Listen to inspiring and empowering life stories from guests that have overcome challenges and share 'nuggets of life wisdom'. There is hope and light for you, as well. You are not alone. You are loved.
As a child, Charlene experienced PTSD from an unhealthy home environment. She ran away from home and was attracted to the 'dark side'. Her life took a positive turn, when she began following in the f…
Stephanie Raffelock and I bring you another episode of “Holiday Stories” with our special guest, Diane Dewey. tags: Diane, Dewey, writer, author, podcast, host, Fixing, the, Fates, Dropping, In, sto…
Evelyn grew up as a self-sufficient child and adult. She served in the Peace Corps, where she learned to take risks. Evelyn also found herself questioning certain rules and regulations. She shares th…
Stephanie Raffelock and I bring you another episode of “Holiday Stories” with our special guest, Eileen Harrison Sanchez. tags: Eileen, Harrison, Sanchez, writer, author, Freedom, Lessons, A, Novel,…
Jane initially struggled with being an introvert. However, she discovered that it can actually be an asset. Jane went outside of her comfort zone. Now, she empowers introvert that may be struggling i…
Stephanie Raffelock and I bring you another episode of “Holiday Stories” with our special guest, Mary Helen Sheriff. tags: Michelle, Cox, writer, author, Henrietta, Inspector, Howard, storiesthatem…
Lisa grew up in a home, where she witnessed domestic violence and emotional brutality. She experienced shame and isolation. Lisa managed to get herself out into a healthy life. Writing about it helpe…
Stephanie Raffelock and I bring you another episode of “Holiday Stories” with our special guest, Michelle Cox. tags: Michelle, Cox, writer, author, Henrietta, Inspector, Howard, storiesthatempower.c…
Patricia survived sexual abuse from a family member. Initially, she became very good at self sabotage. Patricia found the courage to thrive, release the shame, and live fully. This enabled her to fre…
Stephanie Raffelock and I bring you another episode of “Holiday Stories” with our special guest, Kathryn Taylor. tags: Kathryn, Taylor, writer, author, Two, Minus, One, Memoir, storiesthatempower.co…
Rebecca experienced cancer diagnosis through the eyes of a daughter. She knew she could either focus on what isn't (allow fear to creep in) or focus on what is (enjoy each day). Rebecca chose the lat…
Stephanie Raffelock and I bring you another episode of “Holiday Stories” with our special guest, Jeanne Guy. tags: Jeanne, Guy, writer, author, gatherings, workshops, Seeing, Me, storiesthatempower.…
When Kristen lost her baby, she leaned into journaling as a way of coping and navigating loss. She felt a loss of relationships, identity and dreams. Kristen chose not to allow events to define her. …
Losing her brother to AIDS and her spouse to cancer, planted seeds of addiction in Rosemary. She felt that was surviving from crisis management. Rosemary shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom:…
As a former school teacher in Louisiana, Eileen was encouraged to retain or hold back students. This never rested well with her. Writing about the experience and being asked to return to speak, made …
Mary talks about depression, mental health and self care. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - it's helpful to speak with a neutral party - be able to recognize issues earlier - pause a…
Risa's family and many others lost their homes during the 1991 Oakland Hills fire in California. She had to start with nothing and was pushed into action. Risa had to rebuild a home for her 3 young c…
Rifka was the daughter of an unstable single mother and sought freedom from all limitations. Her attempted suicide was the turning point. She began a journey from a place of darkness to a place of li…
Mary was the second illegitimate child of a single unconventional mother. She did not have the money to attend college, so she took a job as a stripper. Mary took the grim descent into the underworld…
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