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Marci Nettles
You're Blank, What Now? Podcast with Marci Nettles
Broken promises, broken dreams and broken hearts; no one is exempt. The question is... Did these happen TO us? Or did they happen FOR us? It's all how we deal with it that matters.
Welcome to the "You're ________, What Now?" Podcast! We are all on this weekly journey together. You will hear miraculous stories of recovery, redemption of restoration. Wonderful stories of people going from hurt to healed, enslaved to empowered and from victim to VICTOR, on their "What Now" quest!
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In this final episode, my husband, Dr. Dondee Nettles and I reminisce on the beginning of the “You’re Blank, What Now?” Podcast; discussing WHY I started the show, where the idea came from and how it has impacted the lives of so many people. We also share what is next, how you can stay involved and how you can get “The Toxic Truth: 11 Women Share Their Real Stories About Breast Implant Illness” on Amazon starting October 1, 2024. Thank you for having been the BEST part of the “You’re Blank, What Now?” Podcast I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Find Marci at: Website- . YouTube- (@YoureBlankWhatNow) @MarciNettles on Social Platforms Are YOU a READER? You can now read this episode on my BLOG at marcinettles.com/blog You can also WATCH this episode on YouTube here: Please Subscribe and ring the bell for notifications of new content!
In this episode, Ruchi Pinniger and I have a great conversation around the loss of her mother when she was only 15 years old, the lessons she learned from her mom around money and working hard, as well as how she wasn’t fulfilled in her corporate America job on Wallstreet. Ruchi was guided to create Watch Her Prosper where she now helps women realize fulfillment in their lives while also contributing to organizations that are making a difference around the world. Ruchi Pinniger, Founder and CEO of Watch Her Prosper®, empowers women to redefine prosperity in business and life through holistic financial guidance and mindset coaching. Her signature approach fosters shame-free empowerment, enabling clients to achieve significant results in profitability and economic growth. Ruchi leverages her years of experience on Wall Street to provide expert advice on financial leadership, tax-time readiness, and small business finances. She is also dedicated to philanthropy, serving on the executive boards of Savvy Ladies and the Pajama Program. Recognized with the Entrepreneur Community Leadership Award 2024, she is committed to helping entrepreneurs thrive, while cherishing moments with her family exploring diverse cultures. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Ruchi: Instagram: @watchherprosper Send financial questions to: Find Marci at: Website- marcinettles.com. YouTube- (@YoureBlankWhatNow) Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Ruchi by going to Are YOU a READER? You can now read this episode on my BLOG at While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next! You can also WATCH this episode on YouTube here: Please Subscribe and ring the bell for notifications of new content! If you loved this story, you may also enjoy these YBWN Podcast Episodes: Episode 128: “You’re Suddenly a Single Mom of Three Under Six, What Now?” with Gail Showalter Episode 119: “You’re Trading Your Health for Your Career, What Now?” with Prof. Pete Alexander
In this episode, Christina Nordmark and I have an in-depth conversation around her childhood that was full of rejection, disappointment, and physical, sexual & emotional trauma. This all led to her believing she was ugly and unlovable… which she later learned were all lies from the enemy (satan). Christina is now on a journey to help other women and men that need deliverance from the bonds that are holding them to the past. Christina Nordmark is passionate about guiding women toward emotional freedom, deep inner healing, and physical restoration by uncovering spiritual root causes, exposing lies, and allowing the Holy Spirit to heal the heart and reveal the truth. Through her own life journey, Christina experienced the limitations of traditional Christian counseling, spending years discussing her struggles with abandonment, childhood sexual abuse, abortions, trauma, domestic violence, depression, fear, and insecurity. Her breakthrough came through Moriah Freedom Ministries, where she received Inner Healing Prayer and found freedom from past trauma and bondage. After experiencing her own profound healing, Christina felt a deep calling to help others find the same freedom. Through the Biblical Foundations of Freedom, she discovered the roots of her spiritual and emotional challenges and now lives free from these debilitating issues. Today, Christina is committed to helping the brokenhearted heal and empowering others to live a life of freedom—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—that she once only dreamed was possible. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Christina: Find Marci at: Website- marcinettles.com. YouTube- (@YoureBlankWhatNow) Are YOU a READER? You can now read this episode on my BLOG at marcinettles.com/blog While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next! You can also WATCH this episode on YouTube here: Please Subscribe and ring the bell for notifications of new content! If you loved this story, you may also enjoy these YBWN Podcast Episodes: Episode 124: “You’re Stuck in a Cycle of Abuse, What Now?” with Minister Jalisa Hardy Episode 67: “You’re Doubting God after a Childhood full of Physical, Sexual, and Relational Abuse, What Now?” with Michael Kalous
In this episode, William Reagan and I talk about his life in the military, the experiences that led him to being a focused solely on himself and to extreme alcohol/drug abuse… until the night he almost died and was shown the depths of hell. Now William is a born-again Christian with a heart of service, caring about every person that crosses his path. William Reagan is an innovative entrepreneur from Austin, TX, and the co-founder of Kingdom Marketing, a digital marketing agency with a mission to grow businesses and support the Kingdom of God. With a background in strategic branding and a passion for storytelling, William helps businesses find their unique narrative and build an authentic online presence. He aims to scale Kingdom Marketing to generate significant funds for charitable causes. He loves bringing joy and humor into everyday life, fostering strong relationships, and making a positive impact on those around him. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with William: Find Marci at: Website- . YouTube- (@YoureBlankWhatNow) Are YOU a READER? You can now read this episode on my BLOG at While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next! You can also WATCH this episode on YouTube here: Please Subscribe and ring the bell for notifications of new content! If you loved this story, you may also enjoy these YBWN Podcast Episodes: Episode 134: “You’re Paralyzed After Drug Use, What Now?” with Wesley Salway Episode 30: ‘You’re Suffering from PTSD, What Now?” with Jonny Benton
In this episode, DeDee Cai and I talk about her life chasing the American Dream that left her feeling like she was living the life someone else created for her. When she finally felt she was set free, her best friend died by suicide just one week before her wedding… helping her see that she too was suffering from depression and anxiety. Dedee Cai, is the founder and a performance coach of FIT TO PROFIT, a company that utilizes psychology, cognitive science, and holistic wellness to help entrepreneurs get holistically fit to attain peak levels of performance in their life and businesses. With over 15 years of experience in running her own business in the brick/mortar, and health/ wellness industries, DeDee married her love for living an optimal lifestyle, and business to create FTP. She believes that your self-worth is your net worth, and she’s on a mission to empower women to live up to their own potential unapologetically while changing the world. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with DeDee: FitToProfit.com Facebook/Instagram/LinkedIn: @DeDeeCai Find Marci at: Website- marcinettles.com. YouTube- (@YoureBlankWhatNow) Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from DeDee by going to Marcinettles.com/freebies Are YOU a READER? You can now read this episode on my BLOG at marcinettles.com/blog While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next! You can also WATCH this episode on YouTube here: Please Subscribe and ring the bell for notifications of new content! If you loved this story, you may also enjoy these YBWN Podcast Episodes: Episode 73: “You’re Living to Prevent Suicide, What Now?” with Anne Moss Episode 64: “You’re Easing Hearts-Helping Those that are Grieving, What Now?”
In this episode, Greg Barnsdale and I talk about career as a financial advisor, where he would encourage strongly to people the importance of getting their affairs in order, before he had his own brush with potential death after ringing in his left ear led to being diagnosed with a large brain tumor. Greg shares guidance and tips in this episode that are invaluable to anyone who has not yet done their preparations for death. It is the one thing we will all do and the one thing most hide from! Greg Barnsdale is an unusual undertaker. After years of stressing to others, ‘Get your final affairs in order’ and finally publishing a book to inspire people, he was diagnosed with a large brain tumor. Faced with a death sentence, he opted for surgery. He’s now emerged with an extremely compelling message, shared by few others. His perspectives are unique as a Certified Financial Planner, Certified Executor Advisor, and hospice volunteer. As a death doula who has published a best-selling book about planning ahead, his message is gaining solid traction. His claims include the fact that end-of-life planning helps reduce the stress of aging, improves family harmony, leaves survivors more emotionally / financially resilient, increases social capital and improves court efficiency. This ultimately bolsters the economy. He believes Confronting the reality of death also helps us live more fully. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Greg: donotignoreyourmortality.com Find Marci at: Website- marcinettles.com. YouTube- (@YoureBlankWhatNow) Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Greg by going to Marcinettles.com/freebies Grab Greg’s book: Are YOU a READER? You can now read this episode on my BLOG at marcinettles.com/blog While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next! You can also WATCH this episode on YouTube here Please Subscribe and ring the bell for notifications of new content! If you loved this story, you may also enjoy these YBWN Podcast Episodes: Episode 99: “You’re In Surgery and Your Heart Explodes, What Now?” with Daney Covey Episode 58: “You’re in Financial Ruin after a Brain Tumor, What Now?” with Lawrence Lotz
In this episode, Natalie Tucker and I talk about her experience with Breast Implants, Breast Implant Illness, and her concern around being able to have a family due to the toxicity that the implants caused in her body. She chose to remove her implants and is now a new breastfeeding momma! Natalie Tucker is a 33-year young, crunchy, Christian mama residing in Florida. She met her husband and got married within 6 months in 2021. The same year she went on a healing journey that started with Explanting her breast implants after having them 10 years. Natalie has been sober for 5 years and In 2023, she had a natural, unmediated water birth, exclusively breastfeeding her son. Natalie is a business owner, UGC content creator, and social media marketer, that enjoys working from home, chasing Jesus and raising babies. Her background stems from working in sales, to dropping out of college, playing in the nightlife industry, joining network marketing and competing in powerlifting and bodybuilding competitions. She reads every ingredient list and doesn’t believe anything in the news. Oh, and she is also the momma to 2 Persian cats. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Natalie: Instagram & TikTok- @realnatalienicole RealNatalieNicole@gmail.com Find Marci at: Website- marcinettles.com. YouTube- (@YoureBlankWhatNow) Are YOU a READER? You can now read this episode on my BLOG at marcinettles.com/blog You can also WATCH this episode on YouTube here Please Subscribe and ring the bell for notifications of new content! If you loved this story, you may also enjoy these YBWN Podcast Episodes: Episode 26: “You’re Living a Toxic Life, What Now?” with Natalie Tucker Episode 54: “You’re Defying the Breast Rule Book, What Now?” with Dr. Amanda Savage Brown
In this episode, Jon Antonucci and I talk about how as a 19-year-old he and 3 friends made plans to burn evidence of embezzlement crimes… the result, his best friend died in the fire, and he found himself in handcuffs facing crimes that could have ended with the death penalty. During his 12 years in prison, Jon, with the help of a loving God, changed himself and went to work to help change the system and the minds and opportunities of others who were now labeled felons. Jon Antonucci had an early entrepreneurial start as a child and an amazing level of success by early adulthood, the last place that anyone expected Jon to be was jail. Yet, at 19 years old, as the handcuffs clicked onto his wrists, that is where Jon found himself being taken. His arrest forced him to face the fact that, at his core, he was not nearly as successful as it appeared outwardly. Over the course of 12 years of incarceration, Jon was able to address his own character flaws, grow in all areas of his personhood, and assist others in their own journeys of rehabilitation and recovery. His redemption story has continued in the free world as he serves in his church, volunteers in his community, adds value in his career, and shares his inspiring story of redemption with others. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Jon: Website: LinkedIn: Find Marci at: Website- marcinettles.com. YouTube- (@YoureBlankWhatNow) Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Jon by going to Are YOU a READER? You can now read this episode on my BLOG at While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next! You can also WATCH this episode on YouTube here: Please Subscribe and ring the bell for notifications of new content! If you loved this story, you may also enjoy these YBWN Podcast Episodes: Episode 67: “You’re Doubting God after a Childhood full of Physical, Sexual, and Relational Abuse, What Now?” with Michael Kalous Episode 38: “You’re a Prisoner Turned Professor, What Now?” with Andre Norman
In this episode, Betsy Gall and I talk about the “Illusion of the Perfect Profession” and the crisis of medical professionals dying by suicide. Her own husband died by suicide on Thanksgiving Day 2019 after dedicating his life to saving lives as an Oncologist. Betsy shares what to look for in a loved one that may be depressed or in crisis, as well as how she is now raising awareness and helping patients understand how they can help their doctors. Betsy Gall and her three children, Grady, Gavin, Sophie, and their dog Liberty, split their time between Charlotte, North Carolina and Minneapolis, Minnesota where she focuses on faith, family and friends. Betsy is an active real estate agent, investor, landlord and habitual remodeler. Betsy is speaking all over the country about physician suicide after her oncologist husband, Dr. Matthew Gall, tragically and unexpectedly took his own life on Thanksgiving Day in 2019. Betsy recently wrote a book titled The Illusion of the Perfect Profession. It is a story about love, physician suicide, and finding comfort and purpose in the aftermath. In her spare time, Betsy loves to downhill ski, spend time at her lake home, and exercise. She continues to give back to Angel Foundation and the Dr. Lorna Breen Foundation. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Betsy: Facebook- Facebook.com/Betsy Gall @BetsyGall Instagram- @Betsygall1 Grab Betsy’s book here: Find Marci at: Website- marcinettles.com. YouTube- (@YoureBlankWhatNow) Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Betsy by going to Are YOU a READER? You can now read this episode on my BLOG at While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next! You can also WATCH this episode on YouTube here: Please Subscribe and ring the bell for notifications of new content! If you loved this story, you may also enjoy these YBWN Podcast Episodes: Episode 118: “You’re Facing a Worst-Case Scenario, What Now?” with Linda Strader Episode 83: “You’re Making Mental Health Matter, What Now?” with Robin Gargano and Annemarie Lafferty
In this episode, Tracy Inscore and I discuss her experience as a young child raised in a high-control doomsday cult where her father was given validation for releasing his rage on her for discipline. Tracy shares how she found that by getting good grades she could get praise and could feel in control at school and excelled where at the age of 15 she tested out and started her college experience at 16 years old. This was the beginning of her downward spiral to depression and burnout. Tracy Inscore has practiced land use and environmental law in California for the past 15 years. In addition to still practicing law part-time at one of the fastest-growing large law firms in the U.S., she is also a holistic energy practitioner specializing in burnout prevention and recovery for fellow lawyers, as well as providing support for law students and recent law school graduates. Tracy’s legal and business background combined with her heart as a highly intuitive healer and teacher allows her to bridge these two worlds in a way that no one else can—she skillfully combines heart-centered energy and somatic work with a grounded, practical and real-world understanding of the issues her clients face. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Tracy: Website: LinkedIn: Instagram: @tapoutburnout Find Marci at: Website- marcinettles.com. YouTube- (@YoureBlankWhatNow) Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Tracy by going to Are YOU a READER? You can now read this episode on my BLOG at While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next! You can also WATCH this episode on YouTube here Please Subscribe and ring the bell for notifications of new content! If you loved this story, you may also enjoy these YBWN Podcast Episodes: Episode 114: “You’re a Cult Survivor, What Now?” with Sally Lotz Episode 133: “You’re on a Fast Track to Burnout, What Now?” with Dr. Hayley Quinn
In this episode, Tim Eggebraaten and I discuss his career in law-enforcement where he experienced many levels of toxicity that led him to abuse alcohol and eventually be arrested for driving under the influence right after retiring from the police force as a Chief of Police. Tim has taken his toxic experiences and turned them into a motivational musical message, “Working the Beat,” where he shares his insights into loss and mental health. With nearly 28 years in the Criminal Justice field, Tim Eggabraaten, brings a wealth of experience to his role as a captivating national speaker. From his beginnings as a correctional officer in 1989 to his tenure as Chief of Police, Tim's journey is a testament to his expertise in "working the beat." Retiring from law enforcement in 2016, Tim embraced the title of "Off Duty Chief," passionately taking his message, music, and talent to the streets. His compelling storytelling and witty perspective on balance, growth, leadership, and life make him a sought-after keynote speaker on the national stage. Based in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, Tim shares his life with his wife, Denise, relishing the outdoors, friendships, and family moments with their adult children and two grandsons. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Tim: Website- Facebook- Pick up Tim’s book here: Find Marci at: Website- marcinettles.com. YouTube- (@YoureBlankWhatNow) Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Tim by going to Are YOU a READER? You can now read this episode on my BLOG at While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next! You can also WATCH this episode on YouTube here: Please Subscribe and ring the bell for notifications of new content! If you loved this story, you may also enjoy these YBWN Podcast Episodes: Episode 81: “You’re Fighting Your Thyroid, What Now?” with Sophie Shephard Episode 74: “You’re Let Down by Your Doctor, What Now?” with Annemarie Lafferty
In this episode, Abbey Walters and I continue our conversation starting with what happened after her boyfriend had died from an overdose and she started into another downward spiral. Her friends encouraged her to get out and she met a guy that would become her best friend and eventually her husband… yep, my amazing son. She is now married, mother of 3 amazing kids and her angel baby. Abbey shares how she had searched many religions looking for what was right landing on Buddhism until God left the 99 and chased after her! This is Part 2 of Abbey’s 2 Part story of Redemption! Make sure to go back and listen to Part 1! Abbey Walters is a wife and mother to 3 amazing kids (my beautiful grandkids) in their blended family. She has worked as a Senior Fraud Investigator for the past 10 years and she has a redemption story that she has a strong desire to share. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Abbey: Instagram - @Abbeykinsmama Facebook - @Abbeykins.mama Find Marci at: Website- marcinettles.com. YouTube- (@YoureBlankWhatNow) Are YOU a READER? You can now read this episode on my BLOG at While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next! You can also WATCH this episode on YouTube here: Please Subscribe and ring the bell for notifications of new content! If you loved this story, you may also enjoy these YBWN Podcast Episodes: Episode 137: “You’re Running from God, What Now?” with Abbey Walters – Part 1 Episode 16: “You’re the Father of a Rape Victim, What Now?” with Craig “Sawman” Sawyer
In this episode, Abbey Walters and I talk about how as a young girl she loved God until she was molested, and the trauma set her on a track of drug use, pregnancy, and even abortion. Abbey shares how she was running from God and didn’t even call on Him when she was in the hospital with her boyfriend before he died after an overdose on heroin laced with fentanyl. This is Part 1 of Abbey’s 2 Part story of Redemption! Make sure to come back next week to hear Part 2! Abbey Walters is a wife and mother to 3 amazing kids (my beautiful grandkids) in their blended family. She has worked as a Senior Fraud Investigator for the past 10 years and she has a redemption story that she has a strong desire to share. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Abbey: Instagram - @Abbeykinsmama Facebook - @Abbeykins.mama Find Marci at: Website- marcinettles.com. YouTube- (@YoureBlankWhatNow) Are YOU a READER? You can now read this episode on my BLOG at While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next! You can also WATCH this episode on YouTube here: Please Subscribe and ring the bell for notifications of new content! If you loved this story, you may also enjoy these YBWN Podcast Episodes: Episode 67: You’re Doubting God after a Childhood full of Physical, Sexual, and Relational Abuse, What Now?” with Michael Kalous Episode 25: “You’re the Father of Aborted Children, What Now?” with Dondee Nettles
In this episode, Janet Walmsley, Jenny Story, and I have a great conversation that Shines the Light on Autism in such a beautiful and empowering way. Janet shares how she had to stand up for Jenny’s wellbeing her whole life while helping her to develop in such a way she could stand up for herself and fight for her dreams. Jenny strongly advocates going after what you want and not letting anyone tell you- you can’t! Jenny went from being low-functioning autistic as a child to a high-functioning adult. Listen in to hear their amazing mother-daughter story. Janet Walmsley was born and raised in Manitoba, Canada. Has lived in Vancouver BC the past 13 years. She was a Dental Assistant and Hygienist for 27 years and then switched over to a Head Marketer position for Norvend. Late in life she became a Professional Working Union Actor, Talent Scout, Acting Teacher and Coach. Janet was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for a Comedy in the ISA Awards in Los Angles and then won the Unlimited Woman Award for Creativity at the Unlimited Women’s Award. Janet is an advocate for shining a positive light for Autism, as her daughter, Jenny was diagnosed with it. Which prompted her to write a book, “The Autistic Author and Animator”, about Jenny’s journey, through her eyes. Janet is also an 8-year Breast Cancer Survivor and advocate. She has a son Chris who lives in Australia and is Nana to her two grandsons. Jenny Story was born in Yellowknife but lived the majority of her life in Vernon, B.C. before moving to Vancouver in 2011 to attend Vancouver Film School and became a 2D and 3D Animator. In addition to her work with animation, Jenny has done short animated films/illustrations and her most recent short film is,” Sparkles Loves Bacon”. Jenny is a Best Selling and Award-Winning Author of her YA Fantasy Fiction Trilogy book, “Dysnomia”, books one and two are published and getting quite the following, she is working on the third book to the series. Jenny is also pitching the first book to be made into Trilogy Movies or TV Series. She is also an actor. Jenny won a Literary Award at the World of Autism Festival She won the, “Autism BC Self Advocate of the Year Award” and also had a documentary film done about her journey with Autism. Despite being diagnosed with Autism; Jenny has always remained focused on pursuing her dreams and is passionate about inspiring others to do the same. She was diagnosed at 3 with low functioning autistic however she is now at 31, high functioning. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Janet: Book Website: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Facebook for our books: Goodreads: Please connect with Jenny: Facebook: jennystoryDysnomiatrilogypage Twitter: JennyJennystory Instagram: jennystory2019 Goodreads : Dysnomia Website: Find Marci at: Website- marcinettles.com. YouTube- (@YoureBlankWhatNow) Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Janet & Jenny by going to Marcinettles.com/freebies Are YOU a READER? You can now read this episode on my BLOG at marcinettles.com/blog While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next! You can also WATCH this episode on YouTube here: Please Subscribe and ring the bell for notifications of new content! If you loved this story, you may also enjoy these YBWN Podcast Episodes: Episode 107: “You’re Losing Your Dream and Business, What Now?” with Sherry Eichberger Episode 101: “You’re Labeled Autistic, What Now?” with Christian Armstrong
In this episode, Melissa Judd and I talk about her childhood where she experienced sexual abuse and the trauma of being forced to hide it. This led to her feeling that if she could be perfect in some way everything would be ok. It became an obsession for her to have the perfect body type, resulting in the eating disorder Anorexia. Melissa Judd is a mother of two, a certified life coach, cognitive behavior coach,and trauma practitioner. With a resilient spirit, Melissa not only conquered the challenges of surviving childhood trauma but also triumphed over an eating disorder. Through her unique blend of personal experience and professional expertise, she guides people on a transformative path, sharing insights on resilience, mental well-being, and the profound impact of overcoming adversity. Melissa brings inspiring stories, expert advice, and a compassionate perspective on navigating your healing journey. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Melissa: Instagram - (@integra.healingco) Facebook - (@integrahealingco) Website – Find Marci at: Website- marcinettles.com. YouTube- (@YoureBlankWhatNow) Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Melissa by going to Marcinettles.com/freebies Are YOU a READER? You can now read this episode on my BLOG at marcinettles.com/blog While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next! ❤️🔥You can also WATCH this episode on YouTube here: Please Subscribe and ring the bell for notifications of new content! If you loved Melissa’s story, you may also enjoy these YBWN Podcast Episodes: Episode 66: “You’re Loving a Child with an Eating Disorder, What Now?” with Moyra Gorski Episode 6: “You’re Dying to be Perfect, What Now?” with Sandie Sado
In this episode, Kim Rogers (The Worm Queen) and I have a great conversation about how after being diagnosed with endometriosis and 13 surgeries, she was just as sick as she was before she started with the medical world. She was discouraged and in a lot a pain when she went to the woods with her husband to live and it was there, she thought she was going to die… until an Instagram video talking about WORMS saved her life! Kim Rogers is a seasoned wellness professional with over 18 years of experience in Western medicine. Kim has dedicated her career to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care. Throughout her extensive tenure in the medical field, she has authored numerous medical publications, contributed to national allied health certification tests, and provided valuable insights as a member of medical advisory boards.Kim's journey in the medical field took an unexpected turn when her own health challenges led her on a transformative path. Inspired by her own healing journey, Kim founded RogersHood Apothecary in December of 2021 and invented the globally known, best-selling ParaFy Parasite Cleanse kit. Driven by her passions, Kim aims to empower individuals to become patient advocates for their own health. By sharing her experiences and knowledge, she invites you to embark on your own journey. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Kim: MrsRogersHood on TikTok MrsRogers.Hood on Instagram Order Your Parafy Parasite Cleanse kit here: Use Code: Marci for 10% OFF Find Marci at: Website- . YouTube- @YoureBlankWhatNow Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Kim by going to To Watch or Read this Episode: YouTube BLOG at While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next!
In this episode, Wesley Salway and I talk about how even though he was raised in a Christian, Military home in the Midwest, decisions he made led him into the wrong crowd that introduced him to first marijuana, then cocaine, and finally heroine before he found himself paralyzed from his extreme drug use. Wesley knows that after several suicide attempts, God saved his life and that there is still a purpose for his living. Wesley Salway was only 33 years old when he became paralyzed. He lives with his mother and step-father in Washington State. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Wesley: Facebook Instagram: Find Marci at: Website- . YouTube- Are YOU a READER? You can now read this episode on my BLOG at While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next! You can also WATCH this episode on YouTube here: If you loved Wesley’s story, you may also enjoy these YBWN Podcast Episodes: Episode 99: “You’re in Surgery and Your Heart Explodes, What Now?” with Danny Covey Episode 76: “You’re Given a Choice Between Life or Death, What Now?” with Gordon Wickert
In this episode, Dr. Hayley Quinn and I discuss her experience with anxiety and depression when she was a young girl that led her to being extremely self-critical. These thoughts and behaviors turned into a strong drive to perform at high levels in everything she did. It was this high expectation of herself that forced her from being independent into complete dependency when she became chronically ill. Dr Hayley D Quinn is a fellow human being, the anti-burnout business coach for service-based business owners; supervisor for psychologists & allied health professionals; trainer & clinical psychologist. She is also the host of the Welcome to Self® with Dr Hayley D Quinn podcast. Originally from the UK, and now based in Australia. She is passionate about helping people move towards their business goals in a way that prioritizes sustainable ways of working and their own well-being so they can achieve the outcomes they want without burning out. Hayley strongly believes that if you thrive your business will too. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Dr. Hayley: website- , Facebook- Instagram- LinkedIn- Find Marci at . YouTube: Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Hayley by going to Are YOU a READER? You can now read this episode on my BLOG at While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next! You can also WATCH this episode on YouTube here: If you loved Hayley’s story, you may also enjoy these YBWN Podcast Episodes: Episode 98: “You’re Feeling Unsafe (In a Crazy World), What Now?” with Dr. Nerina Rhamlakhan Episode 87: “You’re Unseen, Unworthy, and Not Loved, What Now?” with Marci Nettles
In this episode, Myron Welik (THE JackHammer) and I talk about how a few poor decisions led to him losing his multi-million-dollar business in 2002 and left him paralyzed with self-doubt and depression. Even through this catastrophic experience, Myron refused to give up and his tenacity led to him being a “16-year over-night success!” Myron Welik is known as a “Jackhammer” and has been in the business of making deals happen for 40 years. He is the host of the Jackhammer podcast and author of “The Jackhammer Effect''. His insatiable drive and resilience have been a hallmark of his long and successful career, where he lives by the saying “Never give up, stay passionate, and work hard because it’s never too late.” Myron identified and brokered the deal that brought Heidi Klum and New Balance together, leading to the creation of the HKNB brand. He pitched products of his own design on the Home Shopping Network to 40 million viewers. In addition – He has negotiated strategic partnerships with well-known brands such as the New England Patriots, Lacost, FIFA, Madison Square Gardens, Radio City Music Hall, and Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum. In 2018 he met a young real estate entrepreneur that impressed him, and Myron relentlessly pursued an opportunity for them to work together. By 2020, the partnership was in place. Three and half years later, his consulting work resulted in over $40 Million Dollars of real estate investments. Today Myron is 70 going on 50 and nothing can stop him. He is proof that age is no barrier to reinventing yourself. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Myron: IWant2Grow.com, LinkedIn- Grab Myron’s book here: Find Marci at marcinettles.com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Myron by going to Are YOU a READER? You can now read this episode on my BLOG at While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next! You can also WATCH this episode on YouTube here: If you loved Myron’s story, you may also enjoy these YBWN Podcast Episodes: Episode 119: “You’re Trading Your Health for Your Career, What Now?” with Professor Pete Alexander Episode 110: “You’re Penny-less, What Now?” with Penny Orloff
In this episode, Ethan Poetic and I talk about his brush with death after a car accident, with an 18-wheeler tractor-trailer, left him with a 99% chance of death! Waking up was a miracle that led to a long healing journey where he learned patience and resilience. Ethan also shares his experience with survivors’ guilt as two people that were in the accident with him did not survive… Ethan A. Poetic is a native of Coatesville, Pa, moving to Lancaster, Pa in the middle of his eighth-grade year. On Saturday March 19th, 2011, He was involved in a serious near-fatal car accident with a tractor-trailer 18-wheeler where he was given a 99% chance of death. Ethan graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School, Harrisburg Area Community College with an associate degree, & Millersville University with a bachelor’s degree in Speech Communications minor broadcasting & media. He received two Pennsylvania Commonwealth Citations, a Proclamation declaration Citation from the Lancaster City Mayor & Council Members. Ethan was Featured in several newspaper articles, TV shows, on the Radio & honored with the Award of Excellences at the State Capital Complex of Harrisburg, Pa. Ethan is the CEO & Founder of Ethan A. Poetic, LLC to empower people towards overcoming their adversities & hardships. He's currently a keynote speaker, life coach, walking-living miracle, Two-time college graduate, & a Self-Published Author of his autobiography titled "The Inspirational Story of Ethan A. Poetic: Chronicles of Adversities, Education, Sports, Relationships, & Resiliency.". He’s a former member of the International Lions Club and he has helped bridge the gaps to inspire the youth inside the classrooms, cafe, playgrounds, sports, music, after school programs, & in community engagement. He sees himself inside the youth, relating to their struggles of poverty, single-parent households, & needing leadership towards the right direction in life. Ethan does lead by true example for exemplifying in his life the outstanding progress of diversity & inclusion. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Ethan: Facebook - facebook.com/EthanPoetic23?mibextid=LQQJ4d, Instagram- instagram.com/ethanpoetic23?igsh=bW5tNGVxeXdvNmxq Grab Ethan’s book at: MarciNettles.com/books Find Marci at marcinettles.com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Ethan by going to Marcinettles.com/freebies Are YOU a READER? You can now read this episode on my BLOG at marcinettles.com/blog While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next! You can also WATCH this episode on YouTube here: youtube.com/c/MarciNettles You may also enjoy these YBWN Podcast Episodes: Episode 116: “You’re Positively Blind, What Now?” with Kevin Lowe Episode 109: “You’re a Cancer Warrior, What Now?” with Terry Tucker
In this episode, Randi-Lee Bowslaugh and I talk about her incredible story, that includes losing her brother to addiction, being diagnosed herself with cervical cancer, and at the same time not feeling she could be the mother her son needed her to be when he needed her the most... when he was suicidal. Listen in to see how she was able to breakthrough, not only for herself, for her son too! Randi is a mental health advocate, author, and YouTuber. She started writing at 14 years old as a coping strategy for her depression. Twenty years later she is now a mom, grandma, and thriving creative individual. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Randi-Lee: Facebook- @RBwriting, Instagram- @RandiLeeBowslaugh, website- RBWriting.ca Pick up Randi-Lee’s book at Find Marci at marcinettles.com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Randi by going to Marcinettles.com/freebies Are YOU a READER? You can now read this episode on my BLOG at marcinettles.com/blog While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next! Or do you prefer watching VIDEO? You can watch this episode on YouTube here: Don't forget to subscribe while you are there! If you loved this episode, try listening to these episodes: Episode #123: “You’re Physically Disabled Before Your Wedding, What Now?” with Chris Mitchell marcinettles.com/podcast/episode/365e48f6/episode-123-youre-physically-disabled-before-your-wedding-what-now-with-chris-mitchell Episode #117: “You’re a Cancer Mutant, What Now?” with Eva Moon marcinettles.com/podcast/episode/1d7aed2a/episode-117-youre-a-cancer-mutant-what-now-with-eva-moon
In this episode, I introduce you to an additional focus of mine… I have found myself in a new season of life that brings so many changes to every aspect of living a life of a maturing woman… I recognize there are challenges that are faced that until you are there, you just don’t know. So, I will be offering guidance from my perspective to help maturing ladies look and feel the way they want, and have the finances and lifestyle they desire, as they move into their 50’s and beyond, the Kingdom way. In today’s episode you will learn all about what that means. It’s just like any difficulty in your life…, If you are a woman, you are either already in it, getting ready to hit it, or have it in your future… it is part of living. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Find Marci at marcinettles.com GUESS WHAT?!!!! The “You’re Blank, What Now?” Podcast with Marci Nettles has a BLOG!! If you or someone you know prefers to read over listen, or maybe you are like me and like to do BOTH, you can now read the content here: marcinettles.com/post/you-re-a-woman-over-50-what-now-overcoming-challenges-in-your-50s-and-beyond While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next! WATCH this episode on YouTube: youtu.be/Uk6DzSPxtAQ
In this episode, Gail Showalter and I talk about her life as a Navy wife that took a turn that led her to being suddenly divorced and the single mom to three children all under the age of six. Gail shares her struggles, tough decisions, the pivot that made all the difference and how she now helps other single mothers obtain continuing education as well as their basic needs. Listen in to hear how someone you know might benefit from the wisdom shared by Gail. Gail Showalter raised three children as a single mother before she remarried. She has experienced the potholes, pests, and perils of being the single head-of-household. Gail worked as an educator in regular and special education for twenty years. She is the founder of , a nonprofit whose goal is Single Moms, Overjoyed, Rejuvenated, and Empowered. She is also a Certified Professional Coach and her stories have been published in several Christian books and magazines. Gail shares her personal experiences in her book, Living Learning Loving is available on and MarciNettles.com/books I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Gail on her websites: GailShowalter.com, GailShowalterBlog.com, SmoreForWomen.org Find Marci at marcinettles.com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Gail by going to Marcinettles.com/freebies While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next!
In this episode, Doug Lawrence and I talk about his experience of mental health issues, alcoholism, and PTSD that led him to a place where unbeknownst to him his wife almost left with their children… He was able to course correct his behavior before he ultimately lost her to cancer. Doug Lawrence is the founder of TalentC® and Co-founder of the International Mentoring Community(IMC). Doug has achieved the highest level of Mentoring certification – The Certificate of Practice - Journey Mentor (IMC). Currently, he alone holds this certification. Serving as a Staff Sargent in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for 25 years, Doug retired in 1999. He is a volunteer mentor with the Sir Richard Branson Entrepreneur Program in the Caribbean and with the American Corporate Partners in the United States working with military personnel in their transition from military life to civilian life. Doug, through research, has determined that there is a role for mentoring as a support for those struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). His experience in law enforcement coupled with working with people suffering from PTSD has afforded him a unique view of mentoring and mental health. In addition, Doug’s mentoring practice utilizes Effective Mentoring Processes, his system to help people on their mental health healing journey. Doug works with people who are struggling with their healing journey. Doug lost his wife, Debra to cancer in 2021 and has since devoted his life to helping others with their healing journey. Doug began his Mentoring Practice in 2009. He is an international speaker, mentor, and international best-selling author: “The Gift of Mentoring” (2014), “You Are Not Alone” (2022), and is launching “The Silent Pandemic in 2024/2025. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Doug: Website - TalentC.ca Find Marci at marcinettles.com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Doug by going to Marcinettles.com/freebies While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next!
In this episode, Glenda Benevides and I talk about her life experiences being a performing artist that started when she was a teenager. She had the support of her parents to do whatever she was passionate to do, and SHE DID! Until she found herself in an uncomfortable place where she felt she was no longer important enough and didn’t belong… Glenda Benevides was born in Oakland Ca and has been singing professionally since the age of 16, having toured from Japan to the EU, the UK and through Canada. Her career has included singing and performing for the South African Film Festival in Canne, France, The Brava theater for a women’s fundraiser gala in San Francisco, the Popkomm Music conference in Berlin, a Beverly Wilshire, Los Angeles solo performance for best-selling author Harv Ecker and many more. Glenda is also a producer for herself and others and has been the creative director and producer for many private events where she donates a percentage from her music sales to One Tree Planted. She started her own record company Good Witch Records in 2004, along with Mirror Speaks the Truth productions for music in film and tv. She wrote and developed a tv script called Never Give Up and started Global Badass Goddess online Magazine and podcast in 2018, which features woman from around the world sharing stories of inspiration and empowerment. She now has the Glenda Benevides Music podcast to share stories from extraordinary artists in their trials and triumphs. Glenda is the author of Courage, Find Your Fire and Ignite Action in Your Life along with Own The Goddess Within e-book and workshop and has worked and sung with Toto, Jeffrey Osborne, Pink Martini and Broadway artist of "Aida" fame, Damian Perkins, and Steve Smith of Dirty Vegas, just to name a few. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Glenda: GlendaMusic.com Facebook: facebook.com/glendabenevides Instagram: instagram.com/glendabenevidesmusic/ Find Marci at marcinettles.com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Glenda by going to Marcinettles.com/freebies While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next!
In this episode, Tom Rose and I discuss his experience of ‘Changing Grief to Love’ after his wife passed from breast cancer battle. Tom shares his dark times after her passing and how a friend helped him by suggesting he write a book that ultimately led to his healing and moving into helping others embrace the change that comes with death. Tom Rose: After the death of his wife from breast cancer in August of 2019, encouraged by a friend, Tom wrote a book, Balloon in a Box, Coping with Grief. With that little book he caught lightening in a bottle, because suddenly he became an author and a speaker. Since releasing the book in the spring of 2022. He has made over 100 speaking appearances to audiences of 8 to 300 at churches, service clubs, retirement communities, corporate meetings and even prisons. The experience has resulted in significant life changes. He delivers an uplifting presentation with love, humor, and reflection. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Tom: ThomasLRose.com Find Marci at marcinettles.com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Tom by going to Marcinettles.com/freebies While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next!
In this episode, Minister Jalisa Hardy and I have a deep conversation around abuse, the negative effects of words, even on an unborn baby, the truth that she was worthy to make tough decisions that would lead to something she had never wanted for her children… a divorce and broken home. Minister Jalisa Hardyis a dedicated single mother of three, a licensed minister, poet, a self-published author, coach, global speaker, Organizer for The Mental Wealth Social on Meetup.com and a Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner. Known for her passion for holistic health and self-discovery, Jalisa has coined the name, "The Holistic Health Plug." She is committed to empowering women to tap into their innate abilities to heal themselves and build mutually beneficial support systems to thrive instead of just survive through life’s journey via her exclusive membership program, "She's Ready Society." In 2018, Jalisa published her debut book, "It's All in Me! - My Journey to Freedom and Living Abundantly," which serves as the foundation for her Freedom Framework. Minister Jalisa Hardy shines as a beacon of hope for women and their families looking to up level their lives with grace, ease and supportive communities. Her Freedom Framework continues to serve as a compassionate and practical guide to overcoming adversity and leading a fulfilling, abundant life. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Minister Jalisa: Instagram - @TheHolisticHealthPlug, On MeetUp – Mental Wealth Social Find Marci at marcinettles.com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Jalisa by going to marcinettles.com/freebies While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next!
In this episode, Chris Mitchell and I have an inspiring conversation about his life, how disabilities came with his birth and developed an unusual determination to prove himself in his childhood and young adult life. Even though he was ‘invited’ to find education and employment elsewhere on several occasions, Chris shares how his positive attitude and extreme confidence led to finding his wife and the relationship that would carry him through the difficulties that were still to come in his life when he became physically disabled before their wedding day. Chris Mitchell may know the meaning of many words, but quitting is not one of them. Chris has faced disabilities, which he calls challenges. since the day he was born. Chris is a person who is visually impaired, neurodiverse, a mental health warrior who battles depression, and the biggest challenge he faces is a physical disability, despite it all he is a 2x award-winning speaker, a three-time self-published author, the host of the Successful, Self-Employed & Disabled Podcast, a certified confidence life coach and the founder and CEO – Chief Empowerment Officer at #DefineYourself, a business whose mission is to develop a thriving disabled community – one person at a time. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Chris: TheChrisMitchell.com Find Marci at marcinettles.com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Chris by going to Marcinettles.com/freebies While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next!
In this episode, Stephanie Serone and I talk about her experience with being bullied as a child in school, in her first relationship with a narcissist, and even by co-workers and bosses she had. Stephanie shares her deep desire to be seen, cared for and loved after her father left… these desires led to her being a perfect target for others and led to her feeling she was too broken to be fixed. Stephanie Serone is a licensed Transformologist® an authority in empowering women and facilitating the worlds only female specific transformation process. raising self-esteem & resolving chronic emotional issues to create profound, instant and irreversible change. Steph facilitates her clients to access the internal wisdom they have had all along, un-learn all the lies they ever took on about themselves and shift their perspectives from the deepest layer, so they can finally uncover their true selves. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Stephanie: Instagram - _TheTrueYou_ Facebook - facebook.com/steffie8 Find Marci at marcinettles.com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Stephanie by going to Marcinettles.com/freebies While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next!
In this episode, Rick DellaRatta and I revisit his experience being an eye witness to 9/11 from only a quarter mile away… He shares how he immediately had the desire and the words to turn this tragedy into a peace mission. A poem written in that devastating moment turned into ‘Jazz for Peace.’ Rick DellaRatta is now considered by many to be one of the finest Singer/Pianists performing today and one of only a handful of Jazz Artists who can make a successful musical presentation to a large audience without having to abandon the true art form of Jazz. Rick is considered to be an innovator and a visionary through his lifelong endeavor to help advance people to their highest potential through the understanding of Jazz as well as spreading peace worldwide through his "Jazz for Peace World Tour." Included in the tour were historic performances in the US, Europe, Africa, and Brazil as well as his landmark Jazz for Peace concert at the United Nations in New York in 2002 uniting Israeli, Palestinian and American musicians in concert is now considered one of the most significant cultural events of our time! This U.N. Concert has led to a benefit concert series that has gone on to raise funds, publicity, and awareness for over 700 non-profit organizations, garnered support and praise from distinguished Americans and was attended and enjoyed by ambassadors, celebrities, humanitarians, and music lovers worldwide! Jazz Pianist, vocalist and composer Rick DellaRatta was included by The Foundation Center in their list of top musician philanthropists of our time along with Bono (U2), Elton John, Peter Gabriel and Sting. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Rick: jazzforpeace.org Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063540363794 Find Marci at marcinettles.com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Rick by going to Marcinettles.com/freebies While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next!
In this episode, Mary K Savarese and I discuss her journey as a mom to young children and then a mom to kids that were ready to leave the nest. Mary had thought it would be great to have her kids grown, yet when they were her brain and her body were not in agreement! Listen in to hear Mary’s experience and how she was able to recover her health. Mary K. Savarese is a traditionally published, best-selling, award-winning author and speaker. She is known for her quirky titles. Her debut novel, Tigers Love Bubble Baths & Obsession Perfume (who knew!) a mystery romance with a supernatural twist garnered eight awards. Her recent novel is a fantasy adventure intertwined with romance. The Girl In The TWAL Wallpaper, is the first in the StarWriters trilogy. The second novel, The StarWriters Club, will be published late November 2023. A finalist in the CIBA 1st place and grand prize category, The Girl In The Toile Wallpaper, recently won The NYC Big Book Award for Fantasy as well as the International Royal DragonFly for Fantasy and YA. US Review of Books compared it to A Wrinkle in Time and Dr. Who. Mary K. Savarese was born in Brooklyn, NY, raised her family in New England, and now resides in Florida where she loves to take her readers on wonderful fantasies. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Mary: maryksavarese.com, Facebook @maryksavareseauthor, Instagram & LinkedIn @MarykSavarese Find Marci at marcinettles.com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Mary by going to Marcinettles.com/freebies Purchase Mary’s book: MarciNettles.com/books While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next!
In this episode, Professor Pete Alexander and I discuss his experience with having a life out of balance… His upbringing solidified over-performance which led him to burning the candle at both ends, trying to be everything to everyone. This stress led him serious health problems where he was faced with having to change everything. Professor Pete Alexander is the President of the greatest interior landscaping company in the San Francisco Bay Area - Office Plants by Everything Grows. In addition, he serves as an adjunct college professor, where he helps inspire students to develop and apply key concepts of marketing specifically to their area of interest. He's also a TEDx speaker and best-selling author on reducing stress in your everyday life. Lastly, but certainly not least, he is a certified Laughter Yoga leader and improv comedy cast member, supporting his community to laugh more and stress less. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Professor Pete: PeteAlexander.com Purchase Professor Pete’s book here: MarciNettles.com/books Find Marci at marcinettles.com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Professor Pete by going to Marcinettles.com/freebies While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give you insight into each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next!
In this episode, Linda Strader and I talk about her being a woman pioneering the field of Forest Service fire fighting and her experience being one of the first women in a career that had previously been only for men. Linda shares her love for her career that ended way sooner than she had wanted and how she had to pivot in her thinking of how she would earn a living, keep her house, and bring a service to others that she had not considered before. Originally from Syracuse, New York, Linda Strader moved to Prescott, Arizona with her family in 1972. In 1976, she became one of the first women hired on a U.S. Forest Service fire crew. Summers of Fire: A Memoir of Adventure, Love and Courage, was released on May 1st, 2018 by Bedazzled Ink Publishing. The prequel to Summers of Fire, Uprooted: A New Life In The Arizona Sun, was released by Bedazzled Ink Publishing on December 1st, 2021. Linda holds two degrees: a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, and a Master’s in Planning from the University of Arizona. In addition to writing, she is a landscape architect, certified arborist, and watercolor artist. She currently lives in the same area where her Forest Service career began. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Linda: Find Marci at Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Linda by going to marcinettles.com/freebies While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, “Making Mondays” that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next!
In this episode, Eva Moon and I discuss her experience of learning she had a genetic mutation that gave her the potential of 87% chance of breast cancer and 55% chance of ovarian cancer all while her mother was dying of cancer. Eva was given the choice to have serious preventive surgeries or face the same fate of her mom. Not only did she have the surgeries, she turned to her art of performing and song to help those around her to understand what she was going through while it worked as therapy for her. Eva Moon is an author, songwriter, playwright, screenwriter, performer, and former Huffington Post blogger. Her plays and musicals have been staged across the US and UK, and her solo musical, “The Mutant Diaries: Unzipping My Genes” is streaming on Amazon. “Pinocchio’s Guide to the End of the World” is her first novel. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Eva: or on Social Media @EvaMoonWriter Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Eva by going to marcinettles.com/freebies Purchase Eva’s book here: While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give you insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next!
In this episode, Kevin Lowe and I have a very emotional conversation around the circumstances of his life that changed everything, yet opened up new awareness and opportunity to take control of how he would respond. Despite losing his eyesight after a life-saving brain tumor surgery in 2003 at just 17 years of age, Kevin has become a transformational Life & Business Coach and the engaging host of the popular podcast, Grit, Grace, & Inspiration. Kevin Lowe is a remarkable entrepreneur and transformational coach who has taken the world by storm. Despite the seemingly insurmountable challenge of losing his eyesight in 2003, Lowe has risen to success as a Life & Business Coach and the engaging host of the popular podcast, Grit, Grace, & Inspiration. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Kevin: Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Kevin by going to marcinettles(.)com/freebies While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter ‘Making Mondays’ that will give you insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next!
In this episode, Katherine Pendergast, Lacie Brueckner and I discuss death, grief, and how they have brought their purpose together to help people of all ages that are grieving people and pets they have loved and lost. Katherine lives with her family in Bismarck, North Dakota. She has written several books, including award-winning and number-one bestsellers. Her works include Pickles the Dog: Adopted, Pickles the Dog: A Christmas Tradition, Pickles the Dog: Goes to School, and Babies of the Badlands. She has also coauthored I’m a Spinosaurus: Bigger Than a T-Rex. Lacie lives with her family on a farm near Niagara, North Dakota. She is a licensed funeral director, serving families since 2005. She has a special interest in helping children through the grieving process. Lacie and Katherine have coauthored three children’s books: In Loving Memory: A Child’s Journey to Understanding a Funeral and Starting the Grieving Process, In Loving Memory: A Child’s Journey to Understanding a Cremation Funeral and Starting the Grieving Process, and Goodbye Bella, A Pet Loss Story to help children in the grief process of their pets. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Katherine and Lacie: or Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Katherine and Lacie by going to Marcinettles.com/freebies While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, Making Mondays, that will give you insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next!
In this episode, Sally Lotz and I discuss her traumatic experience of being involved in a religion she believes is a cult… controlling its members and victimizing the children in many ways, including taking away their voices when they are physically, emotionally and sexually abused in private. Sally was shunned by the family and cult when she started dating a boy that was not part of their beliefs… she was sent away at the age of 15! As an adult, she realized she had trauma built into her that she must heal for her to be healthy for herself and for those she loves. Sally was able to break free and has written a book based on her true-life experiences. Sally Lotz is an author, writing coach, and mentor. Her fourth book, The Truth is Lie, a young adult novel, came out in May of 2023 and is based on her true-life experiences of growing up in the world's largest doomsday cult. As a writing coach and mentor, she is passionate about writing and teaching how to create and share their stories with her program Write a Book in 30 Days – No Experience Required. She also leads workshops, hosts virtual workspaces, and is a podcast guest speaking about writing, making time to write, and working with ADHD and Dyslexia. Sally lives in Orlando, Florida, where she enjoys the local beaches, kayaking in the springs, visiting the local bookstores, and writing. She can often be found writing on her laptop at the local coffee shop or caring for her numerous plant babies. She loves to listen to all things culty and true-crime podcasts. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Sally: SallyLotz.com Purchase Sally’s book here: MarciNettles.com/books Find Marci at marcinettles.com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Sally by going to marcinettles.com/freebies While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter that will give you insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next!
In this episode, Doug Noll and I discuss the pain he endured as a child having been born with several disabilities and how he struggled through school until a teacher discovered he could barely see… Doug’s life story is one of overcoming, not succumbing to challenges he was faced with… sharing his experience with emotional wounding and deep grief. Doug has taken his experiences and molded them with his purpose for peace. Douglas E. Noll, JD, MA left a successful career as a trial lawyer to become a peacemaker. His calling is to serve humanity, and he executes his calling at many levels. He is an award-winning author, teacher, trainer, and a highly experienced mediator. Doug’s work carries him from international work to helping people resolve deep interpersonal and ideological conflicts to training life inmates to be peacemakers and mediators in maximum-security prisons. His fourth book, De-Escalate: How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less, was published by Beyond Word Publishing in September of 2017. De-Escalate is now in four languages and its second printing. He is the co-founder of Prison of Peace, and creator of the Noll Affect Labeling System. In 2012, Doug was honored by California Lawyer Magazine as California Attorney of the Year. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Doug: DougNoll.com Purchase Doug’s Book here: MarciNettles.com/books Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Doug by going to Marcinettles.com/freebies
In this episode, Lacy Lain and I discussed her life-long journey with raging hormones that started when she was a young girl leading to month long menstrual cycles and severe pain… As an adult, her hormone issues continued as she became a wife and mother, suffering through a miscarriage and caring for her husband as he fought leukemia. Lacy fought for her health and figured out what she needed to be well! Lacy Lain is a follower of Jesus, wife to a worship pastor and 2-time cancer survivor, and mom to 3. She is a Functional Blood Work Specialist and expert in hormone & thyroid health, who has battled her own hormone issues. Her mission is to educate and equip women to nurture & nourish their families by prioritizing a lifestyle of optimal wellness that will impact generations to come. She is happy to stand on the front lines of the Functional Medicine revolution, which is needed in our current culture more than ever before. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Lacy: Instagram @LacyLain Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Lacy by going to marcinettles(.)com/freebies
In this episode, Furkhan Dandia and I discuss his experience with being single, married, and then divorced as a Pakistani man. Leaving his marriage left him unable to see his son for months, his employer was involved, and his Pakistani culture left him feeling isolated and alone. Furkhan turned to alcohol to numb his reality and after jumping into another toxic relationship he realized he had childhood trauma he needed to heal from… Furkhan Dandia is a therapist, author, speaker and coach. After going through adversity and working in the corporate world as an Engineer for many years, Furkhan decided to pivot and pursue a Master's in Psychology. Furkhan is passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and working with them to find their purpose. Going through a divorce made Furkhan realize how much shame there is for men around failure. That further motivated him to help other men. After seeing the life-changing benefits of therapy, he decided to become a therapist. In addition to becoming a therapist, Furkhan has a podcast: EZ Conversations, men's groups that he facilitates to help men embrace their vulnerabilities, and has also released a book, Pursuit of Self-Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Furkhan: Instagram @eunoiazen Listen to Furkhan’s Podcast: EZ Conversations Purchase Furkhan’s Book, “Pursuit of Self-Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections”: MarciNettles.com/books Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Furkhan by going to marcinettles(.)com/freebies
In this episode, Penny Orloff and I will discuss her life journey as a performing artist who at a young age had been told that if she followed her dreams, she would be alone and penniless. At the age of 60 she found herself homeless and living on her friend’s couch when she was asked a pivotal question… What’s wrong with money? Penny now has a portfolio worth over 7 figures! Penny Orloff is a professional Life Coach and Fairy Godmother. A Tarot reader for over 50 years, Penny has used the cards in her counseling practice for decades. For ten years she was the Art Therapist at a residential drug and alcohol rehab facility in Malibu. She is the author of "Art as Lifework, Life as Artwork," a creativity seminar and workbook that has been offered nation-wide since 1991; and is currently at work on her new book, "Who Would You Be If You Had Nothing to Bitch About?" Her personal development system, "Wishful Thinking," synthesizes the human proclivity for magic and symbol with practical steps to the manifestation of your highest good and greatest happiness. Penny was a working actor and dancer in Los Angeles when a Juilliard scholarship took her to New York. She sang more than 20 Principal Soprano roles for New York City Opera, and played featured roles on Broadway under such directors as Harold Prince and Joseph Papp. Theater, concert, and opera engagements took her all over the US, Europe, and the former Soviet Union. Her first solo show, “JEWISH THIGHS ON BROADWAY" (based on her best-selling novel of the same name, available at Amazon.com), toured the US for a decade, including a successful run off-Broadway in 2005. She is currently touring in her latest show, “SONGS AND STORIES FROM A NOT-QUITE-KOSHER LIFE.” She is a regular contributor of stories to the Chicken Soup for the Soul series of books and has worked for more than a decade as an arts journalist for various online and print outlets. Having outlived most of her early competition for film roles, since 2011 she has enjoyed acting in a range of interesting shorts, Indie, and feature films - silver-white hair and a Botox-free face being in short supply in LA. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Penny: pennyorloff.com Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Penny by going to marcinettles.com/freebies Purchase Penny’s book here: marcinettles.com/books
In this episode, Terry Tucker and I discuss his amazing life journey before and after his diagnosis of a very rare cancer that resulted in first the amputation of his foot and then eventually his leg. Terry shares his 11-year battle with cancer and how his faith and powerful mindset continue to help him fight through. You absolutely must hear Terry’s 4 Truths and how they fit into your life no matter what you are going through. Terry Tucker is a motivational speaker, author, and international podcast guest on the topics of motivation, mindset, and self-development. He has a business administration degree from The Citadel (where he played NCAA Division I college basketball) and a master’s degree from Boston University. In his professional career, Terry has been a marketing executive, a hospital administrator, a SWAT Team Hostage Negotiator, a high school basketball coach, a business owner, a motivational speaker, and for the past eleven years, a cancer warrior (which has resulted in the amputation of his foot in 2018 and his leg in 2020). He is the author of the book, Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life. Terry has also been featured in Authority, Thrive Global, and Human Capital Leadership magazines, along with being quoted and featured in the new book, Audaciousness, Your Journey To Living A Bold And Authentic Life by Maribel Ortega and Helen Strong. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Terry: motivationalcheck(.)com Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Terry by going to marcinettles(.)com/freebies Purchase Terry’s book here: marcinettles.com/books
In this episode, Jenna Griffith and I discuss her many years as a military and first responder wife where she gave all of herself to her family… almost losing herself in the process. Jenna shares what she learned and her passion to help other military spouses survive and thrive. Jenna Griffith, Purpose and Prosperity Expert is a renowned certified compassion coach, founder of the Service and Soul Group, accomplished author. As a former military spouse and current first responder wife, Jenna empowers other military and first responder spouses to find their purpose and embrace their individual skills and passions while still serving alongside their spouse. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Jenna: @MsJennaGriffith on all Social Media Platforms Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Jenna by going to marcinettles(.)com/freebies Jenna’s book, “Service and Soul: A Journey to Purpose for Military and First Responder Wives” can be purchased here: MarciNettles.com/books
In this episode, Sherry Eichberger and I discuss losses she experienced in her life that became her WHY behind opening her 100% Eco-Friendly Store. Sherry was so passionate about providing clean and SAFE products that it was devastating to her when she had to close the doors only 4 years after opening. Sherry Eichberger is a Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Business Owner and Entrepreneur. She has created 2 businesses from scratch, one in her 40’s and one in her 50’s. She believes that we all have gifts and talents and that it’s our mission to discover what they are and use them for the greater good. After she closed the door to her first business, devastated, Sherry picked herself up and used everything she learned to create a consulting business with the singular goal of helping other businesses stay afloat. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Sherry: Website- Central515.com Central515(dot)com LinkedIn- Sherry Eichberger Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Sherry by going to marcinettles(.)com/freebies
In this episode, Joseph M Lenard and I discuss how he went from being a suicide survivor to #1 Best-selling Author… how stress, depression, and divorce led him to learning about Project 22 and how simple acts of kindness have the power to save lives. Joseph M Lenard - Honor. Integrity. Patriotism. - For some people these are words. For bestselling author Joseph M Lenard, these are the core values that he embodies - every day - deeply engrained in every facet of his life and work. It is this set of cherished values he brings to life in his #1 bestselling historical fiction novel - Terror Strikes: Coming Soon to a City Near You, and all his works. Joseph M. Lenard (aka: JLenardDetroit) Author, blogger, cancer survivor, ChristiTutionalist (TM), former IT professional, podcaster, political activist, speaker, spokesperson/affiliate for American Hartford Gold IRA group, vlogger, writer. Author of: "Terror Strikes: Coming soon to a City near you!" (#1 Amazon Bestseller) and "How to Write a Book and Get It Published" Born of the 1960s, very much a person of the 1980s.Lifelong (by choice) resident Wyandotte Michigan. Holder of 3 dozen+ Copyrighted materials and has 15+ Social-Media accounts… You can find him EVERYWHERE! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Joseph: On social media @Jlenard.detroit Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Joseph by going to marcinettles(.)com/freebies Purchase Joseph's book here: marcinettles.com/books
In this episode, Derek Newborn and I discuss how his success as a TOP personal trainer turned published fitness model turned him into a self-destructive narcissist. Derek shares how hitting rock bottom and attempting suicide helped him see the nightmare his life had become. He made the decision to dedicate his life to changing himself and then helping others who were victims to people like he had been. Derek Newborn helps victims of narcissists gain back control in their own lives through . This guide was created to help men avoid the common pitfalls that can lead to extreme narcissism while teaching women how to avoid falling into relationships with narcissists. He has been a teenage father, a construction worker, a personal trainer, a fitness model, and a business owner. He’s also been a liar, a cheater, a back stabber, and a narcissist. Through his trials, tribulations, and downfalls He’s learned that it’s never too late to turn your life around. His ultimate goal in creating his program is to help others live every aspect of their life at the highest level, while being able to avoid the costly pitfalls of our modern society. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Derek: Instagram @DNewborn Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Derek by going to marcinettles(.)com/freebies
In this episode, Thandi Montgomery and I discuss her journey through being diagnosed with Breast Cancer, the treatments she experienced, and her belief that her faith and a strong mindset helped her through. Thandi is now very intentional with her life and everything she does. Thandi Montgomery is the founder and CEO of Thandi Monee’ LLC. Prior to her entrepreneurial journey, she worked in the advertising industry for 15 years and developed award-winning strategies for brands like AstraZeneca, Capital One, Cinnabon, Dell, Macy’s, The Home Depot, Verizon Wireless, and Wingstop. She is recognized for her dedication to women's health, wellness and self-discovery. From boardrooms to podcasts, conference stages to media outlets, her message inspires women to unlock their truth and be intentional about their personal growth and legacy. As a breast cancer survivor, Thandi's journey taught her to embrace her true self and live with intention. She now helps women shift from existing to living, reignite their passion, and reach new heights. Happily married with two children, Thandi resides in Dallas, TX, and cherishes family time, travel, reading, gourmet popcorn, and cheering for the Dallas Cowboys. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Thandi: On Socail Media @ThondiMonee and her website ThandiMonee.com Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Thandi by going to marcinettles(.)com/freebies
In this episode, Paul Zolman and I discuss his journey of going from being a child traumatized and bred to be angry to becoming an all-around lover of people and an expert on helping individuals find their own and serve others through love languages. Love is not about how you feel, it is how you can help others feel. Paul Zolman - The author of love is God. In His wisdom, He placed us in a variety of circumstances that require us to find our way back to His pure love. So, what qualifies Paul Zolman to speak about love? His childhood experience of the opposite of love. From that austere beginning, and the distaste it formed inside him, he searched for and eventually created a method that transformed his life from anger to loving everyone. Growing up in a family of abuse, physical touch became his preferred love style, only because of the regularity. He could almost count on it. It was consistent. He came to think that was the way to express love. But deep inside, he knew that was a twisted belief. He wanted a better life for himself, which is why he created a paradigm shift that works. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Paul: Social Media @RoleofLoveDice Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Paul by going to marcinettles(.)com/freebies Purchase Paul’s book here: MarciNettles.com/books
In this episode, Risha Walden and I discuss her experience with being an immigrant in an unhappy marriage where she was hopeless in having the life she had always pictured for herself and her children. Risha shares the changes she had to make in her life in order to make room for the hopes and dreams she had for herself as well as the example she wanted to be for her kids. Risha Walden is the Principal Creative and Founder of Walden Interiors, a full-service Interior Design firm focused on Vegan Design. Walden Interiors helps their clients transform their space to meet the changes in their lives whether it is an empty nester looking to downsize or newlyweds starting a family. No stranger to life transitions, Risha has a depth of comprehension and understanding of how life can change and uses her experience to create a client’s manifestation of their dreams. Using non-animal products, Risha shows that design can be as beautiful and detailed without cruelty. Risha believes that one’s home should express the life one wants to live. Risha is the mother of three very independent young adults who enjoy traveling and cooking together. Risha was born in Vancouver, Canada and is now settled in New Jersey. Her goal is to bring an awareness of design’s reliance on animal products and how there are many options available that allow for alternative cruelty-free choices without compromising beauty. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Risha: Social Media @WaldenInteriors, walden-interiors.com Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Risha by going to marcinettles(.)com/freebies Get 10% OFF your 5G protection with WaveBlock with code: MARCI at waveblock.com
In this episode, Christian Armstrong and I talk about what life was like for him being diagnosed with Autism as a young child, being told he could never do the things that he wanted to do… specifically play sports or be a normal kid. Christian made the decision that even though his brain was different he was not going to let stereotypes and labels define who he would become! Christian Armstrong was Diagnosed with autism back in 2001, with doctors setting very low expectations for how much Christian could achieve in his lifetime. From the starting position of not speaking to his own family or classmates back in elementary school, he is now speaking on stages and inspiring people across the country. Christian's story empowers students, teachers, athletes, coaches, and people of all ages; demonstrating that no hurdle or obstacle is too big to overcome. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Christian: ChristianMotivates.com or Facebook – Christian.Armstrong.3150 Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Christian by going to marcinettles(.)com/freebies
In this episode, Ginny Priem and I discuss how she found herself with an instant family and sleeping with a narcissist. With her world turned upside down, Ginny shares how she had ignored all of the red flags her body had been sending her and how she decided to share her story by writing the book, “You’re My Favorite.” As part of her healing, she developed GINpath, 3 steps she used to grow through her trauma. Ginny Priem has an extensive background, including experience as a Master Certified Professional Life Coach and #1 best-selling author, in addition to a corporate career spanning over 20 years, focusing on leadership and emotional intelligence. She is the host of the popular Drinking with Gin podcast and has over 15 years of speaking experience. In her #1 best-selling book, You’re My Favorite, she shares the true story of her own personal traumatic end of a romantic relationship with a shocking twist as the man she thought was living in her house turned out to not be the man she thought he was at all. This jarring experience sent her on her own path of healing and growing. In discovering her own path forward, she created GINpath, which is the path that she developed, tested, and implemented to help others in growing through adversity. We all face tough times and have that one story, one that we may not think is big enough to share or manage through, but it's what we do with these stories that really matters. Ginny's keynotes leave audiences inspired to take the next step on their own path. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Ginny: Instagram (or any Social Platform) @GinnyPriem GinnyPriem.com Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Ginny by going to marcinettles(.)com/freebies Purchase Ginny's book here: MarciNettles.com/books
In this episode, Danny Covey and I discuss his lifelong journey with heart problems and surgeries that started when he was an infant. Danny shares how his heart literally exploded while he was on the operating room table… he would have died if he had been anywhere else. During his experiences, he has learned the importance of using your agency and WHY it is probably better to ask for forgiveness than permission in some circumstances. Danny Covey has faced many battles in his life. He's undergone 8 heart surgeries, and nearly died on the operating table 3 times. He was repeatedly told he would never physically excel. Yet, after much blood, sweat and tears, he earned a black belt in jiu-jitsu. This accomplishment came just 20 months after having his ruptured descending aortic arch replaced. His story is one that he believes the world needs to hear – a story of faith, healing, and above all; hope. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Danny: @DannyCovey on Social Platforms DannyCovey.com Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Danny by going to marcinettles(.)com/freebies Purchase Danny's book "Scar Tissue" at MarciNettles.com/books
In this episode, Dr. Nerina Rhamlakhan and I discuss the importance of feeling safe and why we must think about being safe in our lives to preserve ourselves and our wellbeing. Dr. Nerina shares her own story of time in an institution as part of her mental health journey that led to her understanding the importance of connecting with our true authentic selves and showing up that way without the overwhelm that comes with expectations and placing ourselves in places of being unsafe. Dr Nerina Ramlakhan is a renowned physiologist and sleep expert and regularly hosts sleep programs and workshops. She is the bestselling author of four books about sleep, including Finding Inner Safety - the key to healing, thriving and preventing burnout (Capstone 2022), released 7th April 2022. For over two decades Dr Nerina has specialized in maximizing individual and organizational performance. After completing her post-doctoral training and research into the effects of lifestyle interventions on the alleviation of mental disorders, she spent five years in corporate health screening before studying organizational psychiatry and psychology at Guys Hospital and beginning organizational consultancy, workshop facilitation and coaching. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Dr. Nerina: On all Social Platforms @DrNerina Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Dr. Nerina by going to Be EMF Aware! Go to for more information and use Code MARCI for 10% off all of your WaveBlock needs!
In this episode, I share from a Wikipedia article on Robert Downey Jr. where we read about his younger years where his father introduced him to drugs that led to significant drug abuse and addiction through most of Downey’s life. Addiction led to arrests and incarcerations, loss of work, and credibility in the movie business until he hit his bottom and he did the one thing he had not done before… he made a decision to change! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! For a copy of the article shared in this episode, go to Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com
In this episode, I share from a Wikipedia article, the ups and the major downs of the life of Joanne Rowling… better known as J.K. Rowling, the author of the 7 book Harry Potter Series! In her own words she said, “She was as poor as one could be and not be homeless,” about the time she lived in a flat she described as mouse infested. How can a woman go from being in the ‘poor house’ to being the highest paid author of all time? It only took a bit of imagination! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! For a copy of the article shared in this episode, go to Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com
In this episode, I share an article about Walt Disney found on LearningLiftOff.com. “Overcoming Obstacles: Hard Work and Persistence Paid Off for Walt Disney” was written by Ashley MacQuarrie January 14th, 2015. Listen in to hear about the significant challenges the Disney Family faced before Walt was born as well as the breakdown opportunities that came his way in his youth and into the years when the first dreams of Mickey Mouse and then Disneyland were dreamt. The Happiest Place on Earth was born from a young man that faced and conquered many obstacles, yet claimed to not remember a day in his life that he was not happy. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! For a copy of the article shared in this episode, go to Find Marci at
In this episode, I will share an article about Jesse Owens, found on Wikipedia. This article is part of the “Summer Shorts” being shared on the “You’re Blank, What Now?” Podcast. Listen in to hear about the life, victories, and challenges of the life of Jesse Owens, The African American man credited with “single-handedly crushing Hitler’s myth of Aryan Supremacy” after winning 4 Gold Medals in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! For a copy of the article shared in this episode, go to Find Marci at
In this episode, I will share an article about Wilma Rudolph, found on myblackhistory.net. This article is part of the “Summer Shorts” being shared on the “You’re Blank, What Now?” Podcast. Listen in to hear about the life of Wilma Rudolph and how she went from having polio as an infant that caused paralysis that led to her losing the use of her left leg at the age of 6 years old, fighting through physical therapy with the help of her family, and becoming the fastest woman in the world! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! For a copy of the article shared in this episode, go to Find Marci at
In this episode, I will share an article, “Biography of Helen Keller, Deaf and Blind Spokesperson and Activist,” written by Patricia E. Daniels, updated August 20, 2019 on ThoughtCo. This article is part of the “Summer Shorts” being shared on the “You’re Blank, What Now?” Podcast. Listen in to hear about the life of Helen Keller and how she went from losing her hearing and eyesight as an infant, being isolated with the inability to see, hear, or communicate to becoming an inspiration to people as a fundraiser, public speaker, author, and humanitarian activist. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! For a copy of the article shared in this episode, go to Find Marci at
In this episode, I share an article, “Be Like Henry Ford: Apprentice Yourself in Failure,” written by Robert Greene, published 11/08/12 on Fast Company.com. This article is part of the “Summer Shorts” being shared on the “You’re Blank, What Now?” Podcast. Listen in to hear about some of the Failures that led to the Success of the great automobile pioneer, Henry Ford. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! For a copy of the article shared in this episode, go to Find Marci at
In this episode, I talk about Child Sex Trafficking and the movie “Sound of Freedom”. Sex Trafficking is and epidemic and modern-day slavery affecting more humans than ever before in history. This movie is based on a True Story, except where it is not… listen to hear the parts of the movie that the movie makers took some dramatic turns. Together we can help. Together we can make a difference! Please go see the movie while it is still in theaters and take ALL your friends with you! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Operation Underground Railroad at OU https://ourrescue.org Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com For the Freebie offered in this episode, go to
In this episode, in honor of the 247 Birthday of the United States of America, I talk about our Independence and the events that led up to the American Revolution. Reading from the article, “7 Events That Enraged Colonists and Led to the American Revolution,” written by: Patrick J. Kiger on History.com. Men and women have fought and died for the past 247 years to sustain the freedoms bought by the blood of those who willingly fought for you and me. The Colonists were fed up by the tyranny rule… are you? I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com For the FULL article, please go to
In this episode, I talk about Vulnerability as a Superpower! Busting 3 myths and sharing 3 truths! I also share two very personal stories of how being vulnerable in sharing my story has saved lives and helped restore hope in people with Identity Crisis. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com For the FREEBIE from this episode, the recording of my keynote: “You’re Unseen, Unworthy, and Not Loved; Daily undoing the lies we tell ourselves,” go to
In this episode, I share more of my personal story of feeling unseen, unworthy, and not loved. I talk about the choice we all have to shift our perspective on the circumstances of our lives… from WHY Me to What Must I do with it to grow and help others. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com
This episode is Part 2 of 2 where Joey Spector and I focus on the Healing after the trauma and Post Traumatic Stress that led him from being a first responder (Police and Fire) to being in so much pain, distress, overload and chaos that led him to hitting what he thought he could no longer handle… finding himself “Sitting with a Gun in His Mouth.” Joey shares his and his family’s journey to healing and mastering their emotions in their circumstances and how you can too! Joey Spector is a retired firefighter who became a podcaster, author, and meditation/emotional fitness teacher after a very close call with suicide and a subsequent hard-fought transformation to radical wellness, unshakable happiness, and indestructible resiliency. His mission is to: -Teach how emotional & mental fitness is just like physical fitness and just as important. -To normalize and destigmatize the sharing and processing of emotions and experiences and mental health struggles. -To authentically share his own experiences and offer the guidance, tools, and resources needed to: maximize your happiness when times are good, overcome any obstacle when times are tough, and crush goals like a total boss. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Joey: Instagram @TheJoeSpector Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Remember to claim your episode freebie at
This episode is Part 1 of 2 where Joey Spector and I focus on Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress that led him from being a first responder (Police and Fire) to so much pain, distress, overload and chaos that led him to hitting what he thought he could no longer handle… finding himself “Sitting with a Gun in His Mouth.” Joey Spector is a retired firefighter who became a podcaster, author, and meditation/emotional fitness teacher after a very close call with suicide and a subsequent hard-fought transformation to radical wellness, unshakable happiness, and indestructible resiliency. His mission is to: -Teach how emotional & mental fitness is just like physical fitness and just as important. -To normalize and destigmatize the sharing and processing of emotions and experiences and mental health struggles. -To authentically share his own experiences and offer the guidance, tools, and resources needed to: maximize your happiness when times are good, overcome any obstacle when times are tough, and crush goals like a total boss. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Joey: Instagram @TheJoeSpector Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Remember to claim your episode freebie at
In this episode, I will be sharing information from Wikipedia and an article written by Elizabeth Street on the battle Abraham Lincoln had with Depression throughout his life and how he overcame his “melancholy” to be one of the greatest Presidents the United States has ever known. It was titled “Overcoming Obstacles: How Abraham Lincoln Defeated Depression” and was published on LearningLiftOff.com January 6, 2015 I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! For a copy of the article shared in this episode, go to Find Marci at
In this episode, Paulina Pantyleva and I talk about her personal experience with food and sex addiction, what addiction really is, how they start and her story of an addiction cycle that controlled her life, ruined her confidence, and nearly ended her marriage. Paulina shares the 4-step process that she used to recover and her book that she hopes will bring support to other women suffering from sex addiction in the shadows. Paulina Pantyleva is a pseudonym used due to the stigma of the subject matter. Her book is entitled My Secret Life as a Sex addict. How I repaired the Damage. It is her true story of her struggles with sex and food addiction and how it devasted her relationships, her health, and her spirit, and how, after 40 years, she was able to overcome her struggles. Paulina works as a medical doctor in her day job, and she has a small startup medical practice. She has 25-year-old triplets, and a loving husband. She is now 50 years old, a suburban middle-class woman living on the East Coast. She published her book this year, in 2023 and she hopes it will help other female sex addicts to recover as well. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please reach out for your FREEBIE of the 4 Steps that Paulina used for her recovery at https://www.marcinettles.com//freebies Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com
In this episode, Robin Gargano, Annemarie Lafferty, and myself have a conversation around the difference between Mental Illness and Mental Health, how they both create ripple effects in the world, and how we can take ownership of the impact we want to make. Both Robin and Annemarie provided great insight and tools on how you can “Free Yourself; Free Your Life and Make Mental Health Matter.” Robin Gargano is a Resiliency Transition Coach and Strategist, a best-selling author, impact speaker, proud Momma & wife, and has been featured on media platforms such as Forbes, NY Weekly, Huff Mag, Yahoo, Fox and both national and international news broadcasts. After living in the darkness from multiple tragedies, Robin is driven to help athletes find their resiliency by harnessing vulnerability to find strength, as she has done. Robin is the CEO of L4 ~ Livin’ Life, Lovin’ Life where she helps turn suffering and adversity into strength through resiliency, leadership, and mental performance training. Annemarie Lafferty became curious in 2013 when her athlete daughter became post-concussive for 9 months; why did some athletes return to their sport before her with the same injury? Her quest began to further educate herself and train in healthcare that focused on brain injury, chronic behaviors and how trauma affects the body. In 2015 Annemarie completed certification in Energy Medicine, Mind-Body Medicine in advanced trauma for individuals and groups in 2019, Reiki Practitioner 2018 and has had a suicide prevention radio talk show on 103.3FM for three and a half years. In 2018 Annemarie founded Healing Within Wellness Sprays to support her many clients with anxiety and PTSD. Prior to 2013 Annemarie's clinical experience includes 15 years as a Ca. EMT, 23 years non-RN operating room scrub nurse and 25 years Registered Dental Assistant in Pediatrics. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Robin: , Instagram @robingarganoL4 @L4__map_4sport Please connect with Annemarie: , Instagram @healingwithin11 , email: healingwithin11@gmail.com Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Claim your Episode Freebie, Your Operating System Survey, at /freebies
In this episode, Sophie Shepherd and I discuss the challenges and restrictions she faced as a teenager with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), how an abusive relationship was the trigger to autoimmunity for her and the journey she traveled from medical doctors, who did not have answers for her, to seeking the knowledge and healing for herself. Sophie Shepherd is the founder of SHE Talks Health & the creator of the SHE Talks Health Podcast. Sophie is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and NLP Certified Life Coach who helps women transform their hormone, gut and thyroid health. Using a combination of root cause functional lab testing, transformation subconscious mindset reprogramming, and diet and lifestyle science, Sophie and her team, partner with you to create a holistic approach to bringing your body and mind back into balance. Her mission is to revolutionize the way women claim their health and slay old stories of being in sick bodies. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Sophie: @SheTalksHealth on Social Media Channels and Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com
In this episode, Nate Palmer and I talk about the experiences in his childhood that drove fear deep into his subconscious causing insecurities that he believes every person experiences at some level. He shares how fitness was a catalyst to self-improvement for himself and that he now uses it to help others take control of their lives. Nate Palmer is a coach, author, speaker and the host of the Low Carb Hustle Podcast. Yet he says - none of that actually matters. What's important is that he has gone through the ups and downs of chasing fitness, running away from insecurity and fear, and has come out the other side better for it, and can share some of the lessons he learned during his breakthrough. If you've ever felt like fitness is an insurmountable barrier, Nate will help you see how you can use this tool as a way of facilitating physical and mental growth in your own life. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Nate: Instagram – LowCarbHustle (handle) Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Make sure to go to for the gift from Nate has for you today! It is his book, Million Dollar Body Method: The Entrepreneur’s Diet for Superhuman Focus and Rapid Fat Loss.
In this episode, Pat & Kylene Terhune and I have a discussion around WHY and HOW they have been working to recover their relationship after Kylene was betrayed by Pat after the discovery of his decade long pornography/cyber-sex addiction. Pat and Kylene shared their individual stories in separate episodes, Episode 77: “You’re Betrayed, What Now?” with Kylene and Episode 78: “You’re Addicted to Pornography, What Now?” with Pat. Patrick & Kylene Terhune live in Dayton, Ohio. They have one son, Keegan who is a freshman at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY. They co-host the RecoverU Podcast and are passionate about helping those who have been betrayed and couples who want to heal and recover their relationship after pornography addiction. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Pat and Kylene: Kylene on FB @KyleneTerhune RecoverU Podcast on all Podcast Platforms Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com This episode was streamed LIVE into the “You’re Blank, What Now?” Podcast with Marci Nettles Facebook Page. The video of this interview can be watched there.
In this episode, Pat Terhune and I talk about his addiction to cybersex/pornography and how he was discovered by his wife, Kylene, after more than a decade of hiding his addiction. Pat shares how his addiction affected his physical, mental and spiritual sides as well as his ability to lead at work and in his family. Pat and Kylene are in recovery of their relationship and are helping other couples who have also experienced the aftermath of cybersex in their relationship. Patrick (Pat) Terhune lives in Dayton, Ohio with his wife Kylene Terhune. They have one son, Keegan who is a freshman at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY. Patrick is a plant manager for a national homebuilder where he has spent the last 22 years. He is a former US Army helicopter pilot and hails originally from Miami, Florida. He and his wife Kylene host a podcast called RecoverU and his interests are his family, running, history, and helping others find healing. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Pat and Kylene on Facebook in the RecoverU FB Page. Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com
In this episode, Kylene Terhune and I talk about her experience being betrayed by her husband whom she learned was, and had been, a cyber-sex addict before they were married and throughout their almost decade long marriage. Kylene shares how the betrayal came to light and how she sought out her own healing alongside her husband’s recovery. Kylene Terhune is the CEO & Founder of the Phoenix Transformation Project where she helps women recovering from betrayal trauma after discovering a hidden sex or porn addiction in their marriage. She is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, NLP life coach and certified post betrayal transformation coach. She helps her clients with a unique, whole-body approach that involves the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspect of the individual. This work includes functional lab work, nutrition, lifestyle, emotional work, nervous system support, trauma work, and more to assist women in feeling more complete, grounded, safe, independent and confident in their health and in their bodies. Kylene also co-hosts two podcasts RecoverU with her husband Patrick, and Conscious Christian Conversations with Tanya. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Kylene: Facebook – RecoverU Private Group or Kylene T – Health and Wellness Coach TikTok – Kylene Terhune Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Claim your freebie from this episode at marcinettles(.)com/freebies
In this episode, Gordon Wickert and I talk about his being faced with the decision of life or death for his son, Andrew James, when he was only 20 weeks in the womb. How prayer, and eventually numbers, not only helped changed Andrew’s possibility at life, they led to Gordon’s passion and purpose in helping everyone find Hope in Numbers. Emmy nominated founder and lead pastor of Hope In Numbers, Gordon Wickert is pursuing the mission to lead people in transforming every number seen into a timely, powerful verse from scripture that can be applied daily so nothing can separate people from the living word of God. He is an empowering leader who provides inspirational teaching and visionary leadership. Gordon has worked as a youth Pastor for 11 years and Graduated from the Vineyard Institute in 2005. He is the author of the book Hope In Numbers. Gordon lives in Peoria, Arizona with his wife Cindy, and has 5 kids including his 4 daughters Ky, Emily, Hope and Hallelujah as well as his son Andrew James who recently passed on into eternity with the Lord on 7/1/22. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Gordon: Instagram- Gordon_Wickert_633 & Hope_in_Numbers Facebook- Gordon.Wickert Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com
In this episode, I will be sharing an article written by Dick Kazan on the life difficulties of Thomas Edison. It was published in Kazan Today on August 2, 2011. The teaching tip that is offered by Kazan on Edison’s life is Edison didn’t let a lack of money, lack of formal education, deafness or the failure of an invention stop him. He persevered. Might perseverance make a difference in your life? One more attempt to get a job or a promotion? One more attempt to start a business or close a deal? How about another bold pursuit of your dreams? I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! For a copy of the article shared in this episode, go to Find Marci at
In this episode, myself and Annemarie Lafferty discuss her journey from wellness to illness, being let down by her doctor, and learning through curiosity how negative experiences and energy in her life was the cause all along! Annemarie Lafferty, CECP is Certified in Dr. Bradley Nelson’s The Emotion Code, Reiki, Neuro Emotional Technique-NET and is a Facilitator in Mind-Body Medicine in Advanced Trauma. She is a retired RDA and retired EMT that has been intuitively guiding clients to achieve inner peace while quieting the mind and body since 2013. She owns Healing Within Wellness and Healing Within Wellness Sprays. Annemarie has been a programmer for Empire Broadcasting Inc., New York and has been at KPCA 103.3FM with her weekly Healing Within talk show for three and a half years. Her passion is revolutionizing how athletes process and heal from physical and mental trauma. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Annemarie: Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com
In this episode, myself and Anne Moss Rogers have a conversation around Suicide, losing a loved one to suicide and HOW to travel through the grief with the pain. Anne Moss shares her personal story of losing her younger son, Charles, to suicide and the aftermath for herself and her family… How she turned this Tragedy into a Triumphant Purpose in Living to Prevent Suicide. Anne Moss Rogers is an Emotionally Naked TEDx storyteller, certified suicide prevention trainer, and author of the award-winning memoir, . After her 20-year-old son, Charles died by suicide in 2015, Anne Moss chronicled her family’s tragedy in a newspaper article that went viral, and her blog, Emotionally Naked, has reached millions. Her second book, , with co-writer Dr. Kimberly O’Brien was published on August 24, 2021, through Wiley Publishing. She has been featured in the New York Times, , and was the first non-clinician invited to speak on youth suicide at the National Institute of Mental Health. She is one of the editors of the . A UNC-Chapel Hill alumna, Anne Moss currently lives in Richmond, VA with her husband. Her surviving son, Richard, is a filmmaker in LA. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough… and like many of you, challenges rise up almost daily. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Anne Moss: , Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com
In this episode, myself and Ken Stearns discuss the difficulties that come when we place too much importance on a career or title without finding what brings us passion and joy. Make sure to listen to the end and then claim your FREE part to Ken’s book, “Dear God”. Ken Stearns is a writer, lyricist, photographer, and podcast creator. He’s a well-traveled, seasoned, mid-western kid, who is beginning his third act in life for himself, and in that for others too. 14 months ago, he traded in his suit for a van, a mic, some questions and started his own traveling podcast called The Jar. The questions for The Jar are all created from his book “Dear God” which is a collection of letters to God, based on his experiences living in Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, and Islamic countries, as well as no faith countries. 14 months into this journey, and The Jar is giving him so much more than he ever imagined. With 200 guests on his podcast so far and 60 cities he’s been able to explore the most intimate questions about their views on life. Aside from his podcast, Ken had a career as an insurance executive in Asia, which is giving him a wealth of experience to draw from and he’s currently working on a new book about some practical ideas we can apply in life. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Ken: Get your FREE Part 1 of “Dear God” Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com
In this episode, I look at the life of Basketball Great, Kobe Bryant. Honoring how he lived his life and the example he was. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please learn & support: https://mambaandmambacita.org Find Marci at https://www.marcinettles.com
In this episode, we learn about the very FIRST Black Woman Millionaire and Black Woman Billionaire! The circumstances they were born into and that they chose to rise above! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Learn more about Madam C.J. Walker: Oprah Winfrey: Find Marci at https://www.marcinettles.com
In this episode, I put a spotlight on the 1st TRUE Black Professional Baseball Player in History and the impact he had for generations. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Learn more about Moses Fleetwood Walker: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses_Fleetwood_Walker Find Marci at https://www.marcinettles.com
In this episode, myself and Stephanie Shaw talk about how her upbringing created a great desire to be perfect in everything she did… leading her to over stressing her body and pushing so hard that her body finally told her… NO MORE! Stephanie Shaw is the founder of Stephanie Lynn Shaw and host of Hello, Hot Flash podcast. An educator by nature, Stephanie took the strategies she implemented to recover from a two-year illness and turned them into a nutrition coaching and online education business where she teaches midlife women how to manage their hormones to lose weight, have more energy, and slow the aging process. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Stephanie: https://stephanielynnshaw.com Find Marci at https://www.marcinettles.com
In this episode, myself and Michael Kalous talk about his childhood where he was abused physically, sexually, and relationally… he realized later in life that he had been sex trafficked by his own father. Michael shares his heart for God and for other children who are faced with abuse and troubles in their lives. Michael Kalous has enjoyed working with children and families in a counseling or pastoral function for over 26 years. He believes strongly that nothing truly matters outside of the relationships we develop and nurture along life’s path. Love is the ultimate answer gifted by God to all of mankind through the completed work of God’s son, Jesus Christ. Michael received his AAS degree in Early Childhood Education in 1996; dual BA degrees in Bible and Leadership in Ministry in 2000; and his Master’s in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in August 2012. He is currently working as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Christian Counselor in his private practice in Montana City, Montana. Michael and his wife, Kari, have been married 33 years and value time with their four children and five grandchildren. They enjoy reading, camping, hiking, and exploring new places. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Michael via email at or go to his website Find Marci at https://www.marcinettles.com
In this episode, myself and Moyra Gorski talk about her personal experience with an eating disorder and how she recognized the same behaviors in her daughter many years later and is choosing to love her through it. Moyra Gorski is a podcaster, wellness expert and passionate entrepreneur. As a retired RN and wellness advocate, she helps people live healthy lives and mentors emerging entrepreneurs build their own online wellness business. Moyra is sharing a message of hope, health and recovery today through her podcast “Juggling The Chaos of Recovery.” Both mother and daughter have fought an eating disorder and while daughter is still on her recovery journey, mom is standing on the other side with victory. Her message is that you can overcome any challenges life throws your way with a smile, and a little juggling!” She is passionate about journaling and has created a Journey to Joy Journal . When she’s not speaking, podcasting, writing, or coaching, she loves practicing yoga, talking walks, ballroom dancing and cooking. She resides in the Chicagoland area with her husband, dog and 1 of her 4 children. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Moyra: https://moyragorski.com Find Marci at https://www.marcinettles.com
In this episode, myself and Jenelle Syverson talk about her story of becoming a people pleaser at a very young age that led to a relationship with food that made her feel safe. She married an abusive alcoholic whom she continued trying to please him until she just couldn’t any more… In a short 7 months while finalizing their divorce, Jenelle broke her foot, their home burned, and she realized she is stronger than she thought as long as she took her thoughts captive! Jenelle Syverson is a joyful connector, successful mother, entrepreneur, and philanthropist that has journeyed from farm girl as one of 7 children through becoming borderline suicidal during an abusive marriage to now inspiring others to live their highest version through her business practices, event speaking, chocolate classes, and community involvement. Her primary focus is to create win-win-win scenarios for business, staff, customers and community in innovative ways while also serving on the board of directors for local nonprofits and community development groups. You can find her recharging in the National Forest as she is an avid hiker and loves the mountains. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Jenelle: Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com
In this episode, myself and six amazing heart-healers discuss how the pain of Grief can be eased through the Arts. Carin Mikos, Craig Addy, Peaches Udoma, Kristen Mangione, Joanne Morton, and Noah McIntyre share their expertise and personally invite you to join them in their Workshops on March 12, 2023. Carin Mikos is the creator of space for love and loss to coexist as a Death Doula and founder of the Quietus House. Craig Addy is a classically trained musician who listens to the listener. Peaches Udoma is the program manager for Wealth and Impact Bootcamp, is a veteran educational and editorial program/project manager, success coach, academic, writer/editor, journalist, and all-around communications professional. Kristen Mangione is a dance alchemist, visionary choreographer, performer, healing artist and teacher. Joanne Morton is an artist, speaker, event producer, community engagement expert and an activist. Noah McIntyre is a global Gratitude Wellness Coach, Speaker, Course Creator, Poet, and Founder of The Discover Gratitude Movement. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please learn more about the ‘Easing Hearts- A Self Expression Retreat for the Grieving’ Retreat: Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com
In this episode, we are becoming partners! The “You’re Blank, What Now?” Podcast is no longer ‘MY’ show, but ‘OURs’! Listen in to hear how we can partner by sharing your favorite shows, greatest takeaways, episode ideas, and even potential guest connections! I can’t wait to see what we do TOGETHER in 2023 and beyond! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com
In this episode, myself and Lt. Randy Sutton discuss his 34 year career in Law Enforcement and the abandonment he experienced after having a stroke on duty in his Las Vegas PD Patrol Car. Randy shares what it was like for him and the realization he had that he was not the only person suffering from on the job injuries that resulted in being left alone in the battlefield of life after law enforcement. Randy Sutton is a 34 year Law Enforcement veteran and nationally known media commentator on Law Enforcement issues. Randy is the Founder of ‘THE WOUNDED BLUE” The National Assistance and Support Organization for Injured and Disabled Law Enforcement Officers. He served ten years in the Princeton New Jersey Police Department and 24 years with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department retiring at the rank of Lieutenant. He is recognized as one of the most highly decorated officers in the LVMPD history, having awards for Valor, Community Service, Exemplary Service and multiple Lifesaving awards. Randy has trained thousands of Law Enforcement Officers in the United States on the subject of “POLICING WITH HONOR” He is the author of “TRUE BLUE Police Stories by Those Who Have Lived Them”, ‘A COP’S LIFE”, “TRUE BLUE TO PROTECT AND SERVE”, and has been recognized by the President of the United States while receiving the “POINTS OF LIGHT “ Award and is also the author of the Amazon #1 Bestselling book, “THE POWER OF LEGACY, Personal Heroes of America’s Most Inspiring People” He is the Host of the popular Podcast and LiveTalk Radio show THE VOICE FOR AMERICAN LAW ENFORCEMENT. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Randy: Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com
In this episode, myself and Michele Laine discuss her family’s story of crisis in business, dealing with banks threatening their security… that led them to learning to surrender to God and cherishing Joy moments in the Storm! Michele Laine is Founder and CEO of Michele Laine Coaching. She is an Intuitive Life & Business Coach, Master Numerologist, Self-Mastery Mentor, Speaker, and Best-Selling Author for her book, ”Stronger Than The Storm: Proven Strategies, to Conquer Fear, Discover Strength, and Overcome the Unexpected”. She is also founder and facilitator of Elevate Women’s Wellness Retreats. Her passion for human behavior, neuroscience, and the quantum impact of the energetics of the body, led to studies and certifications in Neuro-Transformation, Breakthrough Coaching, Belief Clearing, NLP, Brainspotting, HFT: Hoʻponopono Freedom Technique, Reiki, Quantum Numerology, and Universal Law. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Michele: Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com
In this episode, myself and Jordan Adler talk about his struggles with being scared and shy when starting into his career in Network Marketing. Jordan shares how he was part of 11 different companies in 10 years before he had his big aha… you can’t quit yourself to success! Jordan Adler is one of the highest paid Network Marketers in the world. He cracked the code. His best-selling book “Beach Money” has sold over 1 million copies and 100% of the profits of his book are donated to an organization that helps entrepreneurs in developing countries start small businesses through Microloans. He recently published a second book, "Better Than Beach Money!" Jordan also founded "Momentum Makers" books and events with his business partner and publisher, Tony Ferraro. Their mission together is to create opportunities for emerging leaders to Get published and speak on stages that will allow them to bring opportunity and credibility to the profession and instill belief In the network marketing model as a way to create a legitimate residual income lifestyle of growth and freedom without having to invest a lot of money and hire a bunch of employees. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Jordan: Instagram – Beach Money Jordan Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com
In this episode, myself and Alicia Pesina discuss her childhood experiences and relationships that led her to working in the adult industry as a dancer in a strip club before having a pivotal aha moment on her 30thbirthday that changed her direction and led her to choosing to live her best life! Alicia Pesina is a self-motivated network marketing professional who has led herself to a 7-figure income and the life she’s always manifested. She set out to show the world that your past does not define you and she crushed that goal. From growing up with an abusive alcoholic father to swinging her hips in the strip club, she’s achieved success through mindset, drive and determination. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Alicia: Facebook - Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com
In this episode, myself and Lawrence Lotze discuss his journey from being on top of the world, conquering business and life, to learning about a brain tumor that would change the way he looked at everything, from who he is to what is important and what being successful really means to him and how he is giving back! Lawrence Lotze is an Entrepreneur & Property Addict. Podcast Host of The Wolf of Queen Street Podcast with over 200,000 Downloads. Claim to fame is he out ranked Gary Vee for 1 Week as the number 1 business podcast. Survived A Brain Tumor and financial ruin to become a better person. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Lawrence: LawrenceLotze.com – LawrenceLotze(.)com All Social Media Platforms (primarily Instagram and TikTok): Lawrence Lotze The Wolf of Queen Street Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com
In this episode, myself and Scott Aaron discuss his story from College Student to taking on the responsibility of being a Multi-Million Dollar Business Owner when his father was sentenced to 2.5 years in Federal Prison. Scott made millions and he lost millions… in this episode, he shares several situations where he had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough… He chose to Breakthrough by doing something different!! So Can YOU!! Scott Aaron is an Internationally acclaimed and award-winning online marketer, 3x best-selling author, top podcaster, and speaker, Scott Aaron, is the go-to specialist when it comes to converting traffic, establishing connections, generating leads, creating sales, and building personal brands all using LinkedIn. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Scott: Website: ScottAaron.net ScottArron(.)Net LinkedIn - (ScottAaronCoach) Book- LinkedIn Book for Sales and Marketing Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com
In this episode, myself and Kristen Gray will discuss her experience as a determined young mother who ended up being diagnosed with a disease that would either kill her or she would learn to thrive with it. She knew it was her choice! Within her joyful chaos, she changed career and fell deeper in love with her family! With the Ups and downs, good times and bad, they are really loving their life and have a real humor about their disease – they are the team that approach this illness daily together. Kristen Gray is a thriving wife, mother, and teacher of 3rd Graders all while thriving with Multiple Sclerosis. She has two degrees, a Bachelor of Arts – Political Science, and a Paralegal Degree. Kristen worked as a paralegal for 25 years in litigation as well as having lengthy commercial real estate experience. In 2018, while teaching overseas online English to Chinese students at 2 am, she had an epiphany that led her to switching her career from the legal field to teaching… with the belief that she could offer more to the youth of the day as an elementary teacher. Kristen is currently starting her 5th year as a teacher of 3rd grade students. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Kristen: Facebook- Kristen.Gray.731 Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com
In this episode, myself and Clement Goh discuss his childhood and the culture he experienced in Singapore that created a feeling deep inside of himself that he was not enough to make his family proud. At a young age, he left home, moving to Canada to start a new dream. This led him to many life challenges that resulted in a new understanding of his worth and a passion that led him eventually to the development of ‘Buddy Adventures’, an online life skills program that brings parents and children closer together. Clement has been a martial arts instructor for over a decade and specializes in gamification. It led him to his calling to unite families through nurturing play and getting them to create magical moments the children can use as life lessons in the years to come. By overcoming the feeling of not being enough, Clement is on a relentless mission to inspire parents and children to know they are enough as they are, so that there is a generation of stronger families and happier childhoods. In the day to day, he is a loving husband, proud doggy dad, and total geek. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Clement: buddyadventures(.)one @BuddyAdventureTime Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com
In this episode, myself and Dr. Amanda Savage Brown discuss her personal story of breakdown to breakthrough with breast implants and how it led to the first ever self-help book for women on their journeys of Breast Implants, Breast Implant Illness and Breast Cancer? “The Breast Rule Book” will be part of our discussion summary of the last 6 episodes of women who have experienced Breast Implant Illness and/or Breast Implant Associated Cancer. Dr. Amanda Savage Brown is a torchbearer for women navigating the psychosocial impacts of breast implants. She draws from her life’s work in women’s health that began while earning a Ph.D. in genetics, continued while working as an officer in the United States Public Health Service, and flourished as a clinical psychotherapist specializing in helping women reclaim their lives through mindful self-acceptance and values-guided change. In 2018, her personal life and professional expertise aligned as she moved through her breast implant removal journey, recovered from disabling pain she didn’t realize was related to her body’s response to breast implants, and witnessed countless women struggling with the deeply felt, yet poorly supported, mental, emotional, and social aspects of breast implant removal. To address these unmet psychosocial needs, Dr. Savage Brown created Breast Implant Through Explant (BRITE™) Inner Healing. It liberates women from society's quest for better breasts so they can bring their whole self forward as they choose to replace or remove aging or problematic breast implants and adjust to life after explant. It’s the foundation for Busting Free, the first-of-its-kind self-help book for women whose life journeys include breast implants. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Dr. Amanda: Find “Busting Free” on Amazon: Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com
In this episode, myself and Julie Christie discuss her experience as a young girl having asymmetrical breasts and being told she needed an implant to correct her “problem”. The implant led to devastating health issues until she learned of Breast Implant Illness and had the implant removed. At the age of 17, Julie Christie was influenced by a female doctor who told her that her uneven breasts were a birth defect and that with simple breast augmentation surgery her ‘problem’ would be corrected. She believed the surgeon's words when she was told, "It's good for your life and no one will notice." The doctor left out one crucial piece of information: to educate her about the negative consequences on her health. For 30 years, this prosthesis did its damaging work. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Julie on Facebook: Julie Christie AND connect with the GPACUnited group with the link on her page. Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com
In this episode, myself and Andrea Ottaiano talk about her journey of thriving with cancer since her first diagnosis in 2007… Andrea uses her life timeline along with her children’s ages as a gauge to “live in the moment”, never taking time for granted and living out her life with no regrets. She is currently living with cancer in her bones/chest wall and is on treatment. She sees the need to share her experience with the people that need it most, the other people diagnosed with cancer and the families that love them. She wants to help people reframe and smartly manage this condition; she wants to empower them to think positively, to know about their options, and to choose the path they feel most confident with. She wants to guide them in healing and managing cancer, while still fully, beautifully, and deeply living their lives. Andrea Ottaiano has successfully leveraged her Medical Education, Advocacy, Public Policy and Health Management career, skill set and background with her Cancer and BII Advocacy work. She is a Certified Health Coach, Patient Advocate Speaker and Public Speaker collaborating and working with the following organizations since 2007. American Cancer Society (ACS/Making Strides for Breast Cancer), Atlantic Health System, Ogilvy Commonhealth, Guidemark Health, Lumanity, Cancer Care, Helssin Therapeutics, Mathew Zachary’s Out of Patients Podcasts, Takeda Pharma, Stemline/Menarini Therapeutics, Breast Implant Safety Alliance/BISA and NCCN and NCCN Patient Foundation. Since she attended the FDA Device Division Hearings on Breast Implant Illness, Reconstruction BIA-ALCL in March 2019 she has been actively involved in important, advocacy initiatives, interviews, podcasts symposium and closed Summit Advisory Boards for experienced advocates. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Andrea: SilverLiningHolisticHealth on Instagram Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com
In this episode, myself and Roxane Vermeland speak about her challenges with Bilateral Breast Cancer, Medical Professional, Breast Implants, Breast Implant Illness, and how she ended up being diagnosed with Breast Implant Associated-Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma. She had to be her own advocate in her breast cancer journey and has now become an advocate for other women in spreading awareness and even petitioning the FDA with the GPACUnited group. Roxane Vermeland, is a 60 year old woman who has been married for 25 years and is the mother of one daughter and grandmother to 3 granddaughters. She grew up in Illinois where she worked at Rush Copley Medical Center as a Center Secretary in the float pool for almost 20 years. Roxane moved to Verrado, AZ in September of 2020 after being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer to make a change and be happy again! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Roxane on Facebook: Roxane Vermeland Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com
In this episode, myself and Robyn Towt discuss the lack of options breast cancer patients are given after undergoing mastectomies and the missing education she herself experienced with the dangers of breast implants. She will share her own decision to remove her implants, choosing to love herself, embrace her body for all it had gone through and have a ‘flat’ closure. Robyn Towt is co-founder of GPAC, Global Patient Advocacy Coalition, raising awareness about breast implant safety and proper informed consent. She has shared her testimony twice at the FDA in Washington D.C., is an administrator in various online support groups for women & has worked extensively with Arizona legislators in passing an informed consent law for breast implant surgery. Robyn also partnered with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) to develop a patient decision checklist that was adopted by ASPS in October 2021. Robyn is a member of ASPS Breast Implant Collaborative Council (BICC) and has attended the ASPS annual meeting as a guest speaker on the patient discussion panel. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Robyn and learn more at gpacunited(.)org Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com
In this episode, myself and Terri Diaz discuss how she lived out very serious consequences to the choice she made to get breast implants without the knowledge of possible injury she could experience. Terri shares her symptoms and the experience she had with the doctors that treated her along the way before she learned about Breast Implant Illness and deciding her health was more important than her implants. Terri Diaz is a passionate advocate for patient health, a founding member of GPAC-Global Patient Advocacy Coalition, facilitator of BIHS-Breast Implant Health Summit, and founder and administrator of Breast Implant Illness Florida Support Group. She also serves on the PEAC-Patient Engagement Advisory Committee as a Special Government Employee for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Through Terri's advocacy, she hopes to raise awareness among patients and the medical community to improve patient care. She is dedicated to serving the voiceless and making sure every patient receives all the information they need to make informed choices. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Terri on any social media platform and at Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com
In this episode, myself and Heidi Brown discuss how her implants made her gravely ill, putting her in her death bed... before she learned about Breast Implant Illness and deciding to explant the implants that had her planning her own funeral. Heidi is now a brave advocate and works to bring awareness to women, men and the doctors that treat them. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Heidi on Instagram or Facebook. Find Marci at
In this episode, myself and Holly Hoffman discuss her journey of survival as the last remaining female and member of the Espada Tribe on the hit reality show “Survivor Nicaragua.” Holly shares the lessons she learned about focusing our thoughts, emotions and energy to succeed – even when all the odds are against you! Holly Hoffman is inspired to share her message of survival as a motivational speaker and the author of Your Winner Within and Write Yourself a Note. Holly inspires her audiences to take opportunities and focus on faith, attitude, determination, confidence, desire and perseverance. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Connect with Hollt at Find Marci at
In this episode, myself and Blaine Oelkers discuss the childhood experiences he had that led him to being a dad that wanted to be a present Father, the choices he made to become a home-based entrepreneur and some tips he has for You, the What Now Tribe. Blaine Oelkers is a TEDx Speaker and leading authority in personal implementation and consistency. He is America’s only Chief Results Officer®. He’s a habit master with documented streaks of 1568 days in a row and counting! He’s been a work from home dad for the past 27 years. He is powered by Selfluence, a personal development and training company. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Connect with Blaine at Find Marci at
EPISODE 45: “You’re Born Sick, What Now?” with Chelsie Ward Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear of a baby girl born sick, suffered with colic and who through her challenges in her early life, teens and 20’s learned the importance of pooping… and many other things of course! These lessons led to wisdom that she now uses to help others who are ill. Food is medicine and true healing is possible when we become aware and take responsibility… Everything that we need was here before we as humans were. Chelsie Ward has been a student of the human mind and body for over 20 years. She has a background in Applied Behavior Analysis, is a Registered Nurse, FDN Practitioner, and spiritual healer. She works with independent, driven, fun-loving people who are tired of hiding from life trying to figure out digestive and hormone imbalances on their own and supports them with a personalized plan so they can love themselves and feel good in their own skin. She is the author of “Healed His Way” where she shares natural healing techniques that have been used by many others so they can experience health the way it was intended. Thank you for listening! Please CONNECT and FOLLOW Chelsie: ChelseWard.com - Make sure to order your book "Healed His Way" on Amazon or directly from Chelsie for a signed copy! Facebook: Chelsie Ward Instagram: Chelsie_Ward_Wellness YouTube: Chelsie Ward – Holistic Health Coach Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: @MarciNettles Check out our website at: DondeeAndMarci(dot)com #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #Podcast #Podcaster #HolisticHealth #Health #GiftOfHealth #LoveYourself #HealedHisWay #Thyroid #GutIssues #Colic #AppliedBehaviorAnalysis #FDN #Coach #Bhfyp #Hormones
EPISODE 44: “You’re Diagnosed with Your Worst Fear, What Now?” with Gintare Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear the story of a young child whose life was turned upside down when her once very active mother became very ill, depressed, and diagnosed with Hypothyroidism… as she grew, her greatest fear was that she would end up like her mother… Gintare Balseviciute was raised in Lithuania eating “real food” so when she moved to London and the scale started climbing, she started to notice that much of the food in the grocery stores came in boxes and cans, or vacuum sealed with labels reading “fat free”, “low-fat”, “reduced sugar” and more. This began her journey to becoming a Certified Ketogenic Nutrition Coach. She interviewed many ketogenic and plant-based food experts in her search to become as knowledgeable as she could in her quest to find “real food”. After becoming a nutritionist and coach, she was diagnosed with her worst fear… Even with all the challenges of her life, she realized that her health had to come first, and food is the root of health. She knew that having a healthier relationship with food was not just about losing weight – it’s also about optimizing your general wellbeing. Thank you for listening! Please FOLLOW and CONNECT with Gintare: LinkedIn: Gintare Balseviciute Website: Ketogenic-Wellness.com Email: Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: @MarciNettles Check out our website at: DondeeAndMarci(dot)com #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #Podcast #Podcaster #KetogenicWellness #Keto #KetogenicCoach #Hypothyroidism #Fear #Bhfyp
EPISODE 43: “You’re Living One Day at a Time, What Now?” with Cindy Leach Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear the story of a powerful mother of 4, accomplished Pro Athlete, and lover of life… who in the blink of an eye turned from supreme health to close to death’s door, losing her hair along the way. Life became even more precious each day as she came to learn that her Gummy Bear Breast Implants had ruptured, and the silicone was trying to suffocate her life-giving breath. During this episode, Cindy and I called out to the audience to help us come up with a Title to the Country Song that could be written about her life… as she has truly lost her boyfriend, her hair, her financial security, and even two cats… all on her journey to Living One Day at a Time! Cindy Leach is a 48-year-old mother of 4. She’s an accomplished athlete holding 2 pro titles in the fitness industry, runs her own social media and consulting business and has been known as a local influencer in her area due to her endless efforts in the community to help others build relationships. After her major breast surgery, due to BII (breast implant illness), she has combated numerous issues and has gone on to have more health complications that has now left her with permanent autoimmune damage. Yet she still goes on with a smile and passion for inspiring others, while challenging society on what BEAUTY truly is. Thank you for listening! Please FOLLOW and CONNECT with Cindy: Facebook: Cindy Leach Instagram & TikTok: @BeautifulBeyondBald Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: @MarciNettles Check out our website at: DondeeAndMarci(dot)com #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #Bhfyp #Podcast #Podcaster #BII #BreastImplantIlness #BIISurvivor #Alopecia #Brainfog #Positivity #Neuropathy #Inspiration #ChronicFatigue #Gratitude #ProAthlete #LocalInfluencer #Anxiety #PTSD #Insomnia
EPISODE 42: “You’re Talking to Dead People, What Now?” with Mary Ross Smith Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear the story of “Little Mary” who as a child endured racism, abuse of all kinds and an alcoholic mother that drove her to Talk to Dead People! Mary Ross Smith is an author, speaker, and insurance agent. She was born in Shreveport, LA. and is the youngest of five children. Her family moved to Los Angeles, CA in 1947 where her mother was the founder of a prominent African American mortuary. Mary spent her youth playing and working in the funeral business. Mary was inspired to start writing her story in 2003 and in 2004, her first book, Soul Survivor, was published through AuthorHouse. Mary has one adult son, two grandsons and a beautiful great-granddaughter. She lives in Phoenix, AZ with her husband Verne W. Smith. Thank you for listening! Please FOLLOW and CONNECT with Mary: Website- Email: Facebook: Mary Ross Smith Instagram: MaryRossSmith LinkedIn: Mary Ross Smith Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: @MarciNettles Check out our website at: DondeeAndMarci(dot)com #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #Podcast #Podcaster #TalkingToDeadPeople #Abuse #Alcoholism #Survivor #SoulSurvivor #Child #FuneralHome #DeadPeopleDontHurtYou #Author #Speaker #InsuranceAgent
EPISODE 41: “You’re too FAT to have a Baby, What Now?” with Miranda Sommer Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What Now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear a story that will resonate with most of us… a young child that wants to be like everyone else, wants to fit in… she chases her dream in public, but behind closed doors she was living an identity of being fat, chubby, and too big. This identity chased her into her adult life, where burning the candle at both ends almost killed her, before she was told she was too fat to have what she always wanted, a baby… Miranda Sommer FDN-P is a passionate single mompreneur whose mission is to transform the health of the world through education. This once elementary teacher now functional medicine practitioner transformed her own health by losing over 100 lbs., recovering from several autoimmune conditions. She has also used the Reset with Miranda to completely transform the health and lifestyles of over 500 clients in the last 3 years alone. She developed the Reset with Miranda program to be a priceless education in nutrition, lifestyle, habits, and mindset to empower people to take control of their own health. This revolutionary program provides all the key components needed for achieving success not only during the program but for a lifetime of vitality for each client and their loved ones who will undoubtedly benefit as a result. She has scaled her business from zero to multiple six figures by encouraging people to find power in vulnerability while sharing their stories to spread the message of hope and healing. Miranda has centered in the power of relationships and community to create an experience for her clients that keeps them engaged and fosters success through support and love. She also is honored to be a Practice Success Coach and on the Leadership Council for Perfect Practice Mentorship to guide other passionate functional professionals in growing their reach and impact in the world. Her passion for education is fueled by relentless pursuit of self-improvement and passing on what she learns to those who seek better for themselves and those they love. She believes Together we can Reset! Thank you for listening! Please CONNECT and FOLLOW Miranda: Miranda is offering a FREE Call and bonuses to the What Now Tribe! Email: Website: ResetWithMiranda.com Free Facebook Group: ResetWithMiranda.com/group Facebook: Miranda.Sommer01 Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: Check out our website at #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #Podcast #Podcaster #Fat #Baby #Identity #ResetWithMiranda #Education #Nutrition #Chubby #Dreams #sick #Empower
EPISODE 40: Bits of some of YOUR favorites! Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What Now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear highlights from seven (7) of your favorite episodes from the first 5 months of Season 2 of the “You’re _____, What Now?” Podcast! In no significant order... Episode 34: “You’re Broken & Hopeless, What Now?” with Scott Giltner. Episode 38: “You’re a Prisoner Turned Professor, What Now?” with Andre Norman. Episode 28: “You’re Living a Miracle, What Now?” with LaNae Maughan. Episode 27: “You’re Fighting Life, What Now?” with Tom Mancuso. Episode 25: “You’re the Father of Aborted Children, What Now?” with Dondee Nettles. Episode 30: “You’re Suffering from PTSD, What Now?” with Jonny Benton. Episode 36: “You’re in Crisis, What Now?” with Robin Gargano. Thank you for listening! Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: Check out our website at #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #TheBiohackingTeam #YourFavorites #SeasonTwo2022 #Podcast #Podcaster #Alcoholism #Prosthetic #PrisonerToProfessor #Felon #EliteAthlete #Miracle #Abortion #Father #PTSD #Crisis #Grief #Hope #Gratitude
EPISODE 39: “You’re Cerebral Palsy Hacked, What Now?” with Anna Merrill Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear an incredible story of a young girl whose mother had to make a difficult decision, leg braces or a wheelchair for the rest of her life... her mother chose the braces and even though she had significant pain as she grew, she became a teacher, got married, had a family of beautiful children and is now a warrior for inclusion for ALL! 𝘼𝙣𝙣𝙖 𝙈𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙡𝙡 loves people and gives lifestyle prescriptions including Connectedness, Resilience, Movement, and Nutrition to help others avoid medications and surgery. Activating their bodies to work at their best! Her motto is Everyone Happier and Healthier! Anna graduated from ASU, in Education and Art, has attended several community colleges and BYU, continuing education. She runs the Exploring Art program in her community, is a published illustrator, and continues to teach in the school district. Anna and her husband, Loren Merrill, coach the NPC college basketball team and run Special Olympics Unified in the White Mountains. They love their 6 children, three of which have cerebral palsy. As a family they actively promote health and inclusion! Thank you for listening! Please CONNECT and FOLLOW Anna: YouTube – Merrill Budz, Facebook – Anna Pember Merrill Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: @MarciNettles Check out our website at: DondeeAndMarci(dot)com #Unified #SpecialOlympicsUnified #CerebralPalsy #Warrior #Teacher #TheMerrillBudz #Love #EveryoneHealthierAndHappier #Victorious #Adoption #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #TheBiohackingTeam #Podcast #Podcaster
EPISODE 38: “You’re a Prisoner Turned Professor, What Now?” with Andre Norman Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear an ultimate story of redemption of a young boy whose childhood trauma propelled him into selling drugs and becoming entrenched in gang life that led to him being sentenced to over 100 years in prison... Andre Norman is now an international speaker, best-selling author, and highly sought-after advisor, helping corporations improve how they deal with social justice issues. He is also the nation's leading violence interrupter assisting city and state governing officials to decrease violence in their communities. Andre is called on to inspire change and to be an approachable voice on how our differences can be our greatest strength. Please CONNECT and FOLLOW Andre: AndreNorman.com Facebook: AndreNorman.21 Instagram: @AndreNorman LinkedIn: Andre Norman Find Andre’s book, “The Ambassador of Hope” on Amazon. Thank you for listening! Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: @MarciNettles Check out our website at: DondeeAndMarci(dot)com #PrisonertoProfessor #Redemption #Choice #change #ViolenceDisrupter #SocialJustice #Harvard #LondonBusinessSchool #TheAmbassadorOfHope #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #Podcast #Podcaster
𝙀𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙙𝙚 37: “𝙔𝙤𝙪’𝙧𝙚 𝙖 𝙎𝙡𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙙, 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙉𝙤𝙬?” 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙑𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙄𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear the journey of how trauma can lead to improper beliefs that turn into addictions and a relationship with food that ends up trying to kill you instead of being the nutrition your body needs... You become a slave to your food. 𝙑𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙄𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 is a transformational health coach and mentor with over 15 years of experience in health and nutrition, training, healing, and strengthening the body through strategic movement. Her passion is supporting women to help them conquer defeat, frustration, and powerlessness when it comes to their relationship with food and their body. She helps those who are struggling with unhealthy eating patterns and diet confusion, go from feeling trapped and powerless over food and emotions to becoming transformed and empowered at the core level, fully alive and activated, healthy and whole. Valery is a dedicated wife and mother. When she is not helping women break chains of powerlessness over food, she is a running baseball mom of her boys and supporting her husband who is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Thank you for listening! Please CONNECT and FOLLOW Valery: Facebook – Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: @MarciNettles Check out our website at: DondeeAndMarci(dot)com #SlavetoFood #Addiction #Bulimia #Healing #Empowered #Coach #Opportunity #Trauma #TransformationalCoach #CORE #acceptance #Pain #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #Podcast #Podcaster
EPISODE 36: “You’re in Crisis, What Now?” with Robin Gargano Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear the Breakdown to Breakthrough story that includes miscarriages, marriage separation, hopeful reconciliation that led to death and darkness... All of which opened the opportunity to live life with resiliency! 𝙍𝙤𝙗𝙞𝙣 𝙂𝙖𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙤 lived a story of inspiration through her personal journey that created a passionate writer, coach, speaker, and courageous entrepreneur. She pours her passion into her work and continues to tell stories that can serve, impact, and inspire others to live to their fullest potential. The start of her personal and professional life gives her the fuel needed to become the impressive and unforgettable writer she is today. As a result, her mental pilgrimage through life’s hardships and memories helped her master the process of reinvention beautifully described in her book, “The Beauty Within Tragedy.” Robin truly believes “Nothing happens to us; things only happen for you" Thank you for listening! Please CONNECT and FOLLOW Robin: LinkedIn - (RobinGargano22) Website - Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: @MarciNettles Check out our website at: DondeeAndMarci(dot)com #Resiliency #GriefGauge #Darkness #Inspiration #Passion #Author #Miscarriage #Death #TheBeautyWithinTragedy #acceptance #Pain #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #Podcast #Podcaster
EPISODE 35: “You’re a Leader in a Toxic Church, What Now?” with Calvin “Go-Hard” Richard Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear the story of a young family that turned to and relied on their church family after losing everything in Hurricane Katrina... relocating several times before landing in Texas where the church refugees created a community that became a toxic environment where if you weren’t “IN”, you were “OUT”... Enduring spiritual abuse from a toxic church culture... They lost so much including: health, security, their home, and almost their marriage. Calvin “Go-Hard” Richard is a man of faith, a loving husband, and father of 3 amazing kids. He is a community leader, peak performance coach, and mindset mentor. He is the founder and CEO of LionHeart, Peak Performance coaching for Kingdom businessmen and leaders and the founder and CEO of Verus Fit Transformation Lab Team Personal Training Studio. Calvin is the health and recreation Pastor at the First Baptist Church of Marble Falls, TX. He has over 2 decades of experience in ministry, Kingdom leadership, sports medicine, strength & conditioning, and fitness coaching. Please FOLLOW and CONNECT with Calvin: Facebook: Instagram: Thank you for listening! Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: @MarciNettles Check out our website at: DondeeAndMarci(dot)com #Toxic #Church #ToxicChurch #ChurchHurts #Impact #Relationship #Pastor #Ministry #Leadership #Bible #God #Coach #LionHeart #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #Podcast #Podcaster
EPISODE 34: “You’re Broken & Hopeless, What Now?” with Scott Giltner Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear the impact alcohol can have when given control and how through surrendering, a life can rise up from being a suicidal alcoholic with no hope to now being in the top 1% Spartan Athletes in the World! Scott Giltner is a man that has overcome the odds through Christ Jesus. He was once labeled as un-rehabilitative by the Army and now proudly wears the label on his chest as child of God! Scott now uses his experiences to help others overcome addiction, find hope, and reach new levels of freedom! Please CONNECT and FOLLOW Scott: FaceBook – Instagram Thank you for listening! Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: @MarciNettles Check out our website at: DondeeAndMarci(dot)com #unrehabilitative #Airborne #Alcoholic #Military #Army #Prison #Saved #Jesus #suicide #Spartan #Winner #Addiction #SecondChance #Hope #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #Podcast #Podcaster
EPISODE 33: “You’re Thinking of Hurting Yourself, What Now?” with Marci Nettles Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode we are going to have a one-on-one conversation about a touchy topic that many are experiencing right now... self-harm and suicide. Did you know that Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in young people 10-24 years of age? So many people are crying out for help, and we are missing the signs. As a society, we need to be better! If you or someone you know is currently thinking of hurting themselves or ending their lives, PLEASE call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255. In many areas, you can even dial 988 to be connected to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. You can learn more and get resources at Thank you for listening! Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: @MarciNettles Check out our website at: DondeeAndMarci(dot)com #Abuse #Conqueror #Joy #Positive #Gratitude #Love #BrainInjury #Depression #Rumors #Cutter #Depression #SuicideAttempts #Identity #PersonalGrowth #Environment #Thoughts #Emotions #Feelings #SuicidePrevention #SuicidePreventionLifeline #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #Podcast #Podcaster
EPISODE 32: “You’re a Conqueror, What Now?” with Shawn-Kristin Reynolds Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode we bring back our guest from one of the most listened episodes, Episode 8: “You’re an Abused Child, What Now?” We pick up where we left off in Shawn-Kristin’s story, being rescued by her “Earth Angels” from the Orphanage. You will hear the Joy and Positive Gratitude in which she lives her life even though she has, and continues to deal with, health issues that were born with the trauma she experienced, as well as a life-changing accident she had just two years ago... Shawn-Kristin Reynolds is a self-proclaimed “late bloomer” with aspirations of being a surgeon but later in life decided on a nursing degree as it fit in with the role she had taken on as a caregiver to many. She completed her Associate in Science of Nursing (RN) and was accepted to the fast track to complete her Bachelor of Science degree. Three weeks before the semester was to start, The University of Chicago Specialist, whom she was an oncology nurse, diagnosed her first bout with cancer. The surgery that was meant to save her life, ended up leading to Kristin being off work for two years due to major lung insufficiencies, fibrosis, and inflammation after 3 Thoracotomies. Despite her personal health challenges, Shawn-Kristin was known for her fundraising abilities and assisted individuals and organizations raise almost $270,000 for Children’s Advocacy, Transplant Operations, Scholarship Funds, and Nursing Programs. In 2006, Shawn-Kristin designed, prototyped, trademarked, and copyrighted the “S-Klamp”, a safety clamp for I.V. – Patent Pending U.S. & International. Please Connect with and Follow Shawn-Kristin: Facebook: Thank you for listening! Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: @MarciNettles Check out our website at: DondeeAndMarci(dot)com #Abuse #Illness #Cancer #Conqueror #Joy #Positive #Gratitude #CareGiver #Love #BrainInjury #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #Podcast #Podcaster
EPISODE 31: “You’re Powerful, What Now?” with Teresa Bruni Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear the empowering story of abuse that turned into illness, compounded by western medicine, that eventually lead to an awareness of the POWER within the Human body! This Power is inside of each one of YOU! Teresa Bruni is a genuinely passionate Healer and Spiritual Warrior who assists individuals in breaking through obstacles that prevent them from living life to the fullest. She believes that everyone deserves healing - physical, emotional, and spiritual - resulting in an abundant and fulfilled life! Teresa holds many certifications and awards including: Certified Professional Coach (CPC) Certified Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner (ELI-MP) PSYCH-K® Preferred Facilitator Certified HeartMath Practitioner® International Best-Selling Author of The Resilience Journal: Transcending Turbulent Times Through Journaling Please CONNECT and FOLLOW Teresa: Website: Book a Free Discovery Session Teresa’s book is found on Amazon. Thank you for listening! Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: @MarciNettles Check out our website at: DondeeAndMarci(dot)com #Powerful #Abuse #Illness #SideAffects #Medicine #Healer #Author #CPC #HeartMath #Control #PersonalPower #SelfHelp #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #Podcast #Podcaster
EPISODE 30: “You’re Suffering from PTSD, What Now?” with Jonny Benton Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear the story of a very brave hero who lived through one of the bloodiest battles in Afghanistan before being medically retired from the damage caused during his service, the injury that can’t be seen from the outside, PTSD. He travelled through the trauma in and out of the military, suicide attempts, contact trauma on his family and more.... Jonny Benton is the Founder of Heart of a Mountain, Director of Military Relations and Board Member for Wild Warrior Adventure, an entrepreneur, and a consultant/advocate for Veteran programs. He is a retired SSG from the United States Army. He served as an airborne infantryman during his active service. Following a combat deployment to Afghanistan as a Squad Leader and serving as an Army Instructor, he was medically retired in October of 2013 after being active for almost 12 years. Jonny and his wife, Lindsey, have been married 17 years, and live together in Colorado Springs with their three beautiful Daughters. Together, they continue to follow God’s calling in their lives to serve Veterans and their families within the community, at their church and through their work with Heart of a Mountain and Wild Warrior Adventure. Please FOLLOW and CONNECT with Jonny: WildWarrior.us Facebook: Instagram: Thank you for listening! Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: @MarciNettles Check out our website at: DondeeAndMarci(dot)com #Veteran #PTSD #WildWarrior #HeartOfAMountain #TBI #Love #FlyFishing #Hero #Family #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #Podcast #Podcaster #SelfHelp
EPISODE 29: “You’re Over Radiating Your Child, What Now?” with Ben Salem Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear the story or a father who became aware of the danger of the radiation in his child’s nursery and why other countries ban Wi-Fi from children under 6. This awareness started the journey and creation of WaveBlock reflecting stickers... If you, or anyone you care about, uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth earbuds or cell phone devices you must listen in and hear the story of WaveBlock founder and dad, Ben Salem. Ben Salem is a Relator by trade, but a concerned and loving father by heart. When he saw the amount of time his boys were spending on their devices, with their earbuds in their ears, when the pandemic sent all kids home to be schooled... he became alarmed. Concerned, he created a product to place on the earbuds to deflect EMFs from the brain. WaveBlock has been laboratory tested in government laboratories and has shown outstanding results. Please CONNECT and FOLLOW Ben: (DondeeAndMarci15 for 15% off your order) Thank you for listening! Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: @MarciNettles Check out our website at: DondeeAndMarci(dot)com #Radiation #WaveBlock #Wifi #RadiationPoisoning #Protection #ProtectYourChild #Research #Bluetooth #Baby #Nursery #Collaborate #Entrepreneur #Brainstorm #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #Podcast #Podcaster
EPISODE 28: “You’re Living a Miracle, What Now?” with LaNae Maughan Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear the story of my Sister-In-Law, LaNae Maughan, as she shares her journey after a near fatal accident involving her husband, Dan. Moving from being a loving and supportive wife and mother (of 3) to having the responsibility of being the sole provider, mother and full-time support to her now disabled husband. LaNae’s story is truly one of transition from the expectation of what a miracle she was praying for would look like to how the miracle was intended to help HER become who she is today. LaNae truly is a living miracle in how she has triumphed and how together she and Dan have lived a life full of family, love, adventure and success! LaNae Maughan is the mother of four amazing children (listen in to hear the story of #4) who have been by her side to not only survive the challenges they faced but grew to THRIVE in the journey of life. As a family, they have traveled far and wide – from the Alps in Switzerland to the ruins in Mexico, each time finding creative ways to ensure that Dan was able to enjoy the journey with them. Together, they have canoed rivers, kayaked in oceans and climbed the Great Wall of China. They live by the motto that life can be good, even when it's hard. LaNae is the author of the upcoming memoir about their life journey together. She was also a contributing author in the book, The Road Ahead, by Jane Seymour. Professional Bio: MBA, Marriott School of Management PMP, Project Management Professional Certified Canfield Trainer in The Success Principles Please CONNECT with and FOLLOW LaNae: lanae.maughan@gmail.com Thank you for listening! Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: @MarciNettles Check out our website at: DondeeAndMarci(dot)com #Miracle #CarAccident #BrainStemInjury #Survivor #Thrive #Faith #LivingMiracle #Trust #Faith #Family #ILoveYouWhatever #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #Podcast #Podcaster
EPISODE 27: “You’re Fighting Life, What Now?” with Tom Mancuso Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear how perspective can be changed, from ego-full to humble... through a journey of grief, alcoholism, arrests, the loss of a limb and going to prison where Integrity was learned, and character defined. Tom Mancuso believes doing what’s right without expectation of anything in return is the mark of a true leader. This way of living is ingrained in all that he does and who he is. He has overcome things in life that would break others: losing a limb in an accident, suffering a Brain Injury, PTSD, alcohol abuse and even going to prison for DUI. He has used these life events to mold his thinking to not focus on himself, but to focus on how he can assist others. He mentors others to help them be successful in their work-life, but in the end, he really is helping them be the best version of themselves. Tom continues to give back, helping educate others, so they can find personal and financial growth. He’s always looking for ways to support others' success. That’s the mark of a true leader. Please CONNECT and FOLLOW Tom: Facebook: Thank you for listening! Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: @MarciNettles Check out our website at: DondeeAndMarci(dot)com #Grief #alcoholism #DUI #Prison #Integrity #character #LoanOfficer #Mentor #Amputee #Prosthesis #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #Podcast #Podcaster
EPISODE 26: “You’re Living a Toxic Life, What Now?” with Natalie Tucker Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear from a young woman who has lived a life full of toxicity, from Drugs and Alcohol addictions to toxic relationships and even illness from her breast implants. She is now living a life full of wellness-based decisions and is helping others identify the toxicity in their lives and helping them make better choices. Natalie Tucker is a newlywed, a cat mom and an owner of multiple businesses based out of Tampa Bay, Florida. She has transformed her life from the inside out by removing parts of herself that attracted the less desirable things in life. Her story is all about how God helped her gain her power back and now mentors others on how they can do it too! Thank you for listening! Please CONNECT and FOLLOW Natalie: Facebook- Instagram- Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: @MarciNettles Check out our website at: DondeeAndMarci(dot)com #ToxicLife #Drugs #addictions #Alcohol #Relationships #God #Transformation #BII #BreastImplantIllness #Mentor #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #Podcast #Podcaster #ToxicLife #Heroine #addictions #Alcohol #Relationships #God #Transformation #BII #BreastImplantIllness #Mentor #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #Podcast #Podcaster ***In this episode, I inadvertently mentioned Heroine in place of Cocaine. My guest, Natalie Tucker, did not have a Heroine addiction. Please forgive me and accept my apology. Marci 🙏🏻❤️
EPISODE 25: “You’re the Father of Aborted Children, What Now?” with Dondee Nettles Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear the very vulnerable story of a young man who found himself as the father of two children that were aborted. The life-long consequences of these decisions and how he has been able to find peace in this chaos, may be exactly the message you have been needing to hear. 𝘿𝙧. 𝘿𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙚 𝙉𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚𝙨 is a former Family Wellness Chiropractor, that specialized in posture correction, through neurologic rehabilitation in balance and proprioception. Dr. Nettles had the 4th largest solo practice in Arizona, seeing 350-500 patients per week. He was also an AM Talk-Radio host prior to becoming stay-at-home Dad, Podcaster, and home-based global Entrepreneur. He now has the perfect blended family with his wife, Marci (Hey, that’s ME). Together we have 4 great kids and 3 grandkids. We are passionate about equipping, elevating and empowering families to create a Global Legacy and achieve their dreams. Please CONNECT and FOLLOW Dondee: Social Media Platforms: @DondeeNettles Website: DondeeAndMarci.com Thank you for listening! Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: @MarciNettles Check out our website at: DondeeAndMarci(dot)com #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #Love #Abortion #Grace #forgiveness #Jesus #GlobalEntrepreneur #9to5ExitTicket #Angels #Heaven #AFathersStory
EPISODE 24: “You’re an Undocumented Immigrant Child, What Now?” with Tal Zlotnitsky Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear the story of a 12-year-old boy that was brought to America by his parents in search of the American Dream. Initially undocumented, his life went from being a well-known child singer in Israel to being the low-income child in the school lunch line with the “blue” ticket that was given to subsidized students. This led to... Tal Zlotnitsky is a successful 6-time start-up entrepreneur, angel investor and the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Our.Love Company. With its inaugural product launching February 14th, 2022, Our.Love is a love and relationship wellness technology company that empowers maximum love, connection and relationships through a fun and insightful digital experience based on proven science and technology. Prior to founding Our.Love, Tal served as President & CEO of B2B specialty payments provider iControl Data Solutions, as co-Founder and CEO of pay-by-phone self-parking pioneer iControl Mobile Payments (now ParkMobile), as CEO of authentication solutions provider Syncronex, and as Vice Chairman & CEO of Current News Co. (now Hudson News). A life-long leader and learner who is inquisitive and tenacious, Tal came to the United States at the age of 12 from Israel following a notable singing career in his early childhood. In the near 40 years since and having experienced first-hand the challenges of growing up as a low-income, initially undocumented immigrant in America, Tal has been a passionate activist on behalf of immigrants, people of color, distressed rural communities, the LGBTQ community, refugees, and military families. Tal is an avid and dedicated fan of the Tampa Bay Rays, Everton FC, and anyone who plays against the Yankees. A resident of Tampa, Florida, Tal is the proud and highly engaged father of two daughters, a son, and a stepson. He is grateful to be learning more about how to be his best in love, relationships, and leadership every single day. Please CONNECT and FOLLOW Tal: FREE APP 02/14/22: Website: Thank you for listening! Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: @MarciNettles Check out our website at: DondeeAndMarci(dot)com #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #Podcast #Podcaster #Love #Our.Love #UndocumentedImmigrant #ImmigrantChild #Entrepreneur #AmericanDream #Visionary #Philanthropy
EPISODE 23: “You’re Broken, What Now?” with Jessica Crate Oveson Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear from a former Olympic level Athlete that struggled through injuries, eating disorders, and pivotal changes in her career before finding herself with a decision to make that would change her life forever! Jessica Crate Oveson is a former Olympic level Elite Marathon runner with a pre-Medical degree in Biological Science and Psychology. She worked in the medical device and pharmaceutical industry before making a 180 switch to natural wellness and becoming an entrepreneur working to master the game of prevention! Jessica is a yoga sports performance instructor, a USATF Certified running coach and a public speaker sharing her passion on breakthroughs in human performance. Please CONNECT and FOLLOW Jessica: Social Platforms: @JessicaCrateOveson Website: JessicaCrate.com JessicaCrate(dot)com Thank you for listening! Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: @MarciNettles Check out our website at DondeeAndMarci(dot)com #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #Athlete #OlympicAthlete #Eatingdisorder #InjuredAthlete #Pivot #Podcast #Podcaster #Biohacking #Motherhood #Newlywed #Service
EPISODE 22: “You’re Divorced with Kids, What Now?” with Erik and Kristin Richards Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear the individual stories of two people that both struggled through divorces with children, losing and then finding themselves, before coming together and blending their families in a new “God” arranged marriage. They are now on a mission to help others that find themselves where they were, with the desire to offer guidance and hope in ROUND 2! Erik and Kristin are born and raised Hoosiers living in a suburb of Indianapolis Indiana. They are newly-ish married and just celebrated their third anniversary. Erik and Kristin are both divorce survivors and have learned through God‘s grace that second chances really do exist! Both openly admit to doing everything wrong in their first marriages that is why they are so passionate about putting Christ first & spreading hope through their beautiful ashes to beauty story! Please FOLLOW and CONNECT to Erik & Kristin: Facebook: @ErikRichards @KristinRichards Instagram: @Round2Dad @TheKristinRichards Thank you for listening! Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: @MarciNettles Check out our website at DondeeAndMarci(dot)com #Divorced #Kids #BlendedFamily #Round2 #Hope #Marriage #Love #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #Podcast #Podcaster
EPISODE 21: “You’re Grieving, What Now?” with Marci Nettles Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode I will share with you my VERY personal experience with Grief, what it is, what it is not and how it can negatively affect your life if you don’t FEEL IT. Grief is hard, it hurts, but without embracing it we can lose the memories of why we are experiencing grief. 2020 & 2021 were years that brought severe grief and it has not let up yet. Let’s walk this path together and have 2022 be the year we reclaim the love, memories, and hope as we heal in the grieving process. Thank you for listening! Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: @MarciNettles Check out our website at - DondeeAndMarci(dot)com #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #Podcast #Podcaster
EPISODE 20: The Best of Season 1! Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What Now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear highlights from the seven (7) most listened to episodes of Season 1 of the “You’re _____, What Now?” Podcast! In no significant order... Episode 13: “You’re Caring for Your Parents with Parkinson’s, What Now?” with Noah G. Press McIntyre. Episode 8: “You’re an Abused Child, What Now?” with Shawn-Kristin Reynolds. Episode 9: “You’re a Cancer Diagnosis, What Now?” with Matt Wolfe. Episode 2: “You’re Boobless, What Now?” with Lacey Marie. Episode 17: “You’re Felons and You Lost Your Kids, What Now?” with Matt & Lauren Hoffman. Episode 19: “You’re a Single Mother Grieving Your Murdered Son, What Now?” with Micah Palmer. Episode 7: “You’re Worthy, What Now?” with Pastor Charles Coleman. Thank you for listening! Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: @MarciNettles Check out our website at DondeeAndMarci(dot)com #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #BestOfSeasonOne #SeasonOne2021 #SeasonTwo2022 #Podcast #Podcaster
EPISODE 19: “You’re a Single Mother Grieving Your Murdered Son, What Now?” with Micah Palmer Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear the VERY really and raw story of a successful businesswoman, a single mother of three beautiful children... sharing her grief journey from the murder of her 20-year-old son, the court case, supporting her grieving daughters, and now... working to find herself again. Micah Palmer is the strongest woman I currently know. She is a professional photographer & owner of “iCandy Photography & Design” and previously a successful realtor. She is on a journey to create the #StayTrueMovement to share Deondré’s story in hopes of helping other kids to make the right decision and know the power of Staying True to themselves, not falling to the pressures of this broken world. Please FOLLOW and CONNECT with Micah: Website: (under construction with links to her business Social Media pages) Facebook: @MicahMBaldwin Thank you for listening! Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: @MarciNettles Check out our website at DondeeAndMarci(dot)com #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #Podcast #Podcaster #Grief #Murder #SingleMother #LifeSentence #ChooseTheRightPath #BrokenSystem #StayTrue #FinessinNeverStressin #StayTrueMovement
EPISODE 18: “You’re a Single Dad with 600K in Debt, What Now?” with Todd Palmer Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear the amazing story of a single father that had a huge desire to be successful as both a role model to his son and as an entrepreneur. When he found himself sitting on the curb outside of his house facing bankruptcy and losing his home... he KNEW things had to change, starting with himself. Todd Palmer is an executive coach, keynote speaker, renowned thought leader, author, and CEO who is committed to helping business owners tackle their obstacles and clear their path to success. As an entrepreneur and active CEO, Todd knows the struggles business owners face regarding people, cash, strategy & execution. He took his company from being $600,000 in debt, to making the INC 5,000 as one of America’s fastest-growing companies (an astounding 6 times!). He specializes in helping leaders join the mission statement of the organization with their personal core values, while addressing fears, self-doubts and imposter syndrome. He brings a unique blend of authenticity, transparency and vulnerability to help leaders & organizations achieve their highest goals, and he’s here today to share his story, what he’s learned along the way. Please CONNECT and FOLLOW Todd: Social Media: @ToddPalmer Website: fromsucktosuccess (dot) com (Free Chapter of Todd’s Book for each of you) Email Todd if interested in a FREE 30 min coaching call: Todd@extraordinaryadvisors.com Thank you for listening! Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: @MarciNettles Check out our website at DondeeAndMarci(dot)com #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #Podcast #Podcaster #FromSuckToSuccess #Entrepreneur #Debt #SingleDad #ExtraordinaryAdvisors
EPISODE 17: “You’re Felons and You Lost Your Kids, What Now?” with Matt & Lauren Hoffman Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you are going to hear the story of two amazing people who made several bad choices that led them to being 9-time felons and losing their kids... They were given the opportunity to pivot and change their story from being “Local Dope Dealers to International Hope Dealers!” Matt and Lauren Hoffman are the perfect example that good people can make bad choices that change their life path forever. They are choosing every single day to not only fight for each other and their family, but for everyone who may be in the same circumstances they had found themselves in with little hope for change! Please FOLLOW and CONNECT with Matt and Lauren: Email: Facebook: @MatthewHoffman, @LaurenHoffman Thank you for listening! Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: @MarciNettles Check out our website at: DondeeAndMarci(dot)com #Felons #DrugDealers #Parents #Christians #Networkers #HopeDealers #Pivot #Addiction #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory
EPISODE 16: “You’re the Father of a Rape Victim, What Now?” with Craig “Sawman” Sawyer Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear the personal story of a father, whose daughter was raped... even though he is also a powerful warrior that fought for our freedoms and now fights for the safety of our children in the battle against child rape and sex-trafficking. This story is full of anger, fear, darkness, LIGHT, LOVE and the strength of a family that turned tragedy into a continuing purpose as they fight together to free the children of sex trafficking and abuse. Craig “Sawman” Sawyer grew up near Houston, TX and got his tactical start in the U.S. Marine Corps. He quickly transitioned to the U.S. Navy to pursue high-level Special Operations as a U.S. Navy SEAL. As an Operator on the Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU), Craig gained critical combat experience that is now being utilized to protect those who cannot protect themselves. Because of his experience as a federal criminal investigator, Craig is uniquely qualified to run joint sting operations with law enforcement agencies and allied NGOs. Sawman is now dedicating his life to raising awareness about the epidemic of child rape trafficking, rescuing victims, and putting predators behind bars. In 2017 He founded V4CR (Veterans 4 Child Rescue) which is comprised of military professionals, former/current law enforcement, civilians and those who are willing to do whatever it takes to end child trafficking in America now. They truly keep an eye on what is happening with the children!! Please FOLLOW and Connect with Sawman: Social Media: Veterans4ChildRescue & Craig “Sawman”Sawyer Website: Vets4ChildRescue (dot) org Thank you for listening! Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: @MarciNettles Check out our website at DondeeAndMarci(dot)com #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #Vets4ChildRescue #V4CR #ChildRape #Victims #Hero #Sawman #Warrior #Military #ChildSexEpidemic #Veteran
EPISODE 15: “You’re Lucky to be Alive, What Now?” with Brian Bogert Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you are going to hear the amazing story of how, in the blink of an eye, a young boy’s life was changed forever after an out-of-control truck ran him down... in front of his mother’s eyes. A perfect stranger jumped into action and... Now as an adult, this young boy’s life story is changing the lives of thousands as he shares the lessons he learned during his journey of learning who he needed to be in order to authentically show up through the HARD! Brian Bogert believes there is a sleeping giant in every human. Awakening those giants within and turning them into legends, by helping individuals grab just what’s out of their grasp, is Brian’s purpose in this life. Brian is a heart surgeon without a blade. He does not start outside with what you need to do, he starts inside with who you are. In a world that is disconnected, Brian is revolutionizing how individuals, leaders, and entrepreneurs deeply connect with their authentic selves to achieve the best version of themselves. As a human behavior and performance coach, speaker, and business strategist Brian teaches disruptive strategies on how to create sustainable growth and lasting change personally and professionally. His life philosophies on “how to embrace pain to avoid suffering”, “people before profits”, and “who before what” has helped individuals and companies discover and activate their limitless potential. You can literally feel Brian and his team's authenticity and will be moved by their vision to impact a billion lives by 2045 Please CONNECT and FOLLOW with Brian... Social Platforms: @BrianBogert Websites: Thank you for listening! Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: @MarciNettles Check out our website at #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #BrianBogert #LuckyToBeAlive #Perspective #Authentic #SleepingGiant #EmbraceYourPain
EPISODE 14: “You’re a Zebra, What Now?” with Dr. Natacha Nelson Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you are going to hear the powerful, and painful, story of a young mixed raced girl growing up in the 1970’s when being a mixed-race family was legal, but not looked on kindly. Natacha Nelson will share her heart on the struggles of growing up in her home with an alcoholic father, a difficult relationship with her mother and being judged for the color of her skin. Despite all she was faced with she had a dream inside of her, from the age of 7, to become a doctor... Dr. Natacha Nelson graduated from Palmer West College of Chiropractic in 1998. For twenty years, she has worked in private practice, helping thousands of patients understand and care for their body and health as Owner of Inside Out Wellness Center. To keep current on the latest research, she attends continuing education seminars and scientific symposia, and in 2015, completed a Master’s Degree in Spiritual Psychology. She has dedicated her career to understanding the connections between physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being through principles of Chiropractic and Spiritual Psychology. As an elite athlete in her own right, she has played professional beach volleyball on the national and international circuits. She provides advisory services to professional, semi-professional athletes as well as today’s young athletes. Natacha Nelson is at the forefront of delivering the message of Life Medicine, where the focus is on restoring the human element of health, wellness and living with vitality. This has led her to the emerging field of Life Doctoring as a Mental Health and Emotional Literacy Consultant. Through Life Medicine and Life Doctoring, the effects of physical, chemical, nutritional, and emotional stressors in our lives can be managed through natural solutions. She believes a different life IS POSSIBLE for those willing to receive this education and take action. Please CONNECT and FOLLOW Dr. Natacha: Facebook: Instagram: Website: Thank you for listening! Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: @MarciNettles Check out our website at: DondeeAndMarci (dot) com #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #DoctorNatacha #Zebra #mixedrace #Biracial #Dreamer #Addiction #EatingDisorder #BeachVolleyball #Chiropractor #LifeMedicine #LifeDoctor
EPISODE 13: “You’re Caring for your Parents with Parkinson’s, What Now?” with Noah G. Press McIntyre Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear an amazing story of love, respect, family, and togetherness through gratitude when illness struck first one parent and then the next. The relationship that was built in the early stages, of childhood into young adulthood, created the foundation that would be the balance needed when LIFE threw all the hard balls that come with Parkinson’s and caring for two parents with the same symptoms. Noah Gabriel Press McIntyre is an internationally known Gratitude Coach, Speaker, Course Creator, Poet, and Founder of The Discover Gratitude Movement. He has been a practitioner of grateful living and mindfulness for over 35 years and holds a Masters in Arts and Social Science with a Concentration in Gratitude and Transformative Learning from Antioch University. He has coached, mentored, trained and developed thousands of community leaders, colleagues and entrepreneurs in a diverse group of organizations including Landmark Worldwide, Inspiritas, Enlignment, Barefoot Books, Whole Foods Market, Estée Lauder and Origins, Send Out Cards and Business Network International (BNI) to name a few. He has also created gratitude community building and wellness coaching programs with national and international educational organizations such as Antioch University, Self Design, The Graduate Institute for Transformative Learning and The Institute for Integrative Nutrition. His book of poetry, in honor of the life of his father Jeffrey Robert McIntyre is called Awakened By Whispering Love and is being released in 2021. His upcoming course, “Our Gratitude, Ourselves” is being created with his mother, Miriam Hawley, one of the original co-authors and founders of Our Bodies, Ourselves. This course empowers fabulous feminist womyn to leave their legacy of love as they discover a deep sense gratitude for themselves. His upcoming podcast, The Discover Gratitude Podcast is launching in 2021. McIntyre is featured in Just Start The Book, published by The Harvard Business Review Press for his work as an “Intra-preneur” at Whole Foods Market where he invented the Healthy Happy Hour and the Whole Kids Day events, as well The Live Your Passion Show with Alex Steven, The Spirit Sherpa Podcast with The Spirit Doctor Kelle Sparta and The “Grateful Voices” Documentary Series on The Network for Grateful Living at Gratefulness.org. He is a former Program Manager at Landmark Worldwide and former Market Development Manager at Business Network International where he launched multiple business networking groups across the great state of Massachusetts. Please CONNECT & FOLLOW Noah: Facebook: Websites: Parkinson’s Foundation Questions? Please call the Helpline: 1-800-4PD-INFO (473-4636) Thank you for listening! Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: Check out our website at #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #Gratitude #Love #ParkinsonsDisease #DiscoverGratitude #CareGiver #Parents #DondeeAndMarci #NoahGPressMcIntyre #MarciNettles
Episode 12: "You're Bipolar, What Now?" with Joey Garza Hello and WELCOME to the "You're ______, What Now?" Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to either Breakdown r Breakthrough... did I always make the "right" choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into JOY! This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider "heroes." Each one had a point where they too had to choose to ether Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will be blessed by Joey Garza's story of how he knew he was different at a young age, being challenged by depression and yet knowing he had to put on a "happy" face, doing what many with Bipolar disorder do... becoming the life of the party and the class clown. Joey will share his struggles from his youth into his young adult life in the military where he was finally diagnosed and that diagnosis changed everything... Joey Garza is a USAF Veteran and the Founder/CEO of Above the Stigma. He was diagnosed with Bipolar Type 1 in 2015 after his manic episodes had left him feeling incapable of stability, peace and happiness. He was aa victim to his own mental illness which lead to excessive spending, sex addiction, constant anxiety, failed relationships and even two suicide attempts. He could have given up and accepted this was who he was. He could have acknowledged the brokenness that he felt was his reality... until 2020 lead to the manic depressive episode that changed his life. He is here to tell you that you matter and he is so happy you are listening today! Please CONNECT with and FOLLOW Joey: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Thank you for listening! PLEASE... Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: Check out your website at #AboveTheStigma #JoeyGarza #Bipolar #Stigma #BreakdownToBreakthrough #ChaosToJoy #Chaos #Podcast #Podcaster #YBWN #YoureBlankWhatNow #MarciNettles #DondeeAndMarci #Suicide #Depression #YouMatter #manic #depressive #YourStoryMatters
Episode #11: "You're a Model with Addictions, What Now?" with Bob Haney Hello and WELCOME to the "You're ______, What Now?" Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to either Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the "right" choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into JOY! This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider "heroes." Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will get to hear the story of Chef Bob Haney as he shares how drugs and alcohol accompanied him through many years of his life, changing his life direction many times until he hit his breaking point... Bob Haney is a Le Cordon Bleu trained chef, a former college baseball player and was a model for most of his early adult life. He started modeling when he was 22 years old in Kansas City, and at the age of 29 he was in Milan. He lived and modeled in Athens, Madrid, Barcelona, Milan, Vienna, New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Miami. Around the age of 35, he retired from modeling and moved to Taos, New Mexico, where his sister and mother had moved. This is where his life almost ended, but God had another plan and it's actually where his life started over again. In Eagle Nest, New Mexico, a mountain town of only 186 people, Bob was able to get sober and truly begin his life over again. Starting his journey to become who the Lord intended him to be. Please CONNECT with and FOLLOW Bob: Website: Instagram: Thank you for listening! Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: Check out our website at #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakthrough #WhatsYourStory #TheBiohackingTeam #DondeeAndMarci #Chef #Model #BaseballPlayer #HeavenlyWaffles #Addictions #Alcohol #Drugs #Milan #Entrepreneur
Episode 10: "You're Suddenly Blind, What Now?" with Tomi Waziri Hello and WELCOME to the "You're ______, What Now?" Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the "right choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into JOY. This Podcast may become your light in then darkness, was you listen to the stories of people I consider "heroes." Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown for Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear Tomi Waziri share his story of going from Uber Driver to being suddenly blind after his horrifying face to face experience with an armed robber. Tomi is the Blind Illuminator, a mental health advocate, mental health counselor, Philanthropist, storyteller, writer, entrepreneur, ambassador of love and kindness. He survived a gunshot to his face that caused his blindness, but it helped him gain insight when he lost his sight. After a transformation from his hopeless situation to becoming a message of hope, he turned his mess into a message to millions! He founded the Tomi Waziri Foundation, an organization dedicated to reigniting hope, forgiveness, love, and kindness. He is on a journey to making 1 million and more smiles! Please CONNECT and FOLLOW Tomi: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Thank you for listening!! Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: Check out our website at: #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakthrough #WhatsYourStory #theBiohackingteam #DondeeAndMarci #Blind #Uber #Robery #TomiWaziri #Counseling #MessToMessage #
Episode 9: "You're a Cancer Diagnosis, What Now?" with Matt Wolfe Hello and WELCOME to the "You're _______, What Now?" Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the "right" choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to stories of people I consider "heroes". Each one had a point where they had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear Matt Wolfe share his story of knowing his body and feeling when things were off. How he went to his doctor and told them what he wanted investigated and his story of standing his ground until he was satisfied. Matt will share how he took his battle with Pancreatic Cancer into his own hands, creating his team of professionals and personal friends that would help him fight for his life! Matt Wolfe is a resident of Charlotte, NC and has been an entrepreneur for 25 years, currently owning motorsports engineering and electrical engineering companies. Matt founded "Project Bouncy Ball" that helps unite people with Homeopathic technologies, spanning the gap between Western and Eastern Medicine. Matt was diagnosed with cancer just after his 38th birthday and has been in a cancer battle ever since. He is currently in remission, playing with race cars, being an adventure seeker and always on the lookout for new health technologies. Matt travels whenever possible and is busy keeping his ball bouncing every day! Please FOLLOW and CONNECT with Matt: Website: Email: Facebook: Thank you for listening! Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: Check out our website at: #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #Cancer #PancreaticCancer #ProjectBouncyBall #Podcast #Podcaster #SelfAdvocate #alternativemedicine #NaturalRemedies #TheBiohackingTeam #Remission
EPISODE 8: “You’re an Abused Child, What Now?” with Shawn-Kristin Reynolds Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear Shawn-Kristin Reynolds share the story of her childhood where she experienced abuses that no child should ever have to endure. She shares the emotions of being separated from her mother, and at times her older brother and sister, while being in the foster care and group home system... on her journey to be found again by her aunt and uncle who finally brought her home. Shawn-Kristin Reynolds is a self-proclaimed “late bloomer” with aspirations of being a surgeon but later in life decided on a nursing degree as it fit in with the role she had taken on as a caregiver to many. She completed her Associate in Science of Nursing (RN) and was accepted to the fast track to complete her Bachelor of Science degree. Three weeks before the semester was to start, The University of Chicago Specialist, whom she was an oncology nurse, diagnosed her first bout with cancer. The surgery that was meant to save her life, ended up leading to Kristin being off work for two years due to major lung insufficiencies, fibrosis, and inflammation after 3 Thoracotomies. Despite her personal health challenges, Shawn-Kristin was known for her fundraising abilities and assisted individuals and organizations raise almost $270,000 for Children’s Advocacy, Transplant Operations, Scholarship Funds, and Nursing Programs. In 2006, Shawn-Kristin designed, prototyped, trademarked, and copyrighted the “S-Klamp”, a safety clamp for I.V. – Patent Pending U.S. & International. Please Connect with and Follow Shawn-Kristin: Facebook: Thank you for listening! Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: Check out our website at #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #AbusedChild #FosterCare #StateCareSystem #Podcaster #Podcast #Nurse #RN #CareGiver #Family
EPISODE 7: “You’re WORTHY, What Now?” Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear Pastor Charles Coleman share his story of being a child with ADHD growing up in a time that ADHD was not known or understood. This led him through a childhood of being misunderstood, punished, and not being seen as he knew himself to be, WORTHY! Charles Coleman holds a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Elementary Education and Physical Education. He also has a Master’s Degree in Education with an emphasis in Intervention of At-Risk Children. As a teacher, he taught 8th grade science and English, taught Physical Education grades K-8, led Behavioral Intervention Teams, coached several sports at the elementary level and coached baseball at the high school level. Coach Coleman always went out of his way to make a positive difference in the lives of the children he taught. He received a commendation from the city of Glendale, AZ, for helping to bring a classroom of students to safety; He did so by deescalating the 14-year-old gunman and convincing him to let the girls in the class go. Coach Coleman retired from teaching in 2005 and to this day many of his students stay in touch with him. After 28 years of teaching in the public education system, Charles, or Charlie as he’s better known, retired, but his retirement was short lived. Along with his wife and brother-in-law and in partnership with Skyway Church in Goodyear, AZ, he co-founded a non-profit counseling organization called Window to Healing, Inc. For almost 10 years, he served as a counselor bringing healing to the hearts and minds of people of many different ages. Again, many of those he counseled contact him still today. Charlie is also a staff pastor at Skyway Church. He has served in many different capacities at Skyway since 1985. He is an excellent vocalist and has served in the worship ministry, marriage ministry, and as a pastoral counselor. Pastor Charlie is well loved and respected. Sports have been a big part of Charlie’s life. He played football and baseball throughout school, coached both sports as an adult, and has officiated baseball and football for many years. He continues to officiate high school and youth football today. Charlie has been married to his wife, Loraine, since 1972. They have two married children and 11 grandchildren. He is an example of a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. You are invited to follow Pastor Charles Coleman: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charles.coleman.942 Thank you for listening! Please Subscribe and give a 5-Star Review! I'd love to hear your greatest take-away from this interview. SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: Check out our website at #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #YBWNPodcast #ADHD #AttentionDeficit #Pastor #Worthy #Discipline #Misunderstood #Podcast #Podcaster
EPISODE 6: “You’re Dying to be Perfect, What Now?” Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear Sandie Sado share her story of being trained as an elite athlete and all of the physical, emotional and mental strains that came along the way. Sandie was trained to be a gymnastics Olympian star, during which time she battled eating disorders and body dysmorphia. She survived cancer twice and learned the secret to true health and fitness. Turning her struggles into her strengths, she discovered that fitness starts with a healthy mind and soul. Sandie’s expertise in this genre guides others in unveiling their dark shadows and self-discovering the internal dialogue that may be sabotaging the ability to achieve their optimal health, success, and happiness. Her philosophy is that inward fit begins in the spirit, using the mind to impact the body. Please Connect with and Follow Sandie: LinkedIn: Instagram: Facebook: Thank you for listening! Please Subscribe and give a 5-Star Review! I'd love to hear your greatest take-away from this interview. SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: Check out our website at #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #YBWNPodcast # #Olympics #Gymnast #EliteAthlete #EatingDisorder #BodyDysmorphia #Cancer #CancerSurvivor
Episode 5: “You’re Addicted to Pain Meds, What Now?” Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you are going to hear JT Hawker share his story of Addiction and the wake of destruction that followed... JT is a man of integrity, inspiration, hope and determination... something he never thought he would be until he discovered the power hidden within him and the light of God. After over a decade of pain and chaos, while in the grips of addiction, he found himself at a crossroads in a literal do or die situation and found strength he never though possible. The addiction started in his early thirties after doctors could not pinpoint the cause of his back pain and started him on a road of destruction by prescribing several different opioids in mass quantities during the height of the opioid crisis. Without knowing the addictive properties of the ‘medication’, JT continued to use opioids to not only cope with the pain, but they became a crutch to handle the complications of life as well. The need for sustaining the pain relief and energy opioids provided, JT spiraled into over-consuming the medications and after becoming completely ill with addiction, JT reached for street drugs to pull out of the horrific withdrawals. His life collapsed. His career ended. His children lost complete respect for him, and his husband was completely beside himself in confusion and grief... Enjoy this episode for the ‘Rest of the Story’! Connect with and follow JT Hawker: “Recovery & the Sober Truth” Podcast Facebook: The Sober Truth Thank you for listening! Please Subscribe and give a 5-Star Review! I'd love to hear your greatest take-away from this interview. SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: Check out our website at #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #Addict #PrescriptionMedication #Recovery #Mentor #mentee #God #12Steps #alcoholicsanonymous
Episode 4: “You’re a 39-Year Old Virgin, What Now?” Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you are going to hear the amazing story of true purity and the challenges that comes with making an uncommon decision. Monique De Leon is passionate about sharing WHY she has remained a virgin and WHY we all should look at the decisions we make when it comes to being pure... no matter your age or the way you have previously lived your life. Monique is a gifted worship leader, author and teacher with a passion for leading people into the presence of God. She has a desire to see people grow in their relationship with God. Which is why she wrote the book Pursuing Purity Under Pressure, and created the Pursuing Purity Online Courses. She travels throughout the U.S. as well as internationally ministering through praise and worship and speaking. And YES, she is a 39-Year Old Virgin! Connect with and follow Monique De Leon: Websites: Music, Podcast, New Book: “Pursuing Purity Under Pressure.” Courses (FREE Book with the purchase of a Course): Thank you for listening! Please Subscribe and give a 5-Star Review! I'd love to hear your greatest take-away from this interview. SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: Check out our website at #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #39YearOldVirgin #Purity #Christian #Unapologetical #Virgin
EPISODE 3: “You’re Unworthy, What Now?” Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear Julian Sado’s story and learn about Neurowhyology! I know! I had never heard of it before either... I think you will be as glad to learn of it as I was! Julian believes that “your struggles are your strengths.” His dynamic journey took him from living on the streets at 16, almost committing suicide, to working in Hollywood entertainment, to celebrity fitness instructor, to corporate Influencer. Today, he is an author, speaker, coach and owner of Pivot2Change. He helps bring business leaders to the next level through Neurowhyology, a combination of Neuro-Science and Behavioral Coaching. We dive into Julian’s story and learn how he was able to take the struggles life threw at him and turn them into strengths. Julian gives his back story he calls Resilience as he shares how he overcame suicide due to a “spiritual” encounter and how he changed his life using imagination and the realization that he had power to choose. Please Connect with and Follow Julian: LinkedIn: Website: Julian’s books: Thank you for listening! Please Subscribe and give a 5-Star Review! I'd love to hear your greatest take-away from this interview. SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: Check out our website at #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #YBWNPodcast #YoureUnworthyWhatNow #Neurowhyology
EPISODE 2: “You’re Boobless, What Now?” with Lacey Marie Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you are going to get to know an amazing woman who I consider a Warrioress! Boobless and Fabuless is her mantra! Lacey Marie believes flatter is better. After years of dealing with seemingly random health issues and being near death, she discovered it was all connected to the size of her breasts. Lacey learned she had Breast Implant Illness, plus two genetic markers for breast cancer, so she made the difficult decision to have both her implants and her breasts removed, only to discover a year later, the double mastectomy wasn’t necessary. Through this process. she realized there’s a gross lack of resources and support for women who choose to be flat over breast reconstruction. This has empowered her to use her story and advocate for more women to not only choose to be flat but love the body they are in as they claim their life and health back by becoming Boobless and Fabuless! Please Connect with and follow Lacey Marie: Facebook: Lacey Marie FB Group: Boobless.life Instagram: TikTok: Lacey Marie and Boobless.life TedX: Thank you for listening! Please Subscribe and give a 5-Star Review! I'd love to hear your greatest take-away from this interview. SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: Check out our website at #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #BooblessAndFabuless
EPISODE 1: The Birthing of the “You’re {Blank}, What Now?” Podcast with Marci & Dr. Dondee Nettles Hello and WELCOME to the “You’re _______, What now?” Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the “right” choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode I will be joined by my husband, Dr. Dondee Nettles, to share HOW and WHY the “You’re {Blank}, What Now?” Podcast came to be, what the purpose is and our vision of the healing power of community and the sharing of stories. We know that IF one person can breakthrough, WE ALL CAN!! Thank you for listening! Please Subscribe and leave a 5-Star Review! I would love to hear your greatest take-away from the interview! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: Check out our website at #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #TheBirthingProcess
Introducing: The You're Blank, What Now? Podcast with Marci Nettles - Trailer Broken promises, broken dreams and broken hearts; no one is exempt. The question is... Did these happen TO us? Or did they happen FOR us? It's all how we deal with it that matters. Welcome to the "You're ________, What Now?" Podcast! We are all on this weekly journey together. You will hear miraculous stories of recovery, redemption of restoration. Wonderful stories of people going from hurt to healed, enslaved to empowered and from victim to VICTOR, on their "What Now" quest! Thank you for saying YES to YOU!... You will never be alone, because we are all in this life together. Please plan to tune in every week to the "You're _______, What Now" Podcast. If you were Blessed by it, please share and give us a 5 Star Review. We appreciate you so much. Your Host, Marci Nettles