Judy Greiman

Out of the Blue - The Podcast: Finding the Way Forward

#Podcasting Education #Self-Improvement #Vernon West #New Normal #Resilience #Inspiring #Survivor Stories #Self Help #Way Forward #Communities #Trauma Survivor #Cancer Survivor #Stigma

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The truth is out West! We’re hopping on the ET Highway and venturing to the most notorious alien hot spots, including Roswell’s infamous crash site, Area 51’s eerie perimeter, and a mysterious desert watchtower. Join us as journalist Laura Krantz, host of the podcast Wild Thing , beams up to share stories from the front lines of UFO reporting—from strange sightings and quirky festivals to a mailbox where people leave letters to extraterrestrials. Maybe you’ll even decide for yourself: Is Earth a tourist stop for spaceships? UFO hot spots you’ll encounter in this episode: - UFO Watchtower (near Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado) - Roswell, New Mexico - Area 51, Nevada - Extraterrestrial Highway (aka State Route 375), Nevada - Little A’Le’Inn, ET Highway, Nevada - E.T. Fresh Jerky, ET Highway, Nevada - Alien Research Center, ET Highway, Nevada - The Black Mailbox, ET Highway, Nevada Via Podcast is a production of AAA Mountain West Group .…

about a year ago 44:50

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10 episodes

Judy Greiman

Out of the Blue - The Podcast: Finding the Way Forward

published about a year ago

MP3•Episode home

Helpful Resources:
Living Beyond Breast Cancer: https://www.lbbc.org/
METAvivor: https://metavivor.org/

Out Of The Blue:

For more: outoftheblue-thepodcast.org

For exclusive content: patreon.com/podcastOOTB

10 episodes

#Podcasting Education #Self-Improvement #Vernon West #New Normal #Resilience #Inspiring #Survivor Stories #Self Help #Way Forward #Communities #Trauma Survivor #Cancer Survivor #Stigma

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1
Finding Joy After Flagyl Toxicity with Taylor Downs 49:43

10 days ago49:43

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What happens when a routine antibiotic prescription turns your life upside down? Taylor Downs never imagined that taking Flagyl (metronidazole) would lead to a harrowing journey of neurological symptoms that would persist for years. Her story is both a warning and a testament to human resilience. After several rounds of antibiotics failed to clear an infection in 2022, Taylor was prescribed Flagyl. Within hours of her first dose, she experienced terrifying symptoms – blurry vision, neuropathy in her extremities, and complete dissociation from her body. Despite immediately stopping the medication, these symptoms didn't disappear. Two and a half years later, she still battles the aftereffects of nervous system damage. Through her ordeal, Taylor discovered she wasn't alone. A support group revealed thousands of people suffering similar symptoms after taking this commonly prescribed antibiotic. What makes her story particularly troubling is how rarely patients are informed about these potential side effects. The experience transformed Taylor's life in unexpected ways. She became a certified health coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, turning her trauma into a mission to help others navigate health challenges. More profoundly, she discovered a capacity for joy and gratitude she'd never known before. Taylor's journey reminds us of the importance of informed consent in healthcare and the need to advocate for ourselves. It also demonstrates how life's most devastating challenges can become catalysts for growth and purpose. If you've taken antibiotics and experienced unusual symptoms, or simply want to understand how to protect yourself, this conversation might just change your perspective on health, healing, and finding meaning through adversity. Metronidazole (Flagyl) Toxicity Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1G2HmziB4F Health Coaching by Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/tldhealthcoaching Out Of The Blue: For more: outoftheblue-thepodcast.org For exclusive content: patreon.com/podcastOOTB…

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From Homelessness to Hope with Anthony Brown 1:00:41

26 days ago1:00:41

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What does it take to transform from sleeping on park benches to helping others heal? In this deeply moving episode, Anthony Brown shares his remarkable odyssey from childhood trauma through addiction and homelessness to becoming a psychiatric nurse practitioner and author of "From Park Bench to Park Avenue." Anthony's story begins with a devastating childhood marked by poverty and witnessing his mother's shooting. By fourteen, he had run away to join a carnival, beginning decades of substance abuse and eventually spending most of the 1990s incarcerated. The turning point came at age 37 when sobriety allowed him to begin rebuilding his life from the ground up—teaching himself to read in prison, earning his GED, and gradually accumulating education and professional credentials despite his background. The heart of Anthony's transformation occurred during a profound spiritual experience at the very park bench where he once slept homeless. There, he received three life principles that have guided him for 25 years: don't hurt anybody, don't hate, and always finish what you start. This spiritual foundation propelled him through seemingly impossible barriers—from securing nursing credentials despite his criminal record to purchasing and renovating an abandoned 1916 mansion in Ohio named "Brown Manor." What makes Anthony's approach to homelessness revolutionary is his focus on identity transformation. "You believe who you are by what you believe who you are," he explains, noting that calling someone "homeless" reinforces that identity. Through Brown Manor and his nonprofit, he's developing a program that addresses homelessness as a problem of ineffective coping skills rather than just housing. Anthony's parting wisdom resonates powerfully: "If you're not moving forward, look at what's holding you back." His journey reminds us that transformation is possible at any point in life, and that our pasts need not determine our futures. Anthony Brown: Website: https://anthonyhowardbrown.com Order "From Park Bench to Park Avenue": https://a.co/d/fjNl7nc Brown Manor: https://anthonyhowardbrown.com/brownmanor Out Of The Blue: For more: outoftheblue-thepodcast.org For exclusive content: patreon.com/podcastOOTB…

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Susan Goldberg 58:23

5 weeks ago58:23

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Susan Goldberg, our inspirational guest for this episode, was living an active and productive life as a professional musician in New York City when, in the middle of a typical busy day playing piano, out of the blue, she suddenly lost the use of her left hand. Join us as Susan, a permanent resident and fixture in the vibrant music, theatre and arts scene of Provincetown, Massachusetts, tells us how she found her way forward from surviving to thriving! Out Of The Blue: For more: outoftheblue-thepodcast.org For exclusive content: patreon.com/podcastOOTB…

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Gary Langis 56:06

7 weeks ago56:06

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Meet Gary Langis. His inspirational journey took him from saving lives off the streets of Boston to lobbying for lifesaving programs in Washington D.C. It all began with an out of the blue event that could’ve destroyed his life, but instead led him to saving the lives of countless others. Harm Reduction Resource: National Harm Reduction Coalition: harmreduction.org Out Of The Blue: For more: outoftheblue-thepodcast.org For exclusive content: patreon.com/podcastOOTB…

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Liz "Lizzie Sunshine" Michels 47:26

8 weeks ago47:26

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Meet Liz Michels of Ocean View, Delaware. Liz was diagnosed with autism at 3 years old, but it wasn’t until her early teens that her first symptoms appeared out of the blue. Although doctors told her parents she would never be able to graduate high school or go to college, Liz has not only done both, but at 35 years old, she’s living a full life and has become an outspoken autism advocate. Join us as Liz tells us the inspirational story of how Liz Michels became Lizzie Sunshine. Learn how someone with autism can not only bring sunshine into the lives around them but also how autism doesn’t stop people like Albert Einstein and many others from changing the world. Join us on this very special episode of Out of the Blue as we celebrate Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month with our amazing guest, Liz “Lizzie Sunshine” Michels. Autism Awareness Resources: Autism Speaks: autismspeaks.org National Autism Association: nationalautismassociation.org Out Of The Blue: For more: outoftheblue-thepodcast.org For exclusive content: patreon.com/podcastOOTB…

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David Wiener 50:25

9 weeks ago50:25

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A successful real estate developer and devoted husband and father, our next guest on the fourth episode of Out of the Blue - the Podcast, David Wiener, shares his inspiring story of finding the way forward. David and his family were all enjoying another joyous day on the slopes when, out of the blue, David – an avid, pro-level skier and expert at handling the toughest black diamond runs – hit a patch of black ice. And just like that, his life changed forever. Join us as he shares his experience, strength, and hope – as one challenge after another, David not only survives, but thrives – all here in this phenomenal episode of Out of the Blue - the Podcast. Adaptive Sports Resources: LOF Adaptive Skiers: lofadaptiveskiers.org High Fives Foundation: highfivesfoundation.org Kelly Brush Foundation: kellybrushfoundation.org Out Of The Blue: For more: outoftheblue-thepodcast.org For exclusive content: patreon.com/podcastOOTB…

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Judy Greiman 44:50

11 weeks ago44:50

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The 2024 winner of the Presidential Award for extraordinary service to Stony Brook University, Judy Greiman shares her inspiring story of resilience when after years of perfect examinations, out of the blue, her test results showed stage four metastatic breast cancer. Her inspirational way forward is as extraordinary as she is, and a beacon of hope for many others. Helpful Resources: Living Beyond Breast Cancer: https://www.lbbc.org/ METAvivor: https://metavivor.org/ Out Of The Blue: For more: outoftheblue-thepodcast.org For exclusive content: patreon.com/podcastOOTB…

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Michael Scott 1:13:52

13 weeks ago1:13:52

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No doubt about it, Michael's a Miracle. When diagnosed with cancer, the doctor's prognosis was 6 months to a year. Four and a half years later and Michael is still finding a way forward. His truth is powerful and his resilience is off the chart. An unforgettable story of courage. To support Michael on GoFundMe, visit: gofund.me/b8b2b6a2 Out Of The Blue: For more: outoftheblue-thepodcast.org For exclusive content: patreon.com/podcastOOTB…

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Wendy Liebman 53:03

15 weeks ago53:03

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Wendy Liebman is a nationally known stand-up comedian and has been touring and appearing on television since the 90’s. Her career was about to take off with an upcoming Netflix special when Out of the Blue, she was struck by a car and her life was turned upside down. How she emerges victoriously is something best described in her own words, “I was healed at the speed of love!” Get ready to hear her inspiring story as she recounts her Out of the Blue event and how she found the way forward! For more Wendy Liebman, visit: https://www.wendyliebman.com/ Out Of The Blue: For more: outoftheblue-thepodcast.org For exclusive content: patreon.com/podcastOOTB…

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Introducing Out Of The Blue - The Podcast 2:45

19 weeks ago2:45