Stories that Empower
412 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago - ★★★★★ - 73 ratingsListen to inspiring and empowering life stories from guests that have overcome challenges and share 'nuggets of life wisdom'. There is hope and light for you, as well. You are not alone. You are loved.
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394 Roberta S. Kuriloff
June 17, 2024 07:00 - 21 minutes - 36.4 MBGrowing up in an orphanage, Roberta felt she didn't have choices. She had aspirations and dreamt of being superwoman. Roberta chose to have hope and survived by seeking purpose. Choosing to move to Maine and build her own home enabled her to find a meaningful connection to her past. Roberta shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: survive by seeking purpose share hopefulness our attitude is key we can get through difficult times ask ourselves "what can we learn from this?" choose ...
393 Etienne Peirsman
June 10, 2024 07:00 - 22 minutes - 38.3 MBAfter Etienne experienced a severe infection in his heart and kidneys, he felt he couldn't survive. He panicked, because it felt like a death sentence. Etienne spent four days and nights in nature in the woods. He found that preparing to die brought him the clarity of total silence and he was able to heal his own body. Etienne shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: follow our intuition the power of touch go into the "no-mind space" when you experience touch, you become one, which i...
392 Suzanne Marriott
June 03, 2024 07:00 - 22 minutes - 38.2 MBAfter Suzanne's husband was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, she found that she didn't know how to be a caregiver, initially. However, as it progressed, she felt that she entered a spiritual and psychological journey. Suzanne was determined to be the best caregiver to her spouse. Consequently, as a result of their trust growing, she found that their marriage improved. Suzanne shares these nuggets of life wisdom: meet challenges that come up tap into our spiritual practices rely on our ...
391 Michael Glauser
May 27, 2024 07:00 - 22 minutes - 38.3 MBMichael teaches entrepreneurship. He is so passionate about entrepreneurship, that he travels 4,000 miles by bicycle across America to interview community leadership who have built thriving organizations. Michael is currently training for another 4000-mile ride across the United States. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: have a strong, engaging purpose be driven by something bigger than ourselves purpose drives perseverance and passion give back to our communities find a t...
390 Francesca Miracola
May 20, 2024 07:00 - 27 minutes - 45.3 MBFrancesca shares how she moved from a relationship with an abusive spouse to surrendering to a higher power. This enabled her to heal and feel a call to peace and joy. Francesca was inspired to embark on her spiritual journey. As she felt a shift energetically and in her mindset, she noticed that her situation began to improve. A Course in Miracles and writing her memoir have helped Francesca experience a renewed life of purpose and fulfillment. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom...
389 Ann Bancroft
May 14, 2024 06:00 - 21 minutes - 35.6 MBAnn is a two-time breast cancer survivor. Two points of light gave her strength in her empowering journey; the ability to see humor in dark places and connections with women in treatment. Ann shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: laughter is immensely healing humor can be found almost anywhere the importance of connections with women in treatment face up to our fears facing mortality is freeing see ourselves through the eyes of others writing can help remove us from our own ca...
388 Debra Borchert
May 14, 2024 05:00 - 21 minutes - 35.9 MBDebra grew up in poverty. She transformed herself by using her initiative, persistency and curiosity to learn new skills. When opportunities presented themselves to her, she was committed to get those jobs. Debra shares her career journey of trials and tribulations, which eventually led her to become a successful author. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: celebrate everything take a risk be persistent tags: Debra, Borchert, author, of, historical, fiction, Chateau, ...
387 Jose Berlanga
May 13, 2024 07:00 - 23 minutes - 39.6 MBJose shares the joys and challenges associated with creating, building and sustaining various lines of businesses. The journey was not always easy. One of the takeaways was recognizing that each challenge is a part of the trajectory. Jose encourages others to consider taking the leap and starting a business. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: don't wait, just start create opportunities solutions are simple problems can develop into positive things a failure is part of the ...
386 Laura Shovan
May 06, 2024 07:00 - 18 minutes - 31.5 MBLaura shares about the importance of sustaining friendships during challenging times. As an author, she was able to establish to establish trust and rapport with her illustrator, Michael. Laura talks about the impact that Michael had on her life. Together, they collaborated on how to affect and create change. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: the importance of sustaining friendships, during times of stress sit with emotions, rather than brushing them away having an outlet ...
385 Andre Lafond
April 29, 2024 07:00 - 24 minutes - 41.1 MBAs a child, Andre was diagnosed with ADHD. His parents helped him to channel his excess energy into creative things. He feels he has found his place in the motor sports world. Andre became the first Haitian American to win a race in the 50+ year history of the U.K. National Formula Ford Championship. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: there's almost always a solution take a step back to see it stay calm tags: Andre, Lafond, Haitian, American, racing, car, moto...
384 Kamini Wood
April 22, 2024 13:00 - 16 minutes - 28.7 MBAs a child of immigrants, Kamini wanted to belong and feel accepted. She developed people pleasing tendencies and perfectionism as a young age, as she did not wish to impose additional stress on her parents. Kamini realized that these were holding her back. So, through self-work and self-reflection, she has empowered herself. Kamini has made this work her life's journey and today she empowers others, as a certified life coach. She shares the following nuggets of life journey: be present p...
383 Beth Ann Mathews
April 22, 2024 07:00 - 20 minutes - 33.9 MBBeth's relationship with her spouse was strained. Recovering and healing from her husband's stroke pulled them back together. Beth shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: crisis can push us to appreciate our lives what matters is our relationships let go of fear tags: Beth, Ann, Mathews, memoir, loss, Alaska, adventure, love, rekindled, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, ...
382 Corky Parker
April 15, 2024 07:00 - 19 minutes - 33.2 MBCorky became the winter innkeeper of her beloved, La Finca Caribe, in Puerto Rico. Then, circumstances outside of her control introduces shifts in her life. Corky shares stories of trial and tribulations. She loves to tell stories, connect people and create things and spaces. Corky shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: celebrate authenticity be your real self strive to accept, find joy and move on invite the hard things in and make peace with them tags: Corky, Parker...
381 Kenneth Nixon Jr.
April 08, 2024 07:00 - 21 minutes - 36.7 MBGrowing up, Kenneth's mother was unable to care for him, due to her mental health. His mom struggled with stability, health and peace. By practicing a mindset of care, Kenneth is on a journey to decriminalize mental health and help others to make systematic changes in their changes. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: practice 'trauma-informed approach' go into conversation with a mindset of care be open minded and open ended mental health affects everyone give ourselves gr...
380 Liza McQuade
April 01, 2024 07:00 - 24 minutes - 41.3 MBLiza and her husband decided to shake things by riding their bicycles across the country. This enabled them to choose to live in the moment and to find the beauty. Their journeys have become inspiration for others to follow their dreams. Liza shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: be present with what's happening around you find the beauty people are amazing follow your dreams taking on a challenge is often a mind game the biggest challenge is between our own ears live in the m...
379 Jeremy Grater & Zach Tucker
March 25, 2024 07:00 - 24 minutes - 41.3 MBZach and Jeremy each experienced traumatic childhoods. They have been battling mental health, anxiety and depression. Zach and Jeremy are on a journey to break down the stigmatism associated with mental health, that it's ok for men to experience the full spectrum of emotions and to make others' journey to healing and coping a little less lonely. They share the following nuggets of life wisdom: name it and you contain it start with curiosity own the identity come to the now let go of...
378 Christy Warren
March 18, 2024 07:00 - 20 minutes - 34.5 MBAs a firefighter and first responder, Christy was diagnosed with PTSD. Initially, she felt incredible shame. Christy has been on a journey of healing. Today, she is working hard to change the stigmatism associated with PTSD. Christy shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: struggle gives way to growth just keep moving forward we are not alone we are worthy and valued there's life on the other side find supportive, like-minded people tags: Christy, Warren, paramedic, fir...
377 Ricel Ann Troy
March 11, 2024 07:00 - 16 minutes - 28.7 MBRicel experienced loneliness and depression, growing up in an unstable home. Her faith and her love of sheep helped her to heal and become empowered. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: have compassion for others God works for good we can thrive in the midst of adversity there is hope you are not alone tags: Ricel, Ann, Troy, writer, author, Lala, and, the, Shepherd, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourag...
376 Jennifer Cramer-Miller
March 04, 2024 08:00 - 21 minutes - 36.3 MBWhen Jennifer was diagnosed with progressive and incurable kidney failure, everything changed for her. She knew she could either have despair or choose hope. Jennifer chose the latter. Today, she helps people with their challenges, manage uncertainty and find joy. Jennifer shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: choose hope over despair let go of the life we planned, accept the life that's given to us reframe what's happening cultivate our "lucky list" what we look for, we find d...
375 Susan Reinhardt
February 26, 2024 08:00 - 20 minutes - 34.9 MBSusan was laid off after many years as a writer and columnist. Initially, she was shocked, but found the courage to reinvent herself numerous times to a makeup artist, an autism therapist and an author. Susan shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: reinventing yourself is empowering be better instead of bitter reinvention can be external or internal don't deny your creativity we have to be comfortable with ourselves tags: Susan, Reinhardt, bestselling, author, humorist, The...
374 Dr. Jennifer Pratt
February 19, 2024 08:00 - 19 minutes - 33.5 MBAs a child, Jen was diagnosed with bone cancer. Fortunately, she was cured from the cancer. Jen chose to dedicate her life to serve others and become a pediatric physician at the same hospital where she was treated. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: strive to be a positive influence in the lives of others gratitude is key our time here is limited slow down and enjoy the moments that bring us joy mental health can translate to physical health it's not what happens to you...
373 Janet Barrett
February 12, 2024 08:00 - 24 minutes - 41 MBFor the longest time, Janet felt that she was resilient. However, after discovering that her spouse was having an affair, she felt crushed. She sought the help that she needed for her healing. Today, Janet helps professional women that are overworked and burned out to discover that missing link, so they can become truly resilient and thrive in their lives. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: there is a connection between the mind and the body safely release your emotions that...
372 John Latta
February 05, 2024 08:00 - 20 minutes - 35.2 MBJohn shares how life can show us a different way of living, if we allow it. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: vibration can be healing allow life to show us a different way of experience our bodies have tremendous capacities to self heal dreams are sacred we always have choice there's nothing to fear tags: John, David, Latta, mystic, author, teacher and successful founder and CEO, The, Synchronicity, of, Love, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowermen...
371 Victoria Costello
January 29, 2024 08:00 - 22 minutes - 38.3 MBExploring her family's mental illness has enabled Victoria understand her mental health. As someone who identifies as a neuro-diverse person, she hopes that her story can help others. Victoria shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: become all of who we are most physical or mental health are inter-generational wounds treat ourselves before we can help others some differences in neuro-diversity may be advantageous for the collective creativity is part of the healing process sharin...
370 Laura Doyle
January 22, 2024 08:00 - 21 minutes - 35.9 MBWhen Laura experienced challenges in her marriage, she began to ask her community their secrets to happy marriages. One of the many things that she learned is to express our pure desires with no manipulation nor control. What transpired was the start of an empowering community that supports women. Laura shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: express your desires strive to say "I would love" … and the final outcome be willing to listen with new ears choose our faith over our fear ...
369 Lea Rachel
January 15, 2024 08:00 - 16 minutes - 27.9 MBLea shares her story as a mother of an interracial adopted son. She has found the experience to be eye-opening, viable and hopeful. Lea shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: interracial adoption is viable the most important thing is love love gets us through we are always learning strive to make decisions based on deep love tomorrow is a possibility if you love somebody, tell them today tags: Lea, Rachel, university, professor, writer, author, The, Other, Shakespeare, S...
368 Joshua Schwadron
January 08, 2024 08:00 - 13 minutes - 22.6 MBJosh gives people the hope and empowerment to move forward after experiencing personal injuries. As the CEO of Mighty, he does this by providing alternative and less traditional paths. Josh shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: help the vulnerable, when they're the most vulnerable deeply understand people's incentives tags: Joshua, Schwadron, entrepreneur, CEO, Mighty, personal, injury, services, law, firm, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, ins...
367 Zane Landin
January 01, 2024 08:00 - 22 minutes - 37.6 MBZane opens up and makes himself vulnerable, as he shares his journey of navigating mental health from a young age. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: embrace the unknown take time for ourselves embrace the stillness appreciate the moment that we're in find your center strive to be a kind person don't lose sight of the light tags: Zane, Landin, Career, Development, Coaching, Diversity, Inclusion, Public, Speaking, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerme...
366 Cort Casady
December 25, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutes - 33.6 MBWhen Cort and his spouse decided to try to have a family, they had no idea they would struggle to get pregnant, suffer the loss of a baby girl born too soon and then face the dangers and uncertainties of a high-risk triplet pregnancy and all that would entail. Cort shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: face your fears hope can turn into inspiration importance of committing to something, especially when you don't know the outcome no matter what happens, we are responsible and comm...
365 Dr. Cori Stern
December 18, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 34.7 MBGrowing up in an unhealthy environment, Dr. Cori chose to devote her life to helping others not to suffer. She helps people spiritually and emotionally. Dr. Cori believes that we can't recover from trauma or be our best selves if we have nutritional deficiencies. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: listen to that inner voice meditation helps us understand things from a spiritual perspective quiet the noise in our minds there's only this moment we don't have to be victims o...
364 Matt Holten
December 11, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 44 MBMatt strives to be a part of society and community that does a better job at taking care of people, is more efficient and sustainable. He talks about the Moneyless Society. tags: Matthew, Holten, Moneyless, Society, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
363 Dawn Blair
December 04, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes - 35.4 MBDawn is a chronic lime disease warrior. Adopting a little 7lb. rescue dog, affectionately known as Mr. Monks, ended up saving her life. Dawn shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: advocate for yourself animals are therapeutic be the light in a dark time tags: Dawn, Blair, Registered, Hospice, Nurse, Case, Manager, avid, animal, lover, Me, and, Mr, Monks, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragem...
362 Kimberly Blackburn
November 27, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes - 37.2 MBKimberly talks about how she transitioned from an unhealthy relationship to becoming a woman that finds her power. Today, she strives to normalize conversations around domestic abuse and authentic relationships. Kimberly shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: find our power normalize conversations around domestic abuse give ourselves permission our past experiences shouldn't define us have our own path and identity explore our passions music can be a great source of inspiration...
361 Matt Zemon
November 20, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes - 37.1 MBExperiencing psychedelics enabled Matt to reconnect with his mom, rethink about death, feel safe and loved and explore consciousness and spirituality. They have helped him feel that he is enough. Matt feels that psychedelics can: help us explore consciousness, spirituality and trauma help us feel safe and loved be catalysts for change make us feel that we are enough
360 Gillian Harper
November 13, 2023 07:00 - 24 minutes - 40.3 MBGillian experienced infidelity in her marriage, which led her to rupture initially. She chose to take time to heal and went on a quest. Following the advice of a professional, Gillian chose to stay in her marriage and work at it. What she noticed is that they had been missing polarity. Gillian shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: let the trauma pass come at it from place of healing understand where we're energized ask ourselves: where do we derive the greatest energy? be true t...
359 Dawn Kohler
November 06, 2023 07:00 - 21 minutes - 36.1 MBDawn felt a shift in her body and a call to something unknown. She sought therapy, which she found to be an awakening, where she let go of old beliefs that no longer served her. Through a journey of healing, Dawn now feels empowered. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: be open to receive internal messages let go of beliefs that constrict us release our minds from the captivity there's an energy that works through us to heal others we're all connected to one another in ord...
358 Amelia Zachry
October 30, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutes - 25.5 MBAmelia navigated life with PTSD and bipolar disorder. Writing has enabled her truth to come out and empowered her, where she no longer lives in silence and shame. Amelia feels there's hope to live the life that she's imagined. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: there's hope for us to live the life that we've imagined we are free to be ourselves when we accept what is, it creates a shift of consciousness live our truths there's always hope tapping into our inner self and ...
357 Debbie Chein Morris
October 25, 2023 07:00 - 20 minutes - 34.6 MBIn this episode, Debbie shares the challenges of providing care for her twin sister, Judy, who was born with cerebral palsy. By accepting that she's unable to control everything, taking one step at a time and being kind to herself, Debbie was able to move to a place of self-love and compassion. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: sometimes, we can't control things when you think you can't go on, keep going be kind to ourselves tags: Debbie, Chein, Morris, writer, author, W...
356 Jean Walters - Unlocking Your Brilliance
October 23, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 69.2 MBHi friends, Jean Walters and I bring you another special episode of "Unlocking Your Brilliance". She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: flow with spirit honor the past grieving is about honoring cry and let go of the glue get into our sensual look look for the beauty connect with spirit learn how to listen with no judgement be present for someone else keep the playful child within us ask yourself: what's the gift here? there's power in decision tags: Jean, Walters, Spiritual, ...
355 Joe Caruso
October 23, 2023 07:00 - 21 minutes - 35.5 MBWhen Joe was diagnosed with an incurable cancer at 18, he was initially crushed. However, with his father's faith, he was inspired to fight and live. Joe shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: stories inspire and can displace a negative story we act beyond fear faith is transferable As a gift to my listeners, Joe invites you to enjoy his audio book for free: tags: Joe, Caruso, Founder, President, Caruso, Leadership, Institute, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, em...
354 Kristin S. Kaufman
October 21, 2023 07:00 - 17 minutes - 29.8 MBTraveling through India on a spiritual journey, Kristin encountered a young couple expressing their abundant love for their newborn baby, amidst all of the poverty and hardship around them. Her guide shared these words, which were the catalyst for her to pivot her course: "wealth is in the mind and love is in the heart". Kristin shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: wealth is in the mind love is in the heart love what you do tie it to something bigger than ourselves our intentions c...
353 Darlene Taylor
October 18, 2023 07:00 - 20 minutes - 35 MBWhen Darlene experienced numerous life challenges, she confronted each one with confidence and by being fearless. Today, she empowers others to be the best version of themselves. Darlene shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: life is too short to be someplace, where we're not happy we will be ok be the agent of change in our lives some blessings come from things that don't go the way we think they should be in the moment and be present believe in ourselves leave people better than wh...
351 C.R. Rice
October 16, 2023 07:00 - 18 minutes - 31.4 MBChelsey shares how she copes with the loss of her young son. She surrounds herself with loved ones and knows that she is not alone. Chelsey offers her passion of writing by offering her series of books, The Realm Series. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: it's ok that you're not doing ok let go and hang on at the same time live on for those we have lost remember and embrace those moments live in the moment tags: C, R, Rice, fantasy, sci-fi, writer. A, Love, Lost, Story,...
350 Allen Mendenhall
October 10, 2023 07:00 - 20 minutes - 34 MBAllen has always been motivated when people tell him no. He feels that his entire career is involved in the pursuit of goals that people told him were impossible to meet. Allen also talks about his first love of literature. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: put your heart into your work be independent seek clarity and understanding humility can be a starting point towards inquiry seek out truth, facts and reality have solitude tags: Allen, Mendenhall, author, lawyer, cr...
349 Carlyn Montes De Oca
October 09, 2023 07:00 - 22 minutes - 38.4 MBCan you image if everything you knew about your origin story was fiction? After learning she was adopted at age 57, Carlyn used mindfulness and gratitude to heal. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: live in the present the healing is in the feeling share our stories in safe places don't hold on to things too tightly just listen and don't judge tags: Carlyn, Montes, De, Oca, author, speaker, animal, human, health, expert, Junkyard, Girl, Memoir, Ancestry, Family, Secrets, S...
348 Mark Silver
October 02, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 37 MBMark noticed a gap in the traditional business practices. He feels that his spiritual journey intersects with his business beliefs. Mark believes that every act of business can be an act of love. Today, he enables businesses to be infused with love. Mark shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: find the love in business every act of business can be an act of love we need to be seen strive to find the presence of the divine find the love even in difficult places practice of business c...
347 Tiffany Vakilian
October 02, 2023 07:00 - 24 minutes - 41.4 MBWhen Tiffany experienced the loss of her 16-week old son and her brother, initially, her world broke. She lived through the worst day of her life and she's still here. Tiffany believes that her son saved her life. Today, she uses her fire to ignite others and encourages them to share their stories. Tiffany is committed to help people collaborate for awareness and global connection. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: holding certain stories can be a type of cancer telling t...
Sophia Demas
September 30, 2023 07:00 - 19 minutes - 33.3 MBSophia shares how divine intelligence cleverly communicates with us and it puts coincidences in our paths. If we are open to the coincidences and are willing to take action, then we are gifted. The more we are gifted, the more we become grateful. Sophia shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: there's a divine intelligence dying makes room for the new be open to consider something recognize the coincidences trust that the universe wants us to be happy and to find our true purposes Ele...
346 Flora M. Brown, PhD
September 25, 2023 07:00 - 22 minutes - 38.1 MBFlora did not allow growing up during segregation to limit her access to education. As she states, she wanted to stay in school as long as she could. Flora feels that education played such a significant part in her upbringing and life journey. Today, she motivates and empowers others to capture and share their life stories. Flora shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - when you want something, it's available to you, even if you can't see how - sometimes to get something, we need to...
Sherry Sidoti
September 22, 2023 07:00 - 23 minutes - 39.2 MBI had the great pleasure of interviewing Sherry Sidoti, who presented her book: A Smoke and A Song. Writing her memoir enabled her to awaken to the way she was moving through life, revisit the pains she endured as a child, transform and begin her healing journey. You've got to check out her memoir. Sherry shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: stories of relationships continue to live within us the greatest spiritual practice is the relationships that we have nothing is fixed and pe...