Not Alone: Healing Trauma Through Faith, Therapy & Compassionate Support | Anne Marie Richardson

Coincidences &Miracles: Dale S Robbins on Faith, Writing and his New LDS YA Adventure

Coincidences & Miracles: Dale S. Robbins on Faith, Writing, and a New LDS YA Adventure Host Tanya Roundy interviews author and educator Dale S. Robbins about his faith journey through multiple Christian traditions, his conversion to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after missionaries echoed words he had written in a journal, and the lasting impact of mentors like Dr. Stephen Robinson. Robbins discusses his life in sales and marketing, later returning to finish college and earn a master’s in history, teaching on Indian reservations and in inner-city Phoenix, and serving as a houseparent for 12 teenage boys at Milton Hershey School. He previews his upcoming LDS-targeted young adult novel, retitled "Coincidences and Miracles: When God Remains Anonymous," a coming-of-age adventure tied to a decades-old boat show intrigue story involving Castro diaries, witness protection, and intertwined families, emphasizing organic fellowship, “tender mercies,” and reaching teens through platforms like TikTok. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:45 Growing Up in Many Churches 03:18 A Question About Life’s Purpose 03:51 Meeting Missionaries and Converting 06:40 Marriage Family and Healing 07:34 Boat Show Story Becomes a Novel 09:01 The Gap Years Mystery Hook 11:34 Coincidences Miracles and New Love 15:50 Witness Protection World Tour 19:23 Missionary Work Meet People Where They Are 21:22 New Zealand Temple Turning Point 27:23 Reaching LDS Teens and Promoting the Book 29:43 Hershey Temple Buzz 31:01 Back to School at 35 31:59 Teaching on Reservations 33:44 Milton Hershey School Life 36:12 Testimony Without Words 36:54 Writing Malchus 39:24 Forgotten Voices and Judas 44:11 Tender Mercies and Alton 46:32 LDS Authors Marketing 50:02 Networking and Audiobooks 52:00 Faithful Closing Message In a world full of uncertainty, how does one cope with unbearable loss and pain? A Christmas tragedy finds Steve and Maria struggling to find hope. With the love and support of family and friends, will they find peace as they walk through the fire of Uncertainty? momandpopsnaturals.com. Natural Ingredients for a Healthy Life! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2459687/support]

Playing in Dirt: A writer's memoir for healing

This is a video about Playing in Dirt: A writer's memoir for healing https://www.authorkimberleythorn.com/ Barnes and Noble in Reno, NV- August 22nd,11am-2pm  Barnes and Noble in South Jordan, UT- September 5th,12pm-4pm Host Tanya Roundy interviews author and teacher Kimberley Thorne about her debut memoir, Playing in Dirt, inspired by her Central Valley, California ranch upbringing and written from her five-year-old perspective during the years her brother battled leukemia. Kimberley shares how writing and journaling have been therapeutic through junior high and infertility, and how she now teaches young children (and older kids) to rediscover the joy of writing without over-focusing on grammar. She explains that the book began as a Christmas gift for her mother, led to publishing with support from the Author Ready group and editor Debbie, and centers on family values, community support, and finding small things to be grateful for during hardship. Kimberley discusses upcoming book signings (Reno Aug 20; South Jordan, Utah Sept 5), where to buy signed copies, and plans for an audiobook and future memoirs. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:27 Kimberley Writing Journey 01:03 Teaching Kids to Write 02:39 Writing as Therapy 03:33 Origin of Playing in Dirt 06:56 Childhood Cancer Perspective 10:30 Ranch Family Upbringing 12:14 Travel and Outdoor Life 15:10 Favorite Authors and Reads 18:22 Themes and Takeaways 21:15 Lunch Card Lady Story 25:07 Whats Next and Signings 26:36 Where to Buy and Follow 29:02 Emotions of Publishing 32:20 Final Message and Farewell In a world full of uncertainty, how does one cope with unbearable loss and pain? A Christmas tragedy finds Steve and Maria struggling to find hope. With the love and support of family and friends, will they find peace as they walk through the fire of Uncertainty? Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2459687/support]

Empowered Cricket, Memoir Writing and Healing Advocacy

Empowered Cricket, Memoir Writing, and Healing Advocacy with Lily Stephenson | Roundy’s Rants, Raves & Reviews https://linktr.ee/worldcricketgirl Host Tanya Roundy interviews Lily Stephenson about her projects and experiences, including winning an LDSPMA Spark award for her memoir What I Would Have Told You, which begins with letters to the son she placed for adoption and is being expanded with a second half focused on her family’s cricket journey. Lily explains how her son’s introduction to cricket in the U.S. led their family to England and Australia and inspired Empowered Cricket, a kinetic curriculum using cricket’s boundaries to teach personal voice, boundaries, and decision-making. They discuss challenges in modern scripted education, the importance of owning choices, and how trauma affects autonomy. Lily also shares advocacy for her daughter’s rare IDH1-related disorder, pursuing FDA-regulated RSM supplements and building social media outreach ahead of a June follow-up, ending with advice to listen for what God wants you to do and follow opportunities. 00:00 Meet the Host and Guest 00:43 Lily’s Many Projects 02:45 Empowered Cricket Origins 07:21 Cricket as Boundaries 11:05 Voice Responsibility and Trauma 15:18 Teaching Rants and Scripted Curricula 17:58 Writing the Adoption Memoir 23:15 Winning the Spark Award 27:40 Meeting Her In Line 29:07 Choosing Connection Over Awards 30:23 Seeing People Like She Did 31:25 Daughter’s Rare Diagnosis 33:11 RSMs And Healing Signals 35:47 Food Medicine And Frustrations 39:05 Getting Doctors To Say Yes 42:30 FDA Limits And Sharing Data 46:33 Spiritual Healing And Agency 51:04 Where To Follow Lily 53:10 Final Message And Farewell In a world full of uncertainty, how does one cope with unbearable loss and pain? A Christmas tragedy finds Steve and Maria struggling to find hope. With the love and support of family and friends, will they find peace as they walk through the fire of Uncertainty? momandpopsnaturals.com. Natural Ingredients for a Healthy Life! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2459687/support]

True Crime, Poetry and Romance with Author Waterfall Adams

This is a video about True Crime, Poetry and Romance with Author Waterfall Adams https://linktr.ee/waterfalladams86 Host Tanya Roundy interviews poet and self-published author Waterfall Adams about her two poetry books (paperbacks available on Amazon and other outlets), plans for translations and an audiobook, and the challenges of platforms like IngramSpark, KDP, and Kobo. Waterfall shares her background in art history with a dramatic arts minor from the University of South Alabama, her long-term writing process, and works in progress including a nonfiction guide titled “Make Money While You’re Sitting On Your Ass,” fiction projects like “Poetry Para” and “Noel Nuptials,” and a true crime book “Clout Killer” about the case of Kwame Wilson and Yolanda Holmes. They discuss research, genre differences, inspirations such as Maya Angelou’s “Still I Rise,” changing job markets, technology across generations, and promoting her work globally via podcasts and a Linktree. 00:00 Meet Waterfall Adams 00:32 Publishing Poetry Books 01:18 Writing Origins and Research 02:45 New Projects Beyond Poetry 05:58 Adapting Poems for Stage 06:41 True Crime Deep Dive 08:41 Poetry vs Prose Craft 10:20 Influences and Reading 12:47 Themes and Modern Work Life 16:42 Nickel and a Pig Foot 18:46 Themes In Poetry 19:37 Planning No Nunuptials 20:57 Finishing Books Matters 21:36 Global Promotion Strategy 23:04 Business Versus Jobs 24:46 College Costs Reality 25:55 Campus Safety Stories 27:59 Teacher Shortage Talk 29:39 Tech Of Youth Poem 32:26 Sci Fi Predicting Tech 33:53 Racism Then And Now 36:20 Where To Follow 37:21 Final Message And Farewell In a world full of uncertainty, how does one cope with unbearable loss and pain? A Christmas tragedy finds Steve and Maria struggling to find hope. With the love and support of family and friends, will they find peace as they walk through the fire of Uncertainty? momandpopsnaturals.com. Natural Ingredients for a Healthy Life! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2459687/support]

Not Alone: Healing Trauma Through Faith, Therapy & Compassionate Support | Anne Marie Richardson

Not Alone: Healing Trauma Through Faith, Therapy & Compassionate Support | Anne Marie Richardson https://www.annemarierichardson.com/about Host Tanya Roundy interviews author and spiritual director Anne Marie Richardson about her Christ-centered trauma recovery work and “Not Alone” groups for women. Richardson shares her spiritual background, a midlife crisis that surfaced unresolved wounds, and how therapy, spiritual practices, grief, and forgiveness helped her heal childhood sexual abuse and family anger dynamics. She explains that trauma is caused by people, not God, and describes learning healthy anger, self-compassion, and self-care. Richardson discusses sharing survivor stories, creating a “Not Alone” workbook, and leading small groups covering shame, trust, grief, fear, control, addictions, and relationships. She offers guidance for survivors on safely telling their story, seeking therapy and support groups, and understanding body-based trauma responses. She also outlines how to accompany survivors through compassionate listening, avoiding platitudes, knowing when to refer, and offers trainings and books via annmarierichardson.com and Amazon. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:58 Faith Journey and Midlife Crisis 03:26 Childhood Trauma Revealed 04:07 Shame and Trust Struggles 05:12 Learning Healthy Anger 08:07 Grief Forgiveness and Letters 11:09 Desert Season Reflections 13:03 Sharing Story and Not Alone 16:19 Group Format and Topics 19:10 Practical Steps for Survivors 23:01 Gods Love and Self Compassion 24:54 Self Care and Healing 26:04 Paris Art and Fatherly Love 27:18 Rejection to Published Author 32:39 Accompanying Survivors Basics 34:39 Compassionate Listening Skills 38:40 When to Refer Out 43:36 Training for Clergy 46:56 Books Links and Final Hope In a world full of uncertainty, how does one cope with unbearable loss and pain? A Christmas tragedy finds Steve and Maria struggling to find hope. With the love and support of family and friends, will they find peace as they walk through the fire of Uncertainty? momandpopsnaturals.com. Natural Ingredients for a Healthy Life! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2459687/support]