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Writing Your Resilience: Building Resilience, Embracing Trauma and Healing Through WritingFinding Your Form: Kelly McMasters on Writing Memoir in Essays and Emotional TruthSend us a textWhat happens when a story won’t stay linear—when your life fractures in ways that defy neat beginnings, middles, and ends?In this episode of Writing Your Resilience, I sit down with essayist, professor, and former bookshop owner Kelly McMasters, author of The Leaving Season: A Memoir-in-Essays. From leaving marriages to landscapes, identities to illusions, Kelly’s memoir is a brilliant meditation on grief, desire, and the elastic form of the essay itself.We talk about what it means to write honestly into complexity—how a false childhood memory c...2025-05-0146 min
Grieving Gracefully with Kelly PodcastNavigating Unexpected Waves of Grief with Lisa from Reimagining GriefEpisode Overview
In this episode of Grieving Gracefully with Kelly, host Kelly Sammon speaks with Lisa, grief activist and founder of Reimagining Grief, about the unpredictable nature of grief waves. They explore how these waves affect us emotionally, physically, and mentally, while sharing practical tools for managing them with self-compassion and awareness.
Kelly and Lisa discuss the role of breath work, emotional expression, and vulnerability in healing. They also provide guidance on preparing for grief triggers and shifting societal perceptions of grief. Through personal stories and expert insights, this episode offers meaningful advice for those navigating loss.2025-03-2553 min
Reclaiming Your HueEp. 38 with Lisa Bobyak | Owner and Founder, Living Fully BalancedEmbracing Identity & Preventing Burnout with Lisa Bobyak (BONUS OFFERING - VIRTUAL WORKSHOP 3/20 - see details below)In this episode, Lisa Bobyak, a coach with 13 years of experience, shares her journey through motherhood, identity shifts, and burnout recovery. She uses the metaphor of flamingos—where white ones are mothers who give everything to their young—to highlight how many women pour themselves into others while neglecting their own well-being.Key Themes:•Identity Shifts & Motherhood: Lisa struggled with transitioning from a working mom to a stay-at-home mom, feeling societal pressure that made the shift...2025-03-041h 53
Fancy Meeting You Here: The PodcastPodcast Episode 27: Permission to Stay FatA print version of this essay is available here.CreditsProduced and Engineered by Lisa WeaklimWritten by Kelly RaffertyMusic by MuttNotesRagen ChastainRagen writes Weight and Healthcare, a research-packed newsletter “examining weight science, weight stigma, and what evidence, ethics, and lived experience teach us about best healthcare and public health practices for higher weight people.” Regan has been doing this for a long time and is a national treasure. She has covered the science and marketing of weight loss drugs extensively. Start with Ragen’s work...2025-02-2227 min
I Date MoneyBuild a Self-Led, Scalable, and Sellable Business with Kelly RoachReady to fall head over heels in love with money?On this episode of I Date Money, Lisa Drennon, your wealth activator on a mission to help 1 million women become millionaires, sits down with business growth strategist Kelly Roach. Kelly’s journey from a childhood of scarcity to building multiple 8-figure companies is filled with lessons on scaling businesses, creating self-led teams, and building sustainable wealth.💡 Key Takeaways:Why you need a sellable, self-led businessThe biggest money mistake entrepreneurs make when scalingTransitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurship and overcoming money blocksWhy livin...2025-02-1126 min
Transforming 45Bald and Bold: Owning Your Authentic Self with Kellie RhymesIn this inspiring episode of Transforming 45, Lisa welcomes Kelly Rimes, a confident and radiant bald woman who shares her powerful journey of embracing hair loss and helping others do the same. Kelly opens up about the societal beauty standards that often tie a woman’s worth to her hair and the emotional struggles, shame, and self-doubt that can accompany hair loss.Through her story, Kelly sheds light on the importance of self-acceptance, self-care, and emotional well-being, encouraging women to embrace their natural beauty and rewrite the narrative around hair loss.🎙️ What You’ll Discover in This Epis...2025-02-0640 min
Fancy Meeting You Here: The PodcastPodcast Episode 26: What did I do with my hair?CreditsProduced and Engineered by Lisa WeaklimWritten by Kelly RaffertyMusic by MuttLinksTressie McMillan CottomBlonde NYT Opinion PieceHere’s the original video:Here’s one of her responses to commenters:This duet is hilarious:Finally, here’s a little wrap-up video she made at the end of a day and a half of talking about blonde:Cameron EspositoCameron on IGThe Autostraddle PieceThe Just For Laughs set:The...2024-12-1951 min
The Mystic Nerd Squad PodcastFeline Infectious Peritonitis with Dr. Lisa FiorenzaSend us a textOn this episode of the Mystic Nerd Squad Podcast, we closed out Season 4 with Dr. Lisa Fiorenza and discussed FIP - Feline Infection Peritonitis.Dr. Lisa Fiorenza received her Bachelor of Science from Rutgers University- Cook College, and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University in 2014. She went on to complete a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Veterinary Emergency and Referral Group in Brooklyn, and has worked as a general practitioner in NYC, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania for the past 10 years. Dr. Fiorenza is c...2024-11-2747 minReclaiming Your HueEp. 22 with Lisa Harris | Founder of Lisa Harris & CompanyBRAVERYIn this episode of Reclaiming Your Hue, we dive deep into the peaks and valleys of motherhood and entrepreneurship with our special guest, Lisa Harris and discuss key themes around "letting go." Lisa shares her journey of being a Mompreneur, diving into some incredibly vulnerable moments she experienced of which are unveiled whole heartedly in her story. From moments of success to overcoming adversity through her love of poetry, she shares how picking back up the pen helped overcome those emotions and battle on.Lisa's perspective on CHOICES, which then p...2024-11-121h 17
Jesus Over EverythingThe Real Story on Labels and Addictions: That's Not Really Who You Are (with Erin Kelly-Bean)Has a specific piece of your story – positive or negative – become a “label” you wear as your identity? Lisa sits down with long-time friend, Erin Kelly-Bean to discuss the truth about labels and what God has to say about them. Erin is a New York Times best-selling author, co-host of the Immeasurably More Podcast, and daughter of football legend, Jim Kelly. She shares her journey of growing up, “Kelly Tough,” her family’s experience of tragic loss, and her personal battles with addiction, eating disorders, and mental health. Erin explains the secret to her transformation and healing, and offers hope to anyone...2024-10-3058 min
Fancy Meeting You Here: The PodcastPodcast Episode 25: American Daddy IssuesWelcome to season two of Fancy Meeting You Here!I’m Kelly Rafferty, a writer and an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning documentary producer based in Alameda, CA, a little island between Oakland and San Francisco. In this newsletter, I send you personal essays in text and audio from the land of queer embodiment. If you listen to the audio version of Fancy Meeting You Here, you’ll get to know Lisa Weaklim, my fiancée and producer. She’s a musician, filmmaker, and all-around creative genius. (I’m biased but also picky.) We end up talking a...2024-10-1821 min
Digital Social HourTurn Your Inner Critic Into Your Greatest Coach | Lisa Bilyeu DSH #740🌟 Turn Your Inner Critic Into Your Greatest Coach! 🌟 Dive into this electrifying episode of Digital Social Hour with Sean Kelly, featuring the inspiring Lisa Bilyeu! 🚀 Discover how to transform that pesky negative voice into your ultimate motivator and break free from self-doubt. Packed with valuable insights, Lisa shares her journey from being a stay-at-home wife to co-founding a billion-dollar company and becoming a force of nature in personal development. 💪 Join the conversation as Lisa reveals her radical confidence techniques, the power of setting boundaries, and strategies to tackle impostor syndrome. 🙌 Don't miss out on the behind-the...2024-09-2048 min
Transform With Travel044: Expert Travel Advisor: How To Plan an Unforgettable Trip with Lisa GneoHave you ever dreamed of transforming your ordinary travel experiences into extraordinary adventures? If you answered yes, then you're just one step away from discovering how to travel like a rockstar. In this episode of the Transform with Travel podcast, I sit down with Lisa Gneo, a luxury travel concierge at Rockstar Luxury Travel, to discuss what it truly means to journey with style, comfort, and unforgettable experiences. Here are the highlights from their enlightening conversation.Lisa's mission at Rockstar Luxury Travel is to redefine the travel experience. With over 20 years of hospitality experience, she has curated...2024-09-0339 min
Digital Social HourThe Secret to Fast Career Growth in Sports | Lisa Caprara DSH #679🚀 Unlock the secret to fast career growth in sports with Lisa Caprara on the Digital Social Hour! Join Sean Kelly as he dives into an inspiring conversation packed with valuable insights and personal stories. From working with the New York Yankees as a stadium host to becoming a motivational mindset coach, Lisa's journey is a testament to the power of networking and resilience. 🌟 Tune in now to discover how Lisa navigated her career with passion and determination, overcoming challenges and embracing new opportunities. Learn about her near-death experience that profoundly shaped her mindset, and her mission...2024-08-3023 min
The Christian Romance PodcastInterview with Lisa Jordan, Sweet Contemporary RomanceIn this episode of The Christian Romance Podcast, Lisa Jordan shares her journey of becoming a Christian romance author, from her love of reading as a child to her decision to write novels that create a heart sigh with readers.
She discusses the challenges in her faith journey and how she rediscovered her relationship with God. She emphasizes the importance of trusting God, leaning on Him, and being open to His guidance.
Lisa shares how she found support and guidance through My Book Therapy/Novel Academy, emphasizing the importance of relationships and community in writing. She also details her latest...2024-08-2248 min
Life IntendedFrom Corporate to Consultant: Lisa Rigoli on Authentic Leadership and Building TrustIn this episode, Host Kelly Berry talks with Lisa Rigoli, a leadership and HR expert, about her journey of starting her own business and the challenges she faced. She emphasizes the importance of taking small steps and leveraging existing relationships to build a successful business. In this conversation, Lisa discusses the challenges and rewards of working for herself, the importance of authenticity and trust in leadership, and the role of the Enneagram in understanding oneself and others. She also shares personal anecdotes and insights on blending personal and professional life. The conversation highlights the need for leaders t...2024-07-0249 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowSen. Kevin Kelly On Huge Legislative Wins For SeniorsState Senator Kevin Kelly joins Lisa Wexler to talk about the Aging in Place bills CT just passed after 13 years of work and The Success Village crisis.2024-06-0629 min
Some Like It ScaryHouse of Sprouse: Lisa Frankenstein It's House of Sprouse week! First up is Lisa Frankenstein, featuring Cole Sprouse. Let's get in the tanning bed and go build our perfect boyfriend for Diablo Cody's return to horror... but watch out for the bugs. We LOVED this movie and had such an electric time chatting about the Frankenstein adaptation for the girlies!Notes:"Character Informing the Narrative: A Conversation with 'Lisa Frankenstein' Screenwriter Diablo Cody" (by Sadie Dean)https://scriptmag.com/interviews-features/character-informing-the-narrative-a-conversation-with-lisa-frankenstein-screenwriter-diablo-cody"Diablo Cody and Zelda Williams Build Their Own Monster with Frisky, Freaky ‘Lisa Frankenstein’" (by Kate...2024-05-291h 24
Fancy Meeting You Here: The PodcastPodcast Episode 24: StrongmanCreditsProduced and Engineered by Lisa WeaklimWritten by Kelly RaffertyMusic by Mutt Get full access to Fancy Meeting You Here at kellyrafferty.substack.com/subscribe2024-04-2314 min
Fancy Meeting You Here: The PodcastPodcast Episode 23: I can't stop thinking about these gems.Over the past month, Lisa and I had conversations about trauma-informed movement training with four experts in the Bay Area that I have come to trust over the years:As we wrap up this series on trauma and movement, I want to share three of the gems I’ve been treasuring. These are the insights I find myself returning to, mulling over, and trying to incorporate into my life. I’d also REALLY love to hear what stuck with you. What did you find yourself nodding along to? Sharing with a frien...2024-04-1627 min
Fancy Meeting You Here: The PodcastPodcast Episode 22: Do I need an emotional support redneck?For the last installment in our series of conversations about trauma-informed training, we’re talking with Patrick Barnes. Patrick is based in Oakland and he is the swiss army knife of movement coaches. He coaches ballet, weightlifting, powerlifting, strongman, parkour, kettlebells, martial arts, swordfighting, and basic gymnastics. This is the last interview in our series of conversations about trauma-informed training, and it’s a fun one. Patrick’s available for personal training, hybrid remote coaching, and something that he calls “movement problem solving.” If you have a persistent problem that is hindering your existing practice and you want to wor...2024-04-1148 min
Fancy Meeting You Here: The PodcastPodcast Episode 21: Erica is Moving for Radical Presence and Radical Self AcceptanceWe’re continuing our series of interviews about trauma-informed movement with this conversation with marriage and family therapist Erica Gibbons. If you’d rather read instead of listen, there’s a lightly-edited transcript of this conversation here.Links1000% Me: Growing Up MixedRadically FitErica’s Therapy PracticeCreditsProduced and Engineered by Lisa WeaklimWritten by Kelly RaffertyMusic by MuttSeries on Trauma-Informed MovementWant to check out the rest of this series of essays and inte...2024-04-0238 min
Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard: Continuing Education for Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers and Psychologists | Conservative and Traditional ValuesThis Book Is Cheaper Than Therapy with Liz Kelly, LCSW | mental health | emotional health | health and wellnessIn this episode, I sit down with Liz Kelly, a licensed clinical social worker based just outside of Washington, D.C. Liz shares her unique journey from a career in fundraising to becoming a passionate therapist and author. Her recent book, "This Book Is Cheaper Than Therapy," serves as a beacon of hope and a practical guide for those seeking mental health support in the face of accessibility and affordability challenges. Join us as we delve into the themes of the book, Liz's approach to therapy, and her advice for aspiring authors in the mental health field. T...2024-03-2726 min
Fancy Meeting You Here: The PodcastPodcast Episode 20: Did You Roll Your Eyes Again?Are you new to Fancy Meeting You Here? Welcome! If you like personal essays about sports, queer stuff, critical theory, or bodies, you’re in the right place. I’m an academic who became a documentary producer. I record this podcast with my partner, Lisa Weaklim, who is a filmmaker and musician. For some more context on who we are and what we’re doing here, you can listen to Podcast Episode 1: Do my golf clubs go in the U-Haul?We’re currently in the middle of a series of interviews about trauma-informed movement practices. For more...2024-03-2649 min
Fancy Meeting You Here: The PodcastPodcast Episode 19: A Conversation with Erin Gilmore about Trauma-Informed YogaErin’s Website + InstagramSign up here for her weekly email, Living Room Yoga.Looking for the transcript? It’s over here.CreditsProduced and Engineered by Lisa WeaklimWritten by Kelly RaffertyMusic by Mutt Get full access to Fancy Meeting You Here at kellyrafferty.substack.com/subscribe2024-03-1948 min
Fancy Meeting You Here: The PodcastPodcast Episode 18: I'm thinking about the Kavanaugh hearing again.CreditsProduced and Engineered by Lisa WeaklimWritten by Kelly RaffertyMusic by Mutt Get full access to Fancy Meeting You Here at kellyrafferty.substack.com/subscribe2024-03-1214 min
The Full Frontal Living™ Podcast with Lisa CarpenterUnleashing the Power of Compassionate Communication with Kelly GardnerIn today’s heart-opening episode of The Full Frontal Living Podcast, we're honored to have the remarkable Kelly Gardner join us. Kelly, with his profound expertise in drama therapy, leading transformative men's groups, and his journey in personal development, offers us a treasure trove of wisdom on compassionate communication. Together, we'll explore how making conscious choices can foster stronger, more meaningful connections, and how you, too, can cultivate relationships that are not just fulfilling but deeply enriching.
[00:01:30] Warm Welcome: I'm thrilled to introduce Kelly Gardner to you all, a powerhouse in nurturing relationships and fo...2024-02-281h 14
Fancy Meeting You Here: The PodcastPodcast Episode 17: New Gym, Old BusinessContent Note: Mention of the existence of sexual assault and rape culture. CreditsProduced and Engineered by Lisa WeaklimWritten by Kelly RaffertyMusic by Mutt Get full access to Fancy Meeting You Here at kellyrafferty.substack.com/subscribe2024-02-2722 min
Fancy Meeting You Here: The PodcastPodcast Episode 15: Professional Golf's Odd Weekly RitualHere’s a more detailed look at the history of LIV Golf from Sportico, “PGA Tour - LIV Golf Timeline: From Creation to Merger.”Other Sources in Order of AppearanceGolf Magazine “Inside the costly — but worth it — nature of pro-ams”Golfweek “With Super Bowl in town, 2024 LIV Golf Las Vegas has loaded pro-am field”New York Times “The Alliance of LIV Golf and the PGA Tour: Here’s What to Know”Richard Blumenthal “Blumenthal Opens Probe Into PGA Tour & LIV Golf Agreement”The Hill “Saudi investment fund fights S...2024-02-1329 min
Fancy Meeting You Here: The PodcastPodcast Episode 14: What happens when you call a person an "image problem" . . .* If you have questions about including trans people in sports or you find that the conversation makes you uncomfortable or you’re excited to learn more, please go read Frankie de la Cretaz’s work. Frankie’s a trans journalist who covers this beat and has real expertise here. This piece is a good overview of current challenges facing trans athletes and this one focuses on trans kids in sports.* And here’s a link to Muffin Spencer-Devlin’s glassblowing business!* Credits:Produced and Engineered by Lisa WeaklimWritten by Kelly R...2024-02-0645 min
Fancy Meeting You Here: The PodcastPodcast Episode 12: A Tale of Two Spring BreaksAs promised, here are the Gravity Golf practice drills that improved our swings but put our social standing at risk:This transfer drill makes you look like Happy Gilmore:This one makes you look like a preppy flamingo:And this one makes you look like you’re just farting around:If you need more ‘90s nostalgia before we move on, please enjoy this amazing Gravity Golf infomercials that ran on the Golf Channel day and night:The fashions! The aspect ratio!And here’s luca...2024-01-2328 min