Hello everyone, please welcome Kimberly Christian as guest speak for today's episode.  Kimberly Christian is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Faith-Based Clinical Counselor committed to helping Christians learn how to practically have a Biblical Worldview using the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Her work focuses on the relationship between thoughts and feelings and aligning them with God’s word to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. She believes in the transformation that comes from bringing mental health and faith together. She is passionate about empowering others who struggle with mental health to feel confident in managing their symptoms by knowing their faith as a Christian supports the best that therapy has to offer. She has founded a signature online program titled “The Christian Method”. She is interested in participating in workshops, speaking engagements, webinars, and podcasts to allow this message to reach as many lives as possible. kimberly@replies.kimberlychristianlcsw.comFB group: Belief Based Healing HubIG: @kimberlychristianlcswYT channel: @kimberlychristianlcsw

I am a poet, and I created this podcast to bring you inspiring stories that make life as beautiful poetry. Some stories are my own, and some are from wonderful people who have chosen to be my guest.  For the 'In Author's Chair' series, please join me in welcoming Jule Dammer to today's episode. She is here to discuss her book, 'Sink Full of Dishes'. She hosts the Selective Hearing Podcast and a health and wellness Blog. I am leaving her link below so you can find her.  https://selectivehearingshow.com/

Welcome to Stories and Stanza! I am happy to have you here. Today, in another enlightening episode of the 'Fail With Me' series, we are privileged to welcome Amy Herzog as our guest speaker. Our world is messy and imperfect—let us take a moment to understand our failures and explore their subtle messages. Amy, an educator turned private tutor, shares her unique insights on rethinking failure since childhood, adding depth to our ongoing series. Amy Herzog is a seasoned elementary educator and creative private tutor from Santa Barbara, California, with 25 years of experience teaching children aged 3-12. Coach Amy infuses fun and creativity into education, promoting joy and learning through the power of play. Her innovative methods enhance knowledge and personal growth and inspire confidence, curiosity, and critical thinking skills in young learners. Amy now dedicates her expertise to homeschooling moms and educators, ensuring that children love learning for life. I hope you like this episode; feel free to share your thoughts. Thank you. I will leave details of Amy's website for your reference.  www.sparkjoywithamy.comwww.instagram.com/sparkjoywithamy Link to free 5-min tutorial about hopscotch with email opt-in (free pdf of Game Guidebook follows) https://sparkjoywithamy.myflodesk.com/hopscotch

Today, in another episode of the 'Fail With Me' series, please welcome Christina Rodrigues as the guest speaker. Our world is messy and imperfect—let us take a moment to understand our failures and explore their subtle messages. Cristina Rodrigues is a Certified Positive Discipline Educator focused on Early Childhood. She helps parents of preschoolers (aged 3 to 6) who want to be gentle parents but often feel judged and unsupported by reassuring them that they don't have to be perfect and giving them the tools to raise their children with kindness instead of fear. She simultaneously focuses on self-compassion and the knowledge that being a good parent 51% of the time is already incredible. Please find her coordinates below.  https://changingparenting.com/https://www.facebook.com/changingparentinghttps://www.instagram.com/changingparenting/ Feel free to share your thoughts.

Hello! Welcome to Stories and Stanza.  Today is another episode of the 'Fail With Me' segment, where we explore what failure truly is and link it with emotional intelligence in a supportive space. In a messy, imperfect world where we celebrate success and look down upon failure, "Fail with Me" flips the script.  Please join me in welcoming Michelle Steiner as a guest speaker.  She is a disability writer, advocate, and paraeducator for students with disabilities. She lives in The United States with her husband and two cats. She has published articles on The Mighty, Non-Verbal Learning Project, Dyscalculia Blog, The Reluctant Spoonie, Imagine the World as One Magazine, and Word Gathering. Recently, she began a blog called Michelle's Mission. Her photographs were featured in Word Gathering, Independent, and Work Ready.  In this episode, we will discuss Michelle's fantastic journey on overcoming learning disability and why awareness of disability is more important than ever. I hope you like this episode. Feel free to share your thoughts.  Michelle's website can be found here.

Welcome to Stories and Stanza! We're thrilled to have you here.  Today is another episode of the 'Fail With Me' segment, where we explore what failure truly is and link it with emotional intelligence in a supportive space. In a messy and imperfect world where we celebrate success and whisper about failure in a hushed tone, "Fail with Me" flips the script.  Please join me in welcoming Sarah Zink as a guest speaker.  This episode is a recording of the livestream Sarah and I did on May 25, 2024. We started this series a while back, and if you join us for the first time, we encourage you to listen to the previous 'Fail With Me' episodes.  Today, we will discuss grief—what it is, how we grieve, and how we heal. I hope you like our episode, and I look forward to see you in the next one.

Today is another episode of the 'Fail With Me' segment, in which we discuss failure and self-awareness in relationships.  Please join me in welcoming Karshima Gautam as a guest speaker. Karishma is a fierce feminine leader, deeply committed to women's empowerment. Through her unique and impactful courses based on modalities like Neuro Linguistic Programming and Hypnotherapy, Karishma is on a mission to help one million women worldwide by 2025 fall in love with themselves. With the help of her courses, free training and hypnosis audios, she encourages women to improve their self-worth, grow their self-esteem and unapologetically put themselves first. She hopes to create a world in which not even one woman is in a violent marriage with no voice and no one to turn to for help, believing she is worthless. Her passion and purpose in life are to support and uplift women, helping them realise their strength, courage, and resilience. Karishma can be contacted on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/karishma.gautam80/ or her email Karishma@elevateselflove.com  Grab a free e-book on 10 Secrets To Give Yourself The Love You Deserve from Karishma's website - www.ElevateSelfLove.com  Contact Karishma on Facebook if you would like to take part in a FREE 1:1 5-day self-love challenge, during which she will personally assist you with your self-love challenges. Mention that you listened to her interview on Abhra's podcast so she can prioritize her response to you.

Welcome to Stories and Stanza! I am happy to have you here. Today is another episode of the 'Fail With Me' segment, where we explore what failure truly is and link it with emotional intelligence in a supportive space.  Please join me in welcoming my friend Tanny as a guest speaker.  She was my colleague a long time ago, and we became good friends when we conversed about unconventional philosophies of life. When I invited her to be a guest on my show, she immediately agreed and decided to share her views on failure and unlearning life.  I hope you like this episode. Feel free to share your thoughts.

Welcome to Stories and Stanza! I am happy to have you here. This is another episode of the 'In Author's Chair' segment, where we talk to writers about their work, motivation and challenges.  Today, we have a guest who chooses to remain anonymous and please join me in welcoming Akagirl in today's episode.  Let's hear about her musicality, her poetry and her books.  I hope you enjoy the episode.

This episode of Stories and Stanza delves into the personal journey of renowned life coach Amanda Wakefield as she navigates life's challenges and transforms them into stepping stones to success. Despite obstacles such as failed marriages and battling cancer, she proves that it is possible to emerge stronger, wiser, and more resilient. A conversation about the concept of failure, Amanda's story provides encouraging narratives about normalising failure and shifting the societal perspective that negatively tags it. As she shares tales of hardships and triumphs, Amanda underscores the importance of emotional support, community, and cultivating a tribe of people to stand with you. This episode also showcases her journey in becoming a life coach, where she found her calling in helping others manage their mental turmoil through her varied life experiences and perspectives. One of the focal points of this episode is the discussion on emotional intelligence and mindfulness. Underscoring practical tips on understanding emotions, improving self-awareness, and developing reflective skills. Amanda shares mindfulness practices aimed at helping listeners mute external and internal noise. Concluding the episode on a hopeful note, Amanda advocates the importance of aligning life with core values, the power of curiosity, and the need for self-forgiveness. Join us in exploring potent narratives about harnessing resilience and the relentless drive to evolve and improve. About Amanda: Amanda, a former corporate executive, is a resilient life coach who has triumphed over significant life hurdles. From overcoming orphanhood to navigating divorce, battling cancer, and thriving in expat life, Amanda’s journey fuels her passion for resilience and embraces strength in adversity, stress management, and personal growth.  Amanda shares practical wisdom on building mental fortitude and thriving through life’s storms.  Inspiring & Empowering  Cultivating Inner Resilience  Mind Harmony Management  Transform Your Life Every day is a new opportunity

This is another episode of the 'In Author's Chair' segment, where we interview writers about their work, motivation, and challenges. Please join me in welcoming Dr Bella Elwood Clayton for today's episode.  About the author: Dr. Bella Ellwood-Clayton is an award-winning author. She has a BA from Concordia University in Montréal and a PhD from the University of Melbourne in sexual anthropology—and, yes, that makes for interesting dinner party conversations. Bella's nonfiction book, Sex Drive: In Pursuit of Female Desire, was published by Allen & Unwin in 2012. Bella has published short-stories and poetry and written for publications such as Huffington Post and Daily Life. She frequently appears on TV and gives talks, including a TEDx talk. Her work has been featured in a National Geographic documentary. Married to a real-life superhero, she lives in Melbourne and has two spirited—eek—teens and a mini Maltese who truly believes he’s a pit bull. When she’s not on her laptop, you can find her downward dogging, pleading with her offspring to go outside, randomly blurting out, “Oh, that’s a good story idea,” and consuming too many vegetarian dumplings. Book Summary: Food photographer Rebecca, and her tween daughter, Willow, move from Alaska to Boca Raton, leaving behind their terrible secret about the death of Rebecca’s husband. They’re ready to start anew in the warmth of the sunshine state, hoping it will help vanquish Willow’s night terrors. As her daughter becomes controlled and bullied by the popular group, Rebecca is drawn closer to the charismatic head of the school, Mr. Brady. A hot and steamy—though uncertain—relationship begins. Soon, lies, deception, and secrets cause everything to spiral out of control, and both mother and daughter find themselves on the wrong side of their gated community with devastating repercussions. Full of dark twists and turns, Weekend Friends makes you grateful you’re no longer a tween…or the parent of one. Amazon USAmazon Australia

Welcome to Stories and Stanza! I am happy to have you here.  As a writer, I have always leaned towards poetry. I started this podcast to share honest, heartfelt, and evoking stories that make us see the beauty of life - which is where the show gets its name. In every episode, I will take you on a journey of human experience to uplift your spirit.  Today is another episode of the 'Fail With Me' segment, where we explore what failure truly is and link it with emotional intelligence in a supportive space. In a messy and imperfect world where we celebrate success and whisper about failure hushedly, "Fail with Me" flips the script.  Please join me in welcoming Megan Gaul as a guest speaker. She is a health coach and facilitator from Staten Island, New York. In this lively discussion, she has shared her incredible journey of weight loss, failing and then turning around, but most importantly, unpacking our relationship with food. She is such a fun and experienced person to talk to. Learn about her journey and how she is helping people in the weight loss space.  I hope you will like this episode. Feel free to share your comments.  Megan's Website Thank you.

Welcome to Stories and Stanza! I am happy to have you here.  As a writer, I have always leaned towards poetry. I started this podcast to share honest, heartfelt, and evoking stories that make us see the beauty of life - which is where the show gets its name. In every episode, I will take you on a journey of human experience to uplift your spirit. Today is another episode of the 'Fail With Me' segment, where we explore what failure truly is and link it with emotional intelligence in a supportive space. In a messy and imperfect world where we celebrate success and whisper about failure hushedly, "Fail with Me" flips the script.  Please join me in welcoming Simon Rinne as a guest speaker. Simon has lived with mental illness for a very long time, and he started Mindful Men in 2021 to share his story and help normalise discussions about mental health. He aims to encourage boys and men to open up, get vulnerable and deal with the issues troubling them.  In this episode, we look back at some of his failures, his realisations, and the turning point to wellness. Simon shares some valuable insights on Australia's mental health treatment landscape.  I hope you will like this episode. Feel free to share your comments.  Thank you.

Welcome to Stories and Stanza! I am happy to have you here.  As a writer, I have always leaned towards poetry. I started this podcast to share honest, heartfelt, and evoking stories that make us see the beauty of life - which is where the show gets its name. In every episode, I will take you on a journey of human experience to uplift your spirit.  This is another episode of the 'In Author's Chair' segment, where we interview writers about their work, motivation, and challenges.  Please join me in welcoming Aimee Aidee for today's episode. Aimee Eddy is an insightful overcomer who advocates for other strugglers. After conquering mental illness, bullying, cancer, and more, she has the life experience to encourage others through her writing. Her memoir Escape to the Garage: Family Love Overcomes Bullying details her experiences with bullying. Her stories are in Change Your Life by Alexander Kovarovic. She serves as assistant to the director for the One Life Project. Aimee loves to woodburn, write, and spend time with her family. Her journey is nothing short of a miracle - I am sure you will find her words deeply inspiring.

Welcome to Stories and Stanza! I am happy to have you here.  Today is another episode of the 'Fail With Me' segment, where we explore what failure truly is and link it with emotional intelligence in a supportive space. In a messy and imperfect world where we celebrate success and whisper about failure hushedly, "Fail with Me" flips the script. Please welcome Eva Angvert as our guest speaker today.  She started her journey in Self-Awareness and Integrative Healing in 1990 after having to turn off her daughter Kristina's life support. She has now been in personal development and coaching for 33+ years. She is certified as an Integrative Coach, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and EmRes Practitioner. Her training and personal experiences have created a wonderful mixture of awareness and expertise to support clients who suffer from early childhood trauma, domestic violence, rage, anger, psycho-somatic body pain, anxiety and internal stress, and addictive behaviours of all kinds. I recently attended one of her workshops, which I previously discussed in an episode here. In this episode, she agreed to join as a guest and share more details about Body-Mind connectedness and wisdom. She introduced me to the fascinating concept of melting the inner ice blocks -  and I am sure you will find this helpful.  I will leave Eva's coordinates here for anyone wanting to know more about it.

Welcome to Stories and Stanza! Today is another episode of the 'Fail With Me' segment, where we explore what failure truly is and link it with emotional intelligence in a supportive space. In a messy and imperfect world where we celebrate success and whisper about failure in a hushed tone, "Fail with Me" flips the script.  Please join me in welcoming Brandy Patterson Walker as a guest speaker. She is a therapist and an intuitive who has just started her own private practice (a long-time dream!). She has a big personal mission to help raise the frequency and consciousness of the planet (starting with her own). As a therapist, She takes a “psychodynamic, solution-focused” approach. She also teaches workshops to make concepts like inner child, shadow work, and past lives more accessible and digestible. Many therapies focus on helping people get from survival mode to a baseline of getting through the day. That’s very valid and important. Brandy believes there is this whole other side of the wellness spectrum—from baseline to THRIVAL—and she is interested in meeting people wherever they are and helping them remember their unique strengths and abilities so they might absolutely thrive. This episode will discuss her struggles, turning things around, and her approach to helping people reach their survival goals. I hope you will like this episode. Feel free to share your comments.  Here are her contact details.  IG LinkedIn  Website YouTube TikTok

Welcome to Stories and Stanza! I am happy to have you here. Please join me in welcoming Penny Bingham for today's episode.  Penny Bingham is an emerging writer, currently working on a hybrid memoir chronicling her seven years as a carer for her husband, who lived with Lewy body dementia. It is a warts-and-all account of the devastation a dementia diagnosis presents for the person with the disease, the carer and the family. Arising from her comprehensive journal of her husband's illness, the book leads the reader through the pain of watching the decline of a once proud, dignified, vibrant person as toxic proteins attack the brain, unravelling neural connections and giving rise to confusion, agitation, delusions, hallucinations and paranoia that are the hallmarks of this disease. The book's title, A Gift of Grace, hints at how love flourished in an exquisitely painful experience and how dementia's profound lessons in patience, tolerance, and humility transcended resentment and despair to embrace grace and peace. It encapsulates the confluence of her experience as a carer, knowledge acquired through formal academic study, and stories shared by others she has been privileged to meet through her role as a dementia advocate. Based on the belief the message is more significant than the narrative and grounded by her academic qualification, the work encompasses theoretical perspectives to inform others navigating the dementia labyrinth of the challenges and frustrations they are destined to encounter. It aims to reduce the stigma surrounding dementia. It challenges readers to re-think their perceptions of what Sally Magnusson, in her memoir, Where Memories Go, describes as 'one of the greatest social, medical, economic, scientific, philosophical and moral challenges of our times'. Penny's entry, The Other Jenny, was short-listed in the Ada Awards 2021

Welcome to Stories and Stanza! I am happy to have you here.   I am a writer, and I created this podcast to bring out the real stories that make life as beautiful as poetry. I'll take you on a journey through the human experience, sharing stories and conversations to uplift your spirit. Whether you're a lover of literature, a writer, or simply someone who enjoys a good story, "Stories and Stanza" is the place for you.  Today is another episode of the 'Fail With Me' segment, where we explore what failure truly is and link it with emotional intelligence in a supportive space. In a messy and imperfect world where we celebrate success and whisper about failure in a hushed tone, "Fail with Me" flips the script. Once again, please join me in welcoming Sarah Zink as a guest speaker. I will leave the links to our previous episodes if you are interested. Sarah and I are on a course to discuss many aspects of emotional intelligence. Today, we will talk about "Healing vs. Coping."  I hope you will like this episode. We have prepared a chart for your reference. Feel free to download, print and share with someone who might need it. Thank you. See you in the next one.

Welcome to Stories and Stanza! I am excited to have you here. My podcast explores prose, poetry, and history. I'll take you on a journey through the human experience, sharing stories and conversations to uplift your spirit. Whether you're a lover of literature, a writer, or simply someone who enjoys a good story, "Stories and Stanza" is the place for you. Today is another episode of the 'In Author's Chair' segment, where we talk to writers about their work, publication, motivation and challenges.  Please join me in welcoming Ky Garvey for today's episode. She is a published writer and literary podcaster from Australia who is here to talk about her work in children's literature and share her experience in the podcasting space. I was lucky to find her time during her holidays, and I truly enjoyed talking to her and listening to her stories, especially "Easy Peasy," which is about a young girl, Ruby - who gets a new pair of roller skates but soon realises it is not as easy she thought. I loved how she used the sounds in her story and embedded a subtle message for the young readers.  I am sure you will find her work inspiring, as she works on many projects to give back to the community. I will leave the links to her podcast, book, and the 'Books in Homes' program.  Totally Lit! on Apple Podcasts Easy Peasy - EK Books Booksinhomes.com.au| Booksinhomes.com.au Let me know what you think. See you in the next episode.

Welcome to Stories and Stanza! I am excited to have you here. My podcast explores prose, poetry, and history. Every week, I'll take you on a journey through the human experience, sharing inspiring stories and conversations to uplift your spirit and inspire you.  Please join me in welcoming Andrea Barton in the author's chair for today's episode. She is here to talk about her new book - The Godfather of Dance, and share her experience as a writer and editor. I am sure the new writers will be enriched by her journey and valuable advice. If you want to publish and understand different aspects of editing, you might find today's episode really valuable.  If you are interested in her book or wish to connect with her as an editor, please find her coordinates below.  Amazon Australia link: The Godfather of DanceMy author website: https://andreabartonauthor.com/ Brightside Story Studio website (my editing business): https://brightsidestorystudio.com/