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Brown Heart Wellness PodcastIn the Messy Middle: Grace, Growth, and Giggles🎧 In this episode:What happens when you’re not at the beginning, but definitely not at the end?This week, I’m joined by Jae Washington—creative strategist, digital curator, and truth-teller—as we talk about what it means to live in the messy middle. The in-between. The stretch. The space where clarity is forming, but confidence hasn’t fully caught up.This episode is a soft place to land if you’ve been wrestling with identity, creativity, or what it means to keep showing up while things are still unfolding.🧠This episode is for you...2025-07-1534 min
Brown Heart Wellness PodcastUncomfortable on Purpose: Self-Discipline, Mud, and Brave MovesSometimes stuck isn’t stuck. It’s just uncomfortable.In this episode, we explore what it really means to practice self-discipline and stretch our emotional tolerance when life feels heavy, chaotic, or just plain messy. If you've been waiting to feel ready, this one's for you.We’re also kicking off the One Brave Thing Challenge for July, and this episode sets the tone for choosing discomfort on purpose, with intention, care, and community.And yes... I forgot to say the affirmation at the beginning of the episode. But I want to leave it with y...2025-07-0122 min
Brown Heart Wellness PodcastGet out of the Mud: Stuck vs StillnessAre you really resting… or just stuck? In this season opener, I’m reflecting on the difference between intentional stillness and fear-based stuckness. We’re kicking off Season 2 with clarity, courage, and a little softness too.This episode is for you if you’ve been:Second-guessing your next stepCalling it “stillness” but feeling anxious underneathReady to move with intention, not pressureWe’ll walk through the signs, share some brave reframes, and end with a Brown Heart moment to help you pause without punishment.2025-06-1718 min
Menopause, Melanin & Aging Like A QueenEpisode 50 - Weighted Vests: Y or No?Send us a textIn this episode, I dive into the rising craze of weighted vests—popular among menopausal and midlife women—but ask: do they really deliver?🔍 What We Cover1. The Trend & Theory Weighted vests are touted for boosting calorie burn and bone strength during simple activities like walking and chores—now a viral staple on social media researchgate.net+12womenshealthmag.com+2news.cuanschutz.edu+22. The ResearchA Wake Forest pilot had participants wear vests 6–10 hours/day during weight loss and fo...2025-06-1616 min
Brown Heart Wellness PodcastFrom Brave Beginnings to Bold Futures: Wrapping Season 1 with GratitudeHey y’all, welcome to the Season 1 finale of the Brown Heart Podcast! I’m Samantha Edu, and today we’re celebrating 20 episodes of bravery, creativity, consistency, and community. This season has been a journey of planting seeds, showing up imperfectly but intentionally, and creating a space where we can be brave together.In this episode, I’m reflecting on how far we’ve come—and where we’re headed. Season 2 is already in the works, and I’m excited for what’s next: more conversations, deeper reflections, and a community that continues to grow...2025-04-2328 min
Discover Boston CollegeEvery Step Counts: Samantha Crochetiere’s StorySamantha Crochetiere shares what it means to be part of the Boston Marathon. She discusses her inspiration, her path to 26.2, and what keeps her going. Samantha reflects on rituals, music, and support from the BC community. She’s especially excited for the energy of Mile 21. It’s a powerful reminder that every step counts.0:00 | Welcome to Discover Boston College with Dylan Carollo.0:18 | Introduction to Samantha Crochetiere '25, a BC student and runner in the Boston Marathon.0:40 | What inspired Samantha to run the Marathon?1:23 | What does Samantha's training for the Marathon look like...2025-04-2005 min
Brown Heart Wellness PodcastStop Carrying Stories That Aren’t Yours (ft. Dr. Jeanette Mayse)In this soulful episode, I sit down with a special guest, Dr. Jeanette Mayse, to share the story behind Brown Heart Wellness and talk about the limiting narratives that often keep us stuck—perfectionism, scarcity, the Strong Black Woman trope, and imposter syndrome. Together, we reflect on how these stories show up in our lives and how we can begin to release them.As we prepare for Q2, this episode is a reminder to pause, reflect, and get clear on what beliefs you need to leave behind to move forward. Takeaways:The true st...2025-04-0846 minBrown Heart Wellness PodcastRooted & Brave: A Soulful Q1 ReflectionWelcome back to the Brown Heart Podcast! This week marks a special episode—my first unscripted reflection of the season. We're closing out the first quarter of the year with intention, reflection, and celebration.In this episode, I’m walking you through what it looks like to pause, process, and pour from a place of truth. Using the ROOT Framework, I reflect on personal and collective brave moments, lessons in leadership and DEIB, and what it means to embody bravery as a soul journey—not just a checklist of actions.Whet...2025-03-2732 minBrown Heart Wellness PodcastMaking Room for What’s Next: Growth, Release & New BeginningsLife moves in seasons, and just like nature, we experience shifts in our personal and professional journeys. In this episode, we’re talking about recognizing seasons of growth, release, and opportunity. Whether you’re in a season of sowing, waiting, or reaping the benefits of past work, this conversation is about embracing where you are while preparing for what’s ahead.I’m also reflecting on how Brown Heart Wellness is expanding—from visibility to brand growth—while acknowledging that personally, I’m stepping into a season of professional harvest, benefiting from seeds I planted long ago. If you’ve ever...2025-03-1225 min
Brown Heart Wellness PodcastBrown Heart, Brave Soul: Unlocking Courage, Overcoming Fear, and Thriving BoldlyThe One Brave Thing a Week Challenge may be ending, but bravery is just beginning! This week, we’re celebrating courage—your wins, my reflections, and the deeper journey of uncovering our bravest selves.But let’s be real—what keeps us from being brave? Fear? Imposter syndrome? Systems that tell us we’re not enough? I’ll dive into how our conditioning makes us hesitant, what I learned about bravery through the ROOT framework, and why Overcoming is the hardest part of the journey.✔️ What stops us from making brave moves & how to push through...2025-02-2713 min
Brown Heart Wellness PodcastThe One Brave Thing Challenge: Thriving in Chaos & Protecting Your VesselIn this episode, we’re diving into what it means to protect your vessel during uncertain times. As we face new challenges in leadership, DEIB advocacy, and personal growth, I reflect on the importance of staying grounded, managing our nervous systems, and leaning into bravery through intentional action. I also share highlights from my recent She Leads workshop, where we explored mindfulness and time management, and celebrate the incredible brave steps from participants in the One Brave Thing a Week Challenge.Join me as we unpack the power of reflection, the Recognize, Regulate, Reframe fr...2025-02-1227 min
Power Up PodcastWellness Wednesday: I'm going to FREAK OUT!!!!What is anxiety? How does anxiety impact our understanding of reality and our sense of action? Why is anxiety negatively impacting our democracy and our sense of political responsibility?
Join your host, Samantha Castro, as she discusses the personal, physiological, and political effects of anxiety. Learn how to remedy anxiety by adopting self-care techniques such as intentional consumption, pragmatic problem-solving and planning and how having too much disconnect from what scares us can have terrifying consequences.
Thank you for listening to Wellness Wednesday! Here is the link to access...2025-02-0623 minBrown Heart Wellness PodcastPrepare for Overflow: What’s in Your Vessel for 2025?Hey y’all! Welcome to the first Brown Heart Podcast episode of 2025! 🎉 I’m Samantha Edu, and today, we’re diving deep into vision, intention, and my word of the year: vessel. This episode is all about exploring what it means to be a vessel—what we carry, how we prepare for overflow, and how we can create a lifestyle rooted in love, grace, and abundance.
What to Expect in This Episode:
Reflecting on Your Vessel: What are you carrying into 2025, and what needs to be released?
Cleansing for Overflow: How to let go of toxic relationshi...2025-01-1429 min
Brown Heart Wellness PodcastPrepare for Overflow: What’s in Your Vessel for 2025?Hey y’all! Welcome to the first Brown Heart Podcast episode of 2025! 🎉 I’m Samantha Edu, and today, we’re diving deep into vision, intention, and my word of the year: vessel. This episode is all about exploring what it means to be a vessel—what we carry, how we prepare for overflow, and how we can create a lifestyle rooted in love, grace, and abundance.
What to Expect in This Episode:
Reflecting on Your Vessel: What are you carrying into 2025, and what needs to be released?
Cleansing for Overflow: How to let go of toxic relationshi...2025-01-1400 min
Brown Heart Wellness PodcastReflecting, Recapping, and Reclaiming: A Look Back at 2024 with Brown HeartHey y’all! As we close out 2024, we’re taking a heartfelt look back at the journey we’ve been on together this year. In this special end-of-year episode, we’re recapping highlights from our 12 episodes, sharing listener favorites, and reflecting on the lessons that stood out most.
We’ll also introduce my word for 2025: vessel. I’ll share how this word came to me, what it means for my vision, and how I’m preparing to carry it into the new year with purpose and intention.
Plus, I’m thrilled to reintroduce the Brown Heart Community...2024-12-3100 minBrown Heart Wellness PodcastReflecting, Recapping, and Reclaiming: A Look Back at 2024 with Brown HeartHey y’all! As we close out 2024, we’re taking a heartfelt look back at the journey we’ve been on together this year. In this special end-of-year episode, we’re recapping highlights from our 12 episodes, sharing listener favorites, and reflecting on the lessons that stood out most.
We’ll also introduce my word for 2025: vessel. I’ll share how this word came to me, what it means for my vision, and how I’m preparing to carry it into the new year with purpose and intention.
Plus, I’m thrilled to reintroduce the Brown Heart Community...2024-12-3120 min
Brown Heart Wellness PodcastGraceful Endings: Cleansing, Connection, and Fresh StartsHey y’all! This week on the Brown Heart Podcast, we’re continuing last week’s conversation on accountability—this time focusing on the importance of cleansing as we move into 2025. It’s about releasing toxic relationships, negative self-talk, and unrealistic pressures, creating space for what truly matters.
I also share a personal story about feeling overwhelmed by self-imposed January 1 deadlines. A recent coaching session reminded me to take the pressure off, embrace flexibility, and focus on building something sustainable. Accountability isn’t about perfection—it’s about alignment and grace.
Cleanse Your Space – Let go of toxic relati...2024-12-2400 minBrown Heart Wellness PodcastGraceful Endings: Cleansing, Connection, and Fresh StartsHey y’all! This week on the Brown Heart Podcast, we’re continuing last week’s conversation on accountability—this time focusing on the importance of cleansing as we move into 2025. It’s about releasing toxic relationships, negative self-talk, and unrealistic pressures, creating space for what truly matters.
I also share a personal story about feeling overwhelmed by self-imposed January 1 deadlines. A recent coaching session reminded me to take the pressure off, embrace flexibility, and focus on building something sustainable. Accountability isn’t about perfection—it’s about alignment and grace.
Cleanse Your Space – Let go of toxic relati...2024-12-2419 min
Brown Heart Wellness PodcastWhat Wicked Teaches Us About Purpose, Power, and Preparing for the FutureHey y’all, welcome to the Brown Heart Podcast! This week, we’re diving into a powerful conversation about accountability and purpose as we prepare for 2025. Inspired by the movie Wicked, we’re unpacking themes of power, privilege, and resilience—and how they show up in our lives, especially during times of reflection and transition.
In this episode, we explore:
The lessons from Wicked: How movies like this normalize oppression while highlighting the brilliance of underrepresented voices, and what that means for us in reclaiming our purpose.
Accountability as liberation: Shifting from meeting external...2024-12-1000 minBrown Heart Wellness PodcastWhat Wicked Teaches Us About Purpose, Power, and Preparing for the FutureHey y’all, welcome to the Brown Heart Podcast! This week, we’re diving into a powerful conversation about accountability and purpose as we prepare for 2025. Inspired by the movie Wicked, we’re unpacking themes of power, privilege, and resilience—and how they show up in our lives, especially during times of reflection and transition.
In this episode, we explore:
The lessons from Wicked: How movies like this normalize oppression while highlighting the brilliance of underrepresented voices, and what that means for us in reclaiming our purpose.
Accountability as liberation: Shifting from meeting external...2024-12-1015 min
Brown Heart Wellness PodcastReflect and Reset: Closing Out the Year with IntentionHey y’all! Welcome back to the Brown Heart Podcast. This week, we’re talking about the power of reflection and resetting as we prepare to close out 2024. It’s a busy season, and if you’re feeling the pressure to wrap everything up perfectly, trust me—you’re not alone. But here’s the truth: the way we end the year sets the tone for how we step into the next one.
Last year, I made the mistake of pressing the gas through November and December, thinking I could do it all. By January, I was completely bur...2024-12-0300 minBrown Heart Wellness PodcastReflect and Reset: Closing Out the Year with IntentionHey y’all! Welcome back to the Brown Heart Podcast. This week, we’re talking about the power of reflection and resetting as we prepare to close out 2024. It’s a busy season, and if you’re feeling the pressure to wrap everything up perfectly, trust me—you’re not alone. But here’s the truth: the way we end the year sets the tone for how we step into the next one.
Last year, I made the mistake of pressing the gas through November and December, thinking I could do it all. By January, I was...2024-12-0316 min
Brown Heart Wellness PodcastYour Gifts Are Bigger Than the Moment: Balancing Holiday Stress and HopeHey y’all! Welcome back to the Brown Heart Podcast. Today, we’re diving into a topic that feels especially important this time of year—self-care during uncertain times. As we near the end of 2024, many of us are holding a mix of emotions: joy from the holidays, and for some, the weight of layoffs, setbacks, or unexpected transitions. It’s not easy to hold both joy and hurt at the same time, but it’s possible—and necessary.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
How to honor the full range of emotions—joy, disappointment, hope, and frustr...2024-11-2600 minBrown Heart Wellness PodcastYour Gifts Are Bigger Than the Moment: Balancing Holiday Stress and HopeHey y’all! Welcome back to the Brown Heart Podcast. Today, we’re diving into a topic that feels especially important this time of year—self-care during uncertain times. As we near the end of 2024, many of us are holding a mix of emotions: joy from the holidays, and for some, the weight of layoffs, setbacks, or unexpected transitions. It’s not easy to hold both joy and hurt at the same time, but it’s possible—and necessary.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
How to honor the full range of emotions—joy, disappointment, hope, and frustr...2024-11-2615 min
It Takes HeartOlympic Athlete to Olympic Physio: Marguerite King on High PerformanceJoin us as Marguerite, an accomplished sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapist, shares her incredible journey. Fresh from the Paris Olympic Games, she reflects on her role as team physio for the Aussie Stingers, Australia’s women’s water polo squad. With a career spanning leadership at Water Polo Australia and PhD studies at the University of Queensland, Marguerite's story is one of passion, resilience, and balancing elite sports with family life.Step behind the scenes of elite sports through Marguerite’s eyes. She reveals the adaptability needed to manage athletes' physical demands, especially water polo players prone to hip an...2024-11-2641 min
Sixth Sense CEOWords Are Spells! Manifest Your Dream Life Through WritingSixth Sense CEO Affirmation Writing Workbook: https://samanthawarren.com/download-affirmation-writing-workbook/ Sources cited: https://forbes.com/sites/markmurphy/2018/04/15/neuroscience-explains-why-you-need-to-write-down-your-goals-if-you-actually-want-to-achieve-them/ https://bjorklab.psych.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2016/07/DeWinstanley_EBjork_2004.pdfIn this episode of Sixth Sense CEO, we’re diving into the magic of words and how they can transform your reality. Think of your journaling, affirmations, and gratitude lists as little spells pulling your dreams closer—yes, it’s that powerful! I’m spilling how I used these tools to manifest a six-figure business, globe-trot through dreamy destinations, and build a...2024-11-2028 min
Brown Heart Wellness PodcastNavigating Holiday Stress: Setting Boundaries & Finding PeaceWhat to Expect:This week, we’re tackling holiday stress with tips on setting boundaries, managing family dynamics, and carving out moments of peace. Let’s make this season joyful and calm—on your terms.
A Thought to Carry Into the Season:“Boundaries create space for peace and connection, not conflict. You have the right to prioritize your well-being.”
My Favorite Things This Week:
Self-Care Moment: Journaling by candlelight—it’s been a simple but grounding ritual.
Show of the Week: Abbott Elementary—a hilarious reminder to find joy in small moments.
Tea of the Week: Puff...2024-11-1900 minBrown Heart Wellness PodcastNavigating Holiday Stress: Setting Boundaries & Finding PeaceWhat to Expect:This week, we’re tackling holiday stress with tips on setting boundaries, managing family dynamics, and carving out moments of peace. Let’s make this season joyful and calm—on your terms.
A Thought to Carry Into the Season:"Boundaries create space for peace and connection, not conflict. You have the right to prioritize your well-being."
My Favorite Things This Week:
Self-Care Moment: Journaling by candlelight—it’s been a simple but grounding ritual.
Show of the Week: Abbott Elementary—a hilarious reminder to find joy in small moments.
Tea of the W...2024-11-1915 min
Brown Heart Wellness PodcastFrom Chaos to Clarity: Compassionate Year-End Planning for LeadersHey y’all, welcome back to the Brown Heart Podcast! We’re right in the thick of year-end planning season, and I know it can bring a mix of excitement and pressure. If you’re feeling that familiar pull of everything needs to be perfect, trust me, you’re not alone. Today’s episode is all about shifting away from that stress-filled mindset and embracing a different approach.
Instead of letting the pressure get to us, we’re diving into how to lead with purpose, compassion, and flexibility. I’m sharing what’s helped me get through this time of yea...2024-11-1200 minBrown Heart Wellness PodcastFrom Chaos to Clarity: Compassionate Year-End Planning for LeadersHey y’all, welcome back to the Brown Heart Podcast! We’re right in the thick of year-end planning season, and I know it can bring a mix of excitement and pressure. If you’re feeling that familiar pull of everything needs to be perfect, trust me, you’re not alone. Today’s episode is all about shifting away from that stress-filled mindset and embracing a different approach.
Instead of letting the pressure get to us, we’re diving into how to lead with purpose, compassion, and flexibility. I’m sharing what’s helped me get through t...2024-11-1213 min
Brown Heart Wellness PodcastUsing Your Voice Beyond Election Day: Courage in Uncomfortable MomentsIn this Election Day episode, Samantha explores the power of using your voice, from voting to setting boundaries with family and colleagues. Whether in tough conversations or protecting your peace, find out how to show up with courage, especially when it’s uncomfortable.
Brown Heart Affirmation: “Today, I honor the power of my voice. I make choices that align with my values, knowing that my voice holds power, even in the smallest actions.”
Key Topics:
Embracing Your Voice on Election Day – A reminder to vote and how expressing yourself shapes both life and communit...2024-11-0500 minBrown Heart Wellness PodcastUsing Your Voice Beyond Election Day: Courage in Uncomfortable MomentsIn this Election Day episode, Samantha explores the power of using your voice, from voting to setting boundaries with family and colleagues. Whether in tough conversations or protecting your peace, find out how to show up with courage, especially when it’s uncomfortable.
Brown Heart Affirmation: "Today, I honor the power of my voice. I make choices that align with my values, knowing that my voice holds power, even in the smallest actions."
Key Topics:
Embracing Your Voice on Election Day – A reminder to vote and how expr...2024-11-0518 min
Casual SpaceSamantha Christensen: Opening the Marley Foundation Astronomy Discovery Center at Lowell ObservatorySamantha Christensen, a long-time team member at Lowell Observatory, shares the exciting news about the grand opening of the Marley Foundation Astronomy Discovery Center in Flagstaff, Arizona. As Northern Arizona’s first science center, the 40,000-square-foot facility offers a major upgrade with cutting-edge exhibits, interactive experiences, and an immersive space for astronomy enthusiasts of all ages. Samantha discusses the community’s excitement, especially among educators, and highlights how this new center will serve not only Flagstaff but also underserved communities, including the nearby Navajo and Hopi reservations. About Samantha Christensen: Samantha Christensen leads Lowell Observatory’s outreach team a...2024-11-0130 minPower Up PodcastWellness Wednesday: Am I the imposter?What is imposter syndrome? How does imposter syndrome impact our self perception and professional lives? Why is imposter syndrome negatively impacting our political leadership and civic engagement potential?
Join your host, Samantha Castro, as she discusses the personal, psychological, and political effects of imposter syndrome. Learn how to remedy imposter syndrome by adopting self-care techniques such as self-compassion and a willingness to learn and how being a fresh face can be the key towards equity.
Thank you for listening to Wellness Wednesday! Here is the link to access Power...2024-10-3025 min
Brown Heart Wellness PodcastUnmuted: How Self-Censorship Holds Us Back and How to Break FreeIn this episode of the Brown Heart Podcast, Samantha Edu explores the journey of reclaiming your voice, particularly as a Black woman in corporate spaces. She shares a personal journal entry that marked a turning point in her journey and dives into the challenges of self-censorship, the weight of systemic pressures, and how finding your voice is key to personal and professional growth.
Brown Heart Affirmation:“Today, I honor my voice. I recognize the systems that have silenced it and the courage it takes to reclaim it. I speak with clarity, confidence, and compassion, knowing that my vo...2024-10-2200 minBrown Heart Wellness PodcastUnmuted: How Self-Censorship Holds Us Back and How to Break FreeIn this episode of the Brown Heart Podcast, Samantha Edu explores the journey of reclaiming your voice, particularly as a Black woman in corporate spaces. She shares a personal journal entry that marked a turning point in her journey and dives into the challenges of self-censorship, the weight of systemic pressures, and how finding your voice is key to personal and professional growth.
Brown Heart Affirmation:"Today, I honor my voice. I recognize the systems that have silenced it and the courage it takes to reclaim it. I speak with clarity, confidence, and...2024-10-2222 minBrown Heart Wellness PodcastCelebrate Me Season!Hey y’all! This week’s episode is super special because it’s my birthday week 🎉 and we’re talking all about self-celebration. I’m sharing the story of my very first solo trip to Toronto at 39, and how it completely shifted the way I view celebrating myself. Instead of waiting for validation from the world, I learned to claim my own joy and take pride in my journey—big wins and small.
In this episode, we’ll dive into how celebrating yourself can fuel your self-love, confidence, and leadership, and why it's so important to honor every part of your journey.
...2024-10-1512 minBrown Heart Wellness PodcastPause, Breathe, Lead: The Power of Mindful MomentsEver find yourself looking for a pause button... Mindfulness Can Be Your Secret Weapon.
In today's fast-paced world, finding a moment to pause feels like a luxury—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, we explore the power of mindfulness and how small, intentional moments throughout your day can help you reduce stress, boost your mental clarity, and become a more effective leader.
Mindful leadership: Why mindfulness isn’t just for the yoga mat—it’s a powerful tool for staying grounded in everyday life.
Breathing techniques: A simple 4-second breath that will calm your...2024-10-0817 minPower Up PodcastWellness Wednesday: IsolationWhat is isolation? How does isolation and loneliness impact our emotional and physical wellbeing? Why is isolation negatively impacting our democracy?
Join your host, Samantha Castro, as she discusses the emotional, physiological, and democratic effects of isolation. Learn how to combat isolation by fostering a sense of responsibility to yourself and your community and the solutions we can adopt to heal from the damage caused by social and democratic isolation.
Thank you for listening to the first episode of Wellness Wednesday! Here is the link to access Power Up...2024-10-0220 minBrown Heart Wellness PodcastBrown Heart Beginnings: A Journey of Healing, Empowerment, and CommunityIn this very first episode of the Brown Heart Wellness Podcast, Samantha welcomes you to a space where authenticity, healing, and empowerment are celebrated at every turn. Join us as we explore the story behind "Brown Heart"—a symbol of deep connection, compassion, and support between friends that grew into a movement for empowered living.
Samantha shares her vision for this podcast as a sanctuary for Black women to reconnect with their voices, embrace their true selves, and create their own safe spaces in the world. Expect to dive deep into meaningful conversations about self-awareness, leadership, and th...2024-09-2500 minBrown Heart Wellness PodcastBrown Heart Podcast: Where Stories and Self-Discovery Meet
Join Samantha Edu on the Brown Heart Podcast, a space dedicated to embracing the power of storytelling, self-discovery, and living authentically. Each episode invites you into a conversation filled with mindful moments, heartfelt stories, and a touch of laughter, encouraging you to boldly live your truth. Grab your tea, take a deep breath, and dive into a journey that celebrates connection, compassion, and the beauty of being unapologetically you.
If you would like to add tea to your mindfulness moments add home check out Magic Hour Teas at https://magichour.sjv.io/3e63GA.2024-09-2504 min
Reaper TalesEpisode 122: Smokey BearIn this week's episode Montana puts on her forest ranger hat, and tells us all about the origin of Smokey Bear. Sadly, it isn't all just catchy slogans and cute cartoon bears. There's war and burned animals that helped create the longest running public service announcement campaign in United States history. Only you can prevent wildfires, so be careful when you smoke this week's cocktail. Resources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smokey_Bearhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitan_Gap_Firehttps://danr.sd.gov/Conservation/docs/Education/history-of-smokeybear.pdf2024-09-1339 min.jpg)
Enlightened EmpathsA Little Spark of Madness with Dave Droxler
Please join us in welcoming Dave Droxler to the show today. Dave is an accomplished actor, voice over artist and playwright. Compassion and empathy are woven throughout all of his work as a master storyteller and artist. He shares candidly and honestly the healing his work has brought about in the relationship with his father and how this has impacted his relationship with his own children.
Dave’s professional bio is extensive and ranges from writing and performing his own shows, working in film and TV, to being a prolific voice over actor for a multitude of po...2024-09-0251 minBrown Heart Wellness PodcastSelf-Leadership: Learning to Lead Yourself Before Leading OthersIn this episode, I reflect on my leadership journey, from being shockingly promoted to discovering the importance of intentional, self-guided leadership. I am sharing lessons about shifting from task-based management to leading with purpose, and why self-leadership is key to personal and professional growth.
Key Topics:
The shift from reactive to intentional leadership.
Observing mentors to shape a personal leadership style.
How self-leadership influences your ability to lead others.
Practical strategies for building self-leadership.
Brown Heart Affirmation:
"Today, I honor my ability to lead myself with compassion, intention, and a whole lot of bouncing back."2024-09-0118 min
AttractionPros PodcastEpisode 364 - Samantha Palmer talks about historic tours, St. Augustine's tourism industry and taking chances on peopleTap into innovation at IAAPA Expo, the biggest industry event of the year. Join us and other AttractionsPros in Orlando, FL, Nov. 18-22 to engage with the global community. Learn from the experts, leave with new ideas, and turn your passion for the industry into new possibilities. Register now to save up to 30%.
Samantha Palmer is the Director of Brand Experience for Flagler College in St. Augustine, FL. With over 20 years of experience at the college, plus time as a student, Samantha has played a pivotal role in developing and overseeing the historic...2024-08-2755 min
Flourishing Unfiltered: Tackling Loneliness, Self-Doubt, and Overwhelm in BusinessSamantha Harden (tenured Professor) on Redefining SuccessIn today's episode of Flourishing Unfiltered, we speak with Samantha Harden!Dr. Samantha Harden, a behavioural psychologist and yoga teacher working as a tenured professor at the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Excercise at Virginia Tech University, shares her journey in academia and the importance of defining success on one's own terms.She discusses the impact of feeling not good enough and the pressure to meet external expectations. She emphasises the need for social support, mindfulness, and movement as daily practices to promote well-being and combat burnout.Samantha also questions the traditional...2024-08-131h 01Reaper TalesEpisode 112: Mermaids On this week's episode Montana tells us about some unusual legends about mermaids from Charleston South Carolina. Unlike P.T. Barnum's mermaids these are alive and can either bring you luck and wishes or destruction and death. Resources:https://charlestoncitypaper.com/2015/10/28/two-little-known-charleston-legends-that-time-has-nearly-forgotten/?oid=5544643https://chstoday.6amcity.com/mermaid-riot-1867-charleston-schttps://charlestoncitypaper.com/2022/10/26/monsters-that-may-lurk-around-charleston/https://erstwhileblog.com/2016/09/21/great-sea-island-storm-1893/http://www.diaspora.illinois.edu/news0607/news0607.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simbihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kongo_religionhttp://www.diaspora...2024-07-0544 minReaper TalesEpisode 109: 2011 Super OutbreakIn this week's episode Montana does her best to give us a lesson on tornadoes, as well as the devastating destruction brought on the Southeastern U.S. in April 2011. Chain down your cows and take shelter listeners, this ones going to be a bit twisty.Resources:https://www.nssl.noaa.gov/about/history/2011/https://www.britannica.com/event/Super-Outbreak-of-2011https://www.weather.gov/gsp/EpicOutbreakhttps://www.weather.gov/bmx/event_04272011https://www.weather.gov/oun/efscalehttps://www.weather.gov/bmx/tornadostats2...2024-06-141h 15Reaper TalesEpisode 108: ConspiraciesOn this weeks episode Montana tells Samantha about the fact that the GOVERNMENT replaced all birds with drones to spy on us, and Samantha Avada Kedavra's all of us with theories in the Harry Potter Universe. Resources:https://www.npr.org/transcripts/1217391587https://hub.jhu.edu/2024/02/07/birds-arent-real/https://www.rjjulia.com/book/9781250288899https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birds_Aren%27t_Real#:~:text=Birds%20Aren't%20Real%20is,to%20spy%20on%20American%20citizens.https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/apr/14/the-lunacy-is-getting-more-intense-how-birds-arent-real-took-on-the-conspiracy-theoristshttps://www.audubon.org/news/are-birds-actually-government-issued-drones-so-says-new-conspiracy-theory-making2024-06-071h 05Reaper TalesEpisode 103: Kent State MassacreThis week Montana tells us about the Kent State Massacre. A massacre that occurred at Kent State College in response to student protests. With rising protests and college encampments around the world, We felt it was important to look back on how violent responses to protestors can quickly turn deadly. This is a cautionary reminder to stay safe while you practice your first amendment right to peacefully protest and a rebuke to the violent response so often seen doled out by police and military groups.Resources:https://www.adl.org/resources/tools-and-strategies/purpose-and-power-protest...2024-05-0348 minReaper TalesEpisode 101: Is anyone out there?In this weeks episode Montana attempts to tell us some scientificy theories as to why we may not have made first contact with extraterrestrial beings. Have your pen and paper ready Pals, because this one is interactive. Resources:https://www.livescience.com/fermi-paradoxhttps://www.space.com/25325-fermi-paradox.htmlhttps://www.planetary.org/articles/fermi-paradox-drake-equationhttps://pages.uoregon.edu/jschombe/cosmo/lectures/lec28.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fermi_paradoxhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_forest_hypothesis#:~:text=one%20proposed%20solution.-,Concept...2024-04-1252 min
Bottle of BedlamEpisode 11: The Abduction & Murder of Samantha RunnionWell, lovelies, this one is a tear-jerker. No one likes to hear about crimes against children, but their stories deserve to be told. So, in this episode, Ang and Maci, discuss the heartbreaking case of Samantha Runnion. Get a BIG glauze and some tissues.
Sources:
https://thecinemaholic.com/samantha-runnion-murder-where-is-alejandro-avila-now/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Samantha_Runnion
https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=91450&page=1
https://www.foxla.com/news/samantha-runnion-amber-alert-mom-speaks-out-20-years-later
https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-death-penalty-upheld-for-samantha-runnions-killer-20140630-story.html
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Profitable Joyful ConsultingWriting Tips for Consultants to Get Read, Get Clients, and Get ResultsHere’s how to write posts that get your perfect clients to take action.Wish you knew how to get your writing to be irresistible and unputdownable? How would you like for your LinkedIn posts to get you leads, or your email newsletters to reactivate past clients or activate potential new ones? In this episode of Profitable Joyful Consulting, I'm sharing how you can communicate your value in writing so that it works to get you results.You’ll learn how to differentiate your work from any competitors (or Chat...2024-03-0515 min
Family In ProgressThe Correcting Principles of TBRI Part OneSend us a textBook Recommendation Links: The Connected Child on Amazon https://a.co/d/ezlZDr3 The Out Of Sync Child https://a.co/d/g9PLrPx The Whole Brained Childhttps://a.co/d/b7rfY8y TBRI Resources: KARYN PURVIS INSTITUTE OF CHILD DEVELOP...2024-02-2830 min
Family In ProgressThe Correcting Principles of TBRI Part TwoSend us a textBook Recommendation Links: The Connected Child on Amazon https://a.co/d/ezlZDr3 The Out Of Sync Child https://a.co/d/g9PLrPx The Whole Brained Childhttps://a.co/d/b7rfY8y TBRI Resources: KARYN PURVIS INSTITUTE OF CHILD DEVELOP...2024-02-2838 min