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Rock Your Kindness highlights extraordinary stories of everyday people experiencing life changing kindness.
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Rock Your Kindness highlights extraordinary stories of everyday people experiencing life-changing kindness. Whether it's a random act, saves a life, or helps you be kinder to yourself, these stories will increase empathy, compassion, and hope. You never know how your kindness can change the trajectory of your life or the life of another.
Rock Your Kindness is hosted by Tracey Ferrin. Tracey is a mother, wife, best-selling author, and TikTok superstar. She is often called a "breath of fresh air" by those who know and meet her. She is a mom of 4 and has been married to the love of her life for 18 years. Together, they call Texas home.
In this episode, Tracey and Taylor discuss the challenges women face experiencing a miscarriage, some of the stigmas and lack of knowledge around miscarriage, how and where to find support if you have experienced a miscarriage, and Taylor’s story of hope after overcoming her own struggle through losing a child to miscarriage.
“I love hearing stories where you went through something that was just so devastating and so hard, but you took that pain, And you turned it into doing something for others who are walking that path that you once walked to me, that is just is a different type of people.”
Show Notes: 

[0:00] Brooks’ Bereavement Bears is a nonprofit that provides comfort and support to women who have experienced pregnancy loss. Founded by Taylor in 2022, the organization was inspired by her own miscarriage 

[0:30] Welcome back to Rock Your Kindness Podcast, hosted by Tracey Ferrin

[1:18] Taylor details out life getting married, and soon after getting pregnant… only to have the devastation of a miscarriage take place 

[5:04] “I felt like I had deprived my husband of a child and felt very guilty. I was angry, very angry at myself, very angry at my body for not providing a child.”


[7:59] Question: Do you know why they’re called rainbow babies

[12:10] Question: I'm just curious, as for you, what makes miscarrying so hard for women? Or what made it so hard for you? Or have you been able to pinpoint that and work through it?

[13:27] Question: Why do you think miscarriages aren’t talked about more openly?

[20:00] The reason Brook’s Bereavement Bears is around

[21:25] Statistics around miscarriages… 

[24:50] Have a heart - miscarriage is a death after all 

[28:42] Happiestbaby.com

[29:09] “I love hearing stories where you went through something that was devastating and hard, but you took that pain. And you turned it into doing something for others who are walking that path that you once walked to me, that is just is a different type of people.”


[29:53] Question: Can you talk more about the start of your nonprofit? 

[34:00] Question: What is the best way to support your nonprofit?

[34:04] www.brooksbereavementbears.com 

[34:29] Question: What would you say to a woman who has just lost her baby, and who is struggling? Do you have any words that you could leave her with?

[35:59] If you want to connect with Taylor further please visit her website: https://www.brooksbereavementbears.com/ or email her at taylor.prelac@brooksbereavementbears.com 

[37:25] Thanks for listening to this episode of Rock Your Kindness. If you know someone this story might resonate with, send them a link to this episode. Also, tag me Tracey Ferrin on Instagram at @Traceyferrin and let me know what part of this story resonated with you the most. The best way to help support this show is to rate, review and subscribe. :) Until next time… Rock Your Kindness

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Brooks Bereavement Bears: Taylor’s Story About Hope After Miscarriage | Rock Your Kindness Podcast

Rock Your Kindness highlights extraordinary stories of everyday people experiencing life-changing kindness. Whether it's a random act, saves a life, or helps you be kinder to yourself, these stories will increase empathy, compassion, and hope. You never know how your kindness can change the trajectory of your life or the life of another.
Rock Your Kindness is hosted by Tracey Ferrin. Tracey is a mother, wife, best-selling author, and TikTok superstar. She is often called a "breath of fresh air" by those who know and meet her. She is a mom of 4 and has been married to the love of her life for 18 years. Together, they call Texas home.
In this episode, Tracey chats with Shelby about her journey to becoming a Love Advocate and the inspiration her daughter gave her throughout. Shelby and Tracey also discuss how to cultivate kindness and how it must start with you before it can be passed on to others, and more!
“Don't take things personally, don't make assumptions, be impeccable with your word, and do your best.”
Show Notes: 

[0:00] Welcome back to Rock Your Kindness Podcast, hosted by Tracey Ferrin

[6:40] Question: What was going through your head as you were watching your daughter be so loving to a complete stranger?

[9:15] Question: What would you say to someone who is struggling with returning to love purely?

[11:30] Love Speaks


[12:10] Love What Matters 

[12:38] Deconstructing Mamas


[13:09] ​​”I wanna be love, whatever that looks like. It'll be different for whoever. Just let people know I wanna be a mirror that reflects who they truly are back to themselves.”


[14:44] Question: Are there any books or resources that you could recommend to someone who maybe wants to learn more about this and become better?

[14:58] peacefulchange.world


[18:21] Question: What drove you to this work to just be so passionate and committed to being a Love Advocate? 

[19:45] Question: I know we talked about love and what your definition is, but what is your definition of kindness?

[25:06] The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom


[25:10] “Don't take things personally, don't make assumptions, be impeccable with your word, and do your best.”


[30:25] I Am Love And So Are You

[32:32] To connect with Shelby check her out on IG @shelspear or visit her website www.shelbyspear.com 

[35:16] Thanks for listening to this episode of Rock Your Kindness. If you know someone this story might resonate with, send them a link to this episode. Also, tag me Tracey Ferrin on Instagram at @Traceyferrin and let me know what part of this story resonated with you the most. The best way to help support this show is to rate, review and subscribe. :) Until next time… Rock Your Kindness

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Becoming a Love Advocate | Rock Your Kindness Podcast

Rock Your Kindness highlights extraordinary stories of everyday people experiencing life-changing kindness. Whether it's a random act, saves a life, or helps you be kinder to yourself, these stories will increase empathy, compassion, and hope. You never know how your kindness can change the trajectory of your life or the life of another.
Rock Your Kindness is hosted by Tracey Ferrin. Tracey is a mother, wife, best-selling author, and TikTok superstar. She is often called a "breath of fresh air" by those who know and meet her. She is a mom of 4 and has been married to the love of her life for 18 years. Together, they call Texas home.
In this episode, Tracey and Tiffany discuss the attempts of suicide Tiffany went through and ultimately what lead her to pursue a life of helping others who were struggling with mental health and suicidal thoughts. Tiffany discusses some of the issues within the mental health field, and why some choose to stay silent vs. asking for help when they most need it. Tiffany created a nonprofit organization called Signed, With Love to help prevent suicide.
Disclaimer: This story contains details of domestic violence, sexual assault, and suicide that may be triggering to some.
“My message is this, stay no matter what you're going through, no matter what your brain is telling you, stay.” ~Tiffany, Skyway Girl.
Show Notes: 

[0:00] Disclaimer: This story contains details of domestic violence, sexual assault, and suicide that may be triggering to some.


[0:15] “My message is this, stay no matter what you're going through, no matter what your brain is telling you, stay.” ~Skyway Girl.

[0:34] Welcome back to Rock Your Kindness Podcast, hosted by Tracey Ferrin

[3:30] Tiffany details her instincts to help all the people who went to the Skyway Bridge to jump and how such a simple act of kindness helped so many people

[5:36] “That is where. The signs started and the bridge became a big part of my life.”


[7:56] “Your words can heal and, they can also break someone.”


[11:48] Tiffany details her last and final suicide attempt 

[13:42] “Hurt people tend to hurt people. It's not an excuse to be a bad human and to do bad things to people, but that's just the reality of it. People that are hurt tend to hurt other people. They don't realize that they're projecting their pain onto other people.”


[23:34] Question: So what was your turning point? 

[26:17] Question: Tell me about the nonprofit, Signed With Love. What is that about and what do you guys do?

[28:39] Question: What encouraging words could you leave with anyone listening to this for someone who is struggling or thinking about suicide?

[28:40] If you or anyone you know has experienced sexual assault and needs help, you can reach out to the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673.


[31:15] “My message is this: stay. no matter what you're going through, no matter what your brain is telling you: stay.”


[33:17] Thanks for listening to this episode of Rock Your Kindness. If you know someone this story might resonate with, send them a link to this episode. Also, tag me Tracey Ferrin on Instagram at @Traceyferrin and tell me what part of this story resonated most with you. The best way to help support this show is to rate, review and subscribe. :) Until next time… Rock Your Kindness


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Signed, With Love: Part Three | Rock Your Kindness Podcast

Rock Your Kindness highlights extraordinary stories of everyday people experiencing life-changing kindness. Whether it's a random act, saves a life, or helps you be kinder to yourself, these stories will increase empathy, compassion, and hope. You never know how your kindness can change the trajectory of your life or the life of another.
Rock Your Kindness is hosted by Tracey Ferrin. Tracey is a mother, wife, best-selling author, and TikTok superstar. She is often called a "breath of fresh air" by those who know and meet her. She is a mom of 4 and has been married to the love of her life for 18 years. Together, they call Texas home.
Disclaimer: This story contains details of domestic violence, sexual assault, and suicide that may be triggering to some.
In this episode, Tiffany opens up with Tracey about the stage of her life where she experienced many depressive episodes, suicide attempts, and what lead her to not commit suicide. Tiffany then discusses life becoming a mom to three, and going through two relationships where domestic violence was present. Stay tuned to next week’s episode where Tiffany’s life takes a turn for the better as she starts to make some positive changes. 
“At the end of the day, nobody's going to permanently change somebody's mind. Ultimately, they have to be in control of themselves.”
Show Notes: 

[0:00] Disclaimer: This story contains details of domestic violence, sexual assault, and suicide that may be triggering to some.


[0:10] Welcome back to Rock Your Kindness Podcast, hosted by Tracey Ferrin

[1:00] Sara Bareilles - Brave 

[3:13] The Skyway Bridges, that was my beginning… 

[10:18] Remembering Twitch 

[15:58] “At the end of the day, nobody's going to permanently change somebody's mind. Ultimately, they have to be in control of themselves.”


[17:48] Signed, With Love


[19:49] Question: How old were you when you went to the bridge, but you decided you weren't going to jump? 

[20:00] Tiffany opens up about the first time she experienced domestic violence

[22:47] “As I said previously, people don't realize that you can say no in a relationship and it means no. It still means no.” 


[25:51] “We accept the love we think we deserve.”


[29:03] Be sure to tune in next week to part three of Tiffany's story where things take a turn for the better and she starts to make positive changes.

[29:07] If you or anyone you know has experienced sexual assault and needs help, you can reach out to the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673.


[29:52] Thanks for listening to this episode of Rock Your Kindness. If you know someone this story might resonate with, send them a link to this episode. Also tag me Tracey Ferrin on Instagram at @Traceyferrin and let me know what part of this story resonated with you the most. The best way to help support this show is to rate, review and subscribe. :) Until next time.. Rock Your Kindness

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Signed, With Love: Part Two | Rock Your Kindness Podcast

Rock Your Kindness highlights extraordinary stories of everyday people experiencing life-changing kindness. Whether it's a random act, saves a life, or helps you be kinder to yourself, these stories will increase empathy, compassion, and hope. You never know how your kindness can change your life's trajectory or another's life.
Rock Your Kindness is hosted by Tracey Ferrin. Tracey is a mother, wife, best-selling author, and TikTok superstar. She is often called a "breath of fresh air" by those who know and meet her. She is a mom of 4 and has been married to the love of her life for 18 years. Together, they call Texas home.
In this episode, Tracey and Tiffany discuss Tiffany’s brutal history as a victim of sexual assault, not once but several times. Tiffany opens up about the stigmas around sexual assault, how she felt during some of the darkest times of her life, the impact drug and alcohol use had on her coping journey, and more. 
Disclaimer: This story contains details of sexual assault that may be triggering to some.
Show Notes:  

[0:10] Welcome back to Rock Your Kindness Podcast, hosted by Tracey Ferrin

[0:44] Tracey reads an introduction of RYK guest, Tiffany Cranmer to the listeners

[0:54] Signed, With Love


[3:57] Disclaimer: This story contains details of sexual assault that may be triggering to some.


[5:31] Question: What were your initial thoughts during that moment?

[6:42] Question: What were the steps you took following this incident? Were there police involved or did you take legal action?

[9:33] Question: Do you think it’s fair to say that society potentially doesn’t see sexual assault as a crime? 

[10:48] Tiffany explains why she used alcohol as a form of numbing her pain after being sexually assaulted 

[14:30] Tiffany details the second sexual assault she had fallen victim to 

[19:34] Question: What is going through your head, especially after this second time of being sexually assaulted?

[23:09] Tiffany describes what led to self-harming herself and her thoughts around it

[25:20] “It was only then that I found music…”


[31:43] I drove to the Sunshine Skyway Bridge and had every intention of ending things right there…

[31:52] Be sure to tune in next week for part two of Tiffany's story. If you or anyone you know has experienced sexual assault and needs help, you can reach out to the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673.


[32:13] Thanks for listening to this episode of Rock Your Kindness. If you know someone this story might resonate with, send them a link to this episode. Also, tag me Tracey Ferrin on Instagram at @Traceyferrin, and let me know what part of this story resonated with you the most. The best way to help support this show is to rate, review and subscribe. :) Until next time.. Rock Your Kindness

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