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In September 1984, Lisa Paul, an American college student and nanny living in Moscow, entered Inna Meiman’s house for her first Russian language lesson. And so began a two–year friendship and a fight for Inna’s life. In Swimming in the Daylight, Lisa chronicles her friend’s struggle to shed her refusenik status, obtain a visa to America, and find medical treatment for her malignant cancer. Inna endured a perverse reality as a citizen of the Soviet Union....

One third to one half of Americans are introverts in a culture that celebrates - even enforces - an ideal of extroversion and a cult of personality. Political leaders are charismatic, celebrities bask in the spotlight, and authority figures are assertive. It is no surprise that a quiet revolution has begun to emerge among the invisible half of the population, asserting that they are just as powerful in their own unique ways. The Irresistible Introvert embodies the spirit of this revival and breaks down the myth that charisma is reserved for extroverts only.

In the years after the Civil Rights Act of 1964, women in the workplace still found themselves relegated to secretarial positions or locked out of jobs entirely. This was especially true in the news business, a backwater of male chauvinism in which a woman might be lucky to get a foothold on the “women’s pages”. But when a pioneering nonprofit called National Public Radio came along in the 1970s and the door to serious journalism opened a crack, four remarkable women came along and blew it off the hinges.

Living with ADHD can make it hard to keep a healthy lifestyle, yet an unhealthy lifestyle can make ADHD more intense! A lifetime of dealing with this cycle can result in many finding themselves stuck in a swamp of sadness. I've been there too. I'm an ADHD Girl, but I also have a decade of experience with clients under my belt, guiding thousands towards better health and happiness as a coach! I'll share personal stories, insights and teachings on this podcast, to help you become a Healthy Happy you.This podcast is no substitute for medical care, professional advice or clinical treatment. ...

Your period has power. Embrace your natural cycle, work with your hormones and connect to the innate feminine wisdom of your menstrual cycle.Your period is way more than PMS, carb cravings and lady rage - it's actually a 4-part lady code that, once cracked, will uncover a series of monthly...

Still Notorious, Radical, and Revolutionary 50 Years Later. A survival guide from one of the greatest creative organizers of the 20th century—now with a new foreword by co-conspirator, Lisa Fithian. Throughout the 1960's and 70's, Abbie Hoffman criss-crossed the country, ferreting out...

Welcome to Before Boca, a podcast for women navigating the awkward what-the-hell-now phase, where we’re not quite ready for pickle ball at nine, canasta marathons, or the early-bird special at Max’s Grille, but we're also about to wrap up this whole parenting gig. Join us once a week as we dive into adult kids, empty nesting, style, culture, relationships and reinvention with smart, honest, funny conversations about making this chapter count.

Love Your Lady Landscape is a healing journey through the terrain of what it is to be a woman. When a woman isn't in alignment with her feminine essence, she may experience exhaustion and overwhelm, lack sexual desire or...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An inspiring personal story of redemption, second chances, and the transformative power within us all, from the founder and CEO of the nonprofit charity: water. At 28 years old, Scott Harrison had it all. A top nightclub promoter in New York City, his life was an...

A gas-lit woman's guide to surviving the (corporate) world. Jenni & Lisa are sisters with over 2 decades spent working in the male-dominated industries of Construction, Tech and Finance. They delve into the pitfalls and the gas-lighting people who identify as women experience in the patriarchal construct of traditional corporate environments, sharing their personal experiences along with statistics relating to how misogyny, racism, queer-phobia, fatphobia, ableism and other forms of discrimination present in the workplace. If you’ve ever wondered why you’re not getting ahead at work (or ...

Playdates with Lisa and Stephanie is basically two grown women refusing to act their age and inviting you to witness the chaos. It’s the podcast equivalent of showing up to your friend’s house in sweatpants, oversharing within five minutes, and somehow leaving with life advice you never asked for. Lisa and Stephanie deep-dive into friendship, adulthood, and whatever else their brains spiral into… all with the energy of two people who definitely shouldn’t be left unsupervised.

It was called Freedom Summer, and they came to Mississippi by the hundreds, white and black, young and old. Their aim was elemental: secure the right to vote for blacks in the state. The hurdle they'd face would be daunting. Follow a reporter as she journeys to Mississippi and encounters the echoes of family and the struggle for civil rights.

Im Podcast "Team Lisa" dreht sich alles um inspirierende Frauen aus der Sportbranche. Sportlerinnen, weibliche Funktionäre, Powerfrauen aus Führungsetagen in Vereinen, Verbänden und aus Unternehmen erzählen ihre Geschichte. In der ersten Folge stelle ich, Lisa Ramuschkat, mich selber vor und erkläre noch mal ausführlich, was die Zuhörer erwarten wird.

Self-help feels like a bit of a dumpster fire, doesn't it? Whether you've binged every self-help book out there or are just getting started in your journey – Go Help Yourself is your source for calling bullsh*t on toxic positivity, turning your existential dread into actual growth, and getting it together without losing your soul (or sense of humor) in the process. Misty loves self-help and is earnestly trying to improve her life, while Lisa hates anyone telling her what to do. Together, we bring a much-needed critical eye (and healthy dose of humor) to the wildly-unregulated world of ...

Inside the Teen Mind is designed for parents, educators, and anyone who cares about teens. Together, we’ll explore the emotional and social world of adolescents—what drives their behavior, how they think, and how we can better support them through the ups and downs of growing up.

Spannende Themen rund um Pipelines und die Energiewende aus der Sicht eines Gasnetzbetreibers - das ist (R)ohrpost von OGE. Wir sprechen für euch mit Experten und erklären unkompliziert, wie Energiewende funktioniert und was sich hinter den Kulissen abspielt, wenn gasförmige Moleküle durch Rohrleitungen transportiert werden.

MICRO DOSE est un podcast court, direct et authentique sur les choix, les doutes, le courage et tout ce qu’on traverse quand on essaie de devenir la meilleure version de soi.Je partage mon vécu, mes réflexions et ce que j’apprends en avançant — avec simplicité, vulnérabilité et vrai bon sens. L’objectif : t’aider à voir plus clair, te sentir moins seule et retrouver ton propre alignement.Une voix, une dose, un pas à la fois. On n’est pas seuls. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

BB steht für Barrieren Brechen! In diesem Podcast geht es um die Themen Inklusion, Teilhabe, Chancengleichheit im Landkreis Böblingen und darüber hinaus. An diesem Podcast wirken Menschen mit und ohne Behinderungen mit. Das Projekt wird finanziert durch das Ministerium für Soziales, Gesundheit und Integration aus Landesmitteln, die der Landtag von Baden-Württemberg beschlossen hat.

We’re best friends and co-authors having unfiltered conversations about the things you care about. We talk about friendship, relationships, parenting, writing, publishing and everything in between. No topic is off limits. TMI isn’t in our vocabulary. Although we do reserve the right to Delete That Later. We’re so glad you’re here! Your support means everything. Hit follow and leave a review to help us reach more listeners—we can’t wait for you to dive in!

Welcome to To the Moon and Back. I’m Lisa Wright, and with me is Portia Turbo — iconic Sydney drag queen, trivia queen, perfume oracle, and a bestie of almost 15 years. We met at one of her infamous trivia nights and have spent years wandering art galleries, laughing ourselves silly, and navigating life’s unexpected twists together. In this first episode, we talk honestly about friendship, joy, and my recent diagnosis of ALS — and what it means to face something big with humour, love, and the people who hold you up.