Shows
I Get It From My Mom: Authentic Conversations Between a Mother and Her Daughters on Parenting and Growing UpThe Year I Got Laid Off and Found Myself (Sorta)Send us a textWhat happens when your career hits pause… but the rest of your life keeps going?In this honest (and sometimes funny) solo episode, Elissa reflects on the past year since getting laid off after 26 years in the workforce. From job loss grief and imposter syndrome to the weird freedom of unscheduled days and a happy dog who thinks she now lives at home forever, this is a candid look at identity, parenting, and reinvention in midlife.Along the way, Elissa shares what surprised her most: how her daughters didn’t fl...2025-07-1511 minI Get It From My Mom: Authentic Conversations Between a Mother and Her Daughters on Parenting and Growing UpSummer Camp Talk: What to Pack, What to Expect, and How to Enjoy the Summer Without KidsSend us a textEpisode Title: Summer Camp Talk: What to Pack, What to Expect, and When Kids Are ReadyEpisode Summary:Is your child camp-ready, or are you just ready for a little peace and quiet? In this episode of I Get It From My Mom, Elissa, Ava, and Maggie dive into the world of summer camp - day camp, sleepaway, and everything in between.We talk about how to know if your kid is ready, how to choose the right camp (arts vs. sports, co-ed...2025-06-1038 minI Get It From My Mom: Authentic Conversations Between a Mother and Her Daughters on Parenting and Growing UpPads, PMS & Period Panic: A Teen Survival Guide (With Mom)Send us a textPads, PMS & Period Panic: A Teen Survival Guide (With Mom)Episode Summary: Periods are natural—but the awkwardness, confusion, and panic that come with them? Totally avoidable. In this no-shame, no-secrets episode of I Get It From My Mom, Elissa and her daughters Ava (19) and Maggie (16) get real about all things menstruation.From early signs of puberty to that first OMG moment, to cramps, culture, and the best products out there—this is the real talk every tween, teen, and parent needs to hear. The...2025-06-0322 min
Tending the Garden of our HeartsParable Series: The Parable of the Prodigal SonKristina and Elissa are re-releasing their series on the Parables, just in time for the Triodion! This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich take a look at the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Which brother are you?2025-02-1300 min
Serial Killing : A PodcastAsk Me Anything! | Q&A With Elissa KerrillYou had questions and Dr. Bogle was kind enough to compile them and act as host for this 'Ask Me Anything'! I hope you enjoy!Elissa Kerrill Serial Killing : A Podcast serialkillinginstagram@gmail.comMERCHhttps://serial-killing.creator-spring.com*Want to Support?*Spotify Subscription: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/serial-killing/subscribeSerial Killing: Murder in the News:https://open.spotify.com/show/4vDIa6CgT4hYMAuxQetRA4Buy me a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/serialkillingPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/serial_killingInstagram: https://instagram.com/serial_killing/Facebook Group:https://m.facebook.com/groups/562690815762105/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvFMusic: Arankai - Dead Throne The Pre...2025-02-101h 15
The Inner Leader PodcastSilent Night: The Power of SilenceThis week I'm taking a few moments to remind YOU to take a few moments. In this world of noise and insanity, it's more important than ever that we reacquaint ourselves with our inner quiet. Elissa talks about the power of silence and the science behind it, sharing the immediate and long term benefits of moments of stillness. Sounds pretty good this time of year, yes?
Also, we're excited to announce The Wednesday Woo Crew - a weekly 30 minute virtual group session in which Elissa will clear away trapped emotional energy that's been holding you back, as...2024-12-1217 minThe Inner Leader PodcastPulling Off the Scooby Doo Mask: What I Know About Limiting BeliefsIn this episode, Elissa gets very candid about limiting beliefs: how they're running like ancient software and determining all that we do; why it's critical that we reprogram them; and how we do that.
Elissa identifies and reprograms a major limiting belief in her current life - in real time - and taps into the collective listening to find and reprogram a few more. This is a must listen for anyone who's tired of the same old patterns and wishes to evolve and ascend!
Check out Elissa on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@int...2024-11-2834 minThe Inner Leader PodcastGoogle Earth That Sh*t: A New View for a New WorldA quick mini episode to bridge the gap and get us back on track!
A note on the new way of manifesting;
What to let go of right now in order to find happiness;
How "google earthing" the world can give us a better, more peaceful perspective;
An invitation to join Elissa over on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@intuitioninfluencer?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
What did you think of this episode? Which one is your favourite? What topics or questions would you like Elissa to address in upcoming episodes? Reach out at elissa@rockstarcommunications.ca a...2024-11-1810 minThe Inner Leader PodcastStars In the Dark: Moving Ahead After the 2024 ElectionCome gather round the campfire. There's a safe space for you here.
No matter where you sit on the political spectrum, you're probably experiencing several emotions right now. Elissa offers new perspective, hope and a little humour while asking us to remember who we are.
This episode aims to calm, comfort, and inspire, as it challenges us to step into this most extraordinary moment, and shine our undimmable light.
Elissa here: Did this episode speak to you? Please consider rating, reviewing and recommending to a friend. It makes a world of difference.
2024-11-0723 minThe Inner Leader PodcastStars in the Dark: Moving Forward After the 2024 US ElectionCome gather round the campfire. There's a safe space for you here.
No matter where you sit on the political spectrum, you're probably experiencing several emotions right now. Elissa offers new perspective, hope and a little humour while asking us to remember who we are.
This episode aims to calm, comfort, and inspire, as it challenges us to step into this most extraordinary moment, and shine our undimmable light.
Elissa here: Did this episode speak to you? Please consider rating, reviewing and recommending to a friend. It makes a world of difference.
2024-11-0713 min
The Inner Leader PodcastFrom Cuddly to Cujo: The Many Masks of FearHappy Spooky Season! We invite you to explore the most haunted place of all in this episode: your emotions! 👻.
Elissa shares highlights from her recent keynote on fear: what we have to learn from it, how we can transmute it to higher vibrating emotions, and why it matters.
Topics discussed:
Why Hallowe’en is the most soulful time of the year
Why communication skills aren’t the only consideration when solving conflict
What E's pup Ollie had to teach her about fear
What fear masquerades as in the workplace
Fear’s connection to our problems
...2024-10-2334 minThe Inner Leader PodcastMake Like a Tree: The Power Of Letting GoToday’s episode is inspired by the most glorious of seasons we’re now experiencing. The autumn leaves show us just how beautiful it is to let go. In the spirit of the season, I talk about 7 things we’d all do well to let go.
Topics covered:
Elissa’s story of holding onto old stories about celebrating seasonal change
7 things to let go of (and how to do it):
The “Shoulds” - stop “shoulding” yourself. It brings shame and judgment and keeps us in the past. I give you words and phrases to use instead
Stories - we tel...2024-10-0944 minThe Inner Leader PodcastCue the Barry White: All Aboard the (Core) Love Train!Everyone's talking about self love - and while that's a good thing, what does it actually mean? And are we doing it right? Elissa has her own way of looking at this fundamental competency - and what it looks like in action.
Elissa explains:
Core love vs self love
The importance of "witnessing yourself"
ThEe critical role of journaling your process
The things we do that make us absent from ourselves - and how to get back
The ways in which we resist our own self love
Core love case study: Simone Biles
Action plan:
Observe
...2024-10-0348 minThe Inner Leader PodcastDid it Have to Be a BMW? What the World Is Reflecting & What You're ProjectingIn this episode, Elissa shares her own candid & humbling experiences with the phenomena of reflection and projection - how the world reflects our view of ourselves, and how we project that view onto others. Elissa explains how the process of discovering our projections and reflections can be actually be fun! We promise you won’t see life quite the same after this episode.
How being triggered can be a great gift
Elissa’s examples of reflection in her own life & how it helped her
The amazingly metaphorical nature of reflection - and how to decode it
Seeing the worl...2024-09-1747 min
The Adventures Of E"The Complaint Department Lacks A Solution"-Episode 27On this week's episode Elissa decides she has a bone to pick about our episode titles and we review the last few episodes and how fun they were. We also share how much we appreciate all of our followers and how they have shown us that we are truly relatable. We're not alone after all! Plus Elissa finally gets to share the amazing news about her magazine article coming out on September 22nd in the UK Sun Magazine! We've gone international!!CHECK US OUT ON YOUTUBECHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK2024-09-1146 minThe Inner Leader PodcastSo You Think You're a Good Driver? The Joys Of Conscious ConflictIn this episode, Elissa shares a radical view on conflict - it’s a tremendous opportunity for learning and growth.
Are you still reading? Good - we know conflict can be uncomfortable to think about. But it doesn’t have to be. In fact, in this episode, Elissa breaks it down in a way that makes it downright … agreeable. So think of an ongoing or recent conflict you’ve experienced and be ready to see it in a whole new light.
We cover:
The universality of types of conflict an...2024-09-1048 minThe Inner Leader PodcastWhy Isn't George Clooney in My Villa? (The Thing About Manifesting)Manifestation is a thing, right? So why don't we all have the thing we've been trying to manifest? In other words, why isn't George Clooney in my villa? ;)
In this episode, Elissa addresses a listener's question about how to make their professional and lifestyle goals a reality. Manifestation is a hot topic, and while the tik tokers have their methods, Elissa shares some different ways of approaching this practice, including:
The realization that YOU'RE ALREADY MANIFESTING! Just not how you may be thinking;
Why visualization alone doesn't work;
How to achieve the FEELING.
The rol...2024-09-0433 minThe Inner Leader PodcastPutting Out Fires On a Hamster Wheel: Why This Podcast?Elissa welcomes listeners to the Inner Leader community and shares some of her story and what you can expect with this podcast:
Why this podast?
Co-creation - we all have something to contribute;
What's getting between us and our Inner Leader;
Topics we'll cover;
The 3 C's which provide a framework for our journey;
Letting go to grow;
"Core love" and what it means;
What happens when we shine a light on our common struggles;
Elissa's journey;
The connection between anxiety and denial of self;
Who this podcast can help;
An invitation to connect and share your own struggles & s...2024-09-0417 min
Dear Parents, You’re Not AloneDear Parents, You're Not Alone - The Ninth Hour: Coming Home Pt. 2Christian and Elissa continue their conversation on discipline, primarily focusing on its role in reconciliation and the household as a place to practice forgiveness. More than merely making kids say they’re sorry, discipline and reconciliation is a deep way of living out God’s redemptive plan within the four walls of your home.
Christian and Elissa want to hear from you! You can email at dearparents@ancientfaith.com or you can visit the Dear Parents Speakpipe and leave a recorded message that they might share in future episodes. Check it out here: https://www.speakpipe.com/dearparents.
Thanks for join...2024-05-0100 minDear Parents, You’re Not AloneDear Parents, You're Not Alone - The Ninth Hour: Coming Home Pt. 2Christian and Elissa continue their conversation on discipline, primarily focusing on its role in reconciliation and the household as a place to practice forgiveness. More than merely making kids say they’re sorry, discipline and reconciliation is a deep way of living out God’s redemptive plan within the four walls of your home.
Christian and Elissa want to hear from you! You can email at dearparents@ancientfaith.com or you can visit the Dear Parents Speakpipe and leave a recorded message that they might share in future episodes. Check it out here: https://www.speakpipe.com/dearparents.
Thanks for join...2024-05-0100 minDear Parents, You’re Not AloneDear Parents, You're Not Alone - The Ninth Hour: Coming Home Pt. 1Finally, the day at work or school or whatever is coming to a close and it’s time to head home. It’s definitely great to be done, but sometimes re-entry can be a bit jarring as we and our kids leave the day behind and return to our relationships. Sometimes this actually calls for a bit of discipline. Christian and Elissa talk about the joy and struggles associated with coming back to one another and how disciplining our children can help us find a way back into the story of God.
Parenting is a sacred calling—and a tough one, t...2024-04-3000 minDear Parents, You’re Not AloneDear Parents, You're Not Alone - The Ninth Hour: Coming Home Pt. 1Finally, the day at work or school or whatever is coming to a close and it’s time to head home. It’s definitely great to be done, but sometimes re-entry can be a bit jarring as we and our kids leave the day behind and return to our relationships. Sometimes this actually calls for a bit of discipline. Christian and Elissa talk about the joy and struggles associated with coming back to one another and how disciplining our children can help us find a way back into the story of God.
Parenting is a sacred calling—and a tough one, t...2024-04-3000 minDear Parents, You’re Not AloneDomestic Monastery E6 - The Ninth Hour: Coming Home Pt. 2Christian and Elissa continue their conversation on discipline, primarily focusing on its role in reconciliation and the household as a place to practice forgiveness. More than merely making kids say they’re sorry, discipline and reconciliation is a deep way of living out God’s redemptive plan within the four walls of your home.
Christian and Elissa want to hear from you! You can email at dearparents@ancientfaith.com or you can visit the Dear Parents Speakpipe and leave a recorded message that they might share in future episodes. Check it out here: https://www.speakpipe.com/dearparents.
Thanks for join...2024-02-0150 minDear Parents, You’re Not AloneDomestic Monastery E6 - The Ninth Hour: Coming Home Pt. 2Christian and Elissa continue their conversation on discipline, primarily focusing on its role in reconciliation and the household as a place to practice forgiveness. More than merely making kids say they’re sorry, discipline and reconciliation is a deep way of living out God’s redemptive plan within the four walls of your home.
Christian and Elissa want to hear from you! You can email at dearparents@ancientfaith.com or you can visit the Dear Parents Speakpipe and leave a recorded message that they might share in future episodes. Check it out here: https://www.speakpipe.com/dearparents.
Thanks for join...2024-02-0100 minDear Parents, You’re Not AloneDomestic Monastery E6 - The Ninth Hour: Coming Home Pt. 2Christian and Elissa continue their conversation on discipline, primarily focusing on its role in reconciliation and the household as a place to practice forgiveness. More than merely making kids say they’re sorry, discipline and reconciliation is a deep way of living out God’s redemptive plan within the four walls of your home.
Christian and Elissa want to hear from you! You can email at dearparents@ancientfaith.com or you can visit the Dear Parents Speakpipe and leave a recorded message that they might share in future episodes. Check it out here: https://www.speakpipe.com/dearparents.
Thanks for join...2024-02-0100 minDear Parents, You’re Not AloneDomestic Monastery E5 - The Ninth Hour: Coming Home Pt. 1Finally, the day at work or school or whatever is coming to a close and it’s time to head home. It’s definitely great to be done, but sometimes re-entry can be a bit jarring as we and our kids leave the day behind and return to our relationships. Sometimes this actually calls for a bit of discipline. Christian and Elissa talk about the joy and struggles associated with coming back to one another and how disciplining our children can help us find a way back into the story of God.
Christian and Elissa want to hear from you! You...2024-01-1800 minDear Parents, You’re Not AloneDomestic Monastery E5 - The Ninth Hour: Coming Home Pt. 1Finally, the day at work or school or whatever is coming to a close and it’s time to head home. It’s definitely great to be done, but sometimes re-entry can be a bit jarring as we and our kids leave the day behind and return to our relationships. Sometimes this actually calls for a bit of discipline. Christian and Elissa talk about the joy and struggles associated with coming back to one another and how disciplining our children can help us find a way back into the story of God.
Christian and Elissa want to hear from you! You...2024-01-1800 minDear Parents, You’re Not AloneDomestic Monastery E5 - The Ninth Hour: Coming Home Pt. 1Finally, the day at work or school or whatever is coming to a close and it’s time to head home. It’s definitely great to be done, but sometimes re-entry can be a bit jarring as we and our kids leave the day behind and return to our relationships. Sometimes this actually calls for a bit of discipline. Christian and Elissa talk about the joy and struggles associated with coming back to one another and how disciplining our children can help us find a way back into the story of God.
Christian and Elissa want to hear from you! You...2024-01-181h 02Dear Parents, You’re Not AloneDomestic Monastery E4 - The Sixth Hour: The Noonday DemonIt’s Lunchtime. Christian and Elissa continue their conversation about the daily rhythm of life and finding moments to return to the Lord. This time, they focus on the middle of the day and the noonday demon of acedia - sloth. How can we use a midday break to find ourselves back in God’s Loving Grasp?
Christian and Elissa want to hear from you! You can email us at dearparents@ancientfaith.com or you can visit the Dear Parents Speakpipe and leave a recorded message that they might share in future episodes. Check it out here: https://www.speakpipe.com...2024-01-0400 minDear Parents, You’re Not AloneDomestic Monastery E4 - The Sixth Hour: The Noonday DemonIt’s Lunchtime. Christian and Elissa continue their conversation about the daily rhythm of life and finding moments to return to the Lord. This time, they focus on the middle of the day and the noonday demon of acedia - sloth. How can we use a midday break to find ourselves back in God’s Loving Grasp?
Christian and Elissa want to hear from you! You can email us at dearparents@ancientfaith.com or you can visit the Dear Parents Speakpipe and leave a recorded message that they might share in future episodes. Check it out here: https://www.speakpipe.com...2024-01-0400 minDear Parents, You’re Not AloneDomestic Monastery E4 - The Sixth Hour: The Noonday DemonIt’s Lunchtime. Christian and Elissa continue their conversation about the daily rhythm of life and finding moments to return to the Lord. This time, they focus on the middle of the day and the noonday demon of acedia - sloth. How can we use a midday break to find ourselves back in God’s Loving Grasp?
Christian and Elissa want to hear from you! You can email us at dearparents@ancientfaith.com or you can visit the Dear Parents Speakpipe and leave a recorded message that they might share in future episodes. Check it out here: https://www.speakpipe.com...2024-01-0453 minDear Parents, You’re Not AloneDomestic Monastery E3 - The Third Hour Pt. 2: Heading OutChristian and Elissa talk about the Domestic Monastery’s Third Hour, 9:00am, and its significance in “Heading Out” into the world. They explore the various ways that we can continue to ground ourselves in the Story of God as we go about our daily lives, taking kids to school, heading to work, and beginning the day taking care of our “human tasks.”
Christian and Elissa want to hear from you! You can email us at dearparents@ancientfaith.com or you can visit the Dear Parents Speakpipe and leave a recorded message that they might share in future episodes. Check it out here...2023-12-201h 03Dear Parents, You’re Not AloneDomestic Monastery E3 - The Third Hour Pt. 2: Heading OutChristian and Elissa talk about the Domestic Monastery’s Third Hour, 9:00am, and its significance in “Heading Out” into the world. They explore the various ways that we can continue to ground ourselves in the Story of God as we go about our daily lives, taking kids to school, heading to work, and beginning the day taking care of our “human tasks.”
Christian and Elissa want to hear from you! You can email us at dearparents@ancientfaith.com or you can visit the Dear Parents Speakpipe and leave a recorded message that they might share in future episodes. Check it out here...2023-12-2000 minDear Parents, You’re Not AloneDomestic Monastery E3 - The Third Hour Pt. 2: Heading OutChristian and Elissa talk about the Domestic Monastery’s Third Hour, 9:00am, and its significance in “Heading Out” into the world. They explore the various ways that we can continue to ground ourselves in the Story of God as we go about our daily lives, taking kids to school, heading to work, and beginning the day taking care of our “human tasks.”
Christian and Elissa want to hear from you! You can email us at dearparents@ancientfaith.com or you can visit the Dear Parents Speakpipe and leave a recorded message that they might share in future episodes. Check it out here...2023-12-2000 minDear Parents, You’re Not AloneDomestic Monastery E2 - The Third Hour Pt. 1: What Story Are You In?Christian and Elissa continue their reflection on the question of Story and what Story we find ourselves a part of. They also talk about some of the pervasive stories that compete for our attention and try to capture our hearts.
Christian and Elissa want to hear from you! You can email us at dearparents@ancientfaith.com or you can visit the Dear Parents Speakpipe and leave a recorded message that they might share in future episodes. Check it out here: https://www.speakpipe.com/dearparents.
Thanks for joining in on this journey through parenting!2023-12-1337 minDear Parents, You’re Not AloneDomestic Monastery E2 - The Third Hour Pt. 1: What Story Are You In?Christian and Elissa continue their reflection on the question of Story and what Story we find ourselves a part of. They also talk about some of the pervasive stories that compete for our attention and try to capture our hearts.
Christian and Elissa want to hear from you! You can email us at or you can visit the Dear Parents Speakpipe and leave a recorded message that they might share in future episodes. Check it out here: https://www.speakpipe.com/dearparents.
Thanks for joining in on this journey through parenting!2023-12-1300 minDear Parents, You’re Not AloneDomestic Monastery E2 - The Third Hour Pt. 1: What Story Are You In?Christian and Elissa continue their reflection on the question of Story and what Story we find ourselves a part of. They also talk about some of the pervasive stories that compete for our attention and try to capture our hearts.
Christian and Elissa want to hear from you! You can email us at or you can visit the Dear Parents Speakpipe and leave a recorded message that they might share in future episodes. Check it out here: https://www.speakpipe.com/dearparents.
Thanks for joining in on this journey through parenting!2023-12-1300 minDear Parents, You’re Not AloneDomestic Monastery E1 - The First Hour: Waking UpChristian and Elissa begin their series on the Domestic Monastery by discussing those initial hours of the day and how essential they are for getting us grounded in the truth of who and Whose we are. Beginning with waking up, Christian and Elissa explore how much of the Christian life is about being sure to be grounded in the right story as we wake up to the true nature of our lives.
Christian and Elissa want to hear from you! You can email us at dearparents@ancientfaith.com or you can visit the Dear Parents Speakpipe and leave a recorded...2023-12-0649 minDear Parents, You’re Not AloneDomestic Monastery E1 - The First Hour: Waking UpChristian and Elissa begin their series on the Domestic Monastery by discussing those initial hours of the day and how essential they are for getting us grounded in the truth of who and Whose we are. Beginning with waking up, Christian and Elissa explore how much of the Christian life is about being sure to be grounded in the right story as we wake up to the true nature of our lives.
Christian and Elissa want to hear from you! You can email us at or you can visit the Dear Parents Speakpipe and leave a recorded message that they...2023-12-0600 minDear Parents, You’re Not AloneDomestic Monastery E1 - The First Hour: Waking UpChristian and Elissa begin their series on the Domestic Monastery by discussing those initial hours of the day and how essential they are for getting us grounded in the truth of who and Whose we are. Beginning with waking up, Christian and Elissa explore how much of the Christian life is about being sure to be grounded in the right story as we wake up to the true nature of our lives.
Christian and Elissa want to hear from you! You can email us at or you can visit the Dear Parents Speakpipe and leave a recorded message that they...2023-12-0600 minDear Parents, You’re Not AloneA Rhythm of Life and Arhythmic LifeChristian and Elissa want to take a step out of the more philosophical aspects of their conversation and turn toward the practical and lived reality of parenting! In this episode, they explore how the Orthodox rhythm of life might be a helpful approach to thinking about how we conduct life within our own families. This and the introduction of an upcoming series of podcasts you won’t want to miss!
Christian and Elissa want to hear from you! You can email us at dearparents@ancientfaith.com or you can visit the Dear Parents Speakpipe and leave a recorded message that th...2023-12-0137 minDear Parents, You’re Not AloneA Rhythm of Life and Arhythmic LifeChristian and Elissa want to take a step out of the more philosophical aspects of their conversation and turn toward the practical and lived reality of parenting! In this episode, they explore how the Orthodox rhythm of life might be a helpful approach to thinking about how we conduct life within our own families. This and the introduction of an upcoming series of podcasts you won’t want to miss!
Christian and Elissa want to hear from you! You can email us at or you can visit the Dear Parents Speakpipe and leave a recorded message that they might share in...2023-12-0100 minDear Parents, You’re Not AloneA Rhythm of Life and Arhythmic LifeChristian and Elissa want to take a step out of the more philosophical aspects of their conversation and turn toward the practical and lived reality of parenting! In this episode, they explore how the Orthodox rhythm of life might be a helpful approach to thinking about how we conduct life within our own families. This and the introduction of an upcoming series of podcasts you won’t want to miss!
Christian and Elissa want to hear from you! You can email us at or you can visit the Dear Parents Speakpipe and leave a recorded message that they might share in...2023-12-0100 min
The Dark Room PodcastEpisode 2 - Interview with Author Ivy JadeWhat happens when you have the Devil himself as a producer, and a horror writer as a host of a podcast show? “The Dark Room," hosted by our enigmatic author Jake Bannerman, is your gateway to a dark, hilarious and mysterious horror world where everything’s possible, and no topic is too hot to touch! 🎙️Plunge into the abyss with EPISODE 2!
Taste what’s coming up for you:🔥
🔥saving my creative partner Elissa Hess from drowning in some desert floods, while discussing the best possible method of shaving your balls/vag!nas without, apparently, slicing them off!!
🔥en...2023-11-3055 min
The Dark Room PodcastEpisode 1 - We're Here To Entertain YouWhat happens when you have the Devil himself as a producer, and a horror writer as a host of a podcast show? “The Dark Room," hosted by our enigmatic author Jake Bannerman, and edited by his creative partner Elissa Hess, is your gateway to a dark, hilarious and mysterious horror world where everything’s possible, and no topic is too hot to touch! 🎙️Plunge into the abyss with EPISODE 1!
Taste what’s coming up for you:🔥
🔥With Satan as the show's producer, expect things to get extremely hot and bubbling!
🔥Enjoy this podcast from Hell tha...2023-11-301h 00
The Sustainable Table - Business Leaders Talk WelfarePioneering cage-free sourcing in China: a conversation with Christine Wen, Compass Group ChinaSeason 1, Episode 1: Pioneering Sustainable Sourcing in China: A Conversation with Christine Wen, Compass Group China's Procurement and Supply Chain DirectorIn this inaugural episode of "The Sustainable Table - Business Leaders Talk Welfare," host Elissa Lane, GFP CEO and co-founder, welcomes Christine Wen, Procurement and Supply Chain Director at Compass Group China. Based in the city of Shanghai, Christine has been a key player in revolutionising sourcing strategies to embrace sustainability and animal welfare.Join us as Christine shares her journey over the past year and a half, working closely with Elissa and her...2023-11-2420 minDear Parents, You’re Not AloneParenting as a SacramentChristian and Elissa reflect on the sacramental nature of parenting. By exploring what a sacrament is and does, they think that being a parent fits pretty well within an Orthodox understanding of a sacramental worldview, seeing it as a path of transformation. That doesn’t mean that it’s always fun or enjoyable, but it is certainly beautiful.
Christian and Elissa want to hear from you! You can email us at dearparents@ancientfaith.com or you can visit the Dear Parents Speakpipe and leave a recorded message that they might share in future episodes. Check it out here: https://www.spea...2023-11-2245 minDear Parents, You’re Not AloneParenting as a SacramentChristian and Elissa reflect on the sacramental nature of parenting. By exploring what a sacrament is and does, they think that being a parent fits pretty well within an Orthodox understanding of a sacramental worldview, seeing it as a path of transformation. That doesn’t mean that it’s always fun or enjoyable, but it is certainly beautiful.
Christian and Elissa want to hear from you! You can email us at or you can visit the Dear Parents Speakpipe and leave a recorded message that they might share in future episodes. Check it out here: https://www.speakpipe.com/dearparents.
Than...2023-11-0800 minDear Parents, You’re Not AloneParenting as a SacramentChristian and Elissa reflect on the sacramental nature of parenting. By exploring what a sacrament is and does, they think that being a parent fits pretty well within an Orthodox understanding of a sacramental worldview, seeing it as a path of transformation. That doesn’t mean that it’s always fun or enjoyable, but it is certainly beautiful.
Christian and Elissa want to hear from you! You can email us at or you can visit the Dear Parents Speakpipe and leave a recorded message that they might share in future episodes. Check it out here: https://www.speakpipe.com/dearparents.
Than...2023-11-0800 min
Everyday Orthodox200th Episode Special: Meet Elissa !To celebrate our 200th episode, we welcome special guest, Helena Bjeletich, who will interview her mom, Elissa Bjeletich Davis!2023-10-0900 min
Hit Send PodcastS2 E14 - Rewriting, and Chatting with Heather DixonAdrienne and Elissa talk about rewriting (ugh!), as Elissa struggles to upgrade her manuscript. They also chat with Heather Dixon, who is publishing two books with two imprints this year (Burlington, with Rising Action; Last Summer at the Lake House, with Storm). They discuss what makes women's fiction women's fiction, and other genre-bending books. 2023-08-2030 min
Hit Send PodcastS2 E11 - Getting to Know Yume KitaseiAdrienne and Elissa talk to Yume Kitasei, whose debut novel, The Deep Sky (Flatiron Books) comes out in mid-July. They discuss being Japanese-American and straddling two cultures (something Elissa relates to as well), plus Yume's way of worldbuilding and writing her novels. 2023-06-2540 min
Hit Send PodcastS2 E9 - Revisiting Revisions and Justine Pucella WinansJustine Pucella Winans (Bianca Torre Is Afraid of Everything, The Otherwoods) rejoins Adrienne and Elissa as they discuss what it's like to debut TWICE! (Once in YA; another in Middle Grade.) Also, when is a project done-done? Elissa and Adrienne talk about that, too. 2023-05-2734 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 49: Learning About Getting It "All" DoneIn this episode Elissa and Whitney discuss how they get it all done, or more accurately, spoiler alert, how they don’t. There are a lot of tangents and stories in this one. In fact, see if you can guess which one of these things is NOT covered in this episode: where Tatum would like to go on vacation, what food Elissa can’t stand, or what Whitney needed to buy to get through working in the office three straight days in a row. Enjoy!
2023-05-0350 min
Hit Send PodcastS2 E7 - Checking In With Nicole Hackett (2 Days Before Pub)Adrienne and Elissa check in with Nicole Hackett, whose book The Perfect Ones is out in TWO DAYS. How is Nicole doing with her pre-pub jitters? Also, Adrienne and Elissa discuss more disappointments in publishing (our topic from the last time Nicole was on the podcast). 2023-04-3029 min
Hit Send PodcastS2 E3 - Justine Pucella Winans and TWO Book Releases in 2023Adrienne and Elissa talk to Justine Pucella Winans (Bianca Torre Is Afraid of Everything / The Otherwoods) whose YA and MG books are both going to be published in 2023. Meanwhile, Adrienne and Elissa chat about what makes them cry (or not cry) when reading. 2023-03-0339 min
Hit Send PodcastS2 E1 - A Couple of Weeks Before Pub Day with Elissa R SloanAdrienne interviews Elissa in the few weeks before the launch of Hayley Aldridge Is Still Here (2/14, William Morrow Books). Elissa's in the guest chair! Should be fun.2023-02-0322 min
Freeway Media // MichiganSummer Experiment // Episode Nine // Faith With Elissa LucierInterview with Pastor Elissa //
Thanks for joining us online! //
Check out our website: www.freeway.church //
Text us anytime: 517-798-05712022-08-2419 min
Hit Send PodcastEpisode 08 - The Debut Week Experience with Sarah PriscusSarah Priscus, whose debut Groupies just came out with William Morrow, discusses debut week with Elissa and Adrienne. What was the experience like? How did she keep herself from being anxious? Elissa also discusses her debut experience from a distance. 2022-07-2236 min
Hit Send PodcastEpisode 02 - Plotting vs. Pantsing with Dante MedemaElissa and Adrienne talk about plotting versus pantsing with guest Dante Medema, author of The Truth Project and Message Not Found, both out now with HarperCollins. Elissa and Adrienne are both hybrid plotter-pantsers while Dante recently went viral on TikTok for her method of hardcore plotting. Give this episode a listen to hear more.2022-04-1527 min
GradSchool Soul Collective PodcastNavigating your PhD journey without loosing yourself w/Dr. Allegra GriceHost: Elissa JEmail: elissajfrazier@gmail.comIG: @gradwell_dr.eLearn more about how we support Phd/doc students at www.thegradwell.comGuest: Dr. Allegra GriceProfessor, Abilene Christian UniversityShow host: Elissa J
2022-04-1230 min
Kitten’s StorytimeKitten's Storytime first video! Ms. Elissa reads "Clifford's First Sleepover".Watch Ms. Elissa and Samantha read "Clifford's First Sleepover"! At the end of the story, Samantha will show you one of her favorite toys!2021-11-1606 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 16: Learning About Breeding a Litter of PuppiesToday we're talking about one of our favorite topics: puppies! Elissa recently had a litter of rat terrier puppies, and now that they've headed home, we're reflecting on the process and experience that she had. As a first time breeder, Elissa isn't an expert breeder - but she can certainly share what her experience was like. We discussed many topics, resources, and just for fun items, so check out these resources below:
Some inspiration for producing a healthy of puppies came in part from the Functional Dog Collaborative: Supporting the ethical breeding of healthy, behaviorally sound dogs.2021-08-2557 min
GradSchool Soul Collective PodcastNavigating Graduate School As a Black Woman Attending a PWI with Crystal JacksonHost: Elissa JEmail: elissajfrazier@gmail.comIG: @gradwell_dr.eLearn more about how we support Phd/doc students at www.thegradwell.comGuest: Crystal Jackson, PhDResearcher & EvaluatorConsultant to nonprofits in ChicagoFounder of Good Human ConsultingWebsite: https://goodhumanconsulting.com Host, Elissa JoyContact: hello@navcap.ioThe GradSchool Soul Collective is produced by NAVCAP. www.navcap.io
2021-08-1719 min
They Must Be MadWhat British things horrify Americans?Every now and then a Buzzfeed listicle really hits the spot. Especially when it's one comparing and contrasting Brits and Americans. And, given that Katie and Elissa are, indeed, a Brit and American, Katie thought it appropriate to run through this listicle with her dear American friend. Katie also just so happened to share a strange piece of information about the university she attended in London, which further convinced Elissa that Brits are a little stranger than she thought.
People Are Sharing Things That Are Socially Acceptable In The UK But Horrifying In America...2021-05-2236 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 6: Learning About AgilityToday's episode covers our favorite dog sport to date: agility! Our passion, our obsession, our favorite thing to spend evenings and weekends doing! We will tell you all about the sport, what it is, how to get involved in it, and what skills your dog might need in order to participate in it.
Here are some notes from our discussion during the show:
A great online resource for at-home training is to enroll in the Agility Challenge. Whitney and Elissa both participate in this training group and there is a TON to learn! Check it o...2021-04-2830 minThey Must Be MadWhat was the Great Ivy League Nude Posture Photo Scandal?A work-related bioethics seminar led Elissa to an archived New York Times articled entitled The Great Ivy League Nude Posture Scandal from 1995. Click-bait in its earliest form, Elissa did, indeed, click. What she discovered was a fascinating tale of pseudo-science and an egregious invasion of students' privacy. Also discussed were our recurring favorite subjects: Taylor Swift, freezing your eggs and Sex and the City.
Mentioned:
Sentimental Garbage: Sentimental in the City2021-04-2034 minThey Must Be MadWho is the 'Man of the Hole'?Elissa was partaking in one of her favorite pastimes of Wikipedia surfing (all the cool kids do it) and she stumbled upon the page for Man of the Hole. Intrigued by the name, she read on, only to find the fascinating story of a man indigenous to Brazil who lives alone in the Amazon rainforest. He is believed to be the last surviving member of his tribe. It's unknown what language he speaks or what his tribe was called. The term "Man of the Hole" is a nickname used by officials and the media (because he digs holes to...2021-03-2532 min
Feel Free PodcastAttracting The Life You Want (Ft. Dominey Drew)Dating coach Dominey Drew joins Elissa and Rhianna to share how she’s able to solve issues in mere minutes what people have struggled with for decades. She shares how she walks the talk herself and how mindset is everything when it comes to attracting the life we want.
Find Dominey Drew
https://domineydrew.com
Instagram @domineydrew
Meditation
Book A Consultation
Find Feel Free Community
www.feelfreecommunity.com
@feelfreeco
Find Rhianna Weaver @rhiannaweaver
Find Elissa Lansdell @elissa_lansdel2021-03-0150 minFeel Free PodcastHeal Thyself (feat. Jocelyn Pettitt)Energy therapist Jocelyn Pettitt joins us to help us clear our “heart wall” and get in touch with our sneaky subconscious mind. Rhianna gets some healing and we learn a DIY technique for accessing our subconscious.
Find Jocelyn Pettitt
@edsonemotionreset
www.edsonemotionreset.com
Find Feel Free Community
www.feelfreecommunity.com
@feelfreeco
Rhianna Weaver @rhiannaweaver
Elissa Landsdell @elissa_lansdell 2021-02-2246 minFeel Free PodcastComic Relief (feat.Carla Collins) Host, writer, comedian, and guided meditation guru Carla Collins gives us the giggles - and the goods on how laughter can help us heal.
Find Carla Collins
https://www.carlacollins.com/
@carlacollinscomedian
Find Feel Free Community
www.feelfreecommunity.com
@feelfreeco
Rhianna Weaver @rhiannaweaver
Elissa Lansdell @elissa_lansdell 2021-02-1553 minThey Must Be MadHow is Korean sunscreen different from sunblock in the US?Elissa is every bit the millennial woman in her passion for skincare. Couple that with some pasty skin courtesy of her Irish grandparents and you've got an endless pursuit for superior sunscreen. This week, Elissa reveals the difference between sunscreens in the US and Korea (land of exceptional sunscreens) and what to look for when shopping around.2021-02-0823 minFeel Free PodcastThe Next Chapter (feat. Kate Hilton)Bestselling author Kate Hilton joins us to talk about her new novel, Better Luck Next time, career reinvention, and the benefits and challenges of a blended family.
Find Kate Hilton www.katehilton.com
@katemhilton
Find Feel Free www.feelfreecommunity.com
@feelfreeco
Find Rhianna @rhiannaweaver
Find Elissa @elissa_lansdell2021-02-0855 min
Designed To Thrive Podcast with Elissa FrazierThe designs in our mind: the stories we tell ourself and our students w/Elissa FrazierIn this episode, Elissa Frazier shares a way for teachers and school leaders to reflect on the relationship between intent and action and how they directly connect with the stories we tell ourselves.2021-02-0316 minFeel Free PodcastBreaking Taboos (feat. Yvonne Sinniah)Coach, writer, community developer and public speaker Yvonne Sinniah breaks the South Asian taboo of talking about divorce in the South Asian culture: why it’s discouraged, who suffers most, and what we can do about it.
Find Yvonne @yvonne.sinniah
www.yvonnesinniah.com
Find Feel Free @feelfreeco
www.feelfreecommunity.com
Find Rhianna Weaver @rhiannaweaver
Elissa Lansdell @elissa_lansdell
2021-02-0156 minFeel Free PodcastThe Male Take (feat. Dale Curd)Renowned therapist, author and television personality Dale Curd joins Rhianna and Elissa to talk about how divorce uniquely affects men, how conditioning affects behaviour, and how to create true intimacy in our relationships.
Find Dale Curd
www.dalecurd.com
@dalecurd
@menslist_dir
Find Feel Free
www.feelfreecommunity.com
Rhianna @rhiannaweaver
Elissa @elissa_lansdell
2021-01-251h 13They Must Be MadCan you be convicted of a crime if you only thought about it?In this extra-long episode, Katie and Elissa can't keep it concise when discussing thoughtcrime, better known as criminal thought. Elissa's brother suggested a google search of "Cannibal Cop," which led her to discover the 2013 trial of Gilberto Valle. Knowing nothing about law and even less about cannibalism, Katie and Elissa share their perspectives on what constitutes intent to harm and how to prove it.
Sources:
A Dangerous Mind: http://nymag.com/news/features/cannibal-cop-2014-1/index1.html2021-01-2440 minFeel Free PodcastRebel Mamas (feat. Nikita Stanley + Aleks Jassem)Rebel Mama Cofounders Aleksandra Jassem and Nikita Stanley join Elissa and Rhianna to talk about their new book, Get Your $hit Together, the challenges moms face, and how to carve your own path to success.
Find Rebel Mama
www.therebelmama.com
@therebelmama
@rebelmamabooks
Find Feel Free
www.feelfreecommunity.com
Rhianna @rhiannaweaver
Elissa @elissa_lansdell
2021-01-1850 minFeel Free PodcastGood Vibrations (feat. Catherine Varga)Gifted intuitive, vibrational sound healing expert and life strategist Catherine Varga performs a sound reiki session on Rhianna and Elissa shares her secrets for cutting cords with our exes and drawing all good things into our lives. Catherine shares her secrets for starting fresh in 2021
Follow Catherine Varga
www.soundreiki.com
@soundreikiinstitute
Follow Feel Free Community
www.feelfreecommunity.com
@feelfreeco
Follow @rhiannaweaver and @elissa_lansdell
2020-12-281h 06Feel Free PodcastMake Me A Match (feat.Carmelia Ray)Renowned Matchmaker Carmelia Ray joins us for some real talk, as we discuss the pitfalls of dating, representing yourself authentically in the virtual dating world, and how we can become our own matchmakers with the right tools and mindset.
Find Carmelia Ray @carmeliaray
www.carmeliaray.com
Find @feelfree
www.feelfree.com
Find Rhianna @rhiannaweaver
Find Elissa @elissa_landsdell2020-12-1454 minFeel Free PodcastConscious Uncoupling (feat. Katherine Woodward Thomas)What exactly is “conscious uncoupling”? And how can it help us heal. The term, made famous by Gwyneth Paltrow, was coined by Katherine Woodward Thomas, marriage therapist and bestselling author. Katherine joins us to talk about what it means to consciously uncouple, how to take responsibility for our role in the breakup (no matter how small), and getting your power back.
Find Katherine Woodward Thomas
@katherinewoodwardthomas
katherinewoodwardthomas.com
Find Feel Free
@feelfreeco, www.feelfreecommunity.com
Rhianna @rhiannaweaver Elissa @elissa_lansdell
2020-12-071h 02Feel Free PodcastFriend With Benefits (feat. Ann Murphy)Rhianna and Elissa welcome their friend Ann Murphy to the podcast. Ann introduced the two and is known for her highly spiritual perspective and calming effect. Ann shares her high vibrational views on forgiveness, love, and doing what feels good. Just listening to this episode is guaranteed to calm and focus you.
https://www.feelfreecommunity.com
Follow us @feelfreeco
Rhianna Weaver @rhiannaweaver
Elissa Lansdell @elissa_lansdell
2020-11-3046 minFeel Free PodcastLet's Talk About Sex (feat. Dr. Lori Brotto)Psychologist and Sex Expert Dr. Lori Brotto busts myths - and blows minds - about sex and desire, and answers all (and we do mean all) our most intimate questions, from how to handle infidelity to how to have “the talk” with your kids.
Find Dr Lori Brotto
http://www.loribrotto.com
Find Feel Free Community @feelfreeco
www.feelfreecommunity.com
Rhianna @rhiannaweaver , Elissa @elissa_lansdell
2020-11-231h 01Feel Free PodcastA Good Wife (ft. Samra Zafar)Reading her story might feel like reading a taut psychological thriller, but it’s not fiction. Award-winning author, international speaker, activist, and former child bride joins us to talk about why she took the extraordinary step of breaking with family, tradition, and culture to speak truth to power and her best single life as a mom of 2.
Follow Samra Zafar @iamsamra
Follow Feel Free @feelfreeco, www.feelfreecommunity.com
Rhianna @rhiannawaver, Elissa @elissa_lansdell
Feel Free to join Rhianna and Elissa as they and their guests seek to learn, h...2020-11-161h 16Feel Free PodcastMinimalist To The Max (feat. Kelly Foss)The end of a marriage can be devastating, but it’s also a chance at a fresh start. Minimalism expert Kelly Foss joins us to share the joys of minimalism, and how we can easily and painlessly let go of what isn’t serving us, so we can usher in the good stuff.
Feel Free to join Rhianna and Elissa as they and their guests seek to learn, heal, thrive, and ultimately redefine what it means to be divorced.
Follow Kelly Foss @cwkellyfoss
Follow Millennial Minimalist Podcast @millennialminimalist
Follow...2020-11-0941 minFeel Free PodcastLegally Speaking (Feat. Leanne Townsend)So you’ve decided to separate. Now what? Family Lawyer and host of her own podcast, Leanne Townsend, goes beyond the legalese to help us prepare for the process financially, spiritually, and emotionally.
Find Leanne Townsend
@leannetownsendlife website: https://leannetownsend.ca
Find us @feelfreeco.
Rhianna @Rhiannaweaver
Elissa @Elissa_lansdell
www.feelfreecommunity.com2020-11-021h 00Feel Free PodcastIn The Stars (feat. Anastasia)Was your divorce “written in the stars”? Quantum astrologist and healer Anastasia Alexandra is here to help us answer that question. Anastasia joins Rhianna and Elissa to share her divine insights on healing, forgiveness, and finding a surprising kind of love.
Follow Anastasia on Instagram
@astrostasia and www.astrostasia.com
Follow us @feelfreeco, Rhianna @rhiannaweaver and Elissa @elissa_lansdell
Sign Up for our Newsletter www.feelfreecommunity.com
2020-10-2658 minFeel Free PodcastThe Break Up Coach ( feat. Natalia Juarez)Whether you’re leaving your marriage, trying to heal your heart or looking to win back your ex, there’s a coach for that! Natalia Juarez is a renowned Breakup Coach (yep, that’s a thing) who’s appeared on Good Morning America, InStyle Magazine and the Wall Street Journal. This episode, Natalia joins us to talk about tried and true strategies to getting the love you want - and leaving behind what you don’t.
Follow Natalia Juarez on Instagram
@thebreakupcoach and www.lovistics.com
Follow us @feelfreeco, Rhianna @rhiannaweaver and Elissa...2020-10-1955 min
Royal Fascinator PodcastMeghan and the cookie-cutter Duchess roleElissa talks about the new book "Finding Freedom" and how fundamentally Harry wanted out. The book serves as a testimony for Meghan as she is a perfectionist that didn't succeed as a royal....some would say. Elissa shares quotes from the author and adds in her own opinions. Then we hear a clip from the creator of The Crown about adding in cast members to season 4. And, we cheer on Prince William as he gets the entire Football Association to sign a Declaration dedicated to mental health. You go, William. 2020-08-2520 minRoyal Fascinator PodcastKatie Baddock from @KateMidletonElissa fangirls over both Kate Middleton and Katie Baddock, the creator behind the wildly popular Instagram account @KateMidleton. Katie and Elissa chat about why the account was created, how it morphed, and the hidden talents that Katie has (check out the show notes on to see her artwork). They also chat about how Katie encourages her followers to be kind and nonjudgemental about the royal women. 2020-03-1737 minRoyal Fascinator PodcastKate Gets Personal - So Do We!Elissa is joined by Creative Director and Royal Blogger, Christine Ross, to chat about Kate's podcast appearance (the Happy Mum Happy Baby podcast by Giovanna Fletcher). The Duchess was promoting a survey (now closed) about the early development in humans. The survey is to create a conversation, and create a conversation it did! Elissa and Christine the things that Kate does that inspired them as mothers. As well, they evaluate in what ways they can do the best job they can. 2020-03-0353 min