The Pondercast: Recent Episodes
Joana Ponder
Figuring out life while I chat with other women about confidence, courage, and vulnerability. Weekly episodes. Sometimes solo, sometimes with a guest. Get pondering.
Okay okay...I mean that with the best of intentions. Today's episode is all about how I learned from my most recent failure and why I'm super happy I failed (hence why I hope you fail too!).
Mentioned in this episode:
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NHS 0 to 5K podcast
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Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon
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As always thank you for taking the time out of your day to listen to this podcast. I hope it inspires you in some way. I love hearing your aha's and takeaways and invite you to connect with me over on the Pondercast Facebook page.
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New friend Tara Barot and I read Daring Greatly by Brene Brown and come together on the podcast to discuss the book. We talk about imperfections, worthiness, belonging, and the power of female friendships.
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Website
To grab a copy of the audiobook (courtesy of Tara) click here!
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....that has nothing to do with running or programming...
Today I am reflecting and wondering what makes me keep working towards one goal over the other, even if both feel just as important to me. And what I've learned about goal setting and achieving from running and programming.
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In today's solo episode I think out loud about passion and consistency and whether passion is enough to produce work consistently...(oh that was a mouthful).
Also, the podcast has reached over 2000 unique listeners...and that's insane! Thank you to each and every single one of you that has ever listened to an episode of this podcast. What started as a little passion project has now turned into something that's not only personal to me anymore. Thank you thank you thank you.
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Friend and fellow woo-woo lover Zoë Milanovic joins me (in person! Pre COVID-19!) to discuss FOMO, the bonds of comparison, and what it means to be authentic while running a business that also needs to make money.
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Wesbite
Disclosure: We recorded this way before the COVID-19 outbreak. Hence absolutely no mention of it anywhere. Also, super interesting to hear us mention a social media break as I am currently on one, and I'm also proud to say I have officially taught the Pokemon inspired improv workshop 😂 ------- If you enjoy listening to this podcast consider sharing it with a friend or two, subscribing to it, or buying me a coffee. I love coffee, it helps keep the podcast running :) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/M8mjsoX
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Uh Oh...we're glitching again.
WHAT!?
This isn't your regular Friday episode drop. Oh no siree, this is a completely special bonus episode, part of a series of bonus episodes I'm doing with a whole new guest list! Super exciting.
Today you get to hang out with Alsa Bruno who actually quite beautifully brings this bonus series full circle as he shares his passion for storytelling.
My wish is that these bonus episodes envelop you with some of that positive energy.
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I'm truly fascinated with how my hormones affect my experience. I started tracking my moods and cycle recently and this is a short episode on what I have found out.
To find out more about menstrual cycle awareness head over to Claire Baker on Instagram.
Note: I recorded this on day 24 of my cycle, and it shows how distracted and unfocused my brain is. Also, writing the show notes and publishing this on day 26 of my cycle and it's bringing a lot of insecurity with it. Isn't that interesting?
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Uh Oh...we're glitching again.
WHAT!?
This isn't your regular Friday episode drop. Oh no siree, this is a completely special bonus episode, part of a series of bonus episodes I'm doing with a whole new guest list! Super exciting.
Today you get to hang out with Chris Mead who invites us into the world of Dr. Who. He loves it so much he's even got a dedicated Dr. Who podcast of his own! Much excite!
My wish is that these bonus episodes envelop you with some of that positive energy.
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Today I have friend, improviser, and CliniClown Nardje Trepels joining me to ponder about courage; both big and small, personally and professionally.
This is one you'll want to listen to with a cup of tea, some biscuits, cozied up on the couch. Come hang out with us.
Disclosure: We recorded this way before the COVID-19 outbreak. Hence absolutely no mention of it anywhere.
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A short, solo, think out loud ramble about detoxing from Instagram and what it is that might be fuelling my desire to be seen and heard.
-- EDIT: apologies for late release, my hosting service was acting up. --
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Uh Oh...we're glitching again.
WHAT!?
This isn't your regular Friday episode drop. Oh no siree, this is a completely special bonus episode, part of a series of bonus episodes I'm doing with a whole new guest list! Super exciting.
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I think it's fair to say life is one big adventure. But for Abby Lewtas, life really is ADVENTURE. Listen how Abby stepped out of her comfort zone to follow her adventure.
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Hello and welcome to a new solo episode of The Pondercast!
Today I'm doing things a little differently. I'm inviting you to hang out with me. There are moments of silence in this episode, so don't think it's your player acting up.
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Hello...it's a whole new epi... WAIT
WHAT!?
This isn't your regular Friday episode drop. Oh no siree, this is a completely special bonus episode. The first of a series of bonus episodes I'm doing with a whole new guest list! Super exciting.
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Today I have Claire Hearn on the podcast to talk about taking those big scary leaps which will push you out of your comfort zone, feel scary A.F, and ultimately transform you and your life.
Tune in to this episode for the positive radiant energy that is Claire Hearn!
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Hello and welcome to a new solo episode of The Pondercast!
Today I'm sharing with you 5 things I've learned during lockdown...like how I really FOLLOW RULES and that I feel like a total creep when I'm really just trying to be pleasant.
I've also learned that my choice in desserts reveals what color I truly am, what type of people I invite into my life by building my dream house, and I finally find out how I'll become famous.
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Today I chat with Gaby van Bienen, holistic healer.
We discuss the power that we all have to create our lives and see where we can take responsibility for it. We talk about the law of attraction, manifesting, and learning to trust not only the process but also yourself.
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As the world is currently massively shifting, I felt I had to record something that was immediate. That was now. That reflected what it's like today.
I also answer some hard-hitting questions like what my least favorite potato dish is and who the fuck I am.
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I sit down with guest Sarah van der Wiel to explore confidence and why we think others come across as confident even if they're not. And why we come off as confident even when we're not.
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We are back to a solo episode this week and today I'm talking about getting into alignment. What does that even mean? And what happened in my life when I was so disconnected? I also share some ways that I use to get me in alignment on a daily basis.
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Business and mindset coach India-Jade Cook joins me in today's episode to discuss the power of our mindset and ingrained stories, strategies for creating a feeling of confidence NOW, and getting beyond the need to compete. We also talk about the difference between arrogance and confidence. If you have ever felt scared to be confident because you didn't want to be arrogant, LISTEN!
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It's another episode of The Pondercast and today I'm talking about how having a writing practice can be beneficial to you.
Yes, yes...I know I talk about having a writing practice A LOT. But it's really because it has changed my life and I think it could change yours if you'd just stick to it.
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Hello hello and welcome to another episode of The Pondercast.
It's so easy to get stuck in that comparison loop, right? Where you're just constantly looking at the work that other people are putting out. And then not actually putting anything out yourself. The worst thing you can do is not create. The best way to get out of comparison mode is to create something.
The only way to move forward is by doing something. It's better than NOT doing anything at all.
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Today April Boyd is on the podcast to talk relationships. April Boyd is a psychotherapist who specializes in working with couples and is on a mission to help women get the kind of love that curls their toes and sets their hearts on fire. I had an opportunity to chat with her on apologizing better, dealing with tension, maintaining connection, and building trust.
Work with April: http://www.aprilboyd.ca/ Follow her on instagram @with.love.april
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In this episode, I explain in the simplest way what the law of attraction is and how you can play with it.
Manifestation is creating what you desire. It goes deeper than just thinking "I want x" and hoping it will magically appear.
You align with your desires by becoming aware of where your focus is.
Thank you for listening. I hope it inspires you in some way.
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Guest Tanine Dunais opens up about how her intention to be a helpful kid eventually led her to come off as super intimidating as an adult.
I've been telling myself I don't need help, which creates a mentality of lack of empathy and sympathy because I've been grown up to think "I can do it and I figure it out" so if I did it why can't you do it? - Tanine Dunais
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In this episode, I share with you a process you can use to rewrite those beliefs that are keeping you small and holding you back from happiness.
It is your right to be living the most awesomest life ever.
Why spend it any more days feeling like shit about yourself because of things you’re telling yourself?
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In this episode, I ponder about the importance of play and why you should introduce more of it in your life.
Play helps us trust our intuition and signals how much we value ourselves.
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State of the Podcast + Q&A
Happy new year!
Can you believe its 2020!? I can't believe I started this podcast back in 2017 and while it's been on and off the past year the fact that people are still listening to episodes from then is mindblowing to me.
I'm back! Things have changed.
In this episode, I discuss the state of the podcast and where we can expect it to be headed and I answer some questions you left for me on my Instagram.
As always thank you for listening.
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Kiki returns and in this episode, we ponder about the importance of communication in relationships, how all phobias ultimately boil down to a fear of death or a fear of rejection, and how we've learned to deal with those moments of insecurities
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In this episode, I ponder about what it feels like to trust my inner guidance and how I have gone from disconnected to connected to it.
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In this episode I ponder about the purpose of complaining and I share how I am trying to change my complaining habit.
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A solo episode about how I have a negative relationship with instagram and how I want to shift that.
What's your relationship with instagram like? Can you relate to my thoughts?
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You've read and heard correctly! I am back for a whole new iteration of The Pondercast. What form it'll take, I'm still not sure but I hope you stick around for it.
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Laura has a CAN DO attitude.
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Joyce ponders about her love for movement
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Oriane shares how she moves from fear into action
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Cene Hale talks about she turned a hobby into full-time paying job
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Emma ponders about how she made the decision to quit studying opera and become a comedian, how insecurity can hold a person back, and we dive in deep about how our friendship suffered a while back. As always thank you for listening. I am grateful that you’ve taken the time out of your day to listen to this episode. Connect with me over on The Pondercast Facebook page!
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In today's episode Kiki Hohnen sits down with me and ponders about adopting the mantra "fake it until you make it" to become confident, how she's integrated improv in her work with doctor patient communications, her relationship with her boyfriend and the change they've introduced, and how burlesque helped her get in touch with her femininity. As always thank you for listening to another episode of The Pondercast. I hope this episode inspires you in some way. Feel free to connect with me! Become a fan of the facebook page and connect with me there! www.facebook.com/thepondercast/
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Episode out Friday 3rd of November 2017! New episodes every other Friday!
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Episode out Friday 3rd of November 2017! New episodes every other Friday!
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Marcia sits down with me (long distance) and ponders it up about being an independent film producer, her unique way of networking in a superficial world and motherhood. As always thank you for listening to another episode of The Pondercast. I hope this episode inspires you in some way. Feel free to connect with me! Become a fan of the facebook page and connect with me there! www.facebook.com/thepondercast/
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Episode out Friday 20th of October 2017! New episodes every other Friday!
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Episode out Friday 20th of October 2017! New episodes every other Friday!
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On today's episode Stephanie ponders it up with me and talks about her definition of willpower and pushing yourself beyond your limit, how to let go of the need to be doing something, finding small moments in the day for mindfulness, how yoga showed her what's at her core, and how she merges zen and the city. As always thank you for listening to another episode of The Pondercast. I hope this episode inspires you in some way. Feel free to connect with me! Become a fan of the facebook page and connect with me there! www.facebook.com/thepondercast/
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"I found a place through yoga that was super quiet, super easy, and super happy and from that place I am enough." "You just have so much attention to spend, so have an attention budget, or value your own attention in some sort of way." Episode out September 29 2017
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"But in the moment when you get stressed or you're doing too much or you're a bit overwhelmed, it's easier to say I'll just do that or I'll go for it. And that for me is something called willpower. And it's extra fueled by uncertainty or not feeling good about myself and I plug into willpower when I feel stressed. " Episode comes out on September 29 2017
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Lauren ponders it up on today's episode in which she tells us how she came to work for an impact investment company by going through a lot of different jobs and interests, how writing has always been involved in her life, whether there are right and wrong choices, and the power of embracing change. As always thank you for listening to another episode of The Pondercast. I hope this episode inspires you in some way. Feel free to connect with me! Become a fan of the facebook page and connect with me there! www.facebook.com/thepondercast/
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In this episode Cecile shares what it takes to write a book, how sometimes it is necessary to go through difficult times in order to become stronger and unravel positive outcomes, listening to the inner voice and what practicing gratitude has done for her. As always thank you for listening to another episode of The Pondercast. I hope this episode inspires you in some way. Feel free to connect with me by leaving a comment on this episode or any other episode on Soundcloud. Or become a fan of the facebook page and connect with me there! https://www.facebook.com/thepondercast/
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In this episode Trista and I ponder why the universe makes life so hard sometimes, the importance of self worth, being vulnerable and what happens when you think you're ready for something but the universe thinks otherwise. As always thank you for taking the time out of your day to listen to this podcast. I hope it inspires you in some way. If you want to connect with me you can do so by leaving a comment on this episode or any other episode on Soundcloud!
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In this episode I chat to Armita about her journey from dancing to fashion to youtube, going back to basics, how to inspire yourself when you've hit a low in life, and the importance of wanting it (whatever IT is) real bad. As always thank you so much for listening. I hope you enjoy and are inspired by her story. Connect with Armita on her Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBfq8gw_mTNk0D7c5rCfz4Q or through her website: http://www.armitaasgari.com/
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In the very first episode of the Pondercast I chat to Alessandra about her journey from neuroscience to theater, how she's found a way to incorporate both into her professional life, the importance of meditation, process versus result, feeling worthy enough to take up space in the world, and what happens when she feels her independence and autonomy is threatened. As always, thank you for you listening and I hope her chat inspires you.
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The very first introductory episode! In this episode I discuss why I decided to start this podcast and what future episodes might be like. Take a risk! Go on the journey with me!
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