"'Fanny Rules is an engaging tale of triumph over tribulation, happiness out of heartbreak, and love over loss. Dr. Troy brings meaning to life's often tragic twists--honoring his wonderful mother by passing on her wisdom for generations of leaders to come.' --MARK PETTIT- Bestselling Author, EMMY® Award-winner, & Actor"

In this episode, Dr. Troy Hall opens up about his book, "Fanny Rules: A Mother's Leadership Lessons that Never Grow Old," and the lessons his mother passed to him during her life. Dr. Troy shares lessons from his book, being a caretaker, and how to being a companion for someone going through Alzheimer's. This episode's title is dedicated to his mother's middle name "Rose," as well a white flower being a symbol of the first person who survives Alzheimer's. The white rose is a symbol of hope.

You can find him at his website, and find his book on Amazon.

Tara Schiphof started #YesYouCan as an initiative to help people persevere through difficult times, and after what they perceive as failure. When her grandmother died, she realized how important all of the techniques and coping methods were that she had been sharing with others. After this loss, Tara turned #YesYouCan into an arts scholarship to honor the memory of grandmother who taught her all about perseverance. In this episode, Tara is sharing the overlap between perseverance and grief and her advice for people fighting through both!

You can find Tara on Instagram and you find the Stokes County #YesYouCan Scholarship on their website.

Marie Scott is the Creator and Founder of Happy and Healthy After Widowhood. She is also a best selling author of 3 published books with 2 more on the way, an international speaker, and a Certified Health Coach for the past three years. After her beloved Dave died after 30 years of marriage, along with her Mom in the same year, she began a quest to learn more about the link between nutrition, cancer and Alzheimers. But first she had to heal herself. By changing her food preferences, her health transformation was dramatic. Finding new purpose in life became the next most important task, and she went back to school to become a Health coach. This began her life transformation and the articulation of the 7 Steps to Healing After Loss, a unique guided roadmap for widows and widowers to help them Live well, Laugh more, and perhaps even find Love again.

You can find her at her ⁠website⁠, her ⁠Instagram⁠, and her private ⁠Facebook group⁠. You can also shop her books:⁠ "How I Found Meaning (and Humor) in Widowhood, Firehouses, and Organic Vegetables⁠" and "⁠Wellness Wisdom⁠" book one and two.

Katie Beecher, MS, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Medical and Emotional Intuitive with over thirty years of experience. Katie is featured in over 200 media outlets including Goop, Kourtney Kardashian’s website Poosh and Miranda Kerr’s Kora Organics Blog and has taught a weeklong workshop at the Omega Institute. Grief and loss are common topics that come up in her readings, whether it be grief from the loss of a human or animal loved one of grief from the loss of a relationship, health, or job. She frequently interacts with those that are grieving, but also has experienced a grief journey herself. Listen to her share the importance of sitting with our emotions during grief and intuitiveness during difficult times. 

Katie's website: www.katiebeecher.com

To purchase Katie's book- click here

Find Katie on Instagram and Facebook 

In a span of four months, Brooke lost her father to an unexpected heart attack, her stepmother to suicide, and her beloved 10 year-old daughter, Libby, in a horrific car accident. A 20-year teacher and freelance writer, her daughter's death led Brooke to relentlessly study the fields of grief, loss, trauma, and resilience in order to survive her own experiences. A Certified Grief Educator, Brooke is the founder of LiveLikeLibby.org, a nonprofit organization that provides dance scholarships in her daughter's honor, as well as the creator of GrievingMommy.com, where she blogs about her experiences as a grieving mother and coaches others through their grief. Listen to Brooke share her story, Libby's story, and how she turned to blogging to writing to release her emotions and help others!

Whitney McDuff is a consulting and public relations master, but her mission slightly shifted after the loss of her mother three years ago. On this episode, Whitney shares how her grief was expressed through creativity and a passion to make a difference, and how she continues to see her mother's impact in all of life around her. Whitney gives great insight into the grieving process and advice for those who want to know how to talk about grief. This is a must listen for those currently going through the grief process, or helping someone who is grieving. 

You can find Whitney at her website (www.WhitneyMcDuff.com), and find her books by clicking on them here: "The Lollie Tree" and "Where the Lollies Go"

You can also find the nonprofit Leo's Pride at LeosPride.org 

TW: miscarriage, post-partum depression, suicide

Since the loss of her first pregnancy in April 2020, and then surviving Post-Partum Depression after her daughter was born, Kyla has made it her mission to partner with and bring attention to organizations and associations who offer resources and comfort to women who have shared similar experiences. She often works with her local medical community to provide therapy options and resources to women who’ve experienced Pregnancy Loss and Post-Partum Depression, as well as appear as a Key Note Speaker and Guest Speaker at events centered around women empowerment. 

In this episode, we discuss the loss of Kyla's first pregnancy, the grief associated with this loss, the birth of her daughter, and the pain associated with post-partum depression. Tune in to see how Kyla uses her story to help other women going through the same emotions.

When Jeff Black lost his son, John Landon Black, to addiction, he was amazed to see how many people wanted to continue John Landon's legacy of laughter and love. The John Landon Black Foundation was created by those very people, and it intends to honor the late John Landon Black by serving the Clarendon County area through support and resources to those who are suffering from addiction.  In this episode, I talk to Jeff about John Landon's life and legacy, and the purpose and goals for the John Landon Black Foundation. We also discuss advice for those grieving, those facing addiction, and those who love someone facing addiction. Jeff intends to continue to share a message of "hope when you're feeling hopeless," in John Landon's memory. 

You can find more information on the John Landon Black Foundation at www.jlblackfoundation.org.

Dr. Kirk Randazzo is a public speaker, a scholar, a professor, a leader, a musician, and a father. In this episode, he talks about two of those roles and the way they changed after the death of his son, Sam Randazzo. We discuss grief during the pandemic shutdown, how everyone copes with grief differently, and the emotions that come with being a parent who unexpectedly loses a child. We dive into Dr. Randazzo's bond with his son through music, and whether his love for music faltered after his son's death. These days, Dr. Randazzo has started a scholarship to honor his son's memory, and it is given to a band student at Sam's high school so that they can further their education, and live out his legacy of love and music.