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Still I Rise PodcastTake Two - From Stillwater to Strength - Alison Bruck’s Journey Through CancerSend us a textTake Two is the powerful follow-up to Alison’s viral story — a reunion filled with new revelations, raw emotion, and hope. 1st interview here: https://youtu.be/NdYx1WFfk9Q?si=i3QOjwIImrO9qILqScART: SCAR ART PAINTING PROGRAM (www.scartevents.com) A healing arts program designed to help women find strength in their emotional or surgical scarsSTORY CRAFTING PROGRAM: Winning idea of the 2020 Astella's International C3Prize.www.younightevents.com Support the showStill I Rise features stories from You Night...2025-05-0825 min
Still I Rise PodcastTapestry of Survival — Tara Reid’s Journey Through Loss, Cancer, and RediscoverySend us a textScART: SCAR ART PAINTING PROGRAM (www.scartevents.com) A healing arts program designed to help women find strength in their emotional or surgical scarsSTORY CRAFTING PROGRAM: Winning idea of the 2020 Astella's International C3Prize. www.younightevents.com Support the showStill I Rise features stories from You Night's STORY CRAFTING COMMUNITY. To read additional stories, visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/YouNightStories. Would you like to participate in a 6-week Story Crafting small group experience so that you can share your story...2025-04-2911 min
Still I Rise PodcastRainbows After the Wreckage — Theresa Bourque’s Story of Healing, Heartbreak, and HopeSend us a textScART: SCAR ART PAINTING PROGRAM https://www.scartevents.com/ A healing arts program designed to help women find strength in their emotional or surgical scarsSTORY CRAFTING PROGRAM: Winning idea of the 2020 Astella's International C3Prize.https://www.younightevents.com/ Support the showStill I Rise features stories from You Night's STORY CRAFTING COMMUNITY. To read additional stories, visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/YouNightStories. Would you like to participate in a 6-week Story Crafting small group experience so that you can...2025-04-2315 min
Still I Rise PodcastRestored Like a Vintage Car—Eden Millet’s Journey Through Cancer and CaregivingSend us a textScART: SCAR ART PAINTING PROGRAM (www.scartevents.com) A healing arts program designed to help women find strength in their emotional or surgical scarsSTORY CRAFTING PROGRAM: Winning idea of the 2020 Astella's International C3Prize. www.younightevents.com Support the showStill I Rise features stories from You Night's STORY CRAFTING COMMUNITY. To read additional stories, visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/YouNightStories. Would you like to participate in a 6-week Story Crafting small group experience so that you can share your story...2025-04-1808 min
Still I Rise PodcastShe Lost Everything—Then Fought Breast Cancer with Relentless Strength: Cheryl Walsh’s StorySend us a textIn 2022, Cheryl Walsh was diagnosed with breast cancer after five years of unimaginable loss — losing her farm, her income, her stability, and nearly her husband. Just as she began treatment, she lost her sister-in-law to cancer too. But through it all, Cheryl found strength she didn’t know she had. With the support of the Gloria Gemma Foundation, the SheRoes program, and the powerful sisterhood she discovered, Cheryl began to rise from the ashes — like the phoenix she now calls her symbol.This is a story of survival, grief, healing, and redisc...2025-04-1021 min
Still I Rise PodcastShe Faced Breast Cancer Alone After Losing Her Husband—Traci Glazner’s StorySend us a text"In May of 2023, I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in my right breast. After losing both my parents and my husband, I thought I'd faced my share of grief—but cancer brought a new challenge. With the strength of my children, my support system, and the incredible women in the SheRoes program, I made it through. This is my story of unexpected friendship, healing, and the resilience that carried me through. If you're facing cancer or supporting someone who is, know this: you're stronger than you think, and you're never alone.”...2025-04-0111 min
Still I Rise PodcastThe Sun will Shine - Leah Hooks "I Beat Aggressive Breast Cancer 18 years ago"Send us a text"At 51, I was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer—one tumor was aggressive triple-negative, the other estrogen-positive. My journey was filled with challenges, but 18 years later, I stand here cancer-free. This is my story of faith, resilience, and the people who supported me along the way. If you're battling cancer or know someone who is, know that hope is real, and you're not alone."Please SUBSCRIBE to this podcast so that you can be inspired by future interviews! Support the showStill I Rise features stories from You Nig...2025-03-2512 min
Still I Rise Podcast"Nalu" by Kristine LeTellierSend us a textHere's an excerpt from Kristine's story:"In December 2022, another massive tsunami came, knocking everything down in its path. Here comes cancer and all the feelings you don’t want to have at 40. Feelings of scared, nervousness, the unknown, sadness and trauma barreling at her full speed. Pain is what crashed into her first and she tried to swim. White caps started to appear at every angle and there was no way to swim around them; there were scans, biopsies, chemo that left her with feelings of anger, hopelessness and made her ti...2025-02-2416 min
Still I Rise Podcast"When will my wings spread?" by Joy KampenSend us a textIn this interview and story, Joy shares how You Night's Story Crafting program helped her break free from the mental gymnastics she was having over the subject matter of friendships that end with betrayal. We've all been there...where relationships that we form can unexpectedly turn into negative experiences, often leading us to scratch our heads as to what went wrong. Joy talks about how that can feel like the sting of a bee when that happens, but shares that the bee stings have resulted in more of a butterfly effect where those st...2025-02-0910 min
Still I Rise Podcast"My Story" by Lutricia "Lu" MiltonSend us a textHere's a partial transcript of the interview. Lu was on an oxygen tank at the time of this interview and it might be hard to make out all of her words. My name is Lutricia Milton. I am the last of ten children. I was born November 5th, 1970 at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana. As far as I can remember, I had a good childhood. My mother sent my siblings and I to Mississippi to spend the summer with our grandparents. I enjoyed spending the summer with my grandparents. I le...2025-02-0130 min
Still I Rise Podcast“Flames of Fortitude” by Dr. Leslie P. Filippelli-DiMannaSend us a textExcerpt from Dr. Leslie's story:"I realized life had changed and everyone had moved on. It was time to let go. There are no parents to approve or disapprove of my choices. Who I am, choices I make, my views of the world and desires for the future are mine alone to decide.This is my time and I’m not afraid. Rarely have I stopped and thought about being alone or even the prospect of dying. I have no time for nonsense, have always abhorred drama, and never wa...2025-02-0116 min
Still I Rise Podcast"Storms will Pass" by Sharon AndrewsSend us a textAn excerpt from Sharon's story:"With my diagnosis, I was fortunate in the sense that although having cancer was scary, it was stage one, could be treated and that would hopefully be the end of it. I didn’t need chemo or radiation. I look back on that time in my life and it’s a blur. Between all of my appointments, helping my kids and everything else, I don’t remember much. Maybe it’s my body’s way of protecting me from what I went through - I don’t know. What...2025-01-2814 min
Still I Rise Podcast"The Ocean's Edge" by Pella (Pamela) HayesSend us a textAn excerpt from Pam's Story:"There’s a new energy in the air making watching a summer thunderstorm magical. Hot water vapor in the air hugs my skin and drapes my body in a loving embrace, honeysuckle summer air, and living alongside loving people with good food, laughter, and joy is my new normal. It’s a lens few can see through, a perspective shift I’m privileged to enjoy the rest of my life.Different, what I see and feel now embodies love and peace. Looking back, I rememb...2025-01-2517 min
Still I Rise Podcast"Like the Mighty Sea" by Jessica ForcierSend us a textAn excerpt from Jessica's story:Navigating adulthood, motherhood, and cancer, I learned to find solace in my children – Dalton, McDermott, and Olympia – whose vibrant personalities and bountiful love filled my life with joy and purpose, even amid the turmoil of illness. My husband Michael's quiet strength balanced myanxious nature, and our family bond became a source of balance.The rest of my family also provided (Mom Norah, Dad Tony, sister Vanessa, sister Emily and brother-in-law Paul) unwavering support and were instrumental in my determination. They never left...2025-01-2118 min
Still I Rise Podcast"Surviving the Swells" by Patricia S. VicknairSend us a textExcerpt from Patti's Story:"After 16 years of peaceful seas and recovery, another tidal wave hit me hard when Wayne passed away from lung cancer. Waves hit me constantly for the first year after his death, sometimes gently but other times with much force. Drawing from my Al-Anon recovery, I was able to express my grief and find acceptance. Gently, the waves moved me forward with new job opportunities, adventurous European vacations, my oldest daughter's marriage, which expanded our family with a loving son-in-law and grandson, and years of quiet seas.2025-01-2011 min
Still I Rise Podcast"Navigating Life's Yellow Brick Road" by Lisa DegnanSend us a textAn excerpt from Lisa's story:"The guiding light of my family is helping me through. I know they are as afraid as I am, but they do not let me see their fears. The tables turned and they have become my cheerleaders. From the fun, silly party in my honor the night before surgery to the hand holding through each chemo session, they made me smile. They made me fight harder than I believed I could. And they continue to be my source of strength as I navigate the post-treatment portion...2025-01-1319 min
Still I Rise Podcast"The Silver Lining" by Pamela PierceSend us a textAn excerpt from Pam's Story:"While this is one of the hardest moments of my life, there are some beautiful chapters in between. At the age of 24, I married my husband and had two amazing children. In my experience some people become their past and carry on the behavior in which they were raised or they become the exact opposite. I chose the latter. I made it my mission to be the best wife and mother I could be and to give my children a life that I only dreamed of...2025-01-0913 min
Still I Rise Podcast“Saved by the Light” by Brenda-Lee (Bree) TroiaSend us a textExcerpt from Brenda's story:"In navigating through life’s turbulent waters, where uncertainty clouded my path, my girls were my beacons of light amid the storm. They guided me towards my purpose when I didn’t think I had one. Amanda and Caitlin will always be my every heartbeat, my every breath, my two reasons, my shining lights, my entire world. Today, our team of three has grown and I am the luckiest mommy and mimi on this planet. My family is and always will be my beacon of love...2025-01-0714 min
Still I Rise Podcast"The Waves of My Life" by Sunny AndersonSend us a textExcerpt from Sunny's story:"I would have to say that one of the biggest wakeup call in my life is when I went through a divorce from my husband of 23 ½ years and was the father of my 3 children I had suspected that he was having an affair and my suspicions were right. All I could think of was, here is the second man in my life that has chosen to abandon me.There were myriads of emotions. I was angry and frustrated because I couldn’t control the situation and...2025-01-0513 min
Still I Rise Podcast"The Roller Coaster" by Melissa BouchardSend us a textAn excerpt from Melissa's story:"Once we got home, I decided that was the moment I needed to tell her. Looking into her innocent blue eyes looking up at me made me realize that I needed to be as strong as I possibly could, and that I needed to fight with everything I had so I could be here and watch her grow up. I truly believe that my mom was sitting next to me on the couch at that moment and was holding my hand while I explained to my...2024-12-3015 min
Still I Rise Podcast"That's Life!" by Britta RabalaisSend us a textAn excerpt from Britta's story: "But, no one wins a war alone. I did have a lot of support from others while going through this arduous time. My husband, daughter, family, and friends supported me through the battles of chemotherapy and my surgery. Neighbors sent food and messages that meant a lot to me and kept me going. What I want others to know is that sometimes life will find a way to knock you down, but you can get back up. On the other end was a doctor who called to...2024-12-2814 min
Still I Rise Podcast"Wild Horse" by Kara DeMorroSend us a textAn excerpt from Kara's story:"I continued living wild and free. I traveled, I visited many places and experienced many things. I met my life partner and settled down again. Everything was great until it wasn’t. I received a call from my mother that my dad had a heart attack, and I ran as fast as I could back home. My dad did not make it. We lost him this time. I lost my confidante, and I had no idea what to do. I decided to do what my dad wo...2024-12-2413 min
Still I Rise Podcast“The Soundtrack of My Life" by Cynthia EdwardsSend us a textAn excerpt from her story:"Throughout my cancer journey, music has been my constant companion, guiding me through the darkest moments and lifting my spirits when all seemed lost. The lyrics of “Lean on Me” became a lifeline, reminding me that I was not alone.As I emerged from the depths of treatment, I realized that my life had been transformed into a triumphant symphony. The cancer had not broken me; it had made me stronger, wiser, and more resilient. Reflecting on my life’s soundtrack, I am grat...2024-12-1511 min
Still I Rise Podcast"My Life's Stained Glass Window" by Nelia Maria LeClairSend us a textExcerpt from Nelia's Story:"Amidst the barrage of treatments and doctor’s visits, there lies a quiet, unyielding force that propelled me to move forward. It was not found in the sterile halls of the hospital or the vast expanse of online medical literature. It was in the gentle, reassuring grip of my husband’s hand, the one that had not loosened since the day the words, “you have cancer” disrupted our lives. His unspoken promise that this was just another obstacle we had to overcome together. Steve’s unwavering support was my hav...2024-12-1215 min
Still I Rise Podcast“Standing at the Plate of Life” by Anna DuncanSend us a textAn excerpt from Anna's story:"Like a runner rounding the bases, I celebrated each small victory along the way. I cherished the moments of normalcy, the laughter and love that filled my home. I found solace in writing, pouring my heart into a memoir that would one day inspire others who were facing their battles.The support of my family and friends has been my dugout, a sanctuary where I can rest and recharge. They are my cheerleaders, my coaches, and my teammates. Together, we form an...2024-12-0921 min
The Building Texas ShowSmall Town, Big Impact: Lisa Jenkins on Comfort, Texas Commerce and CommunityWelcome to another inspiring episode of The Building Texas Show! Join us as we delve into the heart of Texas and uncover the stories of individuals making a significant impact on their communities. In this episode, our host Justin McKenzie sits down with Lisa Jenkins, a passionate and dedicated community leader from Comfort, Texas. Discover her journey, the vibrant initiatives she spearheads, and how she's fostering growth and togetherness in this charming Hill Country town.In this engaging episode, Lisa Jenkins, a key figure in the Comfort, Texas community, shares her inspiring journey from running a Bed...2024-11-2511 minThe Building Texas ShowBringing Comfort, TX to Life: The Power of Community and Pop-up Shops!Welcome to "The Building Texas Show," where host Justin McKenzie shines a spotlight on the innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders shaping Texas's future. Our journey today takes us to the charming town of Comfort, Texas, steeped in history and community spirit. Join us as we uncover the magic of Comfort with two passionate business owners, Lisa Jenkins and Cara Hines.In this episode of "The Building Texas Show," Justin McKenzie sits down with Lisa Jenkins and Cara Hines to explore their dynamic efforts in revitalizing Comfort, Texas. Through their innovative pop-up initiative, Lisa and Cara are breathing new...2024-11-2325 min
Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityHealing for Every Heart in Adoption: Redemptive Prayers and Strategies for Adoptive Parents, Adoptees, and Birth Parents by Betsy S. Kylstra, Jodi Jackson Tucker, Lisa C. QuallsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/805462to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Healing for Every Heart in Adoption: Redemptive Prayers and Strategies for Adoptive Parents, Adoptees, and Birth Parents
Author: Betsy S. Kylstra, Jodi Jackson Tucker, Lisa C. Qualls
Narrator: Sarah Zimmerman
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 48 minutes
Release date: November 5, 2024
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Redeem Your Adoption Journey In this groundbreaking book, adoption advocates Betsy S. Kylstra, Lisa C. Qualls, and Jodi Jackson Tucker—an adoptee, a birth mother, and an adoptive mother—reveal that adoption is rooted in both loss and redemptive victory. And healing is needed by all in t...2024-11-056h 48
Because We Love - Finding meaning after lossEpisode 44 - Break up, parental alienation & the help that is out thereIn this episode Amanda McPherson shares her story of parental alienation as a child and the impact this had on her and her siblings.
Amanda is a McKenzie Friend & Family Support Worker, committed to assisting and supporting parents who are struggling with issues around co-parenting.
Together with her daughter Ashley, she runs a team of similarly committed McKenzie Friends. She is particularly passionate about supporting parents and family members who are experiencing alienation from their children. Having experienced the same in her childhood, Amanda facilitates peer support for parents as well, through meetings and introductions. 2024-06-1756 min
Connection to the Cosmos With Dr. Lisa ThompsonConnection to the Cosmos with AnnMarie McKenzieJoin me for an “out of this world” conversation with AnnMarie McKenzie.
AnnMarie is a Soulful Business Strategist who empowers entrepreneurs to align with their purpose, amplify their power, and activate their prosperity. Certified Advanced Numerology Queen, Spiritual Teacher, and Heart-Centered Coach, she weaves the magical into the practical to elevate consciousness. AnnMarie is on a mission to support psychic sensitives, creators, and intuitive leaders to integrate the intelligence of their hearts, reclaim their energetic sovereignty, and become the inner authority of a handcrafted life and business they love. She is the creatrix of the Consc...2024-01-0254 min
In Ya FaceBeguiling, Lisa Anderson, Performer Stewart Reeve, Musician Pauli Field aka Flip That GrooveLisa Anderson, Stewart Reeve, Pauli Field aka Flip That Groove interviews with James McKenzie. We're in Summer Mode and repackaged our interviews for today's show. Beguiling is Lisa Anderson's exhibition at the Victorian Pride Centre that features images and videos of remote places that may no longer exist or are endangered. On until 5 January. Beguiling - Victorian Pride Centre Chameleon performer Stewart Reeve joined us for an interview in July. Starts 13:22. Stewart Reeve | Facebook Pauli Field aka Flip That Groove joined us for an interview in August. Features Love Your Body, Take Control with Cloutie Will. Starts 30:07. Music | Flip That Groove (bandcamp...2023-12-2900 min
Published...Or NotChuck McKenzie and our 2023 Book Recommendations‘Conversations With My Cat’ by Chuck McKenzie is a book of dialogue where you can read between the lines to further understand the characters.Parts of which are dramatised by David and Lisa. We all talk about some of the books we enjoyed this year and our book list is added on to our Published or Not website. Happy reading, we will be back in 2024.2023-12-2100 min
The NeoLiberal RoundSunday Vibes: Thanksgiving and Inspiration with The McKenzie FamilyThis episode is unique and different in every kind of way. We are in Florida for several events which we produced into several short episodes. The occasion marked the appreciation for The Rev. Bishop Lipton McKenzie who was celebrating 35 years in ministry. We had a chance to have members of the NeoLiberal Family share a rendition in music by Lisa, Tiasia, Ricardo and Renaldo McKenzie, which we captured and included on this episode. I also met up with The Bishop, my uncle and a General Overseer of the National Church of God in Florida. He was also the President...2023-12-0305 min
In Ya FaceBeguiling Exhibition at the Victorian Pride Centre, Lisa AndersonLisa Anderson has photographed thousands of images and captured video at some of the world's remotest and most endangered locations. Her Beguiling exhibition at the Victorian Pride Centre is a multi-media exploration of changing landscapes and environmental collapse. Runs 8 November to 5 January. New major exhibition at Victorian Pride Centre - 'Beguiling' by Dr. Lisa Anderson - Victorian Pride Centre 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.2023-10-2700 min
The IntellectualUnderstanding Class Politics: Bourdieu with Marx feat. Lisa Mckenzie Podcast: Emancipations Podcast (LS 39 · TOP 2% what is this?)Episode: Understanding Class Politics: Bourdieu with Marx feat. Lisa MckenziePub date: 2023-09-23Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationWhat are the best theoretical frameworks for understanding class politics? Marx offers an understanding of class as tied to relations of productive labor and property ownership in capitalist society. The French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu offers an understanding of class which goes beyond Marx in many ways, offering a richer and more varied idea of class as a cul...2023-10-031h 24
Emancipations PodcastUnderstanding Class Politics: Bourdieu with Marx feat. Lisa MckenzieWhat are the best theoretical frameworks for understanding class politics? Marx offers an understanding of class as tied to relations of productive labor and property ownership in capitalist society. The French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu offers an understanding of class which goes beyond Marx in many ways, offering a richer and more varied idea of class as a cultural formation that generates a field of power. Can Marx and Bourdieu be reconciled? Can they be combined? We are joined by sociologist Lisa Mckenzie to discuss the best ways to theorize class, the working class, class politics and more.
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Leaders and Learners, a Sand and Shores ProductionWriting Retreats with Lisa ShaughnessyAs a professional storyteller, I know how important it is to have support for the journey into writing. I am introducing you to somebody who has built a community of writing retreat hosts and writers. Lesson: Turn anything that you love into a business that helps others. Join is as we chat with Lisa Shaughnessy.
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Leaders & Learners meet at the intersection of #Communications and #Leadership. How do we apply both elements in real life to tell true stories that have a power...2023-09-1023 min
I Date MoneyWealth Activation Strategies: Action Takers Are Money Makers with Cassie McKenzieCassie's wealth activation approach is about long term gains, not just quick wins. She talks about how taking action is a key part of the equation and how what worked in sales a few years ago, might not work in 2023. She dives into the importance of recognizing blind spots, patterns of money flow, and the fear of taking action. Cassie firmly believes that wealth activation is a long-term game and attests that 'action takers are money makers.' Be ready to learn from her experiences and take away some insightful tips which could potentially revolutionize the way you perceive...2023-09-0808 min