The Embarrassing Diary

Zoe Ntonta
The Embarrassing Diary

A comforting escape for those feeling exhausted or facing life's challenges. Through personal stories and insightful discussions, we dive into a range of relatable topics with the intention to laugh and heal together.

  1. 14 АПР.

    #021 - Nathaniel Glasser Skog - Unleash Your Comedic Genius

    Yes! After a long break we are back with another podcast episode with an incredible guest. Nathaniel is joining us all the way from Sweden! And he is here to talk all about comedy, music and artistic creation: about the importance of being present in the moment, the element of spontaneity and how (almost) anyone can become a stand up comedian! Timestamps 00:00 Welcome back everyone!01:20 When Comedy meets Music 02:17 Who goes first: the audience or the artist?04:04 Women in Comedy05:06 Art and perfectionism07:02 Laugher is the comedian’s currency 08:15 Comedy is a hit or miss 09:54 How long does it take someone to become a good comedian/Can anyone become a comedian?12:48 Best tip for stand up comedians16:11 Bob Dylan and the element of sponteniouty 19:36 Writer’s block and the importance of being bored22:16 Phone culture as a blocker for creativity26:15 Comedy as a cathartic medium28:19 The creative process of a joke 30:21 Nathaniel’s advise to new artists/comedians/musicians33:58 Competition with other comedians36:16 Closing thoughts Creator & Host: Zoe Ntonta 🎵Music credit: Produced by Johnathon M. Horner/ @beatmekanik  Get In Touch with Nathaniel: Music Youtube(Music)SpotifyComedyYoutube(Comedy)SoMe: glassercomedy The clip of the (in)famous gig where Bob Dylan "went electric" and turned his back on the folk music community ---------------------------Get in touch with me:📸 Instagram 🔴 YouTube📧 Contact 🎤Some new jokes 🙏THANK you so much for listening to this podcast!

    37 мин.
  2. 4 МАР.

    #017 - Karine Ste-Marie - Nurturing The Soul Through Rituals And Chocolate

    In this episode, my guest uncovers the profound significance of reconnecting with her indigenous roots and explores the transformative power of ceremonial cacao and soul-stirring sound baths. Karine Ste-Marie is a singer, songwriter, sound healing artist and a prominent figure in Quebec's pop scene. She has graced stages worldwide with her impeccable voice and healing presence. After exploring sound healing and song ceremony in Central and South America, Karine returned to Canada with a mission: to share with the world the impactful power of voice and the profound significance of ceremonial rituals. If you are watching this episode on Youtube: Apologies for the quality of the video as we experienced some technical difficulties Timestamps:  00:00 Shoutout to our listeners!01:32 What is a sound bath03:25 Why everyone should have a sound bath04:50 What is a cacao ceremony11:42 How life inspires art15:00 Exploring solutions when feeling uninspired16:25 Going back to the Indigenous Roots19:25 Breathing festival21:02 How people feel after a sound bath22:06 Karine’s upcoming projects23:56 A goodbye message from the hostCreator & Host: Zoe Ntonta🎵Music credit: Produced by Johnathon M. Horner/ @beatmekanik  Get In Touch with KarineWebsiteCorporate BookingsInstagramFacebookYoutube ---------------------------Get in touch with me:📸 Instagram 🔴 YouTube📧 Contact  🙏THANK you so much for listening to this podcast!

    25 мин.
  3. #016 - Erika Dittmer - Growing Up In A Dysfunctional Family

    22 ФЕВР.

    #016 - Erika Dittmer - Growing Up In A Dysfunctional Family

    Today we are joined by Erika Dittmer, an actress, singer, lecturer, and author of the book 'Butterfly'. Erika has devoted her life to spreading the message that enduring a toxic family environment can be profoundly traumatic, yet it is possible to break free from its grasp. She approaches her traumatic memories from a place of love and forgiveness. Please note, certain segments may contain content that could be unsettling for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised Timestamps:  00:00 Welcome to the Embarrassing Diary01:05 Meet the Author 03:20 Passage from the Book ‘Butterfly’05:30 How the book came to life07:46 A brief background of the family’s generational trauma 10:25 The book through the lens of an abusive relationship 11:18 Life as a Cirque lead singer and the perks of having the ‘perfect body’12:49 How the book changed through time13:32 Understanding autoimmune challenges and other psychological make ups16:11 Finishing the writing of the book19:34 Erika's family shares their critique regarding the book.26:40 How the audience perceived the book29:30 How the healing process started and Erika’s first encounter with ‘Fireworks’35:39 The new portal that transformed Erika’s life36:57 Erika’s upcoming book and projects39:58 Subscribe to our channel!Creator & Host: Zoe Ntonta🎵Music credit: Produced by Johnathon M. Horner/ @beatmekanik  Get In Touch with Erika:Book (English Version)Book (Swedish Version)FacebookInstagram ---------------------------Get in touch with me:📸 Instagram 🔴 YouTube📧 Contact  🙏THANK you so much for listening to this podcast!

    40 мин.

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