Jennifer Pollock McNally - Podcast Details

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Conversations with Seven SistersUnlikely Path From Lawyer to Children's Book Author with Robin NewmanThis week on Conversations with Seven Sisters, Jen speaks with Robin Newman a children's book author and Bryn Mawr Alum. They discuss her time at Bryn Mawr and her career. Robin shares her experiences studying abroad in France, working as a paralegal, and eventually finding her passion for writing through children's literature. They talk about the importance of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators for aspiring writers, her journey to find an agent, and the process of bringing a book to publication. The episode provides a deep dive into Robin's nonlinear career path and offers i...2024-07-1652 min

Conversations with Seven SistersHow a Career Break Will Reinvent Your Life, UPDATE With Katrina McGheeThis week on Conversations with Seven Sisters, Jen speaks with Katrina McGhee again to update us on her book release and how her online business has been going! Katrina wrote the book Taking a Career Break for Dummies and she now runs a coaching business helping people take career breaks and thrive during and after!Find Katrina here: https://www.kmcgheecoaching.com/ Get her book here: https://www.kmcgheecoaching.com/book Get the audiobook here: https://www.audible.com/pd/T...2024-07-0932 min

Conversations with Seven SistersFull Spectrum Mama with Jennifer Brunton PhDThis week on Conversations with Seven Sisters, Jen speaks with Bryn Mawr Alum Jennifer Brunton about her new book "The #ActuallyAutistic Guide to Building Independence" (and her previous books too!), her career in community colleges, about being neurodivergent and a mom, and her experience with DEI. Through her consulting business she is a nationally recognized Keynote Speaker, coach and consultant. Jennifer has an interesting career path and perspective to share with the Seven Sister community! Find Jennifer's Website, book link and more, see the below: https://www.jebphd.com/https://us.jkp.com/pag...2024-07-0253 min

Conversations with Seven SistersBehind the Curtain of College Admissions with College Counselor Brooke StengelDo you have a high schooler who is getting ready to apply for college? You won’t want to miss this episode of Conversations with Seven Sisters! This week, Jen speaks with Brooke Stengel (Bryn Mawr ℅ ‘91), an Independent College Counselor with over 30 years of experience. Brooke believes that the college process isn't about finding the "best" college -- it's about finding the "right" college. Brooke helps students through the process of determining what they are hoping to gain from their college experiences, finding institutions that fit their preferences and then helping them to show the colleges, through their essay...2024-06-251h 07

Choosing to Farm: New Generation StoriesHannah & John Doyle Front Load Hardship“Raising animals is heavy. Even when it goes really well, it's heavy. And when you have losses, like we have had in the last couple of years, it changes the math -- even the finances of it. Okay, yeah, we lost money because we lost so many hens, but what we also lost sleep and tears and to wake up and go out and have a hundred chickens killed in one night--that happened to us once--and it just is so devastating.”—Hannah “To know that food is not a product that you buy at the store and...2024-06-221h 09

Conversations with Seven SistersHelp Save the Mount Holyoke Tennis Team from Immediate Elimination!UPDATE BELOW!!!!Link to Sign the Petition: https://www.change.org/p/oppose-the-immediate-elimination-of-the-mount-holyoke-tennis-program On today’s Conversations with Seven Sisters we have a special edition of the podcast where Jen speaks with members of the Mount Holyoke Tennis Team to discuss their team being cut without prior notice by the administration. UPDATE! On the 21st of May the tennis team and our parents were offered a follow up meeting with our President, Dean of Students and Athletic Director. To begin this meeting, President Holley went through a list of points she wanted to dispute tha...2024-05-2826 min

Conversations with Seven SistersHaving Children During a Climate Crisis with Meghan Kallman and Josephine FerorelliDoes global warming play a role in your decision to have children or not? This episode dives into how the climate crisis impacts family planning. This week on Conversations with Seven Sisters Jen speaks with Meghan Kallman and Josephine Ferorelli, authors of The Conceivable Future: Planning Families and Taking Action in the Age of Climate Change. They explore the ways in which the climate crisis is affecting our personal decisions about family planning, parenting, and political action. Jen asks about parenting tips for how to speak and act with your children about climate change. They reframe the c...2024-05-211h 01

Conversations with Seven SistersDiscovering Your Neurodivergence at 40 with Sadie DingfelderHave you heard of being faceblind? Yes, that is a real diagnosis, called prosopagnosia, that means you can’t tell faces apart. This week on Conversations with Seven Sisters Jen speaks with Sadie Dingfelder (Smith ℅ 2001) about her career journey from writing a Washington Post article to writing a book all about discovering neurodivergence. Sadie shares all about her career from starting at Emily’s List to working for Washington Post as a Staff Writer to being a freelancer and now publishing a book. If you are neurodivergent, interested in a career in writing, or just a Seven...2024-05-1450 min

Conversations with Seven SistersMaking your dreams of moving to Italy a reality with Fosca D'AciernoHave you ever dreamed about sipping Italian coffee on a terrazza every morning? Why not make that dream a reality! This week on Conversations with Seven Sisters Jen speaks with Fosca D'Acierno, a Bryn Mawr Alum and expert on life in Italy. They speak all about how Fosca has ended up as an American living in Italy for over two decades with a successful career and family. Fosca is an Italian American born and raised in New Jersey whose year abroad in Italy changed her life. She spent 23 years working for Stanford's Study Abroad program in F...2024-04-231h 04

Conversations with Seven SistersWomen’s College to the Only Woman on Wall Street with Jamie Fiore Higgins, Author of Bully MarketFrom the halls of Bryn Mawr College to the offices of Goldman Sachs. You can imagine the culture shock as one has every leadership position filled by women and the other is… lacking female presence. This week on Conversations with Seven Sisters, Jen speaks with Bryn Mawr College Alum Jamie Fiore Higgins about her time at a Seven Sisters College and the transition from a women led environment to a male environment. Jamie shares about her time at Goldman Sachs and how it impacted her career and personal life. Jamie wrote Bully Market: My Story of M...2024-04-161h 14

Conversations with Seven SistersBecoming a Published Novelist at 50 with Author Jeanne BlasbergHave you ever thought about writing a book? Maybe even getting it published? Well this episode is for you! This week on Conversations with Seven Sisters Jen speaks with Jeanne Blasberg (Smith College Alum) all about writing and getting novels published. Jeanne Blasberg is an award-winning and bestselling author and essayist. She has written three novels in a thematic trilogy. Her forthcoming novel, Daughter of a Promise (SWP, April 2, 2024) is a modern retelling of the legend of David and Bathsheba, completing the trilogy she began with Eden and The Nine.Jeanne cochairs the...2024-04-091h 04

The Yoga RheumEp 21. Julia McNally - Yoga, Wellness, and Serving the Community with the RA YogiJulia McNally is an experienced yoga teacher living with Rheumatoid Arthritis living in Montreal. Before pursuing yoga, Julia spent over 10 years working as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor in the communtiy, a career that she had to leave behind because of the progression of her arthritis. Julia used her personal experience with arthritis to find a new purpose and to help others through accessible yoga.Julia is a certified Yoga Teacher and Chair Yoga Teacher. She has also completed her YFA Level I - Yoga For Arthritis Teacher Training with Dr. Steffany Moonaz, recognized by the IAYT...2024-04-0555 min

Travel NotesTravel Notes LEAF Global Arts Retreat Exclusive: Jennifer Pickering & Adama DembeleTravel Notes highlights the LEAF Global Arts retreat happening May 9-12 in historic lake Eden, NC and talks with special guests, Jennifer Pickering who is the co executive director of LEAF Global Arts non-profit based in Asheville NC and Adama Dembele, LEAF Cultural Ambassador who is also a talented djembe and balafon player from the Ivory Coast. They listen to some of Adama’s music and dive into everything you need to know about LEAF Global Arts Retreat and the organization as a whole!2024-04-0146 min

Conversations with Seven SistersWhy Finances are a Feminist Issue with Money Coach Ariel Nathanson “Everyone can have financial ease, calm and confidence” - Ariel Nathanson.Don’t believe it’s possible for you after struggling with finances? Or you want to make it even simpler for yourself? Listen to this episode with financial educator and Wellesley Alum, Ariel Nathanson. This week on Conversation with Seven Sisters Jen speaks with Ariel Nathanson on all things finances and how she has gone from being the financial advice friend to go to, to a financial expert who opened her own business, Finances for Feminists. There are so many money issues that we are neve...2024-03-1944 min

The Anxiety Encyclopedia62. F is for Folie à deuxLorien tells Katharine about shared delusions, she proves she is bad at a French accent, and they self diagnose. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folie_à_deux#cite_note-JNMD1956-6 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/conditions/delusional-disorder https://www.news-medical.net/health/Delusion-Types.aspx https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Lasègue#cite_note-14 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-red-light-district/202204/what-everyone-should-understand-about-shared-delusional-disorder https://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/shared-psychotic-disorder https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31095356/#:~:text=Shared psychotic disorder (folie à,based on a delusional belief. https://www.psychiatrist.com/pcc/folie-a-deux-case-husband-children/ https://www.ncbi.nlm...2024-03-121h 02

Conversations with Seven SistersHow to deal with the logistics of loss and death with Abby O’Leary of Fare Well AssociatesSo many people who lose someone close to them are blindsided by the administrative burden that comes and causes so many issues during a time of immense grief. But there are things you can do to prepare and prevent such a burden and we have an expert on the subject to help you! This week on Conversations with Seven Sisters Jen speaks to Barnard Alum, Abby O’Leary, who has used her life experience to build a business that helps people deal with the paperwork and logistical burden of loss. Abby O’Leary faced the loss o...2024-03-1241 min

Crowe CastsSpring Budget 2024 SpecialIn this Spring Budget Special of Crowe Casts, we hear from our Tax specialists Rob Marchant, Partner and Head of Tax, along with Laurence Field, Corporate Tax Partner, and two of our Private Client Partners, Jennifer McNally and Nick Latimer. It is well known that we are weeks or months away from a General Election so yesterday's Budget was one last opportunity for the government to provide some fiscal give-aways in order to attract voters. Perhaps with one eye on the electorate, many of the announcements focused on individuals rather than corporations; this could also r...2024-03-0727 min

Conversations with Seven SistersFor women who hate office politics but want to get promoted and paid with Coach Jamie LeeHave you struggled with your job in facing a toxic workplace or discrimination? If so, you’ll want to listen to this episode with Jamie Lee who can help you navigate workplace politics. In this episode of Conversations with Seven Sisters, Jen talks with Jamie Lee (Smith College ℅ 04), a coach who helps women who hate office politics get promoted and paid. Jamie and Jen discuss the toxic jobs they have both worked in the past and how quitting them, aka voting with your feet, is often the right thing to do when HR and your boss d...2024-03-0558 min

Conversations with Seven SistersMoving to Europe to Jumpstart your Career with Lexi LobdellHave you ever wondered what lie outside of the United States would look like? Especially for your career or education? If so, this episode is for you. In this episode of Conversations with Seven Sisters Jen speaks with recent Mount Holyoke Alum Lexi Lobdell on her journey since graduation over the Atlantic to study in Finland and work in Norway. Lexi was a neuroscience major with an interest in entrepreneurship who had no great interest in studying or living abroad until she was tapped to apply for the Fulbright program in Finland. She has since mo...2024-02-2745 min

Conversations with Seven SistersHow you can help protect our democracy with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn BensonSince the events of 2020 have you been worried about the state of our democracy and want to help protect it? If you are looking for ways to get involved, make sure to listen to this episode. In this episode of Conversations with Seven Sisters, Jen is honored to be joined by distinguished Wellesley College Alum, Secretary Jocelyn Benson, to discuss how her role is critical to our democracy, how she got there, and how you can help in our elections. Secretary Benson shares why she entered the race for Secretary of State and why she co...2024-02-2030 min

Conversations with Seven SistersHow to Manage Your Finances and Make the Most of Your Money with Karen Van VoorhisDo you wonder if you are truly ready for the financial responsibilities in your future? Well this week we speak to financial advisor Karen Van Voorhis about all things money and retirement. Karen is a Certified Financial Planner™(CFP®) and work as the Director of Financial Planning at Daniel J. Galli & Associates. She advises clients and their families on a wide range of topics including investment management, retirement planning, tax management, estate planning, insurance coverage, college planning, and charitable giving. In the episode Jen and Karen talk about how we can best prepare for our financ...2024-02-1340 min

Conversations with Seven SistersOn being in "The Room Where It Happens" with MHC Alum Ann O'LearyDo you remember where you were that fateful night in November 2016? Well our guest Ann O’Leary most definitely does as she was with Secretary Hillary Clinton in New York. In this episode of Conversations with Seven Sisters, Jen is honored to be joined by distinguished Mount Holyoke College Alum Ann O’Leary. Ann is an attorney and American political advisor, attorney, and nonprofit leader. Ann O’Leary is originally from the state of Maine and pursued her dreams of attending Mount Holyoke College where she enjoyed canoeing and running around farm land. We get to hear...2024-02-0742 min $Jenn \'n Juice$ Jenn 'n Juiceepisode 0043 - Merry Christmas!It’s EVERYONE’S BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK at Jenn ‘n Juice! This epic week is giving us Episode 43 AND Jenni’s 43rd birthday! (We dish all about her fabulous makeup birthday party and share the hilarity and embarrassing moments brought to you by Juice.)ALSO...IT’S CHRISTMAS!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JESUS!!!In this episode, Jenn & Juice explore the Christmas story from the Biblical account found inthe Gospel of Luke, chapter 2. Note: If you read this with your family, we recommend Luke 2:1-20 in a simple translation or paraphrase (i.e. NLT, NIV, The Message)We wish...2023-12-2159 min

Little Known Facts with Ilana LevineEpisode 373 - Peter Friedman and Sydney LemmonPeter Friedman - has been in the original New York productions of works by Wendy Wasserstein, Simon Gray, C.P. Taylor, Charles Fuller, Annie Baker, Amy Herzog, Max Posner, Greg Pierce, Jennifer Haley, Deborah Zoe Laufer, The Debate Society, Rachel Bonds, Lauren Yee, Will Eno, Michael Mitnick, Kim Rosenstock, Will Connolly, Gunnar Madsen, Joy Gregory, John Lang, Susan Stroman, David Thompson, John Kander, Terrence McNally, Lynn Ahrens, and Stephen Flaherty. He’s performed in NYC revivals of plays by Paddy Chayefsky, Reginald Rose, Donald Margulies, Chekhov, and Shakespeare. Film: The Savages, Safe, Single White Female. TV: “Brooklyn Bridge,” “High Maintena...2023-10-2321 min

More than SweatOur Favorite NPYou know her and you love her, so.back by popular demand: Jennifer McNally! On this episode we dive into more skin care, woman's health, and all the in-betweens. Thank god we have her to answers all of our questions!2023-10-0956 min

ADHDAFS2.Ep6: Amy Polly - ADHD Awareness Month, Motherhood & MindfulnessIt's ADHD Awareness Month & there's a LOT that needs to be said!With a medication shortage,the Access Denied ND & our own MAKE IT COUNT Campaigns & important awareness to raise in our own community. Thank goodness for:Mindfulness Teacher/MentalHealth Speaker/Neurodiversity Advocate Amy Polly, teaching us to 'GRAB LIFE BY THE TITS!' & we've some EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENTS!Alongside sharing her ADHD Safari,struggles with Motherhood & Mental Health, Amy educates us about Mindfulness.This inspirational LEGEND implores us to:BE CURIOUS, BE PLAYFUL, BE YOU!Thank you so much Amy,can't wait to see you IRL very s...2023-10-031h 31

ADHDAFS2.Ep5: Self-Diagnosed AuDHD at 70 - Kit WaringHaving been immediately enamoured by an email from legendary listener Kit, we felt desperate to share her story of discovering ADHD & Autism at 69. Now Self-Diagnosed at 70 years old - almost twice the age that we were both ‘late’ diagnosed.At Kit’s stage of life,the greater possibility of ADHD being mistaken for Dementia is a further barrier to receiving answers & support.At this time Kit is not seeking medical diagnosis. One more time for the people in the back…SELF-DIAGNOSIS IS VALID. Kit has developed the coping strategy of People Avoidance due to debilitating Rejectio...2023-09-2656 min

ADHDAFS2.Ep4:Rach Idowu - ADHD,Intersectionality,Work & CommunicationSO excited to be joined by Rach Idowu for this very special episode!Featured in NY Times,BBC,Stylist & more;late diagnosed ADHD LEGEND works tirelessly to raise ADHD Awareness with her informative content.She created ADHD Flashcards to help identify the symptoms.Rach gave us so many pearls in this blether!Including:ADHD and Intersectionality-People from working class backgrounds and ethnic minorities are left out of a lot of the conversation and research on ADHD. Impacts can be even more detrimental to those who may not have the financial support and support f...2023-09-191h 06

The Anxiety Encyclopedia36. W is for Water WoesLorien warns Katharine about the sneaky ways water might be able to kill us. Sources: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/drowning https://www.webmd.com/children/features/secondary-drowning-dry-drowning https://www.webmd.com/lung/the-facts-about-pulmonary-edema https://abcnews.go.com/Health/dry-drowning-year-olds-incident/story?id=54663459 https://www.foxnews.com/health/be-well-recognize-warning-signs-dry-drowning-take-quick-action https://www.cnn.com/2017/06/09/health/texas-toddler-dry-drowning/index.html https://www.mother.ly/news/viral-trending/viral-tiktok-dry-drowning-myth/ https://www.unitypoint.org/news-and-articles/dispelling-myths-about-dry-drowning---unitypoint-health https://slate.com/human-interest/2023/07/dry-drowning-symptoms-myth-swimming.html https://www.ccjm.org/content/85/7/529#ref-1 https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/indiana-mom-dies-of-water-toxicity-after-drinking-too-much-water-on-vacation-family-says/3203387/ https://www.npr...2023-09-1249 min

ADHDAFS2.Ep3:ADHD Love, Self-Harm & Addiction Recovery with Rox & RichThanks to ADHD LOVE Couple Rox & Rich for this insightful & inspirational Blether.With 2 legendary guests,this episode is longer than usual as it would’ve been a disservice to listeners to cut any out!The couple are on a shame eradication mission,discussing the hard stuff to help others on their safari!TW: Contains swearing, mentions of sexual abuse, alcoholism, drug use, self harm, binge eating, sex addiction, gambling, family estrangement, ableism, ADHD deniers, emotional abuse. If you are struggling with any of the topics covered, you are not alone.There is help out there so please reach ou...2023-09-121h 45 $Gardeners\' Corner$ Gardeners' CornerWhat can sheep’s wool do for your garden? Wildlife to look out for in Autumn and September highlights at RowallaneIt’s been the home of poets and actors and now it prides itself on putting an organic garden at the centre of a private events space; Ballintubbert is found near the village of Stradbally in County Laois. In this week’s programme, presenter David Maxwell tours the gardens with head gardener Jennifer Taggart and finds out how the place has been shaped by it’s former owners including actor Sir John Hurt. He finds out how Jennifer is using sheep’s wool and clover to manage the 14 acre site. Also on the programme, a visit to Duneane Community Garden i...2023-09-0956 min

ADHDAFS2.Ep2:Cate Osborn (Catieosaurus) - AuDHD, Sex Dungeons & DragonsNo, that's not a grammatical error in the title, the LEGENDARY Catieosaurus 'works in both kinds of Dungeons!' :) This VERY special blether features possibly the best 'Most ADHD Thing' of ALL TIME! Our favourite Pirate Wench Cate Osborn is a certified Sex Educator with late diagnosed ADHD, who is also currently seeking a diagnosis for Autism. A mental health advocate, full-time Content Creator, Co-host of Infinite Quest Podcast, Professional Streamer and TTRPG Influencer. Alongside sharing her struggles with conflicting sides to her brain, 'inside her there are two wolves!'; she focusses on ADHD Ad...2023-09-051h 17

ADHDAFS2.Ep1:Dr Nighat Arif - ADHD, Hormones & PerimenopauseWE'RE BACK!Kicking of Season 2 with a VERY special Guest:Women's Health Expert & Resident Dr of BBC Breakfast & ITV's This Morning: Dr Nighat Arif . MASSIVE THANK YOU to this legendary lady for explaining the relationship between Hormones & ADHD & educating us about Perimenopause, Menopause & Endometriosis. She also shares her experience as a Dyslexic GP, & sheds light on the ADHD Diagnosis Crisis & the misogyny in medicine she works tirelessly to eradicate. Dr Nighat Arif's knowledge has been comprised into an INCREDIBLE book, appropriately named THE KNOWLEDGE: Your guide to female health – from menstruation to the menopause. 'A life-saving book for...2023-08-291h 16