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Josieology

by Josie Dovidio

Josie Dovidio is a woman with a curiosity to explore the human experience. With a passion to bring entertaining and informative content to your ears, Josie presents thought provoking questions and dialogues with guests to inspire action, improve lives and impact communities. Sometimes deep. Sometimes funny. Always entertaining.

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  1. E35 Season 3 Wrap Up

    Life in 2020 has been interesting to say the least! In this episode, I wrap up season 3 by filling you in on what my plan is for the rest of the year and what might happen in 2021. After listening to this quick episode, catch up on episodes you've missed or leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!...

  2. E34 Tapping Yourself Out of Pain

    Sharon Smith has been in the business of helping people release physical and emotional pain using mind body techniques, notably, Emotional Freedom Technique (aka Tapping), since 2005. What she discovered following her own back injury is that pain is actually a finely calibrated information system...

  3. E33 Struggles of Professional Women

    After struggling to find a work/life balance, attorney (and new mom) Nicole Cheri Oden left the "Big Firm" to create a law firm that would better suit her life. The struggle is real. Women seem to have challenges in this arena that men don't. If you need to know you're not alone, this episode is...

  4. E32 Dealing with Toxic People

    Rhoberta Shaler, PhD, The Relationship Help Doctor, provides urgent and ongoing care for relationships in crisis. Her mission is to provide the insights, information, and inspiration for clients and audiences to transform relationship with themselves and other humans to be honest, respectful, and...

  5. E31 From Porn Photographer to Anti-Porn Advocate

    Emily Gaudreau speaks candidly about her experience as a Playboy photographer and the moment she decided to speak up as an anti-porn and sexual abuse prevention advocate. She also offers listeners tips for keeping your kids safe in a 'positive parenting', shame free way without ruining their...

  6. E30 The Truth about Side Hustles

    Online marketing expert Maria Grace speaks candidly about the trials and triumphs of "side hustles". If you are trying to convert your side hustle into your full-time business, this episode is for you. She offers a FREE Marketing Evaluation for small businesses on her website MariaGraceLLC.…

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  7. E29 Dealing with Chronic Stress

    Michelle Leotta, an Integrative and Functional Health Coach, and I discuss how chronic stress expresses itself (you'll be surprised!) and what to do about it! Find her on Instagram @shesgotpower Check out her podcast, She's Got Power, on your favorite podcast app! Support Josieology by sharing it...

  8. E28 Being Purple in a Red / Blue Election Year

    Washington, D.C. Lobbyist, Jamie Brown Hantman on what it's really like to work in Washington, how to survive this election year and shares details about her encounter with Bill Clinton. Jamie, who is the author of Heels in the Arena, Living Purple in a Red / Blue Town, has worked at the highest...

  9. E27 Answering Wine Questions You're Too Afraid to Ask

    Lori Budd of Dracaena Wines returns to answer listener questions that came up after her Season 1 Episode 14 appearance! Consider this episode a sophisticated "Wine for Dummies" episode. You'll gain a new confidence when it comes to imbibing and talking about wine with friends or colleagues....

  10. E26 Season 2 Wrap UP (Covid-19 Edition)

    The world as we know it has changed. With the world's focus on Covid-19, podcast downloads are down, as to be expected. In order to do our guests and their projects justice, I wrap up season 2 today, announce a hiatus and when you can expect to have season 3 launch. In the meantime, catch up on...

  11. E25 Managing Time & Capsule Wardrobes

    Time Management and Simple Living Coach Amanda Warfield and I discuss how to manage time and what we can do to be more efficient - particularly when it comes to our wardrobes.⁠ Great conversation with excellent tips for busy women! Connect with Amanda on her website: AmandaWarfield.com Email her:...

  12. E24 Meditation for Normal People

    Jen Johannsen, a certified meditation teacher and licensed school psychologist, talks about how to reduce stress through non-weird meditation and mindfulness. She developed the Meditation Matchmaker Framework which enables her to pair people to the best meditation approach based on their...

  13. E23 Permission to Grieve

    Shelby Forsythia is the author of Permission to Grieve and podcast host of Coming Back: Conversations on Life After Loss. After the unexpected death of her mother in 2013, she became a "student of grief" and set out on a lifetime mission to explore the oft-misunderstood human experience of loss....

  14. E22 The Flipside of Loneliness

    TEDx Speaker and NPR Fellow Monica Rivera and I discuss The Flipside of Loneliness - her TEDx talk and real life story on surviving tragedy and grief at a young age.⁠ After dealing with loneliness for years, she now lives boldly. Monica gives great insight on how to work through your own personal...

  15. E21 Permission to Pivot

    Pathologist Dr. Nadine Kelly talks about her journey to becoming a doctor only to discover, after several years in practice, that despite all the years of training, a career in medicine did not suit her. In fact, the stress was affecting her mental health. She made the courageous decision to…

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  16. E20 How to Find Love at Any Age

    Love Coach Macy Matarazzo is on a mission to help smart, single women find REAL lasting love...without sacrificing who they are. Macy has dedicated her life to studying, living & practicing the science, psychology, human behavior around what it means to create healthy love. In this episode we…

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  17. E19 How to View Change

    Purple Heart Recipient Casey Jourdan recounts how she earned her Purple Heart and what she has learned as the result of her experience. After surviving a road-side bombing in Iraq, and years later tackling multiple rounds of infertility treatments with no good outcomes, Casey has come to deeply...

  18. E18 Authentic Leadership

    Retired US Army Colonel Angela M. Odom discusses authentic leadership. She served honorably in the US Army for 27 years and retired in the rank of colonel in September 2015. She served in various leadership roles which included command and control of integrated, male and female, Army teams and...

  19. E17 Highly Sensitive People

    Nicole Burgess is a Licensed Psychotherapist and Leadership Coach to sensitive and high achieving professional women in midlife. Over the last fifteen years, she has coached, guided and collaborated with over a 1,000 women. She helps them demote their inner critic, embrace their fears through...

  20. E16 Menopause Natural Solutions

    Jennifer Harrington is a passionate naturopath who is no stranger to hormonal imbalance herself. Today we talk all things menopause. Jen gives us natural solutions to help alleviate symptoms during the transition as well as what she recommends we consider for long term health and vitality. She…

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  21. E15 Declutter Inside & Out

    Julie Coraccio, an award-winning professional organizer and author talks about how clutter affects you mentally, physically and emotionally. She is passionate about supporting people in creating the life they deserve and desire by clearing clutter and getting organized so they can be unencumbered...

  22. E14 BONUS: Winemaker's Tips for Selecting Wine

    Winemaker Lori Budd of Dracaena Wines takes us behind the scenes of wine making and gives us tips on how to select wine for your holiday parties. She answers questions about the various aspects of winemaking as well as touches on the science behind a great bottle of wine. This BONUS episode...

  23. E13 Season 1 Wrap Up

    Host Josie Dovidio answers listener's questions and reflects on what she's learned during the production of this podcast during the first season. She also gives a sneak peak on what Season 2 will be about. Click here for show notes. Support the show by sharing it with your friends on social media...

  24. E12 How Technology Changed Humanity

    Hillary Wilkinson, educator and co-founder of Healthy Screen Habits, on how technology has changed humanity and what studies are showing is happening to our brains as well affecting human development. This is information we all should be aware of so we can be mindful in how we use our technology…

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  25. E11 From Modeling to Meditation

    Former fashion model, Lane Kennedy tells us what it's like to be a fashion model and work for big brands and how meditation saved her life when modern medicine couldn't⁠. Lane's book: Grace Happens Other book mentioned in the show: Meditation for Dummies To connect with Lane Kennedy: Website:...

  26. E10 The Mindset of Weight Loss

    Kezia Thomas, a weight loss coach, and I discuss emotional eating and how mindset can make or break your weight loss journey. Kezia gives tips busy people can use to help them lose weight and get healthy. For Complete Show Notes, click here. Connect with Kezia: Website: www.keziathomas.com Email:...

  27. E9 The Gluten-free Fad and Celiac Disease

    Registered dietician Beth Rosen breaks down why people are gluten-free, what celiac disease actually is and whether or not you can lose weight eating a gluten-free lifestyle. Listen to this if you want to understand what everyone is talking about when it comes to being gluten-free. Share this...

  28. E8 Preparing for an Empty Nest

    Alice Agnello is a lifestyle and success coach that helps women figure out who they are now that their kids are grown and may not need them as much. She gives valuable tips on what parents can do to prepare our kids to leave the nest and what we can expect when they are gone. For Show Notes…

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  29. E7 The "C" Word • Real Talk about Cancer

    Dr. Angie Welikala has been fighting cancer for 10 years. She gets real about what her journey has been like and how she stays positive through it all. She offers tips for how to help friends and loved ones going through cancer. She also offers resources to those who have been diagnosed. This…

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  30. E6 Haole the Surfing Dog

    This fun, heartwarming episode is about Haole, the professional surfing dog turned humanitarian. Dog owner Kim Murphy and I discuss how she discovered that her dog could surf, the various surf competitions that Haole won and now his role as special needs advocate and support dog. Such a fun…

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  31. E5 Sleep Solutions for Middle-Agers with Christine Stevens

    Sleepless in Middle-Age? Christine Stevens, a certified sleep consultant, gives us tips for troubleshooting the sleep issues associated with this stage of life. As owner of Sleep Solutions by Christine, she works with exhausted people worldwide who've tried everything to get some sleep. She's…

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  32. E4 Sleep Solutions for Babies & Toddlers with Christine Stevens

    If your child is not sleeping, this episode is for you. Christine Stevens, a certified sleep consultant, gives tips for getting babies and toddlers to sleep through the night in a way that works with your parenting style, so your whole family can get some much needed sleep. As owner of Sleep...

  33. E3 Surf Therapy with Sean Swentek

    Surf Therapy is a real thing. Hear how professional surfers use the ocean to transform the lives of others. Sean Swentek currently serves as the Executive Director of A Walk On Water, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing Surf Therapy to families of children with special needs. He is a passionate...

  34. E2 Unexpected Blessings of Special Needs with Sandra Peoples

    Author Sandra Peoples gets real about life as a special-needs mom and how listeners can support friends and families dealing with special needs in their homes. It's easier than you think! Sandra and her family live outside of Houston, TX where she serves her church as co-director of the...

  35. E1 Social Media Safety with Ed Peisner

    After his teenage son was viciously assaulted simply to get notoriety and "likes" on social media, Ed Peisner founded the Organization for Social Media Safety in 2017 with the goal of ensuring that no other family had to endure such a terrible ordeal. His son, Jordan, was left with serious,...

  36. E0 Inaugural Episode

    Josie Dovidio is a woman with too much time on her hands and a curiosity to explore the human experience. With a passion to bring entertaining and informative content to your ears. Real Talk. Real People. This is ... Josieology. Let's hang out! Instagram: @josieologypodcast Facebook:...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Josie Dovidio is a woman with a curiosity to explore the human experience. With a passion to bring entertaining and informative content to your ears, Josie presents thought provoking questions and dialogues with guests to inspire action, improve lives and impact communities. Sometimes deep. Sometimes funny. Always entertaining.

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