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shiny (for the moment)Shiny Shenanigans! the state of comedy, death doulas, kidnapping + sharks (oh my!)You asked for it (didn't you?)... Celeste and I run our mouths again about life, death, and other shiny shenanigans on this week's episode. You'll have to listen to find out which of us was voted Best Sense of Humor, Best Dressed, or Best Dancer. Be sure to take notes on these important topics, as they WILL be on the final exam: Celeste's growing need for laughter: the state of comedy in general (spoiler alert, the digital age is stifling everyone's ability to be funny)Dancing like no ones watching: freedom of being a child (again, cell phones a...2024-06-291h 19
shiny (for the moment)Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy (Pt 1) *it ain't just about kegels, y'all* w/Katie + CourtneyThis week we go deep (pun intended) into the world of pelvic floor physical therapy with Dr. Katie Peters and Courtney Chandler. We dispel myths about needing to strengthen (when most of us just need to relax!) and rumors about this being an awkard or uncomfortable experience. As you can imagine, we're not shy on this show and open up (pun intended) about our own personal experiences. Eventually, we get to the fun stuff –POOP and SEX– because pelvic floor health isn't just a concern during pregnancy and postpartum (which we most certainly dig into as well). This...2024-06-2047 min
shiny (for the moment)Shiny Shenanigans! Celebrity stories, early internet days + doppelgängersCeleste Brown joins me for this first-ever attempt at what we are calling “shiny shenanigans” —an unstructured and NSFW candid conversation where we cover important issues like:how to act when you meet a celebrity does cropping a penis out of a photo take a discerning eye?is there anyone out there that looks like you that won't aggressively offend you?and introducing our new segment: Old Bags! where we talk about how old and cringe we areWe shot the sh*t about some shiny things... here's a list of those things (mostly celebrities): Super troopers...2024-06-1454 min
shiny (for the moment)Authenticity: the raw vs. edited you w/Courtney + KristenBesties Courtney Chandler and Kristy Wheeler dig into our first truly abstract topic with me. We get curious about what authenticity means, then rework and break it down. Our curiosity leads us down a path to self-awareness, self-love, and showing up as your true self with the understanding that we are all a work in progress. We ultimately conclude that being 'authentic' doesn't mean we have to accept ourselves exactly as we are in this moment --in fact, that type of blind self-acceptance in the name of authenticity doesn't serve anyone particularly well. We definitely commiserate about...2024-06-0754 min
shiny (for the moment)Midlife Awakenings (Pt 2): Removing roadblocks + reconnecting w/Marjorie + Chia-MingWhat absolutely blows my mind about this week's conversation is that Chia-Ming and Marjorie hadn't heard a word of the first episode about midlife awakenings and yet we naturally found our way to some of the same themes: reconnecting with who we were before the expectations of adulthood took overthe snowball effect of taking one inspired action, how a baby step can propel you into a big life pivot when you are truly lit upthe deeply rooted roadblock in our brains that keeps us in a routine, when any change from what we 'know' can feel impossible finding tr...2024-05-3052 min
shiny (for the moment)Pilates: Exercise for everyday functioning w/Niccole + CourtneyTwo dancers and a cheerleader (once upon a time) talk about relearning how to move our bodies functionally, and injury free, through pilates. Niccole Porter, my current instructor, explains how pilates is truly for everybody. Every. Body. Courtney Chandler, dance teacher and best friend, joins us in discussing how connecting to our bodies in this way has allowed us to recover from what life has thrown at us-- work, injuries, babies, horses, and beyond.Niccole Porterhttps://www.pilatesonmain.net/el-segundoCourtney ChandlerReferences:Mari WIndsorJoseph Pilates...2024-05-2341 min
shiny (for the moment)The Magic of Bluey: Playful parenting and all the feels w/Regan + CelesteThis week, a few passionate parents and I can barely contain our admiration for the show Bluey to one podcast. Regan Riskas Maas is not only a mom who helps us peel back the layers of the beloved show on Disney+, but is also the creator of her own animated children's series inspired by, set in, and created in Africa (Twende!). Celeste Brown, mother of three plus new pup, doesn't shy away from her own self-doubt as a playful parent OR her attraction to Bandit Heeler. In addition to sharing the mic with me, Regan and Celeste also share...2024-05-1656 min
shiny (for the moment)Adult ADHD (Pt 1): Navigating *new* neurodiversity w/Sherri + DaveIn this second episode of the pod, we dive into the wonderful world of ADHD! I share the story of my recent diagnosis and hear about the journeys of two incredible guests; my ADHD coach Sherri Cannon, and my former work husband, Dave Axelgard. We ride the rollercoaster of feeling totally stuck and desperate to embracing the gifts that neurodiversity ultimately has to offer. We certainly wouldn't dare go off on any tangents --oh btw, hi Greta Gerwig!Sherri CannonSherriCannon.comLinkedINDave AxelgardLinkedIn(p.s. someone help me...2024-05-091h 03
shiny (for the moment)Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome! Fremde, etranger, stranger.Hello out there in listener-land! Thanks for finding me, Erica Alshuler, and my new podcast, Shiny (for the moment). Having posted my first episode without even saying my name or name of the pod (natural over here), I thought I should take a minute (or three) to introduce myself and give you an idea of what's to come on the pod!Hope to meet you soon on Instagram and Facebook to tell me what you think of the show and anything that is shiny to YOU at this moment :)Have an awesome day!...2024-05-0303 min
shiny (for the moment)Midlife Awakenings (Pt 1): Big life pivots + pursuing passions w/Julia + EvanneIn this premiere episode of the pod, I am joined by Julia Riley Martin, founder of Dream Your Life where she coaches and podcasts about manifesting a life you love, as well as my lifelong friend Evanne Riskas Barcenas, a literal rockstar and half of the band duo Effie Zilch as well as a touring band member of Miko Marks. We talk about taking huge scary leaps in our lives and careers to pursue purpose and passion, all while parenting our young children and trying to figure out who we are after the conveyor belt of life dropped us...2024-05-0247 min