In this episode, Mary K Savarese and I discuss her journey as a mom to young children and then a mom to kids that were ready to leave the nest. Mary had thought it would be great to have her kids grown, yet when they were her brain and her body were not in agreement! Listen in to hear Mary’s experience and how she was able to recover her health.   Mary K. Savarese is a traditionally published, best-selling, award-winning author and speaker. She is known for her quirky titles. Her debut novel, Tigers Love Bubble Baths & Obsession Perfume (who knew!) a mystery romance with a supernatural twist garnered eight awards.    Her recent novel is a fantasy adventure intertwined with romance. The Girl In The TWAL Wallpaper, is the first in the StarWriters trilogy. The second novel, The StarWriters Club, will be published late November 2023. A finalist in the CIBA 1st place and grand prize category, The Girl In The Toile Wallpaper, recently won The NYC Big Book Award for Fantasy as well as the International Royal DragonFly for Fantasy and YA. US Review of Books compared it to A Wrinkle in Time and Dr. Who. Mary K. Savarese was born in Brooklyn, NY, raised her family in New England, and now resides in Florida where she loves to take her readers on wonderful fantasies.    I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect!    Thank you for listening! Please connect with Mary: maryksavarese.com, Facebook @maryksavareseauthor, Instagram & LinkedIn @MarykSavarese   Find Marci at marcinettles.com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Mary by going to Marcinettles.com/freebies Purchase Mary’s book: MarciNettles.com/books While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next!

In this episode, Professor Pete Alexander and I discuss his experience with having a life out of balance… His upbringing solidified over-performance which led him to burning the candle at both ends, trying to be everything to everyone.  This stress led him serious health problems where he was faced with having to change everything.   Professor Pete Alexander is the President of the greatest interior landscaping company in the San Francisco Bay Area - Office Plants by Everything Grows. In addition, he serves as an adjunct college professor, where he helps inspire students to develop and apply key concepts of marketing specifically to their area of interest. He's also a TEDx speaker and best-selling author on reducing stress in your everyday life. Lastly, but certainly not least, he is a certified Laughter Yoga leader and improv comedy cast member, supporting his community to laugh more and stress less.    I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect!    Thank you for listening! Please connect with Professor Pete: PeteAlexander.com Purchase Professor Pete’s book here: MarciNettles.com/books Find Marci at marcinettles.com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Professor Pete by going to Marcinettles.com/freebies While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give you insight into each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next!

In this episode, Linda Strader and I talk about her being a woman pioneering the field of Forest Service fire fighting and her experience being one of the first women in a career that had previously been only for men. Linda shares her love for her career that ended way sooner than she had wanted and how she had to pivot in her thinking of how she would earn a living, keep her house, and bring a service to others that she had not considered before.   Originally from Syracuse, New York, Linda Strader moved to Prescott, Arizona with her family in 1972. In 1976, she became one of the first women hired on a U.S. Forest Service fire crew. Summers of Fire: A Memoir of Adventure, Love and Courage, was released on May 1st, 2018 by Bedazzled Ink Publishing. The prequel to Summers of Fire, Uprooted: A New Life In The Arizona Sun, was released by Bedazzled Ink Publishing on December 1st, 2021. Linda holds two degrees: a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, and a Master’s in Planning from the University of Arizona. In addition to writing, she is a landscape architect, certified arborist, and watercolor artist. She currently lives in the same area where her Forest Service career began.   I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect!    Thank you for listening! Please connect with Linda:   Find Marci at   Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Linda by going to marcinettles.com/freebies While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, “Making Mondays” that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next!

In this episode, Eva Moon and I discuss her experience of learning she had a genetic mutation that gave her the potential of 87% chance of breast cancer and 55% chance of ovarian cancer all while her mother was dying of cancer. Eva was given the choice to have serious preventive surgeries or face the same fate of her mom.  Not only did she have the surgeries, she turned to her art of performing and song to help those around her to understand what she was going through while it worked as therapy for her.   Eva Moon is an author, songwriter, playwright, screenwriter, performer, and former Huffington Post blogger. Her plays and musicals have been staged across the US and UK, and her solo musical, “The Mutant Diaries: Unzipping My Genes” is streaming on Amazon. “Pinocchio’s Guide to the End of the World” is her first novel.    I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect!    Thank you for listening!   Please connect with Eva: or on Social Media @EvaMoonWriter   Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Eva by going to marcinettles.com/freebies Purchase Eva’s book here: While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give you insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next!

In this episode, Kevin Lowe and I have a very emotional conversation around the circumstances of his life that changed everything, yet opened up new awareness and opportunity to take control of how he would respond.  Despite losing his eyesight after a life-saving brain tumor surgery in 2003 at just 17 years of age, Kevin has become a transformational Life & Business Coach and the engaging host of the popular podcast, Grit, Grace, & Inspiration.   Kevin Lowe is a remarkable entrepreneur and transformational coach who has taken the world by storm. Despite the seemingly insurmountable challenge of losing his eyesight in 2003, Lowe has risen to success as a Life & Business Coach and the engaging host of the popular podcast, Grit, Grace, & Inspiration.   I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect!    Thank you for listening!   Please connect with Kevin:   Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Kevin by going to marcinettles(.)com/freebies While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter ‘Making Mondays’ that will give you insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next!

In this episode, Katherine Pendergast, Lacie Brueckner and I discuss death, grief, and how they have brought their purpose together to help people of all ages that are grieving people and pets they have loved and lost.    Katherine lives with her family in Bismarck, North Dakota. She has written several books, including award-winning and number-one bestsellers. Her works include Pickles the Dog: Adopted, Pickles the Dog: A Christmas Tradition, Pickles the Dog:  Goes to School, and Babies of the Badlands. She has also coauthored I’m a Spinosaurus: Bigger Than a T-Rex. Lacie lives with her family on a farm near Niagara, North Dakota. She is a licensed funeral director, serving families since 2005. She has a special interest in helping children through the grieving process. Lacie and Katherine have coauthored three children’s books:  In Loving Memory: A Child’s Journey to Understanding a Funeral and Starting the Grieving Process, In Loving Memory: A Child’s Journey to Understanding a Cremation Funeral and Starting the Grieving Process, and Goodbye Bella, A Pet Loss Story to help children in the grief process of their pets.   I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect!    Thank you for listening!   Please connect with Katherine and Lacie: or   Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Katherine and Lacie by going to Marcinettles.com/freebies While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, Making Mondays, that will give you insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next!

In this episode, Sally Lotz and I discuss her traumatic experience of being involved in a religion she believes is a cult… controlling its members and victimizing the children in many ways, including taking away their voices when they are physically, emotionally and sexually abused in private. Sally was shunned by the family and cult when she started dating a boy that was not part of their beliefs… she was sent away at the age of 15! As an adult, she realized she had trauma built into her that she must heal for her to be healthy for herself and for those she loves. Sally was able to break free and has written a book based on her true-life experiences.     Sally Lotz is an author, writing coach, and mentor. Her fourth book, The Truth is Lie, a young adult novel, came out in May of 2023 and is based on her true-life experiences of growing up in the world's largest doomsday cult.   As a writing coach and mentor, she is passionate about writing and teaching how to create and share their stories with her program Write a Book in 30 Days – No Experience Required. She also leads workshops, hosts virtual workspaces, and is a podcast guest speaking about writing, making time to write, and working with ADHD and Dyslexia.  Sally lives in Orlando, Florida, where she enjoys the local beaches, kayaking in the springs, visiting the local bookstores, and writing. She can often be found writing on her laptop at the local coffee shop or caring for her numerous plant babies. She loves to listen to all things culty and true-crime podcasts.   I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect!    Thank you for listening!   Please connect with Sally: SallyLotz.com Purchase Sally’s book here: MarciNettles.com/books Find Marci at marcinettles.com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Sally by going to  marcinettles.com/freebies While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter that will give you insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next!

In this episode, Doug Noll and I discuss the pain he endured as a child having been born with several disabilities and how he struggled through school until a teacher discovered he could barely see… Doug’s life story is one of overcoming, not succumbing to challenges he was faced with… sharing his experience with emotional wounding and deep grief. Doug has taken his experiences and molded them with his purpose for peace. Douglas E. Noll, JD, MA left a successful career as a trial lawyer to become a peacemaker. His calling is to serve humanity, and he executes his calling at many levels. He is an award-winning author, teacher, trainer, and a highly experienced mediator. Doug’s work carries him from international work to helping people resolve deep interpersonal and ideological conflicts to training life inmates to be peacemakers and mediators in maximum-security prisons. His fourth book, De-Escalate: How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less, was published by Beyond Word Publishing in September of 2017. De-Escalate is now in four languages and its second printing. He is the co-founder of Prison of Peace, and creator of the Noll Affect Labeling System. In 2012, Doug was honored by California Lawyer Magazine as California Attorney of the Year.   I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect!    Thank you for listening! Please connect with Doug: DougNoll.com Purchase Doug’s Book here: MarciNettles.com/books   Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Doug by going to Marcinettles.com/freebies

In this episode, Lacy Lain and I discussed her life-long journey with raging hormones that started when she was a young girl leading to month long menstrual cycles and severe pain… As an adult, her hormone issues continued as she became a wife and mother, suffering through a miscarriage and caring for her husband as he fought leukemia. Lacy fought for her health and figured out what she needed to be well!   Lacy Lain is a follower of Jesus, wife to a worship pastor and 2-time cancer survivor, and mom to 3. She is a Functional Blood Work Specialist and expert in hormone & thyroid health, who has battled her own hormone issues. Her mission is to educate and equip women to nurture & nourish their families by prioritizing a lifestyle of optimal wellness that will impact generations to come. She is happy to stand on the front lines of the Functional Medicine revolution, which is needed in our current culture more than ever before.    I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect!    Thank you for listening! Please connect with Lacy: Instagram @LacyLain Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Lacy by going to marcinettles(.)com/freebies

In this episode, Furkhan Dandia and I discuss his experience with being single, married, and then divorced as a Pakistani man.  Leaving his marriage left him unable to see his son for months, his employer was involved, and his Pakistani culture left him feeling isolated and alone. Furkhan turned to alcohol to numb his reality and after jumping into another toxic relationship he realized he had childhood trauma he needed to heal from…   Furkhan Dandia is a therapist, author, speaker and coach. After going through adversity and working in the corporate world as an Engineer for many years, Furkhan decided to pivot and pursue a Master's in Psychology. Furkhan is passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and working with them to find their purpose. Going through a divorce made Furkhan realize how much shame there is for men around failure. That further motivated him to help other men. After seeing the life-changing benefits of therapy, he decided to become a therapist. In addition to becoming a therapist, Furkhan has a podcast: EZ Conversations, men's groups that he facilitates to help men embrace their vulnerabilities, and has also released a book, Pursuit of Self-Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections.   I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect!    Thank you for listening!   Please connect with Furkhan: Instagram @eunoiazen Listen to Furkhan’s Podcast: EZ Conversations Purchase Furkhan’s Book, “Pursuit of Self-Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections”: MarciNettles.com/books   Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Furkhan by going to marcinettles(.)com/freebies