The Elkhart Tapes

The Elkhart Tapes

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The Elkhart Tapes episodes

  • I'm Still Here
    39, I'm Still Here
    Miki is a grief long-hauler. She lost her mother Amy when she was 13. Her mom was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer when Miki was 11, and they spent the next several years fighting and going through treatments. Even though Miki's mom was sick, no one in the family discussed or thought about the fact that her mom might not survive. So in a way, Miki's loss was very sudden, and definitely flipped her teenage world upside down.
    Miki took some time before coming to terms with this thing called grief. Now that she is married and a bit older, she has really been doing some work on herself, and because of this, she is able to bring many things to the grief community.
    Miki is a grief musician, author, and hosts her own weekly show, The Healing Half. We discussed the release of Miki's newest song at the time, Light a Candle For Me, and now that some time has passed since we spoke, she has just released another new song, A Cold Dark Room. Be sure to check out her music, and the great things available on her website!
    Miki's advice:
    All loss is hard. Don't do yourself the disservice of comparing your grief to anyone else's.
    Instagram: @miki.speer
    Website: www.mikispeer.com
    Facebook: The Healing Half
    Podcast Spotlight:
    The Healing Half
    Miki hosts a weekly show on Tuesdays called The Healing Half. Tune in to her Facebook page each Tuesday evening to see the magic happen. Miki has live guests and they cover all grief related topics and impart so much knowledge for us all! It's a must see!
    Host: Miki Speer
    This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.
    Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.
    Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share?
    https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcast
    Instagram: @parentlesspodcast
    Voicemail: 623.396.6069
    You are not alone.
    1 hr 5 min
  • The Disappearance of Beverly Ann Ward
    This weeks cases:
    Adam Tabor
    Alison Marler
    Beverly Ward
    Brandon McIntosh
    Breayn Lee Miller
    Emilee Dimaplas
    Faith Airronna Park
    Hailey Jo Ormerod
    Isis Isabella Bella Johnson
    Jaylun Howey
    John Lee Krafft III
    Keylona Hendricks
    Penny Yvonne Peeler
    Ricardo Salome
    Samuel Sam Bustos
    Tommy Leon Maze
    New cases every week
    Follow us on fb and twitter.
    Instagram: @kansasmissingandunsolved
    Support the show by visiting https://www.patreon.com/kmupod
    Visit us on the web: www.backhomemedia.com
    This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.
    If you know something, Say something.
    KBI- 785-296-4017
    Crime Stoppers: 816-474-8477
    1 hr 8 min
  • Forever Shelly K
    38, Forever Shelly K
    Patricia de Picciotto lost her mom, Shelly, in November 2019. She had just recently lost her stepfather as well. Patricia shares with us what helped her get through those first days, and how she chooses to live her journey as a motherless mother now.
    Patricia shares several stories about Shelly, and leaves a lasting impression for us. Shelly was passionate about art, glitter, and geishas just to name a few things. Patricia honors her mom currently by continuing to post her art on an Instagram account dedicated to Shelly's work. You can check this out here: @forevershellyk
    Heart shaped items and peacocks are a few of the signs Patricia tells us about noticing along her journey. She finds journaling and nature walks helpful in dealing with her grief. She has a great philosophy regarding signs and explains how anyone can approach this matter:
    "Decide on something that was meaningful for you and your loved one, or that could represent your loved one and take it as a hello from the afterlife, from the other side."
    Patricia has her favorite resources located on her Instagram, as well as many interviews with others, helping get their grief stories out.
    Instagram: @neshamajourney
    Podcast Spotlight:
    Pearlzrandomness as described on her website:
    I hope this page brings you comfort as I share my journey, struggles, questions, and quite simply the biggest life change I never saw coming. I promise it will be intense, raw and a journey that is play by play. I write as each moment comes to me and l live it out by writing it out. My hope is to share, release and for others to grow alongside me in this crazy transformational journey.
    Pearlz podcast features different subjects, including those dealing with grief. Her podcast, along with her inspiration, makes this a big MUST DO when it comes to your grief resources!
    Host: Pearlyn
    Instagram: @pearlzrandomness
    website: https://www.pearlzrandomness.com/
    This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.
    Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.
    Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share?
    https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcast
    Instagram: @parentlesspodcast
    Voicemail: 623.396.6069
    You are not alone.
    1 hr 13 min
  • Dana R. Hupfer, Unsolved Homicide
    This weeks cases:
    Adriana Pack
    Alexis Alex Aguilar
    Alexis Nicole Capps
    Angela Marie Hammond
    Art Goebel
    Dana R Hupfer
    Ericka Lashawn Barber
    Jerika Rose Barber
    Frederick Albert Iwert
    Jarret Mickey
    Hunter Orpin
    Jordan Luster
    Joslyn Hill
    Makenzie Goodall
    Natalynn Baker
    Robert Jones Jr
    Sasha Brooks Kosminski
    Taylor Renee Ream
    Tenaja Gause
    Tyler Fraley
    Zoreon Montgomery
    New cases every week
    Follow us on fb and twitter.
    Instagram: @kansasmissingandunsolved
    Support the show by visiting https://www.patreon.com/kmupod
    Visit us on the web: www.backhomemedia.com
    This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.
    If you know something, Say something.
    KBI- 785-296-4017
    Crime Stoppers: 816-474-8477
    1 hr 28 min
  • Wheelchair Junkie
    37, Wheelchair Junkie
    By age 23, Emily Smith was ushered swiftly into the worst club on the planet.
    When Emily was a toddler in California, her life was happy with her mom and dad. Her dad got a great job in Pennsylvania, and the family moved. Lori had a turning point and after that she was unable to give Emily much motherly love and compassion. Over the years, she struggled with addiction and mental health, and eventually Mark made the decision to be a single father and care for Emily on his own.
    Mark Eugene Smith was a prolific writer and was better known in some circles as Wheelchair Junkie. He had a great passion for power chairs and helping others looking to change their lives by accessing this great technology. He has books available on Amazon and a blog - please visit the links below! You HAVE to meet Mark.
    Emily spent many of her years as a caregiver to her parents, and this has followed her into her career. She's currently a MSW student and is looking forward to working in the grief/trauma field after she graduates.
    The rest of Emily's interview is available to everyone for free here:
    https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcast
    Recommended Resources:
    https://www.thedinnerparty.org/
    https://modernloss.com/
    The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
    Emily has created a support group for Young Grievers ages 18-30 experiencing the loss of a parent or parental figure. Contact her via Instagram or contact Parentless Podcast.
    Instagram: @griefbyemily
    Emily's Blog: https://transitionalwritings.wordpress.com/
    Book: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Fast-Selected-Madman-WheelchairJunkie-com/dp/0595321984/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=mark+e.+smith+wheelchairjunkie&qid=1616872562&sr=8-1
    Mark's Blog site: https://powerchairdiaries.com/
    Poem: Open thy heart by Mark E. Smith
    This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.
    Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.
    Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share?
    Instagram: @parentlesspodcast
    Voicemail: 623.396.6069
    You are not alone.
    1 hr 10 min
  • Jordan Luster, Missing From Olathe
    This weeks cases:
    Angela Marie Hammond
    Aryan Orpin
    Detreck Foster
    Gina Bridet Cyphers
    Glenna Bullard
    Jarrett Mickey
    Hunter Orpin
    Jason Logan Scott
    Javiys Zayveronna Stano
    Jeremy Samuel Veal
    Jordan Luster
    Natalynn Baker
    New cases every week
    Follow us on fb and twitter.
    Instagram: @kansasmissingandunsolved
    Support the show by visiting https://www.patreon.com/kmupod
    Visit us on the web: www.backhomemedia.com
    This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.
    If you know something, Say something.
    KBI- 785-296-4017
    Crime Stoppers: 816-474-8477
    1 hr 14 min

About The Elkhart Tapes

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The Elkhart Tapes is a podcast hosted by Derek Releford that dives into the rich history of the small town of Elkhart, Kansas. With 50 episodes available, the podcast features interviews with both…