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51 PercentMiriam Udel on ‘worldmaking’ through Yiddish children’s literatureOn this week's 51%, we speak with Emory University Professor Miriam Udel about how a 20th Century movement of Yiddish literature strived to help Jewish children make sense of a tumultuous world and shape the future of Jewish culture. Udel’s latest book on the subject — including how some Yiddish stories helped to promote equality for young girls — is Modern Jewish Worldmaking Through Yiddish Children’s Literature. We also speak with therapist Laurel van der Toorn about how to address “holiday burnout.”
Guests: Miriam Udel, Emory University professor and author of Modern Jewish Worldmaking Through Yiddish Children’s Literature; Lau...
2025-12-1829 min51 PercentMiriam Udel on ‘worldmaking’ through Yiddish children’s literatureOn this week's 51%, we speak with Emory University Professor Miriam Udel about how a 20th Century movement of Yiddish literature strived to help Jewish children make sense of a tumultuous world and shape the future of Jewish culture. Udel’s latest book on the subject — including how some Yiddish stories helped to promote equality for young girls — is Modern Jewish Worldmaking Through Yiddish Children’s Literature. We also speak with therapist Laurel van der Toorn about how to address “holiday burnout.”
Guests: Miriam Udel, Emory University professor and author of Modern Jewish Worldmaking Through Yiddish Children’s Literature; Lau...
2025-12-1829 min
The Emory University PodcastEmory Campus Update: Fall Break, Farmers Market, IDEAS Festival 2025, and Men’s Golf HighlightsHey Eagles, it's Jenny with your Campus Update for October 13 through October 20. Let's get you set for the week—fast.
First up—Fall Break is here! No classes on Monday and Tuesday, October 13 and 14. Enjoy the break, but remember, classes resume bright and early Wednesday morning.
Next, the Emory Farmers Market returns on Tuesday, October 14, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at McDonough Plaza. Stock up on fresh produce, baked goods, and more. It's a great way to support local vendors and eat sustainably.
Finally, the IDEAS Festival Emory 2025 is happening on Saturday, October 18, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at O...
2025-10-1302 min
Health Wanted‘Everything is Tuberculosis’ with John GreenIn honor of World Tuberculosis Day, Health Wanted presents author John Green in conversation with host Laurel Bristow for his new book, “Everything is Tuberculosis.” Live from Glenn Memorial at Emory University on March 21, 2025, John and Laurel discuss the book, the persistence of tuberculosis, and what happens when people confuse him for his brother, Hank. Have a question for Laurel in a future episode? Send it to healthwanted@wabe.org or leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630! For more, visit wabe.org/healthwantedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-03-2443 min
KQED's ForumYou’re Probably Eating More Ultra-Processed Foods Than You ThinkAmericans are getting more and more of our calories from ultra-processed foods. One study found that more than half of our diets consist of foods that contain ingredients with no nutritional value including sports drinks, wheat bread, flavored yogurt, and frozen pizza. Studies have shown ultra-processed foods can lead to poor health outcomes from obesity and cancer to anxiety. But the products that shoppers should steer clear of can be hard to detect. They are often marketed as healthy options and some health experts say they are not all bad. We dig into the rise of ultra-processed foods, what...
2025-01-1557 minHealth WantedPsychedelicsAs interest in the use of psychedelics as health therapeutics grows, research is uncovering their benefits, potential challenges, and cultural history in medicine. This week on Health Wanted, host Laurel Bristow speaks with experts Ali John Zarrabi, MD; Roman Politsky, PhD; and Caroline Peacock, DMin, from Emory's Center for Psychedelics and Spirituality to explore the evolving landscape of psychedelic therapy. In the Q&A, Bristow answers questions on the availability of estrogen patches, MHT, the presence of toxic metals in feminine hygiene products, and the surge in childhood illnesses. The show ends with this week’s Sick of...
2024-10-1151 min
All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill StoriesEmory R. Johnson and the Panama CanalAll Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #066 - Laurel Hill and the Panama Canal, Part 4
Emory Richard Johnson was the only Professor of Transportation and Commerce in the United States when he was asked to come up with a payment schedule for people using the Panama Canal. His methods were used for more than half a century.
2024-09-0717 minHealth WantedComing soon: Health WantedSubscribe now! From WABE and Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health, a brand new show breaking down science in pursuit of better health. Each week host, research scientist, and professional explainer Laurel Bristow tackles the biggest headlines in public health. From Ozempic to the ozone, extreme heat to epidemics, Health Wanted brings context, culture, and conversation to the science behind it all. Follow now to receive our first episode in your feed on August 2nd (that's tomorrow)! Have a question for Laurel? Send it to healthwanted@wabe.org or @healthwantedshow on IG.
2024-08-0101 minHealth WantedPremiering on August 2nd: Health WantedSubscribe now! From WABE and Emory's Rollins School of Public Health, a brand new show breaking down science in pursuit of better health. Each week host, research scientist, and professional explainer Laurel Bristow tackles the biggest headlines in public health. From Ozempic to the ozone, extreme heat to epidemics, Health Wanted brings context, culture, and conversation to the science behind it all. Follow now to receive our first episode in your feed on August 2nd! Have a question for Laurel? Send it to healthwanted@wabe.org or @healthwantedshow on IG. For...
2024-07-1001 min
HealthierUHealthierU | Why Is It So Hard To Spot Eating Disorders in Athletes?Everyone knows an athlete. What is harder to know is why so many of them are at risk for developing an eating disorder: as high as 25%, according to some research. In this episode, host Meg Woodward takes a deep dive into this question with the help of an eating disorders counselor and an athlete in recovery. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, contact the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) helpline at 888-375-7767.Featured Guests:Herani Argoe is a therapist and licensed professional counselor working with...
2024-02-2610 min
Courage Becomes Her58. The Courage to Pause with Host of Courage Becomes Her - Laurel Emory In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, host Laurel Emory shares a decision she has made concerning the podcast and invites you to take a listener survey about the future of the Courage Becomes Her podcast. Resources: · Take the survey about the future of Courage Becomes Her · Corey and I share what we have been going through in our marriage · Michele talks about her new book: A Faith that Will Not Fail · Michele and I talk about
2023-10-1710 minCourage Becomes Her57. Sexual Intimacy in Mid-Life with Professor, University Administrator, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Wife, and Mom – Dr. Bev Wiens In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Dr. Bev Wiens talks about sexual intimacy in mid-life. She shares that a satisfying sexual relationship is the result of a satisfying relationship outside of the bedroom. She educates us about the different types of sex drives and how our drives impact our sexual intimacy. She talks about the impact that perimenopause and menopause have on our sexual intimacy, and how our aging bodies can limit our sexual enjoyment. She shares, from her personal experience, about the impact that physical pain and disability have on sexual intimacy. She talks about the difficulty...
2023-10-1050 minCourage Becomes Her56. Transitions in Mid-Life with Author, Podcaster, Wife, Mom, Grandma, and Dog Mom – Joanna TeigenIn this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Joanna Teigen shares about major mid-life transitions, including going back to school, adopting a foster child, moving back to her home state, welcoming adult children back home, and facing unknowns in her physical health. She talks about how she has navigated these changes and how she has learned to view them as invitations to grow. She talks about the necessary trade-offs in times of transition and learning trust and humility by doing so. She talks about how she has learned more about herself and has grown in confidence about who she is...
2023-10-0447 min
Unlock The Full Audiobook That Keeps Knowledge Hunters Hooked.She Persisted: Deb Haaland by Laurel Goodluck, Chelsea Clinton - introductionPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/103641to listen full audiobooks.
Title: She Persisted: Deb Haaland
Author: Laurel Goodluck, Chelsea Clinton - introduction
Narrator: Isabella Lablanc, Chelsea Clinton
Format: mp3
Length: 41 mins
Release date: 10-03-23
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Political
Publisher's Summary:
As a child of two military parents, Deb Haaland moved around a lot when she was young before finally settling in Albuquerque to be near family. But she persisted, studying hard and eventually earning a law degree. An enrolled member of the Pueblo Laguna nation, Deb was one of the first two Native American women to be...
2023-10-0341 min
Courage Becomes Her55. Friendship in Mid-Life with Writer, Podcaster, Wife, and Mom – Laura Tremaine In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Laura Tremaine talks about her experience with loneliness and going through a season without friends. She shares about how friendship does change with the seasons of life and that it is good to be forward-thinking about what we expect out of friendships both now and in the future. She encourages us to flex the muscle of putting effort into our friendships and to default to saying yes more than we say no to relationship. She talks about the value of consistency in friendships and her belief that women in mid-life do that...
2023-09-2657 minCourage Becomes HerLoving Yourself and Your Life in Mid-Life with Author, Motivational Speaker, Philanthropist, Wife and Dog Mom – Rhonda Nelson Southern lady, Rhonda Nelson, is an author, motivational speaker, and philanthropist. Her love of music led her to meet her husband while watching his band, the Little River Band, in a concert in Nashville in 1999. Rhonda loves sharing her gifts and talents with people and organizations and is grateful for the ability to support good work being done for children’s charities, cancer research, animal rescue, and women’s empowerment. She is passionate about helping women embrace middle age and discover what fulfills them and to love the life they live. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her...
2023-09-1948 minCourage Becomes HerParenting and Caregiving in Mid-Life with Author, Speaker, Motivator, Cancer Crusher, Wife, Mom, and Gigi – Dawn Barton In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Dawn Barton talks about being in the “sandwich generation” of parenting a teenager while also caregiving for parents. She talks about making the decision to be a multi-generational family with three generations living on one property. She shares about how her priorities have shifted in the last several years and even though there have been incredibly difficult moments, experiences, and emotions, that she doesn’t see it as a sacrifice and wouldn’t have it any other way. Dawn Barton is an author and speaker who leads retreats for women who need...
2023-09-1244 minCourage Becomes HerFinding New Purpose in Mid-Life with Chair Artist, Wife, Mom, and Grandma – Jenny Ellis Jenny Ellis is an Enneagram 9 who loves time with her family and making and sharing beautiful pieces of art. She and her husband have a blended family of five grown children and five grandchildren. She spent her career as a high-end dressmaker and moved into the upholstery world 10 years ago and now has her artistic chairs featured in stores, restaurants, and hotels like the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Jenny Ellis talks about needing to re-invent herself in her late 50s and choosing to learn something new that was a...
2023-09-0548 minCourage Becomes HerBONUS - SUMMER READS: Free and Fully Alive: Reclaiming the Story of Who You Were Created to Be with Karrie GarciaIn this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we conclude our summer reads series with Karrie Garcia to talk about her new book, Free and Fully Alive: Reclaiming the Story of Who You Were Created to Be. Karrie talks about the value of facing the hard parts of our lives and not just leaving the past in the past but surrendering our stories to the kindness and care of God. She talks about the false freedom that is found in behavior modification and what it looks like to not just settle for relief but to find lasting freedom.
2023-09-0136 minCourage Becomes HerFriendship when Your Tank is Empty and Making Peace with Mid-Life with Wife, Mom, Cancer Survivor, Executive Coach, Presentation Coach, Author, and Speaker – Michele Cushatt Michele Cushatt is an Enneagram 2 whose tank gets filled by hiking the Colorado Rockies. She is a wife and a mom to six, a three-time cancer survivor, and an executive coach, presentation coach, author, and speaker. Through her lived experiences, she is an expert on trauma, pain, and the deep human need for authentic connection and enduring faith. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Michele talks about friendship during hard seasons and what it’s like when your tank is empty and you’re unable to reciprocate or give to your friends. She also talks about how we...
2023-08-2948 minCourage Becomes HerBONUS - SUMMER READS: I Used to Be ______: How to Navigate Large and Small Losses in Life and Find Your Path Forward with Ashley ElliottIn this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we continue our summer reads series with Ashley Elliott to talk about her new book, I Used to Be ______: How to Navigate Large and Small Losses in Life and Find Your Path Forward. Ashley helps us courageously process our losses when we enter the realm of what “used to be.” She talks about what it looks like to grieve, the downsides of unprocessed grief, and how feelings like anger are signals of grief. She points us to positive coping mechanisms and how we can neutralize the things that trigger grief within us.
2023-08-2542 minCourage Becomes HerBelonging, Being Seen, and Doing Life with Friends with Brand & Lifestyle Photographer, Business Owner, and Passionate Believer in Community – Kate Milford Kate Milford is an Enneagram 4 who values community above all else. Kate is a travel and lifestyle photographer who travels the world capturing epic imagery for her clients and their businesses and brands. A native Floridian, Kate currently calls Denver, Colorado home but can most often be found camping and hiking in the mountains with friends or trekking the globe in search of the perfect lighting and backdrop for her latest brand production. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Kate talks about her intentionality about making community a priority and taking friendships seriously. She talks about h...
2023-08-2243 minCourage Becomes HerBONUS - SUMMER READS: Translating Jesus: How to Share Your Faith in Language Today’s Culture Can Understand with Shauna Pilgreen In this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we continue our summer reads series with Shauna Pilgreen to talk about her new book, Translating Jesus: How to Share Your Faith in Language Today’s Culture Can Understand. Shauna shares how to share the love and goodness of Jesus with others by noticing people, being curious, paying attention, being humble, listening well, getting out of our comfort zones, sharing our stories, and praying. She talks about how all people are significant and loved by Jesus, and though there might be some who don’t want Jesus in their life, more do t...
2023-08-1845 minCourage Becomes HerRejection, Compassion, Self-Preoccupation, and Loneliness in Friendship with Pastor, Speaker, Author, Wife, and Mom – Sharon Hodde Miller, Ph.D. Sharon Hodde Miller is an Enneagram 7, wife of 14 years, mom of three kids, and the author of three books. She has a Master of Divinity and a Ph.D. in Educational Studies. She and her husband founded Bright City Church in the Raleigh/Durham area of North Carolina in 2018 and co-pastor the church together. Sharon is a passionate teacher about faith, culture, and the Bible. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Sharon talks about the revelation that came to her about self-preoccupation in friendship and how we can reframe rejection in friendship by seeing the woundedness o...
2023-08-1551 minCourage Becomes HerBONUS - SUMMER READS: Holy Unhappiness: God, Goodness, and the Myth of the Blessed Life with Amanda Held Opelt In this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we continue our summer reads series with Amanda Held Opelt to talk about her new book, Holy Unhappiness: God, Goodness, and the Myth of the Blessed Life. Amanda talks about how disappointment, restlessness, and the feeling that life had let her down led her to realize that she thought she was entitled to happiness. An opponent of the health and wealth prosperity gospel, Amanda came to see that she was believing a similar ideology about happiness, that since she had done “all the right things” that God would grant her emotional pros...
2023-08-1146 minCourage Becomes HerTransparency and Vulnerability with Friends, and Finding Friendship with God with Adventurer, Wife, and Mom – Sherry Hougard Sherry Hougard is a lifelong California beach gal. She has been married for 30 years and has three adult children. She has spent the last 20 years helping women learn to tell their stories and find beauty in whatever season they are in, including the mundane moments. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Sherry talks about transparency and vulnerability in friendship and being a part of each other’s lives during different seasons, and how to know when to let a friendship end. She also talks about bearing each other’s burdens in friendship and what it looks like...
2023-08-0849 minCourage Becomes HerBONUS - SUMMER READS: The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out to God When Pain Overwhelms with Dr. Michelle BengtsonIn this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we continue our summer reads series with Dr. Michelle Bengtson to talk about her new book, The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out to God When Pain Overwhelms. Dr. Michelle talks about her realization that she needed to share her story about physical pain that left her bedridden and depressed. She shares about the types of pain, including the pain caused by well-intentioned people. She talks about ideas and thoughts that can be harmful to our healing, and the importance of building new neural pathways constructed from healthy thoughts. D...
2023-08-0442 minCourage Becomes HerLong-Distance Friendships and Making Friends After Relocating with Hosts of Mighty as a Mother Podcast – Jenn Cohen and Laura DemuthJenn Cohen and Laura Demuth are the hosts of Mighty as a Mother podcast. Both Jenn and Laura are former New Yorkers who live in Southern California. They are both millennial moms of toddlers as well as busy corporate executives in healthcare technology companies. They started their podcast with the goal of helping moms, especially moms who work outside the home, to not feel alone. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Jenn and Laura talk about long-distance friendships and making new friends after relocating across the country. They share their insights for how they have kept...
2023-08-0144 minCourage Becomes HerBONUS - SUMMER READS: A Faith That Will Not Fail: 10 Practices to Build Up Your Faith When Your World is Falling Apart with Michele CushattIn this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we continue our summer reads series with Michele Cushatt to talk about her new book, A Faith That Will Not Fail: 10 Practices to Build Up Your Faith When Your World is Falling Apart. Michele shares openly about 30 years of unrelenting suffering and consistent losses, and how she has not grown bitter or run from her faith. She talks about our need to acknowledge that pain is a normal part of life and that it is possible to grow through pain. She talks about the value of living healthy practices and disciplines...
2023-07-2844 minCourage Becomes HerEp 46- Friendships with Siblings and Being a Praying Friend with Non-Profit Founder, Former Hospital Executive, Wife, Mom, Grandma, and Great-Grandma – Nancy ElmoreNancy Elmore, a native Californian, lives part of the year in Southern Central Texas and part of the year on California’s Central Coast, with her husband of 50 years, Don. Since her retirement from her job as a hospital nurse executive in 2002, Nancy has worked enthusiastically to provide educational scholarships for women and veterans. Family and friends are the focal point of Nancy’s life – when she and Don aren’t with their great-grandchildren and greater family, they’re living life with friends, new and old. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Nancy talks about friendship. She shares...
2023-07-2541 minCourage Becomes HerBONUS - SUMMER READS: Healing Rain: Immersing Yourself in Christ’s Love to Find Wholeness of Mind, Body, and Heart with Sue DetweilerIn this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we continue our summer reads series with Sue Detweiler to talk about her new book, Healing Rain: Immersing Yourself in Christ’s Love to Find Wholeness of Mind, Body, and Heart. Sue talks about her experiences of being healed from chronic pain and sickness. She talks about several strategies for healing and wholeness and talks about how self-pity is destructive to our ability to heal. She calls us to have courage to believe that we too can receive healing physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Sue Detweiler is a global pr...
2023-07-2155 minCourage Becomes HerFriendships that Last a Lifetime with Fashion Stylist, Public School Board Member, Community Volunteer, Cancer Survivor, Mom, and Grandma – Diane Ward Diane Ward is a lifelong California beach gal. She is Mom to four and Grandma to 10 and loves every minute that she gets with her family. Diane has had a lifetime passion for clothes and has been helping women look and feel their best since the 1960s, including the last 18 years as a fashion stylist with cabi. She has served and advocated for the children of San Luis Obispo County as a school board member since 1989, and has volunteered for multiple other worthy causes, most recently as a Chaplain for a Tenet Health hospital. In this episode o...
2023-07-1838 minCourage Becomes HerBONUS - SUMMER READS: Better than Okay: Finding Hope and Healing After Your Marriage Ends with Brandi WilsonIn this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we continue our summer reads series with Brandi Wilson to talk about her new book, Better than Okay: Finding Hope and Healing After Your Marriage Ends. Brandi talks about how she navigated things one day at a time, including the days when she could barely get out of bed. She also talks about what self-care looked like for her and how she leaned on her support system when she was tempted to isolate. She also talks about the process of healing and the pain of loneliness, and the importance of therapy...
2023-07-1439 minCourage Becomes HerBest Books of 2023 (So Far) with Host of Courage Becomes Her - Laurel EmoryInstead of waiting for the end of the year to talk about my favorite books, I decided, for this episode of Courage Becomes Her, to share the best books I read in the first half of 2023. I talk about the memoirs, self-care, soul-care, and personal growth books that have been life-giving to me this year. I also share about some of the changes in my reading practices, why I read the genres that I do, why I don’t read fiction, and how I choose what to read. Here is my reading list for the firs...
2023-07-1124 minCourage Becomes HerBONUS - SUMMER READS: I Won’t Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silence You with Ally Henny In this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we continue our summer reads series with Ally Henny to talk about her new book, I Won’t Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silence You. Ally talks about her journey of being silenced, as both a child and an adult, and trying to find her voice. She shares about her experiences with racist and toxic leadership, and the tipping point of realizing that she could assert her voice and speak out against racism. She shares how we can contribute in a meaningful way to liberation from ra...
2023-07-0753 minCourage Becomes HerI’m Being Called to Have Courage and My Birthday Traditions with Host of Courage Becomes Her - Laurel Emory In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Laurel Emory talks about her birthday traditions and the outcome of one of her traditions being the recognition that she is being called to have courage in seven specific ways and areas. Resources: Degrees of Skill non-profit organization Annette talks about creative play Christina talks about becoming a full-time artist Ashley talks about life transitions Melissa talks about assuming what God thought about her
2023-07-0425 minCourage Becomes HerBONUS - SUMMER READS: Soul-Deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless with Melissa L. JohnsonIn this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we continue our summer reads series with Melissa Johnson to talk about her new book, Soul-Deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless. Melissa talks about her journey through an eating disorder and body shaming as a 30-something-year-old. She talks about how our culture is breeding toxicity by tying a woman’s value and worth to her body and its thinness. She talks about the biggest contributors to her eating disorder and what helped her to change the narrative and focus on the eternal view of beauty. Sh...
2023-06-3034 minCourage Becomes HerRestoring Broken Down and Forgotten Historic Buildings with Real Estate Investor, Social Media Content Creator & Influencer, and Former Public-School Teacher & Sales Rep – Sara McDaniel (Ep. 21 Replay)Sara McDaniel is a Louisiana gal who loves kayaking on the bayou and traveling both near and far. She is a former public-school teacher who left teaching to sell education curriculum. In 2016 she turned her sights to her dream from 4th grade and began restoring a broken down and forgotten 1926 Louisiana cottage. Little did she know that her yellow front door would be showcased by Better Homes & Gardens, catapulting her into the social media limelight – resulting in her also being featured by Southern Living, Country Living, Cottages & Bungalows, and American Farmhouse Style, and having partnerships with Martha Stewart, HGTV, Or...
2023-06-2744 minCourage Becomes HerBONUS - SUMMER READS: Relentless Joy: Finding Freedom, Passion, and Happiness (Even When You Have to Fight for It) with Rachel Joy BaribeauIn this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we continue our summer reads series with Rachel Joy Baribeau to talk about her new book, Relentless Joy: Finding Freedom, Passion, and Happiness (Even When You Have to Fight for It). Rachel talks about her journey out of drug addiction, domestic violence, abuse, and depression, and how God has turned her mess into a message. Rachel is on a mission to help us grow through our pain, find joy, and use our experiences to speak love and life to others. Rachel Joy Baribeau is a Moth award-winning storyteller, an...
2023-06-2344 minCourage Becomes HerSending Your Child Off to College with Healthcare Corporate Executive, Wife, and Mom – Stephanie Chen, Esq. (Ep. 5 Replay)Mom to 4 children (ages 18, 15, 13, and 11) and Chief Legal Officer and Chief Culture Officer for ChenMed, Stephanie Chen, Esq., shares her wisdom and insights for navigating the tender transition of sending your child off to college, especially with still having 3 children at home. Stephanie and I talk about some fabulous resources and tools: · The Road Back to You · All the Light We Cannot See · Where the Crawdads Sing · Memoirs of a Geisha · To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before – book and show ·
2023-06-2042 minCourage Becomes HerBONUS - SUMMER READS: Stuff I’d Only Tell God: A Guided Journal of Courageous Honesty, Obsessive Truth-Telling, and Beautifully Ruthless Self-Discovery with Jennifer Dukes LeeIn this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we kick-off our summer reads series with Jennifer Dukes Lee to talk about her new book, Stuff I’d Only Tell God: A Guided Journal of Courageous Honesty, Obsessive Truth-Telling, and Beautifully Ruthless Self-Discovery. Jennifer talks about curiosity, the value of reflection, introspection, and journaling, and becoming comfortable with being honest and authentic (even in the face of criticism). Jennifer talks openly about her skepticism about Christianity and how her practices of journaling and asking God hard questions helped her wrestle through her doubts. She talks about how we grow by be...
2023-06-1639 minCourage Becomes HerJourneying through the Blessings and Burdens of Marriage when You’re Single with Healthcare Human Resources Leader, Doctoral Student, and Devoted Daughter & Sister – Francesca VittoriaIn this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Francesca Vittoria talks about being single. She shares about how she was so focused on making her parents proud by taking advantage of the access she had to an education and developing her career that she hadn’t been concerned with being in a relationship or getting married. But then friends started asking her why she didn’t have a man in her life and that led to shame, insecurities, and a season of discontentment and comparison. When complaining to a friend about being single, her friend challenged her to shift her pers...
2023-06-1343 minCourage Becomes HerJourneying through the Blessings and Burdens of Marriage: Insecurity in Husbands with Author, Trauma Survivor, Husband, and Cat Dad – Corey EmoryIn this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Corey Emory talks about insecurity in husbands – what it looks like, how to identify it, what’s at the root of it, and what triggers it. He shares encouragement to wives whose husbands are not openly sharing about their insecurities and helps women to identify how they can be supportive of their husbands while also reminding women that it’s not their responsibility to try and rescue or fix their husbands. He shares candidly from personal experience with the desire to bring hope to those who are in the messy middle of insecu...
2023-06-061h 02Courage Becomes HerJourneying through the Blessings and Burdens of Marriage: Grieving Together through Stillbirth with North Carolina Country Gal, Foodie, Chick-fil-A Operator, Wife, and Mom – Laura TassanIn this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Laura Tassan talks about the stillbirth of her son, laboring through his delivery even though his heart was no longer beating, and the experience of living through devastating loss and how their faith carried them through it. She shares about her and her husband’s resolve to not allow their loss to tear them apart, and how they were intentional about focusing on their marriage especially through the initial trauma and grief. She talks about steps they have taken to honor their marriage and each other and how they make space and gi...
2023-05-301h 06Courage Becomes HerJourneying through the Blessings and Burdens of Marriage when Early Onset Dementia Meant Becoming Her Husband’s Caregiver with Texas A&M Aggie, Horticulturist, Plant Consultant, Lifelong Gardener, Mom, and Grandma – Charla AnthonyIn this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Charla Anthony talks about her husband’s early onset dementia at 59 years old and her journey as his caregiver for over 11 years. She talks about how they became aware of his illness and the sudden shift it created in their lives. She talks about the financial impact as they were both still working and needed income. She talks about the team of people that supported them, and how she allowed herself to receive help. She talks about how she attempted to take care of herself and continue in her career while managing th...
2023-05-2357 minCourage Becomes HerJourneying through the Blessings and Burdens of Marriage when Accepting a Proposal Meant Letting Go of Career Dreams with Auburn Fan, Chick-fil-A Trailblazer, Crossword Expert, Wife, Mom, and Dog Mom – Gina AdamsIn this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Gina Adams talks about how she accepted a marriage proposal from a work colleague when they hadn’t even been dating. She talks about how she had been praying about what she desired in her future husband and that when she was proposed to that it was instantly clear to her to say yes. Even though it meant giving up some of her career dreams, there was no doubt that she was making the right decision. Looking back now, after being married for 31 years, she says that God’s plans were better than...
2023-05-1645 minCourage Becomes HerJourneying through the Blessings and Burdens of Marriage: Living through Infidelity with Marriage Coach, Author, Speaker, Podcaster, Cancer Survivor, Wife, Mom, and Grandma – Jill SavageIn this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Jill Savage talks about being betrayed by her husband through his affair with another woman. She shares about what led to her husband’s affair, the pain and heartache of his rejection, and how it brought her to a place of seeing where she needed to grow and work to rebuild his trust in her. She tells how she took care of herself by accepting help, getting counseling, and sharing with her friends closest to her. She talks about how she believed that a miracle could happen and eventually did. Jil...
2023-05-0953 minCourage Becomes HerJourneying through the Blessings and Burdens of Marriage: Dating and Remarrying after the Death of Her Husband with Executive Coach, Board Member, Keynote Speaker, Soccer Fan, Wife and Stepmom – Shannon EckmannIn this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Shannon Eckmann talks about becoming a widow at 31 years old and how she wasn’t interested in or ready for dating for a handful of years. She shares about how a friend suggested she consider dating and how and why she felt panicky about it. She also shares about what it’s like to be a young widow and unhappy in our culture and how to handle the low capacity of others. She then shares about the joy that has come for her through remarrying. Shannon is an Enneagram 8 who grew...
2023-05-0240 minCourage Becomes HerJourneying through the Blessings and Burdens of Marriage as a Young Widow with Foundation and Scholarship Founder, Corporate Executive, Board Member, Consultant, and Speaker – Leslie BestIn this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Leslie Best talks about the death of her husband before their first wedding anniversary. She shares about how she moved into crisis response mode and how that was both a helpful and unhelpful strategy and distraction, how she tried to take care of herself, and how she acknowledged, honored, and celebrated the milestones. She talks about how she could have done a better job of asking for help, but also needed to experience some aspects of her grief journey by herself. She also shares about how this season has birthed new adventures tha...
2023-04-251h 10Courage Becomes HerJourneying through the Blessings and Burdens of Marriage by Working and Dreaming Together with Business Owner, Visionary, Sales Expert, Estate Sale Treasure Finder, Wife, and Mom – Reena PhilpotIn this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Reena Philpot shares about how she felt when she went to work for the same company as her husband, and then their transition to starting their own business when they had two small sons. She talks about how she and Earl determined their roles both for the business as well as for home. She shares about her love for vision boarding and goal setting, and how her personal successes helped create buy-in from Earl to start dreaming and setting goals together as a couple. Reena shares about their most recent adventure of...
2023-04-1847 minCourage Becomes HerFinding God-Given Rest Every Day with Rob and Joanna Teigen of Growing Home TogetherI recently joined my friends Rob and Joanna Teigen for a conversation on their podcast, Growing Home Together. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, I’m bringing their podcast to the Courage Becomes Her community. In this conversation we talk about what it looks like to find true rest, real God-given rest. We talk about how productivity and hyper-individualism are hindering us from resting well. We talk about identifying what is not working for us in our search for rest, asking for help, and allowing others to use their gifts to help and support us. We als...
2023-04-1145 minCourage Becomes HerTaking a Leap of Faith to Live a Life of Adventure with Lover of Literature, Public-School Teacher, Visionary, Traveler, and Dog Mom – Elizabeth FioritoIn this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Elizabeth Fiorito shares about her growing awareness that her dream job is no longer what it used to be and is causing her to feel trapped. She talks about how that led her to start a new adventure, and her process of working through doubt, overwhelm, and the opinions of others to stay true to herself and her new dream. She talks about how her mindset and perspective about opposition and challenge have changed because of this journey. Elizabeth is a veteran public-school teacher who has taught literature at every h...
2023-04-0442 minCourage Becomes HerTaking a Leap of Faith to Evolve, Pivot, Redesign, and Grow an Established Business with Business Owner, Brand Strategist, Marketing & Communications Expert, Wife and Mom – Erin DavisIn this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Erin Davis talks about the realization that it was time to make changes to her successful business. She talks about how her heart wasn’t in it anymore and how external circumstances facilitated, and maybe even forced, an opportunity to rethink what she was doing and offering. She shares about how fears and limiting beliefs were driving her and how she worked through those to move to a place of being true to herself and evolving her business to align with who she authentically is. She talks about how she has felt al...
2023-03-2835 minCourage Becomes HerTaking a Leap of Faith to Not Move Forward with Launching a Business with Serial Entrepreneur, Business Advisor, Marketing & Communications Strategist, Wife, Mom, and Dog Mom – Lisa DuncanIn this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Lisa talks about taking a leap of faith to not move forward with her business idea. She talks about how being true to her nature as a logical thinker and an intuitive strategist guided her through a rigorous and rich discovery process that ultimately led to the very difficult decision to not launch the start-up that she had been working on. She shares insights about the process she took, the questions she asked herself, and ultimately how she arrived at the decision she did. She also shares about how learning more about...
2023-03-2142 minCourage Becomes HerTaking a Leap of Faith by Turning a Side Hustle into a Full-Time Business with Operations Management Expert, Virtual Assistant Extraordinaire, Competitive Power Lifter, and Dog Mom – Rachel PulidoRachel creates ease for you and your business by providing you with tailored systems, processes, procedures, guidance, and support. Name your operations management or virtual assistance need and Rachel will get it done! In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Rachel talks about taking a leap of faith to start a side hustle that quickly turned it into a full-time business. She talks about the life goals that led her to begin the side hustle, the mindset that governs her decision-making, her willingness to experiment and discover new things, her philosophy of staying adaptable and figuring things o...
2023-03-1443 min
Growing Home Together PodcastFinding God-Given Rest Every Day - with Laurel EmoryFifteen years ago, our lives were filled with stress and busyness. While I thought I was doing everything right to work FOR my family by homeschooling during the day and working at night, I didn’t see that my relationship with my husband and my kids was struggling.Have you ever felt that way? We can get so wrapped up in doing and being productive that we miss out on what matters most. That’s not to say that doing things is wrong, but we often sacrifice necessary good things to pursue other good things. And when this...
2023-03-1439 minCourage Becomes HerTaking a Leap of Faith by Writing and Publishing a Book with Chair Stylist, Designer, Artisan, Educator, Entreprenista, Wife, Mom, and Dog Mom – Wendy Conklin of Chair Whimsy Wendy wants to fill our lives with happiness, joy, and whimsy. Her popular chair design and styling courses teach her unique approach to color, fabrics, and design, which shows us how creative expression can upgrade our joy. Her P.I.N.K. Creatives business retreat with Sara McDaniel of Simply Southern Cottage is helping creative entrepreneurs bring their visions to life. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Wendy talks about taking a leap of faith to write and publish her book, Life Whimsy. She talks about why she decided to write a book, how she committed t...
2023-03-0746 minCourage Becomes HerTaking a Leap of Faith while also Taming Our Fears, Persevering through the Unforeseen, and Releasing the Pressures with Host of Courage Becomes Her - Laurel Emory In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Laurel Emory talks about three experiences that are inevitable when taking a leap of faith: taming our fears, persevering through the unforeseen, and releasing the pressures. Laurel shares insights gleaned from the guests of episodes 20-24, Gwen Cole, Sara McDaniel, Christina Risse, Mary Aufdemberg, and Amy Paul that will help other women to courageously step out in their own leaps of faith. Resources: · What Women Fear by Angie Smith · The Cost of Control by Sharon Hodde Miller · I Guess I Haven’t Learned That Yet by Sha...
2023-02-2822 minCourage Becomes HerTaking a Leap of Faith by Starting a Podcast with Fitness Trainer, YouTuber & TikToker, Wife, and Mom – Amy Paul When the pandemic forced us to change the way we do fitness, Amy, a seasoned fitness trainer, leapt into action and started a YouTube channel, TikTok page, and Instagram page to give her clients the ability to stay connected and not lose momentum on their holistic health goals. With the growth of her Git LIIT (Low-Impact Interval Training) community to 20,000 people, she saw the need and opportunity to further support her community through an app, a blog, and a podcast. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Amy talks about her desire and plan to launch a p...
2023-02-2141 minCourage Becomes HerTaking a Leap of Faith by Moving Across the Country with Corporate Executive, Wife, Mom, and Dog Mom – Mary Aufdemberg Mary has been married to Jason for 19 years. They have two children (13 & 10), and three dogs. Mary is a second-degree black belt in martial arts and has found a new joy in roller disco. On weekend mornings she can be found enjoying a good book and a cup of coffee with a pup or two on her lap. She has been with the Daimler corporation for 19 years and is currently serving as the General Manager of Product Strategy and Market Development for Daimler Trucks. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Mary talks about how she as...
2023-02-1441 minCourage Becomes HerTaking a Leap of Faith by Pursuing Painting Full-Time with Masterclass & Award-Winning Abstract Expressionism Artist, Single Mom, and Grandma – Christina RisseLiving in Dusseldorf, Germany, Christina loves her daily walks along the Rhine River. She considers New York City her second home and enjoys taking walks along the Hudson River and the inspiration that comes from the colors of the sky in Brooklyn. She spent years working for the CEO of one of the big-4 accounting firms and gave that up to pursue painting. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Christina talks about her decision to quit her successful corporate job to pursue painting full-time. She talks about how the pains of life changed her perspective and...
2023-02-0743 minCourage Becomes HerTaking a Leap of Faith by Restoring Broken Down and Forgotten Historic Buildings with Real Estate Investor, Social Media Content Creator & Influencer, and Former Public-School Teacher & Sales Rep – Sara McDanielSara McDaniel is a Louisiana gal who loves kayaking on the bayou and traveling both near and far. She is a former public-school teacher who left teaching to sell education curriculum. In 2016 she turned her sights to her dream from 4th grade and began restoring a broken down and forgotten 1926 Louisiana cottage. Little did she know that her yellow front door would be showcased by Better Homes & Gardens, catapulting her into the social media limelight – resulting in her also being featured by Southern Living, Country Living, Cottages & Bungalows, and American Farmhouse Style, and having partnerships with Martha Stewart, HGTV, Or...
2023-01-3140 minCourage Becomes HerTaking a Leap of Faith by Leaving Your Dream Job with Life & Career Coach, Talent Acquisition Executive & Consultant, Business Owner, and Dog Mom – Gwen ColeGwen Cole is a native and lifelong Colorado gal and dog mom. She is a gifted encourager, genuinely loves people, and is sincerely wise beyond her years. Gwen is an expert talent acquisition executive and consultant. She is a certified professional life and career coach, guiding people to find the career path that is best for them. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Gwen talks about leaving a role that had long been her dream job. She talks about the process she took to determine that it was time to leave and how she worked through t...
2023-01-2438 minCourage Becomes HerStewarding Ourselves Well by Growing Intellectually through the Practice and Discipline of Reading with Host of Courage Becomes Her – Laurel EmoryIn this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, Laurel talks about her practice, habit, and discipline of reading, including why she reads, what she reads, when she reads, and where she reads. She also shares the best books she read in 2022: Scary Close by Donald Miller Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy by Eric Metaxas So Long, Insecurity by Beth Moore The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown I Guess I Haven’t Learned That Yet by Shauna Niequist Encounters with Jesus by Tim Keller What If It’s Wonderful? by Nicole Zasowski Hidden Christmas by Tim Kelle...
2023-01-1719 minCourage Becomes HerStewarding Ourselves Well through Soul Care and Spiritual Development with Author, Storyteller, Speaker, Former Actress, Wife, and Mom – Wendy SpeakeWendy Speake is a California gal now living in Texas with her husband and three teenage boys. She is a former Hollywood actress and is a natural storyteller and poet who loves to write and speak. She is an Enneagram 4 and calls herself a feeler who finds her joy in prayer and quietness. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Wendy Speake talks about how our culture is spiritually malnourished and has focused so much on looking good on the outside that we’ve neglected our spiritual development and understanding the foundation of our beliefs, philosophies, and wo...
2023-01-1043 minCourage Becomes HerStewarding Ourselves Well by Taking Care of Our Skin with Aesthetician, Skin Therapist, Business Owner, Wife, and Mom – Ginnaea GalvanGinnaea Galvan is a California gal, a wife, and a mom of a teenage daughter. Ginnaea has over 18 years of aesthetics experience and is truly a skin therapist and skin whisperer. She owns her own business, New Dawn Esthetics, in San Luis Obispo, California. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Ginnaea Galvan talks about why we should care about our skin and what are the best ways that we can do so. She shares about being proactive and having a focus on our skin care as part of our overall health care. She also talks about...
2023-01-0344 minCourage Becomes HerStewarding Ourselves Well through Discovering and Nurturing Our Creative Selves with Executive Coach, Former Corporate Senior Leader, Wife, Mom, and Dog Mom – Annette PellinatAnnette Pellinat is a California gal, an Enneagram 8, a pursuer of vibrant good health, a wife, and a mom to an adult son and two rescue dogs. She has over 25 years of executive leadership experience in the aerospace and healthcare industries and is an ICF-certified executive coach with the coaching firm, Building Champions. We live in a pragmatic culture that doesn’t truly value creativity, especially when creativity isn’t monetized. Yet, there is much research that says that unlocking the creativity within us helps us have less stress and better focus, helps us navigate change more easi...
2022-12-2740 minCourage Becomes HerStewarding Ourselves Well through the Practice and Discipline of Prayer with Host of Courage Becomes Her – Laurel EmoryIn this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Laurel answers the question, “What is prayer?”, and shares why she prays, how she prays, and what she sees as the benefits of having a practice of prayer. She also prays a blessing over the Courage Becomes Her community. Resources regarding Prayer: Prayer by Tim Keller Purpose in Prayer by E.M. Bounds Power through Prayer by E.M. Bounds Going Higher with God in Prayer by A.W. Tozer Journal Lectio 365 Prayer App
2022-12-2020 minCourage Becomes HerStewarding Ourselves Well through Emotional Wellness, Heart Restoration, and Practicing Joy and Celebration with Licensed Therapist, Author, Speaker, Wife, and Mom – Nicole ZasowskiNicole Zasowski is a Pacific Northwest gal who has made her home on the Connecticut coastline. She is a wife, mom of three (2, 3, and 7 years old), an author and speaker, and a licensed marriage and family therapist. No stranger to personal pain and loss, in this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Nicole helps us to better understand how pain informs our lives and how we can take steps toward restoration and wellness by stewarding our hearts and emotions well. She shares about the benefits of counseling and how she has utilized therapy in her own life.
2022-12-1342 minCourage Becomes HerStewarding Ourselves Well by Valuing Our Physical Health with Adventurer, Business Owner, and Wife – Heidi HayesHeidi Hayes, is a Florida gal, a wife, a business owner, and an avid adventurer and outdoorswoman. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Heidi talks about how stewarding her health well is about having her behaviors align with her values – if she truly values her health, then she is going to act in a way that reflects that. She not only talks about her motivation for working out, but also about how exercise has helped her auto immune disorder, her journey of seeing food as medicine and a means of preventing illness and disease, and how sh...
2022-12-0640 minCourage Becomes HerStewarding Ourselves Well through the Practice of Meditation with Wife, Mom, Former Physician, and Certified Meditation Practitioner – Jenny WardJenny Ward is a lifelong Colorado Mountain gal, a wife, mom of two (7 and 5), a former physician, and meditation practitioner. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Jenny talks about how the stress and difficulty of her medical school residency led her to a place of needing an escape and how that drew her to discover and reconnect with herself through the introspective practice of meditation. She talks about how that practice helped her to work through fears, insecurities, and negative and anxious thoughts, and ultimately transform her view of herself. Meditation is paying attention, on p...
2022-11-2940 minCourage Becomes HerStewarding Ourselves Well and Kindling Joy Amidst the Stress, Pressure, Anxiety, Sadness, Tension, and Grief of the Holidays with Author, Speaker, Bible Teacher, Community Leader, Wife, and Mom – Becky KeifeLet’s be honest, The Holidays bring a lot! There is a lot of goodness, but there is also a lot of extra work. A lot of activity. A lot of emotion. A lot of expectation. Sometimes, we’re simply just trying to fake it until we make it to mid-January. Becky Keife, is a Southern California gal, an author, speaker, Bible teacher, wife, mom of three boys (13, 12, and 10), and the Engagement and Editorial Manager for the community, (in)courage. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Becky talks about how to take care of your...
2022-11-2238 minCourage Becomes HerSeven Ways to Cultivate Peace and Beauty When Our Insecurities and Doubts Are Triggered by The Stories of Others, and What is Coaching and Why Invest in Coaching with Host of Courage Becomes Her – Laurel EmoryIn this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Laurel responds to listener feedback to talk about what to do when your insecurities, doubts, and limiting beliefs are triggered by other women’s stories. She also talks about her work as a coach and what it means to invest in coaching for yourself. She also announces what she is going to talk about with guests for the remaining episodes of 2022. 7 Ways to Cultivate Peace and Beauty When You’re Triggered: Be courageous and allow yourself to acknowledge your feelings. Be courageous and let go of the expec...
2022-11-1521 minCourage Becomes HerNavigating Retirement, Cultivating a New Identity, Embracing Quietness, and Becoming More Whole with Wife, Mom, Grandma, and Former Mortgage Industry Expert – Diane ClarkLifelong Texas Gal, Diane Clark, is a wife, mom, grandma to four, and an exceptionally successful career woman. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Diane talks about planning and preparing for retirement, as well as becoming aware of how much her identity was wrapped up in her work and what it has looked like to embrace quietness and become more whole through this new season of retirement. Be honest with yourself about your hesitations for retirement Identify the lifestyle you want to have in retirement so that you can prepare for that and work toward...
2022-11-0828 minCourage Becomes HerNavigating Moving to a New State, Welcoming a Newborn Baby, Saying Goodbye to Friends, and Finding Inner Peace with Wife, Mom of Four, and Artist – Ashley WardAshley Ward, wife of 14 years, mom to four kids (13, 10, 6, and 2 months) shares openly about the struggle of finding inner peace through huge life transitions of moving to a new state and leaving behind friends and community, having a baby, and trying to manage the feelings of her family and herself. Find and make home wherever you are Determine the quality of life that you desire Identify what you can be excited about in a life transition Be sad together with your kids when they’re navigating their own feelings Act like a team; try not to take the te...
2022-11-0144 minCourage Becomes HerNavigating Starting a Business, Life as an Empty Nester, Loneliness, and Living in a New Community with Career Readiness Coach – Jodie BoggessJodie Boggess is passionate about helping young people discover their God-given purpose and calling by giving them permission to dream and nurturing a spirit of curiosity. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Jodie vulnerably shares how she is navigating a season of new beginnings, change, and transition following a season of loss and grief. Allow yourself to discover the purpose that is planted in your heart Ask yourself what you are called to do Have a spirit of curiosity Give yourself permission to dream and to talk about your dreams Know that you will probably change your...
2022-10-2540 minCourage Becomes HerNavigating Transition of Moving from a Successful Corporate Career to Life as an Entrepreneur with Hospitality Expert and Enthusiast – JeriLynne Clifford, The Hill Country Bon VivantHome cook, style maven, and the definition of southern hospitality, JeriLynne Clifford, The Hill Country Bon Vivant, is dedicated to empowering people who are intimidated by cooking and entertaining by making it simple. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her she shares her wisdom and insights for navigating the transition to life as an entrepreneur. Surround yourself with people who will encourage you and be your cheerleader Rip off the band aid and take the leap Be ok with starting small Make a plan and make it happen Have faith Use social media to your advantage; find your...
2022-10-1838 minCourage Becomes HerNavigating Transition of Sending Your Child Off to College with Mom and Healthcare Corporate Executive – Stephanie Chen, J.D.Mom to 4 children (ages 18, 15, 13, and 11) and Chief Legal Officer and Chief Culture Officer for ChenMed, Stephanie Chen, J.D., shares her wisdom and insights for navigating the tender transition of sending your child off to college, especially with still having 3 children at home. Make the milestones significant Use and embrace technology Help your younger kids connect with the one who left for college Allow yourself to grieve Ask for advice and let others help you Let yourself sit in the hard; it’s ok to be sad Invite community, even if it’s awkward Stephanie and I talk...
2022-10-1136 minCourage Becomes HerBack To School with Mom, Working Mom, and Executive Consultant – Dr. Andrea RamirezMom to 2nd and 6th grade girls, and Executive Consultant for Carter Baldwin, Dr. Andrea Ramirez, shares her wisdom for helping make the back-to-school experience successful and meaningful, especially as a traveling executive without family living nearby. Cast a vision with the girls about doing their very best in school as a means of loving God Have traditions that signify the beginning of the new year Speak blessing over the girls Prepare for the year ahead of time to inspire them and talk about their concerns Talk and pray each night about their experiences and learnings Affirm their...
2022-10-0438 min
Normal Gossip | YouTubeChristmas is Cancelled with Laurel BristowWe're thrilled to welcome everyone’s favorite guide to infectious diseases, Laurel Bristow. She's the program director for Emory’s TB Research Advancement Center and she's the first Laurel to be on the show!
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2022-09-281h 02Normal GossipChristmas is Cancelled with Laurel BristowWe're thrilled to welcome everyone’s favorite guide to infectious diseases, Laurel Bristow. She's the program director for Emory’s TB Research Advancement Center and she's the first Laurel to be on the show!
Follow Laurel on Instagram @laurel__bristow.
You can support Normal Gossip directly bybuying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com.
Episode transcript here.
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.
Normal Gossi...
2022-09-281h 02Courage Becomes HerBack To School – Single Mom, Working Mom, and Teacher – Melanee ToddSingle mom of a 12-year-old and 14-year-old, and public-school 4th grade teacher, Melanee Todd, shares her tips for helping make the back-to-school experience as successful and drama-free as possible. Find a rhythm and routine and stick to a schedule – be protective of the schedule Make sure you plan for fun activities together and downtime Tell the kids the schedule and what fun things they can look forward to Allow yourself trial error to figure out what works best for your family Use tools that help you to stay organized and give you back time Invite your kids into th...
2022-09-2730 minCourage Becomes HerBehind the Scenes of Courage Becomes HerCourage Becomes Her is born out of a deep need for community amongst women, and selfishly, for host Laurel Emory to have the opportunity to connect and reconnect with women she loves, is inspired by, and wants to learn from. In this episode, Laurel will tell you a little about herself, more about Courage Becomes Her, and her desire to help you cultivate confidence, courage, and joy in your life and work. Connect with Laurel: www.laurelemory.com Share Your Stories & Guest Suggestions: www.couragebecomesher.com #couragebecomesherpodcast
2022-09-2713 minCourage Becomes HerWelcome to Courage Becomes Her!You are not alone – there are other women who have been right where you are. Join seasoned business executive and coach, Laurel Emory, Ph.D., for this unscripted, unrehearsed, unpolished, real-life podcast intentionally designed to help you cultivate confidence, courage, and joy in your life and work. Each week you’ll be inspired and encouraged by the stories of women experiencing life just like you. From thriving in transition to navigating fears, discovering your gifts to living a purposeful life, dreaming big to managing priorities and time, we’l...
2022-09-1501 min
Rural RemixBridging the rural-urban divide with Anthony FlaccaventoWe talk with Anthony Flaccavento about his work in bridging the rural-urban divide, coming from Baltimore to Appalachia, and why farming keeps him humble. Listen to Everywhere Radio wherever you stream podcasts. Flaccavento is the co-founder of RUBI, the Rural-Urban Bridge Initiative.
Flaccavento is also farmer and rural development consultant from Abingdon, Virginia in the heart of the Appalachian Coalfields. The Founder of Appalachian Sustainable Development, Flaccavento has focused most of his work over the past four decades on building healthier food systems and more diverse, locally rooted economies in Appalchia and around the world. His consulting fir...
2022-04-1437 min
Voices Through the MaskVoices Through the Mask and BeyondVoicing through the mask, Bowen’s interviewee shared the experiences of exploring unexpected romantic scenarios created by Covid. Voicing through the mask, Saketh’s team found that using Zoom is a huge bonus to classroom broadcasting and activities scheduling. Voicing through the mask, Laurie’s guest speaker conducted a thorough analysis of the core objective and user expectations to fulfill remote teaching requirements…
Why are we seeing so many instances of positive externalities despite the universal turmoil -- Covid-19 pandemic? In this wrapping episode of Voicing Through the Mask, let’s explore sparkles of how human beings try hard t...
2021-12-0815 min
Get Your Favorite Audiobook Titles TodayPack Claimed - Laurel NightPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/519127 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Pack Claimed
Series: #2 of Warrior Queen Legacy
Author: Laurel Night
Narrator: Aaron Shedlock, Caitlin Davies
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 14 minutes
Release date: September 21, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 2 of Total 1
Genres: Fairy Tales & Folklore
Publisher's Summary: No one has ever heard of a female alpha . . . until me. Now I'm on a journey to see some Oracle I didn't know existed, accompanied by the four most eligible males in the clan—go figure, they're the other clan alphas. The trip giv...
2021-09-219h 14
The Mother Jones PodcastSurge Shock: Top Coronavirus Experts Share Fixes for Our Broken SystemThe United States is confronting its worst surge in coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic. Governors are rushing new lockdowns into place as hospitals nationwide burst at the seams. The death toll is, yet again, setting daily records. Maybe by the time you listen to this episode of the Mother Jones Podcast, the US will have passed another dire milestone (of so many): a quarter of a million coronavirus deaths.
Inside our newsroom, reporters and editors are determined to put science—and the voices of scientists—at the heart of our ongoing coronavirus coverage. That's why...
2020-11-1825 min
History conspiracy podcastThe Shooting of George Wallace - with the Dave Emory archivesAll of Dave Emory's historical work is available at spitfirelist.com . During an outdoor rally in Laurel, Maryland, George Wallace, the governor of Alabama and a presidential candidate, is shot by 21-year-old Arthur Bremer. Three others were wounded, and Wallace was permanently paralyzed from the waist down.
2020-07-021h 08
Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveSugarplum Dead by Carolyn HartPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/249980 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Sugarplum Dead Series: #12 of A Death on Demand Mysteries Author: Carolyn Hart Narrator: Kate Reading Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 49 minutes Release date: November 8, 2000 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Police & Detective Publisher's Summary: Annie Darling's yuletide preparations have been put on hold because her mother-in-law, Laurel, has taken to chatting up ghosts in the local graveyard. Across Broward's Rock, onetime movie star Marguerite Dumaney Ladson has called together all of her kin and their exes for a gala celebration. Among the h...
2000-11-0810 min