You're Blank, What Now?
131 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsIntroducing: The 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!
Thank you for saying YES to YOU!... You will never be alone, because we are all in this life together.
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Marci Nettles
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Episodes
Episode 128: "You're Suddenly a Single Mom of Three Under Six, What Now?" with Gail Showalter
April 03, 2024 07:01 - 58 minutes - 81.8 MBIn 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 chil...
Episode 127: "You're Alone, What Now?" with Doug Lawrence
March 27, 2024 07:01 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBIn 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 Ment...
Episode 126: "You're Struggling with Being Important, What Now?" with Glenda Benevidas
March 20, 2024 07:01 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBIn 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 throug...
Episode 125: "You're Embracing Change After Death, What Now?" with Tom Rose
March 13, 2024 09:01 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBIn 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...
Episode 124: "You're Stuck in a Cycle of Abuse, What Now?" with Minister Jalisa Hardy
March 06, 2024 07:01 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBIn 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-Certifi...
Episode 123: "You're Physically Disabled Before Your Wedding, What Now?" with Chris Mitchell
February 28, 2024 07:01 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBIn 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 l...
Episode 122: "You're Feeling too Broken to be Fixed, What Now?" with Stephanie Serone
February 21, 2024 07:01 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBIn 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...
Episode 121: "You're On a Peace Mission After Witnessing 9/11, What Now?" with Rick DellaRatta
February 14, 2024 07:01 - 1 hour - 96.7 MBIn 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 a...
Episode 120: "You're Coming to Terms Your Family Unit is Dead, What Now?" with Mary K Savarese
February 07, 2024 07:01 - 46 minutes - 65.2 MBIn 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,...
Episode 119: "You're Trading Your Health for Your Career, What Now?" with Prof. Pete Alexander
January 31, 2024 07:01 - 59 minutes - 82.8 MBIn 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 addi...
Episode 118: "You're Faced with a Worst-Case Scenario, What Now?" with Linda Strader
January 24, 2024 07:01 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBIn 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 S...
Episode 117: "You're a Cancer Mutant, What Now?" with Eva Moon
January 17, 2024 07:01 - 59 minutes - 82.5 MBIn 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 thera...
Episode 116: "You're Positively Blind, What Now?" with Kevin Lowe
January 10, 2024 07:01 - 1 hour - 102 MBIn 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 t...
Episode 115: "You're Angry and NOT OK, What Now?" with Katherine Pendergast & Lacie Brueckner
January 03, 2024 07:01 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBIn 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 t...
Episode 114: "You're a Cult Survivor, What Now?" with Sally Lotz
December 27, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBIn 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 tha...
Episode 113: "You're Covering Up Your Pain, What Now?" with Doug Noll
December 20, 2023 07:01 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MBIn 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 be...
Episode 112: "You're the Main Caregiver with Out-of-Control Hormones, What Now?" with Lacy Lain
December 13, 2023 07:01 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MBIn 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,...
Episode 111: "You're Pakistani and Divorced, What Now?" with Furkhan Dandia
December 06, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBIn 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....
Episode 110: "You're Penny-less, What Now?" with Penny Orloff
November 29, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 106 MBIn 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 c...
Episode 109: "You're a Cancer Warrior, What Now?" with Terry Tucker
November 22, 2023 07:01 - 53 minutes - 75 MBIn 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 internation...
Episode 108: "You're Lost in Your Role as a Military Wife, What Now?" with Jenna Griffith
November 15, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 94 MBIn 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 e...
Episode 107: "You're Losing Your Dream and Business, What Now?" with Sherry Eichberger
November 08, 2023 07:01 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MBIn 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 ...
Episode 106: "You're Searching for Meaning, What Now?" with Joseph M Lenard
November 01, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBIn 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 s...
Episode 105: "You're a Top Model Turned Narcissist, What Now?" with Derek Newborn
October 25, 2023 07:01 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MBIn 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 ...
Episode 104: "You're 1-in-8 Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer, What Now?" with Thandi Montgomery
October 18, 2023 07:01 - 53 minutes - 73 MBIn 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 AstraZen...
Episode 103: "You're IN an Anger Rut, What Now?" with Paul Zolman
October 11, 2023 07:01 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBIn 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 P...
Episode 102: "You're Grieving Your Hopes and Dreams, What Now?" with Risha Walden
October 04, 2023 07:01 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MBIn 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 ...
Episode 101: "You're Labeled Autistic, What Now?" with Christian Armstrong
September 27, 2023 07:01 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MBIn 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 C...
Episode 100: "You're Sleeping with a Narcissist, What Now?" with Ginny Priem
September 20, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBIn 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 Certifi...
Episode 99: "You're In Surgery and Your Heart Explodes, What Now?" with Danny Covey
September 13, 2023 07:01 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MBIn 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 und...
Episode 98: "You're Feeling Unsafe (In a Crazy World), What Now? with Dr. Nerina Ramlakhan
September 06, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBIn 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 ...
Episode 97: Breakdown to Breakthrough Stories - Robert Downey Jr.
August 30, 2023 07:01 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBIn 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 opportuni...
Episode 96: Breakdown to Breakthrough Stories - Joanne Rowling (J.K. Rowling)
August 23, 2023 07:01 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBIn 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...
Episode 95: Historical Breakdown to Breakthrough Stories - Walt Disney
August 16, 2023 07:01 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBIn 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...
Episode 94: Historical Breakdown to Breakthrough Stories - Jesse Owens
August 09, 2023 07:01 - 40 minutes - 55 MBIn 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 opportu...
Episode 93: Historical Breakdown to Breakthrough Stories - Wilma Rudolph
August 02, 2023 07:01 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBIn 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...
Episode 92: Historical Breakdown to Breakthrough Stories - Helen Keller
July 26, 2023 07:01 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MBIn 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 peo...
Episode 91: Historical Breakdown to Breakthrough Stories - Henry Ford
July 19, 2023 07:01 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBIn 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 ...
Episode 90: "You're Fighting Child Sex Trafficking, What Now?"
July 12, 2023 07:01 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBIn 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 y...
Episode 89: "You're Sick of Tyranny, What Now?" - 7 Events That Enraged the Colonists
July 07, 2023 00:42 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBIn this episode, in honor of the 247th 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 r...
Episode 88: "You're Using Vulnerability as a Superpower, What Now?" with Marci Nettles
June 28, 2023 07:01 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBIn 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 “h...
Episode 87: "You're Unseen, Unworthy, and Not Loved, What Now?" with Marci Nettles
June 21, 2023 07:01 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBIn 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 “her...
Episode 86: "You're Sitting with a Gun in Your Mouth, What Now?" with Joey Spector - Part 2
June 14, 2023 07:01 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MBThis 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 reti...
Episode 85: "You're Sitting with a Gun in Your Mouth, What Now?" with Joey Spector - Part 1
June 07, 2023 07:01 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MBThis 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 t...
Episode 84: Historical Breakdown to Breakthrough Stories: Abraham Lincoln
May 31, 2023 07:01 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBIn 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 h...
Episode 83: "You're Living a Secret Life as a Sex Addict, What Now?" with Paulina Pantyleva
May 24, 2023 07:01 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBIn 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 subje...
Episode 82: "You're Making Mental Health Matter, What Now?" with Robin Gargano and Annemarie Lafferty
May 17, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 102 MBIn 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, ...
Episode 81: "You're Fighting Your Thyroid, What Now?" with Sophie Shepherd
May 10, 2023 07:01 - 46 minutes - 63.2 MBIn 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 Practitione...
Episode 80: "You're Powerless, What Now?" with Nate Palmer
May 03, 2023 07:01 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MBIn 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 h...
Episode 79: "You're Recovering Your Relationship, What Now?" with Pat & Kylene Terhune
April 26, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 119 MBIn 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, ...