The Irish Connection

My guest appearance on the show Avoiding the Affliction of Addiction with Mike MGowan. Mimi Tallo grew up in Scranton, Pennsylvania, a northeastern, blue-collar town. She was surrounded by dysfunction, abuse, and addiction. She was also surrounded by relatives she didn’t find out were relatives until she dove into her genealogy. Mimi talks about her upbringing and her father’s life-long belief that he was Sicilian and how it shaped him and their family. He was, as it turns out, Irish. Mimi is a speaker, author, and podcast maven. Access to her books and story are at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mimi-Tallo/author/B09FJ4K65Y?and her books are also on Audible and ITunes. Her previous podcast about her memoir, “Raised by Wolves Trapped by Demons,” can also be heard on Audible. https://ataapodcast.com/raised-by-wolves-trapped-by-demons/ Be Heard Empower Yourself is a podcast and YouTube show hosted by Mimi Tallo providing a platform for individuals to share their stories of overcoming adversity such as domestic abuse. Men and LBGQT population are not excluded from sharing their stories too. We have guests who are transgender or may be hurt by cultural misconceptions. Empowerment, diversity, and spiritual growth through authentic storytelling and dialogue. Support the show Be Heard, Empower Yourself—the podcast where your voice matters, your story has power, and your journey is just beginning. I'm your host, and together we're diving into real conversations, bold insights, and transformative ideas that uplift, inspire, and ignite change. This is your space to rise, speak your truth, and step fully into the life you were meant to lead. So let’s break barriers, build confidence, and become unstoppable—because when you’re heard, you’re empowered. Books by Mimi Tallo on Amazon and Audible https://www.amazon.com/author/raisedbywolvestrappedbydemons https://www.amazon.com/author/unearthingmyirishroots https://www.amazon.com/author/anatomyofanalien Website https://www.beheardempoweryourself.org. YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBHQjmnjBhYMZ2Src2Wmwag Instagram https://www.mimitallo@condomimi1948 Facebook Pages https://www.facebook.com/mimitallo.net · TikTok Mimi Tallo mariebrier5 · ...