• #023 - Why The Eurovision 2024 Was A Messy Carnival
    May 21 2024

    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 Introduction
    00:55-03:29 Joost Klein's disqualification
    03:30-04:12 Nemo's performance
    04:13-06:44 Marina's Satti mediocre performance
    06:45- 07:50 Marina's Satti unscuccesful political statement
    07:51-08:57 Slimane's impeccable vocal moment
    08:58- 09:23 Baby Lasagna's reaction when they were second
    09:24-10:19 Petra's jokes
    10:20 Closing thoughts

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    Creator & Host: Zoe Ntonta

    🎵Music credit: Produced by Johnathon M. Horner

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    11 mins
  • #022 - Yarona Boster - Healing From Grief
    Apr 24 2024

    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 Introduction
    01:25 Why grief is such a weird feeling
    02:40 The peculiar idea that we will never die
    03:11 How to explain death to a child
    05:16 In between faces of life and death: how to handle?
    07:57 How can a parent cope with the idea of death
    11:25 Funeral rituals/Wake
    16:39 Children should be present in the funeral process
    19:24 Stages of grief
    22:00 Do children feel grief the same way as adults?
    23:53 Unresolved grief
    27:47 Laughing and crying during grief
    31:50 How can friends help coping with grief
    35:47 When do you know you have overcome grief
    37:54 Moving on with grief
    42:45 Yarona’s upcoming projects & closing thoughts

    Creator & Host: Zoe Ntonta

    🎵Music credit: Produced by Johnathon M. Horner/ @beatmekanik

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    45 mins
  • #021 - Nathaniel Glasser Skog - Unleash Your Comedic Genius
    Apr 14 2024

    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 Comedy
    05:06 Art and perfectionism
    07:02 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 comedians
    16:11 Bob Dylan and the element of sponteniouty
    19:36 Writer’s block and the importance of being bored
    22:16 Phone culture as a blocker for creativity
    26:15 Comedy as a cathartic medium
    28:19 The creative process of a joke
    30:21 Nathaniel’s advise to new artists/comedians/musicians
    33:58 Competition with other comedians
    36:16 Closing thoughts

    Creator & Host: Zoe Ntonta

    🎵Music credit: Produced by Johnathon M. Horner/ @beatmekanik

    Get In Touch with Nathaniel:
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    The clip of the (in)famous gig where Bob Dylan "went electric" and turned his back on the folk music community

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    37 mins
  • #020 - Alexandros Samaras - Reacting To Viral Eurovision Songs 2024
    Mar 20 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

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    11 mins
  • #019 - Aliki Wildeman Darzenta - Three Birth Stories
    Mar 13 2024

    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/Formula
    08:16 Second birth story& pregnancy diabetes
    09:31 Foley catheter and other drugs
    12:49 Water breaking
    14:40 Love your midwive
    15:27 Second baby out
    18:15 Third birth story
    19:34 Contraction storm and morphine
    21:41 Home birth in the Netherlands
    23:10 Things they don't tell you when you give birth
    24:15 Mum guilt and partner support
    26:35 Golden hour
    29:22 No right or wrong in your birth story
    30:06 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

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    35 mins
  • #018 - The Dolphin Who Loved Me
    Mar 5 2024

    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 story
    • 01:03 Nasa's new project: speaking to animals
    • 02:36 Animal instincts are in the air
    • 05:36 The unexpected end of the project
    • 06:48 The suicide of Peter
    • 07:45 Margaret on Peter's death
    • 08:11 Final thoughts on this crazy story
    • 09:54 Some stand up talk

    Creator & Host: Zoe Ntonta
    🎵Music credit: Produced by Johnathon M. Horner/ @beatmekanik

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    🎤Stand up

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    11 mins
  • #017 - Karine Ste-Marie - Nurturing The Soul Through Rituals And Chocolate
    Mar 4 2024

    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 bath
    • 03:25 Why everyone should have a sound bath
    • 04:50 What is a cacao ceremony
    • 11:42 How life inspires art
    • 15:00 Exploring solutions when feeling uninspired
    • 16:25 Going back to the Indigenous Roots
    • 19:25 Breathing festival
    • 21:02 How people feel after a sound bath
    • 22:06 Karine’s upcoming projects
    • 23:56 A goodbye message from the host

    Creator & Host: Zoe Ntonta
    🎵Music credit: Produced by Johnathon M. Horner/ @beatmekanik

    Get In Touch with Karine
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    25 mins
  • #016 - Erika Dittmer - Growing Up In A Dysfunctional Family
    Feb 22 2024

    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 Diary
    • 01:05 Meet the Author
    • 03:20 Passage from the Book ‘Butterfly’
    • 05:30 How the book came to life
    • 07:46 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 time
    • 13:32 Understanding autoimmune challenges and other psychological make ups
    • 16:11 Finishing the writing of the book
    • 19:34 Erika's family shares their critique regarding the book.
    • 26:40 How the audience perceived the book
    • 29:30 How the healing process started and Erika’s first encounter with ‘Fireworks’
    • 35:39 The new portal that transformed Erika’s life
    • 36:57 Erika’s upcoming book and projects
    • 39:58 Subscribe to our channel!

    Creator & Host: Zoe Ntonta
    🎵Music credit: Produced by Johnathon M. Horner/ @beatmekanik

    Get In Touch with Erika:
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    40 mins