In this podcast series hosted by Schalk Neethling and Schalk Venter, the conversation revolves around mental health in the tech industry. Each episode features a guest who joins the hosts in an honest and open discussion about their personal struggles with mental health. The hosts and guests offer valuable insights into tech workers' challenges, such as burnout, imposter syndrome, and work-life balance. They also explore the stigma surrounding mental health issues in the workplace and discus ...
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Real honest conversations about topics related to youth sports: coaching, parenting, and player development. The hosts have lived in both worlds of parent and coach. Those two worlds have even intersected, as they have coached their own children. The main purpose of this podcast is to be useful. Useful to those who coach. Useful to those who parent. Useful to those who are still playing. Sometimes we have guests, and sometimes we just talk about things – often things that are difficult – but ...
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Welcome to "Raising Karter," the podcast where a father and son share their journey of navigating fatherhood and childhood together. Ramon Weatherall Sr. and his six-year-old son Karter have honest and open conversations about important topics that are relevant to both fathers and sons.Through their discussions, Ramon and Karter provide a unique perspective on the challenges and joys of raising a son. They share their experiences, struggles, and triumphs, offering insights and guidance to ot ...
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This podcast focuses on surviving life after a suicide loss, an experience that can be devastating and leave you feeling lost as you try to pick up the pieces of your shattered heart. The host, Melissa Bottorff-Arey, lost her 21-year-old son, Alex, to suicide on August 7, 2016, and brings (& often shares) her insights from her personal journey. In each episode, Melissa engages in honest and challenging conversations with other survivors of loss, healers, and mental health experts. She also p ...
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Welcome to The Difficult Tea Podcast, where hosts Montreece Hardy and Ken Meeker take a deep dive into topics that can be difficult to openly discuss. We believe that the best way to build bridges and generate understanding between people is to have open, honest, empathetic, and candid conversations with an open mind, curious heart, and kind consciousness. Join us as we dive into culture, race, gender, discrimination, disability, education, and the intersectionality of it all. Your table is ...
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Welcome to VET’ed. where we spotlight the issues that matter to the Veteran and military communities and their families and voices behind real change — from the battlefield to the frontlines of advocacy. This podcast exists to shine a light on the misperceptions, misconceptions, and misunderstandings that persist within and around the Veteran and military communities and their families. This is accomplished by inviting trusted, vetted guests—experts, advocates, professionals, and those with ...
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My husband and I found that we have our best discussions about life, love, and the myriad of topics associated with relationships when we are laying in bed. Something about being in the bed calms the spirit and makes it difficult to be contentious about any topic, even the highly charged ones. This is our podcast for you where we have real, honest, and straightforward discussions about relationships, love, and life.
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Are you ready to open up about all things business!? I’m Crystal Vilkaits, a curious entrepreneur who LOVES talking about business, especially over a glass of wine. I started Crystal Uncorked to share open and honest conversations about my journey, and talk to other entrepreneurs about their experiences. We pull back the curtain and talk about the highs…AND the lows. Wine isn’t required, but is recommended. This is Crystal Uncorked.🍷
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Real life shouldn't be like Twitter, so we decided to launch this podcast with a focus on having conversations about difficult topics while fostering an environment to create productive dialogue and understand different perspectives. We have guests with viewpoints from all over the political spectrum, sometimes we research specific news topics, and sometimes we'll use a current news event to launch into a deeper discussion about a broader issue. The mission is to have healthy dialogue with p ...
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Welcome to Faith Unregulated, the podcast that helps you start your Monday morning off right. Join us as we dive deep into topics that build character, challenge common misconceptions about God, and demystify the process of hearing God’s voice. Javie and Jessica bring a unique perspective to these discussions, drawing on their own personal experiences and struggles as they navigate their own walks with Christ. With their honest and relatable approach, they explore difficult questions and tac ...
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I'm starting a conversation on the things that really matter. The deeper rooted issues, the controversial topics and the problems we all face in life, that many of us find it too taboo or difficult to talk about. My aim is to change societies outlook on real life struggles that we tend to hide behind closed doors; normalising conversation on our emotions, mental health, grief, body, gender and so much more. I want us to live in a world where we come together to communicate and support with o ...
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Welcome to Philosophication, the show where two non-experts philosophize about all things complicated, controversial, or simply interesting. We’ll tackle topics ranging from morality and ethics to current events, from politics to pop culture, and from philosophy to whatever else we happen to find interesting. We don’t claim to be experts, and we’re sure to get things wrong from time to time, but one thing you will always find here is a commitment to free and open dialogue on a variety of com ...
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Welcome to "Quiet the Diet®", the podcast, hosted by Michelle Shapiro, Integrative/Functional Registered Dietitian from NYC. Michelle has supported over 1000 clients to reverse anxiety, approach their weight with love, and heal digestive issues. Utilizing humor, nuance, and compassion, Michelle helps clients access their own liberating self-awareness. On the podcast, Michelle shares her own journey of losing weight the wrong way (and what the consequences of that drastic 100 pound weight los ...
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Welcome to Motherhood Exposed. Join me, Zoe Cresswell, mum of two and a UK trained midwife and doula, as I meet with an array of amazing women navigating life and motherhood. Since becoming a mum for the second time, after my own complex journey, i have become more and more aware that motherhood is so unique. There is no one story the same and women need support now, more than ever. i hope by allowing mothers to openly speak we can help to break the silence around many topics. We need to sho ...
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How NILMoney Completely Changes Student Athletes Dreams
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36:33🔥 How NIL Money Completely Changes Student Athletes’ Dreams College sports will never be the same again. With the rise of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals, student athletes now have the power to turn their talent into real financial opportunities. From college basketball stars to college football standouts, athletes are landing sponsorships, e…
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195: Little Things – In-Between Moments That Impact Teams
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1:04:26Coaching isn’t just about practices, games, and strategies — it’s about the little things in between. In this episode, Chris and Pat talk about the subtle but powerful moments that shape a team’s culture: conversations on the bus, greetings at practice, building connection, being intentional about gratitude. These “in-between” moments often go unno…
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The Next Mission: TBI, PTSD & Recovery Beyond Service with Scott Rice
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28:32Jen M. Wagman speaks with Scott Rice, a retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major whose 30-year career spanned global deployments and elite commands. After facing the cumulative toll of TBI, PTSD, chronic pain, and substance abuse, Scott found healing through the Avalon Action Alliance, a national network of programs dedicated to closing the care gap for Ve…
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Mindfulness Shifts Grief: Reshma Kearney Guides Others
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49:22Check out the BECAUSE THEY ARE LOVED Poetry & Letter Anthology HERE & Get 10% OFF either (or both) with Code: PODCAST10 Now, for our episode-- Today, I’m joined by Reshma Kearney — a trauma-informed mindfulness and healing guide who helps people navigate grief and the life transitions after suicide loss with compassion and resilience. After losing …
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🔥 He Lost His Dream Job Over His Hair – But Why? In a shocking turn of events, a man was denied his dream job because of his hairstyle, sparking outrage and a larger conversation about civil rights, cultural identity, and workplace discrimination. Cornrows, deeply rooted in tradition and often tied to Rastafarian culture, are more than just a hairs…
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🎒 School Hacks That Actually Work (From a 9-Year-Old’s Perspective)
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16:49🎒 School Hacks That Actually Work (From a 9-Year-Old’s Perspective) Get ready for the new school year with school hacks that truly work—all shared from a 9-year-old’s perspective! As the back-to-school season begins, having the right study tips and tricks can make the grade school experience more fun, less stressful, and a lot more successful. This…
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194: Rethinking Practice – Are We Doing It Right?
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1:00:18In this episode of The Coaching Life Podcast, Chris and Pat dive into one of the most important—and sometimes, most underprepared—aspects of youth and high school sports: practice. Are we practicing the right way or the wrong way? Do drills actually build transferable skills, or are they just busy work? How much of our time should be spent on funda…
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Digital Echoes, Human Hearts; Turning Loss into Legacy
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1:17:13On day one of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, we explore how postvention becomes prevention—through families who consent to share a loved one’s device so the Black Box Project can detect real-world patterns that help save lives. Kim Burditt Bartlett, MSW — She is a suicide loss sibling and Senior Manager of Family Engagement for Stop Soldier Su…
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"Grief truth: We keep going, together." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Lean in with me --- This month, we’ve walked through thirty-one days of truths about grief — the ones that don’t fit on sympathy c…
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"Grief will always be part of your story." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Lean in with me --- It will not always be the main chapter—but it will always be written into the pages. "Grief will always be …
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"Some days, survival is enough." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Lean in with me --- Not every day will be a day of breakthroughs or big steps forward. Some days, breathing is the accomplishment. "Some …
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"You can love them and love your life." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Lean in with me --- At first, it may feel impossible—like joy would be a betrayal. But love is not a limited resource. "You can lo…
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"Greenlight Debit Card: Is it REALLY the Best For Kids?
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17:58💳 Is the Greenlight Debit Card REALLY the Best for Kids? Www.buildbetterdads.com Is the Greenlight debit card truly the best option for teaching kids financial literacy and responsible spending? In this video, we take an in-depth look at the Greenlight card to see if it lives up to the hype. We’ll cover: ✅ Key features & benefits of the Greenlight …
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"There will be days you feel closer to them." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Lean in with me --- Grief is not a decline in connection to our loved one. Some days, they feel so near you could almost rea…
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193: Season 12 – New Conversations in The Coaching Life
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47:18After a summer break, Chris and Pat are back to kick off Season 12 of The Coaching Life Podcast! In this episode, we share an overview of some of the conversations we’ll be having this season, including: Are we practicing the right—or wrong—way? Coaching the “middle” and “bottom” kids on a team. The impact of bus rides, team meals, and other “littl…
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"Grief will teach you who your people are." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Lean in with me --- Loss has a way of clarifying relationships in ways nothing else can. "Grief will teach you who your people…
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"Healing doesn’t mean forgetting." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Lean in with me --- Some fear that moving forward will erase the person they love. But healing and forgetting are not the same thing. "…
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"It’s normal to miss who you were before." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Lean in with me --- Loss doesn’t just take the person you love—it reshapes you. "It’s normal to miss who you were before." You …
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"You don’t have to explain your grief." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Lean in with me --- Not everyone will understand. And honestly? Not everyone needs to. "You don’t have to explain your grief." Gri…
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"Grief can change your definition of strength." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Lean in with me --- Before loss, strength might have looked like pushing through, holding it all together, or never lettin…
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Why Working People Fall for Celebrity Financial Advice
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23:25💸 Jermaine Dupri Drops $520K Yearly on Strip Clubs in 2025! Music mogul Jermaine Dupri has never been shy about his love for Atlanta’s legendary Magic City strip club. In a jaw-dropping revelation, Dupri admitted that he’s been spending $10,000 every Monday for over two decades — adding up to more than $520,000 a year! But this isn’t just about thr…
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"Grief is the price of love." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Lean in with me --- If we never loved deeply, we’d never hurt this much. "Grief is the price of love." Grief is not a punishment. It’s the e…
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"There is no 'getting over' grief." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Lean in with me --- We’ve all heard it: “You’ll get over it.” As if loss is something we recover from, like a cold. "There is no 'gett…
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"Memories are a form of connection." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Lean in with me --- We sometimes fear that talking about them will hurt too much—or that others will grow tired of hearing their name…
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"It’s okay to not be okay." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Lean in with me --- There’s a strange pressure after loss to present yourself as “fine,” as though grief is something that should be quickly p…
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"Your pace is the right pace." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Lean in with me --- We live in a world that measures progress in milestones, deadlines, and “shoulds.” But grief doesn’t fit neatly into an…
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"Joy and grief can live in the same heart." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Lean in with me --- For a long time, I thought joy would be a betrayal—that if I laughed or felt lightness, it meant I’d someh…
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"You are not weak for grieving." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Lean in with me --- Some people mistake tears for fragility, or heartbreak for collapse. But grief has a way of showing us that real stre…
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Roundtable: AI, Accessibility, and Staying Human in a Precarious Tech World
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1:35:38In this roundtable, the hosts and guests, Miriam, Geoff, and Hidde, dig into the messy overlap between mental health and technology. We talk about the real human consequences of modern tooling, from the ethics of AI and how it’s changing labor, to the ongoing fight for web accessibility and the moral obligations designers and engineers carry. The c…
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"Grief changes, but it never disappears." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Lean in with me --- In the early days, grief can feel like it’s everywhere—heavy in your chest, clouding your mind, weighing dow…
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Youth Sports are Designed to Keep Parents Broke & Desperate
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50:40Feature Conversations with Author Corwin Melvin his New Book “ Surviving Youth Sports A Dads Guide To Parents Of Young Hoopers” In this thought-provoking video, we explore the often-overlooked reality of youth sports and its impact on parents. From high school sports to AAU basketball, the financial burden of supporting young athletes can be overwh…
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"Grief is love finding new ways to flow." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Let’s lean in At first, it might feel like the love you carry has nowhere to go. But over time, you realize—it’s not gone. It’s …
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"Healing is not the same as forgetting." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Let’s lean in Some people think moving forward means leaving the past behind. But grief teaches us otherwise. Healing is not the …
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"Grief does not follow a straight line." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Let’s lean in If you’ve ever felt like you’re “doing grief wrong,” you’re not. "Grief does not follow a straight line." The path …
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“Silence can be a sacred companion.” Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Let’s begin. Before we start, plant your feet and notice how the ground holds you. Even now, you are supported. Silence can be a sacr…
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“This loss rewrites your story.” Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Let’s begin. Let's take a breath together. Let yourself arrive. Sometimes we don’t need answers — just something true to hold. Here’s tod…
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“Grief teaches you who you are beneath the pain.” Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Let’s begin. Take a breath. Let yourself arrive. Sometimes we don’t need answers — just something true to hold. Here’s t…
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“Some days are sacred, no matter how much time has passed.” Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Let’s begin. Take a breath. Or Two - or three. Let yourself arrive. Sometimes we don’t need answers — just som…
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The BEST Marriage Advice in the World! (From Someone at 50)
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57:15The BEST Marriage Advice in the World — From Someone Who’s 50 & Been Through It All Getting married soon? Already in a relationship and trying to weather the ups and downs? You’re in the right place. In this video, I’m sharing the most powerful marriage advice I’ve learned over 50 years of life and decades of experience — the kind you don’t get in …
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The Eternal Last Day; A Poem for the Unimagineable
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3:58Nine years ago tomorrow, my son Alex died & every August 6th became the eternal last day. I hadn’t found those words until now. The day before everything changed. The last day of “before.” This is a poem I wrote when I woke today—rising from the weight—where memory meets survival. Most days, I carry grief with grace. My soul is expanded. Alex is al…
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“Memories hurt — and they can also heal.” Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Let’s begin. I invite you to take a breath -- or two. Let yourself arrive. Sometimes we don’t need answers — just something true…
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“Guilt and love often feel the same.” August 5 Daily Nugget Take a breath. Let yourself arrive. Sometimes we don’t need answers — just something true to hold. Here’s today’s grief truth. Guilt and love often feel the same. Guilt is one of grief’s heaviest companions. It creeps in through the cracks of “what if” and “why didn’t I.” But here’s someth…
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Today's Grief Truth - “Some days are lighter. Some days are heavy — and that’s okay.” Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Take a breath. Let yourself arrive. Sometimes we don’t need answers — just something…
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Today's Grief Truth -" Grief is Not Linear". There’s no finish line here. No checklist. Grief is wild and unpredictable. You might feel “okay” one day — and the next, the wind knocks you flat. But that doesn’t mean you’re back at the beginning. It means you're walking through it honestly. Progress in grief doesn’t move forward like an arrow — it sp…
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Here’s today’s grief truth. “It’s okay to laugh and cry in the same hour.” Grief is full of contradictions — and also full of truth. One moment, you’re sobbing in the car because their favorite song came on. The next, you're belly-laughing at the memory of something wild they once did. That swing? That unpredictability? It doesn’t mean you’re unsta…
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Hello Fellow Griever— and Welcome Back. If you’ve been wondering where I’ve been… you’re not wrong. July was quieter than usual here on the podcast (totally quiet!) — but it wasn’t in vain. Behind the scenes, I’ve been pouring myself into some powerful new offerings: two brand-new grief coaching programs — each with their own beautiful workbook now…
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How Can I Effectively Discipline My Child?
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17:19👨👩👧 Are You Struggling to Discipline Your Child Without Damaging Your Relationship? You’re not alone! Many parents feel like they’re constantly walking on eggshells, unsure of how to set boundaries while still showing love and compassion. In this video, we’ll explore positive parenting tips and life hacks that will help you discipline your child …
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From Combat To Coach: The Power of Peer Support with Kris Searles
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30:29In this moving conversation from the VTTV Resource Fair at the National Museum of Military Vehicles in DuBois, Wyoming, host Jen M. Wagman sits down with Kris Searles, a U.S. Army combat veteran, VTTV coach, father, and founder of Overwatch 6. Kris opens up about his personal journey from distraction to self-reflection, from search-and-rescue missi…
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Should a 14-Year-Old Face Adult Charges? This Case Says Yes
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22:31Should a 14-Year-Old Face Adult Charges? This Case Says Yes ⚖️ When does a child stop being treated like a child in the eyes of the law? This real-life case is sparking national debate. In this Podcast, we dive into a controversial story where a 14-year-old is being charged as an adult, raising critical questions about justice, accountability, and …
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What happens when the work you love starts to drain the life out of you, or disappears altogether? In this episode, the two Schalks sit down with Kate van Niekerk (She Can Do), design strategist, researcher, and wordsmith, for an honest and compassionate conversation about burnout, identity, and navigating the messy middle of tech careers. Kate sha…
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