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  • 024: How Mediumship Works and What Spirit Wants Us to Know | Linda Rauch

    024: How Mediumship Works and What Spirit Wants Us to Know | Linda Rauch
    2026/07/29
    What happens during a mediumship reading, and how can you tell whether the person delivering the message is genuine?In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with psychic medium, initiated Wiccan priestess, tarot teacher, healer, and bestselling author Linda Rauch to explore how mediumship works and what four decades of studying the unseen have taught her about life, death, grief, and the soul.Linda began seeing spirits as a young child in 1960s England, long before she had the language to understand her experiences. As a teenager, those encounters developed into precognitive dreams. Her search for answers eventually led her through mediumship, tarot, Wicca, counseling, homeopathy, energy work, and years supporting people facing terminal illness.Linda explains what she sees, hears, and feels when communicating with spirit, including the physical confirmation she calls a “spirit shower.” She also shares why evidence is only the beginning of a meaningful reading. The deeper purpose is healing, helping people receive the message they may not yet be able to see for themselves.Together, Ellen and Linda explore how grief can become an invitation to grow, why authentic spirit communication should always feel rooted in unconditional love, and how mediumship may challenge our understanding of consciousness and what happens after death.You will learn: How mediumship works from the medium’s perspectiveWhat psychic mediums see, hear, and physically experienceHow childhood spirit encounters can develop into mediumistic abilitiesWhy grief can make communication with the spirit world feel especially meaningfulHow to recognize an ethical, authentic mediumWhy evidence supports a reading, but the message creates healingHow tarot’s Major Arcana reflects the soul’s journeyWhy spiritual awareness does not remove the messy parts of being humanWhat mediumship can teach us about accountability, purpose, and living a soul-led life👉 Watch the full conversation and subscribe for more stories about intuition, purpose, and living your jam.We talk about:00:00 Intro00:53 Why more people are becoming curious about mediumship05:04 Linda’s first spirit encounters as a child08:15 Precognitive dreams and learning to feel safe with spirit10:17 Overcoming her fear of developing mediumistic abilities13:09 The lifelong search to understand consciousness and the unseen15:34 Becoming an initiated Wiccan priestess19:26 What actually happens during a mediumship reading21:54 Deathbed visions and loved ones welcoming us to the other side23:39 Psychic phenomena among people living close to death27:24 The extraordinary story of Raven and the three pomegranates33:43 How mediumship can support people navigating grief37:00 The greater purpose of mediumship for humanity41:04 The Psychic’s Way and the soul’s journey through tarot46:32 How to recognize a genuine, ethical medium50:15 What living your jam means to LindaConnect with LindaInstagram: www.instagram.com/lindarauchmediumFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lindarauchmediumYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lindarauch451 The Psychic's Way: At the Threshold between the Seen and the Unseen Worlds: https://a.co/d/0gSJIY51Witchcraft & Magick Masterclass: https://www.lindarauchtraining.com/witchcraft-masterclass-usd Psychic & Mediumship Masterclass, starts Tuesday 8 September: https://www.lindarauchtraining.com/psychic-masterclass-usd Tarot Masterclass, starts Wednesday 16 September: https://www.lindarauchtraining.com/tarot-masterclass-usd Connect with Ellen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveyourjam YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnj7_LS2kaxfyPsAd1Hne8g Website: https://liveyourjam.com/
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    54 分
  • 023: How to Raise Confident Teens Without Pressure or Perfectionism | Dr. Carla Caturia

    023: How to Raise Confident Teens Without Pressure or Perfectionism | Dr. Carla Caturia
    2026/07/15

    Why are so many successful teenagers anxious, overwhelmed, and disconnected from themselves?

    In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with educator, coach, and House of Rise founder Dr. Carla Caturia to unpack the growing teen motivation crisis affecting high-achieving students and their families. Together they explore why good grades, packed schedules, and impressive resumes don't always translate into confidence, resilience, or genuine fulfillment.

    Drawing from more than 20 years working with over 10,000 teens and families, Dr. Carla explains why many young people are trapped in what she calls the "success without self" cycle, where external achievement replaces internal trust.

    The conversation explores how parents can encourage motivation without creating pressure, why praising effort matters more than praising intelligence, how family dynamics shape teen confidence, and why helping young people discover purpose is more valuable than pushing them toward someone else's definition of success.

    You will learn:

    • Why high-achieving teens often struggle despite looking successful
    • The hidden signs of perfectionism, anxiety, and people pleasing
    • How to build intrinsic motivation instead of relying on external validation
    • Why praising effort creates more confident and resilient teens
    • How family dynamics influence confidence and emotional wellbeing
    • Practical ways to help teens manage negative self-talk and build self-trust
    • Why college isn't the only path to success, and how to have better conversations about the future
    • Questions every parent can ask to help their teen discover purpose and direction

    👉 Watch the full conversation and subscribe for more stories about intuition, purpose, and living your jam.

    We talk about:

    00:00 Why successful teens are feeling more pressure than ever

    03:35 The "success without self" cycle

    09:00 Hidden signs your teenager is struggling

    12:15 Parenting strategies that build confidence, not pressure

    19:25 Flow, motivation, and overcoming negative self-talk

    26:45 Is college the right path for every teen?

    35:00 Better conversations about careers, purpose, and the future

    39:30 Raising emotionally resilient young adults

    Connect with Dr. Carla

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarlacaturia/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carlacaturia
    • YouTube: https://youtube.com/@drcarlacaturia
    • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-carla-caturia
    • Website :www.thehouseofrise.com

    Connect with Ellen

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam
    • LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveyourjam
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnj7_LS2kaxfyPsAd1Hne8g
    • Website: https://liveyourjam.com/

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    45 分
  • 022: Life Transitions: How to Navigate Change Without Losing Yourself | Ellen McGinnis

    022: Life Transitions: How to Navigate Change Without Losing Yourself | Ellen McGinnis
    2026/07/01

    How do you navigate life's biggest transitions without losing yourself? Whether you're facing a career change, divorce, becoming an empty nester, moving to a new city, or simply questioning what's next, this episode explores how life's biggest changes can become the foundation for your greatest personal growth.

    In this solo episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis shares the research, personal stories, and practical tools that have helped her navigate divorce, international relocation, career reinvention, and motherhood through seasons of profound change.

    Drawing on the Bridges Transition Model, Ellen explains why change and transition are not the same thing, why every new beginning starts with an ending, and how the uncomfortable "neutral zone" often becomes the birthplace of clarity, resilience, creativity, and self-discovery.

    If you're feeling uncertain about your next chapter, this conversation will help you approach life's biggest transitions with greater confidence, compassion, and intention.

    You will learn:

    • Why change and transition are two completely different experiences
    • How the Bridges Transition Model explains every major life change
    • Why endings are necessary before meaningful new beginnings can happen
    • What the "neutral zone" is and why it's often the most transformative stage of growth
    • How exercise, sleep, mindfulness, and healthy routines improve resilience during difficult seasons
    • Why alcohol and emotional avoidance can delay healing during major transitions
    • How self-compassion creates stronger emotional resilience than self-criticism
    • Why empty nest can become an opportunity to rediscover your identity
    • How career changes become easier when they're rooted in your values instead of fear
    • Lessons learned from moving internationally and embracing uncertainty
    • How divorce became a catalyst for personal growth rather than personal defeat
    • Why reflection is essential if you want your transitions to create lasting transformation
    • Practical strategies for making better decisions during uncertain seasons
    • How to stop repeating old patterns and begin creating a more intentional future

    👉 Watch the full conversation and subscribe for more stories about intuition, purpose, and living your jam.

    We talk about:

    00:00 Why life's biggest transitions create friction, and why that's a sign of growth

    03:38 The Bridges Transition Model and the difference between change and transition

    07:00 Six evidence-based self-care practices for navigating major life changes

    14:54 Empty nest, redefining motherhood, and rediscovering your identity

    20:03 Career changes, values, and making decisions with confidence

    22:18 Moving abroad, embracing uncertainty, and the lessons of starting over

    26:24 Divorce, resilience, and rebuilding your life with intention

    29:58 Practical tools for navigating any life transition

    34:22 The deeper truth about change and becoming a new version of yourself

    38:28 Why rushing into the next chapter keeps us repeating old patterns

    41:24 Final reflections: Why transitions happen for you, not to you

    Connect with Ellen

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam
    • LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveyourjam
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnj7_LS2kaxfyPsAd1Hne8g
    • Website: https://liveyourjam.com/

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    44 分
  • 021: What Happens When You Stop Drinking? The Truth About Sobriety, Intuition, and Purpose | Didi Jordan

    021: What Happens When You Stop Drinking? The Truth About Sobriety, Intuition, and Purpose | Didi Jordan
    2026/06/17

    What if alcohol isn't the problem, but it's the thing standing between you and the life you're meant to live?

    In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with sober coach and Sober Chapters founder Didi Jordan to explore what happens when you remove alcohol and finally hear yourself clearly.

    After years of cycling between drinking and taking breaks, Didi committed to a two-year "sober chapter." What she discovered wasn't just freedom from alcohol. It was greater clarity, stronger intuition, deeper self-trust, meaningful relationships, and a renewed sense of purpose.

    Together, Ellen and Didi explore the sober curious movement, alcohol's impact on anxiety and emotional wellbeing, subconscious conditioning, personal growth, and why so many people reconnect with their authentic selves when alcohol leaves the picture.

    You will learn:

    • What the sober curious movement is really about
    • Why alcohol can amplify anxiety, shame, and emotional disconnection
    • How taking a break from drinking creates space for personal growth
    • The surprising connection between sobriety and intuition
    • Why many people feel more connected to themselves without alcohol
    • How subconscious beliefs shape our decisions and relationships
    • What Didi learned during her two-year sober chapter
    • Why clarity often arrives when we remove distractions
    • How to navigate sobriety without labeling yourself forever
    • The role of self-compassion when personal growth isn't linear
    • Why many people rediscover their authentic selves after quitting alcohol
    • How sober living can impact purpose, confidence, relationships, and fulfillment

    👉 Watch the full conversation and subscribe for more stories about intuition, purpose, and living your jam.

    We talk about:

    00:00 Why living alcohol free is becoming a conscious choice

    02:00 Meet Didi Jordan and the story behind Sober Chapters

    04:00 Growing up in a culture where drinking felt normal

    06:00 The anxiety, shame, and emotional toll of hangovers

    09:00 What happened every time Didi took a break from alcohol

    12:00 Why she committed to a two-year sober chapter

    15:00 Personal development, intuition, and finding purpose

    18:00 How sobriety strengthened self-trust and clarity

    21:00 Why alcohol can block deeper inner work

    23:00 What clients discover about themselves during sober chapters

    25:00 Reconnecting with the person you were before conditioning

    27:00 How to handle setbacks without shame

    30:00 Advice for anyone who feels called to drink less

    32:00 The Relationship Code and understanding unconscious patterns

    35:00 Relationships, communication, and generational conditioning

    37:00 Following intuition, purpose, and what's next

    Connect with Didi:

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sober_chapters
    • Sober Chapters Podcast: https://www.soberchapters.com/podcast

    Connect with Ellen

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam
    • LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveyourjam
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnj7_LS2kaxfyPsAd1Hne8g
    • Website: https://liveyourjam.com/

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    38 分
  • 020: What Happens When We Die? The Evidence Is Hard to Ignore | Johnny Burke

    020: What Happens When We Die? The Evidence Is Hard to Ignore | Johnny Burke
    2026/06/03
    What really happens when we die? And is there actual evidence for life after death, or is it just wishful thinking?In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with Johnny Burke, host of the Closer to Venus podcast, who has spent six years and close to 250 episodes interviewing the people who would know. Near-death experiencers. Evidential mediums. Hospice workers who sit with the dying. Past life researchers.What he keeps finding points to one quiet, consistent answer. We are eternal souls, and consciousness does not end when the body does.This isn't a conversation about belief. It's about patterns. The same accounts, told by strangers across cultures, who describe the same light, the same love, the same overwhelming sense of coming home.Johnny and Ellen explore the evidence behind near-death experiences, what hospice mediums witness in a person's final days, the idea that we choose our lives before we arrive, and why so many accounts suggest consciousness lives outside the brain. They also go to the stranger edges. Soul contracts. Life between lives. Galactic past lives. And what it might mean to raise your vibration in a world that only trusts what it can measure.If you have ever sensed there is more, but wanted something to stand on besides faith, this conversation will give you a place to start.You will learn: Why nearly every guest, across every tradition, agrees we are eternal soulsWhat the evidence for near-death experiences actually showsWhat hospice mediums witness in a person's final days, and what the "welcoming party" meansWhy so many accounts suggest consciousness is not produced by the brainThe idea of soul contracts, and whether we choose our lives before we are bornWhat "life between lives" is, and why it keeps surfacing under hypnosisHow to tell an evidential medium from the restWhat past life and galactic memories hint about who we used to beSimple daily ways to raise your vibrationHow to hold all of this with a curious, open, slightly skeptical mind👉 Watch the full conversation and subscribe for more stories about intuition, purpose, and living your jam.We talk about:00:00 Why this conversation matters02:00 Meet Johnny Burke and the Closer to Venus podcast03:00 What "Closer to Venus" really means05:00 The three questions that started it all07:00 Near-death experiences as the gateway09:00 The one thing nearly every guest agrees on13:00 The hardest truth: soul contracts and exit points16:00 Evidential mediums and the research behind them19:00 Hospice mediums and the welcoming party23:00 Life between lives and the in-between space26:00 Soul groups and the people we keep meeting28:00 Life as a theater group30:00 What near-death experiences teach us about love and fear33:00 Intuition and raising your vibration35:00 ETs, disclosure, and consciousness41:00 Why death might be easier than birth43:00 Why consciousness may not live in the brain48:00 Friendly and not-so-friendly ETs51:00 Spirit guides with a sense of humor53:00 A brother, a dream, and a beer54:00 The big question Johnny wants to solve nextConnect with Johnny: Website: https://closertovenus.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theclosertovenuspodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/closertovenuspodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@closertovenuspodcastConnect with Ellen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveyourjam YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnj7_LS2kaxfyPsAd1Hne8g Website: https://liveyourjam.com/
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    57 分
  • 019: What Happens When Women Move Together (46 Years of Proof) | Pam Stafford

    019: What Happens When Women Move Together (46 Years of Proof) | Pam Stafford
    2026/05/20

    What happens when women don’t just show up for a workout… but for each other?

    In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with Pam Stafford, community leader, former mayor, and the creator of a dance-based fitness class that has been running for over 46 years.

    What started as a simple aerobic class became something much deeper. A space where women of all ages, from their 40s to their 90s, come together to move, connect, and build something that goes far beyond fitness.

    Because this isn’t really about choreography, calorie burn, or getting it “right.”

    It’s about consistency, belonging, and what happens when people feel seen in a space they return to week after week, year after year.

    From leading a city through economic hardship to leading a room full of women through movement, Pam shares what it actually takes to build trust, community, and something that lasts. And why, after 46 years, women are still walking through those doors.

    If you’ve ever struggled to stay consistent, find your people, or create something meaningful… this conversation will change how you think about all of it.

    You will learn:

    • Why women are more consistent when community is present
    • What 46 years of teaching reveals about human connection
    • The difference between a class and a true community
    • How movement strengthens both mental and emotional health
    • Why learning choreography challenges and protects your brain
    • The leadership traits that build long-term trust and loyalty
    • How to create spaces where people feel welcomed and seen
    • Why perfection doesn’t matter, but showing up does
    • The role of movement in healing, especially during hard seasons
    • Why meaning, not motivation, is what keeps people coming back

    👉 Watch the full conversation and subscribe for more stories about intuition, purpose, and living your jam.

    We talk about:

    • 00:00 What keeps women coming back for decades
    • 02:00 From local leadership to 46 years of teaching movement
    • 05:00 Lessons from serving on city council and as mayor
    • 08:00 Why this class feels different from traditional fitness
    • 11:00 The power of multi-generational movement (ages 40 to 90+)
    • 14:00 How consistency is built through connection, not discipline
    • 17:00 Why choreography strengthens the brain and builds resilience
    • 20:00 The mental challenge of learning something new
    • 23:00 Movement as a tool for long-term cognitive health
    • 26:00 How the class adapted and stayed alive during the pandemic
    • 29:00 Why people needed movement and connection more than ever
    • 31:00 Creating a space where everyone feels welcome
    • 33:00 Why you don’t need to be “good” to start
    • 35:00 The difference between showing up and belonging
    • 38:00 What 46 years of this work has given Pam

    Connect with Pam:

    • Website: https://cityofrohnertpark.hosted.civiclive.com/city_hall/departments/community_services/classes/teens___adults/dancercise

    Connect with Ellen

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam
    • LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveyourjam
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnj7_LS2kaxfyPsAd1Hne8g
    • Website: https://liveyourjam.com/

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    34 分
  • 018: Healing the Stories That Keep Men Stuck with Dr. Don Zaksek

    018: Healing the Stories That Keep Men Stuck with Dr. Don Zaksek
    2026/05/06

    What if the thing keeping you stuck… isn’t weakness, lack of discipline, or even trauma itself, but the story you’ve built to survive it?

    In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with psychologist, former Air Force captain, and trauma specialist Dr. Don Zaksek to unpack the silent reality many men are living through, high-functioning on the outside, quietly unraveling on the inside.

    From combat veterans to elite performers, Dr. Don has spent decades working with individuals trained to endure, push through, and never break. But beneath that strength often lives isolation, shame, and a relentless inner narrative that keeps them stuck.

    This conversation goes beyond surface-level mental health advice. It explores identity, purpose, emotional suppression, and what it really takes to heal when your default has always been survival.

    If you’ve ever felt like you should be fine… but you’re not, this episode will challenge how you see yourself and what healing actually looks like.

    You will learn:

    • Why high-performing men often feel the most alone
    • The difference between primary pain and the suffering we create on top of it
    • How emotional numbness becomes a survival strategy (and why it’s so hard to break)
    • What Dr. Don calls “the cracked lens” and how it shapes your reality
    • Why over-responsibility leads to self-blame and burnout
    • How trauma rewires your identity, not just your emotions
    • The role of vulnerability in real, lasting healing
    • What “healthy masculinity” actually looks like today
    • How to reconnect with your inner voice when you’ve lost it
    • Why meaning, not happiness, is what most men are actually searching for

    👉 Watch the full conversation and subscribe for more stories about intuition, purpose, and living your jam.

    We talk about:

    • 00:00 Why men who “have it together” are struggling the most
    • 03:00 Strength vs. suppression, what’s really underneath
    • 06:00 The hidden cost of discipline, performance, and control
    • 09:00 Primary vs. secondary suffering explained
    • 12:00 Why numbness feels safer than healing
    • 15:00 The loneliness epidemic in men and loss of meaning
    • 18:00 The “cracked lens” and how trauma distorts reality
    • 21:00 Learning to observe your thoughts instead of believing them
    • 24:00 The role of vulnerability in healing
    • 27:00 Reconnecting to your deeper self (self one vs. self two)
    • 30:00 Why you don’t need to fix yourself, you need to understand yourself
    • 33:00 Letting go of fear-based identity and control
    • 36:00 What transformation actually looks like in real life
    • 39:00 Choosing self-love when self-hatred feels justified

    Connect with Dr. Don:

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dzaksek
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576433303574
    • Medium: https://medium.com/@dzaksek

    Connect with Ellen

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam
    • LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveyourjam
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnj7_LS2kaxfyPsAd1Hne8g
    • Website: https://liveyourjam.com/

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    42 分
  • 017: What Your Higher Self Already Knows About Your Life Purpose (And Why You Can’t Hear It Yet) | Dr. Holly Duckworth

    017: What Your Higher Self Already Knows About Your Life Purpose (And Why You Can’t Hear It Yet) | Dr. Holly Duckworth
    2026/04/22
    What if the answers you’ve been searching for… are already within you, waiting for you to get quiet enough to hear them?In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with QHHT expert, psychologist, and author Dr. Holly Duckworth to explore the profound world of Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT) and the concept of the higher self.From a deeply personal origin story rooted in crisis, to conducting hundreds of hypnosis sessions, Dr. Holly shares what she’s learned about life purpose, soul lessons, and the unseen intelligence guiding each of us.This conversation bridges science and spirituality, logic and intuition, offering a grounded yet expansive look at who we are beyond the “monkey suit” of the human experience.If you’ve ever wondered why you’re here, what your purpose is, or how to access your inner knowing… this episode will shift how you see your life entirely.You will learn: What QHHT (Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique) is and how it worksThe difference between your subconscious mind and your higher selfWhy your higher self operates beyond time, fear, and limitationThe 4 core life purposes revealed across 400+ hypnosis sessionsThe 3 types of life lessons your soul is here to learnWhy even painful experiences may be chosen by your soulHow fear is connected to the ego, not your true selfThe role of meditation in accessing higher self guidanceWhy your purpose may be simpler (and more profound) than you thinkThe one message your higher self wants you to remember👉 Watch the full conversation and subscribe for more stories about intuition, purpose, and living your jam.We talk about:00:00 Introduction to QHHT and the higher self02:30 Dr. Holly’s life-changing entry into hypnosis work06:00 What makes QHHT different (and how sessions work)10:00 Why your session recording changes everything13:00 True knowing vs “answers” and spiritual wisdom15:00 The patterns across 400+ sessions (science meets spirituality)17:00 What the higher self actually is20:00 Timelessness, collective consciousness, and accessing knowledge24:00 The 4 types of life purpose explained29:00 Why you chose your life (even the hard parts)34:00 Ego vs higher self, fear vs love42:00 How to access your inner knowing + the power of meditationConnect with Holly:Instagram: www.instagram.com/awarecaredurango Facebook: www.facebook.com/awarecaredurangoYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@HollyDuckworthPhDWebsite: www.awarecaredurango.com Sedona Retreat in Sept: https://www.awarecaredurango.com/eventsDolores Cannon: https://dolorescannon.com/ Connect with Ellen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveyourjam YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnj7_LS2kaxfyPsAd1Hne8g Website: https://liveyourjam.com/
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    49 分