The Visible Kindness Podcast

What does healing really look like after trauma?

In this powerful episode of Visible Kindness, Ed sits down with Mary Martin, a physical therapist, Pilates instructor, and founder of Accidentally Healthy. With more than 26 years of experience helping people heal physically, Mary has come to believe that true health is about far more than muscles and movement—it's about relationships, faith, community, and creating the conditions where healing can begin.

Mary shares how witnessing heartbreaking conditions inside nursing homes during COVID changed the course of her life, why she's challenging traditional ideas about health, and how her family's journey supporting her niece through trauma has deepened her understanding of courage, advocacy, and hope.

This conversation explores difficult topics with honesty while pointing toward healing, resilience, and kindness.

In this episode:

• Redefining what it means to be healthy

• The hidden impact of trauma

• Why healing involves the whole person

• Lessons learned inside nursing homes during COVID

• Supporting loved ones through unimaginable circumstances

• Faith, family, and finding hope again

No matter what you've walked through, this conversation is a reminder that healing is possible—and kindness still changes lives.

Kindness is Strength. Your Story Matters.

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What if one of television's most popular dramas isn't really about medicine?

Watching Grey's Anatomy for the first time surprised me. Beneath the hospital setting, I found something much deeper—people struggling to belong, trying to prove themselves, hiding fear behind confidence, and wondering if they were enough.

In this first episode of Visible Kindness Reflections, I'm not reviewing the show. Instead, I'm sharing the life lessons it stirred within me and how they connect to my own journey through trauma, healing, faith, and kindness.

I also tell the true story of a chance encounter with a woman outside a grocery store that forever changed how I look at strangers and first impressions.

Every person we meet has a story that's still being written.

Maybe the greatest act of kindness is choosing to see beyond what appears on the surface.

In this episode: * Why so many of us feel we have to earn our worth * The hidden struggles behind confidence and perfection * Why first impressions are often incomplete * A true story that reshaped my understanding of kindness * This week's Visible Kindness Challenge

Reflection Question Who have you already decided you understand... when perhaps you've only seen one chapter of their story?

If this reflection encouraged you, I'd love for you to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who could use a reminder that kindness still matters.

About Visible Kindness Reflections Visible Kindness Reflections is a series where stories from books, films, television, and everyday life become conversations about healing, faith, resilience, kindness, and authentic human connection. These aren't reviews or recaps. They're invitations to pause, reflect, and see ourselves—and each other—a little differently.

Kindness is Strength. Your Story Matters.

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Jessica's ALS journey has affected far more than just Jessica.

In this special episode of Visible Kindness, her sisters Amy and Carey share what it was like watching the earliest signs of the disease unfold, the emotions surrounding her diagnosis, and how their family has drawn closer through one of life's greatest challenges.

Recorded during the filming of the upcoming Jessica documentary, this conversation offers an intimate perspective that won't fully appear in the finished film.

Jessica's desire has always been that her story would point people toward Jesus Christ. Every conversation shared along this journey helps tell that larger story.

Thank you for listening and for being part of the Visible Kindness community.

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Jesus said the second greatest commandment is this:

"Love your neighbor as yourself."

But what did He actually mean?

In this solo episode of Visible Kindness, Ed explores one of the most familiar teachings in Scripture and challenges a common modern assumption—that Jesus was teaching us to love ourselves first before we can love others.

Drawing from Matthew 22, Luke 10, and the Parable of the Good Samaritan, Ed examines what Jesus said, what He didn't say, and why understanding the difference matters.

As a survivor of significant trauma, Ed also shares how shame, guilt, and a distorted self-image affected his understanding of this passage for many years. Through Scripture, he discovered a powerful truth:

Perhaps loving ourselves biblically isn't about self-esteem.

Perhaps it's about seeing ourselves the way God sees us—adopted, forgiven, redeemed, and loved.

This episode is a thoughtful conversation about faith, identity, grace, healing, and what it truly means to love our neighbors.

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In this deeply personal solo episode, Ed shares what life has really been like following brain surgery and radiation treatment.

While many people see the podcast, videos, and public-facing work, they don't always see the daily challenges happening behind the scenes.

From forgetting where food was stored to recording the same video six times because of simple mistakes, Ed offers an honest look at recovery, frustration, gratitude, and perseverance.

This episode isn't about having all the answers.

It's about showing up anyway.

If you've ever faced a long recovery, a health challenge, or a season that tested your patience, this conversation will resonate with you.

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Author, speaker, care minister, and kindness advocate Timothy Mathew joins Ed Squire for a heartfelt conversation about kindness, faith, grief, relationships, and human connection.

Together they explore:

• The Kindness Challenge • Learning kindness from family and community • Grief after losing a beloved pet • Why self-kindness matters • Meeting people where they are emotionally • Assuming positive intent • Faith, courage, and compassion • The teacher who changed Timothy's life

This episode is filled with practical wisdom and inspiring stories that remind us how powerful kindness can be.

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In this deeply personal solo episode of Visible Kindness, Ed Squire explores one of the most important questions in Christianity:

What does it actually mean to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind?

Using Matthew 22:37–39 as the foundation, Ed shares how this scripture became the inspiration behind Visible Kindness and opens up about trauma, surrender, identity, healing, and transformation.

This episode discusses:

the Greek meaning of heart, soul, and mind
how trauma impacts surrender
renewing the mind through truth
the difference between outward behavior and inner transformation
why kindness flows from a transformed heart
learning to love God beyond religious performance

This honest and reflective conversation blends biblical insight, personal story, and practical spiritual growth in a very real and conversational way.

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In this powerful episode of Visible Kindness, Ed Squire speaks with author and speaker Melissa Jean Rod (MJ) about discovering later in life that the man she believed was her biological father… wasn't.

Melissa shares the emotional journey behind her book The Daddy Files, including family secrets, adoption, trauma, forgiveness, identity, and the healing process that followed years of searching for the truth.

The conversation also dives into:

father wounds
childhood trauma
open adoption
reactive attachment disorder
family healing
faith and forgiveness
simple acts of kindness that change lives

Melissa's story is heartbreaking, honest, hopeful, and deeply human.

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Alexis Lackey's life looked perfect on the outside—but behind the scenes, she was battling a growing addiction that quickly took over everything.

What started as quiet drinking at night turned into a downward spiral of alcohol dependence, legal trouble, and emotional collapse. Despite trying multiple paths to recovery, nothing seemed to work.

Until one night… everything changed.

In this deeply personal and powerful conversation, Alexis shares her story of addiction, brokenness, and the moment she believes God completely removed her desire for alcohol.

This is not just a story of recovery. It's a story of transformation, surrender, and hope.

Today, Alexis is a wife, mother, author, and speaker—sharing her testimony to help others who feel lost, stuck, or beyond healing. Her story is also being developed into a major motion picture.

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From Nairobi to Northern Kenya: Feeding programs, youth outreach, and the power of a simple Gospel

In this powerful episode of Visible Kindness, Ed Squire sits down with Pastor Agnes Munyao, a woman who made a life-changing decision to leave the comfort of Nairobi and follow what she believed was a calling from God into one of the most underserved regions of Kenya.

What began as a single visit turned into a full-time mission.

Agnes is now the acting director of the Light Christian Community-Based Organization, where she and her team are serving vulnerable communities through:

• Feeding programs for children facing severe hunger • Scholarships helping kids return to school • Youth camps reaching hundreds of children at a time • Leadership training and support for local churches • Evangelism in remote and hard-to-reach areas

One of the most powerful moments in this conversation comes when Agnes shares how children who were labeled as "street kids" were not homeless at all—they were simply walking long distances in search of food.

Through a simple feeding program—just one meal a day—many of these children returned home… and back to school.

Agnes also reflects on a deeply personal moment where a group of women asked her to repeat the same message about the Gospel again and again—not because they were confused, but because they had never heard it explained so simply before.

"The Gospel is simple… and it's enough."

This episode is a reminder that kindness doesn't have to be complicated—and that sometimes the most powerful impact comes from the simplest acts of love, consistency, and faith.

Agnes also shares the real challenges behind the work, including limited funding, difficult travel conditions, and the urgent need to build a permanent community center to support children and outreach efforts.

How You Can Support Agnes is currently working toward building a community space that will provide:

• A safe place for children to gather • A kitchen for feeding programs • A training and outreach center • A space for education, creativity, and growth

If this story moves you, consider sharing this episode to help raise awareness.

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In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, I sit down again with Nicole Moehring to go deeper into the reality of abuse, justice, and the challenges families face when navigating systems that don't treat every child equally.

Nicole shares the heartbreaking truth of how her two children — both victims of abuse — were treated very differently. Her daughter was heard. Justice was served. But her son, who has autism, was not given the same voice… and his case remains unresolved.

This episode goes beyond the story. It reveals the deeper issues that many families face — especially those raising children with disabilities — and why awareness, education, and advocacy are more important than ever.

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE * Why some victims are taken seriously… and others are not * The hidden risks children with disabilities face * The emotional toll of navigating a broken system * Why abuse is often not reported — and who is really responsible * How Nicole turned her pain into purpose through Voices of Change * The importance of education, prevention, and ongoing conversations

💡 ABOUT NICOLE MOEHRING Nicole Moehring is an advocate, speaker, and founder of Voices of Change, an organization dedicated to reducing the risk of abuse for children with disabilities and supporting families through education and resources.

After experiencing the devastating reality of abuse within her own family, Nicole has committed her life to raising awareness and creating meaningful change — ensuring that every child is seen, heard, and protected.

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Years ago, I stood on a stage in front of over 1,000 people—right after the FBI spoke—and admitted something I never thought I would say out loud: I used to be a "John." It was one of the most difficult and humbling moments of my life, but it wasn't the moment that truly changed me.

The real turning point happened months earlier in a Starbucks. After sharing the truth about my life with someone for the very first time, I thought the conversation was over. But God had something else in mind. An 18-year-old girl turned around and asked me a simple question—one that cut straight through years of silence, shame, and self-deception.

In that moment, I couldn't hide anymore.

That question didn't just expose my past—it revealed the truth I had been avoiding. And it became the beginning of real transformation. Not through performance, not through pretending, but through truth… and through the quiet, persistent presence of God, who had never left me—even in the darkest parts of my life.

This episode is one of the most personal stories I've ever shared. It's about brokenness, honesty, and the unexpected ways God begins to redeem what we thought was beyond repair.

If this story speaks to you, I encourage you to take the next step.

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In this powerful episode of the Visible Kindness Podcast, Ed Squire speaks with Nicole Moehring, founder of Voices of Change 2018, a nonprofit dedicated to preventing abuse and advocating for individuals with disabilities.

Nicole shares the deeply personal story of how both of her children became victims of abuse — and the stark contrast in how the justice system responded. While her daughter's case resulted in accountability and legal consequences, her autistic son's case was dismissed, revealing critical gaps in how systems handle cases involving individuals with disabilities.

This conversation explores:

• The challenges of navigating the justice system as a parent • The heightened vulnerability of individuals with disabilities • The importance of education, advocacy, and systemic change • How Nicole turned personal tragedy into a mission to help others

Nicole now works with legislators and organizations to improve policies, awareness, and protections for vulnerable populations.

This is a deeply moving and important conversation about justice, advocacy, and the power of using your voice.

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In this episode of Visible Kindness, Ed Squire welcomes author, speaker, and entrepreneur Geeta Chopra.

Geeta shares her powerful personal journey from Hinduism to Christianity and how encountering Jesus Christ transformed her life.

Together they discuss faith, grace, identity in Christ, and the challenges believers face when learning to walk in spiritual freedom.

Geeta is the author of Kingdom Mindset: Fulfill Your Destiny and hosts two television programs on the Central New Jersey Network. She also teaches with the Faith Driven Entrepreneur Series and serves on several nonprofit boards.

This conversation explores:

• Hearing the voice of the Holy Spirit • Grace versus works • Forgiveness and spiritual freedom • Living a life shaped by faith and kindness

A thoughtful and encouraging conversation about transformation, faith, and purpose.

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In this episode of Visible Kindness, I sit down with Nick Adkins — co-founder of the global Pink Socks Life movement — to talk about what it really looks like to scale kindness through human connection.

Nick shares how saying "yes" to life changed everything after losing his father, how Burning Man helped him reframe what matters, and how a simple pair of pink socks became a global invitation to connect, gift, and truly see one another.

We also talk about the difference between connectivity and connection — and why a world flooded with noise is starving for real human presence.

Key moments you'll hear:

The "Say Yes" mindset — and why life is happening right now
How Pink Socks became an organic global movement
The "I see you" exercise and why it hits so hard
Why the gift isn't the socks — it's the moment of connection
"Crap vs. cone" — what you choose to focus on in every now

If this episode moved you, share it with one person — and then go create one moment of kindness today.

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This is a deeply personal story pulled from my journals — a true account of how an unexpected encounter with a child and her mother changed my heart and perspective.

It's about presence. Kindness. And learning how to love without conditions or agenda.

This story comes from The Kindness Manifesto, a forthcoming book rooted in faith, healing, and radical kindness.

Sometimes the moment you didn't plan for becomes the one that changes you forever.

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In this deeply personal solo episode, I share a story I've never told publicly before.

I open up about being sexually abused as a child, how that trauma shaped my life for decades, and what happened when I visited my abuser on his deathbed.

This is not a story about minimizing pain or bypassing justice. It's about what forgiveness actually looks like when it's grounded in truth, faith, and time.

In this episode, I also share five biblically grounded insights on healing from trauma, including: – Why forgiveness is an act of obedience, not emotion – How to bring anger honestly into God's presence – Why releasing revenge is essential for freedom – How bitterness binds us long after abuse ends – Why trusting God with justice brings lasting peace

If you've experienced trauma — especially abuse — this episode is for you.

You're not broken. And healing is possible.

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Confidence isn't something you're born with — it's something you communicate.

In this episode of the Visible Kindness Podcast, host Ed Squire sits down with Brigham Blackham, an internationally sought-after speaker and trainer known for helping people transform how they communicate — and how they show up in the world.

Every year, billions of dollars and countless hours are lost on communication methods that simply don't work. Brigham challenges those outdated approaches and introduces a powerful storytelling-based framework that helps people build instant confidence, clarity, and influence in leadership, business, and relationships.

In this conversation, you'll hear:

Why most communication strategies fail - How storytelling creates confidence instead of pressure - What confident communication really looks like in everyday life - How to move from uncertainty to decisive, grounded action - Why influence starts with clarity, not volume

Brigham's message has been described as a masterclass in messaging, a wake-up call, and transformational — because it meets people where they are and gives them tools they can use immediately.

If you've ever struggled to feel heard, understood, or confident when it matters most, this episode will challenge and encourage you.

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In this solo episode, I reset expectations for the year ahead, reflect on what Visible Kindness truly represents, and explain why the direction of the show has shifted in a meaningful way.

I also share why my own documentary and memoir are being paused — and why finishing someone else's story with care, integrity, and excellence matters more right now.

This episode isn't a performance.

It's an honest conversation about faith, pain, growth, and what kindness actually looks like in real life.

If something stands out to you, I'd love to hear it. Please leave a comment or 'thumbs up'. Visible Kindness grows through conversation, not noise.

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In this episode of the Visible Kindness Podcast, Ed sits down with Raquel Soto, a Christ-centered mindset strategist, TV Host of One Breakthrough Now, and author of Rewire Reality.

Raquel blends biblical truth, neuroscience, emotional regulation, and practical mindset coaching to help people break old patterns and step into the life God designed for them.

Topics include: • Renewing the mind (biblical + scientific perspective) • Interrupting destructive thought loops • Why believers often stay stuck • Emotional regulation + identity • How Rewire Reality was created • Raquel's powerful personal testimony • The Father's heart for breakthrough

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Tonnie Lea lived through betrayal, narcissistic abuse, trauma, abortion recovery, and the moment she almost gave up on life. But God met her in the darkest moment and rebuilt everything. Today, she coaches others through her books, conferences, and "Healed to Be Healed" movement — helping people share their stories with courage and dignity.

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In this episode, Ed Squire talks with Amanda Johnson — The Story Oracle, about how storytelling can become a powerful act of kindness and healing.

Amanda alchemizes 25 years of experience in story literacy, writing, and narrative medicine to help people transform their backstories into something redemptive and life-giving. Together they discuss:

Why writing your story unlocks hidden emotions and purpose
The surprising connection between kindness and vulnerability
What happens when you finally let others "hold" your story with you

This conversation will inspire you to look at your own story — not as something to hide, but as something to heal through and share.

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🎬 Emmy-winning editor and director Art Citron joins the Visible Kindness Podcast to pull back the curtain on the creative vision behind the upcoming Sinatra–Basie documentary.

In this episode: – What makes this story so emotionally powerful – Why the July 25 event in Atlantic City is central to the film – Art’s approach to storytelling, rhythm, and cinematic depth – And the launch of the first Crowdfundr campaign supporting the project

With 25+ years in media and entertainment, Art brings unmatched insight — and heart — to every frame.

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Brandon Tomasello joins Ed Squire on the Visible Kindness podcast for a remarkable behind-the-scenes conversation about the rediscovery of long-lost Sinatra-Basie arrangements.

In this episode: – How Brandon unearthed the original music in the Library of Congress – The process of recording with a big band at Soundplex Studios – Details about the July 25 Atlantic City concert (and how you can be there) – The launch of the Crowdfundr campaign to fund the upcoming documentary

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"This is a story about more than music. It's about honoring legacy, building something bigger than ourselves, and creating art that lasts."

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What if never-before-heard Sinatra-Basie arrangements were discovered… and you had a front-row seat to the comeback?

In this episode of the Visible Kindness Podcast, Ed Squire is joined by the powerhouse team bringing a forgotten treasure back to life:

🎤 Brandon Tomasello – Vocalist, performer, and visionary behind the revival 🎬 Art Citron – Emmy Award-winning editor, producer, and creative force 💼 George Koch – Strategic business leader known for turning vision into reality

Together, they’re producing a one-of-a-kind music documentary that’s equal parts history, heart, and hope.

In this episode, you’ll also learn:

How the lost Sinatra-Basie arrangements were discovered
What inspired this once-in-a-generation documentary
How the team is blending vision, leadership, and legacy
How you can participate as a founding supporter or investor

Tune in to hear the full story and how you can get involved.

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Don’t Talk About It?? — Why We Must Speak Up About CSA, with Gloria Masters

In this powerful and emotionally charged episode of The Visible Kindness Podcast, host Ed Squire welcomes international survivor advocate Gloria Masters — a woman whose story has reached millions and is still breaking silence today.

Born into sex trafficking and raised in a cycle of abuse in New Zealand, Gloria not only survived 16 years of horror, she rose with purpose. Today, she’s a published author, speaker, and the founder of Handing the Shame Back, a global foundation for adult survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA).

📍 Note: This interview was recorded shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic. Its message is as vital now as ever.

We talked about:

Why silence protects abusers — and how to break it
Gloria’s survival journey and the power of the human spirit
The global reach of her advocacy and campaigns
The #Handsign4Kids and Global Awareness Day initiatives
How love and humility anchor her life and mission

🎙 Resources Mentioned:

Gloria’s Website & Books: https://www.gloriamasters.com
Handing the Shame Back Foundation: https://www.handingtheshameback.org

🔔 If you or someone you love is a survivor, please listen. Share this episode. You are not alone.

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Resilience. Authenticity. Connection.

These aren't buzzwords—they're the way Carlyn Shaw lives her life.

In this episode of the Visible Kindness Podcast, Carlyn shares how being diagnosed with MS, losing her best friends, and a traumatic accident that left her toothless didn’t destroy her—they launched her mission.

She’s the founder of Strangers to Friends, and her “Whoever Smiles First Wins” movement is reshaping how people create community in a disconnected world.

We talked about:

✅ The real stories behind our smiles ✅ Turning trauma into a tool for growth ✅ Why human connection is the next frontier of emotional leadership ✅ And how to spark courage in everyday life

If you lead people, speak publicly, or just want to show up more fully in your own life—this is for you.

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In this powerful episode of the Visible Kindness Podcast, I sit down with Christine Burke, certified coach, content creator, and midlife mentor who's a stay at home mom to hundreds of women over 50.

Christine shares her journey from full-time mom to building a thriving wellness business and redefining what’s possible after 50. We talk about:

👉 Confidence during menopause

👉 Reinventing your identity in midlife

👉 Building an online brand as a woman 50+

👉 Why Christine says midlife is the beginning, not the end

Whether you're navigating a life transition or just need some real talk and motivation — this episode will light a fire in you

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In this episode Debra McNinch a devoted wife, mother, first-time author, and a passionate prayer warrior talks about the movement she founded called "Battle Cry". This became a prayer movement dedicated to bringing prodigals home through the power of prayer. Her motto, "NO ONE FIGHTS ALONE," is a cry for parents to unite in the fight for our children.

Debrah said, "My life was on track to be perfect until an unexpected phone call changed everything. When my child came out as transgender, life as I knew it, would never be the same. The days, weeks, and years that followed that announcement were full of uncertainty and fear as I watched the Christian values I instilled in my child, faded away."

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In this episode Haily Rank tells us how and why she feels like she's been put on this earth to spread smiles and joy. Hailey's childhood was scattered with trauma and eventually she recognized that she wanted to make people smile, so she choose joy after processing hard things. She ended up using social media to express herself and began to share positive things along the way. Today, she's still trying to figure some stuff out because life is a learning journe as she continues to share her life lessons and experiences with those who follow her.

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In this inspiring episode of Visible Kindness, Ed Squire sits down with Wendy Huffman — a CEO, visionary solar advocate, speaker, coach, and founder of the nonprofit Let’s Make THE Difference.

After the sudden death of her husband while mentoring teachers in Africa, Wendy made a personal vow to continue their mission of empowering others. Today, she’s turning that promise into a powerful movement — sponsoring over 1,800 refugees in Peace and Conflict Resolution training at the Kakuma Refugee Camp and helping underserved communities worldwide gain access to computers, internet, education, and job opportunities.

👉 Her next goal? Reach 100,000 people by the end of next year through grants, sponsorships, and kindness-driven leadership.

🎯 TOPICS WE COVER:

✅ Wendy’s journey from personal loss to global impact

✅ How Let’s Make THE Difference is transforming lives

✅ What kindness looks like in refugee settlements

✅ Her vision for scaling the movement across multiple camps

✅ How you can support or get involved

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🔗 Learn more & support her nonprofit: https://letsmakethedifference.org

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🙏 If this episode moves you — like, comment, share, and spread the kindness

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SoFeya helps people realize their true potential and purpose: Transform souls’ whispers into lives’ stories one sip of water at a time.

Her organization called, i’MAGiNT LiFE is a unique method and tool of transformation. She tells us how she arrived at this solution after over 25 years of coaching skating and Masters Degree in Spiritual Psychology. She was obsessed with creating champions her entire life. After losing an Olympic Gold medal, she discovered the solution she knew was there, but didn’t know how to tap into it. i’MAGiNT LiFE was the answer she was seeking for her entire life! She defines it as a perfect solution to systematically lead people to the realization of their best selves in any field. Whether from being a young school kid to being the CEO of the largest corporation, SoFeya's i’MAGiNT LiFE can help realize their dreams.

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Specializing in empowerment, Ray guides you to make the changes through his unique approach using his insights and empath abilities. He makes a connection with every client that allows him to get to the heart of issues which are not always apparent. There is never judgment, and Ray can always find a positive spin on any problem. Ray also uses humor to lighten the situation and keep his clients at ease.

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Phone: 602-487-4805

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Roxy has poured over a decade of dedicated experience in the personal growth field, having collaborated with the top mindfulness teachers and coaches since the age of 22. After enduring the hardest losses of her life (twice!), she immersed herself in the depths of neuroscience, NLP, and trauma psychology. Through these profound experiences, Roxy developed a unique and powerful framework helping people through their darkest moments. In her signature The Phoenix Protocol™ program she is sharing the most effective techniques for bouncing stronger in the aftermath of life's most difficult events (and what to avoid).

Here's what this episode covers:

What You’ll Learn:

✅ Roxy's traumatic background and how she healed and overcame

✅ How to move forward when you're feeling lost and unsure

✅ What to do when you're lacking hope, direction, and purpose

✅ Rebuild your life and find your new sense of self in the face of adversity

✅ How to Unlock a new level of healing and empowerment

00:00 - 06:07 Introduction

06:08 - 17:04 Roxy's background

17:05 - 25:38 A mental health center she's opening

25:39 - 31:51 Roxy's strengths that have built her career

31:52 - 36:48 Living our lives through challenges and helping others

36:49 - 41:00 Living your life with love and kindness

41:01 - 43:12 Ed talks about some of his past

43:13 - 51:52 Roxy's professional approach to helping others

51:53 - 53:00 Outro conversation

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In this episode Paul says, "I'm the No B.S. Executive Leadership Coach." He's, an approved Vistage Speaker on Leadership in the Post-Pandemic work environment, a TEDx Speaker, and author of WorkQuake™. Paul's story of being a "recovering trial lawyer", an ex-felon, and an unabashed Starbucks addict, will glue you to this exciting podcast episode.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ What happens in our lives if our motivation is 'unhealthy.'

✅ The importance of focusing on others in your life. Not yourself.

✅ How to transform your life from the bottom to the top.

✅ What the hard truth about recovery is.

✅ The importance of support in the recovery process.

00:00 - 04:10 Introduction

04:11 - 08:41 How Paul ended in prison from being a lawyer.

08:42 - 11:48 How & what Paul learned to change his life.

11:49 - 13:33 The importance of support and support groups.

13:34 - 18:15 How his wife committed to him changing.

18:16 - 20:17 Ed and Paul share similar 'wife experiences.'

20:18 - 23:55 How his life was about himself and not others.

23:56 - 26:39 Pauls talks about his book, "WorkQuake".

26:40 - 28:53 Pauls life after prison became Executive Coaching.

28:54 - 31:44 The process of recovery.

31:45 - 36:32 Outro conversation.

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Michael is the founder of "Restore to Life Counseling" with the mission of helping others achieve freedom and healing and experience a restored life. He believes that throughout our journey in life, we all experience negative beliefs and emotions that impact how we view ourselves, others, and everyday life. His goal is to help clients identify and replace negative thinking patterns with life giving beliefs to reach new levels of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health.

ON THIS EPISODE:

✅ As a Christian counselor, is Jesus necessary in his practice?

✅ How Michael got started as a Christian conselor and how he started his business.

✅ How to trust God in your journey.

✅ How he helps Christians and non-Christians in their journey to healing.

✅ Michaels powerful answer to kindness needed in today's culture.

00:00 - 03:45 Introduction

03:46 - 06:44 How or should Jesus be talked about in counseling services.

06:45 - 07:42 How we can be kind to ourselves and how Jesus set the example.

07:43 - 12:09 How Michael got started as a counselor.

12:10 - 14:33 Michaels step of faith trusting God to start "Restore to Life Counseling".

14:34 - 18:00 Ed asks him where he's taking his company.

18:01 - 28:00 How Michael helps people in their journey to healing.

28:01 - 34:00 Ed asks what act of kindness do we need in our culture.

34:01 - 37:30 Michaeal explains takeaways so listeners can benefit from him.

37:31 - 40:46 Outro conversation.

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In this episode THIS IS POWERFUL EPISODE FOR LEARNING HOW TO EMPOWER YOURSELF AND YOUR CHILDREN!

On this episode Renee shares how she became a visionary that lead the charge in transforming the lives of individuals and families through groundbreaking mindset education programs. With a focus on building resiliency, boosting confidence, and strengthening relationships, her work has become a powerful catalyst for positive change.

Renee Veel is passionate mother of two and a seasoned Speech-Language Pathologist with over 23 years of experience, she has dedicated her career to empowering individuals to realize their full potential. She's also a public speaker, published author, and conference host, known for sharing her profound expertise in communication, confidence-building, and emotional empowerment.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

✅ How the brain functions consciously and sub-consciously.

✅ How the brain affects children as they grow.

✅ How our mind works and can change our lives.

✅ What Renee's "Edge Academy" is all about.

✅ How important it is to be grateful one moment at a time

00:00 - 05:00 Introduction

05:01 - 06:29 Why everything is a choice.

06:30 - 10:56 A deep dive into Renee's journey.

10:57 - 12:32 How the covid pandemic changed her life and direction.

12:33 - 15:29 How the brain functions consciously and sub-consciously.

15:30 - 18:11 How the brain affect children as they grow.

18:12 - 18:38 Raising awareness in how our mind works can change our lives.

18:39 - 21:52 Renee talks about "The Edge Academy" she's been building.

21:53 - 26:56 Ed's brain surgery and challenges. How Renee's insight helps his recovery.

26:57 - 31:42 Ed and Renee talk about how important it is to be grateful one moment at a time.

31:43 - 33:01 Ed and Renee talk about how and why so many people are unkind in today's culture.

33:02 - 35:11 Outro

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Mary Boza Crimmins is a businesswoman, writer, researcher, organizer, and teacher.

In this episode, Mary and Ed talk about differences in today’s educational system compared to when they were in school. She shares what it was like being a teacher for 28 years and how much she enjoyed helping people achieve their goals.

Mary said, “One of the biggest similarities between teaching middle school and my current profession as a writer, editor and researcher is the opportunity to interact with interesting, engaging people.” Today she has a company called “Crimmins Communications” that helps organizations and individuals with writing, editing, research and creating courses.

WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE IN A KINDNESS CONVERSATION:

✅ The differences in today’s educational system compared to when we were in school.

✅ What her company, “Crimmins Communications” does.

✅ What “Life’s Moments & Seasons: A Guided Autobiography Course” is all about.

✅ How kindness makes a difference in her life using “Pay it forward”.

✅ Why ‘kindness’ is a whole different level than being ‘nice’.

✅ How to dispel “stereotype social media” kindness.

CONNECT WITH MARY BOZA:

Website: https://crimminscommunications.com

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marybozacrimmins/

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Book: Taking the Holy Spirit to Work on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ4DTSWY

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In this episode Lisa Zarcone talks about her powerful book realeased on October 2016 entitled "The Unspoken Truth - A Memoir." Her book is a powerful story of the trauma and abuse she suffered as a young child that's written from the perspective of being a young girl. This set her on a journey to became a public speaker and Advocate - Keynote Speaker.

Lisa is a wife, mother, grandmother who also Blogs on the side. She's also a Social Media Influencer, and a child & mental health advocate as a representative of the "MA National Ambassador for Naasca." She offers hope, inspiration and motivation daily and can be found on many podcasts' interviews, TV and radio, as well as workshops/presentations.

She’s also a prolific poet! She says, “Poetry is a window into our soul.”

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What You’ll Learn and Hear:

✅ What Lisa wrote about in her book, "The Unspoken Truth.

✅ Lisa reads from hear book.

✅ The kindness challenges we face in today's culture.

✅ Ed and Lisa share acts of kindness in their daily lives.

✅ Lisa answers Ed's kindness question.

00:00 - 09:44 Introduction and involvement

09:45 - 17:33 Lisa's book, "The Unspoken Truth"

17:34 - 21:30 Ed asks Lisa to read from her book

21:31 - 24:00 Lisa's next writing projects

23:01 - 27:23 Lisa's grendson Liam with autism

27:24 - 32:22 Conversation about the stresses of todays culture

32:23 - 34:15 Ed comments on his act of kindness in public

34:16 - 37:42 Ed ask Lisa a kindness question

37:43 - 42:00 Discussion about lack of kindness today

43:16 - 43:17 Closing comments

CONNECT WITH LISA:

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Tia Cristy is a lifestyle editor, tips expert, CEO, speaker, award-winning blogger and entrepreneur. Tia spent much of her career in radio and was voted one of the top seven female voices in the country.

In this episode, Tia explores breaks down the key elements of what causes stress in our lives and practical steps on how to deal with stress. She also provides key *steps to downgrade or eliminate stress and what the difference is The Frazzler or The Silent Stressor.

In this episode, we explore how our experiences in life go in phases. We also discuss how our dreams can guide and direct us and how can we use kindness in our daily lives to make a difference in others and ourselves.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ What brings stress into our lives.

✅ Practical methods to lower stress.

✅ Tips for finding your ‘authentic self.

✅ The difference between ’The Frazzler or The Silent Stressor’.

✅ How can other women take the entrepreneurial path?

CONNECT WITH TIA:

Website: https://tipsfromtia.com/

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Email: tipsfromtia@gmail.com

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Indigo Brown is an acclaimed author, certified Interactive lifestyle coach, NFP, TV/Radio personality, ordained minister, and intuitive psychic. Indigo is passionate about empowering individuals to overcome obstacles, embrace their potential, and create a thriving, purposeful life.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ Why your life happens in phases.

✅ What purpose do dreams have?

✅ How to understand what you dream.

✅ How to help others in the 'Game of Life'

✅ How to be kind to others when we're all different

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Elysia Buss is the founder of Global Resources for Men and is a Transformational Confidence Coach.

On this episode she says, "Kindness and grace are free and take only but a moment." We need to be aware of others and what they're receptive for so we know how we can give them a moment of kindness that makes a difference in their day or in their life." Elysia has been advocating for men since August of 2020 and is a transformative confidence coach who helps take powerhouses from fear and anxiety to confidence and joy. She says that she helps "People who have experienced mastery in one aspect of life, but finds themselves hiding behind their success, while also feeling empty at the same time."

Her no-nonsense approach to "If you every want to to the work? Are your ready for it?"

Elysia has a unique strength of helping men in their present and in their future. When people struggle with boundaries, emotional regulation, and talking to people in real life, she tells people all the time that kindness is free and she does her best to model kindness where ever she goes.

She says, "It's so important that people feel seen, heard, respected, understood and cared for from an authentic space." And she loves to engage people in a state of play, especially as adults.

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What is Soul Hygiene? Soul Hygiene refers to the ongoing practice of nurturing, and maintaining a healthy, balanced state of mind, body, and spirit.

On this episode, TJ boldy shares her story about what she has dealt with in her emotional and spiritual life that took her from the bottom where trauma, suicide, and depression overwhelmed her to becoming a healed woman by the power of Jesus Christ.

TJ describes Soul Hygiene as a progress that involves engaging in activities and practices that promote self-care, self-reflection, and spiritual growth, such as meditation, mindfulness, creative expression, and cultivating positive relationships. By taking care of one soul, we're become able to accept responsibility and learn to be accountable for our actions. At the same time, we'll strengthen our resilience, enhance our well-being, and experience a greater sense of inner peace and joy, using all the tools within us, to not just survive life, but to Live it.

The bottom line is we must learn and grow every day, and the only way we can do this is to face our trauma and make the choice to NOT be a Victim or remain one. It is never too late! We are Warriors, not just survivors. Soul Hygiene a Brand-Movement

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In this episode Brittany asks Ed heartfelt questions like, “What does it feel like if you had cerebral palsy, Ed?” She doesn't ask him what “would” it feel like? .... Rather she asks Ed “What DOES it feel like if you had cerebral palsy?”

How could she ask that question?

Listen to this episode and find out.

Brittany McCormick, a South African motivational and keynote speaker, defied the odds from the very beginning. Born prematurely at just 25 weeks, she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy quadriplegia with high muscle tone and spent three months in intensive care. Despite these challenges, Brittany’s loved ones raised her with as much normalcy as possible and encouraged her to focus on her abilities and pursue her dreams.

Brittany uses her experiences and knowledge to inspire others as a motivational and keynote speaker, proving that anything is possible with determination and perseverance.

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Teresa Ramirez is a bestselling author, award-winning author, motivational speaker, and kindness ambassador for loving parents who want to raise kind children. She is a strong believer that parents can see how some troubled teens are turning to devastating acts of violence because they see no other way. This is why parents want to, and need to make sure they are doing everything in their power to raise healthy, happy, kind children.

On this episode Teresa gives insightful steps that parents can use to raise their children in a culture that overwhelmed with noise, social media, and challenges they face.

Teresa gives all of us simple steps we can take in our daily lives that make a difference in other peoples lives.

If you enjoy this show, feel free to downlowd the Take the Kindness Challenge. This is a 21-day journey with simple, easy-to-implement steps to help you become the CEO of your family, leading in kindness, and starting to see the world around you change one day at a time.

Take the Kindness Challenge: https://www.journeyinkindness.com/challenge/

Teresa has an easy to read book, Raising Kind Children. How to Become the CEO of Your Family to Create Lasting Impact and Change.

Raising Kind Children: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D325JMYH

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Buckle-in for this episode!

Chelsey literally operates at the crossroads of innovation psychology, space exploration, and human potential, who’s driven by a deep curiosity about consciousness and the untapped abilities of the mind.

She explains the "Trifecta of Creative Genius" framework where she teaches analog astronauts, engineers, and other innovators how to align the soul, subconscious, and conscious mind to unlock boundless creativity, solve complex challenges, and achieve groundbreaking insights.

Her work also explores the powerful realm of dreams, integrating them as a tool for innovation and self-discovery. She has a unique skill of guiding individuals to access and interpret their dreams where she helps them reveal subconscious solutions, refine creative visions, and deepen their connection to untapped inner resources.

In the space industry, she collaborate with pioneers to expand human capabilities, reimagining how psychology and consciousness can enhance performance, problem-solving, and resilience. Whether she’s helping engineers innovate with ease or transforming analog astronauts into 'psychonauts,' her mission is to push humanity’s boundaries, bringing us closer to a future where human potential and space exploration evolve hand in hand.

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Carrie Donatellie founded Peak Business Group in 2019, with her goal of helping others. She began offering bookkeeping and business planning services and currently offers bookkeeping, payroll and Human Resources services to other small and medium businesses. Coaching her clients is Carrie's passion. She is a Business & Profitability Coach who coaches other small business owners to better profitability.

Carrie is so eclectic in what she’s offers for her businesses. She’s been a business operations geek and biz coach and she today she has a business where she makes custom jewelry, teaches workshops and offers reiki healing. She’s extremely passionate about helping others with kindness and empathy.

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Elba Colon is a Transformational Life Coach, Speaker, with over 20 years of experience in leadership and emotional intelligence. She’s the founder of Awaken the Gratitude, a movement dedicated to helping individuals and organizations cultivate the power of gratitude.

Elba empowers high-achieving women and professionals to break through burnout, imposter syndrome, and disconnection by aligning with their authentic selves. Her work fosters resilience, emotional intelligence, and heart-centered leadership, creating lasting transformation in both personal and professional lives. Through coaching, speaking, and workshops, Elba inspires audiences to embrace kindness as gratitude in action as a tool for growth, connection, and success.

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Jo Grineage is a dedicated professional trainer based in Toronto, Canada, with a passion for helping others achieve their fitness goals as well as their personal health and welness. With 25 years of experience in the industry, Jo combines expert knowledge with personalized training techniques to deliver results. Whether you’re at home or on the go, Jo’s dynamic approach ensures you stay motivated, challenged, and on the path to a healthier, stronger you.

In this episode we talk about the abuse she suffered as a child, the book she wrote about it, and how much God impacted her life in a powerful and positive way. Anyone who desires to overcome challenges and bring their personal fitness to a place that will give them strength and a positive, healthy attitude, Jo is the type of leader who changes lives. She’s able to help implement a foundation that comes from how God came into her life and repaired and restored her to becoming a powerful woman. And now she’s been given the mission to help the lives of so many others.

Jo recently said that, "Money and material goods can be a blessing or a temptation, and that's why God urges us to be good stewards of all that he gives us. In addition, good stewardship is not only about what we give in church; it's also about the generosity we show to people in need. Generosity is not an occasional activity but a lifestyle founded on the gospel: "Freely you have received; freely give," says the Lord in Matthew 10:8.:

Jo is a powerful woman of God and a happy mother of seven children.

In her own words, she's "Assigned on Purpose to Serve with Passion!!" And that's exactly what she's doing!

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Evan Herrman is Podcaster, Speaker, and Personal growth and self-development coach and on this episode:

Evan shares captivating stories that will amaze you, move you to tears, and inspire lasting transformation.
We discuss what’s happening in our economy and where the future may be headed.
Evan shares common sense strategies on how we can financially protect ourselves.
Are we facing political and social problems or moral problems?
What Mark Cuban said when Evan interviewed him.
Tips on how to live a balanced life by living out of balance in some areas, sometimes.
What caused an explosion of growth in Evan’s life.
Why ‘wokeness’ isn’t a compassionate movement.
Where is God in the midst of everything today? And do we need Him?

Evan's podcast is called, The Whole Person Podcast. It's all about being whole and healed by living a life of significance in the areas that matter most; Faith, Family, Finances, Friendship, Fitness, And Fun. Evan loves being a family man as well as encouraging others to think more in-depth about their life and its circumstances so they can find healing and truth that unlocks the peace, freedom, and growth that comes with knowing they are worthy enough to have it and capable enough to take action. Evan says, “When I stand in front of people to speak, I come from a place of vulnerability about my failures, struggles, hurts, success, and the life lessons that have come from them all.”

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When I was at my doctor's office for a regular appointment, my doctor noticed I was having a bipolar manic episode and called an ambulance to pick me up and take me to emergency at the hospital.

In this episode I talk about how that happened and why it motivated me to talk openly about this mental health disorder.

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings, ranging from manic or hypomanic episodes to depressive episodes. These shifts can significantly impact a person’s energy levels, ability to think clearly, and day-to-day functioning.

Bipolar disorder is more common than many people realize, affecting roughly 2.8% of adults in the U.S. each year. Importantly, it’s not just moodiness or “having a bad day.” It’s a complex condition with biological, genetic, and environmental influences. CONNECT WITH ED:

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In this episode Ed discusses what Is the Butterfly Effect is from a scientific and medical perspective. What is the Butterfly Effect?

"A butterfly could flap its wings and set molecules of air in motion, which would move other molecules of air, and in turn move more molecules of air that eventually become capable of starting a hurricane on the other side of the planet."

Is this actually true? Science has shown The Butterfly Effect to engage with the FIRST movement of ANY form of matter…..including people.

Ed takes a look at how even simple acts of kindness can make a powerful impact in ways that we didn’t expect and sometimes, we don’t even know.

Ed covers 5 practical tips to embrace The Butterfly Effect in our own lives:

Start Small.
Be Intentional.
Practice Active Listening.
Give Without Expectation.
Teach and Inspire Others.

Ed wraps up the show with how The Butterfly Effect teaches us that we are all deeply interconnected, and our actions, no matter how small, have power. And we all have the ability to create a world that’s more compassionate, loving, and kind with just one small gesture at a time.

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Ed dives into The Power of Kindness in Today’s Culture. This topic can bother a lot of people, but this is profoundly important, especially in today’s world. In a culture that often feels fast-paced, competitive, and at times, divided, kindness can be a real game-changer. Not only does it impact the person receiving it, but it also transforms the person giving it, too.

Topics he covers:

Why Kindness Matters Today.
The Science Behind Kindness.
Defining Kindness in Today’s Context.
Real-Life Examples of Kindness.
How to Practice Kindness Daily.
The Cultural Impact of Kindness.
Where is God is all of this?

Ed wraps up the show with kindness as a strength in our lives. It’s not always easy to be kind, especially when life gets tough, but it’s worth it—for our own well-being, for our relationships, and for the world.

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I'm writing a memoir book of a deep story about my life that I've never spoken about before.

I've talked a lot about the sexual abuse that happened to me when I was a young boy and how life was wonderful until I was 3 years old when everything changed. I’ve been telling that part of my life often since I started an organization in 2016 called MeTooWhatNow (www.metoowhatnow.com). It helps men and women who suffered childhood trauma get their lives back.

What I've NEVER talked about is the darkness in my life that I had for decades.

When my memoir comes out in 2024, it'll cover the darkness in my life that'll surprise many. The reason why I decided to do this is to help anyone who's experienced the darkness.

More details to come in other podcasts and social media as I write the book and before it finally becomes completed and released.

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Sean Douglas is U.S. Air Force Retired, 3 TEDx Speaker, Master Resilience Implementer & Suicide Awareness Trainer, Business Positioning Strategist, International Podcast Host of Create Launch Monetize Podcast, and Bestselling Author. He's a suicide survivor who hit rock bottom.

He believes that you were created for a purpose, and once you unlock your true potential, you will elevate your life, which is why he founded The Success Corps. Sean works with Entrepreneurs, Speakers, and Business Owners to improve their Positioning in the Market, increasing Profitability while decreasing anxiety and stress so their business thrives.

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Nathan Todd is 'The Loneliness Coach' and the Co-Creator of 'The Self-Assured Man.' He describes himself as, "just a dude born 4lb 10 oz., 8 weeks premature, diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy." Nathan started his life mission at age 2. He's known for teaching and helping people to eradicate loneliness one conversation at a time.

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Email: eradicateloneliness@gmail.com

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Theresa Carpenter is an active-duty Active duty USN Commander where she has served for the past 25 years. Her passions include helping military women succeed and the professional development of the craft of public relations. As an introspective writer, she muses about the human experience for her blog, Theresa’s Tapestries.

Tapping into her love of storytelling through the visual medium, she runs a YouTube channel with her husband where they share their experiences with saving money, DIY projects, traveling, and enjoying time together. Her latest endeavor launched last April is her podcast S.O.S (Stories of Service), which features ordinary people from all walks of life who show up in service to their communities. She is also the best-selling co-author of Complicated Alliances, which tells the stories and struggles of women who serve in the military and those married to one who serves.

She lives in Pinner, England, United Kingdom with her husband Harry and their Boxer dog Jayda, who also has her own social media presence on Instagram.

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Gloria Masters comes to us from Auckland New Zealand. She’s written a book about the first 16 years of her life that was filled with ongoing traumatic sexual, physical, and psychological abuse at the hands of her parents, and many others. She survived and now shares her life with passion and a heartfelt desire to share her recovery, and the lessons she learned with other survivors.

Gloria Master’s story is of indescribable resilience bringing hope to countless survivors of childhood sexual abuse who have suffered unimaginable offenses.

Gloria is also a mother and she’s on a mission to help others find freedom from the shame and secrecy and pain that childhood sexual abuse brings. Her book is called On Angels Wings. My Flight From Trauma to Grace.**

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Amanda Catarzi's words, "I've seen it all," ring true in her life. Her journey is one of Survival to Success. She was raised in a cult. She's a survivor of sex trafficking, and now she's the owner of a successful content agency. Amanda Catarzi has seen it all.

AMANDA'S STORY OF SURVIVAL TO SUCCESS

After escaping her trafficker, Amanda dedicated 10 years to fighting sex trafficking. In her journey, she counseled the New Zealand Government, wrote federal legislation, and has gone undercover to expose trafficking rings.

Today, Amanda is a marketing strategist and runs a successful content agency called , Inkery Co. She is passionate about helping others find their voice and using it effectively to make a positive change in the world. Amanda embodies #MeToo What Now, and I'm grateful that she took her time to share her story on the #visiblekindness podcast. ================================

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Nicole Moehring is the Founder of Voices of Change 2018 (VOC), a nonprofit whose mission is to reduce the risk of sexual abuse for children with disabilities.

Nicole has a daughter and an autistic son who are victims of sexual abuse and assault.

In her pursuit of justice, she was shocked to see the difference in how the justice system believed her daughter and was treated so well, yet her son was not.

She felt like her son didn’t matter.

Her experience inspired her to create Voices of Change to educate families and the public to prevent others from experiencing her unimaginable nightmare.

Today, she serves on the Ohio Attorney General Committee for Crime Victims with Disabilities.

She works with legislators to change and pass laws to enforce more robust policies and create best practices for reporting child abuse and processing cases.

And just last year, she received the annual ‘Crucial Point Award’ presented to people and organizations that delve beyond the surface of sex crimes to focus on overlooked niches of survivorship.

Nicole is a first-time author of

“Finding Myself – Overcoming abuse, heartbreak, and loss, then finding true love.”
And she is currently writing her second book, “Finding My Voice.”

Nicole resides in Hinckley, OH, with her husband, Chris, and her two children.

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/metoowhatnow

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Nicole Moehring is the Founder of Voices of Change 2018 (VOC), a nonprofit whose mission is to reduce the risk of sexual abuse for children with disabilities.

Nicole has a daughter and an autistic son who are victims of sexual abuse and assault.

In her pursuit of justice, she was shocked to see the difference in how the justice system believed her daughter and was treated so well, yet her son was not.

She felt like her son didn’t matter.

Her experience inspired her to create Voices of Change to educate families and the public to prevent others from experiencing her unimaginable nightmare.

Today, she serves on the Ohio Attorney General Committee for Crime Victims with Disabilities.

She works with legislators to change and pass laws to enforce more robust policies and create best practices for reporting child abuse and processing cases.

And just last year, she received the annual ‘Crucial Point Award’ presented to people and organizations that delve beyond the surface of sex crimes to focus on overlooked niches of survivorship.

Nicole is a first-time author of

“Finding Myself – Overcoming abuse, heartbreak, and loss, then finding true love.”
And she is currently writing her second book, “Finding My Voice.”

Nicole resides in Hinckley, OH, with her husband, Chris, and her two children.

Connect with Nicole

Website: www.voicesofchange2018.org

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/voicesofchange2018/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-moehring-voc/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicole.moehring.voc/

FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/nicole.moehring.13

Connect with Ed:

Visible Kindness Website: https://www.visiblekindness.com

MeTooWhatNow Website: https://www.metoowhatnow.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metoowhatnow

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visiblekindness/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edsquire/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/metoowhatnow

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About Brittany McCormick - Motivational SpeakerSee the Ability, Not the Disability

Brittany McCormick is a motivational speaker from Johannesburg, South Africa, who was born with Cerebral Palsy.

Her goal is to be South Africa’s top motivational speaker and to be a valued member of the international motivational speaking community. And she’s well on her way

She is driven by a passion to encourage others to believe that what seems impossible can be possible by teaching them how to defeat odds and overcome challenges.

Brittany is working towards building programs in the educational and corporate sectors to help improve the lives of others living with disabilities and help them live their true purpose.

Brittany has spoken:

For the wellness team at Dimension Data South Africa,
For the Ladies of All Nations South Africa
And Life Streams International Church.

CONNECT WITH BRITTANY

Website: http://bmotiv8d.co.za/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-mccormick-6b635a207/

Instagram: @brittanyjademccomic

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100061211763033

CONNECT WITH ED:

Visible Kindness Website: https://www.visiblekindness.com

MeTooWhatNow Website: https://www.metoowhatnow.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metoowhatnow

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visiblekindness/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edsquire/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/metoowhatnow

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About Joey Drolshagen

A Powerhouse in the Coaching Industry

Joey Drolshagen is known for leading hundreds of professionals who were feeling unfulfilled in their work to experience FREEDOM beyond what any typical, 9-to-5 job can offer. After a 28+ year career in corporate America up to Vice President of Sales over multiple corporations, Joey resigned from a successful career with only 3 clients to his name to follow his passion. As the CEO & Founder of IFGT Life Coaching, he has since led countless individuals to do the same.

On This Episode

What led Joey to make the decision to leave a highly successful corporate career.
What makes the difference between a successful life coach and those who are not.
Why clarity is such a hard thing for people to find.
How to create a dynamic vision for your life.
How do you tap into your unique gifts and talents?
Joey shares an incredible story of how he helped a woman achieve her lifelong dream.
How to overcome fears that are holding you back once and for all.
Why pursuing your passions will automatically cause your finances to come into alignment?
Why won’t the laws of the universe work without application?

Connect with Joey

Website: https://www.josephadrolshagen.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JADrolshagen

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lifes-lessons/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joey_pros_coach/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JosephADrolshagen/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JADrolshagen/

Connect with Ed:

Visible Kindness Website: https://www.visiblekindness.com

MeTooWhatNow Website: https://www.metoowhatnow.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metoowhatnow

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visiblekindness/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edsquire/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/metoowhatnow

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About Dr. Holly Battey

Dating and Relationship Expert, Speaker, Coach, and Image Consultant

Dr. Holly helps sincere, conscious single clients find the love of their dreams. With a doctorate in clinical psychology, she founded ‘Find Love at Last’ in 2014 to help sincere women and men find lasting love and has been a matchmaker, coach, and image consultant for over 9 years.

Working with sincere single men and women who are ready for love, she empowers you to manifest the partner and relationship of your dreams. Dr. Holly is a dating expert and inspiring speaker who empowers, advises, and speaks on image, strategy, online dating, partner suitability, communication, and commitment. She resides in San Francisco, California and works with clients around the world.

On This Episode

How Oprah Winfrey inspired Dr. Holly to take the path she's on to help singles find love.
How Dr. Holly helps expedite the path to finding true and lasting love.
What kind of inner work do we need to do to prepare ourselves to be in a relationship?
Common mistakes made by men that hinder their relationships with women.
Common mistakes made by women that hinder their relationships with men.
The elements that make a good formula for lasting love.
Typical responses we make to potential partners that don't help us.
Self-compassion is one of the most important practices most overlooked in preparing to be in a healthy relationship.
Why authenticity isn't necessarily the best thing when starting a new relationship.
The most common things that men and women lie about on their dating profiles.
The importance of learning how to be happy on your own.

CONNECT WITH DR. HOLLY

Email: holly@findloveatlast.com

Website: https://www.findloveatlast.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holly.battey.7/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evanherrman/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-battey-psyd-b3b39010/

CONNECT WITH ED:

Visible Kindness Website: https://www.visiblekindness.com

MeTooWhatNow Website: https://www.metoowhatnow.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metoowhatnow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrvoCb8aYfT8V6Qo53cs81A

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visiblekindness/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edsquire/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/metoowhatnow

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About Evan Herrman

Evan is a Podcaster, Speaker, and Personal growth and self-development coach.

The Whole Person Podcast is all about being whole and healed by living a life of significance in the areas that matter most; Faith, Family, Finances, Friendship, Fitness, And Fun

Evan loves being a family man as well as encouraging others to think more in-depth about their life and its circumstances so they can find healing and truth that unlocks the peace, freedom, and growth that comes with knowing they are worthy enough to have it and capable enough to take action.

Evan says, “When I stand in front of people to speak, I come from a place of vulnerability about my failures, struggles, hurts, success, and the life lessons that have come from them all.”

On This Episode

I get embarrassed about a ‘simple question’ I ask Evan right in the beginning of the show.
We discuss what’s happening in our economy and where the future may be headed.
Evan shares common sense strategies on how we can financially protect ourselves.
Are we facing political and social problems or moral problems?
What Mark Cuban said when Evan interviewed him.
Tips on how to live a balanced life by living out of balance in some areas, sometimes.
What caused an explosion of growth in Evan’s life.
Why ‘wokeness’ isn’t a compassionate movement.
Where is God in the midst of everything today? And do we need Him?
Evan tells a series of stories the will blow your mind, bring you to tears, and change your life.

CONNECT WITH EVAN:

Website: www.thewholepersonpodcast.com

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TheWholePersonPodcastwithEvanHerrman/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evanherrman/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-herrman-30b266b8/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/evan_herrman

CONNECT WITH ED:

Visible Kindness Website: https://www.visiblekindness.com

MeTooWhatNow Website: https://www.metoowhatnow.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metoowhatnow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrvoCb8aYfT8V6Qo53cs81A

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visiblekindness/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edsquire/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/metoowhatnow

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Bill Sciacca is a business leader and business builder. In addition to several successful franchises, he’s also built multiple businesses in automotive and car care, and several other industries.
He’s also the author of 11 books on goal setting, management and leadership.
Bill is also a highly skilled motivator, public speaker, and the creator and host of the Daily5 minute motivator. I'm excited to have him on the show.

On This Episode

Bill's journey from being and adjunct economics professor for 35 years to author, speaker, motivator, and entrepreneur.
How he changed from pursuing material wealth and possessions, to helping others find their place in the universe, and in their lives.
How he adjusted his business activities during Covid.
Bill’s estrangement from his children and he’s dealing with that challenge.
How he recovered from a losing everything, including his self-confidence, from making bad business decisions, to where he is today.

CONNECT WITH BILL:

Website: https://intelligentmotivationinc.com

Daily 5 Minute Motivator: https://biagiosciacca.kartra.com/page/5-minute-motivator

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/bwsciacca/videos

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/biagiobillsciacca/

CONNECT WITH ED:

Visible Kindness Website: https://www.visiblekindness.com

MeTooWhatNow Website: https://www.metoowhatnow.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metoowhatnow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrvoCb8aYfT8V6Qo53cs81A

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visiblekindness/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edsquire/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/metoowhatnow

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About Ed Squire

Ed is the creator and host of The Visible Kindness Podcast and a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. He is also the founder of MeTooWhatNow, a nonprofit organization that helps survivors of childhood trauma and abuse move beyond declaring, “ME TOO” and start living their ‘WHAT NOW’ lives.

On This Episode

Ed discusses ‘imposter syndrome’.
He shares a recent victory in his life where imposter syndrome prevented him from share the story of how he forgave his grandfather on his deathbed for sexually abusing him as a child.
Ed shares 7 steps to authenticity that helped him overcome imposter syndrome.

Steps To Authenticity.

Make sure you understand it's a process. Take baby steps. Each step will cause you to grow a little more.
Surround yourself with people you know that love and care about you and will support you. Why? Because it's inevitable that someone's going to try and beat you down.
Know what you are afraid of.
- Write down your top three fears
- Start working on #3 first.
Know your core values….really know them.
- Write them down
- Revisit them often
- Change them
- Make them what you want them to be.
Know that you're going to fall and you're going to fall a lot.
- Use your support system.
- Falling is learning. Falling is not failing.
Keep getting up and never stop getting up.
Recognize and acknowledge your growth and congratulate and reward yourself.

Link to the video of Ed's story of forgiving his grandfather: https://youtu.be/VZWaLgjjndI

Link to this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0Q5TaWX2qyQ

CONNECT WITH ED:

Visible Kindness Website: https://www.visiblekindness.com

MeTooWhatNow Website: https://www.metoowhatnow.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metoowhatnow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrvoCb8aYfT8V6Qo53cs81A

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visiblekindness/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edsquire/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/metoowhatnow

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About Matthew Turner

Matthew Turner is a British author who lives in a small town in Yorkshire, England.
He published three other novels and a non-fiction business book, before writing ‘Beyond The Pale’ on the back of interviewing hundreds of successful entrepreneurs, authors, investors, and thought-leaders.
Gaining a unique insight into areas such as mindset, flow, and personal development, and a gaining reputation for crafting compelling stories out of other peoples’ lives, Matthew builds relatable fables for those looking to live a meaningful and purpose-driven life.
He also ghostwrites articles and books for other successful entrepreneurs and thought-leaders, in-between spending time with his two children.

CONNECT WITH MATTHEW:

Websites:

https://beyondbook.co
http://turndog.co

Social Media:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/matthewturner.writer
Facebook Group: Tdog.co/anti-hustle-academy
Instagram: instagram.com/turndog.co
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/turndog

CONNECT WITH ED:

Visible Kindness Website: https://www.visiblekindness.com

MeTooWhatNow Website: https://www.metoowhatnow.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metoowhatnow

YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/metoowhatnow

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visiblekindness/

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In this season finale episode, I talk about the steps that took place in my life that caused me to start the Visible Kindness podcast.

Amazingly, the origins come from my experiences as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. I candidly share how a nervous breakdown in 2016 caused me to lose my job and ultimately bringing me to starting this podcast.

SEE THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75mdUk3XzGY

Watch the videos mentioned on the show.
Extra video content not included on the show.
See pictures related to the stories I tell.

LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

Kelly Meany’s story: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/life/living-well/yp/2014/03/25/yp-spotlight-benefits-of-mentoring-a-child-return-full-circle/6870113/

Matthew Turner’s book, ‘BEYOND THE PALE. A Fable about ESCAPING the HUSTLE and FINDING YOURSELF: https://beyondbook.co

CONNECT WITH ED:

MeTooWhatNow Website: https://www.metoowhatnow.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metoowhatnow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrvoCb8aYfT8V6Qo53cs81A

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visiblekindness/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edsquire/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/metoowhatnow

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Junaid shares his journey from his birthplace in Pakistan to America.
Starting a podcast about his beekeeping life.
The powerful positive effects of being in community.
Can our morals and belief systems prevent us from experiencing shame?
How to effectively manage the busyness of our lives.
Tips on how to handle the crossroads we face in life.
How being grateful and compassionate shapes our journeys.
The powerful effects of “paying it forward” and why we shouldn't ignore the chance to help others when we have the opportunity.
The scientific results of the butterfly effect with acts of kindness.
How being kindred spirits in the world affect every single person.

CONNECT WITH JUNAID:

Website: https://www.hacksandhobbies.com

Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn: @superjunaid

CONNECT WITH ED:

Visible Kindness Website: https://www.visiblekindness.com

MeTooWhatNow Website: https://www.metoowhatnow.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metoowhatnow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrvoCb8aYfT8V6Qo53cs81A

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visiblekindness/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edsquire/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/metoowhatnow

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About Nathan Todd

Nathan was born 8 weeks premature with Cerebral Palsy and didn’t learn to walk until the age of 4.
He’s the creator and host of ‘No Label Live, Peel back the label to reveal the authentic you.’ The show is for anyone who is ready to use their voice and share their story but feels trapped by the expectations of others.
Nathan is also the author of Empower Yourself: Awaken The B.E.A.S.T. Within.
He’s also the co-creator of the ‘Mindfulness Course’ with Katarina Gleisberg. A 14-Day Mindfulness Mini-Course to support teachers and caregivers seeking relief from strong emotions.

On This Episode

How to be happy with where you’re at.
The impact Nathan’s mentors have had on his coaching career.
Ed reads an excerpt from Nathan’s ‘Loneliness Letter’, and why Nathan thanks loneliness for being in his life.
How Nathan’s disabilities brought loneliness into his life, and how this became one of his greatest gifts.
How to form a meaningful life regardless of the labels that people put on us, or that we put on ourselves.
A story about soup. How simple things in our lives can hold power over us, and how to change them.
Nathan answers the question, “What is the greatest act of kindness that you've experienced in your life?”

CONNECT WITH NATHAN:

Instagram: @therealnathantodd

Merchandise: https://themusclemotivator.threadless.com

12 Week Group Coaching: https://mailchi.mp/27ce9fe17b92/the-loneliness-solution

Awaken The Beast Within: https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/nathanial-todd/empower-yourself-awaken-the-beast-within/paperback/product-1rvqejyd.html?page=1&pageSize=4

Link to Heather Parady: www.heatherparady.com

CONNECT WITH ED:

Visible Kindness Website: https://www.visiblekindness.com

MeTooWhatNow Website: https://www.metoowhatnow.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metoowhatnow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrvoCb8aYfT8V6Qo53cs81A

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visiblekindness/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edsquire/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/metoowhatnow

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About Nathan Todd

Nathan was born 8 weeks premature with Cerebral Palsy and didn’t learn to walk until the age of 4.
He’s the creator and host of ‘No Label Live , Peel back the label to reveal the authentic you.’ The show is for anyone who is ready to use their voice and share their story but feels trapped by the expectations of others.
Nathan is also the author of Empower Yourself: Awaken The B.E.A.S.T. Within.
He’s also the co-creator of the ‘Mindfulness Course’ with Katarina Gleisberg. A 14-Day Mindfulness Mini-Course to support teachers and caregivers seeking relief from strong emotions.

On This Episode

Nathan shares how learned to drive using hand controls, graduated college, and learned from an early age that you’re going to fall, the thing that makes the difference is your ability to get up and walk through your fire.
How he saw that people can be limited by a label being placed on them, usually by society, and how it can become their reality.
How he realized was this isn’t a disability issue, rather it’s a human issue.
The work he’s been doing over developing the message of ‘No Label Defines Me’.
What 34 years of life have taught him is often it feels like humans are navigating a world that wasn’t designed for us, and to live a ‘No Label Defines Me’ life you must learn to adapt & act.
Through eradicating labels, Nathan’s mission is to Eradicate Loneliness and help people get reconnected with their true self.

CONNECT WITH NATHAN:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealnathantodd/

Clubhouse: @realnathantodd

Merchandise: https://themusclemotivator.threadless.com

12 Week Group Coaching: https://mailchi.mp/27ce9fe17b92/the-loneliness-solution

Awaken The Beast Within: https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/nathanial-todd/empower-yourself-awaken-the-beast-within/paperback/product-1rvqejyd.html?page=1&pageSize=4

CONNECT WITH ED:

Visible Kindness Website: https://www.visiblekindness.com

MeTooWhatNow Website: https://www.metoowhatnow.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metoowhatnow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrvoCb8aYfT8V6Qo53cs81A

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visiblekindness/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edsquire/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/metoowhatnow

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SHOW NOTES

On this episode, I become the guest, Michael Matucci, a filmmaker, director/ writer, and activist, asks me intimate questions about my life as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, and the effects it had on my life decades later.

About Ed Squire

For over 20 years, I was a senior business consultant for Fortune 500 and global companies throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe.

In 2018, I started a nonprofit called 'MeToo, WhatNow,' advocating for survivors of childhood trauma and abuse. Now I've dedicated my life to helping survivors rebuild their lives from the ground up to reclaim their identity and restore their dignity.

From age 4 until 10, I was sexually abused by four men; my step-grandfather, a next-door neighbor, and my elementary school teacher.

In 2016, I filed a lawsuit against the teaching and the school board that hired him. I'm currently producing a documentary about the experience.

On this episode, Michael asks me the following:

How I characterize my work with film and camera on videos?
What compels and inspires me to create the kind of content that I do?
What is the message I like to send about trauma?
Why is it important for me to talk about the sexual abuse I experienced as a child decades later?
What can manifest in a survivor's life if we don't deal with the past?
What are some examples of coping mechanisms that survivors use?
How do I change the “shame game” as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse?
What is driving men to pay for sex?
What would I say to the people who are working to stem the demand of men paying for sex?
What is the one message I want to send to my listeners?

CONNECT WITH MICHAEL

Website: http://www.michaelmatucci.com

Clubhouse: @courageouslove

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelmatucci/

CONNECT WITH ED:

Visible Kindness Website: https://www.visiblekindness.com

MeTooWhatNow Website: https://www.metoowhatnow.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metoowhatnow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrvoCb8aYfT8V6Qo53cs81A

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visiblekindness/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edsquire/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/metoowhatnow

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My guest is filmmaker, director/producer, actor, and activist, Michael Matucci.

On this episode we talk about:

One of his recent documentaries called, “Teens for Sale - Sex Trafficking in Suburban America”, and what drew him to create this film.
The power each individual has within themselves to be a force for change and good in society.
How life can be birthed in the darkest of dark.
What if life was a blessing?
What if our hardships are key parts to our story?
How technology today is giving us the opportunity to send a message to people's hearts who may not be aware of their and doing it in a way that will reach them.
Being present with what you do and trusting that, the people you're trying to impact will reach out and take your hand.
The difference between working for impact, purpose, and for a higher power, instead of working for self-promotion or to get yourself somewhere.
One of the things I love most about Michael, is his personal mission. “I ignite the Truth and empower people's paths of purpose and mission”

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CONNECT WITH MICHAEL

Website: http://www.michaelmatucci.com

Clubhouse: @courageouslove

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelmatucci/

CONNECT WITH ED:

Visible Kindness Website: https://www.visiblekindness.com

MeTooWhatNow Website: https://www.metoowhatnow.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metoowhatnow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrvoCb8aYfT8V6Qo53cs81A

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visiblekindness/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edsquire/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/metoowhatnow

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About Feather Berkower, LCSW

Feather is a licensed clinical social worker and holds a Master’s of Social Welfare from the University of California, Berkeley.

She has been a leader in child sexual abuse prevention since 1985 and has educated nearly one-hundred fifty thousand schoolchildren, parents and youth professionals. Her well-regarded workshop, Parenting Safe Children, empowers adults to keep children safe from sexual assault.

Before founding Parenting Safe Children, Feather managed a regional chapter of the Child Assault Prevention Program in Colorado, which delivers school-based curricula to protect children and teens from bullying and sexual assault.

Feather co-authored Off Limits, a parenting book that will change the way you think about keeping children safe. It is available on her website at parentingsafechildren.com

She presents Parenting Safe Children Workshops in schools, youth organizations, parenting groups, and businesses in the United States.

Feather is also available for private consultation.

Feather believes that adults are responsible for protecting children from sexual assault. Feather makes this difficult topic less scary, and consistently impresses audiences with her knowledge, commitment, and warmth.

On this episode:

How Feather found her calling to teach child sexual assault prevention
Why teaching body-safety to your child is the same as teaching them to wear a seatbelt, or why they shouldn’t touch a hot stove.
Feather shares what sex-offenders are looking for.
The majority of sex-offenders are someone you know and often a family member.
Why adults are responsible for protecting children from sexual assault.
Practical tips on what parents can do to get started with child sex-abuse prevention.

Connect with Feather:

Website: https://parentingsafechildren.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parentingsafechildren/

Instagram: @parentingsafechildren.

References

Movie: ‘Something about Amelia’ 1984; https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088149/

Recommended resources for purchase:

Off Limits: A Parent's Guide to Keeping Children Safe from Sexual Assault -https://parentingsafechildren.com/book/
Conversation Starter Cards -https://parentingsafechildren.com/book/#cards
Parenting Safe Children Online Workshop -https://parentingsafechildren.com/online-workshops/

FREE DOWNLOADs FROM FEATHER:

https://parentingsafechildren.com/resources/

Connect with Ed:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metoowhatnow

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visiblekindness/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edsquire/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/metoowhatnow

Email: ed@visiblekindness.com

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About Alison Donaghey

Alison believes that worthiness is the foundation of EVERYTHING we do. We can connect with our worth internally and have a strong foundation in life, or we can connect with it externally and have a foundation built on sand.

Life is truly more remarkable when we can learn to reclaim the worth, we were born with.

Alison has a background in psychology, criminology, and sociology, was a single mom on welfare when she started her biz and is an international best-selling author.

On This Episode:

Reasons why it’s hard to find your value.
The effects of not knowing your value and worth.
How to find your value and worth.
What is ‘trauma sharing’, and why it’s unhealthy.
Unhealthy effects of staying in victim mode.
How to foster more healthy relationships by connecting deeper with your worth.
What it means to “see yourself”, and “see others.”
Why Self compassion naturally causes us to be kind to others.

Connect with Alison:

Website: https://www.dominothinking.com

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/dominothinking/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_

LinkedIn and Twitter: @alisondonaghey

Instagram: @dominothinking.

FREE DOWNLOADS FROM ALISON:

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This is an excerpt from S1E006 - The power of mindfulness and self-compassion with Katarina Gleisberg. Hear the full interview at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-visible-kindness-podcast/id1519336061

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"Calm During Chaos" Mindfulness eCourse for Beginners
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On this episode, I welcome mindfulness coach Katrina Gleisberg and co-creator of the ‘Calm During Chaos’ mindfulness e-Course. Katrina has a background as a special education teacher, and she also led a support group called ‘The Military Club,’ for students raised with a military background.

Living in a military family, Katarina taught special education for 3rd and 4th-grade students in multiple countries. During her travels, she noticed a marked difference in the student’s ability to settle down, focus, and become more productive after a mindfulness practice she learned of, called T.A.P.S. (Total and Perfect Silence).

Katarina says, “Mindfulness can be practiced anywhere, anytime, free of charge for everyone! Anyone can learn a personal, simple, mindfulness practice, without adding extra time into their daily routine.

On this episode:

How to calm an entire classroom of children using a technique called T.A.P.S. (Total and perfect silence).
Why being calm is NOT the same as being mindful?
The side effects of mindfulness.
What are the greatest benefits of mindfulness?
Why it's important to be mindful before taking on a project or an important task.
How you can be mindful using different techniques and exercises.
Why self-compassion is better than self-esteem.
Katarina and I do a mindfulness exercise.

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"Calm During Chaos" Mindfulness eCourse for Beginners
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Website: http://www.ellteachershare.com
Book: 'Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself. By Dr. Kristin Neff. Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Self-Compassion-Proven-Power-Being-Yourself-ebook/dp/B004JN1DBO/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+Proven+Power+of+Being+Kind+to+Yourself&qid=1601351927&sr=8-1

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On this episode I interview Chris Delaney, the co-owner and co-founder of “Life Unchained - Teaching ordinary people how to lead extraordinary lives.”

We talk about:

Understanding that we all go through similar situations in life.
The 3 principles of life we all share.
How to dissolve barriers between us as we seek connection.
The importance of sharing your journey.
Connecting to your truth.
Self-Reflection. The 4 Most Powerful Questions.
Can we really ‘manifest’ what we want?

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Email: team@yourlifeunchained.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifeunchained

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Website: https://yourlifeunchained.com

Link to free PDF - CEO Success Guide - Creating Clarity

Link to free PDF - Self-Reflection. The 4 Most Powerful Questions

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Travis is the host of the Nonprofit Architect Podcast, designed to build, launch, and improve nonprofit organizations.

He proves how just showing up with a simple desire to help with no agenda, can change your life and countless others.

On this episode we talk about:

The difference between kindness and nice.
Your rights as a human being.
The importance of being intentional with the way we treat ourselves and each other.
Why every person is worthy of love and kindness.

CONNECT WITH TRAVIS:

Email: nonprofitarchitect@gmail.com

Website: http://nonprofitarchitect.org

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-architect-podcast/id1481292481

Book: Walk with Warriors available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692910905/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_hu0dFb5MJ43TJ

PDF download: 3 steps to Increase monthly donations

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On the first Friday edition of Visible Kindness, I take a few minutes to reflect on the first two episodes of the podcast.

HIGHLIGHTS:

How depression keeps us from becoming our true authentic selves.
How you can lose your sense of worth and value when you worry about what others might be thinking of you.
Finding creative ways to give to others that will give you a sense of value and worth.

SEE THE SPECIAL EDITION OF THIS EPISODE ON MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL:

https://youtu.be/V-ksstWBg44

LINKS TO STEVE'S INTERVIEWS:

Part 1 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-life-as-a-full-time-elvis-tribute-artist-part-1-of-2/id1519336061?i=1000480930902

Part 2 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-life-as-a-full-time-elvis-tribute-artist-part-1-of-2/id1519336061?i=1000480930902

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I continue my conversation with Steve Elliott from episode one. If you haven’t heard that episode, I highly recommend it. Steve is a world-class and award-winning tribute artist, vocalist, and entertainer from Vancouver BC.

Steve is an incredible performer who gives his life selflessly in service to others, especially our senior citizens.

On this episode:

How anxiety and depression almost ended his career and what he did to overcome those challenges.
We talk about how the Covid crisis, and other issues we’re facing, are affecting our relationships, especially in the digital age.
Steve shares how finding his God-given gifts and talents has been the source of his ability to be kind to himself and others.
And he gives us practical advice on how we can make the world a kinder place.

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Steve’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/elviselite

Sonny Lenarduzzi YouTube clip: https://youtu.be/XFrc325N530

To purchase one of Steve’s custom shirts, visit his Facebook page and reach out to him.

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I met Steve Elliott when I was filming an event at the Kelowna Yacht Club in British Columbia, Canada in 2018.

Steve is a world class tribute artist, vocalist, and entertainer from Vancouver BC. Steve also excels in other voices such as Neil Diamond, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Nat King Cole, Jerry Lee Lewis and others!

In addition to being a tribute artist, Steve is also an accomplished acrylic painter and water-color artist.

On this episode we're going to talk about:

How he got his accidental start from a comment he made at a karaoke bar about someone else’s rendition of Elvis.
How his upbringing created the foundation for a side hobby as an acrylic and watercolor painter.
How the covid crisis has changed his life in positive ways, even with the cancellation of much of his business.
But most of all, we're going to talk about the heartfelt kindness towards others which is in all of us ...if we choose to.

I'm honored to have him as my first guest on Visible Kindness. This is part one of a two-part show.

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Welcome to the introductory episode of Visible Kindness.

On this episode I explain:

- How I arrived at the idea for Visible Kindness.
- My philosophy around kindness and self-compassion.
- ‘The Three Stages of Kindness' that are an underlying theme for every episode.

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Welcome to the Visible Kindness podcast. Can kindness provide real solutions in a polarized and divided culture? If we paid more attention to it, would it make much of a difference? We believe the answer is, “Yes!” But we know we’re more effective working together than alone, and something exponentially powerful happens when we do. In each episode, we share kindness stories, opportunities for kindness, and ways we can partner to serve more people.

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