Heidi's LemonAid Stand

Interview was done July 21, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Rob who had a hard time connecting with people and saw the negative effects of technology. Now Rob helps people understand about how technology really effects your mental health and relationships. We spend 12 hours a day in front of a screen, we need...

It is the 2 year anniversary of starting Heidi's LemonAid Stand Podcast, so beginning today, and twice a month,  I will add in short personal messages from ME! (This message was originally recorded October 2020 during the Pandemic!) This Under 17 Minute Message gives 8 tips on how to be more grateful! Today's quote: "It's not happy people who are grateful, it's grateful people who are happy"!...

Interview was done July 20, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Amanda who competed in pageants three times before winning the crown! She loves pageants to be able to bring a voice to what she is passionate about. She experienced a family crisis that made her come back to what is important. Now she teaches to "be...

Interview was done July 18, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about a young teen named Filimon. He moved to a new high school and felt so isolated and really struggled. Then he decided to take all distractions away. He had a refresh. Filimon started making friends, joining clubs, trying out for sports, stopped cursing...

Interview was done July 18, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Laura who had an eating disorder and depression. She knew she needed to have a plan in place if/when the suicidal thoughts should start. She put herself through rehab and is rewiring her life! Now Laura helps Latter-Day Saint women ditch diets, find b...

Interview was done July 15, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Levi and as a kid dealing with ADHD found peace when he was writing stories. His parents hoped he would do the 'traditional route' to go to college and have a career. But Levi felt drawn to something else he was 'supposed to' do. And knowing he had hi...

Interview was done July 15, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Cathy who felt bad about herself and had negative thoughts. She was angry and depressed. She started writing and found her super power in that! Cathy realized that all of the years of hating herself came from a five minute interaction at age 12. She n...

Interview was done July 14, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Frank who is a former corrections officer, and after a scary incident decided that he wanted to help kids know that life is fantastic! He now works with people who have negativity and doubt. Frank is a podcaster, motivational speaker, life coach, and...

Interview was done July 14, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Lois who had a child struggling with learning to read at school. She had to put away what wasn't working and make learning fun for him because she shouldn't expect him to learn like everyone else. Learning went from being traumatic to being riveting!...

Interview was done July 14, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Chelsea who was blessed with a great childhood but she has a trait of jealousy and comparison. It did not serve her well as she grew into her adult years. Her child was diagnosed with a heart defect and as she connected with other moms dealing with si...

Interview was done July 11, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Erik who says it's unique to have the realization that he is unique. Although he was bullied all through school he made a decision to change his 'state'. His state of mind! Now he teaches habits and attitudes to be a better person. Erik has learned th...

Interview was done July 8, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Liam who was pretty successful and then suddenly lost everything! How could this happen? What can he do now? The answers propelled him to a much better life. Liam teaches how the brain works and to stop using it the wrong way to damage yourself because...

Interview was done July 7, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Angela who was born with normal hearing but gradually she experienced hearing loss and was completely deaf by 20 years old. No idea was caused it. She thought she was flawed and broken. Angela later learned about cochlear implants and that amazing tech...

Interview was done July 7, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Zahra who was born in South Africa during Apartheid racial segregation. She is fascinated by human behavior and happy people. She created the "R.E.W.I.R.E" your brain for happy formula. Now as a coach for others she steps into their world to help them...

Interview was done July 5, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Joseph who grew up in a good family but at age 14 he got angry at his father when they moved. He turned to drugs to numb his bad feelings. Joseph did a lot of damage, hurt his loved ones, and went to prison. Then he thought there might be something mor...

Interview was done July 1, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Emily who had big plans but tired of everyones opinions so she stepped away and got clear. She heard "try it" which has quickly become her motto and she is so grateful for those difficult times. She found a partnership with God. She had to develop trus...

Interview was done July 1, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about John who is a Serial Entrepreneur with a media company. He learned that he could be a better version of himself. His motto is to take what gets thrown to you. John tells us to change our self sabotage programs so we can love life and live life. What me...

Interview was done June 30, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Shelly who loves her life regardless of what happens. She grew up with a violent alcoholic father who murdered her mom and burned down their family home when she was a youth. As a child of domestic violence she had to get the right help!  But mos...

Interview was done June 30, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Jamie who wants to educate people in the financial world but he found that the company he was at wasn't a perfect fit for growth. So he changed to a smaller financial services organization but they didn't keep any of the promises they made to him. He...

Interview was done June 29, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Al who had a lot of trials in 2009 when he got married, lost his job, death of his father in law, lost his house, and his wife started drinking. He found himself asking God why he was putting him through all of this. Now he knows the reason was to hel...

Interview was done June 24, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Matthew who is a gay member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was married to a man for 6 years. Once that marriage ended he decided to turn his faith back to God and completely love himself. Matthew teaches that we can be open to...

Interview was done June 24, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Jill who thought marriages shouldn't have problems but quickly learned it's a growth process if we don't resist it. She teaches that we need to quit trying to change our spouse, because they were from a different culture, so we won't see things the sa...

Interview was done June 23, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Wendy who suffered from PTSD and had a bad temper. Her therapist taught her about meditation. She learned that you have to own your own stuff! Wendy did change, it wasn't easy, but meditation helped with learning restraint. Now she teaches others how...

Interview was done June 23, 2022 I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about David who was crushed when his wife left the marriage, and he lost his self identity. He got depressed, sad, and ill. David then went on a journey of happiness. He healed his relationship with himself and improved his health. Now he helps others learn...

Interview was done June 23, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Marnye who was comfortable in her boring life and decided she wanted to do something different! She found a personal coach to help her be able to move forward in her life. Maryne teaches us that we should say 'yes' to opportunities, pursue our inspira...