In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great & I chat with Puja Raman.  Puja shares her recent experiences with plant medicine and how it has helped her: manage her anxiety quit drinkingbecome more secure around other women become comfortable saying no create more space for herself with her kidsHer journey has been so powerful that she never thought she could be this happy. Her dream is to help people integrate this healing into their lives.  If you&apos;re interested in learning more, Puja would love to connect.  Email her: pujalu@gmail.com 

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Exploring Plant Medicine with Puja Raman

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, I speak with Jamie Greenwood.  Jamie is a coach, speaker, and facilitator, who loves a Nooworks jumpsuit, bold lip, and curly hair as much as I do.  Plus, she teaches and coaches high achieving, big-dreaming women to reconnect with themselves & place care at the center of their lives.   She is an eating-disordered survivor, lives with two little kids a 13-year-old bonus child and colitis, and has faced divorce.We talk smack about her divorce and go deep into other topics you are going to love like:The conflict of knowing not knowing things in your life.  Because if you know it will blow up your life. Staying silent to keep other people happy. How you can support a friend going through a divorce. Moments in life where you get reorganized.How not telling the truth to yourself is the missing piece of care. Instead of brutal honesty, practice loving honesty.  Which is truth with love and compassion and tenderness.   And,  listen to the end where we talk smack about Burning Man.  Jamie teaches a class that sounds awesome called, Quit your Shoulds for Good.  You can find all things, Jamie, on her website, https://jamiegreenwood.co/and insta, https://www.instagram.com/jamiegreenwoodcoaching/  

Divorce, Knowing, & Loving Honesty with Jamie Greenwood

Debbie Mink and Jamie the Great are back for Season 5.  Did you miss us? Tune into our Halloween minisode where we chat about Halloween decor, bats, and the fall. Best time for you to listen is when you&apos;re done shlepping those kids around, when you&apos;re cooking dinner, or on that treadmill.  Remember we are serving you up #laughterandfriendshiptofeedyoursoul.

Happy Halloween- Season 5 minisode

Jamie the Great (@Jamieroseman) and I want to thank you for joining us for Season 4 and our epic podcasting journey.  This is the finale episode and we do a  short season in review.  We also share that we&apos;re taking a podcasting pause.  We&apos;ll start recording your stories in the fall once our kids are settled in school and we&apos;re settled in our new routines.  So, if you have a story that defines your life, we want to hear it and share it with our listeners.  You can email us talkingsmack415@gmail.com.  Until then,  remember we&apos;re all about laughter and friendship to feed your soul! Keep laughing.  xo, Debbie & Jamie the Great 

Season 4 Finale

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, I interview Shawn Forbes from Looking Glass Retreats.  Looking Glass Retreats are retreats to help you truly see yourself.  A place where you can be seen, heard and held.   Shawn a former fashion industry corporate executive is now an entrepreneur.  We talk smack about her path to creating Looking Glass Retreats and what&apos;s it like working for yourself alongside one of your besties.  She walks us through a retreat experience: healthy meals, yoga,  art therapy, skincare,  urban gardening, sound baths and more. You&apos;re going to want to sign up for her next one in September! And there&apos;s a special discount code for $200 off the September retreat LGRETREATS.  I&apos;m going to sign up for sure.  Shawn shares that the connections people are craving are made at the retreats.  Plus she talks about the best retreat accessory ever. You can find all things Looking Glass here:https://www.lookingglassretreat.com/and @lookingglassretreat

Retreat yourself with Shawn Forbes from Looking Glass Retreats

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I talk careers with career coach, Elana Konstant.  Elana is a former lawyer turned coach who helps people create engaging and challenging careers.  If you are craving a career change, this episode is for you! We chat about Elana&apos;s path to becoming a coach. We reframe how women think about their salary when returning to work after maternity leave.  ​​​​​​​We talk about how to balance it all, and how the pandemic is changing the culture of ambition.  Plus, we answer a q from audience member @johannadebiase, who is starting a business teaching writing classes to tourists and guiding them on  hikes in New Mexico.  And, we chat about demystifying salary negotiations.  Special shout out to @pujalu for connecting us.  You can find all things Elana on her website https://konstantchangecoaching.com/And insta https://www.instagram.com/konstantcoach/

Talking Careers with Coach, Elana Konstant

In this episode of Talking Smack 415,  Jamie the Great, (@jamieroseman) and I chat with Rahla Kahn & Richard Rossner.  They are the husband and wife duo who turn improv on it&apos;s ass, coach grown-ups to play with a purpose so that they can laugh more, play hard & die less.   We chat about how they&apos;ve helped heal cancer patients, couples, and comedians.  How laughter is healing and playing is preventative medicine.  They share:Why corporate clients don&apos;t like them until they get to know them.  How food brings us together.How they bring people back to themselves through play. How Rahla magically drew her mentors to her.  Plus we play! That&apos;s right, they lead Jamie the Great and I through an exercise.  You can find all things Rahla Kahn & Richard Rossner here:The Power of Play http://www.thepowerofplay.com/The Power of Play for Healthhttps://www.thepowerofplayforhealth.com/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepowerofplay/Twitter/ Clubhouse thepowerofplay Richard Rossner is also a writer.  He wrote a murder mystery thriller  called, " Dishonor thy Father."  You can buy it here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08C6Z9FRF/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0

All about the Power of Play with Rahla Kahn & Richard Rossner

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, and in honor of Pride Month, Jamie the Great and I chat with my brother Sam Mink.  We talk about:his coming out storythe struggles he had growing upwhat it&apos;s like to be an out business owner in Phillysurrogacyhis work supporting the Attic Youth Centerhow proud I am of him for living his life in truthDon&apos;t forget to rate and review. And, please share this story with people who like stories about families.  You can find all things Sam here: Sam&apos;s restaurants: https://oysterhousephilly.com/https://www.instagram.com/phloysterhouse/https://www.missiontaqueria.com/https://www.instagram.com/missiontaqueria/The Attic Youth Center:https://www.atticyouthcenter.org/PS: I love that this is episode 18.  18 in hebrew means life and this episode is all about living your best life in truth! 

Sam Mink's Coming Out Story

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, I interview a San Francisco icon, Baby Doe.  Baby Doe is:Founder & creator of the Devil-Ettes, a synchronized gogo dance troupeCo-creator & producer of Tiki Oasis, a mid century music festivalFounder& creator of Tease-o-Rama, the first-ever burlesque conventionFundraiser extraordinaire for the Bay Area Girls Rock CampPlus she has a Tiki mug made in her image... How cool is that! We talk smack about the Devil-Ettes, Tiki, diversity & Inclusion,  and working with your husband.   And, if you want all your Tiki dreams to come true, there&apos;s still time to purchase your ticket for Tiki Oasis July 28-August 1, 2021.  Don&apos;t forget to share this with your mid century, tiki lovin friends! You can find all things Baby Doe here:Tiki Oasis https://www.tikioasis.com/Instagram:Tiki Oasis https://www.instagram.com/tikioasis/The Devil-Etteshttps://www.instagram.com/thedevilettes/Baby Doe https://www.instagram.com/xoxobabydoe/  Bay Area Girls Rock Camp Fundraiserhttps://bos.etapestry.com/fundraiser/BayAreaGirlsRockCamp/rockprom2021/individual.do?participationRef=696.0.990439451&fbclid=IwAR2knqLJYw1Ia47OfvNhuJiudGAAcnHexctZrFcPYkVTNFL1DpLKCJzYLVwPS- Jamie the Great will be back for our next episode! 

Tiki'ing around with Baby Doe!

In this episode of Talking Smack 415,  Jamie the Great and I Interview Kirsten Philipkoski.  Kristen is the founder of Mean Mag and the Mean Show where she shares women&apos;s experiences and creates space for you to be seen as you age.  We talk smack about the best jewelry store in SF (shoutout to Fiat Lux), aging,  fashion as we leave quarantine,  Justine Bateman and Face ( the book), and how her process for approaching Mean Mag has evolved. Plus, as usual, all roads lead back to Jersey, and we discover that Jamie the Great & Kristen are b-day twins. Please subscribe, rate & review.  Share this with a friend who has a b-day! You can find all things Kristen here:Website:https://meanmagazine.com/Instagram:Mean Maghttps://www.instagram.com/meanmag/Stylenik https://www.instagram.com/stylenik/PS- Kristen interviewed me on her podcast.  You can check out that episode here:https://meanmagazine.com/debbie-mink-on-how-to-re-ignite-and-protect-your-creative-life/

Being Seen in Midlife with Kristen Philipkoski, Founder of Mean Mag

In this episode of Talking Smack 415,  Jamie the Great and I continue our conversation with Marni Sclaroff.  We go deeper into the topic of self-harm, your soul, and self-care.  If you can, listen to the first episode before this one.  If not, no big deal, dive right in and enjoy this open, honest, and funny conversation about self-harm.  Also, please share with a friend or loved one who may need to hear this.  And, subscribe, rate & review our show on apple podcasts so more peeps can find us! You can find all things Marni here:Website:https://www.marnisclaroff.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marnisclaroff/Facebook Group:How to get an A+ in Depression and Anxiety https://www.facebook.com/groups/225030619423335  

Episode B, The Most Joyful Clinically Depressed Life Coach featuring Marni Sclaroff!

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the great and I interview, Marni Sclaroff, a friend from childhood.  Marni is a life coach and yoga teacher who offers yoga classes, personal growth workshops, and coaching courses. She calls herself the most joyful, clinically depressed life coach there ever was. And, we talk smack about depression, anxiety, joy, self-harm, Ayurveda, and being healthy.  We answer q’s from our audience: @calleybliss asks, "When did you start to really define what “healthy” meant for you?"@blondeinatoque wants to know, "How do you get back on track whenever you fall off? “Please listen, review and share this episode with anyone who may need to hear it. And, stay tuned, because there is a part b of this conversation coming out next week.   You can find all things, Marni, here:  Website: https://www.marnisclaroff.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/marnisclaroff/Facebook Group: How to get an A+ in Depression and Anxiety  https://www.facebook.com/groups/225030619423335And here are links to the podcasts and books she referenced in this episode:  Podcasts:  On Being https://onbeing.org/series/Michael Mead, The living Myth Podcast https://www.mosaicvoices.org/podcastThe Hidden Brain https://www.npr.org/series/423302056/hidden-brainBooks:The Chemistry of Joy https://www.amazon.com/Chemistry-Joy-Three-Step-Overcoming-Depression/dp/0743265076/ref=pd_sim_14_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0743265076&pd_rd_r=0X21RK8DT47YV5XJWHPJ&pd_rd_w=ZTxVY&pd_rd_wg=TYors&psc=1&refRID=0X21RK8DT47YV5XJWHPJThe Language of Emotionshttps://karlamclaren.com/product/the-language-of-emotions-book/P.S. This episode is sponsored by Salty Sweet. Salty Sweet is a San Francisco-based, female-owned, and operated cookie company. She makes the best (I&apos;m not just saying that) chocolate chip cookies in the world. And, you can get 20% off your cookie order. Go to https://eatsaltysweet.com/ and type in the code Talkingsmack415 at checkout to get 20% off your order.* ? *offer valid only once per customer and for a limited time only.

The Most Joyful Clinically Depressed Life Coach featuring Marni Sclaroff!

Feeling a little dirty? Are you ready for a spring cleaning? Do you want to live in a cleaner, more organized, sustainable home?  Well, then this episode of Talking Smack 415  is for you.  We chat with Kait from A Clean Bee Blog.  Kait teaches others how to create and maintain a clean home using sustainable tools and natural ingredients that are both better for the environment and your health.  Kait is a rockstar mom of a toddler and a baby.  The home maintenance systems she has created allow her to maintain a home and a small business at the same time! We answer q’s from our audience:  @gotta_badda wants to know how to get water stains out of a fabric chair? And, @Marahausler (whose name I mispronounced) wants to know what&apos;s the best pantry organizing system for a too-small space? We also talk smack about:Elevating everyday things. The best way to organize your closet.Favorite cleaning solution to make at home and that&apos;s eco-friendly. Jamie the Great shares her new favorite cleaning product. You can find all things Kait on her blog: https://www.acleanbee.com/blog/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acleanbee/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acleanbee?lang=en

How to Create a Clean, Green, Low Stress Home with Kait from A Clean Bee Blog

Today on Talking Smack 415 we have special guest Stephanie McCullor.  Stephanie teaches online guided wellness:NeuroVascular Release (Artery/Nerve tension to muscle), Manual Lymph Drainage Care, Breath Work, Yoga, and she&apos;s a licensed massage therapist. We talk smack about waitressing, meditation, neuroscience, aliens, and everything in between.  Inspired by q’s from our audience, we do breathing exercises together for stress reduction so make sure you pull over or jump off the peloton when we get to that part. And, if you have shoulder arthritis make sure you listen through to the end of this episode because you&apos;ll learn a new yoga modification called armpits of power. You can find all things Stephanie here:Instagram: @bewell.lafayetteWebsite:  bewellyall.com Email:  bewell.lafayette@gmail.comAnd, we have our first ever paid sponsor, Salty Sweet.   Salty Sweet is a San Francisco-based, female-owned, and operated cookie company.   She makes the best (I&apos;m not just saying that) chocolate chip cookies in the world.  And, you can get 20% off your cookie order.Go to https://eatsaltysweet.com/ and type in the code Talkingsmack415 at checkout to get 20% off your order.* ?*offer valid only once per customer and for a limited time only.  

Be Well Y'all! Breathwork and More with Stephanie McCullor

In this episode of Talking Smack 415,  Jamie the Great & I interview guest,  Carrie Leskowitz.  Carrie is an interior designer & life coach who takes a holistic approach to interior design.  We talk smack about her path & how her autoimmune disease diagnosis led to writing her book, "OM for the Home."  This episode is full of tips & tricks on how:your home can be healingyour rooms can multi-task you can think creatively when you&apos;re on a shoestring budgetAlso, how your inner & outer world mirror each other & how that&apos;ll help you authentically express yourself in your home.  Plus we all believe that leopard is a neutral!!!! You can find all things Carrie on her website or on instagram  And, we have our first ever paid sponsor, Salty Sweet.   Salty Sweet is a San Francisco-based, female-owned, and operated cookie company.   She makes the best (I&apos;m not just saying that) chocolate chip cookies in the world.  And, you can get 20% off your cookie order. Go to https://eatsaltysweet.com/ and type in the code Talkingsmack415 at checkout to get 20% off your order.* ?*offer valid only once per customer and for a limited time only.  

How your Home can be Healing with Interior Designer & Life Coach Carrie Leskowitz

Three moms talking smack about ourselves, kids, and husbands; all for laughs. We are multi-culti, transcontinental, keeping it real and doing it messy! Let us know what you want to talk smack about!

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