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Larissa's Moonlit TalesDecorations and DisplaysGood evening, Dreamer! I'm Larissa Langston and I'm so happy you've chosen to listen to Larissa's Moonlit Tales. Tonight's restful episode should lull you right to sleep with descriptions of the holiday decorations and displays at an old fashioned, downtown, department store. This story is based on my own memories and may seem a bit nostalgic. Like all my tales, its safe for all ages, so please share it with others who might benefit from it. Thanks to Matt Bowers, for my website, where you can find a way to reach me. Now, dreamer! Settle back into your blankets...
2025-12-1853 min
EntreprenistaLarissa May, Ginko: Building Tools Parents Trust in a Digital World“...at some point, things are going to have to change, especially if you want to have kids, because it becomes about something so much bigger than you, than even your mission, but ultimately the family that you're taking care of.”
What happens when the technology designed to connect us starts driving us apart? This week on The Entreprenista Podcast, we sit down with Larissa May — Entreprenista 100 award-winning founder, mental health advocate, and visionary behind Half the Story and Ginko, two groundbreaking movements redefining how families and young people engage with screens.
From launching her fi...
2025-11-1749 min
This Helps with Marlon Morgan47: Larissa May | You Can't Change the World With FearThis week, Marlon sits down with digital wellness pioneer Larissa May, AKA Larz, founder of #HalfTheStory and co-founder of Ginko. Together they explore how social media shapes our sense of self, why fear never creates lasting change, and how hope, integrity, and connection can. From the loneliness of early internet adolescence to her work shaping policy and curriculum for students around the world, Larz shares what she's learned about turning pain into purpose, using technology with intention, and building community in a culture that profits from distraction. Learn more about #HalfTheStory: halfthestoryproject.com Check out Ginko...
2025-11-131h 20Larissa's Moonlit TalesDowntown DayGood evening, Dreamer! My sleep inducing story tonight is about spending a special day downtown with a parent. You'll hear about the view from the 18th floor, lunch at a favorite restaurant, and visiting a U.S. mint. It is based on my own memories as a child, so if you ever get a chance to visit the mint, you may find things are done a little differently now than how I recount them in this tale. My stories are always safe for all ages, and told from the perspective of a young person. They are helpful for everyone...
2025-10-2345 minLarissa's Moonlit TalesGas Station KittyGood evening, Dreamer! Thank you for finding Larissa's Moonlit Tales tonight. I'm Larissa and I've written these bedtime stories to help you relax and fall asleep. My stories are written from the perspective of a young person, safe for all ages, and may seem a bit nostalgic. Tonight's story is about a first encounter with a new family member. You'll hear about a road trip through the country, lunch at a small town diner, and how good it feels to help someone who needs you. I'd like to thank Matt Bowers for my website, larissasmoonlittales.com, where you can...
2025-09-1847 min
Path To GraceCast Your Net Again: Obedience Unlocks the Blessing | John 21:6 With TanoahSend us a textHave you ever felt like giving up after trying over and over with no results? In this episode of Path to Grace, we dive into John 21:6, where Jesus tells the disciples to cast their net one more time , this time with His instruction. The result? A miracle they couldn’t even carry alone.🎙️ “Cast It Again: Obedience Unlocks Overflow” reminds us that when we listen to God's voice, even the most ordinary act becomes powerful. Your breakthrough may be on the other side of one more obedient step.🔑 Topics Covered:
2025-06-2348 min
Toddler Mom Diaries Podcast| Christian Family, Teaching Toddlers, Christian Parenting, Christ-Centered HomeS2.E20 Many Wives Walk Away Because They Never Learn THISMany Wives Walk Away Because They Never Learn THIS important formula…Are you struggling in your marriage and wondering why so many wives walk away? The truth may surprise you — it all starts with one crucial lesson many never learn.
In this video, I reveal the key mindset and Biblical principle every wife needs to embrace to build a strong, lasting marriage God’s way. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or just searching for hope & encouragement, this message is for you. Don’t miss out on this life-changing truth!
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2025-06-1606 min
Babies and BoardroomsFrom Corporate to Calling: Changing Lives in Foster Care with Susan Ramirez of National AngelsIn this inspiring episode, Tarrah and Larissa welcome Susan Ramirez, the founder and CEO of National Angels, a nonprofit dedicated to changing the lives of children, youth, and families experiencing foster care. Under Susan’s leadership, National Angels has evolved into a high-impact, results-driven organization, expanding to 21 chapters across 15 states.Susan shares her powerful journey, beginning with a pivotal moment at a foster care conference in 2010 that led her to leave her corporate career and become a full-time advocate for foster youth. She opens up about the heartbreaking realities of the foster system – from the emotional and psyc...
2025-02-0453 min
Chicago UnscriptedLarissa MayLarissa May has become a leading voice on the dangers of social media and technology for our children. And she's just 30 years old. She grew up in the suburbs, and says social media was her first addiction - at the age of 10. Her mental health hit rock bottom at Vanderbilt University. But that's when she decided to make a change. It has lead to a thriving business aimed at creating a seat belt for the next generation of parents and children as they navigate the treacherous waters of today's online world.
2025-01-1647 min
Parenting For The PresentLarissa May- Digital Health EducationOur special guest this week, Larissa May, has some wonderful insight for all of us through her background in social media. She discusses tools and guidelines for technology as we grow with it. She gives us practical tips for parenting, hacking the online algorithm, and the dangers of social media replacing real human connection. Check out the podcast to learn more information!
2025-01-0742 min
Beyond Her Campus - Celebrating 15 YearsThe Journey of Impact: Larissa's Evolution from Fashion Blogger to Digital Wellness AdvocateIn the final episode of Beyond Her Campus, host Julianne welcomes Larissa May, founder and executive director of the nonprofit #HalftheStory. Larissa shares her journey from being a fashion blogger for the Her Campus Chapter at Vanderbilt University to becoming a leader in digital wellness advocacy. They discuss her early experiences in fashion and marketing, the challenges she faced with social media's impact on her well-being, and how these experiences inspired her to create #HalftheStory.Larissa emphasizes the importance of storytelling and authenticity in creating meaningful impact and reflects on the challenges and rewards of founding a...
2024-12-1731 min
Girl Gang Craft The PodcastShifting Your Social Media Mindset with Larissa MayLarissa May is a digital wellness entrepreneur and the founder of #HalfTheStory, a non-profit dedicated to improving the next generation’s relationship with technology. Larissa founded #HalfTheStory after facing her own struggles with social media, and has spent the past 9 years driving the rapidly growing global movement towards digital wellness. Larissa joins Phoebe on the podcast to talk about ways to create space for your own digital wellness and how to shift your social media mindset Highlights: ✿ Larissa is a digital wellness advocate and addresses tech's impact on the mental health of the youth...
2024-11-0744 min
The Shift Report13. Larissa May: A Unique Path to Innovation in EMThe Shift Report welcomes Dr. Larissa May who tells of her typically atypical path to emergency medicine. She concentrated on emerging infectious diseases (that came in handy) and now helps companies, small and large, as they try to innovate in the medical space. Along the way she maintains an academic clinical focus in order to continue to mentor the next generation.
2024-10-2424 min
Claim Your Confidence with Lydia FenetFinding Your Digital Wellness with Larissa MayIn this day and age, protecting our childrens’ safety and wellbeing online is a topic that’s on every parent’s mind. Larissa May, founder and executive director of #HalfTheStory, is at the forefront of the conversations surrounding technology and its effects on mental health. Founded in 2015, #HalfTheStory aims to rebuild the next generation’s relationship with technology and has collaborated with educational institutions, government agencies, and Fortune 500 companies across the country to create new standards for the future. Their education program, Social Media U, teaches key digital metacognition skills while empowering young people to understand and advocate for their di...
2024-09-0337 minToddler Mom Diaries Podcast| Christian Family, Teaching Toddlers, Christian Parenting, Christ-Centered Home48|Proven Strategies to Teach Your Child Patience and Calm Week 4: PATIENCE (free download)Teaching patience to a toddler takes patience, but it is a deeply rewarding task, especially for Christian moms who want to instill this fruit of the Spirit early in their child's life. Patience is described in Galatians 5:22-23 and it's a crucial virtue that shapes our ability to handle life's ups and downs with grace. Here are five practical tips and actionable steps from a biblical point of view, to guide you as you teach your child patience. Plus, get a free 8-page downloadable guide to support your journey. Download your FREE toddler activities below:
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2024-06-2421 min
Salon Owners CollectiveHow to Master the Salon SprintHave you ever tried sprinting on a treadmill?Now, not just any treadmill… one where you’re sprinting but can’t slow down or stop? I know what you're thinking,”Larissa, there’s no way that is happening”. But, the truth is, whilst you may not be physically sprinting on a treadmill non-stop, there’s another treadmill you’re sprinting on right now. The treadmill of a Salon Owner! I’m talking long hours, seven days a week, struggling to fit in time with your family (let alone your friends) and you haven’t had ‘me’ time in what feels...
2024-06-2229 minToddler Mom Diaries Podcast| Christian Family, Teaching Toddlers, Christian Parenting, Christ-Centered Home47|Simple Tips for Raising a Peaceful Family- Week 3: PEACE (free download)Welcome to this episode, "Simple Tips for Raising a Peaceful Family," where we explore practical, faith-based tips for nurturing peace and faith at home. Discover action steps for incorporating prayer, modeling Christ-like behavior, creating a peaceful environment, and more! Tune in for insights to strengthen your family's bond and spiritual growth. This week's Fruit of the Spirit for Toddlers is peace. Download your FREE toddler activities below:
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2024-06-1715 minToddler Mom Diaries Podcast| Christian Family, Teaching Toddlers, Christian Parenting, Christ-Centered Home46How to Raise a Happy Christian Child-Week 2: JOY (free download)Let's explore practical strategies and faith-based principles to help you nurture a joyful, well-rounded happy Christian child. In addition to 5 tips to encourage you on your motherhood journey, we'll also review this week's Fruit of the Spirit for Toddlers lessons that are available in your FREE download below.
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2024-06-1014 minToddler Mom Diaries Podcast| Christian Family, Teaching Toddlers, Christian Parenting, Christ-Centered Home45|Fruit of the Spirit for Toddlers Week 1: LOVE (& free download)Let's dive into our Fruit of the Spirit for Toddlers series! This is week 1 and we'll teach our little ones about love. I've created a FREE 5-day lesson plan with activities, bible verses, ideas, and coloring pages. Download this amazing free resource today and watch your toddler demonstrate love for God and people!
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2024-06-0315 minToddler Mom Diaries Podcast| Christian Family, Teaching Toddlers, Christian Parenting, Christ-Centered Home44|Are You a Fruitful Mama?|Fruit of the Spirit for MomsAre You a Fruitful Mama? In this episode, we're discussing the fruit of the spirit for moms. This is the first in our Fruit of the Spirit series where we will be focusing on helping our toddlers and little ones to begin developing and practicing the fruit of the spirit. Let's begin by inspecting our own fruit.
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2024-05-2716 minToddler Mom Diaries Podcast| Christian Family, Teaching Toddlers, Christian Parenting, Christ-Centered Home42|Beautifully Transform Your Marriage by Respecting Your HusbandYou may have heard that men need respect, but how should a woman respect her husband? What if respecting your husband is hard? In this episode, you will learn how a wife can respect her husband, and the benefits that come as a result.
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2024-05-1314 min
The Morning ShowLarissa May talks 'Half The Story' and high-schoolers social media concernsIn a recent Australian survey, 59% of parents and carers said they were concerned about young people's use of social media. While another report cited that these same digital platforms, were the main reason for the decline of mental health in teens. The writing is well and truly on the wall and the story is much the same in the U.S. For more, Larissa May who launched a non-profit organisation to empower the next generation's relationship with technology joins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-05-0305 min
Everyday EndorphinsEP #126: Not All Screen Time is Created Equal - How to Enhance Your Digital Wellness Routine with Larissa May, Founder of #HalftheStoryExcited to kick off Mental Health Awareness month featuring none other than the multi-hyphenate Larissa May, Founder of #HalftheStory, which is a non-profit that is on a mission to empower the next generation's relationship with technology.
We discuss...
How Larissa’s struggles with mental health in college sparked inspiration for developing #HalftheStory
How Larissa defines digital wellness and certain practices to enhance our digital well-being
What it means to move from “passive” to “active” technology consumption
Strategies for digital flourishing and for developing a healthier relationship to technology
Larissa’s perspective on entrepreneurship, her morning routine as a founder...
2024-05-0235 min
Capitol Weekly PodcastLarissa May: Cyberbullying, SB 1504 and Digital WellnessOur guest today, Larissa May, has become one of the leading voices in California and across the country in the quest for young people to have a healthier relationship with social media and the digital world in general. May came to this work through her own traumatic experiences as a young person overwhelmed by social media. Mays is the founder of #halfthestory, which works with schools, state and federal governments, and Fortune 500 companies to create new standards for digital use and to educate young people on the dangers inherent to obsessing over social media.She joined us...
2024-03-1834 min
a is for anxious: a podcast diarys is for social media w/ Larissa May, #HalfTheStorythe letter s is for none other than social media. i am joined by Larissa May, founder of #HalfTheStory, to talk about her anxieties of social media, the digital wellbeing movement, and how you foster healthy social media habits.
stay tuned for the next episode with another special guest, T is for _____________ . can you guess what T is for? 👀
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2024-03-1127 min
Mindful Eating and Inner Healing#11 Connecting Scattered Parts Grounding Practice - Part 3If you're looking to be in the best health of your life, cultivating a strong connection with the language of your body is paramount.
By honing our ability to listen to the subtle whispers and cues of our physical and emotional selves, we empower ourselves to make informed decisions that support our overall well-being.
Through the practice of connecting scattered parts, we lay the foundation for this profound dialogue with our bodies, enabling us to tap into our innate wisdom and intuition.
Welcome to the third installment of our grounding series, where we...
2024-03-1120 minMindful Eating and Inner Healing#10 Guided Grounding for Inner Connection Practice - Part 2The Power of Grounding: Part 2
Today, is beautiful grounding practice that will help you connect your mind and body. If you missed part 1 of our Grouding 3 part series, don't worry, I'll give you a quick recap of what grounding is all about before we dive into the practice. Once you've listened to the episode and would like to come back to enjoy the practice only then start the episode at 5 minutes 50 seconds. This is where the grounding practice starts.
What is Grounding?
Grounding is the practice of coming into your body, feeling present, a...
2024-03-0317 minSalon Owners Collective5 Questions You Need To Ask Your TeamWhat do you expect from me as your leader?
Trust me, this question is not as scary as it sounds… in fact, asking this question can help transform your team culture! When you ask these types of questions, you’re finding out how your team feels. You may learn what is or isn’t working and what they need from you.
Because you can’t build a WINNING culture when you don’t actually know how your team feels…
Today on the Salon Owners Collective Podcast, we’re giving you exclusive access to one of our Salon Mastery Intensive events from last year...
2024-01-2425 min
The Advancing Healthcare Innovation ShowE72 Unconventional Sabbatical: A Journey to Healthcare Transformation with Dr. Larissa May, MD, MBAThis riveting episode of Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show welcomes Dr. Larissa May, MD, MSPH, MBA, Assistant Clinical Ventures Officer at UC Davis Health Ventures Office, a seasoned pioneer in healthcare innovation, who took an unconventional sabbatical to drive change within the healthcare system.
Dr. May, shares her transformative journey from the emergency room to the forefront of healthcare innovation. Despite her accomplishments, she once wondered if her expertise would be better utilized elsewhere, like in industrial healthcare or public health. But upon her colleague's advice that "good leaders need to stay and make...
2024-01-1942 minMindful Eating and Inner Healing#1 The Great Calorie EscapeWelcome to the great calorie escape. You've probably heard it a million times. Counting calories is the key to weight loss, leading to better health outcomes. But relying on calorie counting for optimal health is kind of like telling a couple of newlyweds who are eager to start a family, all you got to do is jump in the sack once and that's it, you'll be pregnant. Knowing that 1 in 5 or 1 in 6 Australians have fertility challenges, we all know the jump im the sack method one time, isn't a sure thing.
1: In this episode I'm going to s...
2023-12-3131 minSalon Owners Collective3 Things Salon Owners Should Be Focussed on in 2024Our team is leaving to go solo, profits are dropping, and we’ve hit the limit with pricing. We heard this a lot in 2023.
But remember, opportunity always comes out of crisis - and we’ve been through a lot as an industry (and the world) over the past few years.
2024 is a new chapter and a new opportunity for us to grow our Salon and make a killing in the industry.
You can have an incredible team, and great clients, get paid well, and do what you love, all whilst not overworking…
Although in this new chapter, a lot is changi...
2023-12-2829 minSalon Owners Collective5 Biggest Lessons of 2023Before we jump into 2024 and map out our goals and dreams, let's take a moment to stop and reflect on what an incredible year 2023 has been!
So it’s only fitting that we reflect on some of the conversations we’ve had over the last year on the Salon Owners Collective Podcast. We’ve done nearly 50 episodes, welcomed over 20 new guests onto the podcast and we’ve delved into some great topics this year.
But amongst all of the amazing conversations and lessons we’ve learnt, 5 stand out from the rest. These are conversations that not only I loved, but you guys real...
2023-12-1437 min
Ur Best Ex with LarryWhat's My Purpose?This episode was recorded sometime in October.
On Ur Best Ex, I speak about finding your purpose and how even though I may know what I want in life. I still need clarification and question whether I am on the right path.
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2023-11-1632 minSalon Owners CollectiveHow to Optimise Your Appointment Book This Christmas (Without Burning Out Your Team)Why is it that every year without fail, every single client that you’ve ever looked after wants to book in with you in the 3 weeks before Christmas? With less than 7 weeks until Christmas, you might be starting to feel a little anxious about the madness that awaits, the late nights, skipped lunch breaks, and the pressure to squeeze in just one more client. You know you should be optimising on the gold rush that is the silly season and making hay while the sun shines - but you also need to protect the well-being of y...
2023-11-0135 min
Tell Me What You Like!Breakthrough in Science Education or Modern Body Snatchers?In the first half of the show we do our normal little catch up and Larissa introduces Grey to Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Then, Grey tells Larissa about the famous exhibition Body Worlds which uses real human bodies to show our anatomy in a way that hadn't been done before. If you've ever been to the exhibit, you probably left with a feeling of excitement for how far science has come, and maybe even a new-found respect for how the human body works. But you may have also wondered who the people were that were on display or how the...
2023-10-1259 minSalon Owners Collective3 Secrets to Becoming The Salon CEOWhat does it really mean to be a Salon CEO? This is a question that I personally spent the best part of 20 years working my way through when I owned my own Salon. And ultimately I landed on this: being a Salon CEO means taking control of both your business so that it facilitates your life and the life you’re working towards. Because as you’ve heard me say time and again we work to live we DO NOT live to work. It’s the very thing that possessed you to open your own Salon in...
2023-09-1039 min
Little Pudding Bake ChatErin Davis of The Great Marburg Bake OffRegional baker, Erin Davis, is putting the town of Marburg on the map through cake. She is the Creative Director of The Great Marburg Bake Off, a country show cake competition in, you guessed it, Marburg, and she is a hoot. We chat about pernickety cake show judges, the Australian Women's Weekly Birthday Cake Cookbook and associated nostalgia, and why you should never put your head too close to your beaters, especially if your hair is long. Also, I may yet nick her idea for a podcast name and change mine to Show Us Your Tins. The Gr...
2023-07-1753 minTell Me What You Like!Bluey Wouldn't Be Sent To CollectionsWelcome back besties!!!! This week we are having some good old fashioned period talk, recapping our 3 day sleepover bender, sharing our standard 2 truths and a lie, and Larissa does her impression of Pearl from the movie,,, Pearl (think Mia Goth, not Spongebob) (earbud listeners beware). Grey shows us "Bluey" and yes we both tear up. After our little ratings we dive into our topic for the week. **drumroll please*** we will be talking about debt collection (i.e evil sharks). Larissa dives into the ins and outs of this topic, and honestly we all may need to watch an...
2023-06-1447 min
Active Ingredient PodcastNavigating social media addiction with Larissa MayThis week, I'm joined by Larissa May, a digital wellness activist and pioneer in the digital well-being space who works tirelessly with giants like Pinterest and Maybelline to create a healthier digital future. #HalfTheStory, the non-profit she created, worried about the role social media plays in the lives of young people, turned into a global movement that shapes laws and education programs oriented to kids and their relationship with phones, social media, and technology.In this episode, you'll hear about Larissa's social media addiction, identity crisis, and suicidal thoughts that shaped the birth o...
2023-04-1751 min
Becoming an Epic BeingEmpowering ourselves towards digital wellbeing with Larissa MayLet's face it, our engagement with social media isn't the healthiest and has taken a toll on our mental health. This conversation with my guest Larissa May, founder of #Halfthestory explores how we can create better prospects by shifting our relationship with social technology. Larissa struggled with her own mental health issues in college before starting this global movement that has now been instrumental in empowering the youth and creating awareness amongst key institutions to incorporate digital wellness programs and policies.
Find out more here: https://www.halfthestoryproject.com/
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2023-03-3131 min
Female Founder WorldLarissa May Quit Her Startup Job to Build a Nonprofit: It Became A Global MovementLarissa May was building Kin Euphorics with founder Jen Batchelor when her nonprofit, #HalfTheStory started taking off. Today’s she’s a digital wellbeing pioneer with a thriving nonprofit who shapes legislation, works with huge companies like Pinterest and Maybelline, and has reached thousands of students with her programming that’s creating a healthier and more equitable digital future. In this interview, Larz chats with Jasmine Garnsworthy about how to build a nonprofit, cause marketing, partnerships, shaping the culture on your team, and how to reconsider your relationship with technology as a chronically online founder (all of us).
2023-03-1434 min
Female Founder WorldLarissa May Quit Her Startup Job to Build a Nonprofit: It Became A Global MovementLarissa May was building Kin Euphorics with founder Jen Batchelor when her nonprofit, #HalfTheStory started taking off. Today’s she’s a digital wellbeing pioneer with a thriving nonprofit who shapes legislation, works with huge companies like Pinterest and Maybelline, and has reached thousands of students with her programming that’s creating a healthier and more equitable digital future. In this interview, Larz chats with Jasmine Garnsworthy about how to build a nonprofit, cause marketing, partnerships, shaping the culture on your team, and how to reconsider your relationship with technology as a chronically online founder (all of us).
2023-03-1434 minFemale Founder WorldLarissa May Quit Her Startup Job to Build a Nonprofit: It Became A Global MovementLarissa May was building Kin Euphorics with founder Jen Batchelor when her nonprofit, #HalfTheStory started taking off. Today’s she’s a digital wellbeing pioneer with a thriving nonprofit who shapes legislation, works with huge companies like Pinterest and Maybelline, and has reached thousands of students with her programming that’s creating a healthier and more equitable digital future. In this interview, Larz chats with Jasmine Garnsworthy about how to build a nonprofit, cause marketing, partnerships, shaping the culture on your team, and how to reconsider your relationship with technology as a chronically online founder (all of us).
2023-03-1434 min
Creative Soul Healing PodcastEpisode 133 featuring Naranjan Nota: The Invitation to UnfoldNaranjan and I spoke about the invitation to unfold, finding your flow, and space within yourself to create.Naranjan Nota is a spiritual intuitive and relationship coach. She helps you identify how others’ opinions and judgments may deter you from meeting your goals, both personally and professionally. She dives deep into the core karmic issues that manifest as anxiety, depression, lack of self-esteem/self-worth, and a fear of being visible, and transforms them into understanding, knowledge, and wisdom resulting in joy, peace, and an enhanced feeling of compassion towards oneself and others.Naranjan has spent ov...
2023-03-0112 min
The Socially Modern NeighborEnneagram Help For Our Relationships with Special Guest Jenn JohnsonSpecial guest, Jenn Johnson with Enneagram and Marriage speaks to Larissa about what is the Enneagram, and how it can help us move forward in our relationships. Enneagram can help us be more at peace with ourselves, and those we work and live with, and coaching with Jenn or someone like her in your life can help turn things around if you are looking for any kind of relationship help. If you don't know anything yet about the Enneagram, this conversation may help give some basic understanding. Come along in this episode, and explore a great resource to help...
2023-02-2837 minThe Socially Modern NeighborThe Other Side of BoundariesPaul and Larissa discuss and try to re-evaluate what is a boundary in relationships that is healthy? In our modern times, we've gotten really good about not letting anyone 'trigger' our emotions about any given topic or situation. Most have figured out how to cut people out if the relationship feels strained, or there is not a lot of common ground. However, there is some risk when we live this way in our communities. Have we gotten walled in? What is a healthy boundary and what is putting up walls of our hearts? Can we possibly figure out how...
2023-01-1133 minThe Socially Modern NeighborYou Are Not Your BodyDeeply personal, Larissa shares her current journey with self-acceptance after realizing she has struggled with Body Dysmorphia, Fat Phobia, and Disordered Eating. The Socially Modern Neighbor wanted to bring this to the table, because often people aren't living out their most healthy lives, and its not because they are overweight, or physically unhealthy, but because they struggle with truly loving themselves. Society has done a lot to convince us and teach us what is 'right' or 'wrong' when it comes to caring for our bodies, and although this is not wrong in of itself, often we forget the more...
2023-01-0436 min
Everything You Need Is WithinEpisode 20: Larissa May on Digital WellbeingHey there, it’s Gigi!
Entrepreneur and Digital Wellbeing Pioneer, Larissa May, sits down with Gigi to discuss the importance of managing your mental health in the digital landscape, and the issues with the influx of information online.
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2023-01-0247 min
Nation State of PlayEp. 244 - Half the Story Project | Larissa MayLarissa May with Half the Story Project joins us to discuss critical legislation to address social media addiction. (Originally aired 27Dec22)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-12-2731 minThe Socially Modern NeighborMaking Community Family-Interview With Jason & Tara Hood @ Hannah GraceThis was such a great interview with founders of Hannah Grace, Jason and Tara Hood. If you have the ability to show support to this small, non-profit out of Oregon state your contributions would not go unnoticed. What they do and who they are, are very personal to Larissa and she hopes you will listen and discover some of the nuggets they now share with their community.
Not only pastors in Oregon City, Oregon but also parents of adult children, grandparents passionate about the foster care system and adoption. Their biggest passion is family and care for a...
2022-12-2150 minThe Socially Modern NeighborWorldview Part 2Paul goes into more detail with his own worldview shifts over the years. He no longer thinks, 'Us and Them' and but only 'Us' and this is a much better way to live with our neighbors. He shares some other great nuggets and helpful insights that may make you consider upgrading your glasses. Being inclusive does not have to be scary, and with a deep conviction and that we all are the same in our humanity gives us wisdom to move ahead. Sharing some personal stories and other conclusions he's drawn after 75 years of living can assist us all...
2022-11-3038 min
Off The GramTrailblazer Larissa May On Digital + Emotional Wellness, and why Social Media is Only #HalfTheStoryThe addiction to social media is REAL, and our society is failing to understand the why. With mental health issues on the same soaring trajectory as social media platforms, Larissa May is here to HELP!A trailblazing mental health advocate, global marketing guru, and founder of #HalfTheStory, a non-profit dedicated to empowering the next generation’s relationship with social media, Larissa is sharing solutions; specifically to heal emotional health as it relates to the digital world.LISTEN TO THIS SHOW IF: You want to learn how to avoid the negative...
2022-11-2841 min
We Gotta Talk: News, Issues, and Beauty for Women208: Delay the Smartphone! Half the Story's Larissa May on the How to Set Digital Boundaries for Kids and OurselvesThis week I'm sitting down with the founder of Half the Story, Larissa May, and talking all about our twisted relationship with technology.
Sure, it's great to connect with people from all over the world, but when does social media stop being fun and start being damaging?
In this episode we talk:
+ How social media sent Larz spiraling, and the damaging impact it can have on mental health
+ The best age to get kids a cell phone
+ How to set proper digital boundaries for kids
+ How social...
2022-11-1740 minTell Me What You Like!Celebrities with Explosive Diarrhea and Going Absolutely FeralHi besties welcome back!!! Content warning for this episode about child neglect, abuse, and a brief mention of domestic violence and sexual assault. Please take care of yourself and skip this episode if that is not for you. In this episode Larissa talks about her epic trip to the east coast, the dead bodies under the entire city of Boston, and watching/reviewing BoJack Horseman. Grey dives into the story of Dennis Martin who was the boy who launched the curiosity and sparked theories about “feral people”. After we dive more into conspiracy theories and the complexities that surround them...
2022-11-071h 06Salon Owners CollectiveThe Biggest Mistake Salon Owners Make When Hiring an ApprenticeAre you ready to hire a Salon apprentice? Or more importantly, is your business ready?
Like, your Salon is so busy that you feel like you can’t catch a break. At peak times, your Senior stylists or therapists are booked up weeks in advance, and as a result, you have to turn away clients as you simply can’t fit them in…and that’s money walking out the door!
Hiring another Senior stylist to take the pressure off the rest of your team would be ideal…… but it feels near impossible right now! You put an ad out to grow your tea...
2022-11-0217 min
Creative Soul Healing PodcastEpisode 127 featuring Joshua Rodriguez: What is Shame Stopping you from Healing?Joshua spoke very candidly about shame and how it stops us from living our authentic lives, we also spoke about the healing work we do and how we may come at it from different angles, ultimately we are working towards the same goal.Listen in and learn more about Joshua and how he does the work he does, and why you may want to connect with Joshua to learn more. I challenge you to listen without judgment, listen to how we come to our strongest, most powerful selves through stepping into authenticity and out of shame and...
2022-11-0252 min
Creative Soul Healing PodcastEpisode 127 featuring Joshua Rodriguez: What is Shame Stopping you from Healing?Joshua spoke very candidly about shame and how it stops us from living our authentic lives, we also spoke about the healing work we do and how we may come at it from different angles, ultimately we are working towards the same goal.Listen in and learn more about Joshua and how he does the work he does, and why you may want to connect with Joshua to learn more. I challenge you to listen without judgment, listen to how we come to our strongest, most powerful selves through stepping into authenticity and out of shame and...
2022-11-0252 min
Gen Z's Digital DecaloguePass the 🎤 - LIVE Podcast Recording with Larissa May from Y4Y 2022Gen Z Digital Decalogue host, Shivani Murugapiran, interviews Larissa May. Larz is a grassroots community pioneer who was named Business Insiders Rising Star. She is the executive director and founder of #Halfthestory who also founded the Global Day of Unplugging. Larz harnesses the power of bringing together the masses to find, solve, and soothe the issues of young people living in a digital world. Audience members asked questions during this live recording at the 2022 Y4Y summit. (Kait jumped in when there were a few network glitches. Kait meant to say that comparison culture shouldn't be something that we...
2022-10-2146 minTell Me What You Like!"Sorry I Gave You Pinkeye, I Still Love You"Welcome to our channel once again! This week we're watching the first episode of Seinfeld and Larissa introduces dream theories! We hope you enjoy this episode and would love it if you shared our pod with your friends, family members, pets, a stranger, an alien, any entities that may reside in your childhood home, etc. Again, we appreciate your support! Also if you're feeling generous, we would super appreciate any stories that you would like on the pod! We encourage funny stories, spooky stories, pet stories (bonus points if you send us pictures) or anything you think is interesting...
2022-10-2156 min
Tell Me Something True with Laura McKowenLarissa May and Our Journey to Digital WellnessOn TMST we’ve been open about our conflicted relationship with technology and social media. And you’ve heard many of our guests recount their mixed feelings, as well.Today’s guest takes all of that and turns it up to 11.In 2018, Larissa May (who goes by Larz) spoke out about her struggle with depression on social media. The post and hashtag that emerged around it was called #HalfTheStory - and it sparked a global conversation about the relationship between technology and emotional wellbeing. Having just turned 28, Larz holds a unique place in our cul...
2022-09-0141 minSalon Owners CollectiveImposter Syndrome: Controlling the Voice Inside Your HeadHave you ever felt like you’re a wolf in sheep’s clothing?
You feel like you own a seemingly successful salon, with a great team and loyal clients... but you still experience waves of anxiety and loneliness that often roll through your mind. You begin to wonder: is this all too good to be true?
If you have experienced this, then you are not alone!
Imposter Syndrome affects 70% of humans, including myself! I faced many Imposter Syndrome moments in my career towards owning a million-dollar business and Salon. Sometimes feeling unsure how to overcome this feeling of doubt in my abil...
2022-08-3141 min
Tech-Life BalanceE16 - Half The Story with Larissa May#HalfTheStory began when founder, Larissa May, was juggling two lives as a student at Vanderbilt University and a fashion blogger/entrepreneur, covering NYFW for highly respected media outlets. Behind the perfectly curated instagram feed was 17 hour workdays, debilitating anxiety, and sleep deprivation. Through industry conversations and discussions with peers she quickly realized that she was living in a world where everyone was craving a platform to share , which led to the beginning of Half The Story.
In this episode, Larissa shares her unique perspective on social media, mental health, and how we can work towards increased Tech-Life...
2022-08-2425 minSalon Owners CollectiveHow to Break Through Self-Doubt as Salon CEOHave you ever had a defining moment in your Salon career where you knew you wanted to achieve more?
This may look like opening a Salon in a second location? Or taking on an educator or trainer role with a product company…
Whatever it may be, taking the next step in your journey isn’t always as easy as it sounds, right?
When presented with a new opportunity, you may feel hesitant about change, alone, and totally out of your depth to take the next step (hello, imposter syndrome!).
The fear starts to take over, and you start to question yourse...
2022-06-0832 minSalon Owners CollectiveBest Kept Secrets of a Celebrity HairstylistAs a Salon Owner, do you ever find yourself hungry for the limelight?
You may have mastered all the technical skills you want to learn, your business is growing and you have a successful Salon with a thriving team.
However, you are now ready to grow your reputation and challenge yourself and your industry skillset. Explore a different, more creative avenue, which to some may look like chasing the ever-longing dream of becoming a celebrity hairstylist.
This may be something that you have always wanted to achieve, but knowing how to get there may seem unattainable, right? Like how do...
2022-05-0426 min
Dog & Talk - Auf eine Gassirunde mit Dr. Janey MayTrennungsstress beim Hund!Wenn Hunde nicht alleine bleiben können – Interview mit Larissa Dubau!
Larissa ist Humanpsychologin und durch ihren eigenen Hund, der unter starkem Trennungsstress litt, zum Hundetraining gekommen. Sie weiß also einerseits, was es für die Menschen bedeutet, den Hund nicht **alleine lassen **zu können, und andererseits wie erfolgreiches positives Training funktioniert.
Wir unterhalten uns zu Beginn darüber, was Trennungsstress eigentlich genau bedeutet. Hunde sind soziale Lebewesen, die sozialen Kontakt brauchen – durch die Domestikation eben zu uns Menschen. Hunde müssen das Alleinebleiben also erst lernen, denn es stellt kein Normalverhalten dar.
Über Larissa:
La...
2022-04-2135 min
The Papaya PodcastThe One About Social Media & #HalfTheStory with Larissa MayThe average teen spends 7 hours a day online. That’s ⅓ of their life. #HalfTheStory began when founder, Larissa May (@livinlikelarz), was juggling two lives as a student at Vanderbilt University and a fashion blogger/entrepreneur, covering NYFW for highly respected media outlets. Behind the perfectly curated instagram feed was 17 hour workdays, debilitating anxiety, and sleep deprivation. Through industry conversations and discussions with peers she quickly realized that she was living in a world where everyone was craving a platform to share, which led to the beginning of @halfthestory. It started as a desire to highlight our most human attributes on s...
2022-04-1835 min
Creative Soul Healing PodcastEpisode 109 featuring Joseph Holmes: I am worthyEpisode 109 featuring Joseph Holmes: I am worthyJoseph and I spoke about his journey to heart through Mary Magdalene or Maggie as he lovingly refers to her. Joseph recounts some stories that may send tingles down your spine.Joseph Holmes aka J M M Love was born on December 13, the feast day of Santa Lucia, the patron saint of authors and Light. He is a survivor of childhood sexual, physical, and emotional abuse as well as a PTSD-disabled combat veteran. He is an Amazon best-selling author helping people discover their Purpose and create lives full...
2022-02-2345 min
Creative Soul Healing PodcastEpisode 109 featuring Joseph Holmes: I am worthyEpisode 109 featuring Joseph Holmes: I am worthyJoseph and I spoke about his journey to heart through Mary Magdalene or Maggie as he lovingly refers to her. Joseph recounts some stories that may send tingles down your spine.Joseph Holmes aka J M M Love was born on December 13, the feast day of Santa Lucia, the patron saint of authors and Light. He is a survivor of childhood sexual, physical, and emotional abuse as well as a PTSD-disabled combat veteran. He is an Amazon best-selling author helping people discover their Purpose and create lives full...
2022-02-2345 min
#MAYFAIRWORLDPioneering the Future of Our Digital Wellbeing with Larissa May Of Half The Story#36: Larissa May is the founder of Half the Story, a non-profit dedicated to helping the next generation develop healthier relationships with tech through community, education and advocacy. Larissa and I discuss her journey to starting Half the Story and the sociological, psychological and economical implications of our collective obsession with being online. Larissa offers up some solutions and ideas for how to course correct and create digital boundaries in order to empower the next generation’s relationship with the internet. Today, Larissa and I talk about: Programs at Half the Story that are helping kids fall back i...
2022-02-0331 min
Brave EnoughMERRY CHRISTMASJan and Larissa want to wish a very Merry Christmas! Whatever your Christmas may look like, know that you are not alone!About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle the things that women face everyday … the good, the bad and the ugly ...Whe...
2021-12-2012 minBrave EnoughBRANDON THE BEE!Today Jan and Larissa talk about Jan’s new children’s book, Brandon the Bee - Bee You. If you’re looking for a great upcoming Christmas gift for your children, you may want to check out her new book.About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to...
2021-11-0112 min
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaHARRY IS BEING RAISED with MINECRAFTARTICLE ON DOUG DEVITRE, FATHER OF HARRY.My son Harry, and his business, have been selected by ITEN, the Innovation Technology and Entrepreneurial Network in St. Louis to participate in the Eureka Experience, a 12-month virtual business accelerator alongside Lindenwood University. While it might seem awkward that a six-year-old in first grade would be participating in a college-level program, you need to know this is not your everyday lemonade stand.In order to start a sustainable business, you need to be passionate about what you do and have a support system to help...
2021-10-0944 min
Creative Soul Healing PodcastEpisode 96 featuring Thomas Allbaugh: Suicide and GriefTrigger Warning - SuicideThomas and I spoke of the loss of his youngest son to suicide and how that has affected the way he now listens to people and how he navigates the worldThomas is a writer and college writing teacher living in Southern California. A little over three years ago, his youngest son took his life at 17. This shattered the lives of his family and challenged any faith he had. Thomas has journeyed to discover how to live again.You can find Thomas here:www.Thomasallbaugh.com
2021-09-0834 min
Creative Soul Healing PodcastEpisode 96 featuring Thomas Allbaugh: Suicide and GriefTrigger Warning - SuicideThomas and I spoke of the loss of his youngest son to suicide and how that has affected the way he now listens to people and how he navigates the worldThomas is a writer and college writing teacher living in Southern California. A little over three years ago, his youngest son took his life at 17. This shattered the lives of his family and challenged any faith he had. Thomas has journeyed to discover how to live again.You can find Thomas here:www.Thomasallbaugh.com
2021-09-0834 min
The Glo PodcastLarissa May, Founder & Executive Director of #HalfTheStory, on how to create healthy boundaries with technologyDerik Mills explores technology and its impact on our health in this interview with Larissa May, Founder and Executive Director of #HalfTheStory. Larissa, AKA Larz, is pioneering the future of digital wellness for the next generation. They discuss the importance of digital wellness, #HalfTheStory’s upcoming Global Day of Unplugging, the educational programs her brand is developing to empower youth to create healthy boundaries with technology, manage passive consumption, and “mind their scroll” as a way of being more deliberate in what they give their attention to. Larz also shares the challenges of building a brand, the ways to create...
2021-08-011h 11Brave EnoughPHOTOGRAPHToday Jan and Larissa talk about photographs. A single still shot can stir up feelings, from joy to sadness and everything in between. Those feelings can stop us in our tracks and lead us to a memory that may have been forgotten. Have you taken the time to truly look at a photograph lately?About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy...
2021-07-1919 min
On The Ridge with Larissa MatsonEveryone's Favourite Topic...In this episode, Larissa diverges from talking about herself (don't be too sad) and gets into the meaty subject of Hypocrisy: everyone's favourite topic! Following a trail to pride, then humility and grace, it may be a kind of unpleasant topic but it ends in a good place, so check it out!
*at one point she says a verse is from Thessalonians and it's not, its Corinthians. Please don't come at me, bible scholars.
2021-05-1827 minBrave EnoughSIMPLE ACT OF KINDNESSToday Jan and Larissa talk about showing simple acts of kindness. Although some may not accept your kindness, Jan gives encouraging tips on how to handle these situations and still be kind to others.Check out Jan’s new children’s book called Brandon the Bee: Bee Kind on Amazon or Barnes & Noble. The children in your life will love it.About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you...
2021-05-1719 min
Freedom MattersThe Truth about Youth and Technology – Larissa MayThe data is inconclusive. Conflicting studies will paint very different stories about the relationship between technology and the mental health of young people. This episode hopes to bring some clarity to the situation.
In this episode, we welcome Larissa May, founder of Half the Story, a global not-for-profit, whose mission is to empower youth to engage in technology with intention. Time, Forbes, Good Morning America and CNN have all acclaimed her powerful work and influence as a digital wellness activist.
In this episode we discuss:
Her journey to founding Half The Story
The important...
2021-05-1423 min
Beloved JournalLarissa MayLarissa May, founder of Half the Story shares with us about social media empathy, mental health on a screen, and how we all need to be having this conversation.
2021-04-2723 min
Creative Soul Healing PodcastEp 62 featuring Maureen Nadeau: The Healing Journey of CreativityMaureen mostly works intuitively and is passionate about sharing the process with others so they may know that they have the answers within themselves if they just listen and are willing to go deep. We talked about the healing journey of creativity and how it can help you to open up into your most authentic self.Maureen is an artist, she has been since a young age when she was growing up in and around alcohol abuse. She turned to coloring, making things out of other things, and being outside as much as possible. It provided her w...
2021-03-1036 min
Creative Soul Healing PodcastEp 62 featuring Maureen Nadeau: The Healing Journey of CreativityMaureen mostly works intuitively and is passionate about sharing the process with others so they may know that they have the answers within themselves if they just listen and are willing to go deep. We talked about the healing journey of creativity and how it can help you to open up into your most authentic self.Maureen is an artist, she has been since a young age when she was growing up in and around alcohol abuse. She turned to coloring, making things out of other things, and being outside as much as possible. It provided her w...
2021-03-1036 min
Tips On Beating Toxic Productivity & Setting Boundaries with Larissa May, Founder Of #HalfTheStoryThis week’s episode features a powerful, insightful conversation with Larissa May (a.k.a. Larz), founder of the social media movement #HalfTheStory, a non-profit on a mission to make digital wellness a priority. Larz shares tips on setting healthy boundaries with tech and social media, not feeling compelled to join every platform or trend (hi, Clubhouse), and tips to combat toxic productivity (she has an easy-to-remember 3 “P” acronym for this one!). Larz IG: https://www.instagram.com/livinlikelarz/ #HalfTheStory IG: https://www.instagram.com/halfthestory/ Produced by Dear Me
2021-02-0539 min
Creative Soul Healing PodcastEpisode 52 featuring Melissa DeallyMelissa and I got into a subject that may be heated for some, but I felt I had to speak my truth. It may not be everyone's truth and that is okay, I understand that. We definitely spoke more about health and healing today than about the creative side of healing, However creativity is absolutely in the choices we make for our health. Listen with an open mind to our discussion. Have feedback, let me know.Melissa Deally is an Integrative Health Practitioner who is frustrated that our food industry, medical industry and pharmaceutical industry a...
2020-11-1839 min
Creative Soul Healing PodcastEpisode 52 featuring Melissa DeallyMelissa and I got into a subject that may be heated for some, but I felt I had to speak my truth. It may not be everyone's truth and that is okay, I understand that. We definitely spoke more about health and healing today than about the creative side of healing, However creativity is absolutely in the choices we make for our health. Listen with an open mind to our discussion. Have feedback, let me know.Melissa Deally is an Integrative Health Practitioner who is frustrated that our food industry, medical industry and pharmaceutical industry a...
2020-11-1839 min
Creative Soul Healing PodcastEpisode 46 Featuring Shanna ForrestallI have to admit that I did not know Shanna Forrestall before we met, but I am so glad we met. She is an amazing human full of resilience and strength. We had a beautiful conversation about love and hardship. We talked about how we grow through trauma and how creativity is that healing outlet to allow ourselves to grieve, process and move forward in our lives with love and empathy.Shanna is an effervescent woman who has been through some horrible life traumas, including the loss of her best friend and husband only a few months...
2020-10-0731 min
Creative Soul Healing PodcastEpisode 46 Featuring Shanna ForrestallI have to admit that I did not know Shanna Forrestall before we met, but I am so glad we met. She is an amazing human full of resilience and strength. We had a beautiful conversation about love and hardship. We talked about how we grow through trauma and how creativity is that healing outlet to allow ourselves to grieve, process and move forward in our lives with love and empathy.Shanna is an effervescent woman who has been through some horrible life traumas, including the loss of her best friend and husband only a few months...
2020-10-0731 min
Creative Soul Healing PodcastEpisode 38 featuring Christine KarpiakChristine is a mixed media artist and teacher who seeks wholeness through creative discoveries and expression. Whether Christine performs, gardens, paints, photographs or makes a general mess in her studio, the need to breathe creativity into her life is how she survives life’s hardships and elations.After having finished her Masters, Christine was faced with long term grief from suddenly having lost her sister, after tragically losing her mother only a few years prior, and turned to her art for therapy. She explored a world not only of art and its opportunity to practice new techniques, bu...
2020-08-1223 min
Bernie and Sid05-15-2020 WABC Cares: Larissa MayLarissa May, founder of the nonprofit #HalfTheStory, joins Bernie & Sid this week for WABC Cares.
2020-05-1509 min
Gritty RadioLarissa May of #HalfTheStoryOn today's episode of Hour of Champions, we talk to Larissa May. Larissa May is the founder of #HalfTheStory, a non-profit community and media platform, dedicated to empower the next generation's relationship with social media, through advocacy, education, and providing access to resources for youth.
2020-03-1931 min
EmotionAL Support with Alessandra TorresaniLarissa MayLarissa May is a bright light in the sometimes shadowy world of mental health you’ve been searching for. As a young, strong, power house of a woman, she was inspired to create Half The Story. Their mission is to empower the next generation’s relationship with social media, through advocacy, education, and providing access to resources for youth. Are you ready to learn about digital well being?
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2020-03-1736 min
Creative Soul Healing PodcastEpisode 4 Featuring Jody AberdeenJody Aberdeen is a writer, storyteller, and professional ghostwriter. He is the indie author of the sci-fi romance novel “Convergence”, the novella “Gone Lost”, and the upcoming story “Last Variations of Paris”. He is also a former logistics professional, call centre concierge, government employee, bookstore worker, one time commercial actor, and 30 year old frat boy (the good kind).Jody is also the host of the Ghostwriter and Pup Podcast, frequently recorded from his home in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, with his pup Bella frequently at his side. https://open.spotify.com/show/4TOerS6QlcAVwAeT5QaiJ8You can find Jod...
2019-12-1156 minBrave EnoughLife Can Get UglyDoes life ever just get ugly sometimes? So ugly that you can’t seem to find the beauty anymore?Larissa is getting raw and sharing the story of her ugly… at a time when finding beauty seemed impossible. We hope by sharing this story you will be able to hear that we all face ugly times and that whatever struggle you may be facing today, you are not alone!Be brave enough to find strength, brave enough for one more day, brave enough for one more step forward.About Brave Enough:Brave Enou...
2019-09-1636 min
Vegetarian ZenVZ 322: What You May Not Know About Your Dog Car HarnessIn today’s episode of the VZ podcast, we’re going to talk about car restraints for your dog. This was an eye-opening episode for us so even if you don’t have your own dog, chances are you know someone who does so the information we’re going to share today may help you save the life of a beloved pet.
2019-08-1827 min
Slow StoriesLarissa MayLarissa May's social media project turned nonprofit organization, #HALFTHESTORY, is equipping the next generation with the knowledge and tools to use social media to connect and share the stories we don't often feel able to tell. With a growing global community under her belt, Larissa is now setting her sights on working with larger institutions to ensure necessary change happens online in our increasingly complex social and political climate. Enjoy Rachel Schwartzmann's full interview with Larissa, who shared her thoughts on how slow storytelling is the foundation of her work as an entrepreneur and social consultant for brands like...
2019-04-1827 minVegetarian ZenVZ 150: Vitamin B12 – Yes, Plant-Eaters, You May Need a Supplement In last week’s episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we talked about the importance of iron to our diets, what happens when we don’t get enough, and some foods that are good sources of iron. We continue the nutrient education trend in this episode, this time for vitamin B12. Thanks for tuning in […] The post VZ 150: Vitamin B12 – Yes, Plant-Eaters, You May Need a Supplement appeared first on Vegetarian Zen.
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