All I Know

Eli. In this episode of "All I Know," she shares about her experience surviving a childhood during which her primary caregiver was battling mental illness. Eli touches on the healing power of relationship, how important it is to be "seen" for who we are, and how she found her footing without someone to show the way. "When I lay on my deathbed - you know, I'm thinking like 103 - my hope is that I can look at the generations beneath me and see that the memo they all got was that it's about relationships and loving each other... And being goofy as hell." Eli said that. Listen in and catch all the light you can!

Devon. In this episode of "All I Know," Devon shares the journey she has walked with yoga, and how it became her healer as she worked through patters of disordered eating. "I knew it was out of control because I didn't have space in my mind for anything else." How can we get ahead of something that's all-consuming? Devon has practice with this, and found her way to better balance. Listen in, and catch all the light you can!

Alba. In the third of this three-part series for "All I Know" (make sure you listen to Parts 1 and 2 before diving into Part 3!), Alba brings together the threads she has shared with us so far. This part of the conversation reflects on, as she says, "The brand new book of Alba that I was writing... on my own." Do not miss the installments of Alba's story; catch all the light you can from this Survivor and She-Warrior!

Alba. Want to know what hope looks like? This artwork is Alba's depiction of hope in her childhood. Explore the detatils, and see if you can find the places where hope may be flowering - even in the midst of a great deal of pain and confusion. Want to know where the story goes from here? In this second episode of three-part series for "All I Know" (make sure you listen to Part 1 before diving into Part 2!), Alba walks us through life with her adoptive parents and into her early adulthood. She talks about romantic relationships, the desire to build her own family, and runs into a tragedy that leaves her in a literal fight for her life. Do not miss the installments of Alba's story; catch all the light you can from this Survivor and She-Warrior!

Alba. In the first of this three-part series for "All I Know," Alba shares some of the experiences from her childhood that have shaped her being. She explores the impact of feeling deserted by both parents over the course of one year and then reveals the subsequent abuse she experienced at the hands of extended family members with whom she went to live. Do not miss the installments of Alba's story; catch all the light you can from this Survivor and She-Warrior!

Annie. In this episode of "All I Know," Annie talks about finding a way to real love. Since part of the human condition is the search for belonging, connection, and secure relationships, this episode is for all mankind. We love love. Listen in on Annie, and catch all the light you can! Update: Since this episode was recorded, Annie married Mike and they welcomed a little person into the world.

Kelly. In this episode of "All I Know," she shares her experience as a mother managing the challenges of a cancer diagnosis for her son. Kelly touches on some of the complications that come with being an adoptive parent, the emotional impact her son's diagnosis on their family, and what she learned about life having had to witness and walk through such a painful and scary time with her child. When asked about her definition of success, Kelly responded, "If you'd asked me that question five years ago, I'd have a completely different answer than I do today." Listen in and catch all the light you can!

Kate. In the second of this two-part series (if you missed Part 1, make sure to catch it before jumping into Part 2!), for "All I Know," Kate continues to share her experience with life in a wheelchair and talks about how she wishes others would handle their questions and curiosities about her injury and the chair. "There needs to be more of that." More of that? What's "that?" Listen in on Kate, and catch all the light you can! Update: Since these episodes were recorded, Kate's angel of a Mother flew Heavenward. Wishing you peaceful rest, Mrs. N.

Kate. In the first of this two-part series for "All I Know," Kate gives us a glimpse into her life in a chair and shares with us about the accident that left her without the use of her legs. Anybody else have a connection to someone who was once the FBI's fugitive of the month? This story is crazy and hopeful and sad and inspiring. "I think with bad things, you never know why they happen... But there has to be some sort of greater force behind it... maybe someone will learn from you." Listen in on Kate, and catch all the light you can!

Doug. In this episode of "All I Know," he shares about a particular time when he waged war on a dark part of his life - not knowing whether he would (or could) overcome in the end. Doug touches on strength during times of chaos, his experience with defining masculinity, the importance of self-reflection to understand the nuances of addiction, and gives his take on why it's never too late to turn - for yourself - if you are down a path that isn't working. "Lead with your heart, but back it up with your mind." Doug said that. Listen in and catch all the light you can!