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Bevin: A Femme Over 40 and her Friends146. Jerri Berry & Michelle: My first Alien Encounter! And Glowing Up with Cannasisters at a Wellness Retreat!Jerri had an alien encounter in June gathering with our cannasisters and had another one with me and her sister Michelle on 03/17/2023 in Loomis, CA. We talk about the circumstances of each experience, how they overlap and what the experience felt like. (I was shocked!) We also talk about our whole trip to the women's wellness cannabis retreat we were attending when we met our Star Family! "Follow Taylor Swift's voice" is my favorite part of our tale.
Jerri is a you tuber, bullet journal designer and has her own podcast! You can hit...2023-04-1757 min
Jerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic LibraryBookish | The Perks of Being a Wallflower - Movie vs Book comparison***THIS VIDEO HAS SPOILERS***
Dear friend,
Today I am pointing out the differences between the movie and the book of “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chbosky. I first saw the film in 2014 and recently listened to the audiobook. The movie was so moving for me and I’m excited to break what I liked and disliked between the book and movie. Let me know what you think and leave recommendations in the comments below
Love, Jerri B Berry
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Find...2022-06-0945 min
Jerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic LibraryBookish | Big Little Lies - Movie vs Book comparison***THIS VIDEO HAS SPOILERS***
If you loved the show Big Little Lies, or the book by Liane Moriarty, come see how I dissect the differences between the book and the show. Liane Moriarty is one of my favorite authors so doing this episode was great fun. Let me know if you agree or disagree with my opinions and as always, feel free to leave recommendations in the comments below.
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Find me on GoodReads...2022-06-0937 min
Jerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic LibraryJudge Jerri Berry and MichelleCourt is in session! Come hang out with Jerri Berry and her favorite guest Michelle discuss the Depp v Heard trials going on. Don’t worry, we get off topic many times so if you’re not super into the trials, you will still enjoy the comedic gossip between Jerri and Michelle.
Watch Michelle’s previous episode here: https://youtu.be/GwNz3jAAj3k
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Jerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic LibraryMr. & Mrs. BellUnlike Mr. & Mrs. Smith, this couple lives a fairly normal life in Texas with no CIA drama or wild minivan chases. Colby and April wear many hats, but their main passion at the moment is building their spice and sauce business. They enjoy playing music for their neighbors, wine tasting, time with their kids, and much more. These two give great insight on starting your own business and discuss what it's like to move from California to Texas. I can’t wait to have a part 2 episode with this adorable and wholesome couple. I hope you enjoy it!
About the Au...2022-05-201h 21
Jerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic LibraryBookish | Ready Player One - Movie vs Book Comparison***THIS VIDEO HAS SPOILERS***
Grab your headset and haptic gloves. Today we are deep diving into the Oasis. I dissect the differences between the book and movie so that you don’t have to. I also give my personal reviews and thoughts on the book and movie. If you would like to see a non spoiler review of the book, check out my April wrap up.
If you want to hear my initial review of the book, check out my April Wrap Up here: https://youtu.be/CFVsEE4WbVo
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Jerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic LibraryBookish | The Hate U Give - Movie vs Book comparison***THIS VIDEO HAS SPOILERS***
Today I breakdown the difference between the book and the movie The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. Hear about what I liked and didn't like when the book came to the big screen and what I thought they did well.
If you want to hear my initial review of the book, check out my February Wrap Up here:
https://youtu.be/yM5E9RqGO1o
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2022-05-1626 min
Jerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic LibraryBookish | The Great Gatsby - Movie vs Book comparison***THIS VIDEO HAS SPOILERS***
As a huge fan of Leo DiCaprio and Toby McGuire, the 2013 film was one of my favorite movies. When I learned that The Great Gatsby audiobook was free or only a few dollars (depending on production and narrator) I knew I had to read it. The audiobook was very enjoyable and I couldn’t wait to record a comparison video for you all.
If you’d like to check out my initial review of the book, check out my January wrap up here: https://youtu.be/bLbbmaOPxKc
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Jerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic LibraryBookish | Nine Perfect Strangers - Show vs Book comparison***THIS VIDEO HAS SPOILERS***
Last year I read Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty and then I watched the show on Hulu. Please be aware of the trigger warnings for the book and the show before watching the show, this video, or the book. I absolutely love Liane Moriarty and have all of her books except one (The Last Anniversary). I am so excited to do a deep dive on this story with you and compare the show to the book. As always, these are my opinions. I would love to hear your opinions and discuss. Comment...2022-05-1621 min
Jerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic LibraryFriday the 13thThis guest is so perfect for a Friday the 13th release. Run away from all the monsters under your bed and come enjoy this episode with my amazingly talented cousin Jason. His name is so fitting for his passion for horror films. He is a writer, an actor, and YouTuber, and so much more. You will be inspired by this person and you might even gain an appreciation of all things creepy and scary. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!
About the Author: Jason Burke
Preferred Pronouns: He/Him
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Jerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic LibraryBookish | Little Women - Movie vs Book comparison***THIS VIDEO HAS SPOILERS***
I watched the 2019 movie of Little Women and it sparked the interest in the audiobook. See what I thought of the book, the movie, and which one I liked better. You will also hear about what I have coming up next. Let me know in the comments if you agree with me or disagree. Let me know if you have any books and movies you would like me to review or compare. Love you all and Thanks for the support.
Link to my February reads: https://youtu.be/yM5E9RqGO1o...2022-05-1323 min
Jerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic LibraryBookish | The Help - Movie vs Book comparison***THIS VIDEO HAS SPOILERS***
I read The Hep a few days ago and fell in love with it. I then watched the movie for the first time. Both are such amazing works of entertainment so I wanted to compare them for you. I hope you enjoy this episode. If you would like to see more comparisons let me know. As always, I would love to hear your opinions about the book and the movie. Thank you all for your continued support.
Link to my February reads: https://youtu.be/yM5E9RqGO1o
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Jerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic LibraryBookish | April Reading Wrap UpThis month I decided to try something a little bit different. I will talk about the books I read this month as I fill in my reading bullet journal. That way you can get a peek behind the curtains as I discuss my favorite books of the month. I read 7 books, all of which were male or non - binary authors. 5 out of the 7 books were written by LGBTQIA+ authors. 6 out of the 7 books had LGBTQIA+ representation. I am finding that I really enjoy queer stories and queer authors. It feels like a modern, fresh perspective on the stories...2022-05-0326 min
Jerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic LibraryBookish | March Reading Wrap UpFor Women's History Month I read 8 books. Only book was written by a male author. The other 7 were written by women. Overall I enjoyed the books I read. I had six 5-star reads, one 4-star, and one 3-star read. Let me know if you agree or disagree with my reviews and as always, comment your book recommendations for me.
January reading stats: https://youtu.be/bLbbmaOPxKc
February reading stats: https://youtu.be/yM5E9RqGO1o
The Help video: https://youtu.be/0EtZvRuJcEk
Bookmark and Book Series video: https://youtu.be...2022-05-0324 min
Jerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic LibraryBookish | February Reading Stats & ReviewsI completed 14 books in February, which puts me at 30 books so far in 2022. This month I focused on stories by black and African-American authors to honor Black History Month. I learned so much from the books I read this month. I may need to adjust my goal for the year since I am already close to my original goal of 52 books. Comment below if you agree or disagree with my reviews. Let me know what your reading goals are, and as always, please share your recommendations so I can build my TBR list.
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Jerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic LibraryEpisode 11 through 20 Stats & ReflectionsToday I will go through the past 10 guests that I’ve had on my channel. Learn how I come up with names, hear quick summaries of each episode, and hear some behind the scenes stuff for the podcast. If you would like to see the graphs and data you can join my patreon. Link below! For $1 you’ll get a shout out at the end of all my episodes along with access to bonus content like data. For $2 you will get all of that plus access to my monthly mood tracker printouts. If you’d like to be on the sh...2022-05-0326 min
Jerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic LibraryHow I Met Your BrotherDon’t lie. I know you are currently singing the theme song in your head. We all loved learning how Ted Mosby met his amazing wife and ultimately loved Robin the whole time. In this episode we hear how Sarah met my brother (featured in Episode 2: “In The Army Now… And Then”). They had the usual twists, turns, and bumps along the way. Through it all, these two have been best friends for ten years and plan to spend many more years together. We also discuss parenthood and life lessons we have learned from my brother over the years. Even tho...2022-04-291h 03Jerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic LibraryBegin AgainToday’s story does not star Kiera Knightley or Mark Ruffalo. It does, however, include a tale of how a starving artist traveled from California to Tennessee to seek a career in music. Matt is currently a drummer in Nashville and enjoys playing tracks for awesome up and coming country artists. He never found that special something in California so he moved east and fell in love with Nashville. Even though there was a huge culture shock, Matt wouldn’t change a thing. He shares the differences he noticed between California and Tennessee. He also shares stories from our nation's hist...2022-04-221h 09
Jerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic LibraryFunny GirlDon’t worry, today's story is not a major broadway musical with a dramatic romance subplot. Todays story is about the funniest gal I know, Claire! She shares how she became a Laughter Yoga Instructor. She also discusses the science behind laughing and all the benefits that come from it. Even though Claire is not a broadway star, you can always catch her performing her laughter yoga sessions on Wednesday morning. Not sure what laughter yoga is? Don't worry, most people have no idea what to expect. We can say, for sure, that it doesn't always include goats but al...2022-04-1556 min
Jerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic LibraryCall the MidwifeToday's story takes us down the educational and family planning section of the Friend-tatsic Library. Michele Tells about her journey through birth education, becoming a doula, and starting her midwifery career. She is so knowledgeable from her twenty plus years of experience with birthing people. If you have ever been curious about birth, lactation, parenting, or anything in between, here’s your chance to call the midwife. Michele is so wonderful and easy to talk to. I am a little biased since she supported me through two births. I hope you learn from and enjoy this episode as much as...2022-04-081h 15
Jerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic LibraryFreaky FridayToday's story is a classic story of two people switching roles in the world. Rather than me being the person who asks questions, Yesenia asks me all about creating content and podcasting. Learn how I started, why I started, and my tips for creating your own content on multiple platforms. Have you been wondering where to start when it comes to making a video, a TikTok, or a podcast? I got you covered babe. I hope you enjoy this as much as I enjoyed making it.
About the Author: Yesenia
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her
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Jerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic LibraryThis Is 30This story is a classic tale about two friends graduating from high school and then never talking again… until 14 years later. At 30 years old, Scott and Jerri pick up right where they left off. Reminiscing on good times in high school, sharing funny stories, and catching up on all the good times that have happened since they graduated. Scott shares his journey through college and making the move to St. Louis. He talks about marijuana, guns, barbeque, and everything in between. I hope you love this story filled with good vibes and nostalgia.
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Jerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic LibraryDreya's Guide to the GalaxyGrab your towel and your lemons before clicking on the episode. It will blow your mind and your socks off. Dreya tells you how she found astrology and how to navigate your natal chart. President Zaphord Beeblebrox would probably assume astrology is silly because he doesn’t feel like he fits the description of a Scorpio. Luckily Dreya explains how all planets, moons, and stars have an effect on us. She gives helpful tips and tricks, breaks down some of my natal chart for me, and we even talk about signs getting frisky. Don’t worry, this story is not...2022-02-2559 minJerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic LibraryThe Never Ending Story of Nick PasqualeFall into the fantastical tale of Nick Pasquale and his endless adventures at Hartnell. This story will take you through how Nick discovered he wanted to be a teacher, his college journey on the east coast, and how he finally became an instructor. Grab your blanket, lunch box, hide from all the people that ever bullied you, and find acceptance in this episode. Turn around and look at what you see with Nick Pasquale. He's more than just an average math instructor and continues to find himself in new ways everyday. This story will help you find the magic in...2022-02-181h 31
Jerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic LibraryReady Player SwickieToday’s story will feel like an awesome Sci-Fi novel, but I promise it is an awesome non-fiction adventure. Grab your fuzzy blanket, tea, and crypto currency while we dive head first into the metaverse. Just like the classic novel “Ready Player One” by Ernest Cline, you will hear about virtual money, land, costumes, art, avatars, music, and more. I hope you have a Zemeckis Cube available so you can slow down time and enjoy the show even longer. If you are looking to dive into NFTs or the metaverse, make sure you have a notebook and pen handy to tak...2022-02-1158 min
Jerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic LibraryBookish | January Read Stats & ReviewsI set out a goal at the beginning of the year to read 52 books in 2022. I have had so much fun ingesting books this year. I surprised myself this month by consuming 16 books. So many five stars. So many favorites. I can’t wait to see where the rest of the year takes me. Comment below if you have recommendations, want to share your review of a book I read, or just to say hello.
If you would like to support me and my podcast I would super appreciate it! I do this for fun in the ev...2022-02-0734 min
Jerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic LibraryThe Secret Life of C-bass LopezHave you ever felt like you were meant to do more in life? Is life passing you by? Do you find yourself daydreaming about being somewhere else? C-bass tells his story about how he left his home town to explore bigger places and find his place in the big world. From Thailand, to Mexico, to California. C-bass has been to a lot of places and has done a lot more. His story will take you on an adventure that never disappoints. He shares how he went from radio DJ to MMA fighter to touring with Korn. The excitement never...2022-02-0453 min
Jerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic LibraryPassword WarsThe year is 1998. 15 years after Matthew Broderick saved the world from a low tech AI computer with the capability to start a war. Cameron starts his adventure as a software engineer. Attending college and working to help the people of California, just as Broderick did, from malicious software and social media posts created to steal passwords. Not only does Cameron do hero's work for software everywhere, he also makes amazing curry. That’s right, curry. His one-quarter Indian blood makes some bomb food. He even notes that his favorite spice is paprika. This story will give you nostalgic vibes an...2022-01-291h 19
Jerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic LibraryEpisode 1 Through 10 Statistics & ReflectionsToday you will hear some stats on the guests of my podcast over the last 10 weeks. Afterwards, I will answer your burning questions and reflect on the past 10 episodes. I have learned so much and had so much fun. I can't wait to share more with you all!
If you would like to support me and my podcast I would super appreciate it! I do this for fun in the evening and would enjoy anything you would like to gift me. Below is my Amazon wishlist and Patreon page.
Amazon wishlist link: https://www.amazon.co...2022-01-2431 min
Jerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic LibraryHidden StatisticsToday we hear the story of a powerful woman taking on the real world with her love of math and statistics. She braved the struggles of college and came out on the other side with an awesome job, medical benefits, and self love. Emily discusses the importance of women in all places, especially positions of power. She talks about confidence, the reward being worth the struggle, and sticking up for yourself. If you have struggled to reach your goals, felt left out or misrepresented, or felt judged based on outdated gender roles, this story will be a true inspiration.2022-01-211h 43
Jerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic LibraryWhat to Expect When You're Expecting a SurrogateToday we hear the story of a woman who has completed one full surrogate story and is starting her second one. Melisah’s story is an awe inspiring tale that reminds you how strong birthing people and parents can be. With any pregnancy there are ups and downs, sad moments and joyful ones. Melisah shows us the perspective of being pregnant for a person that has longed for a child. You will learn the process of surrogacy from beginning to end. Melisah has also agreed to a sequel to this tale if you all have more burning questions about th...2022-01-171h 44
Jerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic LibraryDownton SarahToday's tale covers the Jukes family journey from England to the United States. Sarah’s tale is one that is incredibly relatable for parents, business owners, and people that have left home in search of something more. Sarah also discusses some of the differences between the two countries and differences in the states that she has resided in? Wondering what the best fish n chips is? Want to know how to have proper English tea? Do you want to know what it’s like to see a doctor in England? All your burning questions about the UK are answered in t...2022-01-071h 29
Jerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic LibraryThe Perks of Being a Business OwnerRing in the new year with this feel good story about friendship, mental health, motherhood, business, and much more. Learn how Jerri and Bri have maintained their friendship for over 10 years. Bri tells us how she has changed, how she has grown, and how she has coped with the challenges and traumas that life has thrown her way. This tale will give you an insight on what life is like for a mother of three that runs her home and her business. Bri’s story proves that you can follow your dreams and you can strive even when some dr...2021-12-311h 14
Jerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic Library21st Century Teen WolfToday's story is a classic coming of age tale. You will hear about how Ash navigated puberty, teen life, and now navigates early adulthood. It’s a tale that we have all heard and we know all too well. The twist in this story is that Ash is a trans person. Not only did he have the regular teenage anxieties, unknowns, and embarrassing stories; he also had the added stress of finding his true identity and seeking acceptance from his friends and family. Whether you are a straight, bi, pans, gay, trans, or anything in between, you will be ab...2021-12-241h 18
Jerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic LibraryBend It Like Bevin!Today's story is a classic feel good tale about finding yourself, relationships, and meeting the people that inspired the person you are today. Bevin is a passionate amateur mushroom photographer, podcaster, aerobics instructor, banana slug oracle creator, and much more. She is a gorgeous person inside and out that will validate you as a person and help you be your best self. She shares how she came out as a queer femme, how she created her own business, how she became a lawyer, and everything in between. This story is guaranteed to keep you interested from beginning to end.2021-12-171h 54
Jerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic LibraryPractical Magic for Periods and AnxietyToday's guest will tell you the story of how she became a Spiritual Teacher and Well Being Coach. Noemi uses her excellent experience and knowledge to help people relieve stress, balance hormones, and teaches techniques to reduce anxiety in a holistic way. This educational tale will open your mind to many different natural avenues for anxiety and hormonal health.
About the Author: Noemi
Preferred Pronouns: She/They
Sexual Identity: Female
Location: Grass Valley, CA
Occupation: Spiritual Teacher and Well Being Coach
Race and/or Ethnicity: Caucasian, Hungarian, Swedish
Political Affiliation: N/A
Religious Preference: N/A
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Jerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic Library500 Days of Seth and CannabisTake a walk down memory lane with this romantic comedy style story. Meet my ex boyfriend from high school and hear how cannabis changed his life. Nostalgia, laughter, and a little bit about love is what you'll find in Seth's story. I hope you enjoy!
About the Author: Seth
Preferred Pronouns: He/Him
Sexual Identity: Straight
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Occupation: Cannabis
Race and/or Ethnicity: N/A
Political Affiliation: N/A
Religious Preference: N/A
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Jerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic LibraryIn The Army Now ... And ThenToday we check out the story of Randy. He is a white me in his 30's that will discuss life in the military, life as a veteran, and more. This introspective memoir will show you his perspective as a soldier, a drill sergeant, a dad, my brother, and much more. I hope you enjoy!
About the Author: Randy
Preferred Pronouns: He / Him
Sexual Identity: Straight
Location: Ashland City, TN
Occupation: Lead Technician, Army Vet
Race and/or Ethnicity: White
Political Affiliation: N/A
Religious Preference: N/A
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Jerri B Berry & The Friend-tastic LibraryThirty, Flirty, and LearningToday we check out the story of Michelle. She is a single white female that is looking to become a Genetic Counsel. This almost 30 year old woman shares her autobiographical story of how she navigates college, motherhood, and more. I hope you enjoy!
About the Author: Michelle
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her
Sexual Identity: Straight
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Occupation: Full-Time Student, Single Mom
Race and/or Ethnicity: White
Political Affiliation: N/A
Religious Preference: N/A
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