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Women Making HistoryDana Bowman - How to be Perfect Like MeThis "From the Vault" episode of Big Blend Radio features award-winning author and popular blogger Dana Bowman who chats about her memoir “How to be Perfect Like Me,” where she candidly recounts how her alcoholic relapse impacted her family, relationships, and her sense of self-worth.
From the moment their children are born, mothers are under tremendous pressure to be “perfect.” They are expected to keep their emotions in check during grocery-aisle tantrums, engage their children regularly with Pinterest-worthy activities, and eschew jarred baby food for organic, homemade creations. Living up to these kinds of expectations is chall...2024-08-1547 min
One Leg Up On Adapting With Alex GarrettOne Leg Up 7-22-24 - Even Superman Had to Adapt and My Conversation With Double Amputee Para-Trooper Dana BowmanFind out more about Dana Bowman HERE http://www.danabowman.com/dana-biography.phpAlso referenced on the Alex Garrett Podcast Network, The Christopher Reeve Foundation: https://www.christopherreeve.org/2024-07-2458 min
One Leg Up With Alex GarrettOne Leg Up 7-22-24 - Even Superman Had to Adapt and My Conversation With Double Amputee Para-Trooper Dana BowmanFind out more about Dana Bowman HERE http://www.danabowman.com/dana-biography.phpAlso referenced on the Alex Garrett Podcast Network, The Christopher Reeve Foundation: https://www.christopherreeve.org/2024-07-2458 minOne Leg Up With Alex GarrettOne Leg Up 7-22-24 - Even Superman Had to Adapt and My Conversation With Double Amputee Para-Trooper Dana BowmanFind out more about Dana Bowman HERE http://www.danabowman.com/dana-biography.phpAlso referenced on the Alex Garrett Podcast Network, The Christopher Reeve Foundation: https://www.christopherreeve.org/2024-07-2458 min
Lose Weight and Make Money26. A Coach's Perspective: Lessons Learned from Years of Helping Others with Dana ByersIn today's episode, you'll hear an interview between my friend and fellow coach, Dana Byers, and me. This time, I'm the one being interviewed!
We chatted about finding joy, which is so important for weight loss and running a business and solving problems mindfully. We also discussed the importance of self-care as entrepreneurs and explored how to balance self-love with health goals.
You'll hear us discuss managing expectations and timelines in personal growth and how coaching can help you overcome obstacles and resistance.
Join us for an inspiring conversation and practical tips on...2024-05-3029 min
The Dana Show with Dana LoeschAbsurd Truth: Bowman & The Big Red Fire AlarmRep. Jamaal Bowman pulls the fire alarm in the Capitol to delay a vote. Meanwhile, Biden claims he got a dead guy to vote for a bill.Please visit our great sponsors:Black Rifle Coffeehttps://blackriflecoffee.com/danaChange the lives of Veterans and their families with the Boot Campaign with every purchase of the Ready-to-Drink Coffee!Hartford Gold:CALL 866-887-1188 or text DANA to 998899.Call right now and they will...2023-10-0221 minLose Weight and Make Money79. The Deep Work It Takes to Lose Weight for the Last TimeThere are up to four areas of deep work I recommend focusing on to lose weight for the last time.
It’s an amazing thing to change your food and build up some super simple habits.
But if you don’t uncover and unravel old beliefs and patterns that have you self-sabotage, you’ll gain the the weight back.
Listen in to find out what those four areas are and then pick the one you’ll start working on right away.
I give you examples for you to use to self-coach or get c...2023-07-0639 minLose Weight and Make Money76. Making Weight Loss Light & Easy with Dana ByersI have a fabulous guest for you on today's episode! Dana has lost 18lbs and is well over halfway to her goal.
She came on the podcast today to talk to you about her journey of making weight loss light and easy, letting go of compare and despair, and no longer rushing the process or resenting her body.
We dive into so many different topics including how to change your story from believing it's just not working to this is exactly how I get to my goal.
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The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus186 | How to Be Sober in a Wine Mom Culture with Dana Bowman, Part 2Wine Mom Culture is the pervasive phenomenon that hails wine as the preferred coping mechanism for parenting stress and the ultimate way to unwind and connect with friends. Often promoted through humorous memes and merchandise, this messaging has produced a generation of moms who struggle with drinking. Today I welcome back to the podcast Dana Bowman, an Author of 2 books, a speaker, a writing Instructor, and a mom in recovery. Last week she shared with us her story of alcohol addiction, and now she’s here to continue to unpack the whole concept of the Wine Mom Culture. Be su...2023-04-2743 minThe Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus185 | How to Be Sober in a Wine Mom Culture with Dana Bowman, Part 1In the 1990s a very specific marketing campaign emerged to target women, advertising sweet, pink, beautiful alcoholic drinks and showing women happy consuming alcohol in social situations. A few years later hilariously clever memes showed up on Facebook hailing wine as the preferred coping mechanism for parenting stress. And it was wildly successful: In the last 15 years, the greatest increase in alcohol consumption has been in women in their 30s and 40s...1 in 5 women struggle with alcohol use. Today I welcome to the podcast Dana Bowman, an author of 2 books, a speaker, a writing Instructor, and a mom in...2023-04-2050 min
Vitally You, Feeling Younger While Growing Older54. Healing and Vitality with Magnesium, Kristen Bowman and Living the Good Life NaturallyAfter a series of failed surgeries that left Kristin Bowman bedridden and depressed with daily seizures, she was determined to find a solution that her doctor’s couldn’t provide. A friend with decades of nursing experience recommended that she soak her feet in magnesium, and Kristen describes the experience as the missing puzzle piece to put her life back together. Kristen became passionate about helping others understand the benefits of magnesium, particularly magnesium soaking, which eventually turned into Living The Good Life Naturally. She breaks down the process of setting the right balance of cell saturation with...2022-10-0238 minOne Leg Up On Adapting With Alex GarrettAdapting to the DOT Airline Passengers With Disabilities Bill of Rights; Dana Bowman in the Sky 7-19-22Links to today's conversation with regard to the Department of Transportation's Airline Passengers With Disabilities ;Bill of Rights : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nOVGhIK10w&t=11sDaily News' Exposing of neglect toward kids with emotional disabilities in District 75 in Brooklyn: https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/education/ny-district-75-adams-betrayal-emotional-disabilities-20220718-pjnwop33kbfgdp5zhih2t7fuly-story.htmlMy take on keeping the disabled community protected beyond just July honors: https://alexgarrettblog.wordpress.com/2022/07/14/are-the-disabled-a-protected-community/Dana Bowman's website: http://www.danabowman.com/All of it on Alex Garrett Podcasting!2022-07-191h 11
Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaBefore Raleigh Cheesy's Growth and Social Media Success Came Backlash (Encore)Today we're re-airing one of our favorite episodes from last year, featuring Raleigh Cheesy's Courtney Bowman. Since our conversation, Courtney has opened up a new location in Raleigh (3075 Medlin Drive) and has become a hit on TikTok.Courtney Bowman literally built Raleigh Cheesy on Instagram and charcuterie boards. It seemed to blow up over night and continued to gain popularity in the Raleigh area. Part of that is due to Courtney's presence, humor, and authenticity. But as she found out, when you're always authentic, you're going to offend some people along the way.If you're dr...2022-07-0436 min
Dana-Farber Data Science PodcastF. DuBois Bowman, PhD - Data Science and Academic LeadershipWhat's it really like to be a dean? How do academic administrators use data collection and analysis to guide decisions?A renowned expert in the statistical analysis of brain imaging data, F. DuBois Bowman, PhD, is dean of the University of Michigan School of Public Health, one of the nation’s top public health programs. Dr. Bowman’s work mines massive data sets and has important implications for mental and neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, depression, schizophrenia, and substance addiction. His research has helped reveal brain patterns that reflect disrupti...2022-05-0845 min
The Neighborgood podcastEpisode 30: Little Decisions MatterCome on over and listen in to Victoria! She is a kindred spirit - encouraging and heralding kindness in her community. We talk recovery, parenting, and resiliency. And hey, did you know that "No" is a complete sentence? It is!!! We also talk about: mom guilt recovery perfectionism EMDR PTSD childhood trauma trauma care relapse parenting momhood encouraging others kindness matters sober journeys community sharing our story2022-02-1939 minThe Neighborgood podcastEpisode 29: What's the worst thing that could happen?Listen in to Jacqueline's story where she describes how she embraced her own character traits and the result was powerful. As she puts it: "Introversion is not a liability." Amen! In this episode we discuss: childhood trauma reinventing yourself introversion extroversion living life authentically relationships communication finding your spark Find Jacqueline here: iembraceawesome.com @jkshaulis Find Dana here: danabowmancreative.com IG: @danabowman_creative 2022-01-251h 01
Confident Sober WomenBack Stoop Sobriety For Overwhelm w/Dana BowmanDana is a woman in long term sobriety, a wife, mother, writer and also hilarious. Listening to her story was so relatable to the challenges of life in recovery trying to do all the things. She discusses her experience with anxiety and overwhelm through her sober years.Dana shared some of her unique overwhelm triggers and how COVID ramped up her anxiety. This conversation was so fun, and helpful to all of us out there doing our thing. No one's life is perfect sober or not, but so often we believe there are some.Dana's...2022-01-1851 min