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The Bright Side of Life (Mental Health, Self Care)

Melissa Bright (Mental Health and Self-Care advocate)

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Welcome to The Bright Side of Life, a captivating podcast that shares inspiring stories of individuals who have triumphed over pain, struggles, and grief, rediscovering their path towards a brighter tomorrow. Join us as we dive deep into the lives of these remarkable individuals who have not only overcome their darkest moments but have also embraced their resilience and transformed their lives for the better. Through heartfelt conversations and powerful narratives, our guests open up about t ...
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We’re on a mission to help wedding creatives craft the business they want: more money, confidence, fresh growth and clear strategies to shine in their niche and connect with their ideal clients. So many creatives tell us they are 'stuck' or can't make more money or get to the next level in their business. They can't figure out what's not working until they understand it is less about the tactics and more about their mindset. We realized after coaching creatives for years that it isn't us giv ...
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Do No Harm

Wondery | NBC News

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Melissa Bright thinks she's living every parent's worst nightmare when her five-month-old baby tumbles from a lawn chair and hits his head on the driveway. But after she rushes him to the hospital, a new nightmare begins.The Brights are thrust into a medical and legal system so focused on protecting children from abuse, it has targeted innocent parents. With exclusive audio captured as the events unfolded, this harrowing six-episode series takes you inside the Brights' fight to hold their fa ...
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Sydney Writers' Festival

Sydney Writers' Festival

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Australia's largest celebration of literature, stories and ideas. Bringing together the world's best authors, leading public intellectuals, scientists, journalists and more. Subscribe to our channel for new releases.
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Aphasia Access Conversations brings you the latest aphasia resources, tips, and a-ha moments from Life Participation professionals who deliver way more than stroke and aphasia facts. Topics include aphasia group treatment ideas, communication access strategies, plus ways to grow awareness and funds for your group aphasia therapy program. ​This podcast is produced by Aphasia Access. Search our courses, resources, and events by keywords at https://bit.ly/aphaccacademy.
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Welcome to The Resilient Heart Podcast where we dive deep into the difficult topics of unexpected loss, suicide, and post traumatic stress. Trauma and loss can make you feel like you are in a deep dark pit of impossibility. It takes courage to step into freedom. No matter where you are in this journey, it’s never too late to reclaim the life God has designed for you. So come alongside us as we empower you to reclaim your life. Contact us at www.theresilientheartpodcast.com
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Poetry is everywhere. Everyone can witness this powerful, timeless medium, in mainstream art and underground alike. Meet talented, evocative, rising artists as they perform their words and tell the stories that share their journey, inspiration and process. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poetsreturn/support
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In the Happy Mum, Happy Baby Podcast, Giovanna Fletcher continues the conversation about motherhood she began in her bestselling book of the same title. In a series of frank and warm conversations with other high-profile mums and dads, Gi discusses all aspects of parenthood - the highs, the lows, the challenges and rewards. There is no such thing as the perfect parent, and we’re all simply doing our best, something Giovanna fully encourages. It’s time to stop comparing ourselves and champion ...
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Michael Stein interviews comedians, actors, and various other artists from all walks of life, exploring their careers, successes, struggles, and deep thoughts. Hard-hitting, fast-moving, and hyper.
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Law of Fojo

Robert Fojo

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Robert Fojo provides a combination of serious discussion of political, cultural, and social issues along with witty and satirical humor, and connects listeners with the news they need to know. The son of immigrants and a new voice for conservative millennials, Fojo blends his passion for conservatism with his view that America is the greatest country on Earth and our last best hope. His goal is to inspire his listeners to be the best they can be and keep the country on a course for a bright ...
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So Many Damn Books

Christopher Hermelin

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A blessing, a curse, a podcast, since 2014. Christopher (@cdhermelin) invites folks to the Damn Library to talk about reading, literature, publishing, and trying to make it through the never-dwindling stack of things to read. All with a themed drink in hand. Recorded at the Damn Library in Brooklyn, NY. For show info, book lists, and drink recipes, follow @somanydamnbooks and visit somanydamnbooks.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Love is our true divine nature and our heart serves as the intersection of the spiritual and physical connecting our soul with our body as the conduit for anchoring our divinity onto the earth plane. Embodying our divinity is the key to our ascension and to manifesting our highest destiny in this life. The teachings of the heart ARE alchemy. Ancient civilizations knew this and it’s long been taught in Mystery Schools. We are now living on the cusp of the next Golden Age and the time has arri ...
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Art is more than a creative outlet or something to study in art history. Art is a catalyst for self-improvement, a tool for understanding the human spirit, and a way to find your path. Through reflections, art conversations, and in-depth explorations of artworks, this podcast might just change your life. Join your host, Cindy Ingram—the founder of Art Class Curator, the Curated Connections Library, and the Art and Self Connection Circle—as she explores the life connections waiting to be disc ...
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If you do something two years in a row, that makes it a yearly tradition right? With that in mind, here’s the very traditional Holiday Gift Guide episode. I’m joined by Sarah in our Damn Library and we talk some books and get down to the business of gift giving this season. It’s a present, open it up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Join two of the most admired writers in Australia today, Booker Prize–winning Richard Flanagan and Miles Franklin–winning Anna Funder as they discuss writing in the margins between fiction and non-fiction, history and memoir, personal and public. Historian Clare Wright leads this conversation, examining their genre-bending masterpieces. Through a h…
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Building a Strong Business Foundation: Essential Steps for Success In this episode, Keith and Melissa, seasoned photography business owners, provide crucial tips on creating a solid foundation for your business. They cover defining your target clients, crafting a basic business plan, legitimizing your business structure, setting up a bookkeeping sy…
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Giovanna quite literally fell off her chair from laughing so hard with this week’s guest Olivia Bowen! Reality royalty Olivia was runner-up on the second series of Love Island in 2016 with her now husband Alex Bowen. And six years later they became parents to baby Abel! Olivia and Gi talk body confidence, with Olivia opening up about her struggles …
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Selene Luna is a talented comedian and advocate for the little people community, known for her unique perspective and empowering humor. Growing up in Los Angeles, Selene faced limited acting opportunities due to her height, often cast in stereotypical roles as magical creatures or monsters. Frustrated by these constraints, she turned to stand-up co…
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Shout out to Gayle, Dawn, Nicolette, Rebecca, Patti, Aileen and Whitney, our newest Patreon subscribers! When *everything* feels kinda scary at the moment, we're thrilled to be able to offer you a good old fashioned ghost story. Today's tale is about a guy just trying to make it across town, but this one girl just won't leave him alone. Because she…
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This is a 5 min highlight reel from our FREE 3 Module Video Series called Bright Momentum. This training is for wedding industry pros that need a little momentum in their business to start making more money and attracting more of the right clients! Grab the FREE Bright Momentum Series here! Are You Ready to turn your creative business into the one …
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In this vulnerable share on my podcast and YouTube, I open up about my journey of embracing my true self through healing through art and creative community. Watch as I process these revelations through art journaling while discussing last night's powerful tarot session, the magic that happens in our art interpretation circles, and my upcoming tarot…
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Sarah Fatemi is an emerging stand-up comedian whose journey into comedy began during her graduate studies at Loyola Marymount University. Inspired by her classmates and the representation of Middle Eastern women in the comedic landscape, Sarah took the leap into performance. Her first open mic at Danny's Venice was a memorable experience, leading t…
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This week we have journalist and broadcasting legend Victoria Derbyshire in the studio! Victoria tells Gi all about life as a mum of two teenage boys, blending motherhood with a hugely successful career, and how her 2015 breast cancer diagnosis inspired her to marry her partner of 17 years. Plus Victoria speaks about the domestic abuse she faced in…
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While everyone has dirty laundry in their lives, not everyone will choose to air theirs publicly. Whether on social media, in written memoir, public speaking or on television, how can sharing the ‘self’ when the story touches on family and community, still be navigated ethically? What are the consequences and ramifications of bringing the personal …
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Exciting Rebrand Announcement and Expanding Our Reach In this short episode, the hosts explain that they're undergoing an exciting rebranding from 'The Prosperous Photographer' to 'Bright' to better serve a wider community of creatives, including florists, hair and makeup artists, illustrators, and more. They discuss how their new mission aims to h…
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Christina Walkinshaw is a comedian based in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, with roots in Vancouver, Canada. She began her stand-up career in the late 1990s at Yuck Yuck's in Ottawa, a comedy club renowned for nurturing new talent. Encouraged by her friend Spicoli, Christina quickly fell in love with comedy after her first sold-out performance. With a back…
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Rosalind Brown makes her airwaves debut in this one, talking about her debut novel Practice, which means talking about Shakespeare, and using white space on the page, and the various intimacies of point of view. Plus, she brought along The Baudelaire Fractal by Lisa Robertson, a jubilant novel of thoughts that feels perfectly aligned with Practice.…
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Building a Successful and Sustainable Creative Business In this episode, Keith and Melissa, experienced photography business owners, offer invaluable insights on establishing a prosperous business by creating a solid foundation and maintaining consistent client relationships. They discuss the necessity of professionalizing your enterprise through c…
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Interviewer info Lyssa Rome is a speech-language pathologist in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is on staff at the Aphasia Center of California, where she facilitates groups for people with aphasia and their care partners. She owns an LPAA-focused private practice and specializes in working with people with aphasia, dysarthria, and other neurogenic…
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Paul Farahvar's comedy career began unexpectedly after a successful run as a Chicago lawyer and musician. While managing bands, a friend's invitation to comedy classes at Second City led to a chance meeting with Bob Saget, whose encouragement pushed Farahvar to try stand-up. After winning a contest at his first open mic, Farahvar shifted from law t…
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Sean Turnell spent almost two years in Myanmar’s terrifying Insein Prison, accused of being a spy. Ma Thida was also incarcerated there, where, denied medical treatment, she came very close to dying. How did they survive? What hope do these important players in Myanmar’s government and politics hold for the return of democracy three years after the…
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Giovanna sits down with Melissa Hemsley for this week’s delicious episode! Melissa is a former private chef, a writer, and a huge champion of sustainable, nourishing food. Now mum to baby Summer, Melissa and Gi had so much to catch up on, from IVF and pregnancy to ultra-processed foods and placenta smoothies… Melissa also opens up to Gi about her s…
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Mastering Your Creative Business: Essential Tips for Success Join Keith and Melissa, seasoned photography business owners, as they explore the essential components of building and managing a successful creative business. This episode covers critical topics, including setting up the right business structure, effective management and bookkeeping with…
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Rajiv Satyal is a talented comedian and storyteller hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio. He discovered his passion for stand-up comedy at Go Bananas Comedy Club, encouraged by his brother, a well-known queer author. Initially, Satyal’s comedy focused on observational humor, but he eventually embraced his Indian heritage, weaving in personal anecdotes and…
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In this episode Jennifer and Melissa Edwards, a returning guest, discuss the transitions and rites of passage in life, specifically focusing on women aged 40 to 50 and their experiences with perimenopause and menopause. Both Jennifer and Melissa share personal experiences, touching on the many layers of fostering a deeper connection with the body. …
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Navigating the World of Photography: Inspiration, Authenticity, and Career Growth with Raina Virginia In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Raina Virginia, a talented wedding photographer who has transformed her passion into a thriving career. Starting from her roots in a creatively inclined family and a background in film studies…
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Melissa Shoshahi is a dynamic comedian and content creator known for her unique blend of humor and relatable storytelling. Growing up in Seattle before moving to Los Angeles for college, Melissa initially pursued theater, unaware of her comedic potential. Her journey into stand-up began after she worked on a Persian internet show presenting funny n…
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Melissa Lucashenko describes her latest novel, Edenglassie, as her “big book” – a multigenerational epic that torches Queensland’s colonial myths and reimagines Australia’s future. Set in Brisbane and rivalling the romances of Too Much Lip and Mullumbimby, two parallel love stories play out two centuries apart. In both the colonial era and the pres…
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This week’s Parenting SOS is another bonus episode brought to you by Bupa, who have identified some of the most urgent questions when it comes to helping our children with their mental health. Giovanna welcomes back child psychologist Professor Sam Wass to guide us through these questions, which include how to have conversations about drugs and alc…
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Shifting from Reactive to Proactive: Building a Creative Business That Thrives In this podcast episode, Keith and Melissa, seasoned photography business owners, discuss the pitfalls of running a reactionary business and emphasize the importance of being proactive, with systems in place, to prevent burnout and achieve success. They explain how not h…
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Meghana Indurti is a dynamic comedian and writer originally from Hyderabad, India, who moved to the U.S. in 2001, just before 9/11. Growing up in a lively, large family and frequently relocating, Meghana found comfort in American sitcoms like Arrested Development and Community, which helped her navigate her new culture. Her comedic voice reflects h…
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Our old pal Drew drops into the Damn Library, in Brooklyn, in person, for the first time since February 2020, to celebrate 10 years of So Many Damn Books. The show gets done like it usually does, only with a lot of trips down memory lanes and nostalgia avenues. contribute! https://patreon.com/smdb for drink recipes, book lists, and more, visit: som…
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Following broadcaster and author Julia Baird’s multi-award-winning international bestseller, Phosphorescence, comes a beautiful and timely exploration of that most mysterious but necessary human quality: grace. Bright Shining: How grace changes everything asks what grace looks like today, how we recognise it, nurture it within ourselves and express…
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Building Momentum in Business: The Power of Consistency Grab our FREE 3 Part Video Series on Building Momentum in your Creative Business In this episode, Keith and Melissa, seasoned photography business owners, discuss the importance of perseverance, showing up consistently, and the role of mindset in achieving business success. They emphasize that…
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On this week’s episode, Giovanna is joined by Bad Girls and Eastenders actress Kellie Bright, who is also mum to three boys! Kellie talks about having two of her babies via IVF, plus tells Gi what it was like being pregnant at 44. Kellie also talks about her fight to get her son an Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP), a document which describes …
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Energetic, loud, and funny, Nathan Macintosh is a comedian and writer originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia now living in New York. Most recently performing for his third time on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on NBC, Nathan has also appeared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on CBS, Conan on TBS, and multiple Just For Laughs Galas. ⁣ Hi…
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As conflict plays out across an unnamed region, the protagonist in Parramatta Laureate of Literature Yumna Kassab’s Politica imagines how she will later narrate her experiences: “We hadn’t spoken for years but then the war broke out...” Sharing difficult stories is also at the heart of Miles Franklin Award winner Shankari Chandran’s Safe Haven, whi…
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In this episode Jennifer and Toni Ghazi, a spiritual guide and channeler, discuss interdimensional and extraterrestrial beings, specifically the praying mantis beings from the Antares Stargate. They talk about the nature of humanity, the concept of unconditional love, and the interconnectedness of all things, ending with a special channeled message…
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In this engaging conversation, Melissa interviews Claudia Johnstone, a talented photographer who shares her inspiring journey from a diverse career path to becoming a successful photographer. Claudia discusses her early influences, the challenges she faced in pursuing her passion, and the pivotal moments that shaped her career. She emphasizes the i…
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After smash-hit Fates and Furies, the modern-day marriage story that was Barack Obama’s book of the year in 2015, Lauren Groff’s novels have looked to the past to understand the present. Her latest historical novel, The Vaster Wilds, is set on the edge of the New World at an unnamed British settlement in the Americas. Fleeing violence, disease and …
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An exclusive this week as new parents Olly and Amelia Murs join Giovanna for their first interview as a couple! They tell Gi all about life with baby Madison, and Olly shares his heartbreak at having to leave Amelia and their newborn baby daughter to go on tour. Plus bodybuilder Amelia talks about training during pregnancy and her struggle with rec…
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Max has always had this way of sensing things, knowing when something or someone is there. The presence in the trees unnerved him, so he gave it a wide berth until the night he got angry and invited in. Never invite it in. Support this podcast on our Patreon Spooky season in nigh! We're always on the hunt for your stories. Scare us at youcanseemein…
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Embracing Change: Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone In today's episode, Melissa highlights the importance of readiness in achieving business success. They discuss how stepping out of your comfort zone is essential for growth, tackling issues like attracting more clients, reducing stress, and overcoming imposter syndrome. The conversation delves int…
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Jillie Reil is a stand-up comedian as well as an actress and writer. Known as THE Cougar of Comedy®, she has taken the stage at The Comedy Store, Laugh Factory, The Improv, The Ice House, Flappers and various venues throughout the US in addition to guest hosting and producing events, radio and podcasts. ⁣ Jillie has also appeared in feature films, …
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Make a $1M in 12 Months: Our Audacious Goal for our Photography Business Breaking Mindset Barriers: Achieving Financial Success in Photography In this episode, we discuss our *new* audacious goal of making a million dollars in 12 months. We emphasize the importance of shifting mindsets and beliefs around money to achieve financial success. The epis…
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Join Richard Flanagan as he discusses this hypnotic, genre-defying new book which entwines memoir, biography, autofiction and history through a daisy chain of stories both intimate and collective. Opening with his father as a prisoner of war, the book leads readers through a literary love affair into nuclear physics of the 1930s and 40s and finally…
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Prepare to be dazzled on this week’s episode as Giovanna is joined by none other than Strictly Come Dancing legend Anton Du Beke! Anton speaks candidly about his IVF journey with wife Hannah, who was initially told she wouldn’t be able to have children, and their joy at becoming parents to twins. Plus, Gi and Anton talk writing books for children, …
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