personal diaries

The opiate epidemic hooked me hard in my 20's and I got a chance to sit down with a long time friend and hash out a wild situation that started with him being tackled and having an assault rifle aimed at the back of his head.. Don't sleep on this one! This is some history from my hometown and a life I'm glad I no longer live.

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The first episode of the New Year! I'm really vibing on this one with manifestation and finally getting back to self discipline because I'm so tired of the mistakes I keep making. No more excuses. I'm gonna make the most of this year!

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[DISCLAIMER: This may not be for sensitive listeners and there may be trigger points for certain listeners dealing. Please listen responsibly.]

Katie Godfrey, left school at the age of 13 without any qualifications due to being severely bullied. So much so, she tried to end her life. Today she is the owner of multiple successful business, a franchise and the recipient of over 18 awards in her business category. She is here to tell us her story and how she found strength in the most unlikeliest of ways.

Episode Key Moments:

00:00 Introduction

03:30  Why Katie left school at 13 and the background to her history with severe bullying.

06:24  Katie's relationship with education.

09:12  Katie's attempts on her life and how she rose from the ashes.

11:41  How did modelling serve to build up Katie's confidence and put her on the path to building her career?

14:35  How did Katie get started with her first business at the age of 15?

16:56  Anxieties Katie had to deal with in opening her first business and navigating the business team environment.

18:00  How did Katie teach herself to be more comfortable amongst a group of women despite her bullying history?

19:39  The smartest business decision Katie ever made.

20:41  How did Katie finance her businesses? What financial start-up advice does she have for other prospective business owners?

26:03  Where to find Katie.

27:00  Conclusion

Episode Links

Jeanne Retief: Blog | Podcast | Instagram | FIGGI Beauty Shop
Katie Godfrey:  Instagram | Podcast | Website | Katie Goal Planner

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Jeanne Retief: About | FIGGI Life & Beauty | Anxiety Blog | Instagram | LinkedIn

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram

We all get angry at times and all have different ways of dealing with people with anger issues. Which is why it was so great to have good friend of mine Seth Bonnell come on the show and talk so openly about his struggles with it & how his relationships, friendships & music career have all been affected by it! Strap it on & bend us over cuz we want you in it with us so tune in now!

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[DISCLAIMER: This episode may contain some triggers for certain listeners. Please reach out for help if needed. Follow the guidelines in the episode or reach out to your local help centres.]

Tanya-Mari Dube (show host, motivational speaker, published author, and online educator), joins Jeanne today to talk about the challenges of being raised by a narcissistic mother. She details her experiences in the foster care system, how the narcissistic abuse shaped her romantic relationships and the healing programme she offers to others like her. An episode not to miss!

Episode Key Moments:

00:00  Introduction

03:30  Background to Tanya-Marie's early childhood and journey in the Foster care system.

06:42  How did Tanya-Marie realize that she had been raised by a narcissistic mother and had suffered narcissistic abuse?

10:22  Gaslighting, rewriting history and harsh criticisms from the narcissistic abuser.

13:00  Where did the anger go once Tanya-Marie's mother passed away?

17:26  How did her experiences with a narcissistic mother impact Tanya-Marie's parenting?

20:18  Controlling your anger issues as a survivor of narcissistic abuse.

23:30  The fear of having kids and not being able to be a good mother.

28:04  What is RISE and how does it help survivors of narcissistic abuse?

35:00  How to know if you are dealing with a narcissist or narcissistic abuse?

40:00  Where to find Tanya-Marie.

41:00  Conclusion

Episode Links

Jeanne Retief: Blog | Podcast | Instagram | FIGGI Beauty Shop

Tanya-Marie Dube: Linktree | Facebook | Instagram

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Jeanne Retief: About | FIGGI Life & Beauty | Anxiety Blog | Instagram | LinkedIn

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram

'We’d started East, taking the DLR to the first of a series of events for the London Open House weekend.

We had traversed the city by foot, on the river bank, imagining life in a river boat, garden on the roof, sun loungers folded neatly at the side, a pandemonium of flower pots hanging from each window. '
Today's episode, initiated by the story of a lost pink unicorn, includes a discussion on the spaces we live in. We ask who our buildings and shared spaces  are designed for, who is excluded from our designed environment, and what effect this has on the communities who live there. 

This is EPISODE 3 of series 4 – The Series of Things.
This new series is called: THE STORIES OF THINGS and it features  stories of  those things that are meaningful in our lives.

We would love for this series to be collaborative, and we invite you to bring your stories to the fold!
Please share the stories of those things that are not just things here or send me an Instagram message.

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