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Listen to inspiring and empowering life stories from guests that have overcome challenges and share 'nuggets of life wisdom'. There is hope and light for you, as well. You are not alone. You are loved.
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Feminism, Women’s Stories: The Creative Process: Empowering Stories, Inspiring Women, Gender Equality, Women's Rights & Empowerment
Empowering Stories, Inspiring Women: Creative Process Original Series
Feminism & Women’s Issues episodes of the popular The Creative Process podcast. Listen to Empowering Stories from Inspiring Women, discussing their lives, work & creative process. To listen to ALL arts & creativity episodes of “The Creative Process · Arts, Culture & Society”, you’ll find our main podcast on Apple: tinyurl.com/thecreativepod, Spotify: tinyurl.com/thecreativespotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Exploring the fascinating minds of creative people. Conversations with write ...
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We're here to bring you voices of change, to talk about stories of overcoming hardship and difficulty, and to encourage and inspire young adults ages 18 to 24. We're going to talk about the difficult subjects of homelessness drug addiction abuse and the situations young people may find themselves in that make them feel alone. And we're also going to talk about the tools and techniques to help them not just survive but thrive in life! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s ...
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Harnessing Creativity to Heal & Unwind the Body & Mind w/ DR. JULIA CHRISTENSEN - Highlights
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"The state of being in flow and seeking out that state, sort of disappearing from the here and now... it must have been something that has been part of human cultures for many millennia. We know that, for example, dancing can bring you into these states. And we know from many anthropological works that people dance themselves into trance, a type of…
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Robert realized that his career as a criminal lawyer was not bringing him joy. He did not feel. Robert was bold enough and gained the courage to leave the law practice. He chose to follow his heart. Robert followed his passion and became an entertainer for children. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: put happiness first it is challengi…
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The Pathway to Flow with Neuroscientist, Fmr. Dancer DR. JULIA CHRISTENSEN
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How can we unlock a state of flow in our daily lives? How does connecting with nature influence our mental and physical well-being? How do movement, dance and play help us feel more creative, connected, and content? Dr. Julia F. Christensen is a Danish neuroscientist and former dancer currently working as a senior scientist at the Max Planck Instit…
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Dr. Win considers himself a two-time immigrant. First, he fled his homeland with his parents, then, he immigrated to the US as an adult. Dr. Win pursued his passion and became a leading endodontist. However, he realized that it came with a cost ... his time and health. Now, Dr. Win is on a new journey to share to teach others how they can thrive wh…
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Eva's story of hope, adventure and human interest is brought to life by fiction and memoir writer, Susen Edwards. It was a pleasure speaking with Susen ... a return guest! You've got to check out her interview. Susen shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: practice empathy listen without judgement trust in something larger than ourselves will …
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Melissa's husband passed away, when she was in her mid 40s. She knew she had to go on for her children. Initially, Melissa found herself on autopilot. She had a realization that she needed to live for herself, because life mattered to her. Melissa always wanted to be a novelist, so she took a bold leap of faith and became a writer/author/novelist. …
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Siavash grew up during wartime and conflict. He found bodybuilding to be a source of hope and inspiration. Seeing a picture of Arnold Schwarzenegger provided the inspiration that he needed. His journey was yet from over. Siavash overcame numerous life challenges and setbacks, before he eventually found Sixpax Gym. He shares the following nuggets of…
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After breaking the law, Shaun suffered tremendous consequences. As a result, he lost family, friends, fortunate and freedom. Shaun feels fortunate that he was able to come back from his fall from grace. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: life is about the culture that you choose to live failure is only an event there's nothing we can't…
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Having a close relationship with her creator enabled Wendy to receive guidance at various points of her life, including attending medical school so late in life and healing from terminal cancer. She chosen to retire from her career as an Infectious Disease physician and began to write about her journey. This enabled her to tell her story to her gra…
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Susie has always found herself to be passionate about lifelong wellbeing. In her journey as a Registered Dietitian and a university professor, she identified a gap in the health industry. Susie decided to pursue her passion and founded Eat, Move, Group, where she provides guidance and clarity to move from science to simple. Her plan provides a foun…
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Tara noticed negligence in the military. She chose to take off the uniform and speak truth to power, to force change about mental health. She helps others tell their stories of being cast aside. Tara shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: speak truth to power emotion makes us human see the human factor tags: Tara Fields, Licensed Clinical Soc…
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Gregory is a survivor and two-time kidney transplant recipient. He noticed an unmet need in the market, so he chose to write a book about his experience, to help others navigate major health challenges. Gregory shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: don't let the moment overwhelm you put together a plan seek faith be immersed in society tags:…
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Linda broke free from an abusive marriage. She rediscovered her love of hiking, which helped her feel free and be empowered. Linda shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: start small action is rewarded it's never too late to start over spend time in nature tags: Linda Magoon, author, environmentalist, outdoor enthusiast, Live Free and Hike: Fi…
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Nancy Joie Wilkie's life fell apart. She rekindled her faith, which gave her the strength to go on. Nancy recovered and rebuilt her life. She climbed out of the darkness and into the light. Nancy shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: we are perfect God loves us anyway the universe gives us what we want be honest with ourselves what we think …
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How Our Brains Choose What to Learn & Navigate Uncertainty - Highlights - JACQUELINE GOTTLIEB
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“I came to neuroscience from a humanistic perspective. I was very interested to find out who we are. What do we know? What do we think we know? Why do we think we know certain things? How do we see things? How do we perceive them? Ultimately, the question behind curiosity is what things we find interesting in our environment. The way I think about …
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Curiosity, Cognition & Creativity with Neuroscientist DR. JACQUELINE GOTTLIEB
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What ignites curiosity in humans? How does our brain select things we need to know and ignore what isn’t essential? How does our perception shape what we know about the world? Dr. Jacqueline Gottlieb is a Professor of Neuroscience and Principal Investigator at Columbia University’s Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute. Dr. Gottlieb studies the m…
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Growing up in the segregated South, Nathaniel overcame struggles of racism. Additionally, he is a two-time cancer survivor. Nathaniel feels that his strong faith got him through his life challenges. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: look out for others walk in faith leave our legacy take time to appreciate people accept others with ju…
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“Often when people write or make movies about romances with young adults, I think they are very flippant about it and don't take it seriously. But I think that those friendships and romantic relationships are some of the most important ones because they really set the stage for the rest of our lives. If your first relationship is incredibly toxic a…
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How can journalism make people care about crises & create solutions? - Highlights - NICHOLAS KRISTOF
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"When we wrote Half the Sky about empowering women around the world, if it had been just a woman writing that book, it would have been marginalized as just a woman's issue. And it would have been weird if it had been just a man writing it, but I think a man and a woman addressing gender inequity together underscores that this is an issue that affec…
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How can journalism make people care and bring about solutions? What role does storytelling play in shining a light on injustice and crises and creating a catalyst for change? Nicholas D. Kristof is a two-time Pulitzer-winning journalist and Op-ed columnist for The New York Times, where he was previously bureau chief in Hong Kong, Beijing, and Tokyo…
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This is a powerful story about someone that experienced trauma as a child. Andrea shares her journey of transformation of someone that felt shame as a victim into someone that is empowered. Writing and illustrating have enabled her to find her creative outlet. Andrea shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: no one is an island there is light ke…
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Feeling that she had a lot to reckon with, Glenda turned to nature and healed her wounds. She discovered vision questing, which led her to claim the title of artist for herself. In this episode, Glenda talks about her journey and also elaborates on vision questing. She shares the following nuggets of wisdom: ask ourselves "Are we living on purpose?…
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Natural Magic: Emily Dickinson, Charles Darwin, and the Dawn of Modern Science with RENÉE BERGLAND
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How do the works of Emily Dickinson and Charles Darwin continue to influence our understanding of nature, ecological interdependence, and the human experience? How does understanding history help us address current social and environmental issues. How can dialogues between the arts and sciences foster holistic, sustainable solutions to global crise…
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Ryland's passion for photography and love for the outdoors enabled him to travel extensively to connect with people through concepts like freedom and meaning. He is a professional photographer, published author and he hosts retreats with like-minded people. Ryland shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: connect with the world around us we have…
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David talks about this journey of transitioning from a Marine Corps officer to a published author, which was his lifelong dream. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: be of service to others, to have an impact on them we all have a journey that we're on we have something that is useful to others serve others go into the fear life happens …
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