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Ye Olde Dragon's LibrarySeason #9 Episode 6: RED WOLF, by Michelle L. LevigneSend us a textWelcome to a new episode of Ye Olde Dragon's Library storytelling podcast! Season 9 features a complete short story each week RED WOLFWhen a rarely-used portal opens into the enchanted forest, the inhabitants of the enchanted castle and the local werewolf tribe go on the alert. The invaders include a wolf, a girl in a red hooded cloak, and a woodsman with a magical silver axe. 'Na and Zella ride out on Smedley the dragon to help this damsel of distress, and land in...2025-03-241h 10
Michelle's Sanctuary: Bedtime Stories & Sleep MeditationsCastle in the Mist: Bedtime Story for Grown-UpsEscape to a secluded castle hidden deep within the misty mountains of western Romania, where wilderness stretches endlessly beyond its ancient stone walls. As the full moon shimmers over snow-capped peaks, you cross a bridge over a mist-laden moat and step into a world of warmth and wonder. Velvet-draped halls, a midnight garden bathed in silver light, and a library aglow with firelight await your discovery. From the soothing melodies of a self-playing piano to the tranquil embrace of a mineral-rich spa, each room offers a sense of whimsy and comfort. At last, you retreat to the Tower of...2025-03-2346 min
Dirty Laundry: The Divorce PodcastS3 E25: This week on the DL: Michelle Dempsey on How to Move OnSend us a textThis week the A team sits down with Coach, Author, Podcaster, and creator of the Moving on Method, Michelle Dempsey.After her own divorce, Michelle turned her focus on how she could help others in a similar situation, on a similar path. Michelle supports healthy coparenting, and passionately believes that she can help separating families create a life that their kids don't have to heal from.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect t...2025-03-2036 minMichelle's Sanctuary: Bedtime Stories & Sleep MeditationsMagical Sleep Story: Secret Garden of Time at the Witches' CottageOn the first night of spring, you are welcomed back to The witches’ cottage in "Secret Garden of Time," a magical bedtime story for grown-ups. Beneath the moon’s silver gaze, you’ll follow a hidden path to a sacred garden, planting seeds of hope and transformation as the three sisters have done for centuries. Then, back in the warmth of the cottage, you’ll curl up in a cozy alcove, drifting to sleep as candlelight flickers and a cat purrs at your feet. It’s time to dream awayOriginal Script, Production, Music, and Narrat...2025-03-0945 min
Better WordsOur 2024 favouritesWelcome to our favourite episode: the yearly wrap! We're sharing our reading stats, 2024 goals and the books, TV, film and audio we loved in 2024. Make sure you're also following us on Substack. On the last day of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to – and we try to keep these separate from regular episode recommendations. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. Come say hi! Thank you for joining us in 2024 an...2025-03-021h 29
Oblivious Witness"Putting down roots doesn't mean giving up wings."Welcome to Season Two of Oblivious WitnessHow’s 2025 been for you so far, folks? What a wild ride we’re all on… I hope you’re all OK and managing to white-knuckle your way through the turmoil.Would you agree that the world is feeling more dangerously divided than ever? I’ve never felt more strongly that we need to hear people’s individual stories to remind us that when it boils down to it, we’re all striving towards the same goals - fulfilment, happiness, and a world that’s safe for ourselves and for future g...2025-02-141h 08Michelle's Sanctuary: Bedtime Stories & Sleep MeditationsThe Placid Express: Snowy Night Train Sleep StoryTonight’s Cozy Sleep Story for Grown-Ups: The Placid Express is your ticket to relaxation and restorative sleep with this narrated bedtime journey.
🌨️ Embark on a night train bedtime story, traveling through snow-covered mountains with a companion of your choice.
❄️ Aboard a luxury double-decker train, adorned in icy blue and silver hues, reflecting a serene winter wonderland.
🍽️ Savor fine dining in the chic observation room while gazing at the snowy peaks.
🛁 Unwind in the onboard spa or sink into your plush private suite as the soothing sounds of the train guide you to sleep.
🎙️ Narrated by a calming female voice, this cozy sleep s...2025-01-2647 min
Orange Juice Optional‘Old’ is different than ‘Older’Episode Notes
On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle discuss a comment that Michelle recently received from a loved one. While Michelle explains why she didn’t appreciate the comment, Suzanne offers a silver lining and defends it. As Michelle has been saying for awhile….there is a kinder, gentler and maybe even a more understanding Suzanne. What do you think?
Moving on from there, Michelle recalls a recent travel delay. Still frustrated and worked up about it, she listens in as Suzanne shares some important takeaways for future travel.
Th...2025-01-2129 min
Coffee & Cults: Everything You Don't Know About HollywoodEverything You DON'T Know About Sarah Michelle Gellar & Freddie Prinze JrVIDEO VERSION AVAILABLE HERE: https://youtu.be/q9vnLiQuafwYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@coffeeandcultsBoth Sarah Michelle Gellar & Freddie Prinze Jr both blew up in 1997 with both of their first lead movie roles being in the hit I Know What You Did Last Summer. Freddie went on to star in the sequel I Still Know What You Did Last Summer & after starring in several teen movies and rom coms, like She's All That & Boys & Girls in the late 90’s, he cemented himself as a heartthrob, featuring on teen girls bedroom walls around the world. Bu...2025-01-041h 30
The Retail WhoreEP 184: REPLAY: FINDING THE SILVER LINING WITH ANNIE GLENNAnnie Glenn (AKA Urban Girl Annie) started her company, LG Retail Enterprises, back in 1994 and she’s been doing retail ever since. Although she majored in literature in college, Annie’s known she wanted to own her own business from the age of 10.With no prior background in retail, she credits her business success to having great instincts and a lack of fear. Today, she’s a proud entrepreneur and a mom to two amazing boys, Jack and Cooper. Her hope is that her stores, including Urban Girl Accessories, bring joy and happiness to whoever walks through the do...2024-12-181h 04
Haunted History ChroniclesThe Spirits Speak: Inside The Séance Room With Dr Nick RichbellIn this episode of Haunted History Chronicles, we explore the intriguing world of spiritualism, séances, and mediumship through the story of Jenny O’Hara Pincock and the American medium William Cartheuser. Join us as Dr. Nick Richbell shares his research into the séances held in St. Catharines, Ontario, where Cartheuser communicated with spirits, captivating those in attendance. We’ll discuss the significance of these séances, the spiritualist movement of the mid-20th century, and the mysterious figures involved. Tune in for a fascinating journey into the history and mystery of spiritualism and its enduring impact on those w...2024-12-061h 13Michelle's Sanctuary: Bedtime Stories & Sleep MeditationsThe Magical Christmas Matchbox: Story for SleepUnwind with a cozy sleepy story and fall asleep fast. You are listening to "The Magical Christmas Matchbox," a bedtime story for grown-ups narrated by a soothing female voice.
Beneath the arches of a snow dusted city bridge, you step into an antique shop and discover a magical matchbox. A single strike of a silver-tipped matchstick whisks you across time. From a nostalgic Brooklyn Christmas Eve in 1955 to a futuristic lakeside holiday in 2150, revel in picturesque winter scenes. Perfect for bedtime, this enchanting story for sleep, paired with the comforting crackle of fire sounds, is designed to help you...2024-12-0155 min
Decluttering 55+ with Michelle Passoff019 Silver Sneakers with Sharlyn GreenSummaryThe conversation is about the Silver Sneakers program, a fitness and wellness program for Medicare-eligible members aged 65 and above. The program includes fitness center memberships and specialized virtual classes. The guest, Sharlyn Green, explains the different formats and benefits of the program. She also discusses the importance of exercise for older adults and provides guidelines for exercise frequency and types. The conversation concludes with information about nutrition programs and cooking classes offered by Silver Sneakers.TakeawaysSilver Sneakers is a fitness and wellness program...2024-11-2221 min
The Fairy Ring PodcastCh. 7 - Look at the Silver Lighthouse (w/ Sydney Vance)Send us a textIn this last installment of The Fairy Ring Podcast, shift to a silver shore with a crystal lighthouse where bodies of shadow and light drink clouds and sea foam. At the top of the lighthouse, an angel waits to offer you a choice. 🌊🪽7:44 — meditation narrative begins*The Fairy Ring Podcast will be going on a hiatus. Thank you for listening! This episode was co-created with a beautiful poem from Sydney Vance. Sydney's Bio:Sydney Vance resides just outside of Oklahoma City and works as a freelance...2024-10-2625 min
Social SoupSocial Soup Podcast (Episode 25: 11 Lessons from 25 Years Running a Marketing Agency)Michelle founded her marketing agency sōsh 25 years ago today in 1999. On sōsh’s golden birthday AND silver jubilee, Michelle talks about the early days of sōsh and shares 11 lessons she has learned as an entrepreneur. And lots of bonus lessons sprinkled in!
When sōsh started, social media wasn’t even a thing. We were all panicking about Y2K disasters instead of A.I. ruling the world. Marketing has evolved in so many ways since then. Ready to party like it’s 1999? We’ve got 25 years of business and life wisdom simmered into this episode...2024-10-2514 min
Rich Life RevolutionMake an Impact with Thoughtful PhilanthropyHow are you giving back? We all exchange money for services every day of our lives. Giving is different; it transforms our dollars into vital energy that we release without any expectation of it coming back. When we aren’t attached to the outcome, we have an opportunity to level up our abundance. In this episode, Michelle digs into how a solid philanthropic mission that supports charities and non-profits in alignment with your core tenets—both personally and in your business—can help change your life and the lives of those around you. Start thinking about the legacy...2024-10-1723 min
Fire and SoulAwakening to Truth, Intuitive Gifts, and Finding Prosperity in Precious Metals with Ann MollerWelcome to another juicy gem on Fire and Soul! This conversation with my dear guest Ann Moller is one I’ve been wanting to have ever since her mother, Dr. Christiane Northrup, appeared on the pod last November in an episode called Uncensored Truth.Ann is a beautiful, bright light I felt magnetized to right away and knew she had a story to share about her personal journey in being the daughter of a woman in the fiery limelight for speaking her truth, how that impacted Ann, and what it ultimately taught her wh...2024-09-101h 13
Thrive Beyond Size166: What We Can Learn From Simone BilesHello there, friends. Welcome back to Thrive Beyond Size. As you probably guessed from the title, today I want to talk about Simone Biles, the world’s best and most decorated gymnast, who recently blew us away with her grace and incomparable physical skill in Paris. She won 3 gold and 1 silver medal in the Paris Olympics. But I think back on her bowing out of the Tokyo Olympics four years earlier as a different kind of shining example of courage and skill. She stepped down to take care of her mental health. She knew her body was ready but th...2024-08-2941 min
Haunted History ChroniclesVoices From Beyond: Inside Thomas Lacey's Séances With Dr. Nick RichbellThomas Lacey was born on November 4, 1895, in Glossop, Derbyshire, England. His journey into the spiritual world began early in life, leading to a lifetime of mediumship. On March 18, 1918, he married Edith Emma Lomas in Whitfield. Edith, born on September 28, 1895, was not a medium herself, but she played a vital role in supporting Thomas's work.
In the early 1920s, the Laceys made a significant move to Canada—settling in the Kitchener-Waterloo region. It was here in 1924 that Thomas began conducting séances, with Edith actively participating.
Throughout the 1960s, Thomas and Edith held séances in the ho...2024-08-161h 20
Haunted History ChroniclesMaurice Barbanell's Life And Legacy In Spiritualism With Dr. Nick RichbellMaurice Barbanell (1902-1981) was a pivotal figure in spiritualism, renowned as the founder and editor of "Psychic News," a leading spiritualist publication. His work promoted the spiritualist movement, emphasising the reality of life after death through mediums and psychic phenomena, significantly shaping public understanding and acceptance of spiritualism.
My Special Guest Is Dr. Nick Richbell
Dr. Nick Richbell recently received his PhD in History from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada. His area of research is the history of Spiritualism, and his doctoral dissertation is a biographical history about the medium Maurice Barbanell and...2024-07-121h 01
Stream of ArtEpisode 24 - Five of Our Favourite CreativesIn this episode, we each share five of our favourite creatives. Our conversation also delves into the benefits of laying out your influences, originality, and being part of an artistic lineage. Robyn gets hangry at a Renaissance fair and Michelle starts her drawing journey.
Recorded on June 8th, 2024
Timestamps:
(0:30) Intro
(1:01) Michelle’s check-in
(6:14) Robyn’s check-in
(8:38) Main topic: 5 of our favourite creatives
(10:54) Robyn - Karina Petersen
(18:58) Michelle - Jordan Rakei
(23:11) Robyn - Florence and the Machine
(28:20) Michelle - James Blake
(33:09) Robyn - Sam Boughton
(37:05) Miche...2024-06-111h 39
Parkinson's Disease Podcasts by No Silver Bullet"How can medical cannabis help people with Parkinson's" by Dr. Michelle SextonWe were delighted to host Dr Michelle Sexton who presented on the topic of "How can medical cannabis help people with Parkinson's" and here is the recording of the event.About the speaker:-Dr. Sexton is an integrative medicine specialist and respected pioneer in the field of medical cannabis. She has over thirty years of experience as a midwife, herbalist, and naturopathic doctor. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Washington in the Departments of Pharmacology/Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences. There, she studied the endocannabinoid system and its roles in neuro-inflammation and n...2024-04-241h 30
Living Magically PodcastNavigating the Aries Eclipse: Inner Rebirth & Cosmic Alignment | Energy and Astrology Update | Magical Michelle OrwickSend us a textAs Mercury slides into retrograde this April, your devices and dialogues demand your patience, but there's a silver lining to the cosmic chaos. Join me on an astral adventure where I recount my return to Egypt's ancient sands, a journey serendipitously synced with this time of reflection and revisitation. The Aries solar eclipse arrives, packing a punch of transformative energy perfect for personal reinvention. Embrace the fiery fervor of this celestial phenomenon with reflective practices and maybe even a ritual to ignite your inner phoenix. And as Venus waltzes into Aries, get ready...2024-04-0211 minThe Retail WhoreEP 140: HIGHS AND LOWS OF 2023 WITH MICHELLEMC Design Academy is designed to be a space where I get to share my expertise with you, where you'll get to learn all about visual merchandising, design, display, retail, and everything in between. Come along as I practice my craft and be sure to like, subscribe, and follow our socials to keep updated. See you in the merchandising land of MC Design Academy!It’s finally time for a solo show! Last year, we experienced a ton of highs as well as some pretty low lows. From saying goodbye to our beloved pup Peanut and having to...2024-02-2830 min