On this special episode of the Indomitable Podcast, Di welcomes Ellen T. Crenshaw, author and Illustrator of The Babysitters Club graphic novel series (and many others!) to answer questions from some elementary school library fans.

In this episode of the Indomitable Podcast, host Di Ciruolo speaks with Diane Randall, a whole living consultant with over 20 years of experience in holistic wellness. Diane shares her personal journey from struggling with health issues to embracing a plant-based lifestyle and watching her health problems melt away. The conversation explores the importance of understanding food quality, the impact of marketing on dietary choices, and the challenges of navigating a processed food landscape.

This week on the Indomitable Podcast, Di welcomes the honorable judge Michele Locke to share stories about her legal and judicial experience in Texas in the field of family law.

- Watch this episode on YouTube: ⁠https://youtu.be/LOIX8kEnxU4

This week, Patty Cabot shares her journey of battling eating disorders and uncovering the link to her childhood abuse through years of various therapeutic methods.

- Watch the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/3rVLNtcb3Vk

Cari Roy, voted the #1 psychic medium in the US and New Orleans, shares her story and insights in this special episode of the Indomitable Podcast. Di and Cari discuss her work, healing your inner child, her mission to empower women, and how her near-death experience uncovered a first-hand experience of the afterlife and the one question she was asked: "Were you a giver or a taker?".

As Banned Books Week ends and Queer History month begins, Di welcomes author and advocate Lee Wind back to the Indomitable Podcast for another queer history lesson! This time, Di and Lee discuss the overwhelming number of book bans taking place in the US, some surprising statistics about how few people are actually involved in banning books, and what we can all do to fight back.

Brian Sachetta, owner and author of Get Out of Your Head, shares his personal journey of overcoming anxiety and depression and helping others do the same. Brian and Di share advice on the stress and anxiety we all face in today's society, emphasizing the need to prioritize mental health by expanding your horizons to see broader perspectives.

Benny Voncken, co-founder of Via Stoica, shares his journey and the principles of stoicism with Di this week on the Indomitable Podcast. Stoicism is an ancient philosophy that focuses on living in the present, accepting what is beyond our control, and using reason and logic to make the best judgments. In this conversation, Benny and Di discuss the difference between stoicism and the self-help movement. They explore how stoicism encourages self-reflection and introspection, while the self-help movement often offers quick fixes and external validation.

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0iLYNJl1Q2Y

Additional Links

– Learn more about Via Stoica at https://viastoica.com

– Follow Benny on X: https://x.com/benny_viastoica and https://x.com/viastoica

– Learn more about Di's story and event speaking at https://diciruolo.com

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Trigger warning: references to child sexual abuse, violence, and self harm.

This week, Di has a heartfelt discussion with Isabella Young about enduring a marriage with the narcissistic leader of a messianic cult who took the life of her son and emotionally abused her and her family for years before she was able to escape. In her story, Isabella outlines the mind control techniques that cult leaders employ to disempower others, and Di draws parallels to techniques narcissists use to maintain power over others.

Additional Links

– Isabella can be found at https://feelingbetternaturally.love and @feelingbetternaturally1099

– Buy Indomitable anywhere you get your books, or at https://a.co/d/8pFN3qM

– Book Di for your next event at https://diciruolo.com

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Di welcomes Natalie Micale to the podcast this week to talk about how the best leaders develop their communication skills and how the burnout epidemic comes from so many people not realizing that their full potential comes from self-empowerment, not their job title.

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