When you think of Hawaii: sandy beaches, cocktails with umbrella's, incredible food, being a part of local culture, and the ocean. Do you think of the water? Do you consider if it's safe or not? What about Red Hill water? Many are unaware of this tragedy that occurred November of 2021. A petroleum release from Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility (owned and operated by the U.S. Navy) contaminated the Red Hill location drinking water well. Thus poisoning the water system for over 100,000 residents including military families and Hawaiian locals. Reports came in from those who were experiencing medical conditions, only to receive no answers and to suffer in silence. This episode in our 2 part series features Major Mandy Feindt, active military member/mother/wife and advocate for the Red Hill families. We speak about the day that changed her and her family's life, and the struggles she's facing still for answers and help.

Special Guest: Major Mandy Feindt (IG: @major_feindt)

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Special episode for Scottsdale/Phoenix Arizona! Roofie, date rape, powder, there are so many names for this. It's unfortunately now a part of going out with friends whether you are in a club, restaurant or even out on a day trip. We live in a society that we are always "on guard" and aware of our surroundings as much as possible. When we think of a woman being roofied, or slipped the date rape drug- our. minds usually direct that it came from a man. But what if women were grouping together with men, to hunt down their victims and create a trusting friendship bond prior to the slip? This is exactly what is occurring in Scottsdale/Phoenix, Arizona. Why is this episode so important to air and talk about? With many crowd accumulated events coming into town: Waste Management Phoenix Open and the Superbowl being hosted in Arizona? This means more people in town, going out and enjoying a night life, and an increased risk for these individuals to prey on. Special guest Samantha comes on to share her experience, and talks about how you can change a girls night gone wrong into women coming together to learn tactical training and know how to defend yourself in the future! Don't miss this episode, share out to your friends/family who may be in the area! One share= One life.

Special Guest: Samantha (IG: @samantha_shoshanna)

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This special episode gets down to the bare basics with my special friends Amanda & Ryan Boyd. We talk about what the secret is to a long successful marriage, dating your partner, getting rid of societies expectations and living off the grid with their family. We break down barriers, laugh, get emotional and learn about ourselves while we are learning to communicate through the struggles with our partner, and learning how to love without restrictions.

Special Guests: Amanda & Ryan Boyd

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With statistic numbers on the rise when it comes to the topic of abuse, we are in an epidemic in society of providing safety, teaching life skills, breaking the cycle & creating new ones while assisting victims in what life can look like after the escape. This special episode, I sit down with Jeremiah W, cofounder of War Party Ranch. This unique ranch located in Colorado is a non-profit empowering female survivors of abuse by providing fundamental horsemanship, stockmanship and horse packing skill instruction. Providing a safe space for a 10 week program, they are providing the skills necessary to work further in their new trade upon leaving in the agricultural, ranching & horse communities. Looking to donate to this non-profit and help women across the United States? Go to their website at: www.warpartyranch.org or visit their apparel company and pick up an item to promote and advertise this incredible ranch in your city & state! You never know who may need the assistance, right in your own neighborhood! (www.warpartymovement.com)

Special Guest: Jeremiah W (IG: @warpartyranch)

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In the U.S. 356,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen annually. Of those 365,000 nearly 90% are fatal. For those that survive, deprivation of oxygen to the brain can cause what is known as "anoxic brain injury". Today's episode is with special guest Whitney. She is a young widow of her beloved husband Ryan, a 35 year old Police Officer/K9 handler who was one of the 90% of the statistics due to the result of a bee sting. Her life changed upside down in a moment, at the same time of raising a young child and expecting with her second. In this special episode, we talk about the true meaning of what grief can look like, how society can make the process challenging, and how even through the dark moments you can find your happiness and your joy again in life. Whitney is now the author of an upcoming memoir "Running In Trauma Stiletto's" and moving forward as a grief coach to help others in the community.

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Special Guest: IG @whitneylynallen/ Memoir "Running in Trauma Stiletto's (releasing early 2023)/ 1:1 Grief Coaching "Metamorphosis" www.whitneylynallen.com/grief-coaching

In the United States over 8,000 individuals are convicted of murder. Out of the 8,000, only 10% are women and 50% have confessed of their crime. But what happens when you look into a murder case, speak to the person who knows the convicted best: her sister and at the time Chief of Police. Season 3 Episode 1 of the well known Netflix series "I Am A Killer" presents the true crime story of Victoria Smith, a convicted killer of her husband Chris. This episode I speak with Betty Frizzell, sister of Victoria Smith as we dive into the case, the evidence & much more. What if there is more behind a confession: a mother's love, prior guilt, small town rural police departments & investigations gone wrong from the start? You decide on this special episode.

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Special Guest: Betty Frizzell

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We are back with Part 2 of the Stepmom episode week! At this current time of the holidays, this also brings extra stress to those dating someone with children, keeping custody schedules arranged, dealing with bio mom's/dad's that may bring a toxic level of stress into your day-to-day plans, as well as finding your voice and your fit within your household as a stepmother. Special guest Amanda Freestone is on today's episode to talk all things from dating someone with kids, marriage, blending families and having your own biological children while maintaining a home, a relationship, and not losing yourself along the way.

Special Guest: Amanda Freestone (IG: @foreverfreestone)

Stepmom Blog: www.blendedfreedomblog.com

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When we think of the word "Stepmom' so often we think of how movies have depicted this role: the woman who comes in, takes away attention, sets rules and makes a chaotic situation within a household. BUT, what about the feelings of a stepmother? Her dreams vs the reality. The expectations of making not only. her partner happy but also children? Who does she go to talk to about her feelings, without the sense of guilt and the response of "you know what you were getting into/you know what you signed up for". As women we are so often too hard on ourselves to make sure that perfection is achieved, without taking a step back and remembering: enjoy the imperfect moments, remember to take care of yourself too, and the biggest advice: TALK. Communicate. Speak up, speak out. Today's episode is with special guest Veronica Andrews, "You Can Heal Stepmom Burnout"

Special Guest: Veronica Andrews, author of "You Can Heal Stepmom Burnout"

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We are back! Part 2 with mother Margie Taylor. Her son, Joey Lenz, passed at Fort Hood on February 1st. She has come onto the Little Bit of Life podcast in Season 1 Episode 21. After months of fighting the military for answers, autopsy, fighting for medical records and much more we talk to Margie Taylor to discuss holding the military accountable, pushing for our future soldiers for medical malpractice and the future of medicine for the military! Why do civilians and inmates within our prison system receive better healthcare vs our men & women fighting for our country? We talk FOLLOW UP. We talk CHANGE. We talk ACCOUNTABILITY.

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Special Guest: Margie Taylor (Tik Tok: @margietaylorizedpr)

We are seeing soldier's stories coming up across the world these days, Denisha Montgomery Smith followed by Lacourtney Colvin in Germany. It's a name that passes on the news, or a social media post but then quickly is not spoken on or about. WHY. What happens after a wrongful death in the military to not only the soldier, but the families that fight for justice and answers? I speak with special guests, mother and grandmother of Lacourtney Colvin. To share their son & grandson's legacy, but to also speak up and speak out about his passing, the missing information, the quest for answers and the poor handling by the military of their own.

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Special Guests: Mother & Grandmother of Lacourtney Colvin (IG: @iamlacourtneycolvin)