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In this week's episode, we discuss the pressures facing young people in the education system, including the impact of social media on mental health, the challenges of standardized testing, and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on students' well-being. My guest, Kelly Trotter King, CEO of Generation Think, shares insights into her company's educational services, including in-home and online tuto...

The quote "Everything happens for a reason" is often said when experiencing loss, but can be difficult to hear while grieving. However, traumatic experiences can help individuals grow into who they need to be. In this episode, Liza Spiridon shares her experience of becoming an automatic parent to her nieces after her sister and brother-in-law tragically passed away in a car accident. While the tra...

Since the 90s mass shootings have continued to rise in numbers. This year alone, as of April, there have been 179 mass shootings in the US, 16 of which have been school shootings. Fear and anxiety have become the default for our children as we send them to school everyday knowing that their schools are not safe. Change needs to be made, and it’s so important that we continue to speak out on this p...

The Grieving Process | Feeling Lonely In Your Grief with The Good Mourning Grief Podcast (Revisited) The Hosts of The Good Mourning Grief Podcast, Sally Douglas and Imogen Carn are todays guests. Both ladies lost their Mothers suddenly and tragically in 2019. Thrown into the unbearable losses in their early thirties was too much to bear. Imogen was also a new mother and felt she was all alone. We...

In this age of social media, so much of the content we see is glamorized which is why it’s a breath of fresh air whenever we come across content creators who are relatable and authentic. One of these genuine people is this episode's guest Mom of three and Podcaster Mary Hendricks. In this episode we will be talking about what made Mary want to begin her career in Social Media and Podcasting! Mary’...

People often talk about the magic of being a mother, and while it is an incredible and rewarding job, it's also a difficult one. No one knows this better than this episode's guest, Jessica Patay.  Jessica is a mother of three, including a son who has a rare genetic disorder called Prader-Willi syndrome. Due to her firsthand experience with being a caregiver to a child with disabilities, she knows...

Statistics show 61% of adults have experienced at least one ace (adverse childhood experience) before the age of 18. With the number of people who have had to go through childhood trauma, it’s no wonder that there continues to be a rise in drug addiction as people try and find a way to cope with their past trauma. That's why I am so glad to have author and former model Suki Jones as this episode's...

Women are often told how we should act, speak and all the different ways in which we are limited. I am so honored to have this episode's guest, Suzanne Anderson. Suzanne is a psychologist and author of “The Way Of The Mysterial Woman” and “You Make Your Path By Walking” available June 13th. She has dedicated her career to helping women become their strongest, happiest, and best selves. After she l...

While we are seeing more diversity and inclusivity on our screens, at the same time the world seems to be becoming more and more divided. The entertainment industry is finally taking steps forward in including more and more POC and LGBTQ+ representation the real world seems to be taking a step back. With laws being brought forward that negatively impact the LGBTQ+ community and hate crimes on the...

Many of us have dealt with our fair share of hardships. I know from experience what it’s like to not want to go on any longer. This is why I am so honored to introduce this weeks episode guest, author and narcissistic abuse coach Dr. Lori Monaco.  Having Dealt with her share of narcissistic personalities, and finding herself at an all time low, Lori was able to not only overcome her trauma but hel...

I am excited to introduce this episode's guest is Veteran, Law Enforcement Officer, and Marathonist Sachin Latti. From being bullied at a young age to going through divorce during the pandemic Sachin found himself at his all time lowest. As a way to help cope with his depression and anxiety he began running which led him to discovering his purpose. Sachin Will be completing 21 marathons in 21 days...

Addiction has always been an issue in the US. With the rise in fentanyl related deaths and increasing number of ads and commercials glamorizing alcohol and other substances addiction and substance abuse has become even more prevalent in today's society. This is why I am so happy to have today's guest addiction Specialist and interventionist Candy Finnigan. In this episode we’ll be discussing what...

Nikki DeLoach speaks about her time spent in the entertainment industry and the unforeseen struggles growing up. Though she experienced many challenges, nothing could have prepared Nikki for the day she received the news of her father’s diagnosis. Nikki was pregnant with her youngest, Bennett, within the same month she found out  her baby had 4 heart defects, her father was diagnosed with a rare f...

Due to the slew of heavy topics we've been delving into as of late and what with it being Valentine's day, I wanted to do a lighter episode which is why as a Valentine's day treat this episode's guest will be my husband Ron Melendez. We will be going down memory lane and discussing our first date, as well as going through some current events and pop culture hot topics. If you like this episode you...

As I'm sure many of you are aware our society has a huge problem with allowing men to be vulnerable. Many Men tend to suppress their emotions down in fear of being seen as weak. This can lead to anger issues and volatile behavior. That is why I am so excited to have this episodes Guest Nathan Kapler on to have a conversation about emotions and mental health. Nathan Kapler is currently a podcaster...

This episode we will be talking about how past trauma led to a life of drugs, prostitution, and stripping with Hannah Sward. Growing up Hannah had an un orthodox childhood filled with art and literature living with her poet father. Listen in as we go over the trauma Hannah had to go through at a young age that led her down that path as well as what life as a stripper was really like. It is such an...

Sometimes it can feel like all the cards are stacked against us, like there’s no way to get out of the situation you’ve been dealt. As always on this podcast I want to show people that it does get better and going on is worth it. That’s why I’m So excited for this episode's guest Elaine Mingus who is proof that if you don't give up and you keep fighting there will be a light at the end of the tunn...

Life is always throwing so much at us and sometimes when it knocks us down it's hard to find the will to get back up. This episode's guest author and motivational speaker Rick Werry will be recounting his experience of becoming paralyzed after a near fatal accident and how he got through it. Despite the difficulty of his new situation Rick was able to not only recover but grow. I'm extremely honor...

As I’m sure many of you know going through adolescence has always had its difficulties. And with the development of social media, online bullying, and the pandemic it has become an even harder time for kids nowadays to navigate. This episode we will be going over the effect the pandemic has had on our children, how we as parents can help with bullying prevention and more with today’s guest license...

I know first hand the struggles that many women face in order to fit society's standard of beauty. Starting as young as elementary school many girls begin diets, take pills, and create unhealthy habits all in order to lose weight. Unfortunately these habits follow us into adulthood and can have a lasting effect on our health as we age. I’m thrilled for you to hear this episode's guest Christina Wa...

(Re-Upload) From the minute our eyes met, a part of me knew me and my husband were meant to be and thus began our incredible journey together. This episode get an up close look into our marriage, with this episode's guest my husband Ron Melendez. This Episode Ron and I take a Stroll down memory lane as we discuss life before and after meeting, the challenges we’ve dealt with in our marriage, and w...

Today’s podcast is our 100th episode, and what better way to mark the occasion than having a listener share their story! I am honored to welcome today's guest stand up comedian Kristen Cushman. In this episode Kristen recounts what it was like losing her husband and the process of moving forward after such a tremendous loss. And as soon as I heard her story I knew I had to have her on to share it...

As a mother of two my number one priority is keeping my children safe In a world that is filled with uncertainty. It can be hard navigating how to keep our children safe as well as giving them tools to keep themselves safe. That's why I am so happy to have this episode's guest consent educator Rosalia Rivera. On today’s episode Rosalia will be going over the importance of teaching our children to...

As I like to say, one of the most fulfilling things a person can do is take their trauma and use it to help others, and there is no greater example of that than today's guest. Learn about Love Bombing, an emotionally abusive marriage and more with todays Guest Divorce Coach Jackie Miller. I’ll be speaking with Jackie about her past experience in an unhealthy marriage to a narcissist. Through her e...

As a young girl I struggled with my body image. Starting at the age of 12 I began noticing and comparing the difference between others' bodies and mine. This is an ongoing struggle that so many  face, especially teens and young adults, with  95% of people with eating disorders being between 12 and 25. It’s because of this that makes what Jeff and Kathy long do so important.  For years, the media h...