The Relatable Voice Podcast

Justine Eltakchi is the song-writer behind "Proud" by Casey Donovan that came 2nd at Eurovision Australia 2020 and won the public vote. After a big 2020 which saw her release two EP's and six singles, Justine Eltakchi is gearing up for the release of brand new material with first single ‘Demons’ out in May. Representing a foray into a new sonic palette, ‘Demons’ sees Justine deep in the world of pop, experimenting combining her unique story telling with sounds that verge on hyperpop. Justine says ‘Demons’is about putting yourself first even when it hurts, learning how to stop trying to fix everyone else's problems and focus on your own needs. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lucia-matuonto/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lucia-matuonto/support

Nadia Bruce-Rawlings tells her amazing story. She is a talented published writer, editor and has been sober for 23 years. She has published 2 books, “Scars” and “Driving in the Rain”, both collections of short stories and poetry that are memoirs of her life of abuse, addiction and finally recovery. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lucia-matuonto/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lucia-matuonto/support

Today we have a special and very well known guest, DC Glenn. DC Glenn is an American film actor and voice-over artist residing in Atlanta, GA. He is also known as one half of the ’90s rap group Tag Team who created the classic stadium anthem “Whoomp! There It Is." And recently the hit SAG National Commercial Ad by GEICO, Scoop There It Is! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lucia-matuonto/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lucia-matuonto/support

In Shakey’s Madness: does a mental disorder reveal the real author of William Shakespeare, author Robert Boog offers a simple, yet totally original explanation: the “real” author suffered from bipolar disorder. “Back in the late 1500’s, not much was known, if anything about bipolar disorder. Even as late as the early 2000’s, most doctors still had a problem with diagnosing it. Unlike Covid-19, there is no swab test for antibodies. No blood test. Many times, doctors do not even require a physical exam because it is a mood disorder, so doctors rely on their patients to “self-report” their symptoms.” According to Boog, bipolar depressive symptoms such as feeling “melancholy” or depressed, deep distress and suicidal thoughts can all be found in the Shakespeare canon. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lucia-matuonto/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lucia-matuonto/support

Jennifer Degenhardt, B.A., M.Ed., taught middle and high school Spanish for 24 years, until that career ended abruptly. During her last teaching assignment she began writing short novels for her students, when they were not “buying in” to the traditional textbook lessons. With the first book she wrote, Jennifer found that her students were more engaged, both with the language and in class in general, and through the stories she was able to offer themes for discussion she felt complemented language study and those that, simply put, need to be part of regular discourse:  racism, classism, social protest, paying it forward, alcoholism, unhealthy relationships, LGBTQ+, culture, identity, undocumented immigration, persons with disabilities, etc.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lucia-matuonto/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lucia-matuonto/support

Wajid Hassan is a speaker, healer and the author of the book “The Struggle for World Sanity". He also encompasses over forty years experience in the field of metaphysics, spirituality and new age concepts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lucia-matuonto/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lucia-matuonto/support

Today, we have Dai Manuel on this episode of the RV. Dai is from Vancouver, Canada and is a lifestyle mentor, fitness coach and author of the book “Dai Manuel’s Whole Life Fitness Manifesto: 30 Minutes a Day for a Healthier Body, Mind and Spirit”. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lucia-matuonto/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lucia-matuonto/support

Mark Ryall spent 24 years as a math and economics teacher and has just published a book called “Age-Decoded”. Mark never wrote Age-Decoded to entertain, though it is a story with strong characters and plot. He wrote it to educate the world about the impending tsunami of genetic engineering, which he believes is the new frontier, comparable to recent frontiers of nuclear and information technology. Mark wants people to imagine and feel how genetic engineering will alter the very definition of what it means to be human. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lucia-matuonto/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lucia-matuonto/support

For a decade in her teens and early twenties Marcella battled with anorexia nervosa. As a queer cisgender woman of color, she struggled in her recovery because her story did not mirror those in mainstream eating disorder textbooks and biographies. After reading the testimonials of women of color and queer women in A Hunger So Wide and So Deep, by Becky Thompson, she found voices that resonated with her own life experiences. She began to realize that a huge gap exists in the treatment services for underrepresented and underserved folks with eating disorders. Marcella’s life calling and social justice spirit came out of this experience. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lucia-matuonto/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lucia-matuonto/support

Attorney/Author Mark M. Bello’s Zachary Blake Legal Thriller Series reflects upon 44 years of courtroom experience. Bello, a social justice advocate and Michigan native, uses this courtroom knowledge to provide readers with front-row seat on the journey to justice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lucia-matuonto/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lucia-matuonto/support