Hey there! I'm Mitch, a small-town girl Mama of 2 that found myself knee-deep in the overwhelm and loneliness of motherhood. The perfect mom I dreamed of being in reality was more like an unhappy Mom-ster. And why did I feel so lonely? It took me a while to break out of the pattern, but when I did, I became a better Mom. My marriage began to thrive. I found that making friends wasn't so hard anymore and I felt inspired again. I know that there is healing in sharing and I also know that if I ...
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Welcome to Pandora's Awareness Podcast At Pandora's Awareness, we dive deep into personal stories that inspire, challenge, and motivate. Each weekday is dedicated to a unique theme, encouraging our guests and listeners to share their experiences, lessons, and triumphs. Here's what you can expect each week: Monday - Firsts (Container 1): Start your week by exploring first-time experiences. Whether they are uplifting, challenging, or somewhere in between, we invite you to share your stories. W ...
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The Moment of Beauty: When Did You Believe You Were Beautiful? with Mitch Blackford
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another episode of Pandora's Awareness Podcast! Today, we explore the theme of embracing and understanding our failures. Join host Asher and special guest Mitch Blackford—a spiritual counselor and inner warrior—as they discuss the lessons learned from life's setbacks and how to transform failures into opportunitie…
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Send us a text This month, we’re switching things up and kicking back with a fun, laid-back episode of "Come As You Are!" Not only do we have my good friend and fellow mama, Trisha, joining us, but her husband Chris also jumped in for some extra fun! I always love hearing both sides of the story, don't you? In This Episode: Join us as we chat with …
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Send us a text Yeah, that sounds good… if only I had the time. Self-care, getting the gas back in the tank, taking time to recover, whatever you call it, it feels like a fairy tale concept because there is always something to do. I’m calling bull-puckey on those excuses and sharing the moment I really discovered how much taking time to just be me c…
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Why We Homeschool with the Pro's and Con's
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Send us a Text Message. If you’ve never done it, just trying to learn about homeschooling can be overwhelming. 😅 I know that’s how I felt when I really started diving into the journey to see if it was the decision that was right for us. What’s it really like? How much time does it take? ⏰ What are the pros and cons, and did it make sense for our fa…
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The Failure Formula: How Divorce and Addiction Reveal Our True Selves with Cindy | Mariah
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to today's episode of Pandora’s Awareness Podcast, where we shine a light on failures and fears through the personal experiences of divorce and addiction with our guests, Cindy Edington and Mariah Pettry, life changing wisdom coach . I'm your host Asher, and today we put failure front and center, sharing backstage co…
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Turning Failures into Fortune: Is Losing the Best Way to Win? with Tai | Amy
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Pandora's Awareness Podcast! In today's episode, we dive deep into the topic of failures and how they shape our lives. Join host Asher as he engages in a meaningful conversation with two incredible women, Tai Goodwin and Amy Sanders. Together, they share their personal insights on navigating new worlds, life trans…
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The Vulnerable Voyager: Can Asking for Help Redefine Travel? with Cate
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Send us a Text Message. Today on Pandora’s Awareness Podcast, we're joined by the globetrotting enthusiast, Catherine “Cate” Castillo! Cate shares her profound love for traveling and the invaluable lessons it has taught her about navigating the unknown and the importance of asking for help. Her stories span from missing flights in Japan to experien…
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Fate's Design: How Personal Tragedy Ignites Business Breakthroughs with Karin | Janna
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Send us a Text Message. Join us each day from Monday through Friday, where we invite our guests to share their first-time experiences, their business and loss, and the lessons they've learned from the business breakthroughs, their needs, things they need to think, do, or feel that are not happening for them, their recovery and personal growth, less…
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Power Circles: How the Right Connections Fuel Business Breakthroughs with Chad
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I’ve invited my brother Chad Chalmers, a licensed financial professional and a digital marketing agency owner. Chad shared his wisdom about networking and building connections. You’ll get to learn what building relationships and syncing with the right people mean for a business. Let’s talk business – I know …
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Unlock Your Signature Style featuring Jennifer Nataf
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Send us a text Have you ever been out and about and you see that person that just looks soooo put together? And you wish you could go out and hire a personal stylist so you could at least look half as good? I got her for you!! Jennifer Nataf is a personal style coach based in Jerusalem. She guides her clients in discovering their personal style and…
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Echoes of the Past: Navigating Loss, Clairvoyance, and Legacy with Tina & Kim
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Send us a Text Message. In this deeply introspective episode of Pandora’s Awareness Podcast, we explore the intertwining themes of loss, clairvoyance, and the enduring impact of family legacy. Dr. Kim Harms and Tina C. Hines join us to share their personal stories of loss and insights into how fear and loss are part of a divine synchronicity that c…
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Decluttering the Mind and Soul: Finding Yourself Through Letting Go with Joyce | Dani
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Send us a Text Message. Join us each day from Monday through Friday, where we invite our guests to share their first-time experiences, their failures, fears, and the lessons they've learned through self-discovery and healing, their needs, personal growth things they need to think, do, or feel that are not happening for them, and their victories. Se…
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Kirtti's Triumph | From Surviving Abuse to Becoming a Beacon of Hope
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another powerful episode of Pandora's Awareness Podcast, where we tackle the interplay of fear and personal growth. In this heartfelt episode, we bring you the inspiring story of Kirtti Sharma, a spiritual counselor from Delhi, India. Kirtti's journey from an abusive relationship to becoming a beacon of hope and e…
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Courage, Laughter, and Life Lessons with Vandana Puranik and Eva Garro
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Pandora's Awareness Podcast, where we collect stories and circulate life-changing wisdom. In today's episode, we had the pleasure of hosting two incredible women, Vandana Puranik and Eva Garro. Get ready for humorous stories, deeply moving and insightful conversation! Join our hosts, Asher and Queen Lavinia, as th…
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Awakening to New Souls: Exploring Walk-Ins with Pauline McGuire
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another episode of Pandora’s Awareness Podcast, where we delve into the mystical and uncover the layers of spiritual experiences that shape our existence. Today, we're joined by the insightful Pauline McGuire, an expert in the fascinating phenomenon of walk-ins. What You’ll Learn: Understanding Walk-Ins: What does…
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Dancing with Fear: Jyotsna and Raymond's Bold Steps to Triumph
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Send us a Text Message. Dancing with Fear: Jyotsna and Raymond's Bold Steps to Triumph Welcome to Pandora's Awareness Podcast, where we collect stories and circulate life-changing wisdom. In today's episode, we're diving into the theme of fear and how it shapes our lives. Join our host Asher as our incredible guests, Jyotsna Hofmann and Raymond Fre…
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Top tips to implement to thrive in marriage and parenting featuring Elizabeth Page
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Send us a text Licensed family and marriage therapist Elizabeth Page hadn’t intended on being in her line of work but when she didn’t know how to help her failing marriage, she started studying in an effort to “fix” their problems. Two days after her professional license arrived in the mail, she left her then husband after married for 16 years and …
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Fear of the Power of Conversation with Amanda | Andreia
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Send us a Text Message. Fear of the Power of Conversation with Amanda | Andreia Welcome to Pandora's Awareness Podcast, where we collect stories and circulate life-changing wisdom. In today's special episode, we're celebrating victories! Today, our host Asher and co-host Queen Lav are joined by two incredible women, Amanda Wakefield and Andreia Jeq…
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Alyssa and Courtney | Unpacking the Power of Failure
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Send us a Text Message. Alyssa and Courtney | Unpacking the Power of Failure Welcome to Pandora's Awareness Podcast! Today, our host Asher is joined by two incredible women, Alyssa and Courtney, who share their profound journeys through failure and the life lessons they've learned along the way. In this episode, Alyssa and Courtney open up about th…
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What is a grown up, anyway? Featuring Sammy Burt
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Send us a text Have you ever been in a room of adults and felt out of place? Where you feel like, “I don’t know if I’m grown up enough to be here…” What is a grown up anyway? That’s exactly what Sammy Burt found herself wondering. So much so, she got her research on and is writing the book about it! We chat about all the fun and insights that her d…
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Send us a text It’s so funny, you’d think as a woman, femininity would come naturally. And yet, so many of us struggle to connect with our feminine essence. I know I have and I still have to remind myself quite a bit to get out of my task driven modes as a Mom and get back to that powerful and playful nature that is at my core. With what feels like…
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Navigating New Worlds: Masha Ra on Winning the Green Card Lottery
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Pandora's Awareness Podcast, where we explore personal journeys and profound insights. Today, we're thrilled to have Masha Ra, a clairvoyant, hypnotherapist, and dating coach who has transformed her life from a hopeful immigrant to a successful digital nomad living in Costa Rica. What You’ll Learn: 0:00 - Welcome …
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Funding Hope | Inside the World of Non-Profit Grants with Jodi Riley
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Pandora's Awareness Podcast, where every story matters! Join host Asher, co-host Queen Lav and our guest, Jodi, as we dive needs, dreams, and lessons learned. This week, we're exploring the five best ways to share your story and make an impact. These story sharing tips will help you from overcoming fears and failu…
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Making Fitness Simple with Dr. Sara Ionescu
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Send us a text Dr. Sara Ionescu was a successful board certified family medicine physician that found herself realizing that she could help her patients find relief from chronic illnesses, lighten the mental stress in their lives and more by simply incorporating simple fitness habits into their lives. Having left her practice, Sara, a busy mom of 4…
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Organized Obstacles: The Art of Me featuring Phyllis Williams and Icilma Barzey-George.
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Send us a Text Message. Join hosts Asher and Queen Lav as they welcome Phyllis and Icilma, who share their personal stories and universal lessons on fear and self-actualization. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to differentiate between comfort zones and fulfillment while recognizing their potential. In This Episode: Phyllis Williams…
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Solutions for Perfectionist | Insights from Jen Anderson
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Send us a Text Message. Today I am joined by a new friend, an amazing woman – Jen Anderson, Professional Imperfectionist! Today we chat about inspirational stories that are about effective communication. PLUS how to connect with the audience. She shares her story sharing tips. She, is a self-proclaimed professional imperfectionist, has launched an …
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Come As You Are Featuring New Mom Agina Graham Tye
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Send us a text If you’re a new mom, you definitely want to listen to this. In this month’s Come As You Are series, I’m chatting with Agina Graham, new mom to an 8 month old baby boy. And boy, has she learned that being a Mama isn’t for the feint of heart. Having gone from a busy life of running her own business and living for the gym life, and in h…
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Conquering Fear: Angela and Jannah's Stories of Love, Challenge, and Success
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Send us a Text Message. Conquering Fear: Angela and Jannah's Stories of Love, Challenge, and Success Welcome to Pandora's Awareness Podcast, where every story matters! Join host Asher and our guests Angela Bassard, also known as the Real Credit Queen, and Jannah as we dive into powerful experiences around fear, triumphs, and lessons learned. This w…
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The Mommy Mindset Featuring Analise Garcia
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Send us a text Meet Analise Garcia, the powerhouse behind the Mommy Mindset Podcast. Analise’s journey from teen mom to successful podcaster and coach is seriously amazing, and she’s here to share all the goods she's learned along the way with us. 🎙️ Check out her hot shares: Analise’s Journey: From the challenges of being a teen mom to finding her…
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Send us a text You know you have to do it. Heck, you even want to do it, you just can't seem to get motivated to actually do it! GRRRRR.... Why does it seem so hard to get up and get started? Why does motivation seem to be like an elusive unicorn that everyone else seems to find, but your map is all wonky and keeps leading you back to right where y…
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How to Make Money in Real Estate with Lindsay Sharma
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Send us a text Have you ever had the dream of owning real estate, generating extra income or even getting to the point where you have passive income? You watch the shows, you see the ads and then you look at your bank account and figure, yeah- that’s never gonna happen. Guess it’s just working until the end of time… ugh. My guest, Lindsay Sharma is…
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The 5 Pillars of Better Living Featuring Julia Jordan
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Send us a text One day, Julia Jordan was dressed for a night out on the town, wearing her favorite heels, when she found herself moving a mattress with her friend, instead. Thus was born the idea of her new podcast: Moving Mattresses in 3 inch Heels. Having a high demand job in finance and investments, she realized that, although she was creating a…
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Send us a text You’ve probably heard the story by now. The one where I had the Mom-ster moment with my sweet little babies. And then there was the crying and then there was the what happened to me…. Oh wait, you’ve been there, too? How do we crawl out of that mess and find that vibrant person we used to be pre-kid era? That’s what I’m hitting up to…
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Come As You Are Featuring Tiffani Jenkins
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Send us a text Want to know what life is like with 7 kids?? This is your chance with my good friend, Tiffani Jenkins! In this Come As You Are episode, I ask her ALLLLL the questions that pop into your mind whenever you see more than 3 kids popping to of one car, right? And she is so awesomely open about it as well as how she keeps her sanity throug…
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Find Your Organizing Mojo with Melina Kane
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Send us a text Know that feeling of walking into a room in your home and you just want to walk right back out? The clutter, the junk… it all just screams at you, but you don’t know what to do with it all. Enter Melina Kane. She helps women organize their homes with a system that is specifically designed for your personality, tendencies, and motivat…
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Send us a text Have you felt the frustration of feeling like you're talking, but not actually being heard? And you get stuck in a cycle of the blame game about who said what? Join the club, my friend. You are not the only one. So, what's the better way? In this episode, I break down a real life situation of a time when I said something that put som…
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The Power of Integrative Healing with Sandie Gascon
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Send us a text As a Certified Integrative Healing Practitioner Sandie Gascon is living her dream helping people achieve their health goals. She has spent 10 years researching every aspect of natural healing and has made it her life long quest to continue that learning. She pulls knowledge from many sources including her 4 year Honor's Degree in Bio…
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How to smash comfort food cravings with Jillian Beck-Rogers
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Send us a text How do we break that darn habit of giving so much love and attention to those comfort foods that beckon to us, promising satisfaction, only to leave us feeling like a hippo in a mud pit - sluggish and covered in regret. Jillian Beck-Rogers is a Certified Health & Wellness Coach helping busy professionals overcome comfort eating habit…
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Simple stress relief strategies to use NOW with Arin Kaur
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Send us a text Ever catch yourself taking a big breath because you realize you haven't breathed in a few minutes from all the stress you've got going on? Maybe a screech owl invaded your vocal cords because you're pretty sure that your normal voice settings aren't set to scream. And yet, here you are, anxiously living your days, wondering when you …
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Send us a text Are you ready for some much needed girl time? This Come As You Are episode features the fabulous Stephanie Mendoza and we are getting chatty about living life in Casa Mendoza. It’s going to feel like downloading with your bestie and we cover everything from: Where she hails from (apparently, being a Chicago native comes with qualific…
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Send us a text I wish I could speak like her. I wish I had the confidence to do what he does. I could never do that… Sound familiar? It’s happened to us all. We have a moment where we see someone stepping out boldly and powerfully standing in all their true glory and we want to be like that. But something just seems to be holding us back. We think …
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Discover the fortunes that lie hidden in your fears. Nikki & AK
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Send us a Text Message. Learning the art of walking with kings without losing the common touch. Thinking like a wise man but speaking like a common man. You'll learn from powerful thinkers like Nikki and AK as we navigate the frontier of fear. You are here because you get to learn about fears and the other side of fear, which is often confidence. Y…
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Both sides of the surrogacy journey with Lauren & Jenn Part 2
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Send us a text We are back with Lauren and Jenn to get the final details about the surrogacy journey. From secret passwords for go time, to family flying in and waiting too long for the baby to arrive and everything in between, we laughed and talked about the fact that this journey includes so many more people than just these 2 women. And it was ne…
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Both sides of the surrogacy journey with Lauren & Jenn Part 1
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Send us a text A few weeks ago when I was catching up with an old friend and she shared about how she had become a surrogate, for her husband's ex-college roommate, no less. Whoa. Her story was so intriguing, I had to hear the other side. In this episode, I asked every question under the sun that I could think of about what the whole process was li…
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Send us a text Curiosity. It's such a fun word. It's loaded with so much wonder and anticipation. And yet, for some reason, most of us ditch the word as soon as we're done with our school years. We stop exploring, discovering and pushing the limits to find out who we are and who we have the potential to be. And then we wonder why we get bored, diss…
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Send us a text It's girl hang out time with my good friend, Tiffani Mitzel! Tiffani runs her own business (https://tiffanimitzelinsurance.com/) from home while raising 2 littles under 5 along with her husband, Tyler. We have fun as we talk about how she fell for her husband back in her high school days (remember those Abercrombie models??), how she…
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Beyond the Battlefield: Henry Theodore Freidenberger III's Journey of Resilience and Redemption
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Send us a Text Message. Please welcome our next guest on the show, Henry Theodore Freidenberger III, a man of resilience, transformation, and profound courage. Henry's journey is nothing short of inspirational, having dedicated 13 years of his life to the Marine Corps, including four intense years with Special Operations. His story takes us through…
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The 2️⃣ things that kill high life satisfaction and 3️⃣ things to level up 🚀
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Send us a text After reading a life satisfaction survey that mentioned that only 47% of people are HIGHLY satisfied with their life, it got me thinking. It sounds like a decent number, but that's less than 1️⃣ out of 2️⃣. Not good odds. 😕 So what is it that causes us to miss out on living highly satisfied lives? And are we really excited to be embr…
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From Marine Officer to Healer: Rimsha's Journey of Resilience
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Send us a Text Message. I am thrilled to introduce our next guest, Rimsha, a remarkable individual with a journey that has traversed continents and transcended adversity. Originally from Pakistan, Rimsha ventured into the world of the United States Marine Corps, where she served as an Air Traffic Controller for 4 years. Her petite stature and backg…
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The Nitty Gritty of Breast Cancer with Montse Puig Martin
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Send us a text There are certain times in life when "YES" is not the answer you want to hear. My dear friend Montse experienced exactly that when her doctor said, "This is bad" and she asked, "Is it cancer?" "YES." What actually happens when that one little word changes the life you were living in an instant? That's exactly what we are finding out …
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