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The Index

by Amanda Eakins

The index” is a platform for our tribe to share snippets of our stories of healing and personal accountability.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 14- Love Goes Beyond Family: It's About The People That Will Show Up For You with Dr. Krystoff Kissoon

    Dr. Krystoff Kissoon learned the value in every religion having been raised in a Hindu/Muslim Home. His journey has taught him a lot about love and the importance of surrounding yourself with authentic and supportive friendships. We unpack so many topics including Leadership, Power, The Ego, Fake...

  2. Episode 13- Working Through Mother-Daughter Challenges with Samantha Jimenez Castro

    Sam talks to us about the challenges she's working through with her mother in order to curtail the trauma to future generations.

  3. Episode 12- The Courage to Live Underwater: Diaries of a Mermaid Mafia with Julie Philbert

    Julie is an IT professional by day but during her off time, she transitions into a "mermaid'. She spends a lot of time scuba diving the Caribbean Sea and has experience with shark dives and night diving. Her experiences underwater can teach us so much about courage and fearlessness. Julie...

  4. Episode 11- You Can Still Be Kind When the Relationship Ends: A Nod to Fathers with Edward Russell, Jr. (Smitty)

    Edward Russell, Jr. (Smitty), talked with us about his mother's involvement in ensuring that he received the appropriate lessons from his father that would support him as he entered manhood, though they were divorced and had separate homes. Smitty encourages us to normalize saying "I Love You" to...

  5. Episode 10- Pebbles Along the Path to Purpose With DeAudra Reed

    DeAudra shares her journey to purpose where she details some of the experiences that led to her abrupt changes and abandonment of her career. She is a survivor of domestic violence and a woman who experienced a divorce. DeAudra now uses her platform to support others whose stories closely…

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  6. Episode 9- Another Test, Another Opportunity, For Trailblazing with Dr. Czelusniak

    From the President of a university to a soldier in the Coast Guard, Dr.C. has done it all. His story is one of trailblazing, He has created so many opportunities for others simply by creating opportunities for himself. His battle with ADD & ADHD created some challenges which seemingly limited the...

  7. Episode 8 Everyone Wants To Feel Accepted with Michelle Rodriguez

    Michelle shares her Mexican immigrant background with us, and how she grew up acting as an interpreter for her parents as they navigated the medical system. We unpacked some of those moments when her mother was not provided with adequate care because of language and cultural barriers. A recurring...

  8. Episode 7- I Can't Quit But I Can Connect With Junior Garcia

    Junior talks with us about growing up as an adopted child, and then moving on to the military and finding community within different religious and cultural groups of individuals during his service appointments. Junior credits these experiences for his respect and admiration for all religious groups.

  9. Episode 6- Creating From Within: There Is Power In Community with Stella Okech

    Stella Okech, talks to us about finding community in Idaho as a refugee from Uganda. She credits her activism within her community to her own upbringing. We had the opportunity to unpack issues like mental health and finding your home while away from home. She does amazing work with storytelling...

  10. Episode 5- I'll Show You How To Win with Sherrayn Phillip-Garcia

    Sherrayn Phillip-Garcia engages us with a conversation about the importance of defining the self. She shares the first healing moment of her lived experiences, rebelling against her late father, Mr. Edminston Phillip.

  11. Episode 4- It's a Conversation About the C.H.A.R.M. Effect with Charmain Guerrier

    In a conversation with Charmain Guerrier, we talk about the importance of changing our mindsets in order to improve ourselves and the generations to follow.

  12. Episode 3- Lessons from My Father on My Journey of Healing Through the Years with Eric Hertel

    Eric so bravely took us through 53 years of his lived experiences. His story is one of resiliency, having overcome drug and alcohol abuse and runnings with the criminal justice system. Today he is a Therapist working closely with women on their healing journey.

  13. Episode 2- Control Anger Limit Madness with Delvin Rogers

    Delvin Rogers introduces us to C.A.LM. An initiative he started in his community to support youths in the upcoming generation in developing and managing their emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and impulsivity. We are talking about a youth initiative here but I wonder how much of it…

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  14. Episode 1- A Mosaic of Pain on the Journey of Healing with Dr. Daria D. Lawrence

    Dr. D. takes us through a snapshot of her healing journey. She unpacked several topics from losing her father to Covid, dating woes, self-care, purpose, and the importance of personal accountability and protecting your energy.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The index” is a platform for our tribe to share snippets of our stories of healing and personal accountability.

HOSTED BY

Amanda Eakins

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Index have?

The Index currently has 14 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The Index about?

The index” is a platform for our tribe to share snippets of our stories of healing and personal accountability.

How often does The Index release new episodes?

The Index has 14 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts The Index?

The Index is created and hosted by Amanda Eakins.
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