Judy Talks - A Podcast

Judy Talks - A Podcast
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You've heard the saying "Everyone has a story" and I happen to believe that's true. On each episode, I'll talk to someone about, well, them. Their story. Their experiences. Their amazing (or not amazing) life moments. Some of these people, you may know. Others? You'll have no idea who they are. But I can guarantee you'll find them interesting!

  1. 09/11/2022

    Episode 19: Taking risks, Being Honest, and Using Your Voice - Judy Talks with Voice Actor James Dooley

    So, I met this guy James during an acting workshop, found out we have a mutual friend in the industry, and one of us ‘friended’ the other on Facebook (I can’t remember which one of us sent the request first). Any way, a few years and one pandemic later, I thought “James would make a really cool guest!” James is an on-screen actor and voice actor but the latter has been his focus lately. He’s also the founder of Dooley Media Works, a company that specializes in professional voiceover production.  We chat about his career and how he found himself in the world of voice over work…how covid changed the audition process…and why learning from brutally honest feedback is the most important thing a performer can do for themselves.  On this episode of Judy Talks, the velvet voiced James Dooley.  https://dooleymediaworks.com/about-us/   https://www.toddschick.com/

    Episode 19: Taking risks, Being Honest, and Using Your Voice - Judy Talks with Voice Actor James Dooley

  2. 09/02/2022

    Episode 18: Financial Fears and Feeling Fine - Judy Talks with Catherine and Karen from My Divorce Solution

    Some months ago I made a very short, tongue-in-cheek tiktok that was a shout-out to all the people out there looking for the love of their life but don’t date because they still live with their exes due to financial reasons. It was just a little video poking fun at myself. The reaction that little video got was NOT something I expected. And the thing was, people weren’t responding to the dating part of it…the majority of comments were from people who were just like me; separated but still cohabitating with their ex because they can’t afford to live on their own. That prompted me to have a chat with Catherine and Karen. Catherine is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CFDA) and trained mediator while Karen has a paralegal background and acts as a legal liaison for their clients. Both women are divorced and know how awful the whole experience can be from an emotional AND financial standpoint. Honestly, I’d like to have a series of episodes with them because there is so much to talk about when you’re ending a marriage or common-law relationship. And on a personal note, I suck with money and I’m awful with numbers. I’m not afraid of much but shit…when it comes to my finances, my brain just shuts down. BUT, after recording this episode, I’m not as terrified. On this episode of Judy Talks, Catherine and Karen from My Divorce Solution. Website: mydivorcesolution.com   Instagram: @mydivorcesolution   Twitter: @mydivorcesoluti   Facebook: My Divorce Solution    LinkedIn: My Divorce Solution   Tik Tok: @mydivorcesolution

  3. 08/28/2022

    Episode 17: Singing, Songwriting, and Self-Love - Judy Talks with Young Troubadour, Royal

    When I write the intros for my podcast, normally I don’t have much trouble. But when it came to writing something about my guest on this episode, I kept writing, deleting, rewriting, and deleting again. Royal is such a unique young person and I can’t seem to find the words to introduce him in a way that seems good enough. So, I’ll just give you some basics and let him tell you the rest; Royal is a queer singer-songwriter living in NYC and the last few years of his life have been nothing short of transformative. We talk about his upbringing in a Mormon home, his path altering experiences with music INCLUDING his audition for The Voice, coming out as bisexual to his family, learning to accept himself, and how he is moving forward with tons of self-love, joy, and gratitude in his heart. But before we get into the interview, if you are questioning your sexuality, gender identity, mental health, or all of the above, there are so many organizations out there that can help. And let’s say you want to better understand your friend, family member, or co-worker, they can help with that, too. www.lgbtcenters.org  itgetsbetter.org  youthline.ca thetrevorproject.org I’ll be posting these links on the website at judytalkspodcast.com and they will also show up in the show notes on whichever platform you use to stream. On this episode of Judy Talks – the young and oh-so-wise troubadour, Royal.

  4. 08/26/2022

    Episode 16: Cardiff, Curls, and Chaotic Conversations - Judy Talks with Lynn, the Founder of The White Curl charity.

    In 2019, Lynn attended the annual Homeless World Cup football tournament in Cardiff, Wales and the trajectory of her life changed. At this event, she witnessed people from all over the world come together for a cause but one person in particular left a lasting impression on her; the chameleonesque Welsh actor, Michael Sheen. If you don’t know the name, chances are you have seen him from one or more of his film and television roles. He’s played: Aro in Twilight Tony Blair in The Queen Dr. William Masters in Masters of Sex Arthur the bartender in Passengers Roland Blum in The Good Fight Lucien in Underworld Miles in Bright Young Things and recently Dr. Martin Whitly in Prodigal Son  and Aziraphale in Good Omens However, this isn’t what drew Lynn to him. She saw Michael in attendance at the event, right in the thick of it, day after day, participating, talking with everyone, helping with what needed to be done. As she puts it, he wasn’t just being a celebrity who swooped in for a few minutes to show his face and then leave. He was as dedicated to this event as everyone else (in fact, it eventually came out that his financial generosity prevented the event from being cancelled). When Lynn returned home to the United States, she had a mission; to raise money and help the charities she encountered while in Wales. And with that, The White Curl was born. On this episode of Judy Talks – the founder and director of The White Curl, Lynn.

    Episode 16: Cardiff, Curls, and Chaotic Conversations - Judy Talks with Lynn, the Founder of The White Curl charity.

  5. 08/13/2022

    Episode 15: Psychiatry, the 60s scoop, and Surviving - Judy Talks to Canada's First Indigenous Psychiatrist, Dr. Cornelia Wieman

    Dr. Nel Wieman didn’t purposely set out to be Canada’s first female indigenous psychiatrist but in the 90s she did just that despite her early life being so difficult. Dr. Wieman has been described as a victim of the 60s scoop but she sees herself as, not only a survivor but a THRIVER. Her professional resume is a mile long and she is a highly respected person in her field – in fact, she is a recipient of the Indspire Award. You’ve never heard of the Indspire Awards? Oh, it’s just the highest honour the Indigenous community gives its people. It’s seriously so significant, that the awards are (according to its website) “a nationally broadcast celebration that showcases the diversity and accomplishments of Indigenous peoples in Canada”. Jeebus! Dr. Wieman AND Buffy Sainte-Marie received their awards on the same night! Despite being a bit nervous, I was so incredibly honoured to talk with Dr. Wieman. She openly discusses so many topics including her early life, the responsibility she felt as being only the second indigenous psychiatrist in Canada, establishing trust with clients, the systemic racism she’s faced in the medical community, and her opinion about the Pope’s recent visit to Canada. On this episode of Judy Talks – the humble trailblazer, Dr. Cornelia Wieman.

  6. 08/06/2022

    Episode 14: Bathtubs, Bacon, and Blogging - Judy Talks with Adam Avitable

    Adam Avitable considers himself to be a “creative polymath”. He is a comedian, writer, photographer, wedding officiant, and a former lawyer/entrepreneur/college professor. According to his website, He has written books, started businesses, set his life on fire, gotten married, gotten divorced, spoken at conferences, headlined casinos, taught workshops, performed for thousands, and written for millions, creating content that made readers cry, laugh, or even pick up their pitchforks. Currently, he produces and co-hosts a dating podcast called “Dating Kinda Sucks” and has garnered quite a following on social media, in particular Tiktok, as a content creator who calls out toxic masculinity and the s****y behaviour of other men. I wanted to talk with Adam to find out if he’s legit or just another man trying to cash in on the #metoo movement. On this episode of Judy Talks, the detrimentally blunt Adam Avitable.

    Episode 14: Bathtubs, Bacon, and Blogging - Judy Talks with Adam Avitable

  7. 07/31/2022

    Episode 13: ‘Murica, Margaret Atwood, and Starting a Movement - Judy Talks with Ashley Gray

    With one seemingly innocent Tiktok video, Ashley Gray found herself in the middle of an opinion storm surrounding the issue of how the rest of the world views the United States. You see, Ashley is an American living in the UK and that distance has afforded her an arm’s length view of the country she loves. During our chat we talked about Canada vs. the US vs. the UK when it comes to health care, abortion, politics, cultural views, guns and gun laws, and the American crisis of being made to choose money over love.  Annnnd…I’ll be honest, we kind of went off the rails and had our own Lord of the Rings moment with tangent after tangent keeping us from actually ending the interview…but if you can get around that you just might enjoy our Canadian vs. expatriate view of ‘Murica. BUT…before we get into the episode, I want to address some comments that were made during recording. You see, I recorded Ashley’s interview BEFORE I spoke with Bill from the Church of Satan. I edited and posted Ashley’s interview AFTER I released the Church of Satan episode. Comments we make about the Church of Satan’s views on abortion are not accurate and I encourage you to listen to episode 11 for facts about the stance the Church of Satan takes on abortion. On this episode of Judy Talks, broken hearted American expat, Ashley Gray.

  8. 07/23/2022

    Episode 12: Politics, Passion, and Poultry - Judy Talks with Actor Mo Collins

    In the late 90s and early 2000s, you no doubt saw Mo Collins generously peppered throughout TV shows and Movies including MadTV, The 40 year old virgin, Arrested Development, Knocked Up, and more recently on Parks and Recreation and Fear the Walking Dead.  She’s an Actor, comedian, writer, director, animal advocate, and, it turns out, she is incredibly passionate about politics in the United states. Oh, and chickens, too! When I was making plans to speak with Mo, like all of my interviews, I didn’t prepare much because I prefer it when conversations take a natural course. But one single question at the beginning conveyed just how infuriating and scary it is to be a Democrat in America today. On this episode of Judy Talks, funny woman with a heart full of rage, Mo Collins.

    Episode 12: Politics, Passion, and Poultry - Judy Talks with Actor Mo Collins
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You've heard the saying "Everyone has a story" and I happen to believe that's true. On each episode, I'll talk to someone about, well, them. Their story. Their experiences. Their amazing (or not amazing) life moments. Some of these people, you may know. Others? You'll have no idea who they are. But I can guarantee you'll find them interesting!

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