Adulting isn't easy, but we got you. Teach Me How To Adult is a smart, unfiltered podcast on everything you never learned growing up, because let’s be honest, no one prepared us for this. Between landing your dream job, crushing your love life, learning to invest, mastering your mindset and figuring out how to be happy along the way, there’s a lot to navigate. Join host Gillian Berner every week for expert interviews and game-changing advice on how we can all live our best lives. There’s mor ...
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For decades, Erin Davis helped radio listeners wake up and start their day as the host of the popular morning show on 98.1 CHFI Toronto. Now, her dream is to comfort listeners as they drift off to sleep. Seems only right, yes? Drift is that special and sacred place where you can truly relax and be at one with both your pillow and your imagination. Each Drift story begins with a few moments of relaxation and breathing. Then, when the magic of the story has been woven into your sleepy soul, a ...
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Emily Durham is here to help you thrive in your 9 to 5 and beyond. From careers to confidence, longtime recruiter, career coach and content creator, Emily, has your back. No filter. No fluff. Featured in The Financial Post, BBC News, The Globe and Mail, Bay Street Bull and more.
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From Layoff to Career Takeoff: Thriving After Job Loss with Gillian Berner
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35:35Let's talk lay offs with my dear friend, Gillian!Gillian is a writer, content director, and the host/producer of Teach Me How To Adult, a top 1% podcast on everything you never learned growing up, from career and finances, to dating and mental health. With over a decade of experience in media, Gillian’s passion for storytelling has taken her from r…
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The Truth About Protein, Fibre, Gut Health & Metabolism: Nutrition Hacks + Debunking Diet Trends, with Abbey Sharp
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46:35If you're confused by nonstop nutrition trends and conflicting health advice online… join the club. In this eye-opening episode, I chat with the internet’s favourite registered dietitian and nutrition expert, Abbey Sharp, to break down balanced nutrition tips, metabolism hacks, and what the latest science says about protein, fibre, gut health, and …
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How many times have we heard this tale? Well, not enough! For this story of a young girl, ill-treated by her family but beloved by not just her fairy godmother but a prince who is smitten at first sight, is indeed just what we need to fall asleep to sparkling dreams and happily-ever-afters. Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. D…
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ICYMI: How To Embrace Your Body & Feel Confident This Summer, with Roxy Earle
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7:31Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. Summer brings the best of times, but for those struggling with their bodies and self-esteem, it can also bring triggering times. To help us gear up for an unapologetic hot girl summer of self-love, we're throwing it…
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What they really mean by "we are looking for someone with more experience" (they're lying btw)
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10:55CONTEST RULES: seekyoursounds.com/contestsYou’ve been praised for being “so easy to work with.” You always say yes, stay late, and smooth things over. But here’s the hard truth: being too nice at work isn’t a compliment — it’s a career killer. In this episode, we’re talking about how to stop being the office pushover and start being the right kind …
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How to ACTUALLY use LinkedIn & why EVERYONE is posting cringey stuff
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10:41CONTEST RULES: seekyoursounds.com/contestsEveryone is using LinkedIn to OVERSHARE... and I am over it.Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career Coach who has been featured …
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How To Master Prioritization: Overcome Busyness Addiction & Endless To-Do Lists with Productivity Minimalism | The Quickie
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15:22I’ve been thinking a lot about prioritizing lately, mostly because I’ve been shifting the way I prioritize things in my life the last few months. My priorities desperately needed to change so that work wasn’t always #1, and I wasn’t always chasing an endless to-do list of busywork. Because “when you prioritize the important over the urgent, you don…
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What an unexpected delight to come across a new-to-us story from such a brilliant writer! The man who brought us The Wizard of Oz tells a tale of magic, deception and an ending that everyone deserves. May you enjoy it as much I as did in the telling. Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful spo…
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ICYMI: Listen To This Before You Hire (And The Questions You Should Ask In A Job Interview), with Kelly Roach
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6:08Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. How do you know when it's time to hire a team, and how do you decide who that first hire should be? Hiring the right people and spotting red flags in the hiring process can make or break your business, so we're thro…
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My Boyfriend Got Wasted at My Work Event… Help
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12:15Contest Details: seekyoursounds.com/contests When your boyfriend turns your work party into his personal frat house, what do you do next? In this juicy listener write-in, we’re unpacking one woman’s dilemma after her partner got blackout drunk at her professional event and totally embarrassed her in front of her boss. From emotional fallout to prof…
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Transform Your Life & Habits Through Neuroplasticity: How to Rewire Your Brain & Regulate Dopamine with Neuroscientist Nicole Vignola
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55:37Ready to rewire your brain and transform your habits? This re-released (now in video form!) episode features neuroscientist Nicole Vignola, the internet's favorite brain optimization expert, sharing evidence-based strategies for breaking bad habits, building positive routines, and leveraging neuroplasticity for lasting change. Stay tuned for the sc…
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You're too nice and it's ruining your career (how to be the right kind of mean at work)
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11:15CONTEST RULES: seekyoursounds.com/contestsYou’ve been praised for being “so easy to work with.” You always say yes, stay late, and smooth things over. But here’s the hard truth: being too nice at work isn’t a compliment — it’s a career killer. In this episode, we’re talking about how to stop being the office pushover and start being the right kind …
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Gulliver’s Travels: A Voyage to Lilliput (Part Two)
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27:25If you drifted off before the end of Part One of this story by Jonathan Swift, not to worry: I'll recap where we are when we pick up on the second and final half. Gulliver, you'll recall, was shipwrecked and when he washed up on an uncharted island, he was tied down by strings thanks to thousands of tiny people who would soon have Gulliver doing th…
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ICYMI: Is Your Attachment Style Determined By Your Childhood? Attachment Theory Explained, with Jessica Baum
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8:06Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. Why do some people have anxious or avoidant attachment styles, while others are totally secure? A lot of it comes down to our formative years in childhood, as early as infancy — but we aren't stuck in those patterns…
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The Antidote to Burnout That Nobody Is Talking About (And The Hidden Cause) | The Quickie
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18:06Hot take: Burnout isn’t always about doing too much… sometimes, it’s about doing too little of what actually matters. This week, we’re diving into a little-known root cause of burnout that can change how we prevent it and recover from it: a lack of meaning, connection, and energizing. While the usual advice focuses on rest and reducing your workloa…
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Gulliver’s Travels: A Voyage to Lilliput (Part One)
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28:54What happens when a full-sized man who is cast adrift lands on an island full of tiny, often warring people? In this Jonathan Swift tale, we learn of Gulliver's troubles and eventual freedom. But what will he have to do to earn his liberty? Listen free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderfu…
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ICYMI: The Four Ps of Self-Sabotage & The Truth About Impostor Syndrome (A Must-Listen For Over-Achievers!), with Leisse Wilcox
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9:05Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from past episodes that you might have missed. If you're an over-achiever with a strong dose of self-sabotaging tendencies (like perfectionism), your relationship with success is probably complicated. Add in the anxiety that comes with impostor syndrome, and it's a …
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Paige DeSorbo’s Career Moves You Missed — and Should Steal
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12:05You’ve seen Paige DeSorbo serve looks — but did you catch the strategy? In this episode, we’re breaking down the subtle, smart career moves behind Paige’s rise from reality TV cast member to media personality, podcast host, and brand in her own right. From mastering the soft launch to building a personal brand that actually converts, here are the l…
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The Science of Heart Coherence: How To Sync Your Heart and Mind For Stress-Relief And Emotional Regulation | The Quickie
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15:46There’s a missing link in our mental health routines, and it has everything to do with our HRV (heart rate variability) and the emotional alignment of our mind and heart. In this week’s quickie, we’re diving into the science of heart coherence — a powerful physiological state that can regulate your nervous system, reduce stress, and help you reconn…
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Why Am I Stuck in an Interim Role Without the Promotion?
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7:17Networking is a lost art. But it is the secret to getting PAID in 2025. Let dive into HOW. Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career Coach who has been featured in BBC, For…
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Inspired by a trip along the coast of Vancouver Island, this is the tale of a boy who finds a mollusk that turns into something quite incredible. Enjoy a gentle tale, preceded by a short relaxing meditation, and ending with soothing waves. Pacific? Your choice. After all, they're your dreams. Listen free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and…
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ICYMI: How Food Affects Your Mood, Hormonal Imbalances and Cravings, with Amber Romaniuk
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7:42Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. What you eat has a huge impact on your mood, energy and hormones. Here to advise on how our nutrition and eating habits affect hormonal imbalances and metabolism, we have Amber Romaniuk. Amber is an Emotional Eating…
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"The job is NOTHING like they said it would be"
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8:30Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career Coach who has been featured in BBC, Forbes, Financial Times and more. With an audience of over 3 million people on her social medi…
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The Loneliness Epidemic: How Tech Is Killing Connection, And Blue Zone Secrets For Creating Meaningful Friendships | Rerelease
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17:11Feeling isolated in our over-optimized digital world? You're not alone. There’s a loneliness epidemic, so we’re throwing it back to this solo episode that tackles why modern convenience is sabotaging our social connections, meeting off apps and IRL, and how you can create community. We cover evidence-based strategies to overcome loneliness, build m…
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This Is for the Weeks Where Nothing Goes Right at Work
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7:17Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career Coach who has been featured in BBC, Forbes, Financial Times and more. With an audience of over 3 million people on her social medi…
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Winnie the Pooh Chapter 3: In Which Pooh and Piglet Go Hunting
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22:14What a joy it is to bring you the words of A.A. Milne in stories he wrote for his son. And in this third podcast rendering of Mr. Milne's creation, Pooh and his best pal (other than Christopher Robin) have an adventure, but one mild enough that I can promise you sweet dreams and just the chance of a woozle sighting. Listen free, thanks to enVypillo…
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ICYMI: Siff Haider On Healthy Habits That Move The Needle, Her Grounding Morning Routine, And Supplements That Work
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6:23Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. We're throwing it back to helpful advice on healthy living from supplement queen Siff Haider, who reveals her grounding morning routine for peak mental and physical wellness, the supplements that make her feel at he…
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Stop caring what people think - for real this time
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13:37Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career Coach who has been featured in BBC, Forbes, Financial Times and more. With an audience of over 3 million people on her social medi…
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"Should I use the OPEN TO WORK sticker on LinkedIn?" WWED
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7:52Networking is a lost art. But it is the secret to getting PAID in 2025. Let dive into HOW. Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career Coach who has been featured in BBC, For…
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Are We Approaching Mental Health Wrong? The Anti-Talk Therapy Changing How Therapists Treat Anxiety, Depression, OCD, And More, with Psychologist Sunniva Itland
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58:07What if we're approaching mental health all wrong? A revolutionary new therapy is debunking popular therapy narratives and changing how we treat anxiety and overthinking. We’re continuing our Mental Health Awareness Month series with this introduction to Metacognitive Therapy (MCT), a groundbreaking new approach to treating anxiety, overthinking, O…
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Christopher Robin's father opens the book where we left off, and this time we all enjoy A.A.Milne's story of Pooh getting himself in a most awkward spot. Oh, bother! Enjoy our second visit to the Hundred Acre Wood and sweet dreams. Free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and…
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Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career Coach who has been featured in BBC, Forbes, Financial Times and more. With an audience of over 3 million people on her social medi…
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"I dropped the ball at work... how do I recover?" (WWED)
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9:29Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career Coach who has been featured in BBC, Forbes, Financial Times and more. With an audience of over 3 million people on her social medi…
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Nervous System Reset: Healing Trauma, Anxiety & Physical Symptoms Using Somatic Therapy, with Therapist Simone Saunders | Rerelease
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47:40The body keeps the score, and after years of cognitive therapy work and intellectualizing, I became totally disconnected from how my body was carrying stress and anxiety. So for Mental Health Awareness Month, we're throwing it back to this deep dive with trauma therapist Simone Saunders on the powerful connection between mind and body healing. We c…
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Winnie the Pooh: Introduction and Chapter One
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32:10It's a joy to bring to you the beloved adventures of a boy and his bear, and that bear's friends, as told to Christopher Robin by the author A. A. Milne. Winnie-the-Pooh's gentle stories are told from the heart in a gentler time, and promise to delight you as you drift off to sleep. Listen free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil…
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ICYMI: How To Be A Better Friend When Your Loved Ones Are Struggling (What To Say And Do), with Psychotherapist Whitney Goodman
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6:26Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. In honour of Mental Health Awareness Month, we're throwing it back to this helpful advice from Whitney Goodman on how to show up for your friends and loved ones when they are struggling with mental health, grief and…
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Networking 101: How to build a network that will get you PAID
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11:15Networking is a lost art. But it is the secret to getting PAID in 2025. Let dive into HOW. Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career Coach who has been featured in BBC, For…
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his week, we are talking about job search burn out... because YES... this is a thing. Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career Coach who has been featured in BBC, Forbes, …
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Boost Mental Health & Heal Emotions With Creativity (Plus The Truth About Happiness), with IN-Q - Emmy-Nominated Poet & Multi-Platinum Songwriter
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51:07One of the most powerful (and underused) tools for emotional healing is creative self-expression. In honour of Mental Health Awareness Month, we're diving into the powerful intersection of creativity, art, relationships, and mindset — and how you can use your unique voice to alchemize pain and struggle. This episode is for anyone looking to improve…
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You've heard the word narcissistic – now enjoy the tale of the beautiful nymph for whom the word was coined, and the other wood fairies who suffered his vanity and eventually plotted his downfall. Free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and SierraSil.com, both of whom genero…
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ICYMI: Overcome Avoidance & Anxiety With This Therapist-Backed Technique, with Dr. Lauren Cook
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5:44Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. May is mental health awareness week, so we’re diving into mental wellbeing and anxiety, and how to stop it from holding you back. Tune in as we throw it back to Dr. Lauren Cook’s “anxiety hierarchy” framework that h…
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This week, we are talking about job search burn out... because YES... this is a thing. Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career Coach who has been featured in BBC, Forbes,…
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The Psychology of Money: Rewire Your Money Mindset, Stop Self-Sabotaging Habits & Build Financial Freedom, with Jessica Moorhouse
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1:03:47Money stress is everywhere right now — rising interest rates, the cost of living crisis, inflation, layoffs, and a looming recession — we’re all feeling it. But the truth is, even in financially prosperous times, money can be a point of shame, anxiety, guilt, and avoidance for a lot of us. Your money history and money story shape your financial sec…
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How honest should you be in an interview? (& answering the hardest questions)
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9:42Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career Coach who has been featured in BBC, Forbes, Financial Times and more. With an audience of over 3 million people on her social medi…
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In this Drift Sleep Story, we tell a tale that truly is as old as time. A young woman meets a creature who holds her father in his home. Only love – and the gift of seeing beyond appearances and into the heart - can break the spell and bring mended hearts together. Listen free thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our…
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ICYMI: Body Language Tips For Better Confidence And More Influence, with Fotini Iconomopoulos
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7:12Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. The majority of our communication is non-verbal... that means our body language is doing all the talking. So we’re throwing it back to some game-changing advice from negotiation expert, Fotini Iconomopoulos, breakin…
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Newsflash: If You’re Worried, You’re Probably Crushing It (calling you out, tbh)
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10:00Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career Coach who has been featured in BBC, Forbes, Financial Times and more. With an audience of over 3 million people on her social medi…
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Toxic Dating Rules Debunked: Unconventional Approaches For Authentic Connection & Relationships
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24:52This episode is for anyone who's tired of outdated dating “rules” that don’t reflect who they are and how we actually connect in 2025. I’ve recently dipped my toe back into the dating world, and the amount of toxic “rules” and overly-perscriptive advice floating around online is wild. So today, I’m sharing my hot takes and unconventional dating per…
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"Last hired, first fired? I just started a new job, am I screwed?" (WWED)
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11:19Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career Coach who has been featured in BBC, Forbes, Financial Times and more. With an audience of over 3 million people on her social medi…
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Did you have a Raggedy Ann doll? Perhaps an Andy as well? Whether you did or not, I think you'll enjoy this sweet tale of a cloth doll and her friends – a much simpler “toy story” from a century ago told to help you drift off to sweet, jam-flavoured dreams. Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonder…
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