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The Truths We Hide

by Annette Whittenberger

Welcome to the all new podcast “The Truths We Hide” created by A Wild Ride Called Life. We share people's stories of triumph and how they how are overcoming them. Tune in every Thursday right here or over at www.awildridecalledife.com/podcastepisodes for the latest updates.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 145 with Honorable Cheryl Mason

    The incredible journey of the Honorable Cheryl L. Mason began amidst the picturesque foothills of Appalachia, in Portsmouth, Ohio. From a tender age, she learned invaluable lesson that life presents us with opportunities to overcome obstacles and leave a lasting imprint on others. Known for her...

  2. Season 3 Ep 144

    In this episode, we will be speaking with Jazz Canon, the co-founder of Legend Group an Afghanistan Humanitarian Evacuation Group that is highly involved in the Afghanistan disaster. She helps American families and those who are on the run, to escape certain death from terrorism. This message…

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  3. Episode 143 with Jazz Cannon

    Jazz Cannon is a co-founder of Legend Group, an Afghanistan Humanitarian Evacuation Group that saves trapped Americans, Afghan Allies, Christians and other Minorities from the Taliban. Her goal is to restore America’s Honor in Afghanistan. For Jazz, the fight is personal. She was persecuted by…

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  4. Season 3 Episode 142

    Born into poverty to a drug-addicted mother, Rebecca Contreras had been a “lost girl” for almost two decades when, at age 19, she found herself to be a drop out, welfare-dependent teenage mother. As a high school dropout with substance-abuse and emotional trauma tendencies, she was well on her…

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  5. S3 Ep 141 with Erin Michelle and special guest Trenton Hooker

    Not only will we be digger deeper Into Domestic Violence with Erin Michelle, we will also have a special guest from our local news station here In Central Texas 25 News KXXV, Trent Hooker. Trenton Hooker Executive Producer, 25 News KXXV Trenton is an executive producer at 25 News and helps lead a...

  6. S3 Ep 140 with Brian Big Country Conwell

    BRIAN BIGCOUNTRY CONWELL is a retired Army SGT who llost his left leg on Ft. Riley KS, on January 7th 2014. His right leg contains 30 screws 4 plates and a 10 in rod. SGT BIGCOUNTRY is a Pro Athlete that competes all over the USA and other Countries! He has founded the first ever Tattoo therapy...

  7. S3 Ep139 with Frank Manteau

    Frank upon graduating Union Local High School just six day later he entered Marine Corps boot camp at Parris Island, SC and is now a Veterans of the United States Marine Corps. He obtained the rank of Sergeant while on active duty and was honorably discharged after 7 1/2 years. After the Marines...

  8. S3 EP 138 with Erin Michelle

    Erin Michelle who been through hell and back yet still keeps smiling and has a heart of gold. Why has she decided to share her story even amidst off all her heartache? " I want to help women and men understand and process what they may be going through and encourage the healing journey by sharing...

  9. Season 3 Episode 137

    Jennifer Hobbs. is a combat veteran, wife of a combat veteran, and mother on a mission to follow my purpose to change the world, helping one person at a time. She shares her story of growing up in a single parent family home that came with challenges of its own to joining the military at 17 years...

  10. Season 3 Ep 136 with Keith McKeever

    Keith McKeever was raised around the real estate industry. His parents sold log homes, were both Realtors, and held rental property as well as fix and flip homes. After losing his father to cancer at the age of sixteen Keith felt lost. It wasn't until enlisting in the U.S. Air Force as a Security...

  11. Season 3 Ep 135 with Avery Stenstrom

    Avery Stenstrom is an 18-year-old high school senior who began her writing journey at the age of 14 one summer day while spending time with family on vacation in West Virginia. Avery's journey into writing came as she struggled to come to terms with her early childhood trauma and her struggles…

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  12. Season 3 Ep 134 with Shanique Dupree

    Shaniqua Dupree is a Business Consultant and Income Strategist at Launching With Purpose, a mom of three, a United States Navy Veteran with 11 years of service. But most importantly she is a faithful believer in Jesus Christ. It’s because of her faith in Him that she decided to write her first...

  13. Season 3 Ep 133 with Shawn Barksdale

    Born into wedlock to Darlene Carden & Calvin Barksdale. Shawn was born April 19, 1976. Shawn was caught in a vicious cycle when his father was incarcerated while he was only 4yrs old. Although Shawn had gained a foundation of respect and a hard work ethic from his grandparents and great...

  14. Season 3 Ep 132 with Ericka Kelly

    Ericka E. Kelly is professional speaker, executive coach and trainer. In this position, she is a global professional where her leadership skills are utilized to add value and to develop companies in their effectiveness and production goals. She helps thousands of leaders to become better...

  15. Season 3 Ep 131 with Dr. Rob Garcia

    Rob Garcia's last interview saw him returning from a Middle East deployment, losing his mother to cancer and living with his sister in his hometown as he figured out his next steps. A nervous breakdown would follow, culminating in him quitting his job and committing to entrepreneurship full time.…

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  16. Season 3 Ep 130 with Haeli Whittenberger

    In this Episode my daughter, Haeli and I dig deep into what life is like as a military child and having a parent who struggles with mental health. Haeli talks about what she saw and how that changed her way of life. This is a never before talked about episode in which we see through the child's...

  17. Season 3 Episode 129 Theresa Carpenter

    Theresa Carpenter is an active duty naval officer and storyteller with 25 years of service. She overcame decades of trauma and self sabotaging behavior through acts of service and is committed to paying that journey forward. Her podcast S.O.S. Stories of Service features people from all walks of...

  18. BONUS EPISODE ...The Wall Between Two Lives

    Come listen to this very special episode about a very special project happening this month. I do not normally try and talk about myself but this one was needed. Do not forget to follow us at www.awildridecallelife.com for updates on everything that we are working on. You can support the book at...

  19. FOCUS part 2 with Steve Sims

    In this episode, Steve Sims shares why he chose to focus on small businesses and new entrepreneurs. He also shares how he started his Speakeasy events. They are exclusive and no one is the same. Listen here for more. You can find more on Steve Sims in the May podcast guide at...

  20. FOCUS (part 1) a 2 part Series with Steve Sims

    In this episode, Steve Sims shares how he balances life, work, and business. How do you Focus on all those things? Listen here to find out how he does it and why. You can find about Steve Sims in the May Podcast guide at www.awildridecalledlife.com/podcast-guide

  21. Episode 128 with Michael Hsu

    "As an emotional trauma healer I help others heal anxiety, anger and depression from the ground up through healing the emotional traumas that take place in our homes such as intergenerational and childhood traumas. I have written two books about this and I have had my practice Heal From the…

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  22. Episode 127 with Tara Ruby

    Her Story: I began my formal education at the National Louis University in Washington, DC, where I concentrated on graphic design, website design, and photography. After that, my enthusiasm for photography had grown and I believe that my passion for the art shows in the quality of my work. I...

  23. Episode 126 with Kerri Jeter

    Her Story: I come from a family of all sisters, the youngest of 3! I had a semi-rough childhood, poverty and drug-ridden but my sisters were my constant. we had some undiagnosed mental health issues at home and For a long time I lived a life of fear. First a staturatory rape marriage then a...

  24. Episode 124 with Randi Gleason

    A small town girl born and raised in Louisiana, Randi who learned the true value of working hard and building a business. Working through the stigmas of building a multi-level marketing business has brought her on a path that has changed the opinions of many. Listen to her story of believing in...

  25. Episode 125 with Rosalyn Kahn

    Rosalyn Kahn is a College Professor Public Speaking Instructor at Los Angeles City College. She is also an Author, International Motivational Speaker, Humanitarian and Speech Coach. Ms. Kahn has been an educator for the last 20 years teaching Public Speaking, English as Second Language in…

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  26. Episode 123 with Crystal Miller

    Crystal Miller is a Navy corpsman veteran, busy wife and mom of 3 children and owner of Swingin’ Fun by Crystal. She is creative, fun and loves empowering others with her story from veteran, to homeschooling mom, and finally to a small business owner. She learned to sew on a poodle skirt for a…

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  27. Episode 122 with Richard Capriola

    Richard Capriola has been a mental health and addictions counselor for over two decades. He has treated both adults and adolescents diagnosed with mental health and substance abuse disorders. He recently retired from Menninger Clinic in Houston where for over a decade he worked with both...

  28. Episode 121 with Tyler Ornstein (part 2)

    Tyler Ornstein loved the taste and smell of coffee from his first sip at 5 years old. But his father couldn’t tolerate it because it upset his stomach. One day, Tyler asked him if he could make a coffee that both of them could drink. So Tyler’s dad, Ian, bio-chemist, tinkered quietly behind the...

  29. Episode 120 with Dr. Jen Welter

    Coach Jen Welter is best known as the first female to coach in the NFL as an assistant LBs Coach with The Arizona Cardinals. However, what most people don’t know, is that Coach Jen broke into men’s professional football as the first female to play running back in men’s pro football. From that...

  30. Episode 119 with Maria Reed

    Maria Reed is a proud military spouse of 18 years, mother of 2, filmmaker, interior designer and advocate for military families. She is a Cuban immigrant, Executive Producer and creator of the series MOVING WITH THE MILITARY, co-founder of MY ULTIMATE PCS app and Co-founder and CEO of the Inspire...

  31. Episode 118 with Perry Power

    Actor, writer and sexual abuse survivor, Perry Power influences change through powerful storytelling. Ranking up 2.3M likes and 125k followers on TikTok, his message of helping sexually abused survivors break their silence speaks to the hearts of many people all over the world. Perry co-runs a...

  32. Episode 117 with Author C.O. Vault

    "I am currently an elementary school teacher but I previously worked for the Department of Child Services on the sex abuse team. My first book, For the Children With Love, Sadie's Story, follows a social worker as brings justice for the most vulnerable victims. Delaney is fed up with people…

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  33. Episode 116 with Edith and Nicholas Miaskowski

    The Miaskowski family story is the true American dream. After immigrating from Poland to America to save their daughter Samantha's life from a brain tumour, their son Nicholas also developed a stage 4 brain tumour at age 10. After a courageous battle, Nicholas was able to recover and is cancer…

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  34. Steve Sims Mindset Series Part 2

    This episode is part of a series done with Steve Sims. Listen and watch Steve Sims speak on Mindset in which we dig into the fear of the unexpected in the virtual new normal and how to adapt to rapid change. You can find out more on how to contact Steve Sims in the March Podcast Guide at...

  35. Steve Sims Mindset Series Part 1

    This Episode is part of a Series with Steve Sims and will focus on Mindset. To find out more about Steve Sims please refer to the March Podcast Guide

  36. Episode 115 with Charleson Gaines

    Charlson Gaines is a Professional speaker, consultant, trainer - Emotional Intelligence skills to replace misery with happiness and thrive. HIs passion to help others replace misery with happiness is a blessing to so many. Follow his journey and find out more in the March Podcast Guide.

  37. Episode 114 with Paige Pfeiffer

    Army Veteran Paige Pfeiffer opens up about her lie that led her to where she is today. Growing up through childhood trauma did not stop her from working hard on herself both personally and professionally. With a successful career, a beautiful family and the chance to start over, she brings us her...

  38. Episode 113 with Dorothy O'Dell

    Dorothy Graham O’Dell child of God, wife, stepmom and loving daughter. Dorothy is a bookkeeper by trade with over 24 years of experience. Dorothy just wrote her first book called The Overcomer. She shares her obstacles of overcoming being bullied in school for her weight, low self-worth issues,...

  39. Episode 112 with Pan Phyu (on behalf of Thae Ohu)

    In this episode 2nd Class Petty Officer Pan Phyu shares her story about being a Military Sexual Trauma Survivor and the aftermath. Not only does she share her own struggles but she is now advocating for her sister Marine Corporal Thae Ohu who has been convicted of premeditated murder. The fight…

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  40. Episode 111 with Sherianna Boyle

    Author of nine books including Emotional Detox which features her revolutionary CLEANSE Method.® Founder of Emotional Detox Coaching® servicing clients, businesses, healthcare providers and educators worldwide, virtually or on site. Find out more on ways to contact Sherianna In the February…

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  41. Episode 110 with Ryan Hunt

    His Story: Ryan served for over 20-years as both an enlisted Soldier & NCO and later as an Officer. His Army journey started as a fire support specialist (13F) and as an officer served first as a Field Artillery, then as a Multi-functional Logistician (90A) and later as a Simulation Officer…

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  42. Episode 109 with Christina Kimbrough

    I am a child survivor and witness to domestic violence and emotional abuse, those things ended up with me being diagnosed with bipolar and generalized anxiety disorder. Also, ended up with me abusing alcohol for years, but ultimately getting and staying sober! Find more about Christina in the...

  43. Episode 108 with Rachel Hollis

    Who is Rachel Hollis? WE have looked up to her for years. We have seen her vulnerability on social media. We have read her books. WE have followed her family's life journey. But who is she behind all of that? Take a listen to this episode and even watch on Youtube as we dive into the woman…

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  44. Episode 107 with Amelia Zachry

    "I'm a writer and blogger currently working on a memoir documenting my journey and the realities of mental illness in my life, with my husband and through parenting with mental illness. I was raped when I was younger, the trauma of which brought to surface bipolar disorder. Now I have a rewarding...

  45. Episode 106 with Jennie Lee

    Jennie Lee is the award-winning author of three books: SPARK CHANGE: 108 Provocative Questions for Spiritual Evolution; TRUE YOGA: Practicing with the Yoga Sutras for Happiness & Spiritual Fulfillment; and BREATHING LOVE: Meditation in Action. She is also a certified yoga therapist and spiritual...

  46. Episode 105 with Steve Sims

    Do you know anyone that’s worked with Sir Elton John or Elon Musk, sent people down to see the wreck of the Titanic on the sea bed or closed museums in Florence for a private dinner party and then had Andre Bocelli serenade them while they eat their pasta – you do now Quoted as “The Real Life...

  47. Episode 104 with Patrick Burt

    "It’s an interesting transition going from having everything taken care of for you to out on your own in the civilian world in the matter of a few days. The challenges are extremely steep, you don’t have anyone to rely on, and you don’t entirely know what to do. The only thing I really knew is…

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  48. Episode 103 with Jacym and Natasha

    Jáchym Jerie and Natasha Koo are the founders of yourexceptionalrelationship.com. They've worked with women all over the world and created The Cherished Wife Program which takes away the guess-work and puts your marriage back on track for more intimacy, love and connection. Head on over to the...

  49. Episode 102 with Tyler Ornstein

    Tyler Ornstein loved the taste and smell of coffee from his first sip at 5 years old. But his father couldn’t tolerate it because it upset his stomach. One day, Tyler asked him if he could make a coffee that both of them could drink. So Tyler’s dad, Ian, a genius bio-chemist, tinkered quietly...

  50. Episode 101 with Judi Miller

    Judi was a highly successful CPA and corporate finance executive, who unknown to her co-workers, lived in terror of the night and the possibility of sexual assault. Happily married with children, her fears made life a modern-day nightmare, but worse—she had no idea why? There was nothing in her…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to the all new podcast “The Truths We Hide” created by A Wild Ride Called Life. We share people's stories of triumph and how they how are overcoming them. Tune in every Thursday right here or over at www.awildridecalledife.com/podcastepisodes for the latest updates.

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Annette Whittenberger

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Welcome to the all new podcast “The Truths We Hide” created by A Wild Ride Called Life. We share people's stories of triumph and how they how are overcoming them. Tune in every Thursday right here or over at www.awildridecalledife.com/podcastepisodes for the latest updates.

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