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Work Is ThirdPermission to Rest, Permission to Play: Finding Joy and Grace | Carmen Price CarrilloHow do we keep joy at the center of our lives, especially when the world tells us to be productive instead? In this heartwarming and hilarious episode, I sit down with my dear friend Carmen Price Carrillo to talk about joy, boundaries, and all the things we’re allowed to do simply because they make us happy. From national park road trips to pottery Thursdays and unexpected D&D adventures, we reflect on friendship, finding rest, and giving yourself permission to live for you. We also talk candidly about Carmen’s journey to an ADHD diagn...2025-07-281h 02
Authentically ADHDUnderstanding ADHD and AnhedoniaIf you’ve ever asked yourself this, you’re not alone. Many people with ADHD struggle with something called anhedonia—the inability to feel pleasure or joy, especially from things that used to bring excitement or satisfaction. It’s more than just boredom or low mood; it's a profound emotional flatness that can make everyday life feel gray and uninspiring.And here's the kicker: this isn't a moral failing or a lack of gratitude—it’s neuroscience.Full Show notes: https://open.substack.com/pub/carmenauthenticallyadhd/p/understanding-anhedonia-in-adhd?r=1t66iw&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&s...2025-04-2518 min
Beyond GivingEP 3: Empowering Girls with Carmen from The Madrina ProjectIn this inspiring episode, Zac sits down with Carmen Lydia, the powerhouse behind The Madrina Project in San Antonio, TX. Carmen shares her heartfelt journey from receiving a donated dress to building a nonprofit that empowers young women through confidence-building events and access to formalwear for milestone events like prom and graduation.Carmen discusses the evolution of the project, the creation of the annual Empowerment Conference, and the deep community partnerships that sustain their mission. Tune in to hear how The Madrina Project creates moments of dignity, celebration, and transformation—one dress at a time....2025-04-2435 min
The Human CodeNavigating the Gray: Insights from Carmen Santiago KeenonSend us a textIntegrating Human-Centric Solutions with Carmen Santiago KeenonIn this episode of The Human Code, host Don Finley welcomes Carmen Santiago Keenon, a seasoned technical advisor with over 20 years of experience in IT services and sales. The discussion explores the intersection of technology and humanity, focusing on design thinking principles, automation, and AI. Carmen shares her unique approach to leveraging technology for personal growth and professional efficiency, emphasizing the importance of keeping humans in the loop. The conversation also addresses the role of technology in fostering inclusivity, particularly for underserved populations and...2025-01-2830 min
Your Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, Financial PlanningEp. 78 Quantum Healing and the Healthcare System (with special guest Dr. Grant Kruhly)Got a question? Send me a text.Are you skeptical about the current healthcare system? In this episode, I invited Dr. Grant Kruhly to share his insights into energy psychology, quantum healing, and the dark realities of the healthcare system. The episode encourages listeners to recognize their own power to heal, emphasizing self-awareness and the exploration of energy-based practices.In this episode we discuss:• The role of energy psychology in holistic healing • Concepts of destructive and constructive interference waves • Reevaluation of the healthcare system as a "sick care" model • Importance of vibrat...2025-01-021h 14Your Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, Financial Planning77 | Overthinking Everything in Business? Use Human Design + Nervous System Regulation to Lead with Clarity (with Carmen Tuleta)Got a question? Send me a text.What if overthinking is sabotaging your success more than you realize? Join Carmen Tuleta and I as we unpack how societal and educational norms might be conditioning us to dwell in our thoughts instead of taking bold action. We discuss how taking small, consistent steps actually enhances our resilience and expands our window of tolerance. We reveal practical tools such as the 5 (sight)-4 (touch)-3-(hear)2-(smell)-1 (taste) grounding technique and box breathing, which can help calm the nervous system before taking action. Focusing on...2024-12-1926 minYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, Financial PlanningEp. 76 Financial Tips from a CPA: Smart Money Moves for Success (with special guest Chidi Egbujie)Got a question? Send me a text.Curious about how seasoned businesses achieve financial success? Dive into the conversation that I had with Chidi Egbujie, a veteran accountant and business advisor with a wealth of experience from firms like JP Morgan. Chidi emphasizes the transition from merely minimizing taxes to the broader goal of creating wealth. He passionately talks about the importance of a clear business vision and balancing mindsets of scarcity and abundance for sustainable growth. On this episode we discuss:The importance of financial literacy and financial dataAligning business models with financial o...2024-12-1245 minYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, Financial Planning75 | What No One Tells You About the Emotional Highs and Lows of Family Business (with Ben Gray)Got a question? Send me a text.I invited my dad on the podcast this week to share the lessons learned from our money traumas and the highs and lows of having a family business. He shares how his experience shaped his relationship with money and what he would have done differently. On this podcast we discuss:The emotional intricacies of working alongside family membersLegal disputes with family members Maintaining a practical approach to financesRecognizing that while money is essential, it can't fulfill all aspects of well-beingTaking responsibility as an owner vs. abdicating itFocusing on o...2024-12-051h 13Your Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, Financial Planning74 | Can You Sell Without Feeling Sleazy? Why Heart-Based Selling Might Be the Answer (with Andee Hart)Got a question? Send me a text.Tired of being told in order to grow your business you must embrace the old school way of selling? Does it make your skin crawl? Join me as I interview Andee Hart who is the host of The She Sells Differently Podcast. During our conversation, Andee dives into her experience in executive sales and leadership for over 17 years. Now, she guides other female entrepreneurs to redefine their approach to selling, shifting from traditional forceful methods to a more service-oriented mindset.Andee shares her insights on creating posi...2024-11-2841 min
All About The JoyEvery Birthday A Badge of Honor: Aging With Confidence and WisdomIs growing older something to dread or embrace? I reflect on aging with gratitude, drawing inspiration from icons like Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin who redefine what it means to age gracefully. With personal anecdotes, I share the joys of staying physically active and embracing natural changes, from gray hair to the wisdom that comes with every passing year. This is about celebrating each birthday as a badge of honor, focusing on the liberation and confidence that come with accepting life's inevitable journey.By reflecting on personal growth and the evolving nature of social connections, let's celebrate...2024-11-2435 minYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, Financial Planning73 | What’s Yours to Carry? Healing Over-Responsibility and Inner Child Patterns for Emotional FreedomGot a question? Send me a text.Join me in this episode as I discuss the balance of taking 100% responsibility for our life so that we are empowered and can make changes while also not taking responsibility for everyone else.For many of us, our work lies in that we take too much responsibility for everyone else. Often this comes from our upbringing as many of us were the "parents" in our family. I discuss how this kept us safe and protected us when we were younger, and it might not serve us now. It's tim...2024-11-2114 min
Seeds of Sunshine - A mother-daughter podcastThree Longevity Tips with UK Fitness Coach Mark GraySeason 2, Episode 98Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Mark Gray three longevity tips and how to take your fitness to the next level, as well as. Mark Gray is originally from Ireland and lived in London for 8 years where he started working as a personal trainer in 2016. Currently, Mark lives in Barcelona, helping clients live a healthier, happier, and higher quality of life for almost a decade. Since 2019, Mark’s focus as a coach has been on helping some of the fin...2024-09-1334 min
CQUniversity PodcastsConversations with the Dean: Stephen Dobson | Ep 5 | Carmen Gray talks about how zombies infiltrated her creative world
In this next episode of Conversations with the Dean, Professor Stephen Dobson sits down with artist and art teacher Carmen Gray.
Carmen talks about growing up in New Zealand and being inspired by an artist there as a young child, before later moving to Australia and finding her way into studying costume and stage design and later falling in love and finding her home with visual art and design. And of course she shares her love of teaching art.
We also learn how Carmen turned her creative talents into writing and illustrating a c...2024-08-2722 minYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, Financial PlanningEp. 60 Understanding Your Emotional Wave(s) within Human Design (with special guest Carmen Tuleta)Got a question? Send me a text.Discover how understanding your emotional wave can transform your life with our special guest, Carmen Tuleta. In this episode, Carmen and I break down the different emotional waves within the solar plexus center and its powerful impact on our emotional wellbeing. Tune in for insights on tracking your emotional states and discover the significance of honoring your emotions to boost creativity and productivity.Resources we mentioned in this episode:Daily Bean App (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dailybean-simplest-journal/id1553223828) Human Design and Essential Oils (ht...2024-08-1447 min
Fine Beats & CheesesMasked Singer with Carmen LealWho was that? Author and animal advocate Carmen Leal joins us for a deep dive into the world of The Masked Singer!2024-08-131h 03
Lady to Lady"Shame Wig" ft. Carmen LynchCarmen Lynch (@carmencomedian) joins the ladies to talk about Carmen traveling in the middle east, performing for the troops and performing her new special in English and Spanish. They also talk about all the dialects of Spanish, they play MySpace and answer a lady problem about a friend who is a scary driver!Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4b8AykkHave a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at: ladytoladycomedy@gmail.com or, better yet, leave us a voicemail at...2024-07-311h 16
Murder CoasterEpisode 63: Pee Wee Gaskins Part 2 The Final TruthEXTREME CONTENT WARNING!! We’re not kidding around here, folks, it gets extremely disturbing as we delve into the book FINAL TRUTH: The Autobiography of Mass Murderer/Serial Killer Donald 'Pee Wee' Gaskins, one of the most brutal and disgusting books ever put into print.
We will meticulously compare this book to both court records as well as the stories Pee Wee told to Professor James Beaty, sifting through the falsehoods and tall tales, seeking out nuggets of truth wherever we can.
Prepare yourself for a voyage into one of the most...2024-06-261h 16
Miracle Guidance for Everyday LifeHow to Build the Relationship of Your Dreams with Dr John GrayAir Date - 18 June 2024This week on Miracle Guidance for Everyday Life, Dr. Harra and special guest, renowned author, and relationship expert Dr John Gray, teach you how to build the relationship of your dreams.As our world evolves, so do we: human relationships are becoming more complex and complicated, and we all need a bit of help navigating through them successfully. Men and women are advancing past “role mate” relationships and seeking “soul mate” relationships, but this new freedom does not come without new challenges. What do you do when your partner is emotionally cold or dista...2024-06-191h 02Your Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, Financial PlanningEp. 50 What is a Reflector in Human Design? (with special guest Carmen Tuleta)Got a question? Send me a text.In this episode, Carmen and I discuss the rarest type in Human Design, Reflectors. We dive into why it's so important for Reflectors to give themselves space from others when making decisions as well as connecting with people that can become a trusted sounding board for them.In this episode we discuss:What is type in Human DesignOverview for ReflectorsReflectors decision making processWhy it's so important to get in natureIf you would like to dive deeper...2024-05-2922 minYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, Financial PlanningEp. 49 What is a Projector in Human Design? (with special guest Carmen Tuleta)Got a question? Send me a text.In this episode, Carmen and I discuss what it actually means to receive invitations as a Projector in business. We elaborate on the common misconceptions that we’ve heard from many Projectors as well as what the signature theme is for a Projector.In this episode we discuss:What is type in Human DesignOverview for ProjectorsWhat being invited actually looks like in the real worldThe power of the pauseLeaning into trusting that the invitations will come If you would like to dive...2024-05-2217 minYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, Financial PlanningEp. 48 What is a Generator in Human Design? (with special guest Carmen Tuleta)Got a question? Send me a text.Join Carmen Tuleta and I as we dive into the Generator type on this podcast. We discuss the 2 types of frustration that Generators feel and how this might show up in our business. We elaborate on getting back into our bodies and listening to our sacral in order to honor the way we make decisions.In this episode we discuss:What is type in Human DesignOverview for GeneratorsWhat responding actually looks likeThe power of the pauseReconnecting to the sacral responseIf you would like to...2024-05-1520 minYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, Financial PlanningEp. 47 What is a Manifesting Generator in Human Design? (with special guest Carmen Tuleta)Got a question? Send me a text.Join Carmen Tuleta and I as we dive into Manifesting Generator type on this podcast. We delve into the importance of recognizing emotional signals—frustration, anger, satisfaction, and peace—and how these guide us toward living in harmony with our innate design. And we also discuss the power of the pause with all types including Manifesting Generators.In this episode we discuss:What is type in Human DesignOverview for Manifesting GeneratorsImportance of the pause and visualizationSkipping steps is part of the processReconnecting to the sacral respon...2024-05-0818 minYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, Financial PlanningEp. 46 What is a Manifestor in Human Design? (with special guest Carmen Tuleta)Got a question? Send me a text.Join Carmen Tuleta and I as we dive into Manifestor type on this podcast. Our candid conversation highlights the path for manifestor types, who ignite change as natural initiators. This episode is an invitation to understand the vital emotional signals that guide us toward alignment with a special emphasis on the manifestor's dance with anger and peace.In this episode we discuss:What is type in Human DesignUnderstanding ManifestorsManifestors: Initiating and InformingManifestors: Emotional AlignmentManifestors: Starting and FinishingIf you would like to dive deeper into yo...2024-05-0118 min
The PanAfrican Cinema Podcast03 Rastafarianism in Babylon w/ Dr. Aleema Gray and Carmen Andall WoodroofeToday's podcast is a wide and enriching conversation we had at the archive following a screening of D Elmina Davis' seminal documentary about women in Rastafari from 1988 called Omega Rising. This film was shown as part of a double bill with Nicholas Chauderge's, Born-in-a Babylon, which documents the enduring Rastafari communities in north and east London at the turn of the millennium. The discussion begins with a conversation between academics Carmen Andall-Woodroofe and Dr. Aleema Gray in response to these works. However, we were also very lucky to have in attendance a family who were featured in omega rising...2024-04-0346 min
All About The JoyCarmen Talk - Another Reason Why Women Stay SingleCarmen TalkEver wondered why your single aunt seems to radiate happiness like she's got a secret we're all missing out on? Buckle up, because I'm peeling back another layer of modern love and independence on All About the Joy.This week's heart-to-heart is a deep dive into a TikTok phenomenon that's got everyone talking: the growing trend of financially secure, mature women embracing the single life. We'll explore the viral voices of men who've noticed this shift and my take on what it really means to find peace and self-sufficiency outside the traditional partnership...2024-01-0910 min