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Postpartum Is Forever - with Keturah StoltenbergEP.22 | AMY TAYLOR-KABBAZ | MATRESCENCE EDUCATOR & ACTIVISTThis episode brings you an exhilarating conversation with Amy Taylor Kabbaz.Amy began her career as a dedicated ABC Journalist and Producer and was driven by her work for 15 years. She honestly believed that becoming a mother would not impact her profession...until it did. In 2015, having brought herself to the edge of overwhelm and burnout trying to prove that she could “do it all”, she stepped away from a lifelong dream of working for the ABC to dedicate herself completely to the understanding of motherhood. Amy knew that what she had been through was some...2024-07-261h 12Postpartum Is Forever - with Keturah StoltenbergEP.21 | PILLARS OF POSTPARTUM CARE | POSTPARTUM FOOD | WITH KETURAH STOLTENBERGIn this week's solo episode, I open the conversation on the Postpartum Pillars of Care for a newborn mother.This episode is the first of a four-part series, and it discusses one pillar, being the Postpartum Diet.It offers education and awareness on the foods that are beneficial for the mother and her baby, and the foods that are not beneficial. I share practical tips and actionable ways to plan, prepare, and ensure that you are set up and fed warm, comforting foods that feel right and also assist with your healing, recovery and breastmilk...2024-07-1822 minPostpartum Is Forever - with Keturah StoltenbergEP.20 | JULIA JONES | NEWBORN MOTHER POSTPARTUM DOULA EDUCATOR & TRAINER | POSTPARTUMToday I speak with Julia Jones, the founding director and lead educator at Newborn Mothers, which is a global postpartum education business.Julia has worked in postpartum care for 15 years and has trained thousands of postpartum professionals in over 60 countries. Julia has written a best-selling book called, 'Newborn Mothers : When a Baby is Born, So is a Mother.'She provides postnatal education to the world so that parents receive the respect and reverence they deserve. She is committed to postnatal education thatis both...2024-07-0454 minPostpartum Is Forever - with Keturah StoltenbergEP.11 | MATRESCENCE: AND HOW IT AFFECTS THE BRAIN [PART TWO] | WITH KETURAH STOLTENBERGIn this solo episode, I discuss Baby Brain and how a woman’s brain changes when she becomes a mother. We explore two broad ways her brain changes and what that means for her motherhood, what are the benefits of these changes and how they can become her superpower.If you have any questions, or this information has raised curiosity, and the desire to share this education with new mothers, or start your own business as a Postpartum Doula, head to the links below and download your free guides. https://smpl.ro/al/MC...2024-05-0223 minPostpartum Is Forever - with Keturah StoltenbergEP.1 | THE INTENTION | POSTPARTUM IS FOREVER | WITH KETURAH STOLTENBERGHello and Welcome to the Postpartum is Forever Podcast. My name is Keturah Stoltenberg, mother of two and Postpartum Doula, and I am super excited to bring this heart-led podcast to you. I’d like to spend a few minutes explaining how this Podcast came to be, what it offers and how it can benefit you, as the listener. My motherhood journey began in the year 2000, with the birth of my first son, Ezra, and I went on to birth my second son, Otto in the year 2006. I have dedicated most of my working life to...2024-03-1308 min
Studio ClassEpisode 110: Masterclass - Keturah StickannAs a director and choreographer, Keturah Stickann's work has graced stages worldwide, from the U.S. and Canada to Chile, Japan, France, Hungary, and Australia. We dive into her experiences with opera giants like Jake Heggie & Gene Scheer, her passion for new American opera, and the creative process behind her mesmerizing productions.
My gratitude goes out to Hannah Boissonneault who edits our Masterclass episodes and to Juanitos and Scott Holmes for the music featured in this episode.
You can help support the creation of these episodes when you join the Sybaritic Camerata on Patreon. Get...2023-12-0457 min
Winging It - With Keturah and FriendsWinging It - With Keturah on Natural BirthThis episode I highlight some key pieces of advice I share with people who are newly pregnant - helping women know that natural births on their terms are totally possible. I’m extraordinarily sensitive to situations that require managed care but I believe that if we want women to move away from fear, the work starts with women continuing to share their birth stories and sharing just how natural birth really is. My journey into birth work initially started with genuinely wanting to support women during their postpartum experience. I felt that women shouldn’t be left to go it alon...2023-07-2421 minWinging It - With Keturah and FriendsWinging It - Episode 01Introducing my show, Winging It - With Keturah and Friends, a podcast for women and families. As a mom to 6 and a doula I feel it’s important for women to continue to share their stories for women to lean on and create a spirit of sisterhood. I will have guests on the show who will share their experiences and some of the things they’d like to highlight to help you on your journey as a woman and throughout your parenting experience. We’ll also be discussing sustainable family wellness and different tips and tricks we’ve picked up along th...2023-06-1916 min
Spiritual Shit With SisEpisode 9: Spiritual AwakeningThis week's episode hosts Brianna & Keturah talk about all things spiritual ascension, awakening and evolving.
Have you ever wanted to know what it means to be "woke" but in a spiritual way?
Tap in for this week's episode as both guests share their personal accounts of their spiritual ascension. From drama to trauma, spiritually evolving is a beautiful moment in life, and we're taking some space to dig deep & get real.
• Welcome to a spiritual sisterhood w/ Brianna & Keturah diving into love, life, sex & all things spiritual. Both are intuitive coaches and have expe...2023-01-2948 minSpiritual Shit With SisEpisode 8: How Healing Yourself Is The Missing Piece To Finding Love?Brianna & Keturah share their personal experiences with love, relationships and ultimately finding themselves through their healing journey. This episode gives listeners real life examples that healing isn’t linear, but somehow you end up exactly where you’re supposed to be. Their candid and raw shares about their mistakes and lessons along the way are undoubtedly an inspiration to anyone also searching for love while healing themselves. - • Welcome to a spiritual sisterhood w/ Brianna & Keturah diving into love, life, sex & all things spiritual. Both are intuitive coaches and have experienced their own powerful (and sometimes messy) awakenings and invite you in...2022-12-2552 min
Words First: Talking Text in OperaAlaina Viau and Reaching for an Equitable Operatic LandscapeKeturah speaks with director, creator, and Executive Artistic Director of Loose Tea Music Theatre, Alaina Viau, about her creative work and Loose Tea’s BIPOC Composer Librettist Development Program.Alaina Viau: https://www.alainaviau.com/Loose Tea Music Theatre: https://looseteamusictheatre.com/Highlands Opera Studio: https://www.highlandsoperastudio.com/2022-12-1234 minSpiritual Shit With SisEpisode 7: What it means to be living in the wounded masculine & feminine?Hey sis, in this week’s episode we dive into what it means to be living in the wounded masculine & feminine. 👀
Yup, we said it. And we talk about it. In a world that thrives off operating in masculine energy, we’re slowing down & talking about both energies.
Regardless of our gender or the gender we identify with, we are all made of energy, masculine and feminine energies.
Over the years, the feminine has been disrespected, dishonoured and dominated by the wounded masculine and the patriarchy. The world has gotten out of the natural...2022-08-1831 minSpiritual Shit With SisEpisode 6: Stepping into Boundaries: Part 2Boundaries…. We know we need them, but sometimes that’s easier said than done. In this two part series we get into how to set boundaries, how to do it from a place of love that yields the best results and how to release the guilt that often comes up. Whether that’s with friends or family, we discuss how to set boundaries rooted in self-love and respect and what to do when someone crosses them. So whether you need a good reminder on boundary setting or you’re just starting to understand why they’re so important, we’ve got plenty o...2022-06-2438 minWords First: Talking Text in OperaEric Einhorn and Letting The Space Dictate the ShowKeturah speaks with General and Artistic director of OnSite Opera, Eric Einhorn, about his relationship to text with site specific work. They also discuss Rhoda and The Fossil Hunt, which he wrote with John Musto for presentation at the Museum of Natural History.On Site Opera: https://osopera.org/2022-06-2040 minWords First: Talking Text in OperaMatthew Jocelyn and How to be Undaunted by HamletKeturah speaks with Matthew Jocelyn, the celebrated director, writer, and theater administrator, who wrote the libretto for Brett Dean’s Hamlet, originating in Glyndebourne in 2017, and currently playing at the Metropolitan Opera.2022-06-0644 minWords First: Talking Text in OperaDeborah Brevoort and her Journey from Politics to TheaterKeturah interviews playwright and librettist, Deborah Brevoort, about her early political career in Alaska, her switch to theater, and her more recent work writing opera libretti. They go in depth on three operas: STEAL A PENCIL FOR ME, that had its stage premiere at Opera Colorado, THE KNOCK, that was presented as a film for the Glimmerglass Festival last year, and QUAMINO’S MAP, which is about to get its premiere at Chicago Opera Theater.Deborah Brevoort: https://www.deborahbrevoort.com/2022-03-2138 minWords First: Talking Text in OperaAmy Stebbins and New Work Both Here and ThereKeturah interviews director, dramatist, and librettist, Amy Stebbins, about the differences between libretti in the United States and libretti in Europe (particularly new work being written in Germany and Austria). They discuss the different ways of crafting a piece, why there isn’t a lot of cultural exchange of new works, and what to do about it. They also talk about some of Amy’s recent libretti, including a work in progress, entitled The People Out There.Amy Stebbins: https://amystebbins.net/2022-02-2859 minWords First: Talking Text in OperaCatherine Filloux and Writing Social JusticeKeturah interviews playwright and librettist, Catherine Filloux about her many works tackling social justice issues, as well as her work with Olga Neuwirth on the new opera, Orlando.Catherine Filloux: https://www.catherinefilloux.com/Orlando: https://www.ricordi.com/en-US/News/2021/12/Neuwirth-Grawemeyer.aspx2022-02-1449 minWords First: Talking Text in OperaJennifer Cresswell and Kathleen Kelly on Writing Real WomenKeturah speaks with singer and librettist, Jennifer Cresswell, and conductor and librettist, Kathleen Kelly about the creation of their new work with Kamala Sankaram, Interstate. They co-wrote them libretto and performed in the filmed work about a women who writes her former friend after she’s been sent to prison.Interstate: https://mnopera.org/season/2021-2022/interstate/Jennifer Cresswell: https://mnopera.org/biography/jennifer-cresswell/Kathleen Kelly: http://www.kathleenkellymusic.com/2022-01-3100 minWords First: Talking Text in OperaMax Hoehn and Opera21Keturah speaks with British Swiss director, translator, and librettist, Max Hoehn, about the development of his new opera laboratory: Opera21, and the state of new opera in Europe.Max Hoehn: https://www.maxhoehn.com/Opera21: https://www.opera-21.org/about/2022-01-1736 minWords First: Talking Text in OperaMarella Martin Koch and the Genesis of DoloresKeturah speaks with librettist, playwright, and director, Marella Martin Koch, who recently won the inaugural West Edge Opera Aperture commission, alongside her writing partner, composer Nicolas Lell Benavides. Their work, DOLORES, about worker’s rights fighter, Dolores Huerta, will hopefully have its debut at West Edge in 2023. They discuss the genesis and creation of this opera, as well as her time at the American Opera Initiative at the Kennedy Center, and her deep dive into Jane Austen’s SENSE & SENSIBILITY with composer, Aferdian.Marella Martin Koch: https://www.marellamartinkoch.com/aboutNicolas Lell Benavides: https://nicolasbenavides.com/2022-01-0352 minWords First: Talking Text in OperaThe Decameron Opera Coalition and the “Heroes” ProjectKeturah speaks with librettists: Matt Boresi, Bilal Dardai, Briana Hunter, and Steve Wallace about the currently streaming “Heroes” with the Decameron Opera Coalition. All, saving Matt, are new librettists, and we talk about the inspiration behind their pieces as well as what it was like to write in this medium.Decameron Opera Coalition: https://www.decameronoperacoalition.org/Hilliard and Boresi: https://www.hilliardandboresi.com/#home-sectionBilal Dardai: https://bilal-dardai-theatre.weebly.com/Briana Hunter: http://www.brianaelysehunter.com/Steve Wallace: https://stevewallacemusic.com/2021-12-2055 minWords First: Talking Text in OperaTaura Stinson and The Meaning Beyond The RhymeKeturah speaks with composer and lyricist, Taura Stinson, about her first foray into opera with “On The Edge,” composed by Laura Karpman for Opera Theatre of Saint Louis last season. They also discuss Taura’s life as a songwriter for the film industry, and how to make opera more open and welcoming to everyone.Taura Stinson: http://www.taurastinson.com/about/Laura Karpman: http://www.laurakarpman.com/about2021-11-2934 minWords First: Talking Text in OperaRinde Eckert and Changing Up the WallpaperKeturah speaks with multi-faceted composer, librettist, and performer, Rinde Eckert. They discuss the state of opera today, how much it’s changed (or hasn’t), and Rinde’s recent works as a librettist: Moon Tea with Steven Mackey for OTSL, and The Aging Magician with Paola Prestini with Beth Morrison Projects.Rinde Eckert: https://www.rindeeckert.com/Steven Mackey: https://stevenmackey.com/Paola Prestini: https://www.paolaprestini.com/Margaret Jenkins Dance Company: https://www.mjdc.org/global-movesMoon Tea: https://www.boosey.com/pages/opera/moredetails?musicid=108869The Aging Magician: https://bethmorrisonprojects.org/proj...2021-11-1557 minWords First: Talking Text in OperaDeborah Burton and the Librettists of PucciniKeturah interviews music theorist and Puccini expert, Deborah Burton, about the many librettists Puccini worked with throughout his career, with special emphasis on Giacosa and Illica, as well as Fontana, who started it all with Edgar, a disaster that taught Puccini to be very involved with how his libretti were crafted.Librettists mentioned:Ferdinando FontanaGiuseppe GiacosaLuigi IllicaRuggero LeoncavalloMarco PragaDomenico OlivaGiulio RicordiGuelfo CivininiGiuseppe AdamiGiovacchino ForzanoRenato SimoniDeborah Burton - https://www.bu.edu/cfa/profile...2021-11-0134 minWords First: Talking Text in OperaDouglas Kearney and Poetry Both Seen and HeardKeturah interviews Douglas Kearney, a renowned poet and librettist who is the inaugural recipient of the Campbell Libretto Prize through Opera America. They talk about his work with Yuval Sharon and The Industry in LA, his work as a poet, and his philosophy of writing performative text.Douglas Kearney: https://www.douglaskearney.com/Anne LeBaron: https://www.annelebaron.com/The Industry LA: 2021-10-181h 03Words First: Talking Text in OperaTony Asaro and The Path To OperaKeturah speaks with Bay Area librettist and composer, Tony Asaro, about his work in musical theater, how he found opera, and the two operas he’s currently working on: Zheng, and The Halloween Tree.Tony Asaro: https://www.altnyc.org/tony-asaroTheo Popov: http://www.theopopov.com/Shinji Eshima: https://sfopera.com/about-us/people/bios/orchestra/shinji-eshima/Zheng: https://www.zhengopera.com/The Halloween Tree: https://www.altnyc.org/operas/the-halloween-tree2021-10-0459 minWords First: Talking Text in OperaAmanda Quaid and Adapting The ExtinctionistKeturah talks to playwright, librettist, and actor, Amanda Quaid about her left turn into writing opera libretti, and her new adaptation for Heartbeat Opera, The Extinctionist with Daniel Schlosberg.Amanda Quaid: http://www.amandaquaid.com/Daniel Schlosberg: https://danschlosberg.com/The Extinctionist: https://www.heartbeatopera.org/extinctionist2021-09-2026 minWords First: Talking Text in OperaKaren Chilton and the Kaleidoscopic CareerKeturah speaks with librettist, playwright, and actor, Karen Chilton, about her collaboration with Damien Sneed on THE TONGUE AND THE LASH at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis for this year’s NEW WORKS, BOLD VOICES LAB.Karen Chilton - https://www.karenchilton.com/bioDamien Sneed - https://www.damiensneed.com/Opera Theatre of Saint Louis - https://opera-stl.org/nwbv-lab2021-09-0736 minWords First: Talking Text in OperaNicolas Reveles and Writing TraumaKeturah interviews composer and librettist, Nicolas Reveles, about some of his past work, as well as several upcoming pieces. They end up talking about the physicality of trauma, a theme that shows up in a number of his pieces.A recent interview with Nic in his role as opera educator: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/classical-music/story/2020-05-23/nicolas-reveles-on-discovering-and-rediscovering-the-magic-of-opera2021-08-2352 minWords First: Talking Text in OperaRachel J. Peters asks “Where Are the Women?”In this first episode of Season 3, Keturah interviews composer and librettist, Rachel J. Peters. They discuss a number of her works, including the recently premiered STAGGERWING, composed by Lisa DeSpain, and MEN I’M NOT MARRIED TO, which will premiere soon at Cleveland Opera Theater. Rachel talks about always looking for the women in any given topic, which informs much of her writing.https://www.racheljpeters.com/https://www.lisadespain.com/https://operakansas.org/our-performances/https://www.clevelandoperatheater.org/operas-in-place2021-08-091h 02Words First: Talking Text in OperaCrystal Manich, Ned Canty, Joseph Mechavich, and The Sounds That Move UsIn the final episode of the season, Keturah speaks with director, Crystal Manich, director and General Director of Opera Memphis, Ned Canty, and conductor, Joseph Mechavich, about three texts that move them in opera. The conversation goes from the specific text to why sounds can be so moving, to how we approach text in our practice, and these three interviews sit beautifully as a trio in thought and structure.Texts discussed are Colautti’s Adriana LeCouvreur, Romani’s The Elixir of Love, and Maeterlinck’s Pelleas et Melisande.2021-05-3137 minWords First: Talking Text in OperaTalking Diction with Stefano de Peppo and Kathryn LaBouffIn this episode, Keturah speaks with bass-baritone and Italian diction coach, Stefano de Peppo, as well as English diction coach, Kathryn LaBouff, about the importance of good diction.Stefano discusses his journey from Milan to the United States, and how he started helping his colleagues with Italian diction, which has turned into a business. He also talks about the use of dialects in Italian, and how good diction can help carry emotions across to the audience, even if they don’t speak Italian.Kathryn discusses her technique, which is laid out in her book: “Singing and C...2021-05-1756 minWords First: Talking Text in OperaJacqueline Goldfinger and Alexandra DeshortiesKeturah begins the podcast with an interview with soprano, Alexandra Deshorties. They start discussing Donizetti’s Roberto Devereaux, and move into Poulenc’s La Voix Humaine, using each libretto to discuss how the text tells the story, and how to work within the confines of the music to find an appropriate interpretation of the text. Alexandra is frustrated with the idea of sounding “pretty” or “cute,” and wants the text to ring true in all of its beauty and ugliness. She is convinced that the music can help achieve that.Keturah’s second interview is with playwright and librettist, J...2021-05-0358 minWords First: Talking Text in OperaLynn Nottage, William Burden, Poetry, Music, and Self-AdaptationKeturah discusses two forms of adaptation in this episode.Her first conversation is with tenor, William Burden, who chats with her about Igor Stravinsky and W.H. Auden’s adaptation of William Hogarth’s paintings, The Rake’s Progress. They go into detail about one aria in the piece, then speak about how text and music get to the heart of our emotional world.Next up is a conversation with two time Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Lynn Nottage, discussing adapting her award-winning play, Intimate Apparel, into an opera of the same name with Ricky Ian Gordon...2021-04-2637 minWords First: Talking Text in OperaAnthony Barrese and the Librettists of RossiniKeturah puts together this episode from her space in San Diego, while out there working on The Barber of Seville for San Diego Opera. Before the main interview, she shares short conversation with her cast: Patrick Carfizzi, Peixin Chen, Emily Fons, and Carlos Santelli, about their experiences singing the piece.Her main interview is with conductor and artistic director of Opera Southwest, Anthony Barrese. They discuss the lives and work of numerous librettists who wrote for Rossini, including Cesare Sterbini, Gaetano Rossi, Jacopo Ferretti, and Vincenzina Vigano-Mombelli, one of the few female librettists during that period.2021-04-1959 minWords First: Talking Text in OperaMichael Mori, Robert Wesley Mason, and New Versus ContemporaryKeturah starts with a conversation with baritone, Robert Wesley Mason, about learning and performing the role of Jan in Royce Vavrek and Missy Mazzoli’s Breaking The Waves, based on the film by Lars Von Trier.Keturah’s next interview is with Michael Mori, the General and Artistic director of Toronto’s Tapestry Opera, a company that champions contemporary work, and has been operating LibLab, a “speed dating for librettists and composers” since 1995. They talk about LibLab, creating contemporary opera, what the field looks like now, and what it should look like in the future.2021-04-121h 05