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Season 2 - Confronting: Columbine The events of April 20th, 1999 shaped our nation and altered the American narrative. One of America’s deadliest school shootings took place in a small town in Colorado, leaving thirteen dead and another twenty-one severely injured. And it was all broadcast over national tv for the nation to see. The second season of Confronting takes on one of the most prolific tragedies in American history: the Columbine High School massacre. It was a devastating example of ...
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Authentically Us is a podcast that discusses real world experiences in the transgender community. We also confront human issues that may not be specifically related to the transgender community. Lanae Marie who is a black trans woman is creator and host. “ I want to be a voice in my community, connect with other individuals, and educate those who want to be educated. Being transgender is only a small part of who we are.” Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lanae-mar ...
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There have been recent accusations against Rose Montoya, who is the trans woman who was banned from the White House during Pride last year. These are all alleged, no one has been convicted of anything as of right now. I met Rose back in 2020, and I had her on my podcast. In this video I share my brief encounter with her. I am fearful as to what may…
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Initially, I was not going to upload this episode. I don't quite look my best here. The sun was in my eyes, I was hot after being outside for a while, and my bad hair day. But after rewatching it ten days later, I decided to share it anyway. I think that I made some good points in the video that could be beneficial to someone. Thank you for watchin…
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All of us who grew up during the 90s remember the OJ Simpson case, and the impact that it had on the world. In spite of his legal troubles, OJ Simpson lived an accomplished life. To this day I do not think that he committed murder. And if you think that he did, please explain why? Based on the evidence and his alibi he could have been involved, but…
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Recently, at a Planet Fitness location in Fairbanks, Alaska, someone who identifies as a trans woman was confronted by a biological woman in the woman's locker room while shaving their facial hair. In this video I give you my perspective as a trans woman who frequented Planet Fitness not too long ago. Please pardon the technical difficulties. Pleas…
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Meet Ray Trapani: a kid from New York who became one of the 21st Century’s most prolific con artists. In this sneak peek of Creating a Con: The Story of Bitconned, his best friend goes inside Ray’s mind to learn why he dreamed of being a criminal and how he had a knack for exploiting the exploitable. From a prescription pad hustle to cashing in on …
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Hello Everyone, "Authentically Us" is back!! Recently there was an incident at the 2023 White House Pride Celebration involving Rose Montoya (a former guest), and two trans men. Even though all three of them are equally wrong, Rose is bearing the brunt of the criticism. This ultimately resulted in the three of them being banned from the White House…
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The topic of "The American Dream" has been on my mind for the last few years. Like a lot of people my age and younger, I have decided to opt out of "The American Dream." This does not mean that we have given up on working towards ours goals. Instead, we would rather spend our time working toward creating a life that is better suited for us and more…
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My sincerest apologies for not releasing episodes in quite a while. My heart is still very much in doing Authentically Us. I have been preoccupied with launching my life coaching business with the same name during these last three months. This is part two of the episode that I did with Tracie Bailey earlier this year. We had such a wonderful time r…
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Hey everyone, Episode 23 “Living In The 90s” is now available on all major streaming platforms. On with me, I have special guest, Tracie Bailey @sincerely_tracie. We reminisce on 90s pop culture. It’s all that + a bag of chips. Like, comment, and share please. Thank you for listening!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh…
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I recently had Covid-19. I thought it would be interested to share my experience with all of you. My goal is to offer my unbiased opinion. Because someone else's experience may or may not differ from mine. You can reach out to me if you have any questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lanae-marie/support…
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In this episode we discuss Imposter Syndrome and Gender Dysphoria. Those are us who identify as transgender experience them more than the average person. Please help us grow and improve by sharing and reaching out to us with your comments and suggestions for the show. Thank you for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com…
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Hello Everyone, Happy 2022! 2021 has been a challenging year for a lot of us. I recently lost my Aunt Clara Bell Moore, and I would like to dedicate this episode of "Authentically Us" to her. My apologies for being absent from the show. I started recording this episode in late August of 2021. I had recently celebrated a milestone birthday, and I th…
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In this episode we talk about The Tulsa Massacre that took place in the Greenwood District of Tulsa,Oklahoma a century ago. Recently a lot of publications have covered this story, but I felt that a lot of them were lacking in telling the whole story. Please reach out to us if you would like to share your thoughts. I would greatly appreciate it if y…
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We’ve heard a lot of stories from this group about when they were young and back in high school. Now we hear about adult life. What is it like to date a survivor of gun violence? We hear a bit of their dark humor and feel the bond that has lasted through relationships, marriages, heartbreaks and life changes. Amy reflects on how this podcast has he…
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Greg Barnes was a star athlete, model student and beloved by friends and family. He brought pride and excitement to Columbine, the Littleton community and Colorado as a rising basketball star in the state. Greg witnessed Dave Sanders get shot and was one of the students who tried to save him. Shortly after the one-year anniversary of the massacre, …
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Mass shootings have become terrifyingly commonplace. There’s one almost every day. They often trigger PTSD. But Parkland was particularly difficult for Amy. Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School teacher, Kim Krawczyk goes on the record with Amy, in an unfiltered interview, to address the Broward County Public Schools' failures, the need for a more r…
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Columbine had a ripple effect across the country to how law enforcement responded to and engaged with an active shooter. One first responder, Officer Omar Delgado, who was first on the scene at the 2016 Orlando Pulse nightclub shooting, explains to Amy what training can’t teach you when you’re confronted with an active shooter. See Privacy Policy a…
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Kate Battan was the newest member of the investigative team in Jefferson County but that didn’t stop her boss from handing her the Columbine case. The eyes of the country, the victims and other law enforcement were all on her. Amy finally has the opportunity to ask Kate about the rumored hit list. Then Amy confronts AJ DeAndrea, one of the first re…
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Addiction, suicide, jail, financial ruin. Those are just some of the problems that two of Amy’s nearest and dearest confronted after Columbine. Two fellow survivors, Zack Rissmiller and Zach Cartaya give Amy a detailed account of their experience on April 20th, 1999. Then they candidly talk about the repercussions of the trauma they experienced tha…
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Quantico comes to Columbine when Mary Ellen O’Toole arrives in Littleton nearly a year after the massacre. The perpetrators knew they would die on Judgement Day so they left videos to explain their actions. Mary Ellen O’Toole was the FBI profiler who analyzed those tapes and shares her impressions with Amy. Then Amy talks with best-selling Columbin…
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Amy brings together her old basketball team for this first time since high school. Her teammates recount good times. And they talk about the hero who saved so many of them on April 20, Dave Sanders. Then we meet Coach Sanders’ daughters, Coni Sanders. Her sense of humor belies a deep hurt over the loss of her father. Coni recalls the frantic day th…
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Amy takes us inside Columbine High School twenty-one years later. She finds the spot where she hid as the shooting started. She reconnects with her principal, Frank DeAngelis. We learn what he had to sacrifice in his personal life in order to be there for “his kids.” Then teacher Tom Tonelli, a current Columbine history teacher and coach, whose ten…
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How does a school lunch with friends outside end with paramedics dodging gunfire in an attempt to pull your paralyzed body out of a war zone? Sean Graves shares his encounter with the Columbine killers on “Judgment Day.” The idea that anyone would try to kill him, let alone two fellow students was such a foreign idea that Sean actually went towards…
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Amy Over shares her experience as a high school senior, enjoying lunch in the cafeteria at Columbine High school on April 20, 1999, when two classmates went on a mission to kill as many students and faculty as they could. The Columbine massacre remains forever etched into the minds of Americans as the ground zero for the day parents stopped assumin…
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Confronting: Columbine is hosted by Amy Over, a Columbine survivor who is still living with its aftermath and raising her own children in its shadow. Amy, through her own experience and by speaking with survivors, investigators, classmates, reporters on the scene and other important voices brings a first-person account of the physical, emotional an…
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Hello Everyone, In this episode Lanae gives some insight on what is going on in her personal life, and the future of the podcast. She also shares a 10 minute video review from one of the fans of the show. Thank you for the support. I greatly appreciate all of you. -Lanae --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lanae-marie/…
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Here we go with part 2 of Lanae and Kristabelle Taylor's discussion on trans dating. I would love to hear your thoughts about the show. Please like, comment, and share. The more people we reach, the more people we can provide service to. Thank you Kristabelle for being a part of the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod…
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Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!! In this episode Lanae and Kristabelle Taylor discuss the topic of dating before and after transitioning. Thank you Kristabelle for taking time out to be a part of the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lanae-marie/support
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This is part 2 of Martin & Malcolm. February is Black History Month, and I would like to share the life stories of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X. I believe that all ethnicities can learn from, appreciate, and be inspired by their stories. There are a few details that were changed in the movie "Malcolm X. " Also, I misspoke about the rum…
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This is part 2 of "The year 2020" with special guest Rose Montoya. Rose is a model, content creator, makeup artist, and advocate for the community. We discuss world events that took place this past year. It was a great conversation. Thank you again, Rose for being a part of this. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lan…
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I am so happy to have Rose Montoya on as our first official guest. Rose is a model, content creator, makeup artist, and she does other great things throughout the community. We discuss the year 2020, and share each of our own personal experiences over the last twelve months. She was such a delight. Thanks again, Rose. --- Support this podcast: http…
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In this episode Lanae shares her experience of being transgender and alone this holiday season. She offers coping mechanisms to help with being alone without family and friends. She also shares Christmas memories from her childhood. Happy Holidays Everyone!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lanae-marie/support…
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Hey Everyone, In case you didn't know we are less than a week away from the election. In this episode I share my political views and why I am choosing a particular candidate. I respect every one's personal choice. We all have the right vote or not vote. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/…
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Hello Everyone, It is my pleasure to return back to doing "Authentically Us." It has been a tough year for a lot of people. I had doubts about whether or not I should return to doing this Podcast. But with all of the turmoil that has been occurring around the world, I was compelled to return. Thank you to all of our listeners and supporters. You ar…
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Hello Everyone, I wanted to address the topic of bullying for our 2nd Episode. Also, I touch on the heartbreaking story out of Philadelphia involving Maurice Willougby and Faith Palmer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…
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This bonus episode is a further conversation between Kim and David Kessler, an expert in grief who contributed to Episode 10. Binge early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/confronting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri…
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Hello everyone, My name is Lanae Marie. Welcome to episode 1 of our new Podcast called "Authentically Us." For our first episode I would like to introduce myself, and tell the story of my experience as a transgender woman. We are brand new to the Podcast world. Please pardon the technical difficulties. Be sure to leave your feedback and share this …
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In this bonus episode, Kim has a conversation about domestic violence with lawyer, author, and clinical therapist Robin Sax. Binge early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/confronting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv…
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In this bonus episode, Kim speaks with the defense team's private investigator, Patrick McKenna. Binge early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/confronting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N…
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