Beacon of Light Podcast

Can shoes heal you? Is it about a pair of shoes specifically? It might be, but what if the shoes lead you to a journey of healing? What would cause parents to purposely wear Special Shoes? Because they are aware of the little feet following in their footsteps. Tonight, 6:30 pm MDT, I talk to the Amazing Susan Powers and find out about her book "Special Shoes for My Little Feet" and the impact it i...

There is an epidemic plaguing women. Its name is comparison. Mom-Shaming – Body-Shaming - Anti-Aging Obsession “I can’t believe he is with her!” “Why did she stay with him so long?” “Why can’t I be more like her?” Join me and Abbie Lorene tonight at 6:30 pm Mountain time as we talk about her book: My walk My Way. This book takes you on a journey of eleven women who discovered that their life was w...

Are you surrounded by dream killers?  Are you your own self-killer by the use of self-doubt?  I invite you to come tonight at 7:30 pm Mountian time to meet TK Thompson because she empowers people to step out of their self-doubt, to see beyond the limitations and boundaries they have set, and move toward their dreams one thought at a time.    Check out her book series:  A D...

Why do we numb our pain instead of facing it? Why do we dwell in the past victimhood and cycle in pain about all of the what-ifs and who should have rescued us? Travis felt that he should have been protected from the abuse and when he wasn't, the darkness and shame he felt grew. But then, a turning point happened, and he started writing his story, "We Are All Fireflies." Join me tonight, March 8th...

How women can make a difference in the lives of other women? How can you learn how to embrace your gifts, overcome your fears, and intentionally make a difference? Join me tonight at a special 7:30 pm mountain time with Carolyn Warren to find the answer to this and to discuss her book, "The Women at the Table." Carolyn A. Warren is an author, speaker, and empowerment coach who motivates women to u...

How many of you hide? Do you have a mask that you put on every day because it's much easier to play have an oscar-winning performance for the people in your life, verse releasing what you really are? Join me tonight with my friend, Teresa Leet at 7:30 pm Mountian to discover why we need to drop our masks as we talk about her book Chasing Easy. https://www.apriltribegiauque.com/post/why-do-you-hide...

Have you ever felt emotionally, physically, or mentally vulnerable or at risk for sabotage? Has your day or overall mood ever suffered because of something someone else said or did? Maybe your outlook changed when you received some devastating news, or things didn’t go as planned? Whatever the situation, your mindset is your responsibility and priority. How we internalize outside influences, overc...

Are you brave? Are you filled with fear and do it anyway? What about your children? Can they be brave? Just before World War II, young Helen boards the Kindertransport, leaving everything she knows on a journey of hope. Join me and Kena Sosa tonight January 18, 2022, at 6:30 pm Mountian time as we discuss Kindertransport-A Child's Journey. Kena Sosa is an award-winning author, emerging screenwrite...

Because I left Domestic Violence Blessing number 5,814: Hope Because I left Domestic Violence Blessing number 5,814: HopeWhat is good old fashion hope? How can it help you? Is it something we desire? Is it something that helps us to believe in something beyond ourselves? Does it have power? My heart had a choice when I woke up today and learned about the volcano tsunami warnings. I could choose to...

How Many Men Hire a Hitman to Kill Their Wife? The answer for me was one. Why? April, you quote, “The breath of life gives us our words to share our stories. May we all be brave enough to pick up the pen and write.” And I quote, “All that is needed for the forces of evil to succeed is for enough good men to remain silent.” How did I get here? You probably don’t know unless you read the book, but m...

My family settled in rural Georgia in the 1970s during the height of the integration process, where children were being bussed all over the place. Everyone was trying to find their place in the community. And then, in plops this traditional Indian family from India. We were the only ones at the time. There was not a global understanding of the fact India is a country, so we often were asked what t...

Comparisons and Circuses; You Choose! Women, Have you ever compared yourself to someone? Never? Well, you can stop reading. Goodbye now. Oh, wait, you have? I asked a question in the title, What is the Number One Way to Shame a Woman? Do you know it yet?  Read on. Ever think your Life is a Circus filled with non-stop chaos, tragedy, and heartache, all while having to juggle the kids, dinner,...

Because I Left Domestic Violence Blessing #5,506: Reflection  So while in reflection on my son's recovery from wanting to end his life,  my mind jumped to a Christmas Event in 2013. When I think of this memory, I think of him. It was his face that was there for me.

ARE YOU READY TO EMBRACE YOUR LOVABLE FRIENDS - SHAME AND GUILT? Jean Voice Dart, the author, has over 45 years of experience as expressive art registered therapist, teacher and coach.  She has managed the motherload of shame and guilt with multiple life traumas -- brain injuries, PTSD,  social anxiety, deafness, and assault by a teacher, doctor, escaped prisoner, and police officer. She...

Are you worried about your daughter coming home pregnant or getting an abortion without you knowing? Are you concerned that your son is impregnating his girlfriend? Are you upset about the pro-abortion Women’s Health Protection Act currently in the Senate or the Supreme Court’s decisions on the Mississippi or Texas cases? The abortion issue is complicated and concerning, but you can make a differe...

Got work? Get Noticed Get Hired? What months are the best months to get hired? What do you think? What about a hiring bonus? Beacon of Light Favorite Things Presents: Award-Winning Author, Chellie Phillips tonight November 24, 2021, at 6:30 pm MST to find the answer to all of these questions and more!

Can we truly reduce the occurrence of depression, anxiety, or PTSD?  Can we reclaim our purpose after hurts, setbacks, or trauma? Join me tonight as I talk with Cathy Studer at 6:30 pm Mountain to answer these questions.    Cathy continues, “I never thought I would share my very personal story in a book of suffering from long-term child sexual abuse, yet a conversation changed that....

Men, do you live with pain? Check out what my friend John Hulen has to say about it. I talk with John Hulen tonight November 28, 2021, at 6:30 pm Mountain to talk all about it.  Pain is an inevitable part of life and no one can escape it.  Most men endure far more than is necessary, but why? We men are told at an early age to bottle up our feelings and hide our emotions.  This is ho...

If you're hanging on to hope and faith as if your life depended on it just trying to find your way to the life you were made for-this deeply revealing book is for you! Unwilling to give up the one ring, Bilbo Baggins held fast to his 'Precious'; controlled by the enemy. He thought he owned the ring, but the ring almost owned him. Are there unhealthy thoughts or habits in your life, repeating as if...

Do You Ever Ask Yourself the Question: “Will I Ever Get Over My Past?” I know there were many times when I had, but the truth Is: Unfortunately, so many people think they can’t overcome their past, but God wants you to overcome your past because you can’t fulfill your purpose unless you do. Join me and Tiffany Godfrey tonight at 6:30 pm Mountian as she talks about her event, CYBER MONDAY. with the...

Does life leave you feeling hopeless and joyless? Are your intentions out of alignment with your actions? What choices do you make in life to Discover Your Joy? Beacon of Light Favorite Things: Like Oprah only more Amplified! Join me tonight at 6:30 pm Mountain time with Louise Pistole to find out!

Old Math, New Math, Red Math, Blue Math! Math Separates Society! TEACHERS and PARENTS, do I have your ATTENTION? What am I talking about with New Math? Let me show you. I’m often asked: What is this New Math? Isn't 2+2=4? Why are we changing math? Well, my first response is, "New Math isn't new at all. It's been around since the 1950's." I usually get a confused and strange look. That’s when I go...

I walked into his home on my first day. I had just left a career in adult rehab and entered the role of a direct service occupational therapist in a cyber school setting. I had absolutely no idea what I was doing.   One of the first questions his mom asked me was, “How can my child read, but not be able to write?”  Having no response, I answered with the typical, “I don’t know, but...

Life is busy and stressful and sometimes overwhelming, but it is also filled with beauty and joy, and love. We all know this, and most of us can navigate difficult times by holding onto beauty and hope. But sometimes the hardships start outnumbering the good times, and it’s hard to keep a positive attitude and perspective. The difficulties may be major (a divorce, the loss of a job or loved one, a...

Did you spend countless hours writing, editing, and publishing your work?  Did you make sure everything was perfect so the message and story deep inside you could be shared with the world? Did you dream of the impact your book would have?  The letters and emails you’d receive from people whose lives were changed by what you wrote only to be disappointed by minimal sales?  Did you qu...