The Transition Bridge Podcast

Giji Dennard’s journey began with the pivotal moment of meeting her father at the age of 17. This encounter sparked a lifelong passion for understanding and fostering healthy father-child relationships, which have become her professional signature. When the father/child relationship is not healthy, or even non-existent, there is an emotional effect that leaves an imprint on the heart and soul of a...

“Act with intention, your future self is counting on you.”- Dr. Sherry Price Our culture is leaning towards a movement and new perspective with our health, and that is embracing a drink less lifestyle. Dr. Sherry understands this both personally and professionally, and her work is dedicated to helping women take charge of their health and wellness through lifestyle, mindset, and habit change so th...

A lot of us either live our lives with ADHD or know of someone who does.    Jeff Rice is an incredible ADHD Coach, who is also an ADHD adult himself, so when it comes to the struggles of other ADHD adults, he gets it!   In today’s episode, Jeff shares: How the uniquely wired brain with ADHD functions. The symptoms to recognize how ADHD is impacting your life How to understand and help children wit...

“ IF WE WANT TO BRING THE BEST OUT IN PEOPLE, WE NEED TO SOW SEEDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT .”   We all need to hear words of encouragement that will inspire us, give us hope and even the fortitude and courage to keep putting one foot in front of the other. My guest today, Bob Brumm, is a notable award-winning speaker, author, and encouragement engineer serving a wide variety of organizations with present...

“Health is not valued until sickness comes.” Thomas Fuller One of the most difficult of transitions is when we suffer loss. In our episode today, we are talking specifically about the loss of health and how our lives are impacted on so many levels. My guest, Jazzy Wilson, after living for years in the jungles of Peru with her missionary family, experienced an accident that changed her life. The do...

From the explosive front lines of the battlefield to the high-stakes world of Fortune 500 companies, Pat D'Amico has mastered the art of leadership under fire.  His story begins as a mere teenager, enlisting in the U.S. Army and, against all odds, rising through the ranks to Captain. In the harshest conditions imaginable, Pat led global deployments leaving an indelible mark on the Army’s legacy. T...

“Grandchildren are a Grandparents' link to the future, Grandparents are the child’s link to the past”. As Grandparents, we have a unique role to play.  It never ceases to amaze me, and I pray I never lose the wonder of being given the blessing of witnessing my children give birth to their children, and bring in a whole new generation to live out their divine purpose. In today’s episode, Debi share...

One of the most valuable things we have in our lives is our relationships. At the center and meaning of life, are the relationships we have with other people. In today’s episode, Debi shares: Why we need to value our relationships Do people know that we value them? In your relationships, are you a plus or a minus? Friendships can change with the season of our lives.   CONNECT WITH DEBI Do you feel...

How many of us have treasured family photos or videos that are still on our phones or have the hard copies of photos still in boxes that don’t have a home or a place to be stored? I know I do, and I want to do it better! Leaving a legacy of these photos with my children and my grandchildren will be one of the most important things I could do for my family. My guest today is here to share with us e...

“Music speaks to what cannot be expressed, soothes the mind and gives it rest, heals the heart and makes it whole, flows from heaven to the soul.”   author unknown   Steve Siler is the founder and director of Music for the Soul, a multi-award-winning, not-for-profit ministry, using songs and stories to bring the healing and hope of Jesus to people in deep pain. Through the power of music, covered...

Tony Robbins quote “It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, it’s what we do consistently .” I find myself feeling convicted about the areas of my own life that I need to step up and be consistent in.   And I think it’s good to be aware of this. Awareness brings about change.   We cannot change what we are not aware of. So take this journey with me and think about what you are cu...

“TO PLANT A GARDEN IS TO BELIEVE IN TOMORROW.” Audrey Hepburn If you have been desiring to learn more about organic gardening, my guest today, Michele McLellan will be sharing all her expert advice and tips to get you started. Michele has had an organic vegetable garden and perennial gardens for decades. In 2009 she completed training to become an expert gardener.  Since then, it has been Michele'...

Paula shares the premise that the heart of the home may be the kitchen, the soul of the home is the dining room.  Paula also shares that her greatest review for her cookbooks is from a person who hates to cook, they open up my book, see all the beautiful photography of food, and feel inspired to cook the approachable recipes and find that passion again for themselves and family. Paula Herman Smith...

Writing children’s books takes a special skill to be able to take complex topics and bring them down to a place that a child can grasp and learn. Bracha Goetz is the Harvard-educated author of 40 books that help children's souls shine and a candid memoir for adults about overcoming food addictions joyfully.  She is a highly skilled author, using personal life lessons to effectively teach both chil...

Menopause truly is a challenging time in the life of a woman. It is one of those transitions in life that we know is coming,   it can’t be avoided, so we need to learn how to navigate through it in a healthy and productive way. This is a must-listen to episode! My guest, Dr. Ron Eaker shares his expertise, his insight and practical advice for the woman who is experiencing or about to experience th...

“Trauma is the most avoided, ignored, misunderstood , and untreated cause of human suffering.”  - Peter Levine   Julie is a trauma-informed health and movement coach.   She has been working in the health and fitness industry for over 20 years and is the owner of FItomize.   Julie helps you connect with your body to release stuck or stored trauma using trauma-informed movement. She helps people str...

One of the greatest gifts we could ever give someone is words of encouragement. The power of encouragement literally breathes life into another person’s soul, giving them hope, confidence and reignites their purpose and calling in this world. “Without encouragement our hearts and soul lose their song”. Debi Ronca In today’s episode, Debi shares: Why we undervalue the power of our words How encoura...

“Your Core values are the deeply held beliefs that authentically describe your soul.”  John Maxwell I believe that our values are the core center of who we believe we are and how we show up in life. It’s important to know and understand what our core values are, and how they become the compass for our life. In today’s episode Debi shares: How our core values define us. How core values guide us in...

In today’s episode, I want to cover the topic of Trade Offs that comes from John Maxwell’s book, “15 Invaluable Laws of Growth.” “John Maxwell shares that life has many intersections.  We have Opportunities to go up or down.   At these intersections we make choices.  We can add something to our life, we can subtract from it or exchange something we have for something we don’t.”  I can see how tran...

“We can all share about small talk, the surface type of conversations, but big talk is where we dig deep into our souls and discuss intriguing topics that shape our world and impact our daily lives.” Jan Janura You will enjoy my guest, Jan Janura, as he enlightens and inspires us both with his humor and his amazing insight on this very topic, in his new book, “Turning Small Talk into Big Talk”.  ...

Transitions are difficult.   Transitions bring challenge.  Transitions test our courage. My guest, Ashley Cook, shares that the past 1.5 years have been a potent dose of transitions! I went from full-time entrepreneurship to corporate and now back to full-time entrepreneurship. Last year, I got pregnant for the first time and lost the pregnancy. It was devastating. So, 2022 was a lot of transition...

Nadia Murdock, a dedicated Mindset and Movement Coach who is also the visionary force behind Nadia Murdock Fit. Through her transformative Love Yourself process, Nadia empowers women to elevate their self-worth and embark on a profound journey of self-discovery, both inside and out. Her mission is to guide you towards a place of genuine self-compassion and empowerment. Nadia would share that she h...

One of the greatest challenges we have is in the space of creating boundaries. “Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others”. Brene’ Brown In today’s episode, Debi will be sharing some insight from the book, Boundaries, by Dr. John Townsend and Dr. Henry Cloud and how this book both inspired and gave her the courage to create bound...

In our 4th episode of Your Story’s Changing, Finding Purpose In Life’s Transitions , Debi will be sharing about the next phase of a transition where you begin to LIVE out your next season in wholeness and clarity. In this phase, we are coming to the other side of the transition, or as I like to say, you have now come to the other side of the Transition Bridge.    You are ready to embrace what is w...

In our 3rd episode of Your Story’s Changing, Finding Purpose in Life’s Transitions, Debi will be sharing about the next phase of a transition called the Alignment Phase. This phase is a time of letting go.  “Holding on is believing that there is only a past.  Letting go is knowing that there is a future.”  Daphne Rose Kingma It is an important phase because now you are being confronted on what you...