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Book Banter with RaynaBook Banter with Rayna Featuring Rien FertelIn this episode of Book Banter with Rayna, we talk with author Rien Fertel about his rich and reflective writing on Southern history and culture. We dive into the personal threads that run through his work, how he brings forgotten stories and voices to the forefront, and what it means to write about place with both reverence and critique.
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Rien Fertel is the author of four works of nonfiction. He writes about literature for a variety of publications, including the New Orleans Times-Picayune/Louisiana Advocate, where he is the biweekly book critic. He has...2025-05-0852 min
Book Banter with RaynaBook Banter with Rayna Featuring Julia Ridley SmithIn this episode of Book Banter with Rayna, we talk with author Julia Ridley Smith about her sharp, funny, and insightful new book, Sex Romp Gone Wrong. We dig into the stories behind the title, the humor and heart that shape her characters, plus we talk about some of the books we're reading now.
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Julia Ridley Smith is the author of Sex Romp Gone Wrong (Blair), a short story collection, and The Sum of Trifles (University of Georgia Press), a memoir about cleaning out her antique-dealer parents’ house, grief, and what the objects we li...2025-05-0734 min
Book Banter with RaynaBook Banter with Rayna Featuring Jared M. BentleyIn this episode of Book Banter with Rayna, we talk with author Jared M. Bentley about his sharp and heartfelt sci-fi debut, Robots, Please. We explore the story’s blend of humor, humanity, and artificial intelligence, as well as the themes of loneliness, connection, and what it means to be truly alive in a world built by machines.
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Jared M. Bentley is an American writer and educator. His collection of short stories, Robots, Please, is the first in a trilogy that humorously explores how to exist in an absurd world. Future work includes his de...2025-04-3040 min
Book Banter with RaynaBook Banter with Rayna Featuring TQ SimsIn this episode of Book Banter with Rayna, we talk with author TQ Sims about their bold and tender sci-fi romance, Lovers in Arms. We dive into the themes of queer love, resistance, and chosen family that pulse through the story, and how TQ crafts emotionally rich worlds that feel both epic and intimate.
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TQ Sims crafts engaging stories that center Queer characters in supernormal situations. Their sci-fi series The Lovers Universe, including Godspeed, Lovers and Lovers in Arms, follows two men who fall in love while using their psychic powers to battle sentient...2025-04-2227 min
Book Banter with RaynaBook Banter with Rayna Featuring Anita FelicelliIn this episode of Book Banter with Rayna, we talk with author Anita Felicelli about her imaginative and genre-blending work. We explore the intersections of identity, science fiction, and philosophy in her writing, and how she uses speculative storytelling to ask big questions about reality, memory, and belonging.
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Anita edits Alta Journal‘s California Book Club. Her short stories have appeared in The Massachusetts Review, Air/Light, The Normal School, and elsewhere. She has contributed essays and criticism to the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, and the New York Times (Modern Love), among ot...2025-04-1530 min
Book Banter with RaynaBook Banter with Rayna Featuring Mike MileyIn this episode of Book Banter with Rayna, we talk with author Mike Miley about his new book, David Lynch's American Dreamscape: Music, Literature, Cinema. We explore the intersection of literature, film, and memory in his writing, as well as how storytelling shapes our understanding of the world.
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Mike Miley teaches literature at Metairie Park Country Day School and film studies at Loyola University New Orleans, USA. He is the author of Truth and Consequences: Game Shows in Fiction and Film (2019) and the co-editor of Conversations with Steve Erickson (2021). His writing has appeared in...2025-04-0833 min
Book Banter with RaynaBook Banter with Rayna Featuring Julie LeongIn this episode of Book Banter with Rayna, we talk with author Julie Leong about her lyrical storytelling, how the right person giving you encouragement can push you to write your book and cats, all the cats. We explore the themes of fate, resilience, and human connection that weave through The Teller of Small Fortunes. Plus, she gives us a glimpse into her creative process and what readers can look forward to next.
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Julie Leong is a Malaysian Chinese American fantasy author and corporate strategist who split her childhood across suburban New Jersey and...2025-04-0139 min
Book Banter with RaynaBook Banter with Rayna Featuring Darby BahamIn this episode of Book Banter with Rayna, we talk with author Darby Baham about her charming and heartfelt romance novels. We explore the themes of love, personal growth, and Black joy that shine through her stories, as well as how she crafts relatable characters and swoon-worthy moments. Plus, she shares insights into her writing process and what’s next on her literary journey.
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Darby Baham (she/her) is an author and storyteller on a mission to make women like herself feel seen and believe that love is possible for them, yes them. Darby be...2025-03-2536 min
The High Level Podcast"Pushy Pirates!" Welcome back for episode 50! The whole gang is back once again for another hilarious episode to throw into the archives! Rayna kicks off the show with a low key hilarious fun fact about Harriet Tubman and how she used to knock out babies to stop them from crying and getting them caught in the underground railroads...LOL. Rayna also tells us about a first time experience at her new waxing job. The gang talks pushy people aka " pushy pirates". Kyle pulls up an article on the most popular toys at the 1995 toy convention. Rayna & Vinnie P. blind rank another...2025-03-131h 03
The High Level Podcast"Unlocked Easy Mode" Welcome back to your favorite podcast for episode 47 ! This weeks show is kicked off as a "bro-isode" as we like to call it with your hosts Kyle and Vinnie P , however Rayna does show up a little late for this one. Kyle and Vinnie kick things off with some poker talk because Vin had a little tournament at his house and actually took home the bacon! The boys talk a little UFC before Rayna makes her appearance. Kyle tells a quick story of a camping trip that ends in chaos. The gang rolls into threads starting with a hilarious...2025-02-201h 16
Book Banter with RaynaBook Banter with Rayna Featuring Steven RowleyIn this episode of Book Banter with Rayna, we talk with author Steven Rowley about his heartfelt and humorous storytelling. We dive into his bestselling novels, the themes of love and found family that resonate with readers, and how he crafts such deeply emotional yet uplifting stories. Plus, he shares insights into his writing process and what’s next on his literary horizon.
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Steven Rowley is the New York Times bestselling author of Lily and the Octopus, a Washington Post Notable Book of 2016, The Editor, named by NPR as one of the Best Books of...2025-02-1131 min
Book Banter with RaynaBook Banter with Rayna Featuring Justine Pucella WinansIn this episode of Book Banter with Rayna we talk with author Justine Pucella Winans about her newest book, Wishbone. How representation and family dynamics play an important role in her work and of course All The Cats!
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Justine Pucella Winans (they/she) is a queer and nonbinary writer who lives in Los Angeles with their husband and incredible Halloween-colored cats. Their books include YA novels like the critically acclaimed Indies Introduce title, BIANCA TORRE IS AFRAID OF EVERYTHING, Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection, ONE KILLER PROBLEM, and HOW TO SURVIVE A SLASHER. T...2025-02-0735 min
Book Banter with RaynaBook Banter with Rayna Featuring Rebecca ThorneIn this episode of Book Banter with Rayna we talk with author Rebecca Thorne about her Tomes & Tea cozy fantasy series. How she harnesses the power of her ADHD to write all the books. We also discuss (with diagrams) her 5-Sentence Method to keep you writing too.
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Rebecca Thorne is a USA Today, Indie, and Sunday Times Bestselling author, specializing in fantasy, sci-fi, and romantic. She is a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, hails from sunny Arizona, and uses her ADHD as a superpower to write multiple books a year. When she’s no...2025-01-2836 min
Book Banter with RaynaBook Banter with Rayna Featuring Alexandra VastiIn this episode of Book Banter with Rayna we talk with Alexandra Vasti about her bestselling regency romance series. We learn when Alex read her first romance novel and what projects she has coming up.
Alexandra Vasti is a British literature professor by day and USA Today bestselling romance writer by night. After finishing her PhD at Columbia University, she moved to New Orleans with her family. Her books have been featured in The New York Times, NPR, Entertainment Weekly, and elsewhere.
Join us as we discuss her bestselling books Ne'er Duke Well and Earl...2025-01-1731 min
Podcast Growth Club: Podcasting Tips, Podcast Growth, Podcast Monetization for Coaches, Speakers, Authors, Online Businesses and Service Providers38 | Podcast Tips to Engage Your Industry and Build Awareness (Podcast Audit - New Manufacturing Insights)In this podcast audit style episode, Rayna dives into the strategy behind using a podcast as the third pillar in a comprehensive media approach. If you are a large industry looking to use a podcast to drive awareness and conversations, then this episode is for you. Rayna will share her best insights on crafting content that resonates, building a loyal listener base, and collaborating effectively with other platforms to amplify your reach. Whether you're looking to spotlight industry leaders, address challenges, or share success stories, this episode is packed with actionable tips to keep growing your audience in the...2024-12-1322 minPodcast Growth Club: Podcasting Tips, Podcast Growth, Podcast Monetization for Coaches, Speakers, Authors, Online Businesses and Service Providers30 | Harnessing Niche Audiences for Podcast Growth and Monetization (Podcast Audit So Now What Podcast)In this podcast audit-style episode, Rayna coaches Lana on her niche podcast all about helping women redesign their life after failed IVF treatment. Rayna and Lana dive into strategies that target podcast growth especially for niche audiences. If you have a niche audience and want to not only grow your podcast but start monetizing, take a listen and see what strategies could help your podcast prosper. Podcasting is a long game, but you can fast forward that journey including growing your business with a podcast by working with Podcast Growth Coach, Rayna Rokicki. Schedule a Free Podcast G...2024-11-1516 minPodcast Growth Club: Podcasting Tips, Podcast Growth, Podcast Monetization for Coaches, Speakers, Authors, Online Businesses and Service Providers27 | Podcasting Tips: Master Email Newsletters: Turn Listeners into Loyal Fans (Series 3 of 3)Are your podcast listeners staying listeners, or are they turning into raving superfans? In this episode of the Podcast Growth Club, Rayna Rokicki reveals powerful strategies to bridge that gap using email newsletters. Discover how to deliver content that goes far beyond sales pitches—think personal stories, episode insights, industry news, and client testimonials—to build authentic connections. Rayna also dives into how lead magnets can grow your email list and keep listeners engaged, offering multiple touchpoints that nurture loyalty and transform casual fans into enthusiastic clients. Tune in for actionable tips you can implement toda...2024-11-0511 minPodcast Growth Club: Podcasting Tips, Podcast Growth, Podcast Monetization for Coaches, Speakers, Authors, Online Businesses and Service Providers26 | Podcast Growth Tips to Boost Your Reach and Impact (Podcast Audit - The Next Perfect Step)Is Your Podcast Reaching Its Full Potential? Let’s Fix That!In this episode of Podcast Growth Club, host Rayna Rokicki teams up with Lori and Laurie from The Next Perfect Step for a powerful podcast audit. They uncover game-changing strategies to set clear growth goals, attract the right listeners, and boost discoverability with smart keyword use. Rayna spills insider tips on balancing solo and guest episodes to build authority while keeping things fresh. You’ll also hear why platforms like Buzzsprout and Libsyn are essential for growing your reach and tracking progress—and why being...2024-11-0116 min
The High Level Podcast"DurtyPics & Blind Ranks" Welcome back for episode 24! We finally have your 3 favorite podcast hosts Kyle, Rayna, and Vinnie P back together in the studio. On what we feel is one of our best episode's to date , " Team Rocket" takes you a ride across music, culture, and bullsh*t! To open up the show this week the gang talks the latest on Tory Lanez , the Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl half time show announcement , and the new Lincoln Park album. The guys then briefly talk the New England Patriots opening day and try to explain to Rayna how fantasy football works. Rayna mixes up...2024-09-121h 09Podcast Growth Club: Podcasting Tips, Podcast Growth, Podcast Monetization for Coaches, Speakers, Authors, Online Businesses and Service Providers08 | Podcasting Tips to Boost the Way New Listeners Find Your Show (Podcast Audit -Intuitive Mentor Mom Podcast)One of the biggest challenges to growing your podcast is consistently gaining new listeners. How do people even find your show anyway? For many podcasters, the only way new listeners come to their show is through personal connection and networking. What if I told you there was an easier way to help new listeners find your show without knowing you first? Welcome to the world of organic discoverability. Think of it as a specialized way to do SEO for podcasting.Tune into this episode as Rayna coaches Tara Moore from the podcast Life's Healing Journey...2024-07-2318 min
lotus mindedEden Garcia Thaler: Moving from Fragmentation to Integration & Manifesting Your RealityIn this episode, I interview Eden Garcia Thaler, a mentor and teacher of the process of integration. She focuses on helping others to illuminate and release the undigested emotions and patterns held within their nervous systems, manifesting as repeated blocks in their lives, so that they can experience more freedom, wholeness, and fulfillment.
In this episode, we talk about:
Eden’s childhood wounding
Eden’s time as a professional ballerina
Eden’s need to “control” in order to feel safe
Eden’s experiences of shame, shadow, limiting beliefs, and victim consciousness
Eden’s relationship to her inner critic
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A Season of Caring PodcastBest of 2023: Delivering Comfort and Purpose: Stories of Hope with Tonja MoonSend us a textJoin Rayna Neises as she learns about the mission of The Grand Baby Project with Tonja Moon, founder. In this touching episode, Tonja unravels her personal narrative of caring for her dementia-stricken grandmother, revealing the unexpected calming power of lifelike baby dolls and they offer joy and a sense of purpose to those battling with memory loss. As we traverse Tonja's journey, we uncover the triumphs, the struggles, and the surprising response of men with dementia to this therapy.But that's not all. As we delve deeper, the conversation sheds light...2023-12-1424 min
lotus mindedErin Rachel Doppelt: Alchemizing Anxiety into Radical Authenticity & Soul AlignmentErin Rachel Doppelt is a spiritual psychology & meditation teacher with her Master’s in Psychology from Columbia University. She spent her 20’s living in Israel, India and across Asia & Europe studying with diverse gurus and yogic educators. She is the CEO and Founder of the international brand Spiritual Intelligence LLC, which hosts certification trainings and brings business & spiritual courses to support those who desire to live their most unedited, nourished and soul-authentic life. Erin founded The Align Coaching Certification™ where you become a certified meditation teacher & spiritual psychology coach. She also created UpLevel Meditation™ which is a specific active meditati...2023-08-251h 02
Dj Tony RaynaChilled House MixA mix of some chilled house tracks found on Soundcloud This eve! full credit to the producers this is more of a blended playlist than a proper mix.
Track 1 https://soundcloud.com/guygerber/what-to-do-me-remix?in=tony-rayna/sets/chilled-house-mix/s-6LKkxHxPCf6&si=6f19411668974555b87d524712ada4a3&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
Track 2 https://soundcloud.com/when-we-dip/premiere-dabeat-cauac-proton-music?in=tony-rayna/sets/chilled-house-mix/s-6LKkxHxPCf6&si=6f19411668974555b87d524712ada4a3&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
track 3 https://soundcloud.com/dancefloorromancer/premiere-replicanth-ismaehl-with-mint-greg-ochman-remix-belong-to-label?in=tony-rayna/sets/chilled-house-mix/s-6LKkxHxPCf6&si=6f19411668974555b87d524712...2023-04-1950 minA Season of Caring PodcastEncore Episode #1 Advocacy as CaregiversSend us a textEncore Episode #1, Rayna Neises, your host, talks with Carlos Olivas III. Carlos was a guest last year on the podcast and immediately comes to mind when thinking about advocacy. In fact, in December of 2022 Carlos was honored as being a Congressional Advocate of the Year in California. Since 2016, he has been the primary caregiver for his father living with Alzheimer’s. During this caregiving season, Carols has been able to connect, encourage, and empathize with caregivers from around the world. The journey has inspired him to advocate for elder health policy and the practic...2022-12-2922 min
Mots et Merveilles10. BILAN: Mon Top-5 des livres de 2022On termine cette rétrospective de 2022 et, pour finir, je vous présente mon TOP-5 des livres qui m'ont vraiment marqué cette année. Pour plus d'informations, vous trouverez tout ce qu'il vous faut ci-dessous:
⭐ LES CHRONIQUES DU CHEVALIER ERRANT, de George R.R. Martin
Genre : Fantasy
Nombre de pages: 432
➡️ Livre disponible sur Amazon, Fnac...
⭐ SHUTTER ISLAND, de Dennis Lehane
Genre : Roman policier / Thriller
Nombre de pages: 400
➡️ Livre disponible sur Amazon, Fnac...
⭐...2022-12-2815 minMots et Merveilles9. BILAN: Mon Top-5 des films de 2022On continue cette rétrospective de 2022 et, cette fois, je vous présente mon TOP-5 des films qui m'ont vraiment marqué cette année. Pour plus d'informations, vous trouverez tout ce qu'il vous faut ci-dessous:
⭐ LES 7 DE CHICAGO (2020)
Disponible sur Netflix
Genre : Drame politique + Histoire vraie
➡️ Bande-annonce (VOSTR) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nH79C2udi5U
⭐ DARK WATERS (2019)
Disponible en VOD sur Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+ ou via l'abonnement Premium de Canal+
Genre : Drame...2022-12-2118 min
The Rose GrowsPalm Beach County Perspective Features The Rose GrowsThis interview was originally featured on the Palm Beach County Perspective podcast on December 5th, 2022. Rayna Rose discusses her two books The Girl Who Said Hello to Everyone and The Girl Who Wore Two Different Shoes. Additionally she talks about her Shine a Light speaking tour where Rayna Rose spent two weeks addressing audiences from Kindergarten - college about antisemitism, leadership, and the importance of being kind.
"Palm Beach County Has Multi Talented Residents: Episode 55 offers a glimpse at one of our residents, Rayna Rose Exelbierd, an Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker, Youth Mentor, and Children's Author. Rayna dedicates her...2022-12-1534 minMots et Merveilles8. INTERVIEW avec Nick Castle, auteur, formateur et podcasteurAuteur, formateur, conférencier, entrepreneur, podcasteur...Nick Castle est clairement le genre de personne à être multi-tâche dans des domaines variés, même si l'écriture reste la clé de voûte qui relie habilement tous les projets de cet auteur en devenir, passionné par l'Histoire avec un grand "H" et la mythologie grecque !
Cette semaine, découvrez son portrait et, si vous voulez aller encore plus loin, vous trouverez ci-dessous tous les liens et infos nécessaires au sujet de notre invité du jour 🙂
➡️ Instagram: @nick...2022-12-1440 minMots et MerveillesBANDE-ANNONCE: Les "Saisons Spéciales" arrivent sur le podcast !!Découvrez ce que vous réserve l'année 2023 (et celles à venir 👀) avec l'arrivée de "Saisons Spéciales" sur le podcast, dédiées à un thème, un univers ou une personnalité du monde du livre, du petit ou du grand écran !
Avec le titre de "Lumière sur..." et à raison de 2 saisons par an, chacune composée de 10 épisodes de minimum 30 minutes publiés tous les 1er et 3ème vendredis de chaque mois, venez faire connaissance avec ce nouveau divertissement culturel que je vous propose à travers le podcast Mots et Merv...2022-12-1004 minMots et Merveilles7. BILAN: Mon Top-5 des séries de 2022En décembre, j'aime faire une petite rétrospection de ce que j'ai fait, vu et lu. Pour ce premier mercredi de décembre, je vous présente mon TOP-5 des séries qui m'ont vraiment marqué cette année. Pour plus d'informations, vous trouverez tout ce qu'il vous faut ci-dessous:
⭐ ISAAC ASIMOV'S FOUNDATION
Disponible sur Apple TV+
➡️ Bande-annonce: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crauWXoNykw
⭐ THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE
Disponible sur Netflix
➡️ Bande-annonce: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...2022-12-0718 minMots et Merveilles6. LECTURE: "7 ans au Tibet", de Heinrich HarrerDans ce nouvel épisode de la catégorie LECTURE, partez à la découvert d'un des plus grand alpiniste du 20ème siècle, l'autrichien Heinrich Harrer, dont une partie de sa vie fut retranscrite dans son récit autobiographique "7 ans d'aventure au Tibet" et porté à l'écran en 1997, dans le film de Jean-Jacques Annaud, "7 ans au Tibet".
Derrière ce fantastique récit d'aventure se cache aussi une très belle histoire personnelle d'un homme revenu de ces 7 années passés au Tibet complètement métamorphosé dans bien des domaines, à commencer par sa conception de la vi...2022-11-3021 minMots et Merveilles5. ETRE AUTRICE: Mon choix pour l'autoéditionL'autoédition est un concept qui tant à se développer en France mais qui reste bien inférieur en comparaison de ce qu'il se fait déjà dans d'autres pays, notamment les pays anglophones. Dans cet épisode, découvrez de quoi il s'agit, ce que cela sous-entend et comprend en termes d'investissements personnels et financiers et pourquoi j'ai fait ce choix-là pour lancer ma carrière d'autrice.
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Retrouvez-moi sur:
TikTok: rayna_reichel_autrice (pseudo: Queen of Towers)
Instagram: @raynareichel_autrice
Page Facebook2022-11-2313 minA Season of Caring PodcastCaregiver Toolbox: Becoming a ‘Detective’ for Your Loved OneSend us a textRayna Neises, ACC, host, reflects on her interview last week with Angie Rischpater (Episode 143). Angie is a physical therapist and she shared how, as a caregiver, you can be an observer or a detective to help your loved one. Instead of swooping in and taking, you can just support. Rayna continues with the topic offering the following suggestions:[1:32] Deal with the problem and not the symptom by digging down and finding the root of the problem.[3:29] Steps to becoming a good observer:[3:45] Understand the difference between observing and looking[4:15] Be mindful of...2022-11-1714 minMots et Merveilles4. INTERVIEW de Solène Chartier, autrice autoéditée de FantasyAujourd'hui, partons à la rencontre d'une autrice autoéditée dans l'univers de la Fantasy; Solène Chartier. Découvrons son parcours, ce qui l'a poussé vers la voie de l'écriture, ses inspirations, son retour d'expérience sur les campagnes participatives Ulule et sur l'autoédition en général.
Retrouves Solène Chartier:
Sur Instagram: @leshistoiresdesolene
Sur Facebook: Solène Chartier
Sur son site web: https://leshistoiresdesolene.wordpress.com
Sur Amazon: https://www.amazon.fr/Sol%25C3%25A8ne-Chartier/e/B07GD5YFZG?ref=sr_n...2022-11-1634 minMots et Merveilles3. LECTURE: "Anges & Démons", de Dan BrownPour ce premier épisode de la catégorie "LECTURE", je vous fais découvrir l'un de mes auteurs préférés, Dan Brown, ainsi que mon livre préféré (tout auteur confondu): "Anges & Démons".
Dans cet épisode, apprenez-en plus sur l'auteur, découvrez le résumé du livre (sans spoiler promis 😄🤫🤐) et écoutez la lecture du prologue ainsi que des 3 premiers chapitres du livre. En vous souhaitant une très bonne écoute 🥰
Pour acheter le livre "Anges et Démons": https://www.amazon.fr/Anges-démons-Dan-Brown/dp/2253...2022-11-0922 minA Season of Caring PodcastCaregiver Toolbox: Identity and Self-compassionSend us a textRayna Neises, ACC, host, reflects on caregiver identity and self-compassion from her interview last week with Charlotte Bayala (Episode 141). Rayna continues with those topics offering the following information:[1:40] Putting on a caregiver identity can take some time.[3:00] The caregiving season can surprise many people with how it impacts your identity.[4:00] Caregiver is just another hat.[5:00] Extending grace to yourself is something to work on.[6:00] Ways to offer grace:[6:57] Thinking about how you evaluate your mistakes or actions can help you have a picture of how to be a little kinder to yourself.[9:14] Focusin...2022-11-0316 minMots et Merveilles1. ETRE AUTRICE: S'organiser quand on a deux métiersVivre de sa passion, c'est génial, mais souvent, ça n'arrive pas tout de suite. Dans la majorité des cas, avant de pouvoir en vivre, il nous faut exercer un autre métier en parallèle, histoire de pouvoir remplir le frigo et les placards, et pouvoir payer ses factures. Ce n'est pas facile tous les jours et cela demande beaucoup d'organisation, de rigueur et, aussi, un soupçon de relâchement car à vouloir trop en faire, on peut vite finir par exploser. Je parle d'expérience; je l'ai vécu début 2022 après avoir fait un burnout.
2022-11-0212 minMots et Merveilles2. ETRE AUTRICE: Mes projets littéraires en coursDans ce nouvel épisode, découvrez les deux projets littéraires sur lesquels je travaille actuellement 😀
- une grande saga de medieval fantasy qui m'accompagnera toute ma vie tant est la GI-GAN-TESQUE et qui s'intitulera: "Les Royaumes Eternels". Le Tome 1 de la première trilogie est prévu pour fin 2023 et portera le titre: "Les Larmes des Ombres".
- une épopée sportive à vive allure puisqu'elle prendra place non seulement dans les années 80, mais au volant d'une Formule 12022-11-0214 minA Season of Caring PodcastKnowing When and How to Step InSend us a textRayna Neises, ACC, host, reflects on her interview last week with Carolyn Birrell (Episode 139). Carolyn is the author of Walking with Fay: A Mother’s Unchartered Path into Dementia. While describing her caregiving journey, she talked about how difficult it was to navigate knowing when and how to step in to offer support for her mother. Since most everyone will deal with this issue, Rayna continues with the topic offering the following suggestions:[1:10] There are eight areas to consider when determining whether or not parents need more support:[2:00] Family Relationships[4:13] Home Safety[6:03] Medical...2022-10-2020 minMots et MerveillesBANDE-ANNONCE: Bienvenue sur Mots et Merveilles !Bienvenue sur le podcast "Mots & Merveilles", le podcast d'écriture et de littérature, mais aussi du monde merveilleux et fantastique de l'imaginaire !
Je m'appelle Rayna et je serai votre guide personnel dans ce voyage. En guise d'ouverture du podcast, voici une (longue !) bande-annonce présentant votre guide ici présente mais aussi le podcast et ses 4 catégories d'épisodes différents que sont:
⭐ Etre autrice;
⭐ Lecture;
⭐ Interview;
⭐ Merveilles.
Si vous avez apprécié cet épisode et que vous souhaitez...2022-10-1310 minA Season of Caring PodcastLeaning Into Love and Respite for Compassion FatigueSend us a textRayna Neises, ACC, host, reflects on her interview last week with Dr. Ed Smink (Episode 137). Dr. Ed shared his personal experience with burnout and how important it is to be aware of compassion fatigue. Rayna continues the conversation with tips on how leaning into love and respite can help overcome this condition for family caregivers:[1:06] Compassion fatigue is described as a condition characterized by emotional and physical exhaustion, leading to a diminished ability to empathize or feel compassion for others.[6:27] What would happen if you wrapped him in a hug and told him...2022-10-0616 minA Season of Caring PodcastMore Caregiver Tools: Routines and FaithSend us a textRayna Neises, ACC, host, reflects on her interview last week with Deb Kelsey-Davis (Episode 125). Deb shared how technology impacted her caregiving season and helped her with self-care. Rayna continues the conversation with tips on how creating routines can be a helpful tool for caregivers. In addition, she explores how faith can impact caregiving: [1:00] The key to self-care is that it is not a one-time event but instead an ongoing routine or habit.[2:25] When we make time for things we love and schedule in fun, we have a happier life overall. [4:13] Think about th...2022-09-2219 minA Season of Caring PodcastBenefits of Pity Parties and Understanding the Dying ProcessSend us a textRayna Neises, ACC, host, reflects on her interview last week with Betsy Wurzel Sloan who was a caregiver for her husband who had Early Onset Alzheimer’s. Betsy shared her experiences with her caregiving journey and explained that she gave herself permission to have Pity Parties. She also talked about the dying process. Rayna shares more on both important subjects: [1:30] Pity Parties are helpful and provide the opportunity to vent your feelings.[2:18] Self-Pity can lead to Self-Compassion.[3:40] There are many euphemisms for death and dying.[6:34] When you hear some of the key phrases...2022-09-0818 minA Season of Caring PodcastCaregiver Tips: Self-Care is not an Option and ‘Pity Parties’ are Okay!Send us a textThis week, Rayna Neises, your host, speaks with Betsy Wurzel Sloan. Betsy is a retired nurse and teacher’s aide who now has her own talk show. She is the caregiver for her special needs adult son, and she has helped her mother-in-law, father, and husband as they experienced Alzheimer’s. Through the journey with her husband, Betsy feels that she found her gifts, power, and voice. She now works to raise awareness of Early Onset Alzheimer’s with her mission to help no one walk the journey alone during caregiving or after. Betsy p...2022-09-0127 minA Season of Caring PodcastLearning with the Caregiver WarriorSend us a textThis week, Rayna Neises, your host, speaks with Susanne White. Susanne was able to care for her parents and venture out on a caregiving journey that would change her life. She is now a blogger and author of the book, ‘Self Care for Caregivers’ which will be released in early September. Susanne shares her experience, strength, and hope with others so that they can survive caregiving with grace and empowerment. She provides the following insights: (5:07) When caregiving, if you are trying to control or manipulate, your loved one will know that.(7:11) Being more self-a...2022-08-1823 min