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June 1, 2025

Parallel Paths Navigating Life's Uncertain Journeys with Hope

What if the key to surviving the unknown is walking two paths at once? In this compelling episode, we explore the concept of parallel paths—a mindset that offers movement and hope even in times of deep uncertainty. Whether facing a child’s uncertain recovery, a possible divorce, or a life-changing diagnosis…

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May 31, 2025

Overcoming Loneliness Supporting Family Through Hard Times

What does it look like to be the backbone of a family while quietly battling isolation and emotional fatigue? In this deeply honest episode, we explore the experience of women who hold everything together—appointments, hospital visits, sleepless nights—often without anyone to lean on. Our guest opens up about what it…

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May 31, 2025

Navigating Life's Storms Building Your Support Boat

What do you do when life doesn’t just throw you off course—it sends you over the edge with no warning and no life raft? In this powerful episode, we dive into what it really means to survive the unplanned and the unthinkable. From redefining regret to building emotional "shock absorbers,"…

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May 31, 2025

Love's Power Embrace Others & Accept Change Relationships

What if love could be larger than the circumstances that try to divide us? In this soulful episode, we explore the power of choosing love over judgment, even when relationships don’t follow the expected path. From accepting what we can’t change to embracing people who may not “make sense” to…

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May 31, 2025

Grief Support Finding the Right People in Difficult Times

Grief has a way of reshaping everything—including the people we lean on. In this honest conversation, we explore the surprising truth that sometimes, those closest to us aren't the ones who can support us best—especially when they're grieving too. From navigating sibling loss to expanding your circle of emotional support,…

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May 31, 2025

Adopting Kids with Autism A Father's Heartfelt Story

What happens when joy feels just out of reach—when the love is deep, but the struggle is real? In this raw and heartfelt episode, we explore the emotional complexity of parenting children with special needs, navigating trauma, and managing the quiet ache of “I wish” moments. Host Annied shares her…

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May 28, 2025

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

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 delves deeper into Rebecca's extraordinary journey of navigating motherhood from a wheelchair, building a thriving autism nonprofit,…

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May 25, 2025

Creative Coping

What if healing didn’t come in a perfect package of therapy sessions and spa days? What if the real work of recovery happened with whatever you could grab in the moment—a napkin, a playlist, or a good cry in the shower? In this episode, we explore creative coping—the art of…

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May 25, 2025

Toxic Positivity

In this honest and eye-opening episode, we dive into the pressure to “just stay positive” and why toxic positivity can actually be harmful, not healing. We unpack the difference between hope and denial—and explore how shutting down real emotions in favor of forced cheerfulness silences pain rather than soothing it.…

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May 25, 2025

Reframe Your Reality From 'Why Me' to Empowerment

What if the most powerful shift you could make in the middle of your pain was changing one simple question? In this deeply honest episode, we explore how reframing "Why me?" into "What now?" can move us from feeling stuck to reclaiming our power. We talk about how this mindset…

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May 25, 2025

Love's Power Overcoming Adversity with a Larger Heart

What does it mean to let your love be larger—larger than adversity, than grief, than the pain that threatens to break us? In this moving episode, we explore one of the most powerful themes from Rebecca Galli’s memoir: the resilience found in love. When everything else tries to take you…

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May 25, 2025

Positive Mornings Your Daily Dose of Inspiration & Reflection

In this uplifting episode, we explore the power of starting your day with purpose and positivity through the lens of bestselling author Rebecca Galli’s daily inspiration book, Morning Fuel. Rebecca shares how the simple act of reading short reflections each morning—paired with coffee and a quiet moment of journaling—became a…

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May 25, 2025

Dad's Car Prank Mom's Hilarious Reaction!

In this heartwarming and hilarious episode, Rebecca Galli shares a memory that perfectly captures the healing power of humor—even in the face of adversity. From a misfire with adaptive hand controls to her mother’s unforgettable “tickle box meltdown,” Rebecca reflects on how laughter became a lifeline in her family’s journey…

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May 25, 2025

Why to How Acceptance & Problem Solving Power!

In this insightful episode of Real Talk with Tina and Ann, we explore how shifting from "Why is this happening?" to "How do I move forward?" can unlock healing, clarity, and momentum—especially in times of crisis. Guest Rebecca Galli shares how this powerful mindset shift helped her family navigate grief,…

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May 25, 2025

Rethinking Possible A Therapeutic Writing Journey

In this heartfelt episode of Real Talk with Tina and Ann, we sit down with bestselling author Rebecca Galli, whose journey through unimaginable loss, paralysis, parenting children with special needs, and divorce has inspired thousands. We explore the healing power of storytelling, and how writing became a lifeline for Rebecca—not…

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May 24, 2025

Rebecca's Inspirational Story From Book to Meeting!

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, we sit down with bestselling author Rebecca Faye Smith Galli, the resilient voice behind Rethinking Possible and Morning Fuel. From navigating unimaginable loss to redefining her life after paralysis, Rebecca has become a beacon of hope for anyone facing adversity. Her story isn’t just…

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May 24, 2025

Special Needs Marriage The Power of Love and Support

Did you know that 80% of marriages with special needs children don’t survive? In this raw and heartfelt episode, we explore the hidden emotional toll of caregiving, parenting through crisis, and navigating relationships under the weight of extraordinary challenges. Our guest shares her journey from marriage to divorce, raising four…

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May 24, 2025

Overcoming Loneliness Building a Supportive Community for Women

In this heartfelt episode, we explore the often-unspoken loneliness that can come from being the anchor of a family in crisis. Author Rebecca Galli shares what it was like to carry the emotional weight of hospital stays, therapy appointments, and sleepless nights—while navigating a partner who was emotionally distant. She…

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May 24, 2025

Change Nothing A Brother's Inspiring Words for Life

What if the only thing in life that went according to plan was that you had four kids—and everything else was a whirlwind of unexpected twists? In this deeply moving episode, we explore the powerful philosophy behind Rebecca Galli’s book Rethinking Possible. Anchored by the words of her extraordinary family,…

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May 24, 2025

Finding Yourself Stories of Pain, Gratitude, and Positivity

In this deeply moving episode, we explore the life and lessons of a woman whose story is more than one in a million—it’s all of ours. From unimaginable loss to parenting children with unique needs, to living with intention after profound trauma, this conversation reveals how the most personal experiences…

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May 23, 2025

Self Care Wisdom Dad's Touching Final Words & Kidney Cancer

In this deeply moving episode, we reflect on one of the most profound moments shared by Rebecca Galli during her father's final days. As kidney cancer took its toll, he gathered his wife and daughters and offered one last unexpected piece of wisdom: “Take care of yourselves.” Not each other—yourselves.…

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May 23, 2025

Inspiration From Loss A Story of Strength & Gratitude

Embark on a transformative journey through the life of a woman who has faced profound adversity: the loss of her 17-year-old brother, Forrest; navigating the challenges of raising children with special needs; the heartbreaking passing of her 15-year-old son, Matthew; and confronting sudden paralysis from the rare condition transverse myelitis…

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May 22, 2025

Family Humor Dad's Van Prank & Snow Day Fun!

In this powerful and deeply honest episode of Real Talk with Tina and Ann, bestselling author and resilience advocate Rebecca Galli shares her remarkable story of surviving devastating loss, paralysis, and life’s most painful transitions—and how she continues to move forward with purpose. We explore the concept of parallel paths—a…

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May 22, 2025

Parallel Paths Navigating Uncertainty and Finding Calm

When life is filled with uncertainty and no clear answers, how do we keep moving forward without getting stuck in fear or grief? In this powerful episode, we explore the concept of "parallel paths," a therapeutic strategy that offers clarity and peace when you're caught between hope and reality. Learn…

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