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In the Bible Rewind, we’re dusting off our Bibles and revisiting stories that we thought we knew. We’ll hear from people who look to the Bible for answers. Get ready for explosive insights from pastors, academics, and all-around Bible nerds.
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This is the podcast for us dance teachers balancing our teaching job with other jobs, commitments, and just life in general! We don't need to know how to run the whole studio, work with students 20+ hours a week, or win big at competitions; we just want practical advice and real conversations about how to be the best dance teachers we can be with the little time we have with our students. Join Maia on the casual dance teacher's podcast and in the casual dance teacher's network on Facebook.
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Storytelling is an incredibly powerful tool. Sharing our lived experiences with each other in the form of stories has the ability to change and grow everyday events into lessons that reach beyond the storytellers’ personal experience and connect us together into a community. Life and... is a new podcast centered on first-person, true experiences, created in partnership between the Lackawanna & Luzerne Medical Societies, Scranton Fringe, & Park Multimedia. Each season of this podcast will use ...
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After 16 episodes, most of you know that I have a tendency to hate on TikTok, Dance Influencers, and Social Media in general, so buckle up for this one! On today's episode, I had the immense privilege of interviewing Alicia Mae Holloway, former Dance Theatre of Harlem and Suzanne Farrell Ballet dancer, who also happens to be a model, influencer, an…
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Hello and welcome from one of the WORST name-learners out there! I have struggled with remembering students names since I first started teaching, but over the last decade, I've slowly developed a few techniques and activities that help even me learn students' names quickly and remember them after the first week or two of classes. Here are my though…
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It's Choreography Month! All month long, I'll be sharing ideas and information on the process of choreography - from coming up with an original concept to teaching your students the steps! Today I had the joy of chatting with Chelsea Weidmann - i.e. GeekyBallerina - about her system for identifying and teaching elements of artistry in dance class. …
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It's Choreography Month! All month long, I'll be sharing ideas and information on the process of choreography - from coming up with an original concept to teaching your students the steps! In this week's episode we finally get into actually teaching the choreography to your students. Hear Maia's specific model for notating and teaching choreography…
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It's Choreography Month! All month long, I'll be sharing ideas and information on the process of choreography - from coming up with an original concept to teaching your students the steps! This week you've got your theme and some steps, but where do you put them?! Here are some ideas on blocking, coming up with transitions between different formati…
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It's Choreography Month! All month long, I'll be sharing ideas and information on the process of choreography - from coming up with an original concept to teaching your students the steps! This week's episode is the only episode about the actual "steps" themselves! Here are some of my ideas for coming up with original movement, getting through mome…
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It's Choreography Month! All month long, I'll be sharing ideas and information on the process of choreography - from coming up with an original concept to teaching your students the steps! This week's episode is all about choosing the music and/or theme for your dance. The options are infinite, but what factors should we prioritize to narrow it dow…
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The opportunities to use props, tools, games, and physical objects of all kinds in dance class to engage and motivate your students are endless! In today's episode, Maia shares just a few of her tried-and-true ideas - broken up into three different age categories to help you engage and inspire your students of all ages! Head over to the Casual Danc…
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Erika Mayall is a dance physiotherapist and the host of The Dance Physio Podcast. I was delighted to have the opportunity to speak with her about how to prevent injuries in our students, teach through injuries in the classroom, encourage healthy warm-up practices, and more! Theme Music by GBMystical! www.gbmystical.com Recorded Via Squadcast.…
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Laura Ward Moran is an experienced dance educator, business owner, and founder of the college preparatory dance program at The John Carroll School in Bel Air, MD. In this episode, Laura shares insights on how all dance teachers can prepare their students - however "casual" they may be - for post-high-school dance experiences, education, and careers…
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Megan Williams is the director of the Youth Instructional Dance Program at Fort Campbell, KY - a program exclusively for children of active duty and retired military families. Her unique experience in this role is not only fascinating to learn about, but also comes with a lot of lessons that can be applied by dance educators in all kinds of program…
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Pirouettes - Let's Talk About It! Pirouettes, or turns in general, seem to be at the forefront of dance media, but are they really THAT big a part of what we do? Join me as I explore the relevance of pirouettes in casual dance training, as well as just a couple of my personal methods for teaching this skill. Let's keep the conversation going in the…
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Genevieve Fuller joins us in this episode to share some practical tips and exercises that can be implemented in any dance classroom to ease stress, facilitate mental and emotional well-being, and equip students with the tools and skills to use movement and body-based practices to regulate their own mental health outside the classroom. Genevieve is …
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While most of us love music, sometimes choosing music for our dance classes can be daunting! In this episode, I share my tips for curating and organizing playlists for a variety of styles of dance with music that's age appropriate, varied, and engaging for both you and your students! Join me in The Casual Dance Teacher's Network on Facebook to cont…
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Join me in the casual dance teacher's network on Facebook to continue the conversation! We're kicking things off with Maia's step-by-step guide on how to map out your curriculum for the entire dance season! I've developed this curriculum-planning process over the past several years, and I'm hoping it helps you kick off a new dance season feeling or…
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Kristin Stam is a track and field coach at Bloomsburg University, specializing in jumping events. She also just so happens to be my sister :) In this episode, we get her professional insight on how to maximize dancers' physical performance throughout the season, plus some practical tips and drills to get stronger, higher jumps from our dancers!…
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Becoming a version of yourself that you would date or love to be friends with will change your life. It's something that I have focussed on for the last few years... and sometimes that's ow long it can take, YEARS! So start now, let's speed up our evolution and growth! I hope this episode inspires you to do so! Love ya! - A Follow me on Instagram: …
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Tonyehn Verkitus is the Executive Director of the Northeast Counties Medical Society and Physicians for Social Responsibility Pennsylvania. Her work in the nonprofit world has mostly centered on health and food though she also spent many years training organizations and communities on fundraising and telling their mission-based stories. In 2007, To…
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We will attract people into our life that are similar to the people who have hurt us most until we heal those parts in ourselves, thats why loving yourself needs to come first. Genuinely enjoying your life and the little things in it like grabbing a coffee, your morning routine, your workout class etc so that you're not searching for your happiness…
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Alicia Gregais a published poet and award-winning playwright, theatrical artist, performance coach and educator. She is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America and the Lackawanna County Council on Arts, Culture, and Education. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts from Drew University and an MFA in Writing for Screen and Stage from Poin…
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Jessica talks with Alicia Sutton on her podcast, 50 Now What? They delve into the portrayal of rape in the Bible and how it's handled within the church. It's a heavy topic, but Alicia and Jessica approach it with honesty and open discussion. While the subject matter is serious, their conversation offers valuable insights. Listen to more at www.bibl…
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A conditional "love" story... Disclaimer: Since this happened I have felt like a darkish cloud has lifted and if I am being honest life feels really good since a specific person was removed from my life. Sometimes when we are in situations ourselves we can't see the red flags, and we doubt our own internal guiding system. Your GUT/your intuition is…
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Maureen Maher-Gray is an activist, community organizer, and nonprofit leader. Maureen is the founder and Executive Director of the NEPA Youth Shelter. The NEPA Youth Shelter serves as a safe place for at-risk teens to go after school. At the center, teens can do homework, socialize, and rest; the center also provides clothing, school supplies, food…
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Mary Pat Ward serves as the Development Director for the Catherine McCauley Center. She started her career as a Paralegal for the Women’s Resource Center and was there for close to 10 years. Mary-Pat currently serves on the Board of Directors for NeighborWorks NEPA. She plays roller derby with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Roller Radicals and resides i…
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Creating content and being relatable and sharing your story and your truth means you have to be authentic. You're not trying to be like anybody else, you're being genuinely who you are, and if you're not totally clear on that, then man, sharing your story and putting yourself out there is one way to really start learning about who you are and find …
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After a great conversation with my sister this weekend, I knew this episode would be about the sometimes overwhelming topic of endocrine disruptors - substances that interfere with the body's hormones. I've been committed this year to going toxin free, and it has been shocking where hormone disrupting products are in our lives, from food, cleaning …
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If you don't show up and root for yourself, then nobody will. You are your own number one. Even though the year has just started, I've been investing in myself and my business. The best thing that you can do for yourself, for your family, for your relationship, for your business, is show up for yourself first. You deserve time with yourself and you…
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In this week's episode, I talk about my journey through personal growth, including setting boundaries, prioritizing personal peace and committing to personal goals, no matter how big or small. You're only responsible to worry and give energy to the things that are in your control, and if you waste energy on the things that you can't, you'll be mise…
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We all want things - we all want millions of dollars, and we all want the perfect love, whatever it is that you want - Wanting something is great, but you will attract who you are, and you have to start living the way that the person who has all the things that you want, that the version of you that has all those things that you can see in your min…
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This episode is a personal reflection about my journey of self growth, overcoming challenges and making big changes. It touches on topics such as self-awareness, happiness, toxic relationships, addiction, and the importance of choosing a higher vibration lifestyle. I hope that this episode inspires you to do just that. To break the patterns, if you…
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Happy New Year! 2024 is going to be such a great year for you and for me and I am welcoming it in with that energy with open arms. 2023 was a year of major growth for me, from living in Vancouver, to ending a really great relationship and moving to Calgary, and completely (and finally) letting go of the fast paced party lifestyle that just was not …
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I want to yell this at you but it's all in LOVE. We cannot be perfect, I know, but taking control of our health starts with Awareness and Knowledge of what you should be paying attention to and let it build from there. It takes time to build habits for yourself. I am far from perfect with this, but it is something that I have come a long way with a…
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Dating after your twenties is a lot different! In this episode I am touching on my dating experiences, dating apps, and why I like dating in my thirties compared to my twenties... even tho it seems "harder" it is just because we become more aware of who we are and what we want. I think that is so powerful. Enjoy this episode. Xx Alicia Follow me on…
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Hey babes, but of a life update as of late.Humbled once again by working a 10m hour work day for a 3 month job in Oil and Gas. Each time I do I am reminded that money sure isn't everything.XxAliciaFollow me on Instagram: ⁠@⁠⁠aliciamayward⁠ ⁠@thirty40podcast⁠⁠Mindful Meds⁠ - Miscrodosing for your mental health. Save 10% with code MICRO10⁠Amazon Stor…
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This episode is short and sweet but also right to the point and full of emotion and realness.... which makes sense because that's me in a nutshell lol!But seriously, I want you to stop holding yourself back from what you’re capable of because of perfection, people pleasing, and FEAR.Fuck fear... lean into it and I guarantee you the more that you do…
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I am so ready to help you learn how to simplify the things that you procrastinate on doing because the idea of learning how to do it and getting consistent overwhelms you. A lot of people reach out to me looking to learn how to have more time freedom, and the best way to do that while growing a business is by simplifying the learning curve and also…
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Imagine that everyone who puts themselves out into the online space with content quit as soon as they had a negative review?! We would have no one putting out content! If you're still getting used to being vulnerable and putting yourself out there, then one of THE most IMPORTANT things to remember is that you cannot please everyone. Doesn't matter …
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A fresh start or pivot in your life is OK at any age, it's also inevitable. If you are growing your are changing and your life is going to change as well.Resisting it will lead to suffering leaning into the fear, making the hard decisions, and then taking aligned action will omit the suffering and create space for what you need to make the changes …
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Not only have a rebranded the Podcast... I feel like I have rebranded my LIFE!In this episode I am going to break down why that is, and the changes I have made and some BIG news that I have been waiting to share with you.2023 so far has been transformative for me in all areas and I have never had so much clarity on how I can support others in their…
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Just like the big man said himself (Tony Robbins) Progress Equals Happiness! I agree, think about anything that you have desired.... it ALL took progress to achieve or acquire. Strive for progress not perfection in your life, take it day by day in small steps instead of focussing on the full picture. Sometimes we don't realize how we can hinder our…
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What is Love Bombing you ask? I asked myself the same question and ended wayyyy down the rabbit hole learning all about this sleek little manipulation tactic! I need to share this information with you because looking back I am now seeing how much "Love Bombing" has played a role in relationships of my own. Hope you enjoy this episode! Xx Follow me …
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The long awaited story on how I ended up breaking BOTH my arms… and how it’s impacted my life in every way. Follow me on Instagram: @aliciamayward @nakedtruth_podcast Thank you to the podcast sponsors: Mindful Meds - Miscrodosing for your mental health. Save 10% with code MICRO10 Organifi - Put your health first. Code ALI to save 15%…
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Life and - is a storytelling podcast centered on first-person, true experiences, created in partnership between the Luzerne Medical Societies, Scranton Fringe & Park Multimedia. Each episode features different storytellers telling their experiences, in their own words, as well as an engaging conversation between the storyteller and our host, Tonyeh…
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