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Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Changes Ahead - DM Needom S9 Ep 46
I'm the guests this week to provide and update about changes or the show. Talk about community and more.****If you would like to contact the show about being a guest, please email us at Dauna@bettertopodcast.comFollow us on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_d.m.needom/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedomIntro and Outro music compliments of Fast Suzi©2025 Better To...Podcast with D. M. Needom
2025-12-26
21 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Too Good To Go - Shari Rowe
Shari stops by the show to discuss, new music, performing the National Anthem of Nascar, health and so much more....****Embodying the heart and soul of country music, Southwestern songstress Shari Rowe redefines what it means to captivate. Bringing authenticity, intentionality, and a timeless blend of country and americana, Rowe’s “voice, personality, and story will mesmerize you” (Missy, Center Stage Magazine). From international tours in Poland to charity events, to opening for big name artists like Wynonna Judd and LeAnn Rimes, Rowe has seen all sides of the industry and proven her invaluable talent. Closer to home, the Arizon...
2025-12-19
45 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Cascades - Magic Wands
Send us a textThis week on the podcast, I sit down with Dexy and Chris to discuss their latest release, their musical journey and more. ****Dark dreampop duo Magic Wands will release a new album entitled Cascades via Metropolis Records. It includes their current single, "Time To Dream,"as well as the previously issued "Hide," "Armour," "Moonshadow," and "Across The Water." “Cascades was born from a fascination with how the past lingers inside us and...
2025-12-12
1h 02
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Pendulum - Triptides Glenn Brigman
Send us a textThis week on the podcast, Glenn stops by to discuss the Triptides latest release, Shapeshifter, their cover of Spooky and so much more.****Releasing on the heels of Triptides’ June 2025 album Shapeshifter, the six-song EP Night Shift arrives as the band lands in Europe for a two-week tour. Comprised of four songs recorded during the Shapeshifter sessions and two newly recorded covers, the EP is classic Triptides. From the dreamy fuzz ‘n’ faze of the opener “Pendulum,” to the bouncy groove of “Lonely Planet” and the interplanetary funk closer “Nuvens,” Triptides...
2025-12-05
49 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Living Between the Lines - Frank Meyer
Send us a textFrank stops by the show to discuss his solo record, his childhood adventures with his brother and so much more. *****Living Between the Lines is the debut solo LP from Frank Meyer. A long time coming, Meyer’s been hinting at it for a while now with Bandcamp exclusive tracks, covers on tribute albums, acoustic solo shows, and his acclaimed collaboration album with Eddie Spaghetti of the Supersuckers. Like the Eddie collab, LBTL is out on Kitten Robot Records. The 11-song album adds touches of blues and soul to Me...
2025-11-28
1h 12
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
The Sage & Story Dream - Amanda Brown
Send us a textAmanda stops by the show to discuss her dream of building a bookstore, Blind Date With a Book Boyfriend, and more.****Side note - in my wrap up I mention that no harm that also included animals.***********My love for reading began at a young age—curled up with a book, a fluffy blanket, a warm candle flickering nearby, and a cup of London Fog tea from Harney & Sons in hand. There’s nothing quite like escaping into another world, especially a good dystopian novel (bonus points if i...
2025-11-21
59 min
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Synesthesia the Escape From a Tumultuous World - Azam Ali
Send us a textThis week on the podcast Azam stops by the discuss her new music, Synesthesia, immigrating tot he US, living through war, menopause, and more. *****It is a song of destruction, of fire consuming everything in its path, yet within that annihilation lies the threshold of renewal, and the promise of something new,” explains internationally beloved singer/songwriter/producer AZAM ALI about her new single “To Pieces,” which is released today, September 4, 2025 via COP International. Taken from her upcoming album Synesthesia whic...
2025-11-14
56 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Your Best Shot and Film School - Eddie Schwartz
Send us a textEddie stops by the show to discuss the hit song he wrote, 'Hit Me With Your Best Shot', his last CD, 'Film School', and so much more. ******The first time I heard Pat Benatar’s version of ‘Hit Me With Your Best Shot,’ I was almost arrested for loitering,” laughs internationally lauded Canadian songwriter, producer, performer, and rights advocate Eddie Schwartz about the song he penned that became Benatar’s first Top Ten single in 1980. “I was walking down Yonge Street in Toronto when I heard it blasting out...
2025-11-07
1h 06
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Annual Halloween Episode - Amanda Keith
Send us a textAmanda stops by to talk about Hoodoo, Voodoo, her upcoming trip to Egypt and more. *****From an early age, Amanda has been aware and in tuned with her Psychic gifts and with the spirit world. As she grew up listening to sound of her own drumbeat. She borrowed her first book on Wicca when she was 13 and first tarot deck at 16. Then, at the age of 18 she was free to truly study her Spirit Lead path of Witchcraft, Psychic Development, and Energy Healing at a local shop that was l...
2025-10-31
1h 14
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Chet Atkins: Mr. Guitar (Music of the American South) - Don Cusic
Send us a textDon stops by the show to discuss his book on Chet Atkins, teaching and his long career as a professor, writer, and more.********Don Cusic is one of the premier historians of country music and an internationally known scholar and writer. As an author, teacher, historian, songwriter, producer and executive, Cusic has been actively involved in the music business since 1973. He is a 2022 inductee in the Western Music Hall of Fame. He is an American author, songwriter and record producer who is best known as a historian of U...
2025-10-24
49 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
The Not-So Only Child- Rich Boerner
Send us a textRich stops the show to discuss his book The Not-So Only Child, as well as his journey of discovering this fact. We also discuss the radio biz, the Woo and more. *******Rich Boerner is an Award-Winning podcast and radio Audio Creator / Producer / Talent / now Author, whose successful journey has taken him to Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, and Orlando. His resume includes working for and with A-List talent and major networks, including Spotify, Audacy, FOX, and CBS Radio.Rich has also been the voice of several r...
2025-10-17
1h 04
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Dream Vessel - William Covert
Send us a textWilliam stops by to discuss his latest release Dream Vessel as well as the many styles of Chicago music.****William Covert announces the release of 'Dream Vessel' via Coup Sur Coup Records.Exploring the territories on the intersection of improvised music, jazz and ambient soundscapes, Chicago-based musician is happy to present his newest release.After more than 15 years of drumming in math rock, post-rock, and post-hardcore bands, William Covert began experimenting with live-looped synths alongside acoustic and electronic drums. This experimentation birthed two full-length solo...
2025-10-10
57 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Ancient Wisdom For Living Your Modern Purpose: Terry Tucker
Send us a textTerry was a guest back in 2022 is back again to talk about his continuing cancer battle and his new book: Four Truths and a Lie, Ancient Wisdom For Living Your Modern Purpose.*****Terry Tucker is an author and sought-after speaker who passionately believes in the transformative power of a good story to motivate, inspire, and encourage others. His purpose is to help people lead their uncommon and extraordinary lives.Combining his thirteen-year cancer journey with his diverse business, athletic coaching, and law enforcement expertise, Terry delivers compelling y...
2025-10-03
1h 12
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
MOONLIGHT - Candy Whips
Send us a textWendy Stonehenge stops by the show to discuss the Candy Whip's new EP, inspiration, Ai and more.******Oakland, CA-based CANDY WHIPS released their new covers EP MOONLIGHT via Josie Cotton's Kitten Robot Records On August 26th! The EP features classic tracks “Duke of Earl” (originally recorded by Gene Chandler), “Earth Angel” (The Penguins), and “Bad Boy” (Jive Bombers), among others, the EP Moonlight was inspired by both the post-punk and new wave bands of the late ‘70s/ea...
2025-09-26
1h 01
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
4th Anniversary & Follow up to Love and Loss in Family Dynamics
Send us a text The 4th Anniversary episode is a solo episode. I wanted to provide an update on some of the things discussed in Love and Loss in Family Dynamics. Also in this episode, I discuss upcoming shows. ***** If you would like to contact the show about being a guest please email us at Dauna@bettertopodcast.com Follow us on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_d.m.needom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedom Audio production by Rich ...
2025-03-23
10 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Was Taking the Abuse Worth It - Billy Lahr
Send us a Text Message.Billy and I discuss whether it was better to endure two years of horrible behavior from a student for the lovely letter they wrote about you at the end of your time together, or is it better to work with a compliant student who was just a nice kid the whole time? We also discuss his love of Pearl Jam. Rebranding yourself and a trip of a lifetime. ***** Hello! My name is Billy, and along with my good friend Brian, we host The Mindful Midlife Crisis, a podcast fo...
2024-06-25
1h 34
Must Love Books
1. Intuitive Writing with DM Needom, BETTER TO BURN OUT series
In this episode, we join indie author D.M. Needom as she discusses her Better to Burn Out series and how she uses her intuition to help lead her stories and character motivations. Warning: Spoilers ahead! NSFW Website: https://dmneedom.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/d.m.needom Facebook: www.facebook.com/D.M.NEEDOM TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@d.m.needom_author Must Love Books: Instagram | Facebook Krystle Hope: Instagram | TikTok | GoodReadsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/must-love-books/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2024-02-13
40 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
D. M. Needom - Why So Long? Life, Classes, and Book Talk
Send us a text Starting 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, ...
2023-09-01
52 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 114 - Overcoming Grief with Dauna Needom
In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Dauna Needom and discuss the ways which can help you overcome grief. Dauna Needom is the host of the Better To …Podcast with D. M. Needom and the Better To Weekly Intuitive Podcast. She is also working on three follow-ups to My Daze with the Dark Muse, Fairytales and I Love You, Remember Who’s Your Man and Gotta Get High To Fall So Low. Besides writing, she also offers intuitively Tarot and Oracle card readings. While she enjoys a variety of television, movies, video games, and books she has rece...
2022-04-14
41 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
1st Year Anniversary - D. M. Needom
Send us a text Let\'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.com Follow us on Social Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX0ETs2wpOHbCuhUNr0XFTw?view_as=subscriber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_d.m.needom/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaunaD1 Facebook: https://www...
2022-03-23
21 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Santa\'s Rockin Band and My Musical Dream - Rich Chambers
Send us a text Rich 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...
2021-12-24
1h 15
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
The Power of Words and The Invisible Disability - Minessa Konecky
Send us a text Manessia 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 hus...
2021-12-22
1h 20
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Sometimes Your Purpose Will Push You To Get Where You Need To Be - Sharifah Hardie
Send us a text Sharifah 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 Televisio...
2021-12-20
1h 03
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Tapping Our Way to Better Health - Anthony & Staci Lo Cascio
Send us a text Anthony 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 discove...
2021-12-17
58 min
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Getting Out of My Comfort Zone - H.J. VandeRiet
Send us a text H. 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 from a...
2021-12-15
1h 04
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Blacksmith to Corporate Lawyer to Spiritual Alchemist - Taylor Roark
Send us a text Taylor and I talk about intuition, manifesting, and moving away from the past in order to create the life you want. ****** I have worn many hats and traveled many lands -- from suburban kid to world explorer; from Blacksmith to Corporate Lawyer to Spiritual Alchemist (and lots more in between). After nearly 20 years in the corporate world, I started my own company guiding others in Intuition and Creative Purpose. I have lived on 3 continents, traveled to more than 50 co...
2021-12-13
1h 10
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It Be Like That Sometimes - Cervon Campbell
Send us a text CerVon and I discuss the release of his new album, It Be Like That Sometimes. We also chat about cancel culture, social media, and his hopes for the future. Truly, it is a conversation that is amusing at times as well as serious. ****** CerVon Campbell is an independent South Carolina artist known for his soulful sound and deep venting lyrics. CerVon is not only a singer/ rapper, but also credited as a screenwriter, stand-up comic, songwriter, and actor. known for bending gen...
2021-12-02
1h 13
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Fiction Turned Into Reality - Delanda McNair
Send us a text Delanda and I talk about how when she started writing her first book, she didn’t realize that years later her life would be playing out the tale she had written. Want to know more about her and order her books go here. ****** As an indie, inspirational-fiction, author I am looking to connect where my writings fit and learn more about meeting and scheduling an interview. We can talk about life as a caregiver and becoming one unexpectedly and unplanned. Father, Then The...
2021-12-01
1h 28
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Sold Everything for Life on The Road - Kathy Davis
Send us a text Kathy and her husband decided one day that their American Dream wasn’t the white picket fence. They wanted to be able to travel and live life to their fullest. She started her business called VegInspired, LLC. To learn more go here. ******* Kathy Davis is a plant-based lifestyle coach and recipe developer, the CEO of VegInspired.com, and the author of three cookbooks: The 30-Minute Whole-Food Plant-Based Cookbook, The Super Easy Plant-Based Cookbook, and The Budget-Friendly Pl...
2021-11-29
1h 04
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Not Just a Comedian, or Animator - Trenton Hudson
Send us a text Trenton and I explore how he began his journey as an animator. Why he thinks you can find humor in everything and of course as always we delve into numerous topics. ****** Hello, my name is Trent. I\'m just a kid from the sticks who ended up in LA chasing dreams. I produce cartoons and do standup comedy. I\'ve worked with Comedy Central, Showtime, and Kevin Hart\'s LOL network. I also own a coffee company that makes a healthy alternative from date seeds. I don\'t do caffeine...
2021-11-26
1h 21
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Packed a Bag or Few and Moved To London - Carmen Capuano
Send us a text At 18, Carmen packed 5 bags and took the train to London. She didn’t know anyone, just that she had a dream and she knew she was never going back home. All these years later she is a published author, as well as a television and film writer. Her and a friend are now embarking on opening their own production company. It’s a pretty interesting and brave journey. Want to read one of her books, check them out here. ********* Born into poverty in Glasgow, Scotland, Carmen Ca...
2021-11-24
1h 21
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Walking Away For Self Preservation - Sharon Valenti
Send us a text Sharon tells us about how she was in a situation she knew she needed to get out of, but wasn’t certain how she could. She talked about what finally gave her the push to make the changes and what she does now to help others. ****** Having spent years in ugly, violent, unhappy relationships - both intimate and friends - I came to eventually understand that I was the one carrying the baggage that kept attracting those relationships. Once I delved into and questioned ...
2021-11-22
1h 05
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Dream Big - Brian Lawley
Send us a text Brian and I discuss his latest release, Dream Big. We also discuss how he sold his company, that he was CEO for 30 years, and opened a recording studio called Mountain Charlie. ******* Brian Lawley (@brianlawleymusic) writes fun, meaningful songs that make a difference. In 2019 he sold his company and cashed out of Silicon Valley and a 30-year career as a CEO and Author to pursue songwriting and music full-time. An acoustic rock songwriter, vocalist, and guitar player who live...
2021-11-19
1h 05
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Even Though I Knew the Outcome - Tricia Roos
Send us a text Tricia shares her heartbreaking story of the first time she was pregnant. The doctor told her there was a problem with her daughter and she wouldn’t be able to survive in the outside world. The doctor suggested she terminate the pregnancy, but she persisted and carried her daughter to term. She knew each day that her baby girl was in this world was a gift and she truly appreciated it. She has a book out about her experiences called When Wishes Change: What If the Thing Yo...
2021-11-17
1h 08
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Don’t Make the Same Mistake - Alan Lazaros
Send us a text When Alan was only 2 years old, he lost his father to a fatal car accident at the age of 28. At 26 Alan had a wake-up call in the form of a car accident that could’ve been fatal. That one moment made him look at his life, and he decided he needed to make some drastic changes. ****** Alan Lazaroswas involved in a car accident at 26. His father passed away in a car accident at 28, and Alan was only 2 years old. After the accident, his whole world was shaken. He questioned if he...
2021-11-15
59 min
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Happy For The Change - Mike Messier
Send us a text Mike knew he needed to make a change. While he had connections and was working on his movies, something felt off and he decided to follow his wanderlust and move south. He talks about his movies, his move, and his love of wrestling. ******* I have won 41 awards in film Direction, TV production, Screenwriting, Acting, and play-writing and have recently released my first novel \"A Distance from Avalon\" on Amazon in paperback and Kindle. As an Actor, I have shared scenes with Me...
2021-11-12
1h 02
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Everyone Deserves Financial Freedom - Millen Livis
Send us a text Millen and I discuss moving past what is keeping you down and discovering your own financial freedom. She says never compromise your core values. ***** I\'m an International Holistic Financial Independence mentor, bestselling author, investor, and entrepreneur. Graduate of the acclaimed Wharton Business School, holder of a Master’s Degree in Physics, certified NLP practitioner, and certified Instant Miracle energy healer, I combine my traditional and holistic education to help ...
2021-11-10
1h 03
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Working with Dreams - Cordell Jacks
Send us a text Cordell and I discuss how important dreams are to helping us work through daily life. While we may not always remember our dreams we all do it. It was an interesting conversation about sleep and dreaming. We actually dig into a little about what dreams mean and how to interpret them. ***** Cordell has been practicing Dream Work for over 20 years under a multitude of teachers, and he is living the dream as husband and father to a beautiful two-year-old daughter Turah, on Vancou...
2021-11-08
1h 04
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31 Cents to 43 Countries - Don Ortiz and Dr. Dina Preston-Ortiz
Send us a text Don and Dina are the founders of the Dina Preston band and have a book out, titled 31 Cents to 43 Countries: Hardcore Tips to Increasing Profits. They started their performing journey as street musicians and met. They had only 31 cents in their pockets collectively and have successfully performed in 43 countries and 26 global tours without management or a record deal. Listen to win an audible copy of their book. ******** Dr. Dina and Don reveal their own personal stories to he...
2021-11-05
59 min
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Mating in Captivity - Helen Zuman
Send us a text Author of MATING IN CAPTIVITY, a memoir about her five years, post-Harvard, in a neo-hippie cult with a radical take on sex and relationships. We dive into her experience and what made her join and how she got out of the cult. ***** Helen Zuman is a tree-hugging dirt worshipper devoted to turning waste into food and the stinky guck of experience into fertile, fragrant prose; she is also the author of Mating in Captivity (She Writes Press 2018), a memoir of her five years, pos...
2021-11-03
1h 00
Positive Changes: A Self-Kick Podcast
Emotional Eating with Dauna Needom
🎙In this episode of POSITIVE CHANGES: A SELF-KICK PODCAST, Shelley F. Knight talks Dauna Needom aka D.M. Needom, an award-winning author, and former bassist, television model, backup singer, and radio personality. Besides working in the entertainment and Insurance industries, she has helped offer guidance with intuitive tarot readings and offering some clients her mediumship skills. Originally from New Orleans, she now calls the North West Burbs of Chicago her home. While her first marriage offered her the experience of being a step-mother, true love was elusive until she met her second husband. They spent sixt...
2021-11-03
41 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Ending Child Marriages - Bongai Mhloyl
Send us a text Originally from Zimbabwe, Bongai has witnessed the “girl child” being sold into marriage at a very young age (some as young as 10) to men in their 60s and 70s. End Child Marriages focuses on education in African countries so that girls are not forced into marriage. Education equips them with the tools necessary for success. **** Today, Bongai runs her charity from her Philadelphia-area home. Attached is additional information. She is certainly “Better To…” to help young ...
2021-11-01
59 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Halloween, Sasquatch, Aliens and More - Sarah Martucci
Send us a text Friend of the show Psychic Medium, Crystal Healer, Paranormal Expert, Sarah Martucci is back to discuss Sasquatch and Aliens and otherworldly topics. As always we had some laughs and pondered some of life\'s mysteries. ***** From Sarah\'s Site: From a very young age, I have been blessed with the gift and ability to help people from all walks of life find clarity and peace. Through customized readings, I have helped men, women, mothers, friends, and many others find closure with...
2021-10-29
1h 06
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The Ghoulish Girl and So Much More - Shanna Stoker
Send us a text Shanna and I sat down to discuss how she is related to the author of Dracula, Bram Stoker as well as her business The Ghoulish Garb, however, our conversation took a more serious turn as we discussed her crippling health issues both physical and mental. It\'s a very frank and honest conversation. ******* I’ve always been a creative person, from my vocal performance and musical theatre background to my interest in the visual arts, so it’s no surprise that I’m continuously ...
2021-10-25
59 min
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Looking Back and Accepting My Choice - CerVon Campbell
Send us a text CerVon and I discuss his collaboration with John Oates from Hall and Oates on his latest release DND. We also explore his downward spiral after he ended a relationship that left him gutted but inspired. ****** CerVon Campbell is an independent South Carolina artist known for his soulful sound and deep venting lyrics. CerVon is not only a singer/ rapper, but also credited as a screenwriter, stand-up comic, songwriter, and actor. known for bending genres Campbell has crafted mi...
2021-10-22
1h 26
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A Very Long Way - Naomi Fryers
Send us a text Naomi and I discuss her Mental Health journey as well as her new book, ‘A Very Long Way’. Naomi was frank and honest about her struggles in this very candid conversation. ****** Naomi Fryers is an Independent Australia intern and freelance writer based in Melbourne. She has written for a number of celebrated Australian and U.S.-based publications including the Huffington Post and the Elephant Journal. She is a former editor of Lot\'s Wife and The Good Men Project. You can fin...
2021-10-20
1h 05
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No To People Pleasing - Margaret Ghielmetti
Send us a text Margaret and I set down and discuss her life as the perfect wife and how she thought that was the only role she could have. One day, something changed, and it was a blessing that her husband supported her by taking her power back. It is a story that we can all learn something from. ***** Margaret Davis Ghielmetti is a writer, storyteller, solo performance artist, and photographer. She and her Swiss husband, Patrick, have lived on four continents and have visited nearly fifty ...
2021-10-18
1h 03
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Finding a Whole New World in Brazil - Joe Louis
Send us a text Joe and I discuss the up and downs he has experienced in his musical journey. His journey starts in Michigan, takes us to Atlanta and back to Michigan before finding a whole new life in Brazil. **** After graduating from Full Sail University in 2019 with a BS in Audio Production I began working as a producer and engineer in Atlanta, GA. Some of the talents I\'ve worked with are Maroon 5, Hit-Boy, Stacy Barthe, The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, Mark Battles, and many others. I ...
2021-10-15
1h 09
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A Move That Saved My Life - Peter Wright
Send us a text Peter and I discuss how he moved from England to Zimbabwe and ended up in Canada. It is a story that has him leaving almost everything behind as the only other choice he had was to run or go to jail where he was certain he’d have died. ****** Peter Wright spent most of his life in Southern Africa. His corporate career included marketing management in large and small companies. This was followed by establishing and running his own small factory and an export trading business. ...
2021-10-13
55 min
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Going For A Dream When My Plate Was Already Full - John McKeel
Send us a text John’s wife transferred to Hawaii in the middle of the pandemic. This would be a life-changing event for not only him but his two school-age children. He gave up his job as a wound care nurse and moved the family from Virginia to Hawaii. Because of the pandemic, he became a stay-at-home dad and teacher, while working on his own education. In the middle of this, he was presented with the opportunity of a lifetime to take part in a writer’s workshop for Georgetown. He had to make...
2021-10-11
1h 07
Back Look Cinema: The Podcast
Ep. 48: Fright Night (Featuring D.M. Needom of the Better To . . . Podcast)
Zach & Zo are joined by their first repeat guest host in the form of the fabulous D.M. Needom of the Better To . . . Podcast! Together they take a stroll through the suburbia of the 1980's when, according to this movie, no one locks their doors. The movie in this discussion is Fright Night. It was a great movie back then and, in many ways, still holds up.www.backlookcinema.comEmail: fanmail@backlookcinema.comTwitter: @backlookcinemaFacebook: The Back Look Cinema Podcast Instagram: backlookcinemapodcastBack Look Cinema M...
2021-10-09
1h 28
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Something New - MAZEMENT from Real East Duo
Send us a text MAZEMENT from Real East Duo and I discuss his ATV accident he had a kid that left him in a coma for threes days. Also how he had the opportunity to go out to LA to pursue his musical dream but something had his make a different choice. We also talk about his record label Rise Up Entertainment, mumble rap, social media and much more. ***** Real East Duo is a Hip Hop duo comprising Connecticut lyricists, Nerdy G, and MAZEMENT. The duo offers an authentic hip-hop sound mix...
2021-10-08
1h 14
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Gambling and the Downward Spiral - Gary Fahey
Send us a text Gary and I discuss what it was like to be on the Australian Prime Ministers Protection Team and the fact he spent 18 years with the Australian Federal Police. However, it wasn’t all glory. Gary silently struggled with a major depressive disorder and gambling addiction that cost him almost $2 million, his career, his reputation, and had him very close to taking my own life. **** From mistake maker to responsibility taker, Gary spent almost 20 years with the Australian Federal P...
2021-10-06
1h 46
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Lose Somebody - Merchant
Send us a text Merchant and I discuss his latest single Lose Somebody and the inspiration behind it. We talk about his collaboration with Duran Duran’s John Taylor, Dead Days & Gatorade, and Don’t Feel Like Dancing. We also discuss his Better To Moment and the risk he took to follow his musical dream. ***** LOS ANGELES - Arriving September 29th, ’Lose Somebody’ is the third single from Merchant’s (Nate Merchant)upcoming, debut EP produced with the legendary bassist of Duran Duran, J...
2021-09-29
1h 23
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
On My Way - Katie Chonacas
Send us a text Katie Elizabeth Chonacas, is a Greek American actor, producer, director, musician, voice-over artist, industry coach, podcaster, and published author. While Katie has a long list of accomplishments, her mind rarely cuts her any slack. She suffered from something that a lot of creatives do, that’s imposter syndrome. We discuss this as well as success, past career accomplishments and plans and goals for the future. *** Katie Chonacas is a Greek international actress, who made her...
2021-09-24
1h 30
Health Declassified
Dauna Needom - Author, Podcast host & much more EP 137
Dauna Needom talks to Peter and Kathleen about her career as a disc jockey, writer, in the film industry and her Better To ..... Podcast. https://dmneedom.com http://bettertopodcast.com/ The Yakking Show is brought to you by Peter Wright & Kathleen Beauvais contact us to be a guest on our show. https://TheYakkingShow.com peter@theyakkingshow.com https://karytechsolutions.com kathleen@theyakkingshow.com
2021-09-22
30 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Surviving Suicide - Matt Caruana
Send us a text Matt and I discuss his suicide attempt at 16 that has left him a paraplegic. What some may find surprising is that it is something that he is grateful for. He says he wouldn\'t change anything in his life because he wouldn\'t be the person he is now that he has overcome his struggles. ***** Up until the age of 12, I had lived a very typical life for a child in the city of Sydney. With great family. lots of friends and a comforting neighbourhood BUT everything was about to change...
2021-09-21
1h 08
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Moving for One Dream and Discovering Another Passion - Kawan Karadaghi
Send us a text Kawan and I discuss his move from Virginia to Los Angeles, so he could follow his dream of being an actor. While he may not have become an actor, he discovered something that he was much more passionate about and changed his life completely. ****** I\'m Kawan and after many trials, I found that fitness and business were things I understood. I became a master trainer and now co-own 3 gyms. Before that, there were many failures I underwent and I\'m still learning today. I\'m a...
2021-09-17
51 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
In The Hole - Author Ben Levin
Send us a text I sat down with Ben and discuss his novel In The Hole and what inspired him to write about homelessness. We also discuss autism and many of the other causes he wishes to champion. He is truly an inspiration. ********** Ben Levin is an autistic, 18-year-old who has a love for writing. He has written the novel, “In The Hole” about homelessness from a teen perspective. https://benlevinauthor.com/about According to Ben, “Autism is a gift, not a curse.” When it comes to “Bet...
2021-09-14
39 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Adoption, Abandonment, Alcohol - a Journey of Self Discovery and Sobriety -Tom Freeman
Send us a text Tom Freeman and I talk about how at 8 years old he found out he was adopted. The answer that his adoptive mother provided didn\'t bring comfort as he didn\'t believe it. Instead, the label of adopted filled him with a feeling that would haunt him for years and ultimately left him to discover something to make it feel better booze. However, this story does have an interesting and happy ending. ****** Living proof that tough choices have incredible outcomes. I got sober at 4...
2021-09-11
1h 14
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
I Thought Everyone Could Sing - Chelsey James
Send us a text Chelsey and I sit down to discuss her latest single Steady as well as the crazy heights the video shoot took her on. We also talk about the music business, fame, her dream collaboration and so much more. ****** Chelsey James is a force, unwilling to step aside or be overlooked. Redefining the norm for women in country, she’s unapologetically bold in her songwriting and performing, and won’t take no for an answer when it comes to defining her worth as a female artist. With no mo...
2021-09-08
1h 10
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Turning a Hobby & a Passion into Something More - Shari Hammond
Send us a text Shari Hammond and I sit down and talk about how she started out inventing with her father and created her company Inspired Product Design Group, all while being a single mother. ******** Shari was a marketing director for a variety of businesses. She was better to… creating her own inventions and working side-by-side with her father. Shari Hammond is the Founder/CEO of Inspired Product Development Group and the inventor behind Cabinet Caddy (www.Cabi...
2021-09-05
49 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Pursing a Dream Lead Me On a Different Path - Alonzo Richardson
Send us a text Alonzo talks about he dreamed about being an artist and ended up taking a different path and joined the military. His life has taken many twists and turns and he shares with us some pretty funny stories. ******** The Back Look Cinema Podcast with Zach & Zo Son & father team Zachary Richardson and Alonzo Richardson examine and explore the movies that were popular before Zachary was ever born. Alonzo gets to share some of his favorite movies such ...
2021-09-01
57 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Sports or Music I had to Chose - Payton Howie - Never Go Home
Send us a text I spoke with Payton Howie about her new single, Never Go Home. We also talk about the choice she had to make between playing softball in college or pursuing her passion for singing. We talk about how Carrie Underwood brought her up on stage when she was just 5 years old and how that shaped her perspective. We talked about music, video and photo shoots and so much more. ******** With backwoods bathed vocals and bona fide southern swagger, Payton Howie is l...
2021-08-27
1h 00
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Leaving The View to Follow A Dream - Lynne Eichenbaum
Send us a text Lynne and I discuss why she left her job as an Associate Director on The View, moving across the country, and finally moving back to NJ and living her entrepreneurial dream with inventing My Garden Sleeves. ****** The top trend for 2021 in gardening is gardening itself. With more and more Americans enjoying their gardens of flowers, vegetables, fruits, and more, having functional and protective gardening gloves is a must for any level of gardener. Inventor ...
2021-08-20
1h 12
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Nothing Sexier Than Freedom - Helen Edwards
Send us a text I speak with Helen from the Sexy Freedom Podcast about cheating. We discuss why she was a cheater, as well as grief and loss and more. ******** HELEN EDWARDS Entrepreneur / Author / Yogini Movement Speaker, Collaborator, Event Creator, Yogini, and International Author of “Nothing Sexier Than Freedom & Your Inner Evolution.” Co-creator and leader of four successful Yoga Retreats. Helen has taught life skills, networking, and conscious behavior classes in shelters since 200...
2021-08-17
1h 02
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
How Being On The Voice Changed my Life - Ricky Duran (The Voice)
Send us a text I talk to Ricky about his latest single “Star” and the inspiration behind it. He tells me how being on The Voice changed his life. He also has some advice for those who are thinking about trying out for any reality singing show. On a somber note, we talk about the loss of his mother to breast cancer and his father and best friend to suicide. We’ll also talk about his inspiration for his music and more. ******** If you are someone you know is thinking about suicide please...
2021-08-13
47 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Grief and the Loss of a Loved One - Emily Thiroux Threatt
Send us a text Emily and I talk about grief and loss. She talks about her experience with grief and how she learned to deal with it. We also discuss her book Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief. ****** Emily Thiroux Threatt is an author and lecturer with extensive personal experience in the grieving process. She has created a unique program called “Writing Your Way Through Grief” to help others through the grieving process. She holds a master’s degree in English with a concentration in w...
2021-08-10
1h 08
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Beating Social Anxiety Gave Me a Better Life - Devesh Tilokani
Send us a text When I sat down to speak with Devesh, I knew we’d talk about his move from Dubai to Canada. However, our conversation turned to how he had to overcome his Social Anxiety to accomplish this. At 16 he realized he had to make changes and work through it. He tells his tale of how he overcame it as well as discussing social media and podcasting. ******** A little about Devesh: I run a weekly newsletter called PodThrive where we provide tips on how to improve on your podcast intervie...
2021-08-06
59 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
It Takes More Work Than You Think To Be A Male Model - Enrico Ravenna
Send us a text Enrico and I talk about his life as a model and actor as well as graduating with honors from Georgia State. He tells me what it takes to look good in an image and what his life is like in his downtime. ****** Enrico was born in Ramat Gan, Israel, and spent most of his life in the southern part of the country. He was a professional cyclist and competed and trained all over Europe until he joined the military at 18. After completing his military service, Enrico starte...
2021-08-03
1h 02
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Managing Your Expectations - Ben Winter
Send us a text Ben and I talk about marriage divorce and managing your expectations. We all need to learn how to manage our expectations to live happier life. ****** Bio : Ben certainly hasn’t been idle in life. A couple of years out of college and he started doing things and going places he never would have expected. From traveling to personal growth to marriage and child to divorce and parenthood to entrepreneurialism and inspiring others. Ben has flown an airplane on his own and has been s...
2021-07-30
1h 03
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Just Walking Away From a Dream - Joanna Vargas
Send us a text On today’s show, I chat with Joanna Vargas. She tells me how she saw herself owning a dance studio at 11 whiles she watched Paula Abdul at the American Music Awards. Fast forward years later and the vision has manifested. The thing about dreams, though, is sometimes they’re not always perfect. One day, when the stress got to be too much, she decided it was time to make a change. She had enough and sold it in 2010 and said goodbye in 30 seconds to her employees and walked away. ...
2021-07-27
1h 05
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
A Collaboration That Went South - Moustafa Taco
Send us a text Moustafa and I talk about how an unexpected collaboration thought he was going to be bumped to the big leagues, but was left wondering when all was said in done if it was even real. Website:https://moustafa-taco.jimdosite.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moustafatacomusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moustafataco To hear his music Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0k2GS7gcxRYz7YkhVqeKLH?si=XX4DI9dCTC-Z3rPIfbrBzw&dl_branch=1--- This episode is sponsored ...
2021-07-23
44 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Dreaming of Being the Next Dan Rather - Andrea Pass
Send us a text Andrea and I talk about how she followed her dream to be the next Dan Rather. While she may not have become him, her incredible journey led her to owning her own PR agency, Andrea Pass Public Relations. We discuss marketing and how image and social media play an important role. Andrea also shares stories about some of the famous people she met along the way. ****** Website: https://www.andreapasspr.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndreaPassPublicRelations Twitter: https:...
2021-07-21
54 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Blowing Up My Radio Career and Life with Steve Gamlin
Send us a text We talk about when he blew up a 10-year radio career, at the same time his first marriage crumbled and he was heavily in debt. It was a decision he regretted a while until he realized it was a stepping-stone. ***** After a successful decade in Rock Morning Radio, Steve crashed and burned his career, first marriage and financial stability then became a stand-up comedian and professional speaker (The Motivational Firewood™ Guy) who brought his life to new heights (2 c...
2021-07-14
1h 09
Faithful Film Fanatic
North by Northwest ft. D.M. Needom
Not only do I review the 1959 Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest with the author, D.M. Needom. But I get to have a personal interview with her about her podcast, 'Better To Podcast', her newest book, 'My Daze with the Dark Muse' which I would reccomend all my listerners to check out if you like to read, and talk about lots of other stuff. Don't forget to subscribe to her everywhere you listen to podcasts.
2021-07-13
1h 01
Left at the Light
D.M. Needom
I got an email months ago from a local author who asked me if I had any interest in talk to her about her book. Of course I said yes because this podcast is all about supporting the community. While we focus on businesses I thought this would be fun to do. We had a great conversation about the book and her life leading up to writing. The conversation went on for longer than you hear on the episode because we just had a fun conversation. One of the best parts about this podcast is meeting new people. I get a...
2021-07-12
39 min
Back Look Cinema: The Podcast
Ep. 35: Big Trouble In Little China (Featuring: D.M. Needom)
Zach & Zo are joined by award winning author D.M. Needom as they venture into the secret, mysterious and mystical world of Little China in San Francisco. There's an evil ancient wizard, a good wizard, Storm wizards, and . . . I don't know WTF that thing is! Wang Chi must rescue his fiance with the help of none other than good ol' Jack Burton! www.backlookcinema.comEmail: fanmail@backlookcinema.comTwitter: @backlookcinema Facebook: The Back Look Cinema Podcast Instagram: backlookcinemapodcastDauna Needom's Info:DMNeedom.comB...
2021-07-03
39 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
I Almost Walked Away From A Life Changing Opportunity - Rhys Uhlich
Send us a text Rhys and I chat about how he almost walked away from the life-changing Make Me A Supermodel competition. The reality show took him on a grand adventure that led him from Phillip Island, New York, Los Angeles, Bali, and between. When he returned to Australia, he settled back on Phillip Island, building his shed-style sustainable dream home. (By the way, he built it for about $117 in Australian money, roughly $60K to $70K in the US.) Besides his dream home and modeling, we talk a...
2021-06-30
47 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Risking It All So You Don’t Have To - Warren Tuttle
Send us a text Warren took a shot at his dream of being an inventor bringing a product to market. He learned a lot from that journey and now helps other aspiring inventors He has a book entitled Inventor Confidential: The Honest Guide to Profitable Inventing ******* Warren lives with his wife Lynn in Southern Connecticut and has three wonderful daughters, all well-educated and working. He enjoys skiing, motorcycling, golf, and travel. Warren Tuttle is an expert in open innovation and the at-h...
2021-06-25
1h 00
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
How the Peace Corps Changed My Life - Evelyn Kohl LaTorre
Send us a text Evelyn talks about serving in the Peace Corps in the Andes of Peru. She discusses what happened as she finished her service and was about to leave to go back home. It’s a tale of self-discovery, love, and adventure. ******* Evelyn Kohl LaTorre ‘s first book, Between Inca Walls, A Peace Corps Memoir, won several awards and is about her adventures growing up in Montana, volunteering in Mexico, and coming of age in Peru. She holds a doctorate in multicultural education...
2021-06-23
1h 02
Write or Die Show
Interview with Dauna Needom - Anxiety & Depression
Dauna shares the struggles that she has overcome, which includes a family history of mental health. Follow Dauna https://www.dmneedom.com https://www.instagram.com/author_d.m.needom/ https://www.facebook.com/D.M.NEEDOM https://twitter.com/DaunaD1 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX0ETs2wpOHbCuhUNr0XFTw?view_as=subscriber
2021-06-17
30 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Freeing Your Life From Stress - Professor Pete Alexander
Send us a text I had the pleasure of sitting down with Professor Pete Alexander to discuss all things stress-related. Stress can affect us in more ways than we realize, and today we talk about some of the biggest culprits, ourselves, and our thinking. We discuss stress related to not just work but caregiving, relationships, and more. He also offers us some tips on how to help ourselves. Here are some Tips from Professor Pete Know Your Stress Triggers: https://petealexander.com/stress-relief...
2021-06-16
1h 00
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Divorce and a Life Changing Journey - Sally Edwards
Send us a text I sit down with Sally Edwards. Sally and I discuss divorce, patterns, and choices we make in life. Her better to stems from her divorce and the awakening she had. The divorce led her to be homeless and broke at one point, but it took her on a journey of self-discovery and growth. **** Born in the UK and living in Holland, having settled here via Italy, Germany, and France. I experience life as a journey, speak several languages, and am culturally comfortable in diff...
2021-06-09
1h 01
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Life on the Road and the Inspiration with Sasha Marshall
Sasha Marshall and I talked about life on the road with the Allman Brothers Band and how it shaped her life and gave her inspiration. We discussed her books, including her Guitar Face Series and her latest release, False Start, and her other works in progress. Other topics of discussion were romance books, metaphysics, and other things. ****** Sasha Marshall is an author who loves to write romance novels with an edge. She has degrees in history, social science, and technology, which she used for over a decade to work with at-risk youth. She...
2021-06-04
1h 17
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Adoption and the Inspiration of the Novel, John and Mary Margaret - Susan Cushman
Send us a text I sat down with Susan Cushman, Susan is an Author and grandmother who resides in Memphis Tennessee. She will be releasing her seventh book on June eighth entitled John and Mary Margret. While Susan and I will explore her writing career, we will also be exploring her Better To story about adopting three children and the life journey, and the inspiration it created for her. ***** Bio: Author, Susan Cushman, is announcing her latest book, John and Mary Margaret (Koelher Boo...
2021-06-02
57 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
How I Destroyed My Law Career and Turned My Life Around - Paul Glover
Send us a text I talked to Paul Glover today and discussed the year 1995. This was the year Paul found himself on the other side of the law. However, after spending five years in prison, he discovered he had the tools and skills to help others not make the same mistakes. In fact, he knew he could teach them how to navigate the corporate world. We also discuss the changing landscape of corporate America and the workforce. Paul describes himself as a \"recovering trial lawyer,\" an ex-felon...
2021-05-28
1h 07
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Spiritual Freemasonry - Chris Earnshaw
Send us a text I had the pleasure of speaking with Chris Earnshaw. Chris’ better-to-moment is about joining Freemasonry, as it was life-changing for him. Joining inspired him to write several books about a fresh way of understanding the world’s oldest fraternity, which he says, still has an important role to play in society today. We also discussed living in Japan and England. The conversation also turns to look at science and the metaphysical connectedness of everyone. Bio: BA in Japanese ...
2021-05-26
1h 11
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Poor Choices and the Lies We Tell Ourself - Dai Manuel
Send us a text Dai realized that his addiction was getting the best of him and needed to make changes. He wanted to be a better man, husband, and father. When he reached his breaking point, his wife asked him a simple question. Was he the man that he would want his daughters to marry? There were some tech issues at the beginning. ******* Dai Manuel is a super dad, dating his wife, with a lead by example way of living and a contagious personality, who is on a mission to positively impact one m...
2021-05-22
1h 06
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Learning Who I was After I Left the Navy - Adam Best
Send us a text Adam Best had a lot of responsibility when he was in the Navy. After 5 years of being in the military, he had to learn who he was. While he stayed in a civilian position with the Navy, he still had to figure where his life was headed. He talked to me about the positive and negative about his transition, and we also discuss his battle with alcohol. His Veterans in the Wild Podcast will be launching on May 27, 2021. Find the podcast @veteransinthewild on IG, YouTube! ...
2021-05-19
56 min
That's Some Crazy Sh*t with Kelly & James
That's Some Crazy Shit - S3 E3 - Intuitive Tarot and Oracle Card Reader Dauna Needom
Our minds were blown when we sat down with intuitive Tarot and Oracle Card Reader Dauna Needom. She share her crazy stories about her gift as a psychic and things she has experienced. Dauan has read cards for almost 35 years. If you are interested in having a reading we highly recommend Dauna! To connect with her visit https://www.dmneedom.com/kitty-mystic. Dauna is also an author and fellow podcast. To find all her social media links, podcast and books visit: https://www.dmneedom.com/ More about Dauna I'm a New Orleans native who has...
2021-05-15
1h 03
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Pursuing Your Purpose - Kayla Francis
Send us a text Kayla Francis went to college and thought she was following her dream. She graduated, got a job, but slowly realized as she set about getting her Masters that this wasn’t the path she wanted to take. While sticking with a job that isn’t her passion, she started pursuing her dream. Kayla is a Soul Purpose and Empowerment coach that helps introverted women, who are tired of feeling lost and disempowered, develop their intuition, unleash their inner purpose, and learn how to...
2021-05-12
53 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Quitting High School to Go to College in the UK - ST Rappaport
Send us a text ST Rappaport decided that she had enough of American High School before her Junior year, so she dropped out and decided to Go to College in England. It’s a journey that changed her life. While she was abroad, she studied art and used it in her current profession as a Creative Journal Expressive Arts Coach. What she does sounds truly fascinating. We also discuss art, the creative process, the challenges of living abroad, and more. Have you ever been stuck or confused and ...
2021-05-05
53 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Mediumship, Self Empowerment, & Trauma - Sarah Martucci
Send us a text The episode originally aired LIVE on April 26, 2021, on Facebook and YouTube. I sit down to chat with my friend, Sarah Martucci. We discuss mediumship and more of her experience as a medium. Listening and trusting your intuition. How to empower yourself after dealing with trauma. We discuss weight, body image, healing, and empower yourself. How childhood trauma and having a dysfunctional family can hinder the choices you make in your life. Please reach out to the re...
2021-05-01
1h 11
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Following My Life Long Dreams and Seeing the Gift of Life - Guest Shelley F. Knight
Send us a text I had the pleasure of sitting with Shelley F. Knight from the UK. We discussed following her dream to become a nurse and mother. We talk about her travels before she started her nursing journey and how it settled her before she started her longer nursing journey. Her journey to become a nurse took some interesting twists; however, her journey to become a mother was more difficult. We talk about life and death. Healing and saying goodbye to the ones we love. Left nursing as she ...
2021-04-28
1h 08
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Moving to an Ashram Changed My Life - Dawna Campbell
Send us a text I sit down with Dawna Campbell. We discussed leaving a toxic job in corporate America as well as an awful marriage. When she moved to the Ashram, she learned a lot about herself as well as raising her children. We discuss empowering yourself as well as your kids. You can find out more about her and the services she offers at https://dawnacampbell.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice messa...
2021-04-21
18 min
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Seeing the Energy of Life - Linn Purdon
Send us a text Today I sit down with Linn Purdon to discuss how she sees the world differently. For her, the world is kind of like the Matrix, but instead of numbers and code, she sees it in colors. Well, that\'s how it started out. Now it has grown to encompass all the senses. Her Better To moment was because of her gift. When she discovered she had this ability, she went to tell her mom but knew it wouldn\'t be received well, so she twisted and contorted who she was so she could fit in. Besid...
2021-04-14
1h 15
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Coming Out in the 80s But Married Straight - Robert Leithliter
Send us a text Today, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Robert, a fifty-year-old out and proud gay man, who explains some of the trials he went through coming out in the 1980s. He’s currently married to his third spouse, a man who he loves and appreciates dearly. We also discuss why it was better to have married straight for his first trip down the aisle. Other topics we explore were labels, adoption rights, being a step-parent, self-harm, parents’ negative talk and how it has long-last...
2021-04-07
1h 30
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Coming Out as a Medium - Sarah Martucci
Send us a text I sit down with Sarah Martucci, certified Crystal Healer and Psychic Medium , and discuss was it better to come out as a medium or not? We also talk about relationships, family, past trauma and fear. There are some sound issues I do apologize but there is a lot of worth while information to be heard. From Sarah\'s Site : From a very young age, I have been blessed with the gift and ability to help people from all walks of life find clarity and peace. Through customized readings, ...
2021-03-30
1h 08
Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Saving Mom - D. M. Needom
Send us a text In the first episode of the podcast, I explore whether it was better to have stepped in and saved my mom during her Suicide Attempt when I was in high school. I further explore what it is like living with someone who is suicidal and dealing with the stigma of suicide. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish. Learn more 800-273-8255--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/d-m-needom/messageSupport this podcast:&nb...
2021-03-23
38 min