The Embarrassing Diary

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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. MAY 21

    #023 - Why The Eurovision 2024 Was A Messy Carnival

    Are you ready to talk about all the things that nobody dares to say? The episode is also available on Youtube Timestamps:00:00-00:54 Introduction00:55-03:29 Joost Klein's disqualification03:30-04:12 Nemo's performance04:13-06:44 Marina's Satti mediocre performance06:45- 07:50 Marina's Satti unscuccesful political statement07:51-08:57 Slimane's impeccable vocal moment08:58- 09:23 Baby Lasagna's reaction when they were second09:24-10:19 Petra's jokes10:20 Closing thoughts 🔔 Make sure you subscribe to our channel and hit that notification bell, so you don’t miss any of our new content Creator & Host: Zoe Ntonta 🎵Music credit: Produced by Johnathon M. Horner Get in touch with me: 📸 Instagram 📧Contact me 🙏THANK you so much for listening to this podcast!

    11 min

  2. APR 24

    #022 - Yarona Boster - Healing From Grief

    In this episode we sit down with Communications Master, TEDx Speaker and twice best selling author Yarona Boster and we explore the journey of healing after loss.Learn how to support children through grief with sensitivity and openness, discover the significance of funeral rituals in the grieving process, and gain practical strategies for moving forward with compassion and resilience. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction01:25 Why grief is such a weird feeling02:40 The peculiar idea that we will never die 03:11 How to explain death to a child05:16 In between faces of life and death: how to handle?07:57 How can a parent cope with the idea of death11:25 Funeral rituals/Wake16:39 Children should be present in the funeral process19:24 Stages of grief22:00 Do children feel grief the same way as adults?23:53 Unresolved grief27:47 Laughing and crying during grief31:50 How can friends help coping with grief35:47 When do you know you have overcome grief37:54 Moving on with grief42:45 Yarona’s upcoming projects & closing thoughts Creator & Host: Zoe Ntonta 🎵Music credit: Produced by Johnathon M. Horner/ @beatmekanik  Get In Touch with Yarona:WebsiteLinkedinFacebookInstagram ---------------------------Get in touch with me:📸 Instagram 🔴 YouTube📧 Contact 🙏THANK you so much for listening to this podcast!

    45 min

  3. APR 14

    #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 min

  4. MAR 20

    #020 - Alexandros Samaras - Reacting To Viral Eurovision Songs 2024

    You are listening to the audio of a YouTube reaction video. For the best viewer experience check out the video on YouTube. And don't forget to Subscribe! Yes, we finally have our fist reaction video and it's a juicy one! Eurovision time is here and we are reacting to some of the most viral songs for 2024. Which song do you think will win this year? Let me know in the comments! Songs you hear in this reaction video: Baby Lasagna - Rim Tim Tagi Dim | Croatia 🇭🇷 Alyona Alyona & Jerry Heil - Teresa & Maria | Ukraine 🇺🇦 Joost Klein - Europapa | Netherlands 🇳🇱 Silvester Belt - Luktelk | Lithuania 🇱🇹 Marina Satti - ZARI | Greece 🇬🇷 Creator & Host: Zoe Ntonta Guest: Alexandros Samaras 🎵Music credit: Produced by Johnathon M. Horner Get in touch with Alexandros Get in touch with me:📸 Instagram 🔴 YouTube📧 Contact 🎤Stand up  🙏THANK you so much for listening to this podcast!

    11 min

  5. MAR 13

    #019 - Aliki Wildeman Darzenta - Three Birth Stories

    Are you about to give birth and want to hear how two women survived? Welcome to the Embarrassing Diary! A place where we talk unapologetically about giving birth to little humans.Trigger warning: in this episode we talk about real birth stories so you better listen until the end! Honorable guest: Aliki - you can listen to her previous episode ''Traitor Boob'' Timestamps:00:00 Welcome to the show!00:33 Premature birth 05:18 Breastfeeding/Formula08:16 Second birth story& pregnancy diabetes09:31 Foley catheter and other drugs 12:49 Water breaking14:40 Love your midwive15:27 Second baby out18:15 Third birth story19:34 Contraction storm and morphine 21:41 Home birth in the Netherlands23:10 Things they don't tell you when you give birth 24:15 Mum guilt and partner support26:35 Golden hour29:22 No right or wrong in your birth story30:06 How to help a new mum 31:01 Advise to new mums Creator & Host: Zoe Ntonta 🎵Music credit: Produced by Johnathon M. Horner/ https://www.youtube.com/@beatmekanik Get in touch with me:📸 Instagram 🔴 YouTube📧 Contact 🎤Stand up 🙏THANK you so much for listening to this podcast!

    35 min
  6. #018 - The Dolphin Who Loved Me

    MAR 5

    #018 - The Dolphin Who Loved Me

    Today we're bringing you a highly anticipated episode: The real love story between a human and a dolphin. It all started when NASA decided to teach dolphins to speak the English language, however, things did not go as planned. This episode is in loving memory of Peter, the dolphin.  Timestamps: 00:00 Zoe, tell us the dolphin story01:03 Nasa's new project: speaking to animals02:36 Animal instincts are in the air 05:36 The unexpected end of the project 06:48 The suicide of Peter07:45 Margaret on Peter's death08:11 Final thoughts on this crazy story09:54 Some stand up talk Creator & Host: Zoe Ntonta🎵Music credit: Produced by Johnathon M. Horner/ @beatmekanik  Get in touch with me:📸 Instagram 🔴 YouTube📧 Contact 🎤Stand up 🙏THANK you so much for listening to this podcast!

    11 min

  7. MAR 4

    #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 min
  8. #016 - Erika Dittmer - Growing Up In A Dysfunctional Family

    FEB 22

    #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 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Zoe Ntonta
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    23
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    © 2024 The Embarrassing Diary
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