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Infinite HumanFrom Sight to Insight: Jeremy Poincenot's JourneyIn this conversation, Jeremy shares his profound journey from being fully sighted to becoming a world-renowned blind golfer. He discusses the challenges he faced after losing his sight at 19, the support he received from family and friends, and how he rediscovered his passion for golf through blind golf. Jeremy emphasizes the importance of interdependence, illustrating how asking for help can be a strength rather than a weakness. He also reflects on his experiences as a motivational speaker, aiming to inspire others to embrace interdependence in their lives. The conversation concludes with Jeremy's aspirations for the future, including writing a...2025-07-2652 min
Infinite HumanFrom the Inside Out: Sara Weiss on Life, Sport and IdentitySummary
In this conversation, Sarah Weiss shares her journey as a trans woman, discussing her childhood in Canada, the challenges of understanding her gender identity, and the process of transitioning. She reflects on her experiences in sports, the impact of societal norms, and the importance of community and collaboration. Sarah emphasizes the need for inclusivity in sports and the power of storytelling as a means of healing and empowerment. She also touches on her spiritual beliefs and the role of religion in shaping her perspective. Throughout the conversation, Sarah encourages listeners to live boldly and authentically, embracing...2025-07-071h 29
Infinite HumanFrom the Frontlines to Family History: Laura Trevelyan's JourneyToday on infinite human we welcome Laura Trevelyan. Laura has worked as an international journalist covering major war zones, peace treaties and more recently the jan 6th attack on the US capitol building.
Her last position was working as a news anchor for BBC world where she retired to focus on slavery repatriations in the Caribbean, notably Granada, where she discovered family ties to being slave owners. Rather than bury this fact, she has boldly put it out in the open to acknowledge the atrocities of the time, her family’s part and is addressing what reparations sh...2025-04-2134 min
Infinite HumanEmpower, Heal, Defend: The Story Behind The Safety Team with Dr Christine DiBlasio and Geneviéve HenryInfinite Human welcomes Dr Christine de Blasio and Geneviéve Henry to our show. Dr de Blasio is a founding member and Geneviéve Henry is the executive director of the Safety Team.
The Safety Team is an organization that teaches a proven form of self-defence to all kinds of groups and individuals.
They talk about how the Safety Team came about as well as their own personal journeys toward that. They give some wonderfully helpful information on what their sessions cover and how they actually have fun. They're working to empower, and therapeutically empower, in...2025-03-1754 min
Infinite HumanBuilt Different: Pete Asadourian on Strength, Coaching and the Champion's MindsetPete Asadourian is one of the most respected physical trainers to professional athletes in central Connecticut. Pete has worn many hats in his career with the recent constant of his company, Future Fitness Pro, for the last 20+ years. Pete is also a basketball coach and is the youngest coach to win a high school state championship with the Rocky Hill High School boys team. He now works with the Rocky Hill girls team and hope to repeat this feat. He talks about the challenge of overcoming stage 3 cancer and what life now means to him since. Pete is looking...2025-02-2754 min
Infinite HumanDavid Kendall: Unmasking Hollywood - 40 years of Stories and StarsDavid Kendall is writer/producer/director who has worked in both television and
film for decades. His credits include series for the broadcast networks, cable outlets,
and streaming services. He has created shows, run shows, and directed pilots. He’s
been a member of the Writers Guild of America since 1985 and a member of the
Directors Guild of America since 1990.
He has produced and written for iconic situation comedies like ABC’s Growing Pains
and Boy Meets World and has directed classic kids’ programs like Nickelodeon’s
i...2025-02-2044 min
Infinite HumanDr Matt's Essentials: Food, Fitness and Sleep for Optimal Living
Dr Matthew Castanho talks about how to optimize your living through food, diet and exercise for our best health and perfomrance. He discusses the place of naturopathic medicine in healthcare and what this approach can treat that conventional medicine may miss. He talks about the essentials that the body needs, and why for processes such as hormaone production, mental calrity or sleep. Great sleep is a foundation to health and Dr Castanho gives us the best strategies to get restoritive sleep and explains why it is so important and so much more.
As pr...2025-01-2442 min
Infinite HumanFrom Grief to Greatness: Michael Tow's Journey Through Acting, Pickleball and Parenthood.Michael Tow is an financial advisor that rediscovered his passion for acting a little later in life and has recently been cast in TV shows Landman, Lioness and City of Fire to name just a few. He talks about this journey and offers some advice for anyone looking to break into the acting profession. Having suffered the great loss of his Daughter a couple of years ago, he shares how integral acting and Pickleball have become in working through her loss. I hope you enjoy meeting Michael as much as I have.2025-01-1353 min
Infinite HumanLife messages from Paul Assaiante: Winningest College Coach & Chief Perspective OfficerPaul Assaiante has been coaching sports for 52 years and has seen it all. His men's squash team went unbeated for 17 years - a standing record in college sports. With the perspective of hindsight, his purpose is now to share the wisdoms and mistakes he has seen along the way. A sought after speaker for the world of busniess and education, he treats us here to an inside look at his world view. His talks about his mentors, such as Billy Jean King and Mike Krzyzewski, and the lessons they imparted to him. A great story teller and intellectual, there...2024-11-1447 min
Infinite HumanMessages from Paul Assaiante: Winningest College Coach & Chief Perspective OfficerPaul Assaiante has been coaching sports for 52 years and has seen it all. His men's squash team went unbeated for 17 years - a standing record in college sports. With the perspective of hindsight, his purpose is now to share the wisdoms and mistakes he has seen along the way. A sought after speaker for the world of busniess and education, he treats us here to an inside look at his world view. His talks about his mentors, such as Billy Jean King and Mike Krzyzewski, and the lessons they imparted to him. A great story teller and intellectual, there...2024-11-1447 min
Infinite HumanThe Man Behind the Curtain - Mike Whalen: Wesleyan University Athletic DirectorWesleyan University Athletic Director talks about his path to being a first generation college stiudent competing in Football and Wrestling. He talks about his discovery of Football and Wreslting as a late blooming athlete in High School, and how this lead to him to ultimatley be the Athletic Director at Wesleyan University, CT. Other topics broached are, how he met his wife, who he'd like to play golf with and which uniform he prefers - football and wrestling. 2024-09-2951 min
Infinite HumanBehind the Curtain - Wesleyan University Athletic Director, Mike WhalenMike Whalen talks about his path to being an award winning, first generation, college athlete in wrestling and American football which led him to a phenomally succesful coaching career, at several colleges, in both sports. He finds himself now as the Athletic Director at Wesleyan University, CT - where he in fact attended. This was not without various stints at different schools before finding his way home. He talks about his family and how he met his wife Karen, and how she has supported him and found her own career along the way. From a late blooming athlete taking...2024-09-2247 min
Infinite HumanBeyond the Podium: Conversation with Rich GibbonsRich Gibbons, President of SpeakInc, talks about his journey in the speakers bureau world. He talks about his time at Wesleyan Univeristy, CT and it's influence on where he is now. Rich played on thier squah team and touches on his experience. He talks through what it takes to become a speaker, how speakers are matched with events, the changing landcape of the speaker industry as well as the immense impact a speaker can truly make.2024-07-1253 min
Infinite HumanLiz Griggs - Pioneering Private EquityGrantchester Group founder and CEO, Liz Griggs talks about her journey into the worlds of finance, then entrepreneurism and now private equity. Founder of company, One Call, (that ultimately sold for 2.2 billion), Liz describes her childhood, schooling and path to where she is now. She discusses being one of very few women working in capital markets in the 80's and gives advice to those looking to enter these fields. Grantchester Group now helps companies fulfill their potential by investing capital and expertise and is offering opportuities to others, which most recently includes working with HBCU's. Enjoy meeting Liz Griggs!2024-06-1755 min
Infinite HumanPollenating the community with PickleballMeet Daryll Wyatt - co-owner of the Kansas City Stingers, professional tennis coach and pickleball player. Daryll takes us from his childhood beginnings in Washington D.C. to how he found tennis. His path to becoming a professional player, the inflences his mother had in shaping him and talks about what it was like oto be one of the few black players in this space. After getting injured from a bicycle accident, losing tennis and the passing of mother in a short space of time, he talks abuot how he found his was back to finding meaning in his...2024-06-061h 10
Infinite HumanChris Karges - Small Conquers AllChris Karges talks about her path to tennis greatness while being only five-feet tall. She discusses her battle with breast cancer to ultimately go on to be one of the worlds best 50+ professional pickleball players. Chris plays for the NPL professional pickleball team, Austin Ignite as well as being on the professional senior pickleball tour. 2024-05-1246 min
The SHE WordThe SHE Word, Young Women's Edition - Women and Football, National Team Special EditionThe SHE Word brings this exclusive edition on the eve of the last game of the season - the crucial Home Game between Malta and Latvia.Malta Women's National Football Team are set to make history by leading their group in the internationals, a victory away from entering League B in the UEFA Women's Nations League.Sasha hosts a very special episode of the Young Women's Edition with guests Emma Xuereb, Shona Zammit and Janice Xuereb from the national team.The show discusses the meteoric rise to success, the sacrifices that these women...2023-12-041h 05
The Gallant FewDanilo and Cantwell keep big Phils train on trackDavy.T, Shona, Scott and Scott Kerr from the Rangers Rabble chew the bones of the Rangers win over Sparta Prague. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-101h 09The Gallant FewDanilo and Cantwell keep big Phils train on trackDavy.T, Shona, Scott and Scott Kerr from the Rangers Rabble chew the bones of the Rangers win over Sparta Prague. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-101h 09
Two Dot ChroniclesFueling the Squash TankIn today's episode, Bruce welcomes in guest host Shona Kerr to the podcast. A previous guest on the show, Shona is excited to share her expertise in all facets of the game. Our guests today are Chris Barrett and Saurav Ghosal. Together the four of them discuss the value of a proper nutrition and how it can have a massive impact on pivotal moments in any game.2023-03-151h 34Two Dot ChroniclesA Squash Icon: Shona Kerr, Head Women's and Men's Coach at Wesleyan UniversityIn this episode, Bruce welcomes on both Shona Kerr and David Poolman to the podcast. We're excited to allow Shona to shed some light on her background and what she is doing to continually grow the sport.2023-01-271h 19
First Minister's Question Time (FMQs)FMQs 13/09/2018First Minister: The Rt. Hon. Nicola Sturgeon, Leader of the Scottish National Party (Glasgow Southside) Ruth Davidson, Leader of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party (Con - Edinburgh Central) Richard Leonard, Leader of the Scottish Labour Party (Lab - Central Scotland) Jamie Greene, Spokesperson for Transport and Infrastructure (Con - West Scotland) Bob Doris (SNP - Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) Liam Kerr, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Justice (Con - North East Scotland) Willie Rennie, Leader of the Liberal Democrats (LD - Mid Scotland and Fife) Mark Ruskell, Spokesperson for: Climate, Energy, Environment; Food & Farming (Green - Mid Scotland an...2018-09-1300 min
Write Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#35 – Shona Husk – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft.
Episode 35 with Shona Husk – speculative fiction romance author
“I like a fast and dirty draft.”
Episode 35 – Shona Husk – Show Notes
Writes quickly but as a plotter, edits aren’t generally structural
Dark mint chocolate, not coffee
Dark angsty and tortured heroes
Every other genre plus romance
Write novellas to learn characterisation and three act structure
Learning – Stealing Hollywood by Alexandra Sokoloff, podcasts, the Story Grid and movies as a reference
Katharine Kerr, Marie Brennan, Jim Butcher
Dif...2018-07-0125 min