Episode 13: From Marquette to the Spotlight: Faye Elder’s Rise Amid Adversity | Conversations With a Chiropractor
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Episode 13: From Marquette to the Spotlight: Faye Elder’s Rise Amid Adversity | Conversations With a Chiropractor
In this compelling episode of "Conversations with a Chiropractor," Dr. Stephanie Wautier chats with Faye Elder, a Marquette native who transformed personal challenges into a thriving career in the performance arts. Faye opens up about her journey from a tumultuous childhood to grueling performance schedules, vocal struggles, and encounters with iconic celebrities. She also reflects on mental health and the impact of family struggles on her personal growth, sharing how humor and resilience have shaped her life.
🎧 In This Episode, Discover:
- Navigating Family Challenges: Faye’s experiences growing up in a fragmented family.
- Pursuing Performance: How Faye followed her passion for theater and found success.
- Vocal Struggles and Celebrity Encounters: The trials of a grueling performance schedule and meeting icons like Bing Crosby and Sammy Davis Jr.
- Personal Reflections: Faye’s insights on mental health, surviving family tragedies, and the importance of humor in overcoming adversity.
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Advocacy Groups
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP): Provides resources and support groups. www.afsp.org
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Offers support and advocacy for mental health. www.nami.org
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Additional Resources
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): Provides information on suicide prevention. www.nimh.nih.gov
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Credits:
- Podcast production by Brand|Sound. Start your podcast journey by emailing brandsoundpodcasts@gmail.com.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Childhood Memories 03:26 Navigating Family Challenges 09:13 Pursuing a Passion for Performance 18:23 A Grueling Performance Schedule 18:44 Vocal Struggles and Celebrity Encounters 23:43 Personal Reflections and Mental Health
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