Episode 24: If You’re Not Outraged, You’re Not Paying Attention
Episode 24: "If You’re Not Outraged, You’re Not Paying Attention". The words of Susan Bro, a mother who lost her daughter, Heather Heyer, on August 12, 2017, to a white supremacist hell bent on causing harm when he drove his car into a crowd of counter-protestors at the Unite the
He Chose the Wrong Family
Vice President Mike Pence stated, "To those who wreaked havoc in our Capitol today: you did not win." Interviewed by Alan Shope with KMBC, Channel 9 on January 7, we talked through the siege on the capitol in Washington D.C. the day prior. He called me to ask what Faith Always
Episode 23: The Healing of a Shattered Soul
In episode 23 I recall how long a journey can take to reach a destination - specifically, a destination we had not intended. Long hours, days on end, aching wrists and arms found me typing a manuscript I have titled, The Healing of a Shattered Soul for FrontEdge Publishing. Their
Episode 22: In Conversation with Lukas Losen
In Conversation with Lukas Losen, "Having the Right People Around You Makes All the Difference." For the first time, Lukas shares openly what he remembers from April 13, 2014, the day our lives were shattered by evil and hateful acts of violence. Resilience, courage, and love can be heard through
Episode 21: There is Life After Triage
Triage is the degree of urgency for any and all necessary care to keep us functioning, perhaps only breathing. When a traumatic experience drops us to our knees and we are living in the center of pain, our souls and potentially our bodies need sufficient time in triage before moving on
Episode 20: It Feels Better to be Kind
In Episode 20 "It Feels Better to be Kind" Gael recounts the day she was on her way to the zoo ready to play grandma, when her husband, Dave called her with the news about a terrible tragedy in Kansas. She is sure of herself when mentioning each of the
