Tracy O’Donnell grew up in small town America. After graduating college (& not knowing any Italian), she moved to Italy. Now she lives there full time with her partner & soon to be 3 kids. Listen in as she share the differences in dating culture between the United States & Italy. We talk mammoni, the stages of dating & compare American macho to Italian macho.

Guest: https://www.instagram.com/odovaians/ | YT channel on intercultural dating: https://www.youtube.com/user/DatingBeyondBorders

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Holden Hardman started his YouTube channel in 2016 & is climbing quickly to 100,000 subscribers, but life as a recognizable person in a small town can be taxing when you are also an introvert. We talk about the dynamics of introversion, overthinking & anxiety as it relates to content creation. He also gives some great tips to new YouTubers!  *Thanks for your patience on the audio quality - the Rona got it!*

Guest: https://www.youtube.com/user/holdenhardman

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Human Trafficking isn’t usually an abduction or sex slavery. Brad Dennis shares what human trafficking normally looks like & what you can do when you spot it. We also cover topics like the amateur porn industry in Florida & the legalization of prostitution. Brad is the National Search Director for the KlaasKIDS Foundation's Search Center for Missing and Trafficked Children. His rescue work has been chronicled on CNN, The Early Show, The Today Show, Dateline, MSNBC, and 48 Hours. We end the episode with tips to keep kids safe online & ways the everyday person can support the end to human trafficking. *Thanks for your patience on the audio quality - the Rona got it!*

Guest: www.klaaskids.org | www.called2rescue.com | https://www.facebook.com/endurethis | https://www.facebook.com/brad.dennis.921 | https://www.facebook.com/KlaasKIDSsearchcenter/ | https://www.facebook.com/called2rescue/ | National Human trafficking hotline – 888-373-7888 |

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Kelly Brock was in the top .5% of her network marketing company & looked like she had it all together, but on the inside, she was struggling. She had become so out of line with her priorities that she began feeling sick in her pursuit of success. We talk about how she recognized her anxiety, realized her addiction to success & share IMMEDIATELY implementable tools to eliminate daily anxiety & change any behavior including success addiction. *Thanks for your patience on the audio quality - the Rona got it!*

Guest: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.ingland | https://www.instagram.com/kellybrock/ | https://www.facebook.com/groups/199680894703550/ | https://www.anxiousachievers.com/

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Tehran native Sohrab Tavakoli does a culture comparison of between Iran’s capitol city & Dallas, TX. We discuss American friendliness, travel attitudes, work culture & more.  *Thanks for your patience on the audio quality - the Rona got it!*

Guest: https://www.instagram.com/sohrab_tavakoli_sto/

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Animal presenter & owner of Animal Tales Southeast, John Ham & I have an after hours discussion about Netflix’s Tiger King: the cast of characters, how zoos pass or fail inspections & how the average person can become more aware of the ethics (or lack of) driving the animal business.

Guest: https://www.facebook.com/Animal-Tales-LLC-114804175253082/ | https://www.instagram.com/animaltalesse/ | https://www.aza.org/current-accreditation-list#A | https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalwelfare/complaint-form 

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ep. 26 | Dwarfism + Foster Parenting?


Melissa Misegadis-Wickstrom shares the advantages & disadvantages of being a little person in child protective services & as a foster parent herself. Along the way she shares some of the crazy things kids have said to her & dispels common foster care myths. Stay to the end where she shares qualities of a good foster parent.

Foster Care & Adoption Resources:
https://www.davethomasfoundation.org/our-programs/wendys-wonderful-kids/
https://www.adoptuskids.org/
https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/foster-care/
http://www.nebraskaheartgallery.org/heart-gallery.html

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ep.25 | Black People Don’t Meditate?


Pole fitness instructor, life coach & author, Mia Bolden, shares how fitness, yoga & meditation helped her go from career ADD to multi-passionate entrepreneur with an anchored purpose. Stay to the end where she shares how to figure out your life’s purpose.

Guest:
https://www.instagram.com/beautifulyoustudio/
https://www.amazon.com/Discover-Your-Lifes-Purpose-After/dp/0578631113/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=mia+bolden&qid=1583507436&sr=8-1
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#24 – How to Not Lose Your Sh*t During COVID19

Licensed mental health counselor, Phedra Smith, helps us adjust our expectations, lay out practical tips & find the silver lining during COVID19.

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www.instagram.com/greenhouse_counseling
www.greenhousecounselingfl.com ×
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ep.23 | Naked & Afraid: Working from Home During COVID19


I have ADD, am unmedicated & here to help! After 16 years of working from home, I’ve got some hacks to keep you on task & from killing your kids.
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