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Women’s Running CollectiveWorld-Class: Lissy Duncan on Elite Training and CoachingThe Women’s Running Collective
Season 4, Episode 4: Marathon Training Gets SO REAL!
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In this week’s episode of The Women’s Running Collective, Hayley and Justine dive into the realness of marathon training—things are getting serious, and the training is no joke! The hosts chat about how their marathon preparation is going, sharing a few funny and unexpected moments along the way.
This episode features an exciting interview with Melissa Duncan, aka Lissy Duncs—a world-class athlete, running coach, and all-around ray of sunshine! She’s full of in...2025-03-2851 min
That Trademark Life PodcastTTLP// Episode 1 // Debra DuncanWelcome to our first episode with the incredible Deb Duncan! I’m so grateful she said yes. In the real estate world, Deb constantly challenges and inspires us, and I truly admire her for it. She’s one of the top realtors in the city, and I hold her expertise and dedication in the highest regard.Deb is not only insightful and inspiring but also a wonderful friend. Today, she’s here to share her story and experiences in the industry. Let’s dive in—happy listening!2024-11-1917 min
Talking AnimalsMelissa Zepeda, attorney, animal rights advocate, Amendment 2 foeMelissa Zepeda–an attorney and accomplished animal rights advocate, with a notable breadth of interests and topics that have animated her activism—recalls growing up in family that revered animals, then being stopped in her tracks when a fellow high school debate-club member asked her how Zepeda could love her dog yet eat a hamburger. Zepeda not […]
The post Melissa Zepeda, attorney, animal rights advocate, Amendment 2 foe first appeared on Talking Animals.2024-10-0200 min
That's Orgasmic with Sexologist Emily Duncan156 Supporting your penis and erections after cancer Melissa Hadley Barret - part twoIn this episode, Emily is joined by Melissa Hadley Barrett. Melissa Hadley Barret is a sexologist, nurse practitioner, podcast host, founder and clinical director of the Restorative Sexual Health Clinic and creator of programs such as the Penile Rehabilitation Program for Prostate Cancer and Peyronies program. All of Melissa’s programs go beyond addressing sexual well-being; they offer a solution for men to reclaim intimate connections and rediscover a part of themselves they may have thought was lost forever. Emily and Melissa discuss: Prostate cancer How cancer can affect sexual function Penis rehabilitation project Tr...2024-09-1128 minThat's Orgasmic with Sexologist Emily Duncan155 How to have a healthier penis, wonky willy’s and erectile difficulties Melissa Hadley Barrett - part oneIn this episode, Emily is joined by Melissa Hadley Barrett. Melissa Hadley Barret is a sexologist, nurse practitioner, podcast host, founder and clinical director of the Restorative Sexual Health Clinic and creator of programs such as the Penile Rehabilitation Program for Prostate Cancer and Peyronies program. All of Melissa’s programs go beyond addressing sexual well-being; they offer a solution for men to reclaim intimate connections and rediscover a part of themselves they may have thought was lost forever. Emily and Melissa discuss: The most common concerns in Melissa’s clinic Peyronies disease Erectile dysf...2024-09-0433 min
The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health178: Emily Duncan - That's OrgasmicToday we speak with Emily, a sexologist with a psychology background. Emily has a great podcast, “That’s Orgasmic” of which I am a keen listener. Recently I had the pleasure of being interviewed on Emily’s podcast and thought The Penis Project audience would benefit from her education, view point and information.
In this episode we discuss; mismatched libidos (takeaway message – you are not broken), how to build desire, premature ejaculation from a psychological approach , “Post nut clarity” what is it?, how important it is to change up your script, and much more.
Emily (she/her) is a Queer...2024-09-0443 minTalking AnimalsMelissa Hoppert, horse-racing writer for The New York Times, reporter-producer “Broken Horses”Melissa Hoppert–a horse-racing writer for The New York Times, and one of two reporter-producers (with Times colleague Joe Drape) featured onscreen in the new horse-racing documentary, “Broken Horses,” a New York Times/FX production streaming on Hulu—recalls becoming enchanted with the horse racing realm as a young girl, after an uncle married into a horse breeding […]
The post Melissa Hoppert, horse-racing writer for The New York Times, reporter-producer “Broken Horses” first appeared on Talking Animals.2024-05-2300 min
Empower HER MoneyEpisode 191: Flipping Homes in Miami: Melissa's Success Story
Dive into the heart of Miami with Melissa Riso's riveting journey from a multifaceted career to becoming a trailblazer in flipping homes 🏠💰. On this episode of EmpowerHerMoney, hosted by Angela Duncan, we're peeling back the layers of real estate investment and flipping homes in one of the hottest markets in the US. Melissa, a licensed real estate agent in Miami, shares her actionable tips and lessons learned from taking bold risks and making strategic moves in the real estate world. Discover key insights into what it takes to succeed in flipping homes, the potential pitfalls to avoid, and how to emp...2024-04-0922 min
Rough Edges Podcast with Sarah I. FoxThe Power of Strong Support Systems (feat. Melissa Duncan & Jihan Gabart)How are strong support systems vital for mental health management?
In this week's bonus episode, Sarah is joined by two very special guests, Melissa Duncan and Jihan Gabart who are the founders of SoMyPolar Inc.
SoMypolar INC consists of Melissa Duncan and Jihan Gabart. We are a nonprofit organization that services the mental health community. Melissa is diagnosed with more than one mental health illness and chooses to live a life more significant than what society portrays as possible. Her diagnosis was given over ten years ago, consisting of bipolar, OCD, and schizoaffective disorder.
2024-03-2659 min
The Kara Report | Online Marketing Tips and Candid Business Conversations12 | How Much Does it Cost to Scale Your Business With Ads? Setting Realistic Numbers and Expectations with Melissa LitchfieldMelissa brought REAL data and numbers in this episode, where she shared exactly what running ads in 2024 looks like, the buzzwords that aren't working anymore, and how we can better set realistic expectations when it comes to how fast things will work (and how much it will cost!). I absolutely loved this conversation and I can't wait to share it here today!🎙️ In This Episode:What a good starting budget for ads isHow to reverse engineer your goals to decide how much you should spendThe truth behind SLO funnels (tiny offer funne...2024-03-0541 min
forRunners Podcast15. Favourite races, gigs and cocktails As always we start with a fast-fire session of favourites, and this or that questions with AB (Alice Baquie) and Lissy (Melissa Duncan). As 2024 begins these two rewind and give you a summary of everything that has happened in 2023! They talk about fave races, gigs, cocktails, hills or snakes? Post fall somersaults and AB’s brush with death in Thailand. AB is a grinch converted this holiday season by Lissy and her family with some good old festive activities! Lissy is taking on coding classes becoming a tech master and as always Alice can’t stop herself from perf...2024-01-0840 min
forRunners Podcast14. Holiday Running, beer miles and breath work As always we start with a fast-fire session of favourites, and this or that questions with AB (Alice Baquie) and Lissy (Melissa Duncan). Join us in this vibrant episode where we delve into the scenic runs around Byron Bay's iconic lighthouse and debate life's critical questions, like choosing between to chocolate or not to chocolate. We also dive into Alice's surprising tomato consumption and explore how AB is Lissy's unwavering 'robin' in emergency banana situations.Get a glimpse of our unique experience as runners at a medieval music festival in pouring rain, and hear about Lissy's poor...2023-12-1759 min
forRunners Podcast13. Bananas & Medals: Lissy & AB's Pilates Sprint Spectacular! As always we start with a fast-fire session of favourites, and this or that questions with AB (Alice Baquie) and Lissy (Melissa Duncan). We dive into quickfire debates on life's little dilemmas, Pizza crust, getting deep about parking spots and swimming pools, and a family drop-in for a dash of drama. They unwrap the comical tale of AB's sister's accidental ski race and AB's own out-of-her-league life moments, including an ill-gotten marathon medal. From sprinting past cheeky strangers to flipping heckler challenges into impromptu races, they've done it all. And with a Thai travel teaser, next episode promises even mor...2023-11-0934 min
forRunners Podcast12. Race gels, toilet queues and scooter racing As always we start with a fast-fire session of favourites, and this or that questions with AB (Alice Baquie) and Lissy (Melissa Duncan). Everyone loves a good come-back! And now AB and Lissy are here to stay! Join Lissy in her running revival, coming in a casual second place in her most recent run. Liss is also closely assisted by AB who was supposed to bring her race gels and yet missed her by seconds, as she herself was in a race against time with only her trusty scooter at full throttle to knock-out a pre race toilet queue...2023-10-2627 min
Archives & Things17 | Nana aba Duncan, Carleton UniversitySummary:
In this episode, I welcome Nana aba Duncan, Associate Professor and Carty Chair in Journalism, Diversity and Inclusion Studies at Carleton University. Nana aba joins us to speak about her plans to launch the Mary Ann Shadd Cary Centre for Journalism and Belonging.
Episode Resources:
Mary Ann Shadd Cary Centre for Journalism and Belonging. https://view.genial.ly/61e58f69c08f6f0ceda67f2a
Diversity Survey. The Canadian Association of Journalists. https://caj.ca/programs/diversity-survey/
Sam Winn. (April 24, 2017). The Hubris of Neutrality in Archives. https://me...2023-08-2622 min
forRunners Podcast11. Running rehab, what’s the secret? As always we start with a fast-fire session of favourites, and this or that questions with AB (Alice Baquie) and Lissy (Melissa Duncan). Today’s about different types of Recovery, AB is the new spokesperson for Trail shoes which have been dad approved. Lissy and AB also share their trauma from being filmed by millennials while they were performing an embarrassing sandy workout on the beach. Turns out the only way to become light on your feet post injury is through Pilates (completely unbiased opinion) So watch out for the Beta version of the Forruners app with tons of perks...2023-06-2734 min
forRunners Podcast10. How many Kilometres does it take to defrost a sausage? As always we start with a fast-fire session of favourites, and this or that questions with AB (Alice Baquie) and Lissy (Melissa Duncan). AB & Lissy had a ripper weekend at the great ocean road running festival. Lis took 3rd place in a 14k comeback run with AB not far behind, they had an absolute blast and leave it to Alice to take on corners full speed. Not only did they run, but they hosted a Pre run Pilates activation with the highlight being face mics fulfilling AB’s Britney Spears dreams! Lissy dabbles in multitasking, turns out 6km will de...2023-06-0828 min
forRunners Podcast9. Post Injury - Recovery Tips & Tricks As always we start with a fast-fire session of favourites, and this or that questions with AB (Alice Baquie) and Lissy (Melissa Duncan). Ever have to deal with running Injury that just takes you out? Lissy is in the throws of recovery and has a Pro running strategy to get back in the race. AB the former physiotherapist has a slightly different strategy which is more targeted at building confidence throughout your training. Other than serious tips and tricks, AB and Lis get heated when discussing who really won their swim race. Also coming up is the forrunners app...2023-05-2226 min
forRunners Podcast8. The perils of international running As always we start with a fast-fire session of favourites, and this or that questions with AB (Alice Baquie) and Lissy (Melissa Duncan). International running has ups and downs. Being chased by dogs in Peru or single file no smiles running in japan, Both Lissy and AB delve into their crazy international experiences.Trail running has a new number one fan, AB talks about the Do’s and Don’ts of getting into trail running especially as a former city girl. Also coming up is the forrunners app launch, so get excited!Listen in and join this quir...2023-05-0840 min
Songcraft: Spotlight on SongwritersEp. 204 - DAR WILLIAMS ("The Beauty of the Rain")SUMMARYOur guest is author, educator, and celebrated singer-songwriter Dar Williams who emerged from the vibrant mid-90’s Boston scene that included Patty Griffith, Melissa Ferrick, Throwing Muses, Vance Gilbert, and Jonatha Brooke. Dar has now recorded more than a dozen studio albums, and recently released the book How to Write a Song That Matters, which was born from the songwriting retreats she’s been conducting since 2013. PART ONEScott and Paul talk about AI and the impact it's having on the world of songwritingPART TWOOur in-depth interview with Dar Willi...2023-05-031h 24
forRunners Podcast7. Cross-Training For Recovery, YAY or NAY? As always we start with a fast-fire session of favourites, and this or that questions with AB (Alice Baquie) and Lissy (Melissa Duncan). Who’s a fan of cross training? Both Lissy and AB delve into recovery and how cross training is a great way to get moving without risking further injury. But, there can always be too much of a good thing... AB shares her traumatic story of her near professional surf career, taken down by a bad case of ‘Chill bones’. Nor was she was thrilled to hear her dad booked an appointment to amputate her toe withou...2023-04-1831 min
forRunners Podcast6. Mosh pits & injury recovery with AB x LD As always we start with a fast-fire session of favourites, and this or that questions with AB (Alice Baquie) and Lissy (Melissa Duncan). What’s new? Both Lissy and AB rave about a recent festival they went to. Fav bands, and unexpectedly incredible performances had Lissy sprinting to the mosh pit. But leave it to AB to decode the pelvic stability and Pilates aspects of the artists performances. Lissy is fighting through her injury and hopefully will soon be on track to start running again, as well as an inside scoop on what to expect from ForRunners in the ne...2023-04-0726 min
The Southern Star In The News PodcastFrom A to Sea with total immersion swimming coach Melissa DuncanON this week's podcast, Southern Star editor Siobhán Cronin speaks to Melissa Duncan – a 'total immersion' expert and fellow sea swimming fanatic – about a shared love of the sea, building her own swimming pool, and some well-known West Cork names she has coached along the way.Swimming became a lifeline for many during the pandemic, and so many have kept it going, which has left Ireland with a really strong and wonderful community.Over the next few months, we will feature interviews with prominent figures in the swimming scene, from both West Cork...2023-04-0520 minThe Southern Star In The News PodcastFrom A to Sea with total immersion swimming coach Melissa DuncanON this week's podcast, Southern Star editor Siobhán Cronin speaks to Melissa Duncan – a 'total immersion' expert and fellow sea swimming fanatic – about a shared love of the sea, building her own swimming pool, and some well-known West Cork names she has coached along the way.Swimming became a lifeline for many during the pandemic, and so many have kept it going, which has left Ireland with a really strong and wonderful community.Over the next few months, we will feature interviews with prominent figures in the swimming scene, from both West Cork...2023-04-0520 min
forRunners Podcast5. Travel nightmares, are eggs a socially acceptable snack? As always we start with a fast-fire session of favourites, and this or that questions with AB (Alice Baquie) and Lissy (Melissa Duncan). Today is all about Travel! Both Lissy and AB both talk about their shared vacation egg issues. AB shamefully having to put on a wetsuit in the airport to avoid that excess baggage charge, and the continuation of Lissy racing in her undies. This episode is full of good laughs and is sure to make you feel better about any of your vacay fails.Listen in and join this quirky pair in their fun-filled...2023-03-2727 min
forRunners Podcast4. Tendon injuries; what to do and what not to do... As always we start with a fast-fire session of favourites, and this or that questions with AB (Alice Baquie) and Lissy (Melissa Duncan). Today is all about tendons, tendon injuries, tendon help, what to do and what not to do. Lissy talks about her recent 10km win in the wind and heat.Listen in and join this quirky pair in their fun-filled weekly episodes of forRunners the Podcast. Check out the Pilates for Runners Membership at https://forrunners.app 2023-03-2331 min
forRunners Podcast3. Choose your player; Run Training OR Performing? As always we start with a fast-fire session of favourites, and this or that questions with AB (Alice Baquie) and Lissy (Melissa Duncan). This episode focuses on run routines and nutrition. AB and Lissy share their complete run routines, and their completely different approaches to them. Including debates about breakfasts and how much you should be eating before a a run. Lissy gives us an insight into why she enjoys performance and the actual race itself. While AB cannot get enough of the hard sweaty training sessions, and why she has a complete aversion to taper weeks. Pre run...2023-03-0717 min
forRunners Podcast2. How covid changed everything; running, pilates and life... As always we start with a fast-fire session of favourites, and this or that questions with AB (Alice Baquie) and Lissy (Melissa Duncan). Alice tells us all about her struggles throughout COVID being a “Melbournian”, and how a Negroni can get old very quickly. Lissy opposingly talks about how different her experience with COVID was in Japan, and the things she had learned from transitioning to their culture. Teaching us about how she applied “Gaman” to her daily life, for example she learned to enjoy strict single file run. AB believes being a Pilates instructor outweighs her time as a Physio...2023-02-2718 min
forRunners Podcast1. Episode 1; Welcome to our Podcast for Runners - with AB & Lissy A fast-fire session of get-to-know AB (Alice Baquie) and LIssy (Melissa Duncan) host of the new forRunners podcast. Alice is a Master Pilates Instructor, Physio and passionate runner and LIssy is a Professional International Athlete, Australian Olympic Run Squad Member and Run Coach. Through-out this season AB & LIssy will talk all things running, host an amazing array of international guests, and give insight into increased performance, injury management and keeping the fun and enjoyment in the sport of running. Come and join this quirky pair in their fun-filled weekly episodes of forRunners the Podcast. Check out the Pilates for...2023-02-2114 min
Lets Talk Bipolar - by Bipolar UK2.10 Melissa Duncan and Jihan Gabart - Melissa was diagnosed with Bipolar 1. Jihan has been her best friend and carer to Melissa, living through 9/11 and navigating Mel living with with bipolarIn our last episode of the series 2 I am joined by Melissa Duncan and Jihan Gabart - Melissa was diagnosed with Bipolar 1. Jihan has been her best friend since the age of 14 and they have lived together and Jihan is a carer to Melissa to support her whilst living with this diagnosis.
They were childhood friends and then moved to New York City together to be college roommates at the age of 17 and 18 and lived through the 9/11 disaster on just their second day living in New York. Living through this traumatic event as well as living together...2022-12-1449 min
Duncan Trussell Family HourMelissa McKay
Melissa McKay, wonderful meditation teacher, joins the DTFH!
If you want to learn more about Melissa, see her upcoming appearances, or check out her class schedule you can find everything you need at MelissaMcKay.net. Melissa is also a senior teacher at insightLA! You can see her upcoming classes there on the insightLA website.
Original music by Aaron Michael Goldberg.
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This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/duncan and get on your way to being your...2022-12-021h 14
Citizen White Cane[RERUN] Eyes in the Night (1942) - Duncan ‘Mac’ MaclainIn this episode Sky and Melissa talk about EYES IN THE NIGHT. This episode originally aired on May 20, 2021. Theme song by Lucia Fasano.
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Remnant Revolution Podcast"Its Glowing" Pfizer whistleblower....Given enough time God will expose the Truth as you will hear from Pfizer whistleblower Melissa McAtee. But that's not the best part....Her testimony of how God saved her, then used her to expose Pfizer for using Fetal Cell in the creation of the Covid 19 Vaccines. Melissa was a Manufacturing Quality Auditor at Pfizer and she saw firsthand what was going on at the company and she's here to talk about it.
https://www.projectveritas.com/news/pfizer-leaks-whistleblower-goes-on-record-reveals-internal-emails-from-chief/
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Mimosa SisterhoodBetty White & Lucille Ball: Legendary Queens of ComedyRikki Bell joins me back on the mic to celebrate two legends that will never die. Rikki kicks off the show with our beloved Betty White, a comedic actress who dominated show business for 8 decades and was single-handedly America's most loved and trusted celebrity. Melissa celebrates the iconic life of Lucille Ball, another comedic actress who stole American's hearts with the famous television show I Love Lucy.If you'd like to donate to the Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, check out my new support feature! In addition, you can now sponsor an alcohol beverage and receive an on-air...2022-02-101h 39
The RoscastEpisode 10: Puberty BlockersMelissa's article was written by Irish Legal News:
https://www.irishlegal.com/articles/dr-sandra-duffy-puberty-blockers-ruling-will-have-chilling-effect
The Sussex University controversy mentioned by Duncan in the outro is covered in the Guardian here:
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2021/oct/16/campus-in-the-spotlight-how-sussex-became-focus-of-row-over-trans-rights2021-10-2524 min
Chit Chat with the Queer and CreativeAngela Duncan- Bold and SexyAngela Duncan is an internationally published boudoir photographer, artist, inspirationalist, queer icon and a dealer of self accptance. Living in a small town in East Texas, she’s always been a little different than everyone else. First being the first boudoir specialist in her town and then coming out as queer a couple of years into building her boudoir empire, she gained a lot of attention, and not always positive. With the help of her camera and her loyal clients, she was able to unwrap her truest self over the past 5 years to get to the point of living her...2021-06-1722 minCitizen White CaneEyes in the Night (1942) - Duncan ‘Mac’ MaclainIn this episode Sky and Melissa talk about EYES IN THE NIGHT. Theme song by Lucia Fasano.
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Redefining CyberSecurityTaking The Insanity Out Of Incident Response | Take Control Of Your Security Operations Center | Redefining CyberSecurity With Melissa Duncan And Kristy WestphalWe know that SOC team members are burning out as they try to protect companies, yet many InfoSec programs repeat the same strategies expecting different results. Can we take insanity out of the incident response?That's a good question. One that we're not going to answer, but one that we will discuss and hopefully encourage you all to think about with us as we try to get to the root of the problem: what needs to change.In this podcast, we will shed some light on how SOC teams could modify their programs to embrace...2021-02-1142 min
The RoscastEpisode 1: Wikipedia's Birthday and Climate CourageLinks to the articles we read:
Melissa
https://www.wired.com/story/wikipedias-biggest-challenge-awaits-2021
https://webfoundation.org/2021/01/celebrating-20-years-of-wikipedia/
Duncan
https://onbeing.org/blog/kate-marvel-we-need-courage-not-hope-to-face-climate-change/
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Chats from the Blog Cabin81: Chatting with Sheila Duncan Co Creator of Trouble the DogJoin me as I chat with Sheila Duncan. She is the co-creator of a children's character named Trouble The Dog. Trouble is a plush 24/7 American made comfort pup who is truly helping kids going through these tough times. They have also just launched our third book "Trouble's in Trouble" which allows kids to point to exactly how they're feeling. Listen in on how Trouble came about and learn that you are never too old to start something new.
https://troublethedog.com/
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Chats from the Blog Cabin81: Chatting with Sheila Duncan Co Creator of Trouble the DogJoin me as I chat with Sheila Duncan. She is the co-creator of a children's character named Trouble The Dog. Trouble is a plush 24/7 American made comfort pup who is truly helping kids going through these tough times. They have also just launched our third book "Trouble's in Trouble" which allows kids to point to exactly how they're feeling. Listen in on how Trouble came about and learn that you are never too old to start something new.
https://troublethedog.com/
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chatsfromtheblogcabin/support2020-12-2150 min
Songcraft: Spotlight on SongwritersEp. 145 - DAVID PORTER ("Soul Man")PART 1Co-hosts Scott B. Bomar and Paul Duncan chat about how they’re continuing to adapt their Songcraft recording sessions for the world of COVID-19 before getting into a discussion about whether they’d take a time machine to Abbey Road Studios in London, Stax Studios in Memphis, Motown in Detroit, or FAME in Muscle ShoalsPART 2 - 12:35 markThe in-depth interview with David Porter: Named one of Rolling Stone magazine’s “100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time,” Porter is best known for his songwriting partnership with Isaac Hayes that helped define the sound of Memphis’s legendary...2020-07-211h 21
Entrepreneur AdventuresMeet Cristina Duncan owner of The Gift of DanceCristina Duncan owner of The Gift of Dance shares her entrepreneurial business adventures with us! Learn more about The Gift of Dance.
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Bold as Brass PodcastDuncan WilsonA nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to other brass professionals about their careers, how they got there and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode, freelance trombonist Duncan Wilson tells us about his journey from the local village band through to a life in the profession. All episodes recorded during COVID-19 lockdown via video call programmes. There are occasional technical glitches - please bear with us! Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Submit Q&A questions via Facebook, Instagram and LibSyn! Show artwork: Stuart C...2020-05-1046 min
The Live with Audacity™ Podcast - Women Overcoming SocietyEp. 22 | Why it's so important to get good sleep can and how it can change your entire life with Gillian DuncanHave I got a surprise for you!!! am putting together a super cool, fun 30 day, Live with Audacity challenge.During my recent launch of the Live with Audacity course, I was hit with the fact that most people have NO idea how to live with audacity if they've never really been very bold or are people pleasers by nature so... I put together this SUPER FUN challenge so that together, we can all start to enjoy having fun and start taking steps to live our most authentic lives. The best thing ever about this challenge is that...2020-01-271h 01
Influential MotherhoodChoosing Joy: Navigating the Holidays with a Chronically Ill Child with April RobsonIn July 2018, April Robson and her husband received the news their middle daughter, Charlotte, had a genetic terminal illness. At the time, they had an 8 week old son and a toddler (Charlotte's big sis). With grace and strength, April has poured into her family for the last 18 months, creating special memories for her family and encouraging them - and those of us watching their story unfold - to choose joy. Today April is sharing her family's story and how they navigate the holiday season with a chronically ill child and make memories for the whole family, including t...2019-12-1053 min
Influential MotherhoodLyme Disease, YouTube, & Working With Your Spouse with YouTuber Whitney MeadeWhitney Meade is a mom of two (her girls have royal names, btw!) and is based in Charleston, South Carolina. With her husband, Whitney manages a Christian pop rock FM radio station, a DAILY YouTube channel, a speaking ministry, and so much more. This week, I'm chatting with Whitney about her journey through Lyme Disease and other autoimmune disorders, how she manages daily videos on her Daily Devo YouTube channel, and what she loves about working with her husband full-time. Check out Whitney's YouTube channel here and follow her on Instagram at @whitneymeade. You can find Whitney's...2019-12-0400 minInfluential MotherhoodEmbracing Career Shifts + Motherhood in Hollywood with Heather BrookerHeather Brooker is the entertainment reporter at NBC-LA, and is an Emmy award winning journalist who has also had scenes in shows like The Office, The Mindy Project, Grey's Anatomy, and The Middle. Heather is taking us through the major career shifts she's experienced and her thoughts on risk-taking, having a backup plan, the good and bad parts of being a journalist, and how her husband has been her encourager through her career. She's taken some major risks but has blossomed every step of the way. You can listen to Heather's podcast at Motherhood in H...2019-11-2640 minInfluential MotherhoodPediatric Cancer, Having Twins, and Raising Four Kids with Lauren PalmerMy long-time friend Lauren Palmer is on the show today to share her family's incredible story. In 2017, she announced her twin pregnancy with her husband Joel. Big sister Caroline and big brother Jennings were thrilled to be welcoming two Christmas blessings to their busy household. But everything came to a screeching halt when 2.5 year old Jennings was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) when Lauren was 36 weeks pregnant with the twins. Lauren is sharing the story of a twin pregnancy, Jennings' diagnosis and fight against cancer, how big sister Caroline saved Jennings' life, and what l...2019-11-2055 minInfluential MotherhoodA Conversation with My Husband about Fatherhood, Parenting, & Working MomsMy husband Damon is joining us this week to share his perspective as a dad and as my husband on all things fatherhood, husbandhood, and working motherhood. He thinks the Melissa Duncan experience is just as great as the Joe Rogan experience, and is giving us insight on the dad's perspective - and turning the tables on me to ask me some questions, too. You'll learn why going to Costco will remain in our children's fondest memories and what he thinks about this whole podcasting thing. He's also sharing his biggest challenges and surprises about fatherhood and...2019-11-1246 minInfluential MotherhoodMarriage & Family Therapy with Lindsey Paoli, MFTI Lindsey Paoli is a Marriage & Family Therapist Intern and recently opened her own practice where she meets with individuals, couples, and families to talk through some of life's biggest challenges. In this episode, I'm asking her what we've always wanted to know about therapy - who should go, when they should go, and what happens when you go to therapy! In addition to her work, Lindsey is a mom of two little ones (18 months and 6 months) - and she had both kiddos while she was in graduate school. She's also talking about her own experiences...2019-11-0547 minInfluential MotherhoodHealthy Screen Habits with Hillary Wilkinson, M.Ed.Hillary Wilkinson is a mom and former teacher who realized we have a problem with screen time. She joined forces with moms in her community to educate families on the importance of healthy screen habits. Together they created the nonprofit organization Healthy Screen Habits, and are on a mission to educate and empower families to get control over screen time and use our devices in a healthy way. In this episode, Hillary is sharing tips and resources to manage our devices in the home, in the car, and at school. We're talking about the benefits of screen...2019-10-2958 minInfluential MotherhoodSkincare Tips for Moms with Alyssa Daniel, M.D.Alyssa Daniel, M.D. is a mom of two, wife, and a dermatologist in Charlotte, NC. She's sharing her story of deciding to go to medical school, why she's passionate about helping women with skin and hair issues, and what it was like to have a baby while she was Chief Resident. She's also sharing her goals, her favorite mom hack, and how mentors made a difference for her as a working mom in the medical field. Plus, she's breaking down "skincare over 30" for busy moms and giving us what we need to know about wrinkles (from...2019-10-2250 minInfluential MotherhoodOlympic Champion Shannon MillerWe remember Shannon Miller as a teenager on the U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team (you know, the Magnificent Seven?) - but these days, she's a wife, mom of two, lawyer, women's health advocate... and cancer survivor. In the time that has passed since those moments when we all held our breaths as we watched our televisions with anticipation, Shannon Miller has had some defining moments in her life. Her company, Shannon Miller Worldwide, advocates for women to prioritize their health - and to not feel selfish for doing so. But you'll be surprised to hear the story...2019-10-151h 02Influential MotherhoodGreat Family Photos with Photographer Laura FootePhotographer Laura Foote is married to high school sweetheart and lives in Tampa FL with her husband, an actor, and cute daughter Mac. She's sharing her story of working at Disney World, working in the non-profit and higher ed worlds, and then unexpectedly becoming an entrepreneur and full-time photographer. Laura was working in nonprofits when she started using a point-and-shoot camera to take pictures. Eventually, she had clients and bought an SLR camera. As she moved around the country for jobs and education, business kept ballooning as she moved. She thought it was fun to do as...2019-10-0846 minInfluential MotherhoodFighting the Flu with Serese MarottaWhen her kindergartener died of the flu in October 2009, former environmental scientist Serese Marotta knew she had to do something about it. Eventually she connected with the nonprofit organization Families Fighting Flu and now serves as the COO, directing the organization's efforts to spread information and awareness about the severity of influenza. According to Serese, around 50% of kids who lose their lives to flu are otherwise healthy. She says there is no replacement for the flu vaccine, and it provides both individual and community immunity. Her son, Joseph, had received the vaccine but the...2019-10-021h 09Influential MotherhoodEmpowering Other Women with Gabrielle Raymond McGeeShe came back from maternity leave and was asked to become the Chief Operating Officer for the Tory Burch Foundation. How's that for a boost of confidence as a new mom?! Gabrielle Raymond McGee has worked in professional sports and the fashion industry, and this week we're chatting about what she's learned from those industries, how motherhood is a lot like starting a business, and how women need to disrupt the playing field for future generations. She's wise beyond her years and is absolutely brilliant. I'm honored to know Gabrielle and you're going to love...2019-09-2450 minInfluential MotherhoodMinimalism + What "Enough" Looks Like with Miranda AndersonWhen she had 3 little kids and was at the end of her rope, Miranda Anderson (@livefreemiranda) and her husband decided to try essentialism for a year - buying only what they needed. This meant not buying non-consumable items for an entire year. In this episode she's telling us all about how she navigated Target trips, birthdays, holidays, and educating her kids about money during her family's year of "practical minimalism." Miranda also shares what her family learned during the process, and what values were instilled or reinforced during that year. You can find Mi...2019-09-1746 minInfluential MotherhoodLetting Go of Expectations with Katelyn DenningDo you feel like you need a reset on your to-do list and your daily demands? Us, too. Today on the show, Katelyn Denning of The Mother Nurture is giving us practical tips for letting go of expectations, getting control of our to-do lists, and simplifying our lives. Katelyn is a mom of 3, she works full-time in sales, and she coaches moms in her "spare" time! She's learned that she has to let go of expectations and shares how a time audit opened her eyes to her time management reality. More of what's mentioned in th...2019-09-1138 minInfluential MotherhoodFinding Joy Despite Tragedy with Dawn BartonDawn Barton has faced the loss of a child to pneumonia, rape, breast cancer, the loss of her sister to breast cancer, her mom's burst brain aneurysm, and more - but she somehow remains one of the most joyful women I've ever come across. How does she do it? In this episode, Dawn shares how she made the decision to leave her sales business at its height, the changes she's made since, and how her upcoming book, "Laughing Through the Ugly Cry and Finding Unstoppable Joy" shares the moments of her life where she should have been...2019-09-0341 minInfluential MotherhoodWhen Your Kid Has Diabetes with Stacey SimmsStacey Simms' second child, Benny, was just under two years old when she suspected he might be showing signs of Type 1 diabetes. As a former health reporter for WBTV news in Charlotte, Stacey knew enough to suspect diabetes and called her pediatrician. The pediatrician agreed to see Benny to "rule out" diabetes... but it turned out Stacey was right - and they left the doctor's office with a diabetes diagnosis. Today, Stacey hosts the Diabetes Connections podcast, where she highlights news in the diabetes world to help other families who are managing a diabetes diagnosis. During our...2019-08-2746 minInfluential MotherhoodOnline Privacy + Sharing Your Story with Laura TremaineWhen Laura Tremaine started blogging a decade ago, she was sharing stories about her kids and quickly became a favorite among mommy bloggers. But as the internet exploded and Instagram, Facebook, and podcasting came along, Laura swiftly adjusted her sails and stayed the course. She's hosted Instagram challenges and several podcasts, and feels like she's just getting started. Now, Laura hosts the podcast 10 Things to Tell You (and has a blog by the same name). In this episode we chat about her hopeful return of blogging, why she hopes moms of teenagers will continue sharing their story...2019-08-2058 minInfluential MotherhoodThe Fifth Trimester with Lauren Smith BrodyLauren Smith Brody went back to work after her first baby, and thought she could "organize herself" through her maternity leave and her return back to work after baby. While working in the magazine industry in NYC, Lauren was thankful for a healthy delivery and baby but felt like her emotions about work were "off." In this episode, we talk about the issues around a working mom's return to work, including: privilege and access to FMLA (only 56% of American workers have access to taking 12 unpaid weeks) 25% of American moms take two weeks or less of maternity l...2019-08-1347 minInfluential MotherhoodYour Kids' Dental Health with Dr. Sara Karner, DDSDr. Sara Karner, DDS is a busy mom of 3 young boys and a dentist in Shelby, NC at Cornerstone Dental Associates. As if that weren't enough, she stays involved in her local community: Dr. Karner serves on the Board of Health, co-chaired the American Heart Association’s Heart Ball event where she led efforts to raise over $100,000, and she's an active member of Junior Charity League of Shelby! WHEW. I'm exhausted just hearing all of that! And one of my favorite things about her is her authenticity - she's a dentist and admitted one of her young boys had a...2019-08-061h 04Influential MotherhoodBONUS: #HowMomSeries: How Mom Stays OrganizedIn this third installment of the How Mom Series, we're going to be talking about how mom stays organized. I'm not a particularly organized person by nature, but I've found some things that really work for me and one of those is my Plum Paper planner! In this special bonus episode for the #howmomseries, you'll learn how I use both paper and electronic calendars & how I manage to-dos and shared lists with my husband. I'll be posting some photos to go along with this episode over on Instagram at @influentialmotherhood, and you can post about...2019-08-0104 minInfluential MotherhoodPlanning a Disney Trip with Kasey SmithKasey Smith is a travel agent who specializes in Disney destinations, and she is here with all of the best insider tips and tricks for planning a fantastic Disney trip for your family! She helped plan our trip last October, so I have firsthand experience with Kasey's knowledge and care for her clients. The Influential Motherhood instagram community submitted some great questions for Kasey, and she answered all of those in addition to telling us how she became a travel agent, what her hours are like, and what she loves about helping other families plan amazing trips!2019-07-311h 07Influential MotherhoodBONUS: #HowMomSeries: How Mom Eats BreakfastIn this second installment of the How Mom Series, we're going to be talking about how mom eats breakfast. Breakfast can be the "make it or break it" meal of the day - are YOU getting your protein in before you start wrangling small humans? In this special bonus episode for the #howmomseries, you'll learn what I eat for breakfast, when I eat my breakfast, and all of the ways I'm NOT saving the planet - oops. I'll be posting some photos to go along with this episode over on Instagram at @influentialmotherhood, and you...2019-07-2504 minInfluential MotherhoodThriving in Corporate Leadership with Lauren WidrickLauren Widrick runs a performance coaching business - on top of raising 2 daughters with her husband in the suburbs of Charlotte, NC. After college, Lauren moved up the leadership ranks at a large bank during the financial crisis a decade ago. But she eventually felt "lost," as though her career was great on paper but her passion was gone. She was then introduced to a life coach and felt like it might be a "thing" but was skeptical about it. After some research and reflection, she took the world's most rigorous coa...2019-07-231h 09Influential MotherhoodBONUS: #HowMomSeries: How Mom SleepsIn this first installment of the How Mom Series, we're going to be talking about how mom sleeps. We ASSUME all moms sleep... but what does that actually look like? When is bedtime, what's the bedtime routine, and when do they wake up? In this special bonus episode for the #howmomseries, you'll learn when I go to bed and where I love to nap, my bedtime routine, what my blanket situation is like, and how I wake up in the mornings. I'll be posting some photos to go along with this episode over o...2019-07-1804 minInfluential MotherhoodOvercoming Fear & Burnout with Charmaine Gregory, M.D.She's a nighttime ER doctor who was terrified of public speaking. Charmaine Gregory, M.D. realized when she was asked to speak in front of groups, she couldn't sleep and had sweaty palms, a racing heart, and anxiety attacks. She considered putting herself on a beta blocker in advance of speaking events. As a mom of 3 kids (ages 7, 9, and 10) - she knew something had to change. Charmaine discovered her fear of public speaking when she was trying to overcome burnout. I asked Charmaine what was she afraid of, and you'll probably identify with her...2019-07-1649 minInfluential MotherhoodMom's Side Hustle: Writing Feature Films with Brooke BuffingtonBrooke Buffington is a mom, wife, and full-time career services professional working in higher education. When I learned she also found time to write a feature film, I was stunned. When did she have time to do that?! In this episode, Brooke tells the story of how she and her best friend from college followed a calling from the Lord to write movies. Oh, and by the way: Brooke had ZERO screenwriting experience. In fact, she was in graduate school for counseling! Her story of faith, daily prayer with her co-writer, Maddy Curley, and pursuit of a...2019-07-0957 minInfluential MotherhoodBeing a Mom on Broadway with Lindsay Northen ("Wicked")Lindsay Northen finished her 7pm Wicked show, came home, paid the babysitter, and we were on the interview by 10:30 p.m. Lindsay's husband is also an actor, and their five year old daughter, Georgia, just finished kindergarten. Lindsay is in the ensemble in Wicked and is a Glinda understudy! I couldn't wait to hear how in the world Lindsay and her husband, Jared Bradshaw, made everything work so seemingly smoothly. Lindsay insists it's just a "different kind of hard" compared to other working moms. She insisted it requires an "army of super-awesome babysitters" and sometimes tag-t...2019-07-0248 minInfluential MotherhoodDrowning Prevention with Nicole HughesIn June 2018, three-year-old Levi Hughes drowned in the beach house pool while his family vacationed on their annual beach trip. Now, his mom Nicole is working through her grief to spread the word about drowning prevention, drowning statistics, and the story of Levi's life and his drowning. As Nicole says, everything happened so fast. She gave Levi a half of a brownie and when she found him in the pool moments later, she still had the other half of the brownie in her mouth. After his death, Nicole created Levi's Legacy, a nonprofit to share information about...2019-06-2552 minInfluential MotherhoodBeing Afraid of All the Things with Scarlet HiltibidalScarlet Hiltibidal wrote "Afraid of All the Things." But many years before - as a first-grader - Scarlet read "Madeline" and became overwhelmingly afraid that she was having appendicitis. When she wrote "Afraid of All the Things," Scarlet began to unpack her life experiences and realized the many ways fear almost overcame her completely - through many cross-country moves, meeting and becoming engaged to her husband, cancer, tornadoes, sinkholes, adoption, and one big thing Scarlet and I have in common: ectopic pregnancy. When Scarlet met her husband, Brandon, and they started dating, Scarlet s...2019-06-181h 00Influential MotherhoodSupporting Women Survivors with Thistle Farms Founder Becca StevensBecca Stevens' first memory is of her dad being killed by a drunk driver. She later recalls childhood sexual abuse. When I asked Becca what she wanted to be as a young girl, her response is simple: She wanted safety, a sanctuary, and grew up to offer that to people. "I became the things I longed for - it wasn't a 'job'," Becca says. "I became the things I longed for even when I was little and didn't have the words for it." For Thistle Farms founder Becca Stevens, motherhood came first. She's been married...2019-06-1139 minInfluential MotherhoodAdoption & Pregnancy After Infertility with Adoption Advocate Amy Williams"If God wants me to adopt, He's going to have to drop a baby in my lap." Amy Williams can laugh now, but she meant that statement several years ago when she was going through infertility and friends were suggesting adoption. Spoiler alert: God practically did drop a baby in her lap through adoption, and then surprised Amy with two pregnancies! Now, Amy is a full-time working mom to three girls, wife to her husband Matt, and she's the founder of the Custom Made Kid Foundation, which began when Amy wrote a book (C...2019-06-0444 minInfluential MotherhoodAsk Me Anything Q&A with Host Melissa DuncanIt's EPISODE 20, friends! This is so hard to believe but I'm so incredibly thankful and excited. I heard a statistic when I started my show that most podcasts submitted to iTunes/Apple Podcasts don't make it longer than seven or eight episodes before they stop. For me, this journey has been one where I've listened closely to the Lord each step of the way, and I'll keep going until He says "stop." I pray there are moms who are learning and feeling inspired from the show. I want to normalize the chaos of being a working mom. L...2019-05-2818 minInfluential MotherhoodBalancing Your Energy Between Work & Kids with Girl Tribe Co-Founder Sarah BaucomIn 2014, Sarah Baucom and her high school classmate, Carrie Barker, founded Girl Tribe Co. Both women were starting families, and their brand came before their product. They knew they wanted a brand that would empower women, but were not sure what their product would be. Fast forward 5 years, and Sarah now has two young daughters and a thriving business. Sarah and Carrie's business started with graphic t-shirts, and has become a retail shop and a traveling pop-up show featuring women-owned businesses. Sarah and I shared a lot of laughs as we talked about Girl Tribe's fa...2019-05-2155 minInfluential MotherhoodHealthy Habits for Your Family with Zakkiya MillerIt all started with a 15 day clean eating challenge. Zakkiya Miller wasn't a "clean eater" but she realized she enjoyed the challenge and loved the way she felt after a couple of weeks of clean eating. She made major lifestyle changes for herself and her family, and is now "vegan-ish" - trying to equip her family with healthy habits in their daily lifestyle, including mindfulness, clean beauty, and, of course - clean eating. In this episode, I asked Zakkiya the questions we wonder about "clean eating" that we're too embarrassed to ask. How does one get enough...2019-05-1449 minInfluential MotherhoodEnneagram & Parenting with Joey ScheweeThis week on the Influential Motherhood podcast, I'm chatting with Joey Schewee, an Enneagram expert and teacher, and daughter of the Enneagram "master teacher" Suzanne Stabile, host of The Enneagram Journey Podcast! If you don't know anything about the Enneagram, it is an ancient personality typing test and a tremendous asset at home, at work, and in everyday life as you make decisions, approach problems, and navigate both happy and challenging times with others. Joey says it is really gaining traction in recent years because it focuses on your motivations instead of only your behavior. To learn...2019-05-0747 minInfluential MotherhoodBuilding Community Online with Alli WorthingtonIn 2006, after 12 years of being a stay-at-home mom to FIVE BOYS, Alli Worthington walked into a bookstore and was overwhelmed by the desire to write a book. But about what? She had no idea where to start, so she went home to her computer, got on her dial-up internet (ah, the nostalgia!) and began googling "how to get a book deal." One of the results told her she could get a book deal if she had a blog and a large following. So... she googled, "what is a blog?" Now, 13 years later, Alli has authored t...2019-04-3036 minInfluential MotherhoodInfertility & Work with CFO Stephanie SkryzowskiAs a Chief Financial Officer to multi-million-dollar non-profit organizations, Stephanie Skryzowski has had opportunities to travel the globe to work with purpose-driven organizations. Although she once thought she would become a lawyer, the universe had different plans. After working for a huge law firm in midtown Manhattan, Stephanie became involved with a global nonprofit. But as she traveled the world for her job, she also began trying to start a family with her husband. As they began dealing with infertility, Stephanie changed jobs in an effort to eliminate stress. She eventually found a business coach, st...2019-04-2340 minInfluential MotherhoodFrom $100K to $0 Debt with SAHM Tancy CampbellWhen Tancy Campbell became pregnant with her first child, she couldn't imagine going back to work. But at the time, she was at the end of her second year of graduate school. She never imagined she would be a stay-at-home-mom, but here she was, and her family was transitioning to one income. We knew we had to make a change with how we dealt with money. Tancy found $20 in a graduation card as a gift from a friend, and used the money to buy Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover. She realized big changes...2019-04-1634 minInfluential MotherhoodMaking Memories with Kids with Good Housekeeping Editor Meaghan MurphyAs executive editor of Good Housekeeping magazine, mom of 3 Meaghan Murphy has lots of great tips for women to manage their home, their work, and their family. In this episode, we talk about the importance of highlighting the good, and how she finds the yay in every day. We also discussed her mentor, where the magazine industry is headed, and the two things every mom needs in her home. You'll love this episode with @meaghanbmurphy so check it out below and add us to your list by subscribing in Apple Podcasts. For more inspiring stories of...2019-04-0937 minInfluential MotherhoodFinding the Right Words in Hard Times with Podcaster Anne SmithAnne Smith has something to say. She's especially great with words when no one else knows what to say, and is on a mission to help us know what to say - and what NOT to say - in life's "ickiest" moments. As a mom of four kids, she has dealt with difficult pregnancies and life-threatening conditions - but remembers the crazy things people said to her during those scary times. In an effort to make the world a better place, Anne is here to help us find the right words when no one seems to know what to...2019-04-021h 01Influential MotherhoodBeing Confident in Parenting with Moms on Call Founder Laura HunterPediatric nurse Laura Hunter's fifth (5th!) baby was one week old when she informally launched the now-successful Moms on Call business with her coworker Jennifer. Moms on Call has helped hundreds of thousands of parents get their kids on a routine and has helped parents gain confidence. The business has now sold over 150,000 books, and has 2 apps and consultants all over the country. Laura uses her experiences as a pediatric nurse and mom of five (including a set of twins!) to provide guidance to parents as they navigate parenting babies, toddlers, and even older children. In this...2019-03-2650 minInfluential MotherhoodTalking with Kids about Race with Diversity Educator Monique MeltonMonique Melton has answered a call to educate white women on issues around race, diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a mom of two and wife to her high school sweetheart, Monique has been able to build a business where she works with individuals on relationship coaching and diversity education. In this episode, Monique and I talked about how prioritizing relationships is essential for all relationships, not only your relationship with your spouse or significant other. It's important to prioritize relationships with God, family, and friends, and she shares her ideas on how busy women can prioritize their...2019-03-1945 minInfluential MotherhoodFinding Mentors with Olympic Reporter Deirdre FitzpatrickDeirdre Fitzpatrick wakes up at 2:15 to host the morning news at KCRA in Sacramento. She's covered the last 10 Olympic games and regularly runs 50K races. In this episode, we talk about how she uses structure in her home to keep everyone on schedule, how she finds time with her friends through running, the importance of finding mentors and the three types of professional relationships all women should have, and what podcasting has brought to her work as a news reporter. Check out more at www.melissaduncan.com/podcast. 2019-03-1248 min