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Life After: From Surviving to ThrivingWhen Your Nervous System Takes Over (And How to Take It Back) In this episode, we're breaking down what's really happening in your body during stress and trauma — and why your reactions make sense. From fight and flight to freeze, fawn, and even flop, you'll learn how your nervous system automatically responds to perceived danger — and why those responses are not weaknesses, but survival mechanisms designed to protect you. We'll talk about what happens when you've been stuck in survival mode for too long — especially in toxic or high-stress relationships — and how that impacts your ability to think clearly, plan, and feel grounded. You'll also walk away with practical, research...
2026-02-2547 min
The PanelThe Panel with Georgie Stylianou and Ed McKnight, Part 1Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Georgie Stylianou and Ed McKnight. First up, yet another weather event has hit the North Island. The Panel talks to affected residents of Otorohanga and Wellington. Then, in Australia, One Nation, for the first time in its 29-year history, is polling above 20 per cent nationally and is ahead of the combined vote of the Liberal and National parties. The Panel talks to political scientist Jill Sheppard.
2026-02-1623 min
Life After: From Surviving to ThrivingHope Isn't Optimism — It's a Practice In this episode, we're talking about hope — what it really is, why it matters, and how to strengthen it in your everyday life. Drawing from Hope Rising by Chan Hellman and Casey Gwinn, this episode breaks down the three elements of hope — goals, pathways (waypower), and agency (willpower) — and explores how hope is not just optimism, but a practice. A choice. A protective factor that can transform your mental health, relationships, work, and overall well-being. You'll hear a personal story and receive practical encouragement for how to build your own hope levels...
2026-02-1237 min
Life After: From Surviving to ThrivingWhat No One Tells You About Leaving a Toxic Relationship Leaving a toxic or narcissistic relationship is often seen as the finish line — but for many, it's only the beginning. This episode explores why just leaving isn't the end of abuse, and how power and control can continue after separation through legal systems, finances, communication, and parenting. It also looks at how instinctive survival strategies like disengagement and gray rocking often appear long before there's language to describe them. You'll learn why confusion and self-doubt after leaving are normal, how to recognize common forms of post-separation abuse, and what practical steps ca...
2026-01-2835 min
Life After: From Surviving to ThrivingFrom Transition to Intention: Designing Your Life with Clarity Welcome to Season Four of Life After: From Surviving to Thriving. As 2026 begins, Jill explores what it really means to create your "best year ever," especially when you're moving through a transition you didn't choose. After leaving her job unwillingly in late 2025, she shares honestly about slowing down, processing change, and learning to lean in rather than resist — and reminds listeners that if you're in transition too, you're not alone. This episode focuses on intention, identity, and choice. Jill introduces her word for the year — ease — and challenges the belief that everyt...
2026-01-1431 min
Nothing But The BluesNothing But The Blues #904Patrick Vining Band (Money's Getting Cheaper); Willie James Foster (Cut You Loose); Lil' Magic Sam (Tired Out); Michael Bloomfield (Michigan Water Blues); Little Charlie And The Nightcats (Don't Boss Me); Can Bayoglu (I Belong To The Blues); Three Fifteen And His Squares (Drop My Stuff); The Jolly Three (Ain't Got A Dime Blues); Dave Riley And Bob Corritore (No Cussin') Miss Emily (The Medicine); Jill Newman (Lay My Worries Down); Vineet (Delta Blues); Atua Blues (Fisherman); Carl Weathersby (If That Ain't The Blues); Dorian James Whitlow (Left Hand On The Rail); Eddie Cotton (Get Your Own).
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The Kelsi Sheren PerspectiveJill Mcknight & Mark Carney FAILED AGAIN! #322In this episode, Kelsi Sheren discusses the pressing issues surrounding the Canadian government's budget cuts, particularly focusing on the implications for veterans' affairs. She highlights the mismanagement of funds, the importance of medical cannabis for veterans, and the broader context of government accountability and corruption. Sheren calls for action from citizens to hold their government accountable and emphasizes the need for change in how veterans are treated in society. - - - - - - - - - - - -One Time Donation! - Paypal - https://paypal.me/brassandunity
2025-12-2620 min
Life After: From Surviving to ThrivingGratitude: the Small Practice that Changes Everything Gratitude can sound simple — even cliché — but when it's practiced genuinely (not as forced positivity), it can be one of the most powerful tools for healing, regulation, and long-term mindset change. In this episode, you'll hear why gratitude isn't about minimizing pain, pretending things are fine, or bypassing hard emotions — it's about restoring agency, calming your nervous system, and creating space for real change. I share my own journey from lifelong pessimist to daily gratitude practice, practical ways to build the habit without pressure, and the research-backed mental, emotional, physical, and relatio...
2025-12-2515 min
Life After: From Surviving to ThrivingTips for a Holiday Season That Doesn't Drain You The Holidays may come wrapped in glitter and expectations, but for many of us, they also bring stress, pressure, complicated family dynamics, and situations we'd honestly rather avoid. In this episode, we're talking about how to navigate the season with more ease, more grounding, and far more self-compassion. You'll learn practical ways to protect your peace, honor your boundaries, and move through the holidays with grace — even when things feel anything but graceful. KEY TAKEAWAYS No is a complete sentence! "Okay" Redirect with a polite statement Take time for yourself Sleep BE...
2025-12-1021 min
Life After: From Surviving to ThrivingOne Step Today - A Different Life Tomorrow Feeling stuck, unmotivated, or unable to move forward — even though you want to? In this episode, we break down why getting stuck is a completely normal part of healing after a toxic or emotionally draining relationship… and the five tiny steps that help you rebuild momentum without overwhelm. You'll learn how micro-shifts, pattern interrupts, future-self anchoring, and 5-minute promises can gently pull you out of the fog and back into forward motion. This is your reminder: you're not failing — you're recalibrating. And small steps count. ❤️💜 KEY TAKEAWAYS Quiet your inner cr...
2025-11-2731 min
Unwritten Chapters with Matthew HeneghanJill McKnight, Liberal Budget Cuts, and What Canadian Veterans LoseIn this episode of Unwritten Chapters – Life After Trauma, I sit down at the mic as a Canadian veteran and VAC client to talk about something a lot of us are feeling in our gut right now: the Liberal government’s plan to strip $4.23 billion in “savings” from Veterans Affairs Canada over the next four years—and the way Minister of Veterans Affairs Jill McKnight insists that somehow doesn’t count as a “cut.”We’ll unpack what Budget 2025 actually says, including the plan to “adjust” medical cannabis benefits by dropping the VAC reimbursement cap from $8.50 to $6.00 a gram, a change Ottaw...
2025-11-1423 min
Life After: From Surviving to ThrivingThe Space Between Surviving and Thriving After leaving a toxic or narcissistic relationship, there's a quiet space between surviving and thriving — a season I call rebuilding. In this episode, we'll talk about how to navigate that in-between stage with grace, patience, and courage. You'll learn how small, steady steps — not big leaps — lead to real transformation, and how hope, habits, and healing rituals can help you move forward with confidence. Because you've already done the hardest part — you survived — and now it's time to start living again, on your own terms. KEY TAKEAWAYS Focus on progress, not perfection Build habits through ho...
2025-11-1324 min
Life After: From Surviving to Thriving#66 - Leaving What No Longer FitsReal talk about toxic relationships, unexpected transitions, and the courage to trust yourself again. When you find yourself facing the same painful patterns — like attracting toxic people in different areas of your life — it's not failure, it's feedback. Every transition is an invitation to pause, notice, and choose differently. In this episode, we'll talk about how to recognize those patterns, use "pattern interrupts" to shift them, and finally move through your transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence. KEY TAKEAWAYS When going through a transition: Take the leap Make the jump Plan for any...
2025-10-2319 min
Life After: From Surviving to Thriving#65 - How to Stop Playing the Narcissist's Games Wanna get off the narcissist's ride? You can! It's time to end the endless loop of confusion, guilt, and second-guessing that always comes with being in a relationship with a narcissist. No matter what role they play in your life — partner, parent, boss, or friend — you have the power to step off the ride and take back control. In this episode, we'll talk about simple, effective strategies to help you stop the spin, reclaim your peace, and start living life on your own terms. KEY TAKEAWAYS Use "gray rock...
2025-10-0921 min
Life After: From Surviving to ThrivingMindset Meets Adversity: How to Stay Steady When Life Gets Hard This episode is all about where mindset and adversity meet. It's easy to stay positive when life is smooth sailing — but when challenges show up (and they always do), our mindset can take a hit. The truth is, it doesn't have to be that way. You can maintain a grounded, empowering mindset — not one that's toxically positive — even in the middle of struggle. Let's talk about how to do it. KEY TAKEAWAYS Reframe Shift Take Action! Face your fear and anxiety directly BEST MOMENTS Being challenged in life is inevit...
2025-09-2417 min
Life After: From Surviving to ThrivingWhen Life Doesn't Go as Planned: Finding Your Plan B (…or C, or D) Life doesn't always go the way we want — or expect. So, what do you do when things don't go as planned? You acknowledge it, adapt and find a new path forward! Whether it's Plan B, C, or D – there's a whole alphabet to choose from. And you always have choices! This episode is going to help you bring it all together! KEY TAKEAWAYS Manage your stress: Build and continue self-care Be sure to get at least 7-8 hours of sleep Drink lots of water Keep a routine Get outside! What's possible? Acknowledge it! I CAN...
2025-09-1120 min
Life After: From Surviving to ThrivingReading Your Way to a New Perspective Books, books, books, and more books! This episode is a little different, a departure from our normal content – I'm sharing some of my favorite reads and why I love them! Reading is one of the best ways to shift your perspective, inspire growth, and become a catalyst for change. And the right book – at the right time – can be revolutionary!! KEY TAKEAWAYS Read 😊 Books are an amazing resource Share your favorites with me! BEST MOMENTS She reads books as one would breathe air, to fill up and live. –An...
2025-08-2717 minThe Kelsi Sheren PerspectiveJill McKnight's Abhorrent Appointment - As Douglas Murray Ask’s “BUT HAVE YOU BEEN THERE?!” #293The answer is no, no she hasn't.As a combat veteran who served and sacrificed along side friends who will never come home from Afghanistan, who carries the scars—both visible and invisible—of combat, I am beyond disgusted by the recent appointment of Jill McKnight as Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, to be clear I’m not the only one either. Countless veterans from across this national and outside of it have reached out to share their distain and disgusted. It’s not only insulting; it shows utter contempt by Mark Carney’s...
2025-08-2612 min
Life After: From Surviving to ThrivingThe Surprising Freedom in Accepting Change Change, change, change – why is it so scary for so many of us. And why do we resist it? Knowing that change is a good thing, that it gives us choices and improves our lives can be a hard thing to accept. Unfortunately, even when we know this, we may still resist. This episode is a reminder that change is good and that welcoming change into your life provides you so many opportunities. KEY TAKEAWAYS Change is good! Change allows us to have choices Every step you make – it adds up! Feeling discomfort? – it's time t...
2025-08-1417 min
Life After: From Surviving to ThrivingThe Way Back to You Begins with Celebration Today we celebrate! We should never forget to celebrate – big or small! Celebrating along the way reminds us to live, especially when we are recovering and healing from a narcissistic relationship. Celebration is part of the journey back to yourself. KEY TAKEAWAYS Be sure to take a pause and celebrate… before you move on to your next accomplishment. Some of our transitions in life require us to celebrate… it's liberating! It's going to be okay. It's going to work out. Believe! Use hope. Feel hope. Give hope. BEST MOMENTS Too much of a good t...
2025-07-2323 min
Life After: From Surviving to ThrivingHow an Abundance Mindset Attracts More of What You Want An abundance mindset says there is a wealth of something. It broadens your perspective to allocate your resources better. And, when you practice an abundance mindset, you can attract more resources – more easily. Often when people think about an abundance mindset, they are focused on money. However, abundance goes far beyond just money alone to all areas of our lives. KEY TAKEAWAYS Here are some tips for building your abundance mindset: Gratitude First. Challenge Scarcity Thoughts. Surround Yourself with Growth-Minded People. Give Without Expecting. Visualize Your Version of "More Than Enough." ...
2025-07-1019 min
Life After: From Surviving to ThrivingWhose Voice Is That Anyway? SHORT DESCRIPTION Our inner critics can steal our dreams. Which is such a bummer because those nasty little gremlins aren't even our own voices telling – and they are always giving us a false narrative. We have a choice though! We can decide what thoughts we allow – and with practice – we can have peace and joy! KEY TAKEAWAYS Name it… … And then take away it's power and control Is it true?... … Of course not! BEST MOMENTS You've been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn't worked. Try approving of yourself...
2025-06-2624 min
Life After: From Surviving to ThrivingHow to Stay Steady When Life Feels Heavy Obstacles and challenges are an inevitable part of life. What if you could face those challenges without losing your peace in the process? In this episode, we're talking about real-life ways to navigate obstacles while still protecting your energy and staying grounded. KEY TAKEAWAYS Sleep on it Ask yourself – Am I the "problem" Don't assign blame We're all in this together – are we over or underestimating our skills? BEST MOMENTS Believe in YOURSELF and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is GREATER than any...
2025-06-1116 min
RSVP with Jill MunroeTyler Perry Sued Over 'She The People' | Vanessa Bryant Claps Back | Brian McKnight Didn’t Reach OutTyler Perry and Netflix are facing legal heat after political strategist Aimee Allison says Perry’s new show She The People jacked her nonprofit’s identity. Jill Munroe breaks down the lawsuit, the trademark receipts, and why actress Terri J. Vaughn is named in it too. Also on tonight’s show: Vanessa Bryant clears up pregnancy rumors with a perfectly petty Instagram post, Brian McKnight's estranged son Niko tragically passed away with no contact from his father amid unresolved family rift, and the Diddy trial enters week three.Jill Munroe is a Los Angeles-bred entertainment journalist, producer, and host...
2025-06-0439 min
Life After: From Surviving to ThrivingHealing Is a Rebellion: Melissa's Wisdom on Radical Growth What a powerful episode with Melissa. Healing is a rebellion! Healing as a revolution! Learn ways to lean into the rebellion and revolution and change your life! Melissa has incredible wisdom through life experience and she's here to share it all with us! You're gonna love it!! KEY TAKEAWAYS It's okay to take up space in the beginning (even – or especially – when it feels uncomfortable) Stand up and say "I'm not too much" Set boundaries without apology Learn to trust yourself Practice radical self-validation Find yourself – through writing, art, any creative endeavor BE...
2025-05-2951 min
Life After: From Surviving to ThrivingWhat You Tell Your Brain: Change Your Words, Change Your Life What you tell your brain is what it believes — and the messages you feed it matter more than you might think. This episode dives into how the external messages we allow, as well as our inner dialogue, shapes our habits, our health, and the way we feel about ourselves. Tune in for a compassionate reminder that your thoughts have power—and you have the ability to choose what they're saying. KEY TAKEAWAYS Stay resourced Eat well Sleep Move Nature Breathe Use music Know your values and beliefs Use Affirmations BEST MOMENTS Be c...
2025-05-1531 min
Politics and Prose PresentsJill Elaine Hasday — WE THE MEN: How Forgetting Women's Struggles for Equality Perpetuates Inequality - with Michele GoodwinIn a nation whose Constitution purports to speak for “We the People,” too many of the stories that powerful Americans tell about law and society include only "We the Men". A long line of judges, politicians, and other influential scene setters have ignored women's struggles for equality or distorted them beyond recognition by wildly exaggerating American progress. Even as sexism continues to warp constitutional law, political decision making, and everyday life, powerful Americans have spent more than a century proclaiming that the United States has already left sex discrimination behind.Jill Elaine Hasday's We the Men is the...
2025-04-2549 min
Kingdom RootsJesus For Everyone With Dr. Amy Jill LevineIn this episode, Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett talk with Dr. Amy Jill Levine.Amy Jill Levine (“AJ”) is Rabbi Stanley M. Kessler Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Hartford International University for Religion and Peace and University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies Emerita and Mary Jane Werthan Professor of Jewish Studies Emerita, at Vanderbilt. Her publications include The Misunderstood Jew: The Church and the Scandal of the Jewish Jesus, Short Stories by Jesus: The Enigmatic Parables of a Controversial Rabbi; Jesus for Everyone, Not Just Christians, six children’s books (with Sandy Sa...
2025-04-2443 min
Life After: From Surviving to ThrivingInterview with Dr. Alisha Guthery: From Surviving to Healing: A Conversation on Safety, Presence & Healing In this episode, we explore the heart of trauma work—not by focusing solely on the events themselves, but on the lasting impact they leave in our bodies. Trauma disconnects us from the present moment, often leaving us feeling unsafe in our own lives. But what if healing begins with reclaiming our ability to be fully present? Together, we'll talk about how practicing presence can gently rewire the effects of trauma and expand our sense of safety—one moment at a time. Whether the trauma is political, interpersonal, or institutional, the common thread is the loss of safe...
2025-04-2454 min
Policy and RightsCaroline Ziadeh Special Representative of the Secretary-Genera“Civil society interlocutors, political and community leaders alike pointed to a continued trust deficit,” said UN envoy Caroline Ziadeh, urging dialogue to ease tensions in Kosovo. Briefing the Security Council on the situation in Kosovo, Ziadeh noted progress on some fronts, including the February parliamentary elections, which, despite technical issues and party appeals, were held without major incident. “It was especially encouraging to note the gains in women’s representation,” she added. The UN envoy welcomed the recent appointment of Peter Sørensen as EU Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue, describing his “early engagement” as “an opportunity to support both s...
2025-04-101h 12
Life After: From Surviving to ThrivingMake It Meaningful: Crafting a Routine That Works for You Keeping your routine helps create structure and set the habits needed to reach your goals. It is also good for your mental health, improves your sleep, and helps you feel more in control. There are so many ways to start and keep a routine. We've talked about several of them here, but this list isn't exhaustive. Keep honing your routine so that you are focused on what's most meaningful to you! KEY TAKEAWAYS Ways to manage your routine: Calendar Time Blocking Productivity Set a clock Habits BEST MOMENTS
2025-04-1037 min
Life After: From Surviving to ThrivingDesigned for Hope: Interview with Jon Tunheim We can choose hope regardless of the environment we are in. We are wired and designed to be hopeful! We are wired to use our imagination to look at our future and create memories of that future and then think strategically about how to achieve our future goals. Hope is contagious too! We can connect with other hopeful people. Those that are always looking positively at the future and openly talking about - and chasing - their goals. It's inspiring. And transfers hope – we become more hopeful by engaging with them. We learn how to be...
2025-03-2640 min
Ipse DixitJill Hasday on Women's Voices in the Women's Rights MovementIn this episode, Jill Hasday, Distinguished McKnight University Professor and Centennial Professor in Law at the University of Minnesota Law School, discusses her new book, "We the Men: How Forgetting Women's Struggles for Equality Perpetuates Inequality," which is published by Oxford University Press. Hasday explains how men have historically used rhetoric to minimize the role of women in claiming rights for women and discount the need for a women's rights movement. She discusses many different historical episodes, including the fight for the 19th Amendment, inclusion of sex discrimination in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the...
2025-03-2438 min
Life After: From Surviving to ThrivingWhat You Seek, You Find: The Power of Focus What you look for you find. With all that's going on in the world, it's important to stay focused on what you want and taking the action steps to get there. It's so easy to get distracted, losing motivation and momentum taking you further and further away from realizing your dreams. Check out all the straightforward ways to stay focused and paying attention to what matters most. KEY TAKEAWAYS What do you want? Don't focus on what you don't want! Stop the doom scrolling. Take control of what you CAN do! BEST MOMENTS
2025-03-1321 min
Life After: From Surviving to ThrivingHealing, Empowerment, & Impact: A Conversation with Molly Mandelberg I'm so thrilled to have Molly Mandelberg as a guest on this episode. Molly is everything that Life After stands for; after a rough childhood, she chose to make her life what it is today including a healthy relationship and thriving business. And, she works with others to create and build world changing missions. KEY TAKEAWAYS When getting out of a relationship with a narcissist: You can make changes in the patterns you know. Your body will tell you when it's wrong – so listen! Having people around you that can listen and hear you wi...
2025-03-0250 min
Blue Devil Talk: A Plattsmouth High School PodcastBDT 9: Dance Team! News and Scores from PHSThis week join us as we chat with Dance Team coach Jill Eggert. We also talk with the captains of the Dance team Claire and Gracie. We also update wild card standings for the basketball teams.
2025-02-1043 min
Life After: From Surviving to ThrivingBreaking Free: Ditch Limiting Beliefs & Fear for Good Your mindset can be impacted by limiting beliefs, fear and anxiety. Discover tips and tricks to change your limiting beliefs and mitigate or minimize your fear and anxiety so you can shift your mindset and achieve your dreams! We choose our mindset, and it's much easier to do when we let go of our limiting beliefs and release our fears! KEY TAKEAWAYS Quick ways to reduce fear and anxiety which will help improve mindset. Focus on your breathing – breathing deeply compels our body to physically calm itself. Make sure that your exhale is...
2025-02-0634 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingA Journey of Hope: Elijah Gossett on Life After Trauma Trigger Warning: This episode deals with the issue of domestic violence, including gun violence. This is a must listen episode. Elijah Gossett is my very special guest. He is a survivor of domestic violence who, from the moment he awoke from surgery, chooses to see the hope and gratitude of his circumstances despite the long physical recovery he faced. He chooses to see that love is everywhere and we are so privileged to hear his views on joy, love, hope, resilience, and choosing his mindset even when faced with serious adversity. KEY TAKEAWAYS
2025-01-2339 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingMindset Reset: Tools for Success This Season Welcome to Season 3! Mindset is everything! A nice refresher for the start of the season, with some tried and true tips, as well as a couple new ones, for shifting your mindset into the space that will keep you focused and moving in the direction of your success. Also, what are the 4 stages of learning curve and how does that impact your mindset. KEY TAKEAWAYS 4 Stages of Learning Curve: Unconscious incompetence Conscious incompetence Conscious competence Unconscious competence BEST MOMENTS Follow your bliss and don't be afraid, and doors will...
2025-01-0930 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingThe Perfect Time for Gratitude Is Now: Simple Steps for Big Benefits In this episode we are going to look at Gratitude. If you are new to a gratitude practice, it's easy to get started and there are so many benefits! It doesn't really matter how you start, just that you do! Also, take a little time to reflect on how the last year has gone for you and focus on what you are grateful for. Now is the perfect time to start. KEY TAKEAWAYS Gratitude: Opens the doors to more relationships Improves physical health Improves psychological health Enhances empathy and reduces aggression Helps you sleep...
2024-12-2614 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingYour Most Joyful Holiday Yet: Easy Tips for Balance and Ease The holidays can do even the best of us in! This year, I'm sharing a few tips and tricks to make this holiday season the most enjoyable ever. Easy things to keep your stress level low, focus on what matters to you most, and really enjoy your time in the ways you want! It can be done – and you won't need a vacation in the New Year to recover! KEY TAKEAWAYS Keep it Chill Don't Overcommit Say No Ask for Help Be Kind! Share Your Feelings BEST MOMENTS My id...
2024-12-1221 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingLeadership in Action: Growing Skills That Inspire and Impact Leadership skills are incredibly important skills to develop and grow regardless of your job title at work. In part because we use our leadership skills everywhere, and also because the impact that they have on the people we spend our time with can be meaningful and impactful. Being self-aware and knowing your leadership skills strengths and weaknesses will help you enhance those skills you already have, and focus on and improve those that needs attention. KEY TAKEAWAYS Here are some leadership skills to focus on: Communication Collaboration Respect Mentoring Motivation Authenticity Curiosity / Learning Agility...
2024-11-2824 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingFrom Powerless to Purposeful: Taking Control in Tough Times Adversity is a marathon that we don't feel prepared for. When that's the case, we have to adapt, and manage our energy to get through it. One of the reasons some adversity seems insurmountable is because it leaves us feeling powerless. We aren't! We can still make choices. Acknowledge what's happening, connect with and support others to keep a more positive mindset, and act! Having a plan, or nested plans, keep you focused and moving forward in the face of adversity. KEY TAKEAWAYS In order to move through adversity: Acknowledge Connect – get an...
2024-11-1419 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingThe Power of Music with Matthew Melendez In today's episode, we welcome the brilliant Matthew Melendez to share with us how music can change your life. Matthew also gives us fantastic ideas for how to start regularly using music to improve our moods, increase our positive emotions and make connections with others. This is a must listen episode! KEY TAKEAWAYS We are acting on our feelings all the time. Music is an easy entry point into figuring out how to feel our feelings; how to build some emotional awareness. Find a group to sing with! Music helps with depression, anxiety, agitation...
2024-10-2443 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingWhat to do without Eat, Pray, Love or Wild How can you rebuild your life when you don't have the ability to just walk away like in Eat, Pray, Love or Wild. We explore the ways you can rediscover yourself and find some peace amongst the chaos. We emphasize how you can make changes in your life when you are feeling lost and alone. KEY TAKEAWAYS v Breathe v Get outside v Be present v What do you want? BEST MOMENTS It is always the simple that produces the marvelous. –Amelia Ba...
2024-10-1015 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingChange is Constant—Here's How to Make It Work for You Change is happening all are around us all the time! Change is the one thing we can be absolutely sure of is happening all the time! Don't be afraid to lean into change; accepting and acknowledging change will actually give us more opportunity to decide what life looks like on the other end of the inevitable change. KEY TAKEAWAYS Don't be afraid to go through change When you want to accomplish a lot in life, embrace change! Declutter, declutter, declutter (thank you Denise Duffield Thomas!) When if feels overwhelming – get back to the basics
2024-09-2624 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingChoosing Resilience: Mindset Shifts to Overcome Any Challenge We rely on resilience when we're stressed and need to get back on track. Practice building resilience and grit in good times, so it's available to you when you need it. Resilience reminds us of our commitments, interests, passions and gets us back on track. We all have ups and downs, it's very natural. It's not about being positive all the time. It's about having skills and choosing to shift your mindset to move through adversity as smoothly as possible. KEY TAKEAWAYS Even when we feel like we are on our own...
2024-09-1212 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingHope in Action: Making the Choice to Believe in What's Possible While it might be hard to define hope, we all feel it. Here's a quick definition: "Hope is the belief that your future can be brighter and better than your past and that you actually have a role to play in making it better". Hope is a choice that we want to come back to again and again. Think of it as your lifeline that you want to keep close. How is Hope showing up in your life today? KEY TAKEAWAYS Express your feelings Look for hope Cultivate optimism Practice gratitude Look...
2024-08-2918 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingChoosing You: Building Strategies for Narcissistic Relationships Are you in a relationship with a narcissist? Do you wanna get off the narcissist's ride? Don't hide from the reality that you might be in the relationship to begin with. Then start working on your strategy. The type of relationship you are in, and what you need, are going to determine the strategies you use right now. That can always change. There's so much to learn and this episode is a good starting point. Mostly importantly, start choosing yourself, even if you are doing it quietly to keep yourself safe. Reach out if I can help you!
2024-08-1623 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingEmbracing Anger: How to Harness Its Purpose and Power We are taught that anger is "bad". It's not! No emotion or feeling is bad. They all have a purpose and anger is no different. Anger is often the surface emotion of a feeling or feelings that we're feeling under the surface. So don't be afraid of your anger. That said, don't hide from it either. What is happening that is making you feel angry? Let your anger tell you what's happening underneath your other emotions. Let your anger help you take the action you need to change what isn't working in your life. KEY...
2024-07-2518 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingReplay: How Routines Simplify Life and Help You Achieve More This is a replay of one of my most popular episodes. Enjoy! Routines are boring, right? Actually, they are incredibly important! They save us time and mental energy and minimize decision fatigue. All things that help us when we want to keep a more positive mindset and stay focused on accomplishing our dreams and reaching our dreams. While routines create structure and set the habits needed to reach your goals, they also are good for your mental health, improve your sleep, and help you feel more in control. KEY TAKEAWAYS Practice the perfect...
2024-07-1014 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingChange Is Good! Change is happening all the time, like the seasons. Even though it might feel scary, you can change your life! If you lean in, imagine what you can get accomplished in 6 months, or even a year! It's so exciting! KEY TAKEAWAYS What transitions are you going through right now? What is the Universe whispering to you right now? What can you reframe so change is less scary? How can you "step forward into growth" today? BEST MOMENTS The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge...
2024-06-2618 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingThe Book That Changed Everything: Rise of Superman Reflections Rise of Superman, by Steven Kotler, is one of the top 10 non-fiction books I've ever read. It changed the way I look at the world. It changed what I considered to be my personal limitations. It changed how I think about the world, and my place in it. AND, I hope it does the same for you. KEY TAKEAWAYS 10 core components to reaching flow: Clear goals Concentration A loss of the feeling of self-consciousness Distorted sense of time Direct and immediate feedback Balance between ability level and challenge Sense of personal control...
2024-06-1326 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingHonoring Your Grief: The Journey of Loss and Healing Grief is so intertwined with so many parts of our life that it can get lost in the day to day. It impacts us in such a way that we often, without really knowing why, are just getting by. Be patient with yourselves, and others. The grieving process has no timeline. Some losses you will process and move through within a few weeks. Other losses will stay with you for a long time, many years in some cases. KEY TAKEAWAYS Ways to move through the grieving process: Acknowledge your pain. Accept that grief can...
2024-05-2217 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingReclaiming Your Power: Tips to Thrive Through Tough Times We all have things happen in our lives that can derail us…sometimes for 5 minutes, sometimes 5 months, and unfortunately sometimes for 5 years. There are so many ways we can build our resilience muscle. This episode is going to give you so many great tips on how to do that. KEY TAKEAWAYS Possibility thinking Why is it worth it to move through the challenge? What changes? What makes it worth it? "I can do it!" Music, music, music! Always use music. BEST MOMENTS It is your reaction to adversity, not the adversity it...
2024-05-0819 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingThe Power of Feelings: How to Identify and Manage Them with Care This episode is about emotions and feelings. Are they really different? All evidence indicates yes. This episode is going to ensure that we keep learning, and in the process, growing, so that we can identify our own emotions and/or feelings and manage them both in a kind and loving manner. That way they will serve us, instead of sink us. There's a reason we have strong feelings, because they are guiding us through life based upon our interpretation of those feelings. Feel your feelings! KEY TAKEAWAYS "Cultivate the Art of Leaning into...
2024-04-2416 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingOptimism in Action: How to Build and Keep a Positive Mindset This episode is such a great reminder about how to keep our mindset positive by getting back to the basics. What it is and why it is so important to keep a more positive or optimistic mindset. Also, how to maintain the mindset that you want and get back on track when you are feeling off. Having a positive mindset can change your life and this is a great place to start! KEY TAKEAWAYS We will come back to these ideas again and again to shift your mindset and stay focused on what you want! Y...
2024-04-1020 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingFrom Crazy-Making to Clarity: Understanding Narcissist Tactics Your narcissist thrives on gaslighting you. That leads you to look "crazy" or paranoid, both to yourself and others. Because narcissists are so good at wearing their masks, it takes time to figure out what you're dealing with, and then takes time and strategy to show others what's really happening. Our legal and family court systems are not equipped to identify or handle extreme narcissists. Finally, there are 8 types of post separation abuse (from Tina Swithin). I encourage you to learn more about them so you can protect yourself, or support someone going through it! ...
2024-03-2822 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingNavigating Life's Obstacles: An Inspiring Chat with Kristy Orenstein In this episode we have the privilege of chatting with Kristy Orenstein. Kristy has a lot of lived-experience, has so much wisdom to share and we are going to hear some amazing tips for how to move through obstacles and challenges to build the life that you desire. We are so lucky to have her with us today! Thank you Kristy! KEY TAKEAWAYS Making sure that you have hope and gratitude. Try to connect with others. When you shine bright, the world shines brighter. Every one of us counts and matters here. Don't give up. There's...
2024-03-1330 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingFrom Chaos to Clarity: Understanding and Managing Emotions There is a difference between our emotions and feelings. The six fundamental emotions are happiness, sadness, fear, disgust, anger, and surprise. Our emotions are like the engine of the car, so it's really important that we keep our emotional engine tuned and healthy. When we aren't aware of our emotions it can cause serious issues in our lives. KEY TAKEAWAYS Acknowledge your emotions Accept your emotions Build your resilience Increase your hope level for a happier, more fulfilling life BEST MOMENTS Emotions are energy. Energy wants to move. When stuck emotions...
2024-02-2914 min
The Pastor's Call PodcastEp. 70 - Jill Richardson, Real Hope Community ChurchAbout the guest: Jill Richardson is currently pastor at Real Hope Community Church in Oswego, IL. Jill is also the author of numerous books, and speaks for various groups and organizations. Jill has a heart and passion for seeing the Church interact in more personal ways that encourages growth and discipleship.Recommended Books:
Canoeing the Mountains, Tod Bolsinger
The Evangelical Imagination, Karen Swallow Prior
A Church Called Tov, Scott McKnight
Episode Sponsored by: Blue Water Free Methodist Church, we are an intentional community, reflecting Jesus to our world - Visit their website HE...
2024-02-2828 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingFocusing on the Good: How Gratitude Shapes Your Life "What you look for you find' -Oprah. Gratitude is a vital component to our mindset and health. Gratitude gives us a choice. When we choose to focus on the presence of what is working in our lives – and put language and meaning to it – we are able to more seamlessly lean in to gratitude and see the overwhelming benefits occur. KEY TAKEAWAYS Here are just a few of the benefits of gratitude: Better sleep More patience Improved relationships Eases depression Longer lasting happiness Improves mood Enhances the ability to focus BEST MOME...
2024-02-1511 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingHow Narcissists Make You Feel: Clues to Protect Yourself Narcissist relationships aren't just with our significant other, spouse, partner, etc. They can happen with any kind of relationship. And once we've attracted a narcissist once, particularly if it's been a significant relationship, unfortunately, we will continue that pattern, until we know the signs and then act on them! This episode helps you identify how you feel when you are in a relationship with a narcissist, so you can learn to identify those signs early and decide what actions you need to take given the specific situation you are in. KEY TAKEAWAYS 5 ways...
2024-01-2423 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingMindset Is Everything: A New Season of Growth and Transformation Welcome to Season 2! Mindset is everything! We will come back to that again and again and again! No matter whether you are trying to accomplish a goal, reach a lifelong dream, or move through specific obstacles, your mindset is vital. And, the great news is that you always have a choice! I'm so looking forward to our journey this season. Thank you for being here! KEY TAKEAWAYS Mindset is everything! Get clarity on what you want. Dream big! Nothing is going to go as planned, so be flexible. When you have a big goal, chunk it...
2024-01-1013 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingCelebrating Season 1: The Journey So Far We are recapping the best of Season 1! We looked back at all of the amazing information and tips and tricks from Season 1. There was so much learning and growth this Season – as much for me as anyone. It's been a pleasure and I'm thrilled that you joined me on this journey so far. Thank you and see you in Season 2! KEY TAKEAWAYS Your mindset is a choice What you tell your brain is what your brain believes – so be very careful about what those messages are. When facing a challenge, the key is to bend...
2023-11-1620 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingThe Narcissist in Your Life: What You Need to Know In this episode, we are going to talk about narcissism and narcissists. It's important to talk about because as you can see with many of the quotes above, we often don't realize we are in a relationship with a narcissist. And certainly, more often, others don't realize we are in a relationship with a narcissist. Now, this can be any kind of relationship - friendship, co-worker, parent, or intimate partner. In my experience, they are all difficult for different reasons, however the more intimate the relationship, the more damaging it ends up being. And, more importantly, the harder it...
2023-11-0224 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingOvercoming the Noise: Conquering Fear & Self-Worth Doubts This is our second episode about fear and those little gremlin voices we all have in our heads. In episode #16 we talked about the first two fear gremlins: fear of dreaming and fear of failure. In this episode, we'll talk about the other two fear gremlins, the fear of upsetting people and conflict identification, which translates into thinking "I don't matter" or "I'm not enough". Remember, we all have those nagging little voices in our heads that tell us what we can't do, what we shouldn't do, and in the case of fear of upsetting people, what...
2023-10-1217 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingEpisode #17 - Special Guest Interview with Arya Harris KellerIt was my great pleasure to interview my dear friend, Arya Harris Keller. Arya is the Founder of This Goddess Life LLC. Here's a little bit about Arya: I have a BA (Hon) from the University of Toronto. I considered a career in academia but chose to become an adoptive mom to two children instead. My son has Written Output and Generalized Anxiety Disorders and my daughter has Reactive Attachment Disorder. Like most Special Parents, I have dedicated significant time – years – to researching and understanding my kids' issues, making me an unofficial expert of sorts. I also have...
2023-09-2736 min
Uncharted JourneyEpisode 48 – Jill Jago, Committed CommunicatorJill Jago is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Vermouth, a premium, sustainable beauty company that aims to create a line of fully compostable beauty products made from natural ingredients and packaged using absolutely no plastics. She doesn’t believe in perfection and is a language fanatic – a very good combination. Her vast experience has shown her that the most exciting and world-changing ideas are born from a chaotic soup made up of clashing opinions, crazy notions, and stubborn dreams. There isn’t a messy situation she can’t handle by looking for patterns, making connections, and eventually finding then tugging on the e...
2023-09-1938 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingQuieting the Gremlins: Taking Back Control We all have those nagging little voices in our heads that tell us what we can't do, what we shouldn't do. Those are our little gremlins. And they often keep us from doing exactly what we want in life. In this episode, and the next, we're going to talk about those little gremlins and what we can do to quiet their noise. KEY TAKEAWAYS We often think that this is our voice telling us what we can't do. However, that voice didn't start as your own. That voice started from someone in your past; maybe...
2023-09-1314 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingEpisode #15 - Interview with Courtney WittenbergI am so thrilled to have added guests to my podcast. This is a community and we can learn so much from each other…and this is absolutely the case with Courtney. It was my privilege to sit down and chat with her! Courtney has had quite the journey and she has done a wonderful job making positive changes in her life! Her enthusiasm is contagious. The work she's done to make those change for herself, and also her girls, are attainable actions we can all do in our own lives. I hope you find her as in...
2023-08-2338 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingHope Theory: How Choosing Hope Transforms Your Life In this episode, we are going to talk about Hope and Hope Theory and the importance of cultivating hope in your life. The last quote by Christopher Reeve, "once you choose hope, anything's possible", is the foundation of this episode. Having hope, creating hope, openness towards hope, is a choice that we can all make, at any time. As we'll see, making that choice makes all the difference in the world. KEY TAKEAWAYS Hope has three distinct parts according to Richard Snyder: goals, agency and pathways. Goals are the "cornerstone of hope". Agency, also...
2023-08-0915 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingWhy Conflict Isn't the Enemy—And How to Handle It Better In this episode, we are going to talk about Conflict and Conflict Styles. Conflict is inevitable, so understanding it and becoming more willing to effectively, kindly, safely and courageously lean in to resolving conflict allows for being more proactive when it happens. The thing about conflict is that we are often so afraid to engage in any kind of conflict because most of us view it as yelling and screaming and fighting. However, conflict is really just two people with different ideas or perspectives. We can't ever completely eliminate conflict from our lives, so I'll...
2023-07-2614 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingSpeak, Listen, Connect: Unlocking Better Communication In this episode, we are going to talk about Communication! First, we're going to talk about what communication is and the many technical aspects involved. Then I'll mention some tips for how to improve your communication. This episode is really detailed and full of important information. I'm going to try to chunk it down as much as possible! Good communication means that: People feel listened to and heard Others understand them Essential information gets to the people who need it when they need it And it speaks both to the content of the message and the...
2023-07-1215 min
Tactical Magic PodcastE.213 Surviving to Thriving w/ Jill McKnightJill is a speaker and an Erickson Professional Certified Coach specializing in helping people rebuild their lives. Jill also speaks to young adults about teen dating violence and how to cultivate a positive mindset. She has been a business owner for 18 years, utilizing her experience and skills to assist people through the transitions in their lives. Jill has an M.A. in Criminal Justice from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a B.A. in Society of Justice from the University of Washington. Learn more about Jill and her work at https://www.l...
2023-07-1126 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingMicro-episode #2 - Change Your Mindset By Changing Your HabitsHi! These micro episodes are designed to just give you a quick tip for how to facilitate change in your life and come from my podcast, Life After: From Surviving to Thriving. Check out the full episodes if you'd like to hear more! Also, look for the micro episodes on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GKGskK_IEY0 (or just search for Locate Coaching on YouTube). Please Share with a friend…or five! If you found this helpful, don't forget to Like, Comment or Subscribe! New full podcast episodes are released on the 2nd and 4th ...
2023-07-0403 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingGrief in Everyday Life: Understanding & Navigating the Journey In this episode, we are going to talk about Grief. And because of the heaviness of this topic, we are going to keep it as simple as possible. This episode is meant to give you an opportunity to start thinking about grief in a different way and to hopefully open up the possibility for addressing any grief that you may currently be experiencing. Grief is so intertwined with so many parts of our life. And often, it gets lost in the day to day. It impacts us in such a way that we often, without really knowing...
2023-06-2814 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingMicro-episode #1 - Use Music to Change Your Mindset Hi! These micro episodes are designed to just give you a quick tip for how to facilitate change in your life and come from my podcast, Life After: From Surviving to Thriving. Check out the full episodes if you'd like to hear more! Also, look for the micro episodes on YouTube: https://youtu.be/whSzB7pv0t8 (or just search for Locate Coaching on YouTube). Please Share with a friend…or five! If you found this helpful, don't forget to Like, Comment or Subscribe! New episodes on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday every mont...
2023-06-1803 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingResilience 101: Building & Maintaining Inner Strength In this episode, we are going to talk about resilience. This is really an interesting topic because whether you refer to it as resilience, or mental toughness, or grit, there is a depth and breadth of information out there. Like mindset, it is really popular and how people talk about resilience is multilayered and diverse. We'll do a quick introduction to resilience and then will focus on how to build your resilience and how to maintain high levels of resilience when you need to. KEY TAKEAWAYS Build your resilience: Prepare and practice in advance...
2023-06-1418 min
Katie's CribTooth-rrific Tips for Kids w/ Dr. Jill and Michael LaskyIn this week’s episode of Katie’s Crib, pediatric dentists Dr. Jill and Michael Lasky shed light on the importance of teaching kids all about oral hygiene. The doctors highlight what age children should be visiting the dentist, and the significant role parents play in setting a good example for their children's dental habits. The two also offer insight on other dental care topics, like how to communicate with children about dental appointments, and healthy snack options that prevent cavities (especially for children who don’t like fruits and veggies). Finally...
2023-06-0844 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingFueling Your Fire: The Secret to Lasting Motivation In this episode, we are going to talk about Motivation! What it is, how do you get it and most importantly, how do you maintain your motivation no matter what it is you want to do. I have lots of experience reaching goals throughout my life, big and small. And I know how important motivation is when striving for change in your life. I really want to invite you as you listen to this episode to take a moment and consider something small that you would like to do differently in your life. Now, what's...
2023-05-2420 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingBeyond Looks and Labels: Real Confidence Starts Here In this episode we are going to talk about Confidence. What is it, why improving your confidence is important, and, most importantly, how to cultivate confidence! The reality is that, ultimately, confidence isn't what you look like, or how much you weigh, or your IQ, although we so often believe that to be the case. We incorrectly focus on that something about ourselves that is external, or out of our control, and allow it to determine our confidence. Instead, let's focus on those things we can actually do to cultivate more confidence. KEY...
2023-05-1013 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingWhat You Tell Your Brain... Your Brain Believes! In this episode, we are going to talk about "what you tell your brain tells you is what your brain believes"! This is one of my favorite topics because it can really help us quickly change our mindset. And with practice, also affects, long term, how we can see ourselves. The key is to always be mindful of the messages you are telling yourself. KEY TAKEAWAYS What you believe is what you achieve Thoughts influence actions Use affirmations Ask yourself the right questions BEST MOMENTS We ask ourselves, 'Who...
2023-04-2615 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingMind & Body: Understanding the Powerful Connection In this episode, we are going to talk about the connection between our mind and our body, the difference between feelings and emotions, an exercise for how to notice the physical impact of your emotions, and a couple of tips on how to manage your emotional states. Physical health and emotional health are intimately intertwined in what's known as the mind-body connection. Our chemistry and biology impact our mood and emotions which plays a major role in influencing our stress and physical health. KEY TAKEAWAYS Start noticing where you feel your feelings...
2023-04-1215 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingHow Routines Simplify Life and Help You Achieve More Routines are boring, right? Actually, they are incredibly important! They save us time and mental energy and minimize decision fatigue. All things that help us when we want to keep a more positive mindset and stay focused on accomplishing our dreams and reaching our dreams. While routines create structure and set the habits needed to reach your goals, they also are good for your mental health, improve your sleep, and help you feel more in control. KEY TAKEAWAYS Practice the perfect week exercise. What does your perfect week look like? Remember to include the following...
2023-03-2214 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingFocus & Attention: The Keys to Getting What You Want In this episode, we are going to talk about Focus and Attention! The key is to focus on what you want, while also deciding to not allow distractions to derail you! In order to get what you want you have to maintain focus and attention on that goal or dream. Often getting what you want is having clarity about it! So, the first step is to ask yourself "What do I want?". This question can't necessarily be answered quickly or without due reflection. KEY TAKEAWAYS Qualify your sentences with "right now" or "yet" Remember, "...
2023-03-2215 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingThriving Through Adversity: Overcoming Life's Challenges In this episode, we are going to talk about Adversity and the challenges we face in life, because we will all face difficulties in life. And the point is to work through them while also living the life we want. KEY TAKEAWAYS Acknowledge the challenge Feel the feelings from the challenge Process it Change your mindset Practice! BEST MOMENTS Every flower must grow through dirt. –Proverb Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you're doing the impossible. – Francis of Assisi ...
2023-03-2217 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingMindset Foundations: Creating the Life You Truly Want This episode is such a great introduction to mindset. What it is and why it is so important to keep a more positive or optimistic mindset. Also, how to maintain the mindset that you want and get back on track when you are feeling off. Having a positive mindset can change your life and this is a great place to start! KEY TAKEAWAYS We will come back to these ideas again and again to shift your mindset and stay focused on what you want! You can always use these three concepts reliably and easily to...
2023-03-2223 minLife After: From Surviving to ThrivingWelcome to Life After! A powerful resource for transforming your life. Welcome to Life After: From Surviving to Thriving. This podcast is going to be a powerful tool for you to help you when you are looking for transformation in your life. Mindset is everything, especially when we are working to make changes in our lives or move through adversity. And we always have a choice about our mindset. Therefore, every podcast will include a bit information and education. More importantly, every podcast will provide tips and tricks to accomplish what changes we want to make, improving our lives. KEY TAKEAWAYS...
2023-03-1407 minKatie's CribThis is Motherly w/ Jill KoziolKatie is joined this week by Co-founder and CEO of Motherly Jill Koziol. The two chat about how Jill and her co-founder Liz Tenety brought the modern motherhood lifestyle brand to fruition while raising a family, and how COVID may have set mothers back a generation. As an entrepreneur and mom of two who felt like she needed to handle it all, Jill shares the steps she took to scale her business AND better show up for her children. She also gives her honest perspective on mom guilt, and how she practices self-care - especially after being...
2022-09-0849 min
Girls Just Pod To Have FunBackstage Passes, Sushi Rice Cakes, & Your Questions AnsweredS4:E111: Today we are dishing on some stories we've never shared…we answer your questions and let's just say we had a lot of fun! Which one of us went to Blink-182 concerts in college and which one of us went to Brian McKnight? What languages do we speak and which ones do we wish we could speak? What was our favorite song to sing on tour with Kelly Clarkson? Oh, and have you ever had sushi rice cakes? They may just change your life. Hope you enjoy today's lighthearted show. Songs on Repeat Playlist:
2022-08-1534 min
The Ratchets and Nails of Art-TalkA Conversation with Jill McKnightIn this podcast York St John MA students Grace Jones and Phoebe Reed talk to Jill McKnight, an artist based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. McKnight's practice is primarily based in scultpure and writing, but she draws upon a range of other disciplines in her work. Together they discuss topics such as applying for opportunities, influential artists and her collaboration with Joshua Hart.
Website: https://www.jillmcknight.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillmcknight_/
2020-11-1728 min