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Episode #82 

“Hushabye Nursery Saves Lives and Families”    

Episode RR7 

In preparation for Hushabye’s annual Twinkle Twinkle Little Star event being held on  10/26/24 we are revisiting a conversation we had with Becky Doyle; Hushabye’s Chief Operating Officer.  

HOST: 

Tim Broderick 

GUEST: 

Becky Doyle

TOPICS:

Infants that are born, opioid exposed. 

“See People As People”    

Detoxing, newborn infants.

Eat, sleep, console.

Implementing the methodology for creating a successful and nurturing detox process created by the founder of Hushabye nursery; Tara Sundem, which many times does not require the use of medication.

One on one care ratio for each infant.

Outpatient behavioral health services to provide tools and solutions for parents, and/or caregivers of the infants. 

Meeting people; the parents, where they are at.

Providing parents with referrals to detox facilities, so they themselves can detox.

Utilizing medical assisted treatment to stabilize the mother.

H.O.P.E. Hushabye opioid pregnancy and empowerment program. 

Parenting classes.

Maneuvering through the process of interacting with the department of child services.

Utilizing nursing students to keep a one-to-one ratio for the infants.

Ameri Corp grants and educational grants.

The requirements and processes of accepting volunteers for Hushabye Nursery.

Level one fingerprint clearance cards and peer support specialist certifications.

A trauma informed staff.

Addiction as a family disease.

Firsthand experience living through the process.

Treating all people with dignity and respect.

Taking on parenting an infant at the age of 56.

The stigma and bias towards a pregnant drug addict.

Adverse childhood events.

Seeking passion and meaning in a career path.

Being more than what we do.

Daily prayer.

Government and non-government grants.

Fundraising activities.

Being welcoming and affirming.

Providing continuing support for both children and parents.

Utilizing Arizona tax credit, as a method to raise funds for the organization.

RESOURCES:

Becky Doyle

[email protected]

Hushabye Nursery

https://www.hushabyenursery.org/

Recovery Center for

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

Hushabye

Nursery.

To embrace substance exposed babies and their caregivers with compassionate, evidence-based care that changes the course of their entire lives.

Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System:

https://www.azahcccs.gov/

AmeriCorps:

https://americorps.gov

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Fundraiser:

https://e.givesmart.com/events/C6U/

“Somebody’s Someone”

https://youtu.be/uGgN9vMPUn8?si=6SKebGwZSLEt9hcp

PRODUCTION MANAGER:

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Episode RR6

“Don’t Shoot The Second Arrow“

Dana Gagnier was the 9th guest on the Real God Shots 365 podcast. Today we revisit that episode as she continues her inspirational and empowering work to this day. 

HOST: 

Tim Broderick 

GUEST: 

Dana Gagnier 

TOPICS:

Wanting to be someone else other than myself. 

Going from being a family scapegoat to the family hero. 

The art of perception.

Sometimes the greatest journey that we can take is within. 

“If you don’t want what you have, you’ll never have what you want.“

Self acceptance and compassion for one’s self.

Morning prepping and consistent practices throughout the day. 

The importance of consistently practicing. 

Emotional Freedom Technique; tapping. 

Utilizing a supportive community. 

Seeking direction from others. 

An intuitive knowing. 

Reprogramming ourselves. 

Sound and vibrational healing. 

RESOURCES:

Dana Gagnier

New Way Healing:

NewWayHealing.com 

https://instagram.com/danagagnier?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

EFT

Emotional Freedom Technique:

https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/2023/Q3/emotional-freedom-technique-research-supports-benefits-of-tapping-for-mental-health/#:~:text=Emotional%20Freedom%20Technique%20(EFT)%2C,the%20points%20used%20during%20acupuncture.

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Episode #80 

“You Are Worth The Gift Of Self-Love “

HOST: 

Tim Broderick 

GUEST: 

Carmel Merryman 

TOPICS:

Having fun with being in action.

Reminiscing about the beginnings of the Real God Shots 365 Podcast.

The joy and messiness of sharing authentically.

An inspiration to take action. 

Moving beyond thoughts and getting into action.

Taking risks and being of maximum service.

The gift of autonomy.

The consequences of playing large or playing small.

Noticing and practicing self acceptance.

The privilege to be a parent and a grandparent.

Practicing healing and self forgiveness.

Being a new parent and becoming aware of the effects of previous childhood trauma.

Making up stories and projecting those stories onto others.

Seeking professional help.

Consistent resolving and reconciling.

Ongoing living amends actions.

Remembering and recognizing the essence of personal preciousness.

Releasing emotional charges and taking personal responsibility.

Choosing new ways of being moving forward.

Taking consistent action.

Integrating, spiritual practices and practical application of action steps.

Learning from others.

The importance of asking questions.

Prioritizing self-care, and staying in a state of integrity.

Living life to its fullest.

Recognizing the red lights and green lights of life.

The art of receiving.

You are worth the gift of self-love. 

You are worth it.

RESOURCES:

Carmel Merryman:

480-619-1292

[email protected] 

Books By

Anne Lamott: 

“Almost

Everything, Notes on Hope”

“A Journey of Words and Wisdom”

Dr John Demartini:

https://drdemartini.com

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Episode #79

“Live Your Dream”

HOST: 

Tim Broderick 

GUEST: 

Pat Mahan 

TOPICS:

Pursuing the passions of hockey and business. 

Making learning fun.

Success requires commitment and action. 

Creating an enthusiastic and inspirational environment for teams. 

Being unstoppable. 

Assisting youngsters in growing into successful adults with positive values as their foundation.

The value of focus and hard work. 

Transcending physical and medical challenges. 

Willingness to seek and follow direction of medical professionals. 

Learning how to walk again following brain surgery. 

Valuing the quality of life. 

Having faith that physical recovery will occur. 

Receiving the love of others. 

Faith requires action. 

Having people that are trusted. 

Counting blessings. 

Not being a victim. 

The ability to be vulnerable. 

Letting go of the past. 

The synchronicity of supportive people showing up along the journey. 

Envisioning an empowered positive future and taking action towards the vision. 

Believe in yourself. Believe in your abilities. Don’t ever quit. Don’t ever take no for an answer. 

RESOURCES:

Plant Solutions: 

Plant Rental in Phoenix and Plant Walls for Offices - Plant Solutions

Arizona Bobcats Hockey:

https://www.azbobcats.org

Jr. Coyotes:

https://www.jrcoyotes.org 

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Episode #78

“Stay Fit, Calm, Alert, and Enjoy Life“

HOST: 

Tim Broderick 

GUEST: 

Manny Rangel

TOPICS:

A lifetime filled with rock climbing.

Becoming passionate about rock climbing during training in the Marine Corps.

Becoming an officer in the Marine Corps.

Being dressed for the occasion.

Attending ASU & Georgetown.

Spending six years in the Marine Corps.

Discovering the love of the outdoors. 

Transitioning after separating from the Marine Corps.

29 years with the Phoenix Fire Department.

The stress levels that are present as firefighters initially respond to calls.

Stockpiled ammunition, exploding during a fire.

Having a heart attack during a housefire.

Transcending triple bypass, open-heart surgery.

Rock climbing saved my life.

Making fantastic comebacks after being challenged with lupus and heart disease.

Writing policies for the entire fire department to be used moving forward.

Requalifying to be a firefighter in the field.

Recalling the steps that it took to become a firefighter.

The importance of networking with others.

The importance of acknowledging being committed to a course of action.

Fire science education.

Ride alongs with the fire department.

Steps to getting into the fire department.

Traveling the world to go rock climbing.

Being a mentor to others.

A newcomers path to learning about rock climbing.

Calm, serene, and methodical.

Breathe and focus.

Utilizing visualization.

Recalling the highs and lows of the 29 year career with the fire department.

RESOURCES:

LULAC:

https://lulac.org

Arizona 

Mountaineering Club:

http://arizonamountaineeringclub.net

Indoor Rock Climbing Gym | Phoenix Rock Gym | Tempe, AZ

Northern Arizona Climbers Coalition:

https://www.nazcc.org

City of Phoenix, Fire Department, Nonemergency Telephone Number:

602-495-5555

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Episode #77

“Tap Into Your Gut“

HOST: 

Tim Broderick 

GUEST: 

Jane Melkonoff

TOPICS:

The creation of pain and adversity as a consequence of one’s own choices. 

The perfect child. 

Being in the now and keeping forward thinking goals in mind. 

The illusion of being lovable through perfectionism. 

The cost of perfectionism. 

Escaping through reading. 

Growing into adolescence and wanting to fit in with others.

Coping with trauma through substance abuse, and escapism.

Becoming pregnant right after high school.

Maintaining with the appearance of social acceptance.

Hitting bottom periodically.

Addiction creating an unrecognizable reality.

Surviving an abusive relationship.

Awareness of the inability to meet emotional needs.

Being incarcerated and finally surrendering and becoming willing to change.

Transcending self loathing.

The benefits and clarity that is derived from writing.

Doing my best.

A life changing spiritual experience.

The fear of freedom in the associated responsibilities.

“Do your best, and I’ll take care of the rest“.

Communicating with Source.

Do your best, not your most.

The teachings of Tara Brach. 

A quest for learning.

Utilizing positive distractions.

Building a new life and practicing positive principles.

Growing with a company and making contributions.

Learning to listen to your gut, your intuition, and the voice within.

Honoring personal wants and needs.

Utilizing meditation, journaling, and yoga as means of self-care. 

Being comfortable with the uncomfortable.

Becoming aware of being resilient.

RESOURCES:

Tara Brach

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tara-brach/id265264862

ECKHART

TOLLE’S

“A NEW EARTH

Awakening to Your Life's Purpose”

“THE FOUR AGREEMENTS

A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom”-

DON MIGUEL RUIZ

“The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma”-

Bessel van der Kolk

“The Power Of Intention”-

Wayne Dyer

Dr. Gabor Maté:

“When The Body Says No”

https://youtu.be/c6IL8WVyMMs?si=Fq4NCSVXghB2f11U

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Episode #76

“ Your Perception Is The Foundation Of Your Moment“

HOST: 

Tim Broderick 

GUEST: 

Damien Browning

TOPICS:

Being confused as a youth and feeling unloved.

Losing hope and seeking relief through self-medicating.

Growing up in the masonry trades.

Going to prison as a result of addiction.

Making poor choices as a result of addiction. 

Getting clean and seeking a better way to live.

Starting to learn from others that were not misinformed.

Overcoming guilt and shame and learning to practice self forgiveness.

Using the time in prison for self reflection and self development.

Clarity and focus improving simply by abstaining from drugs and alcohol.

Practicing tools for improving life skills, such as journaling and reaching out to others.

Going back to school and getting a college degree.

Using music to meditate.

Making healthier choices.

Getting a college degree, getting a passport, and getting rights restored.

Realizing a purpose and putting it into action.

Staying clean through multiple knee surgeries.

Starting “Steps To Recovery Homes“ in 2013 with Anne Browning.

Adding additional value to a pre-existing business model.

Providing people with life skills training and opportunities. 

Becoming a nonprofit organization.

Staying focused on one’s purpose, regardless of other peoples negative opinions.

We come together for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.

Creating corporate supporters for the mission and purpose.

Creating fundraising events.

Music is healing.

Applying for grants as the organization grew.

Taking out mortgages on personal homes to fund the work of the organization.

The benefits of behavioral modification.

The acquisition of a 21,000 square-foot building to forward the work of the organization.

Creating a job development program.

Starting an outpatient treatment center.

Inspiring people and people inspiring communities.

RESOURCES:

Steps To Recovery Homes: 

https://stepstorecoveryhomes.org

Miracles Happen

Resale Store - Boutique Rehab:

https://miracleshappenresale.org

“THE FOUR AGREEMENTS

A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom”-

DON MIGUEL RUIZ

“Drop The Rock, Removing Character Defects.

Steps 6 and 7”-

Bill P., Todd W., & Sara S.

“The Power Of Now”- 

Eckhart Tolle

Arizona Recovery Housing Association:

https://www.myazrha.org

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Episode #75

“Be Nice; Starting With Yourself“

HOST: 

Tim Broderick 

GUEST: 

Joey Files

TOPICS:

Saving the best for last, the most interesting man in the world.

Making a living in the construction industry and using the time to learn positive skills.

Developing and implementing appropriate communication skills with employees.

You can’t scream a flower open.

Speaking and communicating with others in a candid, and constructive manner.

Becoming calmer and more serene.

Using sarcasm to keep people at a distance.

Raising my son differently than the way, I was raised.

Giving a child the freedom to speak his mind and make his case.

Giving credit to his son‘s mother for the great job she did co-parenting their son. 

Participating with the son’s scouting experience.

The value of being an Eagle Scout.

The importance of peer support.

Fundamentally changing lifestyles and thought systems after finding recovery.

Letting go of living life by default.

Becoming present to what makes you tick; the journey inward.

If I don’t go within, I will go without.

Having people in life that you can share anything and everything with authentically.

Finding like-minded people

An attraction to Buddhism.

The relief and benefits of meditation.

My true self: I already have everything I need.

Being present to how I talk to myself.

Acknowledging the untruths that we tell ourselves and the consequences of those lies.

Having a child is a great cure for self-centeredness.

Learning from children.

Building lasting impressions with customers through great service and communication.

Enjoying punk rock shows.

Setting goals for the future.

RESOURCES:

“Dharma Punx: A Memoir”-

Noah Levine

Recovery Dharma

https://recoverydharma.org

Refuge Recovery World Services https://www.refugerecovery.org

PHOENICIAN

Garage Door & Repair:

https://www.phoeniciangaragedoorandrepair.com

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Episode #74

“Always Bet On Yourself“

HOST: 

Tim Broderick 

GUEST: 

Ryan Mahan

TOPICS:

From the streets, to prison, to being a homeowner, to being a business owner.

Growing up in a family of addiction.

The absence of ambitions and goals as a youth.

Finding a niche after being released from prison.

Taking advantage of, and implementing opportunities that are presented.

Becoming fully self-supporting.

Accepting direction and education from others.

Being aware of 12 step fellowships as a child, and then taking advantage of them while incarcerated.

The gift of desperation.

A passion for recovery, and a vision of hope.

The right teacher appearing at the right time.

Getting in touch with the presence of a higher power.

Being of service to the incarcerated population.

The joys of being of service to others.

The importance of various life’s choices.

Money doesn’t fix everything.

Learning to operate a business.

Overcoming fears and doubts.

Making prudent choices that facilitated the growth of the business.

Making time and showing up for loved ones.

Dealing with grief and loss.

Not taking things for granted.

The process of attracting customers.

The benefits of being heard.

Getting rights restored to open up opportunities.

The love of world travel.

The generosity of people in other countries.

Seeking guidance and direction.

Don’t give up, don’t sell yourself short, make choices from a place of integrity.

Ask lots of questions.

Learning from other people’s mistakes and from their experiences.

RESOURCES:

Lucky Boy Garage Door 

Ryan Mahan; founder/owner/operator:

https://www.luckyboygaragedoor.com

“The 10X Rule”-

Grant Cardone 

https://www.amazon.com/10X-Rule-Difference-Between-Success/dp/0470627603

“Rich Dad Poor Dad” -

ROBERT T. KIYOSAKI

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Episode #73

“Fathers Are Necessary“

HOST: 

Tim Broderick 

GUEST: 

Sleepy Vildosola

TOPICS:

Opportunities arising.

Family Involvement Center

Parents 4 Parents.

Dad Together Program.

Helping dads navigate the system.

Nurturing Fathers.

Marriage and co-parenting skills. 

Focusing on both prevention and solutions.

A journey of inspiration and being blessed.

A daughter’s birth being the catalyst for change.

The disempowering mind gorillas.

Creating a closer relationship with God.

Learning about the rights of fathers and then sharing that knowledge with others.

The hell of active addiction.

Taking the necessary steps to move forward in life.

Managing schedules as a single Dad.

24/7Dads.

Becoming a public speaker.

Continuing to pursue and practice, a God-given passion and purpose.

“The Father Wound”- how we are affected by history.

The adverse consequences of fatherless homes.

Doing research and taking inventory of self.

The benefits of working with others and being supportive of others.

Practicing follow up and follow through.

Creating a supportive community

The brotherhood of fatherhood.

Elevating parents.

Keeping and discarding various gifts received from fathers. 

Choosing love, laughter, listening, nurturing, and play as ways of raising a child. 

The benefits of fathers being involved and present in a child’s life.

Being an example for children.

Family Court as a resource.

Being proactive and continuing to improve in life.

Working with Hushabye Nursery, Arizona Women’s RecoveryCenter, and other organizations.

Becoming humble.

Working with incarcerated parents.

Creating a bilingual program.

The effects of culture on fatherhood and the differences and similarities that exist.

Providing boundaries for children.

Practicing self-care as a regular routine.

Having structures to keep accountability in place.

The importance of how words are used.

Choosing to be present.

Being accountable for actions and ways of being.

RESOURCES:

Sleepy Vildosola

602-329-8950

Tue-Sat 8a-5p

Family Involvement Center:

https://www.familyinvolvementcenter.org

Nurturing Fathers Program: 

https://nurturingfathers.com

The Salvation Army

Phoenix Adult

Rehabilitation Center:

https://phoenixarc.salvationarmy.org

Lifewell

Lifewell.us

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