The Transition Bridge Podcast

This episode is a conversation about child sex trafficking and how we can learn and become more aware of how to defend our children from online abuse. To tackle this crisis, you need someone who is experienced, passionate and focused to create the necessary impact. That person is my special guest, LisaBeth Thomas. LisaBeth Thomas, is the Founding President of Texas Women in Business and the Not on...

There are so many questions regarding Neurodiversity. What is Neurodiversity?  How does neurodiversity impact a relationship? Why has it taken so long for our neurodivergence to be noticed or discovered? How can I tell if my partner or child is neurodiverse?   My guest, Barbara Grant, MFMT, NCC, CAS is a certified Neurodiverse Couples Coach as well as a Certified Autism Specialist. She also has a...

Have you been wondering how to get clear on your purpose by discovering your passions? Do you long to know how to reignite the things that light a fire within you? Have you been wanting to explore the old beliefs that no longer serve you? Would you like to redefine success?   My guest, Brooke M. Dukes will not only answer those questions, but will inspire you as she shares her personal story and t...

THIS IS A CLASSIC REWIND EPISODE.   Conflict is one thing that is inevitable when transitions come into our life. The change is unsettling and the unknown of what is ahead can cause stress, anxiety and ultimately conflict with our loved ones and even our co-workers. How do we handle it?   How can we prevent conflict? We are either in conflict, headed for conflict, or just got out of conflict. Toda...

“Disappointment is the gap between expectation and reality” – John Maxwell What are expectations, and how do they set us up for disappointment?   A healthy perspective is to have some anticipation for an upcoming event, or time with our family and friends. It’s fun to anticipate the possibilities of what can happen, or find your self excited with anticipation of what is coming. But when we slip in...

My friends, put your CAP on! What am I talking about? This is an acronym I use for C apabilities, A bilities, and P otential. Capable of so many things. Abilities are your skill set. Potential is realized when your A bilities and C apabilities align. If we don’t believe in our C apabilities, then we won’t apply our A bilities and our P otential is kept in a dormant state.   In this episode, Debi s...

“A healthy lifestyle not only changes your body, but it changes your mind, your attitude and your mood”.   We often think about our personal health, but what would it look like if your whole family can have the same lifestyle and mindset for their health? My guest, Dr. Ron Eaker will be sharing his medical expertise on health and how to create healthy habits for our families.  Dr. Eaker is double...

My guest, Cindy Benezra is here to vulnerably share her personal story of sexual abuse along with her charge to break the chains of trauma while also breaking the cycle it can create. Known for her strength and compassion, Cindy bravely faces the sensitive topic with courage and resilience, having a deep personal understanding of how sexual abuse affects every aspect of a person’s life and a genui...

What is the connection between the Arts, Creativity and Wellness? In a culture where we are seeking and chasing after remedies to become well and healthy, an idea that we may not have considered is how the Arts and Creativity can be the keys to what has been missing in finding wellness and wholeness in life. My guest, Dr. Tasha Golden, PhD, is a former singer, songwriter with the acclaimed band, E...

Emotional eating and cycles of yo-yo dieting keep us in a state of guilt, frustration, and unhealthy patterns. My guest today, Dr. Michelle May, MD is a former family physician and recovered yo-yo dieter. She is the Founder of “Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating Programs and Training with over 800 wellness professionals that have been trained to offer this program. As the award-winning author of “Eat Wha...

“Transitions are the bridges in our lives that take us from where we currently are to the next season or direction in life” Debi Ronca   I love the visual picture of a bridge. Bridges connect. Bridges take you somewhere. Bridges make it possible to cross over turbulent water and help you cross over places that are broken or barren and take you to a better place. In today’s episode Debi shares: Why...

“The resume may get you the interview, but it’s the interview that gets you the job” Our life is a story of transitions, and one of the challenging transitions we can experience is when we find ourselves no longer employed, and find ourselves searching and trying to secure our next employment in the marketplace. My expert guest, Kurt Thompson, is a Professional Interview Coach providing profession...

“Please remember the real me, when I can’t remember you” Today, we will be having a conversation about Dementia, a topic that we can all use greater insight and knowledge on as we may potentially one day transition to becoming a caretaker of a loved one who suffers with Dementia. My guest, Carolyn Birrell, vulnerably shares her story of caring and loving her mother as they navigated together the d...

There are times in our lives when we experience deeply troubling situations that can cause us to walk through life doubting our self-worth and adopting a lifestyle that lacks the confidence that we need to believe in who we are and what our potential is for fulfilling our purpose. My guest, Sharon Hughes, experienced parental abduction, homelessness, and even woke up in a garage after being drugge...

Empowering children through reading is the passion of my guest today, Miriam Laundry. Miriam Laundry is the founder of ML Publishing, the author of five bestselling and award-winning children’s books, and a TEDx speaker, not to mention a Guinness World Record holder. It is Miram’s mission to give authors the knowledge and confidence they need to publish their children’s books and make a positive i...

If you find yourself needing inspiration to believe and a challenge to keep moving forward even when your adversity is daunting and overwhelming, this episode is for you! My guest, Kevin Lowe, at the age of 17, had a life-saving brain surgery that took an unexpected turn, and Kevin woke up from the surgery totally blind. Now In his 30s, Kevin Lowe is a remarkable entrepreneur who has taken the wor...

“Most people don’t go into marriage thinking that they will get divorced.”    “Divorce was the death of a dream that you thought was going to last.” But when a relationship becomes abusive, it is not a safe place for the spouse or the children.  So, what do you do, and how do you navigate this painful transition and confusing time in your life?  My guest, Liz Merrill, after being in an abusive mar...

“There is hope, even if your brain tells you there isn’t” John Green Our daily journeys can be filled with the battles that go on within our minds, and if left unchallenged, they can become the truth of what we believe about ourselves, others, or the events in our lives.  Depression and anxiety can begin to make their home within our thoughts and cause difficulties in our relationships and our eve...

It is in the struggles and in the difficult seasons of life that we can learn so much, and ultimately be in the place to share the wisdom we learned, and the courage we found with others who may be walking in the same journey.    My guest, Liz Benditt, after surviving 5 cancers over the course of twelve years, took her personal experience and created and launched TheBalmBox.com, a site featuring f...

“The hardest mountain to climb, is the mountain within ourselves.” J. Lynn When Andrew Buerger’ssister was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer, her courage and strength spurred Andy to turn pain into a passion. Andy founded Jodi's Climb for Hope , which raised more than $1 million for MS and Breast Cancer research by leading mountain-climbing expeditions and taking over 350 climbers safely to th...

One word that we hear a lot about is Resilience. Can we develop it?   Are we born with it?   How does resilience make a difference in my life? “Resilience is all about being able to overcome the unexpected.   Sustainability is about survival.    The goal of resilience is about thriving.” How do we bounce back when adversity confronts us?   My guest, Shylla Webb, shares with us her expertise in the...

My guest, Laura Gallier, is passionate about bringing Biblical truth and awareness to the youth of our nation to know their value, and worth and to shed light on many of today’s most highly debated moral and social issues, particularly matters surrounding sexuality and mental health. Laura is an award-winning author and national speaker whose inspiring life story empowers students and adults to ov...

Why is it that while we are keeping such a fast pace in life, that just the thought of taking a pause seems more like an obstacle than a benefit? Our mindset could be that we do not have time to take a pause, we have too many deadlines or it is not a productive habit. In today’s episode, Debi Ronca shares both the benefits of taking a pause, as well as the negative impact on us when we do not impl...

“Trauma creates change you do not choose. Healing is about creating change you do choose”.  Michele Rosenthal Trauma is something we need to talk about, understand and learn how we can be healed from the trauma that we have been confronted with in life. My guest, Jeannine Rashidi, is a trailblazer in trauma healing. Overcoming her personal adversities, she has walked through the fire of sexual, ph...

“Criticism, like rain, should be gentle enough to nourish a man’s growth, without destroying his roots.”   Frank Clark Criticism can be helpful or hurtful and it all comes down to what is behind the criticism when it is given, and the vessel or the person that is the author of it. We have either been the recipient of criticism, which has been painful, or we are the ones who are giving the criticis...