The ToddCast Show

What does it take to reshape your life after a tragedy? How do you transition from being self-conscious to self-aware? Find answers to these profound queries as we journey with our guest, Martin Salama. He opens up about the tragedy that shaped his life at a tender age - the loss of his five-year-old brother, Michael. This poignant conversation provides a glimpse into the world of grief, how it ch...

Have you ever wondered how life's most painful experiences can shape and strengthen you into the person you're meant to be? Journey with us as we welcome our remarkable guest, Ann Hince, who unveils her compelling personal story of adoption, alcoholism, abandonment, and loss. Ann's story starts as a six-week-old baby adopted into an alcoholic family and spans continents, from England to Barbados,...

Life can throw us curveballs that we never asked for. I had the privilege of sitting down with Susan Gold, a brave woman who has a story that would make anyone stop and think. Having grown up in a family riddled with addiction and mental health issues in rural Montana, Susan encountered her fair share of challenges. We delved into her toxic family dynamics, the heartache brought on by her grandmot...

Join us on this journey with our guest, Dr. Lynn Carey, as she opens up about her childhood experiences and how they shaped her as an adult. Listen as she candidly shares her early years of growing up in Delaware and later moving to Waldorf, Maryland, under challenging circumstances with her parents working tirelessly to meet ends. The untimely demise of her father when she was just 12 years old l...

Feast your ears on this fascinating conversation with Annie Delre, a true testimony to adaptability, resilience, and personal growth. An East Coast native who found her home in sunny California, Annie takes us on an enlightening journey from the bustling streets of downtown San Diego to the relaxed aura of Escondido. A true food connoisseur, she also reveals her top choice for the best Italian res...

Have you ever wondered what it's like to wear many hats while fostering meaningful relationships with kids? Meet Debbie Ausburn, a Georgia Peach, who's been a social worker, lawyer, foster parent, and step-parent. With a blend of Southern charm and city savvy, she's mastered the art of nurturing children and has fascinating tales to share from her journey in the South. Our candid chat with Debbie...

Immerse yourself in the remarkable journey of Jesse Gibbs, born to a young military mother in Spain, brought up under the shadow of narcissism and abuse. Follow as Jesse, armed with a stash of court documents, doctor’s notes, and FBI files, paints for us a complex portrait of life with a narcissistic mother. Join us for a deep dive into the psychology of narcissism and its effects on the human psy...

Join Todd Murat and special guest Mo Cooper from Houston, Texas as we journey through a nostalgia-filled episode covering everything from childhood experiences to personal growth. From youthful trips to NASA and run-ins with creepy-crawlies to hilarious weed stories and adventures in Amsterdam, we share it all in this heartwarming and insightful episode. We also dive into the importance of self-ac...

We are joined by Constantin Morun from Halifax, Canada to discuss his life story and the spiritual path he has led. Growing up in communist Romania during the 1980s was a vastly different experience than the lives many of us know today. In this episode, I chatted with Constantin Morun about his fascinating upbringing under a repressive regime and the powerful impact his childhood experiences had o...

Marc Paisant joins us from Alpharetta, Georgia. Born in New Orleans, Marc shares his story of growing up and how he became the mental fitness success story he is today. Marc grew up with a twin brother and sister with their mother and father. He shares stories from his early childhood in New Orleans. He recalls time spent with his grandparents during the summers and what it was like to move at age...

Ruth Fearnow joins us today from Fort Wayne, Indiana to discuss mindfulness for life and how her life led to her purpose. Born in Pacifica, California Ruth has vague memories of her early childhood. Her father was an FBI, CIA, NSA, and intelligence professional. Her earliest memory as a child was chasing her cat around the house. Ruth grew up with 5 siblings, being the 4th born. She remembers feel...

In this episode, we are talking with Anne Metz from Tause, New Mexico about her life and how she became a psychedelic therapy practitioner. Born in Virginia, Anne recently relocated to the West. She grew up with her older sister and remembers going to church in early childhood where she was told “people who drink alcohol are going to hell”. This upset her as she thought of her father who innocentl...

Today we are joined by Alan Cox of Christchurch, New Zealand. Born in London, Alan shares his story of early childhood trauma and how he overcame obstacles and evolved into who he is today. He grew up with both parents and a younger brother but doesn't recall much of his childhood years. This time in his life got naturally blocked out from his memory.  Alan shares the story of his father as a...

Peter Benedicto joins us from Henderson, Nevada to talk about his life and what it's like living in Las Vegas, Nevada. Born in Birmingham, England, Peter shares his story of growing up in an abusive home with his alcoholic father and biological mother who he has little memory of. After his mother died at the age of 7, Peter went into foster care at the age of 12 which was the first time in his lif...

Tonight we are joined by Manuj Aggarwal from Vancouver, Canada to discuss his upbringing and life path. Born in India near the Himalayas, he recounts the social fabric of Indian culture and how it brings people together in a community. We discuss the differences in Indian culture socially with United States social norms. Manuj discusses the cutthroat, competitive world in India, describing it as a...

Tonight we deviate from the norm and will take a journey into the sounds of Electric Sex. Todd Murat, founder of Electric Sex shares his innermost feelings and perspectives through his unique and evocative musical expression. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! ELECTRIC SEX TRACKLIST Children of the Storm Opulence Forever The Trip Boom Boom Baby 21 For Fun Finally I'm Free Jupiter Dreams Operator Error Ni...

PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL SHOW SUMMARY I am so grateful for the opportunity to share with all the wonderful people on The ToddCast Show. This show has been revealing and inspirational in ways I never would have imagined. We began this journey together on June 9th, 2022, and over the weeks and months have heard from unique people all around the planet. In this episode, we will review the pas...

Keith Steincamp joins us today from Stigler, Oklahoma to share the story of how he grew up and found his calling in life. Born in Midwest City, Oklahoma Keith reflects on having lived close to his birthplace for his entire life. He talks about the passing of his late father, just before going to college. Todd shares a story about his late father and how he passed unexpectedly as well. Todd shares...

Brigitta Hoeferle joins us from Atlanta, Georgia to discuss relationships and how to have healthy ones. Born in South Germany, she grew up in a small village between two vineyards. Both parents stayed together until her father passed 10 years ago. She grew up (the youngest) with two sisters. She recalls how she was inspired by Molly Ringwald as a young German person. Both Todd and Brigitta reflect...

Bob LeMent (56), Host of Static Radio, joins us from St. Louis, Missouri. Born in Decatur, Illinois, he recalls growing up in the late 70s and 80s with both parents married. He recounts that all of his relatives are divorced, except for his parents, who stayed together until his father died not too long ago. He has an older brother. Bob's earliest childhood memory is with his Grandfather on the bo...

Nicky Billou (55) joins us today from Toronto, Ontario, Canada to discuss the journey and sacrifice to achieve unlimited success. As a Christian, Nicky seeks to help and love others through his various gifts. Born in Iran, he recalls being in school as a young child running around...and used to get mad at others and kick them in the shins. He got in trouble a lot as a child. Punishments were sever...

Dr Carolle Jean-Murat, Author, Diabetic Consultant, OBGYN, Surgeon, Healer, and Todd's long-lost cousin, joins us in a special episode that breaks from the tradition of the show. After 20 years of not communicating, Todd reached out to Dr. Carolle over the holiday season, apologized, and asked for forgiveness to reconnect and share our familial bond. She explains the importance of forgiveness and...

Michaell Magrutsche, Creativity, Awareness Educator, and Author, joins us from Laguna Beach, California to discuss his experiences with dyslexia and personal awareness. He reflects on his childhood experiences being dyslexic and how it impacted his life. He differentiates between dyslexia and dysgraphia and how these things change how he interprets written and typed content. He explains that when...

Alex Fink, a software developer with a background in optical devices, hails from Austin, Texas, but his journey to the city is anything but typical. Born in Eastern Europe, he has crisscrossed the globe in search of a place to call home. Alex recalls how, early in his life, he was forced to flee his homeland due to the ongoing dangers and strife in the area. His parents, along with his older broth...

Neal Zimmerman from Austell, Georgia joins us today to share his 17 years of Professional Tax Preparation experience. He simplifies the complexities of the IRS Tax code, laws, and procedures for W2 and Self Employed or 1099 individuals. We discuss some common issues and areas of focus for many tax filers seeking to smooth out the process of filing their taxes. Neil prepares taxes for individuals a...