The Ryan Banks Academy was a dream in Valerie’s Mind for many years before it became a reality for the 2018/2019 school year. She shares the story and mindset behind the school opening. Valerie Groth was a Social Worker in the Southside of Chicago and worked with awesome kids facing a lot of challenges. They had […]
Orphans from Gun Violence and Healing with Angela True
Allow me to introduce Angela True. She is a Mom of twin boys, a Non-Profit Executive Director, a Writing Coach, and world traveler. She has been a teacher, owned businesses and works with orphans helping them through loss and trauma. Her Second Chance Story Her darkest day felt like an atomic bomb was dropped in […]
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36. Dr. C.J. Huff on turning a Devastating Tornado into Resilient Communities
C.J. Huff Our guest today is a Husband, Father, Inspirational Speaker, and Professional Consultant living in Joplin USA. For 7 years he was Superintendent of Joplin Schools. He led his district of 1,100 employees and 7,700 students through the recovery effort of one of the most devastating tornadoes in U.S. history. Dr. Huffs’ Second […]
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6 Min
33. Dave Sanderson – Miracle on the Hudson
Dave Sanderson When US Airways Flight 1549, or “The Miracle on the Hudson,” ditched into the Hudson River on January 15, 2009, Dave Sanderson knew he was exactly where he was supposed to be. The last passenger off the back of the plane on that fateful day, he was largely responsible for the well-being and […]
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14 Min
26. Lori Jean Finnila on Healing From Physical Abuse
Healing From Physical Abuse by Creating Music with Lori Jean Finnila Imagine having seizures as a child from abuse at a young age, then being abused by the father of your child and suffering very physical injuries. The wonderful woman we interview today opens up and shares the hard truth of the abuse in her […]
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9 Min
24. Michele Rosenthal on Healing from PTSD
Michele Rosenthal: Healing and PTSD Today we hear the courageous journey of a little girl that nearly died from a reaction to antibiotics. She suffered from PTDS for many years before overcoming it and living a life of serving others. Join us as we hear the story of Michele Rosenthal’s healing rampage. The audio is […]
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15 Min
21. Bobbi Parish on Overcoming the Trauma from Sexual Abuse
Healing from trauma and abuse can feel daunting and overwhelming. As I have been working hard to overcome the abuse in my life, I have come to realize that I am not alone. Healing alone is difficult, nearly impossible from what I have seen. Finding Bobbi and Athena’s support group, along with an amazing counselor […]
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4 Min
12. Chaplain Mike Moreno on Healing after War in Iraq
Questions from the war in Iraq Mike shares his journey of healing after going to Iraq as a Chaplain. He tells us that honor is very important to Marines, you always do the right thing. You can listen to the interview on Anchor. These are a few questions that he asked: When someone does something […]
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4 Min