Old School with Michele Vrabel

From Guilt to Grace: A Mother's Journey In this conversation, Michele Vrabel and Dawn Ward discuss the complexities of parenting children struggling with addiction. Dawn shares her personal journey, detailing her experiences with her sons' battles with addiction and the impact it has had on her family. The discussion delves into themes of fear-based parenting, the challenges of navigating...

Title: The Journey to Coaching and Empowerment Guest: Tracey Martin Summary In this conversation, Tracey Martin, a multi-generational women's coach and brain health trainer, discusses her approach to parenting and coaching, emphasizing the importance of intentionality in raising children. She shares her personal experiences with adversity and abuse, highlighting the need for resilience and per...

Intentional Guests and Exciting Curriculum in Season 3 of Old School with Michele Vrabel In this episode, Michele Vrabel welcomes listeners to the third season of her podcast, Old School. She reflects on her journey and the importance of intentional healing in emotional, spiritual, mental, and physical areas. Michele shares her plans for the season, including bringing on guests with valuable exper...

Finding Annie: Surviving Narcissism and Abuse Episode Title: Healing Journey with Michele Vrabel Host: Anni Guest: Michele Vrabel, Author of Butterfly Stitches: The Metamorphosis of Healing Episode Summary In today's powerful episode, Anni is joined by Michele Vrabel, author of Butterfly Stitches: The Metamorphosis of Healing . Michele shares her moving journey of surviving childhood abuse, na...

Healing with Hope – Triffina Brown In this conversation, Triffina Brown shares her profound faith journey, detailing her experiences leading up to and following a life-altering stroke. She discusses the importance of trust in God during adversity, the interconnectedness of mental, emotional, and spiritual healing, and how writing became a therapeutic outlet for her. Triffina emphasizes the message...

Priorities on Purpose – Guest Appearance In this conversation, Michele shares her journey of healing from trauma and abuse, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and recognizing one's experiences. She discusses the role of the Holy Spirit in her healing process and the significance of forgiveness. The dialogue explores the complexities of trauma, the necessity of processing emotions, and...

Podcast Episode: DeDee Cai Episode Title: From Worth to Wealth: DeDee Cai’s Journey to Holistic Entrepreneurship Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode, DeDee Cai, founder of Fit to Profit , shares her remarkable journey of healing and empowerment. As a first-generation immigrant, DeDee’s story unfolds from the pressures of corporate life and building a family business to finding her true call...

Title: Finding Hope in Chronic Illness with Brianna Barrett Summary In this conversation, Michele Vrabel interviews Brianna Barrett about her journey with chronic illness and the release of her book, 'Hope in the Healing.' Brianna shares her personal experiences with autoimmune diseases, the challenges of feeling isolated, and the importance of vulnerability. They discuss the significance...

Podcast Episode: Stacie Carroll Episode Title: Warrior Women: Finding Faith, Healing, and Purpose with Stacie Carroll Episode Summary: In this empowering episode, Michele sits down with Stacie Carroll, a military veteran, life coach, and woman of faith, to discuss her incredible journey of service, healing, and stepping into God's purpose. Stacie shares her story of navigating six deployments in I...

Podcast Episode: Steph Carse Episode Title: From Music to Redemption: A Conversation with Steph Carse Episode Summary: In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Michele sits down with singer, producer, and director Steph Carse to discuss his incredible journey of faith, resilience, and storytelling. Steph opens up about his path from musical success to struggles with identity and faith, eventually...

Podcast Episode: Raeanne Newquist Welcome to Old School In this episode, we focus on emotional and spiritual health as we welcome our guest, Raeanne Newquist , host of the New Mercies podcast and part of the ministries of Mercy Ships . Raeanne shares her inspiring story of faith, family, and service. Episode Highlights Raeanne’s Journey to Mercy Ships Raeanne, along with her husband and three chil...

Podcast Episode:  Dana K. White Title: Overcoming Clutter and Embracing God's Grace with Dana K. White Episode Summary: In this powerful and relatable conversation, Michele sits down with Dana K. White—author, speaker, and the voice behind A Slob Comes Clean . Dana shares her journey from living in a perpetual state of messiness to discovering practical strategies for managing clutter. More import...

Podcast Title : LG Nixon Podcast Episode Title : Faith, Ghost Stories, and Biblical Inspiration: A Conversation with Author LG Nixon Show Notes : In this unique and lively episode, Michele welcomes her daughter, Maya, as co-host for an engaging conversation with special guest LG Nixon—Christian author of young adult supernatural fiction. The trio dives into: LG Nixon’s Faith Journey : From “C&...

Show Notes: Old School with Michele Vrabel – Featuring Dr. Mike Pierce Episode Title: The Five Essentials of Health: Aligning Body, Mind, and Spirit with Dr. Mike Pierce Episode Summary: In this insightful episode of Old School , Michele Frebel sits down with Dr. Mike Pierce, a chiropractor and co-founder of Empower Family Chiropractic. Together, they explore the interconnectedness of emotional, s...

Navigating Faith and Grief: A Journey of Healing and Writing Join us in this heartfelt episode as our guest, Lea Turner, delves into the complexities of writing a faith-based book rooted in physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual healing. She shares her personal experiences, including the challenges of losing everything in a house fire, coping with a son’s addiction, and traversing through the...

Navigating the Christian Film Industry with Chevonne O'Shaughnessy In this engaging episode, producer Chevonne O'Shaughnessy shares her journey from an unexpected setback in Rome to becoming a major figure in the Christian film industry. She discusses how Divine guidance and strategic thinking helped her establish and grow her career, from working with Universal Studios to creating quality...

Navigating Financial Crisis and Finding Peace with Karen Moon In this episode of Old School, host Michele Vrabel welcomes Karen Moon, the creator of The Money Organizer. Karen shares her journey as a mortgage industry professional and the life-altering experience of the 2008 financial crash, which led her to establish her financial coaching organization. They discuss the importance of simplifying...

Empowered by Faith: Embracing God’s Strength with Becky Beresford In this episode, host Michele interviews author Becky Beresford about her new book, 'She Believed He Could So She Did,' which explores the concept of embracing Christ-centered empowerment. Becky shares her journey of moving from self-reliance to relying on God's strength, discussing themes of inadequacy, healing, and the...

The Battle for Identity and Forgiveness with Karen McCracken In this episode of Old School, the host welcomes Karen McCracken, an inspirational speaker, author, and host of the Woman Inspired podcast. Karen shares insights from her book 'Woman Stand Firm' and her journey of overcoming anxiety, fear, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. They discuss how her faith has shaped her identity beyon...

Tracy Graves Podcast An in-depth conversation with Tracy Garvis Graves, the best-selling author of 'On the Island' and 'The Trail of Lost Hearts'. Tracy discusses her journey from self-publishing to having her book optioned for film, the intricacies of the publishing industry, and her creative process, including her unique approach to crafting playlists for her novels. An Author&#3...

Sam Rodriguez: Navigating Faith: From Podcasts to Publications and Productions In this episode, Michele’s guest Sam Rodriguez talks about his early faith journey, his advisory roles to three U.S. Presidents, and blending faith with his Hollywood film projects. They dig into Sam's new book 'Fresh Oil, Holy Fire, and New Wine,' the importance of spiritual intentionality, his movie produc...

Journeys of Faith, Grief, and Writing with Dorina Lazo Gilmore Young This episode features a conversation with author Dorina Lazo Gilmore Young, discussing her experiences and works spanning across children's literature, devotionals, and her latest book, 'Breathing Through Grief'. The host and Dorina delve into the nuances of writing for a diverse audience, the impact of faith in Dorin...

Lisa Appelo Podcast This episode features a dynamic conversation between Lisa and Michele, delving deeply into the realms of leadership, spiritual growth, grief, and the transformative power of storytelling. Lisa, a newcomer to leadership within a Christian podcasting community, alongside Michele, shares insights into organizing and future planning, even amidst personal challenges like tax season....

This episode features an in-depth and personal conversation with Theresa Miller, exploring her journey from difficult personal struggles to finding healing and purpose. Theresa shares her experiences with an eating disorder, the transformative power of journaling, and her path to becoming a published writer and bible study author. Alongside host Michelle, Theresa discusses the importance of self-c...

From Atheism to Evangelist Filmmaker: A Story of Transformation and Redemption In this heartfelt and emotional podcast episode, Tim shares his incredible journey from a life of atheism and a severe gambling addiction to becoming a devoted Christian filmmaker. After being fired from his prestigious law firm, he experienced a dramatic spiritual awakening in a hotel room where he accepted Jesus Chris...