Real People Real Lives Podcast

In this episode of Real People Real Lives, I sit down with Pete Colter for an honest conversation about growing up deaf, facing depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, and some of the darkest moments of his life.   Pete shares how a life-changing spiritual experience gave him hope and led him on a new path as an author, screenwriter, husband, and father. His story is one of resilience, faith, and...

In this episode of Real People Real Lives , I sit down with Jack Pflanz for an honest conversation about growing up in extreme poverty, facing childhood food insecurity, and how those early experiences shaped the course of his life. Jack shares how living without consistent access to food as a child eventually inspired him to dedicate much of his adult life to helping others — from running his own...

In our very first episode, I sit down with Ron Klopfanstein, a multimedia journalist, educator, radio host, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome survivor. He hosts Hot Seat: Media Monday on 95.5 FM The Heat in Utica, NY, covering local stories, community voices, and issues that matter. His work is driven by a passion for communication, connection, and telling stories that deserve to be heard. Ron and I ha...