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Rush Rash with Chaz N SchatzEpisode 33. Madrigal (Part 2)Recap, Madrigal Part 1: Chaz N Schatz get another, another first-of-a-kind: a Couple Filing Jointly Case 2112! His & Hers RushRash as deep as their love for one another, we're talking about none other than Eric Wirsing and Julie Schreiber of Solar Federation, amoung other very special V.I.P. guests...
Here now on Madrigal Part 2...
- Our special mystery guest breaks in and results in our first ever TWO PART EPISODE as we welcome "The Guv" Jim Brunke onto the show. Jim is a long-time friend of the band, and from there the merriment just got wild, wild...2024-06-241h 38Rush Rash with Chaz N SchatzEpisode 32. Madrigal (Part 1)Chaz N Schatz get another, another first-of-a-kind: a Couple Filing Jointly Case 2112! His & Hers RushRash as deep as their love for one another, we're talking about none other than Eric Wirsing and Julie Schreiber of Solar Federation, amoung other very special V.I.P. guests...
Chaz and Schatz take the conversation to wild new levels of geek-dom with thse two Berklee College of Music-trained love birds. From their music school days on through to their most recent experience filming the music video for their rendition of Rush's Witch Hunt, Chaz n Schatz get to know this married...2024-06-091h 30
Satellite SistersREPLAY: Lian and Julie interview Madame Secretary EP Lori McCreary and Showrunner Barbara HallREPLAY FROM NOVEMBER 2015. MADAME SECRETARY IS NOW AVAILABLE ON NETFLIX. Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan recap the latest Madam Secretary episode You Say You Want a Revolution which is all about Cuba, Kale and car Crashes. Then we interview the EP and show runner of Madam Secretary, Lori McCreary and Barbara Hall. MADAM SECRETARY stars Téa Leoni as Elizabeth McCord, the shrewd, determined Secretary of State who drives international diplomacy, battles office politics and circumvents protocol as she negotiates global and domestic issues, both at the White House and at home. Find Madame Secretary here on Netflix: https://www...2023-03-2844 min
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingClimate emergency - how our health depends on a healthy planetHow supporting our health also supports the planet's health. Simple changes you can make.
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Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingClimate emergency - Power, influence, controlIt is so easy to feel helpless and overwhelmed by the enormous threat that is climate change and so we tend to tip into denial rather than action but we have more power and influence than we think. Here's how you can leverage your individual and our collective power to bring about the changes we need to make to secure the health of the planet and future generations.
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Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingClimate Emergency - a call for elders to support future generationsWe have known since the 80s that climate change was in need of our attention and yet, we have either ignored it or tinkered around the edges of the massive changes that need to be made. As elders it is our roll now to support the younger generations in any way we can in order to ensure that future generations survive and thrive. Here's how.
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Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingLiving differently 5 - On being an elderAre you over 50? Did you do your degree for free? Are you looking forward to retirement? Are you financially secure? Then imagine if you could use some of your skills and experiences to support younger people in tackling some of the challenges that our generations have created.
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Thank you2022-07-3010 min
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingLiving differently 4 - different ways of thinking about wealthWhen we think about wealth as something more than just money, we can start to live more and more in line with our values in a way which makes us happier, healthier and lighter on the planet.
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I've added some new online courses to Teachable which you might find useful, some are free and all are low cost so take a look at I would really appreciate it if you would let people know about them.
Thank you2022-07-2312 min
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingLiving differently 3 - Cognitive dissonanceCognitive dissonance and denial and how to stop them holding us back from making the changes we want to make.
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I've added some new online courses to Teachable which you might find useful, some are free and all are low cost so take a look at I would really appreciate it if you would let people know about them.
Thank you2022-07-1623 min
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingMove your attention from WestminsterWe don't need to keep consuming the Westminster shenanigans, we have more power than we think.2022-07-1507 min
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingLiving differently 2 - the difficulties and reasons for living your own wayIt isn't always easy to build a life on your terms, but here's what I've learned from some of the blocks I have faced.
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I've added some new online courses to Teachable which you might find useful, some are free and all are low cost so take a look at I would really appreciate it if you would let people know about them.
Thank you2022-07-0922 min
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingLiving differently 1 - Designing a life that fits with your values and needsRather than fitting your life in around work, here's how it is possible to tweek and change your work so it fits in with what you want and what suits you, rather than the other way around.
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I've added some new online courses to Teachable which you might find useful, some are free and all are low cost so take a look at I would really appreciate it if you would let people know about them.
Thank you2022-07-0223 min
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingHow to say 'no' for people who find it hard.Lots of people find it hard to say 'no' but here's how to do it and why you should.
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I've added some new online courses to Teachable which you might find useful, some are free and all are low cost so take a look at I would really appreciate it if you would let people know about them.
Thank you2022-06-2603 min
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? - Being a literary agent with Sophie LambertSophie Lambert is a literary director and agent who started her career as a bookseller on Charing Cross Road, and became a buyer for Blackwell and later Foyles. In this conversation we talk about the publishing industry and how risk taking can lead you to just the right place.
https://cwagency.co.uk/agent/sophie-lambert
https://twitter.com/agentsophiel
Access blogs, free materials, books and coaching with me at www.julieleoni.com2021-07-311h 07
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing?- Doors with Sharon GreenWhat goes on behind closed doors? How do we open doors? What assumptions do we make? A simple conversation about Sharon's photographs of doors takes us into community, connection, creativity and the big issues that as a world we are grappling with.
To get in contact with me, Julie, head over to www.julieleoni.com
Sharon Green Chartered Fellow CIPD, MA (HRM), Post Grad Dip. BA (Hons) is a trained coach, project and programme manager and professional interim consultant. Sharon founded Chiara Consultancy over 15 years ago following a successful, cross sector career as a project, peo...2021-07-0458 min
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? - Photography with Julian StokesJoin me in conversation with Julian Stokes as he describes the visceral experience of analogue (old fashioned, with film and shutters) photography. In it we explore just exactly what it is the photograph captures and the role of intention in creation.
Julian has designed my website for over 10 years now and I can recommend him, his work site is: https://www.jewelion.com/
Here are the photographers that Julian refered to:
Fay Godwin http://www.faygodwin.com/ with a critical assessment of her work by Julian's dad: http://www.faygodwin.com/critic.htm2021-06-231h 04
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? - Cycling with Gary MacGowanJoin me in coversation with Gary MacGowan who has built his life around cycling. Not only has Gary cycled through 117 countries but he also brough the Tour De France to London, improved cycle routes in London and inititated the free bike scheme in the capital.
Here is the information Gary shared while we were talking:
The best websites for local groups and campaigns are Cycling UK www.cyclinguk.org and Sustrans www.sustrans.org.uk
For the best maps for cycling, download any of these Komoot, Viewranger, MAPS.ME or OS maps.
If people want to pl...2021-06-111h 03
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? - Christianity and bisexuality with Carol Shepherd.Dr Carol Shepherd is a global expert on bisexual Christian identities. As well as Bi: the Way, Pastoring Bisexual Christians in Europe, she has published a monograph with Palgrave Macmillan in 2018, The Damage of Silence: Bisexuality in the Western Christian Church. She also has chapters in several academic bisexual anthologies. As well as writing and researching on bisexual intersectional identities, Carol is an active member of the European Forum of LGBT Christian Groups and a Sociology and Access to HE lecturer. She lives just outside of Edinburgh and is a mother of three.
Contribute to her crowdfunding to s...2021-05-271h 02
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? - The Art of Shouting Quietly with Pete MosleyPete Mosely is a life coach and maker who has written books and works with creative people who are quiet. Join us in conversation about why both quiet people and creativity are so important for human beings, now, more than ever.
You can find Pete at these places:
www.petemosley.com - website
Online courses and toolkits: www.petemosley.com/online
Linked In article about A Quiet Person's Guide to Getting On https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/quiet-persons-guide-getting-life-work-pete-mosley/
The Art of Shouting Quietly https://www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Shouting-Quietly-Self-Promotion-Introverts/dp/18...2021-05-2258 min
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? - Regenerative agriculture with Ian Steele of Treflach FarmTreflach Farm in Shropshire has been in the family for generations, but Ian Steele is trying to farm differently. Ian aims to nurture healthy soil, animals and people using regenerative agriculture. In this conversation Ian covers everything from cattle fodder, economic systems, community and the need to find a different way to feed ourselves.
https://www.facebook.com/TreflachFarm
https://twitter.com/treflachfarm - @treflachfarm
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ianattreflach/ @treflachfarm or @ianattreflach
https://treflachfarm.co.uk/
Ian on Born Mucky - trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h...2021-05-121h 00
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? - Archaeotherapy with Harriet SamsI had never heard of archaeotherapy until this conversation with Harriet Sams so join me in learning about how connection to our ancestral land can bring back our sense of wholeness, healing, belonging and connection.
Want to find ‘your thing’? or want to find out more about my books, free resources, training and coaching head to : https://www.julieleoni.com/
Here are the links :
Radical Joy for Hard Times, ecospirituality charity, that attends to wounded places in the landscape. www.radicaljoy.org
The Order of Bards Ovates and Druids for whom I me...2021-04-2759 min
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? - The menopause with Dr Jane WilkinsonDr Jane F. Wilkinson is an accredited Menopause Specialist and an experienced GP of over 20 years. She has a particular interest in women’s and sexual health, menopause and lifestyle medicine.
Dr Wilkinson has an advanced level Special Skills Certificate in Menopause Care from the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Health Care, for whom she is a Diplomate and Trainer. She is a member of the British Menopause Society, serving on their Medical Advisory Council for 3 years. She is also a member of the International Menopause Society. She is Wirral GP Champion for Sexual Health and previously worked fo...2021-04-231h 12
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? - Overcoming perfectionism and the danger of labels with Katharine YorkKatharine teaches yoga, flies planes and works in the wind power industry. Join us in my conversation with her as we talk about perfectionism, learning and the problems with labels.
You can find out about Katherine here:
https://www.instagram.com/adequart/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharine-york/
https://www.facebook.com/louthyoga
During the podcast I mention this TED talk: https://puttylike.com/tedx/
If you'd like to find your thing, get in touch to have a conversation or find out more about me here: https://w...2021-04-231h 05
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingSetting up a women's refuge and the importance of support for children and young peopleA conversation with Gill Evans who, along with other social work colleagues, set up the first women's refuge in Newtown. Gill set up the refuge in her spare time with no funds. Later in her later career working in mental health, Gill met some of the same children again. We talk about what these families, children and young people need in order to recover.
Gill and I both talked about Montgomeryshire Family Crisis Center
I mention my book: 'Into the Woods - When love isn't always a fairy tale'. There are also free resources on my...2021-04-1923 min
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? - Permaculture with Steve JonesJoin us as Steve Jones takes on his journey from a small farm, through an economics degree to Africa where he found permaculture which has changed his life and thousands of lives globally.
You can find out more about Sector 39 here: https://academy.sector39.co.uk/
For details of the next course (online) click here: https://academy.sector39.co.uk/?p=4370
To find out more about my writing, coaching and training: https://www.julieleoni.com/2021-04-131h 08
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? - Astronomy with Rob JonesJoin me for this adventure into black holes and super novas with Rob Jones, a physicist and astronomy enthusiast. Rob's passion, clarity and curiosity is contageous.
Rob talked about Xplore in Wrexham: https://www.xplorescience.co.uk/
You can find out more about my books, training and coaching here: https://www.julieleoni.com/
The image below if of a black hole (the first one ever taken, early spring 2019)2021-04-1158 min
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? - Swimming the channel (and how we all need a support boat) with Nadine BowkerJoin me as I listen to Nadine's amazing story of determination, commitment and support. Nadine talks about swimming in the cold, in the dark, through jelly fish for hours and hours. She also talks about how to manage the gremlins we all have in our minds which tell us we can't, shouldn't, aren't good enough. The thing that touched me in this conversation was not only her strength of focus, but also the centrality of the support boat and Nadine's loved ones who helped her from coast to coast.
The places who helped Nadine are:
htt...2021-04-071h 04
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? - Radio, saying 'yes' to opportunity and not over-thinking with Eamonn Kelly from Smooth RadioJoin me in conversation with with Eamonn Kelly as we talk about how he went from working in a record shop in Dublin a career in radio working on National stations such as Capital Gold and Smooth. Eamonn's positive philosophy of saying 'yes', taking chance, persevering and not over-thinking is contageous and energising.
You can find out more about him here:
https://www.smoothradio.com/radio/shows-presenters/eamonn-kelly/
https://www.instagram.com/eamonndj/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eamonn-kelly-608a3023/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smooth_Radio_presenter_history...2021-04-031h 08
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? - intuition, nature and coaching with Lilith FlanaganJoin me in conversation with Lilith Flanagan as we talk about intuition, nature and coaching.
Lilith supports her clients to reveal who they naturally are and to live their true intention. She is intuitive and invites the whole of the client into a coaching conversation. That includes mental, emotional, physical and spiritual aspects. She is passionate about facilitating the client's dialogue and collaboration with the natural world. She is accredited at the Master Certified Coach level by the International Coaching Federation https://coachingfederation.org/.
A former business leader with an MBA and MA in Economics, Li...2021-03-2958 min
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? - Changing the story about our world with Manda ScottManda Scott; former vet, author, shamanic practitioner, activist and visionary talks us through how to re-imagine our world into being more connected and regenerative. In this conversation we move from climate change to new economic and agricultural models, from imagining to acting.
You can find Manda's books here: https://mandascott.co.uk/
The beautiful Accidental Gods website is here: https://accidentalgods.life/
The podcast is here: https://accidentalgods.life/our-podcast/ and Manda mentioned an episode called 'How to be a pirate'
Manda's shamanic work is here: https://dreamingawake.co.uk/
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Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? Nuclear power and steam trains with Colin TuckerColin Tucker's life has been shaped by the steam trains of north Wales. It was on a family holiday as a young teenager that he first fell in love with the engines and the mountains and later, it was through the same tracks, that he found his wife and his future career. Colin is the Nuclear Safety Group Head at Sizewell B, and which includes the role of Station Reactor Physicist. He is also an old school friend who helped me understand my physics O' Level without making me feel stupid. In this conversation his passion for the subject is...2021-03-061h 11
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? - Mystery, magic, intuition and laughter with Carol CumberJoin us for a conversation about intuition, magic and how we are never alone, even as we die.
Carol's background is in motivational psychology, goal setting, Indian head massage, sacred space clearing, natural healing, Reiki, intuitive healing and other modalities. She is also a qualified NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) Practitioner, having trained with co-founder, Richard Bandler. Nowadays she runs a holistic health center in the Welsh hills and offers sessions that include hands on healing, the use of crystals in healing and psychic sessions.
Here's the video she mentioned about seeing auras: https://youtu.be/pSl...2021-03-031h 09
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? - Writing and claiming your voice with Rhian TaylorRhian is a social worker and an academic. Her love of writing and passion for social issues and change led her to write the young adult novel Fosterboy. In the podcast we talked about how she created her characters and her journey into the publishing world.
You can purchase Fosterboy here: https://tinyurl.com/y373hvgr
And https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Fosterboy-by-Rhian-Taylor-author/9781838162023
Other links are:
https://www.communitycare.co.uk/2020/11/13/challenges-rewards-depicting-social-work-fiction/
https://www.easyyoke.org/new-publications/
Books we mentioned in the conversation included:
The Conscious Parent...2021-02-191h 02
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? Trailer for season 2Come and listen to more inspiring stories.2021-02-1801 min
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? - Counselling, celebrancy and navigating masculinity with Pete AveyPete's been a ref, a fire-fighter, he's worked in the City and has a son with autism and now he's training to be a celebrant and a counsellor. Join us in conversation about masculinity and sensitivity, alcohol, climate change and what leaving a legacy means. (Ps...there are adult language and themes used in this conversation!).
Pete's celebrancy work is here: https://centraltablelandscelebrant.com/
His wife's book based on his son: http://ejavey.ampbk.com/
and her website (where she shares the story of how Pete was shut out of Australia during the f...2021-02-1858 min
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? - Walking, wildly, slowly with Charlotte GilmoreDid you ever want to do a long walk, go exploring, but never feel you have the time, the money or the courage? Charlotte will inspire you as she shares word pictures of her many walks alone, with just her hammock, her boots and a map, taking long trails in small chunks, then returning to family life.
Here is a link to Charlotte's 870 mile walk of the Welsh coast for The Sick Children's Trust https://www.facebook.com/charlotteiswalkingthecoastofwales and here's her link to that charity of you would like to donate on her 'Just Giving' page: ht...2021-02-1744 min
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? - Endorphins with Lin Arthan (with love to her mum)Lin is a triathlete, a singer, a mountain biker, walker, and isn't slowing down at all at 66. In this episode she tells us how to build our own endorphins so that we can feel good, for free, every day.
This is the charity that Lin supports if you want to donate: https://www.lingendavies.co.uk/
Here are a couple of the people Lin sings with:
https://www.patreon.com/Mary_Keith
http://www.harmonyjunky.co.uk/
To find out more about my writing, coaching and training: https://www.ju...2021-02-1759 min
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? - Letting the world rewild us while we rewild the world - Deborah RichmondJoin me in hearing Deborah's amazing story of how a piece of land and a course on water led her to a new life in Portugal where she is re-wilding the land while it re-wilds her. You can find more about Deborah, the project and her coaching work work below.
https://www.rewildingourplanet.com/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/rewildingourplanet/
https://www.instagram.com/rewildingourplanet/
Here's an article about water that Deborah mentioned changed her thinking: https://www.tamera.org/article-the-new-water-paradigm-global-climate-and-ecosystem-restoration/
To find out more about m...2021-02-1358 min
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? - Cajun music, travel and following the your passion with Jock TyldesleyJock Tyldesley plays fiddle and banjo, specialising in the old-time and cajun music of the southern United States. He has been a professional musician since 1990 and toured all over the world with various international artists. He also makes rather good hot sauce…so join me in conversation with him this week.
www.jockshotsauce.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxM3WfHZ03A&list=PLXG3sGJxEMySujeF_rEjnZuX9NpNLtSFG&index=4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n93446V61P0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVsxYQ_wMms
To find out more a...2021-02-111h 01
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? - Permaculture with Steve JonesJoin us as Steve Jones takes on his journey from a small farm, through an economics degree to Africa where he found permaculture which has changed his life and thousands of lives globally.
You can find out more about Sector 39 here: https://academy.sector39.co.uk/
For details of the next course (online) click here: https://academy.sector39.co.uk/?p=4370
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Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? - Movies, going for it, having fun and taking risks with Yolanda LynesYolanda Lynes is an actress and performer and in this conversation she tells us how, by having a go and having fun, she made her way from a small market town on the Welsh borders to a Marvel film.
Yolanda would like to dedicate this conversation to her mum about whom she says; 'I owe a lot of my career to my mum who ensured that I go to ballet and martial arts and taught me about a strong work ethic and always believed in me. She is very independent and girl-power, probably my biggest feminist influence'2021-02-111h 14
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? - How Eckhart Tolle is changing my life with Steve WattsIn this conversation Steve Watts, actor, musician, father, teacher sheds all these roles to share his experience of how the work of Ekhart Tolle has helped him heal from pain and create joy in his life.
The podcast Steve mentioned is Rick Archer’s 'Buddha At The Gas Pump'.
https://www.youtube.com/user/BuddhaAtTheGasPump
Steve says;
'I have been inspired by every moment of the hundreds of hours I have devoted to listening to Eckhart so it’s hard to choose one clip but this link is to an Eckhart retre...2021-02-061h 10
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? - Travel and the moral complexity of it with Emma GoreJoin us in conversation about what travel has meant to us but also how we struggle with the moral conflict of about getting on a plane in these times of climate crisis.
To find out more about my writing, coaching and training: https://www.julieleoni.com/2021-02-0652 min
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? - Self worth and awe with John PerryJoin us meandering through parenting, bereavment and the power of nature as John discusses the difference between self-worth and self-esteem, guilt and shame and the power of awe walks.
John Perry (MA, MA, MA, MSc, FHEA) is an award-Winning Wellbeing Consultant, Coach, Speaker, Facilitator, Supervisor and BACP Registered Counsellor. He was a Principal Teaching Fellow in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Southampton; and is a Freelance Coach, Trainer & Wellbeing Consultant. He has a background in Teaching, Counselling, Coaching, Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy; and has particular interests in Psychological Resilience and in Coaching & Psychotherapy Integration. John h...2021-02-061h 01
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? - Equine Facilitated Learning with Rosie WitheyJoin me in a conversation where Rosie explains how Equine Facilitated Learning helps you connect with your true intentions, feelings and inner wisdom in the presence of horses. Horses just are. They communicate through subtle language and energy and can help you to honour your own vulnerability. Simply being in a horse’s presence can show us how to listen to ourselves and relax into a similarly calm state of mind. Discover how horses can help you feel clearer in mind and purpose and better able to develop meaningful, healthy relationships.
Here's I wrote after working with Ro...2021-01-301h 07
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? - Dungeons and Dragons with Iain RussellJoin me for this conversation with Iain as he not only talks about what Dungeons and Dragons has added to his life, but how its depth and complexity create a space for re-imaging ourselves and how we show up in the world (whilst having a lot of fun).
Here are some links for you to explore:
https://springhole.net/writing/general-roleplaying.htm
https://www.popularmechanics.com/culture/gaming/a19459855/dungeons-and-dragons-beginners-guide/
https://www.dicebreaker.com/categories/roleplaying-game/best-games/best-tabletop-roleplaying-games
To find out more about my writing, coaching and training: https...2021-01-2455 min
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? - Comedy and why laughter matters with Susan EarlYou might know Susan Earl from her roles in Red Dwarf, So Awkward, Reggie Perrin or as Christopher Dean's mum in the Christmas special of Torvill and Dean. She is a comedian, actress, writer, single mother and my friend. In this conversation we talk about parenting, feminism, writing, misogyny and holidays and how, through comedy and laughter, we can find connection and comfort through even the hardest of times.
One of Susan's comic songs that I so love is called 'Hot Middle Aged Loving', her it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-E88k88_6QQ and...2021-01-231h 07
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's Your Thing? - Dorota Owen talks about Findhorn, magic parenting and self-care.This is a conversation about community, magic and manifestation. I first met Dorota when, as a newly single parent, I took my young children to a Findhorn Family community holiday in Greece. Dorota was one of the most skillful facilitators I have met. In this conversation Dorota talks about Findhorn, honesty and the art of alchemy; her ability to make something appear where there was nothing before! You can find out more about Dorota on her website: https://www.dorotaowen.com/ and the Miracle Game Dorota talks about is here: https://miraclechoicegame.com/about-james-kelly-and-the-creation-of-the-game/
To...2021-01-0759 min
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? - A conversation with Shamanic healer Ruth CatoJoin me in coversation with Ruth Cato as she explains what Shamanic healing is, how she came to it and what difference it makes to her life and the lives of the people she works with. You can find out more about Ruth at: Ruthcato.com
The anthropologists Ruth learned from are Prf Chris Knight and Camilla Power of UCL and the Radical Anthropology Group or RAG. She has also been influenced by:
Suzicrockford.com
Janehardwickecollings.com
Janine Parvarti Baker was one of Jane’s original teachers in Shamanic Womancraft.
An...2021-01-0158 min
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? - Triathalons and moonlight kayaking with Gemma HargreavesWhen Gemma turned 40 she decided that she wanted to change her life, even though she wasn't sure she could. Slowly she built up to triathalons and in the winter, when most of us are struggling to get out of bed, you might find her paddling along the canal, in the dark, terrified, determined and jubilant. Listen to hear her story and if you want to find out more here are two sites she recommended.
Women's biking
Paddling
Thanks for listening. To find out more about my writing, coaching and training: https://www.julieleoni.com...2021-01-0150 min
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? - On Being a Quaker Elder with Elizabeth FlanaganJoin me as I talk with Liz about how Quakers have been behind some of our most important social and human rights changes through history. We journey through death, god, truth, love, simplicity and peace and Liz explains the process of deep listening which is behind all decisions, all change- making and all Quaker meetings. A wise and warm coversation. If you want to find out more about Quakerism click here.
To find out more about my writing, coaching and training: https://www.julieleoni.com/2020-12-2250 min
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? - Parsifal Solomon - Walking, consciousness and the surrealistsJoin me as I talk to Parsifal about surrealism and it's quest to disrupt the nature of reality, the importance of walking, the nature of consciousness and how winter and darkness affects us. You can find out more about me at www.julieleoni.com and find some of Parsifal's creations here: https://www.mixcloud.com/thepipermachine/a-radio-labyrinth-ha-ha/ and here https://soundcloud.com/parsifaldoodahsolomon. Enjoy.2020-12-1857 min
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? - How love can cure depression - Michael SclaterThis week's conversation is with Michael Sclater who has just written a book on how love can cure depression. Michael is a psychotherapist who has worked privately and within the NHS. Join us for this deep dive into depression, Indian psychology, western psychology, drug treatments, CBT and the art of playing tennis. You can contact Michael at: michael@sclater.co.uk
To find out more about my writing, coaching and training: https://www.julieleoni.com/2020-12-141h 01
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? - How love can cure depression - Michael SclaterThis week's conversation is with Michael Sclater who has just written a book on how love can cure depression. Michael is a psychotherapist who has worked privately and within the NHS. Join us for this deep dive into depression, Indian psychology, western psychology, drug treatments, CBT and the art of playing tennis. You can contact Michael at: michael@sclater.co.uk and me, Julie Leoni at https://www.julieleoni.com/. 2020-12-0845 min
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's You Thing - Sami Blackford founder of Freya Luna SkincareMy conversation today is with Sami Blackford who started her journey to creating Freya Luna Skincare as a teenager with acne. Join us as we meander through lavendar, women in business, organic growing and how to value what we do. You can find out more about Sami and Freyaluna here: https://freyaluna.co.uk/
To find out more about my writing, coaching and training: https://www.julieleoni.com/2020-12-0145 min
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? - Yoga with Ceri EvansHi, I'm Julie Leoni and this is the first podcast in a series where I find out about what people love to do, what the 'thing' is that matters most to them, how they got into it and what it means to them.
I should have declared at the start of this episode that Ceri is the person who got me into yoga 4 years ago. She inspires me, not just in how she teaches but how she lives. In this podcast she tells us about what yoga means to her, how it has changed her life over th...2020-11-1240 min
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat's your thing? Trailer.Welcome to What's your Thing' A new podcast about people's passions, ideas, passtimes, missions or life-styles to inspire us.
www.julieleoni.com2020-11-1200 minJulie Leoni - What's Your ThingDenial, decisions, covid and climate changeI don't know about you, but I've been trying to make sense of the many different and often conflicting information about covid. I have felt confused, overwhelmed, angry and sometimes like I am going mad trying to make sense of it all. It seems to me that this is how we feel about climate change, we know something bad is happening, but feel powerless and overwhelmed with what to do about it. I think covid can teach us about climate change and how to deal with it.2020-08-0616 minJulie Leoni - What's Your ThingWelcome to Well-being for your teacher training yearA short podcast with some reflective exercises so you will need a paper and pen so you can really plan your well-being for the year ahead.2020-07-1433 minJulie Leoni - What's Your Thing662020-06-2005 minJulie Leoni - What's Your ThingGrounded Wisdom - The Art of Not Knowing - WelcomeWelcome to the start of the Grounded Wisdom; conversations between people like you and me about how we can use this time of uncertainty and fluidity to tip our lives and larger systems and ecologies into ways of living which grow well-being for humans and the more than human world.2020-06-1914 minJulie Leoni - What's Your ThingGrounded Wisdom - trailerWelcome to Grounded Wisdom: the art of not knowing2020-06-1900 minJulie Leoni - What's Your ThingFalling in love with natureHow would our lives and our world change if we could fall in love in love with nature?2020-06-1303 minJulie Leoni - What's Your ThingAsynchronous connection - a new way of getting supportAt this time where we need to be more flexible and adaptable, this a-synchronous way of connection might suit you2020-06-1110 minJulie Leoni - What's Your ThingWill you join me in sniffing our way out of covid into a sustainable way of life?I've written about how I have sniffed my way and found my way in a new eco-centered space and would love you to join me in 'not knowing' and curiosity about how we can use this strange time to re-set and live more harmoniously and sustainably.2020-06-0919 minJulie Leoni - What's Your ThingSniff your way forwardMaking plans at this time of uncertainty is really hard, instead we need to go feral and sniff our way forward2020-06-0315 minJulie Leoni - What's Your ThingFull v busyBefore COVID-19 I lived a busy life, now I live a full life. What's the difference?2020-05-3004 minJulie Leoni - What's Your ThingHow we need to be the leaders of our own lifeWhat are the criteria you base your life decisions on? Do you fit your life around your work? What about family? health? Sustainability? How could COVID-19 help us think differently?2020-05-3025 minJulie Leoni - What's Your ThingAre you, or someone you know living with domestic abuseWhat domestic abuse is, how to spot it and how to get out of it.
2020-05-241h 02Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingAsk 'what if' and listen to the answersA quick thought from the woods.2020-05-2406 minJulie Leoni - What's Your ThingUsing covid to help us re-write the storyJoseph Campbell's Hero's journey goes some way to helping us see lock-down and COVID-19 in a larger context so we can consider how we want to emerge into the world; what we want to leave behind and what we want to grow.2020-05-1312 minJulie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat schools need to do to support emotional well-being when they re-openThe world has changed in schools and we need to think about emotional and psychological needs as well as physical. 2020-05-0407 minJulie Leoni - What's Your ThingBereavement and how to live with it and support others through itDeath, divorce, separation; any kind of ending can lead us to feeling bereaved.
At this covid time we are all facing bereavements, losses and mourning. Here is what I know based on my hospice work and also my own experience of grief.
There is more to help you below:
My book 6 steps to relationship recovery goes into more detail about grief and carrying on with life: https://www.julieleoni.com/books/
Free meditations on emotion here might help: https://www.julieleoni.com/media-oswestry-shropshire/
I'm available to support you: https://www...2020-04-2235 minJulie Leoni - What's Your Thing'The Guest House' (Rumi) meditation.Rumi asks us to welcome and entertain all emotions and this is what we use to focus our meditation on2020-04-1628 minJulie Leoni - What's Your ThingEaster/ Ostara meditation on new beginningsWe use the chakras to explore what new and fragile is hatching in you.2020-04-1335 minJulie Leoni - What's Your ThingAnxiety: what is is and how to reduce itLots of practical tools and techniques to help you feel less anxious.2020-04-1128 minJulie Leoni - What's Your ThingMeditation on griefAt this time there are so many losses and feeling them in our body is away of allowing them into our experience so that we can connect, not only to our self, but can empathise and connect with others.2020-04-0834 minJulie Leoni - What's Your ThingWww.diary - what went well today?A lovely way to end the day; focus on the positive to reduce stress and rewire your brain2020-04-0708 minJulie Leoni - What's Your ThingUnderstanding what stress is and how to diminish it using cognitive and behaviour toolsWhy and how to reduce stress so you boost your immunity to protect you from covid.2020-04-0629 minJulie Leoni - What's Your ThingHow about having a technology free day?Remember the days before technology? How would it be to have one of those days today? (3 mins)2020-04-0503 minJulie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhat are you hungry for? Structure? Contact? StimulusEric Berne said we all need time to be structured, we all need contact and recognition from other people and we all need to be stimulated...here are some ways to do this whilst in covid hibertnation.2020-04-0409 minJulie Leoni - What's Your ThingCocoon meditationWe are all hibernating and in our cocoons at this time...be as gentle with yourself as you would a baby...rest, breathe and see what emerges.2020-04-0434 minJulie Leoni - What's Your ThingBeing in the moment meditationWe all write stories about the future and what it might be, but actually this moment is where we live and it is the only place we can find peace. Use your body awareness and a guided visualisation to clear your mind and find ease.2020-04-0333 minJulie Leoni - What's Your ThingA happy way to start your daySo it's weird isn't it? Our routines and structures have changed and so our days can seem unstructured and strange. Here's a tool I use a lot to help me build a happy day, no matter what the restrictions and changes are.2020-03-3107 minJulie Leoni - What's Your ThingWhy you shouldn't listen to the newsIn under 10 minutes I'll explain why watching the news is bad for your health, relationships and future2020-03-3009 minJulie Leoni - What's Your ThingFamily visualisation magical landsCome on a magical journey to your very own magical land where all is safe and well2020-03-2929 minJulie Leoni - What's Your ThingMeditation on freedomWhat does freedom mean to you at this time of hibernation?2020-03-2928 minJulie Leoni - What's Your ThingMeditation and body awarenessUsing your body to come into the present moment 2020-03-2928 minJulie Leoni - What's Your ThingFamily mindfulness and emotional awarenessUse your body to let you know how you are feeling and then some simple sentences to help communicate what we feel and what we need so we can live together more peacefully.2020-03-2934 minJulie Leoni - What's Your ThingMeditation and sootheAn Introduction to meditation, what it is, why it works and some simple exercises.2020-03-2930 min
Julie Leoni - What's Your ThingWelcomeHi, I'm a secondary school psychology teacher with two teenage sons adapting to these weird covid days and wondering what I can contribute to the world at this time.
I first meditated in India when I was 23 and have practiced mindfulness and mediation in a number of traditions. I have taught meditation in schools for over 30 years and now I teach yoga as well to people of all ages. I am a life coach and writer and I regularly blog and am featured in Psychologies Magazine.
I have my own website with free resources and cour...2020-03-2701 min
Satellite Sisters Talk TVMSEC406: Spies, Broken Hearts and A Man in a TowelSatellite Sisters Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan recap the latest episode of CBS drama Madam Secretary starring Tea Leoni. Spies, Spies, Spies-- at home and all over the world. Plus, Stevie tries getting over that British Guy with a Russian Guy. And the fashions are back on track with our Binders Full of Blouses. Subscribe to Satellite Sisters Talk TV on Apple Podcasts here if you want to listen to Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan's TV recaps of CBS drama Madam Secretary and PBS Poldark recap Pol,Dark and Handsome. To listen to Satellite Sisters Talk TV on Stit...2017-11-1622 min
Satellite Sisters Talk TVVolunteer Work Kills (even if you are Secretary of State)In the episode entitled, 'Unity Node," Madam Secretary is on the move to save the world, create peace and fulfill her mandatory volunteer work at the kids' school. Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan of the Satellite Sisters Re-cap Madam Secretary, the CBS drama starring Tea Leoni and Tim Daly. Created by Barbara Hall and EP'd by Lori McCreary & Morgan Freeman. Subscribe to Satellite Sisters Talk TV on Apple Podcasts here if you want to listen to Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan's TV recaps of CBS drama Madam Secretary and PBS Poldark recap Pol,Dark and Handsome. To listen to S...2017-09-0127 min
Satellite SistersMSEC214: Madam Secretary Re-CapLian Dolan and Julie Dolan of the Satellite Sisters do their weekly re-cap of Madam Secretary, the CBs drama starring Tea Leoni and Tim Dally. Created by Barbara Hall. On this week's episode, Teen Girls are a metaphor for Global Diplomacy.... until the Dirty Bomb goes off!
We discuss:
How awesome did Tim Daly look as an Unlikely First Responder?
Julie's favorite topic of global concern that no one is concerned about: Loose Nukes
Why dies the middle sister have to be a fashion blogger?
Saudie Arabia-- our Best Frenemy
Madam Secretary's Breck Girl hair2016-02-1716 min
Satellite SistersMSEC214: Madam Secretary Re-CapLian Dolan and Julie Dolan of the Satellite Sisters do their weekly re-cap of Madam Secretary, the CBs drama starring Tea Leoni and Tim Dally. Created by Barbara Hall. On this week's episode, Teen Girls are a metaphor for Global Diplomacy.... until the Dirty Bomb goes off!
We discuss:
How awesome did Tim Daly look as an Unlikely First Responder?
Julie's favorite topic of global concern that no one is concerned about: Loose Nukes
Why dies the middle sister have to be a fashion blogger?
Saudie Arabia-- our Best Frenemy
Madam Secretary's Breck Girl hair
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...2016-02-1716 min
Satellite SistersMadam Secretary Re-Cap Season 211Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan of the Satellite Sisters Re-cap Madam Secretary, the CBS drama starring Tea Leoni and Tim Daly. Created by Barbara Hall and EP'd by Lori McCreary & Morgan Freeman. In the episode entitled, 'Unity Node," Madam Secretary is on the move to save the world, create peace and fulfill her mandatory volunteer work at the kids' school.
Lian and Julie discuss:
The Emotional and Political aftermath of the Maria Ostrov Assassination
Shades of Blue, from moods to jackets
Volunteer Work Kills2016-01-1227 min
Satellite SistersMadam Secretary Re-Cap Season 211Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan of the Satellite Sisters Re-cap Madam Secretary, the CBS drama starring Tea Leoni and Tim Daly. Created by Barbara Hall and EP'd by Lori McCreary & Morgan Freeman. In the episode entitled, 'Unity Node," Madam Secretary is on the move to save the world, create peace and fulfill her mandatory volunteer work at the kids' school.
Lian and Julie discuss:
The Emotional and Political aftermath of the Maria Ostrov Assassination
Shades of Blue, from moods to jackets
Volunteer Work Kills
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor...2016-01-1227 min
Satellite SistersSS110315: You're the Best Book Launch in Brooklyn & Madam Secretary Re-CapIt's the Tuesday podcast with Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan. On the show today, we celebrate the launch of You're the Best: A Celebration of Friendship with a complete re-cap of our event at Powerhouse Arena in Brooklyn. We had a great time meeting all the great Satellite Sisters who showed up in Brooklyn and made the evening a real treat. Plus, we announce a few more dates and a special broadcast this week.
Plus, our re-cap of Madam Secretary! World War III is coming-- at least on TV. We breakdown the story lines and rate the blouses. Plus, an o...2015-11-0356 min
Satellite SistersSS091315: Style Tips, US Open & Madame SecretaryOn the Sunday Satellite Sisters podcast it's Lian Dolan, Julie Dolan and Sheila Dolan on the line. It's News, Talk & Laughs plus we get on the bandwagon with our new favortite show, Madame Secretary. The CBS drama is now on Netflix and Sheila has raced through the whole season in three days. Sheila has her highlights of the season and they include stars Tea Leoni and Tim Daly. Plus, the wardrobe, the wardrobe, the wardrobe. To die for. Lian is making a pitch to do a re-cap for season two starting in a few weeks. Are you on board with Mada...2015-09-1348 min
Satellite SistersSS081815: Starbucks News, TV & Movie Recs and Design TrendsOn the Tuesday Show, Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan go deep on shallow topics. Today, we tackle Tuesday Trends and TV, Movie and Book Recommendations. Plus, Julie brings us some Global News from Bangkok and Russia, her former hometowns.
Satellite Sister Salutes:
Two women pass the Army Ranger Test! a historic first. Well done.
My friend Leslie who made it to yoga! Not a small achievement when you are sandwiched by family caregiving obligations.
Our Satellite Sister Millennial Samantha who has a great idea for her generation
Starbucks News: Real Pumpkin in your coffee. And real wine & beer in your coffee...2015-08-1842 min