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Loverbouquin#115 - Nos lectures pour bien commencer l'année ! 💥Après une petite trêve hivernale, Laura et Flavie retrouvent leurs micros pour faire un point sur leurs lectures et découvertes de ce début d'année ! En passant par une passion pour Patrick Fiori et le Parc Astérix, par des découvertes de séries et de souvenirs de films d'enfance... les lectures se sont enchaînées pour toutes les deux ! Quelles ont été leurs pistes de ce début d'année ? Quel objectif de lecture pour chacune ? Quels ont été leurs premiers émois littéraires ? Vous saurez tout !Bonne écoute ! Livres :2025-02-161h 34
Business Beyond the Mic011: A Journey of Healing and Connection Through Podcasting with Laura Patrick and Todd AdamsonLaunching a podcast isn't merely hitting record—it's an intricate dance of passion, persistence, and technical finesse. In this episode, we sit down with Laura Patrick and Todd Adamson about the artistry, dedication, and courage needed to craft a meaningful show. Laura and Todd are Founders of Next Page, a podcast that explores the impacts of trauma with experts, celebrities, and influential people to spread understanding and healing.In this episode, Laura and Todd provide a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the raw and rewarding world of podcasting. From navigating the labyrinth of selecting guests whose narratives intertwine seamlessly wi...2023-12-0355 min
Next Page PodcastRichard Strother - The Widower's WingmanThis week, Laura and Todd sat down with Richard Strother, founder of The Widower's Wingman, who shares his personal experience of losing his wife to cancer and navigating the dating world again. He emphasizes the importance of living with intention and finding clarity in what you want in a relationship. Richard discusses the house rules he and his wife had, including no drama, no bullshit, saying what you mean and meaning what you say, and never losing your sense of humor. He also highlights the challenges and unique insecurities that widowers face when reentering the dating pool. Richard's coaching...2023-10-311h 00
Next Page PodcastAmanda McKoy Flanagan & Ginny Olivas-SmithThis week, Laura and Todd sit down with Amanda McKoy Flanagan and Ginny Olivas-Smith who both discuss their personal experiences with loss and grief on the Sol Rising podcast. They challenge the misconception that grief only comes from the death of a loved one, highlighting that it can also stem from other major life changes. They emphasize the importance of acknowledging grief and providing support to those going through it. They also discuss the impact of grief on the ego and the need for self-compassion and understanding during the grieving process. Amanda shares insights from her book, "Trust Yourself...2023-10-171h 14
Next Page PodcastDr. Wendy HunterThis week, Laura and Todd sit down with Dr. Wendy Hunter, a pediatrician, who discusses the impact of social determinants of health on pediatric care and the importance of trauma-informed care. She shares her personal experience with Lyme disease and how it has influenced her empathy towards patients. Dr. Hunter emphasizes the need for accessible health information for parents and addresses common concerns such as eczema, constipation, and bedtime anxiety. She also highlights the importance of self-care and having a supportive caregiver for children. Dr. Hunter discusses the role of adverse childhood experiences in long-term health outcomes and the...2023-10-031h 06
Next Page PodcastRep. Spencer Wetmore – Representative in the SC State House, Prosecutor, and owner of Wetmore Law FirmLaura and Todd sit down with longtime friend Spencer Wetmore, a South Carolina House Representative, where she discusses her background in law and government service, including her family's involvement with the Shannon Faulkner case. She shares her journey from practicing law to getting involved in politics and running for office. Wetmore also talks about her viral videos on TikTok where she passionately speaks about women's reproductive rights. She discusses the recent Supreme Court decision upholding a six-week abortion ban in South Carolina and the potential impact on women. Wetmore criticizes the profit-driven motivations behind these restrictive abortion laws and...2023-09-191h 15
Next Page PodcastJ.K Emezi - Recovered Porn Addict, a Sex & Pornography Addiction Recovery Coach, Behavioral Specialist and CEO of Elevated RecoveryThis week, Laura and Todd sit down with J.K Emezi who shares his personal journey of overcoming a pornography addiction and discusses the impact of early exposure to explicit content. He explains the concept of "arousal templates" and how they shape our sexual behaviors. J.K also highlights the importance of self-awareness in the "rebooting" process and the need to redefine one's self-image. He emphasizes that recovery is about hitting the reset button and creating an ideal life after overcoming the addiction.J.K emphasizes the importance of seeking help and setting the intention to...2023-08-291h 07
Next Page PodcastLaura Lux - Author of The Explosive Memoir "Glitter and Glass" and Domestic & Parental Abuse SurvivorLaura and Todd sit down and speak to author and domestic and parental abuse survivor, Laura Lux. Laura Lux shares her personal journey of navigating through failed marriages and mental disorders to the complexities of theoretical polyamory and attempted murder. She discusses her experiences of being sent away to a mental hospital as a teen, becoming a young mother, and her marriages to emotionally abusive partners. Despite the challenges, she maintains her belief in love and the importance of self-reflection. Laura emphasizes the significance of taking one's time, making conscious decisions, and not settling for mediocrity or misery in...2023-08-151h 06
Next Page PodcastMichael Unbroken - Trauma Survivor, Author and Trauma CoachIn this week's episode on Next Page, Laura and Todd sit down with Michael Unbroken, who shares his personal journey of overcoming a traumatic childhood marked by abuse, addiction, and homelessness. He emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one's own life and shares his "mirror moment" when he decided to stop being a victim and become the hero of his own story. Michael also discusses the power of mindset and the role it plays in overcoming trauma. He encourages listeners to give themselves permission to dream of a better life and to take small steps towards that vision...2023-08-0153 min
Next Page PodcastErin Riley - Narcissistic Abuse Survivor and Author of “A Dark Force - 20 Years With a Covert Narcissist”In this week's episode of Next Page, Laura and Todd sit down with Erin Riley, survivor of narcissistic abuse and author of "A Dark Force: 20 Years with a Covert Narcissist." Through her gripping and candid narrative, Erin unveils her two-decade journey trapped in a destructive relationship with a covert narcissist. Erin illuminates us about the concealed nature of narcissistic abuse and the profound toll it took on her mental and physical wellbeing. Riley dives deep into the character of a covert narcissist, a deceptively kind and agreeable individual who hides a lack of empathy and manipulative behavior behind a...2023-07-181h 22
Next Page PodcastEd Cohen - Author, Counselor, Professor, and Advocate for Collaborative Care and Holistic Healing.Ed Cohen is an author, counselor, professor, and advocate for collaborative care and holistic healing. With a PhD in Modern thought from Stanford, Ed has been an award-winning professor of women's, gender and sexuality studies at Rutgers University for the last three decades. He draws on his personal experience with Crohn's disease to explore how Western medicine's focus on science has affected medical practitioners and their patients. In this interview, Ed discusses his journey to healing and how he redefined his relationship with medicine. He emphasizes the importance of caring collaboration in a society that is hyper-focused on individualism...2023-07-041h 13Next Page PodcastL Morgan Lee - Trailblazing Tony Nominated Actress, Singer and Transgender AdvocateLaura and Todd celebrate Pride Month with an inspiring interview with living legend L Morgan Lee, the first openly transgender actor to be nominated for a Tony Award for her featured role in "A Strange Loop.” As a seasoned performer with over two decades of experience on various stages, Lee shares her remarkable journey and unwavering advocacy for transgender representation in the arts and invites us into her deeply personal journey of self-discovery and resilience. Spending years performing as a boy before a transformative encounter with a trans person and non-binary individuals sparked deep self-reflection on gender and identity, sh...2023-06-201h 11Next Page PodcastJoe Pardavila - Communications Expert, Radio and Podcast Host, and Author of The Book "Good Listen"This week we sit down with communication expert, podcaster for Forbes Books, NYC Radio Personality and Author of the book “Good Listen,” Joe Pardavila. We talk about the importance of listening, communicating effectively, empathy and putting in the work to maintain good relationships. In this uplifting episode with the former smooth talking radio host, we discuss what it was like being a radio DJ in NYC during 9/11, starting a new job days before the pandemic hit, and the creation of the podcast “Uncertain Times” at Forbes Books, a podcast focused on how business leaders and entrepreneurs were making it through th...2023-06-061h 12Next Page PodcastJoe Pardavila - Communications Expert, Radio and Podcast Host, and Author of The Book "Good Listen"This week we sit down with communication expert, podcaster for Forbes Books, NYC Radio Personality and Author of the book “Good Listen,” Joe Pardavila. We talk about the importance of listening, communicating effectively, empathy and putting in the work to maintain good relationships. In this uplifting episode with the former smooth talking radio host, we discuss what it was like being a radio DJ in NYC during 9/11, starting a new job days before the pandemic hit, and the creation of the podcast “Uncertain Times” at Forbes Books, a podcast focused on how business leaders and entrepreneurs were making it through th...2023-06-061h 05Next Page PodcastTerry Tucker - Cancer Warrior, Motivational Speaker, Author and International Podcast GuestIn this week’s episode, we are absolutely awestruck by the story of the incredible Terry Tucker – a Cancer Warrior, Motivational Speaker, Author and International Podcast guest. We can't get over how absolutely inspiring Terry's story is and his past and continued efforts to motivate and help others. In this episode we learn about how he continues to lead "an uncommon and extraordinary life," his time at The Citadel in Laura and Todd’s hometown of Charleston, SC, his stint at Wendy’s as a marketing exec and his time in law enforcement as an undercover narcotics officer and SWAT hos...2023-05-231h 19Next Page PodcastJimmy Hays Nelson - Storyteller, Business Coach, Trauma SurvivorThis week, Laura and Todd get motivated with Jimmy Hays Nelson, aka The Coach Jimmy, a motivational speaker, storyteller, and business coach. Jimmy travels the world speaking to thousands of people about how their story can change the way they do business, how it affects their relationships and how it can frame your mindset. We talk about how Jimmy started out in performance, and he was damn good at it, but it didn’t feel like his passion. In fact, he was overweight and depressed. So he made a change, something he hopes we all can do when we fe...2023-05-161h 21Next Page PodcastJoelle Maletis - PTSD & Trauma Expert, LMFT, TED-Ed Video Author, Speaker, CEO and CoachIn this week’s episode Laura and Todd welcome back Joelle Maletis, PTSD & Trauma Expert, LMFT, TED-Ed Video Author, Speaker, CEO and Coach to talk about Burnout. Joelle is focused on helping others to create a meaningful and balanced life. We can all relate to feeling stressed out from time to time, but what’s the difference between just feeling stressed and true “burnout?” In this episode we take a deep dive in to the signs of burnout, the difference between good and “prolonged” bad stress, and the physical symptoms and effects of burnout. Joelle emphasizes the importance of giving ourse...2023-05-091h 05Next Page PodcastJonathan Lovitz - Director of Public Affairs & Senior Advisor for Economic Development at the US Department of Commerce, LGBTQIA+ Rights Advocate, and Small Business and Public Policy AdvocateThis week, Jonathan Lovitz, Director of Public Affairs & Senior Advisor for Economic Development at the US Department of Commerce, LGBTQIA+ Rights Advocate, and small business and public policy advocate takes time out of his very busy schedule to sit down with Laura and Todd to talk about advocating for the rights of others, the importance of mental health in advocacy and working together to overcome the divide we have in America today. Jonathan tells us about how he transitioned from performance (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Jesus Christ Superstar and a news anchor for Logo TV) to a...2023-05-031h 09Next Page PodcastDr. Lisa Smith - Professor, Author, Hypnotherapist and Advocate for Victims of Sexual AssaultIn this week’s episode of Next Page, we have the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Lisa Smith, an Author, Psychology Professor, Hypnotherapist and Advocate for Victims of Sexual Assault. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and with an American getting sexually assaulted every 68 seconds, 1 out of 6 women in America being victims of attempted or completed rape and 84% of victims being under the age of 18, it’s more important than ever to talk about how we as individuals and a culture can help the fight against sexual victimization. In this episode we learn how Lisa became an advocate, a professor of p...2023-04-261h 20Next Page PodcastRyan Hagan - Singer, Songwriter, Energy Medicine Practitioner, Hypnotherapist, NLP Practitioner, and Holistic Wellness CoachIn this week’s BRAND NEW episode, Laura and Todd learn ALL the things from Renaissance Man, Ryan Hagan - singer, songwriter, meditation teacher, energy medicine practitioner, Reiki master, hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner, psychic medium, and holistic wellness coach. After moving to Nashville for a corporate job through a crazy twist of fate involving the show The Home Edit, he ended up connecting with some powerful people in the biz who helped him get his music career off the ground. Before he knew it his songs were flying to the top of the charts in the UK and around the wo...2023-04-181h 18Next Page PodcastRay Murphy - Marine Veteran, Founder of Warriors Healing Network, Advocate for Ayahuasca Treatment for PTSDIn this week’s episode of Next Page we sit down with Ray Murphy, US Marine Veteran, Founder of Warriors Healing Network, K9 Dog Trainer and Advocate for Ayahuasca Treatment for PTSD. Ray grew up in a violent household where he suffered physical abuse, however he escaped at 17 and joined the Marine Corp. While in the military, he spent most of his time with the a scout sniper platoon, where he learned self-reliance and confidence. After he left the military, he began BASE jumping because he grew tired of sky diving. However, these “big boy games” caused him to lose o...2023-04-111h 04Next Page PodcastMissy McCall - Astrologer, Intuitive Cosmo Counselor and Near Death SurvivorIn this week’s episode, Next Page hosts Missy McCall, Astrologer, Intuitive Cosmo Counselor, Near Death Survivor and Blogger. Despite growing up in a religious household and its taboo status amongst her friends and family, Missy has been practicing astrology since she was 16. Before she became an astrologer, she spent five years fighting sex trafficking in Sacramento, California and provided two houses for rescued victims of sex trafficking. However, in 2020 God had a new calling for Missy - to move on from sex trafficking, get a divorce and use her intuitive gift to help others. She tells us all ab...2023-04-041h 23Next Page PodcastTyler Whitman - Real Estate Superstar of Bravo's Million Dollar Listing, Weight Loss Champion and Former AddictIn this week’s Season Premier Episode of Next Page, Laura and Todd sit down with Tyler Whitman, Star of Bravo's Million Dollar Listing – New York, NY Real Estate Agent, weight loss champion and former addict. The trio dives deep into Tyler’s life growing up in the rural south, dealing with depression and social anxiety, and making the big move to New York City, where he waited tables, while also waiting for his big break. Despite his relocation, he remained depressed and obese, lived far beyond his means and pretended everything was just peachy, even though his life and wa...2023-03-281h 25Next Page PodcastRobin Landsong - Multiple Near-Death Survivor, Transformational Speaker, Medicine Singer, Visionary Artist, Author and Craniosacral TherapistThis week on Next Page, Laura and Todd sit down with the truly incredible Robin Aisha Landsong, a multiple Near-Death Survivor, Transformational Speaker, Medicine Singer, Visionary Artist, Author and Craniosacral Therapist. Robin experienced the unimaginable. At the age of 8, she was living in an abusive and neglectful home when she was abducted and taken to Rhodesia, Africa (Zimbabwe) at the height of the Rhodesian war. There she was beaten, passed off, and left for dead in the African bush. Not long after she had her first Near-Death Experience (NDE) from exposure, spent the night in a tree and eventually...2023-01-101h 25Next Page PodcastJoelle Maletis - Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist, Trauma Expert and Ted-Ex Speaker/AuthorIn this week’s episode Laura and Todd have the pleasure of sitting down with Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist, Trauma Expert, CEO, Ted-Ex Speaker/Author and the all around delightful Joelle Maletis. Joelle joins us to discuss her trauma focused practice and how she helps those with eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and PTSD, as well as her work with first responders, veterans and military personal. She also enlightens us about how her own trauma as a ballet dancer led her into the field of trauma focused therapy, how she uses somatic feelings to treat others, how the body does truly ke...2022-12-271h 12Next Page PodcastLair Torrent Returns - Holistic Licensed Marriage and Family TherapistIn a rare late night episode, Laura and Todd welcome back Holistic Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and friend of the show, Lair Torrent for his second appearance! The trio dives deeper in to his book The Practice of Love, how our inner child affects us later in life, the narrative we tell ourselves and the importance of personal responsibility. The gang also discusses the impact of our parents, dealing with toxic and disordered people and relationships, the importance of boundaries, intolerant compassion and how to deal with dual trauma within a relationship. We also learn about our “wounded co...2022-12-131h 23Next Page PodcastJohnny Chaillot - PTSD Survivor, Former Drug and Alcohol Addict and Ex-Husband of an Olympic LegendThis week Laura and Todd have the pleasure of sitting down with Johnny Chaillot, a Trauma and PTSD survivor, former drug and alcohol addict and ex-husband to an Olympic Gold Medalist. Johnny has such an incredible story of overcoming grief, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, addiction and divorce and his biggest hope is that his story can help others that may have experienced similar hardships. In this episode we learn all about Johnny’s childhood growing up with 9 siblings in rural Louisiana. Raised by his mother and an alcoholic father, Johnny had his first drink and his first drunk at 11 ye...2022-12-061h 17Next Page PodcastKaye Tuckerman - Director, Writer, Actor and Shamanic StudentIn this week’s episode of Next Page Laura and Todd interview a true Jill of All Trades, Kaye Tuckerman. Kaye not only has that irresistible Australian accent & FIGJAM attitude, but many accomplishments, awards and accolades under her belt including playing Trinity’s stunt double in the matrix, headlining Mama Mia on Broadway, directing and acting in a plethora of indie films and becoming a recipient of an African Academy Award. The trio dive into Kaye’s shamanic journey, the age of trauma we live in at the moment, her new film Black Canvas, Cannes Film Festival and the mostly...2022-11-291h 04Next Page PodcastAshley Torrent - Psycho-Spiritual Therapist, Intuitive Medium, and Spiritual TeacherIn this week’s episode of Next Page, Laura and Todd welcome Ashley Torrent, a psycho-spiritual therapist, intuitive medium and spiritual teacher. Whether you believe in talking to the “other side” or not, you can’t miss this fascinating an inspirational discussion about the purpose of life, how Ashley’s psycho-spiritual practice found her instead of the other way around and finding the magic in the mundane. Ashley educates us all about how and when she uses her medium abilities in therapy, the beauty of Equine Assisted Spiritual Healing and how we can all become the most healed version of ourselve...2022-11-151h 01Next Page PodcastMcCord Henry - Recovered Alcoholic, Substance Abuse Advocate and Marathon RunnerMcCord Henry is a hotel, food and beverage management director, a recovered alcoholic, advocate for alcohol addiction awareness, and the founder of Living Recovered and Scripted Wit. After graduating from the College of Charleston, McCord moved to LA, where he slowly developed what would become a debilitating addiction to alcohol. While attending a wedding in 2014 his family conducted an intervention and he agreed to live in a sober living house for 9 months. However, the sober living house didn't seem to focus on the real problem at hand and within a year, he was off the wagon and no longer...2022-11-081h 10Next Page PodcastFrank Meeink – Former neo-Nazi, Trauma Survivor, Author and AdvocateThis week, Laura and Todd return with a powerfully moving and at times unbelievable story of triumph with their first guest of Season 2, Frank Meeink. Frank is a former white supremacist, who by the age of 17 had become one of the most notorious skinhead gang leaders on the East Coast. We hear about how Frank’s violent and neglectful childhood in South Philadelphia primed him to hate, while addition made him easy prey for a small group of neo-Nazi recruiters. At the height of his membership, he had his own public access talk show, called the Reich, he appeared on...2022-11-011h 40Next Page PodcastWillam Belli – Drag Queen, Actor, Singer-Songwriter, Reality Television StarIn our Season 1 finale, we go out with a bang, or shall we say a Willam?! From the age of 5, Willam Belli has wanted to be in show business. At 40, the thing that keeps this beloved drag queen inspired to do what he does is his desire to bring joy to as many people as he possibly can! In his refreshing, open, unapologetic, and sometimes shocking way, Willam shares some of the major milestones that have led him to evolve from a 12-year-old blackmailer (his words!) into a world famous actor, singer-songwriter, podcaster, and radio-television personality. We discuss his...2022-09-061h 08Next Page PodcastBrad Gardner - Music Producer for Netflix and Broadway PianistIn today’s episode, Laura and Todd sit down with Brad Gardner, professional pianist, Broadway musician and currently a Music Producer for Netflix, to talk about manifesting his way to Broadway, the trauma of growing up gay in a Southern Baptist school from K-12 and overcoming spiritual abuse. We explore Brad’s journey within music and entertainment, what drove him to change jobs and move cross-country and experiencing the world outside the “worldview” of his Southern Baptist school. We also get in to the impacts his upbringing and education had on his mental health, how he’s managed to overcome t...2022-08-301h 16Next Page PodcastSamantha Berman - Registered ER Nurse and Voice-Over ArtistToday we are joined by the multi-faceted, empathetic Samantha Berman. Samantha is a Registered Emergency Room Nurse, as well as a Voice-Over Artist, but has had many other successful careers as a dancer, musical theatre performer, and even dabbled in baton twirling! In this episode, we talk about her unique career path, Samantha’s special niche as a dancer, and mental health in theatre. Most importantly, we talk about Samantha’s experiences as an ER nurse during the pandemic, her feelings on the way the pandemic was handled in the US, and how Los Angeles as a city prepared and...2022-08-231h 22Next Page PodcastSara King – Award Winning Broadway PerformerIn today’s episode we sit down with the lovely Ovation Award Winning Broadway Performer Sara King, who is a fierce survivor of trauma in many forms. We talk about what it was like to play Cynthia Weil on Broadway’s Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and Carole seeing the show in full disguise. Outside of her performance career, we learn the heartbreaking story of Sara losing her beloved father to a pulmonary embolism when she was young, her and her siblings watching how her mom navigated the experience and then discovering her mother had a vicious form of cance...2022-08-161h 16Next Page PodcastDr. Jennifer Armstrong - Dermatologist and Real Housewife of OCIf you’re a fan of Bravo’s hit TV show, The Real Housewives of Orange County (and let’s be honest, who isn’t?), you’ll recognize today’s guest as one of the smartest and most drama-free cast members who joined the show in Season 16. Please join us in welcoming the CEO of Advanced Skincare Dermatology and Plastic Surgery, Dr. Jennifer Armstrong! Born with a passion for both science and the arts, Dr. Jen enjoys helping her patients achieve their aesthetic goals through the use of injectables, lasers, and other non-invasive treatments. A prolific researcher at heart, she has publi...2022-08-091h 00Next Page PodcastLair Torrent, LMFT - Marriage and Family TherapistIn today’s episode we’re joined by the illuminating Charleston Based Marriage and Family Therapist, Lair Torrent, LMFT about The Practice of Love, marriage counseling , holistic therapy & eastern medicine, and how trauma affects our relationships. Lair truly wows Laura and Todd with his insight on Trans-generational trauma, mindfulness and breaking the cycle, triangulation, and what happens when marriage counseling doesn’t work. The three also share quite a few laughs, and ponder the challenges of a thrupple and what they believe they were in their past lives. We think everyone, whether married, divorced, single or in between will benefit...2022-08-021h 21Next Page PodcastDavid 'Goldy' Goldsmith - Actor, Director and ProducerToday's episode of the Next Page Podcast is an extra special one! Laura and Todd welcome producer, actor, director and comedian, David 'Goldy' Goldsmith to the show to share his amazing journey in the world of entertainment and beyond. In this episode Goldy reveals the complicated and, at times, estranged relationship with his famous father “The Most Interesting Man in the World,” Jonathan Goldsmith, as well as the unique upbringing he experienced with his playboy bunny mother, who is still dating at 91 years old! Goldy’s relationship with both of his entertainment driven parents set the stage for many future...2022-07-191h 26Next Page PodcastCharles Patrick Jr. Esq - Class Action Attorney and PhilanthropistLaura and Todd have the pleasure of sitting down with renowned attorney Charles Patrick Jr. Esq, to talk about how Charles, his colleagues and Attorney Generals across the US worked together to obtain a 246 billion dollar settlement against the biggest tobacco companies in the world (the largest class action settlement to date), the anguish of being away from his family while trying one of the biggest cases in history, and how the divorce of his firm, Ness Motley, emotionally affected him. We also dive deep in to Charles’s modest and small town upbringing, his complicated, yet meaningful relationship wi...2022-07-121h 46Next Page PodcastSusan Heyward - Acclaimed Theater, TV and Film ActressLaura and Todd sit down with the awe-inspiring Actress Susan Heyward to discuss power dynamics, racism, typecasting and religious trauma. In improvisational theater, ‘status' refers to the power dynamics at play in a relationship between two characters. Sometimes, however, those power dynamics spill over into the real world, particularly for Black women actors. Susan who is a phenomenal actress, probably best known for her role as Tamika Ward in the hit Netflix comedy-drama series, Orange Is the New Black. She also starred in the PlayStation Network original series, Powers, and the HBO period drama, Vinyl. On stage, Susan made her Br...2022-07-051h 30Next Page PodcastMolly O'Connell - Model, Advocate and Runner-Up on America's Next Top ModelOn today's episode of Next Page, we are very excited and lucky to welcome the amazing, inspiring, and beautiful Molly O'Connell! Molly is an experienced fashion model, who you may know from the 16th cycle of America's Next Top Model (ANTM). She is also a mental health advocate and is committed to eradicating toxic behavior in the fashion industry. In this in-depth chat with Molly, we explore everything under the sun, including her early dreams of modeling, the struggles she has faced with body-image, some of the best and worst moments from America's Next Top Model and adoption. Our...2022-06-281h 28Next Page PodcastMatthew Gardiner - Director, Choreographer & ProducerLaura and Todd have the honor of sitting down with someone who the Washington Post has called “one of the top young musical-theater directors in the land” and “one of those rarefied musical theatre beasts.” Matthew Gardiner is a director, choreographer, and producer in Washington, DC, where he is the Artistic Director of Signature Theatre. At Signature, Matthew has directed over 25 productions and has a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and honing the theaters’ anti-racist practices, as well as his own. In this episode, Matthew speaks candidly about his experience of growing up as a young gay man in the...2022-06-211h 07Next Page PodcastAli Rosen - Chef, Author and IVF WarriorTodd and Laura have the pleasure of interviewing celebrity chef and author Ali Rosen. The trio talk about Ali's refusal to cast Kate Middleton in a musical at St. Andrews, her start rocky experience in the media world, working with Brian Williams and her circuitous journey into the culinary world. Ali opens up about her infertility struggles, the obstacles many people face with surrogacy, having newborn twins during the height of the pandemic and the grief caused by the loss of her Mother-in-Law to Ovarian Cancer. The three of them also discuss inequality and toxic masculinity in kitchen culture...2022-06-071h 54Next Page PodcastDr. Peter Kalivas - Neuroscientist and Chair of Neuroscience at the Medical University of South CarolinaLaura and Todd talk drugs, rats and addiction with neuroscientist Dr. Peter Kalivas. Peter educates everyone about the process of studying the brain, particularly addiction and behavioral disorders, and the discoveries that have been made as the head of Neuroscience at the Medical University of South Carolina. Todd struggles with his fear of an AI takeover while the three of them discuss the future of addiction treatment and the positive implications it has on other mental health treatments for disorders like PTSD and depression. Dr. Kalivas' Bio: As a neuroscientist, Dr. Kalivas has focused on the ce...2022-05-311h 52Next Page PodcastCrystal Garrett - Singer/Actress/Former Miss South CarolinaLaura and Todd enjoy an afternoon podcast for once with the delightfully open Crystal Garrett, an immensely talented Singer and Actress and former Miss South Carolina. This one gets a little emotional y’all. The trio discuss Crystal's experience growing up as an “army brat,” the struggles young women have with body image (inside and outside of the pageant industry), the benefits of pageants and where there’s still room for improvement. Todd and Crystal bond over their shared experience with Asthma and Asthma Camp and all three of them gush over their support for the American Lung Association (pssst...2022-05-241h 35Next Page PodcastHuneyFire - Mother/Daughter Country/Pop/Soul DuoLaura and Todd are more chipper than usual to talk to the hottest, up and coming mother/daughter Country/Pop/Soul duo Huneyfire (Cheaza and Marri) about growing up surrounded by music, working together as family, gratitude for where they are and manifesting your success! They dive in to their song writing process, being black in country music, the drawbacks and benefits of Covid and how NOT ready we all are for their upcoming music! We had a serious blast with these ladies and hope they remember us when they’re on stage at the Country Music Awards some day...2022-05-171h 27Next Page PodcastScott Evan Davis - Award Winning Composer and LyricistLaura and Todd talk to celebrated composer, lyricist and Tik-Tok celebrity Scott Evan Davis about his unconventional journey to song writing, how Covid created “The Prince of Snarkness” and a 500K following on TikTok, and how this unexpected fame led Scott to write more humorous music. Scott also talks about how him and so many others are plagued by Imposter Syndrome, his fears about the state of our country, but the hope he sees in the younger generations, as well as the joys of creating a musical with Autistic children called Powerful Day. All three of them are looking forw...2022-05-101h 24Next Page PodcastScott Evan DavisA snippet from Laura and Todd's conversation with celebrated song writer Scott Evan Davis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2022-05-0901 minNext Page PodcastOmar Torres - LGBTQ Therapist, TV Show Host, and New Yorker For LifeTodd serenades Laura, who has all the feels about doing this whole podcast thing, before they welcome well-known psychologist Omar Torres to the show. Not only does Omar have his own practice, but he has been featured on Buzzfeed, PBS, First Person and Vice’s “In My Own World”, a Human interest docu-series. The three talk about Omar knowing he wanted to be psychologist when he was only 5, dealing with other people’s pain after a session, what it’s like to date as a therapist, similarities and differences between treating people in the LGTBQ+ community, Omar’s own experience com...2022-05-031h 32Next Page PodcastOmar Torres - trailerThis is a short snippet from Laura and Todd's conversation with therapist and television host Omar Torres about his journey as a therapist in these unpredictable times. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2022-05-0301 minNext Page PodcastRegina LeVert - Singer, Actress and Storyteller Regina LeVertLaura starts dance lessons and Todd tries to understand sports before talking to the multi-talented broadway performer from Rock of Ages and all around kind human, Regina LeVert. Regina talks to Laura and Todd about what it was like being born with 6 fingers, being a part of a musical family with relatives like Eddie LeVert of the “O’Jays” and Gerald LeVert of “LeVert,” and her experience with Muscle Tension Dysphonia, a condition caused by stress that quite literally took her voice. The trio also dives deep in to what it was like for Regina growing up in America as a black...2022-04-261h 46Next Page PodcastRegina Levert - trailerA snippet from Laura and Todd's conversation with Regina LeVert about a life in showbiz and geographical racism in the United States. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2022-04-2401 minNext Page PodcastCullen and Madison Moss - trailerA snippet from episode one from Next Page with Todd and Laura's interview with Cullen and Madison Moss. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2022-04-1901 minNext Page PodcastCullen and Madison Moss - Celebrity Power Couple Cullen and Madison MossWelcome to the show! Todd and Laura start their journey as co-hosts of Next Page with their first conversation with the amazingly talented power couple Madison Moss and Cullen Moss. The two professional actors, who have starred in a myriad of shows and movies such as Netflix's Outerbanks, The Righteous Gemstones, One Tree Hill and Drop Dead Diva, share the highs and a few lows of being a household of working actors, meeting on Debbie Does Dallas, filming and surviving during Covid, balancing work and family life, the different expectations put on female versus male actors, their children's acting...2022-04-191h 21Next Page PodcastJoe Cunningham - Former US Congressman and SC Gubernatorial CandidateLaura recovers from spin class and Todd gets political as they talk to South Carolina's own Joe Cunningham, a former US Congressman and South Carolina gubernatorial candidate. The group talks about life in politics, what it's like dating as a single father while simultaneously running a campaign, running for Governor of South Carolina as a Democrat in a red state, the hyper-partisanship in Washington and how we can reach across the aisle to come back together as a nation. They also discuss the benefits of legalizing marijuana, women's rights, and Todd comes very close to finally understanding Gerrymandering. 2022-04-191h 10Next Page PodcastJoe Cunningham - TrailerA brief snippet from Todd and Laura's conversation with South Carolina's candidate for the Democratic governor's seat, Joe Cunningham. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2022-04-1901 minNext Page PodcastTina Swithin - TrailerA snippet from Laura and Todd's conversation with Tina Swithin about narcissist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2022-04-1901 minNext Page PodcastTina Swithin - Author, Advocate and Consultant on Narcissistic AbuseLaura and Todd wake up entirely too early (for Laura) to sit down with advocate and consultant Tina Swithin to discuss Narcissistic Personality Disorder, as well as other Cluster B personality disorders. The crew talks about how to spot red flags of a narcissist, putting up boundaries, avoiding and leaving a narcissist, the failings of the family court system, and how writing and coaching others has helped Tina heal from her own experience with divorcing a narcissist. Tina also talks to Laura and Todd about remarrying in the wake of narcissistic abuse, the inability to schedule time for a...2022-04-191h 18