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Hosted by mental health advocate and former reality television star Alexis Haines, Recovering from Reality illuminates the messy and magical path of coming home to yourself. Whether you’re on the road to recovery, seeking self-care techniques for surviving the capitalist machine, or just need a moment to remember that you’re not alone in your loneliness, we’re serving up the ultimate truth: your trauma doesn’t define you - your decision to deal with it does. Razor sharp, modern, and cultural ...
Caroline Stanbury is divorced, not dead. Remember when you were destined for the spinster life if you found yourself without marital bliss after 40? Forget that! Recently divorced at the age of 44, Caroline is here to let you know that not only is there life after divorce - it can be your best one yet!
Comedian Sara Weinshenk interviews comedians, musicians & artists living in LA. Topics include fashion, cannabis & comedy.
Brian Casel (@casjam) hosts conversations with founder friends. We talk about startups, products, software, entrepreneurship, but also what's happening in our lives away from our screens and revenue graphs.
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This week Caroline is joined by Ex Reality Star and now Podcaster & Influencer Alexis Haines who honestly and openly discusses her past substance abuse issues and how she turned her life around to support thousands of others suffering from substance and sexual abuse. Alexis shares her own marriage and divorce story as well as her parenthood advice …
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On this week's episode of Shenk, Shenk sits down with Alexis Haines to discuss everything from the process of opening her marriage to the honest struggles of divorce. Follow Sara Weinshenk @princessshenk Follow Alexis Haines @itsalexishaines Subscribe to SHENK ON YOUTUBE CHECK OUT SARA WEINSHENK'S NEW PODCAST WITH KIM CONGDON THIS BITCH ON YOUTUBE …
“There's always magazines or whatever, where people could get stronger opinions. And that's fine. But you could kind of operate off a core set of facts, whereas like, without the core set of facts, it's just a frickin free for all and just like a different set. Like, yes, we might disagree, on certain part on like, whatever tax policy or foreign po…
Sara Weinshenk sits down with Craig Conant to talk everything from sobriety to pistols and witch stuff. Follow Sara Weinshenk @princessshenk Follow Craig Conant @craigpconant https://www.craigconant.com/shows/ Follow Kim Congdon and Weinshenk's new podcast This Bitch subscribe on youtube Brought to you by: https://ooohyeah.com @ooohyeahsocks - Disc…
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How to Date Unapologetically & Fearlessly in Your 40s with Dating Coach, Monique Kelley
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This week on Divorced not Dead, Caroline is joined for the second time by Dating Expert & Coach Monique Kelley. Monique & Caroline have a fun upbeat conversation about how to date in your 40s fearlessly and unapologetically, they talk about how to date without fear, be yourself and how not to live by the ‘Pick Me Syndrome’ where you change yourself…
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Media Brand as a Business with Alexis Grant (TheyGotAcquired)
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“As a product company, it's about how you do it. And if you can do it in a way that elicits trust, it won't matter. They just want good information. People pay less attention to where it comes from, which is probably not a good thing. But they just want good information.” - Alexis Grant Watch this episode on YouTube Alexis Grant: Alexis's Company, …
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Ep. 153 Reflections + Gratitude for Recovering From Reality
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In this week’s mini episode, I wanted to give you an update on the upcoming tell-all episodes with my Mom and sister, express my appreciation for each and everyone of you, reflect on the past 3 years of Recovering From Reality, and say one last goodbye! If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment please visit www.ororecovery.com Follow Ale…
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Lesbo Disney Princesses + Big Lunch Lady Energy W/ Comedian Josh Potter
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Sara Weinshenk sits down to talk everything from gay Disney princesses to dating Britney Spears. Follow Sara Weinshenk @princessshenk Follow Josh Potter @josh_potter on Instagram @j_potter on Twitter Check Out Josh's podcast Roach Motel Twitch.tv/josh_potter Follow Kim Congdon and Weinshenk's new podcast This Bitch subscribe on youtube Brought to y…
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The role of music in our lives with Ben Orenstein
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“There are basically two things in my life that have held my interest for longer than anything else. One is music, and the other is programming. And I think they're actually kind of the same in an important way. And the thing that makes them the same is what I think keeps me interested in them, which is that they are both rigorously analytical and …
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Ask ME Anything: Caroline Answers Your Questions!
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This week Caroline answers all those burning questions you’ve been dying to ask her on Divorce, Love, Co-Parenting, Self Care, Dating and much much more! Tune in to find out all her secrets & tips. Produced by Dear Media
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Life in America vs. life in the UK with Laura Roeder
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“Being able to immigrate to another country ever. It's very hard. And it's very complicated. And, as an American, I think we just often don't have any concept of it.” - Laura Roeder Watch this episode on YouTube In this conversation: Laura Roeder: Laura's Company: Paperbell Laura on Twitter: @lkr Brian Casel: Brian’s company, ZipMessage Brian on Tw…
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Ep. 152 AMA with Serena F*cking Kerrigan on Dating App Prompts, Perfecting Banter, and Making Yourself Unavailable
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Today’s episode is icon, influencer, and confidence queen Serena Fucking Kerrigan — otherwise known as SFK. After graduating from Duke University, Serena was hired as a producer at Refinery29. In February 2020, she quit her job to launch her own company that would empower women to live their lives unapologetically and authentically. Since then, she…
On this week's solo episode of Shenk, Shenk sits down to talk everything from marrying a "Tambourine Guy" to spider cum. Follow Sara Weinshenk @princessshenk Subscribe to SHENK ON YOUTUBE CHECK OUT SARA WEINSHENK'S NEW PODCAST WITH KIM CONGDON THIS BITCH ON YOUTUBE + THIS BITCH ON ITUNES Brought to you by: Affix Patch (Transdermal CBD patches) http…
This week Caroline is joined by Ex-Real Housewives of Orange County and now Influencer Meghan King. Meghan updates Caroline on life after divorce and Real Housewives and how she manages to stay positive and juggle 3 children under 5! Visit Truebill.com/DND to start cancelling subscriptions Produced by Dear Media…
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Where is web3 going? Ian Landsman explains
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"Last year is when NFT started taking off and more of that aspect of things, that's the part that actually really drew me in because that to me from a technologist perspective, from a software developer perspective, that is where it connects to our world. And I can see the value in digital ownership and things like that."- Ian Landsman Watch this e…
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Ep. 151 Bekah Martinez on Becoming Pro-Choice, Politics + Parenting, and Performative Activism
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In this week’s episode, I am sitting down with Bekah Martinez—cohost of Chatty Broads and founder of Good Alma! We discuss performative activism in the influencer community, where we go now post-Roe society, how growing up in a Conservative Christina home has impacted Bekah’s political views today, politics and parenting, the adoption process, chil…
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Doggy Style, Nudes + Sharts In The Sistine Chapel W/ Comedian Gabby Lamb
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Comedian Sara Weinshenk sits down to talk to Comedian Gabby Lamb. Sara and Gabby discuss everything from doggy- style to auditions, sleepovers, and skid marks. Follow Gabby Lamb- @gabbylamby on Instagram/Twitter Tik Tok @gabbylamby Check out her podcast Tea Time W/ Gabby Lamb + also Tea Time On Youtube Follow Sara Weinshenk @princessshenk Subscribe…
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Why Marriage Doesn't Work for Women! With special guest Dr.Venus Nicolino
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This week Caroline is joined by amazing author and psychologist Dr. Venus Nicolino who’s edgy, humorous- yet philosophical take on “How to be Human has made her a best selling author. Caroline and Dr. Venus discuss many interesting points on’ why marriage doesn’t work for women’. There’s this old age idea that women benefit from marriage, yet men c…
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Podcast production workflows with Castos executive producer, Matt Medeiros
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“Everything can always get better, and it's everything else you do around the podcast that makes a podcast successful. ”- Matt Medeiros Watch this episode on YouTube Matt Medeiros: Matt's Company: Castos Matt on Twitter: @mattmedeiros Brian Casel: Brian’s company, ZipMessage Brian on Twitter: @casjam Thanks to ZipMessage ZipMessage (today’s sponsor…
This week’s episode is my last solo episode on the podcast. I’m choosing to listen to the signals my body is sending me and take a step back and slow down. In this episode, I dive into the Roe v. Wade reversal, the trauma of Covid, and answer your questions about what I wish I saw in the wellness community, my favorite workouts, getting in the mood…
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Gettin Tickled For Cash W/Comedian Ali Macofsky
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Comedian Sara Weinshenk sits down w/ Comedian Ali Macofsky they talk everything from Las Vegas buffets to Feet. Follow Ali Macofsky @notalimac Follow Ali's podcast resting bitch https://alimacofsky.com/shows Follow Sara Weinshenk @princessshenk Follow Kim Congdon and Weinshenk's new podcast This Bitch subscribe on youtube Brought to you by: https:/…
We felt it was high time for a solo, so Caroline’s checking in on herself for a Mid-year review and you should too! As Summer approaches, grab your journal & a pen, get yourself cozy on your sun lounger and ask yourself the following… How am I doing? Review the past 6 months with (our simple steps on what works for Caroline) where you're at with yo…
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PRIDE HIGHLIGHT: Ep. 62 Becoming the Messenger That You’ve Been Waiting For with Ashlee Marie Preston
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This week, I had a profound conversation with activist Ashlee Marie Preston. Ashlee is a proud black, transgender woman who is constantly advocating for LGBTQ+ youth and those who are struggling. She is now 8 years sober, and has the humility and kindness to share her story of recovery from childhood abuse, meth, prostitution and homelessness with …
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Before being “known on the internet” with Ben Orenstein (Tuple)
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Ben Orenstein joins me to talk all about before being “known on the internet” "Being next to a person who cares a lot about the craft of programming was really what turns me into a software engineer like someone who can make it a happen for real" - Ben Orenstein Watch this episode on YouTube Ben Orenstein: Ben's Company, Tuple Ben on Twitter: @r00k…
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Feathered By A They W/ Comedian Ryan Sickler
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Comedian Sara Weinshenk sits down w/ Comedian Ryan Sickler they discuss everything from their experiencing seeing Prof live to their bizarre experience at the rainbow room where Sickler was "feathered by a they". Follow Ryan Sickler on Instagram and on Twitter Check Out Ryan's podcast The Honey Dew https://www.ryansickler.com Follow Sara Weinshenk …
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Divorcing: When & Why You Need a Great Divorce Lawyer With Guests Kelly Frawley & Emily Pollock
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Divorcing ? Well it’s likely you're going to need a Lawyer! Kelly Frawley and Emily Pollock are leading matrimonial and family law practitioners with Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP (NY), they join Divorced not Dead as this week’s guests as Caroline puts some of our listeners questions to them & we hear; 1)why you might want to tell a Lawyer before even…
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Daddin’ out & taking a hiatus with Joe Howard
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Joe Howard joins me to talk all about Daddin’ out & taking a hiatus “The reason I like got into startups was like, I wanted control over my own time. I never liked this idea of this job you like work eight hours a day.” - Joe Howard Watch this episode on YouTube In this conversation: Joe Howard: Joe's Company: Driftly App Joe on Twitter: @JosephHHo…
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Ep. 149 Embracing Parenting and Postpartum as a Season of Change with Brandi Jordan
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Today’s guest is Brandi Jordan! Brandi has been helping new families grow, adjust, and find balance for almost two decades. She is a Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Pediatric Sleep Specialist, Newborn Care Specialist and a Postpartum Doula. (bio via thecradlecompany.com) She’s also the host of the Dear Doula podcast on the Dear Media network!…
Comedian Sara Weinshenk sits down to talk to Comedian Chase O' Donnell. They discuss everything from bad dates to manifestation. Follow Chase O'Donnell - @chase_odonnell on Instagram/ @chase_odonnell Twitter Follow Sara Weinshenk @princessshenk Follow Kim Congdon and Weinshenk's new podcast This Bitch subscribe on youtube Brought to you by: https:/…
Catt Sadler joins Caroline for a chilled conversation about all things Divorce, Co-Parenting and now Dating older. Hear Catts take on what she’s learned from her relationships thus far! Visit Grove.com/DND to get a free gift set worth up to $50 with your first order. Plus, shipping is fast and free! Visit Upstart.com/DND to check your rate today. P…
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A marketer in search of a technical co-founder with Corey Haines
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Corey Haines joins me to talk all about a marketer in search of a technical co-founder “You need to have usage before revenue because no one's going to pay for something that isn't actually being used that they are not finding utility out of and in making you.” - Corey Haines Watch this episode on YouTube In this conversation: Corey Haines: Corey's…
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Ep. 148 Caroline Stanbury on Being a Single & Working Mother, Reality TV Misconceptions, and Navigating a Public Divorce
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Today’s guest is Caroline Stanbury—host of Divorced Not Dead and cast member of the brand new Real Housewives of Dubai.We dive into our experiences on reality tv, common misconceptions about being a reality star, being a single and working mother, building the life of your dreams, and going through a public divorce. Our lovely sponsor this week is:…
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Haunted Ass B*tch + Historical P*ssy W/ Comedian Josh Potter
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Sara Weinshenk sits down to talk everything from Celine Dione to becoming a haunted ass b*itch and historical p*ssy. Follow Sara Weinshenk @princessshenk Follow Josh Potter @josh_potter on Instagram @j_potter on Twitter Check Out Josh's podcast Roach Motel Twitch.tv/josh_potter Follow Kim Congdon and Weinshenk's new podcast This Bitch subscribe on …
Female Friendships, why are they so complex? They don't have to be.. We have Certified Friendship Coach; Danielle Bayard Jackson join ‘Divorced not Dead’ to give us tips on our female relationships, when to call it a day, when to nurture it and why we women are so competitive and judgy. Danielle can be found on her podcast ‘The Friend Forward Podca…
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Keeping up with demand (while staying sane) with Adam Wathan (TailwindCSS)
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Adam Wathan joins me again to talk about what it's like to run a massively popular open source software (TailwindCSS)—the good, the bad, and everything in between. “I literally don't need to make another dollar for the rest of my life. And the only reason to do what I do is that I want to make really good things, and I want it to be fun.” - Adam Wa…
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Ep. 147 Happy Fucking Pride with Jeff Epstein
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Happy Pride Month! In this week’s episode I am sitting down with one of my closest friends—Jeff Epstein. We dive into my unhinged 30th birthday in Vegas, Grindr vs. lesbian Tinder, what pride means to us, Jeff’s coming out story, queer terminology, why you shouldn’t go to your family to vent about your partner, our thoughts on AA, first times, one-…
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Spensive W/ Comedian + Writer Benji Aflalo
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Sara Weinshenk sits down with Comedian Benji Aflalo to talk everything from his staples sunglasses to Shenk's mumu's and going to dodger stadium alone w/ a laptop. Follow Sara Weinshenk @princessshenk Follow Comedian Benji Aflalo @benjiaflalo Follow Kim Congdon and Weinshenk's new podcast This Bitch subscribe on youtube Brought to you by: https://o…
This week Caroline talks ‘Toyboys’, recently Sergio has been labeled Caroline’s “Toyboy” by online news articles and even her RHODubai Co-stars so she’s here to address the term ‘Toyboy’ and how there is a lot more to Sergio than meets the eye. Ladies widen your horizons, there is nothing wrong with age gap. Sergio joins Caroline to talk about thei…
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Transitioning from an exit to your next SaaS with Laura Roeder (Paperbell)
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“As the business owner, you're always responsible for it. Even if you have a team running it, if somebody quits, you still have to dive in and replace them. You know if something goes wrong, even if no one's ever calling you, the responsibility of the business ultimately lands on you.” - Laura Roeder Building and selling a business is not a one-day…
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Ep. 146 Navigating Divorce and Co-Parenting with Attorney Nicole Sodoma
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In this week’s episode I am sitting down with Nicole Sodoma—a Marriage-loving Divorce Attorney and Author. We discuss our shared backgrounds of growing up in divorced households, the importance of dual devotion in a partnership, what you should know about prenups, why you shouldn’t say “I’m sorry” when someone tells you they’re divorced, explaining…
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Simpson's Porn, Liver King + Mrs. Incredible's Ass W/ Comedian Abby Roberge
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Sara Weinshenk sits down with Comedian Abby Roberge to talk about 75 hard, Simpson's porn + Mrs. Incredible's ass. Follow Sara Weinshenk @princessshenk Follow Comedian Abby Roberge @abbyroberge Follow Kim Congdon and Weinshenk's new podcast This Bitch subscribe on youtube Brought to you by: https://ooohyeah.com @ooohyeahsocks - Discount Code: SARA1…
If you haven't heard the news then you must be living under a rock, Caroline’s back on Bravo TV and starring in the new show, The Real Housewives of Dubai #RHODubai premiering June 1st and we are all for it! Caroline shares some BTS (behind the scenes) of what goes into making a show like this and tells us how she is feeling about being back on our…
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Daily routines and work habits with Justin Jackson
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“The habits and little action that you do every day are the votes on what your product is going to become and what your marketing can become” - Justin Jackson Justin Jackson is back with tips on how to effectively manage your team. As the Co-Founder of Transistor.FM, Justin and I talk strategy on how to create an efficient work plan, project manage…
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Ep. 145 Planned Parenthood’s Dr. Meera Shah on the Rode v. Wade Reversal, Reproductive Rights, and Action Steps to Take
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In this week’s episode I am sitting down with Planned Parenthood’s Dr. Meera Shah—a board certified family medicine physician specializing in sexual and reproductive healthcare for all genders. Dr. Shah is the chief medical officer of Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic in New York and the medical director of Whole Women’s Health Alliance in South Be…
Sara Weinshenk sits down with Comedian Jamar Neighbors to talk everything from sound baths to going to the hood and the first rule of pimping. Follow Sara Weinshenk @princessshenk Follow Comedian Jamar Neighbors https://twitter.com/JamarMalachi @jamarneighbors Follow Kim Congdon and Weinshenk's new podcast This Bitch subscribe on youtube Brought to…
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What Divorce Can Feel Like For a Man! with Special Guest Divorcé & Podcaster Daniel Herrold
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This week Caroline is joined by divorcé Daniel Herrold who was married for 22 years to his wife from a very young age. He suddenly found himself divorced, a little lost and lonely and in the pursuit of happiness. Daniel talks about finding his feet and deciding to co-found Divorced Over Forty (“DO40”), a group that provides community to divorced me…
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Competitive product design with Jane Portman (Userlist)
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“What matters for people is the brand and the word of mouth. Nobody honestly understands what's inside until they have had a chance to deeply explore the product, which is good, could be a demo, but ideally, like actually using it for one of their projects, that's the only way to really closely know it and understand the benefits.” - Jane Portman J…
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Ep. 144 Parenting a Special Needs Child While in Recovery with Ashley Montano
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In this week’s episode I am joined by my good friend Ashley Montano. Ashley has two special needs children and as you know, we’ve been on a journey of getting Dakota a diagnosis and professional support. We talk our experiences raising special needs children while sober, our opinions on ABA, navigating daily schedules, the pressure co-parenting can…
Sara Weinshenk sits down to talk everything from the rat in her backyard to dirty talk and the man who had a d*ck in his arm. Follow Sara Weinshenk @princessshenk Follow Kim Congdon and Weinshenk's new podcast This Bitch subscribe on youtube Brought to you by: https://ooohyeah.com @ooohyeahsocks - Discount Code: SARA10…
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How To Know When To Exit with Special Guests Tamra Judge & Teddi Mellencamp
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This week we have two very special guests Tamra Judge & Teddi Mellencamp, both former Real Housewives, both Divoreés, both now Podcasters. Caroline catches up with both Ladies as they share their very different divorces, one smooth sailing with no attachments and one traumatic and turbulent with lots of attachments. We look at the importance of kno…
