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When it comes to shame, Desiree Akhavan knows what she’s talking about—whether it’s winning the title of The Ugliest Girl at her high school, acquiescing to the nose job she was lovingly forced into by her Iranian parents, or losing her virginity to a cokehead she met in a support group for cutters. In You're Embarrassing Yourself, Desiree goes to the rawest places—the lifelong struggle to be at peace in one’s body, the search for home as the child of immigrants, the anxious underbelly of artistic ambition—in pursuit of wisdom, catharsis, and lolz.

Experience the will-power of someone with a real story, about a real experience, with a real change. Impacting communities nationwide! A former high school student, 3.8 GPA, two basketball scholarships, on her way to college in pursuit of the American Dream. In as less as two weeks after her high school graduation, Desiree Lee found herself on the other side of the law.

Como una suerte de memorias, que van desde la infancia hasta la adultez, Desirée Bela-Lobedde, activista afroespañola, nos cuenta cómo es vivir siendo mujer y negra en España, cómo es sentirse siempre diferente y cómo es ser testigo del racismo que todavía existe en este país. Y lo hace desde el corazón y desde la profunda convicción de que esto puede cambiar y que, finalmente, todos podemos llegar a ser mejores personas si dejamos los prejuicios y la intolerancia de lado.

"Unleashed" is not just a travel book, but a book about courage, vulnerability, and the human spirit. The author reminds us that there is goodness in humanity, and that most people in the world are kind, helpful, and welcoming. She challenges us to look beyond our fears and to embrace new experiences and cultures with an open heart.

Sono storie raccontate, ascoltate, vissute, immaginate. Racconti brevi che vi porteranno nel cuore del tango: tra un battito del cuore, passi che si cercano e sguardi che si riconoscono. Il podcast vuole essere un diario da sfogliare in cui ognuno di voi può' riconoscersi, ritrovarsi e magari sognare...

Follow Rachel's riveting true-life story as she encounters love, endures lies and deceit, and survives turmoil. Would she find redemption during her lifetime? Rachel's adult life began serenely as a teacher in the early 1900s in British Guiana. Before Rachel could take stock of her life, she had acquired nine children for five men. Her life was spiraling out of control. Could she survive the trauma and the drama of the harsh life lessons thrown at her? Would she ever find love? How did her children survive the harsh experiences?

Bereits als Teenager machte sich Désirée Nosbusch einen Namen in der Radio- und Fernsehwelt und setzte sich mit ihrem jungen und frischen Stil in einer von Älteren dominierten Branche durch. Doch es folgten auch Jahre mit bitteren Erfahrungen, in denen sie sich immer wieder behaupten musste. Als erfahrene Frau gelingt ihr schließlich das, was nur wenige ihrer Kolleginnen vor ihr geschafft haben: der Durchbruch als beachtete, international anerkannte und gefeierte Schauspielerin.

Désirée Kjellin växte upp i en fin familj. På ytan såg allt bra ut, men bakom kulisserna levde hon i en mardröm som inte ville ta slut. I husets ”trygga vrå” utsattes Désirée för sexuella övergrepp av sin pappa. Hon blev ofta misshandlad och fick ständigt upp­leva sin mammas hat. Trots att polisen grep in vid ett flertal tillfällen lyckades familjen ändå upprätthålla sin fina fasad. Flickan som slutade ljuga är en utlämnande och brutalt ärlig berättelse om vägen från mörker till ljus.

Désirée und Elias kündigen ihre gut bezahlten, sicheren Jobs und entscheiden sich für ein alternatives Leben außerhalb der durchorganisierten Zivilisation. Eine Segelyacht ist ab sofort ihr Zuhause. Als blutige Anfänger wagen sie sich ins Abenteuer "Meer". Schnell stellen sie fest, dass intensive, existentielle Naturerfahrungen und zutiefst berührende Begegnungen jetzt ihren Alltag bestimmen. Sie erleben eine Reise voller Überraschungen: Keine Weltumseglung, dafür Eintauchen in den ungleich größeren Mikrokosmos menschlichen Daseins.

Sarah is based on the true-life story of my mother. Sarah’s story is the second book in the Sewards' family memoirs. The first book, Rachel: A Life Interrupted, is based on my grandmother’s life story. When I wrote Rachel’s memoir, I received many questions concerning Sarah. Rachel lived a very challenging life, and Sarah was the child who supported Rachel steadfastly through Rachel’s childbearing years.

Do you ever ask yourself "what the 'F' am I doing?!" when you look at your life? Desiree's book Start. Suck. Get Better. proves you are not alone! In this eye-opening and relatable journey about the struggles of lost identity and dreams, starting a business, growing a family, and dealing with the intense emotions and struggles that come from starting something new, Desiree spills her guts about all the suck and how to get better through it all.

Exploring the intersections art, awareness, and activism

Hey ya'll! I'am Des. P. Give me a moment as we journey through self-growth to better understand self awareness, exploration of life challenges and the experiences that make us who we are.

Being on a soul mission may be something we quickly identify with, or it could be a new term to us. Simply put, it is the knowing and feeling that we are on this earth, at this time, for a purpose or mission, one of our soul. The contributors in this collaboration all know they are here on a soul mission. In this listen, they are sharing their darkest moments, their summits, and the messy, beautiful lessons learned along the way. Be prepared to be inspired, brought to tears, laughter - this is a resource full of tangible tools, mindset shifts, and techniques to improve your life.

A podcast bringing hope to women are wanting to have babies later in life by sharing stories those who have been pregnant at 35+. Hosted by Desiree Nathanson, first time mama at 40 and second-time mama at 41.

Behind the public persona of a successful lawyer, Donnie Rudd's life was unraveling as police investigated the death of his second wife, the murder of a local woman, and claims of fraud by several clients. The fascinating memoir by Donnie's stepdaughters describes the chaos of life with a sociopath as the allegations of infidelity, madness, and murder against Donnie interrupt their lives again and again.

Through our 13 years together, we have discussed anything and everything, and now we want to discuss it with you too! Whether it’s current events, Netflix hits, politics, parenting, sports, or our own relationship, we will use this podcast - as well as our experience as professional athletes in a committed relationship - to share our musings. Sometimes serious. Sometimes funny. Always real. If it's out there, it's in here.

Looking for Lady Dee is a one-of-a-kind story paralleling the career of a second-wave punk band (Thrills) with the disappearance of one of its fans. The story of the late 70s, early 80s popular music scene is the backdrop. Author Johnny Angel Wendell tells all with pinpoint accuracy and wicked detail. Lurid, vivid, and relentless in its descriptions of rock music's unholy triumvirate (sex, drugs, and the music itself) from an author who lived it and survived, and his cohorts, many of whom did not.

Crime Beat is a chilling dive into the darkest corners of the mind. Each episode is a meticulously crafted fictional or true crime story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With real and fictional cases we focus solely on delivering spine-tingling narratives.Prepare to be captivated as we explore the psychology of crime, the lives of victims, and the relentless pursuit of justice.We will also be talking about wrestling news on some of our episodes!Disclaimer: Some stories are fictional while others are real and is intended for entertainment purposes only.Enjoy!

Teaching is one of the toughest jobs in the world. The daily work load, unruly children, and demands can overwhelmed a teacher fast. Stress and the lack of energy can quickly consume and destroy your body. While this memoir is filled with some disappointments and some laughs, you will see success in the end as I share my struggle with weight gain as a teacher. I am not a doctor; I only share my story with hopes that it motivates you all to live a healthier life. Enjoy!