Episode 21: No Matter How Bad It Gets

Come on over and listen in to Victoria! She is a kindred spirit - encouraging and heralding kindness in her community. We talk recovery, parenting, and resiliency. And hey, did you know that "No" is a complete sentence?

It is!!!

We also talk about:

mom guilt

recovery

perfectionism

EMDR

PTSD

childhood trauma

trauma care

relapse

parenting

momhood

encouraging others

kindness matters

sober journeys

community 

sharing our story

 

If you'd like to hear more about Victoria - follow her blog over at http://littledecisionspodcast.com/

or at IG and FB and TikTok @littledecisionspodcast 

 

And as always, you can find me here:

danabowmancreative.com

IG: @danabowman_creative

Listen in to Jacqueline's story where she describes how she embraced her own character traits and the result was powerful. As she puts it: "Introversion is not a liability." Amen!  In this episode we discuss:

childhood trauma

reinventing yourself

introversion 

extroversion

living life authentically

relationships 

communication

finding your spark 

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Find Jacqueline here:

iembraceawesome.com

@jkshaulis

 

Find Dana here:

danabowmancreative.com

IG: @danabowman_creative

 

Today's episode dives into food addiction and all the feelings underneath. We talk with Melissa Rohlfs, a personal coach and blogger/podcaster who talks about her own trauma story, her journey through food addiction issues, and her life of freedom and recovery today. This is the perfect January episode. 

In today's episode we discuss:

trauma

PTSD

food addiction

sugar addiction

unhealthy living

cycles of addiction

how to get unstuck

personal transformation

mom life

mom encouragement

how to get help

getting unstuck

 

If you'd like to learn more about Melissa, find her at her facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/MelissaRohlfsCoach

At instagram:

@free2b_coaching 

And at her website: 

https://free2bcoaching.com

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Listen in today to David's story. I know I say this every episode, but this truly was a favorite. David is an author - and his story of cycling across the country to help others with cancer is truly inspirational. He is a story-teller too, and so we are kindred spirits. My husband, Brian, also joins us today because he is also an avid cyclist!

If you want to know more about David's journey, his books, and his story, you can find him at facebook and IG:

https://www.facebook.com/cycleoflives

www.instagram.com/davidrichman_cycleoflives

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Listen in as we hear DJ Uch's story. He's a money advisor, teacher, dj, and life-long learner. His story is about humility and bravery.

In today's episode we talk:

Success

Failure

Recovery 

Getting sober

New York

Las Vegas

DJ life

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin 

Money management

Financial advising 

Freedom from financial fears 

Spirituality 

Also- HE PLAYS THE PIANO! check his insta! :)

 

If you want to know more about DJ Uch's teaching platform, go here: Yourstocksnow.com

Follow him on insta: @djuch 

And his books and podcast guesting: https://linktr.ee/djuch

 

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Join us on The Neighborgood to learn about Shelby. Her life is turned upside down, and her choice to become her best, authentic self is an inspiration!

Discussed in the show: 

Toxic relationships

Leaving an abusive situation

the stigma of divorce

furbabies

pets 

perfectionism

entrepreneurship and small business

women owned business

starting over

self discovery

belief systems

personal development

soulmates

coaching business

the perfect guy

marriage 

widowhood

overcoming tragedy 

anger 

the grief cycle

single mom

strong moms

lady boss

 

Here is where you can find Shelby! She is a great coach and mentor for all of us :)

https://www.thebossladyagency.com/learnmore

IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebossladyagency/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/thebossladyagency/

 

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Join us on The Neighborgood to learn about Tony and his partner Cat, and their choice to become nomads, traveling the world and pursuing joy, while dealing with a tough diagnosis.

In this episode we discuss:

Alzheimer's 

Heart disease

Aging

Healthy lifestyles

Running

Marathons

Finding Joy 

Living one day at a time

The nomad life

Minimalism

Relationships

 

Want to know more about Tony and Cat and their journeys? Go to:

https://runningwithcat.com/

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Listen in to Amanda's story. It's one of bravery in the face of a painful diagnoses of fibromyalgia. Amanda gives humor, hope, and a lot of positivity to her message today. 

 

Discussed in the show:

• undiagnosed pain
• childhood illness
• self advocacy
• pain management
• autoimmune disorders
• holistic wellness
• the importance of nutrition
• mental health
• faith 
• finding your purpose
• serving others
• depression
• singleness 
• boundaries with family 
• grief 
• group therapy
• the power of positive thinking

Amanda is a true inspiration. If you would like to learn more about her health journey, listen in to her podcast:

Fibromyalgia: Real Solutions with Amanda Love

and at her website:

Amanda Elise Love

OR at IG and FB:

https://www.facebook.com/amanda.e.love

https://www.facebook.com/amanda.e.love.7

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Listen in as Cash and I talk about his music career as a rap artist. We discuss hustle culture, juggling life, music, family, and success, and creativity, and how sometimes we wish we could just write. Cash also talks about his classes he teaches on poetry and rap. He is all about encouraging and teaching the love of music, and his success shows that. 

Want more of Cash Hollistah? Find him here:

https://cashhollistah.com/

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Listen in as Stayc shares her story for us - a story of strength and resilience, tragic circumstances, and rising above. As Stayc says, "We all have a story," and hers is a long one, full of so many twists and turns and, ultimately, triumph. 

Discussed on the show:

Asperger's syndrome

Hodgkin's lymphoma

Terminal diagnoses

Women Business Ownership 

Women Entrepreneurs

9/11

Teaching gymnastics 

Heart failure

Breast cancer diagnosis

Skin cancer diagnosis

Toxic family relationships

Abuse in the home 

Severe personal injury/ bicycle vs. truck 

Pageant life

Dating and relationships

Mental health

Life reset

Laughter. 

Would you like to know more about Stayc's life and adventures? (Because trust me, there's more! This episode would have been two hours long or longer!!) Here's where you can find her:

FB & IG @pageantrynow @msachievementworld

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