Best Trauma Nursing To Go Podcasts (2024)

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Telling Your Story with Shane Barnard 30:46

22h ago30:46

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Send us a text Shane Barnard has a passion for something that many of us do not want to talk about. She helps other people talk about their end of life estate planning and does it in a comfortable way for all involved. Her focus is on leaving a story or legacy behind when we leave this life. From starting out as an attorney in the foster care syste…

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46: How "Felt Safety" makes a difference when breastfeeding (and generally adulting!) 30:15

2d ago30:15

30:15

Send me a text and let me know what you thought of this episode! I'm back! It's been a hot minute since I've posted a new episode, but I am here! I'm also working on new content and resources - let me know what you want to hear about here. As I have been navigating diagnosis, treatment, and recovery from a number of health issues while also serving…

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What Actually Happens When We Die? With Dr. Kathryn Mannix, Palliative Care Expert 47:38

6d ago47:38

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Have you ever wondered, What is dying really like? In this compelling and comforting episode we dive deep into the realities of the dying process with Dr. Kathryn Mannix, a leading figure in palliative care. Dr. Mannix shares her profound experiences and stories from her work with dying patients, offering insights that challenge common misconceptio…

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#233 Occupational Therapy and Going the Max with Ryan Bird 1:15:40

7d ago1:15:40

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#233 Occupational Therapy and Going the Max with Ryan Bird In this episode, we shift our focus to Ryan Bird, an occupational therapist at Pioneer Ridge in Lawrence, Kansas, and a close friend of Jarod Nieder. Jarod, our featured guest in this chapter of Season 5, became a C5 complete quadriplegic following a diving accident at a Mexican resort at a…

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Switching My Light Back On with Martina Gruppo 35:48

8d ago35:48

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Send us a text Martina Gruppo is a courageous woman. She talks with Kim this week about how she lowered her boundaries so much that she became the victim of a narcissistic abuser. For eleven years, she gave everything and received nothing in return until she started realizing what she needed to do. She also talks about literally seeing the light in…

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#232 Love and Persistence In In-Patient Rehab and Into a Nursing Home with Jerod Nieder 2:00:09

14d ago2:00:09

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#232 Love and Persistence In In-Patient Rehab and Into a Nursing Home with Jerod Nieder Our next guest is a true hero who transformed a life-altering moment into a decade of resilience and achievement. After facing total devastation, Jerod found love, hope, and excellence, guiding us through his incredible journey from trauma to recovery. His story…

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Nobody Cares with Robert J. Hunt 26:00

15d ago26:00

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Send us a text This week marks a never-before-done event on the Midlife with Courage podcast. Kim interviews Robert J. Hunt who talks with her about accountability and how he needed to find it in his own life journey. He and his wife found themselves $90k in debt in 2019 and realized it was time to "own it" and get a way out. He shares what they di…

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Living Every Moment 8:00

18d ago8:00

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Send us a text In this "extra" episode, Kim talks about her family's experience with the band REO Speedwagon and how it brought teenagers and parents together. Music is so powerful in so many ways and she shares how one band and the people she's met have influenced her in so many ways. Support the show Kim Benoy is a retired RN, Certified Aromather…

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Our 4th Birthday! How Grief Changes – Our Lessons and Yours! 55:16

20d ago55:16

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Join us as we celebrate four years of Good Mourning! In this special episode, we reflect on our personal grief journeys and how our understanding of loss has evolved over time. We’ll dive into the lessons we’ve learned, the challenges we’ve faced, and the ways in which grief continues to shape our lives. Plus, we’re honoured to share heartfelt mess…

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#231 Understanding Trauma: Why Can’t I think my way out of this? 1:06:08

20d ago1:06:08

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#231 Understanding Trauma: Why Can’t I think my way out of this? In this episode, trauma specialist Mary Sue McCarthy delves into the emotional and psychological impact of spinal cord injury on families, debunking myths about trauma. She explains how the amygdala triggers responses like fight, flight, freeze, or fawn and emphasizes the need for som…

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Using Your Intuition in Nursing and in Life with Jennifer Johnson 35:04

22d ago35:04

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Send us a text As we navigate midlife, we learn to listen to our intuition or that "gut feeling" more than we used to. Jennifer Johnson is an ER nurse who has learned how to listen to that intuition in her career and in her life. She talks with Kim about her experiences with bullying, using her intuition, and relationships with doctors, nurses and …

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#230 In The Eyes of a Surgeon with Dr. Hasan Zaidi 1:14:51

28d ago1:14:51

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#230 In The Eyes of a Surgeon with Dr. Hasan Zaidi In today’s episode, we have the privilege of talking with Dr. Zaidi. Dr. Zaidi is an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Harvard Medical School and Co-Director of the Adult Deformity/Scoliosis Center at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He specializes in treating complex spine diseases with minimall…

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Finding Courage to Let Go For You with Sharon Costanzo 30:20

29d ago30:20

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Send us a text Life is full of transitions, especially in our relationships, and Sharon Costanzo experienced her fair share. She talks with Kim today about the courage she found to tell her husband she was not going to keep going the way things were. She also offers some great insight into how to work through the conflict created by transitions suc…

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Intuition and the Afterlife with Legendary Medium Allison DuBois 1:19:14

1M ago1:19:14

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We are back for a new season, and to kick off, legendary medium Allison DuBois joins us. We catch up on what we've been up to and talk to Allison about how the spirit world communicates with us, how to connect with loved ones who have crossed over, and what exactly it means to tune into your intuition. She also spills the tea on THAT infamous Real …

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#229 Help Hope Live with Sonny Mullen 55:47

1M ago55:47

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#229 Help Hope Live with Sonny Mullen This episode features Sonny Mullen, a passionate advocate who transitioned from a career in television to working with the nonprofit Help Hope Live, inspired by her family's experience navigating her younger brother's rare disease diagnosis. At Help Hope Live, Sonny is dedicated to alleviating the financial bur…

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Why Willpower is a Myth with Annie Gaudreault 29:01

1M ago29:01

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Send us a text Annie Gaudreault talks with Kim this week about how our nutritional needs change in midlife and how important it is to pay attention to what we eat. She shares some tips for eating better to support our changing bodies and health needs. She even shares a slightly different definition of the word metabolism and explains insulin resist…

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#228 A Father’s Courageous ICU Advocacy with Mike Uppenkamp 1:19:02

1M ago1:19:02

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#228 A Father’s Courageous ICU Advocacy with Mike Uppenkamp This episode features Mike Uppenkamp. Mike is a vital member of BLINK of an Eye’s rapid response HEAL team network in the San Diego/Los Angeles area and an SCI Navigator. His advocacy journey began in 2019 when his son Alex was paralyzed from the chest down in a mountain biking accident—an…

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Navigating Attachment Trauma with Kyleigh Weathers 29:59

1M ago29:59

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Send us a text Although she looks much younger, Kyleigh Weathers is a 41 year old woman who has made a lot of choices in her life. She says it best (from her website) as she describes her journey: A Mormon missionary in Argentina one moment and home 6 months later because lesbians gonna lesbian. From U-Hauls in Utah, to RV’s in Georgia. 7 acres in …

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#227 Redefining ICU Mental Health Support with Melissa Carman 1:16:44

2M ago1:16:44

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#227 Redefining ICU Mental Health Support with Melissa Carman Welcome to Season 5 of Blink of an Eye, where we delve into the transformative journey from trauma to resilience for those with spinal cord injuries. This season, you'll be captivated by raw and real-life experiences, from the initial injury through the arduous recovery, showcasing not j…

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Finally Supporting My Own Dreams with Gail Lynn 33:45

2M ago33:45

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Send us a text Gail Lynn talks with Kim about her journey of childhood abuse, two divorces, many career changes, making a movie with Elvis' stepbrother, illness and thankfully-healing and helping others. She talks about all of this and her invention of the "Harmonic Egg" which helps heal with light and sound therapy. To learn more about Gail, you c…

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#226 The ICU: The Power of an ICU Nurse with Allison Butler 1:17:40

2M ago1:17:40

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#226 The ICU: The Power of an ICU Nurse with Allison Butler Welcome to Season 5 of Blink of an Eye, where we delve into the transformative journey from trauma to resilience for those with spinal cord injuries. This season, you'll be captivated by raw and real-life experiences, from the initial injury through the arduous recovery, showcasing not jus…

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Shining a Light On Others with Susan Friedland 49:11

2M ago49:11

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Send us a text Susan Friedland belongs to the "horse crazy girl" club and found herself reading all the horse books she could get her hands on as a child. One of those books was Misty of Chincoteague written by Marguerite Henry. As an adult, she became interested in Marguerite's life and the idea to write her own book about the author led her on a …

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#225 The ICU: Through the Eyes of the SCI Patient with Dianne Vitkus - Part II 1:25:15

2M ago1:25:15

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#225 The ICU: Through the Eyes of the SCI Patient: with Dianne Vitkus - Part II Welcome to Season 5 of Blink of an Eye, where we delve into the transformative journey from trauma to resilience for those with spinal cord injuries. Welcome to part 2 of Dianne Vitkus’ story in Chapter Two of the SCI Journey: the ICU. In this episode, we delve into pra…

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What's Happening with the Podcast? 9:24

2M ago9:24

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Send us a text This week Kim shares what she has been learning and focusing on related to Midlife with Courage podcast. She is excited to refocus and energize her listeners to live every moment! Kim would love for you to answer some quick questions about the podcast and you! You can answer these questions at this LINK. Did you know that Midlife wit…

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#224 The ICU: Through the Eyes of the SCI Patient with Dianne Vitkus - Part I 1:16:32

2M ago1:16:32

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#224 The ICU: Through The Eyes of The SCI Patient with Dianne Vitkus - Part 1 Welcome to Season 5 of Blink of an Eye, where we delve into the transformative journey from trauma to resilience for those with spinal cord injuries. In today’s episode, we hear from Dianne Vitkus, SCI C6 complete quadriplegia, about her early days in the ICU of a Level 1…

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Living Second Chances with Mary Carroll Moore 22:28

2M ago22:28

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Send us a text Mary Carroll Moore is a writer who found herself wanting to explore the world of fiction after a distinguished career as a chef and food columnist and writer. She talks with Kim about her journey including the lessons she learned from her amazing mother who flew military airplanes before raising a family, second chances and her cance…

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#223 The Integrative Perspective For Emotional Pain with Dr. Delia Chiaramonte 1:21:52

3M ago1:21:52

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#223 The Integrative Perspective For Emotional Pain with Dr. Delia Chiaramonte Welcome to Season 5 of Blink of an Eye, where we delve into the transformative journey from trauma to resilience for those with spinal cord injuries. In today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Delia Chiarmonte, a family doctor turned integrative health specialist based in …

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Buying Nothing-A Solo Episode with Kim Benoy 12:57

3M ago12:57

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Send us a text This is one of Kim's first forays into video podcasting and she is talking about finding a book at the library and the surprise she found inside. Listen to the end for your homework assignment! ************* Kim Benoy is a retired RN, Certified Aromatherapist, wife and mom who has a passion for helping other women over 40 live every …

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#222 The Rescue: ICU from the Eyes of a Surgeon with Dr. Bizhan Aarabi 1:14:04

3M ago1:14:04

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#222 The Rescue: Arrival at a Trauma Center through the eyes of a Neuro Trauma Surgeon with Dr. Bizhan Aarabi Welcome to Season 5 of Blink of an Eye, where we delve into the transformative journey from trauma to resilience for those with spinal cord injuries. From the moment of injury, every moment teeters on the edge of life and death for high spi…

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We Are NOT Dumb or Lazy-How To Manage the Political Season 11:50

3M ago11:50

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Send us a text Note to the listener and viewers: For what it's worth, I recorded this episode last week before the events of the past weekend. Kim shares her thoughts about navigating the next four months before the election. She is sick of the political messages we all get and shares ways to manage this sometimes frustrating time. ****************…

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#221 The Rescue: Unyielding Support with Aime Mckale 1:21:00

3M ago1:21:00

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#221 The Rescue: Unyielding Support with Aime Mckale Welcome to Season 5 of Blink of an Eye, where we delve into the transformative journey from trauma to resilience for those with spinal cord injuries. This season, you'll be captivated by raw and real-life experiences, from the initial injury through the arduous recovery, showcasing not just survi…

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Breaking Down to Breaking Through with Leslie Draffin 30:37

3M ago30:37

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Send us a text Leslie Draffin has a story of being raised in such a way that she decided she had to be a high achiever and she looked like she had it made from the outside. Inside, however was a different story. She talks with Kim about her story of challenges, changes, leaving behind what did not serve her and how she found psychedelics and her fe…

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#220 The Rescue: True Guardians with Larry Merrifield and Mike Gillespie 1:12:53

3M ago1:12:53

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#220 The Rescue: True Guardians with Larry Merrifield and Mike Gillespie Welcome to Season 5 of Blink of an Eye, where we delve into the transformative journey from trauma to resilience for those with spinal cord injuries. This season, you'll be captivated by raw and real-life experiences, from the initial injury through the arduous recovery, showc…

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Holding Onto Hope with Karen Anne Coccioli 30:05

3M ago30:05

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Send us a text Karen Anne Coccioli is an author who talks with Kim about her past which was filled with challenges and her coming out later in life and so much more. This delightful lady wants everyone to be brave by sharing their own story and finding that spark of hope that keeps you going. Trigger warning-the discussion does involve abuse and at…

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#219 The Rescue: Strength and Fortitude at a Young Age With Edward Anderson 1:25:17

4M ago1:25:17

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#219 The Rescue: Strength and Fortitude at a Young Age With Edward Anderson Welcome to Season 5 of Blink of an Eye, where we delve into the transformative journey from trauma to resilience for those with spinal cord injuries. This season, you'll be captivated by raw and real-life experiences, from the initial injury through the arduous recovery, sh…

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Reigniting the Spark with Kat Halushka 23:59

4M ago23:59

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Send us a text Kat Halushka literally woke up one morning and realized she needed a break. Despite having a very successful business, she was tired and she had lost the spark that kept her excited about what she was doing. Listen to this conversation about finding that spark again and how she is filling her own cup to help others. You can find Kat …

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#218 The Rescue: Redefining Life's Purpose with Bryan Anderson 1:25:28

4M ago1:25:28

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#218 The Rescue: Redefining Life's Purpose with Bryan Anderson Welcome to Season 5 of Blink of an Eye, where we delve into the transformative journey from trauma to resilience for those with spinal cord injuries. This season, you'll be captivated by the raw and real-life experiences, from the initial injury through the arduous recovery, showcasing …

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Learning Happiness with Bona Normandeau 24:55

4M ago24:55

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Send us a text Bona Normandeau had a pivotal life moment when she was asked about her dream in life and she could not come up with anything. This led her on a journey of finding her own "happy" and now she helps others find it for themselves too. Listen in as she and Kim talk about ways to celebrate the moments as you go instead of "saving" happine…

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End of Life Experiences and the Other Side with Nurse Hadley 46:09

4M ago46:09

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Today's guest is the social media star and palliative care nurse Hadley Vlahos (aka Nurse Hadley), who shares her fascinating insights into end-of-life care. She recounts experiences where patients have seen their deceased loved ones, how these encounters have deeply influenced her belief in the afterlife, and the profound impact of these moments o…

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#216 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: The ABC Board 37:01

4M ago37:01

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#216 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: The ABC Board As we gear up for an exciting new story driven season, we are taking a look back at our most popular and moving episodes. Exciting, new things are coming. Stay tuned. Blink of an Eye Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye Non Profit: a non-profit created as an essential national resource…

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#215 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: The Body Keeps The Score II 1:05:35

4M ago1:05:35

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#215 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: The Body Keeps The Score II As we gear up for an exciting new story driven season, we are taking a look back at our most popular and moving episodes. Exciting, new things are coming. Stay tuned. Blink of an Eye Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye Non Profit: a non-profit created as an essential nat…

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Looking for God with Marnie Swedberg 35:56

4M ago35:56

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Send us a text Marnie Swedberg talks with Kim about her faith and how she has learned to go to God first when she is presented with challenges. This author, speaker and overall lovely lady speaks her faith as she discusses what she calls 'comeback behavior' and 'possibility thinking.' Her way of seeing the world and positive thinking is contagious.…

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The 3 Attachment Styles and How They Impact Your Relationships with Julie Menanno 49:56

4M ago49:56

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Loss impacts relationships—some grow stronger, some strain, and some fracture entirely. So, how can we cultivate relationships that feel secure and safe as we navigate life’s challenges? Our guest today helps us explore just that. Julie Menanno is the author of Secure Love and a Family Therapist, which specialises in emotionally focused therapy for…

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#214 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: The Body Keeps The Score 1:06:48

4M ago1:06:48

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#214 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: The Body Keeps The Score As we gear up for an exciting new story driven season, we are taking a look back at our most popular and moving episodes. Exciting, new things are coming. Stay tuned. Blink of an Eye Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye Non Profit: a non-profit created as an essential nation…

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Solo Episode-No Makeup and What is a Wellness Consult? 15:10

4M ago15:10

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Send us a text This week Kim decided to share a solo episode sans makeup and if you go to her YouTube channel, you will see what she is talking about. This week she talks about her quest for walking 3 times a week and why and she explains what a wellness consult is for those who are interested. ********************* Kim Benoy is a retired RN, Certi…

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#213 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: Never Underestimate The Humanity of Boys 1:08:19

5M ago1:08:19

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#213 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: Never Underestimate The Humanity of Boys As we gear up for an exciting new story driven season, we are taking a look back at our most popular and moving episodes. Exciting, new things are coming. Stay tuned. Blink of an Eye Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye Non Profit: a non-profit created as an …

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Looking for the (Elk) Signs with Alicia Jean Demetropolis 43:58

5M ago43:58

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Send us a text Alicia Demetropolis is a lively and engaging woman who leads a nonprofit called The Global Humanity Initiative. She talks to Kim from Katmandu, Nepal where she helps rescue homeless and abandoned elders. Alicia's story of following her intuition throughout her life and the humorous way she tells her story will leave you smiling. You …

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Sal's Tough Life Decision to be Childfree 41:01

5M ago41:01

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In today's episode, we're sharing untold parts of Sal's story and how losing her mum came at a time when she was making a pivotal life choice of whether or not to have children. Sal shares her journey of grappling with the decision. From early doubts to a pivotal miscarriage that made her question her desires and societal expectations, the loneline…

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#212 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: You Didn't Have to, But You Did 1:26:20

5M ago1:26:20

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#212 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: You Didn't Have to, But You Did As we gear up for an exciting new story driven season, we are taking a look back at our most popular and moving episodes. Exciting, new things are coming. Stay tuned. Blink of an Eye Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye Non Profit: a non-profit created as an essential…

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Making a Difference with Jayne Poli 27:45

5M ago27:45

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Send us a text Jayne Poli is a wife, mom, self-taught artist and is active in helping connect people to resources through her church including mission trips at home and throughout the world. Jayne talks to Kim about her mission in life to help make a difference and be a blessing in the lives of others. As a licensed pastor, she feels she has the pr…

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