Little Detours

Katie shares how she went from a former “bench warmer” who hated running a mile to rowing across the ocean and running a marathon a week.

Akron A.A. archivist Gail L. talks about how a light came into the world in 1935 and shattered the darkness for countless alcoholics. A.A. offers a spiritual program of recovery founded on 12 suggested steps.

Jimmy Malone talks about the difference between racism and racial bias, about the need for minorities to become decision makers and how he tries every day to make one person’s life better.

The brain surgery lasted nine hours. It left Monica with some nerve damage, a ten-inch scar and more resilience than she knew she had. She uses it all to inspire others to face their health issues head on and to own their recovery.

If you want to turn away from fear and return to your truest Self, do the two simple things Sarah does every day: Smile and connect to nature every chance you can.

Kevin Adelstein, CEO of the Cleveland Jewish News, offers insights on how to hold it together and how to stay together as a couple when faced with adversity. His newborn son stopped breathing and suffered brain damage. Cooper is now 23 and rocks Kevin’s world with joy.

Instead of eating for entertainment, use this time to create a new, loving relationship with food. Only eat food that will love you back so you stay your healthiest.

Romona Robinson is an award-winning TV journalist who became the first African-American female to anchor TV news in Cleveland. She’s also the author of “A Dirt Road to Somewhere” and “Your Voice is Your Power.”

Romona suffered four miscarriages and could not have children, She turned that grief into grit and empowered and elevated the lives of thousands of youth all over Cleveland.

Romona’s Kids are now using their voices to empower others.

Snow and ice delayed USAir Flight 405 from leaving the gate at LaGuardia. Shortly after takeoff, the plane dipped then cartwheeled off the runway and crashed into Flushing Bay.

Kendra St. Charles ended up in the icy bay surrounded by flames. A broken rib punctured her lung. The fire burned her lungs, hands and face.

Recovery was long and hard. She shares what it took for her to fly again and to soar back into life.

“We all have our crashes,” she tells people. The key is to get up and go on living, even when it’s hard.

Little Detours with Regina Brett is a weekly podcast to help you create a life you love out of the life you have. Guests offer inspiration from their life detours and experts share tips and takeaways to help you get through anything life hands you. I’ll also share my own lessons and detours in a “pocket-sized podcast” to give you a quick boost of Regina Rocket Fuel to launch you through your week!