Finding The Strength to Survive Cancer and Help Others with Michelle Lepp

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The War and Treaty Are Getting Carried Away 46:55

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The War and Treaty’s Michael and Tanya Trotter grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and Washington, DC, respectively, but both have family roots in the South. They also grew up in the musical traditions of their churches – Tanya in the Black Baptist Church and Michael in the Seventh Day Adventist Church – where they learned the power of song to move people. After becoming a father at a very young age, Michael eventually joined the armed forces and served in Iraq and Germany, where he took up songwriting as a way of dealing with his experiences there. Meanwhile Tanya embarked on a singing and acting career after a breakthrough appearance in Sister Act 2 alongside Whoopi Goldberg and Lauryn Hill. Now, after a long and sometimes traumatic journey, Michael and Tanya are married, touring, winning all sorts of awards, and set to release their fifth album together, and their fourth as The War and Treaty. Sid talks to Michael and Tanya about the new record, Plus One , as well as their collaboration with Miranda Lambert, what it was like to record at FAME studios in Muscle Shoals, and how they’re blending country, soul, gospel, and R&B. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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This week’s very special guest is Michelle Lepp, a fully accredited NASM personal trainer and 500 hour yoga instructor with an emphasis in yoga therapeutics whose passion is helping others improve their physical and mental health. Michelle is also a cancer survivor, and today she shares her inspiring phoenix tale of how she was faced with her cancer diagnosis just weeks into her marriage, was unwilling to go down with her illness, and ultimately found the strength to become the powerful mother and yoga therapist she is today.

Michelle starts the conversation with the story of her cancer diagnosis and how she battled with the side effects that came with chemotherapy. She discusses how she was able to detach herself from her illness and also overcome her fear of starting her family amidst other illnesses. She also explains how she got into yoga therapy with the intention to help others, and, as the episode draws to a close, shares why she would love to meet Idina Menzel.

Episode Highlights:

The challenging event that redirected the course of Michelle’s life
Michelle’s reaction after her diagnosis
Battling with the side effects of chemotherapy
The impacts of Michelle’s diagnosis on her new marriage
Focusing on work rather than her illness
Transitioning into the health and wellness industry
Becoming a yoga therapist after an emotional reckoning
The impact of a great support system
Overcoming the fear of starting a family
Michelle’s experience with thyroid diseases
Releasing emotions physically
The person Michelle would most love to meet

Quotes:

“You had to read through like all 87 million things that could possibly go wrong in your body.”

“All I kept thinking is ‘ Oh my God, his mom just passed away a couple of years ago, and now his wife of two weeks has cancer.’ ”

“Something about that moment was just like, the light shining on me like, 'Wait a minute, I am no longer a cancer patient, I can walk away from this, and made me be able to look back and acknowledge the experience and acknowledge, yes, there was definitely a chance of a different outcome.”

“I am not my lymphoma and I can grow and do something with that experience.”

“During this pregnancy, I had moments of ‘What if I'm not here forever for the two of them?’ ”

“Find something in your life that makes you feel like 'you' or 'normal', and find a way to continue to incorporate that into your daily, weekly, monthly routine.”

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Finding The Strength to Survive Cancer and Help Others with Michelle Lepp

Yuliana Kim-Grant's Phoenix Tales

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Episode Highlights:

The challenging event that redirected the course of Michelle’s life
Michelle’s reaction after her diagnosis
Battling with the side effects of chemotherapy
The impacts of Michelle’s diagnosis on her new marriage
Focusing on work rather than her illness
Transitioning into the health and wellness industry
Becoming a yoga therapist after an emotional reckoning
The impact of a great support system
Overcoming the fear of starting a family
Michelle’s experience with thyroid diseases
Releasing emotions physically
The person Michelle would most love to meet

Quotes:

“You had to read through like all 87 million things that could possibly go wrong in your body.”

“All I kept thinking is ‘ Oh my God, his mom just passed away a couple of years ago, and now his wife of two weeks has cancer.’ ”

“I am not my lymphoma and I can grow and do something with that experience.”

“During this pregnancy, I had moments of ‘What if I'm not here forever for the two of them?’ ”

“Find something in your life that makes you feel like 'you' or 'normal', and find a way to continue to incorporate that into your daily, weekly, monthly routine.”

Links:

Phoenix Tales Homepage

Phoenix Tales on Instagram

Phoenix Tales on Spotify

Phoenix Tales on Facebook

MichelleLaurenMovement

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Honoring the Fragility of Life with Jimin Han 33:12

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Honoring the Fragility of Life with Jimin Han Today Yuliana is joined by Jimin Han, the author of the novel, A Small Revolution . Born in Seoul, Korea, Jimin grew up in the United States, eventually attending Cornell University and earning an MFA from Sarah Lawrence College. Her writing can be found in a number of publications, and A Small Revolution , her first novel, has appeared on many ‘Best Fiction’ and ‘Must Reads’ lists. Jimin currently teaches at The Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College and Pace University, and today she takes us on the journey of how the passing of her mother left her heartbroken but still gave her strength to continue writing. Jimin begins by delving into the event that redirected the course of her life - her mother’s passing, how that event strongly affected her, and the further strain it put on her relationship with her father. She discusses how she channels rage and becomes more protective of her energy and space as a writer, and describes the way that realizing how fragile life can be makes us slow down to catch our breath. The episode rounds off as Jimin talks about playing the piano, be it Beethoven or ABCs, and how it resonates with her life. Having learned just how very precious each and every day is in our lives, Jimin has gained much wisdom which she shares with listeners here today. Episode Highlights: The event that redirected the course of Jimin’s life - her mother’s passing Stepping into our own after a parent’s death How rage made Jimin more protective The concessions Jimin made How a sense of mortality affects our decisions Jimin’s second book Navigating a strained relationship with a parent The preciousness of time and how it makes us slow down Getting comfortable in a certain amount of discomfort Playing the piano Quotes: “As writers, we want to make complex characters, we want to live in the nuances of feeling.” “As writers, we need to be more protective of our time and our sort of emotional and mental space.” “I feel that a lot of the lessons that she was able to teach me, I feel that I still carry her with me.” “What...I want my children to learn from me, and what I wanted them to be able to say is ‘Yes, my mother did write the book she wanted to write.’” “I wish I'd recorded her. I wish I had been able to stay up and listen to everything else she wanted to say. I look back and I wish I'd been able to spend those moments.” “Every day is so precious.” “How is it that we just assume life is just going to go on? And yet we have to make plans. That’s the best way to live is to make those plans.” “I didn't give myself that breathing space and now, I try to schedule a few big things a week, as opposed to, in a day. Maybe a few things in a month as opposed to a week...just not forcing yourself.” “I've just learned that if I wait a little longer, then the answer comes." “I think what it taught me ...that... for many years...and I will just speak for myself that I had made a lot of concessions and I feel that after my mother died I was able to see more clearly how I should be more protective. As writers we become more protective of our time, sort of emotional and mental space. All of that has become more clear to me.“ Links: Phoenix Tales Homepage Phoenix Tales on Instagram Phoenix Tales on Spotify Phoenix Tales on Facebook Jimin Han Homepage…

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Welcome to the Phoenix Tales Podcast 30:39

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Welcome to the Phoenix Tales Podcast Show Notes: Welcome to the premier podcast episode of Phoenix Tales, a show about women overcoming challenges in their lives, and, like the Phoenix, being reborn with their lives reimagined. Joining our host, Yuliana Kim-Grant , this week is Ginger McKnight-Chavers, author of In the Heart of Texas . A graduate of Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service and Harvard Law School, Ginger was a practicing lawyer when challenges in her personal life inspired her to pursue another course, resulting in her own Phoenix Tale which she shares with listeners here today. Ginger begins the conversation by describing those challenges which she faced, the traits she possessed which kept her moving forward through them, and how she came to possess them. She goes on to describe the insecurities she faced in her career as a woman of color, her feelings of being an imposter and the impact this had, her advice for empty nesters on re-engaging with the world, and giving yourself permission to pursue your passion. The episode concludes with Ginger sharing the song that she feels best describes her life. Eloquent, insightful, engaging, and thoroughly inspirational, Ginger and her tale of remaking her life provide the perfect foundation and springboard for what you can expect to hear in upcoming episodes of the Phoenix Tales podcast. Episode Highlights: The challenges that redirected the course of Ginger’s life The traits that kept Ginger moving forward through her challenges and how she came to possess them The insecurities she faced in her career as a woman of color Her feelings of being an imposter and the impact upon her Ginger’s advice for empty nesting listeners to re-engage with the world Giving yourself permission to pursue or reignite a passion The one song that describes Ginger’s life Quotes: “I stopped seeing myself as an attorney who just liked to write in my spare time to taking writing seriously, and it transformed my life.” “I'm the kind of person that thinks about things and analyzes them before I react for better and for worse.” “I just became this sort of serial kind of multitask or tunnel vision kind of machine.” “As a writer, you know, I think most of us feel like an imposter.” “You belong there, but there's just a little something going on underneath the surface.” “You're watching the world in order to navigate it because you feel like you're not one of those people that just waltzes down the red carpet.” “You're always on the lookout for a situation that could be harmful or dangerous.” “Am I at the in-law's house or in my family home? Just that undercurrent of you're never sure when someone's going to push you out the door.” “It is a blessing to have really supportive and grounded parents and grandparents that were very active in your life.” “Black women are the biggest demographic of readers in America.” “I went with a small press, I hired my own publicist. I had already plotted out what I wanted to do, and who I wanted to reach, and how I wanted to do it, and created a budget for it, and what I thought was reasonable.” “Starting to take that hour or half hour or whatever it is to devote to something that you just always want to do, but you never have time to do it. That helps because it just trains your brain to think about things other than your family.” “Like the Phoenix, you know, you really just remade your life at a point that most people couldn't imagine doing that.” Links: Phoenix Tales on Instagram Phoenix Tales on Spotify Phoenix Tales on Facebook Ginger's Facebook Page Ginger's Twitter Page…

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Expressing the Fullness of Who You Are with Kim Thai 33:18

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Expressing the Fullness of Who You Are with Kim Thai Joining our host, Yuliana Kim-Grant, this week is Kim Thai, an Emmy-award-winning producer, writer, activist, and mindfulness teacher. She is the founder of GaneshSpace, a community organization dedicated to creating spaces to dismantle internalized oppression and explore identity through the lens of intersectionality. Kim shares her Phoenix Tale today of how she rediscovered herself after her divorce. Kim begins the conversation by sharing the event that redirected the course of her life: her divorce. She talks about experiencing heartbreak and turning to yoga at the time and how this event set her on a path of discovering her life and finding independence. In this self-discovery, Kim found herself exploring her sexuality and embracing her queerness. She discusses the challenges of being the only person of color in a room and how her life experiences have made her create impacts geared towards encouraging diversity. She also talks about unlearning the generational trauma passed on to her from her parents’ experiences as refugees. The episode concludes with Kim talking about Ganesh and sharing the one song that describes her life- a song about acceptance and stepping into the world and knowing you’re enough. Episode Highlights: The event that redirected the course of Kim’s life Experiencing heartbreak in divorce Finding yoga in a time of need How Kim embarked on a journey of independence and self-discovery Kim’s exploration of her sexuality What does queer mean now? - Kim’s piece The challenges of growing up as an Asian American in Texas Observing from a distance as one different from others Generational trauma- staying in survival mode Migrating to Texas Kim talks about Ganesh The one song that describes Kim’s life. Quotes: “It was a very interesting time for me in the next couple years to be able to really kind of find myself and find the parts of me that still needed to be woken up when to be discovered.” “We both had that sort of mindset that we were each other's person.” “We kind of grew into different people than we were when we first met at 17. ” “It was a lot of deep diving of getting reacquainted to the core of who I was.” “I didn't have to necessarily completely understand who or why I was attracted to someone and or have to identify, but it was more just me being open to it. And that was really the practice for me at that point.” “I don't want to be put into a box, I don't like want to have to restrain my identity in any way, whether it's my sexual identity, or my racial identity, my gender, whenever in order to fit a system that may or may not be able to really let me express the fullness of who I am.” “My boundary has become a lot more clear. And I'm a lot more strong at holding it with when it comes to discussions about race” “I’m Asian all the time!” Links: Phoenix Tales Homepage Phoenix Tales on Instagram Phoenix Tales on Spotify Phoenix Tales on Facebook Kim's Homepage GaneshSpace Homepage…

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Love, Pain, Grief, and Learning How to Overcome with Cat Partheniades 30:55

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Love, Pain, Grief, and Learning How to Overcome with Cat Partheniades On this week's episode , Yuliana welcomes Catherine ‘Cat’ Partheniades to the show to talk about the moment she found out she was adopted. She was 30 when this happened, and shortly after this discovery, both of her adoptive parents passed away. Today she chats with Yuliana about reckoning with her parents’ lies, experiencing resentment, and her intense periods of drinking to repress the emotions she didn’t know how to deal with or even want to deal with. It was only upon finding her biological family that she found solace in her identity and her parents’ decision to withhold information from her. After coming into contact with her birth mother through Facebook, Cat remembers meeting her in Brazil as a blissful moment where she finally found the missing piece that she hadn’t quite been able to place in her life before. Kim and our guest go on to talk about both Cat’s birth and adoptive parents, and the pair close out the episode by talking about her experience healing from grief and complex emotions. It’s certainly been an interesting ride for Cat Partheniades, but, as you will hear, she doesn’t want this narrative to dominate her life. After all, she is so much more than that. Episode Highlights: Cat finding out she was adopted at 30 Her parents’ lies Experiencing resentment toward her parents Setting pain aside Feeling like she’s betraying her parents Finding her biological family through Facebook The quest for Charlotte’s birth mom Reunification with Charlotte’s biological family Charlotte’s coming out Identity struggles Healing from grief Ed Sheeran’s Photograph Quotes: “Facing the health challenges of both her parents, she finds out that she's adopted, even amid the pain of losing her parents and this life altering discovery, she finds a way toward acceptance of her life and more importantly, herself.” “I did get into contact with my biological family, and at that point in time, I finally felt that I was at home with myself— with the universe in a sense - because when I met my biological family, that's where I belong, in a sense. It has nothing to do with the adoptive side not loving me or anything like that.” “I knew that because growing up, my father was Greek, my mother was Brazilian. And the story that they told me was, they tried to have a baby for like, 16 years, and I was the miracle baby. And instead of having me here in the States, where my mom had no family, they decided to take my mom to Brazil to be around family.” “I think initially, I was so overwhelmed with knowing that I was going to lose my parents, then eventually dealing with grief. I wish I didn't have to deal with the adoption part of my life. I found it to be very overwhelming, to be very honest. I did a great job in hiding those feelings from people.” “When you look at the bigger picture, how can I be mad at people that wanted to love me and protect me so hard? That's what I kind of started to learn and that's what gave me peace with everything.” The moment I saw my bio mom, I knew it was her. How did that feel? “Oh my god, I felt like I was floating. I felt like I wanted to throw up and cry. It was just so overwhelming, but it was so beautiful. My wife got to witness all the emotions all at once where she told me the story. She told me that everyone in the family knew about me. And she also told me that she's been waiting for me for 33 years to contact her because when she gave me away for adoption, she left me with a letter. When I wanted to, I could contact her, but my family never gave me that letter. Thank God for Facebook. ” “Thankfully, they're both really great people, both sides of my bio family are amazing and very welcoming to me. And that's also been really overwhelming, but in the most positive sense.” “My grief cycle, the way I remember it, was grieving my mother, grieving my father, and then grieving myself and who I thought I was.” “I still say I'm Greek and Brazilian, because I am; that’s never going to leave me. Just because genetically I might not be those things, I was raised in that environment.” “That documentation that I found gave me a sense of peace, because I finally figured out who I truly am.” “This song Photograph by Ed Sheeran, resonated with me so deeply right after my mom passed. I remember specifically…I just got the news. I went out for coffee, and I actually forced myself to leave the house. I was at the deli getting coffee, and all of a sudden, I felt this overwhelming sense of grief, started crying, and the song came on.” Links: Phoenix Tales Homepage Phoenix Tales on Instagram Phoenix Tales on Spotify Cat Partheniades on Instagram Cat Partheniades's Homepage This week on @phoenixtalespodacast, Yuliana speaks Catherine ‘Cat’ Partheniades, a trainer in NYC, about the moment she found out she was adopted. @catpartheniades was 30 when this happened, and shortly after this discovery, both of her adoptive parents passed away. Even amid the pain of losing her parents and this life altering discovery, she finds a way towards acceptance of her life and more importantly, herself. Cat’s story is incredibly moving, but so filled with love. A beautiful place to land in one’s life is to know that you’ve been loved. 🌟 #MyPhoenixTalesMoment New #phoenixtales episodes other Thursday. Make sure to: 🎙Find the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. 🎙Hit SUBSCRIBE. 🎙Share with someone who you think would benefit. #womensupportingwomen #womensupportingwomeninbusiness #podcastforwomen #podcastaboutlife #newpodcastepisode #ownvoices #goodconversation #womenempowerment💞 #resilience #lifestruggles #reallifestories #inspirationallife #pridemonth #wellness #fitness #adoptivefamilies #adoptionjourney #adoptionstory #fitinspo #nycfitfam #nycfit #nycpersonaltrainer #griefjourney #grievingdaughter #griefsupport…

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Finding Peace and Purpose in a Journey through Healing with Dana Heller 29:52

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Finding Peace and Purpose in a Journey through Healing with Dana Heller Holistic self-care specialist Dana Heller joins Yuliana today to share her inspiring story with listeners. From the life changing doctor’s visit where she found out she had a brain tumour, to her experiences going through multiple surgeries, Dana has come out the other side to help others going through what she did and helping them to feel empowered and healthy once again. The conversation begins with Dana talking about the event that changed the course of her life - finding out she had a pituitary tumor. She goes on to describe her experience after the first surgery and radiation treatment, the emotions she dealt with knowing she was battling something chronic, and finding meditation and yoga in tough times even when she was let go at work. Dana also details the impact the illness had on her relationships with her parents and how she continues to share her journey and help others that are in the beginning stages of their diagnosis. The episode concludes with Dana sharing the one song that describes her life, ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’, which reinforces her belief that ‘life is too short to just be average and not happy’. Episode Highlights: The challenging event that redirected the course of Dana’s life Dana’s experience after the first surgery The importance of the growth hormone Finding the silver lining in tough times Seeking solace in helping others Navigating the relationships with friends and family. Dealing with health and career Going through the tough days The one song that best describes Dana’s life Quotes: “I think when I found out that I had to have the second surgery, that was when they kind of hit me, the doors came open, and the feelings that I didn't feel at the beginning of it all came out.” “Trying to find acceptance and surrender on some days is easier than others.” “I've been through this journey to hopefully be able to help somebody else that is in the beginning stages of whatever's going on.” “There's something beyond strength to be able to face that and face it in a way where you then just start to live your life managing this part of your life, and not letting it become the whole of your life.” “Life is too short. And I just want to be happy. Worrying does nothing for me, whatever has happened in the past has happened, and worrying about the past or worrying about the future, and then you're not in the present.” Links: Phoenix Tales Homepage Phoenix Tales on Instagram Phoenix Tales on Spotify Phoenix Tales on Facebook Dana Heller.Com Dana’s Instagram…

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Thriving After Illness with Dr. Susan Lovelle 33:08

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Thriving After Illness with Dr. Susan Lovelle Functional medicine practitioner, Dr. Susan Lovelle, joins Yuliana today for a truly fascinating conversation. Currently the Founder and CEO of Premiere Wellness, Dr. Susan spent 14 years as a professional ballet dancer after which she became a physician specializing in plastic surgery. In her current role with Premiere Wellness, she is thrilled to now be supporting women to heal from the inside out. In this week’s episode, she shares her tale of how she made life changes and regained control of her health after landing in the hospital multiple times, and how these events propelled her into finding a new purpose in helping others and making a difference in their lives. Dr. Susan begins by recounting the event that redirected the course of her life - an illness that landed her in the intensive care unit three times. She then talks about her experience as the only plastic surgeon for miles and miles where she lived, how this took a toll on her health, and her subsequent commitment to make dietary changes and practice yoga. Dr. Susan also delves into the health disparity found in African American communities and how she started a functional medicine practice to help others achieve wellness in a holistic manner. The episode rounds off with her advice regarding how to make changes in your life - listen, let go, and live. As Dr. Susan states, the song “I am not Finished” resonates with her life, a fact that is made abundantly clear through her courageous and inspiring phoenix tale here today. Episode Highlights: The challenging event that redirected the course of Dr. Susan’s life Dr. Susan’s experience as a plastic surgeon Finding herself in intensive care Making changes after a relapse Transitioning from plastic surgery to functional medicine Exploring the health disparity in the African American community Starting a functional medicine practice Steps to mastering your energy at any age How to go about making a change in your life The one song that resonates with Dr, Susan’s life Quotes: “I pushed myself to where I ended up in the intensive care unit three times in the space of one year.” “It's time to stop believing that I can do everything and be everything to everyone. It was time to start taking care of myself.” “When I first decided I wanted to go into medicine, it was because I wanted to make a difference in people's lives, and I just realized that, you know, I can make a better difference long term by doing functional medicine.” “Food is a very important part of the culture of African Americans.” “Listen, let go, and live.” “Sometimes … you realize that this is not right for you at this particular point, that you might need to let go a little so that you can then reach out for something that's better. ” “Whatever it is that floats your boat, that makes and brings joy into your life, is what you need to be doing, especially at this stage in life.” Links: Phoenix Tales Homepage Phoenix Tales on Instagram Phoenix Tales on Spotify Phoenix Tales on Facebook Premiere Wellness Homepage…

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Embracing and Preserving Democratic Values with Tzveta Raynova 33:02

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Embracing and Preserving Democratic Values with Tzveta Raynova This week, Yuliana is joined by Tzveta Raynova, a media executive in New York City and former international student from Bulgaria, who shares her journey of overcoming the difficulties of obtaining a student visa in the US, especially after the events of September 11th. Tzveta highlights the complexities of immigration policies and the difficulties faced by foreign students, and recounts how, despite these challenges, she was able to succeed and become a proud US citizen who is fiercely committed to democracy. In this thought-provoking conversation, she and Yulaina discuss their fears and concerns about the erosion of democratic values and the possibility of authoritarianism in the US. Tzveta shares her personal experiences growing up in an authoritarian country and how it has shaped her views on freedom and democracy. She reflects on her journey through business school during the Great Recession and facing unemployment, before delving deeper into the current state of the country, discussing how changing rules surrounding elections are making it harder for people to make their voices heard. Drawing upon their shared experience of the impact that uncertainty and fear have had on their lives, Yuliana and Tzveta underscore the importance of preserving democratic values for future generations - a powerful and timely message for us all to heed. Episode Highlights: Tzveta’s experience as an international student in the US and the challenges she faced The impact of September 11th on her personal and professional life The complexities of immigration policies and how they can affect international students Tzveta’s journey to becoming a US citizen Her commitment to defending the values and ideals of democracy Experiences, fears and concerns with authoritarianism Importance of democracy and freedom Reflections on life experiences and uncertainty Concerns about the future and the erosion of democratic values The song that aligns with Tzveta’s vision of the world Quotes: "I came to the US for college originally from Bulgaria, and as an international student, you're governed by your student visa and what that permits you to do once you graduate." "Literally ten days after my internship wrapped, 9/11 happened." "I know how the world changed after that terrible day." "I've heard stories from friends who are of Middle East descent all of a sudden getting pulled out of security lines, airports, getting asked questions." "What terrifies me is being ruled by an authoritarian leader." "The elections during those Communist times were just perfunctory functions. They were not real." "One of the beautiful things about this country and democracy in this country is that people can organize and make their voice heard and that elections matter." "And if the rules of how elections are run are changed so that regardless of what the people want, their chosen elected officials don't actually end up taking office, then we are in really dangerous territory." “Don't stand on the sidelines. Get involved. At the minimum, make sure you vote, if you can.” “‘Vivir Mi Vida’, which means ‘live my life’... is a song that I love listening to overall because it's kind of a song that you listen to both in good times and in bad, and it reminds you to keep staying in the present, focusing on the positive - that all sort of the painful moments or difficult moments will pass.” Links: Phoenix Tales Homepage Phoenix Tales on Instagram Phoenix Tales on Spotify Phoenix Tales on Facebook Tzveta's LinkedIn Page…

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Lifting Yourself Up and Starting All Over Again with Hourig Messerlian 33:26

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Lifting Yourself Up and Starting All Over Again with Hourig Messerlian On the show today, Hourig Messerlian, Senior Director of IT Business at Computing and Information Services - The City University of New York, joins Yuliana to tell her remarkable and truly inspiring story of how she got to where she is today. Starting with how she fled a country ravaged by Civil War, crossing continents and countries, facing many life altering changes along the way, Hourig now finds herself living an incredibly successful life far from the rubble of a country destroyed by war. She goes far beyond simply surviving, and proves herself to be one who thrives wherever life takes her, defying all odds with her unstoppable spirit and steadfast resolve to never give up. In this fascinating conversation, Hourig delves into the challenging event that shaped her life - a story of fleeing Lebanon during the civil war at 19 to start a new life, how she was brought up in Lebanon and how she met her father for the first time in London where she started this new life. She shares details about moving to New York, going back to college for a degree, despite being in her mid-40s, and shares with us a special memory that she always looks forward to amidst the storm. The episode draws to a close with Hourig’s advice to those who seek to make big changes, and the one song that she feels resonates with her life - a song about hope. As Hourig movingly states, life has made her “someone who decided a long time ago not to take things sitting down and crying her eyes out” – listen in today to hear about this amazing life and the lessons it teaches us all. Episode Highlights: The challenging event that redirected the course of Hourig’s Life How Hourig, an Armenian, was brought up in Lebanon The life of an outsider who isn’t afraid to start all over again Alone during the Lebanese Civil War Leaving Lebanon in perilous times Hourig meeting her father for the first time Settling into a new life in London Her move to New York Why getting a college degree was important How Hourig propels forward amidst challenges The most difficult chapter in Hourig’s life A memory that holds a special place in Hourig’s heart An inner sense of loneliness Hourig’s advice to those who have to make big changes The one song that describes Hourig’s life Quotes: “It gives one a different outlook in life that nothing is permanent, that tomorrow, who knows, I may have to start all over again. ” “I'm Armenian, if you crush me, I will lift myself up and start all over again.” “There was definitely a second side to my life and my story.” “I'm a very stubborn person, and I don't take to failure too well, or bad luck, or whatever you want to call it. I decided to stay.” “I strongly believe that there's always going to be a window open if a door closes.” “I consider myself lucky that not only do I push myself back up and try again, but I always find a way out of whatever disaster I'm faced with.” “When something's behind me, I leave it behind me. I have almost always succeeded in not having any more concerns, not looking back.” “Go for it, do it, start your life over and over again if you want, if it makes you happy, if it gives you what you're looking for all these years.” Links: Phoenix Tales Homepage Phoenix Tales on Instagram Phoenix Tales on Spotify Phoenix Tales on Facebook…

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Life Lessons Learned through Immense Loss with Judy Glassman 36:28

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Life Lessons Learned through Immense Loss with Judy Glassman How does the death of a parent redirect the course of one’s life? Judy Glassman joins Yuliana on today’s episode as she recounts the painful experience of losing her mother to brain cancer, the joy of finding yoga, and transitioning into a new career at a later age for a meaningful life. Judy begins the conversation by describing the challenging event that reshaped her life - losing her mother to brain cancer rapidly and having to bear that weight solely. She goes on to discuss how she coped by compartmentalizing and finding time to remind herself to breathe, finding peace in yoga, and starting a career in yoga therapy even at a later age. As is the tradition on Phoenix Tales, our guest closes out this moving and inspirational episode by describing the song that most resonates with her life. Episode Highlights: The challenging event that redirected the course of Judy’s life Bearing the weight of it all Coping by compartmentalizing The complicated process of grieving as the main caretaker How Judy’s independence helped her through her mom’s death Seeking healing in yoga What is yoga therapy? Starting a new career at a later age Planning for the future The one song that resonates with Judy’s life Quotes: “For 10 minutes every morning, I allowed myself to do nothing and stare out the window and breathe.” “During that time, I simply was the caretaker with my own ball of emotions .” “No matter how young or old you are, a parent's death follows you and gets more difficult as you get older rather than less difficult." “I was my mother's first priority. And that changed.” “I ultimately, really, completely healed myself with yoga.” “We get to focus on a person's challenges and not see them as anything negative, but just to be able to give them the power, and help heal them through these modalities.” “I am careful about my own practice so that I don't overdo it.” Links: Phoenix Tales Homepage Phoenix Tales on Instagram Phoenix Tales on Spotify Phoenix Tales on Facebook Judy Glassman Yoga Email Judy…

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Rising Above Life’s Challenges to Follow a New Passion with Kathy Casey 30:57

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Rising Above Life’s Challenges to Follow a New Passion with Kathy Casey Kathy Casey sits down with Yuliana today to share her own phoenix tale of how she reinvented herself and followed her passion after losing a part of herself to her divorce and forced retirement. Both of these life events naturally had significant impacts upon Kathy and the path her life was following, Through courage and compassion, Kathy overcame these obstacles and today shares how this has fueled her to become the woman she is today. Kathy begins the conversation by talking about her divorce as one of the events that reshaped her life, from meeting her ex-husband and enjoying a whirlwind romance in Italy to how she had to face some realizations after the divorce. She also discusses the other event that shaped her life - her forced retirement at 56 - and realizing that she based her identity heavily on her profession. She then delves into finding and following a new passion and how she plans to settle upon retirement. The episode ends with Kathy talking about the one song that resonates with her life, a song about gratitude and compassion. Episode Highlights: The challenging events that redirected the course of Kathy’s life Questioning her judgment after making a life-changing decision Falling in love with a man and a city Experiencing the impacts of forced retirement The realizations after her divorce How Kathy defined herself by a job and title Following a new passion Settling after retirement Having compassion for yourself and others One song that resonates with Kathy’s life Quotes: “I was walking in a coma through my own life.” “It was a difficult marriage and a difficult divorce, but I think both did set me up for what I would become in later life.” “All my life my professional work was anchored in writing, but I was always kind of a pen for hire. And now I finally I'm writing for myself.” “One of the things that I feel like I've learned, and I'm continuing to try to learn in my work with animals and animal organizations, is compassion.” “A lot of us have difficulty showing ourselves compassion.” “Sometimes when you don't know where to turn, or which way to move, the only thing to do is just to stay out in the world.” “I do have a tendency to isolate like a wounded animal. I'll lick my boots in the corner... When I lost my job, not really knowing what to do next, I just stayed in contact. Just stay out in the world and something will drop into your lap.” Links: Phoenix Tales Homepage Phoenix Tales on Instagram Phoenix Tales on Spotify Phoenix Tales on Facebook Kathy’s Blog…

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Starting Life Over with Ellen Greenberg 25:06

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Starting Life Over with Ellen Greenberg Today’s guest is Ellen Greenberg. a designer and the owner and director of Quick Culture, a global, art tour and cultural travel company. Among her other roles, Ellen has also been an instructor at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, has guest lectured at UCLA, holds Docent Program certificates at both The Getty Center and LACMA, and is the author of Inside Chocolate , a pictorial art book. In this moving episode, she shares her phoenix tale of how she realized she was meant to be more than just a wife and a mother, and how that became a catalyst for her divorce. Notwithstanding, Ellen never quit and her incredible story here today is one that is sure to inspire and motivate. She begins by discussing her first divorce as the challenging event that reshaped her life. As a result of this brutal and difficult split in the midst of the 1970s Women’s Movement, Ellen picked up her life post-divorce and moved 3000 miles to LA to start over. She discusses being a single mother before remarrying, which brought its own struggles, as well as her second divorce. She talks about the self-doubt she experienced and why she decided never to make one thing the most important in her life. An avid fan of Mark Twain, Ellen finishes by sharing that she would like to have a sit down with him to ask him questions about his works. Episode Highlights: The challenging event that redirected the course of Ellen’s life Ellen’s difficult divorce Moving to LA and starting a new job The emotional impact of the divorce on Ellen’s kids Ellen’s challenges in her new marriage and second divorce Battling self-doubt A sit-down with Mark Twain Quotes: “That was the worst thing I ever went through. He didn't want the marriage to end. He tried to do everything nasty...even to the point of saying that he was going to commit suicide if I left him.” “I was driven, wanting to succeed.” “I finally came to the conclusion that I didn't pick them. They picked me and I agreed.” “I was never going to let one thing be the most important thing in my life.” “Don’t make anything that important.” “I'm not Superwoman. I'm only human. And I don't know, I do the best I can.” Links: Phoenix Tales Homepage Phoenix Tales on Instagram Phoenix Tales on Spotify Phoenix Tales on Facebook Quick Culture…

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Guided by Something Greater than Yourself with Rhonda Powell 34:09

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Guided by Something Greater than Yourself with Rhonda Powell In this episode of Phoenix Tales, Yuliana has the pleasure of interviewing Rhonda Powell, a leading attorney in the media landscape who has faced not one but two health crises that nearly took her life. As you will hear today, through these challenges Rhonda has emerged with a deeper focus on what is truly important in her life and she continues to be an inspiration to all. Rhonda shares her story of a condition called placenta accreta and the severe hemorrhaging she faced after giving birth to her youngest child. Despite being monitored closely, the event nearly took her life and the subsequent development of a pulmonary embolism only added to her trauma. However, from these struggles, Rhonda learned the importance of focusing on what truly matters in her life and making sure she stays on course, despite the obstacles that may come her way. She also reflects on the impact of her near-death experiences on her beliefs and sense of self. She explains how it has enhanced her sense of certainty in herself and her decisions, made her value time even more, and encouraged her to bond more fully with her children. Rhonda discusses her belief that her life is guided by something greater than herself and how this belief has provided a sense of hope and comfort in moments of darkness. Her words of wisdom, as shared here today, serve as testament to the power of faith and how it can help us persevere through even the most difficult of times and seemingly insurmountable challenges. Episode Highlights: Rhonda’s health crises The significance of these events in Rhonda's life and how they have changed her. Managing life with a newborn and two other young children. Coming out of the hospital and the healing process. Rhonda’s sense of certainty Valuing time and bonding with children Being guided by something greater than herself The role of faith in providing comfort in moments of darkness The importance of cultivating a relationship where children feel comfortable sharing Being a lifelong companion for their children The songs that resonate with Rhonda these days Quotes: "And I really do believe that that experience changed the way that I viewed my life, changed the way that I viewed my family, and changed the way that I move forward in the world." "It just really crystallized the things and the people that are really important to you." "Keep yourself focused on the things that really matter to you and that you really value and care about." "I always had this very clear sense of my own process, my own conclusions, and just taking the road that I felt I should take." "Having the self-confidence and the trust that no one's going to know what's best for you better than you." "Let's make sure that you're pouring everything into these kids that you can pour in so that they know their mom." "My kids are really comfortable with me, and they feel like they can say anything to me without feeling judgment, without fear." "There is something greater than yourself guiding your life." “Maybe it's just about the moment that we're in right now as well, but I listen to Beyonce's ‘Freedom’ a lot. I feel like it's a song that propels you forward, so I listen to that quite a bit. And I also listen to Nina Simone’s ‘Feeling Good’ quite a lot.” Links: Phoenix Tales Homepage Phoenix Tales on Instagram Phoenix Tales on Spotify Phoenix Tales on Facebook…

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Emerging from Challenges with Courage and Resilience with Roni Jackson 30:24

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Emerging from Challenges with Courage and Resilience with Roni Jackson Roni Jackson, Co-Founder of Red Flag Mania, joins Yuliana today to share her inspiring phoenix tale. Roni identifies and expands upon two inflection points in her life that altered her trajectory considerably. The first, losing her mother at a young age, and the second, being forced to give up her long time career, both had significant impacts upon her life, helping to shape her and become the resilient and courageous phoenix she is today. Roni begins by discussing these events that redirected the course of her life, describing the loneliness and isolation she felt growing up in a new household after she lost her mom and how that influenced the way she raised her own children. Regarding her second challenging event, being let go from a company to which she had devoted a huge part of her life, Roni talks about starting a new career and how she had become a resilient force ever since the death of her mom. She also details how she created a strong family unit in a bid to dispel that fear of loneliness and isolation which she carried into adulthood. The episode comes to a close with Roni sharing the one song that truly resonates with her life - a song about finding her space and happy place in this vast world. Finding courage and resilience from not only one, but two pivotal moments in her life, Roni’s phoenix tale here today is one that you will not soon forget. Episode Highlights: - The challenging events that redirected the course of Roni’s life - Life after her mother’s passing - How losing her mother impacted the raising of Roni’s children - The end to a 10-year career - Starting out on a new path - The resiliency from losing one’s parent at a young age - Carrying fears in adulthood - Creating a strong nuclear family unit - Experiencing a fear of mortality - A great gift born out of love - One song that resonates with Roni’s life Quotes: “Being a motherless daughter is a very challenging place to be. Particularly as you begin your teenage years, you are left without anyone understanding exactly who you are.” “Not having my mother truly impacted who I am and how I think and even, I think, my devotion to my own children.” “I had given so much to a company that had given me so little. And not only that, but I think I defined myself by the company, and by what I was doing.” “Resiliency is certainly a part of the fabric of my being.” “The problem was I gave a job half of myself. ” “I learned that I have to prioritize what is most important to me, and always put that at the forefront.” Links: Phoenix Tales Homepage Phoenix Tales on Instagram Phoenix Tales on Spotify Phoenix Tales on Facebook Red Flag Mania…

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Revisiting... Overcoming Feelings of Abandonment with Ji Young 33:14

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Today on the show, Yuliana is joined by Ji Young, the founder of the Tide Film Festival. An attorney turned non-profit executive, producer, writer, speaker and facilitator, Ji is the Founder of DreamMaker DreamDoer DreamSupporter, inc, - 3D, and is the creator, producer and host of the web series ‘Not Your Average’ for KoreanAmericanstory.org. as well as the founder, co-creator, former co-producer and current advisor to ‘$6.99 Per Pound’ podcast. At the age of 3, Ji was adopted from Korea by an Italian and Irish-American family, grew up in upstate New York, and today shares the story of her adoption, the battle with her identity, and the impact of reuniting with her Korean birth family. Ji begins the conversation by talking about her adoption as the one event that shaped her life’s direction, her childhood growing up as an Asian-American in New York, and how it took 10 years for her to brace herself to meet her birth family after having found them. She goes on to describe meeting them and the emotions that surfaced, the moment she truly understood the rationale behind her birth mother’s decision, and when she truly forgave her. Ji also delves into how the sense of abandonment impacted her relationships and how she and her husband work to make sure their children feel confident, proud, and love themselves. The episode rounds off with Ji talking about Tide and the one song that describes her life - a super sad song about resilience. A model of resiliency herself, Ji and her story of meeting and overcoming challenges will undoubtedly move and inspire all who listen in today. Episode Highlights: - The event that redirected the course of Ji Young’s life - Growing up as an adopted child in New York - Why parents should help their children learn about their culture and identity - Seeking out her birth family - Ji’s story - The week Ji met her birth family - The reason why giving Ji up for adoption was necessary - The moment of true forgiveness - The journey of Ji’s identity - Dealing with the sense of abandonment - Raising mixed children - Ji speaks about her film festival, Tide - The one song that describes Ji’s life Quotes: “The biggest part of my identity that shapes me the most is the adoptee part of my identity.” “I didn't have the maturity or the self-awareness or the grasp on identity enough to understand just how difficult it was for me.” “You should do what you can to help your child feel good about their identity, whether it's black, Asian, brown, whatever it is.” “A lot of people think of it as ‘Oh, you find them and ta-da it’s done’, when really, it's just the beginning of a pretty difficult journey.” “I have twins. When they were turning three, the age that I was when I was adopted, I would stay up nights just bawling my eyes out being, like, ‘I cannot imagine putting my child on a plane right now.’” “This was the first time I was able to realize that before my story was my mom's story and whatever brought her to that point where she had to make this awful decision, I was finally able to have empathy for that.” “This was my fate in this lifetime.” “Because there is this innate fear of abandonment that we kind of have to struggle with our entire lives, I can see, when I'm being objectively self-reflective enough, how that plays out in my relationships, and not just romantic relationships in the past, but all relationships.” “My mission in life since I was pregnant with my children has been to make sure they feel good about the skin that they're in, to feel good about themselves, to feel confident and proud, and to love themselves.” Links: Phoenix Tales Homepage Phoenix Tales on Instagram Phoenix Tales on Spotify Phoenix Tales on Facebook Ji Young’s Instagram Tide Film Festival Instagram Tide Film Festival Homepage…

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Finding Your Own Healing with Gabriella Barnstone 26:36

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Today, Yuliana introduces Gabriella Barnstone, a certified yoga therapist, and together they talk about the pivotal moment that redirected the course of Gabriella’s life. For her, it was her father’s mental illness and eventual suicide that changed everything. As she says, everything in her life was leading up to that moment of the untimely death by suicide of her parent. She reflects on these heart-breaking moments and opens up about her family history of mental illness. She also shares her story of dealing with trauma and accepting the fact that healing is a lifelong process. Next, Gabriella gets into the details of her family history of mental illnesses. Looking back on the most tragic family events, she tells us about the impact of bipolar disorder on an individual’s life. Not only does mental illness impact a person’s life, but it also touches everything and everyone around them. Unfortunately, that was also the case with Gabriella’s father. His mental health struggles left a mark on those that loved him but also shaped them to become stronger and more resilient. To this day, Gabriella continues to unpack her trauma and complex emotions as she helps others heal and recover using yoga as therapy. She’s truly an inspiration to everyone dealing with grief, loss, and sorrow. Episode Highlights: Coping with tragic events and complicated family history The impact of bipolar disorder on a person’s personal and professional life The effects of suicide on family members Understanding mental illness in family Self-healing The lifelong process of processing trauma The songs that most resonate with Gabriella Quotes: “There's this other side of my personality, maybe you’ve seen it, Yuliana, that was bold, and just go for things, and just really try to carve out my own way and take chances. I think that comes from that too. Those kinds of situations that are scary really make you adaptable in some ways.” “Up until then, I was like, why are people mean? And why are they mean to me? And then when I read that letter, I was like, no, wait, people who are mean are in pain.” “The next phone call I got was from my cousin. He said, ‘Gabby, I just want you to know that there's nothing you could have done.’ I thought that was like the most generous thing that anyone could do. Because he knew where the mind goes. Because he had been through it.” “I feel like even today, things will come up. I feel like it's a lifelong process of unpacking, it's so huge that there's no sort of processing it, and then be done with it.” “I would say that things change. I don't think I would say, ‘You're going to be okay,’ anything like that. I would say ‘Just know that now is not what you're always going to be feeling.’” “So one is Iggy Pop ‘Passenger’, which is a song that I love because it's just about experiencing life. That's what it is to me. I like the Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ ‘Despair’, do you know that song? Because it's all about sort of, like, facing despair and sort of, like, concreteness. That bluegrass song. ‘Keep on the Sunny Side’, which by the way, is not what it sounds like. It doesn't mean like, just be happy all the time. There's something about it that suggests, like, effort, you know?” Links: Phoenix Tales Homepage Phoenix Tales on Instagram Phoenix Tales on Spotify Phoenix Tales on Facebook Gabriella Barnstone on Yoga Physical Website…

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