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More Than Just Tired: Managing Fatigue During and After Cancer
Jan. 30, 2024

More Than Just Tired: Managing Fatigue During and After Cancer

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Why does cancer-related fatigue feel so overwhelming—and what can you do about it? In this episode of In the Rising Podcast, host & physical therapist Bettina explores one of the most common and frustrating side effects experi…

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Movies that Heal: How Films Help Personal Well-being
Dec. 5, 2023

Movies that Heal: How Films Help Personal Well-being

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Ever wondered how movies can serve as a beacon of hope and a means of personal healing? Join me, Bettina Brown, as I share an enriching conversation with Phil Strangolagali, the author of "Jesus Loves Movies." Phil's heartfelt jou…

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Grieving, Growing, and Gratitude with Author Annie Gudger
Oct. 10, 2023

Grieving, Growing, and Gratitude with Author Annie Gudger

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Have you ever wondered how to cope and transform grief into something meaningful? Join us for an enriching conversation with the inspiring Annie Gudger, author of the powerful memoir, The Fifth Chamber. She vulnerably shares her j…

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The Healing Power of Community with Amy Robinson
May 2, 2023

The Healing Power of Community with Amy Robinson

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. The Healing Power of Community: How We Can Support Moms Facing Breast Cancer with Amy Robinson What happens when life brings you to a place where you can no...

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The power of perseverance: Why Drue (Leyton) Tartiere's Courage is a Reminder that We Can All Overcome Challenges
April 18, 2023

The power of perseverance: Why Drue (Leyton) Tartiere's Courage is a …

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Jane Healy's Good Night from Paris introduces the remarkable story of Drue (Leyton) Tartiere, who lived a lavish life in Hollywood before discovering her true love. In 1938, she relocated to Paris with him, at the dawn of WWII com…

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A New Perspective: How Naomi DiBello Embraced Growth After a Major Health Event
April 4, 2023

A New Perspective: How Naomi DiBello Embraced Growth After a Major He…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Thank you for your time and interest in this podcast! I invite you to leave a heartfelt review on whichever podcast platform you listen to. It does so much...

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From Darkness to Light: Eric Daddario's Inspiring Mentorship Journey
March 21, 2023

From Darkness to Light: Eric Daddario's Inspiring Mentorship Journey

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. In this episode of In the Rising podcast titled "From Darkness to Light: Eric Daddario's Inspiring Mentorship Journey," host Bettina M. Brown interviews Eric Daddario about his life after the tragic death of his brother due to a f…

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Healing from Childhood Trauma: Key Strategies for Building Healthy Relationship Skills -Riana Milne
March 14, 2023

Healing from Childhood Trauma: Key Strategies for Building Healthy Re…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. In a recent episode of the "In the Rising" podcast, host Bettina M. Brown interviewed Riana Milne, a certified global life and love trauma recovery coach. The conversation revolved around the impact of childhood trauma on our adul…

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Episode 145: Action and Alarm- Author EC Hanes Shares Story behind The Bus to Buelah
June 6, 2022

Episode 145: Action and Alarm- Author EC Hanes Shares Story behind Th…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. After reading an article in Buzzfeed about a person bringing in migrant workers into North Carolina, Author E.C. Hanes, paused… took notice and decided to learn more. As a resident of North Carolina and knowing that over 200,000 p…

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Episode 144: Reneé Rodriguez Brings Hope to Those in Tragic Custody Battles
May 31, 2022

Episode 144: Reneé Rodriguez Brings Hope to Those in Tragic Custody B…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Reneé Rodriguez helps women in custody battles against a narcissistic co-parent to go into family court and get the custody arrangement that's best for thei...

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Episode 143: Aunia Kahn Uses Art to Heal Others and Herself and Trauma
May 23, 2022

Episode 143: Aunia Kahn Uses Art to Heal Others and Herself and Trauma

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Aunia Kahn's work in trauma and mental health has grown over the years and has created a launching pad for the Healing Art Creatively Program. Art and trauma-related work first came together as a passion and purpose with her caree…

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Episode 142: Paulette Perhach- Victim Mentality to Published Author in The New York Times
May 17, 2022

Episode 142: Paulette Perhach- Victim Mentality to Published Author i…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Are you even a writer? I have asked this question so many times… as has (probably) every writer. Paulette Perhach's life started with financial disaster and the accidental death of her father when she was 17, she started started o…

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Episode 140: Kelli Calabrese- Helping Women Grow after Divorce
April 26, 2022

Episode 140: Kelli Calabrese- Helping Women Grow after Divorce

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Want to be intentionally fabulous? Have you struggled through a divorce, and want to rebuild your life? My guest today is Kelli Calabrese and she has walked this walk. Kelli has been a Life Coach for most of her career, and now he…

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This is How Your Marriage Ends- Matthew Fray Shares Habits that Erode Marriages
April 5, 2022

This is How Your Marriage Ends- Matthew Fray Shares Habits that Erode…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Episode Summary What causes relationships to slowly break down—even when both people genuinely love each other? In this episode of In the Rising Podcast, Bettina Brown sits down with author and relationship coach Matthew Fray, aut…

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Episode 135: Sigrid Tasies Shares her Belief on Embodying Potential and Abundance
March 22, 2022

Episode 135: Sigrid Tasies Shares her Belief on Embodying Potential a…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. As an expert in the integration of purpose and success, Sigrid bridges ancient wisdom and modern leadership to help those who are ready to up-level their game in life, leadership and entrepreneurship, through looking at the person…

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Episode 133: Robyn Lucas Talks about Domestic Violence and Starting notOK App
March 8, 2022

Episode 133: Robyn Lucas Talks about Domestic Violence and Starting n…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Domestic Violence: It's a devastating, but common issue. In the U.S. - over 10 million adults experience domestic violence annually. 1 in 4 women and 1 and 10 men will experience it in their lifetime. On a typical day, domestic vi…

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Episode 128: Elizabeth Batalla Talks about Achievement and Success
Feb. 1, 2022

Episode 128: Elizabeth Batalla Talks about Achievement and Success

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Excellence is not Perfection It is knowing who you areknowing what is important to youbeing clear on your valuesunderstanding your goalsElizabeth has worked for a multitude of global companies of various sizes and specialisms duri…

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Episode 124:  Krystal Holm Shares How Our Home Is a Reflection of Our Mental and Emotional States
Jan. 4, 2022

Episode 124: Krystal Holm Shares How Our Home Is a Reflection of Our…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Krystal is an award-winning interior designer, feng shui master, and entrepreneur. She uses Feng Shui’s thousands of years of application as the foundation of her business, and her personal experiences to help clients change their…

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Episode 123! Dr. Anna Lembke on Dopamine and Our Behavior
Dec. 28, 2021

Episode 123! Dr. Anna Lembke on Dopamine and Our Behavior

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. DOPAMINE NATION is a book about pleasure. It’s also about pain. Most importantly, it’s about the relationship between the two and how understanding that relationship is essential for a life well-lived. Why? Because the world has t…

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A Voice of Courage: Rena Romano's Call to End Silence on Sexual Abuse
Oct. 12, 2021

A Voice of Courage: Rena Romano's Call to End Silence on Sexual Abuse

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. In this episode of the "In the Rising" podcast, host Bettina M. Brown welcomes Rena Romano, an author, advocate, TEDx speaker, and survivor of sexual abuse. Rena shares her powerful testimony and discusses her journey to healing a…

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How Miranda Oh Invites You to Hold Your Chin Up and Embrace Self-Confidence
Oct. 8, 2021

How Miranda Oh Invites You to Hold Your Chin Up and Embrace Self-Conf…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. In this episode of the podcast "How Miranda Oh Invites You to Hold Your Chin Up and Embrace Self-Confidence," Miranda Oh shares her personal journey of overcoming divorce and rebuilding her life. She reflects on the challenges she…

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The Power of Resilience: Ashley Michelle's Inspiring Story of Triumph
Sept. 28, 2021

The Power of Resilience: Ashley Michelle's Inspiring Story of Triumph

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. In this episode, Ashley Michelle shares her powerful journey of triumph over trauma. Titled "Finding Strength Through Tragedy," the book focuses on the heal...

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How Sheena Yap Chan is Empowering Asian Women to Build Their Confidence
Aug. 6, 2021

How Sheena Yap Chan is Empowering Asian Women to Build Their Confiden…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. In this episode I had the opportunity to interview Yap Chan, an Asian woman, who is helping Asian break out of their shells and live their lives with confidence. Sheena is the author of two books, and has her own podcast called Th…

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The Inspiring Story of Gina Heumann: A Mom's Journey with a Child with Reactive Attachment Disorder
Aug. 3, 2021

The Inspiring Story of Gina Heumann: A Mom's Journey with a Child wit…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. I had the wonderful opportunity to interview Gina Heumann, who tells the story of her son, who has RAD, Reactive Attachment Disorder through dignity, passion, and humor, delivering a message of inspiration, hope, and healing. She …

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