Taking The Plunge
23 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago -Season 1-An inspirational show about people who have taken the "plunge" and changed their life or career in an extraordinary way, often after a life changing event, and how they got to where they are today. Our goal in doing this podcast is to give voice to people's stories, and to provide hope, comfort, and maybe even a little humor to those who are listening. As well as sharing our own story into plunging into something entirely new.
Season 2- A show all about “taking the plunge” into all things dating and relationships over 40! The good, the bad, and the ugly! And the hosts may just open up a bit themselves, and begin to dip their toes into all new territory along the way.
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Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT): An Innovative Way To Break Through Limiting Beliefs And Help You Find The Love You're Looking For with Allison Jayne
August 30, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBToday we speak with Allison Jayne, a former practicing psychotherapist, who now focuses exclusively on coaching and empowering middle-aged women around the challenges of dating. She uses the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), informally known as "tapping," to free her clients from fear-based beliefs, and find the love they have been looking for. Allison talks to us about many of the themes in her book, Find Love Again: Learn to Date Like A Goddess, including: -The neuroscience underly...
A New Awakening with David Gregory
August 23, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBJoin us as we speak with David Gregory, a Marine, car bomb survivor, who focuses attention on trauma healing, relationship coaching, and what he calls polarity consciousness. Our conversation focuses on wide-ranging topics, including: -the transformative effects of deep meditation and plant medicine; -how to show up for the person you love, even when they love someone else; -how to successfully manage an anxious attachment style in relationships; -how to break self-defeating patterns; an...
Compelling Dating and Relationship Advice That May Surprise you, with Canada’s Dating Coach, Chantal Heide
August 16, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBToday we talk to Chantal Heide, a dating and relationship coach, whose ten books and 3 workbooks provide practical advice on how to form relationships that lead to deeper emotions and longer-lasting connections. During today’s conversation, we learn How to distinguish a “guy” from a “man”, and why it matters, How to overcome the fear of being alone, Tips for building an online dating profile that attracts people with long-term potential, and Why three months of no kissing may be the key ...
What It’s Like To Be In An Open, Committed Relationship with Danielle
August 09, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBJoin us as we talk to Danielle, a content creator, storyteller, and mother of two about what it has been like to be in an open, committed relationship for the past 13 years. Danielle speaks candidly about how she felt when the man with whom she planned to spend the rest of her life first suggested the idea of non-monogamy, and the concerns it evoked, not only from within, but from those around her. Danielle takes us through those early conversations, counseling us on the importance of takin...
How to Find Your Self-Worth with Holly
August 02, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBToday we talk to Holly about: What it feels like to be in an arranged marriage without any real love; How a devastating loss motivated her to take control of her life; How her daughter’s words gave her the resolve she needed to end an abusive relationship; The relationship between familial patterns and toxic relationships; How a chance encounter on Tik Tok inspired an overhaul of her approach to dating; The three key questions she asks before every date; and How she came to peace...
The Final First Kiss with James
July 26, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBAfter many first kisses, James is ready to find the person with whom he will share his final first kiss. However, finding a great love is formidable, even for someone as endearing and genuine as James. On this week’s episode, James walks us through the highs and lows of dating apps, sharing the games people play, and the lengths they will go to mask themselves. For James, these are immediate red flags. So what happens when an intriguing woman reaches out, just minutes before disappearing...
Let's Shake on It - with Mike
July 19, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBMike, an expert in sales and marketing, came of age at a time when people met at bars, and dating apps were as incomprehensible as a world without pay phones. A self-proclaimed extroverted introvert, Mike took an immediate liking to 21st century dating, where meeting someone was as simple as swiping right - or so he thought. While dating apps have not yet delivered Mike his true love, they have certainly provided tremendous humor and misadventure along the way. Join us as we learn about ...
A Transformative Love Story with Nicole
July 12, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MBOn this weeks episode of Taking The Plunge, we talk with Nicole. Nicole is a single mom of two teens sons living on the Jersey Shore. She is a UGC content creator and influencer on social media. Nicole shares her heartwarming story with us that is full of love, loss, and the many highs and lows she experiences along the way. To follow Nicole: https://www.tiktok.com/@nicolehibbard https://www.instagram.com/nicolehibbard1970/ To follow Taking The Plunge: https://instagram.com/plungeshow...
Upside Down Pineapples, Pear Rings, and Key Parties: What They Can Tell Us About Love
July 05, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBCan a special ring get you off the dating apps? What can gift swaps teach us about swinging? And can people ever really learn their lessons when it comes to dating the wrong people? We cover all of these topics and so much more on this episode of Taking The Plunge. To follow Taking The Plunge: https://instagram.com/plungeshow?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw==
Not Enough Fish In The Sea
June 28, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBYou are in for a wild ride on this episode of Taking The Plunge with our guest, Kim. Join us as we learn what not to do on a first date, when to avoid the element of surprise, and why you should immediately run if someone says you remind them of their mother. This is a first date story you definitely don't want to miss! Follow Taking The Plunge podcast: https://instagram.com/plungeshow?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw==
Re-Introducing Taking The Plunge
June 21, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.82 MBAfter taking a break to manage life under the pandemic, this dynamic duo is back and ready to plunge into entirely new territory. Join Marissa and Mara as they explore the unpredictable ups and downs of dating over 40. Podcast guests share their craziest stories, opening up about the thrills and heartbreak of seeking “the one”. They learn that dating apps are a necessary evil, and that the deepest love can come from the darkest days. Inspired by their guests’ stories, Marissa and Mara v...
From Rehabbing Kitchens To Restoring Health
February 08, 2022 14:00 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBFor more info on Dan: https://getmassagefit.com/services/ To follow Taking The Plunge podcast: https://www.instagram.com/plungeshow/
Lisa Goodman Helfand- The Skin You're In
February 01, 2022 14:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBFor more information about Lisa or to check out her incredible book, head to her website at: https://comfortableinmythickskin.com/ To follow Taking The Plunge podcast: https://www.instagram.com/plungeshow/
Jess Koehler- Finding The Light
April 14, 2020 13:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MBOn this episode we talk with the incredibly talented Jess Koehler. Jess is an LA based family photographer, who has found a way to shift her creative focus, as a result of Covid-19, into a project that will truly go down in history. To check out her gorgeous work go to: https://www.jesskoehlerphoto.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jesskoehlerphoto/ For more information on Taking The Plunge Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/plungeshow/
Natalie Tessler-A Journey Of Love And Passion
April 07, 2020 14:09 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBHave you ever felt uninspired? Like there has got to be more, better, something else out there? Natalie Tessler felt that way, but instead of sticking with comfort she took a leap of faith and ultimately found her purpose.....twice. For more information: https://compassprobono.wpengine.com/ To follow Taking The Plunge: https://www.instagram.com/plungeshow/
When The Why Is So Important That The How Is Irrelevant
March 31, 2020 13:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBEducational inequality is a fact. Most of us know the bleak statistics, but despite our best intentions, we don’t address it. We resign ourselves to the status quo, convinced of our powerlessness. You will quickly learn that Brian Floriani is not most people: how many of us would trade in private jets for weathered books? In speaking with Brian, we learn about his remarkable plunge, and are reminded, that sometimes all it takes, is one person with a crazy dream to make the impossibl...
Rich Alapack-We All Live Here
March 24, 2020 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBIdioms, mantras, inspirational phrases: they are everywhere, passing through our consciousness with little effect. We may pause for a moment, briefly reflecting upon its meaning, before moving on, unchanged. But once in a while, we come across a phrase so extraordinary, we cannot simply move on. We are changed, and our life must change with us. For Rich Alapack, it was four words: We All Live Here. A simple phrase on an ordinary night was all it took for Rich to leave everything he kn...
John Denney-It's All In Our Mind
March 17, 2020 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBWhat do you do when it seems that all news is bad news? John Denney teaches us the importance of taking a pause, searching inward for the answers, and how his "plunge" into meditation has changed his life in extraordinary ways! For more information on this incredible meditation: https://theharmonyexercise.com/ https://www.instagram.com/theharmonyexercise/ To follow Taking The Plunge: https://www.instagram.com/plungeshow/
Chris Beer
March 10, 2020 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBWe are told that we can have it all: the high paying job, the 2.5 children, the impeccably kept home. But what happens when having it all means waking up in a cold sweat at 3:30 am, not knowing which way is up; when your days become so consumed with endless tasks, you can't remember what it was like to sit quietly. In this podcast, we explore the stressors of modern-day society and learn that slowing down can mean the difference between life and death. For more information: https://www.no...
Mother's Intuition
March 03, 2020 14:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBOnce in a while, someone comes along with such extraordinary vision that anything seems possible. Such is the case with Zac Cohen, a person who by the age of 10 had touched the lives of over 10,000 children. On this episode we talk with Zac's mom Ellen, and sister Elana, as they share Zac's relentless drive to live his life in the service of others. For more information on Zac's Zoo or to donate stuffed animals go to: https://www.facebook.com/zacszoo98/ https://www.instagram.com/zacszoo...
Jennifer Joyce-My Best Pal
February 25, 2020 14:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBWhat do you do, when the man who has loved you for 40 years, leaves you with no warning and no chance to say good-bye? Losing this relationship awakened a part of Jennifer that had laid dormant for years. It was from this place of immeasurable grief that Jennifer was inspired to create something of infinite hope. Follow Jennifer at: https://www.instagram.com/jazzifit/
Aron Plucinski-Follow Your Gut
February 18, 2020 14:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBIn the spirit of Taking the Plunge, Marissa and Mara pack up their Evanston studio, and head out to Nashville, Tennessee where they meet with Aron Plucinski, a former Hollywood Producer and Showrunner. Aron guides us through the highs and lows of a career in Hollywood, during which he achieved tremendous success, while also experiencing heartbreaking loss, and a deepening disillusionment with the industry. Exhausted from continuously chasing his next job, Aron abruptly leaves home, seeking a...
Introducing Taking The Plunge
December 09, 2019 04:48 - 4 minutes - 4.49 MBOn this episode of TakingThe Plunge, we talk about how and why we created this podcast and our hopes and fears around starting something incredibly out of our comfort zone.