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When a young Eva Kollisch arrives as a refugee in New York in 1940, she finds a community among socialists who share her values and idealism. She soon discovers ‘the cause’ isn’t as idyllic as it seems. Little does she know this is the beginning of a lifelong commitment to activism and her determination to create radical change in ways that include belonging, love and one's full self. In addition to Eva Kollisch’s memoirs Girl in Movement (2000) and The Ground Under My Feet (2014), LBI’s collections include an oral history interview with Eva conducted in 2014 and the papers of Eva’s mother, poet Margarete Kolllisch, which document Eva’s childhood experience on the Kindertransport. Learn more at www.lbi.org/kollisch . Exile is a production of the Leo Baeck Institute , New York | Berlin and Antica Productions . It’s narrated by Mandy Patinkin. Executive Producers include Katrina Onstad, Stuart Coxe, and Bernie Blum. Senior Producer is Debbie Pacheco. Associate Producers are Hailey Choi and Emily Morantz. Research and translation by Isabella Kempf. Sound design and audio mix by Philip Wilson, with help from Cameron McIver. Theme music by Oliver Wickham. Voice acting by Natalia Bushnik. Special thanks to the Kollisch family for the use of Eva’s two memoirs, “Girl in Movement” and “The Ground Under My Feet”, the Sophia Smith Collection at Smith College and their “Voices of Feminism Oral History Project”, and Soundtrack New York.…

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Perfection is an illusion sold to us a thousand ways a day. Join best friends, Jessica and Michelle, as they discover the beauty in the messiness of real life and find joy in the every day by embracing simplicity, creativity and a little sparkle.

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The Final Countdown to Mrs. Utah & The Mom Refresh Movement 1:17:59

6 дней назад1:17:59

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The countdown to competition day has begun! Jessica breaks down her decision to compete in the Mrs. Utah pageant and tells us all the things going into her preparation. Jessica also shares her platform: The Mom Refresh Movement - all about empowering overwhelmed moms to regain their sparkle through simple and doable habits centered around Fuel, Rest, Editing, Sparkle and Help. To subscribe to the MomLetter and get weekly tips and ideas for self-care in motherhood, click here !…

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Understanding How You (and the People You Love) React to Expectations with The Four Tendencies 1:08:23

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Today we're discussing Gretchen Rubin's The Four Tendencies - an idea she puts forth about how people tend to react to both inner and outer expectations, whether they readily meet them or tend to resist. As with any method of categorizing how people approach the world, we find this helpful for understanding how we (and the people we love) end up in the same situations over and over again. The Four Tendencies are The Upholder, who readily meets inner and outer expectations, but has a hard time letting themselves off the hook for anything (even when it makes sense to do so) The Obliger, who readily meets outer expectations, but may struggle to stick to goals they've set for themselves The Rebel, who questions both inner and outer expectations and may have a hard time being accountable to anyone The Questioner, who wants to thoroughly investigate any outer expectation before making it an inner one, which they will often stick to We need all of these approaches to the world to make it go round. We each rely on the other strengths to smooth over our weaknesses and vice versa. To find out your tendency, take the quiz here . To read a quick overview of the book, check out this summary by Alex Chen .…

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Kin-Keeping: Let’s Connect - Little Choices That Have a Big Impact 1:19:03

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For Valentine’s Day, we’re talking all about connecting with our nearest and dearest, our broader communities and even perfect strangers. Michelle recommends “ Gratitude Journal for Teens Girls and Moms ” and this article: “ The problem with donating our dopamine to our phones, not our friends ” by Tonya Mosley.…

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The Family Meeting: How and Why to Start This Ritual Right Away 56:02

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We’re big fans of a family meeting: a once-a-week time set aside for discussing everything the family needs. It can be practical, philosophical and everything in between. Whether you start by lighting candles, making waffles or flopping on the couch, it’s a great place for the family to work through conflict in a less-emotional state, build character skills, set intentions and work out the kinks of daily life. It can be as formal or as informal as you’d like - and there’s only one prerequisite - that you do it!…

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You're Invited to Our Favorite Things Party! 1:08:19

9 weeks назад1:08:19

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We're closing out 2024 with a look back at our favorite things: memories, challenges, rituals, lessons learned and mantras that go us through. Plus- how we invite our families to spend some time in reflection and setting intentions for the New Year. Michelle's Favorites: Primrosia Dual-Tip Markers for Writing, Journaling, Doodling Paperage Spiral Bound Notebooks (in different colors to keep track of what's inside) Facial Cupping with Sakina Di Pace Jessica's Favorites: Reusable Under-Eye Patches (store in the fridge for extra refreshment) Born to Shine by Kendra Scott If you want to do some reflecting and intention setting with us, you can print the prompts we're using with our families here: Reflections & Resolutions They are meant to be printed and cut in half for being easily displayed or kept in a notebook for future reference!…

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Keen on Kin-Keeping: Ideas for a More Meaningful and Manageable Holiday Season 1:07:03

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Have you ever heard of kin-keeping? It’s the emotional labor of maintaining and strengthening family ties and involves all the organizing of holiday events, wrapping of gifts and keeping of traditions. If you are the kin-keeper in your home this episode is for you: we’re talking about the power and joy of this role, as well as ideas for decreasing the burden it entails so we can enjoy all the keeping of the kin that we are so busy doing.…

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Holiday Hosting Hacks 1:06:33

15 weeks назад1:06:33

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We're all about hosting for the holidays - and whether you've got big or small gatherings planned, we've got tips on how to save money, make the little things count, create meaningful conversation and welcome your guests with grace and calm. Plus, we dive into the difference between warm and cool hosts, our feelings about being a little bit extra, and how we know which of us is the older millennial.…

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Compassionate, Competent, Confident Parenting 55:02

17 weeks назад55:02

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On today's episode we propose an expansion on the best ideas of gentle parenting, but with the addition of some power for parents - moving past imposter syndrome so prevalent in our generation to compassionate, competent and confident parenting.

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The Hygge Manifesto: Rerun 52:57

18 weeks назад52:57

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We are re-airing this fan favorite episode all about the hyggely lifestyle: leaning into all things cozy, warm and intimate in this otherwise cold and crummy time of year. This episode is based on the book The Little Book of Hygge (which makes a great holiday gift, IMHO) and covers the ten tenets of hygge: atmosphere, presence, pleasure, equality, gratitude, harmony, comfort, truce, togetherness and shelter. Enjoy!…

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Bringing Back the Play-Based Childhood and Why We’re Passionate About Limiting Screen Time for Our Kids 1:24:38

20 weeks назад1:24:38

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The play-based childhood, essential to thriving in adulthood, has been on a rapid decline in the past few decades, priming the way for a phone-based childhood. We discuss the reasons we as parents feel we have to overprotect kids and how to talk ourselves through that in order to bring back a real childhood for our kids: real connections, real play, real experiences and real goodness. We are not zero-screens families, but rather value giving our children the experiences they need over simulated interactions that leave kids anxious, depressed and worse. Much of this discussion is based on the book The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt , and we recommend you read it! If you want more info on the necessity and joy of play for kids and adults, check out this episode.…

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Seven Instant Mood Boosts - No Purchase Required 1:03:22

22 weeks назад1:03:22

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Today we've got seven ways to make your day better, and the science behind why they work. In our busy lives it can be easy to forget to make time to do the things that will actually make us feel alive, and happy about it - connecting with our communities, getting a breath of fresh air, creating, problem solving, and making room for serendipity.…

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A Life of Abundance: Interview with Marcela on Luxuriating in Life’s Multiplicities 58:58

24 weeks назад58:58

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Today Michelle interviews her friend, Marcela, a teacher on special assignment who is also pursuing her doctorate in education while raising her two young girls and juggling family life with grace alongside her husband. She shares her unique experience on raising a multi-lingual and multi-cultural family all while claiming a life of abundance and every day luxury for herself. She offers a great perspective on co-parenting while both parents work full-time, as well as insights on how she feeds her busy family and takes time every day to soak in life’s beauty.…

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Set Your Watches: It's Back-To-School with Synced Schedules and Streamlined Systems 1:07:06

26 weeks назад1:07:06

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After the first few weeks of a new school year shake out, we have the opportunity to sync up our schedules and iron out any wrinkles in our systems for a smooth school year. Whether you've got pre-k or high school students, we're bringing our best tips for calendar maintenance, meal prep, after-school activities and more. Plus, when to acknowledge it's too much and how to let go, so you can actually enjoy and embrace the chaos of this time of life.…

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Creating a Signature Style 1:17:34

28 weeks назад1:17:34

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Creating a signature style is a great way to show off your personality and passions before even speaking. Let’s dive into assessing and determining a personal, timeless style by first going through the building blocks we already own, then adding accessories and defining our style!

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Personal Branding: Determining Purpose, Values, and Where to Spend our Energy 57:12

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