A deep dive into all things casting with veteran CD,  Sara Isaacson. We met while I was on  "ER" and Sara was just getting her feet wet...and my oh my, the career she has built since. You don't want to miss the wealth of insider goodies here! Find Sara on Insta @saraisaacsoncasting  

Casting Secrets With Sara Isaacson, CSA

Welcome to the Groomed LA Podcast, hosted by Emily Wagner. Groomed LA is LA's go-to Hi-vibe Life design blog with a focus on wellnessy stuff since 2009. 

Emily is a multi-slashie-multi-media-creative whose career has traversed art, entertainment, wellness, design, teaching, health, and fitness. Expect passionate chats with disruptors, innovators and entrepreneurs.

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Actress, writer, director Julie Delpy has made a career creating films that are both brutally honest and poignantly hilarious. They can feel, disarming, personal, relatable, and get under your skin in the way that great art should.  In her latest venture, the 12-episode streaming series "On The Verge", Delpy takes on the complex, overlooked demographic of the middle-aged woman. No stones left unturned here: marriage, divorce, motherhood, friendship, career, passion, loss of passion - it's all tackled with authentic transparency and whip-smart humor. Today we chat about why it is so vital that these stories are represented on the small screen, her prolific creative process, her childhood in Paris, what's next for the "Before" trilogy, her passions outside of the business, and what's next on her plate.  If you haven't streamed "On The Verge", it's a must-see - there is nothing like it on TV. Audiences everywhere are crossing their fingers for Season 2 - so please rate, review and share!  *We recorded this episode while doing an IG live and fielding questions from listeners in real-time, which was pretty cool and I think we will do more like this.

Julie Delpy 's New Netflix/Canal Plus Series "On The Verge"

Isn't the ultimate goal of the wellbeing journey learning to be your own healer? Deborah (AKA Mama Medicine) thinks so. Deborah is the author of the bestselling book Rituals Baths and founder of SPACE by Mama Medicine, a virtual membership platform designed to inspire self-healing through approachable perspective shifts, rituals, LIVE workshops, gatherings and interactive ceremonies. Facilitating Medicine Readings online and all over the world, Deborah integrates two decades of experience into her ceremonies. This summer, Deborah will host a transformative Element Retreat in Lago d'Orta, Italy from July 11-July 17, 2021, which is currently open to registrants. Her empowering work along with her unique aesthetic and approachable personality, have garnered Mama Medicine tens of thousands of global followers and features in major press outlets ranging from Vogue and New York Times to Business Insider and Marie Claire.   Follow Deborah @MamaMedicine or read more about her on her website https://www.mamamedicine.com.  

Be Your Own Healer With Mama Medicine aka Deborah Hanekamp

Dr. Michael Goran, Ph.D., professor of pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles and co-director of the USC Diabetes and Obesity Research Institute, is here to talk about his new book, SUGARPROOF: The Hidden Dangers of Sugar That Are Putting Your Child’s Health at Risk and What You Can Do (Avery/Penguin Random House). Sugarproof busts myths about the various types of sugars and sweeteners, helps families identify sneaky sources of sugar in their diets, and suggests realistic, family-based solutions to reduce sugar consumption and protect kids.  “Sugarproof” isn’t about quitting sugar entirely, it’s about becoming a smart consumer, identifying and replacing hidden sugars while reducing reliance on sweet foods & drinks as daily staples by transitioning from processed foods (70% of which contain added sugars) to a more whole foods-based diet. Sugarproof encourages families to take on a life-changing 7-Day No Added Sugar Challenge or a 28 Day gradual sugar reduction. Learning how to sugar-proof your life is an empowering journey for the whole family designed to bring sugar consumption to a reasonable level.    For more info or to purchase the book, go to: www.sugarproofkids.com

The Hidden Dangers Of Sugar With Dr. Michael Goran

 A recent report found that 1/3 of COVID survivors  have neurological issues - stutters, strokes, anxiety, etc. Researchers suggest this lingering damage could cause an international mental health crisis that lasts long after the pandemic ends.    Leading neuroscientist Dr. Kristen Willeumier, author of the new book, BioHack Your Brain: How to Boost Cognitive Health, Performance & Power, has studied thousands of brain scans and her book is the FIRST ONE to outline a strategy for Covid longhaulers. An expert on brain health, Dr. Willeumier discusses the causes for these neurological problems and offer tactics to minimize long-term damage.     For those longhaulers who continue to experience prolonged COVID symptoms months after infection and for those who haven’t had COVID, Dr. Willeumier’s dietary and lifestyle modifications have been proven to rehabilitate the brain and improve cognitive functioning.    Follow Dr. Willeumier on Instagram<

Casting Secrets With Sara Isaacson, CSA

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