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Helping Others Episodes

Aug. 8, 2025

The Power of Positive Thinking: Redirecting Your Thoughts for Success

Send us a text Ann explores the power of manifesting through intention and action rather than perfectionism, inspired by Halle Berry's insight about focusing on what we want instead of what we don't want. • Manifesting isn't about magic but about aligning thoughts, beliefs, and actions • You don't …
July 23, 2025

Let's Talk Self-Worth with the Founder of the Self-Worth Initiative

Deborah Weed, creator of The Luckiest Penny musical and founder of the Self-Worth Initiative, went from being bedridden and broken to becoming a fierce advocate for self-worth. After learning that a rare 1943 copper penny was worth over a million dollars, she had a powerful realization: even things…
Guest: Deborah Weed
July 16, 2025

From Breaking News to Inner Peace: Emmy Award-Winning Journalist George Noleff

Send us a text What makes George's story so compelling isn't just his professional evolution but the profound personal transformations that accompanied it. After reaching nearly 400 pounds and receiving a stark health warning, he underwent gastric bypass surgery, losing 140 pounds and regaining con…
Guest: George Noleff
July 2, 2025

Monsters with a Mission: How Sarah Sparks Is Helping Kids Tame Big Emotions

Send us a text What happens when a devastating brain injury leads to an unexpected creative breakthrough? For Sarah Sparks, it meant birthing the "Monsters on Mill Street" series – vibrant, heartfelt stories that are transforming how children handle big emotions and life's challenges. Sarah's journ…
Guest: Sarah Sparks
May 28, 2025

Again...Let Your Love Be Larger part 2 with Rebecca Galli

Rebecca Galli's story isn't just about survival—it's about creating a magnificent life from the pieces that remain after tragedy shatters your original plans. Picking up where Part 1 left off, this powerful conversation delve...
May 21, 2025

Let Your Love Be Larger Than Your Circumstances: Rebecca Galli's Journey

What does resilience look like after losing your brother, your son, your marriage, your ability to walk, and raising a child with autism? Rebecca Galli knows this terrain intimately. As a bestselling author of over 400 column...
Guest: Rebecca Galli
May 7, 2025

What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Quotable

A 93-year-old powerhouse and her equally remarkable daughter share wisdom gleaned from lives spanning Depression-era hardship, wartime childhood, personal loss, and professional reinvention in this captivating Mother's Day conversation. Meet Gwen Borden and Amy Goober, co-authors of "My Mother Alwa…
April 30, 2025

Finding Faith After Unimaginable Loss: Autumn Starr Canterbury's story part 2

The resilient spirit refuses to be broken. Autumn Star Canterbury embodies this truth in ways that will leave you breathless. When you've been traded for a horse, abandoned at a homeless shelter, and told repeatedly that your...
April 23, 2025

Discarded But Not Broken: Autumn Starr Canterbury Story of Survival Part 1

What happens when the people meant to love you become the source of your deepest wounds? In this unforgettable episode, one woman shares her powerful journey through a childhood shaped by betrayal, abandonment, and unthinkabl...
April 9, 2025

Life Happens on the Other Side of Hard Things: Zoe Smith part 2

Zoe Smith shares her transformative journey from a high-powered career to becoming a holistic healing practitioner, offering powerful insights on overcoming fear to reach our goals and healing the whole self. • Everything we ...
March 19, 2025

Navy SEAL to Social Warrior: Tom LaGrave's Mission for Youth

Tom LaGrave shares his remarkable journey from Navy SEAL to licensed clinical social worker, revealing how personal struggle and recovery led him to create Honor Bound Academy, a transformative program for youth transitioning...
Guest: Tom La Grave
March 5, 2025

Embracing Adoption and Differences: A Journey with Author Sasha Saidman part 2

Can a children's book change a life? In this inspiring episode, author Sasha Saidman reveals how stories about adoption, differences, and self-acceptance meet kids exactly where they are—sparking empathy, imagination, and con...
Guest: Sasha Saidman
Feb. 27, 2025

Save a Therapy Center Transforming Lives for Children and Babies with Disabilities! –Need is Imminent

Urgent: Achievement Center for Therapy Faces Closure – Needs Help NOW! Shawn Manvell, founder of three therapy centers, is on the brink of shutting down because Tricare, military insurance, has not paid since January 1. The c...
Guest: Shawn Manvell
Feb. 26, 2025

"First Day, An Adoption Story: Sasha Saidman on Love, Adoption & Belonging"

Can a children's book change a life? In this inspiring episode, author Sasha Saidman reveals how stories about adoption, differences, and self-acceptance meet kids exactly where they are—sparking empathy, imagination, and con...
Guest: Sasha Saidman
Dec. 18, 2024

Not Perfection but Preparation: An Interview with Ann Marie Thrives

What if life’s greatest challenges could become stepping stones to purpose and resilience? On this episode of Real Talk with Tina and Ann , we welcome Ann Marie Thrives—Amazon bestselling author, speaker, and life coach—who h...
Oct. 16, 2024

Unlocking Independence: Building Life Skills and Connections on the Autism Spectrum Part 2 with Ron Sandison

What if the key to unlocking independence for individuals with autism begins with understanding their unique perspective? Join us as we explore the journey of building relationships and developing life skills. In this episode...
Sept. 18, 2024

Even Your Lowest Moment can be Redeemed Part 2 Mikey Silas Interview

Cleveland's best vocalist/songwriter, most interesting person, Mikey Silas, talks candidly about some of his worst moments and how the band , Apostle Jones, became part of making amends. Ann and Mikey explore how personal str...