Tell Me About Your Life, Etc.: Recent Episodes
Cindy Mason
Everyone has a story to tell--and my guests prove that. Openly and honestly they share their experiences of storytelling (authors), interesting hobbies, overcoming everyday challenges, inspiring jobs, coping with health problems, and simply living life with all of its ups and downs. Every episode will range in length from 15 to 30 minutes. It is a family-friendly podcast.
Sara’s son was sick and she wasn’t sure what was wrong. After many doctors and doing lots of research on her own she discovered her son had PANDAS. The family came together and successfully found a way to manage the illness. In order to help other children Sara wrote a middle grade book entitled Pendulum under the pen name of S. E. German. Additionally, her podcast Learning to Slay the Beast discusses the disorder as she interviews many experts on the topic.
Caryn developed a loss of chemical tolerance after exposure to some chemicals. She reveals how it has affected her life and the adjustments she had to make. She is helping others learn how to function and navigate in our perfumed and chemical (VOC’s) world by means of her Facebook page and her consulting business. Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/canarychat Consulting Business Page: https://www.facebook.com/canarycaremcs Email:care@canarycaremcs.com
Heidi Dunstan widowed at a young age noticed well-meaning friends frozen in awkwardness uttering words that hurt more than comforted. Hence, she explains why saying, “How are you?” isn’t the best choice of something to say. Compassionately, Heidi’s goal is to help all of us learn what to say to friends and family during their grieving process. From her own experience and talking to many other grievers she talks about what the process is like if we, sadly, experience a loss ourselves. Heidi is currently working on a book A Legacy of Loss. Https://heididunstan.ca/lean-into-grief www.facebook.com/leanintogrief Insta@Lean IntoGrief
Lisa David Olson as a child found escape through comedy, her favorite--anything with Carol Burnett. By accident she fell into doing Improv work and found her natural talent. She recommends to do the things that make you sweat. Be brave. Now, she helps others with her humor as a Business Humorist, Speaker and Trainer. Podcast: Stranger Connections She wrote: Laughs on Wry-An Improviser’s Memoir.
In Part 2, Josh begins the journey to get surgery. He describes what he went through and gives some sound advice from what he learned.
In part one of his story, Josh says, “A machine does just enough to keep you alive." He explains what it is like to be on dialysis. He also delves into what helped him to adjust to living with kidney disease.
Laci is brought up in an environment of trauma. To survive she shuts down squashing her own voice. As she matures she finds that creativity is part of what generates healing. Passionate she now blends her love for color psychology with business branding. Laciconsults.com
Jan Canty continues her story. Running a podcast Domino Effect of Murder has been reaffirming and educational for her. Jan uncovers misconceptions people have about the victims/survivors of a homicide. Currently, she is working on a workbook as a step-by-step guide on the process of what to expect and what you need to know following the tragedy of a homicide.
Jan Canty’s husband had been brutally murdered. This fact she kept silent for 30 years. She recounts the harrowing story. Now, she shares what her life is like since and how the tragedy shaped parts of her life. In her book A Life Divided she goes into the details and scope of her personal experience.
Sallie’s heart event led and turned her life in a completely new direction. She explains in more detail the benefits of emotional support. Unexpectedly, she has found purpose in helping others. Sallie Crawley Facebook Group www.myheartandmind.co.uk/community
Sallie’s life seemed to be fine, after all it was only indigestion, or so she thought. Medical tests revealed she’d been having a heart attack for three days. She never dreamed it would happen to her. Sallie Crawley for her book: www.myheartandmind.co.uk/hhhbookShe also has a podcast: www.myheartandmind.co.uk/podcast
Ashley tells her story of how she became addicted to drugs from deciding to take one pill. Thankfully, after continual efforts to detox, she finally got the motivation to change. Find out what helped her gain the courage and desire to be clean and stay clean. Now, she works from home helping support her family selling Avon. Her Facebook page is: AvonbyAshley2.0
Krysti knew at 13 years old that she had a problem when she checked the calories of her toothpaste. As she explains her eventual recovery she crushes a common misconception about anorexia. Now, with a happy family she now runs a Blog OrlandoDecoded.com.
Paula Jean Ferri combines her love of writing with her Tourette's Syndrome In her book Awkwardly Strong. She enlightens her readers about the challenges she faced and how she was able to maintain a positive attitude. In our conversation she describes what it was like when she first realized she had the condition. One thing that has helped her is a love of journaling. Finally, she details her own creative process and how she feels it can benefit others. Jessica Smith writes under the pen name of Paula Jean Ferri.
Natural born storyteller and author Vic Ferrari (NYPD Through the looking Glass) goes back to his exciting as a roller coaster, adrenaline-pumping career in the NYCPD to bring to life his personal experiences. He imbues his fact based stories with humor for a touch of irony. He reflects not only on his current books, but also hints towards his new writing project in the works. Suggested rating for his books PG-13.
This is a chance to get to know the person next door without having to spy on them 24/7. Through interviews I will attempt to find out a few interesting things about everyday people. If I chance to uncover a secret here or there, all the better.