A Pretty Normal Podcast

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Episode #27: Immigration MIC Podcast host Hendel Leiva Dec 15, 2019

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Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. This week I got to kick it with Hendel Leiva, the host of The Immigration MIC Podcast, a show that takes you through the stories and the reasons each guest is fighting for immigrants across the nation. Hendel reached out to me to invite me to his live recording at Hofstra University for the 100th episode of his podcast. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to make it to the event but I knew for sure that I wanted to get him on the show. After a few months of trying to coordinate we were finally able to set a day for the interview. I listened to Hendel’s 99th episode, a 2 hour tell all where he takes the listener through the rise and fall of his career. It’s an incredibly open and honest monologue detailing his accomplishments, his pride, his downfall and his faith which helped him bounce back and start over to use his talents to give a voice to the voiceless. If you haven’t checked it out definitely listen to the episode and learn more about Hendel and how his journey brought him here. Immigration MIC Podcast Episode 99 Immigration MIC Podcast Episode 100 Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a review and a comment! Message us on Instagram if you would like to come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #26: Love Your Life to Death Dec 09, 2019

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Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Every week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. This weeks episode features Yvonne Heath, author of the book "Love Your Life to Death" and creator of the #IJustShowedUp movement. Yvonne worked as a nurse for 27 years and in that time what she witnessed was how we are a grief phobic society, reluctant to talk about, plan and prepare for grief and death. It was a really interesting conversation about how to better handle grief and how to be there for our loved ones when they are going through it. I admit that death is not really a topic I like to discuss. It gives me an internal anxiety to think about family members, loved ones and even myself passing away. But grief is something we will all have to deal with at some point in our lives and Yvonne is helping make sure that people are better prepared for those moments. If you would like to learn more about Yvonne and the work she is doing please visit her website at www.loveyourlifetodeath.com.Also be sure to check out Yvonne's TED talk below:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jzh-X6YytoE&t=11sSubscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a review and a comment! Message us on Instagram if you would like to come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #25: The Impact of Globalization on Bali Dec 01, 2019

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Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Every week we interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. This weeks episode features Sri Purna, a virtual assistant from Bali. In some of my previous episodes I had the opportunity to interview digital nomads and virtual assistants, but I also wanted to get the perspective of a local from one of these countries that have become hot beds for tourism and nomads. I reached out to Sri after reading a post she had left in a digital nomad forum. She was upset and wanted to speak up about her experience with inequality. We discuss how globalization opens doors for job opportunities but also wage inequality, white privilege,and illegal immigration. A special thank you to our guest this week, when we first got in contact I could tell that she was nervous to speak up about her experiences and the change she envisions. She spoke to me passionately about these issues that she was deeply concerned about, but she was scared. Scared of retaliation from potential employers and scared of endangering possible job opportunities for her people. I'm glad I got to give her a platform to discuss the impacts of globalization on Bali. Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a review and a comment! Message us on Instagram if you would like to come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #24: Porn Addiction Nov 24, 2019

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This week I got the chance to speak to Joshua Shea, the author of “The Addiction Nobody Will Talk About” about his story and experience with porn addiction. On the outside Joshua Shea was a city councilor as well as the founder of a popular regional magazine and film festival in the city of Auburn Maine. But the addictions Joshua had been trying to hide for so long finally came to light when he was arrested for possession of child pornography in 2014. Joshua now devotes his time to trying to raise awareness about porn addiction through his book and his website recoveringpornaddict.com It’s important to note that the Diagnostic Statistical Manual for Psychiatric Disorders for therapists did not include sexual addiction as a clinical diagnosis. However, not being included in the DSM-V does not mean it doesn’t exist.I wanted to talk to Joshua about his struggle with porn an alcohol and learn more about the events leading up to his high profile arrest. Enjoy the full interview.Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // TwitterRemember to leave us a review and a comment! Message us on Instagram if you would like to come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #23: Virtual Assistants Nov 18, 2019

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Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. This week we’re coming at ya with 3 different interviews all compiled into one! We’re going to be talking to 3 different people from all over the world about being virtual assistants. First we spoke to Clare Yeo, a virtual assistant based in the United States who recently started her virtual assistant career. Second we spoke with Ibukun Dawodu, a virtual assistant from Nigeria who has been working remotely for 7 years. And finally we spoke to Abigail Regino from the Phillipines about her experience as a virtual assistant for the past 4 years. Three different perspectives about a profession that is on the rise and trades benefits such as healthcare and an office with other perks like flexibility and remote opportunities. If you would like to skip to a specific interview go to the following time points in the episode: Clare Yeo - 02:00 Ibukun Dawodu - 24:44Abigail Regino - 49:53 Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // TwitterRemember to leave us a review and a comment! Message us on Instagram if you would like to come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #22: Kirby Ingles Nov 10, 2019

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On this week's episode I got the chance to speak with Kirby Ingles, a U.S veteran and leadership and transformational coach. Kirby and I discussed his work with fatherless men, his work with caregivers, why everyone should hire a coach and what his thoughts on "toxic masculinity" are. Thank you Kirby for coming on the show and sharing your experiences with us and thank you for your service! Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // TwitterRemember to leave us a review and a comment! Message us on Instagram if you would like to come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #21: Simba Ali Nov 04, 2019

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On this week's episode I got to speak to Simba Ali, the host of Negro News and Tha Northstar Vlog podcast. Simba is a very charismatic individual with many controversial beliefs. Simba refers to himself as "the Tupac of podcasting." We went back and forth on topics such as whether Latinos are allowed to say the n-word, why he is "black" and not "African-American," why he supports Trump and more. Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // TwitterRemember to leave us a review and a comment! Message us on Instagram if you would like to come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #20: Women's Pelvic Health Oct 28, 2019

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On this week's episode we spoke with Hannah Matluck, the host of the Women's Pelvic Health Podcast, the #1 source for uncensored information on women's pelvic health. Hannah tells us her story, why she started this podcast, what the pelvic floor is and how to know whether you are suffering from Endometriosis. A special thank you to everyone who has supported the show so far! Proud to say this is our 20th episode released! I started this show by interviewing some of my close friends and since then we have grown so much and I appreciate everyone who has listened and given me feedback along the way! Cheers to the first 20 episodes and here's to the next 20!! Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // TwitterRemember to leave us a review and a comment! Message us on Instagram if you would like to come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #19: 10 Days and Counting Oct 21, 2019

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We are back! I had to take a week break due to big moves in my life, but the podcast is back with more amazing stories. This week we spoke with the hosts of the 10 Days and Counting Podcast, Stephen and Rebecca Lee, a married couple who met online and got married in 10 days. Although they are not marriage counselors, their podcast focuses on relationship and marriage advice based on their experiences. We spoke about how they met, why they decided to get married so quickly, what advice they give to young parents learning how to co-parent, why they don't believe polyamory works and more.Thank you to Rebecca and Stephen for sharing your amazing story with me! You can check out their podcast at https://anchor.fm/ten-days-and-counting Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // TwitterRemember to leave us a review and a comment! Message us on Instagram if you would like to come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #18: Da Kikback Oct 07, 2019

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On this week’s episode I got the chance to speak to Floyd, the host of the Da Kikback podcast Floyd is an awesome person and I genuinly love the advice he gives on his show. We got the chance to speak about reparations, the difference between New York and Texas and so much more. Go check out his show Da Kikackon Anchor and all other streaming platforms, you wont be dissapointed!. Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // TwitterRemember to leave us a review and a comment! Message us on Instagram if you would like to come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

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