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Brave Enough - Renew, Recreate, Recover: YOU

by Julianne Williams

Renew, Recreate and Recover to give YOU a life you love. Rebuild your life after the unthinkable happens, loss of a loved one, job, home, anything that leaves a void. Hope can not only emerge, but you can Renew your will to live and create new start. Lessons on grief recovery, interviews and tips on single parenting, finding success in your career through my thoughts and experience and conversations with those beating the odds. Buy my book "Head Above Water", follow me on Facebook at Julianne Williams Brave Enough Community and Instagram @Brave_Enough_Community_. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/brave-enough-renew-recreate-recover-you--5503374/support.

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Episodes

  1. Together For Sharon: A Son's Journey Through Love, Loss, and the Battle Against Parkinson's Disease

    Meet Sharon's Son, Dr. George Ackerman, who is a caregiver turned advocate for not only those with Partkinson's Disease, but those who are experiencing grief. George has written a book available on Amazon to tell the story of his mom, Sharon Riff Ackerman, her life, and her battle with…

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  2. Transform Your Life With Claire - Breaking the cycle of depression and anxiety

    Claire is a dynamic and empowering speaker and coach who brings a unique blend of expertise with her background in clinical nursing, energy therapy, and life and transformational coaching. She is dedicated to helping individuals break free from past traumas, self-limiting beliefs, and long…

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  3. My Brother is a Drug Addict: My experience and how you can help

    Drug addiction affects more than the addict - it also impacts the family. In my interview with Molly O'Bannon, she shares her experience of having a brother who is an addict. Molly is passionate about spreading the word about addiction to help others, and bring attention to the value of Narcan to...

  4. Reconnecting With Your Life After Grief: You Are Not Alone

    Maryann Udel, founder of Sheltering Tree, shares how she became a young widow after a tragic accident took the life of her young husband. She went from deeply in love, to lost in grief. Through years of exploration, she found it was possible to live, love, laugh, and find joy again. You can find...

  5. Love, Loss and God - How Erna Seaberry Transformed Her Life

    Meet Erna Seaberry, author of Matters of My Heart - Love, Loss, and God. Erna has a life full of lessons which she has so kindly shared with me in this episode. Whether it be single-parenting, divorce, or considering a major life change, Erna has found a path to joy and fulfillment. Through our...

  6. Caring for the Caregiver: How to Avoid Burnout with Cheryl Field, MSN, RN, CRRN

    Celebrate all caregivers and learn strategies to support their physical and emotional needs. Cheryl gives us ideas on how to avoid burnout while caring for others. Thank you to those who provide care to the elderly and infirm, whether that be at a skilled nursing facility, hospital, home…

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  7. Widowhood, Love and Loss - A Conversation with Whitney Lyn Allen

    Whitney Lyn Allen tragically lost her husband as a result of a bee sting in 2021. She had a toddler and was expecting their second child. Leaving her occupation as a Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney to become a Certified Grief Educator/Coach, she shares her recent journey through loss and...

  8. The Vices of Mobility Devices...and the Damage Done by Misuse - with Linda Mac Dougall

    In her compelling presentation, "The Vices of Mobility Devices...and the Damage Done by Misuse," Linda Mac Dougall, an esteemed author, specialized senior massage therapist, senior health advocate, and holistic health practitioner, delves into the pressing concerns surrounding the use of mobility...

  9. Improve Your Relationships - A Real-Life Talk with Jerry Skolnik

    What are the keys to having a successful relationship? Jerry Skolnik talks to me about real-life experiences with relationships, gives advice, and offers practical ideas to improve all of our interactions. Become a supporter of this podcast:...

  10. Grief and the Holidays - Helping Yourself or Someone You Love as They Grieve

    How do you survive the holidays after a loss? This podcast shares some simple ideas to consider to cope with loss and help those who we love when they are grieving. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/brave-enough-renew-recreate-recover-you--5503374/support.

  11. Food Artistry - Yes, You Can Garnish! With Chef Darin Leonardson

    👉🏻Food Artistry - How to Garnish Your Plate with Chef Darin 🧑🏻‍🍳Don't you love beautiful food? 🥗🍇Watch this episode and learn from Chef Darin Leonardson on how to create a beautiful plate with garnishes that will take your dishes to the next level. Using food artistry, you can enhance the...

  12. What is Long Term Care and How Do You Pay For It? A discussion with Linda Ryan

    What do you do when you or your loved one needs long term care? How do you choose a nursing or assisted living center and then how do you pay for it? Linda Ryan, Financial Educator, walks us through options available to those requiring long term care. This episode is full on information for those...

  13. Let's Cook with the Brava Oven - Chef Darin Makes the Perfect Grilled Cheese and More!

    Who doesn't love a good grilled cheese sandwich, quick pizza or even steak and potatoes? Chef Darin Leonardson demonstrates how to cook using the brava oven. If you want some ideas for the perfect grilled cheese that looks beautiful on the plate or an easy way to use a grocery store pizza crust...

  14. Master the 7 Steps to Sauté with Chef Darin

    Learn the 7 Steps to Sauté with Chef Darin Leonardson of Transformed Culinary Kits. Chef Darin demonstrates each step to cook New York Steak Arrabiata - and you will be impressed! Join us as we crack the code on the process of sauté....

  15. Prepared! What do you do when you or your loved one has a health event?

    What do you do when a loved one has a health event? How do you work with the hospital? How do you choose a skilled nursing facility or assisted living facility? This episode features Cheryl Field, the author of best-selling book Prepared! A Healthcare Guide for Aging Adults. She walks us through...

  16. Breaking The Taboo About Grief In The Workplace

    We spend almost one-third of our lives in the workplace. The fact is: we don't really separate or balance between work and home. Each of us needs support and understanding when we experience a loss. This episode provides insigth into how you can be the change agent for those at your company...

  17. Reclaim Joy in a SNAP!

    Coleen Greco, joyologist, teaches us how to reclaim joy in our lives using her proprietary SNAP Method(TM). Coleen understands that everyone has a story that limits them from experiencing the joy they deserve. The SNAP Method(TM) provides a framework for identifying and changing those stories in...

  18. Resilience in the Face of Shame with Donovan Rhoden

    Donovan Rhoden shares his personal story of overcoming rejection and setbacks in his career. He emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself, even when others don’t, and the power of resilience to help us overcome obstacles and achieve our goals. Become a supporter of this podcast:...

  19. Heart to Heart: Lessons from Adoption, Illness, and Loss

    Annette Kruschek share the story of her "Tiny Teacher", Evelyn. Adopted with a congenital heart defect that took her life at 4 years old, Evie brought joy and lessons learned only when the stakes are high. We talk about the experience of being a mother to a child with a congenital heart defect…

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  20. Fulfill YOUR Dreams - You can live an extraordinary life!

    Dream On! The Alarm Clock Of Your LIfe Hasn’t Gone Off Yet By Connie Czepiel Connie’s best-selling book is the topic of this interview where we learn how to LIVE from someone who has had an extraordinary life!! Watch this episode for wisdom and advice on how to live your dreams and enjoy every…

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  21. Visit Garden Gate Soaps In With Me - Behind The Scenes With Beth Hinderacker

    Who doesn’t love pretty soaps and candles??? How about pretty AND organic, hand-made, and naturally scented??? Visit Beth Hinderacker’s Garden Gate Soap with me! She gives us a behind the scenes peek into how she makes these amazing products. You can visit her at www.gardengatesoap.com. Watch the...

  22. It's Up To You: Shift Your Thoughts to Improve your Relationships

    We can improve our relationships and life with a few shifts in our thoughts. Elisa Fucci talks to us about her model of procesing our emotions to overcome limiting beliefs and self-sabotage. Become a supporter of this podcast:...

  23. Your Money Mindset with Jerry Skolnik

    Jerry Skolnik, author of "We're All Crazy - Get Used to It", is ALL about mindset! Learn how your mindset about money and life can change not only your disposition, but assist in achieving your goals. Become a supporter of this podcast:...

  24. Wine and Wisdom - A Visit to Crazy Woman Cellars

    Learn about wine and LIFE from Chris Bennett, owner and winemaker at Crazy Woman Cellars in Paso Robles, CA. www.crazywomancellars.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/brave-enough-renew-recreate-recover-you--5503374/support.

  25. Visit Monochrome Wines With Me!

    David McGee the owner and winemaker of Monochrome Wines teaches us about his amazing white wines. Monochrome Wines is at Tin City in Paso Robles, CA. And, yes, these are one-of-a-kind white wines.....You get some advice on how to choose a great white wine! Become a supporter of this podcast:...

  26. Conflict Management and Healthy Relationship at Work and Home

    Learn how to rid yourself of unproductive patterns when you have a conflict with others at home or work. Brandon Bigelow, MDR, MPA, LHNA, CEO and founder of Fusion Conflict Strategies, LLC give us practical advice and actions to resolve conflcit and improve our relationships Become a supporter of...

  27. Heather Gray - Lyme Boss! Healing from Lyme Disease, depression, and grief.

    Lyme Boss Heather Gray shares her journey with Lyme Disease after years of being misdiagnosed causing suffering both physical and mental anguish. She became an FDN-P and with many years of research discovered strategies to heal her body and mind. She can be reached through her website -...

  28. Episode 18 - When Your Child Faces Addiction: Grief and Loss in the Family System

    Jill O’Bannon shares how her family has been affected by drug addiction of a child. After repeated stays in rehab and devoting endless love and resources, the family has learned and is advocating for those who are suffering with addiction and homelessness. You can connect with Jill on IG...

  29. Dealing with Trauma - Don’t Outsource Your Happiness with Yana Yaneva

    Join me with Yana Yaneva, a Certified Psychologist in Edinburgh, UK, as she teaches us about moving through traumatic events, building resilience, and how to not outsource your happiness. She also introduces us to her Pandora Soul subscription box to help you achieve overall wellness. You can…

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  30. When Your Body Fails You - Grieving a Life-Changing Health Condition

    Angela Godoy was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma at the age of 38. Her story will truly inspire you! She is the founder of Serenity and Salud, teaches yoga, provides spiritual coaching, and is a Travel Dream Maker! She can be found on IG: @serenityandsalud Https://linktr.ee.com/serenityandsalud...

  31. Documenting Family History - Celebrate Legacy Memory Journals

    Joi Renique shares her grief experience and the journal she created to preserve family history using unique prompts Register for her free On-line seminar September 19-23, 2022: https://headabovewater--morethanjoi.thrivecart.com/retreat/62edbde58e5c1/ To purchase a journal:...

  32. Healthy Grieving Tips From Grief Coach “Coach G”

    Geneva “Coach G” Livingstone” is both a Master Certified and Confident Certified Grief Coach. She is also a compressed grief survivor as she and her family experienced the loss of 3 lives in a period of 22 months. One of these lives included the passing of her own 25 year old son. After her own...

  33. Pink Ribbon Moms: Cheryl Price - Losing Her Daughter to Breast Cancer and Her Foundation to Support Others

    Cheryl Price has formed a foundation - Pink Ribbon Moms - to support mothers who are caring for their daughters through their battle with breast cancer and for those who have lost their daughter to breast cancer. She has amazing services available to walk families through no matter where they are...

  34. Choosing Happiness by Embracing Tragedy

    Angelika Carlino talks about her life of loss that has led to her choice to be happy. After losing every member of her family of origin, Angelika forges ahead with her children and second husband to find happiness and contentment despite tragedy and disappointment. Learn how you can re-frame your...

  35. The Unthinkable: Losing your child to suicide - A mother’s story

    Crystal Neil bravely shares about the life or her beautiful daughter, Taylor, and then unexpectedly losing her by suicide in December 2021. The grief of parents and siblings, the lessons Crystal wishes to pass to those who are in the same situation, and how they have survived this first 6 months....

  36. Value-Based Decisions - An interview with Paul Jeffferson, ESQ

    Join me as I talk with Paul Jefferson, ESQ on values-based decisions. No matter where we are, in grief or a difficult situation, staying with our values when dealing with hard choices matters. Become a supporter of this podcast:...

  37. Grief Hurts! The Physical Manifestations of Grieving

    Grief Hurts! I could have never expected to experience physical pain and medical problems after the death of my husband. Any grief response can cause the manifestation of changes in your health. Listen to learn about my experience =…. Become a supporter of this podcast:...

  38. Episode 7 - Single-Only Parenting: Lessons and Struggles You MUST Know!

    This episode talks about my lessons and struggles as I single-only parented my children after the suicide of my husband, their Dad. Unless I would have experienced single parenting myself, I would have never understood what I share here. If you are a single parent or love someone who is…..please...

  39. Episode 6 - Super Mom or Dad? Single Parenting While Taking Care of YOU

    Superparent? Don’t Buy Into That Myth! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/brave-enough-renew-recreate-recover-you--5503374/support.

  40. Say “This”, Not “That” to Those That Grieve

    Oh my! Did you just say “THAT”? It’s so hard to know what to say when someone has lost a loved one, job, pet…in this episode I provide some practical suggestions to comfort the bereaved. In the style of “this, not that”, let’s talk about what to say! Become a supporter of this podcast:...

  41. Leading Through Difficulty - Interveiw with Edward Tyson

    Have you ever considered how to lead through difficult situations, including grief? Ed Tyson discusses how applying Leadership SOPs to each area of your life can help you recover and thrive in the circumstances you find yourself. Become a supporter of this podcast:...

  42. Grief: It’s Not What You Think

    When we think of grieving, we tend to have a narrow definition of what causes loss. Grief is caused by so many experiences in our lives - let’s talk about what those things are and what we might experience that we didn’t expect. Become a supporter of this podcast:...

  43. Grieving Losses in Life

    Grief isn’t just from the obvious losses we experience. Learn more on how to recognize grief from the absence of what was treasured. I’ll share my experience of finding tools to recover and heal. Become a supporter of this podcast:...

  44. Introduction - Renew, Recreate, Recover: YOU

    Learn about living your best life by overcoming life’s challenges - grief, single-parenting, career goals - Renew YOU! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/brave-enough-renew-recreate-recover-you--5503374/support.

About this show

Renew, Recreate and Recover to give YOU a life you love. Rebuild your life after the unthinkable happens, loss of a loved one, job, home, anything that leaves a void. Hope can not only emerge, but you can Renew your will to live and create new start. Lessons on grief recovery, interviews and tips on single parenting, finding success in your career through my thoughts and experience and conversations with those beating the odds. Buy my book "Head Above Water", follow me on Facebook at Julianne Williams Brave Enough Community and Instagram @Brave_Enough_Community_.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/brave-enough-renew-recreate-recover-you--5503374/support.

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Julianne Williams

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Brave Enough - Renew, Recreate, Recover: YOU have?

Brave Enough - Renew, Recreate, Recover: YOU has 44 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on May 13, 2024.

What is Brave Enough - Renew, Recreate, Recover: YOU about?

Renew, Recreate and Recover to give YOU a life you love. Rebuild your life after the unthinkable happens, loss of a loved one, job, home, anything that leaves a void. Hope can not only emerge, but you can Renew your will to live and create new start. Lessons on grief recovery, interviews and tips...

How often does Brave Enough - Renew, Recreate, Recover: YOU release new episodes?

Brave Enough - Renew, Recreate, Recover: YOU publishes every two weeks, based on its 44 episodes since March 2022.

Who hosts Brave Enough - Renew, Recreate, Recover: YOU?

Brave Enough - Renew, Recreate, Recover: YOU is created and hosted by Julianne Williams.
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