Author Joshua Flapan says college degrees are not for everyone. He discusses his research and personal perspectives from his book, 'Education Mania.'

In this episode, we dive into the wild, absurd, and endlessly fascinating world of Cerebus the Aardvark — the iconic comic series that reshaped independent comics forever. Guest Oliver Simonsen (creator of comic character Captain Zap) joins us to explore Cerebus’ satirical brilliance, and why this genre-bending epic continues to inspire readers and creators decades later.

If you love alternative comics or want to discover one of the most daring series of all time, this is one conversation you won’t want to miss!

#Cerebus #AlternativeComics #IndieComics #ComicBookHistory #PodcastLife #HeartToHeartInspirationPodcast #carlahasheart

After years of fertility struggles and shattered hope, she did the unthinkable—she became a mom at 46. This week’s podcast episode is a raw, real, and inspiring testimony of faith, endurance, and the power of a woman’s body and spirit. 🌈👶🏾✨ 🎧 Tune in to hear her miscarriage miracle — and why her story might be the encouragement someone else needs today.

💬 Drop a 💜 if you believe in miracles. 📢 Tag a woman who needs to hear this!

What do you get when you mix a filmmaker, mortician, and a pro wrestler?You get Wade Simmons — a man who's literally living multiple lives.In this unforgettable episode, we sit down with the multi-talented creator Wade Simmons to explore the wild intersections of storytelling, death care, and the wrestling ring. Wade opens up about growing up in Chicago, honoring the dead with dignity, building characters with depth, and stepping into the ring with fearless energy.We talk about creativity, spirituality, and the power of reinventing yourself — sometimes more than once.🎬 From funeral homes to film sets.⚰️ From love to legacy.💪 From the ropes to the red carpet. This is one you don’t want to miss!

Aimee Takaya discusses her journey with somatic research and training. Aimee will also explain the benefits of somatic therapy in reducing stress and pain. Aimee provides hands-on soma services in the New York area but also offers virtual services. #soma #traumahealing #somatichealing #pain #newyork

Author Nakisha S. James shares authentic and some heart wrenching life lessons from her book 'What I Gained Through My Pain!' Nakisha is an author, certified life coach, public speaker, ghost writer and mom to four amazing children. Nakisha can be found on Instagram Pained4Purpose and her books are available on Amazon.

Guest Speakers Karen Drain-Ellis RN, MSN a nurse on the Covid front lines and Juancetta Smith-Lindsey a widow to Covid, share their personal experiences about coping with the devastating effects of Covid-19, navigating PTSD, and grief to move forward.

In this heartfelt episode of Carla's Channel, Heart to Heart Inspiration, I sit down with Sarah Swiston from WINGS, Chicago’s largest domestic violence agency, to shine a light on the urgent issue of domestic abuse—and the hope that exists beyond it.

We discuss the life-changing resources WINGS provides, from safe housing and counseling to advocacy and economic empowerment programs that help survivors rebuild their lives. Together, we explore the importance of breaking the silence, the realities survivors face, and the powerful role community support plays in the journey toward safety and healing.

Whether you or someone you know has been impacted by domestic violence, or you simply want to learn how to be an ally, this episode offers both education and encouragement.

Resources: If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit ⁠www.thehotline.org⁠.

In this powerful episode, we welcome Shardae Jones, debut children’s book author of “Alphabet of Faith: I Am,” a vibrant, faith-filled affirmation book that’s empowering young minds one letter at a time. 📚✨

Join us as Shardae shares the heart and divine inspiration behind her book, the importance of planting seeds of identity in our children early, and how parents, educators, and communities can use affirmations rooted in faith to uplift the next generation. 💫

Whether you're a parent, teacher, or simply someone who believes in the power of words and faith — this episode is a must-listen.

🔠 Discover how each letter in the alphabet becomes a declaration of truth 🧠 Learn how affirmations shape identity from the inside out 🔥 Get inspired to speak life into the children around you

#AlphabetOfFaith #ShardaeJones #HeartToHeartPodcast #FaithAndFamily #ChildrensBooks #IAmAffirmations #SpeakLife #RepresentationMatters #FaithBasedParenting