Bella Figura, The Tradition of Living Beautifully

Jun 05 2024 42 ep. 65 mins

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This show explores ways to beautify all facets of your life using heritage, culture, beauty by hand, old world style, and ancestral traditions. Join me in exploring bella figura, the Italian tradition of living beautifully, through down-to-earth conversations with extraordinary people. These are spiritual conversations for the rest of us. Your heritage is your superpower. Learn how to wield it...

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The resistance will not be televised

A reading of my essay, published on my Substack, “The Tradition of Living Beautifully,” titled “The resistance will not be televised.”You can read more essays like this one at dolorestaranto.substack.com.

Season 4 Q&A

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Jul 19 2023 71 mins

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May 18 2023 58 mins

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Joanna Barbera

May 10 2023 71 mins

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