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Wake Up Call Show Breaking Stigma: Sequoia Watson on Living and Thriving with HIVSend us a textIn this powerful episode, Sequoia Watson joins the Wake Up Call Show to share her journey of resilience, self-discovery, and advocacy in the face of HIV. Through honest conversation, Sequoia opens up about the realities of living with HIV, tackling misconceptions, and the importance of empowerment and community support. Listeners will walk away with a deeper understanding of how compassion, education, and visibility can transform lives.Support the showWake Up The Purpose in You!!!!!!

2025-12-1836 min

The Podcast Inside Your House - A Horror Show Little Redcap"Your future and theirs lie in your own hands, beware of undue ambition; it will mar all your plans. Appease the Nain Rouge. Beware of offending him. Should you be thus unfortunate, not a vestige of your inheritance will be given to your heirs. Your name will be scarcely known in the city you founded."- From the fortune allegedly told to Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac. As chronicled in 'Legends of Detroit' by Marie Caroline Watson Hamlin. Send us a message!

2025-11-2122 min

Coaching Outdoors Coaching Outdoors Episode 82 - Annie Lee“So much serendipity happens when you’re coaching outdoors. Your client finds themselves in the right spot for that particular moment” Annie Lee is a force of nature who spreads her boundless energy across a portfolio career as a coach, coach supervisor, International Coach Federation mentor coach, Barefoot Coaching tutor for postgrad in coaching and coaching supervision, and Founder of Nature’s Blueprint CIC. Self-confessed maverick and disruptor we touch on her love of natural edges, her need to challenge the status quo and inside-out knowledge of the ICF Core Competencies. Her holistic and systemic approach st...

2025-04-081h 04

Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah Promo | Deeper Dive into Reflux with Cathy Watson GennaEach month, Annie and I take a deeper dive into topics and information with an expert to give us more insights on things that we might be incorporating in our clinical practice as well as entrepreneurs and business owners. We're bringing you this snippet today to give you a taste of what these deeper dives are all about.This month, we got to chat with Cathy Watson Genna about reflux. She dives into what reflux is, the causes of reflux, and strategies for IBCLCs to support families when dealing with reflux....

2024-04-2203 min

Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah 89 | Know What You Don't KnowToday we are discussing how hard it can be to keep up to date with all the new information that is thrown at us.Not to mention all the misinformation that is out there!Deciding what to implement in your lactation business and what you shouldn’t can cause such a headache.Listen in as we go down memory lane, reminiscing about our own learning adventures and the ever-present quest to fill our brains with more knowledge.

2024-04-0932 min

SPT: Overtime Annie WatsonIn this edition of SPT Overtime, Logan Congrove sits down with Akron Zips Womens Basketball Student-Athlete Annie Watson!Listen as they discuss her early career, successes at the high school level, the upcoming 2023 Zips basketball season, and more!

2023-10-2532 min

Enfanter librement sans se faire accoucher 15. Fertilité, spiritualité et accouchement dans l'eauEmmanuelle et Manuel se sont rencontrés dans un “baby shower”. Très rapidement ils se sont mariés et le désir de fonder une famille s’est manifesté.Ils ont dû faire preuve de patience et passer par un parcours de fertilité pour avoir la chance d’accueillir leur fille. Aujourd’hui ils nous racontent leur histoire incluant la démarche spirituelle qu’ils ont faite à travers cette expérience.CLIQUE ICI pour avoir accès aux liens et aux informations complémentaires sur la page de l’épisode....

2023-09-251h 09

The Ink Sink 2.9: Food, Politics, and Book NewsSee all our platforms on our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/inksinkpodcast Plus, see our brand new Ko-Fi page: https://ko-fi.com/inksinkpodcast The books we talked about in this episode*: Fictitious Dishes by Dinah Fried: ⁠https://bookshop.org/a/55633/9780062279835⁠ Our sources for this episode: Some delicious lit to start us off: https://www.themarginalian.org/2014/04/16/fictitous-dishes-dinah-fried-book/ Our episode on fact-checking: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/daBYHmy6BAb Independent bookstore employees attended a panel on how they deal with these things: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/indu...

2023-06-1430 min

Southern Sense Talk Banned On YouTube - AGAIN! Politically Not WOKESend us a textSouthern Sense is conservative talk with Annie "The Radio Chick-A-Dee" Ubelis, and Curtis "CS" Bennett, co-host. Informative, fun, irreverent and politically incorrect, you never know where we'll go, but you'll love the journey!Demensio Barton is Pastor of We Are One Ministries in Orlando, Fl. He and his wife homeschooled their four children. He is Chair of Orange County Republican Executive Committee's Education Committee and Conservative Education Coalition.Thea Shoemake is a homeschool advocate and founder of homeschoolreadyornot.com, a comprehensive online guide that helps shepherd parents through the new and unfamiliar adventure of ho...

2023-06-023h 01

ART of Feminine NEGOTIATION 150: Negotiating From a Centered PlaceJoin Cindy as she interviews Dr. Annie White, author of "The Calm Code: Transform Your Mind, Change Your Life." Dr. White has developed a revolutionary step-by-step method to help lower stress and anxiety, and today she will be sharing her insights on how to negotiate with a calm and centered mindset. During the show, we'll explore the importance of being centered during negotiations and how it can help you achieve better outcomes. Dr. White will share tips on how to prepare for negotiations and how to stay calm and focused during the process. We'll also...

2023-04-2441 min $Not Your Mama\'s Relief Society$

Not Your Mama's Relief Society Understanding Grief through Infant LossAmy Watson is a certified Life after Babyloss coach and she had a podcast where she shares all the tools you need to build a beautiful life even without all your babies in your arms. In this interview, we discuss grief on all levels and also what Amy has learned through her grief. Get ready for a powerful conversation about how we support and love ourselves through grief and how we can support those we love who have experienced infant loss. You can go to Amy's website: smoothstonescoaching.com Or listen to her podcast: Smooth Stones

2023-03-0858 min

Pickleball CHIX Pickleball Podcast CHIX talk pickleball with Ritchie Tuazon - Owner of Pickleball Dynasty TEAM BLQKCHIX talk pickleball with Ritchie Tuazon - Owner of Pickleball Dynasty TEAM BLQKBring me the next shiny new thing. The pickleball CHIX are obsessed with America's fastest growing sports pickable. Get ready for on and off the court hot topics, lots of last cocktails and champagne with your hosts, Annie and Rebecca. This is the seventh episode where the Pickleball CHIX talk with Mr. Ritchie Tuazon founder and co-owner of major league team BLQK. BLQK was one of the first 8 teams to be a part of major league pickleball in 2021. They made history as...

2023-02-0139 min

James and Ashley Stay at Home All the reading: the best book recommendations of 2022This special episode gathers the best 'What Are You Reading?' segments from 2022 into a comprehensive summary of book recommendations from Australian and international authors. These well-informed highlights will give you plenty of last-minute gift solutions and ideas for how to spend your Christmas gift cards! Plus, James and Ashley each declare their book of the year for 2022. Books discussed in this episode: From episode 48, with Shankari Chandran: Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell; Song of the Crocodile by Nardi Simpson (from ep 18); Home Fire by Kamila Shamsie; They All Fall Down by Rachel...

2022-12-161h 21

Lead Your Leaders Helping Others Improve ChangeWe are facing some changes in our ministry. It's exciting for some, scary for others. What ideas do you have for how to keep the change going forward and bring people along? One of the challenges of leadership is guiding a group of people through change. People have different needs during change. Different perspectives on what should change or how it would change. Let’s add to that the reality that change is always happening around us. Here to answer this leader’s question on bringing people along for the change is Markus Watson who is a...

2022-11-2237 min

Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah 73 | Finding your Goldilocks Case LoadRemember the story of Goldilocks and The Three Bears and how she found the perfect porridge and chair? It seemed it was made just for her.That got us thinking about what is our perfect amount of work cases to be taking on at a time in our private practice.We soon came to realize that this is a very hard thing to figure out. Being a lactation consultant is an emotional rollercoaster then add running your own business into it and the ups and downs get even...

2022-11-0126 min

Practicing with Purpose: For Lawyers Only Heart-Centered Strategic Partnerships with Annie TylerAnnie Tyler is Director of Marketing and Business Development at Norton Basu LLP. She is a noteworthy Bay Area relationship manager with unparalleled business development and innovative marketing expertise. Annie cultivates and maintains Norton Basu LLP's strategic partnerships which serve as both a resource for attorneys and clients. Annie has a proven track record in Silicon Valley for combining a warm and engaging presence with an unwavering commitment to ensuring her network only consists of vetted, highly specialized experts in their field ranging from financial planners, attorneys, and real estate professionals. In this episode, w...

2022-07-1834 min

Changes with Annie Macmanus Denise GoughDenise Gough is a double Olivier Award winning actress having blown away critics in the plays People, Places and Things and Angels in America, but before seeing her name in lights, Denise was a homeless drug addict begging on Shaftesbury Avenue. This is her account of her remarkable story of change, from a small town in Ireland to being one of the most in demand actresses today. That success includes starring alongside Keira Knightly in Collette, giving a phenomenally powerful performance in a psychological crime drama Too Close on ITV with Emily Watson and this summer becoming an even b...

2022-07-1850 min

R is for Rare 32. Myasthenia Gravis ft. Alexis Rodriguez, MG support group founder and father of 3This week's interview is with Alexis Rodriguez, a father of 3, Coca-Cola employee, sound engineer, support group founder, and rare disease patient! (Whew, this man is QUALIFIED!) Alexis has a rare disease called myasthenia gravis (MG), which is a neuromuscular, autoimmune response that attacks nerve impulses on their way to the muscles. This can lead to generalized symptoms, primarily ocular symptoms, or such severe miscommunication between the nervous and muscular systems that a patient is unable to breathe independently. Alexis, after being diagnoses 24 years ago, is so well-versed in MG knowledge and advocacy that calling him an expert is an UNDERSTATEMENT! S...

2022-07-071h 18

R is for Rare 31. Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction + The World of Medical PTSD ft. Emily Parks, founder of POP!This episode features rare disease patient, behavioral health worker, and striving PhD recipient Emily Parks! Based out of Washington, D.C., Emily was diagnosed with myopathic intestinal pseudo-obstruction at a very young age. This rare genetic disorder affects the development of smooth muscle tissue in the intestines, which requires patients to rely on treatments such as PN, or even intestinal transplants. Emily received her intestinal transplant in December of 2020, and has been off of PN since. She founded POP! (stands for "Pissed Off Patients") as a way to create a supportive and educational platform for those who have or...

2022-07-0156 min

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs Episode 381: Kirsten WatsonYou know I won't miss a chance to have a Georgia Bulldawg on the show, especially one that is a dear friend and a great mom and a brilliant thinker and a seriously good writer.... no better way to celebrate Mother's Day than with Kirsten Watson! Her new book Sis, Take a Breath, is blessing so many mamas already, and I think you'll love it too!. . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our partners!BetterHelp...

2022-05-0954 min

R is for Rare 30. Cystinosis, on the 5th annual Cystinosis Awareness day, ft. Ashley AbediniThis episode is being released today in honor of Cystinosis Awareness Day today! Today's *second* episode features Ashley Abedini, owner of a social media and food marketing business, who has cystinosis. Cystinosis is a rare genetic disorder that affects a patient's metabolic processes, and can especially target the kidneys and muscles. It is a condition that leads to an overproduction of the amino acid cystine. Both Ashley and her older sister have this condition, and this condition is recessive. If a condition is recessive, then both parents must be carriers of the gene to pass it d...

2022-05-0855 min

R is for Rare 29. Challenging the paradigm & treating T-regulatory cells with Dr. Howard Berman, CEO of Coya TherapeuticsIn today's episode, I'm talking with Dr. Howard Berman, the Chief Executive Officer of Coya Therapeutics, which focuses on therapies and treatments of conditions linked to T-regulatory cells ("T-reg cells"). Right now, his team is in Phase 2B of a clinical trial for a treatment that would dramatically help patients suffering from ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Howard and I discuss what on earth T-reg cells are, what he hopes to accomplish in his job at Coya, what's next for the company, and much more! Be sure to subscribe to R is for Rare on Apple Podcasts, Spotify...

2022-05-0743 min

R is for Rare IMPORTANT UPDATESHello everyone! Long time, no see! It's been three months since my last episodes, but I have this + two new episodes coming out today. That and some restructuring are all included in this short 5 minute R is for Rare Update episode!! Follow me on Instagram - @risforrarepodcast Make sure you are subscribed to R is for Rare on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annie-watson/message

2022-05-0705 min

James and Ashley Stay at Home How to survive a stalker with Ellis Gunn, author of 'Rattled''If he wants to follow me, I can't stop him.' After a random encounter with poet and author Ellis Gunn at an auction, a stranger decides to stalk her. Years later, she sits down to write about the experience – and realises it's connected to a lifetime of gendered abuse, including surviving both sexual assault and domestic violence. In this wide-ranging and compelling interview, Ellis discusses what she learned through the experience of writing her debut memoir, Rattled, including the psychological impacts of stalking, the reactions of her family and friends, and the concepts of agency deletion and radical em...

2022-05-0350 min

Twisted and Uncorked Episode 59 - Unseen, Unknown, Unheard - CULTThis week, Alecia takes on a Patron pick and tells us about Annie Hamilton-Byrne. Thank you Justin! Annie Hamilton Byrne was desperate for a family of her own and built one from the ground up, by force or otherwise. The Family in Melbourne Australia was a scary place for most under her reign for over twenty years.Remember to rate, review, and subscribe, it is the best way to spread the word!You can support us on Patreon and see all of our bonus content at patreon.com/twistedanduncorkedSources for todays episode can...

2022-04-0548 min

R is for Rare 28. LIVMARLI + Rare Liver Conditions ft. Chris Peetz, CEO of Mirum PharmaceuticalsThis week's episode is a very exciting interview with Chris Peetz, CEO of Mirum Pharmaceuticals! Mirum helps create drugs and treatments for rare liver conditions, including Alagille Syndrome, progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) and biliary atresia. Mirum just had an exciting breakthrough with the approval of their drug LIVMARLI, which treats the chronic itch that many ALGS patients suffer from. Chris and I talked a lot about LIVMARLI and where Mirum is taking this success, the logistics of drug approval overseas, how Chris started at Mirum, and much much more! ------- A little bit more about Chris Peetz: Chris Peetz...

2022-02-0433 min

R is for Rare 27. Rare Disease Advocacy and Podcasting ft. Shivani Vyas, Founder and Host of The Rare Disorder PodcastAfter a few month hiatus (due to the craziness of senior year), this week’s episode is a new and very exciting rare disease podcast crossover episode! I was featured on The Rare Disorder Podcast back in September, and this is my interview with Shivani for R is for Rare! Shivani Vyas is a high school student, and the Founder and Host of The Rare Disorder Podcast, a podcast dedicated to spreading awareness for rare diseases and elevating the voices of those affected by them. Her personal connection to the community traces back to her grandmother, who was affected by a...

2022-01-071h 01

Southern Sense Talk Are we asleep at the wheel of the Wokeness Caravan?Send us a textRebroadcast of August 13, 2021Guests:Grace De La Rosa candidate for Duval County School Board, D-2. GraceForSchoolBoard She is a Holistic Wellness Consultant, lifelong recovery advocate for quality healthcare, improved social services and justice for all. gracedelarosaKaren Watson, Dallas Native, is Proud to be a Republican. Being Black and Republican in the Age of Obama: A Psyhcographic Study of Black ConservativesKevin Sorbo, actor, producer, film director. He works with his wife Sam as Independent Film Producers and writers. He founded a non-profit charity "World Fit For Kids". kevinsorbo.netMark Tapscott, of HillFaith, Congressional Correspondent for Epoch Times, Joe...

2021-12-312h 56

Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah EP60 | Best Gifts for Lactation ConsultantsThe holiday season is upon us!When someone asks what you want for the holiday, does your mind go blink?No need to worry, we got you covered!In this episode, we are talking about all the things that we have and love from fun boob stuff to clinical tools that only make sense to carry around if you are an IBCLC.“It's kind of fun to mix it up sometimes, I love all the boob stuff. It's so fun and it ju...

2021-12-0730 min

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs Episode 340: Bubba WatsonIf you're a golf fan, you're in already, I know. BUBBA WATSON, y'all. But also if you're a fan of vulnerability and honesty and friendship and LAUGHING A LOT, this conversation is for you. IS BUBBA MY NEW BESTIE YES HE IS. Make sure you grab a copy of his brand new book Up and Down- what a great holiday gift for the golfer in your life (and a great read for all of us!).. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast

2021-11-0357 min

The Rare Disorder Podcast 24. Meet a Partner: The Rare Disorder Podcast X R is for Rare ft. Annie Watson, HostIn this episode, I chat with Annie Watson, a high school student, aspiring journalist and podcaster who has a rare sleep disorder called narcolepsy. She was diagnosed at 6 years old, and finally stepped into the rare disease community as a freshman in high school. She has been involved with Narcolepsy Network since 2018, and started her podcast, R is for Rare, in January 2021. She writes for her high school newspaper, works on set construction for her high school musicals, and is hoping to study journalism and political science in college next year. Listen to her podcast, and follow...

2021-09-1050 min

Southern Sense Talk TRUTH? Can You Handle It? Unmasking The Truth with Annie & CSSend us a textSouthern Sense is conservative talk with Annie "The Radio Chick-A-Dee" Ubelis, and Curtis "CS" Bennett, co-host. Informative, fun, irreverent and politically incorrect, you never know where we'll go, but you'll love the journey! Southern-Sense.comDr. Salvatore J. Giorgianni, Jr., PharmD. is Senior Science Adviser to the Men's Health Network and a Past-Chair/Chair-Emeritus of the American Public Health Association and former Alumni Association Board Member of Columbia University School of Public Health.Neil Mammon, Vice president of Every Black Life MattersKaren Watson, founder of GOPBuzz.comMark Tapscott, of HillFaith, Congressional Correspondent for Epoch TimesDedication: Deputy Sheriff...

2021-08-133h 00

R is for Rare 26. 2q37 Deletion Syndrome ft. Megan FreemanThis week's interview is with Megan Freeman, a greeting card creator and rare disease advocate! She has a very rare chromosomal disorder called 2q37 Deletion Syndrome, which causes delays in growth and development. For Megan, she didn't experience puberty until her late teens; she is also 1 of around 150 people with this disease. Megan and I discuss mental health as a rare disease patient, dating with a rare disease, all things advocacy, and much more! Be sure to subscribe to R is for Rare on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or wherever you get your podcasts! And follow me on Instagram @risforrarepodcast...

2021-08-131h 02

Southern Sense Talk Are we asleep at the wheel of the Wokeness Caravan?Send us a textSouthern Sense is conservative talk with Annie "The Radio Chick-A-Dee" Ubelis, and Curtis "CS" Bennett, co-host. Informative, fun, irreverent and politically incorrect, you never know where we'll go, but you'll love the journey! Southern-SenseGrace De La Rosa candidate for Duval County School Board, D-2. GraceForSchoolBoard She is a Holistic Wellness Consultant, lifelong recovery advocate for quality healthcare, improved social services and justice for all. gracedelarosaKaren Watson, Dallas Native, is Proud to be a Republican. Being Black and Republican in the Age of Obama: A Psyhcographic Study of Black ConservativesKevin Sorbo, actor, producer, film director. He works wit...

2021-08-063h 18

R is for Rare 25. Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (and much more) ft. Brenna JonesThis week’s interview is with Brenna Jones, who is a bookworm, Instagrammer, and teenage rare disease and disability advocate! She has many conditions, but the main rare disease we focus on throughout the episode is Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome, or MALS. Brenna also has hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndomre, POTS, New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), May-Thurner Syndrome, and Thoracic outlet syndrome. MALS is a rare disease that affects the celiac artery, which in turn causes GI and digestive issues. Brenna and I talk about academic accommodations with rare diseases/disabilities, comparison, vaccines, books and TV shows, and much more!! Be sure to...

2021-07-301h 19

R is for Rare 24. Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) ft. Joey Suchanek***TW: Joey very briefly discusses suicide in the second half of the episode. Nothing graphic, but it is brought up*** This week's interview is with Joey Suchanek (@joeysooch on Instagram), who is an aspiring influencer with a very rare, genetic disorder called FOP; FOP stands for Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. FOP is a rare disease in which a person's muscles, tendons and ligaments turn into bone via flares. Joey and I discuss what makes the rare disease community unique, various ways to view beauty standards in social media, and much more! Be sure to subscribe to R is for Rare on...

2021-07-221h 12

R is for Rare 23 - Menkes Syndrome ft. Daniel DeFabioThis week's interview is with Daniel DeFabio, whose son had Menkes Syndrome (aka Kinky Hair Syndrome). Menkes is a genetic disorder that affects the body's metabolism of copper, which can impact basic functions and life span as well. Daniel works at Global Genes in community engagement, and helped create The Disorder Channel and Disorder: The Rare Disease Film Festival. He and I discussed regrets with parenting, how his son's life was different because of Menkes, the impact of The Rare Disease Film Festival, and much more! Be sure to subscribe to R is for Rare on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or...

2021-07-1543 min

R is for Rare 22 - Cystic Fibrosis ft. Alexa Wallin (@chronic.insights on Instagram)This week's interview is with another INTERNATIONAL guest, Alexa Wallin! She is from Winnipeg, Canada, and has Cystic Fibrosis (CF), a rare and genetic condition that affects the respiratory and digestive systems. Alexa has received a lung transplant (and suffered a stroke during the transplant), and she also runs an Instagram where she shares educational content AND her story! Alexa and I discuss family planning w/ a genetic disease, how rare disease life is different as a Canadian, and much more! Be sure to subscribe to R is for Rare on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, and be...

2021-07-081h 24

R is for Rare 21 — 18 Years Undiagnosed ft. Narcolepsy Patient Lindsey KizerThis week’s interview is with another narcolepsy patient, Lindsey Kizer! Her story is unique because of how long it took to find a correct diagnosis as well as the fact that she was diagnosed well into her adult life. Because of her diagnostic experience, Lindsey advocates and spreads awareness so that nobody else has to live through years of uncertainty. Lindsey and I talk about the quirks of narcolepsy, how other conditions affect her sleepiness, the importance of routine, and much more!! Be sure to subscribe to R is for Rare on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get yo...

2021-07-011h 10

R is for Rare 20 - A Different CLOVES Story ft. Lindsey Johnson EdwardsThis week's interview is with yet another CLOVES Syndrome patient, Lindsey Johnson Edwards! CLOVES was actually her second diagnosis (which we get into), but CLOVES has not stopped her from achieving her goals! She is currently a student at Dallas Theological Seminary, and is interested in the theology of suffering and flourishing. She and I talk about how faith and medicine intertwine, the various terms disabled people can use for their identity, Medicaid, and much much more! Be sure to subscribe to R is for Rare on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and leave a review l...

2021-06-241h 32

R is for Rare BONUS - Addressing Jeopardy! & What POTS Actually IsThis bonus episode is addressing a recent clue on the game show Jeopardy! that was offensive and derogatory towards POTS Syndrome patients, as well as giving you some general info on what POTS actually is! I am not someone with POTS, but I will never stand back and let ableism in the media continue, especially in this way on a nationally televised game show. Hopefully this sets the record straight AND is educational! Be sure to subscribe to R is for Rare on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! New episodes...

2021-06-2328 min

R is for Rare 19. Pulmonary Hypertension + Congestive Heart Failure ft. Gerry LanganThis week's interview is with a social media patient advocate, Gerry Langan! She has pulmonary hypertension, which is a blood pressure condition affecting the arteries in the lungs and heart, and has congestive heart failure. She is very transparent on her rare disease journey, her faith life, her journey as a mom, and everything in between. She and I talk about issues with finding healthcare specialists, how our Christian faith plays into our lives, and much more! Be sure to subscribe to R is for Rare on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! And follow me on...

2021-06-171h 25

R is for Rare 18. EDS + Lyme disease ft. Emily HallThis week’s interview is with an amazing woman named Emily Hall, who has hEDS (hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) and Lyme disease. She also struggles with diagnosed and undiagnosed conditions that affect her husband and her daughter. She helped create the Our Odyssey website as you see it today. She also works on the Center for Lyme Action Committee and is pushing for the passing of the Lymphedema Treatment Act. Emily and I discuss ableism, the double standards of having a personal assistant, what advocating a young age looked like for her, and much more! Be sure to subscribe to R is...

2021-06-111h 37

R is for Rare 17. Life Update!Hello everyone, so this week's episode is just a general update on what's going on in my life! I have to schedule guests for the rest of this month, so I wanted to give you all a quick update on my life right now and the things I want to work on for this platform! Hope you enjoy! Be sure to subscribe to R is for Rare on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! And be sure to follow me on Instagram @risforrarepodcast (especially since I'll be doing a lot more on there this summer)! For vaccine...

2021-06-0135 min

R is for Rare 16. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome ft. Aella AskewToday's interview is with an amazing woman named Aella Askew! She is a retired circus performer (I'm not even kidding, she was in the circus), and was recently diagnosed with hEDS, or hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. According to The Ehlers-Danlos Society, EDS are "a group of hereditary disorders of connective tissues." There are 14 types of EDS, 13 of which are linked to genetic markers. Aella and I talk about her circus days, the dumb things doctors say via medical gaslighting, and much more! I know this is another longer episode, but Aella's story is a great portrait for what the everyday, American...

2021-05-271h 47

R is for Rare 15. Friedreich's Ataxia ft. Sam and Katlyn FergusonThis week's interview is with the first married couple on R is for Rare, Sam and Katlyn Ferguson! Sam and Katlyn are high school sweethearts from outside of Houston, TX, and Sam was diagnosed with Friedreich's Ataxia, or FA, when he was 3. FA is a rare, neurodegenerative movement disorder, and has a whole host of symptoms. It is a progressive rare disease as well; for example, in recent years, Sam's eyesight has worsened. Sam, Katlyn and I discuss wheelchair accessibility, issues with Medicaid and Social Security Disability, marriage with rare diseases, and much more! Be sure to subscribe to R...

2021-05-192h 07

R is for Rare 14. Functional Neurological Disorder ft. Jess Clough (from AUSTRALIA!!)This week's interview is with my very first international guest, Jess Clough! She is an Aussie from Newcastle (just north of Sydney), and she has Functional Neurological Disorder, or FND. FND is a rare disease that basically results in a faulty nervous system (as Jess puts it in the episode). The NORD's page on FND is linked below, and they define FND much more eloquently than I can! Jess and I talk about mental health, medical gaslighting (a term that was new to me during this episode), why Freudian psychology needs to be revisited and not glorified, and much more! ...

2021-05-122h 18

R is for Rare 13. Abetalipoproteinemia ft. Noah VictoriaThis week's interview is with Noah Victoria, a 24-year-old rare disease patient who is in the process of self-publishing her first poetry book! Noah has abetalipoproteinemia, (also "abeta" or "ABL") is a rare, genetic condition where your body's ability to absorb fat and fat-soluble vitamins is impaired. We talk about therapy and the stigma around getting help (fitting since May is Mental Health Awareness Month), how our Catholic faith has shaped our rare disease journeys, what we wish people knew about rare diseases, and much much more! Be sure to subscribe to R is for Rare on Apple Podcasts, Spotify...

2021-05-041h 58

R is for Rare BONUS - My Review of the Documentary "Crip Camp"Today's bonus episode is going to be my honest, unadulterated review of the documentary "Crip Camp", which was recently nominated for an Oscar for Best Documentary Film Feature! This documentary covers the story of teens who attended Camp Jened -- a summer camp for teens with disabilities -- in 1971, and how the relationships made at this camp led to them uniting for their rights in the '70s, '80s, and '90s. Be sure to subscribe to R is for Rare on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! And leave a...

2021-04-3038 min

R is for Rare 12. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and Chronic/Complex PTSD ft. Grace NorthToday's interview is with Grace North, who is currently getting her bachelor's in Arts, Creativity, and Learning, and takes care of her siblings with disabilities! Grace has Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, which is a severe neuroendocrine disorder where my body is overly sensitive to its own hormones and affects around 3-8% of women globally. Grace also has chronic PTSD due to traumatic experiences from her youth. We discussed what it means to identify as disabled, ableism and racism, the issue of institutionalization and group homes, and much much more! Be sure to subscribe to R is for Rare on Apple Podcasts...

2021-04-201h 18

R is for Rare 11. Congenital Limb Differences ft. Danny JordanThis week's interview is with executive producer and author Danny Jordan, who has worked on shows like The Biggest Loser and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and recently published his first book in The Capables series called Rae's First Day! His book series is about kids with disabilities who are superheroes, and their powers are brought on by the empowerment of others. Danny's daughter, Emerson, was the inspiration for this first book because she was diagnosed with a congenital limb difference before she was born, so she now has only a few fingers on her right arm. Danny and I talk...

2021-04-141h 23

R is for Rare 10. Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension ft. Jen RomanThis week's interview is with an amazing, funny, and fascinating woman named Jen Roman! Jen is a rare disease patient whose life as an EMT was turned upside down, and since then, she has become well acquainted with spinal taps, brain surgeries, and unknown problems. Jen was diagnosed with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, or IIH, which is a rare disease caused by an overproduction of cerebrospinal fluid. However, Jen's life is still full of unknowns because she has yet to pinpoint what caused her IIH. She and I talk about struggles of rare disease life, how a scientific occupation can change...

2021-04-061h 52

R is for Rare 9. Huntington's Disease ft. Ashley PesiThis week's episode features Ashley Pesi, a social worker at the HDSA National Youth Alliance, a PhD student, a mom, and a rare disease patient! Both she and her mom have Huntington's Disease, which is a genetic, neurodegenerative disease that is said to be a combination of ALS, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's. Ashley discusses the reality of never really accepting a diagnosis, the welcoming embrace of the HD community, her and her mom's diagnosis stories, family planning, and much more! Be sure to subscribe to R is for Rare on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Leave a...

2021-04-031h 15

How To Train Your Dog With Love + Science - Dog Training with Annie Grossman + Anamarie Johnson PhD (Formerly known as School For The Dogs Podcast)Bonus: A brief history of modern dog training (audio of lecture from the SFTD Professional Course)Warning: If you're not a very nerdy aspiring dog trainer or a science geek when it comes to the history of the study animal behavior, this episode might not be for you! You've been warned. Annie talks about the evolution of dog training, starting with hypotheses about the domestication of dogs, the rise of the "pet" dog in the late 1800s, covering the work of Pavlov and Watson in the early 1900s, the birth of clicker training in Skinner's lab in the middle of the century, up through the rise of dominance-based trainers on TV in the late 20th...

2021-03-2941 min

R is for Rare 8. CLOVES Syndrome ft. Lindsay PassodelisToday's interview is with Lindsay Passodelis, who has a rare disease called CLOVES Syndrome (Congenital, Lipomatous, Overgrowth, Vascular malformations, Epidermal nevi, and Spinal/Skeletal anomalies and/or Scoliosis), and works at an outpatient transplant center in Pittsburgh as a social worker. She is also a blogger, an ambassador for Allstripes, and is on the CLOVES Family Advisory Council, so she basically lives to advocate! She talks about the specifics of her case, how a physical rare condition affects body image, how important support systems are in a rare disease journey, and much more! Be sure to subscribe to R is...

2021-03-2355 min

How To Train Your Dog With Love + Science - Dog Training with Annie Grossman + Anamarie Johnson PhD (Formerly known as School For The Dogs Podcast)Bonus: Annie reads aloud Walden Two Revisited, the 1976 preface to BF Skinner's novel Walden TwoThis is a bonus episode in which Annie reads aloud the preface to Walden Two, BF Skinner's 1948 novel about a utopian community that he imagines could be closely engineered based on what we know about behavioral science, and cooperatively governed based on principles rooted in positive reinforcement. The book was called "fascism without tears" when it was published and also compared to a plan for a dog obedience school for humans. Three decades after writing it, Skinner wrote Walden Two Revisited, which reflected on how society still hadn't done enough to harness the power of non-coercive, non-punitive control in...

2021-03-1631 min

How To Train Your Dog With Love + Science - Dog Training with Annie Grossman + Anamarie Johnson PhD (Formerly known as School For The Dogs Podcast)Bonus: Annie reads aloud John B. Watson's 1913 essay "Psychology As The Behaviorist Views it"Professor John B. Watson's 1913 essay argues that psychology should be studied from a behavioral perspective, echoes some of the same conversations that are had today between dog trainers who are approach dog training as a science and those who approach dog training by making assumptions about dogs' internal feelings and motivations. Read "Psychology As The Behaviorist Views it" in full at http://anniegrossman.com/watsonessayThoughts on this? Join the conversation by downloading the School For The Dogs Community appfind it in iTunes: http://schoolforthedogs.com/app

2021-03-081h 00

R is for Rare 7. Hyperacusis ft. Jemma-Tiffany RosewaterThis week's interview is with young adult Jemma-Tiffany Rosewater, who has a rare disease called hyperacusis with pain, which is a disease where everyday noises cause severe pain. She describes the science behind hyperacusis, her struggle with finding proper treatment and schooling accomodations, and much more! ****TW: She briefly mentions suicide as a part of her story -- 24:48 to 25:50***** Hyperacusis Research Limited - https://hyperacusisresearch.org Jemma-Tiffany's Blog - https://hyperacusisawareness.wordpress.com Clinical Advancements for Managing Hyperacusis with Pain - https://journals.lww.com/thehearingjournal/Pages/articleviewer.aspx?year=2019...

2021-03-021h 09

R is for Rare BONUS - Rare Disease Day 2021Today's bonus episode is all about Rare Disease Day, which is celebrated on the last day of February each year! So, Happy Rare Disease Day! I go through the history of this special day, what some organizations are doing to celebrate, and how you can participate in this amazing day! Share your story on social media with #RareDiseaseDay and #WearYourStripes! Be sure to subscribe to R is for Rare on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! And be sure to leave a review and let me know what you think of the p...

2021-02-2823 min

R is for Rare 6. Disability Law + Huntington's Disease ft. Allison BartlettThis week's interview is with Allison Bartlett, who works as the manager of disability programs at Huntington's Disease Society of America (or HDSA) and is a disability attorney. She goes through the same step-by-step process of applying for Social Security disability that she goes through with her clients, as well as elaborating on the legal challenges that loved ones face with HD. We also discuss the importance of advocacy, both for yourself and in regards to pushing for legislatures! Huntington's Disease Society of America — hdsa.org Huntington's Disease Parity Act — hdsa.org/takeaction Gene...

2021-02-231h 32

Love It or Weeb It! Anime Previews and Reviews Winter 2021 LineupToday's topic:Our winter 2021 lineup!Stuff we're watching/reading:Attack on TitanLaid-Back CampCherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!Stuff we mentioned:The Cool SRecommendations:Hotel del LunaIUPrincess Connect gameAmelia Watson's absurd Princess Connect streamSend us feedback:What do you think about the winter 2021 season?Email: loveitorweebit@gmail.comFollow the podcast: @LoveItOrWeebItFollow the people:Annie: @annieothernameJeff: @jeffinitelyjeff and PodigiousDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of this podcast are not the views of their employers.

2021-02-2352 min

R is for Rare 5. Pediatric Sleep ft. Dr. Darius LoghmaneeThis week's interview is with pediatric sleep specialist Dr. Darius Loghmanee, who works with children at Advocate Aurora Health in Chicago. Dr. Loghmanee and I discuss the types of sleep disorders he sees regularly, the connections between narcolepsy and insomnia, how caffeine works (that is not a joke, he actually taught me how it works!), and much more! Darius Loghmanee, M.D. -- https://care.advocatehealth.com/doctors/darius-a-loghmanee-park-ridge-sleep-medicine Be sure to subscribe to R is for Rare on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! And let me know what you think o...

2021-02-161h 08

R is for Rare 4. Alagille Syndrome ft. Anna LaurentIn today's episode, I'll be talking about what Alagille Syndrome (or ALGS) is AND talking with an ALGS patient, Anna Laurent! Anna is a young adult who lives for rare disease advocacy. She is the Head of Programs and Initiatives at Our Odyssey, a non-profit organization created to provide the community needed for young adults affected by rare diseases. We talk about her story with ALGS, the awkwardness of middle school with a rare disease, and much more! Be sure to subscribe to R is for Rare on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!

2021-02-0956 min

Southern Sense Talk The Art Of Fake Invisible Catastrophes and Threats of DoomSend us a textSouthern Sense is conservative talk with Annie "The Radio Chick-A-Dee" Ubelis, and Curtis "CS" Bennett, co-host. Informative, fun, irreverent and politically incorrect, you never know where we'll go, but you'll love the journey! Southern-SenseDr. Patrick Moore, is the author of the book Fake Invisible Catastrophes and Threats of DoomLt. Col. Ray Moore, Army Reserve, and veteran of the Gulf War I which he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. Graduate of The Citadel in Charleston, SC, and Chairman of publicschoolexitDr. Bruce L. Hartman Have you ever felt pushed into something by a higher power? Some...

2021-02-053h 00

R is for Rare 3. Alport Syndrome ft. Grant BonebrakeIn today's episode of R is for Rare, I'm interviewing my good friend Grant Bonebrake, who has a rare genetic kidney disease called Alport Syndrome. We talk about what his life has been like leading up to and since his diagnosis, why he loves to advocate, how great the rare disease community is, and much more! Be sure to subscribe to R is for Rare on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Leave a review to let me know your thoughts, and share the podcast on social media! Find Grant Bonebrake on Instagram — @grant_bonebrake Support the Al...

2021-02-021h 07

OD on Sports EP 56: Deshaun Watson, Trevor Bauer, NWHLA packed OD this week! We open with Annie's thoughts on the Super Bowl matchup between the Buccaneers and the Chiefs, as well as her thoughts on where Deshaun Watson will be traded to and what this means for players/contracts in the future She predicts where Trevor Bauer will end up, hypes up her goalie John Gibson, and gives her thoughts on the NWHL vs Erika Nardini situation. Tune in! Follow Annie on Instagram Follow Annie on Twitter Follow on TikTok @sweetannieod

2021-01-2935 min

R is for Rare 2. A Different Case of Narcolepsy ft. Caroline ArnetteIn today’s episode, I’m interviewing my friend Caroline Arnette, who is a fellow narcoleptic! We’ll be discussing what it was like to be diagnosed in high school, the nuances of her specific case, how college in a pandemic has affected her narcolepsy, and much more! If you enjoy learning about rare diseases and you want more, be sure to subscribe to R is for Rare wherever you get your podcasts! Also be sure to share this podcast on social media and leave a review! Caroline Arnette: @narcoleptic_advocate on IG ...

2021-01-2640 min

R is for Rare 1. Narcolepsy ft. yours truly, Annie Watson!In today’s episode, I will be talking about narcolepsy, a rare sleep disorder, and share how narcolepsy has affected my life since 2009. I will be talking about what narcolepsy is, what causes it, how it is diagnosed, as well as what my life was like leading up to and following my diagnosis in April 2010. If you want to hear more about rare diseases, subscribe to R is for Rare wherever you get your podcasts, and be sure to leave a review and share this podcast on social media! Sources used for this episode: ...

2021-01-1956 min

R is for Rare Trailer - R is for Rare w/ Annie WatsonHello everyone! Welcome to R is for Rare, your go-to podcast for learning the ins and outs of what life is like with rare diseases and disabilities. Be sure to subscribe to R is for Rare on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annie-watson/message

2021-01-0502 min

Spiritual Life and Leadership 85. Pledge and Consent, with Esther Lightcap Meek, author of A Little Manual for KnowingPledge and consent are crucial in the experience of knowing. In this episode, Esther Lightcap Meek and I talk about chapter 2 of her book, A Little Manual for Knowing. In that chapter—and in this episode—Esther shows us that if we are to truly know someone or something, then we need to pledge ourselves to that which is yet-to-be-known. We need to pledge ourselves to the “knowing venture” and we need to pledge to be open to—to consent to—the reality of that which we are coming to know.THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:Esther Lightcap Meek is...

2020-10-2749 min

OD on Sports Ep 40: 2020 NFL AFC North PreviewMERRY CHRISTMAS! HAPPY HANUKKAH! It is the first day of the NFL Season!!!! This week, Annie is joined by Eamon Stenson from the Not Here To Help Podcast to discuss the NFL season and the challenges that could be faced with COVID, Deshaun Watson's new contract, and giving his thoughts on each team in the AFC North (and rant about his Steelers). Tune in! Follow Eamon on Instagram @eamon_swiss and twitter @realswisseamon Listen to Not Here To Help https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-here-to-help/id1523671832 Use code "...

2020-09-101h 06

Southern Sense Talk Dystopia In AmericaSend us a textSouthern Sense is conservative talk with Annie "The Radio Chick-A-Dee" Ubelis, as host and "CS" Bennett, co-host. Informative, fun, irreverent and politically incorrect, you never know where we'll go, but you'll love the journey! Southern-Sense.comGOP/Trump 2020 SegmentKaren Watson, author and Black Conservative activist, "Being Black and RepublicanIn The Age of Obama"Dr. Mike Busler is an economist and a public policy analyst. He is a Professor of Finance at Stockton University. His op-ed columns appear in Townhall, Newsmax. https://medium.com/@micbuslerDr. Kevin “Coach” Collins, a member of American Mensa and the Sons of the A...

2020-08-143h 00

Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah EP36 | Our Favorite Books for Business, Entrepreneurship & Private PracticeToday's episode of Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah is called "Our Favorite Books for Business, Entrepreneurship & Private Practice". Annie and Leah uncover some of the top books they have been loving related to having a private practice, and other business and entrepreneurial style topics. They talk about which books they go back to time and time again, and which ones have been on their “to-read” list for a while. They also talk about the best and easiest ways to realistically bring more reading into our everyday lives...

2020-06-0227 min

Little Fictions On Air Little Fictions On Air Ep 18 We Heart LGBTQIIn this episode, we celebrate Queer life with two stories from our Little Fictions’ show, ‘I HEART LGBTQI’ which was performed at the Knox Street Bar in Chippendale back in February, 2017. The event was held during the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, a hugely popular festival, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras aims to raise the visibility of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex communities. The two stories we are presenting in this episode do just that. In our first story, ‘Asexual Gelatinous Blobs’ by Sydney author, Harry Kolotas, the writer attempts to walk in the shoes of hi...

2020-04-2128 min

Little Fictions On Air Little Fictions On Air Ep 17 More Stories From The Locker RoomIn this episode, we bring you the second in our series of sport-themed stories. We present four stories – ‘Artemis’ by Melbourne author, Duncan Reid in which the game of hockey takes on a mythic quality; Brisbane writer, Trina Denner’s ‘Playing Outside’ for the joggers amongst you; a microfiction by Kim Waters called ‘Over Time’ about a retired cyclist and finally, a Cliff Hardy story about a foot race written by the late crime writer, Peter Corris. Actors featured in this episode are Mark Dessaix, Eleni Schumacher and Felix Johnson. Just a warning, this episode does contain strong language. Presenter: Ella Watson-Russ...

2020-04-1628 min

Little Fictions On Air ProgenyIn this episode, our host Ella Watson-Russell brings you stories of births, deaths and marriages. The stories featured in this show are published by Spineless Wonders and are narrated by actors Felix Johnson, Joel Horwood and Eleni Schumacher. The stories include Matthew Bulman’s ‘The Incredible Exploding Baby’, Jon Steiner’s ‘Rights of Man’, Melissa Beit’s ‘A Hospital Birth’, Susan McCreery’s ‘Mexican Stand-off’ and Julie Chevalier’s ‘The Youngest Lecturer’s Wife’. Little Fictions is produced by Spineless Wonders’ publisher, Bronwyn Mehan. The show’s theme song is ‘Attune’ written and performed by Annie Vidler. Sound design is by Lachlan Perry Warning...

2020-04-0200 min

Little Fictions On Air Little Fictions On Air Ep 15 ProgenyIn this episode, your host Ella Watson-Russell brings you stories of births, deaths and marriages. The stories featured in this show are published by Spineless Wonders and are narrated by actors Felix Johnson, Joel Horwood and Eleni Schumacher. The stories include Matthew Bulman’s ‘The Incredible Exploding Baby’, Jon Steiner’s ‘Rights of Man’, Melissa Beit’s ‘A Hospital Birth’, Susan McCreery’s ‘Mexican Stand-off’ and Julie Chevalier’s ‘The Youngest Lecturer’s Wife’. Little Fictions is produced by Spineless Wonders’ publisher, Bronwyn Mehan. The show’s theme song is ‘Attune’ written and performed by Annie Vidler. Sound design is by Lachlan Perry Warning: this episode co

2020-04-0129 min

Little Fictions On Air Little Fictions On Air Ep 14 I Hate Crime FictionIn this episode we hear many of the talented actors you would have heard over the previous episodes of Little Fictions. This is a radio play adapted from Melbourne writer Eddie Berger's quirky short fiction of the same name originally published by Spineless Wonders in the anthology, Crime Scenes. The play was recorded at Sydney's Haymarket Library as part of the "Late Night Library Series" 2017. Warning: this episode does contain some colourful language. Presenter: Ella Watson-Russell Theme tune written and performed by Annie Vidler Producer: Bronwyn Mehan

2020-03-2528 min

The Great Indoors Budget Revamp Special with Annie SloanScared of paint? Don't be. Annie Sloan, queen of creative colour and inventor of the revolutionary chalk paint, leads Kate and Sophie in a furniture painting workshop. And if they can do it... Plus tons of tips and ideas to get a new look for the new year - for less.Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2020-01-0955 min

Paper Team WyldCats Table Read – Paper Team Live (PT162)Alex and Nick host alongside Scriptd a live table read of JB June's WyldCats, the pilot script from one of their listeners. A great cast of talented actors joins us to bring to life this animated episode, followed by a live Q&A and a feedback session with the writer. WyldCats is a satirical animation in a world where a retired ThunderCats-like team of feline warriors reunite in an attempt to battle evil in a modern, technological society. Content WyldCats live table read (00:00:39) Live Q&A (00:52:06) Table read post-mortem and WyldCats feedback session (00:57:12) Links WyldCats pilot script on Scriptd JB...

2019-12-0900 min

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs Episode 156: Benjamin WatsonI could barely listen to the edit of this episode because I sound like such a super fan, y'all. :) LOL SORRY. But literally I have been cheering for Benjamin Watson for almost twenty years now- as a Georgia Bulldog and as he continued into the NFL. Not only is he an outstanding football player, he's an incredible family man, dedicated man of faith, and smart smart thinker. I am so so excited for y'all to hear this conversation about family and faith and race and leading well and with highest integrity. Benjamin's book Under Our Skin is...

2019-08-0253 min

How To Train Your Dog With Love + Science - Dog Training with Annie Grossman + Anamarie Johnson PhD (Formerly known as School For The Dogs Podcast)Dog training pet peeves: The word "energy" and the misuse of the word "positive"In the modern era of dog training, people often rush to blame a person or a dog's "energy" for behavior issues. In this episode, Annie addresses why all the talk about using or observing "energy" in order to train a dog makes her cringe, and also why she thinks the misuse of the word "positive" leads to too many misunderstandings about science-based training. Notes:John Watson's Psychology As The Behaviorist Views It - Free eBook editionFun Dog Fact Of The Day: Rowlf the Muppet was invented in order to sell do...

2019-01-0751 min

Little Fictions On Air Little Fictions Ep 9 Behind The ScenesIn this episode, our host, Ella Watson-Russell presents two stories which take a look behind the curtain at fiction in film, on TV as well as on stage. 'Film Study 101'; by the late Mary Manning uses well-known films to reflect on the life of a young man who works at a movie theatre in a country town. Published in Damaged In Transit by Spineless Wonders, the story is performed by Little Fictions’ regular, Joel Horwood. The second story featured in this episode takes us into the world of TV. It is based on the life of a character from th...

2018-10-2228 min

Little Fictions On Air Little Fictions Ep 8 Weird World of AnimalsIn this episode, Weird World of Animals, Ella Watson-Russell presents two stories which give voice to the voiceless - specifically, a budgerigar and a cow. ‘Bluey and Myrtle’ is published in the Spineless Wonders anthology The Great Unknown, a book edited by Angela Meyer who is a huge fan of the TV series the Twilight Zone. You’ll find many of the somewhat surreal elements of the Twilight Zone TV show in Mark O'Flynn's story. It is performed by Nick Radinoff. ‘A Cow Like Alice’ by Julie Chevalier also includes a talking animal. It is performed by Little Fictions’ regular Eleni Schuma...

2018-10-0827 min

Little Fictions On Air Little Fictions On Air Ep 7 It’s A Jungle Out ThereIn this episode, 'It’s A Jungle Out There’, four authors contemplate the lives of animals. What is it like living in a dog-eat-dog world? Has human habitation spelt the death of some species? And what happens when we encroach on their world? Join presenter, Ella Watson-Russell for 30 minutes of great listening. Stories featured in this episode include ‘Taken’ by Melbourne writer Michelle Wright which is published in Spineless Wonder's microlit anthology, Flashing The Square. It is narrated by Alex Williams and was recorded live at Knox St Bar, Sydney. In ‘The Last Hare’, Wollongong poet Irene Wilkie turns to her own back...

2018-09-2428 min

Little Fictions On Air Little Fictions On Air Ep 6 Literary MashupIn this episode, Ella Watson-Russell presents audio stories which riff on the works of Shakespeare, Austen and Nabokov. You'll hear stories by Mark O'Flynn, Michelle Cahill, Susan McCreery and Carol Ann Martin performed by Tim McGarry, Eleni Schumacher and Ella Watson-Russell. Carol Ann Martin’s ‘Open Letter to Star-crossed lovers’ read by Ella Watson-Russell gives a new perspective on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. The story was originally submitted via a Little Fictions' call out. Susan McCreery’s microfiction ‘Well, Then’ is published in her collection, Loopholes published by Spineless Wonders. It is performed by Little Ficitons regular Eleni Schumacher. 'Chasing Naboko...

2018-09-1227 min

Little Fictions On Air Little Fictions On Air Ep 5 Sydney StoriesIn this episode, our host Ella Watson-Russell presents tales from Sydney’s early years as well as from the not-too-distant past. Featuring the voices of Joel Horwood, Felix Johnson , Claire Oehme and Eleni Schumacher, this episode includes stories about the Shark Arm Case, Petersham Swimming Pool and Parramatta Rd circa 1988. Authors featured include Karolina Ristevski, Paul Cliff, Arna Radovich, John Dale and Hilary Hewitt – all writers who submitted their work to a Little Fictions Call Out on the theme: Humans of Parramatta Road. Little Fictions On Air is brought to you by Sydney short story publisher, SPINELESS WONDERS. This episode was o...

2018-08-2928 min

Little Fictions On Air Little Fictions On Air Ep 2 Conflict ZonesIn this episode, Ella Watson-Russell presents four stories each with very different perspectives on the topic of war and violence. Actor Nicholas Starte performs Harry Kolotas' 'Wrath of Achilles', Tim McGarry's narration of Charles D'Anastasi's 'Broken House' includes sound design by composer Thomas Ross, Ella narrates Amanda Berry's 'We That Are Left' and Alex Williams performs 'When The Helicopters Come' by Patrick Lenton and with sound design by Kit McCutcheon. Included in this episode also is an interview with Patrick Lenton on the origin of his story from his collection, A Man Made Entirely of Bats and excerpts from a Q...

2018-07-1728 min

As Told by Kole Annie RuthIf you know me, you know how much my grandma means to me. My grandma was and is EVERYTHING to me. She raised me, she taught me so much of what I know, and she prepared me to be the awesome person I AM today. And that’s not bragging or being arrogant… I hope you think you’re awesome because I definitely think I’m awesome. I think you’re awesome too. Back to my grandma… Today is her birthday. So many cool people were born on this day: Michelle Obama, Muhammad Ali, Betty White, Jim Carrey, Steve Harvey, Dwayne Wade, Benjam...

2018-01-1704 min

Paper Team TV Casting ft. Becca Burgess (Last Man Standing/Undateable/Cougar Town) (PT57)Alex and Nick invite Becca Burgess, casting associate on ABC's Last Man Standing, NBC's Undateable, and TBS' Cougar Town, to discuss how casting works in television. What is the casting process for TV shows, pilots and regular episodes? What can TV writers learn from casting? How much interaction does casting have with writers and producers? What are differences between casting comedy and drama? How does casting approach writers' character descriptions? The Paper Team gives a read... SHOWNOTES Content Becoming a casting associate, casting TV pilots and episodes, finding series regulars, interactions with writers and producers, approaching diversity, using character descriptions...

2017-09-1100 min

As Yet Unnamed London Theatre Podcast Lettice and Lovage, JAM and Annie Get Your Gun AYULTP #325 04–Jun-2017As Yet Unnamed London Theatre Podcast 04-Jun-2017 With T R P Watson - http://www.londontheatregoer.com Gareth James - http://garethjames.wordpress.com/ PaulInLondon - http://www.paulinlondon.com Phil from the West End Whingers - http://westendwhingers.wordpress.com Plays Discussed Lettice and Lovage - Menier Chocolate Factory [00:20] https://www.menierchocolatefactory.com/Online/default.asp JAM - Finborough Theatre [09:58] http://www.finboroughtheatre.co.uk/productions/2017/jam.php

2017-06-2728 min

Audiobooks with Annie The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - Ch. 1Civilizing Huck - Miss Watson - Tom Sawyer Waits

2006-01-2608 min