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Love Yourself Thin Podcast240. What Boredom Eating Really MeansBoredom and restlessness are some of the most misunderstood reasons we overeat. We tell ourselves we're bored, but often what's really happening is that we're avoiding something—desire, growth, pride, even happiness. In this episode, Dara unpacks what boredom is actually protecting you from, why food becomes the default solution, and how to create a simple boredom protocol that doesn't rely on self-control or shame. This one might make you uncomfortable—but that's exactly why you need to hear it. What You'll Learn: The definitions of bored vs. restless (and why the distinction matters) T...
2026-02-1912 min
Quilting on the SideNavigating Conflict in a Chaotic World with Dara TomassonSend us a textIn this engaging conversation, Andi and our guest Dara Tomasson explore the complexities of navigating conflict, overcoming self-sabotage, and finding joy in business. They discuss the importance of emotional resilience, the impact of imposter syndrome, and the necessity of taking control of one's reactions in a chaotic world. Dara shares her insights on personal growth, the creative process, and the significance of community support in achieving success. The discussion emphasizes the need for continuous evolution and the power of choice in shaping one's path.Passed Episode mentioned on this episode: How...
2026-02-0338 min
Every Soul Has A StoryReinventing Yourself After Divorce | Lisa NiverWhat if the red flags in your life were literally invisible? Award-winning author, speaker, and travel host Lisa Niver joins Dara Levan to share her incredible story of reinvention after a traumatic divorce and a late-in-life diagnosis of a lazy eye that reshaped her understanding of her past. Discover how Lisa’s journey through vision therapy, extensive world travel, and writing her memoir "Brave-ish" helped her piece together a pattern of abuse she once mistook for a "parade." In this raw conversation, you'll learn the power of post-traumatic growth, the importance of asking "what now?" instead of "what if?", and pr...
2026-01-2843 min
The Raw and The Cooked - Simple Rhythms for SAHM, Honest Motherhood, and Books Worth Reading#204: Joyful Rhyming Reads for Babies 0–3 — Books You’ll Actually Love Reading on Repeat✨ Happy 2026! We made it through the holidays and now get that beautiful fresh-start energy that January brings. I am so here for it.In today’s episode, I’m sharing my very favorite baby and toddler books — the ones we reach for again and again with our 16-month-old and our preschoolers, and honestly the ones our older kids still love, too.Rather than focusing on a specific age, these are simply the books that:have a great rhythm or rhymeare fun to read aloud (over and over again!)have engaging illustra...
2026-01-0111 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast228. Managing Holiday Triggers Like a ProThe holidays arrive with the best intentions. You have a vision—homemade gifts, a beautifully decorated home, healthy eating habits maintained through January. Then your husband loses his job. You're told you need a new hip. The test results come back concerning. And suddenly it's 10 PM and you're eating ice cream straight from the container, wondering why you can't just stick to the plan like everyone else seems to. This week, I'm breaking down why the holidays create the perfect storm for emotional eating, overspending, and complete overwhelm. But here's the twist: generic "holiday stress hacks" won't so...
2025-12-0417 min
(But That's) Another Story PodcastThe Artist Who Builds Joy - One Pom-Pom at a TimeHe’s had 70 jobs, made joy his mission, and is building the world’s biggest pom-pom 😮 Meet Joe Martine - aka. Pom-Pom Joe. This episode is one big warm hug from a man who’s seen it all and still believes in the power of play. I had so much fun recording this one! Joe’s story will have you laughing, crying, and nodding furiously as we dive into everything from bullying and burnout to sidewalk art and why pom-poms might just save the world.We talk about what it means to re...
2025-11-032h 07Every Soul Has A StoryOvercoming Creative Blocks and the Power of Word Counts with Jill SantopoloWhat if writing could transport you to a state of deep meditation? Bestselling author and editor Jill Santopolo (The Light We Lost, The Love We Found) joins Dara Levan to reveal how her creative process is a form of zen, the surprising way she uses "bets" to hit word counts, and how she compartmentalizes her life as a writer and publisher. In this deeply personal episode, Jill shares the real-life heartbreak that inspired her iconic novel, her biggest fear as a mother, and the profound lesson about seizing the day that she learned from sudden loss. Discover the truths in...
2025-10-2238 minThe Raw and The Cooked - Simple Rhythms for SAHM, Honest Motherhood, and Books Worth Reading#195: 10 Things Simplifying My Life Right Now, Part IVI'm sharing ten simple shifts that made our home calmer, kinder, and more joyful, from fall break routines and kid chores to one-pot dinners and paper cycle tracking. The theme of this episode is gratitude!Long fall break without school rushKids stepping up with dishes, sweeping, resets, laundryMonochrome gym uniforms to cut decisionsFavorite cropped teePlum quarter zipNavy quarter zipBuilding a small real-clothes capsuleEarly mornings with Scripture and prayerOne-pot curries, rice on repeat, frozen ginger cubesHabit stacking coffee maker and feeding sourdough starterBoxed pumpkin bread as a seasonal shortcutPage-turner thrillers to restart reading joyPaper cycle tracking with daily body...
2025-10-1621 minEvery Soul Has A StoryOn Healing and Legacy Through Fiction: Rachel Caplin’s Soul-Stirring StoryWhat happens when a tech executive discovers writing as therapy for processing her grandmother's dementia? In this powerful episode of Every Soul Has a Story, host Dara Levan converses with Rachel Caplin—VP of Business Development, mother of three, and author of "The Spoon and the Sea." Rachel shares her incredible journey from Australia to Israel, how she met her husband in a destined encounter, and why writing fiction became her unexpected path to healing. Discover how writing helped Rachel process grief, why she initially never intended to publish her book, and how current events in Israel inspired her se...
2025-10-1545 minThe Raw and The Cooked - Simple Rhythms for SAHM, Honest Motherhood, and Books Worth Reading#194: Broken Bones & Holy InterruptionsOur first sukkah, a broken foot, and a reminder that curveballs aren’t rejections — they’re invitations. This week taught me about slowing down, showing up anyway, and finding joy in the middle of the mess. 🕊️Send us a textwww.daraboxer.com
2025-10-0915 minEvery Soul Has A StoryAuthor Lynne Golodner on Writing, Judaism & Self-DiscoveryWhat does it take to live a life of purpose and radiance? Author and entrepreneur Lynne Golodner joins Dara Levan for a profound conversation on finding meaning through human connection. Lynne shares her transformative journey from seeking external validation to embracing self-empowerment, the pivotal role of her solo travels after divorce, and how she weaves her Jewish identity into her novels for a wide audience. Discover the power of listening to your inner voice, why it's never too late to pursue your passion, and how our deepest wounds can become sources of wisdom. This episode is packed with insights on...
2025-09-2929 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast213. How to Celebrate Without All the FoodWhen every celebration feels like a food fest, the aftermath—guilt, bloat, weight gain—can overshadow the joy. In this episode, Dara shares how to shift the spotlight off food and onto true connection, belonging, and meaning. You'll hear stories of clients who broke free from the emotional grip food had on their celebrations and finally learned to belong to themselves instead. Dara also shares her own story of navigating her anniversary trip while sticking to a personal goal—not out of restriction, but from love and self-respect. She'll guide you through: Why food h...
2025-08-2118 min
Fertility ForwardEp 169: Sperm Health and Family Planning with Deb Valentin of Sage Wellness (Part 2)The male factor is one-third of fertility overall and therefore, sperm health is imperative to fertility! Welcome to part two of our conversation with Deb Valentin about sperm health! In this part of the conversation, we discuss how diet affects sperm health, how different nutrients and food groups improve (and harm) sperm, the best supplements to support sperm health, and more! We delve into the dangers of alcohol and smoking when it comes to sperm health and the importance of exercise before discussing how to manage testicular temperature regulation. Be reminded to drink water, learn about how...
2025-07-1029 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast206. Summer Bucket List and Wonder to CreateDo you find yourself dreading summer because you're unsure what to do with it—or yourself? When was the last time you made a goal and actually followed through? In this episode, Dara dives into the power of summer bucket lists—not just as a fun checklist, but as a tool for intention, growth, and creativity. Whether you're navigating emotional eating, dreaming of more meaningful experiences, or just want to feel something again, this episode will help you reconnect with yourself and your goals. You'll discover: Why most women stop setting goals (and...
2025-07-0316 min
The ClearOutThe Comfort of the Familiar, or Your Brain Would Like a New Pathway, Please!In this episode Dara is trying to disembed some of his thinking in an attempt to do better. The well-worn pathways in his brain contribute to narratives that he can't stop regurgitating and which are no longer serving him. Time for change - but that's easier said than done.He explains why understanding is so central to his concept of wellness. He argues that it is a counter to anxiety and opens the door to greater calm. He also believes that it encourages more successful alignment between the internal and external worlds that we dwell in...
2025-07-031h 05Love Yourself Thin Podcast203. Friendships — How to Truly Have the Kind of Friendships That Make Life Feel AmazingDo you ever feel like you're back in 6th grade when it comes to friendships? Are you surprised (and maybe a little embarrassed) by how much drama, insecurity, or awkwardness still shows up when it comes to friendships as an adult? If you've ever cringed at how much this still affects you... you're not alone, and you're in the right place. In this episode, I'm diving deep into adult friendships — the good, the hard, the healing — and how our experiences with friends tie directly into our emotional well-being (yes, even our weight-loss journeys). You...
2025-06-1219 minLove Yourself Thin PodcastEpisode 196. Be Happy Without Losing WeightWhen was the last time you felt truly happy—without having to earn it, work toward it, or complete a task first? In this episode, Dara Tomasson, The Quilters Coach, challenges the idea that happiness is something we must deserve or achieve. She walks through a powerful mindset shift that will change the way you approach joy and self-worth. You'll also hear an inspiring win from a member of Dara's Love Yourself Thin program, who is learning to break free from blame and shame around weight regain. Plus, Dara introduces a simple yet transformational tool to help yo...
2025-04-2425 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast192. Self-Care: More Than Just Manicures and Retail TherapyWelcome to The Quilter's Coach Podcast, Episode 192! Today, we're challenging the common misconception of self-care as only external indulgences like manicures and shopping. True self-care is about taking care of your whole self—physically, emotionally, and mentally. If you've ever felt unsure about what real self-care looks like, you're in the right place. Understanding Self-Care Self-care is the intentional act of nurturing yourself in a holistic way. We are complex humans with physical, emotional, and mental needs. Ignoring any of these areas leads to suffering. Athletes excel not just because of physical training but because they have me...
2025-03-2716 min
Love Yourself Thin Podcast187. Not Letting Yourself Have It AllPodcast Episode 187: Not Letting Yourself Have It All Host: Dara Tomasson, The Quilters' Coach In this episode, Dara dives into the subconscious ways we hold ourselves back from living our fullest lives and achieving our goals. Whether it's weight loss, quilting, or personal growth, many of us unknowingly sabotage ourselves due to fear, self-doubt, and deeply ingrained beliefs. Dara shares insights from her coaching experience, including a powerful story of a client who resisted losing weight because she feared being judged for having "too much." This episode explores the root causes of self-sabotage, touching on...
2025-02-2030 min
Love Yourself Thin Podcast186. Pendulum Swing On Love and WeightPendulum Swing on Love and Weight Loss In this episode, Dara Thomason uncovers the emotional side of weight loss and how the pendulum swing between extremes—strict dieting vs. total food freedom—can keep you stuck. She shares insights on why traditional weight loss methods fail, the role of self-love and belonging, and how to achieve a balanced, sustainable approach to both health and happiness. If you've ever felt frustrated by yo-yo dieting, emotional eating, or weight loss trends like Ozempic, this episode is for you! 🔥 In This Episode, Dara Covers: ✅ Why calor...
2025-02-1324 min
Love Yourself Thin Podcast184. Addiction and How to Break FreeAddiction and How to Break Free In today's episode, we dive into a powerful concept that challenges the traditional narrative around addiction. What if addiction isn't about the substance or behavior itself but about a lack of connection? As the Quilter's Coach, I'm here to help you uncover the deeper issues behind the habits that hold you back—whether it's sugar, scrolling, shopping, or people-pleasing. We'll explore why connection, both with others and yourself, is the true antidote to addiction. Through personal coaching stories, compelling research, and actionable strategies, I'll show you how understanding your habits and re...
2025-01-3013 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast182. Unexpected Ingredients for Delicious ResultsAre you craving more joy and excitement in your life? Maybe you feel like you're going through the motions, stuck in a cycle of routines and expectations. What if you could rewrite the recipe of your life, adding just the right ingredients to make it uniquely yours? This episode is all about discovering three unexpected ingredients to create the most delicious and fulfilling life, tailored to your dreams and goals. In this episode, Dara shares her journey of transforming her life by embracing curiosity, fun, and intentional questioning. From achieving her dream of becoming an international quilting...
2025-01-1622 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast181. Relief and How to Receive it for YourselfDo you wake up feeling the weight of 2025 already? Does life feel like Groundhog Day, with the same routines and frustrations repeating no matter your good intentions? If you're craving relief and want to break the cycle, this episode is for you. Together, we'll explore practical strategies to help you create real change and bring much-needed relief into your life. In this episode, I share four transformative strategies to help you stop the pressure cycle and create lasting relief. From learning to "burn the boats" and let go of old habits to embracing the pendulum swing of...
2025-01-0918 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast178. The Art of Feeling Joy on PurposeDo you find yourself struggling to feel joy, even when you look around and see everything you have? If you've ever wondered why it's so hard to feel joyful in the everyday moments of life, this episode is for you. Join me as we explore what joy really means, why it sometimes feels elusive, and how to embrace it more intentionally. In this episode, I share heartwarming wins from my clients and practical tools to help you discover and cultivate more joy in your life. We'll redefine joy, uncover how your brain influences what you notice, and...
2024-12-1913 minFertility ForwardEp 156: The Power of Somatic Therapy with Sarah GeissahAre you overwhelmed by the whirlwind of emotions that come with infertility? Today, we welcome Sarah Geissah, a Columbia University School of Social Work graduate, to explore the transformative power of somatic therapy. Sarah explains how this bottom-up approach, focusing on bodily sensations before thoughts, can ground you during stressful times. She contrasts it with traditional cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and highlights its benefits in dealing with anxiety and emotional distress before sharing practical self-soothing techniques and grounding exercises. She explains how these tools can help you process emotions, reconnect with your body, and find solace amid the challenges of...
2024-12-1941 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast177. Set Yourself Up for Success in the New Year with Practical StrategiesDo you worry about planning for the New Year, feeling nervous and unsure about how to make it your best year yet? Maybe self-doubt creeps in, and you're not confident about creating the changes you truly want. The good news is that, just like a blank sheet of paper, the new year is a blank slate. In this episode, I'm sharing practical, doable strategies to help you step into 2025 with clarity and confidence. In this episode, I walk you through a simple yet transformative exercise to plan your ideal year. You'll learn how to collect data about...
2024-12-1223 minThe ClearOutDara, Meet Dara – The Story of How I Met My Sister!In this episode, Dara is speaking from a position of powerlessness thanks to the after-effects of Storm Darragh, which ripped through many parts of Ireland last week with an unforgiving ferocity.Dara wishes there was more unforgiving ferocity for FIFA, the football organisation that continues to embrace sportswashing with disturbing immorality. In other areas of concern, he celebrates Arundhati Joy’s indictment of Israel’s ongoing perpetration of war crimes in Palestine. Not for the first time, Dara argues that to be critical of Israel need not make one anti-Semitic.Moving on to more...
2024-12-121h 05Love Yourself Thin Podcast176. Tactical Christmas Strategies for Healthy and Stress Free Holiday EatingDo you worry about gaining the same 10 or 15 pounds every holiday season? Maybe it feels inevitable with all the parties, treats, and indulgences that come with the festive season. What if you could approach holiday eating differently this year—without guilt or stress—while still enjoying the foods you love? In this episode, I'll share practical strategies to help you navigate holiday eating with intention, so you can enjoy the season without sacrificing your health or peace of mind. In this episode, I discuss why holiday weight gain feels so common and how to address it with simp...
2024-12-0528 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast173. Kicking Out Christmas Stress: Your Guide to a Joyful Holiday SeasonHave you ever felt that the holiday season brings as much stress as it does joy? With so many expectations and traditions, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, wishing you could enjoy Christmas on your own terms without the pressure. If the thought of holiday preparations makes you anxious, this episode is for you. I'm Dara Thomason, and today, we're exploring how to create a holiday season that feels meaningful and stress-free. In this episode, I walk you through how to kick holiday stress to the curb, using powerful insights from neuroscience and personal experiences. Together, we'll reflect...
2024-11-1428 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast171. Overcoming Holiday Temptations: A Life Coach's Guide to Mindful EatingDo you use food as a treat or find yourself struggling with the temptation of holiday sweets? Many of us see food as a reward, especially during holidays like Halloween, where treats are abundant. Have you ever asked yourself if there's a healthier, more fulfilling way to handle these temptations? In this episode of the Quilters Coach Podcast, we'll talk about navigating holiday temptations and exploring the stories we tell ourselves around food. I'll guide you through shifting your mindset from seeing food as a treat to finding more lasting, internal satisfaction. In this episode, I share...
2024-10-3121 min
Getting to The Heart of Why We WriteWriting for Joy, Opening Doors to Community, and Hannukah Pajamakkahs with Author Dara HenryPlease welcome Dara Henry to this episode of Getting to the Heart of Why We Write! Her latest picture book, Hanukkah Pajamakkahs is out at a store near you now.
It was so fun hearing about her community involvement and the connections and joy within the writing community. I hope you enjoy!
Some Highlights:
The doors that open when you find your writing community.
Sharing rejections to celebrate actively querying.
Taking a break when facing obstacles. What would we do if we didn’t write?
Writing for joy...
2024-10-0620 minEvery Soul Has A StoryWhat I’ve Learned About Life and More Since My Book Launch!Bringing my first book to life felt like an emotional adventure akin to childbirth—filled with excitement, challenges, and profound self-discovery. In this heartfelt solo episode of "Every Soul Has a Story", I share about the intense journey of editing, revising, and ultimately letting go of my "book baby". With poignant advice from a dear friend guiding me, I reflect on the incredible personal and professional growth I’ve experienced over the past six months. A highlight I cherish deeply is the warmth and acceptance I felt at my initial big book event in Miami, where my friend, Brad Meltzer, intr...
2024-09-2511 min
No Cape Required16. Breaking Free From the Hustle CultureSend us a textWhat if the relentless pursuit of busyness is actually holding you back from true success and fulfillment? Join me as we explore the liberating journey of finding freedom from busyness. Drawing from personal experiences and reflections, I tackle the misconception that busyness equates to self-worth and success. Listen in as I recount a pivotal high school moment that shaped my understanding of self-worth, and how I overcame the need for external validation by focusing on personal goals and self-belief. This episode challenges you to shift your mindset and embrace the idea that true...
2024-09-2420 min
All Over the Place with Dara Starr TuckerEP 52 | Kamala and Tim - Controlling the ConversationSend a textKamala Harris and her new VP pick, Tim Walz are what some might call a "Dream Team." Walz was a bit of an unconventional pick, but anyone who's seen them on stage together would have to acknowledge that he makes the perfect compliment for her. Much like her, he's optimistic, he's plain-spoken and he's... *gasp* joyful. These are words you wouldn't necessarily associate with politics, but they're qualities that have been sorely lacking in our political sphere of late. As we're all breathing a sigh of relief, we're also observing the unique w...
2024-08-1225 min
Joy At WorkDressing for Joy at Work with Dara FordIn this episode, we explore how COVID-19 has transformed work attire, leading to a more casual approach while emphasizing the importance of great separates. Discover insights into how dressing well impacts confidence and performance at work. Listen as our expert guest shares personal stories of creating bespoke clothing that empowers clients, emphasizing the value of finding the perfect fit over the perfect size. We also discuss practical tips on how to enhance off-the-rack items for a better fit and greater impression. Tune in to learn how investing in your wardrobe can elevate both your appearance and self-assurance, crucial for...
2024-07-1106 min
Mantra, Kirtan and Stotra: Sanskrit ChantsHanuman Chalisa with Satyananda and BandThe Hanuman Chalisa is a wonderful song for Hanuman, the divine servant and monkey god. Chalisa means 40 verses. Written by Tulsidas, one of the great Indian saints, Rama worshippers, Hanuman devotees, poets and musicians of the 18th century.
Listen to a recording from the Yoga Vidya Satsang in Bad Meinberg, Germany. Satyananda and his band perform this kirtan in wonderful way.
Here are the lyrics:
Shri-guru Charana Saroja Raja,
Nija Manu Mukuru Sudhari /
Baranau Raghu-bara Bimala Jasu,
Jo Dayaku Phala Chari // 1 // (ka)
Buddhi-hina Tanu Janike,
2024-07-0519 minFertility ForwardEp 143: IVF as a Same-Sex Couple with Ashley Quintero and Amy DealNavigating infertility is an incredibly difficult journey as it is, but there are even more hurdles involved for same-sex couples. Today on Fertility Forward, we are joined by wonderful RMA clients, Ashley and Amy Deal to discuss their fertility journey. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about our guests’ fertility journey, the struggles they have faced, particularly as a lesbian couple, how they each got involved in the process, why support and a ‘village’ are invaluable throughout IVF, taking breaks, and more! We delve into how they stayed positive even through bad news before discussing the stress and joys they have...
2024-06-2047 min
How Do We Deal?! Coping With the ConfoundingCreative Joy with Singer-Songwriter Amanda ZorziGet ready to treat your ears and heart. Dara and Amber are huge fans of the alternative, dreamy pop songs of Amanda Zorzi, the Philly-based songwriter/independent artist who generously created the theme song for this podcast! But they're even bigger fans of her as a human. Amanda is a certified music therapist, foster mom to dogs in need of homes, and a professional advocate for neuro-inclusive workplaces (a path that connected her to Amber).Music has always been and remains a main source of expression and comfort for her. In this conversation, you'll not only hear about...
2024-05-241h 05princess-dara 3Speak PodcastVibes Week 10 ~ Iyawo Mi || My Coverhttps://3speak.tv/watch?v=princess-dara/qzizzsrj Hello everyone welcome to another beautiful edition of Vibes Web3 Music Competition week 9.
I will be performing a song titled Iyawo Mi (My Wife) by Timi Dakolo.
This song is about lovers who can't do without eachother and as we all know love is sweet when you are with the right person, I love the song because the lyrics are so simple to know.
A little bit about the artist, Timi Dakolo is a popular singer, writer, and vocalist here in Nigeria and...
2024-05-0200 min
The Best of How To Live a Fantastic Life273: Discovering Life's JoyOriginally Published January 12, 2022 Join us for a captivating conversation with Dara Kurtz, a remarkable woman who embarked on a transformative journey after being diagnosed with breast cancer at 40. Discover how Dara's resilience and perspective offer invaluable lessons on navigating life's challenges and embracing each day with purpose and gratitude. Transitioning from a successful career as a financial advisor, Dara embraced writing, speaking, and podcasting to share her insights on finding joy and happiness in everyday life. With over 200,000 followers on her personal blog, Dara is celebrated for her inspirational message and wisdom. As the author...
2024-04-3031 min
The Best of How To Live A Fantastic Life Archives - WebTalkRadio.net273: Discovering Life’s Joy
Originally Published January 12, 2022 Join us for a captivating conversation with Dara Kurtz, a remarkable woman who embarked on a transformative journey after being diagnosed with breast cancer at 40. Discover how Dara’s resilience and perspective offer invaluable lessons on navigating life’s challenges and embracing each day with purpose and gratitude.Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerApple PodcastsAndroidRSS
Transitioning from a successful career as a financial advisor, Dara embraced writing, speaking, and podcasting to share her insights on finding joy and happiness in everyday life. With over 200,000 followers on her personal blog, Dara is celeb...
2024-04-3031 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast136. Weight Loss and Having Fun Being YOUAre you living the life that you really want? Or do you constantly notice yourself becoming jealous and envious of others' lives? If this sounds like you, then you are in the right place. Today we explore the significance of self-love, self-fulfillment, and overcoming obstacles in the journey of weight loss. I'll share ways to 'love your own life', including celebrating personal and unique life traditions and embracing the joy of being you. It is crucial to strive to live the life that brings you genuine happiness, regardless of weight or external factors. I also share a...
2024-02-2824 minThe ClearOutIdentifying The 'Write' Voice - The Joy of Creative LuxuryIn this episode, Dara reflects on a few days spent at a writers' retreat and his attempts to slip into a writing flow. Among other things, he talks about identifying his preferred voice, the subject matter he finds himself drawn to, and trusting that his own process would reveal to him what he should be trying to write. He describes as luxurious the gifts of headspace and optimal conditions for creativity.While away, Dara rewatched for the first time in many years 1968's royal melodrama, The Lion In Winter. A hysterical and historical account of a...
2024-02-151h 06
No Cape Required1. Your True Voice MattersSend us a textToday I am solo and sharing a story that had a real impact on a 16-year-old girl. It's a story that left her without her own voice. The voice I am referring to is deep within you – it is your inner guidance. I'm wondering what voice you're listening to from the past. Have you absorbed it as your own? Does it impact you in a positive or negative way? Does it bolster you up or tear you down? Does it bring you joy or discomfort? Exactly how is it serving you, and is it time...
2024-01-1514 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast127. Weight Loss and Growing PainsAre you currently experiencing challenges or dissatisfaction with your life? I want you to know that this feeling is a positive sign of personal growth. Embracing change can be difficult and uncomfortable and there may be a tendency to cling to the familiar for a sense of security. However, in this episode, I show you that it is better to embrace change and discover true, authentic joy. In this episode, I encourage you to examine your fear, take ownership of your actions and create your own approval. The episode concludes with a challenge for you all to...
2023-12-2718 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast125. Weight Loss and Fail Safe Holiday Eating PlanAre you tired of the holiday season being associated with unavoidable weight gain? Well, you're in luck because in this episode, we're diving into the strategies on how to truly enjoy the holidays without the guilt and the extra pounds. We'll explore ways to savor the festive season without feeling bloated or constantly engaged in a mental tug-of-war about what to eat. It's time to break the cycle of waiting until January 1st to make changes and instead, discover how to relish the present without sacrificing your well-being. I challenge you to embrace a new perspective – fall in...
2023-12-1322 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast124. Weight Loss and Christmas BakingAre you already gathering butter and flour for your Christmas baking preparations? Do you find yourself overwhelmed with so much baking to do and you're feeling a little bit anxious about all of it? I'm interested in hearing about your relationship with Christmas baking. Today's episode you will hear why baking is so significant during the holidays and how to still enjoy Christmas without all the baking. I'll be sharing some tips on how to make your Christmas less stressful, allowing for more joy and connection with those around you. Ultimately, what we all yearn for during...
2023-12-0619 min
Lyds & Daz35) Tests and TrialsThis week we're having a deeper look into test and trial periods... why does the Bible tell us to count it all joy? How do we get through them?
Join us this week as we discuss it further. We hope you can take something away.
Listen & Be Blessed xo
2023-12-0419 min
We Read It One NightEp. 82 - Rejar by Dara JoyHey pals and happy Halloween! Today, we've talking about a book that was basically written for this podcast, REJAR by Dara Joy. Our hero is an alien who can turn into a housecat and lives to give women orgasms. Our heroine is a Regency Era bluestocking. It's hilarious. It's sexy. It's...heartwarming? Actually one of our favorite books we've ever done on this podcast. Thank you to the listener who suggested this. Enjoy the show!
Brazen banter: Missed opportunities for pussy puns! Cat cameos! The consent fairy is being burned at the stake! Are aliens immune to...
2023-10-311h 21The ClearOutCollective Heartbreak and Tears of a Clown, or How I Baptised my Baby DaughterIn this pendulum swing of an episode, Dara is dancing between joy and pain. It is a journey that takes him from Ireland's expulsion from the Rugby World Cup last week to the birth of his daughter 10 years ago.Raking over the rugby loss, Dara tries to understand exactly why it hurts so much. He knows it has something to do with a peculiar mixture of national pride and insecurity. He also discusses the sense of injustice connected to a team that felt so 'right', so destined to succeed. All the good vibes and positive energy...
2023-10-191h 11Love Yourself Thin Podcast116. Weight Loss and GratitudeI recently celebrated the Canadian Thanksgiving, and with this holiday just around the corner for others, I believe it's the perfect time to explore the concept of gratitude and its impact on achieving lasting mental and physical well-being. In this episode, we will dive into the many advantages of incorporating more gratitude into our lives, backed by scientific research. We will also uncover how fostering gratitude can boost the production of serotonin and dopamine in your brain. Now, you might be wondering how all of this ties into weight loss. Well, the more self-reliant you become in...
2023-10-1122 min
A-nunn 's anallNa Gàidheil air an rathad - Casadh an Rotha agus Casadh an tSúgáin!Gus crìoch a chur air an dàrna shreath, tha dithis sheinneadairean air leth air aoigheachd Joy & Edel; Eilidh NicCarmaig às an Eilean Sgitheanach agus Diane Canon à Tìr ChonaillLe críoch a chur leis an dára sraith, tá beirt amhránaithe den scoth in éineacht le Joy & Edel; Eilidh as an Oileán Sciathánach agus Diane Ní Chanainn as Mín Lárach i nGaeltacht Thír Chonaill.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/a-nunn-s-anall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-241h 07The ClearOutSurvival, Transcendence, and the Myth of Whatever Doesn't Kill YouIn this episode, Dara talks about the affection for survival narratives and considers the respective legacies of the recently deceased singers and songwriters Tina Turner and Christy Dignam. He wonders whether we should be defined by what we've overcome in life. He also questions the value of legacy and argues for the need to be more concerned with our present-tense impact.Is surviving enough, or should we aspire to thrive? Dara argues for the pursuit, or recognition, of momentary joy as a viable alternative to the questionable concept of happiness. If we can appreciate the temporary...
2023-06-151h 13Every Soul Has A Story58. Guest Corie Adjmi 6-8-23Corie Adjmi is the author of the short story collection Life and Other Shortcomings, which won an International Book Award, an IBPA Benjamin Franklin award, and an American Fiction Award. Her prize-winning essays and short stories have appeared in dozens of journals and magazines, including HuffPost, North American Review, Indiana Review, Medium, Motherwell and Kveller. She’s been featured in Travel and Leisure, New York Magazine, The Hollywood Times, Parade and BuzzFeed. Her novel, The Marriage Box, was named a Must-Read New Book of 2022 on Katie Couric Media. When she is not writing, Corie does volunteer work, cooks, draws, bikes an...
2023-06-0835 minEvery Soul Has A Story54. Live with Allison Hong Merrill 3-23-2023Allison Hong Merrill is a self-professed loveaholic. We discussed living, loving, and letting go. And how the choices we make to find joy come from within. A Taiwanese immigrant, she is an award-winning & bestselling author who shares her Chinese culture with strong storytelling skills to create empowering memoirs, to build understanding and love. Allison has an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts and writes in both Chinese and English, both fiction and nonfiction. Her work appears in The New York Times and has won both national and international literary awards. Her debut memoir, Ninety-Nine Fire Hoops, launched...
2023-03-2340 minEvery Soul Has A Story53. Live with Jessica Fein on 3-15-2023We will chat about how we find joy even in grief and loss. Jessica is a fellow writer and podcaster. Her daughter Dalia was diagnosed with an ultra-rare disease, MERRF Syndrome. At 9, Dalia lost her ability to walk, talk, eat, and breathe without the assistance of a ventilator. Jessica had to figure out how to navigate day-to-day life with a severely ill child while attempting to retain some sense of normalcy for her three children, a happy marriage, and job as vice president of a billion-dollar global company. Along the way, Jessica became a fierce advocate, a nurse...
2023-03-1849 min
My Voice with Dara & Friends"I'm Back!"I am so happy to be back and start a new season of My Voice With Dara & Friends. I am diving right into what has been up in my life and how I was able to push through the rough spots that hit me in 2022.How I maintained my sanity my peace, & my joy.The video clip in this episode was provide by #MelRobbins YouTube channel. I really hope you will go an watch the full episode here:https://youtu.be/G8r_F-xR3IgThe intro & outro Music is provide by: Artist.i...
2023-03-1427 minFertility ForwardEp 107: Goodbye Perfection and Hello Balance, with Katie DewhurstFinding balance and welcoming that balance into your life will help you create a lifestyle that leads to being a healthy person while also having room for the indulgences and other “good” parts of life you don’t want to miss out on. Our guest today is Katie Dewhurst, the founder, and CEO of Hello Balance, a health and wellness company helping millennial women optimize their health through food. She’s a certified functional medicine health coach and nutritionist, a cookbook author, and the founder of the Hello Baby Prenatal Nutrition course. Her health coaching approach is based on the late...
2023-02-0242 min
Emergence Magazine PodcastFinding Joy in the Unknown – a conversation with Dara McAnulty
This week we’re re-sharing our interview with Irish teenage author, naturalist, and conservationist Dara McAnulty. His debut book, Diary of a Young Naturalist—which he wrote at the age of fourteen, and which is in part an intimate portrait of his love of the living world and his distress at its destruction—is a testament to the power and importance of joy, a joy that encircles his relationship with nature. In a world where many are incentivized to act out of fear, Dara’s instinct to wonder at all that unfolds around him feels regenerative—a return to the essenc...
2023-01-2443 min
Sal y Pimienta por Joy's PodcastLas Adicciones por JoyEsta semana traemos un tema muy interesante e importante, acompaña a Joy y a nuestro invitado Miguel en este viaje, donde nos contaran a cerca de las adicciones y Miguel nos dará su testimonio de primera mano.
2022-11-3030 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast66. Being Productive with Marla BeechDo you feel connected to what you truly want in life? I am thrilled to have Marla Beech, owner of Hunkeedori, on my podcast today. Marla is a mentor and teacher for women who feel overburdened. She helps women feel joy and excitement as they connect with their true selves and, in turn, better connect with those they love. Get in contact with Marla by emailing her at Marla@hunkeedori.com or visiting her website hunkeedori.com. Feel free to follow her instagram @Hunkeedori and listen to her podcast Overburdened No More. Get the full sh...
2022-10-2625 min
The Entrepreneur Playground#25 Rudi and Jules KennardThis is a DO NOT MISS episode!! Rudi and Jules are two highly respected coaches in the coaching world. They have a facilitator training, a six figure coaching business, and have written a book together titled, Wholality. Rudi and Jules explain throughout this conversation how they recognize when it's time to change. Even with a successful business it was time to change their course and to follow the inspiration that has come from their heart. They are both so beautifully articulate in this conversation you will just fall in love with them both. I have learned so much from t...
2022-08-3054 minThe ClearOutThe Face We Meet the World With, or The Pressure of PresentationIn this episode Dara looks at two English sportsmen - the boxer Anthony Joshua and the cricketer Ben Stokes - and their recent public displays of personal crisis and compromised mental health. He lauds them for their candour and for their ability to face the public with their vulnerability showing. Dara discusses the pressure that many of us feel to present a functional and successful face to the world.He also talks about the contradictions of self and how confronting it can be to accept that no matter how much we change, we are always an...
2022-08-251h 17
The Alkem PodcastFinding Joy in the Midst of Loss and Grief with Dara KurtzDara Kurtz after being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 42, left her 20 year career as a financial advisor to focus on writing, speaking and podcasting to help people through her experiences. Today, her personal blog, Crazy Perfect Life reached over 200,000 followers. Dara has been a guest on over 60 podcast, TV radio shows. And her latest book is “I Am My Mother's Daughter”, wisdom of life, loss and love there. His goal is to use her life experiences to help people strengthen their relationships and create more happiness and joy in their everyday lives. Dara i...
2022-08-2232 minEvery Soul Has A Story38. LIVE with Jean Melzter on 8-4-2022Every Soul Has A Story® LIVE With guest Jean Meltzer. Grateful for our honest, heartwarming conversation! We discussed Jean’s journey with chronic illness, anxiety, truths in fiction, Judaism, and much more. Jean’s authenticity and joy is a gift she shares with such a generous spirit. In her novels, THE MATZAH BALL and the upcoming MR. PERFECT ON PAPER, are rom-coms filled with heartwarming, hilarious characters.
2022-08-1226 minThe ClearOutThe 1st Birthday Episode! - Receiving Transmissions of JoyIn this episode Dara is very pleased to be celebrating a year of The ClearOut. He revisits the last twelve months and talks about some of the other ways he was spending his time.After last week's serious and rather confronting subject matter, Dara turns his attention to things joyous and joyful. He wonders how joy is transmitted and whether we shouldn't be actively seeking it out, or at the very least tuning our 'life balance radio' to try and catch the positive signals that are out there.He argues for the joy...
2022-05-261h 24
The Entrepreneur Playground#23 Choosing Joy : Allie and CissaToday I have an amazing friend and her friend joining me. Allie is probably the guest I've known the longest that has ever been on this show. The introductions on this episode start us off in the most beautiful of ways and brings so much energy right to the start of the episode. I love having the guests introduce the other because it's so different than reading the typical bios you see on LinkedIn or a resume. There are so many beautiful ways these ladies connect with each other and get out of their heads and into their bodies. T...
2022-05-121h 07
Masks Off: Inner Freedom For People-Pleasers and PerfectionistsIntentional Living with Dara KurtzThis conversation with guest speaker Dara Kurtz covered many topics including how to cultivate healthy relationships, dealing with grief and loss, as well as surviving cancer. Dara was very vulnerable and shared the pain that she went through when she lost her mom at the age of 29 and then later shared the pain that she and her daughters endured when she got cancer at the age of 42. It was obviously a challenging time for her and her family and she was able to take this experience and turn her life around. She began writing books and created her blog an...
2022-04-0745 min
Breathing Wind48: What is Joy?"Joy is who we are when our hearts are at their wildest. It's the integration between our doing and our being." - Duncan Cheung "Humor has always allowed me to get closer to my grief, explore it, and better understand it by creating a gateway into the hard feelings that isn't so scary, so heavy. And when I'm deep in my grief, humor lets me come up for air, and then go even deeper." - Dara Kosberg "Happiness comes from the things that happen to us. But joy, I believe, is a...
2022-02-0109 min
JOY Community Highlights2022 Midsumma Carnival OBRelive the excitement of the 2022 Midsumma Carnival, proudly supported by Newlife IVF!
Join JOY Drive’s Em and Warren as they chat to community organisations, stall holders and attendees, bringing you all thefun from Alexandra Gardens.
Newlife IVF are Melbourne’s only fertility clinic that’s LGBTQIA+ owned and run.
Some of their fertility services include:
– Egg sharing (intra-partner)
– Sperm and egg donation
– Surrogacy
– Egg freezing
– Fertility treatments
Visit NewlifeIVF.com.au for more info. JOY thanks Newlife IVF for their support.
This broadcast event wouldn’t have been made possi...
2022-01-241h 53
A Chronic EntrepreneurHow Ilana K switched from being overloaded at an energy company to now helping others “shift” their own energy through kinesiology, yoga and energy coaching.In this episode, I’m joined by Ilana K, a kinesiologist who has gone on a long health journey since her early childhood. Since hitting “rock bottom” and having to completely upend her life to focus on recovery, Ilana’s career has taken a full 180 degree shift from being in the corporate finance industry as a financial analyst, to now practising kinesthesiolopgy where she helps people reclaim their health, wellbeing, inner joy and sparkle for life.We dive into: What kinesiology really means and how to become a kinesiologist Going for working from an energy company to now t...
2021-12-1058 min
A Chronic EntrepreneurHow Dara Became An Entrepreneur with a Chronic IllnessDara, the founder of A Chronic Entrepreneur, shares her story of discovering her chronic – multiple sclerosis – how it’s changed her life and how she lives with it today whilst running a successful business."My name is Dara and I am the founder of A Chronic Entrepreneur. I am also an entrepreneur, having founded Byzantine Design “The Most Beautiful Tile Store in Melbourne” mere weeks before being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. This podcast is what I was looking for when I was first diagnosed with MS - and I hope that through it I can empower oth...
2021-10-2920 minEmergence Magazine PodcastFinding Joy in the Unknown – a conversation with Dara McAnulty
Dara McAnulty is a teenage autistic author, naturalist, and conservationist from Northern Ireland. After several years of writing his blog, Naturalist Dara, he published his debut book, Diary of a Young Naturalist, when he was fourteen years old. The book won the 2020 Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing, and Book of the Year for the Narrative Non-fiction British Book Awards in 2021. In this interview, Dara, now seventeen, speaks about his book and his approach to living a life immersed in and guided by the living world. Wise beyond his years, Dara speaks about his identity as an autistic person, the...
2021-10-2642 min