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July 9, 2025

Finding Joy Our Family's Story of Overcoming Homelessness

What does resilience look like when you're living out of suitcases and sleeping on your aunt’s couch during high school? In this powerful episode, we hear the raw and beautiful story of a mother and daughter who lost their home—but never lost their joy. While navigating homelessness during her junior…

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July 9, 2025

Skye The Shape Shifting Monster's Big Talent Show 1

Meet Skye—the shape-shifting star of Monsters on Mill Street who reminds kids (and adults!) that hiding who we are doesn’t make us safer, just smaller. In this heartwarming episode, we dive into Skye’s unique gift: she can transform to fit any situation. Wings to fly, legs to leap—there’s nothing she…

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July 9, 2025

Love Smiles Bringing Comfort to Kids Battling Cancer

In this deeply moving segment, we shine a light on Love Smiles, a powerful nonprofit that brings moments of comfort and joy to children battling pediatric cancer—one book at a time. Founded by Jenna Kmiec after her own daughter was diagnosed with cancer as an infant, Love Smiles was born…

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July 9, 2025

Helping Kids Mental Health, Books, and Difficult Times

Children’s mental health has never been more important—and in a world full of noise, negativity, and pressure, kids need stories that offer hope, courage, and connection. In this inspiring episode, we spotlight the Monsters on Mill Street book series, a powerful resource helping kids navigate tough emotions through fun, engaging…

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July 9, 2025

Amy's Book A Time Traveling Healing Journey Revealed!

Amy Daughters didn’t just write a book—she opened a portal. In this unforgettable conversation, we dive into You Cannot Mess This Up: A True Story That Never Happened, a hilarious, heart-healing, time-travel memoir that reminds us of something powerful: love really is the answer—even when the question is, “Should I…

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July 9, 2025

Heartwarming Moment Daughter's Unique Hospital Visit

Sometimes the most heartfelt attempts at empathy come from the littlest voices. In this warm and moving episode, we share a touching (and hilarious) story of a 3-year-old trying to comfort a friend in the hospital recovering from a double mastectomy. Sitting quietly beside her, the little girl gently took…

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July 9, 2025

Mom's Love The Book That Changed Everything

What if the parent you always thought didn’t like you… actually loved you in the deepest, most enduring way? In this powerful episode, we explore how writing—and revisiting the past—can reveal a love that was always there but hard to see. Our guest shares the emotional realization that her mother,…

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July 9, 2025

Regrets & Loss Heartfelt Conversations with Grandparents

When you lose a parent young, like Ann did, there's a lifetime of missed conversations. In this powerful episode, we talk about the deep grief of losing a father at age 11—and the adult moments that never got to happen: no aisle to walk down together, no heart-to-hearts, no father-daughter…

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July 9, 2025

Mom's Tough Love How She Helped Me Survive

In this heartfelt and revealing conversation, Amy Daughters shares a powerful reflection on the two voices that shaped her growing up—her optimistic, free-spirited father and her practical, survival-minded mother. Through the lens of her time-travel memoir, Amy describes what it would be like to sit across from her younger self…

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July 9, 2025

ADHD in Women with Dr. Jennifer Dall: Diagnosed at 53

What happens when a neurodivergent specialist discovers she's been living with undiagnosed ADHD for over five decades? Dr. Jennifer Dall takes us through her extraordinary journey from confusion to clarity after receiving her ADHD diagnosis at age 53. Despite her doctorate in educational psychology and 25 years as an educator,…

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July 7, 2025

Moving Forward When Talking About Trauma Becomes Unhealthy

How do we know when it’s time to stop revisiting our pain—and start reclaiming our life? In this honest and healing episode, we explore the emotional threshold that many trauma survivors face: the moment when talking about it no longer helps, and holding on begins to hurt. Through a powerful…

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July 7, 2025

Sharing Trauma The Power of Truth & Resilience

What happens when you finally put words to the thing you swore you’d never say out loud? In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we explore one author’s decision to include a painful chapter from her past—a sexual assault that took place in college—in her memoir. Despite pushback from some…

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July 7, 2025

Handwritten Letters The Most Epic Journey Ever 1

What started as a single handwritten note to a grieving mother became the most meaningful journey of her life. In this extraordinary episode, we sit down with an author who, after reconnecting with an old friend on Facebook, began writing handwritten letters to comfort her through the loss of her…

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July 7, 2025

Self Love Amy's Powerful Message of Acceptance

What happens when we finally choose to stand up for the parts of ourselves we've spent a lifetime trying to hide? In this raw and redemptive episode, we dive into a pivotal moment of self-love and healing—when little Amy, a version of the self once dismissed or judged, finally gets…

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July 7, 2025

Family Secrets Hidden Dynamics Shaping Our Lives

What happens when the biggest influences on our identity are the stories no one talks about? In this powerful episode, we explore the hidden dynamics and unspoken secrets within families—the kind that don’t always make headlines, but quietly shape us for life. These aren’t the explosive, movie-script scandals. They’re the…

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July 5, 2025

Kids' Emotional Healing How a Book Saved a Child

How can a pink blanket, a favorite book, and a quiet moment teach a child emotional regulation? In this heartwarming and powerful episode, we share the true story of a little girl navigating the emotional storm of bouncing between two homes. Struggling with anger and confusion, her feelings often erupted…

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July 5, 2025

Mom's Reaction Discussing the Book & Her Untold Story

What happens when your mother reads your memoir—and sees herself in the pages? In this vulnerable and deeply layered episode, we explore the delicate aftermath of writing about family, especially when those closest to you are still living. Our guest opens up about her relationship with her mother after the…

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July 5, 2025

Self Acceptance & Embracing Your Authentic Self!

What if the hardest person to love… is the younger version of you? In this raw and emotionally stirring episode, we dive deep into themes of self-acceptance, childhood trauma, and the lingering questions we carry into adulthood. Our guest reads a hauntingly beautiful passage from her book about being an…

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July 5, 2025

Life's Baggage Carousel A Humorous, Healing Perspective

Can something imagined be just as healing as something real? In this heartfelt episode, we explore the emotional power of storytelling, memory, and imagination. Our guest shares how writing a fictional encounter with her younger self—and creating moments that never actually happened—led to profound healing. Whether it was the comfort…

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July 5, 2025

Writing a Book Emotional Journey & Family Dynamics

In this deeply moving episode, our guest shares how writing a time-bending, emotionally resonant story allowed her to reconnect with her younger self, revisit childhood memories, and even gain a deeper understanding of her siblings. Though the events in the book didn’t technically happen, the emotional impact was very real—from…

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July 5, 2025

Family Secrets Why We Ignored Things At Home

What happens when siblings grow up under the same roof—but carry entirely different memories of what happened there? In this raw and revealing episode, we explore the quiet wounds of childhood and the unspoken agreements families often make to pretend everything is fine. Our guest opens up about revisiting painful…

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July 5, 2025

Coping with Loss Finding Life After Tragedy

What happens when the noise fades—and the silence hits you like a wall? In this emotionally raw and visually rich episode, we explore the moment when the liveliness of life suddenly disappears, leaving behind a wave of absence that knocks the wind out of you. Our guest describes it as…

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July 3, 2025

Same Road, Different Feeling Why Does Life Change

How can everything around you look the same, yet feel completely different? In this reflective and emotionally resonant episode, we explore the quiet moments of change—the ones that sneak up on you in the middle of your everyday routines. From driving down familiar roads to walking through the same front…

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July 3, 2025

Embrace Change Unexpected Shifts & Life Altering Decisions

What if chasing pink fairies could lead to healing—and what if the strongest ones among us are also the ones silently carrying the most? In this emotionally rich episode, we explore the power of imagination, memory, and the roles we’re often placed in by others. From a tender story of…

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