🐝 *BEE_COMING PODCAST | NARRATIVE MEDICINE #PSA

**What happens when a diagnosis becomes the beginning of a story—not the end of one?*On this episode of the **Bee_Coming Podcast**, we welcome internationally recognized holistic health educator, natural foods chef, herbalist, speaker and bestselling author **Andrea Beaman**.Andrea’s work grew out of her own thyroid journey. After being diagnosed with thyroid disease, she chose to explore nutrition, lifestyle and holistic approaches alongside her healthcare decisions. That lived experience became part of a much larger calling: helping people become informed, engaged participants in their own health stories.Andrea is the author of:📚 Happy Healthy Thyroid: The Essential Steps to Healing Naturally📚 Health Is Wealth📚 The Whole TruthLearn more about Andrea, her books, recipes, programs and educational work at:🌿 [AndreaBeaman.com] https://andreabeaman.com

WHY THIS CONVERSATION MATTERS*According to the *American Cancer Society’s 2026 estimates**, approximately **45,240 new cases of thyroid cancer* are expected to be diagnosed in the United States this year — approximately **32,000 in women and 13,240 in men**. Thyroid cancer is **almost three times more common in women than in men**.Those numbers invite a larger conversation about women, thyroid health, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, stress, environment, nourishment and the importance of listening to the stories our bodies are telling us.This is where *Narrative Medicine* becomes powerful.Narrative Medicine asks us to listen—not only to laboratory values, diagnoses and medical histories, but also to the human story surrounding illness.What happened before the symptom?What has the body carried?What has gone unspoken?What does healing mean to the individual living the experience?We also expand the conversation into **Family Constellation Therapy**, an approach that explores family systems, relationships and intergenerational patterns.Recognizing the work of Elitsa Velikova, psychologist, counselor, art therapist and Family Constellations facilitator at the Arts & Therapy Institute in Sofia, Bulgaria.Elitsa works with individuals, couples and groups and has specialized in areas including family therapy, childhood trauma, holistic counseling, self-awareness and creative therapies.For listeners interested in exploring Family Constellation Therapy and the ways family systems and intergenerational patterns may influence our personal narratives:Elitsa VelikovaArts & Therapy Institute – Sofia, BulgariaEmail: [email protected]: +359 88 888 530614 Vitosha Blvd., 1000 Sofia, BulgariaWebsite: https://www.artstherapyinstitute.bg/e...For immediate mental health or suicide prevention support in the U.S., call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.#Bee_Coming #AndreaBeaman #NarrativeMedicine #PSA #ThyroidHealth #ThyroidCancer #WomensHealth #FamilyConstellations #FamilyConstellationTherapy #HolisticHealth #IntegrativeHealth #FoodAsMedicine #HealthEducation #StoriesHeal #BiophiliaPharma #TheReclamationStation

My Bee_Coming Story: Jana Curtin

Welcome to Bee_Coming, where we believe stories can be medicine.

This series is rooted in the power of narrative medicine—the idea that when we tell the truth about what we’ve lived through, what helped us, and how we found our way forward, our experiences can become useful to someone else. That’s why we share these conversations as Public Service Announcements: not as prescriptions for how anyone else should live, but as real-life stories offering possibilities, practical tools, and the reminder that transformation can happen one choice at a time.

Today, we welcome Jana Curtin from Colorado, founder of JanaCurtin.com. 

One of the ideas Jana shares is a subtle but powerful shift from affirmations to confirmations.

An affirmation might say:

“I am a beautiful person.”

A confirmation gives your mind something tangible to anchor that belief to:

“I am beautiful because I am a thoughtful person.”

The stories shared on The Reclamation Station / Bee_Coming Podcast are shared as narrative medicine—with the hope that one person's lived experience may provide recognition, resources, possibility, or a pathway forward for another.

If you or someone you know is experiencing violence or abuse:

Immediate danger: 911
Domestic Violence: 800-799-SAFE (7233)

Nicole's Bee_Coming Story

Join us as Nicole shares her deeply personal Bee_Coming story—a journey of courage, authenticity, and choosing to live in alignment with her true self.

With honesty and vulnerability, Nicole reflects on the difficult decisions that shaped her path, including ending her marriage, embracing her identity, and ultimately finding what she describes as "joy."

In this conversation, she shares the practices, perspectives, and life experiences that helped her move from feeling like she was living on autopilot to becoming the most authentic version of herself.

If you've ever questioned your path or wondered what it takes to live more truthfully, this episode is for you.

Continue the conversation and hear more inspiring Bee_Coming stories on Spotify @TheBee_ComingStory

Please enjoy this Narrative Medicine #PSA, as Marie Matthews shares her remarkable Bee_Coming story—from a childhood marked by feeling "motherless" to becoming the founder of a thriving interior design firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina.When we consider the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Marie's story reflects many of them. Yet her life is a testament to the extraordinary power of resilience, gratitude, and unwavering faith. Rather than allowing her past to define her, she has transformed it into a source of wisdom, compassion, and purpose.In this conversation, you'll discover how Marie uses the language of interior design, color, and authentic relationships to help women create spaces that are not only beautiful, but deeply healing. For Marie, every project is personal, and every client becomes part of an enduring relationship. When you become a client of Marie Matthews, you're a client for life.Many people who have experienced trauma develop an exceptional intuition. They learn to notice subtle shifts in their environment because, at one time, they had to. Marie has transformed that heightened awareness into one of her greatest professional gifts. She intuitively understands her clients' needs, desires, and unspoken concerns in ways that few designers can.Despite being featured in some of the design industry's most prestigious publications, Marie remains grounded and refreshingly authentic. She is the designer who will lovingly look you in the eye and tell you when "an intervention is needed" to move the design process forward. She has an extraordinary ability to sense what is holding someone back and the expertise to help them create spaces that reflect beauty, authenticity, and wholeness.This is more than a conversation about design. It's a story of healing, resilience, and the profound truth that our greatest wounds can become the source of our greatest gifts.Learn more about Marie Matthews Interiors:https://www.mariematthewsinteriors.com@mariematthewsinteriorshttps://southparkmagazine.com/color-it-happy-maximalist-style-in-foxcroft/#resilience #adversechildhoodexperiences #interiordesign #love #PSA #color #art #charlottenc #littlewomen #story #southparkmag

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Please enjoy this conversation with, Maureen Calamia,  ⁨@TheEnchantedEarth⁩  , she is a two time Author, Podcaster and Teacher for the Ages. Listen as she describes her journey of exiting the Corporate world and walking (at times) the bumpy road toward a more balanced way of living. A life that she co-created with nature, because she had eyes to see, ears to hear and the courage to act on the subtle calling that was directing her life. This is Courage in action. She used her tower moment to move through her dark night of the soul and rise again, Bee_Coming an Oracle for Nature and Nature beings.

Here are ways to follow Maureen and to participate in her FREE class coming up August 12, 2026.

Webinar link for the geomancy demonstration.

https://mailchi.mp/ea39f64c214c/mkusrr39ud

https://www.luminous-spaces.com

Please join us as we listen to our guest JaNay Queen Nazaire, PhD - Founder, BLK GRVTY , discuss her journey as a Health Care Advocate, witnessing her mothers fight for survival and ultimate failure of the medical industrial complex. JaNay credits many who supported her Mother, (Nurses, Doctors, Technicians) yet remains steadfast that what happened to her mother was egregious. JaNay is sharing her story as a #PSA; her message is clear "never enter into the health care system without an Advocate, follow your inner nudge when something feels off, and raise your voice even if it scares you and the system you find yourself in." She is brave, bold and she is not done being an Advocate . Next, as she describes it is: “disruption ." Stay Tuned. You can find more about JaNay, @ https://www.blkgrvty.com

Other resources:

https://www.patientadvocate.org
(800) 532-5274

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@thereclamationstation

This podcast is for anyone who has ever lost their Mother at a young age. Listen to our guest, Jess, whose own mother transitioned when she was very young. Jess is real, raw and authentic as she describes the feelings of being "motherless." The connection we have with our mothers never ends, as a public service announcement we wanted to highlight how we carry our mothers, mtDNA, (mitochondria DNA). In this way, we are never separate from our mothers . When we take the time to work on ourselves, implement the things Jess suggests and reparent the inner child, we create a legacy of change for our children and grandchildren . Self Love is the Kind of Love that Can Heal the Whole World.

Suggested Reading:

"Mother Hunger" by Kelly McDaniel

https://kellymcdanieltherapy.com

The Poem (Being A Fire Walker ) The kind of friend that can stand in the fire and not shrink back. If you have this person in your life. You are of the wealthiest person among us.

https://www.bingqiangao.com/poetry/the-invitation

We hoped you enjoyed this episode of the Bee-Coming Podcast, Sponsored by Biophilia Pharma TM  & @thereclamationstation

https://www.youtube.com/@thereclamationstation

Content Note: This episode includes discussions of mental health, childhood sexual abuse, trauma, and healing. We understand these topics may be deeply personal or difficult for some listeners. Please honor your needs while listening. It's okay to pause, skip, or return to this conversation when you feel ready.The stories shared on this podcast reflect the personal experiences of our guests and are not intended to replace professional medical, mental health, or legal advice. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed or in need of support, we encourage you to reach out to a trusted friend, family member, mental health professional, or one of the resources listed in our episode description. You do not have to navigate your healing journey alone.Support & ResourcesIf today's conversation brought up difficult emotions or memories, please know that support is available.Mental Health Support988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 any time if you are experiencing emotional distress or thoughts of suicide.Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org – Education, support groups, and mental health resources.Support for Survivors of Sexual AbuseRAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): https://www.rainn.orgNational Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673) or use RAINN's confidential online chat, available 24/7.Darkness to Light: https://www.d2l.org – Resources focused on preventing, recognizing, and responding to child sexual abuse.Healing is not linear, and every journey looks different. If today's conversation resonated with you, we hope it also reminded you that your story matters, your experiences are valid, and support is available. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey.Public Service Announcements are designed to educate and inform the public for their health and safety. Listen as our guest on the @Bee_Coming podcast sponsored by Biophilia Pharma TM & The Reclamation Station tells her story of how she survived all forms of child abuse, failed childhood services support and how the church turned their back on her multiple times. Her public service announcement is to Tell Someone and Speak Up until someone hears you. Listen to how she turned, "God why me ?" into her personal power.

Please join us at the Bee_Coming podcast as we welcome our guest, Sara McKee, @ Life: Full Colour. As you listen to Sara's story - you, yourself may be in need of support or know of someone who could benefit from hearing Sara's story. Sara authentically describes what she went through after finding her husband, who had just committed suicide. Through the telling of her journey she creates a resonance, a coherence in the quantum which provides a form of narrative medicine for all of us who hear her voice, her story. This is why we describe our guests as HEALERs, the WayShowers, the ones who share their pain, their joy, their Bee_Coming with us as a Public Service Announcement.

Content Note: This episode contains discussion of suicide, grief, loss, and mental health. We recognize these topics may be difficult for some listeners. Please listen with care and prioritize your well-being. If you need to pause or step away at any time, we encourage you to do so.

If you or someone you know is struggling or experiencing thoughts of suicide, support is available. You are not alone. Please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or visit 988lifeline.org to connect with a trained crisis counselor at any time, day or night.

If this episode brought up difficult emotions, please know that support is available.

National Crisis Support

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 (available 24/7 throughout the United States).
• 988 Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org

Additional Mental Health Resources

• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
• The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ+ young people): https://www.thetrevorproject.org | Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa.gov

If you believe someone is in immediate danger of harming themselves or others, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.

Thank you for joining us on the Bee-Coming Podcast. By sharing our stories with honesty and compassion, we hope to remind you that healing is possible, hope exists, and no one has to walk their journey alone.

Find Sara Here:

https://creativecaernarfon.co.uk/saras-blog/

Please join us at the Bee_Coming Podcast where we interview Masako Kozawa from the "Why Not Meditate Podcast."

Masako is authentic as she shares here Bee_Coming story, we cover divorce, parenting, dating, and power of the voice.

Be sure to read her _ " Here is what I did," - located on the image tagged to this podcast. Learn how she started her own podcast, found love again and in her words - "evolved."

Her recommended read: "Becoming Supernatural"

by Dr. Joe Dispenza

#Action Creates Magic

#Self- Love is the kind of love that will heal the whole world.

#Water Blessing " Water Thank You For Giving Me Life"