Talking life with chronic illness, finding hope in the hard days, promoting vulnerability, and breaking down stigmas.
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Thoughtful Flutterings Podcasts
Welcome to Eloquent Tales & Blues, where the art of storytelling is infused with original blues. On this channel, I’ll be weaving captivating tales with my own blues riffs, creating a space where words and melodies come together to evoke your emotions and spark your imagination. With original narratives and riffs, each episode will open a door to a new world. Whether you’re here for thought-provoking stories or a fun blues riff, Eloquent Tales And Blues offers something for everyone who appr ...
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Imagine sitting down and having those raw conversations with friends over coffee or wine. That is what this podcast is. Unedited and unscripted conversations that you would have with a friend about all things life and business. I use these conversations to shine a light on topics not often talked about or thought need to be discussed. I am here to create community, shine a light on these stories, and spread a bit of hope.
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A wanderer adjusted his position against the tree. When a snowflake landed on his outstretched hand, he shook it free, climbing to his feet. The man dragged his hair from his face as he pulled his spare cloak from his pack. Without missing a beat, he wrapped it around his shoulders. He clutched his bag under the covering as he strode toward the roa…
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Tarian threw the doors open and marched into the makeshift lab. The cracked table bore the white-fleshed creature. He pointed at the milky corpse as he pulled the scientist closer. “What can you tell me about this thing on your slab?” Francis stepped away from his work and glanced around the room at his colleagues. When he saw everyone else glance …
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“My army surrendered!?” Namen slammed his fist against his throne, the wood shuddering beneath the blow, and snarled. “What did my cowardly force do after they laid down their weapons to these rebels?” The messenger’s hands trembled behind his back as his stoic face locked onto the King’s ornate chair. He bowed, spreading his arms like a bird in fl…
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Tarian sat in solitary silence, taking in the emptiness of the meeting hall. The crack ran the entire length of the conference table, and the sneering crevasse mocked him. He gripped the hilt of his dagger with white knuckles. Tarian lifted the tip of the blade and rammed it into the pockmarked slab. He twisted the knife, enlarging the hole as he t…
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Tired and exhausted, Glen pressed the down button. He groaned when there was no immediate ding. After a lengthy shift, he wanted nothing more than to return home and collapse into bed. Glen stumbled to the folding chair propped against the wall across from the elevator. He pulled it out and sat down while he waited for the old and creaking elevator…
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Tarian drew his finger along the table and tapped against the document. "Fitik, you know Caleb. Do you suppose he forged this to implicate you or your kin?" The dwarf's scowl deepened as he glared at Variel. He ran his tongue across his lips before downing his mug. Fitik's fingers clenched the tankard until it cracked in his grip. He looked between…
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While Jonathan Gates was starting his day, one of the company’s disgruntled employees stormed over to him and glared at him with furious eyes. When the man was close enough, he grabbed the oblivious worker and pulled him right into his face, a roughness seeping into his voice. “Why’d you rat me out?” Jonathan tried to get the man off him as he repl…
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Caleb raised a fist and sank to one knee as he stared into the forest through his rifle’s sights. Derek coughed into his clenched fist. “Nobody else can see your hand signals.” With a glance at Derek, Caleb’s mouth went dry as he stared into the dense woods, every breath tight with unease. He raised his radio and chirped, “Comms check.” “Here,” Zek…
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As the sun crested the horizon, two black orbs snapped open and fixed on the newborn light. The eyelids fluttered as twin branches flexed and swayed to position their leaves to drink in the light. When the glow wasn’t enough, its trunk split, and one half stepped out of the ground. Freed from the soil, the being slowly strode into the patch of sunl…
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Tarian rushed into the infirmary and seized Keldon's hand. "What's his status?" The doctor wrapped his arms around his pad as he sighed. "The odds aren't good." Tarian's brow knotted as he shut his eyes. "Spit it out, Dalton." With another sigh, Dalton dropped the pad onto the bed and nudged Tarian's shoulder. "He's not going to make it." "I want t…
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“I can’t believe we’re holding another banquet already,” Tarian said, studying the makeshift hall that still reeked of freshly hewn timber. He rubbed his forehead as a heavy sigh escaped his lips. Keldon swallowed, glanced over, and smirked. “You look annoyed, my friend.” Tarian’s gaze scanned the chamber. “This is the second banquet, and we’re sti…
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Lloyd walked over to Tarian. “The dwarves have decimated the rear ranks of the enemy.” Tarian shifted the telescope toward the rear and watched the dwarven axes cleave through the retreating remnants of the horde. Relief washed over his features as his shoulders slouched. “The elves and dwarves arrived just in time.” Sherry’s fingers covered her li…
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Bethany was having an outstanding day, soaking in the last moments of her family’s beach vacation. On their final day, she took one last walk along the shoreline. Bethany took comfort as the waves lapped up against her legs and the salt-laden wind nipped at her unbound hair. It felt like the world was holding its breath, precious and fleeting, when…
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Tarian rushed to the center of the crumbling defenses and seized a rifle from one of the fallen. A tear welled, but he blinked it away. The dead deserved better, but mourning would have to wait. Among the fallen, he recognized Soren, one of the youngest members of this expedition. He had hoped to start a family here. Tarian's chest tightened as he …
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Once upon a time, two neighborhood friends, a boy and a girl, spent every free moment playing in the woods behind their homes, even when snow-covered. The forest felt far more familiar than home, thanks to their countless hours spent there. Its silent beauty always hid a faint, mysterious edge beneath the snow. Their parents only had one rule regar…
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As he paced about the wall, Tarian stopped when he came to a devastated section. He ran his fingers along the shorn stone and glanced at the boulder, now entrenched in the ground just behind the wall. Thankfully, the defenders stationed there evaded the massive rock hurtling past them, saved only by a defender's shout. Tarian shook his head and tur…
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Once upon a time, a young girl woke on Christmas morning, a broad grin stretching across her face as she bolted from her bed. She flew down the stairs, stopping before the glittering Christmas tree. The little girl ignored the presents under the tree, locking her gaze on the hanging stockings packed with goodies. She picked up her stocking and foun…
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Keldon froze beneath a ring of arrows. When he shifted his gaze to study the deadly points, every bow pulled tighter, as if daring him to move again. Keldon raised his hands, gesturing his surrender to their silent command. "I'm not looking for a fight." "Why are you here?" asked one creature, preparing to release his arrow...…
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Walking down the corridors of the Gemini, Samantha held her mother’s hand with her right and clutched her most precious possession, the doll she had gotten for her birthday, to her chest with the other. As the two journeyed towards the ship’s hospice ward, Samantha spotted a lot of the people wearing a black armband with a series of red dots runnin…
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Caleb stopped at the closest tree to check his weapons. Once done, he reoriented and scanned for the faint trail left by his team's last hunt. The landscape offered no guidance. Everything looked the same. He sighed, holstered his sidearm, and lifted his rifle before continuing. A fine mist hung heavy with the scent of moss and earth, obscuring his…
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Jemma and Charles weaved through the heart of Comic-Con, their senses alive with the buzz of neon lights, distant cheers, and the scent of fried food hanging in the air. Cosplayers brushed past them in elaborate armor and silk capes, laughter echoed from panel rooms, and the murmur of thousands of fans filled the space like a living machine. For th…
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Tarian and his closest advisors stood atop the wall, staring out at the horde of alien creatures massing below. Through his telescope, he spotted trolls, goblins, and new, even more terrifying creatures. He lowered the scope, looked over his shoulder, and addressed his advisors. "Kel, there's more of them than last time." Keldon reached out, and Ta…
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Tarian marched through the dense forest, his detachment trailing behind. Upon entering a small clearing, Tarian retrieved his radio. “Everyone on me, I’ve found a clearing, and I want to regroup.” As a series of confirmations rang out, he switched his radio to another channel as he leaned against a tree. “Kel, has your team found anything...…
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Tarian stood atop the partially constructed walls as his gaze swept across the writhing mass of monsters. As he surveyed a source of his nightmares, he rubbed his brow when he recognized...By Steven Meehan
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A scouting squadron, responsible for finding safety, found it moored to the coast like a forgotten legend, scarred and silent, yet still afloat. A seemingly operable battleship, untouched by conflict or the passage of time. They hoped the vessel would be their chance to escape the dying world. Although it appeared safe, the fear of humanity’s bane …
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Keldon brought his radio to his mouth as he walked up the hill. "Tarian, there's no sign of the missing colonists yet, and we've covered most of this sector." Over the radio, Tarian's voice crackled with a mix of frustration and weariness. "Kel, during the last few months, we've dealt with everything from giant wolves to dragons...…
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With his back resting against a tree, Tarian held his canteen between his knees as he stared at the hull of the colonization ship. His gaze drifted to the gash running behind the metal carcass, and he drew in a breath as his eyes closed, expelling a tear. Lucinda stepped beside Tarian and leaned against the same tree...…
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Tarian drew a deep breath as he peered through the colonization ship's windshield. He rested his fingers on the hull as he turned toward the other individuals on the bridge, Keldon and Sherry. With a soft smile, Tarian sauntered to Sherry's seat and touched the top of one of her screens. "Can you confirm if the planet is capable of supporting life.…
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...The navigator asked while she referenced her map. The pilot’s fingers tightened around the steering yoke as he inquired, “Aside from us being at war?” “Their aircraft aren’t as advanced as ours, Erik,” she said, leaning into her seat. The young woman pulled her legs onto the edge of the chair, wrapping them up with her arms. “True,” Erik hedged.…
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While a gnarled man with wild white hair walked in front of his bookshelf, his finger traced the spine of each book on the fifth shelf from the floor. When he felt the one constructed with dragon scales, he stopped and grinned. He pulled the volume from its fellows and clutched it to his chest, marching for the table in the middle of the room. “Sem…
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Pausing backstage, Ryan pulled the bagged letter out of his coat. Forensics had examined the thing already, but he never wanted to contaminate the evidence. He quickly reread the mismatched letters, yearning for some new insight. Unfortunately, it revealed nothing new. Ryan considered the morning’s private courier delivery to the station. However, …
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A blue incandescent light wrapped around the fleeing mage’s hand, forming a crackling sphere of energy. With a grunt, he threw the magical ball at his pursuer. However, the second man in flight plucked it from its path and tossed it into the sky. As it rushed toward the stars, it exploded, resulting in an explosion of concentric azure rings filling…
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As Amelia’s feet carried her forward, she tugged at her hood to keep the chilly air from overpowering her. But when she stepped onto a slick patch of earth, her foot slid, causing her to stumble. After she hit the ground, she propped herself up and ran a finger through the muddy surface. She rubbed the mud between her fingers before standing up and…
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A pair of rough hands slammed into Lucas’s swaying back, driving him to the ground amidst the skeletonized vehicles and scattered debris. He rolled over and stared up into the sun, blinking as it beat down upon him. Despite his scattered mind, Lucas caught sight of his assailant squatting beside him, licking his lips...…
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With a sigh, Lucious withdrew something from his pocket before re-reading it. Come to the local museum. Tonight, by six, locate the trio of paintings featuring a mother and child, then settle onto the nearby couch. Lucious glanced at his watch as he ran his fingers through his hair, ignoring the bald spot. “Fifteen minutes early.” He crushed the no…
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One day a father and his daughter were out eating at their favorite restaurant, The Noodle Shop. The father enjoyed that he got the night off from cooking, while his daughter enjoyed her macaroni and cheese. As always they got their meal and went to their regular booth to enjoy their dinner together. Unfortunately, this night was about to change. A…
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Wrapping her hands around Damien, Jasmine asked, “Are you excited about the movie?” “I am,” he replied as he broke her grip, “I was worried that you were going to be late.” “It’s my birthday, and you didn’t wait outside for me. Just because you had your own ticket…” Jasmine teased with a grin. Her hand absently brushed against her pendant as she co…
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As the limousine drew to a stop, Kyle stepped in front of the vehicle, slapping the hood with a file folder. The driver’s window lowered, and he popped his head through the opening. “Are you aware of who I’m driving?” Kyle tapped the packet against his forehead as his lips curled into a grin. “I trust Chase Heath is nestled in there.” He thrust the…
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Taitha’s silk shawl whipped behind her as she walked down the street. When she came to a particular building, she halted, turning to face the entrance and grinned. With a glance to each side, she stepped up to the doors, touching the clasp on her belt, and strode through the thick wooden panels. Once inside, she hurried to the map of the interior. …
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Patricia’s fingers caressed the photograph in the album. Her fingers kept tracing James’s close-cropped brown hair. As Patricia ran her finger across the cheek on the image, she stifled a sob. Wincing under the scrutiny of James’s warm eyes, she buried her face into the album, struggling to restrain her tears. When she calmed her sorrowful eyes, Pa…
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Tully glanced down at his hand and reviewed the note that was firmly attached to his palm. The shade stared at the elegant text, yet the memory of his death snagged his focus. While it was hazy, he knew he’d attempted to save a little girl’s life. The only other solid aspect of his memory was the crushing coldness as the underwater current pulled h…
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It was an honour to have Natalie Rechberg on the podcast! I was literally fan girling :) She is the creator of the Daysy and the Teena Basal Body Temperature Apps and my first experience in FemTech. Grab a cup of tea and have a listen of this fascinating conversation we had talking all about FemTech and what she sees for the future! ABOUT NATALIENa…
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Joining me on today's episode is Ronny, the mastermind behind a brand new FemTech company called 'Happy'. He and I chat about his product, a vaginal microbiome product, and what is it really like being a man in a female world. Super interesting! Grab a cuppa and have a listen :) ABOUT RONNYRonny Szelinsky is Co-Founder & CEO of the BioTech Company …
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Oh my gosh, oh my gosh! This is a juicy conversation! And who knew FemTech could be juicy?! When you are talking to Joy from Flutter, it certainly is! Grab a cuppa (or maybe even a glass of wine?!) and have a listen to this great conversation Joy and I have talking all about FemTech and women's pleasure. ABOUT JOY Joy Mpofu is CEO and Co-founder …
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Join me as I talk to Harrie of Evelyn Health, a first-generation PMS and PMDD care. We had a fascinating conversation about how Evelyn Health got started and their goals for the future! Be sure to grab a cup of tea and let me know what you think.ABOUT HARRIEEvelyn Health is the first generation of PMS and PMDD care. We create content to educate, ma…
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Join me as I chat with Margarita Koleva on the creation of her company, Momsanity. She is passionate about talking about as well as helping to raise awareness on all things postpartum! ABOUT MARGARITA Margarita, originally from Bulgaria has just finished her Masters in Addiction studies in London. Her background is in psychology and she started get…
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Join me as I speak to Katharin Navarro, Founder of Magical Audios, as we talk about her product, her journey to getting here, and her predictions for the future of FemTech! If you'd prefer to read the transcript, you can find it here. (to be added) ABOUT Katharin Passionate about FemTech and on a mission to make a meaningful impact in women's menta…
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I thought I'd share a little bit about what FemTech is and why I wanted to do this fun little series on fabulous FemTech Founders! If you'd prefer to read the transcript, you can find it here. (to come!) Articles/Companies I referenced https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/healthcare/our-insights/the-dawn-of-the-femtech-revolution https://femtechinsi…
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Knowell, A Comprehensive Women's Supplement with Katie Fitzgerald
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Join Katie and I as we talk about her journey in creating Knowell. Topics we cover: -Her fertility journey -Her rare IVF side effect -How she healed her body holistically -What is normal in a period and what isn't -Hormonal imbalance -Why sharing our journey is so important -What is in Knowell -Where the name came from -Her period story Fave takeaw…
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Epileptic Journey as a Woman with Shannon Santangelo
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Join me as I dive into Shannon's journey with epilepsy and her menstrual cycle, her thoughts around her period growing up, and how that has changed. AND so much more! Topics we cover: -How hidden epilepsy can be and the duality of society's term 'normal' -How epilepsy shaped her life -Her journey to sharing her true self -The curiosity that women h…
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