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There's A Word for That!
CHUTZPAH | Mara Jill Herman
In this fascinating conversation, Suzanne and Mara go all out to discuss the Yiddish word “Chutzpah” and all its connotations and the ways it is used in everyday life, for both Jews and non-Jews. They also discuss, in provocative detail, other Yiddish words that we know and love.Feel free to tell us what YOUR favorite Yiddish words are. Are there any you would like to see on the podcast? Let us know!About Mara Jill Herman:Mara Jill Herman is a multidisciplinary Jewish artist who endeavors to abolish anti-Semitism, advocates for...
2023-05-31
35 min
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LEGACY | Michael Andreaus
Suzanne sits down with Broadway actor, Michael Andreaus, who explores his connection to the word, “Legacy”. We are thrilled that Michael agreed to chat with us during Black History Month and share his experiences as a black man in this current political climate. “Legacy” is a powerful and explorative episode that everyone should listen to. We hope you are moved and inspired by Michael’s journey.About Michael Andreaus:Michael Andreaus is an actor, born in Atlanta, GA. He grew up in Atlanta and Oklahoma City, and he graduated from the University of Central Ok...
2023-02-28
29 min
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PLEASURE | Catherine Hiller
Suzanne sits down with seasoned author and writer, Cathy Hiller. Cathy is passionate about all things related to “pleasure” whether it’s intimacy, eating her favorite fruit, or going to Burning Man alone for the first time. In this episode, we dive into her new book, “Cybill Unbound.” This is a novel about a heroine who discovers romance, adventure, her own wild side, and all sorts of pleasure from the ages of 42-72! If you’ve ever thought that love has passed you by, that you were too “old” to try something daring or new, or if you think your i...
2023-02-08
32 min
Podcasts der Münchner Stadtbibliothek
Folge 27 - Lesezeichen Junior im Dezember
Diana, Katja und Lia empfehlen Euch in unserer Dezemberfolge vier neue Bücher für Kinder und Jugendliche. Dabei haben sie ein Bilder- und ein Kinderbuch und passend zur Adventszeit, zwei zauberhafte Weihnachtstitel. Viel Spaß beim Anhören und frohe Weihnachten! Vorgestellte Titel: ab 1:00: „Das kann nur ein Buch“ von Allan Wolf, illustriert von Brianne Fearley, übersetzt von Marietheres Wagner, Midas Verlag, 36 Seiten, ab 4 Jahren ab 5:37: „Der lebende Tote von Seven Gates“ (Band 1 der Reihe „Violet und Bones“) von Sophie Cleverly, übersetzt von Birgit Erdmann, mixtvision, 280 Seiten, ab 11 Jahren ab 12:18: „Schöne Bescherung, Jim!“ von Suzanne & Max Lang, übersetzt von Pia Jüngert, Loewe Verla...
2022-12-07
31 min
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VETERAN | Zina Bethea Dawson
Zina Bethea Dawson served as a combat medic. She spent the majority of her adult life caring for others; fellow service members while on active duty and family upon separation from duty. Every form of textile artistry piques her interest to the point of formal training and execution. Whether it's a quilt, hand tooled leather accessory, or a custom piece of jewelry, seeing a smile is the elixir that energizes her passion. Give her a needle and thread; magic will happen. Joy is a mission for Zina as she uses humor in her written work with Women Veterans Empowered...
2022-11-11
37 min
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ALZHEIMER'S | Dr. Dung Trinh
The word “Alzheimer’s” connotes many different meanings for us; many know someone who has or had this disease. Others are terrified of the word, not knowing anything about its treatment or habilitation process. While it is a very scary and tragic (in many ways) diagnosis, there is another side to the disease. World-renowned Dementia expert, Dr. Trinh, comes on TAWFT to share his insights, helpful methods for dealing with Alzheimer's and its ramifications, and even shares new and cutting-edge treatments that have the potential to alter the future of dementia as we know it. About the Gue...
2022-06-14
30 min
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LACUNA | Natalie Buster
Natalie Buster began her yoga path during theatrical studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After living as a professional actress in NYC for 12 years, she discovered yoga therapy through Sundara Yoga Therapy in Austin, TX and began weaving her experience and education in theatre with yoga practices in 2011. She received her 500-hour yoga therapy certification from Niroga Yoga Therapy in Oakland, CA, and her Trauma-Informed Yoga training in Austin, TX and Tulsa, OK. She is currently a yoga therapy intern through Inner Peace Yoga Therapy and serves as Co-Founder/Programming Director for Lacuna Community, a San Antonio-based nonprofit organization w...
2022-03-29
34 min
Überübersetzen
Folge 17 - Jugendbücher aus dem Niederländischen
Ein Gespräch mit Sylke Hachmeister über das Übersetzen zwischen Generationen, den Zeitgeist der Sprache und das Übersetzen aus dem Niederländischen. In dieser Folge begeben wir uns in die wunderbare Welt der Kinder und Jugendliteratur. Übersetzerin Sylke Hachmeister und Yvonne Griesel sprechen über Translationsprozesse zwischen Generationen, Mündlichkeit und Schriftlichkeit. Da geht es um den Zeitgeist der Sprache, den Umgang mit Illustrationen, die Besonderheiten von Fantasygeschichten und ganz konkret über das Übersetzen aus dem Niederländischen. Dabei versuchen wir nicht nur die Rolle der Übersetzerin, sondern auch die Aufgaben einer Lektorin und Autorin genauer in Betracht zu nehmen. In welche Un...
2022-03-21
43 min
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BURNOUT | Vinnie Elizabeth
What does the word “burnout” mean to you? It seems that we are all suffering some level of burnout and trauma from the pandemic the past two years, regardless of our situations. For each of us, burnout means something unique. For some, it’s work-related. Others may be related to parenting. It could even be from dating, auditioning, or sometimes, just having to get up and face another day in an extremely tenuous era.In this episode, Suzanne chats with Vinnie Elizabeth about her interpretation and relationship with the word burnout. VE is neurodivergent and listening to her st...
2022-02-15
28 min
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DIETING | M Reim Ifrach
QUOTES:"Everything about dieting that we've been told is essentially a lie.""Dieting is the language of the oppressor."About the Guest:M is a trans/non-binary art therapist, fat activist and artist whose work focuses on body justice, intersectional social justice, and eating disorder treatment equity access.They are the Director for Walden Behavioral Care’s Rainbow Road, the country’s first virtual Eating Disorder 2slgbtqia+ IOP, which is proud to announce having over 90% Queer Staffing. They also co-own and operate Rainbow Recovery where they support people through the gend...
2022-02-02
40 min
Stories of Astonishing Light with KJ Nasrul
Tiny Astonishments: Embracing Endings and Beginnings | KJ Nasrul
"To truly choose to love is heroic" - bell hooks It's the final episode of 2021. Today, KJ holds space to honor themes and threads of this unparalleled year: the practice of self-compassion by setting boundaries, participation in creativity, and listening to the dialogue of our body. Compassion is activism. Please leave a review for this podcast if our stories have astonished you as well. https://ratethispodcast.com/astonishingstoriesHave you thought about starting your own podcast? Join KJ and dear friend Suzanne Dressler this...
2021-12-22
19 min
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GRACE | Kimberly "KJ" Nasrul
In our opinion, the word “grace” is underrated. And, we don’t mean grace in the sense of being “graceful” (though, that is lovely, as well). We mean to GIVE ourselves “grace.” To bestow COMPASSION upon ourselves. To allow us to FORGIVE ourselves. To let our own self-hate and flagellation be replaced with one word. Grace can mean many things, but this is a POWERFUL and USEFUL way to interpret the word. Next time you are mad at yourself, beating yourself up, worried about repercussions at work or with family members or friends, remember– give yourself “GRACE.” You are human.
2021-12-21
26 min
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CBD: A Discussion with Expert Jaime Lubin
What is CBD? How does it differ from Marijuana? Is it safe? Does it work to cure our ills, mentally and physically? What is its purpose? Why does it seem to be EVERYWHERE? Can anyone use it? SHOULD anyone use it? What are its ties to social justice issues? These are questions we tackle in this episode of TAWFT!, aptly titled, “CBD.” Jaime Lubin, Editor-At-Large of Honeysuckle Media, Inc., breaks down all you ever wanted to know about CBD and its place in society and our own homes. This is a highly informative and educational interv...
2021-12-07
35 min
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VETERAN: A Conversation with Mary Jo McConnell
Mary Jo McConnell, a veteran army nurse and professional actor and storyteller, joins TAWFT! Suzanne and MJ have a deep and meaningful conversation on the arts, the army, being a veteran, a nurse, and moreover, how the arts can heal and help veterans and those currently serving our country.We thank her for her generosity and beautiful conversation and know you will adore this interview.QUOTE:There are a lot of people who have never interacted with a Veteran.You cannot help but be transformed by being party to these [veterans] stories.
2021-11-11
36 min
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VETERAN: A Conversation with Attorney Emily Trudeau
QUOTE:There’s a narrative that female service members are victims. That’s a problematic stereotype for me.About the Guest:Attorney Emily Trudeau is an Assistant State’s Attorney with the State’s Attorney’s Office for the Judicial District of Hartford, Connecticut. Her practice focuses primarily on gun violence and sexual assault prosecution. Prior to working within the Division of Criminal Justice, Attorney Trudeau was a member of the Navy’s Judge Advocate General’s Corps for six years, leaving active duty at the rank of Lieutenant. Attorney Trudea...
2021-11-11
51 min
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CULT | Rebecca Tudor
Our guest this week is Rebecca Tudor, who was born into a cult and managed to leave as a teenager. We are pretty blown away by her story, history, and all the detailed information she elucidates in the interview. If you have wondered what compromises a true cult and what happens to those involved, you won’t want to miss this episode. See below for more information on organizations Rebecca mentions.QUOTES: It takes years and years to really get out.If you feel like something is wrong or off, then there’s probably somet...
2021-11-02
44 min
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RISK | Ashley Kate Adams
Ashley Kate Adams, producer, Broadway actor, creative consultant, and writer, gets up close and personal in this interview on the word “RISK". She believes in its power, lives its messages, and loved sharing the ways risks have helped shape her life (the good and the bad!). Suzanne and Ashley explore her new best-selling book, #BYOP (Be Your Own Producer), and we are excited for you to listen to the ways you can live in “risk” and do it creatively and with wisdom!QUOTES: Risk represents having faith in the bigger picture and assertin...
2021-10-19
41 min
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ENERGY | Nikki Yarnell
We are thrilled to bring you Episode 31, the first episode of Season 2 of TAWFT!Suzanne brings on Nikki Yarnell, a brilliant Balinese healer, who analyzes “energy” in an exciting and unique interview. All we will say is this: You will think of “energy” in new and thought-provoking ways and hopefully, feel hopeful and eager to try something new and powerful.Should you choose to seek out Balinese energy healing, the first session with Nikki is complimentary!Quotes:You have the capacity to stress yourself out and the capacity to aid in your...
2021-10-12
32 min
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Season 1 Finale
Suzanne sends a huge thank you to everyone who helped make Season 1 a success!See you on Season 2 where she will bring you more interesting and thought-provoking words and ideas to tackle.About the Show:There’s a Word For That! is a weekly podcast that centers around a different word or expression each episode. Host Suzanne Dressler believes in pushing the envelope to explore why and how we use words and the ways this impacts our lives. With a diverse assortment of intelligent, creative, and exciting guests, TAWFT! will force yo...
2021-07-22
03 min
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VICTORY | Amy Jordan
Amy Jordan lives her mantra: ‘Dance Because You Can.’Amy encompasses a very optimistic spirit and while wearing many hats, she has been able to bring them all together. Her professional knowledge and personal experiences have given her the insight needed to inspire others. She is an Award-Winning author, speaker, and choreographer.Amy infuses her personal experience to motivate and inspire anyone around her. In 2009 she was hit and run over by a bus in New York City. Told she may never walk again, Amy triumphed over tragedy. Not only is she walking, but sh...
2021-05-18
44 min
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WORDS I Really, Really, Really Don’t Like!
Episode 28 takes a look at various words and expressions that Suzanne does NOT enjoy (did the title give it away?). She also explores words that her listeners wish were omitted from the dictionary. Enjoy this short, but clever, episode!Mentioned in this Episode: The Four AgreementsAbout the Show:There’s a Word For That! is a weekly podcast that centers around a different word or expression each episode. Host Suzanne Dressler believes in pushing the envelope to explore why and how we use words and...
2021-05-05
09 min
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WORDS I Like
Listen to Episode 27 now!About the Show:There’s a Word For That! is a weekly podcast that centers around a different word or expression each episode. Host Suzanne Dressler believes in pushing the envelope to explore why and how we use words and the ways this impacts our lives. With a diverse assortment of intelligent, creative, and exciting guests, TAWFT! will force you to analyze and consider words in an entirely original and eye-opening way. Even better? NOTHING is off-limits.Where to Find Me:Instagram...
2021-04-22
13 min
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CONFIDENCE: Belonging in the Room | Lisette Zounon
Suzanne chats with Lisette Zounon about her passion for the word “confidence“ and how it has changed her life.About the Show:There’s a Word For That! is a weekly podcast that centers around a different word or expression each episode. Host Suzanne Dressler believes in pushing the envelope to explore why and how we use words and the ways this impacts our lives. With a diverse assortment of intelligent, creative, and exciting guests, TAWFT! will force you to analyze and consider words in an entirely original and eye-opening way. Even better? NOTHIN...
2021-04-13
34 min
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MICROAGGRESSIONS | KJ Nasrul
Listen and enjoy Episode 25 now!About the Show:There’s a Word For That! is a weekly podcast that centers around a different word or expression each episode. Host Suzanne Dressler believes in pushing the envelope to explore why and how we use words and the ways this impacts our lives. With a diverse assortment of intelligent, creative, and exciting guests, TAWFT! will force you to analyze and consider words in an entirely original and eye-opening way. Even better? NOTHING is off-limits.Where to Find Me:Instagram...
2021-03-31
41 min
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RESILIENCE Part 2: Building it, Maintaining it | Claire Manship
Suzanne is honored to have Claire Manship on TAWFT! This is the second of a two-part episode on the word, “resilience.” Claire shares intricate details surrounding Claire’s crazy medical experiences over the past 1.5 years and why “RESILIENCE” is such a personal and powerful word and mantra for her life before, then, and now. Claire hopes her story will give listeners hope and determination to overcome their own life interruptions and tenuous situations. Enjoy!More About Claire:As an actor, her most recent credits include Bliss at The 5th Avenue Theatre, a staged r...
2021-03-18
30 min
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RESILIENCE: Part 1 | Claire Manship
Suzanne is honored to have Claire Manship on TAWFT! This is the first of a two-part episode on the word, “resilience.” Claire shares intricate details surrounding Claire’s crazy medical experiences over the past 1.5 years and why “RESILIENCE” is such a personal and powerful word and mantra for her life before, then, and now. Claire hopes her story will give listeners hope and determination to overcome their own life interruptions and tenuous situations. Enjoy!More About Claire:As an actor, her most recent credits include Bliss at The 5th Avenue Theatre, a staged r...
2021-03-10
26 min
Stories of Astonishing Light with KJ Nasrul
Boxing Lessons: Move gracefully through grief | Suzanne Dressler
Head up, hands up, be light-footed, be present: a few life lessons from boxing. KJ welcomes her friend Suzanne Dressler to the podcast to talk grieving a lost relationship, celebrating frontline essential workers and redefining self care. Suzanne Dressler is a professional singer/actress, runs her own tutoring business, Skyscraper Tutoring, LLC, and is a dedicated Podcaster and host of There's a Word for That!, a podcast that explores our relationships to words and expressions. She is very short and has very curly hair and she is pure delight. Takeaways:1. Lessons from Grenada:...
2021-03-03
49 min
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OBSESSED: Obsessing with Tina and Alex over their podcast, “Obsessed With the Best”
In Episode 22, Suzanne dishes with Tina Scariano and Alex Ferrara, hosts of the fabulous podcast, “Obsessed with the Best.” Are you obsessed with Movies? Makeup? Chocolate? Incredible books? Opinions? Podcasts? If you said yes to any of these (and really--who isn’t obsessed with at ONE of the aforementioned), then you must download and listen to this joyous and fun episode! Get to know Tina and Alex; we love them and know you will, too ;)Alex Ferrara | @alexandra_KFAlex has worked as a fit model for Zac Posen, Appeared on the TODAY show...
2021-02-23
27 min
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STUDENTS OF COLOR: Two High School Seniors Discuss This Term and Their Experiences as Students of Color | Catherine Martin and Asmita Adya
Catherine Martin and Asmita Adya are seniors at a private school In New Jersey. They are brilliant and accomplished young women who were happy to come on the show to discuss the term “Students of Color” with Suzanne. Their perspectives are invaluable and vital to the broader conversation surrounding students from marginalized backgrounds and their fight to overcome racism. We hope you are as inspired by Asmita and Catherine as we are. Catherine Martin Bio, in her own words:Hey everyone! I'm Catherine Martin. I am an avid laugher, movie enthusiast, and a tri-sport athlete. I am...
2021-02-11
28 min
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MONEY: What IS IT about this word? | David Yontef
David Yontef, former guest for “FAME” and podcaster extraordinaire, is back on TAWFT!, discussing all things “MONEY”! We couldn’t be happier to dive into the MANY, MANY iterations of what “money” does to people, society, and our own moral compass. Discussing everything from Bravolebrities (David’s specialty) to our own, personal issues with money and what it makes us think and feel, this episode is one for the books. We can’t wait to hear your thoughts, feedback, and what money means to you! BIODavid Yontef is a Bravo & Reality TV Insider and Host...
2021-02-02
44 min
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The “R” Word: An Honest, Open, and Vulnerable Conversation with the Mother of a Child who has Down’s Syndrome
The “R’ word is exceptionally offensive and hurtful. Its flippant and insensitive usage affects families, individuals, and the ways that society perceives people with disabilities and/or Down’s Syndrome. It is unacceptable to have this word in our lexicon in 2021; there is, and ALWAYS has been, a plethora of words to choose from instead of using the word “retarded.” For Episode 19, Suzanne interviews her close childhood friend, Lauren Ash, who has a 4-year-old son with Down’s Syndrome. She is an activist in the community and believes deeply in eradicating the usage of the “R” word. She is incredibly hones...
2021-01-19
46 min
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Resolutions: And Why I Hate Them
Suzanne hates resolutions and always has. They are a one- way ticket to self-hate and inaction. In this episode, she explains, in much detail, why she is averse to this tradition and shares some thoughts from her listeners. Happy 2021, and enjoy.About the Show:There’s a Word For That! is a weekly podcast that centers around a different word or expression each episode. Host Suzanne Dressler believes in pushing the envelope to explore why and how we use words and the ways this impacts our lives. With a diverse assortment of intelligent, crea...
2021-01-08
08 min
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2020 Finale-A Roundup
In the final episode of 2020, Episode 17: A Roundup, Suzanne shares some of her favorite audio clips from each episode on TAWFT! From Community to Courage, listen to snippets of our brilliant, powerful, and insightful guests as they share their personal opinions, struggles, and triumphs. We are, of course, EVER so grateful to all of our guests, listeners, subscribers, and supporters for making our podcast a success in 2020. We hope to bring many more exciting, relevant, and new modalities of words to TAWFT!, and we are thrilled to have all of you on the journey with us! Enjoy the roundup!
2020-12-30
45 min
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COURAGE | Part 2
Romelda and Suzanne continue their discussion on Courage and how this ONE word has enabled Romelda to fight for herself, the black community, and anyone else she believes needs her strength and advocacy. We consider Romelda the epitome of what truly defines this word; if you haven’t already done so, please listen to COURAGE: PART 1 (Episode 15), as her experiences in that discussion should NOT be missed! Listen and learn what it truly means to live out daily in courage. Enjoy!More About Romelda:Romelda Teron Benjamin is known for her pow...
2020-12-22
24 min
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COURAGE | Part 1 : The strength it requires for a black woman to achieve her dreams
In the first of this two-part episode, Suzanne sits down with Romelda Teron Benjamin for an in-depth and personal discussion about the word “courage.” As a successful black NYC actor, Benjamin has first-hand of how much strength and courage it takes to just exist in the world today. She doesn’t hold back her feelings, experiences, or ethics, and we are ever-so-grateful for her generosity and intimate truths. Listen to her Enjoy Episode15: “Courage: Part 1”QUOTE:"It takes a certain amount of courage to exist in this world, especially as a black woman."Mor...
2020-12-17
28 min
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PERSPECTIVE
Perspective is truly mind-changing. The word deserves its own episode for a plethora of reasons! For this episode. Suzanne brings on Ethan Paulini, a NYC-based actor, director, and artistic producer. He is the producing artistic director of the Weathervane Theatre in New Hampshire, which was featured in a huge spread in the NY Times this fall. He is also the Associate Artistic Director of the off-Broadway company, OOTB theatrics. He runs his own private coaching business working with artists from all different mediums, helping them exceed their potential. Perspective is one of his favorite words; he delves into detail...
2020-12-10
36 min
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GRATITUDE | A Discussion with Suzanne’s Mom, Sandy.
Sandra Dressler Berman, from Bayside, Queens, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in the psychiatric clinic of Greenwich Hospital, as a research associate for Yale University Medical School, and spent the majority of her career as a social worker for the Westport, CT public schools counseling students and families. While working in the school system, she started numerous programs including the Westport Mentor Program which matches community members with at-risk students, and Best Buddies which pairs special needs students with typical students. Now retired, she shares her professional skills by doing volunteer bereavement counseling for hospice...
2020-11-25
27 min
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Our Favorite WORDS | Two NYC 4th Graders Discuss Their Favorite Words With Suzanne
Jack F. and Esteban M. are 4th graders at Spruce Street School downtown in Tribeca, NYC. They are funny, borderline brilliant, creative, close friends, and most importantly, good and kind young humans. Suzanne brings them on the show to discuss their favorite words and the various iterations these words entail. We are excited to have you hear their interview; they did a beautiful job, and we are beyond impressed with their poise, ideas, and emotional maturity. They will also make you laugh (trust us).Special thank you to Anita and Steve, Esteban’s parents, and Kara and Da...
2020-11-17
31 min
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VETERAN | An Air Force Veteran Shares His Story
Chris Thompson is an Air Force veteran who spent time serving overseas in Iraq and Africa. He and Suzanne talk about his time serving in these countries and his responsibilities while there. He even recounts his personal experience with PTSD upon his return and how he treated it. We are honored and thrilled he agreed to be interviewed.About the Show:There’s a Word For That! is a weekly podcast that centers around a different word or expression each episode. Host Suzanne Dressler believes in pushing the envelope to explore why and ho...
2020-11-13
35 min
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VETERAN | The Love Letters of Pearl and Benjamin Vann, WW2 Army Veteran
Suzanne’s maternal grandparents, Pearl and Ben Vann, wrote hundreds of letters back and forth to each other during WW2; her grandfather was overseas for 2.5 years. The letters provide many detailed and emotional insights into the daily life of G.I soldiers fighting the war and the lives of their families back at home.About the Show:There’s a Word For That! is a weekly podcast that centers around a different word or expression each episode. Host Suzanne Dressler believes in pushing the envelope to explore why and how we use words and...
2020-11-11
10 min
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VETERAN | An Intimate Conversation With WW2 Vet, Colonel Katz
In this very special episode, Suzanne sits down with Colonel Morton Katz, United States Army, Retired, as he takes her on his journey stationed overseas during WW2-through North Africa, the South of France, Italy, Germany, and Belgium. He is 101-years-old with a memory as sharp as a knife. He remembers all the dates and names of the missions he took part in and the men with whom he served. We hope you love this episode as much as we do. About Colonel Katz:Attorney Morton Katz was born on May 15, 1919 in Hartford...
2020-11-11
53 min
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OTHER | KJ Nasrul
KJ and Suzanne break down the use of the word “other” : how we use it, what it means psychologically, physically, emotionally, and the ways in which feeling like the other (or being TOLD we are the other) can, and often does, have lasting consequences. Stories of Astonishing LightBooks on Transracial AdoptionMore about KJ:Kimberly "KJ" Nasrul is a licensed psychotherapist and musician nursing an obsession with words...and a gift for making grilled cheese sandwiches. She helps healers and essential frontline workers recover their resilient stories via music...
2020-11-03
47 min
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FAME | David Yontef
In this episode, Suzanne brings on guest David Yontef, host of the HIGHLY successful podcast, ‘Behind the Velvet Rope.’ Being a Bravo and Reality tv expert and insider, and having had a plethora of famous guests on his own show, David delves into the intricacies of Fame, what he has seen and experienced up close and personal with celebrities, and all the benefits and evils that come along with it. We discuss everything from Paris Hilton, Melissa Rivers, LeeAnne Locken, Perez Hilton, and more. An honest, in-depth, and unapologetic interview, David brings it--FULL. STOP.Abou...
2020-10-27
58 min
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HEAL | Heidi Kristoffer
Heidi Kristoffer is one of the most sought-after Yoga teachers around. She runs 4 businesses all while having 3 young children at home. In this episode, she goes into detail and explains her personal history of healing and how Yoga literally changed the entire trajectory of her life and happiness. Heidi and Suzanne cover ALL the ways we heal from the teachings and practice of Yoga and how we can control our own mindset in the process.More About HeidiHeidi Kristoffer is a Cornell graduate, NYC resident, and mom to three beautiful tiny humans. She...
2020-10-14
58 min
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CELEBRATE Part 2 | Lauretta Nkwocha
Episode 5 picks up right where we left off in Episode; Lauretta is discussing how her brother attempts to get her on a plane in Lagos headed for London. We also get into detail about the lockdown for Corona, her mother’s death, and how her mom and her mom’s culture taught her to celebrate everything she can. Enjoy!More About LaurettaLauretta Nkwocha is a British-born Nigerian entertainer living, working and loving out loud in New York! She is a wife, and mother to two young children. Her work as an entertainer ranges from...
2020-10-06
33 min
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CELEBRATE | Lauretta Nkwocha
Lauretta Nkwocha is the manifestation of the word, “celebrate.” She is one of the most effervescent, loyal, fun, dedicated and joyous people Suzanne knows and NEVER misses a chance to celebrate milestones, friends, and family. All the time. In this two-part episode, Lauretta takes us on a journey from her birth in London, back to Nigeria, and back to London again, and how her heritage and family experiences, tragedies, and triumphs have caused her to never take anything for granted and to value every second of every day. We hope you feel like celebrating while listening, and long...
2020-10-02
31 min
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EXPERIENCE | James Lamar
Experience is a concept, word, and action that molds us in a myriad of ways and can change preconceived notions or beliefs at any time in our lives. Suzanne and James dive into how “experience” affects our ethos, conversations, and relationships. What can we, as world citizens, do in a very challenging, heated, and precarious time to make sure we try to understand someone else’s experience, even if their belief system differs from ours? James also discusses his business, Lowcountry Speaker Series, and their upcoming live webinars and Q&As with some of the world’s top talent. All of t...
2020-09-24
1h 00
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GRIEF | Amanda Pearl
Grief is a word that should be considered sacred and not used carelessly and casually. Suzanne and Amanda both have experienced the deep loss of a parent and know first-hand what constitutes the true meaning of grief. They cover everything from the stages of grief, how to speak and help those who are in its grasp, how those around them treated their own sadness, as well as many other personal topics. Does grief ever really end? Is the word used too often? Are there situations when it should never be used? Is it, in fact, offensive to use this...
2020-09-08
50 min
There's A Word for That!
COMMUNITY | Virginia Child
Activist Virginia Child and Suzanne uncover the roots and power of the word “community.” Through her experience with asylum seekers and refugees, Child delineates a powerful point of view and feedback on how crucial a community can be, not just to those seeking support, but to those who offer it. She delves into her own past and what lead her to start a non-profit that works with families crossing the border and fleeing their highly dangerous home countries. “The community is greater than the sum of its parts,” as she makes a point of expressing. Suzanne and Virginia dig into the...
2020-09-08
42 min
There's A Word for That!
Trailer
Suzanne provides background about her experience with the importance of words and why she is so passionate about this topic.
2020-09-01
02 min