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Special Education Boss® with Karen Mayer CunninghamFrom Surviving to Living: A Special Conversation with Jennifer SwanIn this heartfelt and unforgettable episode, Karen Mayer Cunningham is joined by Jennifer Swan—a constitutional lawyer, caregiver, and speaker who shares her extraordinary journey raising her daughter Kennedy, who lives with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).More than just a story of survival, this is a message of radical perspective, courage, and joy in the face of lifelong medical challenges. Jennifer shows us how to shift from feeling trapped by our circumstances to choosing a life worth living—for ourselves and our children.🌟 QUOTE WORTH REMEMBERING:“If you're willing to shift your perspecti...2025-05-0639 min
Awakening Potential Show by Karen RudolfRewire to Rise: The Neuroplastic Power of Possibility with John KennedyIn this high-energy and insightful episode of The Awakening Potential Show, Karen Rudolf welcomes John Kennedy, a renowned neuroplastician and executive brain coach, to explore how we can literally rewire our brains for performance, healing, and joy.From developing the only brain training program approved by U.S. Special Operations to transforming family dynamics and restoring hope in trauma recovery, John shares his groundbreaking work on Combat Brain Training.Karen and John discuss the power of modeling, the dangers of early digital exposure, real-life recovery stories, and even the potential crossover between neuroscience and manifestation.2025-04-0144 min
UnfuckwittableEp. 19: From frustration to flow — The beginner shuffler’s guide to breakthrough with @karenjamesyogaWhat happens when you’re fired up about learning to shuffle… but the journey doesn’t look anything like you thought it would? 🫣In this episode, I sit down with my student and soul sister Karen James, who gets real about what it’s like to start shuffling from scratch. We dive into the messy middle — the comparison traps, the mislabeled classes that left her more confused than confident, and the “why am I not getting this?!” moments.Karen opens up about the turning point that shifte...2025-03-3153 min
Untamed NationColorado Legislators Put Child Rapists Before Victims in Bill Vote | Guest Karen Kennedy Today’s episode was a wild ride, hosted by the dynamic duo of Joe Oltmann and David Clements. They kicked things off by diving into a controversial Colorado House bill (HB25-1073) from earlier this year, which aimed to set mandatory minimum incarceration periods for Class 4 and Class 3 child sexual assault cases. Shockingly, six Democrats voted NO, effectively killing the bill. Joe and David didn’t hold back as they unpacked who these lawmakers are and what their votes mean for justice in Colorado—stay tuned for the full scoop on these names! Halfway through the show, we were thrilled to wel...2025-03-201h 45
The Hormone Solution with Karen MartelThe Histamine Connection to Estrogen Dominance, Acid Reflux, Insomnia, & MORE with Joanne KennedyHave you ever wondered how histamine intolerance might be affecting your hormone balance? Could this be the missing link behind your unexplained symptoms? Join us as we dive into the intricate world of histamine with renowned expert Joanne Kennedy, a leading expert in naturopathic medicine. Discover how histamine can impact everything from acid reflux to insomnia, and unravel the surprising connections to estrogen dominance. What role does histamine play in your body's biochemistry, and why is balance so crucial? How do hormone imbalances during perimenopause complicate histamine intolerance? Explore the answers to these questions and more, as...2025-02-221h 41The Hormone Solution with Karen MartelThe Histamine Connection to Estrogen Dominance, Acid Reflux, Insomnia, & MORE with Joanne KennedyHave you ever wondered how histamine intolerance might be affecting your hormone balance? Could this be the missing link behind your unexplained symptoms? Join us as we dive into the intricate world of histamine with renowned expert Joanne Kennedy, a leading expert in naturopathic medicine. Discover how histamine can impact everything from acid reflux to insomnia, and unravel the surprising connections to estrogen dominance. What role does histamine play in your body's biochemistry, and why is balance so crucial? How do hormone imbalances during perimenopause complicate histamine intolerance? Explore the answers to these questions and more, as...2025-02-221h 41
Off the Fence with Karen Covy: Mastering Decision Making, Divorce & MoreBeyond the Bedroom: How to Create Relationship IntimacyRelationship intimacy is complicated.In this podcast episode, Dr. Jenn Kennedy, a clinical sexologist and licensed marriage and family therapist, unpacks the complexities of relationship intimacy, diving deeply into the challenges couples face when navigating sex and desire. Dr. Kennedy breaks down the common struggle of desire discrepancy—when partners have mismatched levels of sexual interest—and explains the emotional, biological, and relational factors that often drive these differences. She candidly reveals why most therapists aren’t adequately trained to handle issues around sexuality and how this impacts the relationships of the couples those therapists work wi...2025-02-0541 min
Secrets from the Green RoomSeason 5: Episode 58: Cate KennedyIrma and Karen chat about the changing shape of the Australian publishing industry as small publishers are bought up by larger publishing houses. Then Karen talks to short-story maestro Cate Kennedy about how she came to be a writer and then a teacher of writing, how writing (and reading) a short story is like plunging deep into a diving pool, how her career took off after having a story published in a 9/11 commemorative edition of the New Yorker, how she wrote a novel because of an offer she couldn’t refuse, what makes a character interesting, how judging prizes ha...2025-02-041h 06
Business BlethersWhat did we learn? - Bonus episodeA wee chance for Karen to go over some of her highlights from series 1. Thanks to everyone for listening, for sharing, and for getting in touch. I've made a wee survey to ask your opinion on the series. Please fill it in. It won't take long, but it will help us make sure we are making the podcast you want to listen to. https://forms.gle/gKb2AYMtziZR2QmQAThe music is Each Uisge by Niteworks. Thanks to Niteworks for permission to use the track.The artwork...2025-01-2712 minBusiness BlethersFrom hospital to hospitality - Clare WinskillIn episode 6, Karen is having a blether with Clare Winskill. Clare and her partner Iain run Coruisk House in Elgol on the Isle of Skye. In a previous life she was an intensive care nurse, and also a lawyer specialising in insolvency. They talk about those massive career changes, the decision to take on a small business in Skye, and how she found out some of her former colleagues were involved in a £245 million pound fraud that led to 6 of them going to jail.In Skye, Clare has taken on quite a few leadership roles – she is...2025-01-1345 min
Hack Your Blood SugarEpisode 19:Over-the-Counter CGMs Compared: Stelo vs. Lingo with Prediabetes Expert Julene Montgomery In this episode, I sit down with prediabetes expert Julene Montgomery to explore the pros and cons of the two new over-the-counter continuous glucose monitors (CGMs): the Stelo by Dexcom and the Lingo by Abbott. Together, we break down the differences in price, data management, user interface, and data-sharing capabilities, so you can decide which CGM best fits your needs. Whether you’re looking for ease of use, advanced features, or budget-friendly options, this episode has the insights you need to make an informed decision. Don’t miss this comprehensive guide to navigating the world of OTC CGMs!2025-01-0959 minBusiness BlethersBeing more than a mum - Izzy CunnignhamWelcome to Episode 5 of Business Blethers. This one is with Izzy Cunningham. Izzy runs Scribe and Grow, a craft business in the Isle of Skye, specialising in plantable greetings cards and candles with seeds where the container becomes a plant pot. She’s been stocked in John Lewis, as well as being found businesses throughout Scotland.I know Izzy very well. I am both her accountant and friend. It makes this blether all the more special, and it means we can talk openly and frankly about motherhood, mental health and fulfilment. I’m very grateful to Izzy...2024-12-3028 minBusiness BlethersScaling a business at speed and winning awards - Iain MacPhailWelcome to episode 4 of Business Blethers. This time Inverness based UK Start Up Entrepreneur of the Year, Iain MacPhail, stops by for a blether with Karen.She chats to him to him about how the necessity to problem solve in the Highlands and Islands makes for adaptable, skilled and pragmatic businesses. She asks him about the many awards they’ve won in their 4 years trading. He talks about his background as an electrician, and his involvement as chair of the HebCelt Festival in his native Isle of Lewis.https://www.hebceltfest.com/2024-12-1627 min
The H.I.T. PodcastWay Back Wednesday: A HIT-chat with Karen Boublis // HR Leadership on a Global ScaleOn this Way Back Wednesday edition of The HIT Podcast, we spotlight Karen Boublis 2024-12-1106 minBusiness BlethersBelieving in your own abilities - Lynne KennedyIn this episode, Karen chats to elopement and food photographer, Lynne Kennedy. Lynne used to work London and could never imagine returning back home to the west coast of the Highlands. That all changed and she did. Now, several careers later, she is a successful elopement and food photographer.Elopement photography has really taken off on the Isle of Skye. Lynne talks about changing tack to make that the main focus of her business. Her and Karen also talk about making work suit your life, and about overcoming the voice in your head that holds you...2024-12-0136 minBusiness BlethersFrom cupcakes and spreadsheets to Nigella Lawson endorsements - Jeni IannettaJeni Iannetta runs Bad Girl Bakery in Inverness and Muir of Ord, as well the Cook School. She also has a very successful cookbook - endorsed by Nigella Lawson, no less, and has started a network for other food businesses in the Highlands.She wasn't always a baker, though. It's a job and change of career that grew out of a hobby. She’s got loads of great stuff to say about quality, pivoting, valuing staff input, and how other businesses can support each other. Here's her website for more infohttps://badgirlbakery.co...2024-11-1836 minBusiness BlethersThe drive to always do better - Gary InnesIn this episode, Karen chats to musician, broadcaster and businessman, Gary Innes. When Gary isn’t playing accordion with traditional music group Mànran, he can be found hosting Take the Floor and Your Requests on BBC Radio Scotland. If that’s not enough, he’s turned his hand to music promotion – putting on Hoolie in the Hydro, a giant traditional music event in Glasgow, in 2022, 2023 and now again in 2024.Karen finds out what motivates Gary. She hears about his family’s roots in business, his mother’s insistence that playing an accordion wouldn’t be enough to keep a...2024-11-0440 minBusiness BlethersTrailerA wee taste of what's to come on Business Blethers - a new podcast with Karen Kennedy. Every fortnight, Karen chats to a businessperson in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland about them, their life and their business. Insightful, interesting and fun - make sure you subscribe to Business Blethers so you don't miss and episode.Find out more about Karen at Kennedy Accountancy:https://kennedyaccountancy.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-2801 minHack Your Blood SugarEpisode 18: Why does coffee spike my blood sugar?Curious why coffee is spiking your blood sugar? It’s not just about sugar or milk – stress hormones play a big role, especially if you’re drinking black coffee on an empty stomach. Learn simple strategies to enjoy your coffee without the blood sugar rollercoaster, including key adjustments to your morning routine.2024-10-0111 minHack Your Blood SugarEpisode 17: Gestational Diabetes: Why Standard Prenatal Nutrition Advice Falls Short, with Lily NicolsExplore the critical impact of blood sugar control during pregnancy with expert Lily Nicols RDN, who reveals the combined risks of obesity and gestational diabetes on birth outcomes. Learn the pitfalls of standard nutrition advice for pregnant women and discover what research truly recommends for optimal maternal and child health and better blood sugar control with gestational diabetes.2024-09-171h 02
Food Junkies PodcastFood Junkies Recovery Stories Episode 18: Karen FritzemeierKaren is a fierce spirit with an unwavering determination to overcome challenges. Her own journey of resilience has fueled a passionate desire to help others find their way to recovery. With a heart full of empathy and a mind full of strategies, Karen is a beacon of hope for those struggling to break free from addiction. Her unwavering belief in the power of human potential inspires others to fight for a brighter future. Feel free to join our supportive community on Facebook: Sugar-Free for Life Support Group - where we believe "I'm Sweet Enough." 2024-09-1641 minHack Your Blood SugarEpisode 16: Are You Sabotaging Blood Sugar & Weight Loss with This Fat-Carb Combo?Discover how adding fat to carbohydrate meals can blunt blood sugar spikes, but also why this combination might sabotage your weight loss and health goals. Uncover the hidden risks of high-fat, high-carb meals and learn practical strategies for better blood sugar management. Karen also shares her go-to meal planning strategies to help you achieve optimal blood sugar control and long-term success.2024-08-2040 minHack Your Blood SugarEpisode 15: Sleep Apnea and Blood Sugar: Home Sleep Study Insights and TipsDiscover the crucial link between sleep apnea, blood sugar spikes, and insulin resistance. Learn how poor sleep quality can affect your metabolic health and get a firsthand account of the at-home sleep study process. Find out why addressing sleep issues is key to managing blood sugar and preventing chronic disease2024-08-1322 min
Listen to the Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveBuried Too Deep by Karen RosePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/734282 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Buried Too Deep Series: #3 of A New Orleans Novel Author: Karen Rose Narrator: Lee Osorio Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 16 hours 30 minutes Release date: August 13, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Police & Detective Publisher's Summary: From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Karen Rose comes another explosive novel in the New Orleans series, where some secrets are worth dying for—or killing to keep. Three can keep a secret if two of them are dead. Employed as the nighttime security guard of...2024-08-1310 min
The Covenant Eyes PodcastInside 'The Forge': A Journey of Faith and Film with Aspen KennedySend us a textIn this special episode, we are live from NRB (National Religious Broadcasters Convention), where Karen Potter and Rob sit down with actor Aspen Kennedy to discuss his latest role in the highly anticipated Kendrick Brothers' film, The Forge. Aspen shares his inspiring journey from Memphis to Atlanta, his passion for faith-based filmmaking, and his experience working on this impactful project.Key Highlights:Aspen Kennedy’s Journey: Learn about Aspen's path from studying Mass Communications to finding his calling in acting, leading him to a role in Th...2024-08-0906 min