Letters To My Younger Self

Letters To My Younger Self

By Liz GardnerSociety & CulturePersonal Journals
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Letters To My Younger Self episodes

  • 41. What I’ve Learned from Spinal muscular Atrophy with Beth Moore
    Beth Moore is a mother of 3 children, two of which have had Spinal Muscular atrophy. Her son William spent his life on a ventilator and in a wheelchair. When her daughter was born with the same genetic condition, they signed her up for a clinical study days after she was born. This miracle medication has enabled Mary to breathe on her own and even walk and talk. Beth has dedicated her life to helping her kids and advocating for SMA and genetic testing for the condition. Beth is an inspiring person and is so positive and shares so many ways to take control of your life and live it to the fullest.
    56 min
  • 40. Inside an Authors Mind with Kristen Knight
    Kristen Knight has had an amazing career in Marketing and product managment and has always been very creative. She discovered her love for writing in her 40's and is the Author of the book Burning Zozo. Her book is suspenseful and creative and a delight to read. She shares her journey of how her characters come about and her writing process. She is a big advocate of protecting your creativity and how to really feed your soul. She encourages us to dream big in order to make whatever we are passionate about better and more fulfilling. 
    Her website is www.burningzozo.com. To purchase the hard copy of her book go to  https://www.amazon.com/BURNING-ZOZO-Kristen-Knight/dp/1677431113/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=burning+zozo&qid=1614967411&sr=8-1
    To listen to the audio for free go to https://burningzozo.fireside.fm/
    58 min
  • 39. Becoming Bald with Ashley Martin

    Ashley Martin is a young adult fiction writer, soon to be mother of 4 kids and the ultimate optimist. When she was 20 years old she was brushing her long auburn hair and it started coming out in clumps. Two weeks later she had no hair. She shares her journey of acceptance with the disease alopecia, and what she has learned from this experience. Ashley has learned to be herself, instead of trying to fit in with the what everyone else. She shares why losing her hair has actually made her happier. She is an inspiration and a force for good in the world.

    59 min
  • 38. Singing to Bless not Impress with Allie Gardner

    Today I'm so excited about this interview with my sister-in-law. Allie is a musician, artist, entrepreneur and voice coach. She recently released an album and will soon go on tour all over South America. She shares her experience going from a little girl with stage fright to an amazing performer. Allies music career is unique in that she has been focused on how to help her listeners instead of how to become more famous. Her story is inspiring and you will love learning about going for your dreams and helping others do the same.

    1 hr
  • 37. How I Overcame my Childhood Trauma with Jacqueline Dickson
    Jacqueline Dickson didn’t have the happiest childhood. She was abused by her stepfather from a young age. She has used the trauma she has experienced to help other women heal. She is kind and compassionate and passionate about helping others. She is finishing her bachelors degree and has plans to write and book and continue her education to help more people who have been victims of sexual assault. In the podcast we discuss signs someone may be abused and ways you can protect and prevent this from happening to your own children. Jacqueline has overcome so many obstacles and is a strong confident woman who shares her love and light to all.
    1 hr 4 min
  • 36. Solve for X with Joan Steinmann
    Joan Steinman is a mother of three, a 15-year choir teacher, and is currently writing a musical. She is super dynamic, friendly and talented. Joan was diagnosed with ADHD after college but it really impacted her throughout her youth. She didn’t learn to read until she was in third grade. Joan is writing the musical called solve for X about an autistic boy who is learning how to navigate high school with the help of a map made by his older sister. Joan has done a lot of research on autism and shares a lot of helpful things to understand the autism community. To listen to her songs and get updates on the musical check out solveforxthemusical.com
    1 hr 5 min
  • 35. Beyond the Diagnosis with Dr. Kiley Burton

    Dr. Kiley Burton is a functional medicine doctor.  In the podcast we learn more about what functional medicine is and how it can help people find solutions for their illnesses. Kiley shares what it was like going to medical school while pregnant. Her pregnancy with her first wasn't an easy one; she was so sick she had to have fluids pumped in her on a regular basis, all while taking tests, constantly studying and seeing patients everyday.  Kiley lost her second baby at 20 weeks. This experience  has really impacted how she functions as a doctor and how she relates to her patients.  Now as a mother of 2 she is juggling being a mom, teaching people how to improve their lives and being a doctor. One thing Kiley is super passionate about is teaching people how vitamin D can be effective in fighting anxiety and depression.

    1 hr 5 min
  • 34. Living in Gratitude with Polio and Cancer with Inettia Hector
    Inettia got polio when she was just over a year old. She spent most of her formative years in the hospital. By the time she was 11, she had been in the hospital more days than at home.  Growing up as a young, disabled black woman she has faced discrimination in many forms.  Recently Inetta was diagnosed with Cancer and is currently doing cancer treatments. She shares about how she has been impacted by the civil rights movement as well as the ADA.  She is a ray of sunshine and is a wonderful example of being happy in any circumstance. She shares how her faith in God has helped sustain her though the hard times and how she has come to know her mother as she was an adult.  I promise Inettia will put a smile on your face, she has a gift for making people happy.
    1 hr 12 min
  • 33. The Ultimate Sacrifice with Janica Ellsworth
    Janica Ellsworth is an incredible woman who has faced heartache and hardship like you cannot believe. Her husband, Eric while on duty as a police officer was hit by a car and eventually passed away.  She never imagined that he would pass away, but when she was faced with this hardship, she learned a lot about grief and love. She shares advice on how to best help someone who loses a loved one. The police community came from all over the country to attend Eric's funeral and support her family.   Although her life has not turned out like she thought it would, she has been able to move forward and learn.  Eric's brother, Mike came to help with the kids and help take care of his brothers family. Janica and Mike grew a special friendship that eventually turned into a loving marriage.  They help each other and understand each others grief. Her story is truly incredible.
    52 min
  • 32. Baking our way through 2020 with Nancy Major

    Nancy Major is an attorney turned mother and Bakery owner.  We've all had a tough 2020, but the virus has hit the Major family especially hard.  While they've been fortune to remain healthy, Nancy lost her mother and the bakery that they'd worked four years to build in the same week.  If there is one thing 2020 has taught her, it's that you never know what life with throw at you. Nancy shares her experience being an entrepreneur and how challenging it can be.  She shares how they have started two new companies during the pandemic to stay afloat. You'll be inspired by her energy and resilience! 

    1 hr

About Letters To My Younger Self

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In our public life, our day-to-day interactions and social media posts, we rarely share our true challenges, feelings and mistakes. Under the surface, each person has a unique story to tell and a set…