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New York Sofalites...We Also Love Culture!The Sofalites discuss the greater cultural impact of the Las Culturistas Culture Awards, Mariah Carey, and of course clogs!Follow:Instagram: @nysofalitesYoutube: @NewYorkSofalitesPodcast2025-08-0857 min
The Pop Corner with Matty DurkinMatty VS. Jojo Siwa, RHOC Royalty 👑Gretchen Rossi Returns and 2025 Emmy Nominations🎙️ The Pop Corner with Matty Durkin Matty Durkin is back with another jam-packed episode of The Pop Corner with Matty Durkin , diving deep into this week’s biggest moments in pop culture! From Hollywood buzz to the music biz, nothing is off limits.🎬 Blockbuster Buzz Get ready—Devil Wears Prada 2 is officially in the works, and yes… Matty has thoughts (and Patrick!). Plus, we’re stirring the cauldron with Practical Magic as Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock reunite for a spellbinding sequel.🎧 Music Moments Matty breaks down Jessie Murph’s new album, celebrat...2025-07-2332 min
New Books in American StudiesConstitutional Crisis or a Stalemate?At the 100 day mark of Donald Trump’s second term as president, the political scientists at Bright Line Watch released their 25th report on the state of American democracy entitled “Threats to democracy and academic freedom after Trump’s second first 100 days.” Based on polling both experts (760 political scientists) and the public (representative sample of 2000 Americans), the Bright Line Watch researchers find that the Trump administration has challenged constitutional and democratic norms on a wide range of issues, including the scope of executive power and the authority of courts to check it, individual freedom of expression, due process and habeas corpus, imm...2025-05-2346 min
New Books in Politics and PolemicsConstitutional Crisis or a Stalemate?At the 100 day mark of Donald Trump’s second term as president, the political scientists at Bright Line Watch released their 25th report on the state of American democracy entitled “Threats to democracy and academic freedom after Trump’s second first 100 days.” Based on polling both experts (760 political scientists) and the public (representative sample of 2000 Americans), the Bright Line Watch researchers find that the Trump administration has challenged constitutional and democratic norms on a wide range of issues, including the scope of executive power and the authority of courts to check it, individual freedom of expression, due process and habeas corpus, imm...2025-05-1646 min
New Books in American PoliticsConstitutional Crisis or a Stalemate?At the 100 day mark of Donald Trump’s second term as president, the political scientists at Bright Line Watch released their 25th report on the state of American democracy entitled “Threats to democracy and academic freedom after Trump’s second first 100 days.” Based on polling both experts (760 political scientists) and the public (representative sample of 2000 Americans), the Bright Line Watch researchers find that the Trump administration has challenged constitutional and democratic norms on a wide range of issues, including the scope of executive power and the authority of courts to check it, individual freedom of expression, due process and habeas corpus, imm...2025-05-1446 min
New Books in Political ScienceConstitutional Crisis or a Stalemate?At the 100 day mark of Donald Trump’s second term as president, the political scientists at Bright Line Watch released their 25th report on the state of American democracy entitled “Threats to democracy and academic freedom after Trump’s second first 100 days.” Based on polling both experts (760 political scientists) and the public (representative sample of 2000 Americans), the Bright Line Watch researchers find that the Trump administration has challenged constitutional and democratic norms on a wide range of issues, including the scope of executive power and the authority of courts to check it, individual freedom of expression, due process and habeas corpus, imm...2025-05-1246 min
New Books in LawConstitutional Crisis or a Stalemate?At the 100 day mark of Donald Trump’s second term as president, the political scientists at Bright Line Watch released their 25th report on the state of American democracy entitled “Threats to democracy and academic freedom after Trump’s second first 100 days.” Based on polling both experts (760 political scientists) and the public (representative sample of 2000 Americans), the Bright Line Watch researchers find that the Trump administration has challenged constitutional and democratic norms on a wide range of issues, including the scope of executive power and the authority of courts to check it, individual freedom of expression, due process and habeas corpus, imm...2025-05-1246 min
The Green Collar Pod05 - Gretchen CareyFeaturing Gretchen Carey from Republic ServicesJoin us as we chat about all things community engagement, education, and recycling! Terms mentioned: Right sizing your waste collection/containersResources mentioned:Mass Recycle - podcastMass Recycle - handbookTRUE Waste Advisor - certification via USGBCSend us a text2025-03-1530 min
Interviews by Brainard CareyGretchen SchererGretchen Scherer  (b. 1979, Indianapolis, IN) received a MFA from Hunter College, NY and a BFA from The University of Illinois at Chicago, IL. Scherer has been awarded residencies at Skowhegan School of Sculpture and Painting, ME and Vermont Studio Center, VT. Recent exhibitions include Richard Heller Gallery, LA; Patricia Low Gallery, Gstaad,Switzerland; Gowen Contemporary, Geneva, Switzerland; Taymour Grahne, London; and Monya Rowe Gallery, NY. Scherer’s work was highlighted in Harper’s Bazaar Latin Art Issue in “Artists to Follow in 2022”, and in New York Magazine by Jerry Saltz in “The Best Art Shows of 2021”.
Scherer’s work was recently profile...2025-01-1123 min
Employee Survival Guide®S5 Ep96: Well Known Employers Are Still Forcing Arbitration in Violation of EFAA in Sexual Harassment CasesComment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message.Uncover how some employers are still clinging to forced arbitration in sexual harassment cases, sidestepping federal prohibitions, and what that means for you. We'll break down the 2022 law signed by President Biden, aimed at eliminating forced arbitration, and celebrate the pivotal role Gretchen Carlson played in driving this reform. You'll learn about the legal challenges some big-name companies like Tesla and CVS have faced and gain a better understanding of the legal framework, including the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (EFAA).2024-12-1136 min
Let's Regress1. RHOC S4E1: Thinking, Thinking, Finagling, RespondingRHOC S4E1: Thinking, Thinking, Finagling, Responding
Kyle and Coryon take the west coast by storm as they begin their journey with the 4th season of the Real Housewives of Orange County!
The boys briefly chat about RHOC in general and take a little dip into Q4 2008. Obama had just became president, TRL was just about to leave us, and Mariah Carey was 7 years post her “breakthrough”!Â
For the main event we’re introduced to the OC’s leading ladies Vicki, Jeana, Lauri, Tamra, and Gretchen. Vicki is doing what she loves the most, WOR...2024-08-0850 min
GSMC Hoops & Heels Women's Sports PodcastGymnastics Olympic Trials: Top Qualifiers & Surprising Injuries | GSMC Hoops & Heels Women’s Sports PodcastSegment 1: Gymnastics Olympic Trials: Top Qualifiers & Surprising Injuries | GSMC Hoops & Heels Women’s Sports Podcast  Flip into the GSMC Hoops and Heels Women’s Sports Podcast to hear about the U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Trials. In this segment, we delve into the highlights and key moments from the U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Trials held from June 27th to 30th in Minneapolis. We'll cover the top five qualifiers for the Olympic team and the two alternates, examining their performances and routines. Additionally, we discuss the severe injuries that took contenders Kayla DiCello, Shilese Jones, and Skye Blakely out of t...2024-07-021h 10
What the Riff Next Gen1992 - August: Eric Clapton ”Unplugged”Eric Clapton is a living legend in the rock world.  He was a member of the Yardbirds from 1963 to 1965, a founding member of the supergroup Cream, founding member of Blind Faith, founder of Derek and the Dominos, and a multi-album soloist.  He has received 18 Grammy awards, sold more than 280 million records world-wide, and is the only three-time inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Unplugged was recorded in front of an audience at Bray Studios in England for the "MTV Unplugged" series. Â This series was started in 1989, and several artists would release albums from this sho...2024-04-1546 min
What the Riff?!?1992 - August: Eric Clapton "Unplugged"Eric Clapton is a living legend in the rock world. Â He was a member of the Yardbirds from 1963 to 1965, a founding member of the supergroup Cream, founding member of Blind Faith, founder of Derek and the Dominos, and a multi-album soloist. Â He has received 18 Grammy awards, sold more than 280 million records world-wide, and is the only three-time inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.Unplugged was recorded in front of an audience at Bray Studios in England for the "MTV Unplugged" series. Â This series was started in 1989, and several artists would release albums from this sho...2024-04-1546 min
Confessions Of An Actress5 - Raquel CastroRaquel Castro became a breakout star playing the lead role in Kevin Smith’s feature film, “Jersey Girl”, alongside megastars Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck.
While promoting the film Jersey Girl, Raquel charmed the talk-show circuit appearing as a guest on "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno, Ellen and The Sharon Osborne Show. She was also a guest star and first ever co-host with Ryan Seacrest on his show "On Air” with Ryan Seacrest.”
By age 10 Raquel was appointed the youngest correspondent ever for Entertainment Tonight, where shehad the opportunity to interview high-profile celebrities, Paula Abdul, Jim Carey, Cameron Diaz, Queen Lati...2024-04-031h 21
All the Year RoundThe Secret Language of Flowers - All The Year RoundWATCH US: https://www.youtube.com/@victorianismLISTEN TO US:https://open.spotify.com/show/01l0rmgnYNKDUXxiAXh5pm and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-the-year-round/id1671414567FIND US: https://twitter.com/AllYearRoundPod and https://www.instagram.com/allyearroundpod/The Secret Language of Flowers! When did the art of sending bouquets of flowers, with hidden messages conveyed through each symbolic bloom become so popular? Did people really send messages to each other through flowers? How did men and women of the Victorian era use flowers as symbols in their daily lives...2023-05-3140 min
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership PodcastCNLP 564 | Gretchen Rubin on Why Rebels Plant Churches, Clerking for the US Supreme Court, Picking Yourself, How to Increase Your Energy and Be Happier Attend a Podcast Recording! Church Leader Toolkit 2023-04-131h 40The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership PodcastCNLP 564 | Gretchen Rubin on Why Rebels Plant Churches, Clerking for the US Supreme Court, Picking Yourself, How to Increase Your Energy and Be Happier Attend a Podcast Recording! Church Leader Toolkit 2023-04-131h 40
To 50 and Beyond podcastSix Steps to Saying No KindlyEpisode 224 Hey there, my friend! I'm glad you are here. I recently listened to a book on audible, At Your Best: How to Get Time, Energy, and Priorities Working in Your Favor, by Carey Nieuwhof, which inspired this episode. With the holidays coming up and so many of us taking on too much and saying yes to everyone but ourselves, it's time to have a conversation about saying no. In this episode, I briefly discuss a personal update and what my family has been going through for the past couple of mon...2022-10-2627 min
The Bookcast Club#63 2022 Reading Plans & ResolutionsSend us a Text Message.Today it's Alice, Jenny and Chris's (who we're pleased to say will be a regular guest on the pod!) turn to share their reflections on last year's reading. We share a few favourites, chat the dire reading year that was 2021 and set some resolutions for 2022.Books mentionedTranscendent Kingdom by Yaa GyasiHomegoing by Yaa GyasiKushiel's Chosen by Jacqueline CareyKushiel's Dart by Jacqueline CareyI Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline HarpmanThe Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood...2022-02-1159 minThe Bookcast Club#63 2022 Reading Plans & ResolutionsSend us a Text Message.Today it's Alice, Jenny and Chris's (who we're pleased to say will be a regular guest on the pod!) turn to share their reflections on last year's reading. We share a few favourites, chat the dire reading year that was 2021 and set some resolutions for 2022.Books mentionedTranscendent Kingdom by Yaa GyasiHomegoing by Yaa GyasiKushiel's Chosen by Jacqueline CareyKushiel's Dart by Jacqueline CareyI Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline HarpmanThe Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood...2022-02-1159 min
The Joyous Justice PodcastEp 72: If Enoughness is a Carrot It Can Be an ObstacleSend us a message via text message! Link accessible at joyousjustice.buzzsprout.com. ✅A few weeks into 2022, April and Tracie share with us what they’ve learned about how to set intentions and their best practices for succeeding. Referencing the conversation they had in Episode 70, they chat about achieving goals versus implementing systems. They unpack some of the patterns around setting intentions and assumptions of our own enoughness. Tracie shares her personal 10 commandments for the upcoming year. Check out our discussion/reflection questions for this episode: https://joyousjustice.com/blog/jews-talk-racial-justice-ep-72Find April and Tra...2022-01-2028 min
Freedom Decoded: A Podcast From Demir And Carey Bentley"Our Personal Commandments" | FREEDOM DECODED PODCAST Ep 12: A Podcast From Demir & Carey BentleySUBSCRIBE to our podcast on the platform of your choice! Spotify: http://spoti.fi/3pNtPVe Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/3tiIpWW Or subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3l2J1fHRead more about Gretchen Rubin’s 12 Personal Commandments here: https://gretchenrubin.com/2012/02/every-wednesday-is-tip-day-this-wednesday-four-tips-for-writing-your-personal-commandments-im-doing-a-happiness-pro/ BETDAR model: https://www.flowconsciousnessinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Mapping-the-Evolution-of-Consciousness-A-Holistic-Framework-for-Psychospiritual-Development-Ver-2.0.pdf Time stamps:0:00 - Intro 0:51 - What comes BEFORE planning?4:09 - Betnar model 6:35 - How we’ve Lifehacked this idea 8:51 - Less Doin...2021-11-0923 min
Grunt Work: THE Podcast about the TV Show Home ImprovementSeason 6, Episode 15: Totally Tool Time (1997)Title: Totally Tool Time
Season, Episode: Season 6, Episode 15
Broadcast date: Jan 28, 1997
Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe Dunning
Guest Starring: Harry Groener, Craig Richard Nelson, Gretchen German, Drew Carey, Peter Bonerz, Bo Brundin, Fredrik Cavil, David Powledge, Eric Saiet, Marilece Andrada, Milton Canady
Directed by: Peter Bonerz
Written by: Jon Vandergriff
This podcast episode was originally released: Jun 30, 2021
Episode Synopsis:
Uff da! A group of Swedish broadcasters have...2021-07-011h 45
Freedom Decoded: A Podcast From Demir And Carey Bentley"Introvert & Extrovert Productivity" | FREEDOM DECODED Ep 7: A Podcast From Demir & Carey BentleySUBSCRIBE to our podcast on the platform of your choice! Spotify: http://spoti.fi/3pNtPVe Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/3tiIpWW Or subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3l2J1fHThe personality quiz we mention: https://www.16personalities.com/ Gretchen Rubin’s 4 Tendencies:https://quiz.gretchenrubin.com/ Time stamps:0:35 - Introvert vs Extrovert 3:29 - why we LOVE our personality types 10:03 - Tip #1: optimize your work environment 15:46 - Tip #2: Improve your communication 23:15 - Tip #3: show up...2021-06-2532 min
After Eight Show - New Music You Just Don't Hear Anywhere Else!After Eight Show - 25/05/21Masses of #NewMusic in our playlist! An eclectic mix of original, intelligent, melodic, grown-up songs - #electronic, #rnb, #jazz, #blues and #acoustic. And mostly from artists who you have not heard of - yet! Think 'next series of Jools' - that's the kind of artists that we play.In our Luvva Cover feature this week, Jim and Sam take Patti Smith's most famous song (originally written by Bruce Springsteen) and give it a very sensitive makeover. They are a husband and wife duo from Los Angeles making passionate, emotional music described as 'folk rock'. Give it a listen...2021-05-302h 00
Brighten Your DayPizza and Paying It ForwardToday, I share decluttering tips, including the need to clean the inside of your car before it starts smelling bad. My guest, Carey Pimentel, works for the Oregon Liquor Control Commission and shares her love of pizza and paying it forward. She is also pretty funny! Additional information from today's show: - More about author and speaker Gretchen Rubin at GretchenRubin.com. - Lisa Hylton, ACC, can be reached at PositivelyCoached.com. 2021-04-1420 min
Nuzzle HouseBook Boys Review: 'This is not the Jess Show ' by Anna Carey - P2We review a the second half of a teen book where the protagonist has caught on to all the '90s references, and dominates it.We learn:Glen debates lying about his vaccine reaction.Ben boss quit her job! Now the race is on for Ben to quit before her.Gretchen teaches us about a 'mud chicken'? And a knock-knock joke about butter that kills.Glen has to throw a job interview for a second time.This week's new Young Adult fiction is 'What's Not to Love' by Austin Siegemund-Broka and Emily Wibberleyhttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/623664/kisses-and-croissants-by-anne-sophie-jouhanneau/Go...2021-04-1354 min
Nuzzle HouseBook Boys Review: 'This is not the Jess Show ' by Anna Carey - P1We review a the first half of a teen book where the protagonist starts to catch on that all the '90s references are a little too heavy-handed.We learn:Glen's life is falling apart.Ben still hates his job, and his smoldering hate only intensifies when he has to attend going away happy hours for people who found a way out.Gretchen doesn't get ben to do a loon call, but Glen convinces him.If you listen to the end, you can hear how Ben is a weird 'paper shredder guy' and how Glen can't take a normal drivers...2021-04-0642 min
Heat RocksTake Two #7: Mary J Blige's "Mary" with Naima CochraneTake Two is back again with another couple of iconic albums from an iconic artist. This time, Morgan is talking about Mary J Blige's album "Mary" with music industry vet Naima Cochrane. We get into Mary's shift in tone on this album, the production and talent behind the scenes, and what Mary means to New York.More on NaimaCheck out #MusicSermonNaima's chat with the National Museum of African American MusicTwitter | InstagramMore on Mary20 Years Later: A Look Back on Mary J Blige's "Mary" AlbumThe Making of "Mary"Show Tracklisting (all songs...2021-02-1250 min
Good Girls Talk About SexThey can't find the clit without a roadmap - Alexa“Deaf U” star Alexa Paulay-Simmons gets candid about who she is (and always has been) as a sexual person, and how that’s shaped her life—both on the inside through her choices and experiences, and on the outside with the tight-knit Deaf community and the show’s global audience.  Alexa is a 24-year-old cisgender female. She describes herself as white, straight, monogamous, with a sporty body. She was featured in the Netflix series “Deaf U”. At the time of this broadcast, she is dating fellow Deaf U cast member Braxton.  Bookmark moments:2021-02-0452 min
Homestead Family Podcast7 Podcasts to add to your regular listening rotationAwesome marriageHear my interview with Dr. Kim in Season 1 Episode 2 Homestead Family Therapy.Follow @Awesome_Marriage on InstagramLearn more at www.awesomemarriage.comGraceful Grizzly (Mauricio & Tyler)Support on patreon Graceful Grizzly Podcast is creating a podcast for the everyone | PatreonFollow @gracefulgrizzlypodcast on instagramHere my conversation with The GrizzFam on Ep 19 of their podcastGraceful Grizzly Half-percent podcast (Nick)Follow on Instagram @thehalfpercentpodcastYou can hear my interview on The Half-Percent Podcast: Flyfishing at Saddam's Palace-12 years in the Air ForceFun Therapy (Mike Foster)Podcast — Mike FosterFollow @MikeFoster2000 on instagramMarriage Tal...2021-01-2527 min
Boobies & Noobies: A Romance Review PodcastBlame it on the Mistletoe (Boobsmas #4)The Novella:Blame it on the Mistletoe The Author: Marina AdairThe Noobies: Joelle ("Mouse") and Julianne ("Weens")Mouse and Weens PodcastThe Synopsis:To claim his slice of the family ranch, Texas Ranger Noah is forced back to Tucker’s Crossing. All he expects to find is a tractor load of painful memories—until a holiday storm, a power outage—and perhaps the magic of Christmas—deliver him to rescue an intriguing woman named Faith. But just who’s rescuing whom?*This is one of three novellas featured in the anthology series, Christmas Kisses with my CowboyShow Notes: - The 4th Day of Boobsmas...2020-12-091h 12
Good Girls Talk About SexI don’t equate sex and love - GretchenLeah met Gretchen at Sex Geek Summer Camp. They realized they share remarkably similar journeys; both started having sex later in life, believed that they were broken, then sought out sexual experiences and healing. Significantly, both engaged the services of a tantric practitioner.  Gretchen is a cisgender 46-year-old cisgender woman. She describes herself as bisexual and polyamorous. She describes her body as average.  PSA: You can’t learn to swim in a lecture hall.  Bookmark moments: 4:07 - Gretchen talks about her first memory of sexual pleasure, cuddli...2020-11-251h 01
Knot Too TabooDesigner Michael Costello Talks Hollywood Frocks and Diva ClientsIn this episode Red Carpet dress designer Michael Costello takes us from winning fourth place in Season 8 of Project Runway to designing a matching hat and dress for Cardi B and a birthday dress for Kylie Jenner. Not to mention his breakout moment - Beyoncé’s lace dress at the 2014 Grammy Awards. Gretchen asks about a turning point in his career and he says fitting Nicki Minaj in her bathroom after she called him personally. Celebs love him because he can turn around a last-minute request and he designs for all shapes and sizes. One of the first designers to mak...2020-09-0259 min
Your Empty Nest Coach PodcastQuick Tips Team More Than Three Minutes of Planning Shoes Whales and Shampooing Through Lockdown LonelinessHello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!  We are back with another Quick Tips episode with some 2020 Your Empty Nest Coach Quick Tips Team members and a special guest. Enjoy!  This episode's full transcript is available on my website. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast!  This Episode is Brought to You By Your Empty Nest Coach, Christine - click to view current offerings. Tips Shared in this Episode 🌟 Lockdown Is Like Being Back At School 🌟 Be More Whale 🌟 Summer Shampooing 🌟 Three Things A Day 🌟 Shoes Make The Outfit 🌟 Banish Loneliness 🌟 Wear Heavier And Bulkier Gear On a Plane 🌟 Try The Three Minute Game 🌟...2020-05-2619 min
Good Girls Talk About SexI resented that my body was attractive to men - LoisLois carried shame into her adulthood due to childhood sexual abuse. As an adult, she found healing and had wonderful sex with her current husband, which has dwindled as they’ve gotten older. She talks about her how the abuse affected her relationship with her body and sex, participating in “free love” during the 60s, and her relationship with sex as she has gotten older. Lois is a 70-year-old, cis-gender female who describes herself as mostly white, straight, married for 38 years, monogamous, and post-menopausal. She has three grown children.  Here are some of the notab...2020-05-1451 min
Good Girls Talk About SexWe are brand-new baby swingers - Brianna (part 2)Part 2 of our conversation with Brianna! Today she details her recent entrance into the swinger lifestyle with her husband. She spares no details about how they discovered their mutual interest in swinging, their early conversations, and their first experiences. She talks about the state of their relationship and how swinging has affected it, her feelings about monogamy, jealousy, and so much more. If you’ve ever wondered about swinging – DON’T MISS THIS CONVERSATION! Brianna is a 30-year-old cis-gender female who describes herself as white, bisexual, married, monogamish, Baptist, and exploring swinging for the first time. She and her hu...2020-03-0645 min
Good Girls Talk About SexI lied about orgasms every time - Brianna (part 1)(Part 1 of a 2-part episode) Brianna grew up in the Baptist church where she learned that sex was sinful. Today, Brianna talks about her childhood sexual explorations with other little girls, her unfortunate first relationship with a boy, and the beginning of her relationship with her husband, including their recent introduction into the world of swinging. Brianna is a 30-year-old cis-gender female who describes herself as white, bisexual, married, monogamish, Baptist, and exploring swinging for the first time. She and her husband have two young children. Major themes in this episode include growing up Baptist...2020-03-0545 min
Good Girls Talk About SexI've had two abortions and zero regrets - TimariTimari is a 37-year-old, cis-gender woman who describes herself as white, straight, monogamous, married and the mother of two children. She is a listener who contacted me to say that she’d like to talk about her history with abortion, because it hadn’t been addressed much on the show yet. Along the way, we also talk about being raised in the Mormon church, being in an abusive marriage and cheating, and her sex life with her current husband. Here are some of the notable moments she shared with us: 4:40 – Timari’s first memory of being...2020-02-2046 min
Your Empty Nest Coach Podcast66: Quick Tips, Your Empty Nest Coach College Scholarships and Visit Planning with Discomfort and Some Intimacy featuring Gretchen Hoffmann,Enjoy this Quick Tips team episode. This episode's full transcript is available on my website. Don't forget to subscribe, rate,and review this podcast!  This episode is brought you to you by: The Green Popsicle Sticks, a Your Empty Nest Coach community The GPS Execs  Tips Shared in this Episode:  🌟 Project Planning Tip 🌟 More Meaningful College Visits 🌟 Traveling: Take What You Need 🌟 S of SMART Method of Applying to Scholarships 🌟 Re-establishing Intimacy with Your Partner 🌟 Choosing Discomfort  This Episode's Tips Provided By: Gretchen Hoffmann Carolyn Allison Caplan Katherine: 5 Kilo Traveller Monica Matthews Leah Carey Your Empty Nest Coach, Christine  Episode Resources: Meet the...2020-02-1816 min
Your Empty Nest Coach PodcastQuick Tips, Your Empty Nest Coach College Scholarships and Visit Planning with Discomfort and Some Intimacy featuring Gretchen Hoffmann, Carolyn Caplan, 5 Kilo Traveller, Monica Matthews & Leah CareyEnjoy this Quick Tips team episode.  This episode's full transcript is available on my website. Don't forget to subscribe, rate,and review this podcast!  This Episode is Brought to You By Your Empty Nest Coach, Christine - click to view current offerings.  Tips Shared in this Episode 🌟 Project Planning Tip 🌟 More Meaningful College Visits 🌟 Traveling: Take What You Need 🌟 S of SMART Method of Applying to Scholarships 🌟 Re-establishing Intimacy with Your Partner 🌟 Choosing Discomfort  This Episode's Tips Provided By Gretchen Hoffmann Carolyn Allison Caplan Katherine: 5 Kilo Traveller Monica Matthews Leah Carey Your Empty Nest Coach, Christine Episode Resources: Meet the Your Empty Ne...2020-02-1816 min
Good Girls Talk About SexVibrators changed my life - JazzJazz is a 31-year-old gender non-conforming, femme-identified person who uses the pronouns "they" and "theirs". They describe themselves as black, polyamorous, and pansexual with an active dating life. The major theme of this episode is gender. Jazz talks about how genitals are not the be-all-end-all of gender. If all of the recent talk about gender as a spectrum has you confused or uncomfortable, this is the episode to listen to! Here are some of the notable moments they shared with us: 3:55 – Jazz’s “attacks of pleasure” in elementary school 7:45 – Their first time masturbating at age 14 9:4...2020-01-2350 min
Good Girls Talk About SexI had sex with a lot of people while I was married – LisaLisa is a 40-year-old cis-gender woman who describes herself as white, currently in a relationship that is heterosexual, monogamous, and long-distance. She has also long been attracted to women and is considering the likelihood that she is bisexual. Major themes in this episode include body image and eating disorders, sex outside marriage, long distance relationships, and exploring kink. Here are some of the notable moments she shared with us: 5:20 – Lisa’s discovery of sexual pleasure in the shower 6:45 – Growing up as a gymnast, giving her a heightened sense of body awareness as a kid 8:00 – Developi...2019-12-1250 min
Good Girls Talk About SexSecrets are complicated - SarahSarah is a 35-year-old, cis-gender woman who describes herself as white, married, monogamous, and pansexual. She clarified however that while she has experienced attractions to people of all genders, her sexual experiences have been limited to cis-gender males. Through her teens and early 20s, Sarah dated MUCH older men. She reflects back on those experiences, sorting through the ramifications of her partner choices, including the pressures she felt and how the power differentials in those relationships worked. She is now married to a man her own age and in the second half of the show we talk...2019-11-2752 min
Good Girls Talk About SexA throbbing in my nether regions - MichelleMichelle is a 42-year-old, cis-gender female who describes herself as black and married. She is currently sorting through whether she is gay or bisexual, and in the process she and her wife have opened up what was previously a monogamous marriage. Major themes in this episode include discovering (and re-discovering) sexual orientation, mismatched libido in a marriage, infidelity and honesty within a marriage, and discovering physical desire in her 40s. Here are some of the notable moments she shared with us: 5:35 – Michelle’s first-grade crush on her female teacher 10:00 – Michelle’s experience of inappropriate touch at...2019-11-141h 01
Rudy Maxa's World9 November 2019 – RMWorldTravel - Hour 1RMWT1945
Hour 1
— Topics & Guests on this hour of RMWorldTravel with Robert & Mary Carey and Rudy Maxa include:
Seg 1 – Robert & Mary and Rudy Show Open, Travel Trio Banter and News
Seg 2 – Chief Travel Leader – Westgate Resorts COO Mark Waltrip gets personal discussing destinations and more
Seg 3 – Hannah Sampson explains efforts by tourist sites to enforce proper guest behaviors by travelers
Seg 4 – Robert & Mary answer Listener EMails
Seg 5 –Â Destination Spotlight 56Â – Little Rock, AR with Tourism CEO Gretchen Hall2019-11-0900 min
Good Girls Talk About SexPeople don't f*ck me, I f*ck them – ShastaShasta is a 45-year-old, cis-gender woman who describes herself as Canadian First Nation/Cree, heterosexual, monogamous, and married to her husband who she has been with for 20 years. Major themes in this episode include balance of power in heterosexual relationships, bedroom boredom in a long-term relationship, and working to heal childhood issues as an adult You can find Shasta online at www.ShastaTownsend.com. Her book, Happy, Sexy, Shameless – What Our Mother’s Didn’t Know About the Birds and the Bees, is available at Amazon. Here are some of the notable moments she sh...2019-10-1743 min
Good Girls Talk About SexI wish my husband would leave me - AimeeAimee is a 37-year-old, cis-gender woman who describes herself as white, straight, and married. Although Aimee considers herself monogamous, she has recently begun an affair with another man that her husband does not know about. We talk about this extensively in the second half of the episode. This is a challenging subject, but it’s also real – there are so few places to learn about healthy relationships and healthy sexuality that many people are struggling in unhappy marriages and looking for affirmation and connection outside of their primary bond. I am not condoning cheating or viol...2019-10-0347 min
Good Girls Talk About SexI'm the funny one, not the pretty one – ErinErin is a 34-year-old, cis-gender female who describes herself as queer, in a new relationship, she isn’t certain of her preferred relationship style. Erin deals with OCD, plus related mental conditions that cause her to pull her hair (Trichotillomania) and pick her skin (Dermatillomania). Those conditions cause her nervousness when exposing herself with a new partner. Major themes in this episode include being queer, OCD, and exploring sex in adulthood.  Here are some of the great moments she shared with us: 3:25 - Feeling the tingle watching animated cartoons 6:10 - Gro...2019-09-1946 min
Good Girls Talk About SexI thought I couldn't orgasm - MartynaMartyna is a 29-year-old, cis-gender woman who describes herself as white, heterosexual, monogamous, and in a relationship. She grew up in Poland and now lives in South Africa. Martyna deals with depression, and she talks today about how that has affected her relationships and sex. She also talks about how the season 1 STARS episode affected her thinking about how to talk about consent. You can find that episode at https://www.leahcarey.com/podcast/episode-8a-bonus-the-stars-conversation Major themes in this episode include depression, learning about consent as an adult, and exploring BDSM. Here...2019-09-0549 min
Good Girls Talk About SexSex is like Domino's Pizza - MargotMargot is a 39-year-old, cis-gender woman who describes herself as black, British, bisexual and currently in an open, long-distance relationship. She also travels widely and lives for extended periods in other parts of the world, giving her insight into different sexual cultures around the world. Major themes in this episode include open relationships, later-in-life sexual explorations, and learning about sexuality in a culture that was not open about the subject. Here are some of the great moments she shared with us: 9:20 – Margot’s first experience of intercourse 13:15 – Exploring sex post-divorce 16:30 – Her relationship with her...2019-08-0844 min
Good Girls Talk About SexI saw myself through the male gaze - DianaDiana is a 37-year-old, cis-gender woman who describes herself as white, heterosexual, married and monogamous. Diana had a traumatic birth with her older son, which led to a disconnection from her body and her pleasure. She was able to have a vaginal birth with her younger child, which helped reconnect her with her body and sexuality. Major themes in this episode include sexuality after trauma from childbirth and reclaiming your body after motherhood. Here are some of the great moments she shared with us: 10:30 – Diana’s first sexual experience 13:30 – Masturbation as an import...2019-08-0143 min
Good Girls Talk About SexI feel like my belly’s too big – JaneJane is a 36-year-old, cis-gender woman who describes herself as white, heteroflexible, monogamous and with a partner of three years. Jane went to Catholic School while she was growing up in Scotland and in her family she learned that certain topics should never be discussed – including sex. Major themes in this episode include difficulty in communicating about sex, body image and sex, and exploring BDSM. Here are some of the great moments she shared with us: 9:00 – The meager sex ed classes Jane received in Catholic school 14:00 – How Jane found access to contraception 15:30 – Jane’s r...2019-07-1848 min
Good Girls Talk About SexWhen we started to explore kink – BetsyBetsy is a 38-year-old, cis-gender woman who describes herself as white, straight, monogamous and in a relationship. Betsy had sex for the first time at age 27, and after a brief period of one-night-stands, married a man whose sexual desires were significantly different than hers. She says her naturally high libido was “beat right out of me.” Today, divorced and reclaiming her sexuality, Betsy is with a new partner and exploring her long-suppressed interest in BDSM. Last year Betsy came to me to do sexual communication coaching. She tells some of that story in this episode. 2019-07-1145 min
Good Girls Talk About SexMasturbation was more sinful than sex – ShellyShelly is a 44-year-old, cis-gender woman who describes herself as white, lesbian, living with her girlfriend and monogamous. She grew up in the Mormon church, got married and had seven children as she was expected to do. Then several years ago she started questioning her faith and left the church. She then realized that she’s also a lesbian, which is an extreme no-no in the Mormon church. Major themes in this episode include the interplay of Mormonism and lesbianism, and recovering from guilt and shame from rejecting childhood teachings. Here are some of the gr...2019-07-0347 min
Good Girls Talk About SexWe have sex about once a month - LainaLaina is a 33-year-old cis-gender woman who describes herself as Chinese, heterosexual, married, and monogamous. Laina has one child and struggles with body image. She believes that nobody would want to have sex with her, and that her husband only does it because she’s his only option. Major themes in this episode include body image, libido, and changes in sexuality after giving birth. Here are some of the great moments Laina shared with us: 3:00 – The objectification of Asian women in culture and media 7:33 – Connecting pleasure to sex and sexuality 8:20 – How media conditio...2019-06-2743 min
Good Girls Talk About SexI don’t know if I was ever sexually gratified - InezInez is a 32-year-old, cis-gender woman who describes herself as white, heterosexual, married with children, and monogamous. Inez is dealing with chronic illness and is in a currently sexless marriage. Topics covered in this interview include: recovering personal pleasure after abuse/trauma, body image, chronic illness and its impact on sexual activity, and how a partner's mental health diagnosis impacts the relationship. Here are some of the great moments she shared with us: 5:40 - How it felt as an adult to tell her father about childhood sexual abuse 8:50 - The culture difference...2019-06-1348 min
Good Girls Talk About SexBad self-esteem but a great body – DanielleDanielle is a 41-year-old, cis-gender woman who describes herself as white, Jewish, heteroflexible, married and monogamous. Danielle and her husband Adam host the podcast Marriage and Martinis, where they explore every hilarious, heartfelt, shocking, embarrassing, and completely inappropriate facet of marriage and parenting. Major themes in this episode include how OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) affected Danielle’s early experience of sex, how we allow our assumptions of what other people think affect our actions and decisions, and how sex changes after marriage and kids. Here are some of the great moments she shared wi...2019-06-0646 min
Good Girls Talk About SexIt was never: I'm ready, let's do this - ShanaShana is a 41-year-old, cis-gender woman who describes herself as biracial (half black/half white), heterosexual, monogamous and currently in a relationship. Major themes explored in this episode include healing from old hurts, learning about consent, and discovering our own pleasure, rather than just focusing on pleasing our partner. Here are some of the great moments Shana shared with us: 3:35 – How she came to relate running late to eroticism 9:48 – Her first sexual experience, and how it conditioned her to not trust white men 18:38 – The moment Shana first had intercourse and why it was so devast...2019-05-3042 min
Good Girls Talk About SexSubmission is a gift because it’s hard - AmyIn this episode of Good Girls Talk About Sex, we talk with Amy, a 47-year-old cis-gendered white woman who describes herself as bisexual and married. I was interested in talking with Amy because she teased me with this bit of info: after being with her partner for almost 30 years, they discovered a previously undisclosed mutual interest in a new sexual adventure. How did they go for so long without discovering this shared interest? She tells us in this conversation. Here are some of the great moments she shared with us: 6:44 – The librarian whose support al...2019-03-2847 minGood Girls Talk About SexI warned him that I’m a plus-size girl – ElizabethIn this episode of Good Girls Talk About Sex, we talk with Elizabeth, a cis-gendered white woman in a monogamous heterosexual relationship who is approaching 40. Elizabeth has an active sex life with her male partner, which includes pegging. While that is something that might be considered relatively common in some circles, for others it is out on the fringes of “normal” sexual activity. Elizabeth opens up about how they got into it, why she loves it, and why it’s scary to admit to when living in a small, conservative town. Here are some of the gr...2019-03-2145 minGood Girls Talk About SexI’m trans and here’s why it’s awesome – TrystanIn this episode of Good Girls Talk About Sex, we talk with Trystan Reese, a transgender white man in a monogamous gay marriage who is 35 years old. In 2017, Trystan gave birth to a baby conceived with his husband Biff. Their story has been shared in People Magazine, CNN, Cosmo and more. You can find them online at BiffAndI.com. While Trystan has been living as a man for the past 15 years, he was raised and socialized as a female for his first 18 years. That gives him an intimate understanding of both sides of the gender spectrum – including in...2019-03-1449 min
The Learner's Corner with Caleb MasonEpisode 133: Gretchen Rubin On Why Organizing Your Outer World Leads to Inner CalmIn this episode, Caleb and Todd talk with Gretchen Rubin about how to organize your outer world and why it leads to inner calm.
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Gretchen on Twitter
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Gretchen's website
Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin
Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin
Happier with Gretchen Rubin Podcast
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A Pattern of Language by Christopher Alexander, Sara Ishikawa, Murray Silverstein, Max Jacobson, Ingrid Fiksdahl-King, and Shlomo Angel2019-03-0842 minGood Girls Talk About SexSex scenes in movies turn me on – YazIn this episode of Good Girls Talk About Sex, we talk with Yaz, a 30-year-old who describes herself as half-Persian/half-European, polyamorous, and single. I wanted to interview Yaz because I recently saw her describe herself this way: “My assets include diversity (I am genderqueer, pansexual, a person of color, fat, and make under $30,000/year), a playful attitude (I am really a kid in an adult body), and a know-how of holding space for those whose voices get lost in the shuffle.” Here are some of the great moments we shared with Yaz: 6:24 – Discovering the de...2019-03-0751 minGood Girls Talk About SexSex workers are selling a fantasy – KateIn this episode of Good Girls Talk About Sex, we talk with Kate, a cis-gendered white woman in a monogamous heterosexual marriage who is 37 years old. Kate is a stripper in Portland, Oregon. I met her one afternoon when I visited Sassy’s with a friend of hers and she sat down to chat with us between sets. The first thing I noticed about Kate was that even though I had just seen her dancing naked on a pole, she was one of the most articulate and intelligent women I'd met in a long time. Sh...2019-02-2847 minGood Girls Talk About SexAttention came with a price tag – JessiIn this episode of Good Girls Talk About Sex, we talked with Jessi Kneeland, a 31-year-old cis-gendered white woman who is bisexual, monogamous, and currently single. Jessi is a coach, speaker, writer, and altogether kickass person who is passionate about helping women to understand their bodies and their sexuality. She is the coach who has stood with me through my sexual exploration and reclaiming my body. You can find her online at www.JessiKneeland.com and on Instagram at @jessikneeland Here are some of the amazing moments she shared with us: 4:54 – The lesson Jessi le...2019-02-1446 minGood Girls Talk About SexMost people don’t assume I’m gay – JennaIn this episode of Good Girls Talk About Sex, we talk with Jenna, a 34-year-old, cis-gendered female who describes herself as white, lesbian, monogamous, and engaged to be married. Jenna knew from an early age that she was attracted to women, and jokes that she “experimented with boys” when she was in her early 20s. The sex life she shares with her fiancée is helping Jenna to sort through and release some of the sexual trauma she experienced earlier in her life. Here are some of the great moments Jenna shared: 2:27 - The first...2019-02-0746 minGood Girls Talk About SexI made out with a cousin in the closet - StaceyIn this episode of Good Girls Talk About Sex, we talk with Stacey, a 45-year-old, cis-gendered female who describes herself as black, heterosexual, single, and non-monogamous. While some may know the term ethical non-monogamy, it’s still not spoken about often in social circles. That can lead to the misconception that it’s rare, when in fact people of all types – and even in the most conservative communities – are engaging in various forms of open relationships. Stacey is totally down-to-earth, so she’s a great person to ease us into this conversation the first time. And stick around for...2019-01-3150 minGood Girls Talk About SexBecause I was a good girl – TerriIn this episode of Good Girls Talk About Sex, we talk with Terri, a 32-year-old, cis-gendered female who describes herself as Pakistani, straight, married and monogamous. Terri was born in Pakistan and for the first ten years of her life, she lived in a culture where physical affection was not seen and it was assumed she would have an arranged marriage. When her family moved to the United States, everything changed. Terri provides us with a fascinating glimpse into what it’s like to live with a foot in two worlds. Here are some of th...2019-01-2451 min
How to Grab Free Audiobook in Fiction, ContemporaryThe Children by Ann Leary | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: The Children
Author: Ann Leary
Narrator: Gretchen Mol
Format: Unabridged
Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins
Language: English
Release date: 05-24-16
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Genres: Fiction, Contemporary
Summary:
From New York Times best-selling author Ann Leary comes the captivating story of a wealthy but unconventional New England family, told from the perspective of a reclusive 29-year-old who has a secret (and famous) life on the Internet.
Charlotte Maynard rarely leaves her mother's home, the sprawling Connecticut lake house that belonged to her late stepfather, Whit Whitman, and the generations of...2016-05-247h 29
First Draft with Sarah EnniAnna CareyImagine you’re watching a sherbet-colored sunset in the Hollywood hills while enjoying avocado toast with Anna Carey, author of the EVE trilogy and DEADFALL, the sequel to BLACKBIRD, out now! Anna Carey Show Notes Lorrie Moore Aimee Bender Nicole Krauss Amanda Davis Lisa Papademetriou The Sackett Street Writer's Workshops Julia Fierro 826NYC & the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Store Michael Cunningham Etsy print of It Doesn’t Have to be Perfect, it Just Has to Exist, by Gemma Flack2015-06-241h 06
Conversations with RossEpisode 113: Aya CashThis episode of Conversations with Ross features Aya Cash. Aya is an actress currently starring on You’re the Worst. Aya and I discussed how she broke in, her worst audition experience, and why she chose New York over Los Angeles. She also spoke about her role as Gretchen on FX’s You’re the Worst, and some […]
2014-08-2600 min
How to Grab Free Audiobook in Fiction, ContemporaryIn the Blood by Lisa Unger | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: In the Blood
Author: Lisa Unger
Narrator: Gretchen Mol, Candace Thaxton
Format: Unabridged
Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins
Language: English
Release date: 01-07-14
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Genres: Fiction, Contemporary
Summary:
In the Blood is the Lisa Unger novel we've all been waiting for - and a return to the dark psychological suspense that made Beautiful Lies a bestseller around the world.
Lana Granger lives a life of lies. She has told so many lies about where she comes from and who she is that the truth is like...2014-01-0710h 04
Experience Full Audiobook in Romance, ContemporaryThe Derby Girl by Tamara Morgan | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: The Derby Girl
Author: Tamara Morgan
Narrator: Chelsea Hatfield
Format: Unabridged
Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins
Language: English
Release date: 08-26-13
Publisher: Carina Press
Genres: Romance, Contemporary
Summary:
Book two of Getting Physical
Roller derby girl Gretchen "Honey Badger" Badgerton lives in the moment, no apologies. Like every woman in Pleasant Park with a pulse, she finds Dr. Jared Fine irresistible, but she's taken by surprise when her unattainable new neighbor asks her out.
On paper, Jared is the perfect man: gorgeous, wealthy and charitable. But his golden image...2013-08-269h 13
How to Grab Free Audiobook in Fiction, ContemporaryToo Close to Touch by Georgia Beers | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Too Close to Touch
Author: Georgia Beers
Narrator: Abby Craden
Format: Unabridged
Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins
Language: English
Release date: 12-26-12
Publisher: Audible Studios
Genres: Fiction, Contemporary
Summary:
Life gets complicated when love turns out to be nothing like you expected - and the woman you want is too close to touch. Gretchen Kaiser is a workaholic corporate honcho with issues - shes got daddy issues, shes got female-executive-in-a-mans-world issues, and shes got one-night-stand issues. What she doesnt have are love issues. She isnt looking for it, she...2012-12-267h 18
Joy Keys chats with Musician Marcus MillerMarcus Miller is a world renowned Grammy winning musician and producer.
Marcus's M2 ("M-squared") album won the 2001 Grammy for Best Contemporary Jazz Album and was selected by Jazziz as one of the 10 Best CDs of the Year.
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Marcus has appeared as a bassist on over 400 records including recordings by artists as diverse as Joe Sample, McCoy Tyner, Mariah Carey, Bill Withers, Elton John, Bryan Ferry, Frank Sinatra, and LL Cool J.
In 1986, Miller collaborated with Miles Davis, producing the landmark Tutu album, the first of three Davis albums he would produce. He has also produced Al Jarreau, the Crusaders, Wayne S...2012-09-2023 min
MomTalkRadio's PodcastPamela Carey, author of Minor League Mom – A Mother’s Journey Through the Red Sox Farm TeamsJoin Maria as she speaks with Gretchen Reid, Life and Career Coach, founder of Motherhood Transitions. Next, Pamela Carey, author of Minor League Mom – A Mother’s Journey Through the Red Sox Farm Teams. Then, Lucinda Cross, Lucinda Cross is a speaker, author and founder of Corporate Mom Dropouts, blog, radio show and book. And, Joan Pagano is certified in health and fitness instruction by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), a best selling author and the owner of the Joan Pagano Fitness Group. Joan is the author of Strength Training for Women (2004); Strength Training Deck (2006); 8 Weeks to a Younger...2009-09-1053 min