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Accidental HopeThe Occurance: A Mother's story of heartbreak, truth, and reconciliation with Mary Kay HamalainenSend us a textMary Kay Hamalainen is a loving and devoted mom, wife, and educator. In her book, The Occurrence: A Memoir of Love, Loss, Grief, Survival, and For God's Sake Don't Let This Happen to You, she courageously shares her perspective after DUI. What does motherhood look like in the wake of disappointment and unconditional love? We talk about the grit and grace it takes to overcome, to make sense of something senseless, and ultimately find peace to carry on. You can find her book here or wherever books are sold.Want to...2025-05-1155 minAccidental HopeThe Occurance: A Mother's story of heartbreak, truth, and reconciliation with Mary Kay HamalainenSend us a textMary Kay Hamalainen is a loving and devoted mom, wife, and educator. In her book, The Occurrence: A Memoir of Love, Loss, Grief, Survival, and For God's Sake Don't Let This Happen to You, she courageously shares her perspective after DUI. What does motherhood look like in the wake of disappointment and unconditional love? We talk about the grit and grace it takes to overcome, to make sense of something senseless, and ultimately find peace to carry on. You can find her book here or wherever books are sold.Want to...2025-05-1155 min
The Centre for Healing PodcastADHD & Neurodiversity with Specialist & Coach Jen LewisEpisode Overview:
In this insightful and empowering episode, we dive deep into the world of ADHD, unraveling both personal experiences and professional insights. Our guest, Jen Lewis, opens up about their journey with ADHD, shedding light on the challenges and unique strengths that come with the diagnosis. Together, we explore a variety of key topics, including emotional regulation, societal perceptions, and the transformative power of self-acceptance.
Key Topics:
1. Personal Journey with ADHD:
Jen shares their personal experience with ADHD, offering a candid look at how it has shaped their life and...2025-04-1759 min
The Flower School Business Podcast From Kays Flower SchoolFrom Accountancy to Floristry - Jen Collins on Weddings, Honesty Box Sales & Growing a Flower BusinessWelcome to The Flower School Business Podcast — where passion meets petals and business blooms! In this inspiring episode, Jennifer Collins shares her journey from a career in accountancy to thriving as a wedding florist, grower and creative entrepreneur.
Jennifer talks about her love for growing and arranging flowers, how she built her honesty box flower business and the mindset shifts needed to thrive in the floral industry. She offers honest, practical advice for aspiring florists — from getting hands-on experience in a flower shop to understanding the financial side of the business.
🌸 In this episode, Jennifer shares2025-03-2225 min
Make Your Mark PodcastMYM 184 | From Corporate to Creative: How Steve and Jen Eriksen Built Event RaptorSend us a textIn this episode, Kay sits down with Steve and Jen Eriksen, the dynamic husband-and-wife duo behind Event Raptor. Together, they share their inspiring journey from corporate careers to building a game-changing platform that simplifies virtual events. Steve, a tech expert, and Jen, a professional voiceoverartist, reveal how they combined their skills to create a seamless system for hosting summits, webinars, and online meetings. They dive into the challenges of transitioning from secure jobs to entrepreneurship, the mindset shifts required, and their innovative approach to helping others host profitable virtual e...2025-01-2939 min
2 Wheelin'MotorFemmesEpisode #6 Meet Jen Black!Send us a textMeet our sister in the wind from the deep south, Alabama, USA Jen Black! Don't miss the special announcement!Visit https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=kathleen-peiffer to check out the podcasting platformWant to tell your story? Tell us what you think!KayZ@2wheelinmotorfemmes.comwww.2wheelinmotorfemmes.com2024-10-0927 min
A Very Sapphic PodcastTalking Sapphic Books with Author Jen-Lea MercyIn this episode MC, Kay and Tiff interview hybrid author Jen-Lea Mercy, and we talk about Jen-Lea's newest book, For the 1000th Time, and we also talk about Blank the Series, a show that is taking the sapphic world by storm.For more about Jen-Lea Mercy visit: https://jenleamercy.com/If you like our show follow us on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/averysapphicpodcast/Have a question? Let us knowSupport the show2024-08-2031 min
Soul of MedicineThe Power of Spinal Flow: A Holistic Approach to Energy Healing with Jen PoulsonExplore the world of Spinal Flow Technique, a unique hands on modality that can have profound effects on both body and mind. Jen Poulson, a certified practitioner, discusses how Spinal Flow works, shares success stories from her clients, and offers guidance on finding a qualified practitioner. Whether you're new to energy work or looking to expand your toolkit, this episode offers valuable insights into the potential of Spinal Flow.
Jen Poulson is a certified Spinal Flow practitioner and energy coach with a background in psychology. She combines the powerful techniques of Spinal Flow with mindset coaching to...2024-08-1244 min
The Jay and Kay ShowThe Jay and Kay Show - Episode 010Listen to Jay and Kay discuss today's trending stories.Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck reportedly attended his son’s graduation with little to no interaction between the feuding couple. Jay and Kay chop it up about the history of the Ben and Jen relationship and if it was doomed from the start.Former child actor, Camille Winbush from the Bernie Mac show received heavy criticism for joining Only-Fans as a content provider. Twenty years after the show ended those residual checks are not sustainable. Jay and Kay dissect the reaction from her fans and explain wh...2024-06-171h 24
Salon Confessions PodcastWorky-Work Confessions with Kay from F* My Work Life PodcastKay is co-host and producer of the Fuck My Work Life Podcast, and she responded to our Perimenopause series with her own confessions about Perimenopause BS. She shared her experiences and frustrations in a letter on our "Butts and Bikinis" episode [S3:Ep9], and we asked her if she would join us in the virtual confessional for a conversation about careers, career transitions, and fucky-fuck, worky-work BS.
Our careers are a huge part of our identities and we spend so much time and energy inside of our work lives. For example, Jen has been a n...2024-05-031h 03Salon Confessions Podcast[Butts & Bikinis]: Catching Up with Jen & HarperIn each episode of this podcast Harper goes to Jen’s nail studio, affectionately called “The Confessional” and we talk about health, beauty, and relationship topics that we think need to be more out in the open and widely discussed. These are the things we often carry shame or fear about bringing up with others, but when we do, it’s better for everyone! We learn from one another, we externalize the stories we hold in secret and find that in reality, others have similar experiences and they are grateful that we shared our story.
This is o...2024-04-121h 05
Punchlines with Frank NicoteroEpisode 121: Big Al McMordie and Jen KayPunch for the laughs, Lines for the Sports. Hosted by Frank Nicotero, this 60-minute variety hour is the perfect balance of humor and sports.Special Guests: Big Al and Jen Kay.2024-03-291h 02
The Well Aligned Life Podcast // LIFE LESSONS & BUSINESS BREAKTHROUGHS for FEMALE ENTREPRENEURSS2//E9: Learn about Mental Fitness + Lifestyle Coaching with Jen UscholdWant to live to be 110? Me! No promises here, and Jen discusses how her career helps men + women make the best health choices for a hopeful long life. 💜Listen in as she discusses her career in LIFESTYLE LIVING! Jen Uschold grew up in Western NY and has been a PT for over 3 decades. She has worked in multiple treatment environments including travel PT. Out of her love for PT and helping others to empower themselves, she was drawn to both pain science and health coaching. She has completed a Fellowship in Pain Science with E...2024-03-2728 min
Stories With ShrinksUniversal Monsters: Mina and KayAh, the creatures of the night! Hear them sing! And hear us discuss narrative trauma therapy with Mina Seward from Dracula and exposure therapy for aquaphobia with Kay Lawrence from the Creature from the Black Lagoon. 2022-10-2635 min
In Her Good BooksI Didn't Enjoy That, So I'm Going To Read Another One - What We're Reading and Other StuffThis week on What We're Reading and Other Stuff, Jen is on vacation and recording from the Gulf Islands so we had some internet lag and Shanna didn't read anything because...summer! But Jen managed to read a few books so don't even worry about it. If you are joining us for book club, the discussion for Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid is happening over on Instagram right now starting today and will be lasting all week, so head over there to our stories to join in! Books Mentioned in this Episode:M...2022-08-2433 min
Neurodiverse Love with Mona KayA Neurodiverse Family & Marriage-Making Sense of What Was Not Understood-Jen MaliaJen Malia is an author, professor, autism advocate, wife and mom who received her autism diagnosis on the same day as her daughter. She writes about this experience in her New York Times article. Jen shares openly how challenging it was for her to get diagnosed and unfortunately, so many other autistic women will probably relate to her story. Jen had done lots of research, seen various professionals who dismissed her requests for an assessment, however her persistence paid off when she met with a caring, knowledgeable clinical psychologist who properly assessed and diagnosed her.
Jen shares openly...2022-07-0655 min
In Her Good BooksFlowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews | Jen Describes, Shanna ReactsIn this bonus episode we are talking about the cult classic, Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews! Jen loves this book, Shanna's never read it so tune in for Jen's description and Shanna's reaction. If you are interested in purchasing Flowers in the Attic on audio and you listen on Libro.fm consider buying it through our links above! We are affiliated with Libro.fm and every time you use our links to buy books, you are not only supporting your local indie bookstores but also this podcast! If you are not listening on Libro.fm y...2022-06-151h 15
Two Chocolate CakesKay's Christmas Eve Lasagna and Christmas Day (Dad's Favorite) Beef StewAfter my parents' divorce, Kay took over hosting Christmas. She made it special after Mom swore never to celebrate holidays again, even putting a tiny 2 food christmas tree in the room I stayed in.
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Finally, there are just a few more episodes (2!) in this season. Then we'll just have SideCar episodes while I pu...2022-05-1813 min
In Her Good BooksAmor Towles or I Love Towels? - What We’re Reading and Other StuffThis week on What We're Reading and Other Stuff we tell you what Shanna's reading and what Jen's DNFd. Update on The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek! - Jen's finished it since the recording and she did really like it despite not being 100% sure in the recording. Anyone who loves historical fiction is going to love this book!We are reading The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers for Book Club this month so pick up a copy and read along with us! Books Mentioned in this Episode:The...2022-05-0425 min
Listen for REALWarning! Domestic abuse occurs in many insidious formsOur guest: KAY SOLOMON is the creator and founder of Women Walking in Wisdom’s Footsteps™ - a community of support designed for women who seek to recognize and walk in their brilliance; to become the women they have been called to be in their circles of influence regardless of the circumstances they’ve encountered in their past. Kay guides others from her lived experience, helping them to discover and live a truly empowered life, free from toxic relationships that stifle growth and joy. Kay earned a Master of Divinity from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University and tea...2022-03-231h 18
In Her Good BooksSpecial | Q + A with Shanna and Jen!Today, we've got a bonus episode for you! Thanks to everyone who sent in questions! We had so much fun answering them.Listen in for answers to these very important questions:Why are you both such amazing babes?If you had to choose just one book to read forever, what would it be? I’m about to have my first child. You both have kids, are there any children’s books that you can recommend? I love your podcast, but wondering if there are any others that you can recommend...2022-03-1629 min
A Gutsy GirlChronic Skin Issues and the Gut Connection (Episode 31 with Jennifer Fugo)“I’m having so many issues with my skin. Is it connected to what’s going on in my gut?” The chronic skin issues and the gut connection conversation is in full force today.Do you know how many times per week someone reaches out on the gut-skin connection?Too many to count.Chronic Skin Issues and the Gut Connection (Episode 31 with Jennifer Fugo) Resources MentionedMy Perioral Dermatitis JourneyThe Healthy Skin ShowJen’s main website HEREDyshidrotic (Dyshidrosis) EczemaNatural Antihistamines (Podcast Episode 24 with Dr. Becky Campbell)Histamine IntoleranceMatula Tea {+ all...2022-03-0846 min
In Her Good BooksI Don’t Wanna be the Crying Zamboni Driver! - What We’re Reading and Other StuffThis week on What We're Reading and Other Stuff we tell you what we're reading , what Jen's watching and share a bookish problem that needs solving. This month for book club we are reading The Sentence by Louise Erdrich so pick up a copy and reading along with us. The discussion will start on March 23rd on Instagram and Facebook so give us a follow so you don't miss it or you can even just send us an email to let us know what you thought!Books Mentioned in This Episode:The Viscount Wh...2022-03-0237 min
In Her Good BooksJen Didn't Like Project Hail Mary! *Gasp* - What We're Reading and Other StuffThis week on What We're Reading and Other Stuff we tell you what we're reading and well, that's pretty much it, but we have been reading a lot!Books Mentioned in this Episode:Defy the Night by Brigid KemmererDark Roads by Chevy StevensProject Hail Mary by Andy WeirNothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra KhawA Closed and Common Orbit by Becky Chambers The Silent Companions by Laura PurcellHostage by Clare MackintoshPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram 📸 @best_bookclubFacebook- Best Book...2022-02-1630 min
In Her Good BooksHow the One Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones w/ Special Guest Lacey from One Page More!February is Black History Month and to recognize the importance of supporting and giving voice to black authors, we are talking about How the One Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones. Shanna wasn’t able to read this book so joining Jen as a guest in the discussion, we have Lacey from the One Page More! Podcast. Check out One Page More! on Instagram Patreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram 📸 @best_bookclubFacebook- Best Book Cl...2022-02-091h 13
The Best Best Friends Podcast in The World103 - Purée Clout with Jen aka @HelloBrewtifulPGHWe are starting out our Pittsburgh month of February with a staple of that community. We are joined by Pittsburgh craft beer influencer, Jen aka @HelloBrewtifulPGH to talk about the craft beer scene in Pittsburgh, how she got into the craft beer community, breweries getting nuked on Instagram and what her favorite style of beer is. Tom has gone Mecca South Philly Venom with a new sunglasses addition to the sympiote.
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Save $10 on your first...2022-02-091h 19
The Best Best Friends Podcast in The World103 - Purée Clout with Jen aka @HelloBrewtifulPGHWe are starting out our Pittsburgh month of February with a staple of that community. We are joined by Pittsburgh craft beer influencer, Jen aka @HelloBrewtifulPGH to talk about the craft beer scene in Pittsburgh, how she got into the craft beer community, breweries getting nuked on Instagram and what her favorite style of beer is. Tom has gone Mecca South Philly Venom with a new sunglasses addition to the sympiote.
Support the podcast by donating at Anchor.fm/bestbestfriendspod
Check out the live stream at Twitch.tv/bestbestfriendspodcast
Save $10 on your first...2022-02-091h 19
In Her Good BooksShe’s a Little Darth Vada - What We’re Reading and Other StuffThis week on What We’re Reading and Other Stuff we tell you what we’ve been reading - SO MANY GOOD BOOKS - and also talk about Jen’s new baby!! Books Mentioned in This Episode:Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer The Girl from the Well by Rin ChupecoSundial by Catriona Ward She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-ChanThe Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel Patreonwww.bestb...2022-02-0238 min
In Her Good BooksCloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr | January Book Club |Welcome to Book Club! This month we read Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr. If you haven't already head over to our Instagram page to join in the discussion! The Book Club pick for February is If We Were Villains by ML Rio, so pick that one up and give it a read. We are both crazy about it so it is going to be a fun one!Cloud Cuckoo Land Book Club Kit Patreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram 📸 @best_bookclub2022-01-261h 41
In Her Good BooksI Would Quit Colleen Hoover Yesterday - What We’re Reading and Other StuffThis week on What We're Reading and Other Stuff, we let you know what we're reading and also give a not book related update on Jen's baby situation. Book Mentioned in This Episode:The Anomaly by A History of Wild Places by Shea ErnshawA Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky ChambersThe Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth OzekiSea of Tranquility by Emily St John MandelIt Ends With Us by Colleen HooverOne Last Stop by Casey McQuistonPatreon2022-01-1931 min
In Her Good BooksUnder the Whispering Door by TJ KluneThis week we are talking about TJ Klune's second book in the unofficial Kindness series, Under the Whispering Door!We've got book club coming up in a few weeks so, if you haven't already, pick up a copy of Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr and read along with us! We'll be hosting the discussion on Instagram and Facebook starting on January 26th so make sure you follow us there so you don't miss it!Patreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram 📸 @best_bookclub...2022-01-121h 01
In Her Good BooksSeason Two - Book Club Boogaloo! Woohoo Woohoo! - What We're Reading and Other StuffHappy New Year!!This week on What We're Reading and Other Stuff we let you know what we're reading, how our reading for 2021 went and what our reading goals are for the year ahead. Also, listen in to find out what book releases we are excited about for 2022!Books Mentioned in This Episode:The Afterlife of Holly Chase by Cynthia HandComfort & Joy by Kristin HannahFlash Fire by TJ KluneSundial by Catriona WardSea of Tranquility by Emily St. John MandelVagina Obscura by Rachel E. Gr...2022-01-0536 min
In Her Good BooksAlways, in December - Book Club with Special Guest, Author Emily Stone!Welcome to our final Book Club of 2021! To celebrate this momentous occasion, we are joined by Emily Stone, for our first ever author interview! Make sure you stay tuned to the end for that, she was delightful. You can find Emily Stone here:Instagram 📸 @emstonewrites And go pick up a copy of Always, in December if you haven't already! Patreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram 📸 @best_bookclubFacebook- Best Book Club with Shanna and Jen2021-12-301h 47
In Her Good Books'Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore - Read By UsWelcome to a Best Book Club Christmas Special! Join us for a reading of the classic poem, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas ! This poem was originally called "Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas" and was originally published, anonymously, in New York's Troy Sentinel newspaper on December 23, 1823. Don't forget about book club! We are reading Always, in December by Emily Stone. Head over to Instagram or Facebook to join the discussion or send us an email to let us know what you thought!We are so grateful for each and every one of you wh...2021-12-2204 min
In Her Good BooksSo, It's Christmas and Basically You're Reading Nothing - What We're Reading and Other StuffThis week on What We're Reading and Other Stuff we tell you what we're reading, what we're not reading and what books are on our Christmas wish list. Also, this is the one recorded the day before Shanna becomes hopelessly obsessed with the movie Love, Actually. Stay Tuned. Books mentioned in this episode:In a Holidaze by Christina LaurenDying for Christmas by Tammy CohenAmor Actually by Various AuthorsHercule Poirot's Christmas by Agatha ChristieA Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens narrated by Hugh Grant The Sentence by Lou...2021-12-1533 min
Vibrant Happy WomenHow to Get Unstuck (with Marci Barragan and Mary Kay Harton)Listen in today to find out what the secret to getting unstuck is from one of my Vibrant Happy Women coaches, Marci Barragan, and one of our members, Mary Kay Harton. They share how coaching differs from therapy and talking to your friends, and their advice for ditching the “shoulds” so you can set yourself free and get unstuck. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/3012021-12-1443 min
In Her Good BooksElf On My Self by Jacqueline Faye - Rated M for MatureJoin us this week as we discuss the erotic short story, Elf On Myself by Jacqueline Faye. That's right, we went ahead and thought we would review some good ol' fashioned elf erotica for you and we were not disappointed! We actually had so much fun that baby William made another appearance. It's a good thing that he is six months old and cannot understand what we were saying.We think it goes without saying that this episode is not suitable for children - except our own apparently.Merry Clitmas!! (there's a little preview for you...2021-12-0851 min
In Her Good BooksRead Whatever Fluff You Fluffin' Want. Fluff It Up - What We're Reading and Other StuffWelcome to another week of What We're Reading and Other Stuff! December is here and we are finishing up our fall reads before diving straight into our holiday TBR. If you have any books on yours, let us know what they are because we need some awesome holiday book recs.Books Mentioned in this EpisodeGet a Life Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert Payback's a Witch by Lana HarperApples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty Crooked House by Agatha Christie Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony DoerrPatreon2021-12-0129 min
Kickin it Forward PodcastEpisode 7: I Am Greater Than Cancer w/Jen HoverstadHearing you have cancer at any age is tough, but it's especially tough when you've "done all the right things," and you have husband and a young family along with a flourishing career like Jen Hoverstad. In this episode of the Kickin it Forward Podcast we interview Jen Hoverstad who is a cancer warrior who believes that she is greater than cancer and she uses her platform and her story to share that message with others to help them overcome the obstacles in their own lives. For more information on Jen visit: www.JenHoverstad.com 2021-11-2933 min
Kickin it Forward PodcastEpisode 7: I Am Greater Than Cancer w/Jen HoverstadHearing you have cancer at any age is tough, but it's especially tough when you've "done all the right things," and you have husband and a young family along with a flourishing career like Jen Hoverstad. In this episode of the Kickin it Forward Podcast we interview Jen Hoverstad who is a cancer warrior who believes that she is greater than cancer and she uses her platform and her story to share that message with others to help them overcome the obstacles in their own lives. For more information on Jen visit: www.JenHoverstad.com 2021-11-2933 min
In Her Good BooksOutlawed by Anna North - Book Club!For our November book club we read Outlawed by Anna North and despite this book being absolutely everywhere, the reception was a little chilly to be honest. Tune in to find out our thoughts!Patreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram 📸 @best_bookclubFacebook- Best Book Club with Shanna and JenYouTube 📹 Best Book Club with Shanna and Jen Shanna KayInstagram 📸 @vellum.and.vellichorYouTube 📹 Shanna Ka...2021-11-251h 22
In Her Good BooksWhat We're Reading and Other Stuff 11/17/21Join us this week to find out what we're reading and...some other stuff!Books Mentioned in the EpisodeArtemis by Andy WeirdThe Girl from Rawblood by Catriona WardThe Last House on Needless Street by Catriona WardThe People We Meet on Vacation by Emily HenryWish You Were Here by Jodi PicoultFind Us!Patreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram 📸 @best_bookclubFacebook- Best Book Club with Shanna and Jen...2021-11-1723 minIn Her Good BooksRebecca by Daphne du MaurierOctober is over, but we are still in the mood for some dark atmosphere and Rebecca is the perfect book to scratch that itch! Find Us!Patreon.com/bestbookclubwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram 📸 @best_bookclubFacebook- Best Book Club with Shanna and JenYouTube 📹 Best Book Club with Shanna and Jenbest_bookclub@outlook.comShanna KayInstagram 📸 @vellum.and.vellichorYouTube 📹 Shanna Kay - Vellum an...2021-11-101h 24
In Her Good BooksWhat We’re Reading and Other Stuff 03/11/21This week on What We're Reading and Other Stuff, we tell you what we're reading -of course- and also, about some exciting news! If you've ever wished that you could listen to us more often, this is your lucky day. We have started a Patreon! For those of you who don't know hat this means, Patreon is a website where you can go to support creators you love. In this case, US! How it works is that you go to www.patreon.com/bestbookclub and there you will be able to select one of three tiers of membe...2021-11-0321 min
In Her Good BooksCarrie by Stephen King - Book ClubWelcome to Book Club! For October we read the modern horror classic Carrie by Stephen King! Thanks to everyone who joined us for the discussion on Instagram! If you missed it, it’s never too late. We save everything in our highlights on our profile page and you can go there anytime to answer our discussion questions! If you are going to read Carrie for your own book club you can find our book club kit with our discussion questions on our website! www.bestbookclub.caInstagram 📸...2021-10-271h 03
In Her Good BooksWhat We're Reading and Other Stuff 10/20/21We are back with another episode of What We're Reading and Other Stuff! This week, we tell you what we're reading and also give a few spooky month book recommendations! Just a reminder that book club is next week! We are reading Carrie by Stephen King and we are already starting the conversation over on our Instagram and Facebook right now! So head over there to find our discussion questions, we will be talking about this book all week!Books mentioned in this episode!Eric by Terry Pratchett I Know What You Did...2021-10-2026 minIn Her Good BooksThe Yellow Wallpaper Discussion and ReviewIt is time for our discussion of the short story The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Yesterday we released a recording of Shanna reading the entire story so go listen to that if you haven’t already!The author Shanna couldn't remember was Lori Gottlieb. It is unclear where the quote actually originated, but it sounds like it was a tweet by @debihope. The actual quote is:"Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self esteem, first make sure you are not, in fact, just surrounded by assholes."Just a reminder th...2021-10-1328 min
In Her Good BooksThe Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman - Full StoryJoin Shanna for story time as she reads the spooky and classic short story, The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman in celebration of the month of October!Tune in later this week for our discussion about the story!This short story is in the public domain and can be found for free all over - here are some links if you want to read it for yourself!https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1952http://socrates.acadiau.ca/courses/engl/rcunningham/1413-F09/YellowWallpaper.pdfwww.bestbookclub.ca...2021-10-1233 min
Love, Life & disABILITYDanceSyndrome Jen talks to Kay Ashton MBEEstablished in 2009, DanceSyndrome was the inspiration of founder and Creative Director, Jen Blackwell, who has Down’s syndrome, and wanted to follow her dream of being a dancer and dance leader.https://dancesyndrome.co.uk/https://twitter.com/dancesyndromeukhttps://www.facebook.com/dancerleddisabilityinspired/****************31, Single & Disabled, going through IVF, with a pinch of science called PGD! Join me on my journey to motherhood. As I talk to lots more people who are going through similar, wether thats IVF, IVF as a single parent, th...2021-10-0123 minIn Her Good BooksThe Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen - Book Club Discussion and ReviewFor September's Best Book Club, we read The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 83 1/4 Years Old by Henrik Groen.Wanna read this one for your book club? Find our book club kit here, complete with our discussion questions!We have a lot of fun stuff coming your way in October but the most important one is that for spoOoOoooky month, we are reading Carrie by Stephen King! We all know the story, but pick up a copy and read along with us because it's gonna be so much fun! **The Thursday Murder Club is by...2021-09-2957 minIn Her Good BooksWomen's Prize For Fiction WINNER 2020 - Piranesi by Susanna ClarkeThe Women's Prize For Fiction was finally announced last week, and the winner was ... PIRANESI by Susanna Clarke! We wanted to put out an episode on the winner, but since we have already discussed this one at length, we are rereleasing that episode with a new intro and outro for you guys. It's a good one! Currently ReadingShanna: "Small Gods" by Terry Pratchett Jen: "The Only Good Indians" by Stephen Graham Jones Here are a couple of the cult podcasts Shanna was talking about:Heaven's Gate Podcast:2021-09-151h 09In Her Good BooksThis Is How You Lose The Time War - Book Club Review and DiscussionWelcome to Book Club! This week we are talking all about the award winning, coauthored book This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone.Thank you to everyone who participated on Instagram! We love talking to you guys about these books. If you missed the discussion, it's never too late. Everything is saved in our Highlights on our Instagram profile page and you can join in anytime, or just send us some kind of correspondence and we will get back to you....perhaps a letter? We absolutely loved this book and cann...2021-09-011h 50In Her Good BooksThe Grace Year by Kim Liggett - Book Club Review and DiscussionWelcome to book club!! For July we read "The Grace Year" by Kim Liggett . Thank you to everyone who participated on Instagram! We always have to much fun talking about the books. If you missed it, it's not too late, all of our discussion is saved in the Highlights on our Instagram profile so you can still join in there. We would love to hear from you! Or send us an email at best_bookclub@outlook.comIf you are looking to read this book for your own book club, head over to our website and pi...2021-07-281h 26
Body Positive MumE40: PMDD, Social Anxiety & Mental Health ft Jen KayIn this episode I have the pleasure of talking with Health & Fitness coach Jen Kay - owner of Lift Learn and Burn. Jen and I dig into her own experience of ending her teaching career to dive into an area of health support work after she herself experienced PMDD from a young age. If you’d like to connect with Jen you can of course message her directly here https://instagram.com/jenkayllb Ladies as always your support with the podcast is so appreciated so please share it with at least one other amazing lady out there. Leaving a review is...2021-07-1040 minIn Her Good BooksHow to Start Your Own Best Book Club!The first rule of book club? Talk about it literally all the time. This week we are going to give you some tips for starting your own book club and also share with you the books that have been a huge success in ours.Do you have a favorite book club? If so, we want to hear about it! Email us at best_bookclub@outlook.com to tell us all about it.How to make your own CARL - https://thecarlsarecoming.com/www.bestbookclub.caInstagram 📸 @best_bookclub2021-06-0936 minIn Her Good Books1 Star Reviews of Books We LoveOn this weeks episode we take turns reading out one star reviews of the books we love most and we were surprised to find that not all of them were wrong but we give our books five stars anyways!Currently ReadingShanna: If We Were Villains by M.L RioJen: Black Sun by Rebecca RoanhorseBooks Mentioned In This EpisodeThe Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller (of course)Station Eleven by Emily St. John MandelAnxious People by Fredrik BackmanThe Name of the Wind by...2021-06-0252 minIn Her Good BooksA Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes - Book Club Review and DiscussionB O O K C L U B ! For the month of May, we read A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes which explores the Trojan War but told from the women's point of view! Thank you to everyone who participated on Instagram! We always have to much fun talking about the books. If you missed it, it's not too late, all of our discussion is saved in the Highlights on our Instagram profile so you can still join in there. We would love to hear from you! Or send us an email at best_bookclub@outlook.com2021-05-261h 13In Her Good BooksA Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas - Part 2 - Book Review and Discussion - ACOTARWe are back and bringing you Part 2 of our discussion on A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas. This is the second book in her A Court of Thorns and Roses series. We did Part 1 of this book last week, so if you haven't listened to that one yet, go and check it out!Next week is book club! We are reading A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes and we have started a discussion over on our Facebook and Instagram pages so head over there to chat with us!!Currently Reading:2021-05-191h 03In Her Good BooksA Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas - Part 1 - Book Review and Discussion - ACOTAROn today's episode we take you on the first leg of a two part journey we like to call A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas. Okay, that's what it's actually called. Join us as we discuss the second book (and probably most loved?) in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. So much happened in this book that we had to split it into two parts but don't worry, Part 2 will be coming your way next week.This month we are reading A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes for book club so rea...2021-05-121h 04
No Halos HereRapid Fire Questions with Jen + JaneToday Jen and Jane have fun asking each other 21 Rapid-Fire questions. Listen in as they share their favourite spiritual tools, potato chip flavour, and who they admire and why. Titles and authors of the books mentioned: Instagram Power 2nd edition by JasonMilesA Course in Miracles - Scribed by Dr. Helen Schucman and Dr. William Thetford. Published by the Foundation for Inner PeaceUntamed by Glennon DoyleA Horse and His Boy by C.S. LewisYsabel by Guy Gavriel KayPermission to Feel by Mark BrackettAfter by Dr. Bruce Greyson Secrets and Mysteries, The Glory and Pleasure of Being a Wom...2021-05-1119 min
In Her Good BooksThe Women’s Prize for Fiction 2021 ShortlistThe shortlist for the Women’s Prize for Fiction was announced on April 28th! We are here to bring you what we know about these six books in anticipation for the winner which will be announced on July 7th! The Shortlist includes:Piranesi by Susanna ClarkeThe Vanishing Half by Britt Bennett Unsettled Ground by Claire FullerNo One is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood How the One Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa GyasiClick here to find our longlist ep...2021-05-0534 minIn Her Good BooksThe Midnight Library by Matt Haig - Book Club Review and DiscussionIt's time for book club! The month of April was Jen's pick so we read The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. Join us as we discuss what happened in the book and what we thought about it!I Weigh with Jameela Jamil podcast interview with Matt Haig: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/matt-haig/id1498855031?i=1000492458203Our Best Book Club pick for May is A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes. Pick it up and read along with us!best_bookclub@outlook.comwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram 📸 @bes...2021-04-281h 05In Her Good BookseReaders: Kobo vs KindleIf you are unsure whether eReading is for you or if you just aren't sure which eReader to get, or if you just want to know what we think - this episode is for you! We are talking ALL about eReaders. The pros. The cons (there are none) and what we love and what we don't love about our own.Next week is book club! We are reading The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. You don't wannt miss it! If you haven't yet, start reading the book and head over to Instagram to let us now what you t...2021-04-2138 minIn Her Good BooksPIRANESI by Susanna Clarke - Book Review and DiscussionOn today's episode we discuss Susanna Clarke's newest novel, Piranesi. This book was so hard to unpack with all the possible interpretations and we both had completely different opinions which made the discussion all the better.Currently ReadingShanna: A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. MaasJen: Summer by Ali SmithHere are a couple of the cult podcasts Shanna was talking about:Heaven's Gate Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/heavens-gate/id1292069401Last Podcast on the Left | Jonestown :https://www.las...2021-04-141h 04In Her Good BooksA Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas - Book Review - ACOTAR On today's episode we are discussing the first book in Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses series also called A Court of Thorns and Roses.In case you are wondering what commercial Shanna was talking about. It's actually amazing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40vZ9WUl1Vw Currently ReadingShanna: The Golden Rule by Amanda Craig Jen: A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. MaasFind Us Atwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram 📸 @best_bookclub2021-04-071h 10In Her Good BooksMen Writing Women BadlyOn today's episode, we are switching it up a bit! Unfortunely, sometimes men are known for writing women characters...badly (to say the least). Join us as we take turns reading and commenting on some of these examples. Feel free to skip ahead to 7:44 if you're just here for the jokes. Your breasts will laugh and laugh. Currently ReadingShanna- The Radium Girls by Kate MooreJennifer - A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sara J. Maas and The Radium Girls by Kate MooreNext week is BOOK CLUB. We are reading...2021-03-2445 min
In Her Good BooksThe Women's Prize for Fiction 2021 LonglistOn today’s episode we are taking you through each book that made it onto The Women’s Prize for Fiction 2021 longlist! If you are wondering what all 16 books are about, we’ve got the information and we will also let you know which ones we are most excited for! The Women's Prize for Fiction Longlist Because of You by Dawn FrenchBurnt Sugar by Avni DoshiConsent by Annabel LyonDetransition, Baby by Torrey PetersExciting Times by Naoise Dolan How the One Armed Sister Sweeps Her House...2021-03-171h 05