In this episode, we invited Emily, Antoinette, and John to share their experience with the world of adoption. Emily and John share their perspective on being adopted and the challenges/growth they had to experience. Antoinette shares her journey of being a birth mother and the obstacles she faced, and the growth she experienced.

LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED

For the next installment of My Story Matters, we invited Daniela to join us on the couches to talk about her story as it relates to her past challenges, her experience of surviving human trafficking and now helping individuals in that life.

Please support Daniela and the non-profit she's a part of: Survivor's Hope (954) 693-6107 survivors-hope.org

Here is the number for the National Human Trafficking Hotline" 888-373-7888 or text INFO to 233733 Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week. Languages: English, Spanish.

Today we invite Bri and Lauren to talk about being in relationships as people in recovery. Tune in as we discuss the importance communication and working on one's wellness journey to strengthen our relationships.

Whether you are looking to switch careers, or you love what you do, we all must focus on our wellness in order to maintain a healthy work environment and mentality.

Join us as we dig into what it means to strive for wellness in the workplace.

Welcome to Season 3 of Talkin' Wellness!!!

We are starting this new season with an episode of "My Story Matters." Today we talk about Christian's story; highlighting the dangers of hiding behind masks and the importance of talking with your support.

Join us for another episode in our series "My Story Matters!" Today we sit down with the podcast's very own Mykel to talk about his perspective, his growth, and what life has taught him in his wellness journey.

In this thought-provoking episode of Talkin' Wellness, we dive into the multifaceted dimensions of Black History Month, examining what it truly means to be black through various lenses and perspectives. Mykel and Christian sit down with Albrielle and Martine to engage in a candid discussion, each offering their unique insights and experiences.

*WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE AUDIO ISSUES TOWARD THE END OF THE EPISODE

Susana's Links:

· https://www.instagram.com/susanailleramartinez/ - Instagram

· https://vientolunabooks.square.site/ - Bookstore

· https://www.facebook.com/susanaillera/ - Facebook

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In the next installment of our special series, "My Story Matters," we are thrilled to welcome Susana Illera to share her story. Susana is an award-winning bilingual author who has written and published a variety of works that range from poetry to children's books.

Some of her works include: "Clara," a compilation of poetry and stories that dive deep into her soul and emotions, and "Lala The Lizard," a series of children's books that touch on subjects of diversity, tolerance, respect, identity, empathy, family, and friendship.

Since 2021, she has been working alongside Disney Publishing Worldwide, developing original stories centered around the movie "Encanto," which takes place in her native country of Colombia. Her books have been translated into numerous languages and released under the Disney brand in various countries around the world.

Today we sit down with Kathleen and Joe to discuss aging in the recovery community. Join us as we discuss their stories, the importance of patience & dedication, and the necessity of support.

In this episode of Talkin' Wellness, we introduce a special series to the show. "My Story Matters" will dive deep into stories of triumph, resiliency, and recovery from regular people. We cannot wait to illustrate the power of sharing your story during your wellness journey.

In this episode, we interview our very own Kayla. Join us as we take a deeper look into her past struggles with addiction, the obstacles she faced as a young mother, and the incredible journey she's been through to be here with us today... STRONGER THAN EVER!