SolFul Connections

In this episode of SolFul Connections, Elizabeth "Ellee" Ferraiolo shares how she thrives despite a childhood filled with trauma and a life-altering diagnosis. Ellee faces obstacles with refreshing candor, humor and courage. Her story is one of persistence and a determination to resist being defined by her condition and her challenges. Join us and think about the tools you have used to face your own difficult circumstances and rise beyond them.

In this episode of SolFul Connections, Amanda connects with Leyla Safavi, a therapist who specializes in working with adults and families or couples who are experiencing challenges in their relationships. Leyla discusses her childhood in war-torn Iran and shares the impact of growing up amidst conflict, immigrating to the US and her journey toward fulfillment. Listen in and think about your own journey- where you started, where you are now and where you are headed. Finally, Leyla gives her top relationship tip. What do you think it is?

For more about Leyla, visit www.leylasafavi.com

In this episode of SolFul Connections, Amanda connects with Larry Glick, who had a 40 year career in law enforcement, followed by work in the political arena. He is currently a successful entrepreneur. The two discuss Larry's journey, his evolving perspectives and some ideas he has to keep our kids safer. 

Warning: This podcast contains discussions about school shootings that some may find disturbing.

In this episode of SolFul Connections, Roseanne Griffiths, Amanda's Bestie, chats with Amanda about the importance of surrounding yourself with people who support and uplift you. This SolFul conversation also addresses the impact of Facebook - or Fakebook, as one friend calls it, and how social media can negatively impact our life view. Who is in your tribe? Maybe this conversation will encourage us all to take our social media engagement down a notch, or at the very least, pick up the phone and call a friend.

In this episode of SolFul Connections, Amanda brings her bestie back and they talk about why and how this podcast - and everything SolFul came to be. Amanda shares how a life and death family crisis created the opportunity to change and transform her own life, leaving her with the foundations for her SolFul Living website and the SolFul Connections podcast. In next week's episode Part 2, the duo talk about the importance of assembling the right tribe.

In this episode of SolFul Connections, Deb White shares the exciting news that her father, William De Kova White, a former baseball player, announcer and National League President - the first African American executive to hold such a high position in sports, will be featured in a documentary on the History Channel on June 18 called "After Jackie." The documentary shares how Jackie Robinson opened the door for other African Americans to join the league and details events in the aftermath of Robinson's career.

Deb shares personal stories of growing up in a predominantly white area, discusses how we have made strides in the area of race as a nation - and how far we have yet to go.

For more on "After Jackie," visit: After Jackie - https://bit.ly/3txByKQ

In this episode of SolFul Connections, Heidi Roux and Leslie Richards, Executive Director and Board Chair of Immigrant Rights Action talk about the mission of their organization, the role it plays in the community and why their efforts feed their souls. They also talk about how they recharge and find fulfillment in their daily lives. For more on the organization, you can find them on Facebook under Immigrant Rights Action.

In this episode of SolFul Connections, host Amanda Soler's husband, Victor, and daughter, Julie, attempt to solve the problem of, "It's Tuesday and I'm podcast-less." Victor searches for a topic that doesn't feel personally intrusive while 13 year old Julie swoops in to save the day. Enjoy a little bit of the Soler household craziness in this special episode.

In this episode of SolFul Connections, Seth Goldstein, Owner of Goldstein Media, talks about his business, his podcasts, his background in journalism and his short-lived stint in the corporate world. Seth also shares how an early diagnosis of ADHD has become his superpower. Finally, he talks about the importance of his family and his latest addition - one with fur.

In this episode of SolFul Connections, friends Loraine, Roseanne and Amanda discuss the flipside of motherhood - the parts that we don't share on social media. Motherhood. It's glorious and life affirming and interesting. It's also heart wrenching and exhausting and draining. The movie The Lost Daughter provoked discomfort followed by reflection. And, we thought we would talk about that. And, share it with all of you.