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Learning to Dance in the Rain

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Learning to Dance in the Rain: Surviving Grief, Internet Dating and Romance Scams Learning to Dance in the Rain is a conversation in which host, Shelby Wagner, and her guests, share valuable insights and practical strategies they have learned from personal experience, to help listeners find a healthy way to cope with their life challenges, develop resilience, and move forward into a balanced well-being and a more enjoyable life. Topics of discussion include, but are not limited to love, loss, grief, grieving. goal setting, self-improvement, values, aging, scams, and more. Join us as we learn t...

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Jun 18, 2025

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Finding Love Again: A Senior's Guide to Internet Dating 18.06.2025

Award-winning author, Shelby Wagner, talks about her new book, Finding Love Again: A Senior's Guide to Online Dating, which is the companion you need to navigate the exciting world of digital romance. The book offers practical advice, proven strategies, and heartfelt stories to empower you to unlock the possibilities and joys of finding love again online. Why not start your journey into your next...

Fathers and Fathers Day 10.06.2025

In 1909, Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington, attended one of the first Mothers Day services and had an epiphany-fathers also deserved a special day honoring them. The first Father's Day was celebrated in 1920, but it did not become a national holiday until 1972 when President Richard Nixon signed a Congressional resolution declaring the third Sunday in June to be Father's Day. Learning to Da...

Bringing It to Your Attention - Interesting Things You Need to Know about 27.05.2025

Things are not what they seem. Think you helped someone by giving them a few bucks? Maybe, but not likely. You were conned! The 2024 results are in. You lost! Criminals won. It went to imposters ($2.95B Lost), investments ($5.7B Lost), job opportunities ($751M Lost), online shopping/reviews ($432M lost), web services ($164M Lost), sweepstakes $351M Lost), vacations/timeshares ($274M), phone calls...

Abuse is Unacceptable: No one has the right to abuse another person, be it woman, child, or man. 21.05.2025

Author Reace Starr joins Shelby J. Wagner on Learning to Dance in the Rain to share her story of surviving childhood and marital abuse, as told in her book I'm Here, Proclaims a Little Girl Who Was Not Allowed to Be.” Having survived and escaped from a life of brutal beatings by a drunk and angry husband, Reace talks about recognizing and breaking cycles of abuse, building resilience, and finding...

Conquering Fear for a Brighter Tomorrow; Dream, Survive, Thrive 13.05.2025

Author Sara F. Hathaway is a seasoned expert at surviving and thriving in the competitive world of indie publishing. She also is an expert in podcast production and audio drama. She leads impactful seminars in self-defense and safety which empowers others to take control of their personal security. Her ten-novel series, The Changing Earth, illustrates the fragility of our manufactured society and...

Honoring Mothers Everywhere 06.05.2025

In this special episode for Mother's Day, we honor the many faces of motherhood — from young moms to wise grandmothers and remember the mothers who are no longer with us. Heartwarming stories and tips on honoring moms meaningfully are shared as we reflect on family legacy, love, and resilience. Tune in for a beautiful tribute to the women who shape our lives. Learning to Dance in the Rain is broad...

Unshakable Confidence - Believe in Yourself 29.04.2025

Claudia Wyatt, founder of the Walkabout Method, tells about how she helps people unveil their true potential, become the person they want to be, and live the life they desire. She has 20+ years’ coaching experience helping high-performing leaders, teams, and individuals unlock and own their personal power. You must take care of yourself, your physical and mental well-being. Empowerment begins with...

Billion-dollar Cybercurrency Industry Spreading Globally 22.04.2025

(Reuters Report, Bangkok, April 21) - Asian crime syndicates behind the multibillion-dollar cyberscam industry is expanding globally into South America and Africa, as raids in Southeast Asia fail to contain their activities. It is spreading like a cancer. The international community is at a critical point and countries need to work together and intensify efforts to disrupt the gang's financing. Pe...

Making Love Last #3 02.04.2025

Pastor Carl continue our discussion about how to make love last. Learning to Dance in the Rain is broadcast live Tuesdays at 12 Noon ET Music on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( www.talk4radio.com ) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( www.talk4media.com Learning to Dance in the Rain is viewed on Talk 4 TV ( www.talk4tv.com ). Learning to Dance in the Rain Podcast is also available on T...

Thinking Classrooms: Engaging Math with Robin Kubasiak 25.03.2025

Robin Kubasiak, a 23-year-veteran math teacher at Sturgis High School, Sturgis, MI.,s shares insights on fostering student engagement, shifting traditional teaching methods, and using technology to deepen mathematical thinking. Whether you are an educator looking for fresh strategies or just curious about innovative teaching, this conversation will inspire you to rethink the way math is taught and...

Navigating Grief 18.03.2025

Grief is not just about pain. It is also about learning, growth, and resilience. There is no “right” way to grieve, nor is there a timeline. The pain may never go away, but over time it becomes more manageable. Healing is about learning to live with the loss while embracing life. Remember you are not alone. It is okay to feel lost and overwhelmed—grief is a journey, not a destination. Learning to...

Fraud: Will this illegal travesty of justice never end? Not until people are fed up and demand ending 11.03.2025

Fraud is intentionally deceiving others for financial or personal gain. It involves false (untrue) representation, concealment, and breach of trust. There are thousands of ways in which people of all ages can become victims, losing their money, and, in some cases, their lives. Businesses also suffer financial losses due to dishonest employees and/or employers. Fraud. Scams. Lies. Deceit. Evil. End...

Making Love Last 2 05.03.2025

Are you sabotaging your chances of finding lasting true love by harboring one or more of the six recognized love-killer beliefs? Are you looking for perfection and won’t settle for less? You need a new mindset about love and long-term relationships. Pastor Carl and host Shelby Wagner delve deeply into making love last. Warning: I never promised you a rose garden. On the other hand, you must not ig...

Finding Love Again: A Senior's Guide to Online Dating. 25.02.2025

Finding love online works! Many couples of all ages say they met online. Will it work for you? Maybe. Do you want to find love again? Are you willing to learn how to be successful at it? Can you turn on a computer? Can you maintain a positive mindset, be patient and have resilience? All of these are sometimes required. Learn the dos and don’ts, pay attention to the red flags, and have fun. Be sure...

Making Love Last: A conversation about why love changes over time and what to do about it. 18.02.2025

A conversation about how to make love last. We meet someone new and we feel something different. Sparks fly. We are "in love" forever. It’s our soulmate! Then what? life happens. Work, meals, laundry, cleaning, the kids... Who has time (or energy) for romance? We are tired and stop doing the little things we did before – a hug, a touch, a private joke, etc. Listen and learn some creative ways to k...

Don't Let Your Insecurities Silence Your Dreams: To Win You Must Have A Plan, and Work It!. 12.02.2025

John Preston helps small and midsize business owners thrive. Most business owners excel at their craft but suck at the business side causing stress and missed opportunities. With a Hall of Fame sales coaching career, John has helped thousands boost profits by developing and implementing winning strategies. Now, through The JP Business Academy, John is bringing his expertise to a broader audience....

True Love: What Is It? How Do I know I'm in Love? 05.02.2025

What is love? How do I know I'm in love? Ever ask yourself these questions? Award-winning author and show host, Shelby Wagner, dives deep into the subject of love and recalls the childhood taunt, "First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes (Shelby) with a baby carriage." Actually, first comes attraction and friendship, then infatuation and passion, then love (which means commitment), and ma...

The Scam Epidemic: Protect Your Money and Mind, Education is the Solution. 22.01.2025

A scam is the act of deceiving another in order to get them to part with something of value or a legal right and it is against the law. Synonyms are fraud, swindle, con, hustle, bunko, bunco, etc. One in every ten seniors is a victim of identity theft each year. Americans over sixty lost $4.4 billion in fraud schemes last year. For every case of elder fraud reported, as many as 44 aren't. Does $10...

Gratitude and Forgiveness: We must love and forgive ourselves or we cannot love and forgive others. 15.01.2025

Annie Rettic, author, speaker, songwriter and singer, shares her story from "heartache to healing". Her "roadmap to resilience" began when she realized she did have some things to be grateful for. She embraced them, forgave herself, and began living in gratitude. There is always something to be grateful for even when we are at the lowest point in our lives. Seek and you will find. God loves you an...

New Every Morning: Practical applications of daily renewal in faith and life. 07.01.2025

An inspiring conversation as we explore the timeless truths of the beloved hymn Great is Thy Faithfulness. Pastor Carl reflects on the hymn’s message of renewal, steadfast love, and unwavering hope in the midst of life’s challenges. Pastor shares personal stories of how God’s mercies are truly “new every morning” and how we can embrace this promise in our daily lives. Don’t miss this heartfelt dis...

Creating Spaces: The Art of Woodwork and Renovations with Rick Hume, a blind businessman's hobby. 31.12.2024

Rick, a retired businessman and skilled woodworker talks about his latest project, the renovation of his lake house. Though he is blind, Rick's passion for working with wood has led him to craft beautiful spaces using adaptive technology. "Renovation work requires different challenges and techniques than building new," he says, "because the tail wags the dog. There is always a surprise around the...

Seeing Beyond Sight: A Journey of Resilience and Success. A life well-lived despite being blind. 24.12.2024

Rick shares his remarkable journey of overcoming the challenges of losing his vision due to the congenital condition, Retinosa Pigmetosa and how he has learned to live a full and purposeful life in spite the lossj. He offers valuable insights about dealing with the life one is given and finding joy in life despite obstacles. Rick finds joy with his family, in dancing, and woodworking. A second int...

Who is Bonita Bell-Andersen? Successful financial advisor, author of the newly released book on amazon 17.12.2024

A new podcast, “Ask Good Questions,” offers insightful conversations about important financial matters with host, Bonita Bell-Andersen and her engaging guests. The loss of a loved one brings with it a sudden host of unique challenges and opportunities which can be overwhelming. Hearing the experiences of others helps demystify the complexities of financial matters, offers clarity, and helps us dev...

Who is the Pipeman and how Talk4Media was born. 10.12.2024

Dean K. Piper had a vision of Internet radio's future. Motivated by his ex-boss's scorn and the loss of his job, his dream soon became a reality. Talk4Media & Pipeman Productions is globally recognized as a #1 ranked, full-service, ecofriendly, multimedia network and marketing firm. They produce, broadcast, and distribute live radio, podcasts, and live TV. Home to The Adventures of Pipeman, Le...

Comfort Ye My People: reluctant to call or visit a friend who is mourning the loss of a loved one? 04.12.2024

What do you say to a grieving friend? Be gentle with them. Each person grieves in their own way. That is okay. We listen when they speak. We offer our condolences. We share food with them. We share our memories. We cry and we laugh. We hold their hands. We offer our shoulder to cry on, and offer a hug. We comfort each other. We allow them to talk and we listen. Learning to Dance in the Rain is bro...

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