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Outdoor Classrooms Podcast139: Nature's Classroom: Montessori Magic at Harborlight with Elisa PitkinNature's Classroom: Montessori Magic at HarborlightEpisode Description:Join us for an insightful journey into the heart of Montessori Outdoor Classrooms at Harborlight Montessori School in Beverly, MA. In this episode, Eliza Pitkin shares her passion and experiences in cultivating an enriching learning environment where nature and education seamlessly intertwine. Discover how outdoor classrooms are enhancing children's learning experiences by engaging their senses and fostering a deep appreciation for the natural world.Episode Highlights: Introduction to Harborlight's Outdoor Classrooms:An overview of the Montessori method and its...2025-02-2534 min
History, Books & Wine PodcastHoliday Romances, Pet Love and the Puppy Bowl with Victoria SchadeI’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Victoria Schade. Because I love pets and the holiday season, we’re going to dive into a different sort of podcast today! We’re going to talk about Victoria’s book, Unleashed Holiday, a holiday romance novel with a professional dog trainer who must decide if the melting frost between her and an old rival can make up for their ruff–as in dog-barking–past, as well as her job as the lead trainer for Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl.Paired with this episode:2024-12-1732 min
The Reader's CouchEp. 237 The Christmas Cookie Wars by Eliza EvansThis story is as sweet as a warm batch of cookies fresh from the oven! In this episode, Eliza Evans joins me on the couch to talk about her new book, The Christmas Cookie Wars. We talk about her heartwarming story about a widowed mom, Melody, and her twin boys who try to keep their Christmas spirit alive through a school cookie contest. And how Melody's clash with the principal, Jonathan, adds a fun dynamic.We also talk about Eliza's inspiration from a real town's cookie festival, the importance of traditions, and her favorite holiday treats and...2024-11-2824 min
Be a Cactus PodcastCircle of Hope: A Reckoning with Love, Power, and Justice in an American ChurchHello Friends!I think this is the last post I am creating in advance so I can take a few weeks off to work on my next novel project. As my novel about a girl hoping to escape a polygamist cult (Keep Sweet) comes together for its launch in June 2025, I thought it would be interesting to have a look at cults and cultish behavior here on Be a Cactus. I do wonder, though, if my dive into cults, religious extremism, and spiritual abuse gives people the impression that I am anti-religion. And the answer to that...2024-10-2011 min
Zone 7Eliza PeppaEliza Peppa talks to us about DJing as well as creating her own music and the interesting nuances behind getting your '15 minutes of fame'.2023-09-2228 minZone 7Eliza PeppaEliza Peppa talks to us about DJing as well as creating her own music and the interesting nuances behind getting your '15 minutes of fame'.2023-09-2228 min
Stage Door PodcastEp 14 - Almitra MavalvalaIn this week's episode Tori and Eliza are joined by writer, performer and headliner for Sydney Fringe Festival Almitra Mavalvala to talk all things ‘Blacklisted’, an original musical theatre work. Together they discuss the inspiration behind the show, Almitra’s journey with immigration, racial profiling, Epilepsy and so much more! For more about Blacklisted check out their socials:@blacklisted_cabaret or @almitra_m on Instagram Tickets for Blacklisted 5th-9th September at PACT Theatre Sydney To follow the podcast head to our Instagram @ps.stagedoorpod Or leav...2023-08-2545 minStage Door PodcastS4 Ep 13 - Saturday GirlsIn this week's episode Tori and Eliza are joined by director LJ Wilson and actor Lucy Burke to talk all things 'Saturday Girls' by Miranda Michalowski. Together they discuss the inspiration behind the show, the impact of social media on young people, the queer adolescent experience, what they hope audiences will get from the show and so much more! For more about Saturday Girls check out their socials:@saturdaygirls_play on InstagramTickets for 'Saturday Girls' 9th - 27th of August at Belvoir St Theatre To follow the podcast hea...2023-08-1136 minStage Door PodcastS4 Ep 11 - Dumb KidsIn this week's episode Tori is joined by Sophia Bryant and Emma Van Veen, the director and movement director of 'Dumb Kids'. Together they discuss the inspiration behind the show, the impact they hope to have on audiences, the lack of queer education in schools, how movement communicates where words can't and so much more!For more about Dumb Kids check out their socials:@legittheatreco on Instagram@sophiagrace_bryant on Instagram@emmavanveenart on InstagramTickets for 'Dumb Kids' June 23 - July 8th at KXT on Broadway 2023-06-2349 minStage Door PodcastS4 Ep 10.5 - Liam HeadIn part 2 of this week's double episode drop, Tori sit's down to chat again with Liam Head, who was recently announced as Australia's Fiyero in 'Wicked'. As Sydney prepares to be mystified by the return of Wicked The Musical to the Sydney Lyric Theatre in August Tori and Liam chat about the audition process, the challenges Liam is excited to tackle as Fiyero, how he's preparing for the role now and so much more!For more about Wicked and Liam check out their socials:@wickedinoz on Instagram@liam_head on Instagram ...2023-06-1126 minStage Door PodcastS4 Ep 10 - Liam HeadIn this week's double episode drop, Tori and Eliza are joined by the co-founder of The Head Bros, Liam Head. Together they discuss the recent success and creation of 10 Act Cabaret, Jagged Little Pill, and take a dive into Liam's experience on set for an upcoming feature film! For more about The Head Bros and Liam & Kyle Head check out their socials:@theheadbros_ on Instagram @liam_head on Instagram @kyleheadphotography on Instagram To follow the podcast head to our Instagram @ps.stagedoorpod Or leave us a rate...2023-06-0941 minStage Door PodcastS4 Ep 9 - Purple TapeIn this weeks episode, Tori and Eliza are joined by Lily Hayman and Tyler Fitzpatrick from Purple Tape Productions! Together they discuss the inspiration behind the founding of Purple Tape, the impact they hope to have on the theatre industry, the challenges they’ve faced, Tape Over at KXT and so much more!For more about Purple Tape Productions and Lily and Tyler check out their socials: @purpletapeproductions on Instagram @lilyhayman & @tylzfitzpatrick on Instagram To follow the podcast head to our Instagram @ps.stagedoorpod Or leav...2023-05-2650 minStage Door PodcastS4 Ep 8 - Vidya Makan 'The Lucky Country'In this weeks episode, Tori and Eliza are joined my podcast alumni Vidya Makan to talk all things 'The Lucky Country' ahead of the world premier at The Hayes later this month! Together they discuss the inspiration behind the show, the future of Australian musicals, the process of writing original work, what it means to be 'Aussie', the exciting challenge of stepping away as a writer and stepping in as an actor and so much more!For more about The Lucky Country and Vidya check out their socials: @luckycountrymusical on Instagram The Lucky C...2023-05-1243 min
8th House HealersEliza's Interviews: Julianne VictoriaJulianne Victoria is a licensed massage therapist, Reiki practitioner, Vedic and Western astrologer, and shamanic healer. She has created several Tarot and oracle decks. Julianne is an out of the box creator with concept decks ranging from abstract sigils to herbs, to her highly original Children’s Tarot. Her conversation with Eliza proved just as unique as the two flitted about in their discussion of life lessons, meaning, depth, change, and when (and when not) to stick to the rules when it comes to healing. Find out about Julianne Victoria and her work at juliannevictoria.com.2023-04-2833 minStage Door PodcastS4 Ep 7 - Alex Van den BroekIn this weeks episode, Tori and Eliza are joined by TikTok sensation Alex Van den Broek (she/her). Together they discuss how Alex found herself in the world of choral and vocal arranging, the institution of acapella in the US, how she made her mark on TikTok doing vocal arrangements, how her acapella girl group MVP came together and so much more! For more about Alex check out their socials: @alexvandenbroek on Instagram or @avdbsings on TikTok To follow the podcast head to our Instagram @ps.stagedoorpodOr leave us a rate...2023-04-2844 minStage Door PodcastEp 6 - Chicago Deep DiveJoin Eliza for the first deep dive of 2023, joined once again by their favourite guest co-host Gareth Isaac! This week our host’s discuss the sensationalised musical Chicago. Together they talk about the real crimes of the six merry murderesses, it's star studded cast, Bob Fosse’s unique choreography style and it’s relevance today! To follow the podcast head to our Instagram @ps.stagedoorpod Or leave us a rate and review below. Let us know what you’d love to hear in our next episode via instagram or our email at ps.staged...2023-04-1438 minStage Door PodcastEp 5 - Jahla BlackIn this weeks episode, Tori and Eliza are joined by trailblazer Jahla Black (they/them/he). Fresh off the set of the new Australian musical Bearded together they chat about their journey navigating the industry as a trans, non-binary performer, learning Jagged Little Pill in 6 days and their fear of escape rooms! For more about Jahla check out their socials: @jahlakimberleyblack on Instagram or @kimpossinle on Tik Tok To follow Bearded The Musical you can find them @beardedmusical on instagram and Tik Tok To follow the podcast head to our Instagram @ps.s...2023-03-3153 minStage Door PodcastEp 4 - Deirdre KhooIn this weeks episode, Tori and Eliza are joined by rising musical theatre star Deirdre Khoo! Together they chat about her journey from K-Pop classes to WAAPA, her experience as Janet in the 50th Anniversary tour of Rocky Horror Show and more! For more about Deirdre and The Rocky Horror Show check out: @thedeirdrekhoo on Instagram and Tik Tok and The Rocky Horror Show @rockyhorroraus on Instagram Leave us a rate and review, and let us know what you’d love to hear in our next episode on o...2023-03-1753 min
Kinship Carers Victoria podcast seriesKCV Podcast 20 - Relaxation Techniques For CarersDeep breathing and meditation can provide you with a sense of calm, peace and balance that can benefit your emotional wellbeing and overall health through reducing stress. The podcast features an interview with Eliza Terry, from YogaLiving. Eliza has been teaching Iyengar Yoga since 1998, and teaches mindfulness meditation, with a strong focus on breath work for relaxation. The podcast also includes interviews with two carers who share details of their own experiences with trying relaxation and breathing techniques.
2022-11-3016 minHistory, Books & Wine PodcastBalmoral Castle and Prince Albert's Pyramid Built by Queen VictoriaOn this episode Eliza chats with Lori about Balmoral Castle in Scotland and Prince Albert's Pyramid built by Queen Victoria, along with some fun facts, including a funny story involving the late Queen Elizabeth II.Paired with this episode:Eliza: Line 39, Cabernet SauvignonLori: Layer Cake, ChardonnayWhat Eliza is reading this week:The Brilliance of Stars by J'Nell CiesielskiEliza's book:Starring Adele Astaire Our Websites-- fi...2022-11-2224 min