Surviving the Day!

By Megan Dorety

Have you wondered about the REAL people, behind the survivor stories?

Megan Dorety, an aneurysm survivor, welcomes guests on her podcast who share their SMILE approach to living beyond the crisis. Me... more

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How many episodes does Surviving the Day! have?

The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.

Surviving the Day! episodes:

April 10, 2024 Self doubt and beating the bad beans from a Brain Aneurism Survivor's coffee cup
Do you ever question yourself and your actions, to the point where that's all you do? Do you ever use the tools around you to help, and yet still feel doubtful and put on defense? This podcast is about that feeling of defense along with tools to use to help you feel more confident with yourself from the point of view of a brain trauma patient who deals with this every day! And how to brew your pot without a note of self-doubt!
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21min
March 14, 2024 Reflection from a Personal Cup
Sip away!! A look into the goals and dreams of this podcast going farther, and changes that come from smile stories, along with a good blend in mentions of previous episodes! Enjoy a warm cup of the drink of your choice and please enjoy and Survive the Day!
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19min
February 15, 2024 Karen and Tia _Part two
Karen and Tia/Part 2: Let's go really deep into the SMILE effects and stories that Tia and other animals can have on people's SMILE stories from both Karen and my views! Part one was Karen and Tia/Part 1. The introduction to the story of a therapy dog and her owner!
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29min
February 01, 2024 Aussi Matt's SMILE
Have you ever thought about the stories and effects that assisting people can have on the people helping them? Have you ever stopped to think about what lessons we can learn from people who live in more challenging situations? As he was mentioned in episode 22 "Friends from the Online World". "Aussi Matt's" tells us his SMILE story of working with people in hard situations. Along with a bit of the culture, and coffee differences between America and Australia! Brew a pot of coffee for this episode!
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26min
January 24, 2024 24 year anniversary poem
24 years post Aneurism, Megan has many goals and dreams! This poem will give you insight and motivation to help you toward yours! She shares some of the lessons she has learned to help her.
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5min
January 11, 2024 Jackie's SMILE
Have you ever been ill and it seemed like no answers were coming while you got more and more sick? Have you had to choose to leave your job or change your career because your illness forced you to? My guest Jackie has experienced that and so much more. Jackie’s SMILE story of thriving will make you consider how to talk to people (and truly support people) who are facing life-changing and life-threatening medical situations. Her SMILE story gets into the grind of managing other people and their reactions, along with her thoughts and feelings about her challenging medical journey, and how she keeps Surviving the Day!
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32min
December 21, 2023 Oliver's SMILE
Imagine having a calm, stable, and fulfilling life, yet one day out of nowhere, life stands still, yet you keep going forward,
and find a different ever after. That is the outline in Oliver's SMILE. Marring his first wife, with a tragic ending of a pulmonary embolism, and finding a new ever after with another path! This podcast is meant to give you insight into finding the will to move on in hard times!

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17min
December 07, 2023 Sandy's SMILE
Imagine having the knowledge and experience of the world come to you and not having to travel. Sandy's SMILE is a story about hosting groups of people from other countries, forming connections around the world, and learning a very important lesson that all people have similar goals and fears. The contacts will be listed on Surviving the Day's Buy me a Coffee page under Sandy's SMILE.
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38min
November 16, 2023 Friends From The Online World
Socialization during the high points of the pandemic for most people was located in the online community and tons of life became more accessible. This episode is about the highs and lows of meeting people online and dating online with two of the closest friends made in the online community for the spirit of Friendsgiving! I hope this episode helps you to laugh, think, and Survive the Day!
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33min
October 12, 2023 Personal Growth
Life is different for every person, but even more so for people who face trauma at an early age. Communication and expressing feelings and thoughts can always be a challenge, especially when you're located in a body that processes on a different level, which Society doesn't fully grasp. along with the connection between emotions, thoughts, and words. This podcast is about facts and raw emotions along with insight. Surviving the day is made a possibility by several factors, these being a few of many! I hope this podcast can help you think and ponder on these subjects!
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12min

FAQs about Surviving the Day!:

How many episodes does Surviving the Day! have?

The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.