Today we here a couple's story.  How they met and fell in love.  Their struggle to stay together and become young adults.  They are completely in sync with each other during the telling, finishing each other's sentences and anticipating the laughter before it arrives.  However this is hind sight that allows them this luxury.  They have endured homelessness, joblessness, being robbed of their belongings, and starting over (and over and over again).  They worry that some of their escapades could trigger others but want you to listen so that you can learn from their experiences and also understand.  They do not take their current situation for granted.  They are positive even during adversity.  They want to help others even when they have seemingly nothing to give.  They strive to be compassionate because they know firsthand the struggle is real.  Join us!  It's a wild ride!  I need to know if I'm the only one squealing at them, "HOW ARE YOU STILL ALIVE!".

You'll never know if you don't listen.

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Today we hear Jamie's story of how an autoimmune disease, the unexpected loss of her mother, teaching virtually, owning a small business, contending with a global pandemic, and running a hobby farm (where she is literally chasing roosters around the front yard and shooing a goat out of the house) has led her to feeling more positive, more honest, more adaptive, more open...more authentic.

Her intention in sharing her story with us is that life isn't perfect.  We all have issues.  We all need help.  We need each other.  It's ok to not be ok. If you are struggling mentally or emotionally it can effect your physical well being too.  Let's meet each other where we are at.  We need to support each other, accept each other, listen, be understanding, be kind.  Choose love.  Choose hope.  Choose grace.  

I don't know about you but I think mom would be proud Jamie!

You'll never know if you don't listen.

Visit the podcast on Instagram to view pictures Jamie shared with us for this episode.

Today we hear Adell's story of growing up believing her grandparents were her parents until at the age of 4, when her mother came back from NYC to claim her.  Adell lived in her mother's alcoholic chaos until finding herself pregnant at the age of 15.  Admittedly, Adell made many mistakes while trying to figure out how to be a mother and a successful adult but ultimately feels she beat the odds, that were definitely not stacked in her favor.

She married her high school sweetheart, the father of all three of her beautiful children.  She finished school, worked hard, and bought a home with support from her in-laws and friends.  Adell eventually became the custodian for her younger brother when neither of his parents were capable of of taking care of him due to their addiction problems.

Her message is that you can do better than what you came from.  Don't blame your past but instead use it as a catalyst to learn, to grow, to try harder.  It is possible to overcome even the biggest and most emotional obstacles to succeed.  It is up to you to make that happen with a little help along the way.  Tune in to find out how Adell conquered the odds for herself and then went to slay for her family too!

You'll never know if you don't listen.   Visit the podcast on Instagram to view the photos Adell shared with us for this episode.

Today we hear David's story of insecurity, addiction, recovery, self love, ego, life changes, self discovery and in his words "a major event" that rocked his world.  David is a charismatic story teller covering topics you will find yourself relating to.  If I can tease you with no other reason to listen then I will leave you with this...David has begun a new venture during this pandemic and it is perhaps the dream job that I never knew I wanted!  You'll never know if you don't listen.  Visit the podcast on Instagram to view pictures David shared with us for this episode. Please bear with me as I learn this technology and these platforms!  I know there are audio problems.  I am trying so hard.  I will get better.  I will learn.  I have currently edited the same audio 6 times...here's hoping I got it this time!!!