And Then Suddenly

Nancy Allen was the mother of two small children attending a talk at the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture when out of nowhere she fell in love with Robert Sardello and spiritual psychology.  A study of the soul, perception, and presence, she went on to become a student and teacher of this practice.  We talk about the impact of Sardello’s work on her life, why she rarely talks about this moment, and why current events are inspiring her to […]

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Derek was at church in his small hometown in Virginia when a girl he’d never seen walked through the door.  Thinking she was the one, they stayed friends for a year and a half until one New Years Eve kiss.  We talk about how two people from different worlds connected, how their relationship survived his Navy enlistment and deployment, and the benefits waiting in the friend zone. Additional Resources Urban Dictionary: Definition of Friend Zone Delilah   

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This episode is part of a special series: And Then Suddenly; Rising Voice(s) Years into his addiction, Mike Wanjeng’u was having an argument with his parents when his father said something that cut him to the core.  Months later, he went rehab and is now three years sober.  We talk about his journey to recovery, how it led him help and advocate for those with mental health issues through Tinada Youth Organization, and the importance of love and World Mental Health Day. […]

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This episode is part of a special series: And Then Suddenly; Rising Voice(s) In celebration of International Day of Older Persons, I talk with two guests who are using their retirement to help fellow senior citizens.  After a career working in Cambodian hospitals, Ou Vanda was painfully aware of the health issues facing older people in her country.  Upon his return to the Philippines, former educator Rizal Balatbat found himself learning about senior issues and broadcasting.  I talk to Ou about […]

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When Olivia LaBarre started doing Reiki, things began to change.  Wanting to get control of new feelings and visions, she enrolled herself in a psychic development class.  But when she complained about her misbehaving dog Milo and her teacher told her she could talk to him, things really shifted.  We talk about her journey to becoming a pet communicator and the stress of going public with an unexpected business. Additional Resources Reiki Healing Works  John Hopkins Medicine- What is Reiki?  […]

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In October 2014, Mary Jo McConnell was walking across the street when she was hit by a car.  After having surgery on her broken leg, she was left to navigate New York City on crutches and had to figure how to manage her professional acting career during her recovery.  An army veteran and former nurse, for the first time she felt powerless.  We talk about the series of events that led her to different theaters, new experiences, and the inspiration […]

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