Shows
Better To... Podcast with D. M. NeedomD. M. Needom - Why So Long? Life, Classes, and Book TalkSend us a textStarting Season 7 off with a solo podcast. In this podcast I talk about Life, the new pup, becoming a teacher, and being an author. ***D.M. Needom has been creating stories since she was a kid. She started committing them to paper when she was in high school. Starting off as a bassist and television model during her first foray into college, she soon discovered her preferred form of education was working in the music and film industries. Living a fortuitous life, D.M. Needom appreciates the amazing op...2023-09-0152 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. NeedomBeautiful Meltdown - MerchantSend us a textMerchant is back to take us on the journey of his music and his album, Beautiful Meltdown. ******** Beautiful Meltdown is the debut album from Merchant (Nate Merchant). Produced with legendary bassist of Duran Duran, JohnTaylor, Beautiful Meltdown is a fresh collection of 12 bright, propulsive, and, surprisingly, deeply personal tunes. Shimmering synthesizers, soaring choruses, earnest vocals, and rolling bass lines reveal Merchant’s affection for 80’s new wave but don’t let the vibrant songs fool you, at its heart Beautiful Meltdown is the deepl...2022-04-081h 13
Better To... Podcast with D. M. NeedomUnstoppable Overcomer - Dorothy Graham - O'DellSend us a textDorothy and I talk about her book Overcomer as well as the things that lead her to write the book. We also talk about the differences between life in Canada and the Us during lock-down as well as being a step-parent and many other things. **********Dorothy Graham - O'Dell, author of the book the Overcomer. I shared my story of how I have overcome being bullied in school, having low self-esteem and self-worth, overcoming abusive relationships, and family tragedy. I spend many years living my life how other pe...2022-04-041h 29
Better To... Podcast with D. M. NeedomNow Is Not The Time - Paxson ChaseSend us a textPaxson and I talk about his album, I Want to Kill Myself But Now Is Not The Right Time as well as depression. *********Reigning from Trenton, New Jersey Paxson Chase is looking to change the music narrative in his home state. Mostly being surrounded by trap and drill rappers, Paxson decided to take his own route. Using his dark tone to offer his thoughts on depression, Chase mixes in an alternative sound as well. He also likes to step out and explore his voice going into bedroom po...2022-04-0154 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. NeedomI’ve Got Scars Baby! - Audra BryantSend us a textAudra talks about a tragic accident that left her scarred for life.********Audra Bryant is a life coach, motivational speaker, singer, and author who shares her transformational journey of healing to help others turn their scars into their superpower. After an accident caused her to receive burns on her chest, neck, and shoulder at the tender age of 18-months, Bryant spent nearly 25 years trying to rid herself of the scars with surgeries, compression vests, acid treatments, and injections. She then began to cover them with t-shirts and turtlenecks and refused...2022-03-281h 10
Better To... Podcast with D. M. NeedomShut Me Up - Hudson Valley's Sarah OwensSend us a textSarah Owens from Hudson Valley talks about their latest release, Shut Me Up. ******Hudson Valley is the result of fiery rock ‘n’ roll and pop-punk melded into a female-fronted country band that has achieved more in the first few years of inception than most. Not only did their first EP “Seven” debuted at #17 on the iTunes Country AlbumChart – their debut single “Can’t Have Nothin’ Nice” was picked up by Radio DisneyCountry with the music video still in rotation at all Ole Red locations. Even after the initial success, the band proceeded to sell-o...2022-03-251h 00
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom1st Year Anniversary - D. M. NeedomSend us a textLet's take a trip down memory lane and see where the Better To Podcast has been. Then let's flash forward and see what's new and coming up. *******If you would like to contact the show about being a guest please email us at Dauna@betertopodcast.comFollow us on Social MediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX0ETs2wpOHbCuhUNr0XFTw?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_d.m.needom/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaunaD1Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...2022-03-2321 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. NeedomLast Time - Shari RoweSend us a textShari and I talk about the release of her new single, Last Time. We also talk about her love of nature, singing since she was 4 and so much more. *******With the down-home flavors of pop, rock and bluegrass melded into spirited country goodness, Shari Rowe brings a fresh feel to the real-life stories that make country music what it is. ”Country music is the people’s music. It just speaks about real life and about truth and it tells things how they really are,” says Faith Hill. This is country music a...2022-03-1153 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. NeedomCurator of a Bigger Vision Within - Mark V. SmithSend us a textCelebrating the 100th Episode, Mark talks to me about the death of his father and how it changed his life and taught him some very valuable lessons. ******* “Curator of a Bigger Vision Within,” Mark Smith specializes in speaking from his personal experience of trials and tribulations in life. His desire to chronicle CHOICES and share the “journey,” resonates at the core personally and professionally. Smith is Vice President of MACCA (Middle Atlantic Career Counseling Association), and former RESEA (Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment) facilitator for the Department of La...2022-03-071h 05
Better To... Podcast with D. M. NeedomDivorce was a Blessing - Misty Rose Gold (Lost Episode)Send us a textMisty and I talk about how when she divorced her husband he actually was grateful. We also talk about how it changed her life.*********Misty's Journey Began When She Was 8 Years Old. She Knew That She Wanted To Make A Difference In The World And Make It A Better Place. When This Became Clear To Her She Began To Figure Out How She Could Make Her World A Better Place. Growing Up In A Home Filled With Neglect, Lack Of Love, Poverty, Traumas, Sexual Abuse, Emotional Abuse And Other Types...2022-03-0456 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. NeedomI Proved the Teacher Wrong - Ambika Devi (Lost Episode)Send us a textAmbika and I talk about how a 9th-grade teacher told her she’d never be a writer. She proved them wrong.********I am on a peace-building mission to help people realize their true nature so that they can step out of the churning river of thoughts and activity of the mind, stop wearing insane schedules like badges of honor, and begin their days reinforced with the calmness a meditation practice brings.With 44 years of experience, 13,000 plus hours of study, and having taught over 19,000 people the art of...2022-03-021h 01
Better To... Podcast with D. M. NeedomTranslating Lead to Transfers and Adventure - Angel RiboSend us a textAngel and I discuss how he transformed his life, to one of travel and inspiring others.*********Angel is known as The CEO Confidant, is an Influencer, LinkedIn strategist, International TV Host, Public Speaker, CEO Consultant, Board Member, and Philanthropist.In the last 21 years, Angel has helped more than 1,500 CEOs in 33 different countries. He was born near Barcelona, and he has lived in 8 countries and speaks 5 languages. Established Entrepreneurs and Corporate CEOs hire Angel to bridge the Gap Globally for Expansion and Exposure.Angel s...2022-02-281h 04
Better To... Podcast with D. M. NeedomFear Leads to Transformation - Sherry DiamondSend us a textSherry and I discuss how a health scare gave her the power to transform her life.******Almost 4 years ago (at 64) I went to the doctor for my annual checkup & discovered I was pre-diabetic. I have yo-yo dieted from age 40-to 64 gaining & losing weight but never keeping it off for more than a year. I was scared to death because I have seen what diabetes has done to others & I am terrified of needles. The doctor told me I needed to change the way I eat or I would be on...2022-02-231h 14
Better To... Podcast with D. M. NeedomFishing with a Strong Heart - Charlie SheldonSend us a textCharlie and I talk about fishing in the not-so-legal way back in the day. We also talk about how tech has changed the world.*******Charlie studied at Yale University (American Studies) and the University of Massachusetts, where he received a Master’s Degree in Wildlife Biology and Resource Management. He then went to sea as a commercial fisherman off New England, fishing for cod, haddock, lobster, red crab, squid, and swordfish. Active in the fight for the 200-mile Fisheries Conservation Zone, he later worked as a consultant fo...2022-02-211h 16
Better To... Podcast with D. M. NeedomA Special Delivery To The Powers That Be Part 2 - Doug HughesSend us a textPart 2 Doug and I continue our conversation about the historical landing of his Gyrocopter on the lawn of the U. S. Capital as well as Campaign Finance reform. *******Doug landed an ultralight gyrocopter (think flying motorcycle) on the west lawn of the US Capitol Building in April 2015 with 535 letters, one to every member of Congress calling them out for their greed and the role of big money in politics. Doug is back with a book because corruption hasn't changed. (It's not just the GOP, either.)FLIGHT PLAN is a...2022-02-181h 22
Better To... Podcast with D. M. NeedomA Special Delivery To The Powers That Be Part 1 - Doug HughesSend us a textDoug and I dig into the historical landing of his Gyrocopter on the lawn of the U. S. Capital as well as Campaign Finance reform. *******Doug landed an ultralight gyrocopter (think flying motorcycle) on the west lawn of the US Capitol Building in April 2015 with 535 letters, one to every member of Congress calling them out for their greed and the role of big money in politics. Doug is back with a book because corruption hasn't changed. (It's not just the GOP, either.)FLIGHT PLAN is a memoir - 90% o...2022-02-1659 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. NeedomRELATIONSHIFT - Kristine GrantSend us a textRelationship Expert, Kristine Grant and I discuss her award-winning book: RELATIONSHIFT How to Write the Words You Really Want to Say. We also discuss how she has helped others compose words of love. ******** I have been composing these Inspired Heart letters for 18 years with rapid and amazing results. My award-winning book: RELATIONSHIFT How to Write the Words You Really Want to Say is endorsed by luminaries ie John Gray, Christiane Northrup, Katherine Woodward Thomas, and Arielle Ford. I also released my first 10-song album: Love Letters by Tina Rose ( performer's name...2022-02-141h 24
Better To... Podcast with D. M. NeedomNatural Reflectors - Jennifer PeaveySend us a textJennifer and I talk about her walking away from her job and building something for herself. A very valuable lesson the pandemic taught her.*******Jennifer Peavey comes from a varied background of engineering, design, and innovation. She is known for finding common ground and powerful connections in unexplored territory. Amid the pandemic, Jennifer found herself making new connections within herself as she ventured into uninvestigated spaces of her life. Through this period of isolation and reflection, she was inspired to share her discovery of turning her fear and pain into...2022-02-111h 07
Better To... Podcast with D. M. NeedomCounting the Days - Terry TuckerSend us a textTerry and I talk about his time as a college basketball player and a police officer as well as how he is now in the battle of his life with rare cancer.******I have reinvented myself frequently over my professional career. After I graduated from college at The Citadel (where I played NCAA Division I basketball), I was employed in the Marketing Department at the corporate headquarters of Wendy’s International in Dublin, Ohio. From there, I worked in hospital administration for Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. After getting ma...2022-02-071h 19
Better To... Podcast with D. M. NeedomNaked Warrior Recovery - William BranumSend us a textWilliam and I discuss his 23-year career, as a Navy Seal. We also talk about his company NAKED WARRIOR RECOVERY and his desire to bring the number of military suicides down to 0. We also talk about his CBD line.If you are feeling like you need help immediately please call the Suicide Hotline at 800-273-8255 ****I am a Navy SEAL veteran with 26 years of service. I am the CEO of NAKED WARRIOR RECOVERY, and we help people recover from stress, anxiety, p...2022-02-0559 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. NeedomImagineering the Life as a Creative - Madison KellySend us a textMaddie and I talk about life in China and how she walked away from Disney to pursue another opportunity to follow her dream. We also discuss her books.*****Hi, I’m Maddie Kelley 😇🎀! I like to think of myself as the Elle Woods of the office✨💅🏻. At my previous job with Disney, I experienced the joy of making magic . I carry that mentality with me everywhere I go, including my current position as a project manager building attractions in China 🎆🎡. Making things that move people is at the heart of everything that I do...2022-02-021h 02
Better To... Podcast with D. M. NeedomWoo Woo for Women in Business - Michelle ClarkeSend us a textMichelle and I discuss how she moved her business online, which proved to be a saving grace during the pandemic. We also talk about tapping and metaphysics.***** Some possibilities include: quitting corporate to build my own business; moving across the country and starting again; choosing to take my business solely online (well before the pandemic). And perhaps even talking about the decision-making process I use. Michelle is an energy maverick, mindset queen, public speaker, author, and business coach empowering soul-led entrepreneurs to bring their gifts to the wo...2022-01-311h 04
Better To... Podcast with D. M. NeedomLooking for Mom - Edward Di GangiSend us a textEdward and I discuss how at 70 he tried to find his birth mother. He thought she was a high school kid, who accidentally got pregnant, but once he started digging, he discovered she was much more than that.*****Edward Di Gangi is the author of The Gift Best Given: A Memoir, published in May of 2020. Through three years of research, Di Gangi found that his mother had been a celebrity performer in the glamorous ice show spectaculars of the 1940s and 1950s. In addition to recounting his own story...2022-01-281h 11
Better To... Podcast with D. M. NeedomChasing the Wrong Dream - Jerry ZehrSend us a textJerry and I talk about his journey from following his dream of being an actor to Hollywood only to realize it was the wrong dream. His true dream was on a more spiritual path.********I grew up with Amish/ Mennonite roots but left this sect because it was too legalistic and judgmental. I disconnected from God altogether as I graduated with a speech and theater degree and moved to Los Angeles, California. I was a driven, anxious perfectionist trying to make my fame and fortune in the...2022-01-261h 12
Better To... Podcast with D. M. NeedomReluctant Author - Joann KedderSend us a textJoann and I talk about how she kept pushing away her dream of being an author, and how it kept coming back until she faced her destiny. ********If you are depressed or contemplating suicide please reach out to National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255 I wrote my first novel at twelve, but always convinced myself I wasn't good enough, smart enough, etc. I've had lack of a "core" or sense of self my entire life. Part of that confusion stems from being an adoptee who didn't fit in...2022-01-241h 05
Better To... Podcast with D. M. NeedomDestigmatizing Emotions - Kim KorteSend us a textKim and I talk about how, after her divorce, she needed to learn to de-stigmatize her emotions. *********Kim's Bio:I think how different the world would be if all people had the skills to manage their emotions better. I have a unique framework I teach called The Emotion Chef. I used the concepts of cooking to help people manage their emotions. I offer an intro event called "If You Can Make a Sandwich — You Can Manage Your Emotions." Because I use the concepts of cooking, this makes the...2022-01-211h 29
Better To... Podcast with D. M. NeedomThe Making of a Woman - Jewels ASend us a textJewels and I talk about overcoming childhood trauma, and alcoholism to build a thriving and fulfilling life. We also discuss how some things from our childhood wouldn't fly today.*******My name is Jewels. I’m a woman who has lived two lives in one lifetime. The first part was a life of childhood abuse and trauma which grew into the full-blown disease of alcoholism. My life was out of control and I was circling the drain.The second part is life today and how I urgently worked through my...2022-01-191h 19
Better To... Podcast with D. M. NeedomI Lost On Jeopardy - Jim FlynnSend us a textJim and I discuss how a brain tumor turned his world as a financial manager completely upside down. However, it end up offering him a new career as a published author in the process. *****Fun Fact: In 1991 I was a contestant on JeopardyI lost-bet it all on the Final Question and got it wrongStill-it was a Bucket List experience.my story was published in The Hartford Courant Sunday magazine.Response to the article was positive and I...2022-01-181h 11
Better To... Podcast with D. M. NeedomWhat's the Real Cost of that Cupcake - Amy WhiteSend us a textAmy and I discuss how at 40 she decided to go for her Master's degree in Holistic Healing and spread her healing message. *******I am a board-certified holistic nutritionist and functional nutrition and lifestyle practitioner. My Healthy You™ approach to health, wellness, and weight loss is about creating metabolic balance so that true health and happy body weight are a natural result of living a normal life without a dieting mindset. It's the difference between goal attachment vs. commitment. Attachment makes every success or failure personal. When attached to a go...2022-01-0559 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. NeedomI Will Do Better - Susan RobertsonSend us a textSusan and I discuss how her childhood formed her future and taught her she would never be in financial desperation again. We also talk about her being a step-parent and more.******A little about myself. I am a multi-entrepreneur having started 3 businesses and involved with several other small businesses. Your podcast seeks to talk about turning points and decisions. As a young person, I lived in poverty, was without a home, suffered (physical, emotional, sexual) but I was determined to create a life of meaning and purpose. Two of m...2022-01-031h 02
Better To... Podcast with D. M. NeedomHollywood Time Travel - Doug StebletonSend us a textDoug and I talk about how he went from small-town Montana to the bright lights of Hollywood. He moved to go to music school, and that turned into a 37-year adventure involving music, film, and helping create the book, Hollywood Time Travel.*******Doug Stebleton has been working in the entertainment business since 1987. Born and raised in Glasgow, Montana, he came to Hollywood at age 19 and has lived and worked in southern California since then. His expertise is music publishing for film and television. His company owns a catalog...2021-12-3153 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. NeedomLet's Talk About Sex - Paloma De la HozSend us a textPaloma and I have a very frank and open conversation about sex, love, and how she helps women find their sexiness.******I've helped hundreds of women have their first orgasms on their own and with their partners.I know that the phrase "sex therapy" can raise a few eyebrows, so here's some reassurance that I actually know what I'm talking about.I have a bachelor's degree in Psychology from PUCMMÂ University, and a master's in Human Sexuality and couples therapy.Website: https://a...2021-12-291h 00
Better To... Podcast with D. M. NeedomHad I Trusted My Intuition I might Have Done Things Differently - Judith JoySend us a textJudith and I discuss how she had to come to terms with the fact that she couldn’t help her daughter. We also discuss how much better her relationship is with her daughter now. ******Judith began studying energy healing and consciousness transformation after her own experience with recurring debilitating headaches. After years of getting no results from traditional medicine, she began researching alternative methods, which is when she finally found a path to ease her suffering.This awareness led her to 20 years of study and research of how...2021-12-271h 10
Better To... Podcast with D. M. NeedomSanta's Rockin Band and My Musical Dream - Rich ChambersSend us a textRich and I discuss how he never gave up on his passion to play music. We also discuss his Christmas album.******* From humble and modest beginnings to redefining 60s and classic rock, Rich Chambers’ musical story is not unlike that of countless other musicians, or anyone in any career for that matter. Discovering a passion for the guitar at age 10, and an even greater passion for songwriting at 14, he embarked on a life-long commitment to music and songwriting. Like any successful individual, he is all about commitment, dedication, hard work, mai...2021-12-241h 15
Better To... Podcast with D. M. NeedomThe Power of Words and The Invisible Disability - Minessa KoneckySend us a textManessia and I discuss the power of words, invisible disabilities, 80s rockstars, and more.*****“I help women business owners to get up to 20 hours a day back from their business with an exercise that transforms their to-do lists.”Minessa Konecky (said koh/neh/kee) is a business overwhelm coach and live streamer searching for her dream home in the south shore of Massachusetts. Despite running a 7-figure a year business with her sister, she was completely bought into the hustling lifestyle, and never felt happy. After being diagnosed with Fibr...2021-12-221h 20
Better To... Podcast with D. M. NeedomSometimes Your Purpose Will Push You To Get Where You Need To Be - Sharifah HardieSend us a textSharifah Hardie is the host of the Round Table Talk show and Ask Sharifah. She and I discuss her job journey and how she realized that there was a deeper meaning to her layoffs. ****Sharifah Hardie is the "Queen of DIY in Business"Sharifah Hardie is a business consultant, author, talk show host, Candidate for 2024 California State Senate District 33, President of the Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce – Long Beach Area, CEO of IT TV – Intellectual Television and an influencer.Sharifah Hardie is the Host of As...2021-12-201h 03
Better To... Podcast with D. M. NeedomTapping Our Way to Better Health - Anthony & Staci Lo CascioSend us a textAnthony and Staci tell me about how they came to the rude awakening as performers that they needed to adopt a healthier lifestyle or give up their love of dance.*****We are Anthony Lo Cascio, former prominent cast member of the international award-winning show, Tap Dogs, & Staci Lo Cascio, a former performer with the beloved show Sesame Street Live, professional tap dancers whose lives & careers were in jeopardy due to severe changes in health. We eventually discovered food was our prescription & went on to write the handbook we wanted...2021-12-1758 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. NeedomGetting Out of My Comfort Zone - H.J. VandeRietSend us a textH. J. and I discuss her choice to go for her MBA in writing at a New Age college even though it was out of her comfort zone.*******I wrote the first draft of Otherside: The Serenity when I was 15 years old. As I grew and changed as a writer and a person, the book also changed and evolved. My personal beliefs about the afterlife highly influenced the way this book was written. Though I always wanted to stay true to the original premise, I feel like my experiences going...2021-12-151h 04