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London Writers\' SalonLondon Writers' Salon#151: Melissa Febos — The Art of Memoir: Turn Life Into Art, Undoing Shame, and Choosing The Artist’s LifeCelebrated writer and memoirist Melissa Febos on the art of the memoir,  the alchemy of personal experience and literary craft, and how to turn the raw material of life into art. We also her latest book, The Dry Season,  where she examines the solitude, freedoms, and feminist heroes Febos found during a year of celibacy.We also talk about:- Writing the unspeakable and undoing shame.- The role of research and personal obsession in memoir.- Finding structure through inventory, list-making & reflection.- Balancing vulnerability with privacy on th...2025-06-281h 03Curious BritainCurious Britain21 | The Great Stink of 1858: How London's Sewer Crisis Changed the City ForeverIn the summer of 1858, London was overwhelmed by a horrific stench emanating from the River Thames, which had become a vast, polluted cesspool. The unbearable odour disrupted daily life, with Parliament nearly relocated due to the health risks. The crisis, known as the Great Stink, spurred action, leading to the construction of a modern sewage system designed by Sir Joseph Bazalgette. This monumental project, initiated to address the sanitation emergency, marked a turning point in public health and urban infrastructure. The episode highlights how this historical event reshaped London's approach to waste management and sanitation.📢 Get in tou...2025-06-1812 min[\["It's YOUR f'ing journey!", "It's YOUR f'ing journey!"]Embracing the Challenge: My London Marathon ExperienceSend us a textSummaryIn this episode, Melissa McWeeny shares her exhilarating experience of running the London Marathon, detailing her preparation, the challenges she faced, and the emotional journey of traveling alone. She emphasizes the importance of community support, mental strategies for endurance, and the personal growth that comes from stepping out of one's comfort zone. Through her story, she inspires listeners to take action towards their own goals and to embrace the journey of self-discovery.Donate to MS-UK!https://www.justgiving.com/page/melissahemming?utm_medium=FR...2025-05-051h 10Sunshine Travelers PodcastSunshine Travelers PodcastEpisode 105 - Spring Travel Guide 2025: Rome, Tokyo, Paris & MoreAs winter melts away and the days grow longer, spring brings the perfect opportunity to refresh, reset, and explore. Whether you’re chasing cherry blossoms, craving culture, or simply looking to relax with fewer crowds and better weather, spring is one of the best times to travel (hello shoulder season in most places). We’ve rounded up some of the most sought-after destinations this season to help you plan your next great getaway.  In this episode, we’ll give you the top 5 Spring Travel destinations and what will want to see in each location. Some links are affiliate links.  See our d...2025-04-0837 minSunshine Travelers PodcastSunshine Travelers PodcastEpisode 103 - Hidden Gems in London: How to Get Off the Beaten PathOn this episode of Sunshine Travelers, we’re taking you off the beaten path in London. We’ve visited the city multiple times, so this trip was all about finding something new. From visiting the fictional home of Ted Lasso in Richmond to catching an unforgettable sunset view from the top of The Shard, we’re sharing a different side of London—beyond the usual tourist spots. If you’re looking for a fresh take on one of the world’s most iconic cities, this episode is for you. Some links are affiliate links.  See our disclosure. Relate...2025-03-2557 minTheme Parks and PassportsTheme Parks and PassportsFamily Travel for the AgesTraveling with family looks wildly different at every stage of life - from squeezing toddlers into cruise ship cabins to sharing a pint with your adult kids at a London pub. Join hosts Melissa Sanchez and Heidi Mackey in the debut episode of Theme Parks and Passports as they explore the evolving nature of family travel. From navigating cruise ship logistics with kids to planning multi-generational trips, discover how family vacations transform through different life stages. Key Themes:Family Travel Life Cycle - Family travel evolves through every life stage, starting as a...2025-03-1124 minEmbodying change: Transforming power, culture and well-being for people in aidEmbodying change: Transforming power, culture and well-being for people in aid58. “Navigating the storm” with Dr. Lucia BerdondiniIn today’s episode, we hear from Dr. Lucia Berdondini, a Gestalt therapist and humanitarian, who shares her journey and the importance of embodying change in times of crisis. She discusses how grief and uncertainty are affecting the humanitarian workforce amidst recent challenges, and how we can support ourselves and others through this transformative period.Key points:The power of "embodying change" and how it applies to both personal and professional crises.Grief and emotional responses in times of uncertainty: why they don’t follow a linear path.The role of community and peer support in n...2025-02-2142 minSunshine Travelers PodcastSunshine Travelers PodcastEpisode 99 - Sunshine Travelers Update and Where We Are Going Next  In this episode, Scott and Melissa discuss their travel plans for 2023, including trips to London, Iceland, and Alaska. They share tips for planning itineraries, the excitement of travel, and the importance of exploring new places. The couple also highlights their upcoming group trip to Antarctica and their commitment to helping others travel better through their agency, Sunshine Travelers. Key Takeaways from this Episode!  The excitement of travel often begins with planning. London offers endless opportunities for exploration and new experiences. Stopovers can enhance travel experiences, like visiting Iceland. Group travel can provide unique opportunities fo...2025-02-1836 minSunshine Travelers PodcastSunshine Travelers PodcastEpisode 90 - Travel Letdowns and Highlights: Our Best and Worst Experiences of 2024 ReviewedWelcome to this episode of the Sunshine Travelers Podcast, where we’re reflecting on our adventures from this past year! Join us as we revisit the incredible destinations we’ve explored and rate them on three key factors: affordability, culture, and food. From savoring local flavors to immersing ourselves in unique traditions and navigating travel budgets, we’ll break down what made these places stand out—or fall short. Whether you’re planning your next getaway or just love hearing about new destinations, this episode is packed with tips, insights, and plenty of travel inspiration. Let’s dive in! Some links a...2024-12-171h 08Product ThinkingProduct ThinkingEpisode 200: Building a Minimal Lovable Product with Tomer LondonGusto's Tomer London joins Melissa Perri in this episode of the Product Thinking podcast. As the co-founder and Chief Product Officer, Tomer shares his insights on building a lovable product experience in the fast-paced world of payroll and HR solutions. He discusses how Gusto stays committed to exceptional user experience amidst a growing and complex product portfolio. Tomer delves into the three key pillars of creating great user experiences – functionality, intuitiveness, and delight – and shares an engaging example of how celebrating payday can enhance emotional connections with customers. Tune in to learn how a focus on user-centric design and strategic thin...2024-12-0444 minDental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa SeibertDental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert233. Dr. Jason Smithson - Rubber Dam Tips and TricksJoin Journal Club Download my free guide to Internal Bleaching PDF Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin  DOT - Use the Code DENTALDIGEST for 10% off   Qualified at the Royal London Hospital in 1995; achieving a number of awards including The Constance Klein Memorial, The Stafford Millar, and The Malcolm Jenkins Scholarships, The American Association of Endodontics Prize and the Overall Award for Clinical Dentistry. After spending 3 years in oral surgery residency in London and a fur...2024-08-1233 minEmbodying change: Transforming power, culture and well-being for people in aidEmbodying change: Transforming power, culture and well-being for people in aid47. Cultivating thriving workplaces with Leanne MaregaHow can we create a thriving workplace culture in the humanitarian sector? In today’s episode of Embodying Change, host Melissa Pitotti welcomes Leanne Marega, a pioneer in humanitarian workforce well-being and a founder of Thrive Worldwide. Leanne shares her journey from Interhealth Worldwide to founding Thrive Worldwide, emphasizing the critical role of culture in fostering thriving workplaces. You’ll hear about the importance of healthy boundaries, the challenges of leadership in times of crisis, and practical steps to create supportive work environments.Leanne also opens up about her personal battle with cancer and how it in...2024-08-1042 minSunshine Travelers PodcastSunshine Travelers PodcastEpisode 63 - Exploring the UK Beyond London: Our Top 5 Must-See UK DestinationsIn this episode, we want to highlight some options if you have been considering a trip to the UK, but don’t want to spend all of your time in London. There are so many options for travelers from across the world, and you will learn that there are just as many options outside of London that you are going to want to add into your travel destination list.  Even if you live in the UK, this episode will definitely have you thinking about options for day and weekend trips to visit places that are straight from our recommendations.  So gr...2024-06-1144 minThe Business of WellnessThe Business of WellnessRevolutionizing At-Home FitnessWelcome back to The Business of Wellness! Today, host Jaclyn London, RD, sits down with Melissa Bentivoglio, the visionary CEO and Co-Founder of Frame. Frame is the first at-home, digitally-connected Pilates reformer and fitness device, changing the landscape of at-home fitness. Melissa shares her inspiring journey from ballet to entrepreneurship, offering insights into her innovative approach to fitness, the challenges of navigating the industry, raising capital, being a mom of three, and her vision for the future of at-home wellness technology.  On this episode of The Business of Wellness Podcast: Melissa's Ballet Background and Career Tr...2024-05-301h 06Tim M London\'s AA + Al-Anon TalksTim M London's AA + Al-Anon Talks2024 London AA Convention Service As A Way Of LifeThese recordings were made at the 2024 London AA Convention. Within this convention, there was a sequence of ten sessions organised by Tim M, called 'A Path Through The Programme'. Hosts: Tim, Dan [O], Jimmy [M], Harry, Clare. Speakers: Tim, Charlie, Rawiri, Gøril, Sandy, Dan [L], Kara, Melissa, Tom, Jenny, Alan, Libby, Danielle, Tom, Jimmy [M], Harry, Jimmy [L], Alistair, and Hélène. More materials here: https://first164.blogspot.com/2024-05-1451 minTim M London\'s AA + Al-Anon TalksTim M London's AA + Al-Anon Talks2024 London AA Convention Applying The Programme To WorkThese recordings were made at the 2024 London AA Convention. Within this convention, there was a sequence of ten sessions organised by Tim M, called 'A Path Through The Programme'. Hosts: Tim, Dan [O], Jimmy [M], Harry, Clare. Speakers: Tim, Charlie, Rawiri, Gøril, Sandy, Dan [L], Kara, Melissa, Tom, Jenny, Alan, Libby, Danielle, Tom, Jimmy [M], Harry, Jimmy [L], Alistair, and Hélène. More materials here: https://first164.blogspot.com/2024-05-1352 minTim M London\'s AA + Al-Anon TalksTim M London's AA + Al-Anon Talks2024 London AA Convention Applying The Programme To RelationshipsThese recordings were made at the 2024 London AA Convention. Within this convention, there was a sequence of ten sessions organised by Tim M, called 'A Path Through The Programme'. Hosts: Tim, Dan [O], Jimmy [M], Harry, Clare. Speakers: Tim, Charlie, Rawiri, Gøril, Sandy, Dan [L], Kara, Melissa, Tom, Jenny, Alan, Libby, Danielle, Tom, Jimmy [M], Harry, Jimmy [L], Alistair, and Hélène. More materials here: https://first164.blogspot.com/2024-05-1250 minTim M London\'s AA + Al-Anon TalksTim M London's AA + Al-Anon Talks2024 London AA Convention ForgivenessThese recordings were made at the 2024 London AA Convention. Within this convention, there was a sequence of ten sessions organised by Tim M, called 'A Path Through The Programme'. Hosts: Tim, Dan [O], Jimmy [M], Harry, Clare. Speakers: Tim, Charlie, Rawiri, Gøril, Sandy, Dan [L], Kara, Melissa, Tom, Jenny, Alan, Libby, Danielle, Tom, Jimmy [M], Harry, Jimmy [L], Alistair, and Hélène. More materials here: https://first164.blogspot.com/2024-05-1146 minTim M London\'s AA + Al-Anon TalksTim M London's AA + Al-Anon Talks2024 London AA Convention We Will Know PeaceThese recordings were made at the 2024 London AA Convention. Within this convention, there was a sequence of ten sessions organised by Tim M, called 'A Path Through The Programme'. Hosts: Tim, Dan [O], Jimmy [M], Harry, Clare. Speakers: Tim, Charlie, Rawiri, Gøril, Sandy, Dan [L], Kara, Melissa, Tom, Jenny, Alan, Libby, Danielle, Tom, Jimmy [M], Harry, Jimmy [L], Alistair, and Hélène. More materials here: https://first164.blogspot.com/2024-05-1054 minTim M London\'s AA + Al-Anon TalksTim M London's AA + Al-Anon Talks2024 London AA Convention Getting Out Of SelfThese recordings were made at the 2024 London AA Convention. Within this convention, there was a sequence of ten sessions organised by Tim M, called 'A Path Through The Programme'. Hosts: Tim, Dan [O], Jimmy [M], Harry, Clare. Speakers: Tim, Charlie, Rawiri, Gøril, Sandy, Dan [L], Kara, Melissa, Tom, Jenny, Alan, Libby, Danielle, Tom, Jimmy [M], Harry, Jimmy [L], Alistair, and Hélène. More materials here: https://first164.blogspot.com/2024-05-0951 minTim M London\'s AA + Al-Anon TalksTim M London's AA + Al-Anon Talks2024 London AA Convention Starting A Relationship With A Higher PowerThese recordings were made at the 2024 London AA Convention. Within this convention, there was a sequence of ten sessions organised by Tim M, called 'A Path Through The Programme'. Hosts: Tim, Dan [O], Jimmy [M], Harry, Clare. Speakers: Tim, Charlie, Rawiri, Gøril, Sandy, Dan [L], Kara, Melissa, Tom, Jenny, Alan, Libby, Danielle, Tom, Jimmy [M], Harry, Jimmy [L], Alistair, and Hélène. More materials here: https://first164.blogspot.com/2024-05-0848 minTim M London\'s AA + Al-Anon TalksTim M London's AA + Al-Anon Talks2024 London AA Convention SponsorshipThese recordings were made at the 2024 London AA Convention. Within this convention, there was a sequence of ten sessions organised by Tim M, called 'A Path Through The Programme'. Hosts: Tim, Dan [O], Jimmy [M], Harry, Clare. Speakers: Tim, Charlie, Rawiri, Gøril, Sandy, Dan [L], Kara, Melissa, Tom, Jenny, Alan, Libby, Danielle, Tom, Jimmy [M], Harry, Jimmy [L], Alistair, and Hélène. More materials here: https://first164.blogspot.com/2024-05-0749 minTim M London\'s AA + Al-Anon TalksTim M London's AA + Al-Anon Talks2024 London AA Convention Surviving The First Year Of RecoveryThese recordings were made at the 2024 London AA Convention. Within this convention, there was a sequence of ten sessions organised by Tim M, called 'A Path Through The Programme'. Hosts: Tim, Dan [O], Jimmy [M], Harry, Clare. Speakers: Tim, Charlie, Rawiri, Gøril, Sandy, Dan [L], Kara, Melissa, Tom, Jenny, Alan, Libby, Danielle, Tom, Jimmy [M], Harry, Jimmy [L], Alistair, and Hélène. More materials here: https://first164.blogspot.com/2024-05-0652 minTim M London\'s AA + Al-Anon TalksTim M London's AA + Al-Anon Talks2024 London AA Convention Waving The White FlagThese recordings were made at the 2024 London AA Convention. Within this convention, there was a sequence of ten sessions organised by Tim M, called 'A Path Through The Programme'. Hosts: Tim, Dan [O], Jimmy [M], Harry, Clare. Speakers: Tim, Charlie, Rawiri, Gøril, Sandy, Dan [L], Kara, Melissa, Tom, Jenny, Alan, Libby, Danielle, Tom, Jimmy [M], Harry, Jimmy [L], Alistair, and Hélène. More materials here: https://first164.blogspot.com/2024-05-0554 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: Immersive Theater and Two New BooksIn this episode, we’re excited two new books: The Extinction of Irena Rey by Jennifer Croft and Why We Remember: The Science of Memory and How It Shapes Us by Charan Ranganath. Then Dave shares his thrilling experience at Guys and Dolls in London.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/StrongSense and get on your way to being your best self.LinksThe Extinction of Irena Rey by Jennifer CroftFlights by Olga TokarczukExcerpt of The Extinction of Irena R...2024-03-2915 min101 Stage Adaptations101 Stage AdaptationsWhat is End of Play.®? (Ep. 62)National Playwriting Month is approaching, and that means it's time for End of Play.®, the Dramatists Guild's annual month-long writing challenge for Playwrights, Composers, Lyricists, and Librettists! This is a segment of the End of Play.® interview Melissa had last year with Lily Dwoskin and Jordan Stovall from the Dramatists Guild.Resources MentionedEpisode 23End of Play.®Dramatists GuildAbout Our GuestsLily Dwoskin is a bookwriter, lyricist, & playwright based in New York. She is a graduate of NYU’s Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program. Her b...2024-03-2822 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: The Forty Elephants Girl Gang and Two New Books — 05 May 2023This is a replay of an episode featuring Dinner Party by Sarah Gilmartin and You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith. Then Dave tells the tale of remarkable women involved in London’s criminal underworld.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/StrongSense and get on your way to being your best self.LINKSDinner Party by Sarah GilmartinYou Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie SmithMaggie Smith’s website and TwitterLegal Design Podcast: Fig...2024-03-1509 min101 Stage Adaptations101 Stage Adaptations15 - THE TIME TRAVELLER'S WIFE by Lauren Gunderson (Ep. 46)*Subscribe to the 101 Stage Adaptations newsletter*Melissa was elated to chat with Lauren Gunderson about her brand new musical adaptation of The Time Traveller's Wife, which just premiered on London's West End. Lauren wrote the book, & the music & lyrics are by Dave Stewart & Joss Stone.In this episode, we discuss:How Lauren got the gig to adapt her favorite book of all timeWorking in LondonWhen to take notes and when to ignore them  Her upcoming novel! And more!Resources MentionedThe Time Traveller's Wife2023-11-021h 23Dramatically CorrectDramatically CorrectCheeky Thoughts: London EditionMelissa is back baby! Mel tells all about her London Trip, and the honeys get into the heap of Hollywood headlines you missed! The tea is English Breakfast this week, and its PIPING.2023-10-2137 minThe Happy Soul PodcastThe Happy Soul PodcastEpisode 15. Melissa & Sammi Banter - Trip to London and What is a Great Life?Join us Melissa and Sammi this week as we have another banter about travels to a farm in England, the lifestyle there, and what we have learned about what it means to live a great life. Honestly, we feel a little philosophical in this episode but hey, it's our podcast, so we do what we want! We had a ton of fun having this conversation. After we chat about what the farm in England was like, we journey into mental overcomings that we have...2023-09-281h 06Priorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusMental health struggles and hope for the trial/error issues for those taking medication Genetic Testing is changing the game and can change your life if you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or other mental illnesses. If you're feeling trapped in a cycle of trial and error with mental health medications, trying medication after medication without finding the relief you desperately need, then you are not alone! It can be incredibly disheartening to put your hope and trust in a medication, only to experience frustrating side effects or little improvement in your symptoms. Despite your best efforts, you may be left feeling discouraged and hopeless, wondering if there is a better way to...2023-09-261h 03Priorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusMental health struggles and hope for the trial/error issues for those taking medication Genetic Testing is changing the game and can change your life if you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or other mental illnesses. If you're feeling trapped in a cycle of trial and error with mental health medications, trying medication after medication without finding the relief you desperately need, then you are not alone! It can be incredibly disheartening to put your hope and trust in a medication, only to experience frustrating side effects or little improvement in your symptoms. Despite your best efforts, you may be left feeling discouraged and hopeless, wondering if there is a better way to...2023-09-261h 03She\'s Got ContentShe's Got Content[SGC-25]-Create an Uncopyable Online Presence- The Three C's of Courageous Web Copy With Guest, Sarah WhitbreadIn this week's episode of the She's Got Content podcast, host Melissa Brown interviews Sarah Whitbread, a web copy and brand voice specialist from the UK. Sarah shares tips on crafting an unforgettable online presence and being confident in your authenticity through her three C's of courageous web copy.We discuss the importance of having a strong brand voice, understanding who you are through your values and goals, and the benefits of working with a copywriting expert to create effective web copy.Tune in to learn how you can create an uncopyable online presence with...2023-06-0732 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksTheater: Act One, Scene I, Lights UpGoogle the words’ history of theater,’ and you’ll get a timeline that begins in ancient Greece, circa the 6th century BCE, and high-kicks forward through time to Broadway and London’s West End. And that’s accurate. But it’s also missing the dramatic developments in storytelling techniques happening in other parts of the world — Japan, China, Indonesia, India — at the same time. While European peasants learned to walk the straight and narrow via morality plays, Asian theater-goers explored mythology via shadow puppets, dance, and dramatic masks.In this episode, we travel the world (and through time...2023-05-291h 01Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: The Forty Elephants Girl Gang and Two New BooksIn this episode, we get excited about two books: Dinner Party by Sarah Gilmartin and You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith. Then Dave tells the tale of remarkable women involved in London’s criminal underworld. LINKSDinner Party by Sarah GilmartinYou Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie SmithMaggie Smith’s website and TwitterLegal Design Podcast: Fighting Crime by Design with Lorraine GammanWikipedia: Shirley PittsWikipedia: Alice DiamondGone Shopping: The Story of Shirley Pitts, Queen of Thieves...2023-05-0508 minSunshine Travelers PodcastSunshine Travelers PodcastEpisode 5: London Travel GuideToday we are excited to talk about one of our favorite International locations - London, UK. For us, London is one of those places we can visit over and over again never doing the same thing twice, unless we want to. If you’ve been to London before, don’t worry, we are going to have some tips that will benefit whether this is your first visit or if you have been multiple times before. So pack your bags, grab your passport and let’s get started on visiting London.  In this episode we discuss: -Arrivi...2023-05-0258 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLondon: The Tower, Tudors, and a Nice Cuppa TeaThere's been a bridge over the Thames in London for about 2000 years. In the time since its founding during the Roman Empire, London has become one of the world's most diverse cities.Today, it's as well known for its Indian food (try the restaurants in Brick Lane) and Middle Eastern cuisine (visit Edgeware Road) as it is for a proper afternoon tea (finger sandwiches, scones, pastries, and endless pots of tea).It's also a book lover's paradise with museums dedicated to literary classics — Hello, Sherlock Holmes! Good day, Mr. Dickens! – along with the British Library (don...2023-05-011h 03101 Stage Adaptations101 Stage AdaptationsEnd of Play.® with Lily Dwoskin & Jordan Stovall from the Dramatists Guild (Ep. 23)National Playwriting Month is approaching, and that means it's time for End of Play.®, the Dramatists Guild's annual month-long writing challenge for Playwrights, Composers, Lyricists, and Librettists. Guild staff members Lily Dwoskin and Jordan Stovall stop by to tell us about their work at the Guild and all things End of Play.®.In this episode, we discuss:What End of Play.® is and who can participate (Hint: anyone and everyone!)How working at the Guild helped Lily become a better advocate for her own workHow the pandemic has changed the way drag & musical theatre are...2023-03-301h 08Open Book - The Diary of a Hopeless RomanticOpen Book - The Diary of a Hopeless Romantic003: First HeartbreakDuring her junior year in London, a flirtatious Brit captures Melissa's attention -- with devastating consequences. This is the third episode of OPEN BOOK: The Diary of a Hopeless Romantic by Melissa Braverman. Music by AudioCoffee from Pixabay Long before Carrie Bradshaw penned a column about Sex and The City or Bridget Jones had a diary, New Yorker and hopeless romantic Melissa Braverman was writing about the search for love. In this limited series podcast, the acclaimed Single Gal In The City blogger shares excerpts from 100-plus personal diaries. From high school crushes to heartbreak, Melissa bares it all....2023-03-2814 minThe Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual HealthThe Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health125. Ross the Runner The Eureka patient  Today, we speak with Ross. Ross will talk about his prostate cancer journey and a marathon he will be joining in London, at 64 years old!   Ross was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in 2020. This was two years after a routine check-up in 2018 showed elevated PSA readings. At first, Ross procrastinated taking action as everything he read about prostate cancer was all gloom and doom. After a lesson on the possibility of cancer spreading by his wife and meeting with Dr Jo and Melissa, Ross learned that it’s not all gloo...2023-02-2835 minThe Skylark BellThe Skylark BellSkyedive - Season 1 & 2 RecapThe Skylark Bell is brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriThe Skylark Bell on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theskylarkbellMelissa on Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@melissaoliveriAll music by Cannelle: http://www.cannellemusic.c...2023-01-2709 minDon\'t Wait For Your Wake Up Call!Don't Wait For Your Wake Up Call!Why Thermography Is Better Than Mammography | Ep 94Join Suzanne Sutherland, my thermographer, as we share the differences between thermography, ultrasound, and mammograms when it comes to preventative breast health. Having a mammogram to find a lump isn’t prevention…and by the time the lump is big enough to be detected by a mammogram, you will need some form of treatment for breast cancer. What if you could do it differently and detect issues much sooner and also understand your risk of breast health issues so that you can take preventative steps?Well, you can, and the answer is in thermography, which is why I choo...2022-11-2646 minDental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa SeibertDental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert145. Dr. Jason Smithson - Restoring Discolored TeethClick here for Spear Live December 2-3 2022. Podcast Website Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin Dental Digest Podcast Facebook Qualified at the Royal London Hospital in 1995; achieving a number of awards including The Constance Klein Memorial, The Stafford Millar, and The Malcolm Jenkins Scholarships, The American Association of Endodontics Prize and the Overall Award for Clinical Dentistry. After spending 3 years in oral surgery residency in London and a further year practicing restorative dentistry in London’s Harley Stree...2022-10-2423 minDental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa SeibertDental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert144. Dr. Jason Smithson - Internal BleachingClick here for Spear Live December 2-3 2022. Podcast Website Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin Dental Digest Podcast Facebook Qualified at the Royal London Hospital in 1995; achieving a number of awards including The Constance Klein Memorial, The Stafford Millar, and The Malcolm Jenkins Scholarships, The American Association of Endodontics Prize and the Overall Award for Clinical Dentistry. After spending 3 years in oral surgery residency in London and a further year practicing restorative dentistry in London’s Harley Stree...2022-10-1734 minDental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa SeibertDental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert143. Dr. Jason Smithson - Are We Really "Biomimetic" Dentists?Click here for Spear Live December 2-3 2022. Podcast Website Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin Dental Digest Podcast Facebook Qualified at the Royal London Hospital in 1995; achieving a number of awards including The Constance Klein Memorial, The Stafford Millar, and The Malcolm Jenkins Scholarships, The American Association of Endodontics Prize and the Overall Award for Clinical Dentistry. After spending 3 years in oral surgery residency in London and a further year practicing restorative dentistry in London’s Harley Stree...2022-10-1028 minHistory Explains It AllHistory Explains It AllDaring Escapes From The Tower of LondonToday we are going back to daring escapes. This week: The Tower of London. Though there were countless escape attempts in its centuries-long history, not many were successful. Join us as we cover 4 most notable daring escapes, as well as the history of the tower from 1066-1952.  You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at:  https://www.facebook.com/historyexplainsitall Music used: Lord of the Land Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed un...2022-07-071h 08Side Piece with Melissa PfeisterSide Piece with Melissa PfeisterCaroline Stanbury: Real Housewives of DubaiRoll out the gold carpet cause the one and only Caroline Stanbury is here in the Side Piece, house!! The Queen of Ladies of London and now Real Housewives of Dubai and I have a blast breaking it allllll down! We of course have to chat about her deliciously yummy new husband Sergio, how it all started, how it’s going and where she hopes it to go. We chat babies and what that looks like if she were to have another bun in the oven. I didn’t think anything could top that conversation and then… we get into Ladies...2022-06-1542 minUnFollow: Question Everything with Melissa WigginsUnFollow: Question Everything with Melissa WigginsSeason 4 Episode 12: A 9 Year Old's Opinion on Summer and Having a Working MumAre interruptions part of your Easy Summer plan?  In this episode Master Certified Life Coach Melissa Wiggins is joined by one of her sons, aka Dr Gray, who walked into her office as she was recording and asked if he could be on it.The result?  Totally unscripted! Totally off the cuff!! Totally the best episode ever!!!In what ways this summer could your kids be a part of your work? How could you help them understand what your work is about? Maybe they’re too little, or maybe they can understand more than you thin...2022-06-1206 minDon\'t Wait For Your Wake Up Call!Don't Wait For Your Wake Up Call!Give Yourself Permission To Play! | Ep 68In this last episode of my “play” theme, Deb King of “The Wisdom Playground” and I discuss ditching your B.C. (Before Covid) ways of doing things and instead choosing to step into doing this differently, designing the life you want to live, a life that includes more play, more fun, more ease! Deb shares her journey to becoming what she dubs a “Happiness Ambassador” and “Human Enthusiast” and her last 20 years as a transformational life coach. She specializes in working with coaches and creating collaborations that will allow everyone to rise together, supporting each other in this new world order. Tune...2022-05-2848 minLondon City ChatterLondon City ChatterEpisode 8: Melissa PhillipsIn this episode of London City Chatter it’s something a little bit different- Manager Melissa Phillips joins us to give her reflection on the season just gone.  From beating Liverpool away on the opening day of the season, to the clubs first win over a WSL team, to its first 50 appearance makers, it’s been a remarkable season at London City! And remember to follow us on socials to keep up to date with all the latests news from the Lionesses this summer! Twitter: @LC_Lionesses Facebook: @LondonCityLionesses Instagram: @londoncitylionesses2022-05-1237 minChatting with BrelandChatting with BrelandMelissa Amos!Melissa calls in from London, and I ask her “What makes London so great?”. We talk about sports, food, stores, and all of the above. I also learned some slang that I didn’t know existed. Come laugh at my attempt to use my London accent with new slang words that I’ve just acquired!2022-05-0638 minHistory Explains It AllHistory Explains It AllWeird History: Wizard of London: John Joseph MerlinWhen you think of Merlin you might think of the Arthurian wizard. Did you know that there was another Merlin in the 1770s? A man so eccentric, yet ingenious, that you could also call him a wizard. John Joseph Merlin was a late Georgian inventor who is often known to have created the first quad roller skate. But he created so many more inventions than just skates. Join us on this episode as we go down the crazy rabbit hole of the inventions of this Wizard of London. You can contact us at: 2022-05-0548 minThe UnfoldingThe UnfoldingThe Path Least Expected with Darius LukasIn this episode of The Unfolding, Dr Melissa Bordogna speaks with entrepreneur and samurai-in-training, Darius Lukas about:  Pivoting pathsFollowing your intuitionBeing open to the unexpected Having completed a degree in theatre at one of the most prestigious schools in London, Darius found himself drained of life and motivation. It was only after travelling to Singapore and spending time with a millionaire with radically different life views that he realized life was filled with endless possibilities and adulting was only as hard as you make it. About Our Guest: Darius Lukas is a...2022-04-0550 minBold as Brass PodcastBold as Brass PodcastAndy CrowleyA nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode trumpet player, educator, and manager of London Brass Andy Crowley tells us about Buckingham Palace having an influence on his early playing, about working with the team at London Brass, and about his feelings on the music of Xenakis. All episodes recorded during COVID-19 lockdown via video call programmes. There are occasional technical glitches - please bear with us! Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast ...2022-04-0340 minLet\'s Talk Life with LondonLet's Talk Life with LondonLet's Talk Life with Melissa Chanel: Building & Maintaining A Successful Social Media PresenceOn this week's episode of Let's Talk Life I sit down with Content Creator & Influencer  Melissa Chanel. We discuss how she built her social media platforms and blog from the ground up, how she transitioned to monetizing her content, how important and talented content creators are and so much more! By day, Melissa is the Head of Global Community & Communications at @cantubeauty but all day every day, she’s the voice and creator of lifestyle blog Melissachanel.com and Founder of @kicksandfros - a lifestyle brand & sneakHER community for black and brown women, based in Charlotte, NC...2022-03-2035 minThe Skylark BellThe Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 6, Skylarks Over ScotlandIn today’s episode we read Chapter 6 – Skylarks over Scotland - in which Magpie has a deeply unsettling vision as she and Lucas travel on to Scotland.Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMelissa on Inst...2022-02-1812 minThe Skylark BellThe Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 4, The End is the Beginning is the EndIn today’s episode we read Chapter 4 – The End is the Beginning is the End - in which Magpie has a strange, and rather frightening experience on the cobblestone street outside the vintage shop.Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriM...2022-02-0411 minEmotioneeringEmotioneering67. Emotioneering With Alisa Zotimova CEO of AZ Real EstateMelissa Curran CEO and Founder of the Modern Mind Group is in Season 2 of the podcast which is all about Emotioneering Business Results. Her guest today is Alisa Zotimova CEO of AZ Real Estate In this episode Alisa talks about building her team, what leadership has taught her in the 9 years she has been running AZ Real Estate. She moved from Moscow to London 15 years ago and has now written a successful book. This has been written in Russian and will be released in English this year. We discuss the challenges of London Real Estate and what people...2022-01-2757 minThe Skylark BellThe Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 2, Birds of a Feather Fly TogetherThe Skylark Bell - Wingspan, by Melissa OliveriIn today’s episode we read chapter 2 – Birds of a feather fly together – where Magpie has an eerie premonition as she, her mom, and Lucas fly across the ocean toward their destination.Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcas...2022-01-2112 minEmotioneeringEmotioneering44. Comedy & Expression with Kev OrkianMelissa Curran CEO and Founder of the Modern Mind Group talks about Emotioneering Comedy and Expression interviews Kev Orkian This interview will leave you feeling empowered to start adding more comedy and laughter to your life and well as understanding some of what helped Kev be where he is today.  Kev Orkian is the founder & CEO of Howlin’ Entertainment Ltd, providing variety entertainment to the cruise and corporate industry. He is also the CEO of British Pantomime Academy, providing online workshops and school Pantomimes, JongleursGroup & Howlin’ Comedy Club, providing innovative and original comedy to the UK…Ke...2021-09-2434 minUntold TalesUntold TalesEpisode 45: Where All Roads EndWhere All Roads End: Some people will go to great ends to find answers to difficult questions, especially those question that have no answers. How exciting! A GUEST VOICE ACTOR!! Meet Peter Gourri. Born in London, when he is not enjoying life as a voice actor, he is a Qualified Executive & Business Mentor//Coach, Non-practicing lawyer, Human Resource & crisis management specialist, and retired RAFVR(T) Senior Officer with particular expertise in mentoring as well as leadership coaching and training. His clients range from individual executives and high-growth start-ups to multinational Fortune 500 corporations and others. 2021-08-0122 minMom Founder Imagination HubMom Founder Imagination HubWhy I Was Comfortable Having a Conversation with GaryVee and Other Big Names on the PodcastTelling the world that you want to chase your wildest dreams such as podcasting, leading a movement, or selling any form of artistry is vulnerable and anxiety-provoking especially if you’ve spent a bulk of your life trying to hide and not be heard. That is why you definitely need the courage to do those things and continue to be bold during every step of the journey. However, mustering up some courage is not as easy as it looks. Now, we all have different baseline moments of when we have to be our bravest – whether that’s speaking on stage...2021-07-2737 minDon\'t Wait For Your Wake Up Call!Don't Wait For Your Wake Up Call!E022: He’s turning 70 next week, AND feels better than he did in his 40s!John Wilson is passionate about being proactive in your health and in his business he helps others take proactive action, with supplements that support the body’s health and a medical device that can measure the body's absorption of carotenoid antioxidants. He shares his story from what he thought was a healthy & active lifestyle to realizing how stress and long work hours had caused him to gain significant weight! That was his wake-up call! He set about getting his health back on track to the point where he is so healthy, he has just battled melanoma with glowing colors! John’s...2021-07-1058 minUnsolved and solved: True crime mysteriesUnsolved and solved: True crime mysteriesTashan Daniel London Underground caseThis is the story on Tashan Daniel and how his murder happened on the London Underground2021-06-2307 minMom Founder Imagination HubMom Founder Imagination HubUncover Why Conscious Gastronomy is the Key to Creating a More Equitable Food System and Pick Up Easy Zero-Waste Recipes with Regenerative Food Systems Specialist Eleni MichaeWhere does our food come from? How mindful are we about the food we purchase and consume? What is conscious gastronomy and how is it one step closer to the achievement of an equitable food system across the world, which subsequently falls under every other form of power dynamics? Eleni Michael is on a mission to answer these questions and educate the public for a better food future. Listen to the end because we go on to discuss how Eleni got into the food industry (hint: by creatively following her curiosities) in the first place given that neither of...2021-04-1348 minMom Founder Imagination HubMom Founder Imagination HubMelissa Llarena, CEO of Career Outcomes Matter, Answers Your Questions About Finding Your Purpose, Fulfilling Your Dreams, and Building Your Personal Legacy2020 has been a wild ride and because of its ups, downs, and enormous degree of uncertainty, as a result Melissa Llarena decided to put out a request for your questions when it comes to the pursuit of your goals, fulfillment of your dreams, and your eventual quest to build your legacy. Why? You matter. Your legacy matters. As far as Melissa’s purpose and ultimate ambition, she is here to see to it that you do not miss this incredible opportunity that we all have here right now to fulfill our purpose and leave a deeply meaningful legacy. So wh...2020-12-2959 minEmbodying change: Transforming power, culture and well-being for people in aidEmbodying change: Transforming power, culture and well-being for people in aid12. Listening to your people with Roger ParryHow can we know how staff are doing during these crazy times? Ask them. Melissa talks with Roger Parry, Director of Agenda Consulting. His organisation specialises in employee and volunteer engagement surveys for non-profits. He shares his insights on how staff engagement has increased in the turbulent year of 2020, on how people are experiencing stress differently based on their gender, age and race, and on what it could look like if we tried – as a sector – to track well-being and culture over time using time-tested survey tools.Roger is the Founder of Agenda Consulting. He has w...2020-12-0442 minMel\'s MusicMel's MusicPenny Dreadful (Parody of Tick Tock featuring 24kGoldn, by Clean Bandit & Mabel)Penny Dreadful (Parody of Tick Tock featuring 24kGoldn, by Clean Bandit & Mabel)Original written by: Grace Chatto, Jack Patterson, & Luke PattersonLyrics:Penny Dread, Dreadful.Penny Dread, Dreadful, Dreadful.Penny Dread, Dreadful.When I watch your era, I’m mesmerized.Gloved hands, elegant dresses, and more.One touch from Dorian will tempt your mind.Hold on tightly to your clothes.Brona’s necklace has got power, honoring a saint.And when consumptions not causing her coughing,She’ll enchant the living and the undead; you’ll see.2020-09-1003 minBlended Family PodcastBlended Family PodcastCrisis Fatigue with Dr. Carole Liebermanmelissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com www.blendedfamilypodcast.com   Carole Lieberman, M.D., M.P.H. is a board-certified Beverly Hills psychiatrist and an award-winning and bestselling author. She was trained at NYU-Bellevue and at Anna Freud's London Clinic. She has served on the Clinical Faculty of UCLA's Neuropsychiatric Institute for years.  When Dr. Carole isn't seeing patients or testifying at trials as a forensic psychiatrist/expert witness, she's working as a three-time, Emmy-honored TV personality who has appeared on Oprah, the Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN, Fox News, HLN, ET, ABC, CBS, NBC and ma...2020-08-3147 minArchitecture is PoliticalArchitecture is PoliticalMUSLIM WOMEN IN ARCHITECTURE (UK)Muslim Women in Architecture (MWA) is a network and collective working to empower, inspire and celebrate Muslim women in the architecture and built environment industry. In this episode, I talk to Tahin Khan, Zahra Mansoor and Rim Kalsoum about MWA as it aims to provide a platform to not only support Muslim girls and women who want to pursue a career in the field, but to encourage an open discussion amongst those within the profession and outside. Tahin Khan is a British Bangladeshi Part 2 Architectural Assistant at ArchitectureDoingPlace. She completed her Part 1 and 2 at the University of...2020-08-301h 56Architecture is PoliticalArchitecture is PoliticalCONVERSATION W/ PROFESSOR AMBER WILEY PhDBecome an insider by supporting the show at https://glow.fm/archispolly where you can support the show on a recurring or one-time basis! Amber Wiley is an Assistant Professor of Art History at Rutgers University. She provided insight on Tyler House neighboring areas like LeDriot Park and Dunbar High School. Born in Oklahoma, Wiley recalls visiting her grandfather in DC which set the foundation of her future works. Professor Wiley research interests center on the social aspects of design and how it affects urban communities - architecture as a literal and figural structure of power. She focuses on the...2020-08-191h 20Mom Founder Imagination HubMom Founder Imagination Hub31 - Nigel Parry, Award-winning Photographer Talks About His Photography Career, Dignity in Media, and Giving BackMeet Nigel Parry. He is an award-winning photographer who has been privileged to photograph not only celebrities but also the most important and influential figures of our time, like Donald Trump, Meryl Streep, Robin Williams, Barack Obama, and Leonardo DiCaprio. Nigel Parry began his photographic career in London in 1988 and moved to New York City in 1994. Since then, he has been commissioned by the most distinguished publications, advertising agencies, entertainment, corporate and music companies worldwide. And here’s a fun fact: the logo for my podcast, the image of me on the sofa, is a Nigel Parry. This week, I...2020-07-211h 00Architecture is PoliticalArchitecture is PoliticalCONVERSATION W/ SARAH AKIGBOGUNSarah Akigbogun is a London-based transdisciplinary practitioner and educator. An architect, filmmaker and writer, she is founder of Studio Aki London and theatre collective Appropri8, which seeks to work with communities to activate disused urban sites. Sarah is passionate about diversity within architecture and is Vice Chair of Women in Architecture UK and founder of the XXAOC project. In 2017 she directed the film She Draws : She Builds, which collates the voices of 15 female architects. Trained as an architect and structural engineer, Sarah studied Architectural Engineering at the University of Westminster and completed her Diploma at the Architectural Association (AA).  A...2020-07-181h 19Another Architecture PodcastAnother Architecture PodcastMelissa White ArchitectsIn this episode I talk to the architect Melissa White about her London based design studio and some of the beautiful residential properties she has designed.Melissa White architects create beautifully curated homes for families in and around London. We discuss the process of working with people who often have not refurbished or extended a home before, how Melissa builds a dialogue with her clients and I find out about her early influences and fine art background, and what that brings to her work.At the end of the interview I ask her the three...2020-07-1542 minMom Founder Imagination HubMom Founder Imagination Hub30 - Breeja Larson, Olympic Gold Medalist Talks About The Olympian Mindset, Bravery, and Thought Replacement CoachingMeet Breeja Larson. She is an American competition swimmer who specializes in the breaststroke and is an Olympic gold medalist. She earned a gold medal in the 4×100-meter medley relay at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. She is also a 2013 world champion and nine-time American record holder. This week she joins me to share her road to becoming an Olympian, the importance of having an open mind for accepting advice from unlikely sources, and how she works to have a better understanding of her emotions, recognizing patterns, and determining how she can move forward.  Larson was born in...2020-07-1457 minEmbodying change: Transforming power, culture and well-being for people in aidEmbodying change: Transforming power, culture and well-being for people in aid6. Mental Health in Aid with Imogen WallIn this show, you'll hear Mary Ann interview Imogen Wall, an independent consultant working in the humanitarian aid sector, mental health advocate and a specialist around well being in the sector. And also Founder of the 50 shades of aid Facebook group that. They talk about the lack of attention to Mental Health in Humanitarian Settings and the huge amount we can learn from other sectors about the impacts of dealing with crises on our mental health. Imogen Wall is a former BBC journalist and UN spokesperson, now an independent communications trainer and advisor. She specialises in crisis r...2020-06-1128 minEmbodying change: Transforming power, culture and well-being for people in aidEmbodying change: Transforming power, culture and well-being for people in aid5. COVID, Organisations & Mental Health with Dr. Peter MillsIn this show, you'll hear Mary Ann interview Dr. Peter Mills, Medical Director of Cigna. They talk about the mental health impacts of Covid-19 and the need for organisations to be prepared to help meet them and support their staff and about the responsibility of boards and leadership to take seriously the wellbeing of staff. Dr. Mills trained in medicine at the Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine in London. He is an accredited specialist in respiratory diseases and still practices medicine on a part-time basis at the Whittington Hospital in London. In addition, he has a m...2020-05-2821 minEmbodying change: Transforming power, culture and well-being for people in aidEmbodying change: Transforming power, culture and well-being for people in aid4. Coping with Covid Mindfully with Hitendra SolankiHitendra Solanki is a senior lecturer in development studies at London South Bank University. He’s been active in the development and humanitarian sector for over 16 years. Most recently, he worked as a Mindfulness and Wellbeing Adviser in Action Against Hunger UK. He also led the 3-year Mindfulness & Wellbeing project as part of the Start Network’s Transforming Surge Capacity programme. You can see us reference his work in the recently published paper, “Working Well? Aid Worker Well-being and How to Improve It.” You can find Being Inside, the project he describes in the show, here: https://www.bein...2020-05-2159 minFill Your Cup with Amy Pinard & Melissa MattoFill Your Cup with Amy Pinard & Melissa MattoPart 2: So Far Yet So Close - What’s happening in London?Today the hosts catch up with Melissa’s friend, actress Juna Shai, who is currently living & quarantined in London. You can find her on insta at @junashai. (Part 2 of 2) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-04-2136 minFill Your Cup with Amy Pinard & Melissa MattoFill Your Cup with Amy Pinard & Melissa MattoSo Far Yet So Close - What’s happening in London?Today the hosts catch up with Melissa’s friend, actress Juna Shai, who is currently living & quarantined in London. You can find her on insta at @junashai. (Part 1 of 2) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-04-2136 minMel\'s MusicMel's MusicLocationally Barred But Spiritually Sparked (Parody of Emotionally Scarred by Lil Baby)“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”Proverbs 3: 5-6 King James Version of The BibleLyrics:This love letter spreads through the air. I’ll sing this for you.I’ll rap it up; tape up your loose ends and issues until I bless you.I want everything for you. You’re more than human. Your spirit sings too.In Him, you’re wired to be a fire that acquires. The part that ne...2020-04-1103 minLittle Known Facts with Ilana LevineLittle Known Facts with Ilana LevineEpisode 177 - Melissa ErricoMelissa is best known for her starring roles on Broadway, but her career is characterized by diverse interests in many creative corners of show business. She has had a steady career in television, appeared in feature films, and performed in non-musical roles in Off-Broadway plays by Shaw, Wilde, and others. She has also explored music as both a recording artist and concert singer, releasing several music albums and working with some of the world’s best symphonies and jazz and cabaret spaces. More recently, she established herself as a writer, publishing essays in The New York Times and beyond. As a...2019-12-231h 23London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastMelissa Benn and Ed Miliband: Life LessonsIn Life Lessons (Verso) Melissa Benn explores how we need to rethink education for life. As more and more of us live and work longer than ever before, a National Education Service should, like the NHS, be the framework that ensures a life-long... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-08-251h 09The Wealthy ShowThe Wealthy Show14: The Power of Optimism with Mara CimatoribusMara Cimatoribus is an London based yoga teacher who teaches retreats and classes around the world. Originally from Italy, she moved to London for the fun of it and has built a beautiful life there over the years. In this episode, Mara shares her perspective and experiences of how powerful optimism can be in our lives. She gives some practical advice on practices you can do to shift this mindset if you are feeling stuck in a place where optimism is hard.WHERE TO FIND MARA: https://www.instagram.com/maracimatoribus/ https://www.she-smiles...2019-04-011h 01The Wealthy ShowThe Wealthy ShowEp. 5: All the feels with Jessica OlieJessica Olie currently lives in London but grew up all around the world. Before living in London, she lived in Dubai and also spent time traveling the world in between her move. She shares from the heart to her 630k instagram following. She is the queen of talking about things that other people may be afraid to share about on social media, including break ups, divorce, sex, anxiety, grief, and more. She is the creator of Let’s Start Yoga, an online program for those looking to start their yoga practice.WHERE TO FIND JESSICA: https://je...2019-01-281h 27Audacious CompassionAudacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 024 – Enjoying That HamburgerWe talk about being compassionate toward a group of anonymous people that you perceive as immorally complacent. Content warnings for this episode: mention of the October 1, 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas. We also talk about The Norwood Suite by Cosmo D; Fallen London by Failbetter Games; and Melissa’s Fallen London fiction, “The Bazaar Correspondent“. If … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 024 – Enjoying That Hamburger"2018-08-3100 minLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastA New Politics from the Left: Hilary Wainwright, Melissa Benn and Alex NunnsHilary Wainwright, co-editor of Red Pepper magazine and fellow of the Transnational Institute, has been a significant figure on the left of the Labour Movement since the heyday of the GLC. Her latest book A New Politics from the Left (Polity) reflects on the recent reinvigoration of the Labour Party under Jeremy Corbyn, and presents a grass-roots up vision of the future that is both profoundly radical and entirely practical. She was in conversation about her book, and the future of the left in Britain, with journalist, activist and author Melissa Benn, and Alex Nunns, author of The Candidate (OR...2018-05-1556 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastFenzi Dog Sports PodcastKamal Fernandez - "Leadership and the benefits of competition"SHOW NOTES: Summary:   Kamal Fernandez is an internationally renowned dog trainer and seminar instructor, Championship Obedience Judge, Crufts competitor, and the head trainer and owner of East London Dog Training. He has over 25 years of practical dog-training experience, based on a combination of science and hands-on work that have led him to establish a reputation for positive training and to champion reward-based methods all over the world. Kamal has made a study of psychology and began his career as a police officer working with young offenders. This has shaped his training ph...2018-02-2343 minLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastRadical Happiness: Lynne Segal and Melissa BennIn an age of increasing individualism, we have never been more alone and miserable. But what if the true nature of happiness can only be found in others? In Radical Happiness, leading feminist thinker Lynne Segal argues that we have lost the art of radical happiness—the art of transformative, collective joy. Lynne Segal was at the shop to discuss Radical Happiness and the political and emotional potential of being together with writer and campaigner Melissa Benn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-02-061h 05Fenzi Dog Sports PodcastFenzi Dog Sports PodcastE23: Kamal Fernandez - "Motivation & Control"Summary: Kamal Fernandez is an internationally renowned dog trainer and seminar instructor, Championship Obedience Judge, Crufts competitor and the head trainer and owner of East London Dog Training. He has over 25 years of practical dog training experience, based on a combination of science and hands on work that have led him to establish a reputation for positive training and to champion reward-based methods all over the world. Kamal has made a study of psychology and began his career as a police officer working with young offenders -- this has shaped his training philosophy and helped...2017-08-1135 minRockstar Doctor Life| Chiropractic Life & PracticeRockstar Doctor Life| Chiropractic Life & PracticeRDM 039: Rockstar Mom Interview With Dr. MaryAnne ShiozawaDr MaryAnne Shiozawa knew she wanted to be a Chiropractor at a young age of 14, and was inspired by the chiropractic titans of the '80s like Dr Reggie Gold, Dr Jim Sigafoose, Dr Dick Santo, Dr Fred Barge, Dr Larry Webster, Dr Pasquale Cerasoli, Dr Sid Williams, and Dr Patrick Gentempo. After graduating from Life University in 1997 she practised as an exam Doctor in Minnesota prior to opening her own practice in Manhattan in 2000. She married a British man in 2005, and soon after got pregnant with their first child. Early on into her pregnancy, she had a...2017-07-0447 minRockstar Doctor Life| Chiropractic Life & PracticeRockstar Doctor Life| Chiropractic Life & PracticeRDM 027: Rockstar Doctor Mom Interview With Dr. Laura GravelleDr. Laura Gravelle is a family based wellness Chiropractor and owner of Gravelle Family Chiropractic and Wellness Centre located in London Ontario.  Her passion for life, health and humanity are clearly demonstrated in all she creates. She believes we all have maximal potential within waiting to shine. She speaks widely in her community at the corporate level and at seminars on health, mindset, positive thinking and steps to creating an abundant life! In this conversation with Dr. Melissa Longo, Laura talks about her evolution within Chiropractic, the people she has learned from, and the varied practice experiences that have...2017-04-1232 minLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastRebel Crossings: Sheila Rowbotham and Melissa BennSheila Rowbotham was one of the leading figures behind the Women’s Liberation Movement in Britain and is one of the best-loved feminists of our times. In conversation with Melissa Benn, Rowbotham discussed her latest book 'Rebel Crossings: New Women, Free Lovers and Radicals in Britain and the United States' and its transatlantic story of six radical pioneers, showing how rebellious ideas were formed and travelled across the Atlantic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-10-1948 minLondon Film ClubLondon Film ClubTHE BOSS, WHERE TO INVADE NEXT, EMBRACE OF THE SERPENT and THE STANFORD PRISON EXPERIMENTIn this week's episode of London Film Club, Arazou Baker and David Brake are joined by Evening Standard culture writer Ben Travis to review Melissa McCarthy's The Boss, Michael Moore's Where to Invade Next, as well as The Stanford Prison Experiment, and foreign indie gem Embrace of the Serpent. Featuring interviews with Melissa McCarthy, Michael Moore, and director Ciro Guerra.2016-06-1000 minI\'m A House Gangster presents The GangstercastI'm A House Gangster presents The GangstercastNitin - Gangstercast 53Gangstercast 53 comes from Toronto-based DJ/producer ‘Nitin’. Nitin has worn many hats in dance music. Promoter, Label Owner, Record storeowner, producer but first and foremost, a DJ. Beginning his career in London, Ontario, Canada, he was one of the founding fathers of the electronic music scene in the city. If you lived in the London Ontario area between the years of 1994 & 2005, you would have heard the mixes, stepped foot in the events, and listened to the music that Nitin enlightened the city with. Nitin’s love affair with music began at an early age. His initia...2015-02-111h 02I\'m A House Gangster presents The GangstercastI'm A House Gangster presents The GangstercastNitin - Gangstercast 53Gangstercast 53 comes from Toronto-based DJ/producer ‘Nitin’. Nitin has worn many hats in dance music. Promoter, Label Owner, Record storeowner, producer but first and foremost, a DJ. Beginning his career in London, Ontario, Canada, he was one of the founding fathers of the electronic music scene in the city. If you lived in the London Ontario area between the years of 1994 & 2005, you would have heard the mixes, stepped foot in the events, and listened to the music that Nitin enlightened the city with. Nitin’s love affair with music began at an early age. His initia...2015-02-111h 02I\'m A House Gangster presents The GangstercastI'm A House Gangster presents The GangstercastJDub - Gangstercast 25 With releases on Greenskeepers Music, Drop Music, Blotter, Maracuja and Homecoming, JDub has certainly worked with some of the top labels in underground House music. House has had a huge impact on him, “opening doors for me that I never even knew existed, and enabling me to meet the love of my life, my best friends, people from all over the world because of this music. House Music has been my shelter, my food, my refuge, my savior.” House has also seen JDub tour the world playing in London, Paris, Instanbul, Belgium, New York, LA, Toro...2013-12-191h 31