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MENOPUNKS PODCAST ⚡️Episode 3: THE WE CARE TOO F*CKING MUCH CLUB with Rachel Blumberg and Jen Sbragia⚡️In this episode pals Alicia J. Rose, Rachel Blumberg (Califone/Field Drums/Arch Cape) and Jen Sbragia (The Softies/All Girl Summer Fun Band) take an unfiltered deep dive into their creative quality of life before and after HRT and how they're inspired to spark change through a hormonal revolution. Three lifelong creative polymaths fully optimized with zero f🤘cks left to give get real about outdated medical gatekeeping, dangerous misinformation, why society freaks out over aging women, how men get their hormones handed to them like party favors, and what it means to reclaim our energy at a time in...
2025-11-211h 20
Bowel MomentsLiving with Whoopie: Rachel's Crohn's JourneySend us a textFor two decades, Rachel Gebhardt has navigated the complex terrain of Crohn's disease with a refreshing perspective shaped by her father's experience with the same condition. Where her father let illness define him, Rachel chose a different path—one filled with humor, openness, and resilience—despite her case being more medically severe.Rachel's journey encompasses four bowel surgeries and fourteen hospital admissions since 2020 alone, including a colostomy she affectionately named "Whoopie." With disarming candor, she shares the moment her surgeon showed her a photo of a woman in an American flag biki...
2025-08-2750 min
Bon Voyage Besties: Travel and FriendshipEpisode 22: From House to Airstream: A Journey to a Simpler, Freer Life with Alicia Simms BrelandIn this episode of Bon Voyage Besties, hosts Rachel and Rosa engage in a heartfelt conversation with Alicia Sims Breeland about her transformative journey into minimalism and downsizing. Alicia shares her experience of trading a spacious home for an Airstream trailer, exploring the emotional challenges of letting go of possessions, the benefits of living with less, and the freedom that comes with financial independence. The discussion also touches on practical tips for downsizing, the art of traveling light with a capsule wardrobe, and the importance of finding joy in everyday moments. Alicia emphasizes that living your best life is...
2025-07-1855 min
Rich Life RecipeBuild a Legacy, Not Just a Business | Evan & Rachel DashHow This Couple Built a $100M Kitchen Empire (Rich Life Secrets) | Evan & Rachel Dash InterviewWhat does it really take to build a thriving business—and a rich life—with your partner? In this episode of The Rich Life Recipe, we sit down with Evan and Rachel Dash, the powerhouse couple behind Dash, the iconic kitchen brand that’s in millions of homes worldwide. From bootstrapping to scaling, near-disasters to viral success, they reveal:🔥 Why "work-life balance" is a myth (and what to focus on instead)💰 The cash flow mistake that almost sank them (and how to avoid it)🍳 How a $30M viral pr...
2025-06-111h 05
Cold Brew CrimesCase #61- Rachel BurkheimerIn the fall of 2002, Rachel Burkheimer was betrayed by the people she trusted the most. She was lured to her death and forced to watch as her grave was dug. This week we’re discussing the tragic case of Rachel and looking into the monsters who carried out her death. https://www.patreon.com/ColdBrewCrimesFIND A GRAVE: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8335906/rachel_rose-burkheimerVSS: https://victimsupportservices.org/memorial/rachel-burkheimer/ ARTICLES:https://apnews.com/article/sentencing-everett-983550f0...
2025-06-0117 minRich Life RecipeRich Life Ingredients: Season One Wrap-Up with Jason and AliciaIn this special episode, hosts Jason Allan Scott and Alicia Shiro reflect on the key ingredients for a rich life uncovered throughout season one of The Rich Life Recipe podcast.Episode highlights:Jason and Alicia share their experience creating their first podcast season togetherThe evolution of their interviewing style from structured questions to more organic conversationsA review of the three pillars that make up a rich life: health, wealth, and wisdomKey insights and memorable quotes from guests like Dr. Rachel Taylor, Craig Siegel, Stacey Roy, John Stessel, and Kara BrookinsThe power of changing your environment, as...
2025-04-1627 min
Rich Life Recipe"Your Brain Doesn't Care If You're Happy": Creating a Rich Life Through Neuroscience with Dr. Rachel TaylorIn this mind blowing episode of The Rich Life Recipe, we dive into the fascinating world of neuroscience with Dr. Rachel Taylor, whose contrarian approach to brain health challenges conventional wisdom. From explaining why your brain has no interest in your happiness to revealing how our environment shapes our neural pathways, Dr. Taylor offers transformative insights that could revolutionize how you think about mental wellness. Hosts Jason Allan Scott and Alicia Shiro bring their personal experiences with burnout, brain scans, and transformation to this rich conversation about creating a life of authentic human connection and neurological wellbeing. ...
2025-04-0948 min
Owning Your Sexual Self225. Healing from the Inside Out with Alicia StankoHello! Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! You’re in for such a powerful episode today with my friend Alicia Stanko. After nearly ten years as an ER nurse, Alicia shifted into holistic wellness coaching and is now helping people create real change in their lives. We talk about the mind body connection, overcoming adversity, and how prioritizing your health can transform everything from your energy to your relationships.In this episode:The connection between emotional health and physical symptomsTips for shifting your mindset to support long-term change...
2025-04-0742 min
The Producer Rachel ShowALICIA MCCARVELL: "IF YOU DON'T TRY NOW, THEN WHEN?"FROM VIRAL TO PAID!Alicia McCarvell went from posting a single viral video to building an entire brand—and she’s never looked back. In this episode, I sit down with Alicia to talk about the strategy behind her success, the mindset shifts that helped her grow, and the business moves that turned her passion into profit. She shares how she expanded her brand into multiple income streams, transitioned from trade deals to paid partnerships, and went from viral sensation to sustainable monetization.For any creator looking to turn content into a full-time career, this conv...
2025-03-011h 00
The Producer Rachel ShowALICIA MCCARVELL: "IF YOU DON'T TRY NOW, THEN WHEN?"FROM VIRAL TO PAID!Alicia McCarvell went from posting a single viral video to building an entire brand—and she’s never looked back. In this episode, I sit down with Alicia to talk about the strategy behind her success, the mindset shifts that helped her grow, and the business moves that turned her passion into profit. She shares how she expanded her brand into multiple income streams, transitioned from trade deals to paid partnerships, and went from viral sensation to sustainable monetization.For any creator looking to turn content into a full-time career, this conv...
2025-03-011h 00
Cuppa with a doula#040 Rachel - PCOS, IVF, ICSI, fresh embryo transfer, MGP, long pre-labour, water birth, surprise genderThanks for tuning into today’s conversation with the amazing Rachel
In this episode we chat all about
✔️trying to conceive and knowing that something wasn’t right - going on letrozol for 6 cycles and only ovulating twice
✔️deciding to go on IVF and deciding between light and regular IVF
✔️collecting 22 eggs from her IVF cycle but having none fertilize due to egg-sp*rm interaction problem
✔️doing IVF rounds using ICSI fertilisation and oocyte activation which gave Rachel the most fertilised embryo
✔️after her last round o...
2024-11-091h 28
It's Personal Stories, A Hospitality PodcastAlicia Evanko-Lewis, EVP Events, Northstar Travel Group Interviewed by Rachel HumphreyAlicia shares how the hard work her parents instilled in her has impacted her including leading to an unexpected career in the events industry. She talks about the new skills she's developed as her career has progressed and why the leadership traits of authenticity and kindness are common among those leaders she admires most. Alicia also discusses public speaking, overcoming doubt, support systems, tackling risks, and her advice to her younger self.
2024-05-2129 min
Cold Brew CrimesCase #18- Rachel CookeIn the winter of 2002, a 19-year-old woman vanished while on a morning run in her parent’s neighborhood. For years her family and investigators have worked to bring answers to her case, and yet it remains unsolved to this day. ARTICLES:https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/rachel-louise-cookehttps://www.fox7austin.com/news/missing-in-texas-rachel-cooke-georgetownhttps://texasequusearch.org/cases/missing-rachel-cooke-19-yrs-georgetown-tx-01-10-02/
2024-04-0656 min
Kick Out (2.99)Kick Out (2.99) #48 - End of Year: I am NOAH pt. 3 (Part 1 of 2)Join us (Alicia and Rachel) for part 1 of 2 of our end of year episode, which features important announcements and the first half of I am Noah pt. 3. Part 2 will conclude I am Noah pt. 3 and feature our end of year awards conversation.
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2024-01-033h 20Kick Out (2.99)Talking Triple Crown - Episode #22 (RWTL/JBoG and EOY Awards with Simone, Deswarey, and Louis)First time Talking Triple Crown guest Simone joins Alicia and Jessie to discuss All Japan's Real World Tag League and Junior Battle of Glory. Guests Deswarey and Louis join us toward the end for our End of Year awards.
Follow Simone on Twitter @OutsiderGW. Follow Deswarey @Deswarey. Follow Louis @Louis65629235.
Support Joe Doering in his battle against cancer by making a gift to his gofundme.
Follow Jessie at @royalroad72 or @SisterJessiee for more All Japan news.
Follow Rachel & Alicia at @kickout299, email us with questions and feedback for TCC or otherwise at...
2023-12-182h 35Kick Out (2.99)Kick Out (2.99) #47 - Post-Roster Split AJPW with Happy Wrestling LandJoin Alicia and Captain Lou and Jason of Happy Wrestling Land for some lively discussion around post-roster split All Japan Pro Wrestling! We each selected matches to discuss featuring some of the biggest players of that era: Toshiaki Kawada, Genichiro Tenryu, and Satoshi Kojima, to name a few. We have all the good lore and vibes for you in this one!
Follow Captain Lou on twitter @CaptainLouJapan and follow Jason on twitter @1053ridge. You can read their wrestling reviews at Happy Wrestling Land.
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2023-11-221h 55Kick Out (2.99)Kick Out (2.99) #46 - Katsuhiko Nakajima, A Spectacular View with LouisJoin Alicia and first-time Kick Out guest Louis for a discussion of Katsuhiko's Nakajima's Noah career as he exits the company on October 28th in search of his new "spectacular view". We cover the first of Katsuhiko's "goodbye" matches from Noah's October 20th Korakuen Hall show featuring Masa Kitamiya, his final Noah match in Fukuoka on October 28th, his surprise appearance at All Japan's October 21st Korakuen card, and walk through his time with Noah with many match suggestions and memories.
*Note: Katsuhiko's "spectacular view" can be translated as "better" or "spectacular". You will hear "better" in...
2023-10-272h 53Kick Out (2.99)Kick Out (2.99) #45 - Shoot Style Wrestling with Sarah KurchakAlicia and Sarah talk about "shoot style wrestling", a few matches that showcase the art, and their backgrounds in brazilian jiu jitsu and mixed martial arts.
Follow Sarah on Twitter at @fodderfigure. Order Work It Out: A Mood-Boosting Exercise Guide for People Who Just Want to Lie Down here. Buy her first book I Overcame My Autism and All I Got Was This Lousy Anxiety Disorder: A Memoir here.
Follow us at @kickout299 on Twitter, email us with questions and feedback at kickoutat299@gmail.com, and check out our blog at kickout299.wordpress.com. As al...
2023-10-131h 48Kick Out (2.99)Talking Triple Crown - Episode #21 (September Tour with Captain Lou)Join Jessie, Alicia, and Captain Lou of Happy Wrestling Land for a discussion of All Japan Pro Wrestling's September including Kento Miyahara's 15th anniversary match against "super rookie" Yuma Anzai, the rise of All Japan's youth led by Yuma Aoyagi and Ryuki Honda, and lots of opinions on the DDT crossover matches throughout the month.
Follow Captain Lou on twitter @CaptainLouJapan. Read his reviews for promotions like Pro Wrestling NOAH and All Japan at Happy Wrestling Land.
Find TTC's recommended matches on our blog. Support Joe Doering in his battle against cancer by making a...
2023-09-302h 16Kick Out (2.99)Kick Out (2.99) #44 - NEXTREAM pt. 2 (Naoya Nomura & Yuma Aoyagi, Rivals Series)We pick up with part 2 of our look at NEXTREAM for our rivals series with Kento Miyahara's relationships with Naoya Nomura and Yuma Aoyagi. Join us for a discussion on their respective singles series and the legacy of NEXTREAM on All Japan today as a new generation calls for change. We also examine several outstanding articles by Shukan Puroresu writer Kenji Miyao.
If you have leads on missing matches, please contact Alicia or Deswarey.
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2023-09-213h 38Kick Out (2.99)Talking Triple Crown - Episode #20 (Royal Road/August Tour with Smiley)Jessie, Rachel, and Smiley break down All Japan's August including Royal Road, major title matches, and their favorite moments of the tour.
Follow Smiley on twitter @Smiley_1932 and support him there.
A massive thank you to Justin Knipper for editing this episode. You can follow him @justinmknipper and find his podcast Write That Down! with Fumi Saito for Fight Game Media wherever you listen to podcasts.
Find TTC's recommended matches on our blog. Support Joe Doering in his battle against cancer by making a gift to his gofundme.
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2023-09-041h 59
Ruling Sports46. Rachel Baribeau - Building A Broadcasting And Speaking Career That Changes LivesRachel Baribeau is a former national sportscaster who was the first woman to host a show on SiriusXM and also holds a vote for the Heisman Trophy. In 2016 following a series of headline incidents negatively portraying college football players and coaches, Rachel realized the industry and sport she loved faced a reckoning. Rather than backing away from a difficult moment, Rachel leaned in and founded #ImChangingTheNarrative. #ImChangingTheNarrative has grown into a national movement centered on the power athletes have to shape stories and their own purpose in life. In 2023, Rachel published her first book, "Relentless Joy: Finding Freedom, Passion...
2023-08-2148 minKick Out (2.99)Kick Out (2.99) #42 - NOAH Destiny Review with Jason of Happy Wrestling LandJason of Happy Wrestling Land is back with us to review and discuss one of Pro Wrestling NOAH's most storied events of its past: Noah Destiny from July 18, 2005 at the Tokyo Dome. Destiny features arguably some of the greatest matches of all time, many of that era of NOAH's most exciting stories going into and leaving the Dome, and familiar faces that old and new fans will recognize. Please join us for this very special episode as we go match by match and discuss the highlights, story beats, and quotes and excerpts from 18 Shu Pro and Weekly Gong articles...
2023-08-133h 39
The Stepmom Side Podcast#4: A Stepmom Redemption Story with Rachel IsabelaIn this episode of The Stepmom Side Podcast, Alicia sits down with Rachel, a personal power coach, to dive deep into her journey of self-discovery and how her experiences shaped her role as a stepmom. From navigating complex family dynamics to personal growth, Rachel shares how she evolved from a forgiveness coach to someone focused on empowering others to redefine their happiness and break free from societal expectations.Key Topics:Transitioning from a niche coach to a broader focus on personal empowerment.The challenges of becoming a stepmom in a multicultural family with a...
2023-08-0838 minKick Out (2.99)Talking Triple Crown - Episode #19 (July Tour)Join us for a discussion on all things All Japan in the month of July, from the new Triple Crown champion to our thoughts on the junior division, and so much more.
Find TTC's recommended matches on our blog. Support Joe Doering in his battle against cancer by making a gift to his gofundme.
Follow Jessie at @royalroad72 or @SisterJessiee for more All Japan news.
Follow Rachel & Alicia at @kickout299, email us with questions and feedback for TCC or otherwise at kickoutat299@gmail.com.
A special thank you to Celia for all...
2023-07-312h 03
Wake Up Call092: The Ultimate Meditation Guide | Practical Mindfulness & Finding Your Meditation Style with Rachel Hatteberg WaltIf you’ve ever thought “meditation is not for me, I can’t do it,” you are not alone! Even our guest and energy expert Rachel Hatteberg Walt felt that way until she developed practices that are practical, grounding, and relaxing. I know we can all use more of that in our daily routine, so in this episode, Rachel is busting some meditation myths so you can find your zen in ways that fit your unique lifestyle and preferences. After you listen to this episode, you can grab Rachel’s meditation library here.
Rachel is a comPASSION...
2023-07-1747 minKick Out (2.99)Kick Out (2.99) #39 - Forbidden Door Review with Happy Wrestling LandThis week, we are bringing you our own Forbidden Door in the form of Kick Out x Happy Wrestling Land! Alicia sat down with Captain Lou and Jason to chat all things AEW and New Japan's Forbidden Door 2023. We run through the main card and give you our thoughts on the matches and wrestling media writ large, plus Jason provides important Tenryu lore.
Follow Captain Lou on twitter @CaptainLouJapan and follow Jason on twitter @1053ridge. You can read their wrestling reviews at Happy Wrestling Land.
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2023-07-032h 35Kick Out (2.99)Talking Triple Crown - Episode #18 (June Tour with Louis)We are back with a rare and special double episode of Talking Triple Crown as June was a massive month for All Japan Pro Wrestling. First time guest Louis joins Alicia and Rachel to talk about the major moments, title matches, and announcements, plus mid-year awards and a preview of what is in store for the promotion in July.
Follow Louis @Louis65629235
Find TTC's recommended matches on our blog. Support Joe Doering in his battle against cancer by making a gift to his gofundme. Support Yoshihiro Takayama by purchasing from his merch store.
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2023-07-024h 21
Belly Dance Podcast A Little LighterFusion Dance Icon Rachel BriceThis interview with Rachel Brice dives deep into recent American belly dance fusion history and fashion. Rachel reminisces about her influencers Suhaila Salimpour, Carolena Nericcio of FatChanceBellyDance® (formerly ATS), and Jill Parker, and opens up about inclusiveness and past mistakes fusing dance forms.
It is such an honor and a pleasure to welcome Rachel Brice to A Little Lighter! There is a beautifully written bio of Rachel on https://www.rachelbrice.com/about, so I’m going to share it with you piece by piece as we take a little journey through the career and life of Bel...
2023-06-301h 17Kick Out (2.99)Talking Triple Crown - Episode #17 (May Tour)We are back with all your All Japan coverage for the month of May. Join us for all the highlights coming out of Super Power Series including four major title matches and one "surprising" betrayal. We also discuss some of AJPW's exciting match and guest announcements for the next tour and preview All Together Again coming up on June 9th.
Find TTC's recommended matches on our blog. Support Joe Doering in his battle against cancer by making a gift to his gofundme.
Follow Jessie at @royalroad72 or @SisterJessiee for more All Japan news.
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2023-06-022h 03
Rachel Thexton Connects#12 Alicia Haque talks digital.
Vancouver Digital Content Creator Alicia Haque discusses social media influence and answers the questions that we hear when asked about the value of a digital influencer focus.
Alicia's favourites nonprofits:
Covenant House Vancouver : Covenant House Vancouver (covenanthousebc.org)
Polar Bears International
Music by Olexy from Pixabay.
Co-Produced by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo.
2023-05-1953 minKick Out (2.99)Talking Triple Crown - Episode #16 (Champion Carnival with Deswarey)Jessie, Rachel, and first-time Talking Triple Crown guest Deswarey break down All Japan's Champion Carnival and walk through the best matches and moments of the tournament, plus a full review of May 7th's Ota Ward show. They also discuss some big match announcements coming up for the promotion, a round of news, and Carnival-inspired match recommendations. Please note, this episode was recorded on Tuesday, May 9th before the announcement Shotaro Ashino had broken his arm and would no longer be competing for the Triple Crown on May 29th.
Find TTC's recommended matches on our blog. Support Joe...
2023-05-122h 08Kick Out (2.99)Talking Triple Crown - Episode #15 (March Tour)Join Jessie, Alicia, and our guest Smiley as we discuss All Japan's Dream Power Series throughout the month of March. Highlights include the big Ota Ward show, where we've landed with Kento Miyahara and Noah's Masa Kitamiya, and a preview of what's to come in April with Champion Carnival.
Find TTC's recommended matches on our blog. Support Joe Doering in his battle against cancer by making a gift to his gofundme.
Follow Smiley at his new twitter account @Smiley_1933.
Follow Jessie at @royalroad72 or @SisterJessiee for more All Japan news.
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2023-04-031h 35
The Home Birth After Cesarean PodcastAlicia’s Cesarean & HBAC StoriesIn today's episode we meet Alicia, who is a mother of two. Alicia was raised not to fear birth and always knew that she wanted to have a home birth, but when her baby flipped breech right before her estimated due date, Alicia’s home birth plans turned into a cesarean. She went on to plan another home birth with her second baby and had a redemptive HBAC.
Join us as Alicia shares her birth stories, the emotional toll that planning a home birth and then having a cesarean can have, why she chose to labor for as...
2023-03-111h 23Kick Out (2.99)Talking Triple Crown - Episode #14 (February Tour/Tokyo Dome)TTC is back with coverage of All Japan's February tour, Excite Series, plus a conversation around AJPW's match at the Tokyo Dome against NOAH for Keiji Muto's Last Love Hold Out. We talk about the very best matches and moments of the month and where we think All Japan is headed next during what promises to be an exciting year.
Find TTC's recommended matches on our blog. Support Joe Doering in his battle against cancer by making a gift to his gofundme.
Follow Jessie at @royalroad72 or @SisterJessiee for more All Japan news.
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2023-03-031h 59
Rachel on RecoveryAlicia Patterson LPC and Body Work Part 2Alicia Patterson is a mental health counselor and women's pelvic health specialist in Denver CO. On top of years in the emergency mental health field, Alicia also holds additional training in EMDR therapy and other trauma-oriented tools, Dance Movement Therapy, Body Psychotherapy, visceral manipulation, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, crisis assessment and remediation, attachment and perinatal psychology, Gestalt & transpersonal psychology, and more holistic models balancing the medical and alternative healing fields. Alicia provides a variety of services including specialized individual counseling, holistic pelvic care, practitioner training, professional mentorship, and more. To learn more, visit Alicia's website, join her mailing list and fol...
2023-02-1620 minRachel on RecoveryAlicia Patterson LPC and Body Work Part 1Alicia Patterson is a mental health counselor and women's pelvic health specialist in Denver CO. On top of years in the emergency mental health field, Alicia also holds additional training in EMDR therapy and other trauma-oriented tools, Dance Movement Therapy, Body Psychotherapy, visceral manipulation, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, crisis assessment and remediation, attachment and perinatal psychology, Gestalt & transpersonal psychology, and more holistic models balancing the medical and alternative healing fields. Alicia provides a variety of services including specialized individual counseling, holistic pelvic care, practitioner training, professional mentorship, and more. To learn more, visit Alicia's website, join her mailing list and fol...
2023-02-0919 minKick Out (2.99)Talking Triple Crown - #13 (January Tour with Captain Lou)Talking Triple Crown is back to kick off our 2023 with all the news from All Japan Pro Wrestling's New Year Giant Series tour. Unfortunately, Rachel could not make the recording but Captain Lou stepped in to be our third man (a MASSIVE thank you to Lou). Join us for a breakdown of each show's matches, our favorite moments, and a lively recap of whatever happened during the All Asia tag match on January 3rd. We debut a new segment at the close of the episode and preview some of the matches you can look forward to in February.
2023-01-272h 04Kick Out (2.99)Kick Out (2.99) #28 - Matches We Love Pt. 2 (Bonus Episode)Hello everyone! We are bringing you a bonus episode from audio we were unable to release back in October 2022 while we are still on our break. Join us for another installment of "Matches We Love" - this time, Rachel presents Katsuhiko Nakajima vs. Kenoh from their October 2017 Global League match and Alicia discusses Jake Lee vs. Naoya Nomura from their April 2019 Champion Carnival B-Block Decider match.
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2023-01-1756 minKick Out (2.99)Talking Triple Crown #12 - End of Year Episode with Smiley & Captain LouJessie, Alicia, & Rachel are bringing you Talking Triple Crown's End of Year episode with our very special guests, the returning Smiley & for the first time, Captain Lou! We cover All Japan's two Christmas shows, featuring a NEXTREAM 1.0 main event and Jake Lee's final performance for the company and give our year end awards. This episode was an incredible way to end Talking Triple Crown's 2022. Thank you to everyone who has supported this podcast this year. We will be back covering AJPW's January tour in 2023!
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2022-12-282h 28Kick Out (2.99)Talking Triple Crown #11 - (RWTL/JBOG)Jessie, Alicia, & Rachel are back with coverage of All Japan's Real World Tag League and Junior Battle of Glory. We take you through some of the best matches and moments of both tournaments and address the news that Jake Lee, Tajiri, and Izanagi will be departing the promotion by the end of December.
We will have one more TTC episode in December to cover AJPW's final shows of 2022 with special guest Captain Lou. Please follow him at @CaptainLouJapan and you can find his reviews here.
Follow Jessie at @royalroad72 or @SisterJessiee for more All Japan new...
2022-12-112h 32Kick Out (2.99)Kick Out(2.99) #26 - I am NOAH Pt. 2We couldn't possibly begin to close out 2022, just two weeks shy of Kick Out's first anniversary, without returning to the episode that effectively started this project - I am NOAH! Join us as we discuss the four main players of NOAH's roster this year and their personal journeys, along with a big update on Real Noah and what lies ahead for all of them at the Budokan on January 1, 2023.
If you haven't listened to our I am NOAH episode from December 2021, we highly recommend checking that one out too! Our primary sources for this episode were translated...
2022-12-062h 30Kick Out (2.99)Kick Out (2.99) #25 - MaruKEN Pt. 2 (Rivals Series)We are back with the second installment of our Rivals series and part 2 of our coverage of MaruKEN - Naomichi Marufuji and KENTA of Pro Wrestling Noah. In Part 2, we cover the five remaining singles matches to date in their rivalry spanning from 2010 to 2018 and touch on their legacy in Noah and pro wrestling today.
Our primary sources for this episode were translated by Rachel. All works cited and match recommendations for this episode can be found on our blog.
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2022-11-231h 11Kick Out (2.99)Talking Triple Crown - #10 (October Tour)Jessie, Alicia, & Rachel are back with our tenth episode of Talking Triple Crown! We are bringing you a breakdown of everything that happened during All Japan's October Series including our thoughts on the show that took place in Sanjo, Giant Baba's hometown, October's title changes, Ryuki Honda's change of hair color, and so much more. Apologies for some of the audio hiccups, Jessie has been dealing with awful weather in her region of Australia recently.
Follow Jessie at @royalroad72 or @SisterJessiee for more All Japan news.
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2022-11-031h 29Kick Out (2.99)Talking Triple Crown - Interview with Cyrus the DestroyerJessie, Alicia, & Rachel sat down with Cyrus the Destroyer just ahead of his return to All Japan for Tag League in November to discuss his first tour with the promotion, what it was like to work with wrestlers like Shuji Ishikawa and Kento Miyahara, dream matches, favorite places to tour in Japan, and more.
Follow Cyrus the Destroyer on Twitter @THEMONSTERCYRUS or Instagram.
Follow Jessie at @royalroad72 or @SisterJessiee for more All Japan news.
Follow Rachel & Alicia at @kickout299, email us with questions and feedback for TCC or otherwise at kickoutat299@gmail.com.
2022-10-2533 minKick Out (2.99)Talking Triple Crown - #9 (Budokan/September Tour with Dr. Jonathan Foye)Jessie, Alicia, and Rachel are back with special guest Dr. Jonathan Foye, to discuss All Japan's 50th Anniversary show in the Nippon Budokan and all of the fall out during AJPW Mania in Korakuen Hall. We've got your matches and moments roundup for September and answer your questions at the end.
Follow Dr. Jonathan Foye on Twitter @JonathanFoye and purchase his new book The Muto Years on Amazon. Paperbacks forthcoming.
Check out Captain Lou on Twitter at @CaptainLouJapan and read his Budokan review and other works here.
Follow Jessie at @royalroad72 or @SisterJessiee for m...
2022-10-012h 05
Rachel's ReviewsTCM Host Alicia Malone Interview (Female Film Critics Panel #28)Today Rachel is delighted to talk with TCM host and author Alicia Malone about her career and love of classic films for this month's Female Film Critics PanelGet our awesome Female Film Critics Speak Out logo at our merch store for all kinds of designs for mugs, masks, shirts and more https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hallmarkies?ref_id=8581For all our Female Film Critics panels https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7wz447AgL4y6x38rcvZNfRlfYQUgWpDPCheck out the Online Association...
2022-09-0758 minKick Out (2.99)Talking Triple Crown - #8 (Royal Road/August Tour)We recorded this episode before we were able to confirm a Budokan match for Rising Hayato, the announcement of Takao Omori's mystery partner for the Budokan, and the breaking news that Joe Doering is stepping away from wrestling to battle cancer once again. Our thoughts are with Joe and his family.
Jessie, Alicia, & Rachel are back with coverage of All Japan's Royal Road tournament and everything that happened on the August tour. Join us as we break down our favorite matches and moments and look ahead to All Japan's 50th Anniversary show in September.
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2022-08-311h 56
Wake Up Call069: Energy Work 101 | How Chakras are Connected to Your Health & Wellness with Rachel WaltAre you curious about energy healing, chakras, and how they’re connected to our physical and emotional health? In this episode, our now three-time guest Rachel Walt is joining us to share her expertise and learnings about chakras as a Reiki healer. From which physical and emotional symptoms are tied to which chakras, to what you can do to ease each of these symptoms, this episode has everything you need to go from off-balance to energized!
Rachel Walt is a compassionate (emphasis on the passionate) and creative soul that thrives on alone time but can’t survive with...
2022-08-2944 minKick Out (2.99)Kick Out (2.99) - Interview with Jack MorrisRachel sat down with Scottish professional wrestler Jack Morris who is currently wrestling in Pro Wrestling NOAH as part of their N-1 Victory tournament. They discuss his start as a career soccer player before transitioning to pro wrestling, his favorite moments from the N-1 so far, experiences he is looking forward to in Japan, and so much more.
Make sure you check out Jack's performances in the N-1 on Wrestle Universe. You can follow him on Twitter at @jackmorrisx17.
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2022-08-2336 minKick Out (2.99)Kick Out (2.99) #17 - Misawa & Kobashi’s Rivalry with JackThis week, we are bringing you an interview with our friend Jack, author of Burning the Walls of Emerald, a three part series on the story of Mitsuharu Misawa and Kenta Kobashi's storied rivalry that spanned 15 years and two promotions. Jack walks us through their shared history and gives us his insight on key matches and pivotal moments that speak to the legacy of both of these prolific figures in puroresu.
Follow Jack on Twitter at @JackSharesGraps and click here to view his YouTube Channel where he uploads wrestling.
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2022-08-161h 04Kick Out (2.99)Talking Triple Crown - #7 (July Tour)Welcome to Talking Triple Crown #7! Jessie, Alicia, & Rachel are back to walk you through All Japan Pro Wrestling's Summer Action Series - the highs, the lows, everything we loved, and what is on the horizon for the promotion as Royal Road looms closer. And yes, it's our turn to discuss the fall out of Jake Lee vs. Suwama. We also answer your questions and discuss our mid-year awards!
Follow Jessie at @royalroad72 or @SisterJessiee for more All Japan news.
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2022-08-062h 06Kick Out (2.99)Kick Out (2.99) #16 - NOAH FactionsAfter a few delays, it's finally here! Join us as we walk through Pro Wrestling NOAH's history of factions and hear our thoughts about how faction warfare in the company has changed, and even remained the same, over the course of their 22 years.
Works cited for this episode on our blog.
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2022-08-023h 01Kick Out (2.99)Talking Triple Crown - Royal Road Tournament MinisodeWe're bringing you a quick minisode on All Japan Pro Wrestling's upcoming Royal Road tournament! Join us for a quick discussion on the participants and first sets of matches, plus our thoughts on who could be the winner and facing Suwama at the Nippon Budokan in September.
Follow Jessie at @royalroad72 or @SisterJessiee for more All Japan news.
Follow Rachel & Alicia at @kickout299, email us with questions and feedback for TCC or otherwise at kickoutat299@gmail.com.
We are looking for contributors across all mediums - please get in touch! As always, please...
2022-07-2120 minKick Out (2.99)Kick Out (2.99) #15 - RATEL’S and Where They Are Now with SebThis week, Rachel sits down with Seb to talk a little Pro Wrestling NOAH. Seb walks them through the history of the faction RATEL'S from their inception all the way through their break up, and how each of the four members has helped shaped the landscape of contemporary junior wrestling in the promotion.
Follow Seb on Twitter here.
Works cited for this episode on our blog.
Follow us at @kickout299 on Twitter, email us with questions and feedback at kickoutat299@gmail.com, and check out our e-zine at kickout299.wordpress.com. We are...
2022-07-191h 06Kick Out (2.99)Kick Out (2.99) #14 - Ali vs. InokiWe're back after a little break to bring you the story of Muhammad Ali vs. Antonio Inoki. Join us as we break down the history of mixed fighting and walk you through all the details on one of the most legendary events in sports history, plus the legacy of their bout today.
Works cited for this episode on our blog. To check out Matt Charlton's wonderful Ali vs. Inoki art and words, click here. You can also purchase his works by clicking here. To watch the Ali vs. Inoki fight, you can go here.
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2022-07-0543 minKick Out (2.99)Talking Triple Crown - #6 (June Tour/CN4 with Smiley)We are back and bringing you a BIG episode on all the major developments that happened during All Japan Pro Wrestling’s June Tour, including our thoughts and reactions to the results of Champions Night 4, with a very special guest and good friend of ours: Smiley! We discuss the return of Naoya Nomura, our thoughts on the direction of the Triple Crown and the World Junior Heavyweight championships, where certain factions are headed now, and so much more. Thank you to everyone who submitted questions for us to answer on Twitter - stick around through the end to listen to...
2022-07-022h 16Kick Out (2.99)Kick Out (2.99) - Interview with Sanshiro TakagiIn this special episode of Kick Out, we are bringing you an interview with Sanshiro Takagi, professional wrestler and President of CyberFight. We talked about the fast approaching CyberFight Festival, which wrestlers from DDT, NOAH, TJPW, and GanPro you should be keeping an eye on right now, some of Takagi’s favorite wrestling, and more.
Don't forget to check out episode #13, The Rebellious Spirit of Sanshiro Takagi, for more information on his early life, in-ring career, and how he became part of the team that founded DDT Pro Wrestling.
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2022-06-1025 minKick Out (2.99)Kick Out (2.99) #13 - The Rebellious Spirit of Sanshiro TakagiWelcome to episode #13! We are bringing you a deep dive on Sanshiro Takagi. Join us as we discuss his early life, how he found himself at the heart of a little "indie" known at the time as Dramatic Dream Team, and his professional ventures that he has become so well known for today.
Works cited for this episode on our blog.
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Apa Kabar IndonesiaApa Kabar Episode 8 featuring Alicia Lipscomb, Public Affairs Specialist, Social SecurityApa Kabar speaks with Alicia Lipscomb, Public Affairs Specialist, Social Security - on various benefits related to Social Security and the importance of SS planning for retirement.
2022-06-0335 minKick Out (2.99)Talking Triple Crown - Episode #5 (May Tour)Jessie, Alicia, & Rachel are back again with episode 5 of Talking Triple Crown, a monthly show covering All Japan Pro Wrestling. We’re bringing you all the news and updates from All Japan’s May Tour including our thoughts on Kento Miyahara vs. Yuma Aoyagi's Triple Crown match coming off the conclusion of Champion Carnival, where things stand with the faction shake ups, updates from the Jumbo Tsuruta memorial show, and much more!
Follow Jessie at @royalroad72 or @SisterJessiee for more All Japan news. Follow Rachel & Alicia at @kickout299, email us with questions and feedback for TCC or othe...
2022-06-031h 43Kick Out (2.99)Kick Out (2.99) #12 - Matches We LoveWe're trying something new for episode #12! In lieu of our regular content, we're discussing four matches we love, two from each of us, and giving you a breakdown on their backgrounds, key moments to look out for, what they mean to us, and more. If you like this style of episode, please let us know by DMing us on @kickout299 or by sending us an email at kickoutat299@gmail.com!
Works cited for this episode on our blog.
Please consider purchasing something from Yoshihiro Takayama's shop. All proceeds from purchases go toward his care and...
2022-05-241h 36Kick Out (2.99)Kick Out (2.99) #11 - NJPW Factions with ThistleWe are back with part 3 of our puroresu factions series and this time we are covering New Japan Pro Wrestling. Join us for a look at some of the most prolific factions in New Japan's 50 year long history and stick around for an interview with our good friend Thistle on El Desperado and how Suzukigun has shaped his career.
Follow Thistle on twitter here or on their art twitter here. You can also check out their wonderful work by visiting their tumblr.
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2022-05-133h 54Kick Out (2.99)Talking Triple Crown - Episode #4 (Champion Carnival)Jessie, Alicia, & Rachel are back with episode 4 of Talking Triple Crown, a monthly show covering All Japan Pro Wrestling. This episode is a big one as we bring you the highlights from Champion Carnival from start to finish and all of the important moments and news as we head into what All Japan has in store for their May tour.
Follow Jessie at @royalroad72 or @SisterJessiee for more All Japan news. Follow Rachel & Alicia at @kickout299, email us with questions and feedback for TCC or otherwise at kickoutat299@gmail.com. We are looking for contributors across all...
2022-05-071h 39Kick Out (2.99)Kick Out (2.99) #10 - The Life & Legacy of Jumbo TsurutaHappy 10th episode of Kick Out! This week, we bring you an episode very close to our hearts: a look into the life, career, and legacy of Jumbo Tsuruta. We also discuss the Mitsuharu Misawa/Jumbo Tsuruta feud from early 90’s All Japan and two contemporary feuds in puroresu that you can see Jumbo’s influence on today (NJPW's Kazuchika Okada vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi and DDT's Konosuke Takeshita vs. Jun Akiyama).
Thank you all so much for your support of Kick Out. We couldn’t have gotten this far without your incredibly kind feedback and enthusiasm. Here is to...
2022-04-191h 16Kick Out (2.99)Talking Triple Crown - Episode #3 (March Tour/CN3)Jessie, Rachel, & Alicia are back with your breakdown of All Japan's March shows, including Champion's Night 3, with a very special guest: Dylan Fox of the Eastern Lariat! We're bringing you all the highlights, our favorite moments of the month, and of course, who we felt was best dressed at the Champion Carnival press conference. This is a fun episode, so make sure you tune in!
Follow Dylan at @Viva_Zero and check out the Eastern Lariat on Spotify or by going to their Patreon.
Follow Jessie at @royalroad72 or @SisterJessiee for more All Japan news.
2022-04-061h 55Kick Out (2.99)Kick Out (2.99) #9 - AJPW Factions with Jessie & Dr. Jonathan FoyeAlicia & Rachel are bringing you part 2 of their faction series and this week, the spotlight is on All Japan Pro Wrestling. Join us for a walkthrough of some of the factions that have shaped AJPW history, followed by an interview with Jessie of Talking Triple Crown and @RoyalRoad72 and Dr. Jonathan Foye, author of Ganbaru: How All Japan Pro Wrestling Survived the Year 2000 Roster Split, who lead us in a discussion on the factions BURNING and NEXTREAM.
You can follow Jessie's coverage of All Japan on Twitter by going to @RoyalRoad72 or @SisterJessiee. Find her AJPW show...
2022-04-052h 30Kick Out (2.99)Talking Triple Crown - Champion Carnival Participants MinisodeChampion Carnival participants have finally been announced! Join Jessie and Rachel for a quick minisode where they discuss the participants, their most anticipated match ups, and predictions for what lays ahead.
Follow Jessie at @royalroad72 or @SisterJessiee for more All Japan news. Follow Rachel & Alicia at @kickout299, email us with questions and feedback for TCC or otherwise at kickoutat299@gmail.com. We are looking for contributors across all mediums - please get in touch! As always, please rate and follow/subscribe on Spotify and Apple. Thank you so much for your support!
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2022-03-2613 minKick Out (2.99)Kick Out (2.99) #8 - NOAH’s GHC Openweight Hardcore ChampionshipThis week, Rachel & Alicia bring you an episode on a piece of NOAH's history often forgotten - the now defunct GHC Openweight Hardcore Championship. We walk you through the history of the belt, the champions, key matches, common misconceptions around the stipulations attached to the matches, and all of our thoughts on the legacy, or lack thereof, of this championship.
Follow us at @kickout299 on Twitter, email us with questions and feedback at kickoutat299@gmail.com, and check out our e-zine at kickout299.wordpress.com. We are looking for contributors across all mediums - please get in...
2022-03-2256 minKick Out (2.99)Kick Out (2.99) #7 - Interview with Matt CharltonThis week, Rachel & Alicia sit down with Matt Charlton to discuss his newest release, J-Crowned: The J-Crown edition, his thoughts on the legendary tournament, how he would fantasy book a modern day tournament, art, what it truly means to be a wrestling fan, and so much more. You can follow Matt Charlton on Twitter by going here and you can buy The J-Crown edition and Matt's other works by going to his Amazon page.
Follow us at @kickout299 on Twitter, email us with questions and feedback at kickoutat299@gmail.com, and check out our e-zine at kickout299.w...
2022-03-081h 07Kick Out (2.99)Talking Triple Crown - Episode #2 (February Tour)Jessie, Alicia, & Rachel are back with episode 2 of Talking Triple Crown, a monthly show covering All Japan Pro Wrestling. Join us as we run through February's Excite Series and all our can't-miss matches and moments, plus a look ahead to what is in store for March and the upcoming Champion Carnival.
Follow Jessie at @royalroad72 or @SisterJessiee for more All Japan news. Follow Rachel & Alicia at @kickout299, email us with questions and feedback for TCC or otherwise at kickoutat299@gmail.com. We are looking for contributors across all mediums - please get in touch! As always, please...
2022-03-0555 minKick Out (2.99)Kick Out (2.99) #6 - Interview with Dr. Jonathan FoyeThis week, Alicia interviews Jonathan Foye, author of Ganbaru: How All Japan Pro Wrestling Survived the Year 2000 Roster Split. Jonathan talks about his career, what interested him in writing about All Japan's side of the 2000 roster split, his thoughts on key figures from the conflict such as Motoko Baba, Mitsuharu Misawa, Toshiaki Kawada, and so much more. You can follow Jonathan on Twitter by clicking here and please purchase his excellent book Ganbaru by going to Amazon.
Follow us at @kickout299 on Twitter, email us with questions and feedback at kickoutat299@gmail.com, and check out our e...
2022-02-221h 32The Home Birth After Cesarean PodcastAlicia’s Five Birth StoriesIn today's episode we meet Alicia, who is a former RN, and she shares her five birth stories. During her first pregnancy, Alicia shares that she just went through the motions, saw an OB and had a 32 hour Pitocin induction that included many interventions. When she held her daughter after birth, she felt disconnected and immediately knew that this is not how birth was supposed to be. Almost 7 years later, Alicia had an unmedicated hospital birth with a midwife, but this time she immediately knew that any future children would be born at home. Alicia's third birth was a...
2022-02-2249 minKick Out (2.99)Talking Triple Crown - Episode #1 (January Tour)Welcome to episode #1 of Talking Triple Crown, a monthly show covering All Japan Pro Wrestling hosted by Jessie of @royalroad72 on Twitter. Join Jessie, Rachel, and Alicia, as we catch you up on last month’s tour and look ahead to this month’s Excite Series. Regular episodes will drop at the end of each month! You can expect show reviews, match recommendations, previews, predictions, and much more.
Follow Jessie at @royalroad72 or @SisterJessiee for more All Japan news. Follow Rachel & Alicia at @kickout299, email us with questions and feedback for TCC or otherwise at kicko...
2022-02-1047 minKick Out (2.99)Kick Out (2.99) #5 - DDT Factions with Sarah KurchakWe are back this week with a very exciting double episode! This is the first in our series on factions in puroresu promotions, and we couldn't be more thrilled to bring you a deep dive on the history of faction warfare in DDT followed by a special interview with Sarah Kurchak, author of I Overcame My Autism And All I Got Was This Lousy Anxiety Disorder and DDT super fan. Sarah walks us through Tetsuya Endo's progression through factions during his time in DDT, which you definitely do not want to miss.
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2022-02-081h 57Kick Out (2.99)Kick Out (2.99) #4 - KENTA & the IWGP U.S. Heavyweight ChampionshipWelcome to episode #4! We are back this week talking through one of our favorite ongoing storylines in puroresu - KENTA & the IWGP U.S. Heavyweight Championship. We cover the belt's creation, how KENTA's identity post-NXT came to be tied with it, and where we think this story, for KENTA and the belt, is headed next.
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2022-01-2554 minKick Out (2.99)Kick Out (2.99) #3 - Interview with SmileyThis week, Rachel & Alicia interview Smiley, a Wrestle-1 super fan who is doing the incredibly important work of archiving the promotion's shows. We talk about the legacy of Wrestle-1, the highs and lows of archiving, Smiley's thoughts on where Wrestle-1 alumni are now, and much more! Follow Smiley on Twitter at @Smiley_1932.
Follow us at @kickout299 on Twitter, email us with questions and feedback at kickoutat299@gmail.com, and check out our e-zine at kickout299.wordpress.com. Want to be a guest on our podcast or submit your article, poetry, MV, etc. to the e-zine? Get in...
2022-01-111h 04Kick Out (2.99)Kick Out (2.99) #2 - I am NOAHRachel & Alicia are back with a special DOUBLE episode to celebrate NOAH's upcoming New Year's Day show at the Budokan. We dive in to what "I Am NOAH" really means and who gets to be NOAH.
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Kick Out (2.99)Kick Out (2.99) #1 - Interview with JessieRachel & Alicia chat with Jessie from @royalroad72 on Twitter about all things All Japan and modern puroresu. Apologies for a few minor audio issues with this one! We are learning how to address them for the future.
Follow Jessie at @royalroad72 or @SisterJessiee. Find her AJPW show reviews at @PuroGate.
Follow us at @kickout299, email us at kickoutat299@gmail.com, and check out our e-zine at kickout299.wordpress.com. We are looking for contributors across all mediums!
2021-12-2056 min
Exposing MoldEpisode 42 - Are the Vaccine Mandates Legal with Attorney Rachel AbramovitzRachel Abramovitz is an attorney admitted to practice law in New York, California and Israel. She offers her clients over 20 years of experience providing legal counsel on matters of corporate and business law, privacy, HIPAA, mHealth apps terms of use and privacy policies, general commercial contracts, FDA regulatory compliance (pre and post approval), clinical trial agreements, confidentiality agreements, licensing agreements, SaaS agreements, clinical supply agreements, vendor agreements, orphan drug development, CAN SPAM Act, employment agreements, employee handbooks and U.S. – Israel business transactions.In addition to her law practice, Rachel is a pro bono advocate for Patient Rig...
2021-11-081h 07
Fit, Fab and Fortysomething podcastEpisode 13 - Her Roar with Alicia FistonichAlicia Fistonich is the Founder of Her Roar - an event celebrating women's sport, fitness and health - which is being held at the Gold Coast on the 2-3 April 2022. We chat about how the event came about and what participants can expect.We also delve into women's sport and the fitness industry and what we can do better as a society.You can find out all about the Her Roar event once at https://her-roar.comThe instagram page is https://www.instagram.com/her_roar/
2021-10-1930 min
The Ecosystem Incubator - Fashion in living systemsThe Ecosystem Incubator - Curiosity, Creation and collaboration - Alicia HardestyThe first designer In The Ecosystem Incubator space, welcome to the awe inspiring Alicia Hardesty. From humble small town roots, to the sparkle of TV, Alicia takes us through her journey through fashion, sustainability & adding in genderless / LGBT aspects to her designs when no one knew what that was.Working both intrepenerially and entrepreneurially, there's room for both large and small brands to innovate systemically. We just need apply the explorer within us all and go and work at new ideas.Alicia talks of her love to be hands on, create, up-cycle and work in circ...
2021-10-0156 min
A Guy, A Girl, and A Game!Bonus Content (Joke Battle) w/ Rachel Ranfone & Emma BrockettBonus ep #2! Alicia has a girls night where she takes on her 11 year old niece in a joke battle while her sister Rachel maintains the balance!
2021-08-3014 min
Coffee and Consent5. Interventions w/ Rachel Garrett - Part 2Welcome back to part 2 of this conversation that will never stop developing! The second half of our conversation with Rachel focuses primarily on Cesarean sections - the reasons, the risks, and the repercussions. Be sure to listen to part 1 in order to hear everything that came before this! For a visual graphic on the cascade of interventions, see our Instagram highlight titled 'Show Notes'. Thanks again, Rachel! Can't wait to chat again soon.
"When we interfere in labor, we're not only interfering with what our bodies are doing, but we're interfering with what's going on with the b...
2021-08-3059 minCoffee and Consent4. Interventions w/ Rachel Garrett - Part 1This week, our dear friend Rachel joins us on the pod to discuss interventions in birth and the role they play in the process. In this episode, we cover several interventions (including some that may surprise you), and future episodes will cover more. We are pleased to bring this information to you, to shed light on the disgraceful lack of informed consent in maternity care, and to hopefully play a small role in helping you to make decisions that align with your birth goals. Stay tuned for part 2, which airs next week!
“You don’t have to tell...
2021-08-231h 03A Guy, A Girl, and A Game!EP7 (Trouble) w/Nick Suraci & Rachel RanfoneRonnie and Alicia get into some trouble with their siblings, Nick Suraci and Rachel Ranfone. Listen to find out Nick's 11 year old secret while also learning that vegan dogs are apparently a thing!
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The Christian Mindset Coach with Alicia Michelle: Managing Emotions and Overwhelm Using Brain Science and Biblical Truth for Calm + Clarity124: Trusting God As We Follow God-Sized Dreams with Rachel SwansonHas God asked you to step out in faith to pursue God-sized dreams or a life calling that feels scary and overwhelming? Even if we have a strong relationship with God, all kinds of negative thoughts and fear can arise when we step into a new season of trusting God with our life calling and big dreams. Today my guest Rachel Swanson and I are talking about listening to God when He calls us to pursue a God-sized dream, specifically how to stay strong and have courage to follow your dreams as you wa...
2021-07-2644 min
Let Creativity...Rachel Kling: My Walk On The Aikido Path- A Healing Journey of Self DiscoveryWelcome to Season 3, Episode 3!
Today's guest is Rachel Kling, author of the book: My Walk on the Aikido Path - A Healing Journey of Self Discovery.
"Rachel Kling is a lifelong writer, an Aikido practitioner of 20 years, and began her career as a psychotherapist when she graduated from Saint Michael’s College with a clinical psychology degree in 2016. She has a Master’s Degree of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Columbia University.
She received her blackbelt in aikido in 2011, and has a daily practice of misogi, a form of spiritual purification. Her practice of misogi jo, helps her...
2021-05-3149 minWake Up Call019: Surrendering to the Outcome and Trusting Your Decisions with Rachel WaltDo you find yourself constantly second guessing your choices, questioning yourself, and living in fear of making a “wrong” choice? For this episode, I invited our friend Rachel Walt back to the podcast to chat more about surrendering to the outcome of our decisions. If the idea of letting go of control makes you anxious, I totally get it. Rachel talks us through practical and actionable ways to make surrendering more accessible so we can have more confidence in the decisions we make - both big and small.
Rachel is the essence of positivity, creativity & authenticity. She is a...
2021-05-3136 minWake Up Call013: Getting Back Into Alignment with Rachel WaltToday’s episode is all about alignment. Regardless of your relationship with the word “alignment,” it’s all about having clarity on who you are, what you want, and what actions you want to take next. Our guest, Rachel Walt, is an alignment expert. After a struggle with postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety, she started a self-exploration journey that led her to figure out what alignment means to her. If you’re feeling stuck, unsure, or out of touch with yourself, this is the episode for you!
Rachel is the essence of positivity, creativity & authenticity. She is a wife, mo...
2021-04-1954 min
Storytellers of STEMM#96 - Antarctica Series 15: Alicia PurcellToday's storyteller is Alicia Purcell! She's a PhD candidate at Northern Arizona University, and her background is in microbial ecologist. In her own words, Alicia research is "using field based techniques to understand how the growth of soil microbes change in response to warming temperatures. I'm studying this both in Northern Arizona and on the Antarctic Peninsula". So in this episode Alicia tells me all about both her trips to Antarctica, how she got into the microbe world, about stable isotopes, and about subglacial lakes. We also talk about life in the desert, Arizona, and her field study area...
2021-01-2859 min