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A welcome breath of self-care
I only just discovered this podcast, so I'll be going back and starting at the beginning soon. What a great way to spend an hour or so. I've long been a fan of Lani Diane Rich's podcasts, but this one may be my favorite. She and Dr. Kelly Jones make a great pair and I'm so happy to have many hours of them ahead of me.
EllieA2
If you are ready to grow this is for you
Two smart women, three great books combine to propel you to be a better you. I am redefining my career and this podcast has been a road map as I set a new course.
I recommend (& have to multiple friends) this podcast to anyone going through big changes in their lives.
PP & PH
Call to adventure
This podcast opened my mind to self help podcasts. Thank you Lani and Kelly!
Wyrdfae
Solidarity Sisters
For months this podcast has been the thing I most look forward to all week. Lani and Kelly have enchanted me, made me laugh and cry, and continue to deliver truth. I'll follow y'all anywhere.
NationofCrumb
Women to listen to
I have great respect for the work Lani Diane Rich and Dr. Kelly Jones are doing with this podcast. They discuss great ideas very thoughtfully and meaningfully. They are Funny. They are Brave. It’s like a personal conversation of which you can be a part. There’s many levels of engagement (twitter, discord) if you do. If you have challenges in your life, these two women are great people to hear from. They inspire. They are strong.
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Suzabooze
Funny, authentic, vulnerable, smart
The best part of this podcast is the interaction between Lani and Dr. Kelly. And hearing how their friendship grows from episode to episode. That said, it's also an intelligent approach to the three books and difficult topics. I listen every week.
sarahelawton
Six stars
Best podcast in my library! I already love Brene Brown and read her book "Rising Strong" so I was excited to start BSY recommended by a friend. Yes, it's going to knock you on your butt, but if you are interested in making your life genuinely better and happier, this is your podcast!
Green shelf
Listen to this podcast!
If you're creative (or want to be), if you're stuck (and don't want to be), if you're curious (and you should be), this podcast and these books are for you! Lani Diane Rich and Dr. Kelly Jones are likable and smart and funny, and walk us through their reactions to three books: "Rising Strong" by Brene Brown, "Big Magic" by Elizabeth Gilbert, and "The Year of Yes" by Shonda Rhimes. I don't always agree with the writers or their books -- or with Rich or Jones for that matter -- but this is interesting stuff, personal, helpful, courageous, and always a lovely refreshing hour or so, and it makes me think, and often reenergizes me, and Lani and Kelly are the type of people I want to be friends with, and their obvious friendship and respect and support for each other comes through in every episode.
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Ropobop
Wonderful!
A weekly podcast dedicated to courage and creativity that is funny, hopeful, and inspirational. Mandatory listening.
222423423
Brave Ladies!
Thank you so much for being vaunrable and open. I've been inspired by this podcast and know it's something I will be relistening to throughout my life. Thank you Thank you Thank you.
ShotgunShay8
Delightful and Deep
I look forward to this podcast every week and I dread the day it will end! It is so comforting to go on this journey of reading these books together and then be able to listen to Lani and Kelly react and process the information and reveal all sorts of little bits of inspiration and revelations that I never would have seen from reading on my own. They have created a community of like-minded people who are willing to go along this journey of self-revelation, which we need more of in this world! Their transparency and openness and bravery is an inspiration to me and a gift to all humankind to know we are not alone.
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emielisch
Can't Love It Enough
I followed Lonnie Dianne Rich here from her podcaste she used to do for Story Wonk, and I loved her personality and insights into story. Once that imploded (due to no fault of her own) I followed her over to where she continued on with Still Pretty (another one I suggest people try out).
And then I found this one and I cannot, because there aren't enough words to describe, how awesomely fantastic and in love with this podcast I am. With a terrific cohost, we have two women here who are both funny, brave, smart, heartbreaking, and utterly fascinating and worthy of heroworship. Going along with them on their journey has helped illuminate the same struggles I always seem to be going through. This is not a "self help podcast" but something so much better. Give this a podcast a chance and you won't be able to deny the chemistry and magic these two both have are creating.
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NathanLW
You want funny? Brilliant? Insightful? Listen to this!
If Lani Diane Rich is involved in a podcast, you know it is going to be great, but this is truly ground-breaking. Even if the thought of reading a personal development book makes you groan, I recommend you tune into this podcast. It is very easy to follow if you haven't read the books and feels like having a good friend along on your journey if you have. Kelly Jones is a great cohost, funny and kind, and a freaking genius. If you are a brave, creative person (and you are) you need to tune in.
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jennovative
Inspiring
I love to start or end my day with these inspiring and loving women. Looking forward to discussion of the next book.
LVprosewriter
Great discussion, wonderful insights!
Listen even if you don't read or don't like these books! The discussion, the rapport, the homework and these lovely ladies and their heartfelt conversation is wonderful.
LeenieCK
Life changing
I listen on my way to work and have usually have to fix my eyeliner from tears. The books are amazing but the hosts are genuinely some of the best people you'll ever listen to.
MelissaSusan
"Squad Goals," as the Kids Say
Lani Diane Rich and Dr. Kelly Jones are powerhouses of smart, messy, hysterical insight and raw, kickass, heartbreaking vulnerability. I have never looked forward to a podcast with as much delight, or wanted to hang out with a pair of podcasters so much! These women are magic.
NoelleAloud
Amazing and inspiring
Dr. Kelly Jones and Lani Diane Rich work their way through harsh realties about themselves through Rising Strong by Brene Brown. They both have strength, intelligence, and humor in spades. Delightful to listen to, and I have been moved to tears and learned some things about myself by working through the subject matter with them. And it's basically two strong women building each other up, which is just amazing and inspiring to listen to. I love them both!
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Kimothyschma
One episode and I was hooked
I stumbled on this podcast through some sort of internet rabbit hole. I figured I'd give it a try and listen to one episode. Little did I know that I would immediately want to hear ALL the episodes!
These women are smart, funny, honest, brave, and exactly the type of women that I want to have in my life (even if it's only virtually). They also have an amazing knack for making me feel like they are talking about my life and that the stuff I'm going through is totally normal. And isn't that what we all want? To not feel alone in our struggles?
The insights they add to the books is great (I've read 2 of the 3) though I should add that the podcast makes perfect sense even if you haven't read the books.
Highly recommend!
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sassy crafter
Makes you laugh, makes you cry, makes you think
Courage, creativity, and adventure - with two smart and funny and thoughtful women. We all need friends like this!
Blspindler
So, so good
This podcast is raw and real, and gets down into the nitty-gritty of what it takes to recover from trauma and setbacks and, well, rise strong! I'm getting so many insights as you're moving through Rising Strong, and I'm so looking forward to hearing your reactions to the next two books!
LadySwanilda
Jones & Rich, badasses
Whether you do the reading, or simply listen along, it doesn't matter. BSY never sits in my podcast queue for very long, Lani and Kelly are doing the hard work and yet still seem to be killing it with love and laughter and light.
wedowordz
Smart and Sassy
These two women are doing incredible work every week and I appreciate the hell out of them.
SansaFierce
Amazing
Prepare to be inspired by these amazing women. Honest, funny, and kind. Two brilliant women taking time to teach everyone else how to live your best life.
CennB
Real, Funny and Whoa ... Brave!
Lani and Dr. Jones are now my best freinds. Have we met? Nope. Would I love to spend a girl's weekend with these two? Heck, freaking yes! This podcast is raw, real and has brought me to tears more than once. I give the hosts a ton of credit for thier courage and it helps me to know we're not alone in this thing called life. Another great podcast in the Chipperish family.
Jen Evans
A breath of fresh air!
This is the podcast I look forward to every week. The podcast that *speaks* to me. I tried reading the first book and ended up putting it down, but even without the reading material, the podcast episodes are inspiring, invigorating, and full of down to earth, wholehearted introspection.
anna_mcg
Life affirming
I'm recommending these books and this podcast to all my friends.
Chipperish wink
Just started and already love it!
Engaging content, but it's also just comforting to hear two such impressive women talk so frankly. Anything by Lani Diane Rich is the best, and Dr. Jones is wonderful.
Kamarall
Say yes to Big Strong Yes!
Who better to guide you through a rediscovery of yourself and your creativity than Lani and Kelly? I'm so looking forward to their insights and humor as I take this journey!
FabulousFelix101
Love this podcast
So fascinating to listen to strong, intelligent, women talk about courage, creativity, and how to add big strong yes-es to your life. A must listen!
Corrie71
Love these ladies
Two incredible intelligent women! Can't wait to see what this podcast has in store!
MollyBrown99
Great new podcast
Two warm, funny, and insightful hosts. And a way to read and work through the great books on creativity and dealing with the challenges of life. Can't wait to hear more!
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