Normal Lies

Episode 18.  Kristi Mitchell has begun uncovering the cause of  her annoying symptoms, even when conventional medicine could not. Together, Kristi  and Linda talk about the importance of listening to our bodies and our instincts.

Linda also talks about  how dieting to lose weight made her sick and continues to  threaten her heart health as she shares her path to healing.

Kristi Mitchell is a wife, mom and solopreneur running her own marketing consulting business and is passionate about healthy living and has been learning about reducing toxins through personal care products and home cleaning products. (You can learn more on Kristi's healthy living website or contact her at [email protected])

***This podcast is not intended as medical advice. Please do not stop taking your medication or change your diet or habits without consulting your doctor first. ***

Remember to leave a review by going to  Normal-Lies.com .  On the homepage, you will find a brief video tutorial showing how to leave a review. Every month, Linda chooses one review to read on air.  Who knows, she may choose yours!

If you have a question or a topic you'd like addressed on an upcoming podcast, go to Normal-Lies.com and click the contact page to send Linda a message. Or, click on the blue microphone icon at the bottom right of the page to leave a voicemail right there on the website. 

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Episode 17.  At the end of each guest's episode, Linda asks them to complete 4 sentences. Listeners have responded to the brilliance and insight of the guests so this episode is a compilation of all of their answers.

You will hear from Amanda Harrington, Hannah Morgan, Kathy Castania, Michelle Wescott, Ileana Ferreras, Jennifer Cave, Ben Albert,  as well as Linda.  

Linda also shares one of her listeners reviews and the "extraordinary" impact it had on her. 

If you have a question or a topic you'd like addressed on an upcoming podcast, go to Normal-Lies.com and click the contact page to send Linda a message. Or, click on the blue microphone icon at the bottom right of the page to leave a voicemail right there on the website.

Remember to leave a review by going to  Normal-Lies.com . On the homepage, you will find a brief video tutorial showing how to leave a review. Every month, Linda chooses one review to read on air.  Who knows, she may choose yours!

You can  set up a coaching consultation at Normal-Lies.com by scrolling to the bottom of the homepage and clicking on the link to Linda's calendar. Be sure to follow Linda on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Linked In.  

Episode 16.  Michelle Wescott, once again, joins Linda to discuss topics from Linda's perspective as a white woman and Michelle's perspective as a black woman. Listen as Michelle and Linda discuss how they relate to the term "melting pot"  as a description of our country. Linda brings up terms like Hispanic, Latino, Latinx,  and how frustrating it is to know what is the right term to use. Listen as Michelle breaks it down amidst their conversation to reveal a simple practice make life easier for everyone that  we can all begin, right now! In honor of the upcoming Juneteenth holiday, Linda offers important information EVERY US citizen should know about the holiday.

For more information about Juneteenth, go to BlackPast.org. Don't forget to leave a donation!

If you have a topic you'd like Linda and Michelle to address on an upcoming podcast, go to Normal-Lies.com and go to the contact page to send Linda a message. Or, click on the blue microphone icon at the bottom right of the page to leave a voicemail right there on the website.

Remember to leave a review by going to  Normal-Lies.com . On the homepage, you will find a brief video tutorial showing how to leave a review. Every month, I choose one review to read on air.  Who knows, I may choose yours.

You can also submit questions, suggestions for show topics or set up a coaching consultation at Normal-Lies.com.  Be sure to follow Linda on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Linked In.  

Episode 15. In celebration of this milestone, this is the replay of  the Normal Lies Podcast Party that took place on Facebook live on March 10, 2021.  Linda's friend and colleague, Ileana Ferreras, joins her to discuss how and why she decided to do a podcast, how the name "Normal Lies" came to be and the story behind the podcast cover art.


To watch the full video of the launch party, click here: Normal Lies Podcast Launch Party video


Remember to leave a review by going to  Normal-Lies.com and to submit questions, suggestions for show topics or to set up a coaching consultation.  Be sure to follow Linda on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Linked In.  

Episode 14. My conversation with Ben Albert brought about AHA moments for both of us when it comes to a topic that most of us would rather not talk about, vulnerability.  Ben also talks about a lie he's come  to realize as a result of starting his business and shares  how gratitude sets the course for his business and his life.

Ben Albert started podcasting in 2016 when he launched Rochester Groovecast Podcast where highlights the local music scene (and also gets him into places for free). Over 100 episodes later, he has built the show into a top-ranked podcast. In 2020, Ben launched Rochester Business Connections, a podcast that highlights the Rochester business community. Over 50 episodes later, the podcast has been Ben’s best networking source while building his business, Balbert Marketing.



Contact  Ben and let know that you heard him on this podcast. Ben Albert- Linked In



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Keep in touch by going to Normal-Lies.com to submit questions, suggestions for show topics or to set up a coaching consultation.  Be sure to follow Linda on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Linked In.  

Episode 13.  Jennifer Cave is a wife, mom to an adorable little boy and an entrepreneur. She is also a recovering addict.

What are the lies Jennifer is recovering from and why does she feel compelled to share her story of addiction now?  Listen to what Jennifer learned from her addiction and the lessons of her recovery that help her live a happier life now.

There is help for those who are ready to take that leap toward recovery. It's not easy but there is support from organizations like Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous. To find a meeting near you, go to AA.org or NA.org. 

If you have a food addiction, you can go to foodaddictictsanonymous.org. or a gambling addiction-  gamblersanonymous.org. 

You can also contact the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Alliance’s National Helpline. It is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. 1-800-622-HELP (4357)

If you have a family member who is addicted to alcohol or drugs, there is support for you too.  Go to al-anon.org  or  to nar-anon.org for more information. 

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Keep in touch by going to Normal-Lies.com to submit questions, suggestions for show topics or comments. Be sure to follow Linda on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Linked In.  

Episode 12. This is part 2 of my conversation with my friend,  Michelle Wescott, an instructional design director at Cornell University. We talk about how society’s values have influenced the conversation around black lives matter and saying all lives matter.  Michelle discusses why needing and wanting validation from her perspective  as a black woman is different than mine. You will also learn an incredible piece of Michelle’s family history. 

I discuss how it's possible to live in a white supremacist culture without being a white supremacist.  I share my discovery of a characteristic of white supremacy culture that has a deleterious effect on all people, no matter your race.

The article referenced on the characteristics of white supremacy culture can be seen here: Characteristics of White Supremacy Culture, by Tema Okun.

Learn more about SURJ,  Showing Up For Racial Justice, the national organization.

Learn more about the Rochester, NY chapter SURJROC.

Please remember to leave a review on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Keep in touch by going to Normal-Lies.com to submit questions, suggestions for show topics or comments. Be sure to follow Linda on Facebook, Instagram,Twitter and Linked In. 

Episode 11-  Michelle Wescott and I have an open and frank conversation from my perspective as a white woman and Michelle’s perspective as a black woman. You may remember Michelle from Episode 7 where she talked about her coaching experience.

In this episode,  we discuss how we intentionally transitioned from coach & client to friends. We discuss how our friendship does not make sense in our current state of the world because of our many differences. But somehow it works.

We also talk about the difference between the conversations about race in my household growing up compared to Michelle's experience as a child and, how that has impacted how she raises her daughter. Listen in as I,  a white woman and Michelle, a black woman, navigate topics such as talking to children about race, racism Michelle experienced as child that she feels to this day and our take on being “colorblind” when it comes to race. 

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Keep in touch by going to Normal-Lies.com to submit questions, suggestions for show topics or comments. Be sure to follow Linda on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Linked In. 

Episode 10-  “There’s no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one.” ~Jill Churchill

How do you feel about Mother's Day? Is it filled with joy and gratitude? Or do the happy mother-laden commercials  whip up your resentment and anger?

 Mother's Day is not a happy day for everyone.  Linda talks about celebrating those women in our lives who have loved and nurtured us and also how to survive Mother's Day when we aren't really looking forward to it.  

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Episode 9- What do tree stumps (and butterflies) have to do with changing your life?

Linda explains how a couple of stumps offered insight in how to not only make changes but make change last.  She also tells us why good intentions aren't good enough anymore,  and that the voice in your head probably doesn’t know the difference between being selfish and selfless. 

Linda also discusses her uncomfortable moments during a previous episode and shares some listener feedback.

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Keep in touch by emailing questions, suggestions for show topics or comments to [email protected] or through Facebook, Instagram or Linked In.