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Transformative Rest and the Power of Self-Care Explored
Feb. 9, 2024

Transformative Rest and the Power of Self-Care Explored

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. When Jenny Fielding faced the monumental task of healing, she discovered the power of pausing. As a physiotherapist intimately familiar with the recovery process, Jenny shares her insights on the art of giving oneself the grace to…

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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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Embracing a New Perspective on Holidays: Combating Stress and Finding Gratitude
Nov. 21, 2023

Embracing a New Perspective on Holidays: Combating Stress and Finding…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. As your host, Bettina Brown, like many, I've walked a tough road here and there in life., Those experiences have helped me reshape my perspective on life and the holidays. This episode is my heartfelt sharing of those experiences …

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Donna Tashjian Insists You Were Designed for Greatness
Feb. 7, 2023

Donna Tashjian Insists You Were Designed for Greatness

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. You Were Designed for Greatness with Donna Tashjian Are you living a life of greatness? Or are you living a life of average? Most people go through life without ever discovering their greatness or living a life of their dreams. Th…

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Changing Your Life After Faced with Death- Vincent Todd Tolman
Jan. 31, 2023

Changing Your Life After Faced with Death- Vincent Todd Tolman

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. A Book to Help You Find Your Purpose in Life In this episode of In The Rising Podcast, host Bettina Brown welcomes Vincent Todd Tolman, author of "The Light After Death, My Journey to Heaven and Back." Vincent shares his extraordi…

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Harnessing the Power of Vibrance: Skin Care Innovations by Dr. Yug Varma
Dec. 27, 2022

Harnessing the Power of Vibrance: Skin Care Innovations by Dr. Yug Va…

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 Dr. Yug Varma, a scientist and entrepreneur, to discuss his journey in the field...

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How Susannah Cahalan's Battle Against Autoimmune Encephalitis Changed Medical History
Dec. 19, 2022

How Susannah Cahalan's Battle Against Autoimmune Encephalitis Changed…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. In 2009, Susannah Cahalan was only the 217th person diagnosed with autoimmune encephalitis. Susannah went through an long month of numbness, seizures, head...

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Maja Miller-Graduate of Institute of Integrative Nutrition Helps Others Gain Vitality and Energy
Dec. 13, 2022

Maja Miller-Graduate of Institute of Integrative Nutrition Helps Othe…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. We've all been there: we're juggling too many tasks, we're exhausted, and we feel highly stressed. This stress is causing us to be unhealthy, and being unhealthy is only making us more stressed. It's a never-ending cycle. Accordin…

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How to Love Yourself: Lessons from Ofusu Jones-Quartery's "Love Your Amazing Self"
Dec. 6, 2022

How to Love Yourself: Lessons from Ofusu Jones-Quartery's "Love Your …

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Love Your Amazing Self! Truth! In this season of gift-giving, thanksgiving and joy, it is also important to remember that we should give thanks to the one person that we tend to forget. Ourselves! Learning to appreciate what you h…

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Susan DeLorenzo: Inspiring Lessons from a Two-Time Breast Cancer Survivor
Nov. 22, 2022

Susan DeLorenzo: Inspiring Lessons from a Two-Time Breast Cancer Surv…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. In this episode of "In the Rising Podcast," host Bettina Brown speaks with Susan DeLorenzo, who shares how being diagnosed with invasive breast cancer changed the trajectory of her life. DeLorenzo had previously undergone a lumpec…

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Episode 160 | Shaunna Edwards and Alyson Richman Build Connection and Awareness through their Book
Sept. 6, 2022

Episode 160 | Shaunna Edwards and Alyson Richman Build Connection and…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Two women, Shaunna Edwards and Alyson Richman collaborate on a book, The Thread Collectors, a mix of historical fiction, love and connection. Shaunna Edwards received her BA in literature from Harvard College and a JD from NYU Sch…

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Episode 157: Krystal Jakosky on Owning Your Self-Care
Aug. 16, 2022

Episode 157: Krystal Jakosky on Owning Your Self-Care

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Krystal Jakosky is an author and writer who lives in the incredible state of Colorado. She feels joy and happiness and takes on each day with intention. She has learned to take in every experience with a "yes, and" - Yes this is h…

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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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Episode 139: Amanda Love Shares Her Story and Inspiration for those with Fibromyalgia
April 19, 2022

Episode 139: Amanda Love Shares Her Story and Inspiration for those w…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Amanda Love is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist who shares her story about Fibroymalgia both in book and podcast form. Fibromyalgia is a complex syndrome that requires attention to the Immune and Digestive systems. Amanda decide…

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Episode 138: James Crews, Poet: Sharing The Path to Kindness via Written Word
April 12, 2022

Episode 138: James Crews, Poet: Sharing The Path to Kindness via Writ…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. April is National Poetry Month. Why does this matter? Well, in the way that music can change a feeling in someones heart and change their mood, poetry has the same ability. Ne research shows that poetry is very powerful- not just …

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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 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 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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Episode 120! Lisa E Jones on "Don't let Mental Illness Ruin Love or Kill off Relationships"
Dec. 7, 2021

Episode 120! Lisa E Jones on "Don't let Mental Illness Ruin Love or K…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Not sure how to interact or have a relationship with someone who has ADHD and/or Bipolar Disorder? My guest today is Lisa Jones, who shares her story about navigating these waters as a parent and as a partner. In her own words... …

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Darlene Morant's Guide to Navigating Motherhood as a New Mom
Oct. 22, 2021

Darlene Morant's Guide to Navigating Motherhood as a New Mom

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. In this episode of "Darlene Morant's Guide to Navigating Motherhood as a New Mom," host Bettina M. Brown is joined by Darlene Morant, a newborn care specialist and a mom of four children. Darlene shares her expertise and insights …

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Protecting the Vulnerable: How Sabrina Osso is Making a Difference with Osso Safe Homes
Oct. 15, 2021

Protecting the Vulnerable: How Sabrina Osso is Making a Difference wi…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Domestic Violence. This is a term that pulls up images of pain, bruises, sadness. The thing is domestic violence is more than that. It can be emotional and psychological in nature, not just physical. When we feel safe at home, we …

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From Pain to Power: How Alexia Bartholomew Found Freedom from Sexual Abuse
Sept. 21, 2021

From Pain to Power: How Alexia Bartholomew Found Freedom from Sexual …

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. My guest today, Alexia, spent years being abused by family members and describes her process and her process of freedom and how she began to walk from a dar...

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Boxing Through Chemo: Kelly Motley's Fight for Her Life
Sept. 17, 2021

Boxing Through Chemo: Kelly Motley's Fight for Her Life

What if one of life's greatest challenges became an opportunity to discover strength you never knew you had? In this inspiring episode of In the Rising Podcast , Bettina Brown sits down with author and breast cancer survivor ...

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Triumph Over Trauma: How Gayle Petrillo Found Healing After a Burn Accident
Aug. 20, 2021

Triumph Over Trauma: How Gayle Petrillo Found Healing After a Burn Ac…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. When some people speak, more comes across than just words. When hearing Gayle Petrillo, you hear Confidence, Joy, Peace, Perseverance and Kindness. In this podcast, Gayle describes the burn as a young child that nearly killed her.…

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