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Junk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette BeckGigi Langer – 50 Ways to Worry Less and Live FreeGigi Langer, PhD, once crowned the “Queen of Worry,” shares her remarkable journey of overcoming addiction, anxiety, and self-doubt to discover lasting peace, joy, and purpose. With over 39 years of sobriety, Gigi opens up about the “whispered lies” that shaped her early years, her battle with alcohol and perfectionism, and the powerful spiritual and practical tools she learned along the way. Today, Gigi is an award-winning author of 50 Ways to Worry Less Now, helping thousands break free from fear and live with confidence and love.
Tune in as Gigi and I talk about her healing journey, the power of...2025-07-1840 minJunk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette BeckResilient Warrior: Terri Dennis’s Near-Death Awakening & Legacy (Part 2)In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, retired Marine Corps veteran and Port St. Lucie Police Sergeant Terri Dennis returns to share how her dedication to serving and protecting others shaped her remarkable law enforcement career. Terri opens up about her pivotal cases, her fight for justice for the most vulnerable, and the profound near-death experience that forever changed her outlook on life and eternity.
Her story is a testament to resilience, unwavering faith, and living out your purpose against all odds.
Note: This episode contains sensitive topics and may not be suitable for young listeners.
2025-07-0340 minJunk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette BeckBreaking Chains and Serving Justice: Terri Dennis’s Story, Part 1Meet Terri Dennis — a retired Marine Corps veteran and Port St. Lucie Police Sergeant who dedicated 24 years to protecting and serving her community. In this compelling two-part conversation, Terri opens up about surviving childhood abuse, escaping a controlling cult-like church, and how her pain shaped her purpose to fight for justice and hope. This raw and redemptive story reminds us all: your past does not define your future. Listener discretion advised for sensitive topics.
Junk to Jewels podcast was inspired by Georgette Beck's first book, Junk to Jewels, A Journey from Brokenness and Despair to Beauty and De...2025-06-2341 minJunk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette BeckLeading with Heart: Sheriff Del Toro on Faith, Family & Public ServiceIn this powerful episode of Junk to Jewels, Georgette Beck welcomes longtime friend and newly elected Sheriff of St. Lucie County, Richard R. Del Toro, Jr.
Sheriff Del Toro shares his remarkable journey—from selling jeans at a flea market to pay for the police academy, to becoming the county’s top law enforcement official.
With over 25 years in law enforcement, his leadership is grounded in faith, family, discipline, and servant-hearted values. Sheriff Del Toro opens up about his early rejections, strong family roots, and the mentors who shaped his career. He discusses his commitment to c...2025-06-0944 minJunk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette BeckJoanna Lee Kilgore - The Artist Who Sees YouJoanna Lee Kilgore, or JoLee, as most friends call her, is a photographer and artist.
JoLee is a 2nd generation photographer and 3rd generation artist, obsessed with her craft. She has been photographing everything she could, printing the images and getting them up on the walls since JoLee was 11 years old. She has been creating custom commissioned art projects since she was 14. JoLee loves what she does, and she would love to work with you!
JoLee believes that it is the mission of artist to reveal truth. We have "The Eye" so we mu...2025-05-1433 minJunk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette BeckJulie Seals – From Drug Dealer to Hope Dealer: The Inspiring Story of Julie SealsIn this powerful episode of Junk to Jewels, host Georgette Beck welcomes the incredible Julie Seals. Prepare to be moved by Julie's raw and honest account of her journey from a desperate life of drug smuggling to becoming an ordained minister, published author, and prison evangelist. Julie shares the gripping story of the day her life took a dramatic turn at the border, leading to an encounter with God that transformed her from a "drug dealer to a hope dealer."
Despite facing immense challenges, including spina bifida, a 17-year crystal meth addiction, and the amputation o...2025-05-0253 minJunk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette BeckIleana M. Leon – Fear Less LivingAuthor Ileana M. Leon was diagnosed with panic disorder as a teenager. The focus of her writing is to bring awareness to mental health issues. She is motivated by both her personal and professional careers. As a former Paralegal and Administrative Assistant for Children and Family Services, Ileana understands the negative effects of mental health struggles. Throughout her life, Ileana, has been the voice of countless special needs families. She has provided advocacy, education, and resource support. Her first novel, On the Edge of Truth, brought to light the impact of trauma caused by tragedy. In her book/workbook...2025-04-2146 minJunk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette BeckCarolyn Deck – Thrive not Survive"Humbled by life's challenges, Carolyn Deck, a New Zealand native, turned past pain into a source of strength. From conquering fears to overcoming hurts, her journey spans over twenty countries, navigating adventures and trials along the way. As a wife of thirty-four years and mother raising five children while living in Australia and USA, Carolyn understand life's difficulties. Her passion is to inspire and encourage people with hope sharing the tools she has to rise above trials. Our pain and struggles, with a higher perspective and purpose only God provides, is the fuel to live a victorious future. Join...2025-03-1255 min
Lessons on Politics, Leadership, Skill Development, Peace, SDGs and Motivation - RajaRao PagidipalliThe Power of Dreams | From Vision to Victory: Dream Big | Motivational Speech | RajaRao PagidipalliIn this powerful motivational speech, RajaRao Pagidipalli shares the secrets to turning dreams into reality. By following four key pillars—Belief, Hard Work, Patience, and Action—anyone can transform their life. This speech is a must-watch for those who want to break barriers, achieve success, and make their dreams come true. Get inspired and take the first step towards your goals today!#DreamBig#MotivationalSpeech#SuccessMindset#BelieveInYourself#HardWorkPaysOff#NeverGiveUp#InspirationalTalk#RajaRaoPagidipalli#ChaseYourDreams#PowerOfDreams#SuccessTips#GoalSetting#SelfMotivation#LifeLessons#WorkForIt#TurnDreamsIntoReality#DreamToAchieve#WinningMindset#DailyInspiration#PositiveThinking2025-02-1325 minJunk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette BeckNichole Haugen - Is Your Grief Normal?Nichole Haugen is a wife, mom to six daughters, nurse, and grief coach. She spent over 10 years as a hospice nurse, helping families through hard times. Nichole knows a lot about grief, both from her job and her own life. In 2019, her dad passed away after a long fight with cancer, and just four months later, her mom died suddenly in a winter storm. On top of that, she discovered her husband had been hiding financial problems for over 10 years.
Through all of this, Nichole found a path to healing, forgiveness, and learning to live w...2025-02-1138 minJunk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette BeckSandy Dworkin – A Miracle WalkingSandy Dworkin, a vibrant 71-year-old mother, wife, grandmother, and line dance instructor, has led a full life marked by health, energy, and a commitment to community service. Active since retiring at 50, she became a prominent line dance teacher, performing at various charity events and earning an award for outstanding contribution at her community, Nettles Island.
In 2019, after a hurricane evacuation, Sandy experienced severe back pain that led to the discovery of a tumor on her spine. Diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer, she faced a challenging treatment journey that included chemotherapy, radiation, and a...2025-01-2749 minJunk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette BeckLaura Burgess – Meet the Future Now; Trying Times Can to a Rewarding LifeLaura Burgess is the owner and master coach of Meet The Future success coaching. Her passion
driven mission is to inspire, improve and invigorate all willing participants, including herself.
She is the mother of two young adult boys, is happily married to her gift from God who entered
their lives 18 years ago and is ever grateful for the turbulent road she has bumped along and
enjoyed for the past 50+ years.
Laura shares that while looking back on times in life that may still make us wonder how we...2024-12-1853 minJunk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette BeckKeith Buff – Miracles Do HappenThis true story is motivational and inspirational. From sharing this story with others, it has been motivational for them to hear.
Keith Buff’s story will put life into perspective. Listeners and viewers will be inspired to never quit trying to improve.
Keith’s story is about determination and triumph, a story that has inspired many who have heard it.
In 1999, at age 36, Keith suffered a life-threatening brain hemorrhage and lost all his balance and coordination. He could not even swallow and his doctor told him that he might never walk or speak clearly again. But he refused to accept that fate. Keith was determined to pr...2024-12-0446 minJunk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette BeckMark Barnes – ThE BaD BoY oF ChilL OuTMark Barnes was born in Buffalo, NY on April 19, 1961. His immediate family was always very creative through either music or art. Mark’s Grandmother played Piano at various movie houses for the silent films in the 20's and 30’s. His Father and Mother were musically and artistically inclined respectively.
Mark has been playing the Piano since the age of 3 and was always a terror to his piano teachers, never wanting to play the lesson but always wanting to feel the music instead and play what was inside his head. When he was 12, his mother finally signe...2024-11-2031 minJunk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette BeckRiley Sloan Powell – Let’s un-Do This!Riley Sloan Powell is a speaker and bestselling author as well as a wife and mother to three amazing
children, ages 2-17. Through a pivotal journey back through her story, she changed the
narrative of her life to become rooted in the truth that God loves her deeply. Now she uses
all she has learned to lead others in finding their identity, without performance,
perfection, or exhaustion, and to learn how to hear God's voice in their own lives.
Riley and Georgette discuss what it means to s...2024-11-1234 minJunk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette BeckDr. Ashley Salomon – Healing HandsDr. Ashley Salomon graduated from Life University in Marietta, GA, in 2018. She was drawn to chiropractic medicine after witnessing several success stories with her family. Her father was symptomatically healed from a large disc herniation that caused numbness in his legs with chiropractic care. Chiropractic treatment was also helpful with her sister’s asthma. Witnessing these phenomenal results, she became a chiropractic patient, which reversed the cause of her infertility. After completing her Chiropractic education, she received specialized training in unique techniques that allowed for correcting musculoskeletal conditions that were believed impossible to correct a mere decade ago. Conditions su...2024-10-2644 minJunk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette BeckAnthony Bruno – Eagle MindsetAnthony Bruno's professional journey encompasses roles as a public servant, counselor, community organizer, and pastor, dedicating his expertise to assisting individuals with HIV, distressed children and families, and offering counseling to those without hope. Following his tenure as a staff pastor at Morningside Church in Port St. Lucie, Florida, he persistently offers hope, comfort, optimism, and enthusiasm to those he encounters. Known as a teacher, coach, friend, mentor, Pastor Anthony is driven by a dedication to excellence, ensuring his clients' complete satisfaction with his services. He champions a positive attitude, fosters purposeful partnerships, and aims for impactful, positive changes...2024-10-1634 minJunk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette BeckGeorgette Beck – Everlasting Love & A Daughter's TributeGeorgette Beck, the host of Junk to Jewels Podcast, beautifully pays a special tribute to her father, George Kijewski, who passed away on January 20, 2024.
Georgettes in memory story starts off with her grandparents on her father’s side, both of whom she considers bad assess.
Georgette describes a beautiful photo of her mom framed for her dad with a personal message written on it; “George, my love for you is everlasting. Joanna.”
Turns out, both of Georgette’s parents’ love for each other was everlasting. Georgette’s parents were on the cusp of celebrating...2024-09-2257 minJunk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette BeckClaire Faunce – Profound Pain & Terrible Tragedies Smothered in LoveJunk to Jewels Podcast welcomes Claire Faunce as our guest. Claire is a faithful, kind and gracious woman of God who shares her heart and time with several community ministries including a prison ministry and Good Samaritan. She is a mama of five kids, has twelve grandkids and five great-grandchildren.
Claire shares her life story, a story consisting of many struggles, hardships, pains, losses and scary encounters. She has experienced foster care, sexual abuse, rape, abortion, homelessness. Claire turned fourteen years old on the streets of Florida. Claire’s life was full of fear and unc...2024-09-121h 12Junk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette BeckKim Doran – Trials and TriumphsKim Doran is a Christian writer of poetry, self-care and short stories. Her passion for people is clearly evident in her written words of expressing the rawness in life. She is a former private investigator, cancer overcomer and has served in various ministries’ leadership. Kim has three books currently available: LEAD, Pack Your Suitcase and her newest, Trials and Triumphs. Kim teaches Pack Your Suitcase to small groups or one on one. She is working on her fourth book.
She is the founder of Two women’s ministries, Ladies of Legacy and LIFT (Ladies Inspiring Faith...2024-09-051h 02Junk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette BeckDr. Cassandra Munro – Revolutionizing Patient Care: The Munro Scale and BeyondCassendra A. Munro, PhD, BS, RN, RNFA, CNOR, FAAN, FAORN has been a perioperative nurse for over 26 years and a member of AORN for over 24 years. Currently, she is a Nurse Scientist at Stanford Health Care, Office of Research, Patient Care Services in Menlo Park, CA and she is a perioperative practice expert consultant through Munro Consulting. She earned a nursing degree from Quinnipiac College in Hamden, CT, a business degree from Redlands University in Redlands, CA, and a master’s degree in nursing education from Mount Saint Mary's College in Los Angeles, CA, and she has a Doctor of...2024-08-2033 minJunk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette BeckGeorgette Beck – Divorce, A Living DeathGeorgette Beck, the host of Junk to Jewels Podcast, shares thoughts in this episode about her divorce. She refers to divorce as a living death.
Georgette shares her story about her parent’s divorce and her own divorce. She also talks about how she cried out to God on the floor of her dream home’s bedroom closet floor. Praying to God asking for help in one of her lowest moments. God heard. God responded. God immediately set forth in motion His rescue plan.
Her journey and truths gleaned will encourage others if they...2024-08-1236 minJunk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette BeckMichelle Steiner – Michelle’s Mission: Living and Thriving with an Invisible DisabilityMichelle Steiner lives with an invisible disability.
She was diagnosed with a Learning Disability in Kindergarten. Her teacher noticed that she was struggling academically and socially. Michelle had to repeat the grade in a new school and began to receive specialty instruction. School was a challenge for her both socially and academically. Michelle struggled with her grades and learning.
She also did not fit in with her peers and the bullying began early. Michelle thought that her life would always be hard and wondered what good could happen with having a disability. Little did she...2024-08-0727 minJunk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette BeckNichole Henson – From Darkness to Light: A Journey of Healing and DeliveranceIn this powerful and deeply personal episode, we hear the remarkable testimony of a survivor of childhood sexual abuse who battled severe physical and emotional issues throughout her life. Diagnosed with PTSD, Clinical Depression, and Dissociative Identity Disorder, she sought healing through various means: medication, therapy, prayer, and even becoming a mental health therapist herself.
By May 2020, she reached a breaking point, confined to her bed and couch, struggling with immense physical and mental sickness. In a desperate plea for total healing, she embarked on a profound journey of deep repentance and full surrender to God. During...2024-07-3032 minJunk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette BeckJessica Princilla Ansah (2cups2mics) – Overcoming Adversity: Jessica's Inspiring Story of Faith and StrengthIn this episode of the Junk to Jewels Podcast, Georgette Beck welcomes Jessica Princilla Ansah, a Digital Marketing Strategist, Co-founder of Dolph Media, and a dedicated Christian Podcaster. Jessica shares her journey from Takoradi, Ghana, where she grew up attending church with her family but didn't have a personal relationship with God. At 16, she faced severe menstrual issues, including a three-month-long cycle that left her bedridden and led to a near-death experience. Jessica shares about her journey with Menorrhagia and Polymenorrhea.
Despite these challenges, Jessica found strength in her faith, deepening her relationship with God. Through prayer...2024-07-2225 minJunk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette BeckPamela Nichols – Healing Through WordsIn this enlightening episode of the Junk to Jewels podcast, host Georgette Beck sits down with Pamela Nichols, a former journalist turned novelist, who shares her transformative journey from trauma to healing through the power of words. Pamela, known for her Christian fiction series "Inside Out," delves into the inspiration behind her books, which tackle heavy subjects like eating disorders, depression, suicide, domestic violence, and relationship trauma.
Pamela discusses how her experiences and those of her friends influenced her writing, emphasizing the importance of inner healing and growth. She reveals her process of uncovering inherited behaviors and...2024-06-2530 minJunk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette BeckNicky Kruger - Crowned by Grace: Empowering Women Through FaithIn this episode, we sit down with Nicky Kruger, author of the newly released book Crowned by Grace. With a Bachelor of Education in environmental education, an honours degree, and a certificate in pastoral counselling, Nicky is passionate about helping women discover their worth in God. She regularly coaches women on self-love, confidence, and achieving their dreams.
Nicky shares insights from her book, where she draws from personal experiences and extensive research to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual battles that affect self-esteem and self-worth. She explains how these issues are part of a spiritual war, with...2024-06-1926 minJunk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette BeckMargie Gintoli - A Journey of Healing: From Abortion to RedemptionIn this emotionally charged episode, we delve into the powerful story of Margie, a woman whose life journey takes her from the trauma of a teenage abortion to finding redemption and healing through faith and forgiveness. Margie’s story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of compassion and understanding.
Key Points:
Early Trauma and Guilt:
The Beginning: Margie recounts a cold November day in 1973 when, at 15, she was driven to New York City to have an abortion. The experience left her with a deep sense of shame and gu...2024-06-0447 minJunk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette BeckBrianna L. George - From Burnout to Balance: Insights from Brianna's JourneyBrianna is a Writer, Singer, Storyteller, Encourager, Speaker, Coach, Teacher, Mom, Wife, and Friend, living in Middle Tennessee with her husband of 20 years, three sons - ages 17, 12, & 6 - plus her two spoiled doodle dogs. She works in her local public school system as a virtual teacher while writing her first guided experience journal series on the different issues needing Emotional Healing; including Anger, Self-Care, Grief, and Anxiety. Brianna's next book in the series, "From Ashes: A Guided Experience - Support for Healing Burnout to Become Resilient, Healthy & Whole" has also been released and can be found at Amazon (link...2024-04-2956 minJunk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette BeckGeorgette Beck - How to Achieve Your DreamsDid you know that everyone has a unique purpose?
Every heart has a dream residing within it.
Maybe you think it’s too late to achieve your dream.
On this episode, Georgette Beck talks about one of your many favorite subjects, how individuals may achieve their own wild dreams. Georgette shares 7 steps that will help you to achieve your dreams.
Georgette is a writer and speaker of heart matters. She is passionate about sharing truth and this includes knowing it’s never too late to pursue and go after one’s...2024-04-1444 minJunk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette BeckScott Beck - Beyond the Badge: A Father's Journey of Healing and LeadershipIn this episode, Scott opens his heart as he describes many aspects of his life’s story. He is vulnerable and humble as he shares details of past childhood sexual molestation that had never been shared publicly before. Scott talks about his parents and upbringing including the tragedy of losing his dad at just 18 years old. Right before his final semester at Florida State University, his mom had a stroke and he left school to be her caretaker. He experienced a spouse’s infidelity and mental health issues which ultimately brought about a divorce, had been on the verge of h...2024-03-251h 16Junk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette BeckStewart Feketa – From Trials to Triumph, From Ashes to PulpitJunk to Jewels podcast was inspired by Georgette Beck's first book, Junk to Jewels, A Journey from Brokenness and Despair to Beauty and Delight.
Junk to Jewels podcast with Georgette Beck will inspire, educate, encourage, motivate, and give hope to listeners as they heal from their past, in the present, for their future.
Georgette is not afraid to share her heart with listeners, for heart matters, truly matter! All heart matters come up for discussion, including healing from divorce, loss of loss, abandonment, rejection, insecurity, self-esteem, remarriage, blended families, stepparenting, suicide, abor...2024-03-061h 25Junk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette BeckKristina Martin - Resilience Unveiled: Triumph Beyond Cancer and AbuseJunk to Jewels podcast was inspired by Georgette Beck's first book, Junk to Jewels, A Journey from Brokenness and Despair to Beauty and Delight.
Junk to Jewels podcast with Georgette Beck will inspire, educate, encourage, motivate, and give hope to listeners as they heal from their past, in the present, for their future.
Georgette is not afraid to share her heart with listeners, for heart matters, truly matter! All heart matters come up for discussion, including healing from divorce, loss of loss, abandonment, rejection, insecurity, self-esteem, remarriage, blended families, stepparenting, suicide, abortion, life purpose, faith, di...2024-02-1345 minJunk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette BeckAndrea Stunz - Walking and Working WITH YouJunk to Jewels podcast was inspired by Georgette Beck's first book, Junk to Jewels, A Journey from Brokenness and Despair to Beauty and Delight.
Junk to Jewels podcast with Georgette Beck will inspire, educate, encourage, motivate, and give hope to listeners as they heal from their past, in the present, for their future.
Georgette is not afraid to share her heart with listeners, for heart matters, truly matter! All heart matters come up for discussion, including healing from divorce, loss of loss, abandonment, rejection, insecurity, self-esteem, remarriage, blended families, stepparenting, suicide, abortion, life purpose, faith, di...2024-01-2954 minJunk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette BeckJen Brady – A Stroke in Korea, Abandonment in Florida, to Love in TexasJen Brady is a lover of God, ministry wife and mother of three crazy boys and is a stroke survivor.
“It’s so cool to look back and see His hand throughout everything. It gives you hope for the future. It gives you hope for every bad thing that's happened. Cause I mean, it has not been all butterflies and roses in our lives.
And even today. - We’ve lost jobs, we’ve lost babies. We’ve had marriage struggles. But God’s used us in ministry. We’ve been in ministry since the beginning.”
In her young life, she has already wal...2024-01-1755 minJunk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette BeckJunk to Jewels with Jamari TullisJunk to Jewels podcast was inspired by Georgette Beck's first book, Junk to Jewels, A Journey from Brokenness and Despair to Beauty and Delight.
Junk to Jewels podcast with Georgette Beck will inspire, educate, encourage, motivate, and give hope to listeners as they heal from their past, in the present, for their future.
Georgette is not afraid to share her heart with listeners, for heart matters, truly matter! All heart matters come up for discussion, including healing from divorce, loss of loss, abandonment, rejection, insecurity, self-esteem, remarriage, blended families, stepparenting, suicide, abortion, life purpose, faith, di...2024-01-0220 min
Junk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette BeckJunk to Jewels with Georgette Beck IntroductionJunk to Jewels podcast was inspired by Georgette Beck's first book, Junk to Jewels, A Journey from Brokenness and Despair to Beauty and Delight.
Junk to Jewels podcast with Georgette Beck will inspire, educate, encourage, motivate, and give hope to listeners as they heal from their past, in the present, for their future.
Georgette is not afraid to share her heart with listeners, for heart matters, truly matter! All heart matters come up for discussion, including healing from divorce, loss of loss, abandonment, rejection, insecurity, self-esteem, remarriage, blended families, stepparenting, suicide, abortion, life purpose, faith, di...2023-12-1851 min