Welcome to 'Experience Imagination', a Themed Entertainment Podcast presented by Falcon's Creative Group. On this show, artists, engineers, filmmakers, and other creative professionals from in and around our design studio come together to tackle a new discussion topic every episode. When it comes to the latest trends, theories, and technologies, we’re diving into the deep end of the pool to shine a light on the modern revolution of themed attractions and entertainment experiences.
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The show’s goal is to help you learn about different ways you heal from past emotional wounds and trauma. Hosted by mental health therapist Rosa Shetty, who specializes in helping adults heal from childhood trauma. Topics center on inner child work, ancestral healing, psychology, yoga, meditation, magic, energy healing, arts, and indigenous healing modalities. The episodes are free-flowing conversational-style with a diverse group of guests. If you find yourself asking the following question ...
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#080 - Tourism Game-Changer: Orlando's Brand New Theme Park
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30:32Casandra Matej, President & CEO of Visit Orlando, joins us in today’s new episode! 🎙️ With the long-anticipated opening of Universal Epic Universe, Casandra shares how Visit Orlando is helping to position this monumental moment on the global stage. We also dive into the impact on the local economy and the power of the experience economy as a whole.…
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🎧 Our latest podcast episode is ALL about the engineering side of entertainment! Every unforgettable themed experience starts with brilliant behind-the-scenes problem solving. Great engineers turn ideas into reality. Hear it firsthand from our Falcon’s Attractions team! 🎢 ABOUT THIS PODCAST: "Experience Imagination" is a Themed Entertainment Podcas…
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#078 - Women Leaders in Themed Entertainment
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35:50Season 8 of Experience Imagination is here, and our first episode focuses on the importance of diversity when designing successful themed experiences. Join Audrey as she leads the conversation with influential women in the themed entertainment industry and what they've learned through their careers. It's an honor to welcome special guest Jenefer Br…
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🚨 Check out our all-new 25th Anniversary podcast episode! 🎙️✨ This episode features behind-the-scenes stories from our team over the years, showcasing what it was like to start and build a successful themed entertainment design company. 🎧 Listen on all major podcast platforms and watch our director's cut video version on our YouTube! ABOUT THIS POD…
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92. Weaving Wisdom with Dolores Villanueva, LCSW
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46:37This new episode is with Dolores Villanueva, LCSW. Dolores is a mental health therapist, professor, entrepreneur, mental health advocate, and speaker. In our conversation, Dolores shares her life story, her wisdom from navigating adversaries, and healing. To learn more about Dolores check out her IG @letsweavewisdom. Disclaimer: This podcast episod…
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#077 - Stories from Themed Entertainment Legend, Bob Ward
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36:31We're kicking off the year with theme park LEGEND Bob Ward, in an all-new episode of Experience Imagination! With an illustrious 50-year career, including co-founding Universal Creative and earning the THEA Lifetime Achievement Award, Bob has shaped some of the most iconic destinations and attractions worldwide. 🌍🎢 Joining the conversation is Falco…
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#076 - Master Planning: Blueprints for Success
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28:50🎙️Join us for a fascinating chat with three of our talented theme park designers, where we tackle all things master planning. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!🎢 ABOUT THIS PODCAST: "Experience Imagination" is a Themed Entertainment Podcast presented by Falcon's Creative Group, a design studio and media house that works to create immersive experiences a…
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What’s it like attending the premier event of the attractions industry?🎢🤔🎡 Well you're in luck! We're taking you with us to the IAAPA Expo in our latest podcast episode! Check out our insightful show floor discussions with Una de Boer of Whitewater, Benett Hays of CoasterDolphin, Shane Joseph and Eric Wooley of Coaster101, Brian Kirkwood of Briantr…
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IAAPA Press Event: Late Night With Experience Imagination
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14:45Lights, camera, action!🎬✨ Check out our IAAPA Expo press event, "Late Night With Experience Imagination", where we announced our plans to become the exclusive worldwide provider of OES (Oceaneering Entertainment Systems) products and services! ABOUT THIS PODCAST: "Experience Imagination" is a Themed Entertainment Podcast presented by Falcon's Creat…
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We have another theme park titan in the house! Bob Weis, former President of Walt Disney Imagineering joins us for our all-new podcast episode—out now! Give a listen to "Behind the Curtain with Bob Weis" for an insightful chat between him and our CEO Cecil D. Magpuri. ABOUT THIS PODCAST: "Experience Imagination" is a Themed Entertainment Podcast pr…
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We are excited to bring you another episode dedicated to answering student questions! This time, we’re thrilled to feature students from Ringling College of Art & Design’s Entertainment Design program. Jamie DeRuyter, the program’s department head, helped us gather questions that several of our Falcon’s answered. Whether you’re interested in theme …
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Uncover the emotional psychology that makes attractions so thrilling and captivating in our all-new podcast episode. 🎢✨ Discover how sensory engagement, emotional triggers, and immersive storytelling create unforgettable experiences that keep guests coming back for more. 🎙️🎧Tune in for an insightful discussion with former President of Universal Cre…
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#91. “Tias and Primas” with Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez
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48:38For this episode, I invited Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez. Prisca is a storyteller, public theologian, and feminist. Prisca just released her second book "Tias and Primas: On Knowing and Loving the Women Who Raised Us." She is also the best-selling author of the book titled "For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts." In our conversation,…
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#90. Healing from childhood trauma, gratitude, and complicated family dynamics with Judy Stella, LCSW
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49:33This episode is with Judy Stella, LCSW, author of Reverence: Echoes of Healing and Gratitude. In our conversation, Judy discusses what inspired her to write her deeply personal memoir. Trigger warning: Childhood trauma is discussed in this episode. Judy shares her story about growing up in Lennox, California and overcoming childhood abuse and adver…
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#89. My Maternal Family History with Genealogist Irisneri Alicea
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53:00This episode is with Irisneri Alicea Flores. Irisneri is a professional genealogist from Puerto Rico. She completed genealogical research on my maternal side, and I will be sharing this with you all. The purpose of this is to give you all a glimpse of what to expect when working with a genealogist. Irisneri will demonstrate how she starts the resea…
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We're serving up something delicious for this month's podcast episode! 🍽️ Listen to "The Scoop on Themed Dining" to enter the world of immersive dining experiences and explore how the lines between restaurants and themed entertainment are blurring like never before. Whether you’re a foodie, a theme park fan, or just curious about the latest trends …
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This new episode is all about ✨FANDOM!✨ We are joined by three experts in the field, to talk through the impact and importance of fandom in themed entertainment. Our special guests are Jeff Gomez, co-founder and CEO of Starlight Runner Entertainment, and Gary Pope, co-founder of Kids Industries, joined by our EVP of Creative Development Eric Calder…
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Ever wonder how your favorite animated characters come to life? Check out this podcast episode to learn all about the character animation process with our Falcon's team! This month we are having a conversation with two of our talented animators, John Tamoria and Alexis Lariscy, as well as our Creative Director Patrick Finley. ABOUT THIS PODCAST: "E…
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🎙️💥Get ready to be sparked with our all new podcast episode, "Sparking Creativity"! In this episode, we're talking through ways to keep the creative spark going, with helpful tips from various creative designers in the themed entertainment design industry.✍️ Tune in now and get inspired to unleash your creative potential, and to learn new ways to o…
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Designing Game-Changing Water Theme Park (Re-Release)
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18:07Find out what it takes to design a revolutionary, story-driven, eco-friendly, themed entertainment experience like Qiddiya’s landmark water theme park, currently under construction near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The water theme park will be a marquee attraction in Qiddiya City, a massive entertainment, cultural, and residential development that will al…
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#068 - An Education in Themed Entertainment
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30:15Dive into the world of themed entertainment education on our latest #podcast episode! 🎓🎙️ We're thrilled to welcome distinguished university program leaders in themed entertainment, as well as current students and alumni to lead today's discussion. We have Peter Weishar, Director of Themed Experience at UCF, Jamie DeRuyter, Department Head for Ring…
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#88. Undocumented Warrior, Transformational Coaching, & Energy Healing with Maydelli A. Mendoza.
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43:05This new episode of the podcast is with Maydelli Alitzel Mendoza de Escobar. Maydelli is an undocumented warrior-turned-conscious entrepreneur, transformational life coach, mental health advocate, and speaker. She began her spiritual journey 18 years ago, searching for inner healing. In our conversation, Maydelli shares her life story, her wisdom f…
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#87. Sexual Violence, Building Community, & Helping Others Heal with Brenda Martinez
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41:02Trigger Warning: Sexual violence is discussed in this episode. This episode is with Brenda Martinez; she shares her story of surviving sexual violence, how she came to own and feel empowered by her story to help other women. Brenda founded Seek & Shine, an organization created to provide resources for women for individual and collective transformat…
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#86. Internal Family Systems (IFS), The Porous Mind, & Spirit Possessions with Robert Falconer
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43:15Trigger Warning: Sexual Abuse is discussed in this episode. This new podcast episode is with Robert Falconer, an Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, teacher, and writer. He has worked with trauma survivors for a significant part of his career. His primary focus now is working with unattached burdens (UB), which is a term used in IFS therapy to…
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#067 - Influencing the Theme Park Community
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25:05Step into the world of theme park influencers with our new podcast episode, "Influencing the Theme Park Community," with special guests Cole Brown from Park Pros and Ryan Williams from Parkineer! Tune in to hear all about their adventures as theme park content creators. From capturing the pulse-pounding excitement of thrill rides to giving the insi…
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New year, new season, new TRENDS! 🎧🎙️ We're dropping our first episode of 2024 with a prediction - you'll want to tune in to hear all about what's hot on the horizon for themed entertainment. Industry experts IAAPA President & CEO Jakob Wahl, Business Development Director Ella Baskerville, and Coaster 101 host Shane Joseph join us to discuss "Trend…
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#85. On Nutrition, Spirituality, Books, EMDR, Rest and Restore with Carolina Quiroz, LCSW
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1:04:37This new episode is with mental health therapist Carolina Quiroz, LCSW. Carolina shares her journey of healing from an eating disorder that she developed during her adolescence. Carolina also shares tips and strategies that help rest and restore. We also discussed spirituality and the role of spirit entities in the therapy room. We talked about boo…
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#065 - Companies That Bring Themed Entertainment to Life
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24:40The IAAPA Expo has a reputation as "the expo of fun," with all of its thrilling rides and delicious treats to try out. This year, we interviewed several themed entertainment superstars directly on the show floor. Listen to an all-new podcast episode of #ExperienceImagination to get to know some of the industry's biggest names including Sally Dark R…
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#84. On Grief, Loss, & Surrender: Solo Episode
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22:18***Trigger warning: In this episode I share about pregnancy loss. This is my most vulnerable episode. The goal is to open up about my experience and my journey in navigating a very challenging 2023. I share what has helped me cope and process difficult times. I also read a brief excerpt by Buddhist philosopher Thích Nhất Hạnh from his book "No Deat…
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#064 - Inside the TEA (Themed Entertainment Association)
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23:55This episode of #ExperienceImagination is all about the TEA (Themed Entertainment Association) and the work they do to represent the world’s leading creators, developers, designers, and producers in the themed entertainment industry. TEA International Board Members Melissa Oviedo (President) and Evi Sari (Secretary) join us to discuss all of the wa…
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🎃👻 Tune in if you dare! In the spirit of Halloween, we are going batty by re-releasing one of our “spookiest” episodes of Experience Imagination. Our guests discuss all the various frightfully fun tricks and treats brought to life through holiday themed entertainment in theme parks and resorts. Make sure to give it a listen - you're in for a real s…
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#063 - Foot in the Door: Career Beginnings Part IV
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23:53Each member of the Falcon’s team has a unique story of how they started their career in themed entertainment. This episode takes a closer look at some of those journeys through a collection of brief interviews that give insight on professional influences, turning points in careers, advice for breaking into the industry, and more. ABOUT THIS PODCAST…
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Have you ever wondered what all the fuss is about with Comic-Con, or what the audiovisual pros discuss at InfoComm, or what happens when thousands of game developers meet up at GDC? Well then you're in luck! On this episode of Experience Imagination, we’re learning from three of our Falcon’s team members what it means to attend some of the entertai…
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#83. Healing Through Creativity, Spirituality, & The Ancestors with Sofia Mendoza, LCSW
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55:44This new episode is with mental health therapist Sofia Mendoza, LCSW. Sofia shares her creative journey as a writer and author of over 30 publications. Sofia also shares about connecting with her ancestral roots by honoring the memory of her maternal grandmother through beautiful family stories. Sofia shares how she connected with her spirituality …
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#061 - Introducing Falcon's Creative Group Philippines
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31:04In this episode of #ExperienceImagination, we introduce you to Falcon's first satellite office, Falcon's Creative | Philippines, where we speak with our talented new team members! 🎙️🎧 To learn more about our Philippines office, visit: https://falconscreativegroup.com/philippines/ ABOUT THIS PODCAST: "Experience Imagination" is a Themed Entertainmen…
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#82. Ancestral Healing & Remembrance of our Grandmothers’ Medicine with Dr. Alejandra Acuña (REPLAY)
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1:07:05This episode is with Dr. Alejandra Acuña, PhD, LCSW. Dr. Acuña shared the importance of reconnecting with our ancestral roots as an integral part of our healing. We also talked about having an intentional connection with our ancestors and bringing them forth daily as a source of personal empowerment. Dr. Acuña so candidly shared her story and heali…
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#81. The Healing Power Of Tracing Your Lineage with Irisneri Alicea Flores
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42:17What is the meaning genealogy? How can I trace my genealogy and discover my family heritage? Why is genealogy helpful on your healing path? What are the essential steps to conduct effective genealogical research? What can genealogy tell you? How does genealogical research get started? Where can I find reliable and relevant genealogical records, esp…
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#80. What is Chicana/o/x Psychology? With Dr. Manuel & Jessica Zamarripa
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56:54What is Chicana/o/x Psychology? What is Chicanismo? What does it mean to reindigenize? What are the mental health needs of Chicanos in the US? What is decolonial psychology? This episode is with Dr. Manuel & Jessica Zamarripa, co-directors and co-founders of the Institute of Chicana/o/x Psychology. Their organization centers on community and profes…
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In this new #podcast episode, we discuss the topic of brand licensing. A big goal of brand licensing is to reinforce an existing brand’s image or bring awareness to a brand that is new to consumers. We have special guests Maura Regan, President of Licensing International, and Michael Connolly, Founder and CEO of Retail Monster to bring insight to t…
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#79. What Are The Healing Benefits of Hiking & Journaling? With Cindy Rodriguez
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51:11What are the spiritual and emotional benefits of walking in nature? Why is hiking good for the soul? How is hiking healing for the mind and body? What are the healing benefits of journaling? How can you reclaim yourself through hiking? Why is journaling so powerful? For this episode, I had the opportunity to sit with Cindy Y. Rodriguez, founder and…
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#78. Healing, Spirituality, & Mental Health With Maria Lemus Maldonado, MSW
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1:12:34I have the opportunity to sit with my friend and colleague Maria Maria Lemus Maldonado, MSW. This is not a formal interview; we call it a "comadres session." It is a fun and lighthearted platica (talk) about topics we are passionate about, such as emotional & energy healing, curanderismo, spirituality, mental health, and more. If you like what you …
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#77. What is Curanderismo? With Atava Garcia Swiecicki
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58:52What is the definition of curanderismo? Where is curanderismo from? How can curaderismo help us heal emotional wounds? What are the different types of curanderismo? What is a limpia or barrida? Why is self-healing important? What is herbalism and how does it relate to curanderismo? For this episode, I sit with Atava Garcia Swiecicki, author of the …
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In this episode of #ExperienceImagination, we are exploring the topic of transmedia storytelling. We’re discussing how Falcon’s Beyond has activated the Katmandu IP not only in theme parks, but in other forms of entertainment, specifically a Roblox game, a trading card game, and a mobile game. ABOUT THIS PODCAST: "Experience Imagination" is a Theme…
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#76. Meditation Monday: A Moving Meditation When Feeling Overwhelmed
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6:45A moving meditation is a form of meditation that involves a specific motion as a way to clear the mind and connect with the present moment. Instead of focusing solely on the breath or a mantra, the meditator brings their awareness to the sensations and movements of their body, which can help bring a greater sense of focus and relaxation. Some peopl…
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#75. What Is a Highly Sensitive Person With Ibinye Osibodu-Onyali, LMFT
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34:49Are you easily overwhelmed by bright lights, strong smells, coarse fabrics, or sirens nearby? Do you get rattled when you have a lot to do in a short amount of time? Do you make a point of avoiding violent movies and TV shows? Do you need to withdraw during busy days, into bed, a darkened room, or some other place where you can have privacy and rel…
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This is a 5-minute guided meditation help you accept yourself, exactly as you are NOW. If you find this meditation helpful, share it with a friend and on social media. Remember to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Instagram @rosashetty About the Host: Rosa Shetty a licensed mental health therapist from California. Rosa inter…
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#73. Meditation Monday: Shadow Work Meditation
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8:59This week's meditation is a guided visualization introducing us to shadow work. A shadow work meditation is a type of guided meditation that focuses on exploring the parts of ourselves that we may usually keep hidden or repress. It is a deep and introspective practice that allows us to face those aspects of ourselves that we may deem as negative, s…
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#72. Inner Child Healing Through Writing & Poetry with Vianney Harelly
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43:20How can I connect with my inner child through poetry? How does creativity connect with my inner child? How can my inner healing unfold alongside a writing career? How can poetry heal my inner child? How can poetry help me heal from generational trauma? In this episode, I sit with Vianney Harelly, writer, poet & content creator. We discuss writing p…
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#71. Meditation Monday: Visualize Your Future Self & Healing Affirmations
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13:06This is a new 15-minute meditation to help you visualize your future self, fully recovered from an illness or dis-ease in the body, mind, and spirit. I will also provide healing affirmations for you to practice. If you find this meditation helpful, share it with a friend and on social media. Remember to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcast…
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In this episode of #ExperienceImagination, we're conversing with Falcon's new President, Simon Philips, about his new role and experience moving from London to sunny Orlando, Florida. Simon discusses his experience with some of the world's most iconic franchises and how he is going to use his expertise to impact Falcon's. ABOUT THIS PODCAST: "Exper…
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