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Flashes of Insight15 - Navigating Perimenopause with Dr. Rebbecca HertelIn today's episode I interview Dr. Rebbecca Hertel, a board certified osteopathic family medicine physician and certified menopause practitioner. We talk about her own journey, what helped her feel better and how she now helps her patients navigate this journey with compassion and understanding. Dr. Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP is a board-certified osteopathic family medicine physician and certified menopause practitioner and the founder and CEO of Osteopathic Midlife Health, a telemedicine practice dedicated to midlife and menopause care. With over 20years of expertise, Dr. Hertel has provided compassionate, patient-centered care across all life stages since completing her r...2025-05-0735 min
Compassionate CulturesEp. 4 Behind the Scenes of Cultural Humility TrainingIn this episode Strawberry Words Trainers Sipho, Rebbecca and Naomi, discuss their experience of delivering cultural humility training. Cultural Humility is a framework that offers a compassionate way through learning about systemic discrimination and racism. We absolutely love it and think all organisations should adopt this learning. Tune in to hear why. 2025-04-1518 min
The Real Poker Girls of Las VegasJeanne David & LIPS 2025Send us a textThe girls catch up with the newest Women In Poker Hall of Famer, Jeanne David. Lupe announces the largest ladies buy in tournament scheduled for June in Las Vegas and all about her LIPS 2025 series.A podcast for women in poker. There is no other sport in the world were women are on a equal playing field as a man except for poker. In no other sport is the 1st place prize money 12 million dollars! Follow Lupe, Tatiana and Rebbecca as they navigate the crazy game of poker and comp...2025-03-2750 min
The Dusty MuffinsDon’t “Just Deal With It!”: Debunking Perimenopause MythsIn this eye-opening third episode of The Dusty Muffins, Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan (MD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP), and Dr. Rebbecca Hertel (DO, MSCP) tackle the biggest myths surrounding perimenopause—myths that even clinicians have told patients! With their trademark humor and expertise, the ladies set the record straight and empower you to take control of your health.Here’s what you’ll learn and so much more:You DON’T have to “just deal with it!”—there are treatments and products that can help.Menopause isn’t just for women 45+; early menopause is real, and it matters.Why...2025-03-0137 minThe Real Poker Girls of Las VegasCosta Rica Poker Festival 2025Send us a textThe girls are back from the inaugural Costa Rica Poker Festival with lots of fun stories revealed. Someone made a final table, a day trip to Manuel Antonio National Park and the LIPS sponsored, largest ladies event in Costa Rica. Lupe also discusses all the details of her ladies week in April at the Southpoint Casino in Las Vegas and the largest Ladies Event, Poker Buy In Tournament to be held this June, at the Venetian Casino in Las Vegas!A podcast for women in poker. There is n...2025-02-1847 minThe Real Poker Girls of Las VegasMichael MizrachiSend us a textThe girls freestyle the end of year special featuring poker legend Michael Mizrachi, like you have never heard him before. No question was off the table and the girls did not hold back. Merry Christmas everyone!A podcast for women in poker. There is no other sport in the world were women are on a equal playing field as a man except for poker. In no other sport is the 1st place prize money 12 million dollars! Follow Lupe, Tatiana and Rebbecca as they navigate the crazy game of poker and c...2024-12-2452 min
THE SWEATY PILLOWMenopause, Sex, and Everything in Between with Dr. Rebbecca HertelFULL VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBEThis episode covers it all. Lara is joined by Dr. Rebbecca Hertel, a board-certified osteopathic family medicine physician and menopause expert. Their conversation goes everywhere, discussing the complexities of menopause and its symptoms. Lara and Rebbecca explore the taboo subject of sex during menopause, why more women get divorced at this age, and how to navigate it with a family. Dr. Hertel offers expert advice on maintaining a fulfilling sex life, starting an HRT regimen, and tips for improving sleep quality and reducing stress.Thank you...2024-12-0531 minThe Real Poker Girls of Las VegasThe Real Poker Girls of London Kerryjane Craigie & Lydia CuguddaSend us a textThe all new Real Poker Girls of London, Kerryjane Craigie and Lydia Cugudda are in Las Vegas for the PokerStars NAPT. The girls discuss updates to the inaugural Women's Winter Festival at the Hippodrome Casino in London, Lupe reveals the newest inductees to the Women in Poker Hall of Fame and all the updates to the Women's Winter Festival in December in Las Vegas. A podcast for women in poker. There is no other sport in the world were women are on a equal playing field as a man except for pok...2024-11-1843 minThe Real Poker Girls of Las VegasTommy LaRosaSend us a textThe girls chat with Tommy LaRosa, Director of Operations - Poker at The Venetian Resorts Las Vegas about the incredible state of the art, brand new poker room and Tommy's plans moving forward. Get to know Tommy and his incredible journey in Las Vegas.THE REAL POKER GIRLS OF LAS VEGASWebsite: The Real Poker Girls of Las VegasFacebook: The Real Poker Girls of Las VegasInstagram: The Real Poker Girls of Las VegasYou Tube: The Real Poker Girls of Las VegasT...2024-11-0438 min
Compassionate CulturesEp. 40 Racial GaslightingRacial gaslighting is a reality that racially marginalised individuals often face, yet it remains an issue that many still don't address. In this episode, Rebbecca delves into the dynamics of racial gaslighting, breaking down how it manifests and providing insights into recognising it.
When we learn to understand racial gaslighting, we can take steps to ensure that racially marginalised people are not subjected to it and decrease racial harm.
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Compassionate CulturesEp. 39. Talking About Racism is So Divisive!A commonly held belief and comment frequently asked of us at Strawberry Words is “Why do you always talk about racism?” Often followed by the statement “It’s so divisive!”. In this episode, therefore, Rebbecca breaks down the common reasoning behind these words and assesses how they can actually be harmful to racially marginalised people.
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Compassionate CulturesEp 38. Supporting Racially Marginalised Pupils After the RiotsIn this particularly necessary episode of Compassionate Cultures, we explore how U.K. schools can better support racially, religiously and culturally marginalised pupils in the aftermath of the recent U.K. riots. While many schools have anti-discrimination and anti-bullying policies in place, these measures are not enough to protect pupils from the systemic and everyday challenges of racism.
Join us as we discuss practical steps schools can take to reassess and reshape their policies, create inclusive environments, and provide essential emotional support to students from culturally marginalised backgrounds.
The host, Rebbecca Hemmings also dives into...2024-09-1817 minThe Real Poker Girls of Las VegasKerryjane CraigieSend us a textThe Real Poker Girls of Las Vegas Lupe Soto, Rebbecca Scales and Tatiana Fox welcome guest Kerryjane Craigie who is in Las Vegas. KJ as she is affectionately known in the poker world discusses her upcoming Women's Winter Festival in London this November with £100K Gtd, her new role as a PokerStars ambassador and her story of how she became the Director of Poker at the amazing Hippodrome Casino in London. THE REAL POKER GIRLS OF LAS VEGASWebsite: The Real Poker Girls of Las Vegas2024-09-1657 min
Compassionate CulturesEp. 37 Dealing with Racial Trauma - Part 2In this essential continuation from last week's episode, Rebbecca concludes her deeply personal and insightful discussion on the lasting effects of racial trauma following the recent race riots in England. In part two, she delves deeper into the emotional toll these events have taken on individuals and communities, and how they have shaped the mental health and well-being of people from the global majority, Muslims, and white ethnic minorities.
Rebbecca not only reflects on the challenges but also emphasises the resilience and strength that can be found in collective healing. She offers additional tools and s...2024-09-1110 min
Compassionate CulturesEpisode 36 - Dealing With Racial Trauma Part 1In the wake of the recent race riots that have shaken communities across England, many individuals are grappling with the profound effects of racial trauma. In this deeply moving episode, Rebbecca opens up with raw honesty about how these events have touched her life and the lives of those around her. Drawing on personal experiences and expert insights, she explores the lingering impact of these riots, not just on people of the global majority and Muslims, but also on white ethnic minorities.
Rebbecca doesn’t just recount the pain; she offers hope. She shares practical, eff...2024-09-0415 minThe Real Poker Girls of Las VegasThe Tower AKA Philip HealdSend us a textMeet famous British poker commentator and interviewer of the Goliath Grosvenor Poker Series and voted the WPT mag Poker Personality of the Year ... Philip Heald "THE TOWER" live in the studio with the girls from England. The podcast starts with the hilarious story of how the Vegas girls met Tower, followed by a deep dive into Philip's poker journey. THE REAL POKER GIRLS OF LAS VEGASWebsite: The Real Poker Girls of Las VegasFacebook: The Real Poker Girls of Las VegasInstagram: The Real Poker Gi...2024-08-0347 minThe Real Poker Girls of Las VegasRobert MizrachiSend us a textThe girls interview WSOP champion Robert Mizrachi on his latest bracelet win, life, his poker strategy for the Main Event and so much more. This is a great episode where you really get to know Rob and if you don't love him now you will after hearing this. THE REAL POKER GIRLS OF LAS VEGASWebsite: The Real Poker Girls of Las VegasFacebook: The Real Poker Girls of Las VegasInstagram: The Real Poker Girls of Las VegasYou Tube: The Real Poker Girls of...2024-07-0942 min
Compassionate CulturesEpisode 33 - Breaking Down Cultural CompetenceIn this episode, we dive into the fundamentals of cultural competence. Discover what cultural competence entails and why it is crucial in modern workplaces. Rebbecca Hemmings shares practical strategies for improving cross-cultural communication and encouraging an inclusive environment. We also explore real-world scenarios and common challenges, providing actionable insights to help you navigate cultural differences effectively. Tune in to learn how cultural competence can enhance teamwork, drive innovation, and create a more harmonious workplace.
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F...2024-06-2614 minThe Real Poker Girls of Las VegasLadies Week 2024Send us a textThe girls are back together in Las Vegas for ladies week and cover the history of ladies week, the infamous 15 way chop and talk to first time WSOP attendee Lorraine Stupak from Melbourne Australia.THE REAL POKER GIRLS OF LAS VEGASWebsite: The Real Poker Girls of Las VegasFacebook: The Real Poker Girls of Las VegasInstagram: The Real Poker Girls of Las VegasYou Tube: The Real Poker Girls of Las VegasTwitter: TRPGOLVREBBECCA SCALESWebsite: P...2024-06-2455 min
Compassionate CulturesEp 31 How To Exercise Soft PowerHow do you make change when you feel you have little or no power? Maybe you aren’t in a typical position of leadership, or you feel your influence is limited. In this episode, Rebbecca explores how she successfully uses her soft power and influence to make change. This conversation is based on a leadership insight session, where Rebbecca was asked to share her soft power experiences. Get two FREE Lessons from our Time to Talk About Race course here: https://www.strawberrywordscourses.co.uk/free-time-to-talk-about-race-course
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Compassionate CulturesEp. 30 Live Lesson on Racial MicroaggressionsTune into this episode for exclusive access to the talk on racial microaggressions I (Rebbecca Hemmings) gave at the Health and Well-Being Show at Work in March 2024 at the Birmingham NEC. Understand the word, learn the different types of microaggressions, and hear plenty of examples.
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Compassionate CulturesEpisode 23 How to Be an AllyOne of the most frequently asked questions during training is: “How can I be an ally?”. Sharing scholar Tema Jon Okun’s 6 R’s of Antiracism, Rebbecca explains in clear terms some of the key actions that can be taken to help racialised people get justice and with the fairness they deserve. This is an essential listen for anyone wanting to adopt an antiracist identity. Let us know what you thought about this episode. Listen to the Compassionate Cultures Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and the Strawberry Words website.2024-03-1316 min
Compassionate CulturesS1: Ep: 13 Why I Stopped Talking About RaceTune in to hear why I (Rebbecca Hemmings) stopped talking about race and racism for 10 years! Racial trauma is very real.
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Compassionate CulturesEp: 10 Book Look: SWAYTake a quick look through the information-packed, well-researched and illuminating book: SWAY Unravelling Unconscious Bias by Pragya Agarwal. Learn key unconscious biases, get an overview of the book and Rebbecca’s top take-away’s.
Learn more about unconscious biases, systemic racism and microaggressions in Strawberry Words’ flagship online course for individuals and organisations: Time to Talk About Race. Read more here: https://www.strawberrywordscourses.co.uk/time-to-talk-about-race-cpd-course2024-01-2415 min
Compassionate CulturesS1: Ep: 7 Ensuring a Safe Space for Ethnic Minorities in Our Actor's AgencyJoin us for an electrifying conversation with Kathryn Hanke, the brilliant mind behind Direct Personal Management Actor's Agency, as she teams up with Rebbecca to unveil the strategies and triumphs in the journey towards a more inclusive industry!
Dive deep into the challenges faced by the agency and discover how they are learning to craft safe havens for ethnic minorities in this industry that heavily focuses on visuals.
Connect with DPM at www.directpm.co.uk and stay in the loop on X @DPMactor.
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Compassionate CulturesS1: Ep: 6 I’ve Got News for You!Welcome back to the first episode of 2024. Here I (Rebbecca) explain the exciting changes being made to the podcast so that you the listener get even more value than normal! Also, tune in the find out about an exclusive freebie just for listeners of Compassionate Cultures – the Podcast.
Learn more about our work at: www.strawberrywords.co.uk2024-01-1016 minThe Real Poker Girls of Las Vegas2024 LIPS 20th Year AnniversarySend us a textThe girls discuss Game of Gold reality TV show followed by their New Years resolutions. Lupe announces her 20th LIPS Anniversary and all the poker events she's working on this year such as the 2024 Women's Poker Conference and the 2024 Women in Poker Hall of Fame. Rebbecca launches her new media platform WPN Women's Poker News and Tatiana explains her name is real and not a stage name. YOU TUBE: The Real Poker Girls of Las VegasWebsite: The Real Poker Girls of Las VegasTHE REAL...2024-01-0847 min
Compassionate CulturesS1: Ep 5 The Racial Microaggressions We Face at University Part 2This raw conversation with two young black women who discuss the microaggressions and blatant racism they face as students at university continues (following part 1).
It comes with a trigger warning, as one student shares a particularly shocking incident she faced during freshers' week.
We implore all university staff, lecturers and especially leaders to tune in and learn as they share their thoughts on the changes needed.
If you, as a student, find resonance with the experiences discussed in this episode, remember that you're not alone. Reach out to...2023-12-1326 min
The Rec Poker PodcastEp 541 - Rebbecca Scales on “Raising Up” Women in Poker!This week Sasha Sutton and the RecPoker RECing Crew interviewed Rebbecca Scales! Rebbecca and the gang discussed a slew of topics, including the lack of marketing to women in the World Series of Poker and the resistance to change in the industry. Rebbecca also talked about the three main barriers that women face in poker: harassment, social norms, and daily responsibilities. Sasha and Rebecca shared personal anecdotes about their experiences with both positive and negative aspects of the poker world.
Rebecca discussed her journey before joining Poker Power, including her failed attempt at creating...2023-12-0854 minThe Real Poker Girls of Las VegasPoker GivesSend us a textThe ladies discuss the up and coming winter poker festival in Las Vegas featuring Lupe's Ladies week and annual meet up Christmas game. Barbara from Poker Gives is this months guest talking about her work around town helping those in need. THE REAL POKER GIRLS OF LAS VEGASWebsite: The Real Poker Girls of Las VegasFacebook: The Real Poker Girls of Las VegasInstagram: The Real Poker Girls of Las VegasYou Tube: The Real Poker Girls of Las VegasTwitter: TRPGOLV2023-11-2451 min