Own Your Grit

Strength from Seeking Hard Things

Dr Azi will have you thinking twice, or thrice, about the things you thought would break you. Because here you are, turning pain into purpose and bringing along a friend. Life-full-circle. Own Your Grit!

“Don’t let people peel your stickers off.”

Listen in as we chat about all things Becca! Rebecca Engle is a special education teacher, author, and advocate with a passion for supporting neurodivergent students. Born with learning delays and nonverbal until age five, she faced discrimination in college but turned those challenges into a drive to create more inclusive education systems. Rebecca holds a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and is pursuing a Master’s in Educational Policy and Leadership. She is the author of Step Into My Shoes, a book inspired by her own experiences, and works to ensure every student is heard, understood, and empowered to succeed.

There’s Always Help! Always.

I love opportunities to talk with others about what it means to show up with grit, by their own definition. Stephanie Gardner, who I’ve known since my college years, shares her knowledge and experience, bringing hope and energy to this world. As a friend first, you’re going to love getting to know this woman from this episode. With a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of New England, she’s learned and uses a myriad of tools and techniques to ensure each client has a personally tailored experience. Specializing in helping adolescent behavior problems, self-injury, young single adult and single adult relationship issues, failure to launch young adult issues, OCD, addiction and anger management. Her skill set makes her uniquely qualified to help inviduals who have been abused or are recovering from trauma. Stephanie specializes in emotional and psychological abuse, narcissistic abuse, and treating trauma. She has many years of experience in helping domestic violence victims and survivors. She also has extensive experience with depression, anxiety, pornography addiction, PTSD, and grief. Stephanie has advanced training in EMDR including Attachment Based EMDR, Integrating IFS with EMDR, and EMDR Certification through EMDRIA.

Better Being Blended (navigating the challenges and joys of a step family)

Divorce. Recovery. Healing. Blended. Married for 17 blended years, Paul and Jeannette Savage have five adult children (Jeannette has three kids from her first marriage and Paul has two kids from his first marriage).  Hear the path they took to blend their two families into one. Capture advice, that's specific to you. And notice the constant steps towards greater love and health in the blend... because even with the kids out of the house, this couple has an active family life hosting monthly family activities. Listen in to see some of the practical and emotional steps this incredible couple took to bring broken into beautifully blended. Get a copy of their book on their website BlendedBook.org and find them on all of the socials at the same name "BlendedBook".

Senior Seeking Soulmate Speaking!

Dr. Charlene Smith is a public speaker, a TV producer, an author, and a dating coach. We talk about the ins and outs of how she helps others be intentional with their hearts desire, as she has learned to do in her own life. It’s not about developing relationships with others, only, but a purposeful relationship with yourself (whole wellness). With years of advice and experience under her belt, you won’t want to miss listening in to hear all that she has to offer! You can reach her at DrSmith@seniorseekingsoulmate.com or wholewellness-coaching.org or on TikTok as Senior Love Coach. You can reach her health coach, Iona West, at iwest2@comcast.net as well.