Shine A Light
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Robin Shines A Light On Self Care and Wellness
Robin has a passion for self care and wellness, and she is thrilled to share her passion with all of you! Robin grew up in Detroit and learned about healthy eating and exercise from her aunt. But she still struggled with body image and negative self talk.
Robin Shines A Light On Self Care And Wellness
Robin has a passion for self care and wellness, and she is thrilled to share her passion with all of you! Robin grew up in Detroit and learned about healthy eating and exercise from her aunt. But she still struggled with body image and negative self talk.
Preston Shines A Light on Addiction and Recovery
Preston has been sober for 18 years. He battled with a drug and alcohol addiction for most of his teenage years. On this episode, Preston talks to me about his addiction, how he finally realized that he had a problem, and how he got help. Plus, learn how
Kjerstin Shines A Light on the Loss of A Child
The death and loss of a child is frequently called the ultimate tragedy. Kjerstin and her husband lost their son Charlie when he was just 23 months old. On this episode, Kjerstin opens up to me about her grief, about how the loss of Charlie impacted their
Aubrie Shines A Light on Being a Young Stroke Survivor
Aubrie is a wife, a mother, a teacher, and a photographer. She's also the survivor of stroke. It's not very common for someone in their late twenties to suffer a stroke. In fact, only 10% of the US population will suffer a stroke under the age of 45
Kari Shines A Light on Teenager's Use of Social Media, Bullying, and so much more!
Kari is the Assistant Principal at a high school. She's also a mom of two teenage boys and a fitness instructor. Kari talks to me about social media, bullying, e-cigarettes, and many more issues that are prevalent in high school today. She also shar
Lindsey Shines A Light on Being an Advocate for Breast Cancer Awareness
Lindsey Robinson got involved in a breast cancer walk over 5 years ago. Over time, her involvement evolved from being a walk participant to helping plan the walk. The cause became even more important to her when her grandma was diagnosed with breast cance
Reena Shines A Light on Autism
Reena is the owner and director of the Spark Center for Autism, which provides services for children ages 18 months- 10 years old who have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. On this episode, Reena helps define autism, talks through common mi
Riley Shines A Light on Blindness and Accessibility for Gamers
Riley was born with light perception blindness. When she was in high school, her brothers tricked her into playing a video game (Mortal Combat) and even though she couldn't see, she was determined to beat them. Years later, Riley's interest in gaming peak
Julian Shines A Light on Foster Care
Julian Goodson and his wife have fostered 18 kids in 7 years. Julian has built his life around helping teengers who need mentors. He talked to me about what foster care is, what happens when kids "age out", the goals of foster care, and how his family has