Inspiring Herstory: Recent Episodes
Barbara Ann
Inspiring Herstory is the podcast for women who look for inspiration from another's journey. The adage "If she can do it, so can I" is where we go from here. We have conversations with those who have overcome an issue, a problem, or a life-changing event and turned it into a powerful, inspiring journal for those who need to hear a story that resonates with them. Our conversations may include "trigger" subjects. These conversations are meant to dig deep. Those of us who say we're "fine" but, inside we just aren't, these are the conversations you need to listen to. We aren't meant to feel sad all the time, we aren't meant to doubt everything we have (and haven't) done in our lives. The thoughts -sometimes dark- are the secrets we don't want to share. Know you aren't alone in those thoughts. This podcast shares stories so you know that you are not alone and you CAN get through to the other side. They share how they moved forward. You don't know it, but YOU are the inspiration for someone else. Most likely you will never meet that person, that doesn't make it less true. If you want to learn from another's journey, this is the podcast for you. Listen to it in your own time, on your own terms. I believe in you.You can find out more information on my website: www.inspiringherstory.com I hope to see you there!
It takes a lot of strength to talk openly about such traumatic events in our lives. Sammi allows us into her world at the age of 15, when her older brother died because of a heroin overdose. Sammi takes us in depth to a place of confusion and pain which is intensified five months later when her cousin, the best friend of her brother, dies by suicide. Her mental health suffers and she shares with us the struggles as she faces thoughts of suicide herself.
If you, or someone you know, is contemplating suicide, please know there is help. There are people and resources specifically created to help those in that dark place.
1-800-273-8255 24-hr Suicide Help Line
Effective July 16th, 2022, you can dial 988 to find help
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
Out of The Darkness Walk
Inspiring Herstory
On June 9, 2000, Jason Burgeson, 20 (of Lakeville, MA), and his friend, Amy Shute, 21 (of Coventry, RI), were brutally murdered in Rhode Island.
The story is told by Jason's sister Kellie.
News article about the killing of Jason and Amy
Final Judgement can be read here.
Kellie's Wellness Center
Find Kellie on Facebook and Insta
Steve Kardian of Defend University tells us how he began his career in teaching women (and men) the importance of awareness and self-defense. Steve is a women's safety expert, law enforcement consultant & trainer, self-defense expert, and an author of the book "The New Superpower for Women"
Carlie Brucia case.
S.A.N.E. (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner)
BARK app (dashboard proactively monitors text messages, YouTube, emails, and 30+ different social networks for potential safety concerns)
You can follow Steve Kardian on the various social media outlets:
Facebook, Instagram, YouTube,
Carol McMurrich, founder and executive director of Empty Arms Bereavement, tells her heartbreaking story of how, during the early stages of labor, her first baby, Charlotte Amelia, died from a compressed umbilical cord. Through her emotionally tumultuous roller coaster, Carol created a program specifically for those who have lost a baby, to assist the families and friends as support people to the bereaved parents.
I have personally experienced Carol's compassion and support when my son and his beautiful wife lost their baby girl Teagan at 23 weeks of pregnancy. I had absolutely no idea how to support my son and daughter-in-law. I was also an emotional wreck. Carol helped me through the pain and gave me resources that I could share with my family as we all experienced our grief in very individual ways.
The mission of Empty Arms Bereavement is:
Empty Arms Bereavement Support serves individuals and families in Western Massachusetts whose babies have died through miscarriage, stillbirth, early infant death, or termination for medical reasons. By cultivating personal connections, creating a compassionate community, and fostering professional collaborations, we provide grieving parents with valuable resources and validation as they navigate the murky days, weeks, and lifetime without their baby.This podcast episode is dedicated to my granddaughter Teagan Grace who died in her 23rd week of gestation. I never got to meet her, but she will always have a place in my heart.You can follow Barbara Ann on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. You can follow Carol on Facebook