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Episode 125: Lea Zikmund | Author of For Crying Out Loud, Connecting Through Grief and Loss in a Digital Era

When you use social media, what do you look for? Happiness, relatability, or something else? Author, Lea Zikmund takes a deep dive into this exploration.

In the midst of her dad’s illness and becoming a young caretaker, Lea Zikmund began looking to social media to find community. In the process, she began to notice a dynamic in our culture that tends to criticize those who share publicly about moments of grief, loss and hardship. She also noticed there are still many people who want to use social media as a space to connect on these exact topics.

This book takes a close look at the intersection of grief, loss, and the everyday Americans’ social media use. Through interviews with friends and acquaintances, Lea attempts to understand how their moments of sharing helped them, if at all. Are there aspects of social media that can be more helpful to us in difficult moments than what we experience in person together?

Get the book now!: https://www.amazon.com/Crying-Out-Loud-Connecting-Through-ebook/dp/B0BD6BBZ75

Contact Lea
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leazikmund/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lea.zikmund

#ConnectingThroughGrief  #SocialMedia #ForCryingOutLoudBook #ForCryingOutLoud #StoryCorps #SharingGrief  #EmbraceGrief #Bookumentary #LiverTransplant #ADaughtersLove #Vulnerability #LeaZikmund

 

 

Episode 124: Disarranged Talk Show hosts Matthew Gardner and Andrew Turner

My guests today are the hosts of a one-of-a-kind live podcast, the Disarranged Talkshow, Matthew Gardner and Andrew Turner.

Two brave Marines, who have created their show to help the ongoing transition from military to civilian life and all it's complexities. It's a form of therapy for them and their audience.

We talk about working through PTSD whether from miltary experiences or just plain ole life. We also discuss some of the growing trends in our country and how each of us can change THE world by changing OUR world.

Catch their show live every Friday at 8pm EST on their YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZBtupRnehZp8S47xjyfOmw

Contact Matt and Andrew - disarranged1775@gmail.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/disarrangedtalkshow/

#PTSD #Marines #SemperFidelis #AlwaysFaithful #BrunoTheMastiff #EnglishMastiff #SnoringDogs #Brotherhood #Trauma #MilitaryTrauma #IAmPittsPodcast #WeThePeopleOAS #TinaMcCafferty #TalkToEachOther #Othering #DivisionInAmerica #IdeologicalIgnorance #PersonalGrowth #BuildingBridges #HumanizeEachOther #LoveOneAnother #ParrishTheThought #ParrishTheThoughtPodcast #Freedom

Episode 123: Adam Coleman | Author of Black Victim to Black Victor

My guest today is Adam Coleman, Author of Black Victim to Black Victor, identifying the ideologies, behavioral patterns and cultural norms that encourage the victim mindset. We talk about how the disconnect of the family and disregard of common sense ideas has led to the slow decay of not only the black community but many others as well and what you and I can do about it.

#BlackVictim #VictimComplex #VictimIdentity #MLK #ContentOfCharacter #FathersMatter #BLM #BlackLivesMatter #MothersMatter #StrongWomenStrongMen #FamiliesMatter #SingleMothers #SingleFathers #RaiseTheBarOnFamilies #WrongSpeak #CommonSenseIsRadical #NormalisCrazy #ParrishTheThoughtPodcast #ParrishTheThought #AdamColeman #AdamColemanAuthor

Adam will be speaking at Americafest in Phoenix December 17th to the 20th, 2022

CONTACT ADAM
Twitter: @wrong_speak
Facebook: facebook.com/wrongspeakadam
Instagram: @wrong_speak
adambcoleman.substack.com
wrongspeak.substack.com

 

Episode 122: Samie Hardman | Bullying killed my son but his legacy of kindness will never die.

My next guest is Samie Hardman. She is the mother of 12 year old Drayke Hardman, who back in February of 2022 took his own life as a result of being bullied in school.

Drayke was the epitome of empathy, kindess and love in his 12 short years. She joins me to talk about the signs and events leading up to his tragic suicide and how the family is not only coping but thriving in the 8 months since he passed.

We talk about how we as parents, students, friends can watch out for and help bullies recognize the damage they’re doing to try and get them the help they need as well as protecting victims with love and kindness.

Do It For Drayke Foundation
Bags Against Bullies

#DoItForDrayke #BAFTTF #BullyingKills #StopBullies #TeenSuicide #CrossingOver #TheOtherSide #TalkToYourKids #FueledByTragedy #YouthSuicide #NotPlanned #AskToughQuestions #SafeUT #EveryoneHasAStory #Empathy #LetThemTalk #LoveYourKids #BagsAgainstBullies #TomorrowNeedsYou

 

 

Episode 121: Paul Croft | The politics of a British grave digger and deep sea fisherman.

My next British guest is coming to us live from Lincolnshire in northern England. Journalist, Paul Croft, shares his perspective on the state of the world and politics which are much the same anymore.

From his humble beginnings as a deep sea fisherman, grave digger and swimming pool builder, Paul gives us some well rounded counsel and wise life advice on how we can change the world by changing OUR world.

#Lincolnshire #UKPolitics #GraveDigger #PaulCroft #ClimateChange #InAnothersShoes #TalkToYourNeighbors #JawJawWarWar #CroftCommunications #MemberOfParlaiment #MediaLies #AsterbyLouth #HonestJournalist #Inequality #HavesAndHaveNots

 

 

Episode 120: Detroit Pistons mascot Hooper | My dad was a cat, I was a dog and now am a horse...of course.

My next guest has a very unusual career. He's not human really. He entertains thousands of NBA fans every night. No one can see him yet everyone can see him, but not really see him. He may or may not be related to another animal in the NBA who may or may not have been one of the all-time greatest mascots for the past 31 years. We chat about growing up with in that shadow and how that influenced his current career path. Please help me in welcoming the Detroit Pistons super mascot Hoooper!

Follow Hooper - https://www.instagram.com/pistonshooper/

#DetroitPistons #ClevelandCavaliers #LebronJames #KobeBryant #Shaq #MoonDog #PistonsHooper #DewayneWade #NBAMascots #SuperMascotRocky #JazzBear #NBA #WNBA #LadyMascots #BleacherReport #DenverNuggets #DenverChildrensHospital #GLeague

 

 

Episode 119: Cassie Callister | The healed, heal: My journey from trauma to triumph.

My next guest is a trauma SurTHRIVER & mental health advocate on a mission to create personal change through spreading love, bringing awareness, & assisting others in their healing, self-love, growth & grounding within themselves…for themselves and their relationships.

After experiencing just about every type of physical, verbal, and religious abuse one could endure from an early age, she became the world’s greatest people pleaser and perfectionist well into her adult life, which only attracted and perpetuated her personal problems. She was an expert in survival barely holding her head above water.

She is currently certifying to be a life coach to help others overcome their own dark pasts by sharing the how and why behind her own recovery journey out of her previous life.

Strap in for this wild ride from tragedy to triumph. Oh, and you may need a box of tissues. Please help me in welcoming Cassie Callister.

Follow Cassie:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audaciously_inspiring_blonde/
• Realtor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CassieCallisterRealEstate

#SurThrival #SurThriver #SelfLove #PersonalBoundaries #ChildhoodTrauma #TraumaSurvivor #Doormat #PeoplePleaser #DontNormalizeAbuse #AbuseIsNotNormal #SelfReliance #GOAT #PersonalSuccess #OvercomingObstacles #SelfWorth #KnowYourValue #KnowYourWorth #LoveOfGod

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Episode 118: Harper Anderson | Host of the Latter-day Takes podcast

My next guest, is the host of the popular and sometimes controversial podcast Latter-day Takes, Harper Anderson.

Join me as we talk about how he he dives into LDS culture and of course sprinkles the show with a bit of the Mormon's “other” religion, BYU sports.

Find Harper on the following platforms:

Instagram: @latterdaytakes - https://www.instagram.com/latterdaytakes/ and @harpey
Facebook: harperdanderson - https://www.facebook.com/harper.d.anderson
Twitter: harperdanderson - https://twitter.com/harperdanderson

#LatterDayTakes #ParrishTheThoughtPodcast #97thFloor #RushLimbaugh #ConservativesVSLiberals #UsVSThem #Sidsing #Othering #IsItRelevant #LDS #Mormons #JoeRogan #MormonsAreNice #LDSChurch #BYU #BYUSports #TalkRadio #NPR #LiberalGeek

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