Feel The Good with Shawl

Podcaster, author and pop culture/film critic,  Kristen Meinzer is a female trailblazer in podcasting and someone I admire very much. I was thrilled to be able to chat with her about all her various podcasts  and creative endeavors including her popular half reality show/half self-help podcast, By the Book, her movie podcast Movie Therapy with Rafer and Kristen and her two books How to Be Fine and So You want to Start A Podcast.  Kristen also lets me dive into pop culture with her specifically what's going on with Meghan and Harry and what her go to self care is during the pandemic.

We also discuss her passion for podcasting/storytelling, how to rise from trauma, the power of honesty and vulnerability, the importance of kindness and how to choose happy.  Plus, Kristen shares the number one self help lesson she's learned and the number one thing all self help books need. 

Leave this conversation feeling empowered to be open, passionate and feeling all the good. 

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Follow Shawl on Instagram/Twitter: @shawlinivmh.com
Website: https://www.shawlinivmh.com/
Transcripts Available: https://www.shawlinivmh.com/ftg-transcripts

Follow Kristen Meinzer
Co-host, By The Book / Movie Therapy with Rafer & Kristen / Innovation Uncovered / When Meghan Met Harry / We Love You & So Can You

Author, So You Want to Start a Podcast and co-author, How to Be Fine

Twitter: @kristenmeinzer
Instagram: @k10meinzer
Website: kristenmeinzer.com 

*Spread the Good- Kristen's Charitable Organization Mentioned in this Episode:

*Environmental Defense Fund: https://www.edf.org/

Larissa Wohl is a pet rescue expert, on-camera host for Hallmark Channel's "Home and Family" and a hardworking animal advocate.  We dive into what Larissa's inspiration was for getting involved in rescuing animals, what it means to her and why animal adoption and fostering can be a gift. She also shares some wonderful ways in which our kids can spread the good and how we can all spread the good to rescue/shelter workers.   

Plus, if you are interested in getting a pet, Larissa gives you a checklist and some great advice to go by to make sure it's the right time to bring a furry family member into your forever home. And she shares her Saved by the L bookclub that you can join to form a community with fellow animal lovers and book lovers.  

Leave this conversation hopefully feeling activated to want to be a voice for the voiceless, rescue an animal or support rescue.  Feel all the good for animals. 

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Follow Shawl on Instagram/Twitter: @shawlinivmh.com
Website: https://www.shawlinivmh.com/
Transcripts Available: https://www.shawlinivmh.com/ftg-transcripts

Follow Larissa Wohl and Join Saved By The L Bookclub 

Bookclub: https://www.larissawohl.com/book-club

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larissawohl/

Website: https://www.larissawohl.com/

*Spread the Good- Larissa's Charitable Organization Mentioned in this Episode:

*Diety Animal Rescue and Foundation:

https://www.instagram.com/deityanimalrescue/

https://www.deitydogsandgoods.com/

Get ready to be activated! This Feel the Good Conversation with Branden Harvey, CEO and creator of Good, Good, Good is a game changer.  Branden describes himself as a storyteller focused on the good. We find out exactly what that means, how you can find "the helpers" and be one yourself and what makes up optimism and hope.

Branden will inspire you to join his army of hopefuls to make a difference and make the world a better place.  We discuss tangible ways in which you can join that mission and how passion Is at the center of it all.  Leave this conversation feeling all the good.

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Follow Shawl on Instagram/Twitter: @shawlinivmh.com
Website: https://www.shawlinivmh.com/
Transcripts Available: https://www.shawlinivmh.com/ftg-transcripts

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instagram.com/goodgoodgoodco

twitter.com/goodgoodgood

facebook.com/goodgoodgoodco

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instagram.com/brandenharvey

*Spread the Good- Braden's Charitable Organizations Mentioned in this Episode:

*Kids Boost: https://kidsboost.org/

Hello Happee is a very  fitting name for Laura Jones' positive online blog and store.  I started following Laura's Instagram account Laura Jane Illustrations and it became a game changer for my spirit and perspective.  Laura's pops of positivity aka her artwork coupled with reflective or inspiring quotes always makes me smile.  I find her beautiful artwork uplifting and total feel good so I had to have her on the podcast.

We dive into Laura's artistic process, her teaching career,  the mission of Hello Happee,  childhood passions and dreams, Laura's struggle with social anxiety and why she feels mental health advocacy is so important especially for our youth. 

This FTG conversation is full of light, hope, advice and wisdom.  It will motivate you to reach out and make a connection not only with yourself, but with others.  It will leave you feeling ALL the good. 

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Follow Shawl on Instagram/Twitter: @shawlinivmh.com
Website: https://www.shawlinivmh.com/
Transcripts Available: https://www.shawlinivmh.com/ftg-transcripts

Follow Laura Jones:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/laurajaneillustrations

Blog: https://hellohappee.com

Shop: https://shop.hellohappee.com

*Spread the Good- Laura's Charitable Organizations Mentioned in this Episode:

*AFSP: https://afsp.org

*YoungMinds UK: https://youngminds.org.uk 

*Bookblock positive post fundraiser: https://www.bookblock.com/positivepost/positivi-tea 

Eliza and I have known each other for a while and I've always admired her dedication and passion.  I was so thrilled when we could make time to connect on Eliza's run for Manhattan District Attorney and our criminal justice system.  We dive deep into why the system is  not in fact broken, but operating exactly as it was designed and what steps Eliza feels we need to take to have criminal justice reform.  We discuss the inequities of the cash bail system and how the system treats juveniles and youth particularly Black boys and girls. 

Eliza also chats with me about her upbringing, her family, why she became a public defender and what we can do to get involved in our communities.  Plus, she shares a heartwarming story of how justice actually was served in an equitable and compassionate way.

This Feel the Good conversation will educate you, it will inspire you and motivate you to be a helper and get out there and understand how our criminal justice system works and how you can make sure your community Is operating from a place of true kindness, compassion and justice.

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Follow Shawl on Instagram/Twitter: @shawlinivmh.com
Website: https://www.shawlinivmh.com/
Transcripts Available: https://www.shawlinivmh.com/ftg-transcripts

Follow Eliza Orlins:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/elizaorlins [@elizaorlins}
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eorlins/ [@eorlins]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizaorlinsforny

Launch video: https://twitter.com/elizaorlins/status/1235590199960272896?s=20
Website: www.elizaorlins.com
Contribution Link: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/eliza-orlins-for-new-york-1

*Spread the Good- Eliza's Charitable Organization Mentioned in this Episode:

*Human NYC: https://www.human.nyc/

I am so pumped to share this Feel the Good conversation with all of you! I'm a big fan of Gottman Therapy and have used it In my own marriage so I was thrilled when certified Gottman Therapist, Laura Heck agreed to chat with me.   We dive deep into the Gottman's Seven Principles of Making a Marriage Work, how important respect and adoration is, the Four Horseman,  signs that your relationship might need help and perspective, perspective, perspective. 

Laura gives concrete tips and ways to manage situations in any type of relationship. Yes, we chat romantic partnerships but so much of this conversation applies to any type of relationship such as friends, coworkers, family members, etc.  The knowledge in this episode Is guaranteed to make you feel the good In your relationships and inspire you to show up for yourself and others.

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Follow Shawl on Instagram/Twitter: @shawlinivmh.com
Website: https://www.shawlinivmh.com/
Transcripts Available: https://www.shawlinivmh.com/ftg-transcripts

Follow Laura Heck
 www.laurahecktherapy.com
www.marriagetherapyradio.com

Spread the Good- Laura's  Charitable Organization Mentioned in this Episode:

*Cascade School of Music: https://www.cascadeschoolofmusic.org/

This conversation with author, Erin Carlson of I'll Have What She's Having: How Nora Ephron's Three Iconic Films Saved the Romantic Comedy  made me so unbelievably happy! Erin and I discuss one of our favorite Nora Ephron films, You've Got Mail.  Erin shares anecdotes from the set based on sources she spoke to, stories of Nora and the famous dialogue she created and tidbits from her interviews with the cast including Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks. 

As we go through our thoughts on this iconic and beloved romantic comedy,  Erin and I contemplate the themes of dreams, forgiveness, your purpose in life and what it means to find the person that is right for you.  As You've Got Mail is a love letter to words so is this conversation a love letter to creator Nora Ephron and this magical movie.  If you are a fan of You've Got Mail, you'll love this conversation and leave feeling all the good. 

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Follow Shawl on Instagram/Twitter: @shawlinivmh.com
Website: https://www.shawlinivmh.com/
Transcripts Available: https://www.shawlinivmh.com/ftg-transcripts

Follow Erin Carlson 
Website: http://erinlcarlson.com/
Instagram: @erinleighcarlson
Twitter: @erinlcarlson
Purchase Her Book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ill-have-what-shes-having-erin-carlson/1124564336

Spread the Good- Erin's Charitable Organization Mentioned in this Episode:

*National Association of Black Journalists: https://www.nabj.org/

I was so grateful to be able to chat with CEO and Founder of FoodtoEat, Deepti Sharma.  Deepti shares what it was like to start her company FoodtoEat, what being food insecure means, how important food is in terms of connection, inspiring stories of restaurant owners she's helped and partnered with and tips on how we can be of service in our communities when it comes to helping those that need it. This conversation is all about spreading the good and will get you motivated to get out there and serve and if you are a budding entrepreneur, she's dishing some great wisdom in this episode for you.  

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Follow Shawl on Instagram/Twitter: @shawlinivmh.com
Website: https://www.shawlinivmh.com/
Transcripts Available: https://www.shawlinivmh.com/ftg-transcripts

Follow Deepti Sharma 
Website: https://www.foodtoeat.com
Instagram: @deeptinyc
Twitter: @deeptisharma1

Spread the Good- Deepti's Charitable Organizations Mentioned in this Episode:

*FoodtoEat: https://www.foodtoeat.com

*World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org

*Black Chef Movement: https://blackchefmovement.org

This episode discussing children's literature and diverse books was so special.  Archaa Shrivastav, content director over at  Little Feminist gave me her time to chat about their mission, how it got started, the importance of diverse children's books, intersectional feminism, the Own Voices movement and changes in the publishing industry.  This conversation will help educate you, it will also inspire you to take an active look at what your reading and if you are a parent, give you tangible ways in which to diversify your child's bookshelf, amplify marginalized voices and have conversations with your children that will make an impact. This is a conversation that is essential and one that you don't want to miss.  

For a limited time, for first time subscribers only, you can use code: FEELTHEGOOD to get 15% off any Little Feminist subscription boxes at https://littlefeminist.com/ 

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Follow Shawl on Instagram/Twitter: @shawlinivmh.com
Website: https://www.shawlinivmh.com/
Transcripts Available: https://www.shawlinivmh.com/ftg-transcripts

Follow Little Feminist:
Website: littlefeminist.com
Our books: littlefeminist.com/books
Instagram: @littlefeministbookclub
Facebook: facebook.com/littlefeministbookclub/

Spread the Good- Archaa's Charitable Organizations Mentioned in this Episode:

*We Need Diverse Books: diversebooks.org

I have admired Myka Meier for quite some time now so I was thrilled when she said she would be on Feel the Good.  Myka is the founder and director of Beaumont Etiquette.  She is an etiquette consultant that has a fresh and modern take on the industry making it accessible to everyone.  We discuss how etiquette is about social intelligence and connecting people.  Myka shares why she believes etiquette is more than proper table manners, it's about kindness and respect. She also shares some of her life story and through it we chat about the importance of confidence, what makes someone charming and charismatic, authenticity and how to transform negativity into positivity.  This conversation is jam packed with empowering ways to build up your self worth and have more respect and empathy. You will leave this conversation feeling the good.

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Follow Shawl on Instagram/Twitter: @shawlinivmh.com
Website: https://www.shawlinivmh.com/
Transcripts Available: https://www.shawlinivmh.com/ftg-transcripts

Follow Myka Meier:
Instagram/Twitter: @mykameier
Facebook: Beaumont Etiquette LLC: https://www.facebook.com/MykaMeier/
Myka Meier You Tube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC_zHRY5ZsD5Vcr013A0ZP9w
Beaumont Etiquette Website: http://beaumontetiquette.com/

Spread the Good- Myka's Charitable Organizations Mentioned in this Episode:

*Kechies Project: https://www.kechiesproject.org/

*National Charity League: https://www.nationalcharityleague.org/

*Dress for Success: https://dressforsuccess.org/