The Story Attic

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Interviews done on this podcast are intended only to represent the opinions, experiences or point of view of the guests.  Surnames  are omitted for privacy, and at times names may be changed or omitted for anonymity as well.

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On this episode, we talk about how both major and minor events can bring about grief, how this deep set of emotions presents itself in the body, and how we can heal ourselves and help others.  We delve into the complexities and deep pain of burnout, death, and loss and talk about profound healing.

My guest is Marelda Rodrigues, FMCHC, CNMT, of Move Beyond Grief.  Mareldca is a Grief Massage Therapist and Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach, author, speaker, traveler and culinary enthusiast, with over 20 years of experience in the health and wellness space. 

Through Grief Massage Therapy, Marelda helps her clients feel comforted when they are most vulnerable, allows them the  space to navigate emotional unknowns of grief and loss, and gain control one step at a time. 

Marelda’s wellness coaching programs help clients with mindset, food and lifestyle habits vital to staying healthy, adapting to losses, and building emotional resilience. Her clients emerge from their transformation feeling revitalized, confident, and powerful.

On this episode, I tell a little story about a cross country road trip I took a very long time ago.  

For terrible photos of my trip, check out our Facebook and Instagram.   Also, please forgive the movement sounds on my microphone as I was working with a handheld this time around.

I recorded this story awhile back, so I think it’s important that I acknowledge the highly publicized recent disappearance and death of Gabby Pettito, who went missing while on a cross-country trip with her fiancée.  

Her age and the fact that she is also from Long Island and that she set out almost exactly 28 years from the time of my trip, have haunted me.  

I am thankful that there are no other obvious parallels between us and I am praying for her family and loved ones that they find peace and justice.  

My story  is light in nature, and for entertainment purposes so it’s important that as the listener, you can separate the two.  If you find the aforementioned triggering, please revisit this show at a later time.  I won’t be offended.

If you or anyone you know are in distress, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800.799.SAFE (7233) or visit TheHotline.Org for confidential resources and support.

This episode contains lots of swear words and is intended for listeners over the age of 18.  

Please click the checkbox to follow the podcast, and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcast, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.  Follow my podcast Instagram @thestoryattic and Facebook page, The Story Attic.  For show ideas or to be a guest on the show, email me at [email protected].  Thanks!
https://thestoryattic.buzzsprout.com

Interviews done on this podcast are intended only to represent the opinions, experiences or point of view of the guests.  Surnames  are omitted for privacy, and at times names may be changed or omitted for anonymity as well.

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On this episode of the Story Attic we hear the story of Frank Walker and his remarkable and inspirational tale of being born with a rare condition and the first recipient of an experimental surgery to save and ultimately extend his life after being told he would not live beyond one year from birth.  



Please go to www.prunebelly.org for more information on Frank's condition.

Also visit www. FrankWalkerMusicLINY.com for Frank's music and to download his song "Not The Only One" which benefits the Prune Belly Organization.

On this episode I am speaking with Jean Mellano, the long term life partner of Steve Tarpinian; a tremendous athlete, and world-reknowned coach who brought the sport of Triathlon to its heights.  The story follows a young couple on their path through life with a number of unexpected twists and turns, love and tragedy. 

Intended for an adult audience and contains discussions about mental illness, suicide, Parkinson's disease and more. 

Additional Notes:

Follow Jean's blog:  http://www.slippedaway.org

Slipped Away - a memoir written about Steve Tarpinian available at: https://www.amazon.com/Slipped-Away-memoir-gentle-depression/dp/0692539816

A Mouse In the House available at: https://www.amazon.com/Mouse-House-story-about-Hurricane/dp/0692066853/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=steve+tarpinian&qid=1630977686&s=books&sr=1-2

Project9Line:  https://www.project9line.org

On this episode, I share a brief story about a very personal life choice I made  more than two  and a half  decades  ago,  how it impacted others,  and being  confronted  with a  difficult choice forcing me to revisit that decision.  

Intended for listeners over the age of 18.

Please click the checkbox to follow the podcast, and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcast, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.  Follow my podcast Instagram @thestoryattic and Facebook page, The Story Attic.  For show ideas or to be a guest on the show, email me at [email protected].  Thanks!
https://thestoryattic.buzzsprout.com

Interviews done on this podcast are intended only to represent the opinions, experiences or point of view of the guests.  Surnames  are omitted for privacy, and at times names may be changed or omitted for anonymity as well.

On this week's episode, I continue my conversation with Amy where we discuss  her son's difficult diagnoses from the time he was very young, the  organization she founded  to help families like hers, and she reveals how she came to adopt three children  --  26 years apart.  The details are riveting and Amy gracefully and fearlessly discusses the ups and downs.  

Adult content.

Please note:  Throughout the episode, I mention Amy's organization, CAPPSKIDS.org and mistakenly label it as a foundation.  My apologies.  

Welcome  to  The Story  Attic.    Please enjoy  our  song  while you  await our first episode of storytelling.