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Kael Your Idols: A New Hollywood PodcastTalking Therapy: Ordinary People (1980)We've been busy preparing a slate of episodes we have planned to pay tribute to some of the giants of New Hollywood who have recently left us. First on the “in memoriam” docket is no less than Robert Redford. Arguably the first true multi-hyphenate, with his directorial debut Ordinary People, Redford established an impressively new take on the “issues film”. Alana and Sam enjoy digging in and trying to untangle its thorny reputation as an Oscar spoiler for Raging Bull and Martin Scorsese. Topics include: the 92nd st Y, the origins of the Brat Pack, and what Mary Tyler Moore is...
2026-02-111h 14
In Defense of Plants PodcastEp. 550 - For the Love of Flowers (feat. Sam Tallent)People are drawn to plants for various reasons and that is why I wanted to talk with stand up comic and author Sam Tallent. From his early days hauling rocks out of his mom's garden to his desire to bring beauty into his neighborhood, Sam is diving head first into the world of plants. Join us as we explore his love for flowers and learn why their presence means to much to him in a world dominated by phone addiction and a lack of authenticity. Fair warning, there is plenty of strong language and substance references throughout this episode...
2025-11-021h 01
Cinema Chat With David HeathBaby Face (With Alana Gibson and Sam Ludwig)Send a textIn this episode, we visit with Sam and Alana from the Kael Your Idols podcast. We talk about the 1933 pre-code film Baby Face starring Barbara Stanwyck. We talk about the risqué aspects of the film, the plot, and the cast. We also talk about how this film caused a stir to stimulate enforcement of the production code to soften Hollywood films for three decades to come. Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬Be sure to check out the Kael Your Idols podcast as Alana and Sam explore the world of New Hollywood! Below are links or find it an...
2025-11-012h 05
SHE WELL READHello It's MeHey Well Read Baddies! We’re back with chapters 33–36 of Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez — and trust us, the stakes are sky-high. In this episode, four generations land under one roof, “land vs. family” collisions take center stage, and Wade’s rushed trial delivers a gut-punch verdict that threatens the Kingdom itself. We break down the courtroom power plays, the consequences of that fateful deed, and how generational guilt ripples through Nikki’s present.
Plus, in our coffee break, we share our latest reads — Lana dives into Make a Scene by Mimi Grace, while Sam revisits Deja Brew by Celestin...
2025-10-2245 minSHE WELL READWelcome to Happy Land!Well Read Baddies, we’re back! Season 6 is officially here, and we’re starting strong with our seasonal book pick—Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. In this premiere episode, Lana and Sam break down chapters 1–4, unpacking family secrets, generational patterns, and the roots of the Kingdom of Happy Land.
Whether you’re a returning listener or brand new to the club, welcome in! Grab your copy of Happy Land , join our discussion on the Bookum app, and leave us a voice note with your thoughts—just no spoilers please!
00:00 Welcome to Season Six!
01:51 Church Announc...
2025-08-2752 min
Hearts & MinesEp 24: Leading with Purpose: Sam’s Journey in Mining and BeyondSam is a seasoned executive and company director with more than 30 years of experience across aviation, consulting, and mining. After 13 years at IGO as Chief People and Sustainability Officer, she helped transform the business into a leader in clean energy materials. Today, she continues to shape the leadership landscape through Chief Executive Women and as a director of Youth Focus. In this episode, Sam shares valuable insights on leadership, engagement, and culture development drawn from her distinguished career in mining and beyond.
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2025-08-251h 13SHE WELL READWelcome in Well Read Baddies!For Well Read Baddies who love books, pop culture, and everything in between. Best friends Lana and Sam are figuring out how to fit reading into their busy lives—and they know they’re not alone. That’s why they created a book club on the go: a seasonal podcast with bite-sized episodes where listeners vote on what they read each season. Whether you read all the time, once in a while, or are just picking up your first book in years, this show celebrates all types of readers. Being well-read is more than just books—it’s a way of lif...
2025-08-1801 minSHE WELL READBooked & BingeingHey well read baddies! It’s just the two of us this week, and we’re catching up on all the things—reading goals, reality TV rabbit holes, and what it means to truly read for joy. Lana’s deep in her Black romance era and crushing her 12-book goal, while Sam’s still recovering from the whirlwind that was the Black Romance Book Fest.
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We can’t wait to hear from you! :) Please send any questions or comments about this episode to shewellread@gmail.com or...
2025-06-2336 min
Stream of DreamearlyEpisode 11: Misfit or Missed Fit: Shifting Our Thinking To Help Kids Thrive, Especially When They're Outside The BoxIn this episode, Sam Archibald shares his deeply personal story of being a kid whose strengths didn't fit into the typical school mold. While classrooms left him feeling boxed out, Sam reflects on the talents and perspectives he carried all along and how they've shaped his work and parenting today. Now a professional who creates environments where others can thrive, Sam talks about what he wishes adults had known back then, and how we can unlock the potential of kids who don't fit the mold. Whether you're a parent, or teacher, this conversation will help you see struggle through a...
2025-05-0637 min
Here Lies MeIntroducing: Talk Easy with Sam FragosoWe’re excited to introduce you to a show we know you’ll love: Talk Easy. Hosted by Sam Fragoso, Talk Easy is a weekly series of intimate conversations with artists, activists, and politicians—where people sound like people. This week we sit with musician Alana Haim, star of the film from director Paul Thomas Anderson, Licorice Pizza. Making her acting debut, Alana shares the serendipitous backstory that led to the project, the “7th grade forever theory” that helped her get inside the character of Alana Kane, a high school house party where she baked cake and fell in lo...
2025-02-2446 minKael Your Idols: A New Hollywood PodcastOur top 5 movies of 1974 and 2024Yet again we gather at the beginning of a new year. The reason? To pit the films of the previous calendar year against the films released 50 years ago. That's right, it's 74 v 24 baby! Will New Hollywood reign supreme? Or will Alana and Sam pretend like they prefer a bunch of Netflix movies instead? Listen and find out!
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Reality PlaybookReality Playbook - Ep. 9/10 - A Side - NFC East Showdown - November. 12, 2024PlaybookNFLBengals 34, Baltimore 35 (Thursday)Broncos 14, KC 16 Last Lost on December 25, 2023 against the RaidersHeadlines:-Sam Darnold & Vikings-Lions v Houston-Are the Dolphins back? NFC EastGiants 17, Carolina 20 OT (Overseas in Munich)Commanders 27, Steelers 28Eagles RecapEagles 37 v 6 Dallas CFBTexas v FloridaBYU v Utah Miami FL v GA TechOle Miss. v GeorgiaAlabama v LSUNBA...
2024-11-1655 min
Act Up With Alana JActing Up With Jenni RuizaIn this episode, Alana sits down with her friend and multi-talented performer, Jenni Ruiza. Jenni shares her acting journey, particularly being inspired by Bette Midler as a child, she knew she was destined to entertain. She discusses how she earned a hosting segment alongside Alicia Menendez on Fusion, writing and performing sketch comedy for the Latino community, and her current screenwriting endeavors. You can catch her as the star of the film Playing Sam, available on Roku, and up next, in Dying for Sex on Hulu and Zero Day on Netflix, both coming in 2025. Tune in to learn, laugh, and le...
2024-11-051h 09SHE WELL READS5 EP8: Dust Yourself Off and Try AgainHey well read baddies! On today's episode, we discuss truth #6 of Black Girl IRL, Therapy is a Journey. Lana and Sam dive deep into the world of therapy, sharing personal experiences, tips, and the journey of finding the right therapist. We chat about why therapy isn't just for tough times, how it's transformed our lives, and debunk some common myths. Plus, we’ve got all the juicy updates: from shout outs and Spotify’s new comments feature to exciting news about our upcoming anniversary party and the latest in our Bookum book club! Join us for laughs, insights, and all...
2024-07-241h 14
All Country NewsSam Willams Interview + Live From Boots In The Park With Alana SpringsteenYour weekly country news update for the week of 4/8 featuring an interview with Sam Williams! Plus, tune in for a special interview with Alana Springsteen LIVE from Boots In The Park In San Diego!
2024-04-1046 minAll Country NewsSam Willams Interview + Live From Boots In The Park With Alana SpringsteenYour weekly country news update for the week of 4/8 featuring an interview with Sam Williams! Plus, tune in for a special interview with Alana Springsteen LIVE from Boots In The Park In San Diego!
2024-04-1046 minSHE WELL READSWR Minisode: New Year, New Me and Season 5 Updates!Hey well read baddies! Welcome in to all of our new and returning listeners! Disclaimer: we are still working out the kinks of Sam's new mic so please forgive us!! On today's episode, Lana and Sam are catching up with you all on all of the things including... the season 5 book vote! Y'all ready for season 5?! Be sure to cast your vote by Wednesday, April 3rd using the link below.Link to vote- https://forms.gle/WCiVUa2mRqsnmSEJAWe can’t wait to hear from you! :) Please send any questions or comments about this episode to...
2024-03-2538 min
Absolutely ADHDThe key to supporting our ADHD: Curiosity Hi listeners! This week, Alana and Sam are talking about the pros of cons of having such curious minds AND some ways to use this to our advantage. If you're enjoying the podcast, please don't forget to subscribe, share this ep with a friend, write us a review or send us your thoughts - we love hearing from you!!Alana's Coaching & CoursesFind Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalanaFollow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhdLinks to learn more:https://www.getinflow.io/post/curiosity-and-adhd...
2024-03-1322 min
The Musician's JourneyAlana Springsteen & Basak Kizilisik: Manager & Artist Relationships In The Modern IndustryIn the world of music, the relationship between an artist and their manager is often the cornerstone of success. It's a partnership that can either make or break a career. In this episode we get a glimpse into the world of Alana Springsteen & her manager Basak Kizilisik.Alana Springsteen is a 23 year old artist/songwriter, producer and multi instrumentalist signed to Columbia records and Sony Nashville. E! News calls her “one of Nashville’s most buzzworthy emerging artists” and PEOPLE has tapped her as “the future of country music”. She just dropped her debut album twen...
2024-03-0751 minAbsolutely ADHDHow ADHD impacts our self-esteemSam is back!! This week, Alana and Sam are talking about the self-esteem struggles that come with growing up with ADHD: having a loud inner critic, difficulty regulating strong emotions, struggling to process and articulate our emotions & more. If you're enjoying the podcast, please don't forget to subscribe, share this ep with a friend, write us a review or send us your thoughts - we love hearing from you!!Alana's Coaching & CoursesFind Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalanaFollow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhdBook recommendation...
2024-02-2821 minAbsolutely ADHDADHD & the holidays, new years, birthdays & more Happy New Year, listeners!! This week, Sam & Alana are chatting about the challenges of holidays around this time of the year and the pressures that come along with them...Overstimulation, changes in routines. high expectations, increased social interaction, new years resolutions, getting back into the swing of things & more.This year and always, we're so grateful for your support of this podcast. Our messages are always open as we would love to hear your topic suggestions and feedback.If you're enjoying the podcast, we would love if you could write a review or...
2024-01-0521 minAbsolutely ADHDAll or nothing thinking with ADHD - Part 2 Welcome back to the Absolutely ADHD podcast!On today's episode, Alana and Sam are talking about all or nothing thinking with an ADHD brain. What it is...why it's common for ADHDers..how we can support ourselves through it & more.If you're enjoying the podcast - don't forget to subscribe, write us a review or share with a friend, so we can share with more ADHDers. The support means so much!!Alana's Links:Alana's Coaching & CoursesFind Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalanaFollow the podcast on Instagram...
2023-12-2023 min
What The Ale?Keg #4: Son of Sam vs Maury TerryWelcome to the December Keg friends! This month we researched the conspiracy as to whether David Berkowitz was the sole Son of Sam killer. We also discuss a recently solved cold case and other creepy cult things. Cheers!
2023-12-161h 28Absolutely ADHDWe're back! NYC update & let's talk about neutral thinkingWe are so excited to be back for season 4!! In this episode, we're catching up about the last couple of months for Sam & Alana and exploring the concept of neutral thinking..What is it & how we can use it to support our busy, ruminating ADHD brains,If you're enjoying the podcast, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Message us on instagram or write a review so we can help share this information with more ADHDers. Your support means so much to us!Alana's Links:Alana's Coaching & Courses...
2023-12-1322 min
The GP Show#179 Co-Design in Health with First Nations Australians with Dr Alana GallDr Alana Gall is a proud Truwulway woman, a Pakana (Tasmanian Aboriginal) from the north-east coast of Lutruwita (Tasmania). Alana is passionate about Indigenous peoples' holistic health and wellbeing globally. She has a background with degrees in nutritional medicine, Master of Research and a PhD. Alana is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine at Southern Cross University, and an Honorary Research Fellow at both the University of Queensland and Menzies School of Health Research. She is the Co-Vice Chair of the World Federation of Public Health Associations Indigenous Working Group, and the Vice President-Elect for...
2023-12-111h 01
The Ferment”One No, Many Yeses” Sam Ewell & Dougald Hine in Illich Conversation #3Gustavo Esteva coined the slogan "One No, Many Yeses" to communicate the way Illich's sense of "the vernacular" offers many small and winding exits off of the one big road of industrial "progress" that tries to gather up the whole globe into one great machine, one overriding system. In this conversation, Dougald Hine, Sam Ewell and friends colour in some of the small, convivial possibilities that lie on the other side of a no to the promises of modernity, the kinds of gardens that can grow up in the cracks of big systems.
2023-11-231h 31The FermentWalking the Razor’s Edge: Illich Conversation #2 with David Cayley and Sam EwellChristian mission has gotten a bad name in our time, for good reason. Illich talked about the razor's edge walked by the missionary, between violating the world into which one has been sent (he used the word raping, actually) and betraying one's spiritual inheritance. Some have read Illich as anti-mission. In this conversation, both David Cayley and Sam Ewell argue that Illich is decidedly not anti-mission, any more than he is anti-technology, but that he makes us sensitive to the imperialism of either one when they tilt us out of the convivial relationship of friends and the action of...
2023-11-031h 29Absolutely ADHDPutting yourself out there w/ ADHD: dating, friendships & more As ADHD individuals, going outside of our comfort zone is not always easy. Whether it's dating, meeting friends, interviewing for a job, living in a new place. It comes with a ton of challenges. Rejection sensitivity..anxious thinking..setting boundaries,.and more.Alana and Sam are chatting about it this week. We hope you enjoy this episode! If you're loving the podcast - send us a message, share it with a friend or write a review so we can help share this info with more ADHDers!!Alana's Links:Learn how to confidently support...
2023-09-2026 minAbsolutely ADHDLearning styles and working with our ADHD brains For anyone, understanding our unique learning style is super important. For ADHDers, this is even more important as we often have to find alternative ways to learn or work towards our goals.In this episode, Alana and Sam are chatting about the different learning styles such as visual, auditory, kinesthetic, social & solitary learning and their experience as ADHDers.We hope this episode encourages you to reflect on your own journey to pinpoint which combinations of learning styles is the most helpful for you.If you're enjoying the podcast, we'd love to hear your...
2023-09-0621 minAbsolutely ADHDADHD & Seeking Validation Hi listeners! Welcome back!Today, Sam and Alana are chatting about validation seeking behaviors..why we often rely on external validation and how we can be more mindful of it.If you want to learn more, check out the links below!If you're enjoying the podcast - don't forget to subscribe, write us a review or share with a friend, so we can share with more ADHDers. The support means so much!!Alana's Links:Downloadable, FREE resource for coaches Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana...
2023-08-0124 minAbsolutely ADHDADHD & common thinking trapsWelcome back to the Absolutely ADHD podcast!On today's episode, Alana and Sam are talking about common thinking traps and why ADHDers can get stuck in them pretty often.If you want to learn more, check out the links below!If you're enjoying the podcast - don't forget to subscribe, write us a review or share with a friend, so we can share with more ADHDers. The support means so much!!Alana's Links:Learn how to confidently support your ADHDDownloadable, FREE resource for coaches...
2023-07-1123 minAbsolutely ADHDWhat is cycle syncing & how it can help us manage our ADHDWelcome back to the Absolutely ADHD podcast!On today's episode, Alana and Sam are talking about cycle syncing and how we can use it as a tool to support our ADHD.Our moods, emotions, energy levels and ADHD symptoms are heavily influenced by our menstrual cycle.. Cycle syncing involves adjusting our lifestyle routines according to the specific phase of the menstrual cycle that we're experiencing.If you want to learn more, check out the links below!If you're enjoying the podcast - don't forget to subscribe, write us a review or...
2023-07-0421 min
Courageously AuthenticEp. 18 | Why Conscious Relationships seem Boring with Samantha CharanWhy Conscious Relationships seem Boring with Samantha CharanSummary:Changing the narratives that inhibit us from living and leading our most authentic lives is what this episode is all about! Sam comes fully equipped to the conversation with the knowledge, tools and the heart-centered leadership to support us in tapping into our personal power, taking aligned action and, ultimately, creating a life that mirrors our internal yearnings. This week on Courageously Authentic, I speak with Samantha Charan, a clinical therapist of nearly seven years with a background in working w...
2023-07-021h 02Absolutely ADHDSeason 3 Trailer of The Absolutely ADHD Podcast Hi listeners! Welcome to season 3 of the Absolutely ADHD Podcast.I'm Alana, ADHD coach, social worker & ADHD educator. I started this podcast with my ADHD bestie, Sam, to help ADHDers feel seen and to help you guys better understand how your amazing brains work.We're so happy to have you here and grateful for your support.We have some GREAT episodes planned for you guys this season: a sleep doctor, an anxiety specialist, a sensory therapist and more!Don't forget to like, subscribe, write us a review or share the podcast...
2023-06-2701 minSHE WELL READS4 EP 13: Denial is a River in Egypt!Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the thirteenth episode of season 4! On today's episode, Lana and Samra dive into Chapters 67-72 of I'm Glad My Mom Died (IGMMD). We see what Jennette is getting into post Sam and Cat...Netflix? 👀 We also meet her new love interest who actually may be decent this time! If you'll be reading along with us, be sure to grab your book from our Bookshop or NEW Amazon storefront, direct links located on "More Links" below! Mentions in episode- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk7vFBIm-kw https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org...
2023-06-141h 07Absolutely ADHDGetting back into the swing of things w/ an ADHD brain If you struggle with transitions or getting back into the swing of things after taking a break...this episode is for you!We always discuss the importance of breaks, but rarely do we talk about how difficult it can be to transition back after taking some time for ourselves.Sam and Alana touch on why ADHDers struggle with this...the struggle of doom scrolling... feeling stuck and whatever else came to mind this week.Learn how to confidently support your ADHDDownloadable, FREE resource for coachesFind Alana on...
2023-06-1327 minSHE WELL READS4 EP 12: There's Levels to This Sh*tHey well read baddies! Welcome to the twelfth episode of season 4! On today's episode, Lana and Samra dive into Chapters 61-66 of I'm Glad My Mom Died (IGMMD). We are at the tail end of her time on the set of Sam and Cat. She's been made a promise that would make her time on the show worth it but... we all know how showbiz can be. Tune in to hear all about the drama! If you'll be reading along with us, be sure to grab your book from our Bookshop or NEW Amazon storefront, direct links located on "...
2023-06-0759 minAbsolutely ADHDHow to get out of ADHD burnout Welcome back to the Absolutely ADHD podcast!On today's episode, Alana and Sam chatted about ADHD burnout, some tips to navigate it and whatever else came to mind when they recorded this.If you're enjoying the podcast - don't forget to subscribe, write us a review or share with a friend, so we can share with more ADHDers! We appreciate the support so much!Alana's Links:Learn how to confidently support your ADHDFind Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalanaFollow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
2023-05-2323 minAbsolutely ADHDImproving our ability to plan ahead with an ADHD brainHi listeners and welcome back!This week, Sam and Alana are chatting all about the common ADHD challenges of planning.Planning when it comes to personal life..goals..responsibilities..tasks..all of it!They are also sharing some valuable strategies and tips to help ADHDers use planning as a tool to support us.If you're enjoying the podcast - don't forget to subscribe, write us a review or share with a friend, so we can share with more amazing ADHDers! We appreciate the support so much!Alana's Links:
2023-05-1626 minAbsolutely ADHDReducing the ADHD mental load through delegationWelcome back to the Absolutely ADHD podcast!This week, Sam and Alana are talking about the importance of delegating responsibilities: How it benefits our busy brains...how we can build this skill..and how to navigate some of the challenges that come along with it.If you're enjoying the podcast - don't forget to subscribe, write us a review or share with a friend, so we can share with more amazing ADHDers!We LOVE hearing your takeaways and thoughts on the podcast - feel free to message us on instagram @absolutely.adhd...
2023-05-0226 minAbsolutely ADHDWorking through multiple emotions at once - ADHD Emotional Dysregulation and moreThis week, Sam and Alana are chatting all about emotional dysregulation, working through multiple emotions at once, guilt, body image difficulties, the ADHD urge to always find solutions, social media challenges & more!If you're enjoying the podcast - don't forget to subscribe, write us a review or share with a friend, so we can share with more amazing ADHDers!We LOVE hearing your takeaways and thoughts on the podcast - feel free to message us on instagram @absolutely.adhd - we appreciate the support so much and love connecting with you!Alana's Links:
2023-04-2526 minAbsolutely ADHDThe ADHD challenge: Out of sight, out of mind On this weeks episode of the Absolutely ADHD Podcast, Alana & Sam are chatting about the common ADHD challenge of "out of sight, out of mind".Commonly mistaken as object permanence on social media, this concept has much more to do with our working memory function - which Alana shares in this episode.ADHD brains are very focused on the "now" and what is right in front of us in the moment. With such busy brains, we also have lots of incoming thoughts & pieces of information to hold onto...All of which make it...
2023-04-1823 minAbsolutely ADHDADHD focusing tips for studying & workThis week, Alana and Sam are giving their ADHD tips on studying in school AND staying focused on work when our ADHD brains are having trouble doing so.Difficulty focusing is one of the core ADHD symptoms and there are a variety of ways we can work to support our mental health as we work through it!They also discuss how many of their coping strategies in college/grad school have continued on to their work habits today - so, we hope you enjoy this episode and have some takeaways for your own work and...
2023-04-1133 minAbsolutely ADHDHow Alana & Sam Met Welcome back to the Absolutely ADHD podcast!On today's episode, Alana and Sam are answering your questions. Chatting about how they met, how they've kept such a strong friendship over the years and why they decided to start Absolutely ADHD the podcast!If you enjoyed it, please hit like and subscribe, or share it with a friend! This really helps in spreading the ADHD info.Alana's Links :Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalanaFollow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhdBook a coaching call with Alana
2023-04-0433 minAbsolutely ADHDIs Manifesting a helpful tool for ADHDers?Welcome back to the Absolutely ADHD podcast!On today's episode, Alana and Sam discuss their opinions on manifesting and how it could actually be a helpful tool for people with ADHD.With ADHD, sometimes we can feel a lack of control over our motivation and our mindset, so using manifestation techniques could be very useful for us to gain that control back!Manifesting is all about thinking your dreams into reality, putting things on paper, getting very clear on your vision, and living in accordance with that vision.What do you...
2023-03-2827 min
Matrix Music Review's PodcastEpisode 7: Getting Old with Luke Combs & Stars on the Rise: Alana Springsteen, Logan Crosby, and Sam BarberAlbum Reviews: Luke Combs, Alana Springsteen, Stoned Cold CountrySingle Reviews: Brittany Maggs, Jade Eagleson, Wynn Williams, Landon Parker, Emily Ann Roberts, Logan Crosby, Trevor Martin, Madison Hughes, Zandi Holup, Randall King, Dylan Marlowe, Madeline Merlo, Sam BarberNewsKeepin' It Country Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ja39Xt2EYcD733n9dJkrlFollow @MatrixMusicReview on Twitter/Instagram
2023-03-2733 minAbsolutely ADHDAdulting w/ ADHDWelcome back to the Absolutely ADHD podcast!On today's episode, Alana and Sam are chatting about how hard adulting is!All the responsibilities that come with being an adult aren't easy - throw ADHD in the mix and it can be a nightmare!Alana and Sam share their adulting struggles, for example booking appointments, remembering to pay bills, finding time to clean the house - and the list goes on!The main point is, if you are finding the responsibilities of being an adult tough, you are not alone!...
2023-03-2135 minAbsolutely ADHDUnderstanding Distractibility & Instant Gratification w/ an ADHD BrainWelcome back to the Absolutely ADHD podcast!In this episode, Sam & Alana break down why ADHDers struggle with distractions and the undeniable pull that we experience towards sources of instant gratification.They chat about how dopamine impacts those with ADHD and the challenges of functioning in a society that doesn't always value & support having a brain that works differently.To be entered into the giveaway for a free 1-1 coaching session with Alana, please submit a review about the podcast and send a screenshot to @absolutely.adhd on instagram, so we can identify...
2023-03-0726 minAbsolutely ADHDPeople Pleasing w/ ADHDWelcome back to the Absolutely ADHD podcast!On today's episode, Alana and Sam are chatting all about people pleasing - THE ENEMY!People pleasing often results in feelings of overwhelm, frustration & regret. Which is why we must put boundaries in place for ourselves when it comes to overcommitting or putting people's needs and wants before our own!Alana and Sam talk about their personal struggles with people pleasing, and how we can improve it.If you enjoyed it, please hit like and subscribe, or share it with a friend! This really...
2023-02-2830 minAbsolutely ADHDHaving off days w/ ADHDWelcome back to the Absolutely ADHD podcast!On today's episode, Alana and Sam are chatting about how normal it is to have 'off - days' and things that we can do to help.Off days are inevitable for everyone, but especially for us ADHDers who find it difficult working through overwhelm & feeling motivated at times. This episode is your reminder to not be too hard on yourself when you are feeling off! And if you just can't kick the brain fog or the burnout, Alana and Sam suggest turning to some self care...
2023-02-2132 minAbsolutely ADHDAre Rigid Schedules Overrated?Welcome back to the Absolutely ADHD podcast!On today's episode, Alana and Sam are chatting about why sticking to a rigid schedule can sometimes be overrated.Listen - plans are an invaluable tool for ADHDers. They help us stay focused, know what to expect & manage our time better.But many of us ADHDers are all too familiar with making the longest, most detailed plan and feeling beyond frustrated when we can't seem to follow it perfectly.This is why being self-aware, and having flexibility in your schedule, could actually result in...
2023-02-1430 minAbsolutely ADHDDating w/ ADHDWelcome back to the Absolutely ADHD podcast!We are kicking off season 2 with an episode all about dating with ADHD.Alana & Sam chat and laugh about the ups and downs of dating in your 20's.However...It wouldn't be an Absolutely ADHD podcast without some ADHD tips to help ease the dating anxiety!We really hope you enjoyed this episode. If you found it helpful, please like, subscribe and leave a review so that more ADHDers can find us!Alana's Links:Watch this podcast on...
2023-01-3134 minAbsolutely ADHDSeason 2 Trailer of The Absolutely ADHD Podcast Hello and welcome to the Absolutely ADHD podcast, I’m your host Alana - ADHD Life Coach & social worker.I’ve figured out how to manage my ADHD and now I help others do the same through 1-1 coaching, my ADHD course & this podcast.I am so excited to announce that we will be back for season 2 of the show and things are about to get so good!I have so many incredible guests lined up for you guys that are going to share their knowledge & ADHD insights with you allI wi...
2023-01-2501 minAbsolutely ADHDDecision Making w/ ADHDAlana & Sam are back again with another episode of the Absolutely ADHD podcast and this week they are talking about decision making with ADHD.We all know how hard it can be for our ADHD brains to make decisions when faced with issues of analysis paralysis and fight, flight or freeze.Luckily, Alana has shares some helpful tips to ease the decision making anxiety!If you liked this episode and found it helpful, hit like and subscribe and leave a review.Links:Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
2023-01-1024 minAbsolutely ADHDGoal Setting & New Years Resolutions w/ ADHDHappy New Year!In this episode of Absolutely ADHD, Alana & Sam discuss their experiences on New Years Eve, setting New Year's resolutions and all the pressure that can come with it.People with ADHD are great at setting big resolutions but when it comes to implementing them, we find it hard. We often think big and set unrealistic goals... then we team that with a huge amount of pressure, and it's a recipe for disaster!Alana & Sam discuss ways that you can approach New Year's resolutions in a healthy and achievable way.
2023-01-0326 minAbsolutely ADHDCommunicating our Needs w/ ADHDIn this weeks episode, Alana and Sam chat about the challenges of communicating our needs with ADHD, and ways we can improve it.Having ADHD can create some difficulties when it comes to communication. We have busy brains, we tend to forget things easily, and it can be difficult to articulate what we are thinking. But there are so many things we can do to work on our communication skills - many of which Alana & Sam talk about in this episode.We know you are going to find this one SO helpful!If...
2022-12-2721 minAbsolutely ADHDADHD Struggles: Busy Brains, Racing Thoughts, and Always Thinking about the Next ThingIn this weeks episode, Alana and Sam share their struggles with racing thoughts, busy brains, and always thinking about the next thing on the to-do list!This can be a very common issue for people with ADHD, so Alana and Sam have shared their tips and tricks with you to help you quiet your thoughts.From emotional dysregulation, setting unrealistic goals and excessive caffeine intake, to mindfulness and self-love... Alana and Sam cover it all in this episode!We know you are going to find this one SO helpful!If you...
2022-12-2025 minAbsolutely ADHDHow ADHD impacts our Self-EsteemIn this weeks episode, Alana and Sam chat about self-esteem and how ADHD can affect confidence. Self- esteem is impacted by so many aspects of life, for example career, dating, friends and family. Alana & Sam identify what their personal confidence challenges are, as well as identifying common self-esteem issues, and how we can tackle them!Links & ADHD Resources:The super mini ADHD courseFind Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalanaADHD Resources:https://chadd.org/adhd-weekly/how-does-an-adhd-diagnosis-affect-self-esteem/https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/adhd-and-self-esteemhttps://www...
2022-12-1330 min
Free PeriodSam Lerner: Rabbi Dudes, Musical Theater & Unrequited LoveThis is a very special episode of Free Period because it features Alana’s very dear middle school friend and successful actor, Sam Lerner (The Goldbergs, Monster House). Sam and Alana get into all of the hairy details regarding their shared middle school experiences, including: musical theater program stories, public heartbreaks and humiliations, makeout parties, parental punishments and so much more. This episode is as heartwarming as it is hilarious. P.S if you listen you’ll learn what the term “tabletopping” means. Trust us, it’s good. To learn more about listener data and o...
2022-12-131h 05Absolutely ADHDIdentifying your Strengths with ADHDIn this weeks episode, Alana & Sam chat about the importance of identifying your strengths and passions!Recognising our weaknesses when living with ADHD can often come naturally to us, but there is such a power in identify our strengths, and using that to help us through other situations that we find more difficult.We encourage you to do some self-reflection when listening to this episode - whether it is in the form of journaling or chatting to a loved one - and try identify what you love about yourself.We hope you enjoy...
2022-11-2919 min
Absolutely ADHDADHD and Managing your FinancesIn this weeks episode, Sam & Alana chat about some of the struggles that people with ADHD can face when it comes to financial management.We too understand the difficulties of budgeting, impulse buying, and the ADHD tax - you are not alone!Tune in to learn tips and techniques that will make managing your finances a little bit easier.We hope you enjoy it!*Disclaimer: We are not financial experts. Any advice we share is what we use to help us in our day to day lives. If you are seeking...
2022-11-2225 minAbsolutely ADHDADHD Fatigue: Getting Through Low Energy Days with ADHDThis week, Sam & Alana discuss the emotional topic of ADHD fatigue. They chat about the guilt and challenges that come with this exhaustion, as well as ideas and mindset shifts to help ADHDers work through these low energy days.Hi! I’m Alana, I help driven ADHDers learn how to confidently manage their ADHD. Want to learn?! I created the perfect resource for you. The Mini ADHD Course is full of my most essential lessons, tips & explanations to help you start managing your ADHD right away. Can't wait to share this info with you!! We hope you en...
2022-11-1526 min
Absolutely ADHDCommon ADHD Questions - FAQ from our Listeners This week, Sam & Alana are chatting about some of the most common questions asked from listeners about our ADHD brains. Discussing how to approach your doctor about a potential ADHD diagnosis, how to move closer to our goals in an achievable way, how to improve our relationships,, and a few other extremely relatable questions. Tune in for some insight, tips & mindset shifts to help us better navigate our ADHD brains.Find Alana on instagram: @coachingbyalanahttps://www.instagram.com/coachingbyalana/Links:https://www.instagram.com/savetimeshan/https://www.additudemag...
2022-11-0928 min
Whole Snacks PodcastS4E5: No Shit, SherlockThis week, Alana & Shay wrap up Hulu’s The Patient and Tell Me Lies with both shows' season finales! Tune in to hear their discussions, thoughts, chef’s kiss ratings, and what drink or food they’d pair with each!
The ladies know they’d said they would be covering the first two episodes of Netflix’s Dahmer, but they had so much to say about Sam & Alan and Lucy & Steven that they’ll have to give you a bonus episode later this week!
Your homework: first two episodes of Netflix’s Dahmer if you haven’t alread...
2022-11-011h 51
Absolutely ADHDOne of the Most Common ADHD Challenges: MotivationThis week, Sam and Alana sit down to chat about one of the most common, frustrating ADHD challenges: motivation. This episode explores why ADHDers tend to struggle with this and how to increase motivation with an ADHD brain.Learn how to confidently support your ADHDBook a coaching call with AlanaADHD Motivation Masterclass
2022-10-1221 min
Absolutely ADHDBuilding Routines & Structure with an ADHD Brain For all of us who need structure (hint: it’s all of us)— this episode’s for you! This week we’re talking about routines, the benefits of schedules, and different challenges to commitment. Alana shares tips on how to create structure and build habits…and Sam relates.Learn how to confidently support your ADHDDownloadable, FREE resource for coachesBook a coaching call with Alana
2022-09-2523 minSHE WELL READSWR Minisode: IT'S A RENAISSANCE BABY, NO SKIPS!Hey well read baddies! We're back on and poppin today with the first episode to kick off our official countdown to season 3! Hear some updates on Sam and Lana's lives, new season updates, a limited edition merch drop, and BEYONCE?! We love to see it all! Tune in and share with a friend! We can’t wait to hear from you! :) Please send any questions or comments about this episode to shewellread@gmail.com or use the form at the bottom of the SWR Podcast page: https://shewellread.com/podcast/. Follow SHE WELL READ! T...
2022-08-0344 min
2022-07-071h 00
Self Esteem PartySamantha MartinOn this week’s episode, Alana and her guest Samantha Martin talk about career paths, finding love. and why Sam is terrible at podcasts!! (Jk she’s the best!)
Producer/husband/roommate Norm Sousa is still feeling good after a weekend alone with the dog while Alana is living her best life on the road!
Join our Patreon and for bonus episodes of Self Esteem “After” Party where Alana will catch up with former guests and do a mandatory check in with producer/husband/roommate Norm Sousa!
Check out our merch on TeePublic! We’ve go...
2022-05-031h 19Self Esteem PartySam BrownOn this week’s episode, Alana and her guest Sam Brown (The Whitest Kids You Know) talk about the death of loved ones and how to cope.
Producer/husband/roommate Norm Sousa remembers Alana’s Tete (grandmother) after her recent passing.
Join our Patreon and for bonus episodes of Self Esteem “After” Party where Alana will catch up with former guests and do a mandatory check in with producer/husband/roommate Norm Sousa!
Check out our merch on TeePublic! We’ve got everything you could ever dream of with Alana’s beautiful face on it!
2022-03-081h 07
The High Performing Educator PodcastAlana Principe - Grade One Teacher with the Halton Catholic District School Board Alana Principe (@MissPrincipe) is a grade one teacher with the Halton Catholic District School Board. Before teaching Grade One, she taught Grade 2/3 and Kindergarten. She's always had a love (and so much energy) for the primary grades! Her passion for teaching and working with students started at a very young age. Growing up in a big family helped shape her into the leader, helper, and nurturer she is today. Before becoming a permanent teacher, she spent time working at a daycare, babysitting and volunteering at schools. Now, she loves spending her days teaching, tu...
2022-02-1427 min
Oliphaunts Motorcycle ClubEpisode 9: Talking Points- Plant Tier List (ft. Alana Edwards and Adrin Free)Do you generally be succulent? Well you better hope so because this week we have special guests Alana and Adrin on to talk all things plants as Drew and Matthew throw them some curveballs (boberries, etc.). We get a little political, learn that the 'S' in S tier stands for stinko, and Matthew makes a top-shelf Rocky joke that fails to land. Tune in next week for your regularly scheduled LoTR content!*Editor's note: Alana made me tell y'all that she got monoecious and dioecious flipped (Go look up breeding systems for gymnosperms if you are so...
2022-01-151h 04
Cinema SwapS2E12 - The Santa Clause (ft. Alana Johnston)Happy holidays from Cinema Swap! This week on the show, we're joined by the wonderful and hilarious Alana Johnston (alana_johnston) to recast The Santa Clause. We chat about who would replace the main cast, and also terrible special effects, catching handfuls of chilli and Brett Goldstein. Let us know what you thought about our festive picks (@cinemaswap) and check out Alana's very fun, feel good show, Self Esteem Party Podcast (@selfesteemparty)! Hosts: Chris De Carlo, Sam Malone, Forrester Dunbrook
2021-12-2255 min
The Freq ShowCreate space for new year intention setting (infused with self-worth)In my book, new year intention setting is HOLY work. However, in our fast paced, attention grabbing, stress filled society, intention setting can feel like one more thing we need to do, or worse, something that feels flat and life-less.Today's episode as all about flipping the script on this old and decayed way of setting ourselves up for the new year. We are, instead, laying the groundwork, leveling the launch pad, and nourishing the soil for your sacred intentions to FLOURISH. And we are doing this via 6 super practical tactics (y'all know I love tactical approaches).
2021-12-0837 minThe Freq ShowCreate space for new year intention setting (infused with self-worth)In my book, new year intention setting is HOLY work. However, in our fast paced, attention grabbing, stress filled society, intention setting can feel like one more thing we need to do, or worse, something that feels flat and life-less.Today's episode as all about flipping the script on this old and decayed way of setting ourselves up for the new year. We are, instead, laying the groundwork, leveling the launch pad, and nourishing the soil for your sacred intentions to FLOURISH. And we are doing this via 6 super practical tactics (y'all know I love tactical approaches).
2021-12-0837 min
BayoulandsAlana Inman: A Tour of Sam Houston Regional LibraryFor this episode, we’re sharing an interview with Alana Inman, manager of the Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center in Liberty, Texas. The interview was conducted on-site in 2018 as the Library prepared for the opening of its newly updated museum.
Our thanks to Alana Inman. The Sam Houston Regional Library is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 8am to 5pm. For more info visit: www.tsl.texas.gov.
Be sure to tune in to 91.3 FM or you can also listen via our livestream from the KVLU website kvlu.org on Sunday, October 24th at 5pm C...
2021-10-0827 min
SouthpawFSPND – Truth, Propaganda, and MMA w/ Alana McLaughlinToday we have a very special Fight Study (106) and Pride Never Die (3) collaboration with special guest Alana McLaughlin. Sam and Carrion talk to Alana about her first MMA fight and what was going through her mind, how she's dealing with the backlash, her personal history and path to the military, how Afghanistan changed her, her thoughts on war, the pain of denying your truth, the healing aspect of martial arts, and much more. This is one of our most powerful and emotional episodes but does involve discussions of sexual assault, self-harm, and war trauma.
We can't continue t...
2021-09-231h 47
Mz.Leading With Alana J#9 From Track Star to Emmy-winning Multi-media Journalist, Piña is the Proof in the PuddingHow did I swindle an Emmy award-winning journalist into joining me on my podcast? I'm not quite sure, but I am so grateful for this woman. She's worked for WABC, The Maury Show and is currently the host of both her own award-winning show on CUNY-TV called LATiNAS, as well as Globe Scholars - a show highlighting students' travel and study abroad experiences - on PBS.Her vivacious energy is infectious, her poise is undeniable, and her presence in the media space is just that - a gift.Tinabeth drops so many gems...
2021-06-301h 20
Not in a Huff with Jackson Huff#041- Alana Davenport: Behind the Scenes of HGTV's "House Hunters" with Someone Featured on the ShowHave you ever wondered just how real House Hunter's really is? Do they really find a house on the show? How do some of the couples seem to work 4 hours a week and have a $5 million budget? How do they find all these people willing to share the sometime hectic journey of finding a house? We answer those questions and a lot more this week with Alana Davenport a participant in a 2019 House Hunters International episode. She was on with her fiancé, Sam, looking for their "first" place in Da Nang, Vietnam. We talk all about the behind the s...
2021-06-1638 minCinema SwapEpisode 35 - Jaws (ft. Alana Johnston)This week on the podcast, there's something in the water as we recast the best shark movie of all time, Jaws! We are joined by the wonderful and funny Alana Johnston (@alana_johnston) to discuss bad politicians, killer sharks, Forrester's diplomas and most importantly, who we would recast as the main characters! Check out Alana on her hilarious and heartfelt show, The Self Esteem Party Podcast (@selfesteemparty). Send your picks to @cinemaswap on Twitter. Hosts: Chris De Carlo, Sam Malone, Forrester Dunbrook
2021-06-161h 25Cinema SwapEpisode 30 - Dazed & Confused (ft. Alana Johnston)This week on Cinema Swap, the boys are joined by actress and comedian, Alana Johnston (@alanajohnston) to discuss and recast coming of age classic, Dazed & Confused! We chat about how nobody in this Texas town has an accent, how all these high school kids have such nice cars and whether or not this is the best movie soundtrack ever. We also grill Forrester on why he has no artwork on his walls. Go check out Alana on her own hilarious/feel good podcast, Self Esteem Party (@selfesteemparty)! Send your picks to @cinemaswap on Twitter. Hosts: Chris De Carlo, Sam...
2021-05-121h 27
Mz.Leading With Alana J#2 Cardi B's Got Her Book & So Should YouEpisode 2, what it do?! This week, I am HYPE I got to sit down with Illustrator, Author, & my friend since 3rd grade, Alyssa Bermudez. Her story is one for the books, no pun intended. Cuz she be illustrating and writing books so...This conversation really runs the topical gamut: Catholic school memories, first kisses, public apologies, Alyssa's move from NYC to Australia, success tips for creatives, and her celebrity endorsements, just to name a few. Special appearances by: her husband Sam's kitchen activities, and their dogs Barkley & Meeko's barks and snores. You'll laugh. You'll learn. You'll th...
2021-05-121h 18
Choose To Be with Choose Recovery Services; Betrayal Trauma HealingIdentity vs. Identify: Is the label helping you?Join us for the continued discussion with Sam Tielemans, LMFT who has the podcast Couples Healing From Pornography Addiction as we tackle the discussion around the label of "addict" and "betrayed."
2021-03-0242 minChoose To Be with Choose Recovery Services; Betrayal Trauma HealingCouples Work After BetrayalThis week we are joined by Sam Tielemans, LMFT to talk about couples work after sexual addiction and betrayal.
For more information on Sam, go to www.coupleshealing.org where you will find all of the services he offers including a link to his podcast.
To book a session with any of our coaches or therapists, or to get more information on Choose Recovery, go to Chooserecoveryservices.com or email us at info@chooserecoveryservices.com
2021-02-2343 min
Love MainlandShopping in the Transnistria Autonomous Territorial Unit with Special Legal StatusIt's our twentieth episode!!! In which we wonder whether a restaurant is a shop, Sam talks at length about Transnistria (incl what kind or shops they have). At around 14 mins we start talking (briefly) about Love Island. We think abut Acting Out & address the masochism of the man who wants to “be tamed” and we find out just how close to the surface Love Islanders keep their neuroses. We talk yet again about incest, and its place in Back to the Future, Big, and the Taken trilogy, and we finally get around to our take on the incel "nice guy" synd...
2021-02-021h 02
Give A DamnSam Heumann: Breaking Down Habits with Habit LabOn today’s episode I brought Sam Heumann back to the podcast. You may remember Sam from Season 1, a wholistic health coach and barre instructor. Well today she is back sharing all about her new program called Habit Lab. Tune in to hear about why she created this program and why breaking habits has nothing to do with how strong or dedicated we are to ourselves, and everything to do with psychology and tiny steps toward a bigger goal.
2021-01-2641 minLove MainlandSQUIRT INCEST BISEXUALITYSam thinks this a really cute epi... We talk about gender neutral signifiers of familial relations, which leads us into incest - again! ;)
Sam gets controversh about bisexuality - again! ;)
(Heterosexuality - the most mainstream kink)
Sophie’s bisexuality and how the villa responds (surprise - the guys lose their shit)
And then we have a chat about SQUIRTING - a segue that might get us into hot water... enjôī
2020-12-2853 minLove Mainland#notallpredators (are alien sport hunters)An index poem of this episode:
Mondegreens
Pleasure principle and death drive vis-à-vis Rock n roll
Extreme ironing
Facebook humiliations of yesteryear
Earth girls are easy
Cancel culture would wipe out the 80s and 90s
Predator as a Jew - Post link to conference YouTube
Alana’s other fave reality Tv show - Alone
Love island - at 22 mins
Is it ever not suspicious when an ex wants to be besties with your current partner?
Sex without a blanket vs under the blanket
Everyone hates Sophie
Why can’t Alana pronounce villa correctly?
And the link to which we refer...
2020-11-191h 16
Meaning WhatAlana Rios on Creating Work Where You AreOn today's episode, we talk to photographer Alana Rios about how the California landscape has shaped her art practice, the history and politics of women in the medium, and why it's time to stop celebrating the work of Ansel Adams. See more of Alana's work at https://www.alanarios.com or on her Instagram. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and sign up for the newsletter! ——— Meaning What is a product of it's no sam studios Created, produced, and edited by Mason Hershenow Additional production by Sean Ang Theme musi...
2020-11-061h 09
The Blank Slate PodcastThe Blank Slate Podcast, Episode Twenty-Four - Legacy.On today's episode* we talk to Stacy, Cara and Alana Kahan, Owner & President, CEO and VP of Sales & Operations (as well as mother and daughters) respectively at Lang Financial Group about setting boundaries, succession planning, building trust, preparation, ego, work-life balance, generational clashes, parenting as coaching (and coaching as parenting) and not talking business on Sundays. *Please excuse the occasional bubble-related fan noise.
2020-10-0942 minLove MainlandThe burgers are betterWe discuss the intricacies of the Big Jack vs. Big Mac debate (Hungry Jacks sponsor us pls), wonder what makes a suncream "physical", Sam considers the perks of being a brick-layer, we discuss the best title for the next of the Carry On films, talk about the popular conceptions concerning strippers, think about what makes a subculture sub, and wonder as always about Liana's pumped up lips. It was Alana's birthday last week so wish her love on the insta @love_mainland. And if the COVID numbers keep improving this'll be the last remote recorded one so look forward to...
2020-09-241h 05Love MainlandThree Interviews With Clever FriendsWe got a bunch of people who have never watched Love Island before to watch episode 22 and give us their thoughts. You'll hear from:
Evelyn Araluen and Jonathan Dunk - Co-editors of Overland Literary Journal, writers, and funny cunts.
Jake Goldenfein - law academic w a PhD in privacy and surveillance.
Lily Keil - writer, editor, and UX writer.
Alana and Sam - idiots.
2020-09-061h 45Love MainlandNaughty on TVA thoroughly mediocre episode. Alana was too drunk, Sam was too sober. We talk about newsagents for a while.
2020-08-0653 minGive A DamnSam Heumann: On Holistic Wellness & Prioritizing YourselfTune in today’s episode where I interview friend and holistic wellness coach Sam Heumann, founder of HumanlyWell.
Sam started HumanlyWell to help her clients make wellness-driven decisions that align with their health goals. As a holistic wellness coach, she provides support, education, and accountability in developing a framework for them to lead a healthier life with a focus on mindfulness, nutrition, and fitness.
Tune in to our conversation as we break down the myths about diet and exercise and explore all the other factors like stress and sleep that play a critic role in our wellness.
2020-07-1939 min