2 LIVES - Stories Of Transformation

For years Andres "Dre" Adauto created space for people to express themselves in Flagstaff through variety shows, urban flea markets, themed parties, and more, so when he was involved in a devastating bicycle accident, it was his community that showed up for him when he made a surprising comeback.  2 Lives "The second begins the moment we realize we have only one." 2 Lives is written and hosted by...

This week 2 Lives brings you a podcast we've been listening to this summer. Vanishing Postcards is hosted by Texas native Evan Stern. Its latest season invites listeners to ride shotgun as he motors west, cross country on Route 66. From a dance in Tulsa, to an Amarillo eating contest and a morning on the Santa Monica Pier, Vanishing Postcards explores how the past, present and future of this most...

When Kelly Vaughn was growing up she learned – as so many girls do – to always be nice. She was encouraged to be soft spoken, polite, and agreeable. It wasn't until a scary experience in college that she realized "nice" doesn't get you out of the worst case scenario. 2 Lives "The second begins the moment we realize we have only one." 2 Lives is written and hosted by Laurel Morales, story edited by...

After two decades Miguel Gonzalez is speaking out about his family's struggles to get asylum from Colombia in the United States, because he dreams of the day when he and his family don't have to live and work in the shadows. 2 Lives "The second begins the moment we realize we have only one." 2 Lives is written and hosted by Laurel Morales, story edited by Camila Kerwin of the Rough Cut Collective....

TW: We mention suicide in this episode. Jay Shifman has made it his mission to end stigma surrounding addiction and help people tell their own stories because he was over diagnosed and over medicated to the point of two suicide attempts before he told his story and found a way out. 2 Lives "The second begins the moment we realize we have only one." 2 Lives is written and hosted by Laurel Morales,...

TW: Briefly discuss an incident of abuse Annette McGivney was overwhelmed with grief when her dog Sunny died because she unconditionally supported Annette through divorce and complex PTSD but Annette discovered a new dog could honor Sunny. 2 Lives "The second begins the moment we realize we have only one." 2 Lives is written and hosted by Laurel Morales, story edited by Camila Kerwin of the Rough...

This week 2 Lives brings you a preview of an episode from Well+Good. You can listen to the full episode here and discover more from Well+Good on their website at http://wellandgood.com/ 2 Lives "The second begins the moment we realize we have only one." If you become a 2 Lives patron during the month of June (our anniversary month) at any level above $5 you can receive a T shirt and stickers! That...

Life Coach Makini Smith created a podcast to amplify women's voices but she had to find her own voice first. 2 Lives "The second begins the moment we realize we have only one." 2 Lives is written and hosted by Laurel Morales, story edited by Camila Kerwin of the Rough Cut Collective. Halle Hewitt is our assistant producer. Annie Gerway is our illustrator and web designer. Music from Blue Dot Sessi...

After Jessica Waite's husband died, she was sent a box of his personal belongings that revealed one betrayal after another. But eventually with the help of a death doula Jessica was able to forgive him. 2 Lives "The second begins the moment we realize we have only one." 2 Lives is written and hosted by Laurel Morales, story edited by Camila Kerwin of the Rough Cut Collective. Halle Hewitt is our a...

2 Lives - Storytelling Podcast about the moments that transform us.  "We all have 2 Lives. The second begins the moment we realize we have only one." 2 Lives is written and hosted by Laurel Morales, story edited by Camila Kerwin of the Rough Cut Collective. Halle Hewitt is our assistant producer. Annie Gerway is our illustrator and web designer. Music from Blue Dot Sessions. Become a 2 Lives patro...

Growing up Jonah Hill was bullied for being half Hopi. So his dad taught him the ways of his Quechan ancestors and Jonah found a sense of wholeness. Those warrior teachings became crucial when once again he felt a part of himself missing. 2 Lives is written and hosted by Laurel Morales, story edited by Camila Kerwin of the Rough Cut Collective. Halle Hewitt is our assistant producer. Annie Gerway...

2 Lives - Storytelling Podcast about the moments that transform us.  "We all have 2 Lives. The second begins the moment we realize we have only one." 2 Lives is written and hosted by Laurel Morales, story edited by Camila Kerwin of the Rough Cut Collective. Halle Hewitt is our new assistant producer. Annie Gerway is our illustrator and web designer. Music from Blue Dot Sessions. Become a 2 Lives p...

2 Lives - Storytelling Podcast about the moments that transform us.  "We all have 2 Lives. The second begins the moment we realize we have only one." Katie Bannon hid her trichotillomania for years living a lonely double life because she was ashamed and thought wearing a wig was the only way to be accepted by the world. It wasn't until she took her wig off that she discovered by revealing her vuln...

2 Lives - A storytelling podcast about the moments that transform us. 2 Lives - The second begins the moment we realize we have only one.  Amy Green Smith felt silenced by guilt and fear as a kid growing up in a conservative evangelical Christian family. It wasn't until she came face to face with her father's dead body that she had the courage to leave her own religion, stop placating her family,...

2 Lives - Storytelling Podcast about the moments that transform us.  Rebecca Tolin cured herself of a disease that more than 50 doctors and practitioners had told her was incurable.  She discovered she could heal her Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or ME/CFS through mind-body medicine . 2 Lives is written and hosted by Laurel Morales, story edited by Camila Kerwin of the Rough...

This week 2 Lives brings you an episode from our friends at Shelter In Place called "Dancing Saved My Life." Next week 2 Lives returns with more transformational stories of darkness to light.  2 Lives - the second begins the moment we realize we have only one. Learn more about us on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter .  You can learn how to support the show here . 

Stories about the moments that transform us. When Hunter Hansen found out he was autistic he hid it. Then in his 30s he came out about it in a youtube video that went viral. At first it fed his ego, and he felt he was helping people, but then he became so wrapped up in "The Life Autistic," his actual life fell apart. 2 Lives - the second begins the moment we realize we have only one. See original...

When it came time to ask for help, the very idea felt ridiculous and selfish to Monica, that she wasn't worthy. This is a story about how we resist help, even when the stakes are life or death. This episode was produced and hosted by me, story edited by Camila Kerwin of the Rough Cut Collective, music from Blue Dot Sessions. Annie Gerway creates original illustrations for each episode. You can see...

TW: Mention of suicide Growing up Lisa Cooper Ellison was told she was the antidote to her family's sorrow. But she realized the only antidote she can be is to her own suffering, and the only one who can revise that story is her. 2 Lives is produced and hosted by me, story edited by Camila Kerwin of the Rough Cut Collective, music from Blue Dot Sessions. Annie Gerway creates original illustrations...

TW: We mention suicidal thoughts and an incident that some may find disturbing. After his father's death Aaron Johnson numbed his grief until his wife encouraged him to tap into his tears. Aaron Johnson co-founded Holistic Resistance.   2 Lives is produced and hosted by Laurel Morales, story editing by Camila Kerwin of the Rough Cut Collective, music from Blue Dot Sessions. Original art by Annie G...

TW: A brief description of a violent attack. We've changed the names of the people in this story. By the end of it you'll likely know who we're talking about because much has been written about this person but we wanted the focus of this story to be on Kate. 2 Lives is produced and hosted by Laurel Morales, story editing by Camila Kerwin if the Rough Cut Collective, music from Blue Dot Sessions. A...

Sharmane Fury is mixed race. No one in her family looked like her. People often tried to make her feel different. So that made finding a sense of belonging hard. 2 Lives is produced and hosted by Laurel Morales, story edited by Camila Kerwin of the Rough Cut Collective. Music from Blue Dot Sessions. Annie Gerway creates original illustrations for each episode. You can see them at 2Lives.org or our...

TW: Domestic violence This is a story about unlearning the messages and behaviors we absorb as kids.  If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, visit thehotline.org or call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). If you need to talk to someone, visit Open Path Collective . 2 Lives is produced and hosted by Laurel Morales, story edited by Camila Kerwin of the Rough Cut Collective, music from Blu...

We're working hard to bring you a brand new episode Feb. 1. In the meantime here's a show we produced last year that was selected as one of Spotify's best episodes of 2021.  This episode of 2 Lives was hosted by me, and produced as part of the Transom Storytelling Mentorship. Special thanks to Yums the Word for letting us use audio from the show. Annie Gerway creates original illustrations for eac...

DARCY:  I was like that kid that people would say, 'oh, you know, maybe Darcy wants to stay over for dinner or maybe Darcy would like to go camping with us.' I sometimes wonder about those parents, like if they had any idea of what was going on.   When Darcy Alexandra finally turned 18 she left behind the violence in her home for good.    DARCY: I'm going on without you. And it was just the sense...