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Diversity: Beyond the CheckboxLGBTQ+ leaders we're celebrating this Pride monthEach June, during Pride Month, we take extra time to uplift and celebrate the voices of LGBTQ+ leaders—and this week, we’re doing just that with a special highlight episode.Over the years, I’ve had the honor of speaking with some truly incredible LGBTQ+ changemakers—people who are breaking barriers, driving inclusion, and shaping workplaces where everyone can thrive. From tech to education, coaching to advocacy, these leaders bring powerful stories and actionable wisdom to the table.Now, let’s revisit some of the most memorable moments and insights from the brilliant LGBTQ+ leaders wh...
2025-06-0536 min
The Indomitable Podcast46. Kids Interview The Author! With Ellen T. Crenshaw (The Babysitter's Club)On this special episode of the Indomitable Podcast, Di welcomes Ellen T. Crenshaw, author and Illustrator of The Babysitters Club graphic novel series (and many others!) to answer questions from some elementary school library fans.
Additional Information
- See more from Ellen on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/etcillustration/ or visit her website at http://ellencrenshaw.com/
#ciruolo, #indomitable, #storytelling, #babysittersclub, #culture, #artists, #creators, #change, #influence, #graphicnovel, #kidsliterature, #kidslit, #cartoons, #art, #drawingforkids
2024-12-1735 minThe Indomitable Podcast45. When Food Isn't Food with Diane RandallIn this episode of the Indomitable Podcast, host Di Ciruolo speaks with Diane Randall, a whole living consultant with over 20 years of experience in holistic wellness. Diane shares her personal journey from struggling with health issues to embracing a plant-based lifestyle and watching her health problems melt away. The conversation explores the importance of understanding food quality, the impact of marketing on dietary choices, and the challenges of navigating a processed food landscape.
Additional Links
– Find more information about Diane's consulting business and books at https://dianerandallconsults.com/
– Book Di for speaking and buy her books at https://diciruolo.com
#i...
2024-12-0349 minThe Indomitable Podcast44. Finding Power in Family Law with Judge Michele LockeThis week on the Indomitable Podcast, Di welcomes the honorable judge Michele Locke to share stories about her legal and judicial experience in Texas in the field of family law.
Additional Links:
- Follow Michele on IG: https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/ or LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke
- Schedule Di for speaking at https://diciruolo.com
- Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LOIX8kEnxU4
#ciruolo, #indomitable, #familylaw, #divorce, #covid19, #domesticviolenceprevention, #domesticviolenceawareness, #abuseprevention, #selfempowerment, #resilience, #authenticity, #judge, #legal
2024-11-1942 minThe Indomitable Podcast43. The Link Between Eating Disorders and Abuse with Patty CabotThis week, Patty Cabot shares her journey of battling eating disorders and uncovering the link to her childhood abuse through years of various therapeutic methods.
Additional Links:
- Patty's book is free on her website pattycabot.com
- Book di for speaking or coaching conversations at diciruolo.com
- Watch the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/3rVLNtcb3Vk
#indomitable, #ciruolo, #weightloss, #childabuseawareness, #childabusesurvivor, #healing, #therapy, #alternativetherapies, #emdrtherapy, #emdr, #bodyimage, #relationships, #meditation, #support, #trauma, #empowerment, #education
2024-11-0546 minThe Indomitable Podcast42. Connect To Your Indomitable Spirit with Cari RoyCari Roy, voted the #1 psychic medium in the US and New Orleans, shares her story and insights in this special episode of the Indomitable Podcast. Di and Cari discuss her work, healing your inner child, her mission to empower women, and how her near-death experience uncovered a first-hand experience of the afterlife and the one question she was asked: "Were you a giver or a taker?".
Additional Links:
– Learn more about Cari Roy's psychic medium work at https://neworleanspsychic.com
– Book Di for speaking at https://diciruolo.com
#indomitable, #ciruolo, #medium, #psychic, #neworleans, #ability, #readings, #safety, #shame, #grief, #gratitude, #spirit...
2024-10-2246 minThe Indomitable Podcast41. Fighting Back Against Book Bans with Lee WindAs Banned Books Week ends and Queer History month begins, Di welcomes author and advocate Lee Wind back to the Indomitable Podcast for another queer history lesson! This time, Di and Lee discuss the overwhelming number of book bans taking place in the US, some surprising statistics about how few people are actually involved in banning books, and what we can all do to fight back.
Additional Links:
– Learn more about fighting book bans at https://www.wearestrongerthancensorship.org/
– Learn more about Lee and his books at https://leewind.org
– Learn more about Di's books or schedule her for speaking...
2024-10-0152 minThe Indomitable Podcast40. How Staying In Your Head Harms You with Brian SachettaBrian Sachetta, owner and author of Get Out of Your Head, shares his personal journey of overcoming anxiety and depression and helping others do the same. Brian and Di share advice on the stress and anxiety we all face in today's society, emphasizing the need to prioritize mental health by expanding your horizons to see broader perspectives.
Additional Links:
– Read more about Brian's work at getoutofyourhead.com or follow him on Instagram at @getoutofyourhead.
– Buy Di's latest book Indomitable: A Foster Care Story at https://a.co/d/4qv20MD
– Book Di for speaking and trainings at https://diciruolo.com
#indo...
2024-09-1744 minThe Indomitable Podcast39. The Modern Stoicism Survival Guide with Benny VonckenBenny Voncken, co-founder of Via Stoica, shares his journey and the principles of stoicism with Di this week on the Indomitable Podcast. Stoicism is an ancient philosophy that focuses on living in the present, accepting what is beyond our control, and using reason and logic to make the best judgments. In this conversation, Benny and Di discuss the difference between stoicism and the self-help movement. They explore how stoicism encourages self-reflection and introspection, while the self-help movement often offers quick fixes and external validation.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0iLYNJl1Q2Y
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2024-09-0339 minThe Indomitable Podcast38. Loving Yourself Is The Root of Healing with Isabella YoungTrigger warning: references to child sexual abuse, violence, and self harm.
This week, Di has a heartfelt discussion with Isabella Young about enduring a marriage with the narcissistic leader of a messianic cult who took the life of her son and emotionally abused her and her family for years before she was able to escape. In her story, Isabella outlines the mind control techniques that cult leaders employ to disempower others, and Di draws parallels to techniques narcissists use to maintain power over others.
Additional Links
– Isabella can be found at https://feelingbetternaturally.lo...
2024-08-2031 minThe Indomitable Podcast37. Your Career Can't Outgrow You with Natalie MicaleDi welcomes Natalie Micale to the podcast this week to talk about how the best leaders develop their communication skills and how the burnout epidemic comes from so many people not realizing that their full potential comes from self-empowerment, not their job title.
Additional Links
Follow Natalie Micale on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliemicalecoaching/
Learn more about Natalie's Coaching at https://nataliemicalecoaching.com
Buy Di's Latest Book "Indomitable: A Foster Care Story" at https://a.co/d/3Dmnoqi or anywhere you get your books!
Learn more and book Di for speaking or trainings at https://diciruolo.com
#ci...
2024-08-0646 minThe Indomitable Podcast36. Trust Your Gut To Heal You with Lauren CallahanThis week, Di welcomes Lauren Callahan to share her journey of discovering how improving her gut health helped her overcome anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and repeated physical injuries that prevented her from achieving her personal goals. Di and Lauren also discuss the importance of gut health for women in midlife, particularly during perimenopause and menopause as hormones shift.
Additional Links:
Learn more about Lauren's holistic wellness coaching and books at https://goddesshealth.org/
Buy Di's Latest Book "Indomitable: A Foster Care Story" at https://a.co/d/3Dmnoqi or anywhere you get your books!
Book Di...
2024-07-2334 minThe Indomitable Podcast35. Virtual Reality Intersectionality with Vivian AcquahThis week, Di welcomes Vivian Acquah to discuss intersectional identities within the neurodiversity community. Vivian and Di also discuss the power of using VR in DEI trainings to break through empathy walls, and how developing AI systems need to be trained with a larger intersectional lens to adapt to our developing understanding of neurodiversity.
Additional Links:
– Connect with Vivian on LinkedIn
– Learn more about Vivian's work at amplifydei.com
– Buy Di's books at https://a.co/d/8Ivujvc or anywhere else you get your books!
– Book Di for speaking at your company or event at https://diciruolo.com
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2024-07-0953 minThe Indomitable Podcast34. From Grief to Growth with Brian D. SmithWhen Brian lost his daughter Shana at the age of 15, he embarked on a powerful journey to build a community to help heal those impacted by grief. In this important episode of the Indomitable Podcast, Brian shares his wisdom to help others avoid the temptation to stay buried and instead learn to grow by welcoming supportive relationships and keeping an eye on life when grief surrounds you.
Additional Links:
– Learn more about Brian's work at https://grief2growth.com or visit https://youtube.com/@Grief2Growth on YouTube
– Buy Di's book at https://a.co/d/8Ivujvc or wherever you get...
2024-06-2543 minThe Indomitable Podcast33. Find Your Purpose In Your Passion with Genevieve PiturroGenevieve Piturro joins Di on the Indomitable Podcast this week sharing her inspiring story from leaving corporate America, to founding her non-profit Pajama Program, to meeting Oprah Winfrey, and how she's transitioned into coaching others to find their true calling by following their hearts instead of their heads.
Additional Links
– Learn more about Genevieve and watch her segment with Oprah at: https://genevievepiturro.com
– Learn more about Pajama Program at https://pajamaprogram.org/
– Buy Di's book at https://a.co/d/8Ivujvc or wherever you get your books!
– Book di for speaking at your company or event at https://diciruolo.co...
2024-06-0439 minThe Indomitable Podcast32. Foster Care Facts and Fixes – Celebrating Foster Care Awareness MonthIn this episode, Di discusses the state of the foster care system in the US and highlights some lesser-known facts... and what we can do to finally start living up to our reputation as a great nation by taking care of our most vulnerable population - children.
Additional Links
– Buy Indomitable: A Foster Care story at https://a.co/d/cXkzUGa or anywhere you get your books
– To learn more about Di's coaching and speaking opportunities, visit https://diciruolo.com
#indomitable #fostercare #fosterkids #housing #housingcrisis #kinshipcare #fosterhome #fosteryouth #soci...
2024-05-2120 minThe Indomitable Podcast31. Queer History: The Untold Stories with Lee WindLee Wind joins the Indomitable Podcast this week to share some incredible documented true stories from history that show that queerness isn't new, and that queer kids today can feel unique AND that they're not alone by understanding the past to build a more accepting future together.
Additional Links
Visit Lee's website at: https://leewind.org
– Buy Indomitable: A Foster Care story at https://a.co/d/cXkzUGa or anywhere you get your books
– To learn more about Di's coaching and speaking opportunities, visit https://diciruolo.com
2024-05-1446 minThe Indomitable Podcast30. Woman Athletes Change The Game with Dr. Kathleen RallsThis week Di invites Dr. Kathleen Rawls, an award-winning educator and sports coach, to discuss her work in female empowerment and leadership training.
Additional Links
Learn more about Kathleen's books and coaching services at https://kathleenralls.com
Learn more about Di’s books and speaking opportunities at https://diciruolo.com
2024-05-0732 minThe Indomitable Podcast29. Reckoning, Revision, and Rebirth with John RegisterDi welcomes John Register, a Paralympian and inspirational speaker, to the Indomitable Podcast this week to share his inspiring journey of resilience and finding purpose after a life-altering injury.
Additional Links
Learn more about John at https://johnregister.com
Follow John on LinkedIn, YouTube, IG, FB, and TikTok
Learn more about Di’s books and speaking opportunities at https://diciruolo.com
2024-04-3033 minThe Indomitable Podcast28. A Kidnapped Child's Attachment JourneyDi welcomes kidnapping survivor and attachment expert Rita Bliven to the podcast this week, sharing a heartfelt conversation growing up as outsiders finding their individual ways to healthy attachment as adults.
Additional Links:
– Learn more about Rita and her new book at https://canyonsandfireworks.com
– Buy Di's book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/4QwPFlg
– Learn more about Di and schedule her for speaking at: https://diciruolo.com
#indomitable, #kidnapping, #attachment, #avoidantattachment, #therapy, #healing, #relationships, #selfimprovement, #resilience, #personalstory, #community, #understanding, #childabusesurvivor, #fostercare, #culturalidentity, #relationships, #foster, #storytelling, #positivechange
2024-04-2332 minThe Indomitable Podcast27. The Cure For Burnout with Dr. Kristen DonnellyDi speaks with Dr. Kristen Donnelly, one of the co-authors of the newly released book "The Culture of Burnout: Why Your Exhaustion is Not Your Fault".
Additional Links:
- Learn more and buy The Culture of Burnout at https://www.cultureofburnout.com/
- Buy Indomitable: A Foster Care Story at https://a.co/d/7WM2Ou7
- Learn more about Di's work and speaking availability at https://diciruolo.com
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction and Background
02:28 – Understanding Burnout
06:37 – Preventing and Recove...
2024-04-1640 minThe Indomitable Podcast26. Silencing Your Inner Critic with Gregory HalpenIn this episode of the Indomitable Podcast, Di welcomes actor, singer, and creative coach Gregory Halpin to share his story. From facing discrimination as a gay child in the 70s to living in New York crafting his own one-man show, Gregory’s story is all about learning how to overcome your harshest inner critic and building a stronger creative practice.
Additional Links
- Follow Gregory on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/gregoryHalpen/
- Learn more about Gregorys’ Coaching Practice and podcast at https://www.gregoryhalpen.com/
- Learn more about Di’s...
2024-04-0944 minThe Indomitable Podcast25. Season Finale – You Are The Adult You Needed with Di CiruoloDi recalls the lessons she's learned in season one of the Indomitable podcast, sharing more details of her journey as a neglected and abused foster child and the factors that ultimately led her to finally write her book 'Indomitable: a Foster Care Story.'
As Di continues to share her story, she upholds her lifelong journey to advocate for those who think differently, finding new ways to help heal our collective trauma and be the adults we needed in our most challenging moments.
Make sure to subscribe to be alerted when season 2 of the Indomitable...
2024-03-2638 minThe Indomitable Podcast24. Hitchhiker's Guide to Recovery with Dani JamesIn this episode, Dani James, an American living in Sweden, shares her journey from growing up in South Dakota to hitchhiking in California and the car accident that led to her recovery living in Sweden and becoming an influencer and author.
Additional Links
Follow Dani and find links to all her socials at https://misfitwanders.com
Buy Dani's Book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9cXrYEq
Learn more about Di's books and speaking availability at https://diciruolo.com
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction and Background
03:11 – Hitchhiking in California
05:19 – Car Accident and Recovery
19...
2024-03-1938 minThe Indomitable Podcast23. From Making Rent at 16 to CEO with Steve JonesThis week, Di interviews Steve Jones, the indomitable CEO of pocstock.com, a global stock media platform that focuses on people of color and aims to change the way the world sees and represents diverse communities.
Starting out as a 16 year old kid in Brooklyn making his own rent to the CEO of a global stock media platform hasn't been easy. Driven by his entrepreneurial spirit and creativity throughout his life, Steve joins the Indomitable Podcast to share his leadership values, how he strives to debunk harmful stereotypes, and how he continues to fight for a more...
2024-03-1239 minThe Indomitable Podcast22. Recovering From Toxic Leadership with Kasia MusurWorkplaces across the globe from tech startups all the way to NGOs are experiencing an epidemic – toxic leadership continues to drive worker burnout, turnover, stress, and mental health decline. In this episode Di welcomes Kasia Musur, the founder of VENT, to share her expertise in toxic leadership and its impact on individuals, organizations, and society.
If you've experienced layoffs recently, are currently job searching, or having a difficult time finding a solid work/life balance, don't miss this episode of the Indomitable Podcast!
Additional Links
Connect with Kasia at toxicleadershipvent.com
Ch...
2024-03-0541 min
UnMuted Love with Ce EshelmanDi Ciruolo, Former Foster Child Thriver | UnMuted Love Ep.13Ce Interviews the Indomitable Di Ciruolo, former foster child and advocate, about her origin story, her long stint in foster care, on becoming a mom and how she addressed her early childhood trauma. Don't miss this candid portrait of healing and success. If you are interested in more after you listen here, you can find her book "Indomitable" online or at a bookstore near you.From Ce Eshelman:Are you searching for a community of parents who will get you; who offer an attentive ear and open arms in the worst of times; wh...
2024-03-0444 minThe Indomitable Podcast21. Leaving Toxic Families Behind with Lauren Chava RoseIn this episode, Lauren Chava Rose shares her journey leaving her family and finding herself as an author and psychotherapist specializing in trauma. Di and Lauren discuss their own stories and the myth of reconciliation in families who'd rather protect abusers.
Additional Links
Buy Lauren's book on Amazon
Lauren on Instagram: @LaurenChavaRose
Jagged Path Writing on Instagram: @JaggedPathWriting
For Lauren's Trauma Therapy practice, visit: https://lcr-therapy.com/
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to Lauren Hava-Rose
01:04 – Lauren's Background and Writing Journey
03:43 – Living with Complex PTSD
04:53 – Leaving Everything Behind and Finding...
2024-02-2737 minThe Indomitable Podcast20. Photograph Your Highest Self with Damaly ShepherdDamali Shepherd, a photographer and writer, shares her journey in capturing the essence of her clients through photography. She discusses the importance of creating a safe and supportive environment for her clients to overcome their insecurities and express themselves authentically. In this dicussion, Di and Damaly emphasize the importance of finding that thing within yourself that needs healing and using it to help others heal as well.
Additional Links:
– Book Damaly at: https://damalyshepherd.com
– Follow Damaly on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/bydamaly/
– Book Di for speaking...
2024-02-2036 minThe Indomitable Podcast19. Find Your Lane with Christina FreiIn this episode, Christina Frye discusses her holistic marketing approach and the importance of understanding human psychology in marketing. She introduces the concept of marketing archetypes and explains how they can help business owners find their unique marketing lane. She also challenges the need for constant comfort and how getting out of our comfort zones (like cold-dipping!) can build fortitude and faith in ourselves.
Additional Links
– Learn more from Christina at https://innatemarketinggenius.com
– Learn more about Di at https://diciruolo.com
Chapters
00:00 – Introdu...
2024-02-1337 minThe Indomitable Podcast18. Overcoming Abuse, Addiction, and Loss with Stephanie JordanContent warning: Domestic Abuse, Alcohol/Drug Addiction, Death
Stephanie Jordan shares her journey through two marriages overcoming codependency, domestic abuse, addiction, and the sudden loss of her second husband. She discusses the challenges of healing from trauma, codependency, and the many misconceptions about widowhood and how to comfort those grieving.
Additional Links
Find Stephanie at www.thestephaniejordan.com
On Instagram at instagram.com/thestephaniejordan
On Facebook at facebook.com/thestephaniejordan
Buy Di's books or contact her about speaking opportunities on her website: diciruolo.com
Episode Takeaways
Our trauma often impacts the choices we m...
2024-02-0645 minThe Indomitable Podcast17. Diagnosing Autism in Adults with Wendela Whitcomb MarshIn this episode, Di interviews Wendela Whitcomb Marsh who shares her personal journey and expertise in late-diagnosed autism. She discusses the challenges of coping with tragedy and moving forward, the misconceptions about neurodiversity, and the uphill battle of diagnosis in adults with neurodivergence.
Additional Links
Buy Di's latest book "Indomitable: A Foster Care Story" at diciruolo.com.
Learn more about Wendela at https://wendelawhitcombmarsh.com/
Learn more about autism in adults at adultautismassessment.com
Contact Wendela at drwendy@adultautismassessment.com and make sure to mention The Indomitable Podcast!
Takeaways
Late diagnosis of autism is...
2024-01-3048 minThe Indomitable Podcast16. Conquer Self Doubt By Building Community with Lynn Abaté-JohnsonIn this episode, Lynn Abaté-Johnson shares her journey as a caregiver through her mother's passing and how it led her to connect more authentically with others to build better professional communities in her work. Lynn and Di explore ways to leverage social media as a tool for community building, rather than letting it use you. Additionally, the conversation touches on the importance of being authentic, starting the writing process, and overcoming self-doubt.
More about Lynn Abaté-Johnson
After being a primary caregiver for her mom for over six years, my guest, Keynote Speaker, Trainer, In...
2024-01-2349 minThe Indomitable Podcast15. Unlock Self Care and Your Inner Leader with Coach DIn this episode, Di interviews Coach D, a renowned motivational strategist and executive coach. Coach D emphasizes the need for authentic forms of self-care beyond surface-level activities and how it can help teams prioritize dealing with burnout. They also explore the role of effective leadership in creating healthy cultures and the importance of self-advocacy and honest communication.
Additional Links
Visit Coach D's website at https://coachdspeaks.com
Coach D on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachdspeaks/
Key Takeaways
Authentic forms of self-care go beyond surface-level activities and require a mindset shift.
Effective leadership...
2024-01-1641 minThe Indomitable Podcast14. The Unexpected Aftermath of Surviving Cancer with Genitta PascalTrigger warning: Suicide
Genitta Pascal, a childhood cancer survivor and mindset shifting coach, shares her journey of overcoming physical and mental health challenges to build a business helping others to overcome anything holding them back. She discusses the importance of setting boundaries and practicing self-care, as well as managing anxiety and depression.
Additional Links
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/genittapascal
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/genittapascalatelier
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genittapascal/
TikTok: tiktok.com/@inspiringamindsetshift
Takeaways
Managing anxiety and depression requires seeking help and unlearning false narratives.
Supportive therapy and interpersonal...
2024-01-0938 minThe Indomitable Podcast13. Shifting Our Subconscious Towards Healing with Tiffany O'HearnTiffany O'Hearn joins Di on the podcast this week to emphasize the importance of self-love and self-acceptance in the healing process. She shares how we can shift our subconscious beliefs towards a more positive and self-affirming outlook by making small and simple changes, even just replacing a single word that we all use every day!
Additional Info
Tiffany's website: www.lifeandbreath.info
Tiffany on Tikotk: https://www.tiktok.com/@life_and_breath_
Tiffany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/life_and_breath_/
Key Takeaways
Healing is a journey of becoming the best version of...
2024-01-0248 min
Navigating Neurodivergence with Stefan GlazerEp. 54 - Di Ciruolo - Surviving Foster Care as a Neurodivergent WomanDi's Website
https://diciruolo.com/
Di's Amazing Book "Indomitable: A Foster Care Story"
https://diciruolo.com/store/p/indomitable-a-foster-care-story-preorder
In this episode, Di Ciruolo shares her experiences navigating neurodivergence, foster care, and homelessness. She discusses the challenges of being misunderstood and the impact of supportive teachers. Di also highlights the importance of individualized learning and the power of advocating for oneself. She emphasizes the need for understanding and acceptance in society, and the healing power of kindness. Di's story showcases the resilience and strength of neurodivergent individuals in overcoming obstacles and...
2023-12-281h 07The Indomitable Podcast12. From Escaping a Cult to Empowering Women with Amber PowersAmber Powers shares her journey of leaving a cult, finding her voice, and becoming an advocate for women in business. She discusses the challenges of writing a memoir and the healing process it entails. Amber also talks about her work in helping women embrace their authenticity and reach their ideal audience. The conversation explores the beliefs and ideals of cults, the behavior of cult leaders, and the importance of breaking generational trauma.
Additional Info
Amber Powers' memoir, 'Untethered: My Story of Losing My Religion to Find My Voice,' will be published on...
2023-12-2644 minThe Indomitable Podcast11. Hypnosis is Guided Meditation For Healing with Heather TharpeIn this episode, Di interviews Heather Tharpe, a hypnotherapist and wellness practitioner. Heather discusses her background in yoga and working with children, as well as her journey into hypnosis. Heather explains her approach to hypnosis for adults and the importance of healing the inner child and addressing generational trauma. The episode highlights the impact of hypnosis on Di and her family, and the importance of self-care and building a community-based support system.
More Info
For those interested in learning more, Heather's website is https://heathertharpe.com.
Takeaways
Hypnosis can be a powerful tool for...
2023-12-1946 minThe Indomitable Podcast10. Understanding the Impact of Childhood Trauma with Stacey UhrigDi and Stacy Uhrig discuss how childhood trauma impacts our adult lives, and how inter-generational stigmas can block children from receiving the support they need.
About Stacey Uhrig
Stacey Urig is a certified trauma recovery coach, speaker, and host of the podcast, Flip Your Mindset. She specializes in understanding the impact of childhood and development trauma on adults and helps individuals break free from unresolved emotional wounds.
Stacey equips her one-to-one clients in private practice with practical tools and insights to reframe their narratives, fostering greater joy and connection in...
2023-12-121h 00The Indomitable Podcast09. Parenting Self-Advocating Children with Ashley NanceDi and Ashley Nance discuss the challenges neurospicy children face, and how teaching our children to self-advocate can help them overcome a world not designed for those who think differently.
About Ashley Nance
Ashley Nance is a product-launching powerhouse for consultants, speakers, and leadership brands. She considers her role as a mother to be her “dream job,” however, and her husband and five children know that “Home is where Mommy is.” They also know their voices, feelings, and needs always matter. Ashley recently launched her own digital marketing agency, ReVoice, so she could better serve brands co...
2023-12-0543 minThe Indomitable Podcast08. Autism From the Inside with Paul MicallefDi and Paul discuss the most common myths about autism that we wish would disappear, the importance of emotional intelligence training, and how boundaries are more about the ways we connect instead of how we push others away.
About Paul Micallef
Paul is an autistic life coach, speaker, facilitator, and trainer with a passion for neurodiversity and emotional intelligence, leveraging his own lived experience as well as insights gained for many years of working with the autistic community.
Paul seeks to promote emotional and psychological safety by bridging the empathy gap between mainstream...
2023-11-2854 minThe Indomitable Podcast07. Building Community to Survive World Events with Andrii LytvynovAndrii Lytvynov left Ukraine only two days before Russia's invasion in 2022, but continues to fight by supporting other refugees displaced by the war. In this episode, Di and Andrii discuss the value of found family in overcoming trauma, and how communities find strength by banding together despite their differences, even in the aftermath of tragic world events.
If you'd like to help those affected by the war in Ukraine, Andrii suggests donating to https://monstrov.org/
Correction: Di's book signing at Copper Dog Books will be on November 28th, not the 26th...
2023-11-2153 minThe Indomitable Podcast06. Honor Your Best Self To Beat Social Media Paralysis with Tameka BazileDi and Tameka share how they met as women in tech and how being true to your best authentic self can give you the power to overcome professional anxiety and social media paralysis.
About Tameka Bazile
Tameka Bazile is a 6-year Brand and Social Strategist and present Head of Artist Relations and Marketing for TIMEPieces, TIME's web3 initiative. A Brooklyn, New York native, Tameka began her journey as a marketer when she began freelancing as a virtual assistant then social media manager in 2018. Within two years, Tameka scaled her business to over 6-figures and helped...
2023-11-1450 minThe Indomitable Podcast05. Breaking generational curses with Teauania CharlesDi Ciruolo and Social Worker Teauania Charles discuss foster care and surviving the system.
About Teauania Charles
Teauania is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has dedicated the last 13 years to helping individuals living with mental health challenges. Teauania received her Bachelor’s degree in Family Studies and Human Services at Kansas State University in 2011 and her Master's degree in Social Work from Wichita State University in 2017. Teauania is currently in the process of matriculating a Doctorate in Social work. Teauania is the owner of Calliope's Corner which aims to help black and brown people be...
2023-11-0758 minThe Indomitable Podcast04. The Indomitable Rob ScheerDi Ciruolo and Rob Scheer discuss their uplifting stories of triumph and resilience.
About Rob Scheer
Rob Scheer is the founder of Comfort Cases, a charity whose mission is to inspire communities to bring dignity and hope to youth in foster care in every state in the United States, Washington DC, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.
Comfort Cases has been featured on The Ellen Show, The Today Show, The View, and NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, just to name a few. In 2017, an Upworthy video featuring Comfort Cases received over 150 million vie...
2023-10-311h 06The Indomitable Podcast03. Amplifying Foster Care Voices with Charell StarBreaking the Silence: Di Ciruolo and Charell Star discuss ways to amplify foster care voices.
About Charell Star
Charell Star is a storyteller with a passion for creating experiences that connect people in a way that celebrates, inspires, entertains, and empowers. She loves working across all mediums to tell a story and reach audiences and believes the most powerful messages are delivered through authenticity, personal connection, and conversation.
On air, you will find her speaking about the latest trends in style, beauty, tech, and culture as a host/contributor for various broadcast and...
2023-10-2451 min
Fostering ChangeBecoming “Indomitable” and Fixing the Flaws in the Foster Care SystemSocial justice advocate Di Ciruolo is on a mission to shed light on these systematic injustices in the foster care system and provides a step-by-step approach to personal recovery and guidance for survivors and those who seek to support them in her new book, “Indomitable”, a true story of how she survived foster care.In today’s episode of Fostering Change, Rob Scheer and Di Ciruolo work together to highlight the flaws in the foster care system, and what can be done to FINALLY correct them, and help our most vulnerable youth.Indomitable is a tr...
2023-10-2425 minThe Indomitable Podcast02. What Adoptive Parents Need to Know with Ce EschelmanDi discusses options to transform the system and what adoptive parents need to know with Ce Eshelman.
About Ce Eshelman
Ce Eshelman LMFT Is Marriage and Family Therapist for nearly 40 years. She opened The Attach Place Center for Strengthening Relationships, LLC, after years of struggling to find help with the attachment challenges and complex trauma of her two children she brought home from the foster care system 24+ years ago. Happily, they are all grown up now living independent lives of their own. It has become her life's mission to support adoptive parents to heal the...
2023-10-1748 min
The Indomitable Podcast01. Empowering Voices with Mary Holiman"We're not just here to share stories, we're here to make a difference."
About Mary Holiman
Mary Holiman has years of experience volunteering with and working for organizations centered around bettering families and their communities through providing support, after-school programs, positive discipline training, and other resources, with her most recent experience focused on providing violence and substance misuse prevention education and trauma support to K-12 school-aged youth.
As the new Organizing and Communications Director at Rise Magazine, she is excited to use her background in criminology & psychology, her passion for media, and interest...
2023-10-1751 min
Flip Your MindsetEp 52: Exploring the Effects of Foster Care on Adult Life with Di CiruoloSend us a textIn this episode of "Flip That S**t," guest Di Ciruolo shares their profound and impactful story of growing up in the foster care system in Massachusetts. From being put in preschool early to struggling with their development, Dee's experience sheds light on the challenges faced by those in broken family systems. If you have experienced a similar situation or have been in foster care, this episode is a must-listen as it offers insights and perspective on navigating these difficult circumstances.Learn More Di Ciruolo and her new Book here: https...
2023-10-0255 min
The Meditation WardDi Ciruolo - Guided Meditation - Inner Child HealingEnjoy the meditation that Di personally uses for herself when working with her inner child wound!
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2023-09-0411 minThe Meditation WardDi Ciruolo - Guided Meditation - Inner Child HealingEnjoy the meditation that Di personally uses for herself when working with her inner child wound!
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2023-09-0411 minThe Meditation WardDi Ciruolo- Author, Foster Care Survivor, Advocate for foster children, ReparentingWe speak about Di's new book Indomitable- A Foster Care Story. Her experience in the foster care system. Trauma, reparenting, advocating, and how small acts to let children know they are worth it makes a HUGE impact.
Di Ciruolo is a social justice advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and a voice for foster children. She is foster care survivor herself, a white- Hispanic queer mother or 2, and she has a generous ability to hold a space for trauma survivors. Di also uses meditation alongside therapy to help with ADHD and her own healing. her second book, “indomitable, a fo...
2023-09-041h 01The Meditation WardDi Ciruolo- Author, Foster Care Survivor, Advocate for foster children, ReparentingWe speak about Di's new book Indomitable- A Foster Care Story. Her experience in the foster care system. Trauma, reparenting, advocating, and how small acts to let children know they are worth it makes a HUGE impact.
Di Ciruolo is a social justice advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and a voice for foster children. She is foster care survivor herself, a white- Hispanic queer mother or 2, and she has a generous ability to hold a space for trauma survivors. Di also uses meditation alongside therapy to help with ADHD and her own healing. her second book, “indomitable, a fo...
2023-09-041h 01
Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Anne BonneyDi Ciruolo: DE&I, Belonging, Trauma and Surviving the Foster Care SystemWhat I thought was going to be an academic conversation about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion turned into a fabulously insightful connection with an amazing human to talk about so much more!Di Ciruolo (https://diciruolo.com/) is an author, speaker and justice advocate. Her first book Ally Up, discussed her experiences supporting tech People departments through growing their equity awareness; building programs both in the US and abroad. Di's second book, Indomitable (https://diciruolo.com/store/p/indomitable-a-foster-care-story-preorder) , is a more personal book which details her experiences as a ward of the state in the Massachusetts foster c...
2023-06-1937 min
Calming the Chaos with SarahDrown Quietly. Is this really the message we want to send?"Find out who you are and do it on purpose." - Dolly Parton If that doesn't completely sum up my guest today, I don't know what does! Join me today for part two of my interview with author, speaker, and justice advocate, Di Ciruolo. Today Di and I dig into her journey through the foster care system and how she went from having never experienced a true mother to becoming the first mother for her children. Di Ciruolo's first book Ally Up, discussed her experiences supporting tech people departments through growing their equity awareness buil...
2023-06-021h 05
Calming the Chaos with SarahTaking a 10,000 foot view on neurodiversity with Di Ciruolo"Find out who you are and do it on purpose." - Dolly Parton. If that doesn't completely sum up my guest today, I don't know what does! Join me today for part one of a two part interview with author, speaker, and justice advocate, Di Ciruolo. Di and I connected over our neurodiversity and she shared how she uses her voice to be an ally for both the queer community and the neurodiverse community. Di is known for her work in DEIB in the tech world. Her first book Ally Up, discussed her exper...
2023-05-2655 min
What The Fox ?!® Confessions of a Therapist64. Indomitable: A Story of Foster Care SurvivalFrom childhood to motherhood, Di Ciruolo takes us through very personal and intensely heartbreaking experiences and creates a safe space for trauma survivors in her new book Indomitable, a true story of foster care survival.
Diana "Di" Machado Ciruolo is a mother of two neurospicy kids, a DEI educator and a social justice advocate. Her experiences growing up on the outside as a foster kid with neurodiversity have given her a unique understanding of humanness that informs her practice and her life. Di’s passion is freeing other humans from the guilt and self-harm th...
2023-05-0949 min
Out of QueeriosityDi Ciruolo: Indomitable - a true story of foster care survival*Content warning: mention of child abuse, assault, abortion*
In this episode we speak with Di Ciruolo. From childhood to motherhood, Di takes readers through very personal experiences creating a safe space for trauma survivors. In this episode, we chat about her book and the experiences it explores as well her journey to motherhood and parenting neurodivergent kids.
Family did you know that 40% of homeless youth are LGBTQ plus, there are also so many of our youth in the foster care system, as well as many that are neurodivergent or neuro spicy, as Di says? Let's lea...
2023-03-161h 00
Great PointsSeason 3 Episode 15: Is the Financial World Today Truly Different for Millennial Investors? (Interview with Di Ciruolo)On today’s episode, Matt speaks with Di Ciruolo, CEO and founder of Staffing Studio and millennial investor. They talk about a wide range of subjects top of mind for millennials such as how to get started investing, investing through uncertainty, and when to engage an advisor.
2022-11-2837 min
Diversity: Beyond the CheckboxLGBTQ+ leaders we're celebrating this Pride monthAt The Diversity Movement, we celebrate Pride all year long. But, each June, we encourage others to be intentional about renewing their commitment to LGBTQ+ learning and empowerment. For this special episode, we are highlighting some of the amazing LGBTQ+ leaders who have shared their stories, experiences and perspectives with me over the past several seasons.For every download of this episode throughout the month of June, Jackie will be personally committing to donating a dollar to The Trevor Project, which supports LGBTQ+ youth who are in crisis, and we encourage you to donate, too, if you...
2022-05-3134 min
Minority Report PodcastEp 127 - Di Ciruolo, Head of Inclusion at Jambb: measure and solveIn episode 127 Erik and Kerel chat with Di Ciruolo, Head of Inclusion at Jambb. Di is a Boston-based Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) leader in tech with 10 years experience in People Ops and 5+ years in DEIB specifically. We had a fascinating conversation with Di covering her personal journey which includes growing up in foster care, Di's time in Atlanta which sparked her career, her book (Ally Up), the state of DEIB, and why it's important for companies to measure and solve.
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2022-01-2238 min
See & Free Studio with Jennifer LongnionSee & Free Studio: Meet Di Ciruolo, Head of Inclusion for Jambb and author of Ally UpSee & Free Studio, Season 2 Episode 10 with Di Ciruolo, queer, Latin mom and fierce advocate for all humans to be 100% themselves in the workplaceDi Ciruolo is Head of Inclusion at Jambb, a Blockchain Technology company - comedians and entertainers to release NFT’s (moments) that people want to collect and trade. She is on a mission to raise awareness around diversity and inclusion within this prolific industry and the tech industry in general. Her focus is to raise awareness and break down barriers for those who may be marginalized in the workplace. Her experience in fo...
2021-11-1530 min
Diversity: Beyond the CheckboxDBTC Compilation: Best of Season 4Season 5 is almost here, but we wanted to give you some highlights from season 4 of Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox! In this episode, you'll hear clips from:Fishbowl Live: Recruiting Diverse Talent, with Bree Sarlati and Lauren McDonaldIntentional Allyship and Diversity in Design with Dwell with Dignity’s Ashley SharpAre you Diversity Resistant, Inclusive AF, or Somewhere in the Middle? with Jen O’Ryan from Double Tall ConsultingControversy and Racism at the Olympics, with Dr. Bob BatchelorTransgender Activist Precious Brady-Davis: “I Have Always Been Me”Inclusion and Representation in Law Enfo...
2021-10-0532 min
Audio Signals PodcastBook | Ally Up: The Definitive Guide To Building More Inclusive, Innovative, And Productive Teams | An Audio Signals Conversation With Author, Di CiruoloWhen it comes to addressing the lack of diversity in technology, the checkbox approach coupled with the measurement of rates and figures may or may not be a good place to start. Regardless, it may be that we need to understand the why before anything else.In this episode, we speak with Di Ciruolo, a top DEI Consultant who asks our listeners to consider, "Why should people care about being allies?".The current system, she reveals, is full of blame for inequalities. It is full of shame, too. Insiders at top tech companies share eye-opening...
2021-09-2048 min
Diversity: Beyond the CheckboxAlly Up: Di Ciruolo's Guide to Building More Inclusive, Innovative, and Productive TeamsHaving grown up in foster care, Di Ciruolo knows what it's like to feel left out. And she's made it her life's mission to foster inclusivity in the workplace. With her new book, Ally Up: The Definitive Guide to Building More Inclusive, Innovative, and Productive Teams, Di is hoping that people will get off the sidelines and into the DEI conversation.Di Ciruolo ConsultingAlly Up: The Definitive Guide to Building More Inclusive, Innovative, and Productive Teams, by Di CiruoloDiversity Beyond the Checkbox is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted...
2021-08-1744 min
Absolutely Not!16. Fostered BoundariesWith Special Guest Di Ciruolo
Absolutely Not is dedicated to providing examples of setting personal boundaries at work. Special guests are interviewed about their experiences and what they have learned when having set boundaries. The show hopes to encourage all professionals to say "Absolutely Not" to abuse, mistreatment and unsafe work environments.
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2021-05-2843 min
The Wonder Dome#35 Diversity is All of Us (with Di Ciruolo)My guest today is Di Ciruolo. She's a diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility consultant with an incredibly inspiring personal story. She helps individuals and organizations look deeply at the cultures they're creating and how to shift those cultures towards a place where true diversity becomes possible. She's the author of the forthcoming book Ally Up, which is designed to go deeper into her process and methodology for helping individuals and organizations become allies for a more diverse and inclusive culture. Di's life and work stand as a deep and heartfelt commitment towards making the w...
2020-12-0859 min
RKO NewsRKO News delle 14:30 - 31/03/2020Bentrovati in RKO news, per questa prima edizione da Bari Paola Pagone.Ci ascoltiamo insieme il GR nazionale di Popolare Network di oggi delle 12:30 e ci ritroviamo subito dopo per il consueto aggiornamento della situazione in PugliaApro con alcune notizie dell’agenzia Ansa PugliaDopo Monteleone di Puglia anche Panni si blinda. Balle fieno a confini paesino foggiano Dopo l'esempio di Monteleone di Puglia dei giorni scorsi, oggi è un altro Comune del Foggiano, Panni, con poco meno di mille abitanti e zero casi di Coronavirus, a blindare ogni accesso con le bal...
2020-03-3119 min
Riveting BroadsAlly-Ship, Awareness, and Action for An Inclusive Future | With Dianna CiruoloFor this week’s Riveting Broads’ episode, Molly and Jacqui are joined by Dianna Ciruolo, owner and founder of Staffing Studio, a Diversity & Inclusion Consultant from an ally-ship position, speaker, feminist, and author, to talk about the importance of ally-ship and looking outside of the box past your own perspective to see others’ and how you can help them. The three broads explore their individual experiences with altering personal biases. being aware of the barriers some face that others don’t, communicating about privilege, and channeling adversity and luck as vehicle for change. To see the...
2020-03-2400 min