Stranger Connections

Can one truly 'move past murder' when the victim is your own mother?

Collier Landry was an 11-year-old when he found the strength to figure out what happened to his mother, who was suddenly gone.

Collin openly shares his childhood trauma, recalling:

• The sounds he heard in the night
• His mother's eerie premonition
• The bravery that uncovered a murder
• Testifying in court against the murderer, his father

Collier Landry's story is one of tenacity, resilience, and steadfast bravery. The 11year old who grew to share this story in Investigation Discovery's "A Murder in Mansfield", as well as the successful podcast, "Moving Past Murder" where Landry shares his unique perspective on surviving true crim and trauma.

How does one move on past the murder of their mother - especially when you are the person who led the investigators to the guilty party . . . . your own father.

Moving Past Murder Podcast
Documentary: A Murder In Mansfield

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"It's about seeing the world through the eyes of possibility." - Edie Weinstein

Speaker, author, creative journalist and licensed social worker Edie Weinstein is a hugger. Not the annoying kind that grabs a body without consent. There are rules, and courtesies that go with touch.

This bright soul shares beautiful thoughts to consider, such as:

• Body Sovereignty
• Nurturing touch
• Opti-mystic discovery
• The choice of possibility
• Quieting monkey mind
• Behind the scenes of a TEDx talk

Jump in and feel better about your day, get inspiration and a big dose of bliss!

https://www.opti-mystical.com
Facebook: Edie Weinstein
TEDx Talk of 2022 "The Taboo of Touch"

"Our past doesn't go away, we must tend to where we came from." Beverly Ehrlich

Beverly Ehrlich is a relationship coach who firmly believes that we heal, grow, and thrive through healthy and cherishing relationships.
Feeling helpless and strained when her husband of many years found himself in the depths of depression, they turned for support (Terry Real's Relational Life Therapy / RLT).

In this episode, we go right into couples therapy and self-care. Listen in to learn more about:

• What to do if your partner won't go to couples therapy
• How to hear your partner's pain to let the healing begin
• Do you think you act like a Rottweiler
• What is the best way to end your day with your partner
• What does it mean to be 'stuck as a two-brained team'
• Recognize when that we can be kids in grownup clothing
• Don't miss her story about a dare that involves a mountain

I cannot recommend Bev more highly than to simply beg you to read her articles in Brainz magazine, join her on Facebook to catch valuable conversation (Bev Joy Ehrlich) and find her on LinkedIn as well.

Bev is also a speaker, coach and leads wonderful workshops, too!

www.bev.co.il

"Just leap....something good will come of it." Marc Ensign

Ensign is a prolific storyteller, author, leadership speaker, broadway musician and world changer.
After resigning from his own company, he decided to admit he never outgrew the dream of being a super hero.

Learn the story of how his tenacity landed him a role with the broadway musical RENT. (Book: Unbreakable)

Hear about the brilliance and positivity behind his book, Be A D*ck.

Find out the secret in marketing . . . when are lies ok, and what does it mean to seek out No as an answer?

And oh - the prank story. Don't miss this.

His group on Facebook is called Be the Next Big Thing. Join it now!

Marc Ensign says "Get creative, add value, do whatever it takes." Heck yeah. To all the things.



www.marcensign.com

"When you share your story, you shape the world." Alex Street

Are you wasting opportunities at work or in relationships by talking about WHAT you do instead of WHO you are and WHY you do it? Your story matters. It's more important than the services you offer.

Don't believe me? Listen in to the convo with a professional storytelling coach who can help you shape a magical 30-second story to share with your team, or from the stage - or at the next family reunion!

Stories connect us. You possess the power to use story for your business to share your vision and your "why" of what you do.

- Clarify your story to be able to speak about yourself and your biz with confidence.
- Storytelling is the foundation for all human connection
- Learn more about the 'magical course' offered by Alex Street, coaching, & a 30-second story guide.

Your message is too messy: how to use Alex's foolproof outline to finally clarify your main message.

Website: AlexStreet.ca
Instagram: @streetsays

Learn about the health scare that led this multi-talented lady to the spotlight of comedy clubs.

Patty Vaccarella does it all - from wife to minister - to comic to make-up with a mission.

Eavesdrop on our chat to learn about:
- Leopard prints and feral cats
- How eyelashes support a cause
- Hecklers and stripper costumes
- Catvando TNR

You can reach Patty at Leopard Lady Comedy on Instagram and TikTok!

Finding alternative ideas for teens to work through mental health issues is a passion for 13-year-old Taanvi Arekapudi. Her best-selling book is Uplift Teens Today; coping strategies for mental health

This is the first "teen to teen"mental health book, and the author offers coping strategies and encouragement for peers to reach out to a trusted adult, friend or sibling when thoughts go dark.

Through her own journey, Arekapudi rose up and became the Youth Ambassador of the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Arekapudi shares her mental health crisis story and what turned her emotions into healthier thoughts.

Listen to discover:
- alternate ideas for teens having too much screen time
- what is the Pomodoro technique
- coping strategies
- the mindfulness club
- Think Positive Group

Her book is called Uplift Teens Today.
Discover daily inspiration on Instagram: taanvis.inspiration
taanvis.us

"Repetition in action, assuming positive intent and embracing the brave things." This is how Trista and Megan collaboratively shared some tips on how to make friends as adults.

This episode is packed with Minnesota Nice and great humor. The friend duo set of Megan and Trista are launching their own new podcast January of 2023, and it's sure to be superb! It's called The People Collectors. Please join their Facebook group of the same name so you can keep up with the action.

In this episode of Stranger Connections, learn more about:
- Embracing brave
- Adults tending to over-complicate situations
- Assuming positive intent
- Curiosity
- Putting yourself out there
- Social settings: draining or energizing
- Friend boundaries and communication
- Focusing on Can
- Repetition in action

. . . . . . . . . . and one kickass prank involving a server, a cheater and free sprinkles!

Reach Trista and Megan: [email protected]

"Having the freedom to fail is a precious gift." Kevin "Cass" Cassidy, stunt man, author and owner of Ninja Nation

Kevin "Cass" Cassidy has definitely been in your living room . . . he's a Hollywood stuntman that you've seen either in movies or even on video games!

As a child, Cassidy was bullied due to a birth defect that could not be hidden. There came a day when he realized something monumental about those who were so cruel to him. And it changed his life.

His first feature film was the remake of The Longest Yard, starring Adam Sandler, Chris Rock and Burt Reynolds. Hear how Cassidy thought he was fired, but found out he had impressed Sandler and was rewarded!

Other shows: Black Panther, multiple Spider-Man and Ant-Man movies, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2, Captain America, Civil War, Salt, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay 1 and 2, The Dark Knight Rises and so many others.

On television: Dexter, Punk'd, CSI, Late Night with Conan O'Brian, Sons of Anarchy, and a lot more.

Imagine being the stunt person for video games! Learn about the behind-the-scenes deets in this episode.

His book is "Falling Down to Find Myself" and it is full of the ups and downs of his life and how he went from living on a friend's couch to joining Slam Ball to working with Hollywood stars.

Ninja Nation is his business that helps kids of all abilities to find a healthy mindset while building confidence.

Connect with Kevin: [email protected]
Find Kevin's Stunt Reel: KevinCass.com

"It wasn't the secrets. It was the fear of holding them." ~ Marci Warhaft

Author Marci Warhaft has an incredible tale to tell. One that made sense during the time she was living it. How does a wife and mom decide it's cool to head out and strip at clubs at night?
How did she manage on little to no sleep? Did her kids figure it out? Did her husband care?

Find out in this week's episode of Stranger Connections. We talk about body positivity, understanding messages to ourselves, and what to do when in between decisions we need to make.

Marci is a bright light on social media - you can catch her dancing and inspiring through quotes and fun posts, too.
As a coach, she will assist with gentle guidance to healthy thoughts and choices.

Check out her podcast, "How to Ruin Your Own Reputation."
Memoir: "The Good Stripper; a soccer mom's memoir of lies, loss and lapdances."

HTTP://www.fitvsfiction.com "Self worth shouldn't be measured in pounds".