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All Rights Reserved.Fri, 14 Jun 2019 23:30:00 GMTThu, 26 Jan 2017 19:00:00 GMTWritingBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/btrbetalogo.gifhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comwriting,courage,memoir,family,dorit sasson,business,abuse,courageous,death,entrepreneurGiving Voice to Your StorynoI interview authors and small businesses about how they've given voice to their stories and brands as part of their bigger vision.episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2017/01/26/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-dr-shellie-hipskyEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2017/01/26/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-dr-shellie-hipsky/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2017/01/26/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-dr-shellie-hipskyThu, 26 Jan 2017 19:00:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Courage with Author Dr. Shellie HipskyWe open the New Year with an inspiring and insightful conversation with Dr. Shellie Hipsky, respected education professor, bestselling author of the Common threads book trilogy, founder of Inspiring Lives Magazine and the Global Sisterhood Non-Profit on the role of courage in overcoming some of life's challenges and finding creative ways to rise above them. 00:06:00Giving Voice to Your Storynocourage,fear,business,mindsetCourageous living is all about daring the impossible even if those risks means living your best life.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/10/27/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-carol-walshWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/10/27/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-carol-walsh/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/10/27/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-carol-walshThu, 27 Oct 2016 17:00:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Courage with Author Carol WalshExcited to be in conversation about the topic of courage with SWP author Carol Walsh about her upcoming memoir Painting Life. Carol Walsh's life was turned upside down in seconds when she pulled her dead fiancé from the bottom of a diving well, after he had a sudden, massive heart attack. Even though she was a psychotherapist working with clients suffering from trauma, this personal shock felt unbearable. Nonetheless, she had to heal herself while working with clients and, as a single mother, supporting her two children. Using the creative interests she developed during childhood while emotionally saving herself from a difficult mother, she fully recovered from her grief and PTSD symptoms.  More importantly Carol thrived by recreating her personal, artistic, and professional life.   Join us as we talk about the courage it took for Carol to survive and thrive throuh the process of creativity and healing. This is sure to be a riveting conversation!! 00:30:00Giving Voice to Your Storynowriting,memoir,healing,parenting,courageCourageous living is all about daring the impossible even if those risks means living your best life.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/09/15/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-lizbeth-meredithWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/09/15/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-lizbeth-meredith/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/09/15/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-lizbeth-meredithThu, 15 Sep 2016 19:00:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Courage with Author Lizbeth MeredithIt takes great courage to rescue one's kidnapped daughter as in the case of Lizbeth Meredith who tells the courageous story in her tell-all memoir Pieces of Me. We'll unpack the theme of courage as it pertains to the book and how she's managed to write her memoir.  Check out archives over at my website Giving Voice to Your Courage over at www.DoritSasson.com 00:31:00Giving Voice to Your Storynomemoir,writing,Family,Courage,Courage InspirationCourageous living is all about daring the impossible even if those risks means living your best life.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/09/01/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-entrepreneur-cheryl-fieldsWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/09/01/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-entrepreneur-cheryl-fields/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/09/01/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-entrepreneur-cheryl-fieldsThu, 01 Sep 2016 17:00:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Courage with Entrepreneur Cheryl FieldsLet's give a BIG welcome to Cheryl Fields: Founder of the Lifestyle Wealth Group to today's podcast Giving Voice to Your Courage and author of The W.E.A.L.T.H report.  I want to pick Cheryl's brain on the mindset of coruage and what it takes to build a wealthy life (beyond just wanting it) and if it's something for everyone, and what lessons she's received from some of her greatest successes and challenges. her story is indeed fascinating.  This is a podcast you don't want to miss! Her lessons, trials and tribulations will help you understand what it means for maintaining a mindset of courage.          00:30:00Giving Voice to Your StorynoWealth,wealth buildingCourageous living is all about daring the impossible even if those risks means living your best life.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/07/21/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-patti-clarkWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/07/21/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-patti-clark/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/07/21/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-patti-clarkThu, 21 Jul 2016 18:30:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Courage with Author Patti ClarkPatti Clark, my colleague and friend, author of This Way Up, is currently doing a US book tour and I thought to bring her back to the Giving Voice to Your Courage podcast again to learn what people can perhaps learn from her courageous spirit having traveled half-way across the world from her home base of New Zealand to find herself on itty-bitty planes to  conduct book tours and workshops on the theme of transformation regardless of the turnout or the outcome..... So naturally, one of my first questions to Patti will be... How much courage do you, as an author have to prove or show to reap the rewards?   Check out Patti's website and book here. I'm reading her book now! Riveting! I'm celebrating one month of my book being out in the world - Learn more about my courage to leave the United States and my Mom to serve in the Israel Defense Forces!   00:31:00Giving Voice to Your Storynocourage,promotion,writers,memoirCourageous living is all about daring the impossible even if those risks means living your best life.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/07/07/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-iris-waichlerWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/07/07/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-iris-waichler/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/07/07/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-iris-waichlerThu, 07 Jul 2016 17:00:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Courage with Author Iris WaichlerIn this episode of Giving Voice to Your Courage, Dorit Sasson author of Accidental Soldier: A Memoir of Service and Sacrifice in the Israel Defense Forces, will interview author Iris Waichler of Role Reversal: How to Take Care of Yourself and Your Aging Parents. We'll talk about what it means to have the courage to take care of aging parents and how to overcome some of the problems.   This is sure to be a very informative and important session about how to cope with some of life's most pressing and challenging issues that involve a great deal of courage. Join us! About the book:  Role Reversal is a comprehensive guide for the 45 million people currently taking care of family members who need assistance because of health-related problems. It is written to help caregivers understand how to cope with and overcome the overwhelming challenges faced by caregivers. Ms. Waichler shares her personal experience caring for her beloved father and his life story with her forty years of expertise as a patient advocate and clinical social worker. The result is a book offering invaluable information on topics ranging from estate planning to grief, building a support network and finding the right type of care for your aging parent. 00:30:00Giving Voice to Your Storynocourage,family,writing,Dorit SassonCourageous living is all about daring the impossible even if those risks means living your best life.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/06/30/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-diana-paulWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/06/30/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-diana-paul/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/06/30/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-diana-paulThu, 30 Jun 2016 17:00:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Courage with Author Diana PaulIn today's episode of Giving Voice to Your Courage, we'll be talk with Diana Paul about her novel Things Unsaid and how it reflects the greatest themes in a novel -- that of courage.   In this engaging and complex family drama that is carefully crafted, Diana Paul writes a story of a family that could be mine and yours. When up against a difficult situation of choosing between the family, courage is the first ingredient that is needed to make a good decision that will benefit both sides. ,    Click here to listen to past episodes of Giving Voice to Your Courage and to learn more about Dorit Sasson's newly released memoir Accidental Soldier: A Memoir of Service and Sacrifice in the Israel Defense Forces.  Click here to learn about Diana Paul and her debut novel, Things Unsaid.    00:31:00Giving Voice to Your Storynocourage,writing a book,Family,family dynamics,faithCourageous living takes us out of our comfort zone and allows us to experience our greatest potential and gifts.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/06/23/giving-voice-to-your-story-with-terry-lancasterEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/06/23/giving-voice-to-your-story-with-terry-lancaster/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/06/23/giving-voice-to-your-story-with-terry-lancasterThu, 23 Jun 2016 17:00:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Story with Terry LancasterOn this episode of Giving Voice to Your Courage, I'll be interviewing Terry Lancaster, author of the book BETTER! Self Help For The Rest Of Us (love the title!) about the courage it takes to avoid being perfect and then doing what it takes to be even better! Yes, believe or not, this sounds like sage advice. So why do we get in our way?  I'm looking forward to hearing Terry's wisdom on what it takes to be a better person and how courage supported by faith can help you and I help reach our goals.  To listen to more episodes of courage over at "Giving Voice to Your Courage, tune here.  My ultimate story of leaving New York City to serve in the Israel Defense Forces is now available - check out Accidental Soldier: A Memoir of Service and Sacrifice in the Israel Defense Forces!   00:31:00Giving Voice to Your Storynocourage,memoir,business,entrepreneur,perfectionCourageous living is all about daring the impossible even if those risks means living your best life.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/06/09/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-stephanie-calahanthe-business-vision-catalystWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/06/09/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-stephanie-calahanthe-business-vision-catalyst/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/06/09/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-stephanie-calahanthe-business-vision-catalystThu, 09 Jun 2016 17:00:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Courage with Stephanie Calahan,The Business Vision CatalystStephanie Calahan was fast-tracking her way to business and financial success – quick promotions followed by hefty salary packages. Even though she was knocking down six-figures a year, the emotional and physical blows she was absorbing were knocking the wind out of her spirit and wearing down her health.  She had pushed herself to the limit of her personal endurance, and had hit a crossroads. In her own words “I created a trap for myself where I took that toxic environment that I had in the corporate world and created my own version. I was doing things that I was really excited about, but the problem was that I did not put any of me into any of that time.”   Stephanie's journey towards courage has taken her to work with busy, purpose-driven entrepreneurs at the intersection of heart and head,  to leverage their business and get their message out with power, ease and joy; so they can make a powerfully positive difference in the world, exponentially up-level their profits, shift their mindset towards possibility and take a no-excuses approach to boldly creating a highly successful and meaningful business built around who they are.   Tune into our podcast this Thursday, at 1pm EST where I'll interview Stephanie on her courageous journey to stop and and reroute her life.    To learn more about Stephanie, click here.  To learn more about my book, Accidental Soldier: A Memoir of Service and Sacrifice in the Israel Defense Forces click here.  00:30:00Giving Voice to Your Storynocourage,business,corporate,Entrepreneur,entrepreneursCourageous living is all about daring the impossible even if those risks means living your best life.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/06/02/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-amy-oestreicherWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/06/02/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-amy-oestreicher/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/06/02/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-amy-oestreicherThu, 02 Jun 2016 17:00:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Courage with Author Amy OestreicherFor this week's podcast, I'll be hosting Amy Oestreicher who will share the lessons and takeaways of her couageous journey which brought her to it took to her most difficult experiences. Until, the week before her high school senior prom, Amy abruptly developed a blood clot, her stomach exploded in the operating room of the hospital, and, after both her lungs collapsed, she nearly died.    Learn more updates about the release of Amy's new book! By the way, did you know that my book Accidental Soldier: A Memoir of Service and Sacrifice in the Israel Defense Forces is now available for order on Amazon??         00:31:00Giving Voice to Your Storynodeath,courage,health,fear,writingCourageous living is all about daring the impossible even if those risks means living your best life.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/05/05/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-barbara-donskyMoms and Familyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/05/05/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-barbara-donsky/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/05/05/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-barbara-donskyThu, 05 May 2016 17:00:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Courage with Author Barbara DonskySometimes the greatest secrets have the power to set you free, but when it comes to knowing the truth versus staying silent, your courage is on the line.  I'll be talking with Barbara Donsky, the author of the upcoming debut memoir Veronika's Grave about the courage it took to keep the secret of her mother's existance from her younger brother and the courage to educate herself despite her father's stance against women's education. We'll also discuss the implications of Barbara's courageous lessons in real life.    Tune in on May 5th, 1pm EST, to what will surely be a riveting and enlightening discussion.  00:32:00Giving Voice to Your StorynoCourage,Family,family values,memoir,#Dorit Sasson #Barbara DonskyCourageous living is all about daring the impossible even if those risks means living your best life.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/04/14/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-lucinda-crossBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/04/14/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-lucinda-cross/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/04/14/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-lucinda-crossThu, 14 Apr 2016 17:00:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Courage with Lucinda CrossResearch shows that people who have a vision supported by goals are more likely to achieve their goals than those who do not. Lucinda Cross knows what it takes to reach high heights of success and how to navigate this journey with courage. Tune-in for an informative chat with Lucinda on the in-s and outs of what it takes to have the courage to stay the course of faith. 00:30:00Giving Voice to Your Storynovision,Courage,Success,Lucinda Cross,Dorit SassonCourageous living is all about daring the impossible even if those risks means living your best life.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/04/07/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-swp-author-rita-gardnerFamilyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/04/07/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-swp-author-rita-gardner/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/04/07/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-swp-author-rita-gardnerThu, 07 Apr 2016 17:00:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Courage with SWP Author Rita GardnerFor Rita Gardner, author of the award winning memoir The Coconut Latitudes, it took decades to summon up the courage to write my story of survival in a dysfunctional family while attempting a new life on a remote tropical farm. On this podcast, we'll talk about the courage it took for her to share the secrets that were so deeply buried and what happened as a result of sharing them.     There's also going to be a special announcement - please tune in for all the nitty-gritty details! 00:30:00Giving Voice to Your Storynofamily,memoir,courage,writing,abuseCourageous living is all about daring the impossible even if those risks means living your best life.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/03/31/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-she-writes-press-author-irene-allisonWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/03/31/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-she-writes-press-author-irene-allison/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/03/31/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-she-writes-press-author-irene-allisonThu, 31 Mar 2016 17:00:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Courage with She Writes Press Author Irene AllisonSo excited to welcome to the #courageous #living podcast, She Writes Press author, Irene Allison of the upcoming non-fiction book, Stay, Breathe with Me. We'll be talking about the theme of courage as it relates to her work and upcoming book, Stay, Breathe with Me.  As she writes over at the She Writes blog, "it takes courage to share your writing with the world because everyone has something to say, sometimes in ways that nurture, sometimes in ways that scorch." Serious, incurable illness is a drama of body, mind, and soul where symptoms and suffering cannot be separated from the person who is ill. Yet that is what happens in our modern medical system, a system so focused on technology and cure, it loses sight of the person behind the illness. The result is cruel and needless suffering. In Stay, Breathe with Me, the authors make the argument that it’s time to revive the art of care. If we fully embrace the human side of illness, if we remove the false barriers separating caregivers from the seriously ill, we can meet in that space of shared humanity and universal human needs. This is the space of heart and compassion, where healing hands can be guided by the wisdom of the patient and where suffering can be eased. Informed by the voices of the seriously ill, their families, and the lifelong experience of a pioneer in palliative care, Stay, Breathe with Me illustrates how to bring heart back into healthcare and compassion for those who need it most. 00:30:00Giving Voice to Your StorynoCourage,courageous,palliative care,medicine,medicalCourageous living takes us out of our comfort zone and allows us to experience our greatest potential and gifts.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/03/24/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-swp-author-norine-dworkin-mcdanielBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/03/24/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-swp-author-norine-dworkin-mcdaniel/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/03/24/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-swp-author-norine-dworkin-mcdanielThu, 24 Mar 2016 17:00:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Courage with SWP Author Norine Dworkin-McDaniel  The last thing authors want to feel is salesy and sleasy. Norine Dworkin-McDaniel has a knack for selling books organically, with pizzazz and with courage.  Is selling books something that can be self-taught? Are you doomed if you don't think like an extrovert? What kind of skills do you need? What works and doesn't in the promotional world? In 2013, Norine Dworkin-McDaniel created the illustrated humor blog Science of Parenthood with Jessica Ziegler, named one of Parenting.com’s “blogs every parent should read.” Together they’ve published three books, including The Big Book of Parenting Tweets and The Bigger Book of Parenting Tweets. Their latest book is Science of Parenthood: Thoroughly Unscientific Explanations for Utterly Baffling Parenting Situations,published by She Writes Press in November 2015.      00:30:00Giving Voice to Your Storynocourage,promotion,books,blogtalkradio,blogCourageous living is all about daring the impossible even if those risks means living your best life.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/03/17/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-she-writes-press-author-patti-clarkWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/03/17/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-she-writes-press-author-patti-clark/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/03/17/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-she-writes-press-author-patti-clarkThu, 17 Mar 2016 17:00:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Courage with She Writes Press Author Patti ClarkPatti Clark's new non-fiction book This Way Up: Seven Ways for Unleashing Your Creative Self and Transforming Your Life is just as dynamic and courageous as her publishing journey which required a ton of courage! We're going to have a blast really digging into that moment of courage that changed Patti's writing and publishing journey and ultimately her life. This Way Up: Seven Tools for Releasing Your Creative Self and Transforming Your Life   This Way Up is a story of healing for women who yearn to lead a fuller life, accompanied by a workbook designed to help readers work through personal challenges, discover new inspiration, and harness their creative power... Women spend so much of life nurturing and giving to others that when they find themselves alone—because of an empty nest, the end of a marriage, or the death of a partner—they often struggle with feeling purposeless.This Way Up provides a step-by-step way out of this sense of loss and into a life filled with enthusiasm, creativity, and joy. 00:31:00Giving Voice to Your Storynocreativity,life,courage,Dorit Sasson,transformationCourageous living takes us out of our comfort zone and allows us to experience our greatest potential and gifts.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/03/10/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-she-writes-press-author-garin-isassiWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/03/10/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-she-writes-press-author-garin-isassi/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/03/10/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-she-writes-press-author-garin-isassiThu, 10 Mar 2016 18:00:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Courage with She Writes Press Author Garinè IsassiGarinè Isassi's debut novel Start with the Backbeat, is about being true to yourself while stepping out of the stereotype that others might put you. It takes courage sometimes just to be yourself, when others try to pigeonhole you into something. We'll be talking about these stereotypes and the courage it takes to stand up to them.  We'll also talk about... get this ...one of my favorite topics around courage... the courage to stay the creative track when everyone around you think you're just wasting your time writing especially when you are not making a buck from it. Garinè Isassi calls it 'under-the-radar courage.' Come and hang out with us creative and courageous people! 00:31:00Giving Voice to Your Storynocourage,writing,author,Dorit Sasson,stereotypesCourageous living is all about daring the impossible even if those risks means living your best life.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/03/03/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-destiny-allisonWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/03/03/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-destiny-allison/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/03/03/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-destiny-allisonThu, 03 Mar 2016 18:00:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Courage with Destiny AllisonThis week I'll be interviewing Destiny Allison about the theme of courage in her latest book The Romance Diet: Body Image and the Wars We Wage on Ourselves: Brave, raw, and unflinchingly honest, this book is a weight loss journey, a love story, a heart beating loudly on the page. Every day we battle against something--injustice, our spouses, our weight. Seldom do we acknowledge the real wars we wage. Repressing feelings and silencing our voices, we suffer under the surface, attributing emotional distress and unwanted pounds to the inescapable effects of hormones or age.   But weight gain, anxiety, and marital difficulties aren't always so easy to explain. In her poignant and touching memoir, Allison doesn't offer recipes, exercise tips, or advice. Instead, she shows us how to stand up, express what we want, and develop empathy for ourselves and the people we love. In doing so, she provides invaluable insight for those seeking to lose weight, save a marriage, or make a significant life change. About the Author: Destiny Allison was a professional and award-winning sculptor. Her work is collected by individuals, civic entities, and corporations worldwide. When an injury required her to re-envision her life, Allison did what she always does. She applied her explosive creativity and dog-with-a-bone tenacity to new endeavors. In 2011 she was named Santa Fe Business Woman of the Year. Her community building efforts and innovative business model transformed a bankrupt shopping center into a thriving community and commercial center. In 2012 she published her first book, Shaping Destiny: A quest for meaning in art and life. The book won best independent non-fiction/memoir in the 2013 Global Book Awards.   00:31:00Giving Voice to Your Storynomemoir,writing,courage,travel,adventureCourageous living is all about daring the impossible even if those risks means living your best life.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/02/25/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-melissa-burchWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/02/25/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-melissa-burch/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/02/25/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-melissa-burchThu, 25 Feb 2016 15:00:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Courage with Author Melissa BurchSorry for the abrupt cut-off last week. I inadvertently set the podcast for 15 minutes (don't know why...) but Melissa agreed to do a part two on March 3 2016 from 10:00-10:30 am EST. Isn't that great! Wow... talk about an amazing journey of courage! I'm so honored to interview Melissa Burch, the author of the upcoming memoir, My Journey Through War and Peace: Explorations of a Young Filmmaker, Feminist and Spiritual Seeker which will be published on March 1, 2016. Her memoir focuses on ten years during her twenties when she was compelled to act in courageous ways while propelled by an intense anxiety that led to insight, transformation and new challenges. My Journey Through War and Peace is a spiritual memoir about a woman in her twenties who seeks self-discovery and connection to something greater in the midst of danger and adventure in Afghanistan during the Soviet invasion and in the Soviet Union during the Cold War.      00:29:00Giving Voice to Your Storynocourage,Melissa Burch,Dorit Sasson,memoir,Spiritual GrowthCourageous living is all about daring the impossible even if those risks means living your best life.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/02/18/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-virginia-a-simpsonWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/02/18/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-virginia-a-simpson/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/02/18/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-virginia-a-simpsonThu, 18 Feb 2016 16:00:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Courage with Author Virginia A. SimpsonToday, I'll be interviewing Dr. Virginia A. Simpson, a bereavement care specialist about the courage it took to write her memoir, The Space Between and tell her complling story about the relationship with her aging mother.    An empowering memoir, The Space Between is filled with insights and wisdom about this most human of experiences.” —Lynne Morgan Spreen, author of the award-winning book Dakota Blue 00:31:00Giving Voice to Your Storynogrief,memoir,death,story,CourageCourageous living takes us out of our comfort zone and allows us to experience our greatest potential and gifts.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/02/11/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-ja-wrightWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/02/11/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-ja-wright/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/02/11/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-ja-wrightThu, 11 Feb 2016 19:00:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Courage with Author J.A. WrightIn this interview, I'll be interviewing J.A. Wright author of the novel How to Grow an Addict, which mirrors a lot of Wright's life story growing up as full blown drug addict by the time she hit age 26.  Listen to this immensely powerful interview with an author who was able to change her attitude and life before drugs took her life way and how she was able to give voice to her compelling story.          00:31:00Giving Voice to Your Storynoaddiction,Courage,memoir,writingCourageous living is all about daring the impossible even if those risks means living your best life.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/02/04/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-theo-nestorWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/02/04/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-theo-nestor/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/02/04/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-theo-nestorThu, 04 Feb 2016 16:30:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Courage with Author Theo NestorIn this episode of Giving Voice to Your Courage, I'll be speaking with Theo Pauline Nestor, author of Writing is my Drink (A Writer's Story of Finding Her Voice and How You Can Too.) about the lessons of courage and how they can be applied to everyday living.  Theo Pauline Nestor is the author of Writing Is My Drink: A Writer’s Story of Finding Her Voice (And a Guide to How You Can Too) (Simon & Schuster, 2013) and How to Sleep Alone in a King-Size Bed: A Memoir of Starting Over (Crown, 2008), which was selected by Kirkus Reviews as a 2008 Top Pick for Reading Groups and as a Target “Breakout Book.” She holds and MA in English Literature from San Francisco State University and an MFA in Creative Writing (Fiction) from the University of Washington. Nestor also produces events for writers such as the Wild Mountain Memoir Retreat, Bird by Bird & Beyond, and the Black Mesa Writers’ Intensive, featuring talks by literary leaders such as Anne Lamott, Cheryl Strayed, Julia Cameron, and Natalie Goldberg. 00:31:00Giving Voice to Your Storynowriting,Dorit Sasson,Theo Nestor,Courage,memoirCourageous living is all about daring the impossible even if those risks means living your best life.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/01/28/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-ernie-boxallWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/01/28/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-ernie-boxall/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/01/28/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-ernie-boxallThu, 28 Jan 2016 18:00:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Courage with Ernie BoxallIn this episode of Giving Voice to Your Courage, I'll be interviewing Ernie Boxall who is penning his book about his visit to Israel. We'll be discussing some of the lessons of courage he experienced and how they've transformed him as well as impacted his ability to live courageously and what it means for writing a memoir.  00:31:00Giving Voice to Your Storynomemoir,Israel,courage,Dorit SassonCourageous living takes us out of our comfort zone and allows us to experience our greatest potential and gifts.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/01/21/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-bob-walickiWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/01/21/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-bob-walicki/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/01/21/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-bob-walickiThu, 21 Jan 2016 17:00:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Courage with Bob WalickiDorit Sasson of Giving Voice to Your Courage, interviews Bob Walicki, a Pittsburgh based poet and the curator of VERSIFY, a monthly reading series in Pittsburgh, on the role courage has taken him from challenging the traditional roles of what it means to be a sensitive man in a field that looks on his poetic sensitivity as a weakness.    His work has appeared in HEArt, Stone Highway Review, Uppagus, The Kentucky Review,Grasslimb, and on the radio show Prosody. He won 1st runner up in the 2013 Finishing Line Open Chapbook Competition and was awarded finalist in the 2013 Concrete Wolf Chapbook Competition. He currently has two chapbooks published: A Room Full of Trees (Red Bird Chapbooks, 2014) and The Almost Sound of Snow Falling (Night Ballet Press, 2015). He lives in Verona, PA with his wife, Lynne, and two cats.   Bob Walicki has worked for years in the construction industry and as a plumber. As a poet, he's been the target of prejudices because he didn't fit into those traditional roles. Often he has to hide being a poet in the building trades industry though he says, "recently it's been liberating to write about those experiences in my new chapbook, "The Almost Sound of Snow Falling." 00:30:00Giving Voice to Your StorynoCourage,courageous,poet,poetry,maleWhat does courageous living mean for you? In this podcast, we explore leaving our comfort zones, following our calling and daring to step beyond boundaries andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/01/14/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-karen-elizabeth-leeFamilyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/01/14/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-karen-elizabeth-lee/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/01/14/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-karen-elizabeth-leeThu, 14 Jan 2016 15:00:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Courage with Author Karen Elizabeth LeeIn this episosde of Giving Voice to Your Courage, I'll be interviewing Karen Lee Elizabeth, author of the memoir, The Full Catastrophe about the courage it took to live through an abusive marriage and to subsequently, write about it.    This book conveys Karen's story, a woman who overcame serious adversity of an 'invisible' kind and was able to not only to recover but also to gain from the ordeal. Through the lines of this book, her authentic voice emerges - conveying unutterable suffering, her resilience and her inspirational transformation. A unique document of the indomitable human spirit."  Renos K Papadopoulos, PhD., Jungian Analyst, Professor and Director: Centre for Trauma, Asylum and                 Refugees,University of Essex. Honorary Clinical Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist: The                         Tavistock Clinic, London.   To listen to the past episodes of Giving Voice to Your Courage, click here.   00:30:00Giving Voice to Your Storynoabuse,courage,writing,memoirCourageous living takes us out of our comfort zone and allows us to experience our greatest potential and gifts.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/01/07/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-pamela-olsonWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/01/07/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-pamela-olson/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2016/01/07/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-pamela-olsonThu, 07 Jan 2016 15:00:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Courage with Pamela OlsonIn this episode of Giving Voice to Your Courage, Dorit Sasson interviews Pamela Olson, memoirist of Fast Times in Palestine..."a moving, inspiring account of life in Palestine that's enormously informative yet reads like a novel... Part adventure story, part searing reportage, part love story."   Pamela's story could just be any Westerner's story, even mine. My relationship with understanding the life in the Middle East was also informed by headlines and stereotypes.  On this episode, we'll talk about the courage it took for Pamela to break free from these stereotypes and to connect with the reality she was thrown into.   To tune into the Giving Voice to Your Courage archives, click here.  00:30:00Giving Voice to Your Storynomiddle east,Courage,memoir,writingCourageous living is all about daring the impossible even if those risks means living your best life.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/12/17/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-laura-diamondWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/12/17/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-laura-diamond/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/12/17/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-laura-diamondThu, 17 Dec 2015 16:00:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Courage with Author Laura DiamondAlthough it seems to be a given to help someone else in need, it takes great courage to go beyond our comfort zones and follow the morally "right" way that defies our own values and upbringing. Laura Nicole Diamond, author of the heartrending debut of Shelter Us examines how two women from different worlds break convention to bridge the apparent chasm that divides their lives, and the courage it takes to bridge that gap. On this episode, we'll discuss the courage it took for her to write this special novel and what are some of the lessons of courage Laura got from writing it. Click here to listen to past episodes of interviews with authors who are giving voice to their courage including my interview with Julia Cameron famous for The Artist's Way.            00:31:00Giving Voice to Your Storynowriting,Courage,Jewish identity,perseverance,fearWithout courage, we have little chance to really stand in alignment with our dreams, visions and goals. This episode will feature the insight of a debut novelishttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/12/10/the-courage-to-promote-your-book-with-c-hope-clarkWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/12/10/the-courage-to-promote-your-book-with-c-hope-clark/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/12/10/the-courage-to-promote-your-book-with-c-hope-clarkThu, 10 Dec 2015 15:00:00 GMTThe Courage to Promote Your Book with C. Hope ClarkAre you lacking courage when it comes to getting your book out there? Unsure how to promote your novel or non-fiction book? C Hope Clark from Funds for Writers and the Edisto Island mystery series knows a thing or two about what it takes to promote your book, and she'll talk about the courage it takes to get your book out there  -- from book clubs to speaking events. We'll talk about what courage as a mindset looks like for an author who wants to stand out from a sea of authors.  Click here to listen to on-demand episodes with She Writes Press authors including my interview with Julia Cameron and Linda Gray Sexton.  00:31:00Giving Voice to Your StorynoCourage,promotion,marketing,writingIt takes great courage to promote your book and C. Hope Clark knows a thing or two when it comes to promote your books and build an author following.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/11/19/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-leeandra-chergeyFamilyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/11/19/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-leeandra-chergey/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/11/19/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-leeandra-chergeyThu, 19 Nov 2015 15:00:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Courage with LeeAndra ChergeyDorit Sasson, creator of Giving Voice to Your Story, interviews LeeAndra Chergey, author of Make a Wish for Me: A Family's Recovery from Autism. When LeeAndra Chergey is told that her son, Ryan, is no longer considered “normal,” she and her family are forced into a new way of handling the outside world. Together, Chergey’s family and a team of carefully chosen therapists put in years of hard work, and eventually teach Ryan to speak and express emotions. Through it all, Chergey follows her heart—and in the process, she learns that being “normal” is not nearly as important as providing your child with a life full of joy, love, and acceptance.Tender and candid, Make A Wish For Me is a story of accepting and tackling a disability stigmatized and misunderstood by society. We'll talk about the courage it took her to deal with a system that did not support her family and autistic son and the courage it took for her to recover and live life fully. This is a podcast you definitely want to tune into! 00:31:00Giving Voice to Your Storynoautism,Courage,memoir,Family,challengesThis week's special guest is LeeAndra Chergey, author of Make a Wish for Me: A Family's Recovery from Autism. We'll talk about the courage it took her to deal whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/11/12/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-eileen-flanaganWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/11/12/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-eileen-flanagan/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/11/12/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-eileen-flanaganThu, 12 Nov 2015 15:00:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Courage with Eileen FlanaganTalk about courage! Dorit Sasson, of Giving Voice to Your Story, will interview Eileen Flanagan of the memoir Renewable: One Woman’s Search for Simplicity, Faithfulness, and Hope is the story of a spiritual writer and mother of two who, while trying to change the world, unexpectedly finds the courage to change her life. With wit and wisdom, Eileen Flanagan shares the engaging journey that brings her from midlife spiritual crisis to fulfillment and hope—and, briefly, to jail.    Specifically, we'll talk about the journey that led Eileen to become a leader of a group that uses civil disobedience and similar tactics to fight climate change. The book starts with my first act of civil disobedience, when I handcuffed my wrist to the White House fence along with 47 other people (including Daryl Hannah). You can read an excerpt: http://eileenflanagan.com/renewable/excerpt/ 00:30:00Giving Voice to Your Storynoclimate change,memoir,Activism,Environmentalism,writingStruggling to find a way to make a difference personally or professionally? Listen to Eileen Flanagan's story of Courage as an Activist.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/11/05/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-jo-ivesterWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/11/05/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-jo-ivester/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/11/05/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-jo-ivesterThu, 05 Nov 2015 16:30:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Courage with Jo IvesterDorit Sasson, of Giving Voice to Your Courage, interviews Jo Ivester, author of The Outskirts of Hope: A Memoir of the 1960s Deep South about her personal family journey with courage to the segregated American South. One of only two white families, and the only Jews, in all-black Mound Bayou, Mississippi in 1967, where Ivester and her family had a unique, front-row view of America during one of its most racially tumultuous eras. The Outskirts of Hope chronicles the experience and how her mother, who became a teacher, inspired the entire Mound Bayou community.   The Outskirts of Hope was called “a sensitive and powerful memoir of racial change in the South in the 1960s” by Booklist, and has continued to receive national attention since its release. Ivester has spoken on NPR’s “The Author’s Corner” and “Texas Standard,” and has been featured in the Austin Chronicle, Miami Herald, and many other media outlets. 00:30:00Giving Voice to Your Storynoracism,memoir,Racial issues,Jewish,writingJo Ivester shares her personal family journey of courage as only one of two white Jewish families to the racially segregated deep American South.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/10/29/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-liz-barkerWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/10/29/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-liz-barker/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/10/29/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-liz-barkerThu, 29 Oct 2015 14:00:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Courage with Liz BarkerIn the spirit of interviewing authors and entrepreneurs on the subject of courage, Dorit Sasson of Giving Voice to Your Courage interviews Liz Barker, author of Changed by Chance: My Journey of Triumph Over Tragedy.  We'll learn and discover how Liz Barker struggled to overcome several life altering events that threatened to destroy not only Liz but her family.  As she says, "I am sharing my courageous story to encourage others to make the choice to be their own Champion. My hope is that my inspiring journey will offer a road map to others who may face their own bumps in the road."       00:31:00Giving Voice to Your StorynoBreast Cancer,Courage,memoir,challenges,challenges in life experienceTune into Liz Barker's mission of how she hopes her story of courage will help others to cope more effectively.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/10/22/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-barbara-stark-nemonWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/10/22/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-barbara-stark-nemon/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/10/22/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-barbara-stark-nemonThu, 22 Oct 2015 14:00:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Courage with Barbara Stark-NemonIt takes great courage to speak against the horror and brutalities of the Holocaust. In today's episode of Giving Voice to Your Courage, novelist Barbara Stark-Nemon speaks about the issue of courage that played a role in the research and writing of her historical fiction novel, Even in Darkness.  00:31:00Giving Voice to Your Storynoworld war two,holocaust,anti-semitism,Judaism,religionWriting about the atrocities of the Holocaust requires great courage whether you're writing a work of fiction or non-fiction.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/10/15/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-memoirist-kelly-kittelWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/10/15/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-memoirist-kelly-kittel/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/10/15/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-memoirist-kelly-kittelThu, 15 Oct 2015 14:00:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Courage with Memoirist Kelly KittelIt's always difficult to move on after the death of a child. On today's show of Giving Voice to Your Courage, Dorit Sasson interview memoirist Kelly Kittel on the courage it took for her to move past grief and loss in her memoir Breathe. 00:31:00Giving Voice to Your Storynomemoir,grief,loss,death,DEATH AND DYINGToday's show focuses on the courage it took for Kelly Kittel to move past grief and loss in her memoir Breathe.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/10/08/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-leslie-johansen-nackDads and Familyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/10/08/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-leslie-johansen-nack/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/10/08/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-author-leslie-johansen-nackThu, 08 Oct 2015 16:00:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Courage with Author Leslie Johansen NackLeslie Johansen Nack, author of the memoir Fourteen: A Daughter's Memoir of Adventure, Sailing, and Survival talks about the story of courage she came into her own power and strength against all odds in a dysfunctional family while having the adventure of a lifetime.    Fourteen is the first of two books in a story of courage and hope, and of one girl’s fight against an overbearing, abusive and sometimes irrational father who demanded the best, while sometimes doing less than the best himself. You will be inspired by Leslie’s courage and fight and be amazed at all she encounters and overcomes.” .  00:30:00Giving Voice to Your Storynomemoir,writing,sailing,coming of age,abuseBe inspired by Leslie's story of courage for survival against her abusive while sailing a trip of a lifetime.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/09/03/giving-voice-to-your-courageous-story-with-terina-j-hicksEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/09/03/giving-voice-to-your-courageous-story-with-terina-j-hicks/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/09/03/giving-voice-to-your-courageous-story-with-terina-j-hicksThu, 03 Sep 2015 14:00:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Courageous Story with Terina J. HicksOn today's episode of Giving Voice to Your Courageous Story, I'll be interviewing Terina J. Hicks, a courageous entrpreneur who overcame a job loss and ultimately got past it when she launched her business CobblerWorld LLC. Her baked goods are featured in several food chains in the Pittsburgh area and at the Consol Energy Center during hockey season.  We'll talk about the courageous mindset it took to make such a gutsy move and how other aspiring entrepreneurs can learn from Terina's courageous mindset and her professional goals.   00:30:00Giving Voice to Your StorynoEntrepreneur,Courage,Courage Inspiration,courageous,small businessWhat does it take for a small business to success? Courage! It is the growth mindset needed to nurture a small business. Terina J. Hicks knows a thing or two abhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/08/30/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-swp-author-leah-laxWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/08/30/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-swp-author-leah-lax/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/08/30/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-swp-author-leah-laxSun, 30 Aug 2015 21:30:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Courage with SWP Author Leah Lax"A story that millions can recognize, told with spirit, courage, and honesty." -Gloria Steimen Author Leah Lax talks about the journey of being a cultural immigrant in her own country. Her brave memoir Uncovered: How I Left Hassidic Life and Finally Came Home tells how she left  the Hassidic lifestyle after three decades.  Lax says, "My memoir, Uncovered, is about falling into Hassidic life as a young teen and leaving it at a run in my more-conscious forties. While writing that book, I was fascinated with the intertwining of sexuality with one’s spiritual sense. Both go to the core of who we are. Both can trigger passion and desire and need."   00:24:00Giving Voice to Your Storynomemoir,memoir writing,Jewish life,courage,transformationDorit Sasson interviews Leah Lax about the courage it took to leave the Hassidic life of three decades and the courage it took to write her memoir "Uncovered."http://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/08/25/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-marianne-c-bohrWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/08/25/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-marianne-c-bohr/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/08/25/giving-voice-to-your-courage-with-marianne-c-bohrTue, 25 Aug 2015 14:00:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Courage with Marianne C. Bohr“Bohr shines…provid[ing] glimpses of herself as a whole person, not simply a traveler. Gap Year Girl is an excellent choice…a travelogue filled with historic places, but its personal stories provide its highlights.” — Kirkus Reviews   In this episode of Giving Voice to Your Courageous Story, we'll talk about the courageous mindset it took for Marianne C. Bohr, to step outside of her comfort zone and travel the world. We'll learn the role "courage" had in making this decision and how her lessons can be apllied to everyday life.    To listen to past podcasts with various authors and entrepreneurs of note including Julia Cameron of the famous The Artist's Way, tune in here and here.  00:30:00Giving Voice to Your StorynoTravel,memoir,comfort zone,Courage,AuthenticityQuitting your job to travel the world requires oodles of courage and Marianne C. Bohr, author of the memoir Gap Year Girl, talks about the courage to live sponhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/07/30/giving-voice-to-your-story-with-novelist-nicole-waggonerWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/07/30/giving-voice-to-your-story-with-novelist-nicole-waggoner/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/07/30/giving-voice-to-your-story-with-novelist-nicole-waggonerThu, 30 Jul 2015 14:00:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Story with Novelist Nicole WaggonerNicole Waggoner, discusses her new novel The Act which will be published with She Writes Press. She talks about how one woman's choice will affect the core dynamics of this tight sisterhood forever. You'll never see career and ambition in the same way after listening to this interview.     00:29:00Giving Voice to Your Storynonovel writing,writing,sisterhood,Dorit SassonTrying to juggle work, ambition and family? Nicole Waggoner's novel The Act, tells the story of sisterhood.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/06/25/giving-voice-to-your-global-story-with-shannon-hernandezWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/06/25/giving-voice-to-your-global-story-with-shannon-hernandez/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/06/25/giving-voice-to-your-global-story-with-shannon-hernandezThu, 25 Jun 2015 14:00:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Global Story with Shannon Hernandez  M Shannon Hernandez, author of the memoir Breaking the Silence: My Final Forty Days as a Public School Teacher, talks about why she decided to leave the classroom, the courage it took to write her memoir, and issues of vulnerability.     Tune into this uniquely compelling story that embraces courage and purpose along with great teaching and educational reform challenges.  About Your Host  Dorit Sasson, creator of Giving Voice to Your Story global radio show and website, is the author of the memoir Accidental Soldier: A Memoir of Service in the Israel Defense Forces. She helps authors and small businesses give voice to their stories whether it's by building their platform or webwriting.      00:30:00Giving Voice to Your Storynoeducation reform,memoir,writing,leadership,teachingM Shannon Hernandez, author of the memoir Breaking the Silence: My Final Forty Days as a Public School Teacher, talks about why she decided to leave the clashttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/06/18/giving-voice-to-your-global-story-with-dina-elenbogenWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/06/18/giving-voice-to-your-global-story-with-dina-elenbogen/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/06/18/giving-voice-to-your-global-story-with-dina-elenbogenThu, 18 Jun 2015 14:00:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Global Story with Dina ElenbogenMemoirist and poet, Dina Elenbogen, discusses her newest release -- a compelling memoir, Drawn from Water: An American Poet, an Ethiopian family, an Israeli story. Dina, who plays her own character in the memoir, talks about motivations for writing the memoir, the challenges facing Ethiopian Jews today, and navigating cross-cultural boundaries.   Tune into this uniquely compelling storythat embraces cultures and challenges.  About Your Host  Dorit Sasson, creator of Giving Voice to Your Story global radio show and website, is the author of the memoir Accidental Soldier: What My Service in the Israel Defense Forces Taught Me about Faith, Courage and Love. She helps authors and small businesses give voice to their stories whether it's by building their platform or webwriting.  00:31:00Giving Voice to Your Storynomemoir,Ethiopian Jewry,writing,Dina Elenbogen,Dorit SassonMemoirist and poet, Dina Elenbogen, discusses her newest release -- a compelling memoir, Drawn from Water: An American Poet, an Ethiopian family, an Israeli stohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/06/04/giving-voice-to-your-story-with-lori-schaferWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/06/04/giving-voice-to-your-story-with-lori-schafer/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/givingvoicetoyourstory/2015/06/04/giving-voice-to-your-story-with-lori-schaferThu, 04 Jun 2015 15:00:00 GMTGiving Voice to Your Global Story with Lori SchaferMemoirist, Lori Schafer, discusses her new memoir Of Hearing of My Mother's Death. Schafer, who plays her own character in the memoir, talks about the writing and healing process, her mother's psychosis and subsequently, her own transformation.  Like her mother, Schafer, too is a survivor. Tune into her story of survival.  It wasn’t until last year that Schafer learned that she had died – in 2007. No one will ever know her mother's side of the story now. But now she's giving voice to her own.   About Your Host  Dorit Sasson, creator of Giving Voice to Your Story global radio show and website, is the author of the memoir Accidental Soldier: What My Service in the Israel Defense Forces Taught Me about Faith, Courage and Love. She helps authors and small businesses give voice to their stories whether it's by building their platform or webwriting.  00:31:00Giving Voice to Your Storynomemoir,healing,mother-daughter relationships,writingMemoirist, Lori Schafer, discusses her new memoir Of Hearing of My Mother's Death. Schafer, who plays her own character in the memoir, talks about the writing