Healing Stories

All politics is local with Aghogho Edevbie

“We have very little control over what happens in our lives, but we have a lot of control over how we integrate and remember what happens.”

Henry Nouwen, Bread for the Journey: A Daybook of Wisdom and Faith

 

Aghogho Edevbie is a human of political integration. In this healing story he describes how parents motivate our stories with the example of his father's heroic journey from Nigeria. He currently champions the mail to bring about social change in voting during these extraordinary times. Aghogho hopes to continue a calling to politics. He is one of my former students from UD High who always represented faith, social justice and the power of carrying the voice of those on the margins to the center.

Listening to the Whispers with Dr. Paul Grundy and Dan Pelino

Author Dan Pelino and Dr. Paul Grundy share their inspiring story creating the book Trusted Healers.  Dr. Paul Grundy is considered the godfather of the medical home.  Their careers span the globe working closely with Nelson Mandela to combat the HIV pandemic and overcoming barriers for justice with Former Congressman Patrick Kennedy.  The importance of Dan Pelino’s mantra “Everyone Matters” sounds true as we listen to the whispers during these extraordinary times.

 

 

Music Producer Grant Thomas Tells His Story of Hope

Grant Thomas is owner and founder of SŌL Studios https://solstudios.com/.  His healing story explores the importance of sound and its connection to our greatest selves.  Grant explores the vulnerable world of creating music and in our current complex time the need to explore our voice.  He mixes a faith story of a Pentecostal upbringing with designing a diverse studio in the heart of downtown Fort Smith.  He recommends Leon Bridges as a melody of peace as we listen for the voice of truth. 

 

"We Are All Possible", with Charles DeSantis, Interim V.P. of H.R. Georgetown University

Charles DeSantis is the Interim Vice President of Human Resources at Georgetown University and the Chief Benefits Officer. He speaks about Wellness as a journey - and defines this as all the things you do in your life to take care of yourself. Each night at dinner his husband David and 4 kids meditate to the song Salvation is Created for 3 1/2 minutes. This is a curative and restorative practice that writes his healing story. We discuss the future of learning and his "morning rise" during this pandemic.

A method of alignment from Dr. Nima Rahmany, DC, CCWP during COVID-19

Dr. Nima Rahmany, DC, CCWP is both a Chiropractor and an educator, specializing in helping individuals and professionals get to the ROOT CAUSE of their physical and emotional challenges, from stressed, depressed, and anxious to living Powerfully Aligned and on Purpose. He encourages parents to become aware of our nerves during COVID-19 offering strategies to build a healing story during this time.  After building a successful Chiropractic practice in Maple Ridge, BC, Dr. Nima sold his clinic in June 2016 to pursue his passion of teaching and coaching professionals who are stressed, depressed, and anxious to transform and have their best year ever— in both a private and corporate setting.

 

Find Your Strength With Mary D'Amato During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Find your strength.

Mary D’Amato coaches leaders for over the last 20 years.  She offers in this healing stories podcast a method of finding your strength.  In this time of COVID-19 many wonder what to be and do as a leader with the grief from the pandemic.  Mary offers us insights especially from her own battle of breast cancer and reminds us to consider other times of trial in our lives with the importance of connectedness. Her favorite question is, “Does this serve you?”  Her humor, wisdom and New Jersey Italian frankness illuminate how our stories help us in times of crisis.  We are comforted that we are not alone, and connection will see us through this moment.

 

Dancing Through Life with Dr. Nicole Groeschl, MD

Dr. Nicole Groeschl, MD describes a healing story that dances through life.  In our conversation this family medicine physician understands the dynamics of living authentically.  She talks about marriage, self-care, parenting young children and the complex road of sexuality.  Dr. “Special Groeschl” as she is called lets us know that sticking with life along the path can build a world where everyone belongs. 

CEO Justin Miller Focuses on Doing the Right Thing for Humanity

Justin T. Miller grew up in Peachtree City, GA and has spent the past decade working to solve some of the world’s most complex social problems with the heart of an entrepreneur. He is author of the exciting new book Beyond Blood that offers hope and humanity in the forgotten struggle of HIV. Justin discusses his method of Co-Founding CARE for AIDS, and dedicated his life and leadership to empowering people throughout East Africa to live a life beyond AIDS. 

 

Brian Ferguson CEO + Founder of Arena Labs; Shares His Truths

Brian Ferguson is the CEO and Founder of Arena Labs. In his career as a high ranking Security officer, Brian developed an essential practice of leadership for healthcare and those searching for purpose . This healing stories podcast explores his essential roots from Cleveland, an insight from the Alchemist and the time honored friendship of Bobby and John F Kennedy. Friendship and living your truth ground this top rated healing stories podcast.  

Dr. Sara Warber, M.D. on Unconditional Love and Kindness

Dr. Sara Warber, M.D. is Emeritus Professor and founder of the Integrative Medicine Program at the University of Michigan.  Her first love is plants and her healing story illuminates learning as a way of creating family doctors.  Dr. Warber is currently advising the World Health Organization on wholistic health.  She inspires a movement to highlight women in leadership and the relationship to the earth.  She says, "Expressing our kindness and unconditional love to each other is the foundation of any relationship that heals."  Her studies provide insights into our healing journeys.