The Transition Bridge Podcast

If you have a child who is being challenged with their speech development, in this episode you will find so much hope and answers to help you and your child be able to understand and communicate better. My guest, Dinalynn Rosenbush, is a speech-language pathologist with more than 30 years of experience helping children and families navigate communication challenges.  Through the Language of Play,...

What does it look like to stay present for someone in grief? Not just in the immediate aftermath, but in the months that follow. My guest, Kelly Edmondson , is a nurse, a bereaved mother, and a grief counselor who is redefining what compassionate support looks like after loss. As the Founder of Timely Presence , Kelly helps grieving families feel remembered through meaningful heirloom-quality gift...

"It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question." — Eugene Ionesco Have you ever thought about how powerful one question can be? What is behind Designing Meaningful Connections? That question is the architecture behind every session I design, every room I facilitate, every leader I coach, and every partnership I build. It is not a method. It is a belief that the most powerful thing any lea...

Have you felt lately that you want to rebuild your life, but this time do it with confidence and self-love? You will enjoy my guest today, Denise Ann Willis. She is a life coach, author, and speaker, profoundly committed to empowering women to rebuild their lives with confidence and self-love. With over 30 years of overcoming personal adversities, including toxic & narcissist relationships, she le...

“Estate planning is an important and everlasting gift you can give your family”. My guest today, Stan Miller, embodies the very heartbeat of why estate planning is so important and how to do it with honor and integrity, leaving your family a legacy for future generations. Stan is passionate about the power of estate planning and the positive difference it makes in the lives of families. He builds...

Are you feeling the desire to write a book and want more clarity on how to begin? My guest, Valerie Cantella, is here to guide you. Valerie Cantella is an author, award-winning communications strategist, and certified memoir and nonfiction book coach. She helps women make sense of the stories they’ve lived and find clarity around whether, why, and how to share them.  Valerie shares that this isn’t...

Today, we are going to have a thoughtful conversation around retirement. How to understand it, gain a new perspective, and ultimately do it well. Retirement is one of life’s biggest transitions.  My guest today, Chris Maduri, shares that people need the mindset and preparation to retire to something and not just from something. Chris Maduri has spent nearly two decades working in retirement and in...

“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.” – Unknown Grief is a topic that we need more and more insight and understanding, and my guest, Thomas Attig, will bring depth to this conversation. He comes to us today highly credentialed and has been honored with several distinguished awards for his contributions to the study of grief, bereavement, and applied philosophy. T...

Have you ever thought about your Financial DNA? What do you feel when you hear that money isn’t a math problem, but a behavior problem? For me, that opens my thinking about finances, and I am curious as to how my behavior is the driver behind my financial decisions. My guest, Ted McLyman, is here to help us understand this process. Ted McLyman is a behavioral finance expert  who helps people align...

Laura Gallier brings truth and passion as she explains the physical, psychological, and spiritual implications of addiction. Her articles about mental-emotional health and other timely topics have been featured on prime outlets such as Fox News and The Washington Times.   In our conversation, Laura shares: What is happening physically in the brain and body when someone becomes addicted? Why is add...

“Creativity is intelligence having fun , ” Albert Einstein “The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt , ” Sylvia Plath “Creative thinking: Create new neural pathways to banish burnout, make better decisions, increase emotional intelligence , and be happier , ” Dr. Andre Walton Creativity is the ability to see differently. When we’re overwhelmed or burned out: Our world gets small. Our thinking t...

If you are a parent who is navigating autism, this episode is for you! Are you trying to sort through what is helpful, what’s hype, and what truly supports your child’s unique needs? This episode is for you! My guest, Dr. Theresa Lyons, is the founder and CEO of Navigating AWEtism, a groundbreaking platform that transforms the overwhelming complexity of autism science into clear, actionable steps...

“Boundaries – the invisible fences we build to protect our peace, energy , and heart - kindness with limits – a gift to others and yourself” How do we protect our energy? How do we implement boundaries in a healthy way? Alyssa Utecht is a Holistic Boundaries Coach who helps anyone navigating change to stop trying to fix themselves and start protecting their energy. She guides people to release old...

Patty is the CEO and Founder of the Miss-U-Gram App. The Miss-U-Gram App is a free social media app designed exclusively for memorializing our lost loved ones. Miss-U-Gram app is a global community platform where users can pay tribute, cope with loss, and share memories that last forever. This app helps and supports those who are navigating grief, and connects with those who understand.   Patty em...

“I believe there is a longing within each of us to be known, loved, valued , and celebrated.” Debi Ronca We all have questions in our soul about our worth, our value, and we wonder if our lives make a difference. Our words make a difference.  They are powerful ; they speak life. In today’s episode, Debi shares from her International Best-Seller, The Family Letter , and talks about how she and her...

“If we can heal our unresolved grief and trauma, we can heal the world. ” - Ashley Nicole Jones In this episode, Ashley shares her personal story of the loss of her beautiful daughter Skylar at the age of only 21 months. After the diagnosis was received, Ashley and her husband did everything they could as young parents to love and have special moments and memories with their daughter. They receive...

How can you be an active father, raising two daughters, while building a successful career? My guest, Young Han, is here to share with us the challenging intersection of professional success, entrepreneurship, and active fatherhood.   In today’s episode, Young shares: What “active fatherhood” looks like practically in a demanding season of business growth. The important qualities he builds in his...

In today’s episode, I want to share about the fears that surface as we navigate the decades of the 60’s and beyond. In this season of life for a woman, we have valid questions about our significance, identity, and purpose. As we ponder these questions, fears surface to challenge or even discourage our mindset and our hearts.   In this episode, Debi shares about: The fear of being invisible The fea...

Today’s episode is going to be a little different and has a unique twist, which I believe you will enjoy. My guest, Danielle Frank, is here to share from her book, “The Wine Lover’s Guide to Parenting”. This is a playful, laugh-out-loud mashup of parenting truths and wine wisdom. Each chapter holds a parenting truth for your children, paired with a splash of wine culture and told through poetry wr...

There are transitions in life that bring a lot of pain, sorrow, and trauma. These transitions of loss are the most difficult to navigate, and for that reason, I invited Marie Crews to be my guest today. In 2017, Marie lost her son suddenly, less than 2 years after her mother’s unexpected passing. Even in her darkest hours, she refused to let grief define her.    In this episode, Marie shares : How...

If you currently have a family business or are considering starting one, this episode is for you! My guest, Stephen Shortt, joins us today from Ireland to talk about how to build a Killer Family Business without killing your family.   In this episode, Stephen shares: The dynamics and the succession of a generational family business Why a family business can struggle, and the real issues beneath th...

In this episode, Debi shares a thoughtful and encouraging conversation for women in their 60s, 70s, and beyond who are navigating a new season of life and wondering what comes next. As roles change and rhythms shift, many women begin asking deeper questions about purpose in later life, significance, and how to age with grace.  In this episode, we explore what it means to embrace aging with purpose...

Sudden loss transitions are the most difficult to process. We are blindsided and caught off guard when they happen in our lives. This is what happened to my dear friend and guest, Bunmi Samuel. In July 2014, Bunmi decided to sign up for a skydiving adventure. Little did he know that this one decision would become the catalyst for his sudden loss transition. The sudden loss of his health. Bunmi Sam...

“It’s your reaction to adversity, not adversity itself , that determines how your life’s story will develop”. I believe this is the heartbeat and mindset of my guest today, Patrick Engasser . Patrick has been overcoming obstacles since the day he was born.  As someone who has been blind his entire life, he has developed a unique ability to solve problems and break through challenges in ways that f...

One of life’s transitions that is not only painful but also impacts an entire family is the time when divorce becomes a reality. A challenging time for the parents and especially the children. If you find yourself or a loved one trying to navigate this difficult time in life, this episode will be a source of invaluable and experiential information and wisdom. My guest today, Rosalind Sedacca, is r...