Little Bit of Life

Special episode for Scottsdale/Phoenix Arizona! Roofie, date rape, powder, there are so many names for this. It's unfortunately now a part of going out with friends whether you are in a club, restaurant or even out on a day trip. We live in a society that we are always "on guard" and aware of our surroundings as much as possible. When we think of a woman being roofied, or slipped the date rape drug- our. minds usually direct that it came from a man. But what if women were grouping together...

This special episode gets down to the bare basics with my special friends Amanda & Ryan Boyd. We talk about what the secret is to a long successful marriage, dating your partner, getting rid of societies expectations and living off the grid with their family. We break down barriers, laugh, get emotional and learn about ourselves while we are learning to communicate through the struggles with our partner, and learning how to love without restrictions. Special Guests: Amanda & Ryan...

With statistic numbers on the rise when it comes to the topic of abuse, we are in an epidemic in society of providing safety, teaching life skills, breaking the cycle & creating new ones while assisting victims in what life can look like after the escape. This special episode, I sit down with Jeremiah W, cofounder of War Party Ranch. This unique ranch located in Colorado is a non-profit empowering female survivors of abuse by providing fundamental horsemanship, stockmanship and horse packing...

In the U.S. 356,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen annually. Of those 365,000 nearly 90% are fatal. For those that survive, deprivation of oxygen to the brain can cause what is known as "anoxic brain injury". Today's episode is with special guest Whitney. She is a young widow of her beloved husband Ryan, a 35 year old Police Officer/K9 handler who was one of the 90% of the statistics due to the result of a bee sting. Her life changed upside down in a moment, at the same time of...

In the United States over 8,000 individuals are convicted of murder. Out of the 8,000, only 10% are women and 50% have confessed of their crime. But what happens when you look into a murder case, speak to the person who knows the convicted best: her sister and at the time Chief of Police. Season 3 Episode 1 of the well known Netflix series "I Am A Killer" presents the true crime story of Victoria Smith, a convicted killer of her husband Chris. This episode I speak with Betty Frizzell, sister...

We are back with Part 2 of the Stepmom episode week! At this current time of the holidays, this also brings extra stress to those dating someone with children, keeping custody schedules arranged, dealing with bio mom's/dad's that may bring a toxic level of stress into your day-to-day plans, as well as finding your voice and your fit within your household as a stepmother. Special guest Amanda Freestone is on today's episode to talk all things from dating someone with kids, marriage, blending...

When we think of the word "Stepmom' so often we think of how movies have depicted this role: the woman who comes in, takes away attention, sets rules and makes a chaotic situation within a household. BUT, what about the feelings of a stepmother? Her dreams vs the reality. The expectations of making not only. her partner happy but also children? Who does she go to talk to about her feelings, without the sense of guilt and the response of "you know what you were getting into/you know what you...

We are back! Part 2 with mother Margie Taylor. Her son, Joey Lenz, passed at Fort Hood on February 1st. She has come onto the Little Bit of Life podcast in Season 1 Episode 21. After months of fighting the military for answers, autopsy, fighting for medical records and much more we talk to Margie Taylor to discuss holding the military accountable, pushing for our future soldiers for medical malpractice and the future of medicine for the military! Why do civilians and inmates within our...

We are seeing soldier's stories coming up across the world these days, Denisha Montgomery Smith followed by Lacourtney Colvin in Germany. It's a name that passes on the news, or a social media post but then quickly is not spoken on or about. WHY. What happens after a wrongful death in the military to not only the soldier, but the families that fight for justice and answers? I speak with special guests, mother and grandmother of Lacourtney Colvin. To share their son & grandson's legacy, but...

A mothers instinct. Call it intuition, call it a "sixth sense" as many used to call it decades ago. Women have been having children & going through child birth for hundreds of years, and starting in the early eighteenth century, the service of medically trained midwives entered the delivery room. But what happens with the advancement of medicine vs. listening to a mother's instinct when something goes wrong? With special guest, Katie Spinks, we talk about her childbirth traumatic experience,...

Where were you on: April 22, 2020? What were you doing on July 3rd, 2020? These dates are known for the family of Vanessa Guillen: the date she went missing from Fort Hood, and the date that the Army confirmed her remains were discovered and confirmed. The dates that a families lives were changed forever. But these are also dates that the community came together, learned her name, and demanded justice. We are now here, two years later, with still an outpour of cases from not only Fort Hood...

October: Domestic Violence Awareness Month. What does this month mean? Statistics of: on average nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women & men. Is this something that we are discussing as a society, for victims to speak their truth for change? Do we take notice after it happens to us, a family member or a friend? What if it's happening to our military men & women that we are to...

What happens when you're in the right time of your life: finding comfortable in the uncomfortable with yourself in the mirror, raising children in this generation, creating a future- but the wrong side of social media of constantly being judged? Comments of outsiders telling you HOW to live your life, WHAT to wear, HOW to parent, WHO to date? But social media is your career.... You've seen her on social media platforms (Tik Tok, Instagram), you've heard her outspoken opinions on life topics!...

Twenty years.... think about all you've been through, succeeded in, failed at, and much more in 20 years. Think about how much society has changed in that amount of time: leaps & bounds in all aspects of technology, medicine, education. But now ask yourself, has the aspect of movement and change occurred in the last 20 years when it comes to sexual assault? If your answer was yes, then ask yourself: has change occurred in advancement within the military with reporting sexual assault? Some of...

Ending the month of September: Suicide Awareness Month. While being an officer can be a rewarding job, it can be taxing on their. mental health. With calls that reflect on domestic violence, officer-involved shootings, and more as a regular part of the job, this leads to a higher rate of at least 25% of officers with suicidal ideations. What happens behind the scenes when the uniform comes off, they return home to their families & support systems? What mental health issues can occur with...

When we were growing up, it seemed so easy to pick up colored pencils, markers, chalk and draw for hours. But with society changes, technology and other life distractions are we truly supporting young society with their art and talent? Special episode part 2 of Support Small Business week: meet 9 year old artist & business owner Audrina of Amazing Audrina Designs! Sponsor: Kiwi Co. (www.kiwico.com) sign up for emails to receive an additional 30% off your first order! Special Guest: Audrina...

Remember that movie from the 90's "Must Love Dogs". As dating apps are becoming more & more popular, and pets are becoming more like children in our households- what happens when you try dating with a dog? Meet the new small business My Dog Needs A Dad launching in October of 2022! Special guest Heidi, owner and creator of My Dog Needs a Dad LLC. Helping single dog moms and dog dads find their soulmate! Sponsor: Pup Mom Crate (IG: pupmomcrate/www.pupmomcrate.com) Use Code: Puppyluv for 20%...

Pets, our homes are never the same without them... what happens when they pass over the rainbow bridge? Are they still with us? Able to communicate? YES. Special episode with animal communicator Michael Burke. Change your energy to transfer to your pets through meditation, self healing and communication! Even current pets you have, what are they trying to communicate with you? Do you have an open mind to listen? Special Guest: Michael Burke (IG: @michaelburkeofficial) Animal Communicator,...

Intuition: the ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning. Are you intuitive with your inner well being? Are you reaching your upmost daily potential with love, career, relationships and self love? What if energies from the other side are trying to get through to you and to assist you in the positivity of your future life at stake? Is your mind & soul open to listen? Special guest Becca Obrey, intuitive healer working with individuals and businesses...

College: you're going to further your education, meet new people, enjoy your independence and become your future self. What happens when sexual assault occurs on campus? When your sense of security and safety is changed forever... you turn to your college and their resources for help. BUT. What happens when that help is not offered/not available, and your rights are turned against you? Special guest Molly, student at Georgetown College in Kentucky, speaks about her struggle recently with...