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Book Club for Masochists: a Readers' Advisory PodcastEpisode 212 - Language & LinguisticsIt's episode 212 and time for us to talk about excellently complicate the non-fiction genre of Linguistics & Language! We discuss 🤔, our academic backgrounds, the power of words, accents, and more! You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast delivery system. In this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray 🦇 | Jam Edwards Things We Read (or tried to…) Because Internet: Understanding the New Rules of Language by Gretchen McCulloch Fifty Sounds by Polly Barton In Other Words by Jhumpa Lahiri, translat...
2025-05-061h 06
The world, the universe and usWeekly: Trump’s war on science; How whale song resembles human language; How to boil the perfect egg with scienceEpisode 288President Trump has launched what’s being described as an all-out assault on science and medicine. Given America’s impact on global science, this affects the entire world. Web pages referencing climate change and global warming are being deleted, words like “transgender” are being banned from medical publications and USAID has been labelled evil. As access to fundamental scientific information is put at risk, we find out how anxiety is rising among US scientists - and what it means for the rest of us.Two studies of whale songs have uncovered striking similarities to the patt...
2025-02-0723 min
The Mindset DietHow to Get Fit over 40: Talking Hormones, Menopause, Diet, and Exercise with Coach GretchenIn this episode, Iman sits down with Gretchen, Built by Balance's in-house menopause expert, to dive deep into the health challenges women face over 40. From unexplained fatigue to sudden changes in muscle tone and mood, they explore why the traditional "eat less, move more" advice often falls short for women in this life stage. Together, Iman and Gretchen break down the myths around menopause, perimenopause, and postmenopause, and discuss practical steps for staying fit, energized, and healthy.Key Topics Discussed:Understanding Menopause Stages – Iman and Gretchen clarify the differences between perimenopause, menopause, an...
2024-11-0849 minThe Mindset DietHow Cherie Lost 28 lbs WITHOUT a Restrictive DietIn this candid video chat, Iman chats with, a client who has successfully made a dramatic transformation in her fitness journey with the assistance of coach Gretchen. Cherie discusses her previous unsuccessful experiences with other diets and programs, and the challenges she had to overcome such as under-eating, low protein intake, lack of accountability, and overcoming a reliance on alcohol. With the custom-tailored program and consistent support provided by her coach, she ultimately succeeded in taking control of her eating habits, nutrition and fitness routine. What's dicussed:Cherie's background and initial strugglesCherie's exp...
2024-02-0928 minThe Mindset DietHow to Hack Your Body to AVOID Holiday Weight GainAre you one of those people that gains 5-10 pounds between October and January of the following year?If so, this is definitely an episode you'll want to listen all the way through.Coach Iman and Coach Gretchen give their top tips to hack your metabolism and avoid gaining weight this holiday season.Connect with Iman:On Instagram @builtbybalance_imanIn her private Facebook community HERE
2023-11-2422 minThe Mindset DietFrom Fat to Inspired Fit Chick - Coach Gretchen's StoryIn this episode, Iman sits down with fellow Built by Balance coach, Gretchen to talk about her journey from being over 200 lbs to being a bikini competitor. They discuss everything, from lifestyle to mindset, that it took for Gretchen to lose weight and create a new identity for herself. Follow Gretchen on Instagram @inspiredfitchickCLICK HERE to join Iman's private Facebook community.Â
2023-04-1453 minBook Club for Masochists: a Readers' Advisory PodcastEpisode 154 - Battle of the Books 2022This episode we're giving our book pitches for our Battle of the Books 2022! Each of us has picked one title that we think we should all read and discuss and you get to vote for which one it is! You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or your favourite podcast delivery system. In this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray | Jam Edwards Books We Pitched Vote for the book you want us to read and discuss! Death...
2022-07-1939 min
Book Club for Masochists: a Readers' Advisory PodcastEpisode 103 - Battle of the Books 2020Battle of the Books 2020! It's the one time a year that we all read the same book! We each pitch a title and our listeners vote and decide on which it will be. Our possibilities include Pet by Akwaeke Emezi, Best of all Possible Worlds by Karen Lord, My Time Among the Whites: Notes from an Unfinished Education by Jennine CapĂł Crucet, and An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon. You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, or your favourite podcast delivery system.
2020-06-1641 min
Book Club for Masochists: a Readers' Advisory PodcastEpisode 015 - Self HelpThis episode we take on the genre of Self Help, and are decidedly unenthused. We talk about reading what was on our parents' book shelves, books filled with terrible advice, and the fact that even if the advice in a book is good we're probably just going to ignore it. Your hosts in this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Jessi | Matthew Murray Recommended Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed Overwhelmed by Brigid Schulte The Diva Rules by Michelle Visage Read The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin Happiness by Joan Duncan...
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