In this episode, Mary K Savarese and I discuss her journey as a mom to young children and then a mom to kids that were ready to leave the nest. Mary had thought it would be great to have her kids grown, yet when they were her brain and her body were not in agreement! Listen in to hear Mary’s experience and how she was able to recover her health. Mary K. Savarese is a traditionally published, best-selling, award-winning author and speaker. She is known for her quirky titles. Her debut novel, Tige...
Feb 07, 2024•47 min•Season 4Ep. 120
In this episode, Professor Pete Alexander and I discuss his experience with having a life out of balance… His upbringing solidified over-performance which led him to burning the candle at both ends, trying to be everything to everyone. This stress led him serious health problems where he was faced with having to change everything. Professor Pete Alexander is the President of the greatest interior landscaping company in the San Francisco Bay Area - Office Plants by Everything Grows. In addition, ...
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 119
In this episode, Linda Strader and I talk about her being a woman pioneering the field of Forest Service fire fighting and her experience being one of the first women in a career that had previously been only for men. Linda shares her love for her career that ended way sooner than she had wanted and how she had to pivot in her thinking of how she would earn a living, keep her house, and bring a service to others that she had not considered before. Originally from Syracuse, New York, Linda Strade...
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 118
In this episode, Eva Moon and I discuss her experience of learning she had a genetic mutation that gave her the potential of 87% chance of breast cancer and 55% chance of ovarian cancer all while her mother was dying of cancer. Eva was given the choice to have serious preventive surgeries or face the same fate of her mom. Not only did she have the surgeries, she turned to her art of performing and song to help those around her to understand what she was going through while it worked as therapy f...
Jan 17, 2024•59 min•Season 4Ep. 117
In this episode, Kevin Lowe and I have a very emotional conversation around the circumstances of his life that changed everything, yet opened up new awareness and opportunity to take control of how he would respond. Despite losing his eyesight after a life-saving brain tumor surgery in 2003 at just 17 years of age, Kevin has become a transformational Life & Business Coach and the engaging host of the popular podcast, Grit, Grace, & Inspiration. Kevin Lowe is a remarkable entrepreneur and...
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 4Ep. 116
In this episode, Katherine Pendergast, Lacie Brueckner and I discuss death, grief, and how they have brought their purpose together to help people of all ages that are grieving people and pets they have loved and lost. Katherine lives with her family in Bismarck, North Dakota. She has written several books, including award-winning and number-one bestsellers. Her works include Pickles the Dog: Adopted, Pickles the Dog: A Christmas Tradition, Pickles the Dog: Goes to School, and Babies of the Badl...
Jan 03, 2024•34 min•Season 4Ep. 115
In this episode, Sally Lotz and I discuss her traumatic experience of being involved in a religion she believes is a cult… controlling its members and victimizing the children in many ways, including taking away their voices when they are physically, emotionally and sexually abused in private. Sally was shunned by the family and cult when she started dating a boy that was not part of their beliefs… she was sent away at the age of 15! As an adult, she realized she had trauma built into her that s...
Dec 27, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 114
In this episode, Doug Noll and I discuss the pain he endured as a child having been born with several disabilities and how he struggled through school until a teacher discovered he could barely see… Doug’s life story is one of overcoming, not succumbing to challenges he was faced with… sharing his experience with emotional wounding and deep grief. Doug has taken his experiences and molded them with his purpose for peace. Douglas E. Noll, JD, MA left a successful career as a trial lawyer to becom...
Dec 20, 2023•58 min•Season 4Ep. 113
In this episode, Lacy Lain and I discussed her life-long journey with raging hormones that started when she was a young girl leading to month long menstrual cycles and severe pain… As an adult, her hormone issues continued as she became a wife and mother, suffering through a miscarriage and caring for her husband as he fought leukemia. Lacy fought for her health and figured out what she needed to be well! Lacy Lain is a follower of Jesus, wife to a worship pastor and 2-time cancer survivor, and ...
Dec 13, 2023•54 min•Season 4Ep. 112
In this episode, Furkhan Dandia and I discuss his experience with being single, married, and then divorced as a Pakistani man. Leaving his marriage left him unable to see his son for months, his employer was involved, and his Pakistani culture left him feeling isolated and alone. Furkhan turned to alcohol to numb his reality and after jumping into another toxic relationship he realized he had childhood trauma he needed to heal from… Furkhan Dandia is a therapist, author, speaker and coach. After...
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 111
In this episode, Penny Orloff and I will discuss her life journey as a performing artist who at a young age had been told that if she followed her dreams, she would be alone and penniless. At the age of 60 she found herself homeless and living on her friend’s couch when she was asked a pivotal question… What’s wrong with money? Penny now has a portfolio worth over 7 figures! Penny Orloff is a professional Life Coach and Fairy Godmother. A Tarot reader for over 50 years, Penny has used the cards ...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 4Ep. 110
In this episode, Terry Tucker and I discuss his amazing life journey before and after his diagnosis of a very rare cancer that resulted in first the amputation of his foot and then eventually his leg. Terry shares his 11-year battle with cancer and how his faith and powerful mindset continue to help him fight through. You absolutely must hear Terry’s 4 Truths and how they fit into your life no matter what you are going through. Terry Tucker is a motivational speaker, author, and international po...
Nov 22, 2023•54 min•Season 4Ep. 109
In this episode, Jenna Griffith and I discuss her many years as a military and first responder wife where she gave all of herself to her family… almost losing herself in the process. Jenna shares what she learned and her passion to help other military spouses survive and thrive. Jenna Griffith, Purpose and Prosperity Expert is a renowned certified compassion coach, founder of the Service and Soul Group, accomplished author. As a former military spouse and current first responder wife, Jenna empo...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 108
In this episode, Sherry Eichberger and I discuss losses she experienced in her life that became her WHY behind opening her 100% Eco-Friendly Store. Sherry was so passionate about providing clean and SAFE products that it was devastating to her when she had to close the doors only 4 years after opening. Sherry Eichberger is a Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Business Owner and Entrepreneur. She has created 2 businesses from scratch, one in her 40’s and one in her 50’s. She believes that we all have gif...
Nov 08, 2023•49 min•Season 4Ep. 107
In this episode, Joseph M Lenard and I discuss how he went from being a suicide survivor to #1 Best-selling Author… how stress, depression, and divorce led him to learning about Project 22 and how simple acts of kindness have the power to save lives. Joseph M Lenard - Honor. Integrity. Patriotism. - For some people these are words. For bestselling author Joseph M Lenard, these are the core values that he embodies - every day - deeply engrained in every facet of his life and work. It is this set ...
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 106
In this episode, Derek Newborn and I discuss how his success as a TOP personal trainer turned published fitness model turned him into a self-destructive narcissist. Derek shares how hitting rock bottom and attempting suicide helped him see the nightmare his life had become. He made the decision to dedicate his life to changing himself and then helping others who were victims to people like he had been. Derek Newborn helps victims of narcissists gain back control in their own lives through . This...
Oct 25, 2023•52 min
In this episode, Thandi Montgomery and I discuss her journey through being diagnosed with Breast Cancer, the treatments she experienced, and her belief that her faith and a strong mindset helped her through. Thandi is now very intentional with her life and everything she does. Thandi Montgomery is the founder and CEO of Thandi Monee’ LLC. Prior to her entrepreneurial journey, she worked in the advertising industry for 15 years and developed award-winning strategies for brands like AstraZeneca, C...
Oct 18, 2023•53 min•Season 4Ep. 104
In this episode, Paul Zolman and I discuss his journey of going from being a child traumatized and bred to be angry to becoming an all-around lover of people and an expert on helping individuals find their own and serve others through love languages. Love is not about how you feel, it is how you can help others feel. Paul Zolman - The author of love is God. In His wisdom, He placed us in a variety of circumstances that require us to find our way back to His pure love. So, what qualifies Paul Zol...
Oct 11, 2023•57 min•Season 4Ep. 103
In this episode, Risha Walden and I discuss her experience with being an immigrant in an unhappy marriage where she was hopeless in having the life she had always pictured for herself and her children. Risha shares the changes she had to make in her life in order to make room for the hopes and dreams she had for herself as well as the example she wanted to be for her kids. Risha Walden is the Principal Creative and Founder of Walden Interiors, a full-service Interior Design firm focused on Vegan...
Oct 04, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 102
In this episode, Christian Armstrong and I talk about what life was like for him being diagnosed with Autism as a young child, being told he could never do the things that he wanted to do… specifically play sports or be a normal kid. Christian made the decision that even though his brain was different he was not going to let stereotypes and labels define who he would become! Christian Armstrong was Diagnosed with autism back in 2001, with doctors setting very low expectations for how much Christ...
Sep 27, 2023•58 min•Season 4Ep. 101
In this episode, Ginny Priem and I discuss how she found herself with an instant family and sleeping with a narcissist. With her world turned upside down, Ginny shares how she had ignored all of the red flags her body had been sending her and how she decided to share her story by writing the book, “You’re My Favorite.” As part of her healing, she developed GINpath, 3 steps she used to grow through her trauma. Ginny Priem has an extensive background, including experience as a Master Certified Pro...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 100
In this episode, Danny Covey and I discuss his lifelong journey with heart problems and surgeries that started when he was an infant. Danny shares how his heart literally exploded while he was on the operating room table… he would have died if he had been anywhere else. During his experiences, he has learned the importance of using your agency and WHY it is probably better to ask for forgiveness than permission in some circumstances. Danny Covey has faced many battles in his life. He's undergone...
Sep 13, 2023•52 min•Season 4Ep. 99
In this episode, Dr. Nerina Rhamlakhan and I discuss the importance of feeling safe and why we must think about being safe in our lives to preserve ourselves and our wellbeing. Dr. Nerina shares her own story of time in an institution as part of her mental health journey that led to her understanding the importance of connecting with our true authentic selves and showing up that way without the overwhelm that comes with expectations and placing ourselves in places of being unsafe. Dr Nerina Raml...
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 98
In this episode, I share from a Wikipedia article on Robert Downey Jr. where we read about his younger years where his father introduced him to drugs that led to significant drug abuse and addiction through most of Downey’s life. Addiction led to arrests and incarcerations, loss of work, and credibility in the movie business until he hit his bottom and he did the one thing he had not done before… he made a decision to change! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities ...
Aug 30, 2023•31 min•Season 3Ep. 97
In this episode, I share from a Wikipedia article, the ups and the major downs of the life of Joanne Rowling… better known as J.K. Rowling, the author of the 7 book Harry Potter Series! In her own words she said, “She was as poor as one could be and not be homeless,” about the time she lived in a flat she described as mouse infested. How can a woman go from being in the ‘poor house’ to being the highest paid author of all time? It only took a bit of imagination! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I ...
Aug 23, 2023•22 min•Season 3Ep. 96
In this episode, I share an article about Walt Disney found on LearningLiftOff.com. “Overcoming Obstacles: Hard Work and Persistence Paid Off for Walt Disney” was written by Ashley MacQuarrie January 14th, 2015. Listen in to hear about the significant challenges the Disney Family faced before Walt was born as well as the breakdown opportunities that came his way in his youth and into the years when the first dreams of Mickey Mouse and then Disneyland were dreamt. The Happiest Place on Earth was ...
Aug 16, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 95
In this episode, I will share an article about Jesse Owens, found on Wikipedia. This article is part of the “Summer Shorts” being shared on the “You’re Blank, What Now?” Podcast. Listen in to hear about the life, victories, and challenges of the life of Jesse Owens, The African American man credited with “single-handedly crushing Hitler’s myth of Aryan Supremacy” after winning 4 Gold Medals in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportuniti...
Aug 09, 2023•40 min•Season 3Ep. 94
In this episode, I will share an article about Wilma Rudolph, found on myblackhistory.net. This article is part of the “Summer Shorts” being shared on the “You’re Blank, What Now?” Podcast. Listen in to hear about the life of Wilma Rudolph and how she went from having polio as an infant that caused paralysis that led to her losing the use of her left leg at the age of 6 years old, fighting through physical therapy with the help of her family, and becoming the fastest woman in the world! I am you...
Aug 02, 2023•14 min•Season 3Ep. 93
In this episode, I will share an article, “Biography of Helen Keller, Deaf and Blind Spokesperson and Activist,” written by Patricia E. Daniels, updated August 20, 2019 on ThoughtCo. This article is part of the “Summer Shorts” being shared on the “You’re Blank, What Now?” Podcast. Listen in to hear about the life of Helen Keller and how she went from losing her hearing and eyesight as an infant, being isolated with the inability to see, hear, or communicate to becoming an inspiration to people a...
Jul 26, 2023•25 min•Season 3Ep. 92
In this episode, I share an article, “Be Like Henry Ford: Apprentice Yourself in Failure,” written by Robert Greene, published 11/08/12 on Fast Company.com. This article is part of the “Summer Shorts” being shared on the “You’re Blank, What Now?” Podcast. Listen in to hear about some of the Failures that led to the Success of the great automobile pioneer, Henry Ford. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is m...
Jul 19, 2023•19 min•Season 3Ep. 91
