In this story you will hear how Vanessa is able to take her tumultuous childhood and unfulfilled adult professional life and use these forces to help her manifest her own happiness. This is a story of spirituality and finding that we have enough strength to create our own contentment.

We have often wondered how someone, with an extraordinarily difficult life journey, can find so much to love. In Ed’s story, you will learn, that despite abandonment, loss, and many more life hardships, Ed still chooses joy and laughter over hate and despair.

This is an inspirational story of Saint, who’s transformation helped him go from unsure to unwavering. Saint spent a lifetime feeling “off,” but now, at long last, he feels just right. it's our pleasure to introduce to you, Saint Hall.

In Episode One, we introduced Peter, the stay at home dad. In his interview, Peter stated that he was able to attain his dream job, because his Katie, wife, (“a Saint”) fully embraced his dream. In this episode, you are able to hear Katie’s side of the story, as she explains how marriage, truly, is a partnership.

We open this season with a conversation I had with Peter, a man who decided he simply MUST leave the rat race and follow his dream. He grappled with quitting his lucrative job, to pursue his non-traditional job. In his noble pursuit to be happy, Peter became a stay at home dad.

Given that we are all hunkered down - sheltered in place - it seems likely that most of us are taking stock in who and what we value. Once free, what do we really want to do with our precious time?  

Throughout Season Three, you will hear ten stories of individuals who, on their life’s path, realized that, maybe, just maybe, the road less traveled, was the difference their lives needed.

Welcome to Season Three!  

This is a story of loss of a brother, hope for lessons learned and forgiveness.  This is also an understanding that grieving is a life-long process, which has no true end.     

A mere 16 -year old, grapples with assault and the realities of gentrification in her urban City, while using the power of spoken words to reminds us me that even when we hurt, we still we still have power and that together we may cry, but we can triumph as well!  

As research tells us, when a child sees violence, a child knows violence.  Steph grew up in a violent household, but she beat the odds.  Instead of violence, Steph helps people escape their life difficulties.  

Jamie grew up knowing her parents were different and, as an only child, their care would someday be her responsibility.  Growing up, Jamie wondered if she would be ready. When that day came, Jamie proved she was more than ready, but unprepared for how amazing this responsibility has been for her.

Diabetes, heart problems, pregnancy complications, no problem. These are the thoughts of Kate. She takes her health complications in stride. She is living proof that life can be quite challenging, but they do not have to be life defining.

Michelle was a loving and giving member of the LDS church. Her whole identity was understood through this religious affiliation. Michelle cherished her Mormon community unconditionally, until she learned the church’s love was not the same.     

Chloe was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome when she was nine-years old.  Since then she has spent her time defying people’s expectations of her.  She went from resource classes to UC Davis and she did so despite being told she couldn’t.

Chloe was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome when she was nine-years old.  Since then she has spent her time defying people’s expectations of her.  She went from resource classes to UC Davis and she did so despite being told she couldn’t.

This is s story of a family’s loss and the trials and tribulations that ensued.  More-over, this is story of how a family can gain so much from tragedy, especially an enduring love for one another; flaws and all.

While merely trying to navigate high school, Ashley and her family were in a fatal car accident.  The tragedy forced Ashley and her family to adapt.  Ashley not only adapted, she made sure to flourish.

In Season Two, we introduce to our listeners 10 women who have had many struggles along their life’s paths. Despite their challenges, their protective factors have helped them soar and inspire others. We hope season two brings you as much hope and inspiration as it has for us.

This season we are excited to introduce ten women who are continuously fighting the odds and manage to succeed anyway. These strong women seem to always thrive despite negative circumstances.

So get ready, Listeners. As always, thank you for taking this journey with us!

Maya Dusenbery, in her book, “Doing Harm,” examines  the prevailing gender bias throughout the health and medical profession. As Dusenbery states, “The people making the key decisions about funding, where resources go, what gets taught to the next generation of doctors, and who is hired and promoted are still over-whelming white men.” This statement and many more are expressed in this extra special bonus episode.

A befitting ending to a season dedicated to women’s issues and, in keeping in line with our theme, women who inspire us, our Engineer, Karyn Castro, turns the tables on our Podcaster, Coach Elizabeth Stanley. Learn how Coach has been an extraordinary role model to so many young ladies. In this episode you will realize the effect we can all have by being more open and welcoming to others.

In 2018, the fight for quality women’s health care continues and it won’t be fully addressed UNTIL more women become voters. UNTIL women become Members of Congress and until women become medical professionals. In her book, “Doing Harm, Maya Dosenbery, valididates this claim. For this Women’s Health Episode, Dosenbery’s book is a backdrop to the realities of Women’s Health. We also turn to Dr. Flavia Bustero, the Assistant Director of General For Family, Women’s and Children’s Health Through the Life-Course, World Health Organization. Lastly, our episode offers sage advice and understandings from Dr. Lori Mancuso, a Whole Health Practitioner, working to bring women the health care they deserve.