an exploration of embodied listening, connecting you to the subtle vibrations of sound that can be felt throughout the body. ~Skillful Means Podcast offers these guided practices to help you deepen into your yoga and mindfulness journey. We welcome your comments. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, send us a note at feedback@skillfulmeanspodcast.com, or leave us a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/skillfulmeanspodcast. You can find Annie at https://www.sunandmoonstudio.com where she o...2022-09-1516 minThe HighbrariansEpisode 15: Bluebird BluebirdWelcome to the Highbrary. We are your Highbrarians. Today we cover “Bluebird, Bluebird” by Attica Locke. Another Content and Trigger Warning: the Aryan Brotherhood rears its ugly head in this book and thus in this episode. Racism and injustice runs rampant in this novel set in East Texas. There’s drugs, murder, mystery, and truly confusing familial relationships. As Sir Walter Scott said “Oh what a tangled web we weave.” Indy introduces Annie to some Texas culture, fills her in on the latest storm back in Alaska, and we discuss the audacity of man(but mostly white men) . If that sounds lik...2022-09-051h 26Skillful Means Podcast#74 What do we mean by "embodiment?"Text me your feedback.The word embodiment is becoming as ubiquitous as mindfulness these days. Wondering if the word is drifting in meaning, Annie and Jen look at what embodiment is through several lens including spirituality, philosophy and psychology. They also point out ways in which something may appear to be embodied but not. And this is all a lead up to a series of upcoming explorations in what Annie has dubbed "The 12 Embodiments of Yoga." Mentioned in this episode:"Years and Years" on HBO"Upload" on Amazon Prime2022-09-0153 min
inkd.co PodcastEp. 5 - Annie Sullivan and TRADITIONAL PUBLISHINGQuestions We AskedYou graduated with a degree in Creative Writing which means you had an affinity for writing even before you left for college. After studying the writing process and reading mountains of good literature, it shows in your books that you understand both the science and the art that is novel writing. What specific advantages did taking courses provide you as an author?Last year, you came to visit my school district and we had the pleasure of hearing your advice to young writers. There were some very poignant details that helped not only my own...2022-08-2523 minSkillful Means Podcast#72 Who's the Real Teacher in the Yoga Room?Text me your feedback.In this month's conversation, Annie and Jen are exploring the question: who's the real teacher in the yoga room? To put another way, how do we balance listening to our own inner guidance with that of the person standing at the front of the room? The discussion spans a range or themes around agency, autonomy and what's the purpose of the teacher in spiritual life and practice. Mentioned on the ShowSarah PowersStephen Bacheloradrienne maree brown~ ~ ~Reach out to...2022-08-0437 minSkillful Means Podcast#68 Can Sutra 2.33 help us overcome negativity? Or not?Text me your feedback.In this month's discussion, Annie and Jen unpack sutra 2.33 from "The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali." When negative thoughts arise, this sutra advises that we cultivate the opposite. Is Patanjali advocating for spiritual bypassing? Or is this an early form of cognitive behavior therapy? And how might more modern interpretations of this sutra be used to inadvertently cause harm? Mentioned in this episode:The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali translation and commentary by Alistair ShearerShambhala Encyclopedia of Yoga by Georg FeuersteinOn Earth...2022-06-0941 minSkillful Means Podcast#66 The Yoke and the Yolk of Purusha & PrakritiText me your feedback.In the next few discussion episodes, Annie and Jen will explore some of the common opposites that show up in our practices spaces and in conversations among practitioners and teachers. They start things off with the friction between purusha (unbounded consciousness) and prakriti (form/matter), which are outlined in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras as the framework for understanding our existence in the universe. How does one balance the needs of the form body with the spiritual aims of practice? Are we too enamored with the physical aims of practice or too pre-occupied...2022-05-1226 minSkillful Means Podcast#64 Tending the Garden of the MindText me your feedback.Following on Annie's series of contemplative practices on the kleshas, Jen and Annie discuss how uncovering the roots of our "mental poisons" might guide us in navigating current events that feel particularly fraught. Resources Mentioned on the Show: G.R.A.C.E.: Training in Cultivating Compassion-based Interactions via Upaya Zen CenterThe Lightmaker's Manifesto by Karen WalrondWhat We're ReadingSmall Wonder: Essays by Barbara KingsolverWild Seed (Book 1 of The Patternist Series) by Octavia ButlerTen Steps to N...2022-04-1442 minSkillful Means Podcast#63 The Kleshas, Part 5: Contemplating Abhinivesha Guided PracticeText me your feedback.In the last practice in our series on the kleshas (hindrances) Annie masterfully guides you through a contemplation of abhinivesha. Often translated as "fear of death," it can also mean "will to live." But it's the flavor of fear of abhinivesha, compounded by other kleshas such as raga (attachment) and dvesha (aversion), that abhinivesha creates so much suffering. In this gentle practice, you'll connect with the cyclical quality of the breath as a signifier of the give and take of life. For repeat listens the meditation starts at 4:01. If your player...2022-03-1814 minThe HighbrariansEpisode 14: The Goblin EmperorWelcome to the Highbrary. We are your Highbrarians. Today we cover “The Goblin Emperor” by Katherine Addison. In this “standalone fantasy novel” we follow Maia, a young half elf-half goblin, as he assumes the role of emperor in the wake of his family’s mysterious deaths. Together we all struggle to learn the traditions and customs of life in an Elvish Court. We also learn that neither of us know how to sound out elvish names AND we are stupid about geography. Join us for the slowest murder plot of all time and other fun anecdotes such as the fact that Annie...2022-03-151h 46Skillful Means Podcast#62 The Language of Inclusion in Yoga SpacesText me your feedback.This month, Annie and Jen discuss how consequential our language is, particularly when cultivating a culture of inclusivity in our yoga and spiritual spaces. We see yoga communities as microcosms of general society, and we believe that the grassroots work we do in our small spaces rolls up into the more nourishing and equitable world we'd like to see in the world. Teachers, Books, and other References mentioned in this episode:If we missed one, let us know at feedback@skillfulmeanspodcast.comEmergent Strategy...2022-03-031h 03The HighbrariansEpisode 13: RebeccaWelcome to the Highbrary. We are your Highbrarians. Today we cover “Rebecca” by Daphne Du Maurier. This 1938 novel was billed as a “romantic suspense” an without spoiling the episode for you, we have OPINIONS on that. We have opinions on a lot of things, including and not limited to our Hot Take™™ on IPAs. Join us as we discuss love, murder, manipulation, and how Indy expierenced Chiligate 2021. Its almost a good time. Also, here’s a fun game; we have a Cannibal Counter in this episode. Let us know how many you counted! Love, Indy and Annie
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Stackedshelves. “15 Must-Read Classics for Begi...2022-03-011h 19Skillful Means Podcast#61 The Kleshas, Part 4: Contemplating Dvesha Guided PracticeText me your feedback.Continuing our contemplations of the kleshas — t he causes of suffering — Annie guides us through a tender exploration of dvesha, or aversion. Noting that we tend to view our aversions as safety measures, Annie gently encourages us to widen our bandwidth of experience to include discomfort so that we don't waste precious energy that we could be directing towards growth and transformation. For repeat listens the meditation starts at 3:48. If your player supports chapter markings, you can skip ahead. ~Skillful Means Podcast offers these guided practices to help...2022-02-1713 minThe HighbrariansEpisode 12: Midnight LibraryWelcome to the Highbrary. We are your Highbrarians. Today we cover ‘The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig. Content and Trigger Warnings here, friends. There is depression and suicide all up in this bitch. That being said, Matt still managed to get to BOTH of us. Against our best efforts. Join us for this surprisingly sweet episode where we talk about mental health, our ideal aesthetics, and how Annie doesn't know anything about Breaking Bad characters. Also, for two people who said they weren't going to talk about Episode 11, we sure mentioned it a lot. Regardless, join us for this trip...2022-02-071h 00Skillful Means Podcast#60 Balancing Tapas & SantoshaText me your feedback.Annie and Jen explore the nuances of Tapas (heat) and Santosha (contentment), two oft misunderstood concepts. Is tapas really about burning off impurities through vigorous practice? Is santosha a ticket to complicity? Have a listen and let us know what you think!~ ~ ~What We're Reading:The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki MurakamiThe Expanse Series by James S. A. CoreyGrounded Spirituality by Jeff Brown~ ~ ~Reach out to us on Facebook and Instagram. We also welcome your m...2022-02-0337 minSkillful Means Podcast#59 The Kleshas, Part 3: Contemplating Raga Guided PracticeText me your feedback.In this heart-filled third of five practices on the kleshas – the causes of suffering — Annie guides you through the difference between love and attachment (raga), beautifully bringing to light how the suffering of our conditioned experience snuffs out the luminous essence and unconditional presence of divine humanhood. For repeat listens the meditation starts at 2:57. If your player supports chapter markings, you can skip ahead. ~Skillful Means Podcast offers these guided practices to help you deepen into your yoga and mindfulness journey. We welcome your comments. Foll...2022-01-2015 minThe HighbrariansEpisode 10: Style Swap!Welcome to the Highbrary. We are your Highbrarians. Today we covered TWO different books, SURPRISE! The first is “Hollow Kingdom” by Kira Jane Buxton and the second is "The May Queen Murders" by Sarah Jude. These two books were WILDLY different yet both alluring in their own ways. If you like hearing us cry(basically a staple at this point in the game) then this episode will not disappoint. If you DON'T like hearing us cry, then you're in luck because we also give our unsolicited opinions on cheese AND take you on along on Annie's journey to possible arso...2022-01-111h 57Skillful Means Podcast#58: Lessons from "Ted Lasso"Text me your feedback.Jen and Annie excavate some themes and lessons from the hit TV show "Ted Lasso" including: the shadowy side of positivity culture, how much are we truly responsible for other people's wellbeing, the ways in which letting go of craving and aversion comprise the maturation process, and the sympathetic joy modeled in key characters' friendship. They also share some everyday practices that'll help you find yoga in ordinary moments. Mentioned In Everyday PracticesGrounded: Finding God in the World-A Spiritual Revolution by Diana Butler Bass2022-01-0640 minThe HighbrariansEpisode 9: World, Chase Me DownWelcome to the Highbrary. We are your Highbrarians. Today we cover “World Chase Me Down” by Andrew Hilleman. This "western"(jury is still out on that descriptor) takes us through the life of real-life outlaw Pat Crowe who was committing crimes left and fucking right throughout the early 1900's in The United States, Japan, South Africa, and Mexico. Amid the aggressive time jumps in this novel, we'll get to hear Annie’s hot take on Tevas, learn some true crime facts(a little bit of kidnapping, a little bit of art history) bear witness to Indy's rating-changing realization, and discove...2021-12-281h 42Skillful Means Podcast#57 The Kleshas, Part 2: Contemplating Asmita Guided PracticeText me your feedback.In this second of five practices on the kleshas – the obstacles that hide our true self – Annie unpacks a beautiful contemplation of asmita, egoism. More than just holding a high opinion of one's self, asmita is all about mistaking the ever-changing features of our existence as permanent and definitive. When we are able to see through this veil of separation, we move further from suffering and closer to our divine, wise nature. ~Skillful Means Podcast offers these guided practices to help you deepen into your yoga and mindfulness journey. ...2021-12-2310 minSkillful Means Podcast#56 Better TogetherText me your feedback.Annie and Jen examine a problematic dynamic in yoga spaces where competition fuels predatory tactics that ultimately serve few people. They also discuss the commodification of yoga classes and how studios and independent yoga teachers can come together in shared purpose and mutual support. ~ ~ ~What We're Reading:Better to Have Gone: Love, Death, and the Quest for Utopia in Auroville by Akash KapurLit From Within: Yoga, Teachings, and Practices to Illuminate Our Inner Lives by Sarah PowersJailbreak: The Making a...2021-12-0946 min
Talking Shop w/ James Dugan & Rob GrabowskiSelf-Sabotage with Annie SullivanThis week, James and Rob are joined by Annie Sullivan! They talk with Annie about her time in comedy studies, cool older brothers, writing partners, inspiration, phases of comedy, Devil's Daughter, and much more. Follow Annie on twitter @ WhiteMystery95 and see her perform with Devil's Daughter and Holy Fuck Comedy Hour. Like what we do? Support our PATREON As always, please rate, review, and subscribe. 2021-11-301h 03Skillful Means Podcast#55 The Kleshas, Part 1: Contemplating Avidya Guided PracticeText me your feedback.The philosophical tradition of yoga suggests five root causes of suffering, known in Sanskrit as kleshas. While the specific spins of our minds differ from person to person, these "hindrances" can be considered universal. In this contemplative practice with Annie Moyer, we’ll focus on the first of these culprits, avidya (ignorance), which is a misunderstanding of our true nature — a confusion between what’s eternal and what’s fleeting. Whenever a distraction grabs hold, we'll practice meeting it with a wisdom reference that reframes our understanding of the essence of being-nes...2021-11-2518 min
Joint Effort with Des Moines Orthopaedic SurgeonsPhysical Therapy in Orthopedics with Annie Sullivan, PT, DPTLearn about being a physical therapist in orthopedics. DMOS Physical Therapist, Annie Sullivan, discusses all things physical therapy including specialties, methods, and physical therapy pre and post-surgery.
A physical therapist evaluates and records a patient’s progress when recovering from an injury, surgery, or improving movement and pain management for patients with chronic conditions.
About Annie Sullivan PT, DPT
Annie Sullivan earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Iowa, and has a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology & Health from Iowa State University. Annie is also a member of the American Phy...2021-11-1525 minSkillful Means Podcast#54 Welcome Annie MoyerText me your feedback.This week, Jen welcomes her new cohost Annie Moyer to the show. They discussAnnie's unusual yoga beginnings, her yoga guide stars, her thoughts on what yoga students are seeking in a post-pandemic world,and Annie's work with Awakening Yoga Spaces, a non-profit coalition of yoga and wellness communities committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the yoga world. ~ ~ ~Find out more about Awakening Yoga Spaces: https://www.awakeningyogaspaces.com~ ~ ~You can reach out to us on Facebook and Instagram. We also welcome your messages at f...2021-11-1139 min
Queries, Qualms, & QuirksYoung Adult Author Annie Sullivan and the Resurrected ManuscriptYoung Adult Author Annie Sullivan joins Queries, Qualms, & Quirks this week to discuss getting two requests out of a hundred queries, why “write something new” and “don’t give up on a book you love” are not contradictory, learning about publishing rights and contracts, the migration of goalposts, leaving Easter Eggs for her readers, and not putting time limits on your self. ✦
Annie Sullivan is the author of three young adult fantasy novels A Touch of Gold, A Curse of Gold, and Tiger Queen. She lives in Indiana but loves to travel the world. She has a passion for a...2021-10-2135 min
Life and Money ShowGet Equity Freedom With This Fascinating Strategy with Matthew SullivanThe impact of the JOBS Act on real estate investingHow do Home Equity Agreements work?Timeframe and financial benefits of these agreementsWhy Home Equity Agreements are more attractive than loansCan homeowners request a HELOC loan additionally to the agreement?Life and Money Impact RoundWhat is the one thing to do now to live a meaningful and intentional life by design?What is one life or money hack that you can share to make an impact on others' lives?What is one thing to do right now to make the world a better place?ABOUT MATTHEW SULLIVAN2021-10-1456 minS&C Critical InsightsCulture Audits: Taking Stock of Your Workplace CultureIn this episode of S&C’s Critical Insights, Annie Ostrager, co-head of our Labor & Employment Group, and Katharine Rodgers discuss strategies employers should consider when taking stock of workplace culture. Annie and Katharine provide an overview of workplace culture, and why its importance is rising in terms of both employee satisfaction and company risk management. They also explore the components of a proactive culture audit, which can serve as a jumping off point to facilitate employee feedback and the implementation of any workplace improvements.
For more information on this topic, watch our recent webinar, “The Impact of M...2021-10-0611 min
Educate This: A Podcast for Teachers, Trainers, Mentors, Coaches & LearnersAnnie Beats the OddsGood morning, good afternoon, good evening – whatever the time of day it is always a good time for learning. This is Educate This, the podcast for Teachers, Trainers, Coaches, Mentors and Students – Anybody in the world of education and beyond which lets face it – should be all of us all the time. We learn to teach and we teach to learn. My name is Nate Hamon and Educate This is sponsored by TAE Specialists, RTO Qualify Now. Check them out for all of your TAE questions and needs. Link in the description. The intro and outro music...2021-09-0710 min
YA Book ChatA Touch of Gold with special guest Author Annie SullivanJoin me and my guests as we chat about A Touch of Gold by Annie Sullivan. Today I am joined by my friend Sarah, and Annie Sullivan herself! We open the podcast with some questions for Annie, and then dive into a full on (spoiler filled) plot discussion. Come listen and discover what A Touch of Gold is all about! First 20 minutes are spoiler FREE!A little about the book...After King Midas’s gift—or curse—almost killed his daughter, he relinquished The Touch forever. Ten years later, Princess Kora still be...2021-08-091h 08