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If you’ve ever been to Newfoundland, you know it’s a place where fog can envelop you so deeply, you don’t know where you’re going or where you came from. When two men, born in the same rural Newfoundland hospital on the same day, discover an unbelievable 52-year-old secret, it changes the way they see themselves forever. But this isn’t the end of the story. Because it turns out these men are not alone. A series of other close calls and near misses have begun to emerge, and not only at Come b ...
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Hi friend! If you are a woman who does not have kids by chance, not by choice, this message is for you. If you had an inner desire to be a mother but never came to reality, this show is for you. If you got married at a later stage in your life, or if you are single and you never had the chance to even try, this is for you. If you were a mama at some point and suffered a loss, this is for you too. And if you want to feel like you are a part of a community alongside other women who have walked ...
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Looking For Some Mid-Week Inspiration? Get a fresh perspective from people from around the globe. If By Chance showcases change makers. It’s a platform to raise awareness and connect people to the resources they need to amplify their impact. New podcast episodes every Wednesday FOLLOW ► Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/hellohuman.global/) Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/company/hellohuman-global) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/HelloHuman.global) CREDITS 🎙️ Voiceover provided by Ke ...
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The voice of a millennial brown girl, Jinene Thompson (a.k.a. Avrian) is navigating these harsh, unrelenting terrains of adulthood. Addressing some of the uncertainty and pressures that come with growing up/adulting in the 21st Century meanwhile trying to manage a business, journey to “success”, social life, work life, love life, family, loss & grief, and most importantly health and wellness. STAY TUNED. xoxo
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28. Living Again from IVF Heartache to Healing With Ashley Byron
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In today's episode, I sit down with Ashley, who shares her deeply personal and moving journey through infertility. From her early dreams of motherhood to the challenges of endometriosis and PCOS, Ashley's story is one of financial, emotional, and physical investment in IVF, using donor eggs, and the heartbreaking outcome of having nothing to show f…
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27. Navigating Mental Health in This Childless Journey by Chance
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Today's episode is about the profound connection between mental health and the journey of childlessness, exploring how these experiences can intertwine and impact our well-being. I share my personal story, highlighting the emotional weight that accompanies the waiting and trying to conceive, and the feelings of isolation that often arise. I share t…
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26. The "Internship" into Motherhood's Hard Truths With Kathleen Guthrie Woods
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Navigating life as childless, not by choice can be a profound journey filled with introspection and discovery, and Kathleen Guthrie Woods shares her powerful testament in this conversation. We talk about her exploration of single motherhood, Kathleen embarked on what she called her 'internship,' where she uncovered the hard truths about motherhood …
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25. Healing from Childlessness while Caring for Other Women with High-Risk Pregnancies With Gail Miller
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In this episode, our guest Gail Miller shares her profound journey of navigating the heartache of being childless by circumstance, not by choice, while dedicating her professional life to helping women with high-risk pregnancies as a Maternal-Fetal Medicine physician. Despite her lifelong dream of motherhood, Gail faced the painful reality of not f…
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24. Six Losses, Endless Hope With Meg Faith
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Join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Meg, a woman who has faced the challenges of infertility with resilience and hope. Meg shares her story of navigating six miscarriages and multiple rounds of IVF, shedding light on the emotional rollercoaster of loss and hope. Her candid discussion about the importance of therapy and community suppor…
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23. Start Rediscovering Yourself in this Childless Journey
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In today's episode, I'm discussing the journey of rediscovering ourselves when life hasn’t turned out as planned, specifically focusing on embracing life as a woman who is childless by chance, not by choice. I reflect on my own experiences, the grief, healing, and unexpected joy I've found, and share insights that apply to everyone, regardless of t…
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22. Navigating Grief and Thriving from a Psychotherapist and Coach’s View, with Nanette Riendeau
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In this insightful and heartfelt episode, licensed psychotherapist and mental health coach Nanette shares her journey of coming to terms with a childless future. She delves into the evolving nature of grief, the importance of self-compassion, and the powerful tools that helped her along the way. Through her acronym 'SEARCH,' Nanette offers a compre…
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21. Understanding Labels, Navigating Triggers, and Moving Forward with Brandi Lytle
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This episode featured another insightful conversation with Brandi, where we discussed various labels and terms currently used in our community-whether it's child-free, childless, or others. It's been about 10-11 years since she and her husband decided to stop trying for children, and she shared valuable insights into what their journey has been lik…
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20. 5 Steps to Help You When You Feel The Wave of Grief Hit
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In today's episode, I am sharing with you the recent wave of grief that came over me, finding myself in that dark hole again, and the simple steps I took to get out of it. If you have ever felt this way, tune in to feel less alone in your childless by chance journey. Connect with Elizabeth: IG: @bychanceavenue Stay connected & up to date with all t…
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19. Finding Life and Joy Again After A Traumatic Experience & Infertility With Melissa Jones
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In today's episode, we chat with Melissa Jones who along with her husband Erik, decided to embrace a child-free life after six years of struggling with infertility. Their journey included a traumatic medical experience where Erik faced a life-threatening situation due to an infertility-related surgery. Melissa continues to actively support the chil…
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18. From Loneliness to Community and The Power of Childless Not By Choice with Civilla Morgan
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Today's conversation with Civilla is about her journey of trying to have a child as a single woman, specifically through adoption. This later led to her passion for providing a voice to the childless community, not by choice, through her podcast for about nine years now. Civilla is an Author, Blogger, and founder of the Childless not by Choice podc…
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17. Normalizing Conversations Around Infertility + Being Childless With Lisa Hohenadel
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In this heartfelt conversation, Lisa shares her journey of living child-free after infertility, revealing the challenges and emotional toll of miscarriages and failed fertility treatments. She discusses her powerful transition from self-blame to self-validation, the significance of sharing one’s story, and finding joy beyond motherhood. Drawing fro…
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16. My husband’s Perspective: Our infertility and Childless Journey with Victor Guss
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Today's episode is our first couple's edition, my first episode with my husband Victor Guss...and he did not disappoint! Stemming from something a family member said regarding our "by chance" choice, I had the intention of having a conversation with him on this podcast so we could illuminate the husband's or male partner's insight and perspective r…
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15. “I Have a Sad Story, Not a Sad Life” With Carrie Hauskens
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In today's episode, I had a very profound conversation with Carrie, a freelance writer based in Northern California known for her vulnerable and authentic writing. We dive into Carrie's journey through infertility, the significant loss of her daughter Clementine, and the eventual embrace of a child-free life with her husband. They explore the emoti…
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14. Being Child Free, The Power of Accepting Every Emotion, and Feeling It All
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In this episode, I'm talking about the importance of acknowledging and embracing all emotions, particularly for women living childfree not by choice. I reflect on my personal journey with infertility and adoption, because I've realized that sad stories do NOT define a sad life. We talk about the significance of processing emotions like sadness and …
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13. Coming to Terms With Being Childfree + Embracing Midlife With Dana Jacobson
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In this heartfelt episode, my guest Dana shares her journey of getting married later in life and the emotional and physical aspects of entering midlife and perimenopause. The conversation delves into the challenges of infertility, the grief of childlessness, and the importance of finding joy and community. Listen in while she talks about the value …
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12. Singlehood and Self-Discovery With Elyse Herman
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In this episode, we chat with Elyse, a single woman navigating life without children or a partner. We discuss societal expectations, personal reflections, and the emotional journey of accepting one's path. Elise shares her experiences with therapy, coping mechanisms, and the importance of communication. She also emphasizes the significance of commu…
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11. Balancing Health and Hope with Amy Erhart
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In this episode, we have a conversation with Amy as we dive into the significant life decisions influenced by her medical condition, including her choice not to have children. She also shares the personal journey that led her to start her podcast, Diaries of a Heart Warrior, which highlights stories of those living with similar heart conditions. Am…
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How does it feel to find out you’ve lived another person’s life? Are the parents you thought you had no longer your parents? Those are the tough questions facing far too many children switched at birth — and they want accountability.
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10. The Biggest Lessons in the Last 10 Years I’ve Learned Along My Infertility Journey
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In today's episode, I'm sharing some of the major lessons I've learned over the past decade. Reflecting on my struggles with infertility, adoption, and personal growth, I offer three powerful insights: the importance of asking for help, the danger of losing oneself in single-minded pursuits, and the necessity of recognizing and exercising the power…
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Another mother at another rural Newfoundland hospital has suspicions that the little girl she brought home isn’t her own. Over fifty years later, an online ancestry kit connects the dots and allows a mother and daughter to reunite.
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9. Finding Herself + Purpose As a Late Bloomer Amidst All Life Changing Moments with Rebecca Schlosser
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In today's episode, I have a heartfelt and inspirational conversation with Rebecca, a Kundalini yoga teacher, and breathwork facilitato. Rebecca opens up about her personal journey, including her late bloom into self-discovery and acceptance, and her choice to lead a childfree life. We explore topics of of self-love, healing, societal expectations,…
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It turns out this once in a lifetime mistake might not be so rare. A few months before Clarence and Craig were born at the Come By Chance hospital, a young mother named Muriel felt like the little baby boy she brought home from the hospital wasn’t her own.
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8. Infertility and Adoption with Michelle Gallegos
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In today's episode, our guest Michelle shares her deeply personal journey through infertility and the emotional challenges of ending her adoption efforts. Michelle's vulnerability and honesty shine through as we discuss our similar experiences, touching on topics such as the impact of childlessness on mental health, the healing process, and the pow…
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As the Avery family mourns a devastating loss, Clarence Hynes resists their multiple appeals. But the cost of turning away becomes greater and greater for Clarence. The two families hurtle towards an inevitable truth. Note: This episode references suicide, please take care when listening.
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7. Healing From Within and Embracing Purpose With Lihn James
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In today's episode, we sit down with my friend, yoga teacher, and mentor Linh. She shares her unique perspective on choosing to live without children, her journey of spiritual and emotional healing, and tactical ways to practice self-care. With a multifaceted background including a master's degree in spiritual psychology, Lin delves into her person…
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At the same time people were mistaking Clarence Hynes for an Avery, others were mistaking Clifford Avery, Craig’s older brother, for Clarence. In side by side photographs, the two men with their bushy mustaches looked eerily alike. So when Clifford and Craig finally take a DNA test, the results confirm long-standing suspicions. Clifford, overwhelme…
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When baby Clarence Hynes was brought home from the hospital, someone casually asked if this small dark haired baby was really a Hynes? His parents ignored it, taught to let mysteries lie. And after they died early, Clarence put his head down and focused on being a good big brother and supporting his family. So when someone mistook him for an Avery …
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At a worksite on Newfoundland’s coast, the staff take a break for birthday cake in honour of Craig Avery’s 52nd birthday. Coincidentally, another coworker Clarence Hynes is also turning 52 and was born in the same hospital in the same small town as Craig — Come By Chance. The serendipitous discovery starts a chain of events in motion that will ulti…
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Life Unmasked: Comedian Drops Truth Bombs On Living With Autism
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Ben Sorensen is many things, including a successful comedian, host, and voiceover artist. What he is not is diplomatic. During this refreshing and straight-shooting conversation, we discuss autism, workplace dynamics, neurodiversity, labels, empathy, understanding, likeability, social skills, confidence, resilience, politics, culture, diversity, ge…
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6. Overcoming Grief and Finding Purpose with Amy Sullivan
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In this episode, we have a soulful conversation with my friend Amy, founder of Aspire Zen. We dive deep into Amy's personal journey and healing tools, discussing the challenges and liberating aspects of living a child-free life. We talk about the importance of community, morning routines, managing emotions, healthy eating habits and more! Amy is a …
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The island of Newfoundland keeps its secrets close, shrouds them in mystery. But sometimes the fog lifts, difficult truths emerge. When two men discover they were born in the same hospital on the same day, an unbelievable secret changes everything forever. Hosted by Luke Quinton. Seven episodes releasing Tuesday, June 4, 2024.…
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Life 2.0: Rebuilding After Divorce, Remaking A Better Life
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Men are supposed to be tough. But even the toughest can suffer post-divorce. As a divorcee, Jeff Kollez knows first-hand how difficult rebuilding a life can be. So, in this episode, he shares his experience, practical tools, and insights to help you navigate the path to emotional recovery and growth. #MentalHealth #SelfCare #Healing #EmotionalHealt…
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5. Heartfelt Reflections and Finding Light in the Darkness
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In this episode, I just want to express a heartfelt: I see you and I get it. We discuss the importance of community, validation and belonging. I want all women who listen to this show to find supper their journeys through the show, regardless of their past. We chat about empathy, vulnerability, and the ongoing conversation on personal growth, heali…
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Behind The Label: How To Talk To Someone With A Disability
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Kyal Currant is what society classes disabled. He's also well-educated, into fitness and striving for a better tomorrow. In this conversation, Kyal shares his unique perspective, offering a glimpse into how the world looks from his point of view and what he believes needs to change. #authenticconnection #labels #disabilities #self-awareness #self-c…
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4. Infertility Conversation With Trauma Care Surgeon Dr Chrissy
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Trauma & Critical Care Surgeon Whole Body Optimism™ founder & CEO Beyond the operating room, she helps empower high-performing healthcare professionals to achieve holistic wellness through clean living, blending medical expertise with timeless wellness practices to foster physical vitality, mental clarity, and spiritual fulfillment. Connect wit…
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Woo Or True? How To Recharge Ourselves Using Quantum Energy
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Dr Cornelia Kawann, an electrical engineer and energy expert, explores the connection between quantum fields and personal energy. She teaches people, especially women, how to manage their energy, protect themselves from energy vampires, and shift their energy by letting go of limiting beliefs. By reconnecting with the quantum field and understandin…
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3. How the Power of a Simple Breath Can Support Changes in Life With Julia Christine
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In today's episode, we chat with Julia Christine, a podcast host and intuitive healer, to share her personal journey of transformation, healing, and how she came to terms with not having children. Julia opens up about her battle with body image, her significant weight loss journey, and how these experiences led her to choose herself over the societ…
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2. Finding Hope While Navigating Through the Loss and Identity Shifts With Brandi Babb
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In today's episode, we have a deeply personal conversation with Brandi, a life coach and the co-owner of the Zero Proof Life community. We dive into Brandi's experiences with infertility, miscarriage, and her decision to quit alcohol, highlighting the complexities of dealing with societal expectations around motherhood. Brandi shares her profession…
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1. My By Chance Story, Why I Started This Podcast, and What to Expect
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In this premiere episode, I share my personal journey and the motivation behind creating this podcast focused on women who don't have children by chance, not by choice. This show exists to foster conversations, offer support, and build a community for women who have experienced the longing or loss associated with not being a mother. Whether due to …
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Extreme Routines: How To Do A 100-Day Dopamine Detox
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Brandon Steenhoek's Hollywood lifestyle was pretty great (until it wasn't). So he set about changing everything in 100 days. Discover how extreme routines can lead to profound changes and a recalibration of the dopamine baseline for a more balanced and satisfying life. #PersonalityPlaybook #LifeQuotesToLiveBy #CareerGrowth #TrustTheProcess #FromCof…
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Hey there. If you are a woman who does not have kids by chance, not by choice, this message is for you. If you had an inner desire to be a mother but never came to reality, this show is for you. If you got married at a later stage in your life, or if you are single and you never had the chance to even try, this is for you. If you were a mama at so…
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Better Relationships: Breaking Patterns, Building Trust
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Andrea Atherton is a psychotherapist who works with people to improve their relationships with themselves and others. But this can be especially difficult if you, or someone close to you, has a mood disorder like Bipolar or Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). During this episode, we explore what each of these mood disorders looks like and what w…
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Reduced To A Number: Building People, Building Dreams
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Chris Dreisbach hires people you probably wouldn't: people with criminal records and past substance use disorders. And yet, somehow, he’s built a small empire of 15 businesses. #EntrepreneurLife #Recovery #Transformation #Forgiveness #SecondChances #ChangeMakers SHOW NOTES: https://bit.ly/43XlHq2 HELLO HUMAN GLOBAL LINKS: Insta: https://www.instagr…
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Fighting For More: How To Be A Real Man
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Mac McGregor is a karate champion who competed globally. As someone who has lived the experiences of being recognised as both female and male, Mac brings to the table sharp insights into both sexism and gender bias, as well as the stark divergences in societal treatment based on gender identities. As we learn about Mac's journey, we also explore de…
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Remaking Capitalism: A New Way To Double Human Wealth
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Noah Healy is a market designer and game theorist working on better economic systems, including a market that could double human wealth. In this conversation, we discuss this lofty business idea that's surprisingly easy to start up. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3TTwvlw #MarketInsights #TradeSmart #FinancialFairness #Startups #FinanceRevolution #Wealt…
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Celtic/Norse Shaman Helps The Military And First Responders Overcome PTSD
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) impacts the lives of many in our community, not just the individual but also those trying to support them. Mark Weisman is a modern-day Shaman who works with Military personnel and First Responders who live with PTSD. In this episode, Mark describes the strategies and tactics he uses, including SABTAS, a practi…
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Snakes & Ladders: Life Before And After San Quentin Prison
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The American dream is that success will come through hard work, education, and determination. Wayne's story is a rags-to-riches tale derailed after one catastrophic incident. It is a profound and challenging journey of transformation and introspection that confronts the complexities of human behaviour, justice, and rehabilitation. Show Notes: https…
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