Episode 246: Dana Valery Catalano

 

A pursuer of healing

           ⁠ Dana Valery Catalano knows what it is to experience fame in the entertainment world and to feel on top of the world. She also knows what it feels like to keep losing those you love and to know nothing but numbness. Dana and I had an intimate and honest conversation about humanity's desire for peace of mind, how Dana came to see herself as a healer, and her personal journey with grief.

            Please enjoy the 246th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Dana Valery Catalano. Dana, thank you for trusting me with the impactful memories of your life. It was a gift to talk with you and have such an engaging conversation!

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Episode 245: Michel Tirabosco

 

Panpipes musician

           ⁠ Michel Tirabosco is a musician in Switzerland who has no physical hands. However, his beloved pan flute is the hand he extends to the world to express beauty and the energy of the soul. Michel sat down with me along with a translator to share his love of music, his pan flute journey, and to give me a sample of the pan flute's sound.

            Please enjoy the 245th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Michel Tirabosco. Michel, thank you for sharing your love of this beautiful instrument with me and my audience. 

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Episode 244: Toks Olagundoye

 

Actress and advocate

           ⁠ Toks Olagundoye is an actress and advocate who sat down with me to talk about her frustrations with the entertainment industry when it comes to its racial and gender disparities. She also talked with me about her journey with breast cancer, and the importance of healing the hurt child inside. 

            Please enjoy the 244th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Toks Olagundoye. Toks, thank you for taking time to talk with me about your passions and your desire to see a more compassionate world. 

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Episode 243: Julie M. Green

 

Writer

           ⁠ This phrasing popped out at me from Julie M. Green's memoir, Motherness, which shares her journey with autism along with that of her son. She was diagnosed at 44, while he was diagnosed as a child. Two different ages, two different people, but a bond of understanding forged forever. For any parents out there with an autistic child or grappling with a recent diagnosis of your own, you will be encouraged by this conversation with Julie.

            Please enjoy the 243rd episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Julie M. Green. Julie, thank you for sharing your story as a mother living with an autistic diagnosis and that of your son's own journey on the spectrum. I hope my listeners and I see the world a bit better by knowing your experience. 

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