Teresa Rodriguez Stories Beyond the Headlines

On this final episode of the year, Teresa takes a look at some of her most memorable stories and very special guests…2018, a year in review. Wishing you and your loved ones a healthy, happy, safe and prosperous 2019, from the Stories Beyond the Headlines family.  Host: Teresa Rodríguez Showrunner: Carmen Lucas Editor: Andy Stermer Links: http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/10/school-shooting-survivors.html https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/karinabland/2018/10/01/survivor-las-vegas-shooting-marks-one-year-anniversary-home/1493053002/ https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/suicide-survivors-face-grief-questions-challenges-201408127342 https://www.wellandgood.com/good-food/south-beach-diet-arthur-agatston/ Click below to Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/teresa-rodriguez-stories-beyond-the-headlines/id1294144122 Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iximr5uqwege67iw77vl4h5n3uq Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aUY1JSXldLbsG0MppTp0f iHeart Radio App: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/teresa-rodriguez-stories-beyond-the-headlines-28549674/

Christina Dangond was 6 years old when she was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. (soft tissue cancer) While her doctors used the most advanced medical techniques, including a protocol study to save her life, her parents relied on faith and prayer. She was given months to live, but miraculously lived for five years. She became the inspiration and hope for thousands of others, around the world. Her mother, Monica LaCouture Dangond joins Teresa, to share the life of her beloved daughter, Christina. Host: Teresa Rodríguez Showrunner: Carmen Lucas Editor: Andy Stermer Links: https://buildthefaith.org/ https://buildthefaith.org/category/press/

As head of media for 20th Century Fox, Teresa’s guest, Julie Rieger, has been responsible for marketing some of Hollywood’s biggest hits…Avatar, Deadpool, The Fault in Our Stars and The Book Thief. Following the death of her mother, not only is she a “believer,” she has also experienced and photographed her encounters. She’s here to share how grief opened up her belief in the supernatural while coming to grips with her own heart. Host: Teresa Rodríguez Showrunner: Carmen Lucas Editor: Andy Stermer Links: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ghost-Photographer/Julie-Rieger/9781501158896 https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=60&v=P00Qib5K9Qg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cdFZ69bZWs

Manuel and Patricia Oliver lost their son, 17-year-old Joaquin, during the Parkland school shooting. Manuel, an artist, turned his art toward activism after his son’s murder. The Olivers have since founded a nonprofit organization, Change the Ref, a platform inspired by their son to educate and empower youth in the movement to end gun violence. Manuel says the nonprofit’s name came from a conversation he had with Joaquin, a few months before he died. Listen to this powerful story. Host: Teresa Rodriguez Showrunner: Carmen Lucas Editor: Andy Stermer Links: https://changetheref.org/ https://nowthisnews.com/videos/news/parkland-father-manuel-oliver-unveils-3d-printed-statue-of-son-joaquin https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/20/us/parkland-students-receive-peace-award/index.html Click below to Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/teresa-rodriguez-stories-beyond-the-headlines/id1294144122 Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iximr5uqwege67iw77vl4h5n3uq Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aUY1JSXldLbsG0MppTp0f iHeart Radio App: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/teresa-rodriguez-stories-beyond-the-headlines-28549674/

Marvel Comics lost its real-life superhero, Stan Lee who passed away on Monday, November 12th. From Spiderman, The Hulk, to Iron Man and Thor, Lee has been responsible for creating a universe of action and adventure, loved and followed by millions of fans from around the world. Teresa’s guest, veteran CNN entertainment reporter Alan Duke. He was once a close friend of Lee’s, an insider who witnessed the turmoil that was was said to be his life. Duke will also talk about his new Revolver podcast that explores the life of the late Marvel legend. Host: Teresa Rodríguez Showrunner: Carmen Lucas Editor: Andy Stermer Links: https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/12/entertainment/reactions-to-stan-lees-death/index.html https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/14/arts/design/stan-lee-fans.html https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-11-12/celebrities-offer-thanks-condolences-in-death-of-stan-lee Click below to Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/teresa-rodriguez-stories-beyond-the-headlines/id1294144122 Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iximr5uqwege67iw77vl4h5n3uq Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aUY1JSXldLbsG0MppTp0f iHeart Radio App: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/teresa-rodriguez-stories-beyond-the-headlines-28549674/