Welcome to No Shame. A podcast that features the experiences of women who refuse to bend to the whims of cultural expectations. I'm your host, Rebecca Woolf. And as well as being an author, I am also a single mother of four teenagers, a widow, a friend, a lover, who has spent the last two decades writing about my very human -- and also very often messy -- experiences. On No Shame, I will feature the stories, experiences, and wisdom of those who inspire me most: the women who have been shunne ...
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Color is the foundation of great interior design. It can settle a building into its landscape. It can make an unattractive structural detail just disappear and it can set or change the mood in a room, instantly. Host Amy Krane, Architectural Color Consultant at Amy Krane Color, amykranecolor.com is an award winning paint color expert. In each episode she'll introduce you to a master of color whose expertise in their respective field will inspire and enlighten you about the power of color for ...
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The world is a noisy place where you fight to be heard every day. Despite the fact that we have been taught at home and at school how to speak, none of us has had any training in how to listen. Multiple academic studies have shown that between 50% and 55% of your working day is spent listening, yet only 2% of people have been trained in how to listen. We feel frustrated, isolated and confused because we aren't heard. As a speaker, it takes absolutely no training to notice when someone isn't ...
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"Mexico is not beige!" is a defining quote from one of Mexico's hottest new designers. Maye Ruiz is an interior designer, creative director of Maye Estudio, and one of the designers selected for the AD100 México & Latin America list, which recognizes the most influential designers and architects in the region. Her work stands out for its bold explo…
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If you've never walked into an interior which caused your jaw to drop then you haven't witnessed the overwhelming effect a built environment can have. There are few of these places extant and even fewer here in the United States. I'm lucky to live just a few miles from one - the hilltop home of the Hudson River School painter Frederic Church, Olana…
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Fable Will Finish Her Own Sentences
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1:23:44I have a very, very special episode this week. I am sitting down to interview my 16-year-old daughter, Fable who I've known Fable. I've known Fable since she was born. She's a powerhouse, a hand raiser, a leader in the classic sense, the opposite of invisible, the antithesis of afraid standing tall with flags in her hands. I am so proud of her and …
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We Are Not Going Back with Sophie Strauss
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1:16:11Hi everyone! Today I'm sitting down with my friend Sophie Strauss, a stylist for regular people, and we are going to talk about abortion. We're going to talk about her abortions. We're going to talk about your abortions. We're going to talk about ways for you to have access to an abortion, even in a state where they are making it harder and harder …
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Radically Living in a Red State with Amy Pence Brown
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1:13:28This week, it is my honor to host the incredible, Amy Pence Brown. Amy is a body image activist. She's a writer, an artist, a public speaker, an educator, and a radical Idahoan. I've been following her for years. She's been a body image activist for 15 years and became internationally known for her radical stand for self love at the capital city pu…
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There are a handful of writers whose voices I believe are so central to where we are culturally, whose voices truly define a moment by validating not only what is happening politically but also what is happening within the interior lives of women. And Lyz Lenz is one of them. She is the author of the book This American Ex Wife and the substack Men …
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Hi everyone, today we are doing something a little different and sharing an episode of my friend Scott Campbell's podcast Stupid Things for Love. I was on his show and the conversation that we have been having on this show about shame and sex. If you don't already listen to Scott's show, it's incredible and you should subscribe! We will be back nex…
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Laura Hoenack is a Beautiful Thing part 2
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54:53This week I am finishing my conversation with Laura Hoenack. Laura writes a substack called Lulubeans about her complicated grief as a widow of suicide. She also writes about sex and dating and her work as a camgirl on OnlyFans. And recently she wrote a guest post from my substack titled I Am a Beautiful Thing, or How I Learned to Love My 40 Someth…
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This week I am thrilled to introduce you to my friend, writer, widow mother and camgirl, Laura Hoenack. I met Laura early last year when she was a participant in a grief writing workshop that I teach. Laura writes a substack called Lulubeans about her complicated grief as a widow of suicide. She also writes about sex and dating and her work as a ca…
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Listening Masterclass - how to listen to what emerges in between - Part III of III
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49:10Claire Pedrick, Shaney Crawford and Oscar Trimboli explore the nuances and dynamics of workplace listening, including the importance of presence, flexibility, and curiosity. Key insights include: Listening is about creating shared meaning, not just exchanging information. Meaning only emerges in a collaborative space. Second languages and their mus…
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In today’s episode I am chatting with Melissa Petro author of the book Shame on You: How to be A Woman in the Age of Mortification which is essentially what this podcast is all about. I have spent the entirety of my life battling and overcoming my own shame, weighing the so called morals of the societal masses against my own truth and need to tell …
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We welcome back former co-host Amy Woolf to discuss the 2025 Colors of the Year and other design trends percolating right now. Which interior colors are the rage, what exterior paint colors are the most popular and what's new in furnishings and decor.By Amy Krane & Amy Woolf
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Listening Masterclass - how to listen to what emerges in between - Part II of III
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53:47In the previous episode 127, Claire Pedrick and I discussed listening through many dimensions, including the role of pause and silence, the influence of the backstory and its impact on workplace change. Now we are at Part Two of Three, you're about to hear is the reflections from 16 different listeners who initially emailed Claire with their feedba…
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Listening Masterclass - how to listen to what emerges in between - Part I of III
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48:36What emerges in between? This episode is an 'experiment' between Claire Pedrick and Oscar Trimboli as a result of an introduction by Shaney Crawford from Japan. They explore the role of second languages, the value of silence, and the importance of understanding the past. What does a group listening audit sound and look like? The experiment will con…
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This week I’m talking to Bassey Ikpi. Bassey is a writer, a speaker, an emotional wellness advocate and the NYT bestselling author of the book I'm Telling the Truth But I'm Lying which is one of the most beautifully written memoirs I’ve read in recent years. In her book, she writes about emotional memory, distinguishing it from actual memory and sh…
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The Revolution Will Not be Shame-Based with Amanda Montei
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1:02:50This week I'm thrilled to be speaking to author, academic and friend Amanda Montei. Amanda is the author of the book, Touched Out: Misogyny, Consent and Control, and the substack, Mad Woman. This episode is a little different than other episodes in that it's a sort of response episode to the election, specifically how shame shaped it and what we ca…
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Dot Fisher-Smith is going to die. And so are you.
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57:17This week I’m very excited to host someone I have had the great honor of knowing and loving my whole life – my great Aunt Dot Fisher-Smith. Since I was a little girl, I gravitated toward Dot. I always felt a kind of solidarity with her that defies age. She is a sister to me. She is a friend. A mentor. A confidante. And I think, specifically with de…
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My guest this week is Kim Ye. Kim Ye is a visual artist, a performance artist, a pro domme and a mother of two whose work exists within the intersection of sex work, domestic labor, motherhood and the relationship between dominance, and submission, caretaking and autonomy, rebellion and acquiescence. Buy PROMOMME here! You can follow Kim Ye on inst…
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Before this podcast found its voice and I decided I wanted specifically to feature women who have been stigmatized or shamed for being quote unquote bad girls (my favorite kind) I had the idea to feature people who were in transition. So. I put a call out on Instagram for stories. Hundreds responded. It was so overwhelming it took me weeks to go th…
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Madness is a Story We Are Told with Suzanne Scanlon
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38:13My guest today is Suzanne Scanlon. She's the author of the book Committed: Of Meaning and Mad Women, a book that details Suzanne's experience being institutionalized in New York City in the nineties. Her book explores the nature of madness with such elegance and precise insight, and it made me want to know her and love her. Today on the show we tal…
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Imagine the tagline for a new paint company "Paint your walls with rock instead of plastic." If that doesn't pique your interest I don't know what would. Meet Maya Crowne and Price Latimer, the entrepreneurs who conceived of a safe, plastic free interior house paint made from natural materials with minerals for pigmentation. It's a fascinating stor…
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I am thrilled to be hosting the one and only Accidental Icon. Lyn Slater, author of the book, How to Be Old. She's an artist, a designer, a writer, a model, a former professor, a mother and grandmother. She is queen of the rebels and an influencer in the truest sense of the word. And I'm honored to talk to her today about beauty and age and rebelli…
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Check out Lyz's book and her substack. This show is hosted by Rebecca Woolf This is a Western Sound Podcast produced by Sarah Dealy Executive Producer is Ben Adair Editing help by Savannah Wright Mixing by Alex MacInnisBy Western Sound
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Check out Diablo Cody's substack! This show is hosted by Rebecca Woolf This is a Western Sound Podcast produced by Sarah Dealy Executive Producer is Ben Adair Editing help by Savannah Wright Mixing by Alex MacInnisBy Western Sound
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Follow Chelsie Diane on Instagram and check out her website, Poems and Peonies This show is hosted by Rebecca Woolf This is a Western Sound Podcast produced by Sarah Dealy Executive Producer is Ben Adair Editing help by Savannah Wright Mixing by Alex MacInnisBy Western Sound
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This show is hosted by Rebecca Woolf This is a Western Sound Podcast produced by Sarah Dealy Executive Producer is Ben Adair Editing help by Savannah Wright Mixing by Alex MacInnisBy Western Sound
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how to effectively listen when you debate at work
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40:11This episode delves into the critical role of listening, particularly in the context of debates and the competitive advantage provided to participants. Sasan Kisravi explains the significance of preparation in debate, especially when preparing both sides of the argument. When preparing both sides of an argument, you can discover and anticipate the …
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Think about the skills needed to create a paint color which matches a cat's fur coat. Now think about those needed to transform the look of a big city transit hub. That describes the color chops of Architectural Color Consultant, Eve Ashcraft. She came to NYC after attending RISD and with her unique color skills became the creator of Martha Stewart…
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the significant consequences when you can decode non-verbal cues
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21:50The importance of listening at Level II, which is three-dimensional hear, see, and sense Noticing nonverbal cues and their congruence with their words is a vital skill toward becoming a deeper listener. While these cues can be informative, it's crucial to interpret them accurately and consider the context. During this episode we explore noticing th…
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What can you learn from over 33,519 workplace listeners?
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32:16Insights from 33,519 people about what gets in their way of listening and practical tips about what will imrpove your listening. An update on the fourth generation www.listeningquiz.com including; aggregate listening profiles for more than 10 people cross-industry benchmarking administration features to track progress of completion volume discounts…
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What do Barbra Streisand, The LA Dodgers and Larry David have in common with one of America's most revered companies? Did you guess? They were all born in Brooklyn! In 1883 The Moore Brothers released their first coatings product and the paint world hasn't been the same since. Benjamin Moore's products and colors are perceived as the pinnacle of go…
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While this episode began as an interview based on a book about kitchens, it became something much more - A treatise about how we live in our homes, how to make a kitchen your own in ways which acknowledge who you are, how you live and what you love. Sophie Donelson is a former Editor-in- Chief of House Beautiful Magazine. She is a design journalist…
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Think about jazz, communism, Dracula and wallpaper. Any commonalities? Tune into this episode to hear how they all converge. My guest is Stefan Ormenisan, the founder and creative director of one of the most unique lifestyle brands, Mind the Gap. Conceived in Transylvania and sold all over the world, MTG offers wallpapers and textile patterns spun …
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the hidden clues when you listen well in low trust group meetings
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16:34This episode of Deep Listening Impact Beyond Words explores the art of listening in diplomatic cross-cultural meetings, drawing insights from British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly's discussion with Cindy Yu on The Spectator's Chinese Whisper Podcast. Key takeaways: Focus on non-verbal cues: Ambassador Cleverly emphasizes that what people don't s…
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Ever walk into an art museum and find yourself just as mesmerized and transported by the color of the exhibition walls as you were by the art? Well, that wouldn't have been the ultimate goal of the exhibit designers but it does speak to the power of wall paint color, even in a museum setting. My guest in this episode is Kathleen Morris, the Directo…
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adaptive workplace listening and why its different from active listening
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39:01Nicole Lowenbraun and Maegan Stephens, authors of the book "Adaptive Listening: How to Cultivate Trust and Traction at Work," explain the impact of adapting your listening in the a corporate workplace. They introduce the SAID listening model, which stands for Support, Advance, Immerse, and Discern, each representing a specific listening style and g…
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the hidden value in your contact center and how to listen at scale with Authenticx’s Amy Brown
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38:45Authenticx CEO and Founder, Amy Brown, discusses the power of listening at scale in the contact center industry. She shares her personal experiences and how they shaped her understanding of the importance of listening to patients and customers. Brown emphasizes the need for organizations to listen to the authentic voice of the customer in order to …
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Think there's nothing more to a color than whether it's blue, red or green? If so, hold onto your hat. On this, the first episode of our new interview based format, Architectural Color Consultant Amy Krane introduces our listeners to trained Color Consultant and Interior Designer, Ellen Divers, who has spent the better part of the last decade study…
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how to think and listen like the team at pixar animation Heidi Rosenfelder Jamie Woolf
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23:45Oscar Trimboli interviews Jamie Woolf and Heidi Rosenfelder, former employees of Pixar Animation Studios and founders of CreativityPartners, discussing the importance of listening in building connections and fostering innovation. Woolf and Rosenfelder emphasize the need to slow down the questioning process and ask better, more meaningful questions.…
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a visual summary of how to listen - the most comprehensive book on listening in the workplace based on research with over 28,000 people
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45:17To celebrate the first anniversary of how to listen: discover the hidden key to better communication, the most comprehensive and awarded book about listening in the workplace, we have created a visual summary of the book. Each of the eight chapters is distilled into an illustration from each key concept within that chapter. This video is an intervi…
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