Episode 10 brings us Alecia from Kauai.  She shares with us how she made the choice to step out of her comfort zone and is leading her best life!  She shares the hurdles she faced when she made the choice to go skydiving.  Listen to her wonderful story and learn from her words of wisdom! #IDon'tFearFear #LaughWhileYouFreefall 

Episode 09: brings us Artie from Oahu.  She discusses the request from her husband that was the final straw and helped her realize it was time to dissolve their 22 year marriage.  She shares a message to people that are in unhappy relationships that maybe "waiting for things to get better" isn't what's best for either person.  The story takes a twist when she reveals what happened AFTER the divorce.

Episode 08: takes place at an Airbnb in Rockaway Beach, Oregon.  Strangers meet to discuss how they arrived at this location, sleeping in their converted cars and the life lessons they've learned along the way.  Please enjoy what is affectionately known as the "Rockaway Beach Crew". Interested in this Airbnb which I adored?! Check it out here to see how cute it is! https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/10341113?source_impression_id=p3_1562317286_RU40zp6AwmBnXHxN

Episode 07:  Jennifer from Riverside shares with us how meth entered her and her husband's lives, the struggles and hardships it caused, the mother-in-law who stepped in to protect their children and ultimately how they both picked themselves back up from rock bottom and where they are today.

Episode 06:  Stacy from Alaska is a woman who had a difficult home life growing up and was befriended by a local police officer that introduced her to the Explorer program as a teen and became her mentor.  Now as an adult she is giving back and volunteers in her community and is helping children that are dealing with abuse, suicide, sharing their homosexuality, fear of police officers and the struggles of coming of age.

#mentor, #homosexuality, #opentoshare1, #abuse, #ExplorerProgram

Episode 05:  Amy from Honolulu, Hawaii shares the successes in her life once she left an abusive relationship.  She is now overcoming her fear of flying to travel and she is following her dream and is a singer who performs regularly in Los Angeles!

Episode 04 brings us Stephanie from Los Angeles.  She discusses how health issues led to making the decision for weight loss.  A breakup brings on depression, but she is able to come out on the other side with a new career, a new body and a new perspective.  Thank you for listening to Open to Share!

Episode 03 we have Gal from Scotland who shares how her 5th grade teacher changed helped to change her from the "stupid girl".  Then we have Steve from San Francisco whose bike was stolen and share the kindness of someone he's never met.  Kristen from Zion shares how friends and books helped her break out of her shell and to know she is more than an althlete. 

Episode 02: Joan from Tempe discusses how Joan of Arc helped shape her and led her to her current career helping children;  Then we head to Heiligneschwendi to discuss times that god help protect a woman and her sister.  Finally we speak with Betty from Escalen, CA about her time as a yoga and pilates instructor and how in retirement her and her dog Kayla visit hospitals and work with soldiers with PTSD.

Episode 01: Reba from Hawaii discusses her success with a tens unit after being in pain for years.  Elvis from Victoria, BC shares how loss changed his perspective on life.  Polly from WA gives us an 11 year olds point of view and Nicole from Utah shares about her baking business and raising her grandson. Welcome to Open to Share - We all have a story!