Petals of Support

This week Mama D is joined by the lovely ladies of the Sass N Sips podcast to share when their lives changed by finding medical knowledge.  Today we hear from Lisa!  She talks about her not feeling heard by doctors and nurses, pregnancy, delivery, and being a doula.   Plus we have our Spooky Stories!!! This is PART 2. PART 1 was Episode 227. Please listen to Lisa and Agnes on their podcast! https:...

This week Mama D is joined by the lovely ladies of the Sass N Sips podcast to share when their lives changed by finding medical knowledge.  First up is Agnes!  She talks about her diagnosis with MS, how it changed her life, and why she believes it was the best thing that happened to her.   This is PART 1. PART 2 will release on 8/8/24 Please listen to Lisa and Agnes on their podcast! https://www.s...

Mama D continues her thoughts from Episode 225 on negative feedback, criticism, and reviews.  This time she talks about how and when you should share your own opinions with others.   Petals of Support is brought to you by Spreaker Prime Please be sure to Rate and Review this episode. Subscribe and Share   Please consider being a Supporter of this podcast for $5/month https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

Reviews.  Feedback.  Constructive criticism.  Why do we immediately feel defensive and want to react when others give us opinions?  Mama D shares how she tries to view negative reviews when she has put her blood, sweat, and tears into a project.   Petals of Support is brought to you by Spreaker Prime Please be sure to Rate and Review this episode. Subscribe and Share   Please consider being a Supp...

Danny from the podcast The Story Of... stops by this week to talk about the specific times his life has changed.  Armed with exact dates from BS (Before Sobriety) and AS (After Sobriety) Danny shares how one big decision altered his life and why he no longer has really really bad days.   This is PART 2. PART 1 was Episode 223. The Story Of Petals of Support is brought to you by Spreaker Prime Plea...

Danny from the podcast The Story Of... stops by this week to talk about the specific times his life has changed.  Armed with exact dates from BS (Before Sobriety) and AS (After Sobriety) Danny shares how one big decision altered his life and why he no longer has really really bad days.   This is PART 1. PART 2 will release on Thursday, 7/25/24. The Story Of Petals of Support is brought to you by S...

Max from the wonderful podcast Bitches With Beards joins Mama D this week to share the moment when his life changed and how that change had rippling effects.  One moment in Washington DC did not just change his life but the lives of those around him.   And we end with two spooky stories!!! This is PART 2. Part 1 is Episode 221 Bitches With Beards Petals of Support is brought to you by Spreaker Pri...

Max from the wonderful podcast Bitches With Beards joins Mama D this week to share the moment when his life changed and how that change had rippling effects.  One moment in Washington DC did not just change his life but the lives of those around him.   And we end with two spooky stories!!! This is PART 1. PART 2 will release on 7/18/24 Bitches With Beards Petals of Support is brought to you by Spr...

Mama D is joined by one of her Unfiltered Network familiy members, Jay Burke, to discuss the different eras of "when his life changed".  Jay Burke, host of The With Jay Burke Show, talks about his relationship with his mother throughout the years, his ADHD diagnosis as an adult, his mother's illness, and the words he wished he had heard as a child.  One event did not change his life.  Each event s...

Mama D is joined by one of her Unfiltered Network familiy members, Jay Burke, to discuss the different eras of "when his life changed".  Jay Burke, host of The With Jay Burke Show, talks about his relationship with his mother throughout the years, his ADHD diagnosis as an adult, his mother's illness, and the words he wished he had heard as a child.  One event did not change his life.  Each event s...

Mama D watched the series finale of a show recently and started thinking about how we tend to underestimate how our behaviors can affect those around us for days, months, and even years to come.  Like a set up of dominos that keep falling down, that first behavior has a chain reaction effect.  Stop underestimating all that you do. As mentioned in the episode, please check out the Ya-Man website an...

Mama D is joined by another one of her Unfiltered Studio Network family members!  Jodi from That Florida Feeling Podcast stops by to share when "her life changed..."  The episode originally was about the moment when she discovered that she had an older brother who had been adopted at birth but it was very clear that moment was just one of many in Jodi's life.  From being raised by her grandparents...

Mama D is joined by another one of her Unfiltered Studio Network family members!  Jodi from That Florida Feeling Podcast stops by to share when "her life changed..."  The episode originally was about the moment when she discovered that she had an older brother who had been adopted at birth but it was very clear that moment was just one of many in Jodi's life.  From being raised by her grandparents...

Mama D is joined by Corey from the podcast Bathtub Season to discuss his "when my life changed" moment.  Corey shares his struggles with addiction as well as a diagnosis of ADHD, and the changes he wanted to make once he realized he was going to be a father.  His mental health has made his journey to sobriety difficult but he is on the path.  Now an amazing father, he shares his advice. This is PA...

Mama D is joined by Corey from the podcast Bathtub Season to discuss his "when my life changed" moment.  Corey shares his struggles with addiction as well as a diagnosis of ADHD, and the changes he wanted to make once he realized he was going to be a father.  His mental health has made his journey to sobriety difficult but he is on the path.  Now an amazing father, he shares his advice. This is PA...

Welcome to Season 5 of Petals of Support!!   Mama D returns after a short break to start a new series of Sleepover episodes.  New theme, new guests, and even new music to celebrate a new season.   "When my life changed..." We welcome back one of Mama D's family members from The Unfiltered Studio, Keb, to kick things off with a story that started many many years ago.  Keb shares an exclusive story...

Welcome to Season 5 of Petals of Support!!   Mama D returns after a short break to start a new series of Sleepover episodes.  New theme, new guests, and even new music to celebrate a new season.   "When my life changed..." We welcome back one of Mama D's family members from The Unfiltered Studio, Keb, to kick things off with a story that started many many years ago.  Keb shares an exclusive story...

Mama D is accused of talking at her son, and she realized that he was very right.  What are the differences between talking to someone...and talking at them?  Is there a time when talking at others is actually beneficial?  Mama D breaks it down as well as explains why she needs to pause and rethink how she communicates. Please check out Ya-Man's website and the wonderful beauty products they offer...

Sleepovers (guest episodes) are coming back!!  Mama D is excited to share the upcoming Sleepover theme, and recordings will start very soon.  Do you have a story that fits?  Please reach out and you will be sent a calendar link to set up a recording time. Petals of Support is brought to you by Spreaker Prime   Please be sure to Rate and Review this episode. Subscribe and Share   Please consider be...

Mama D shares 4 things she does when life has become overwhelming and too much is on her plate.  It is all about being in the moment but making sure you can get through the moment in one piece. As mentioned in this episode...Please be sure to use the promo Code:  PETALS20 Ya-Man Petals of Support is brought to you by Spreaker Prime   Please be sure to Rate and Review this episode. Subscribe and Sh...

When two people or two groups are disagreeing with a drama result, there is always that poor person in the middle.  Mama D shares about her recent adventures as the Third Wheel in a family drama situation.  While she is not sure if this new approach will work to keep the stress out of her life, she shares her advice.  Being Switzerland is not always easy. Petals of Support is brought to you by Spr...

Mama D returns to continue her discussion on enabling.  Last week she shared a story after the loss of a member of her community.  This week we discuss enabling on a broader scale.  Who do you enable in your life?  Do you realize it?  The ups and downs of enabling and how to avoid it in the future.   To experience the future of beauty, please visit Ya-Man's website and use the code PETALS for a 20...

Mama D shares a current story involving substance abuse, consequences, choices, and enabling.   Petals of Support is brought to you by Spreaker Prime   Please be sure to Rate and Review this episode. Subscribe and Share   Please consider being a Supporter of this podcast for $5/month https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/petals-of-support--5614807/support Email me at:  petals.s@aol.com X: @PetalsofSupp...

What do you do when a family member, friend, or coworker helps you out but then insists on holding that kindness over your head?  Reminding you hourly, daily, or weekly of how their help was needed.  When the saying "sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me" is not really true and those words and kind gestures do more harm than good.   Petals of Support is brought to you b...

When you realize who you want them to call (Episode 203), make sure someone will answer the phone.  We might want to avoid middle of the night phone calls but you do not want to wake up to a missed emergency. Mama D also talks about the importance of answering invitations and showing respect. Petals of Support is brought to you by Spreaker Prime   Please be sure to Rate and Review this episode. Su...