You're Blank, What Now?

In this episode, Ginny Priem and I discuss how she found herself with an instant family and sleeping with a narcissist. With her world turned upside down, Ginny shares how she had ignored all of the red flags her body had been sending her and how she decided to share her story by writing the book, "You're My Favorite." As part of her healing, she developed GINpath, 3 steps she used to grow through...

In this episode, Danny Covey and I discuss his lifelong journey with heart problems and surgeries that started when he was an infant. Danny shares how his heart literally exploded while he was on the operating room table… he would have died if he had been anywhere else. During his experiences, he has learned the importance of using your agency and WHY it is probably better to ask for forgiveness t...

In this episode, Dr. Nerina Rhamlakhan and I discuss the importance of feeling safe and why we must think about being safe in our lives to preserve ourselves and our wellbeing. Dr. Nerina shares her own story of time in an institution as part of her mental health journey that led to her understanding the importance of connecting with our true authentic selves and showing up that way without the ov...

In this episode, I share from a Wikipedia article on Robert Downey Jr. where we read about his younger years where his father introduced him to drugs that led to significant drug abuse and addiction through most of Downey's life. Addiction led to arrests and incarcerations, loss of work, and credibility in the movie business until he hit his bottom and he did the one thing he had not done before…...

In this episode, I share from a Wikipedia article, the ups and the major downs of the life of Joanne Rowling… better known as J.K. Rowling, the author of the 7 book Harry Potter Series! In her own words she said, "She was as poor as one could be and not be homeless," about the time she lived in a flat she described as mouse infested. How can a woman go from being in the 'poor house' to being the h...

In this episode, I share an article about Walt Disney found on LearningLiftOff.com. "Overcoming Obstacles: Hard Work and Persistence Paid Off for Walt Disney" was written by Ashley MacQuarrie January 14th, 2015. Listen in to hear about the significant challenges the Disney Family faced before Walt was born as well as the breakdown opportunities that came his way in his youth and into the years whe...

In this episode, I will share an article about Jesse Owens, found on Wikipedia. This article is part of the "Summer Shorts" being shared on the "You're Blank, What Now?" Podcast. Listen in to hear about the life, victories, and challenges of the life of Jesse Owens, The African American man credited with "single-handedly crushing Hitler's myth of Aryan Supremacy" after winning 4 Gold Medals in the...

In this episode, I will share an article about Wilma Rudolph, found on myblackhistory.net. This article is part of the "Summer Shorts" being shared on the "You're Blank, What Now?" Podcast. Listen in to hear about the life of Wilma Rudolph and how she went from having polio as an infant that caused paralysis that led to her losing the use of her left leg at the age of 6 years old, fighting through...

In this episode, I will share an article, "Biography of Helen Keller, Deaf and Blind Spokesperson and Activist," written by Patricia E. Daniels, updated August 20, 2019 on ThoughtCo. This article is part of the "Summer Shorts" being shared on the "You're Blank, What Now?" Podcast. Listen in to hear about the life of Helen Keller and how she went from losing her hearing and eyesight as an infant, b...

In this episode, I share an article, "Be Like Henry Ford: Apprentice Yourself in Failure," written by Robert Greene, published 11/08/12 on Fast Company.com. This article is part of the "Summer Shorts" being shared on the "You're Blank, What Now?" Podcast. Listen in to hear about some of the Failures that led to the Success of the great automobile pioneer, Henry Ford. I am your host, Marci Nettles....

In this episode, I talk about Child Sex Trafficking and the movie "Sound of Freedom". Sex Trafficking is and epidemic and modern-day slavery affecting more humans than ever before in history. This movie is based on a True Story, except where it is not… listen to hear the parts of the movie that the movie makers took some dramatic turns. Together we can help. Together we can make a difference! Plea...

In this episode, in honor of the 247th Birthday of the United States of America, I talk about our Independence and the events that led up to the American Revolution. Reading from the article, "7 Events That Enraged Colonists and Led to the American Revolution," written by: Patrick J. Kiger on History.com. Men and women have fought and died for the past 247 years to sustain the freedoms bought by t...

In this episode, I talk about Vulnerability as a Superpower! Busting 3 myths and sharing 3 truths! I also share two very personal stories of how being vulnerable in sharing my story has saved lives and helped restore hope in people with Identity Crisis. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podc...

In this episode, I share more of my personal story of feeling unseen, unworthy, and not loved. I talk about the choice we all have to shift our perspective on the circumstances of our lives… from WHY Me to What Must I do with it to grow and help others. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podc...

This episode is Part 2 of 2 where Joey Spector and I focus on the Healing after the trauma and Post Traumatic Stress that led him from being a first responder (Police and Fire) to being in so much pain, distress, overload and chaos that led him to hitting what he thought he could no longer handle… finding himself "Sitting with a Gun in His Mouth." Joey shares his and his family's journey to healin...

This episode is Part 1 of 2 where Joey Spector and I focus on Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress that led him from being a first responder (Police and Fire) to so much pain, distress, overload and chaos that led him to hitting what he thought he could no longer handle… finding himself "Sitting with a Gun in His Mouth." Joey Spector is a retired firefighter who became a podcaster, author, and meditat...

In this episode, I will be sharing information from Wikipedia and an article written by Elizabeth Street on the battle Abraham Lincoln had with Depression throughout his life and how he overcame his "melancholy" to be one of the greatest Presidents the United States has ever known. It was titled "Overcoming Obstacles: How Abraham Lincoln Defeated Depression" and was published on LearningLiftOff.co...

In this episode, Paulina Pantyleva and I talk about her personal experience with food and sex addiction, what addiction really is, how they start and her story of an addiction cycle that controlled her life, ruined her confidence, and nearly ended her marriage. Paulina shares the 4-step process that she used to recover and her book that she hopes will bring support to other women suffering from se...

In this episode, Robin Gargano, Annemarie Lafferty, and myself have a conversation around the difference between Mental Illness and Mental Health, how they both create ripple effects in the world, and how we can take ownership of the impact we want to make. Both Robin and Annemarie provided great insight and tools on how you can "Free Yourself; Free Your Life and Make Mental Health Matter." Robin...

In this episode, Sophie Shepherd and I discuss the challenges and restrictions she faced as a teenager with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), how an abusive relationship was the trigger to autoimmunity for her and the journey she traveled from medical doctors, who did not have answers for her, to seeking the knowledge and healing for herself. Sophie Shepherd is the founder of SHE Talks Health & the...

In this episode, Nate Palmer and I talk about the experiences in his childhood that drove fear deep into his subconscious causing insecurities that he believes every person experiences at some level. He shares how fitness was a catalyst to self-improvement for himself and that he now uses it to help others take control of their lives. Nate Palmer is a coach, author, speaker and the host of the Low...

In this episode, Pat & Kylene Terhune and I have a discussion around WHY and HOW they have been working to recover their relationship after Kylene was betrayed by Pat after the discovery of his decade long pornography/cyber-sex addiction. Pat and Kylene shared their individual stories in separate episodes, Episode 77: "You're Betrayed, What Now?" with Kylene and Episode 78: "You're Addicted to Por...

In this episode, Pat Terhune and I talk about his addiction to cybersex/pornography and how he was discovered by his wife, Kylene, after more than a decade of hiding his addiction. Pat shares how his addiction affected his physical, mental and spiritual sides as well as his ability to lead at work and in his family. Pat and Kylene are in recovery of their relationship and are helping other couples...

In this episode, Kylene Terhune and I talk about her experience being betrayed by her husband whom she learned was, and had been, a cyber-sex addict before they were married and throughout their almost decade long marriage. Kylene shares how the betrayal came to light and how she sought out her own healing alongside her husband's recovery. Kylene Terhune is the CEO & Founder of the Phoenix Transfo...

In this episode, Gordon Wickert and I talk about being faced with the decision of life or death for his son, Andrew James, when he was only 20 weeks in the womb. How prayer, and eventually numbers, not only helped changed Andrew's possibility at life, they led to Gordon's passion and purpose in helping everyone find Hope in Numbers. Emmy nominated founder and lead pastor of Hope In Numbers, Gordon...