Season 3: Episode 7 Beautiful People Don't Just Happen...A Special Message from Dr. Yvonne Kaye

I'm beyond rage. 

Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel once said:

Silence is acceptance. 

I will not be silent.

Period.

Dr. Yvonne Kaye

A survivor of the Second World War, Dr. Yvonne Kaye uses her experiences in working with people in emotional pain, grief and loss, believing in the spiritual power of humor as a healing tool.

Dr. Kaye has been in the field of human service for many years, encountering extraordinary people whose courage has amazed her. Her passion is offering enrichment in life, mentally and emotionally, to those who have no concept of their own creativity.

This weekly podcast will include everything from laughter roaring to covering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)...anything goes.

Thank you to Colin Kaye for providing the musical soundtrack of our show!

To learn more about Dr. Kaye, visit https://www.yvonnekayewisdom.com

If you would like a topic to be discussed, or would  like  to be considered to be a guest on her show, e-mail her at:  yvonnekaye33@gmail.com.

You can use this contact form to reach her as well https://www.yvonnekayewisdom.com/contact-yvonne/


Lisa Graham

Thank you also to my producer, Lisa Graham.  She is a children's author and advocate and is also a motivational speaker and Founder of Empower Kids for Literacy Foundation, Inc., whose mission is to promote literacy and mental health for children.

Visit her website at https://www.lgrahamauthor.com and help support her nonprofit, Empower Kids for Literacy, https://www.empowerkidsforliteracy.com which supports mental health and literacy by getting books into the hands of children regardless of their personal or social circumstances.

Her "Healing Hearts" book series and campaign seeks to help children identify, share and manage their feelings and emotions.  As beloved TV icon Fred Rogers once said,  "If it's mentionable, it's manageable!

As we celebrate Mother's Day, I thought it appropriate to do an episode about self love, resilience and grit and the importance of understanding how valuable this is when it comes to loving ourselves. 

This one is packed with my favorite passages and gems from those I turn to for inspiration, hope and the courage to live another day with grace and purpose.  In this brief time together, I hope you will learn that you are a brilliant, healthy, incredible person. 

And know that you are more resilient than you take credit for. 

"The most beautiful people in the world are those who have known  defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss and have found their way out of the depths.  These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, an d an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness and a deep loving concern.  Beautiful people don't just happen.   Elizabeth Kubler-Ross

If you don't have a mother or grandmother living or anyone to act as your cheerleader, let me be that person for you. 

In closing, I wish you well.  I wish you the beauty of life.  I wish you the strength to open your heart and your soul.  To love yourself, to be patient with yourself (I flunked that one, but I'm working on it!), and to accept love.

And by all means, please feel free to share the hell out of this.
 
Love and Hugs,
Yvonne

Dr. Yvonne Kaye

A survivor of the Second World War, Dr. Yvonne Kaye uses her experiences in working with people in emotional pain, grief and loss, believing in the spiritual power of humor as a healing tool.

Dr. Kaye has been in the field of human service for many years, encountering extraordinary people whose courage has amazed her. Her passion is offering enrichment in life, mentally and emotionally, to those who have no concept of their own creativity.

This weekly podcast will include everything from laughter roaring to covering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)...anything goes.

Thank you to Colin Kaye for providing the musical soundtrack of our show!

To learn more about Dr. Kaye, visit https://www.yvonnekayewisdom.com

If you would like a topic to be discussed, or would  like  to be considered to be a guest on her show, e-mail her at:  yvonnekaye33@gmail.com.

You can use this contact form to reach her as well https://www.yvonnekayewisdom.com/contact-yvonne/


Lisa Graham

Thank you also to my producer, Lisa Graham.  She is a children's author and advocate and is also a motivational speaker and Founder of Empower Kids for Literacy Foundation, Inc., whose mission is to promote literacy and mental health for children.

Visit her website at https://www.lgrahamauthor.com and help support her nonprofit, Empower Kids for Literacy, https://www.empowerkidsforliteracy.com which supports mental health and literacy by getting books into the hands of children regardless of their personal or social circumstances.

Her "Healing Hearts" book series and campaign seeks to help children identify, share and manage their feelings and emotions.  As beloved TV icon Fred Rogers once said,  "If it's mentionable, it's manageable!

"In its brilliance nature demonstrates how bending saves us from breaking and finding a new path allows us to move forward. Nature shows us that it is possible to break through and grow in situations that might look impossible."

"... anything done in joy feels so much better than anything done through struggle and suffering."

"...suffering and sadness need not be a constant state of being while we encounter obstacles, adversity and very difficult times."

All of these mind-provoking thoughts are from my good friend and colleague, Kate Olson from her her recently released book, Living In Joyful Resilience: A Roadmap for Navigating Life’s Ups & Downs.

Kate Olson, CHt, is a Life Coach, Hypnotherapist, NLP, EFT & Reiki Practitioner & trainer, as well as Intuitive healer. 

Kate specializes in transition & transformation and likes to call herself a “Change Adventurer Navigator”, because she loves guiding people through obstacles and adversity to find their path, purpose & peace and live their most joyful and resilient lives. She is an author, speaker and radio/podcast host. Her recently released book, Living In Joyful Resilience: A Roadmap for Navigating Life’s Ups & Downs and the accompanying journal, Simple Soul Thoughts: Collecting Moments of Joy, can be found at, www.joyfulkate.com and her coaching website, www.soulfirewisdom.com , with links to Amazon & Barnes & Noble.

Follow her on Social Media at the links below:

On FB https://www.facebook.com/kate.olson.52
On IG https://www.instagram.com/soulfireradio
On Twitter https://twitter.com/SoulFireWisdom
On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachkateolson

She can also be reached by phone at 520.225.9673

Dr. Yvonne Kaye

A survivor of the Second World War, Dr. Yvonne Kaye uses her experiences in working with people in emotional pain, grief and loss, believing in the spiritual power of humor as a healing tool.

Dr. Kaye has been in the field of human service for many years, encountering extraordinary people whose courage has amazed her. Her passion is offering enrichment in life, mentally and emotionally, to those who have no concept of their own creativity.

This weekly podcast will include everything from laughter roaring to covering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)...anything goes.

Thank you to Colin Kaye for providing the musical soundtrack of our show!

To learn more about Dr. Kaye, visit https://www.yvonnekayewisdom.com

If you would like a topic to be discussed, or would  like  to be considered to be a guest on her show, e-mail her at:  yvonnekaye33@gmail.com.

You can use this contact form to reach her as well https://www.yvonnekayewisdom.com/contact-yvonne/


Lisa Graham

Thank you also to my producer, Lisa Graham.  She is a children's author and advocate and is also a motivational speaker and Founder of Empower Kids for Literacy Foundation, Inc., whose mission is to promote literacy and mental health for children.

Visit her website at https://www.lgrahamauthor.com and help support her nonprofit, Empower Kids for Literacy, https://www.empowerkidsforliteracy.com which supports mental health and literacy by getting books into the hands of children regardless of their personal or social circumstances.

Her "Healing Hearts" book s

When I asked John Pavlovitz, writer, pastor and activist "How The Hell Did You Get Here From There?! we could have talked hours upon hours. 

If you go to his website, you'll find this:

You should be a little weary right now.If you are, be grateful.
That is a good thing.
That weariness is confirmation that your heart is working properly.
It is your humanity responding to so much inhumanity around you.
It is evidence of your goodness still fighting to feel useful.

This was a fascinating conversation.

According to John, "I got here because I cared deeply about humanity and the more aware I've become of the injustices against it and the more that I've been given better stories about people that I used to see only from a distance, the more passionate I've become about caring for humanity.   I think what deep love for people does it propels us into places we wouldn't otherwise step into and it makes us surrounded by people we would never meet any other way.  That is the beautiful path,,, but it is precarious..."

John Pavlovitz is a writer, pastor, and activist from Wake Forest, North Carolina. A 25-year veteran in the trenches of local church ministry, John is committed to equality, diversity, and justice—both inside and outside faith communities. When not actively working for a more compassionate planet, John enjoys spending time with his family, exercising, cooking, and having time in nature. He is the author of A Bigger Table, Hope and Other Superpowers, Low, and Stuff That Needs to Be Said.

For more information on John and his work, visit his website
https://johnpavlovitz.com/

Dr. Yvonne Kaye

A survivor of the Second World War, Dr. Yvonne Kaye uses her experiences in working with people in emotional pain, grief and loss, believing in the spiritual power of humor as a healing tool.

Dr. Kaye has been in the field of human service for many years, encountering extraordinary people whose courage has amazed her. Her passion is offering enrichment in life, mentally and emotionally, to those who have no concept of their own creativity.

This weekly podcast will include everything from laughter roaring to covering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)...anything goes.

Thank you to Colin Kaye for providing the musical soundtrack of our show!

To learn more about Dr. Kaye, visit https://www.yvonnekayewisdom.com

If you would like a topic to be discussed, or would  like  to be considered to be a guest on her show, e-mail her at:  yvonnekaye33@gmail.com.

You can use this contact form to reach her as well https://www.yvonnekayewisdom.com/contact-yvonne/


Lisa Graham

Thank you also to my producer, Lisa Graham.  She is a children's author and advocate and is also a motivational speaker and Founder of Empower Kids for Literacy Foundation, Inc., whose mission is to promote literacy and mental health for children.

Visit her website at https://www.lgrahamauthor.com and help support her nonprofit, Empower Kids for Literacy, which supports mental health and literacy by getting books into the hands of children regardless of their personal or social circumstances.

Her "Healing Hearts" book series and campaign seeks to help children indentify, share and manage their feelings and emotions.  As beloved TV icon Fred Rogers once said,  "If it's mentionable,&

I deal  with people in recovery every day.  I see the heartbreak, the frustration, the denial.  But I also see moments of light...when the breakthroughs happen...when you can start to exhale and yes...start living again.  

This week's guest is proof of that.  She knows firsthand about the challenges a family faces when someone they love is an addict, and the utter feeling of hopelessness that comes with it.

Beverly is the author of, BALM® The Loving Path to Family Recovery. This book has helped thousands find the path to family recovery and is a staple for family recovery treatment centers nationwide. In this book, she tells her own family recovery story and gives families the skills to get their lives back while helping their struggling loved ones get theirs back as well. She is also the author of her own blog, e-books, numerous articles in recovery publications, and several workbooks and manuals for students of the BALM® Program.

This episode is POWERFUL and is meant to be shared, so that it may help either you or someone you know and love.  There is always hope.

To learn more about her work and the BALM Recovery program visit her websites:
https://bealovingmirror.com/
https://balmfamilyrecovery.com/

You can reach Beverly via e-mail at:
bbuncher@familyrecoveryresources.com

Dr. Yvonne Kaye

A survivor of the Second World War, Dr. Yvonne Kaye uses her experiences in working with people in emotional pain, grief and loss, believing in the spiritual power of humor as a healing tool.

Dr. Kaye has been in the field of human service for many years, encountering extraordinary people whose courage has amazed her. Her passion is offering enrichment in life, mentally and emotionally, to those who have no concept of their own creativity.

This weekly podcast will include everything from laughter roaring to covering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)...anything goes.

Thank you to Colin Kaye for providing the musical soundtrack of our show!

To learn more about Dr. Kaye, visit https://www.yvonnekayewisdom.com

If you would like a topic to be discussed, or would  like  to be considered to be a guest on her show, e-mail her at:  yvonnekaye33@gmail.com.

You can use this contact form to reach her as well https://www.yvonnekayewisdom.com/contact-yvonne/


Lisa Graham

Thank you also to my producer, Lisa Graham.  She is a children's author and advocate and is also a motivational speaker and Founder of Empower Kids for Literacy Foundation, Inc., whose mission is to promote literacy and mental health for children. 

Visit her website at https://www.lgrahamauthor.com and help support her nonprofit, Empower Kids for Literacy, which supports mental health and literacy by getting books into the hands of children regardless of their personal or social circumstances.

Her "Healing Hearts" book series and campaign seeks to help children indentify, share and manage their feelings and emotions.  As beloved TV icon Fred Rogers once said,  "If it's mentionable, it's managable."

"Literature is my religion and rock 'n roll is my addiction."

Meet my talented rocker and writer...Elliott Murphy.

Living in Paris for 30 years as an expatriate New Yorker, veteran rocker and author Elliott Murphy’s career in music and literature is more active than ever. He has released over 40 albums, still performs shows all over Europe as well as the U.S. and Japan and is a prolific author of fiction.

I am so honored and proud to call this amazingly talented artist my friend.  He has worked  with so many giants in the business, you'll just have to listen!

To find out more about Elliott, visit his website https://elliottmurphy.com
For all of his CDs, vinyl, books and DVDs visit his online shop
https://elliottmurphy.com/shop

Dr. Yvonne Kaye

A survivor of the Second World War, Dr. Yvonne Kaye uses her experiences in working with people in emotional pain, grief and loss, believing in the spiritual power of humor as a healing tool.

Dr. Kaye has been in the field of human service for many years, encountering extraordinary people whose courage has amazed her. Her passion is offering enrichment in life, mentally and emotionally, to those who have no concept of their own creativity.

This weekly podcast will include everything from laughter roaring to covering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)...anything goes.

Thank you to Colin Kaye for providing the musical soundtrack of our show!

To learn more about Dr. Kaye, visit https://www.yvonnekayewisdom.com

You can use this contact form to reach her as well https://www.yvonnekayewisdom.com/contact-yvonne/


Lisa Graham

Thank you also to my producer, Lisa Graham.  She is a children's author and advocate and is also a motivational speaker and Founder of Empower Kids for Literacy Foundation, Inc., whose mission is to promote literacy and mental health for children.  Visit her website at https://www.lgrahamauthor.com and help support her "Healing Hearts" campaign to aid children with literacy and mental health.

There are two things my good friend Howard Haber and I have in common.  Understanding the role good financial planning plays in our lives, and the love of animals and the healing power they possess. 

In addition to being a successful financial planner, Howard is actively involved in the community. He lectures extensively to charitable and civic groups about charitable giving and the importance of financial planning.

In his spare time he is an avid cyclist.  Additionally he is active in animal rescue serving a variety of functions including fostering cats and volunteering time, financial expertise, business support and prior Board service for Stray Cat Blues, Inc., Pedaling4Paws and a variety of other organizations including the Best Friends Animal Society. Their link can be found here https://bestfriends.org

Dr. Yvonne Kaye

A survivor of the Second World War, Dr. Yvonne Kaye uses her experiences in working with people in emotional pain, grief and loss, believing in the spiritual power of humor as a healing tool.

Dr. Kaye has been in the field of human service for many years, encountering extraordinary people whose courage has amazed her. Her passion is offering enrichment in life, mentally and emotionally, to those who have no concept of their own creativity.

This weekly podcast will include everything from laughter roaring to covering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)...anything goes.

Thank you to Colin Kaye for providing the musical soundtrack of our show!

To learn more about Dr. Kaye, visit https://www.yvonnekayewisdom.com

You can use this contact form to reach her as well https://www.yvonnekayewisdom.com/contact-yvonne/


Lisa Graham

Thank you also to my producer, Lisa Graham.  She is a children's author and advocate and is also a motivational speaker and Founder of Empower Kids for Literacy Foundation, Inc., whose mission is to promote literacy and mental health for children.  Visit her website at https://www.lgrahamauthor.com and help support her "Healing Hearts" campaign to aid children with literacy and mental health.

It has been my goal since the beginning of this podcast series to interview a Veteran.  For one reason or another, to this point I had not been able to make that happen.  Now I know why.  This was the veteran that was meant for me  so that I could bring his beautiful story of life, love and service to all of you.

Meet decorated War War II Veteran Roland Scarinci, a modern day officer and a gentleman. Roland joined the United States Marines in1942 at the  age of 17 with special permission from his mother so he could join his two brothers, also serving in the Army and Navy.

All I can honestly say is that from the minute I experienced the magic of Roland, I never stopped smiling.  And when you hear his voice, you won't believe he is 99 years young almost to be a centenarian on February 18th of this year!!!  Now that's what I call ripening quite well!

His stories are truly amazing.  Whether through his voice, his smile, the humor and passion he brings when he speaks about his service and love for his country,  meeting the love of his life, and the special relationship he shares with his daughter, Denise, I dare you not to be touched in some way.

Make sure you listen to the very end where he offers a heartfelt rendition of God Bless America, a performance which is in high demand andn one he is often requested to perform on his harmonica all over the country.   He also makes personalized videos for special occasions just to spread sunshine.

In addition to representing his country through attendance at many public events, Roland is also involved and supports many organizations. 

Discovery Ministries https://dmi-nj.org/
Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation https://www.fbbcf.org/
Philadelphia Police Foundation https://phillypolicefoundation.org/
PA Special Olympics https://specialolympicspa.org/
Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation (MCLEF) https://www.mc-lef.org/

Roland, thank you for your service to so many.  We love you and salute you (and yes we are standing)!

Dr. Yvonne Kaye

A survivor of the Second World War, Dr. Yvonne Kaye uses her experiences in working with people in emotional pain, grief and loss, believing in the spiritual power of humor as a healing tool.

Dr. Kaye has been in the field of human service for many years, encountering extraordinary people whose courage has amazed her. Her passion is offering enrichment in life, mentally and emotionally, to those who have no concept of their own creativity.

This weekly podcast will include everything from laughter roaring to covering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)...anything goes.

 Thank you to Colin Kaye for providing the musical soundtrack of our show!

To learn more about Dr. Kaye, visit https://www.yvonnekayewisdom.com

You can use this contact form to reach her as well https://www.yvonnekayewisdom.com/contact-yvonne/


Lisa Graham

Thank you also to my producer, Lisa Graham.  She is a children's author and advocate and is also a motivational speaker and Founder of Empower Kids for Literacy Foundation, Inc., whose mission is to promote literacy and mental health for children.  Visit her website at https://www.lgrahamauthor.com and help support her "Healing Hearts" campaign to aid children with literacy and mental health.

Thanks for tuning in and please, if you would like us to speak about a certain subject or have questions or comments about any of&

In certain situations, some people think that asking for help is a sign of weakness.  This couldn't be further from the truth.  Being vulnerable, reaching out and opening up in times of distress is in fact a sign of strength.   

Please join me as we talk about  ways to support those dealing with the sudden death of a child and friend, the necessity of grieving  and the important role reaching out and asking for support plays in the healing process.

If you have lost a friend, child or loved one suddenly and are struggling and need to talk with someone about your recent loss, please reach out to  The Compassionate Friends.  Whether your family has had a child die (at any age, from any cause), you have lost a friend or you are trying to help those who have gone through this life altering experience, The Compassionate Friends exists to provide friendship, understanding, and hope to those going through the natural grieving process.

There is no cost and options to meet in person or virtually are both available.
Click on the link below to get started and find out more
https://www.compassionatefriends.org

Dr. Yvonne Kaye

A survivor of the Second World War, Dr. Yvonne Kaye uses her experiences in working with people in emotional pain, grief and loss, believing in the spiritual power of humor as a healing tool.

Dr. Kaye has been in the field of human service for many years, encountering extraordinary people whose courage has amazed her. Her passion is offering enrichment in life, mentally and emotionally, to those who have no concept of their own creativity.

This weekly podcast will include everything from laughter roaring to covering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)...anything goes.

 Thank you to Colin Kaye for providing the musical soundtrack of our show!

To learn more about Dr. Kaye, visit https://www.yvonnekayewisdom.com


Lisa Graham

Thank you also to my producer, Lisa Graham.  She is a children's author and advocate and is also a motivational speaker and Founder of Empower Kids for Literacy Foundation, Inc., whose mission is to promote literacy and mental health for children.  Visit her website at https://www.lgrahamauthor.com and help support her "Healing Hearts" campaign to aid children with literacy and mental health.

Thanks for tuning in and please, if you would like us to speak about a certain subject or have questions or comments about any of our past podcasts,  feel free to e-mail Dr. Kaye at yvonnekaye33@gmail.com.  Don't forget to share and subscribe to our podcast!

Mary Onama has been the Executive Director of Victim Services Center of Montgomery County Inc, in Norristown, PA since September 1998.  The Victim Services Center is a comprehensive crime victim agency helping victims of all crimes.  Under her leadership VSC's revenue and programs grew to expand it’s operations and service delivery to reach the diverse communities of Montgomery County and increased access to services for underserved populations.

Join us as she tells her personal story about her life growing up in Uganda and the influence her father, auntie and grandmother had on why she decided to come to this country to lead the way for helping others to find their way through trauma.

For more information visit the agency website on the link below:  610.277.0932, ext. 233
https://www.victimservicescenter.org

You can also find her on Linked in at:
https://www.linkedinE.com/in/mary-onama

You can contact Mary at her office number: 610.277.0932, ext. 233
Her e-mail address is: onamabox@aol.com

Dr. Yvonne Kaye

A survivor of the Second World War, Dr. Yvonne Kaye uses her experiences in working with people in emotional pain, grief and loss, believing in the spiritual power of humor as a healing tool.

Dr. Kaye has been in the field of human service for many years, encountering extraordinary people whose courage has amazed her. Her passion is offering enrichment in life, mentally and emotionally, to those who have no concept of their own creativity.

This weekly podcast will include everything from laughter roaring to covering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)...anything goes.

 Thank you to Colin Kaye for providing the musical soundtrack of our show!

To learn more about Dr. Kaye, visit https://www.yvonnekayewisdom.com


Lisa Graham

Thank you also to my producer, Lisa Graham.  She is a children's author and advocate and is also a motivational speaker and Founder of Empower Kids for Literacy Foundation, Inc., whose mission is to promote literacy and mental health for children.  Visit her website at https://www.lgrahamauthor.com and help support her "Healing Hearts" campaign to aid children with literacy and mental health.

Thanks for tuning in and please, if you would like us to speak about a certain subject or have questions or comments about any of our past podcasts,  feel free to e-mail Dr. Kaye at yvonnekaye33@gmail.com.  Don't forget to share and subscribe to our podcast!