Dream Chasers and Change Makers

Teresa Maranzano was a beautiful child in her Catholic school jumper, asking god, “Why me, why this body?” In this episode of DC&CM, Teresa talks about unlearning what society tells us about our bodies. Teresa calls it “re-parenting” yourself. She asks listeners to challenge negative thoughts about our bodies and more. We can simply do… Continue reading Teresa Maranzano: Not a Yoga Barbie-Body Positive Yoga . [25] The post Teresa Maranzano: Not a Yoga Barbie-Body Positive Yoga . [25] appeared first on .

Margie Mays, remember her from her viral American Idol Audition? [If not watch here.] We fell in love with Margie’s quirky energy after seeing her video. Your DC&CM hosts agree with Katy Perry, she’s one of the greatest people we’ve met! We are so glad we got to talk to her and hear her back… Continue reading Margie Mays: Dreams Come True, Just Burp at Katy Perry [24] The post Margie Mays: Dreams Come True, Just Burp at Katy Perry [24] appeared first on .

Adele Jackson-Gibson has found success as a fitness coach and model, as well as an accomplished career in sports journalism. She earned degrees from some of the country’s top universities. Before this, she was having a great life and didn’t feel a need for spirituality to be a part of it. Adele started looking into… Continue reading Adele Jackson-Gibson: Where Science and Spirituality Intersect [23] The post Adele Jackson-Gibson: Where Science and Spirituality Intersect [23] appeared first on .

Briana Banos’ life changed due to Red Skin Syndrome (RSS), a condition caused by topical steroid withdrawal (TSW). Before, she was professional dancer and newlywed with a world of possibilities in front of her. Briana never imagined that her pesky eczema would change her life’s path. Briana followed her doctors’ orders and applied steroid cream… Continue reading Briana Banos: From Dancer, To Near Death, To Documentarian (Ep 22) The post Briana Banos: From Dancer, To Near Death, To Documentarian (Ep 22) appeared first on .

On most of our episodes we talk to each other or our guests about childhood. We wonder what we might tell that child. Then Alé was watching an episode of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” where Ru had the contestants speak to a picture of themselves as a child. Betty and Alé decided to come up with… Continue reading Conversations w/ Your Inner Child: Celebrating our 21st Episode & Pride Month! The post Conversations w/ Your Inner Child: Celebrating our 21st Episode & Pride Month! appeared first on .

Parents and those and those closest to the youngest members of our society do all they can to protect the health and safety of children. We don’t like to think about the possibility of the children we love being at risk for sexual abuse. The fact is, the threat is real. 1 in 5 girls… Continue reading 20: How We Can End Childhood Sexual Abuse w/ Billye Jones, LCSW The post 20: How We Can End Childhood Sexual Abuse w/ Billye Jones, LCSW appeared first on .

[Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of an eating disorder with specific weights and calorie amounts mentioned and talk of suicide attempts.] Jessica Gardner felt empty and confused as an adopted child, she was diagnosed with learning disabilities and .heavily medicated. Then the bullying began. The one thing she could control was her weight, and… Continue reading Ep 19: Eating Disorder and Addiction Recovery Through Storytelling With Jessica Gardner The post Ep 19: Eating Disorder and Addiction Recovery Through Storytelling With Jessica Gardner appeared first on .

This month Alé graduated NYU with her MSW. Our girl has mentioned Brené Brown about a million times, everyone’s favorite celebrity social worker. In this episode, we look back at past episodes and see how your hosts and our guests have shared on topics related to Dr. Brown’s social work research, such as shame, vulnerability,… Continue reading Ep 18: The Influence of Brené Brown on DC&CM – A Clip Show! The post Ep 18: The Influence of Brené Brown on DC&CM – A Clip Show! appeared first on .

[Content Warning: Sexual Abuse, Explicit conversation around Sex] Marlee Garza, a single mother of three found herself on the verge of homelessness. She found sex work as way to make end meets for her family, and marketed herself as a MILF seductress named Sandhal. People need to know for this episode include two shows on… Continue reading Ep 17: I am the CEO of my Vagina w/ Former Sex Worker, Marlee Garza The post Ep 17: I am the CEO of my Vagina w/ Former Sex Worker, Marlee Garza appeared first on .

Ryan Cole has been a filmmaker for over fifteen years, has one many awards, including an Emmy. However, it almost didn’t happen for him, he almost quit before his journey even started. Ryan has is used to being one of the only black people in a white spaces, but when he attended New York Film… Continue reading Ep 16: Dream Chasers need a Little Crazy w/ Ryan Cole The post Ep 16: Dream Chasers need a Little Crazy w/ Ryan Cole appeared first on .

Layla is an aspiring weather person and is also talented at adding on her fingers. She has a passion for playing Robolox and practices self care by eating snacks while she plays her favorite game. In her nearly six years on this Earth, she has learned important lessons about love that we all need to… Continue reading [BONUS Minisode!] Snacks, Math, Weather, and Other Interesting Things w/ Layla D. The post [BONUS Minisode!] Snacks, Math, Weather, and Other Interesting Things w/ Layla D. appeared first on .

Content Warning: This episode does briefly mention a suicide attempt and intimate partner violence. Nash Azarian began his truest and most beautiful life six years ago when he began identifying as a transgender man and began to medically transition. Before that he lived a life identifying and presenting as a butch lesbian, and being both… Continue reading Ep 15: Don’t Let the Bastards Get You Down w/ Nash Azarian The post Ep 15: Don’t Let the Bastards Get You Down w/ Nash Azarian appeared first on .

Child life specialist, Diane Morales spends her time helping young patients through the process of being in the hospital. She watches patient after patient being assessed, treated, and discharged. It was frustrating to her when she woke up one day with a mysterious and dull neck pain. No big deal though, until it wouldn’t go… Continue reading Ep 14: Diagnosing Diane w/ Child Life Specialist Diane Morales The post Ep 14: Diagnosing Diane w/ Child Life Specialist Diane Morales appeared first on .

Diana Foster has had people make assumptions about who she is her entire life. They assume her her race, her sexuality, and more. Now she is called to be a fierce protector of the most vulnerable in our society. Not only is she the badass mama to her three kids, additionally, she opens her home… Continue reading Diana Foster: Wayward & Foster’s Home for Pets & Children [13] The post Diana Foster: Wayward & Foster’s Home for Pets & Children [13] appeared first on .

Lisa Schlosberg weighed over 300 pounds at 17 years old. Since then she’s maintained a weight loss of 150 pounds, but her story and her message is not what you’d think. Lisa knew she deserved a better life, and diets were thrusting her into disordered eating. She never believed she had a lack of will… Continue reading Lisa Schlosberg: The Researched Based Secret to Wellness [12] The post Lisa Schlosberg: The Researched Based Secret to Wellness [12] appeared first on .

The lack of quality in the sex talk the majority of people get has left so many women seeing sex as function, when at its core, it’s meant to be fun. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Ros delves into her journey with maternal fetal medicine, and also provides information about pleasurable sex, myths around pregnancy… Continue reading Stephanie Ros, OB/GYN A Better Sex Talk for You and Your Kids! [11] The post Stephanie Ros, OB/GYN A Better Sex Talk for You and Your Kids! [11] appeared first on .

Kelley Fraga was afraid that if she shut her eyes and went to sleep her newborn would die. She went sometime without being able to recognize her irrational thoughts as postpartum depression and anxiety. In this episode, we discuss Kelley’s experience in her fourth trimester, the importance of a support system, mom-shaming, and the lack… Continue reading Ep 10: The Fourth Trimester We Don’t Talk About w/ Kelley Fraga The post Ep 10: The Fourth Trimester We Don’t Talk About w/ Kelley Fraga appeared first on .

Michael Fundora has a degree in environmental science, after graduation his path took unexpected turns. In the episode Michael talks about his identity as a gay man in a Hispanic family, taking risks, and his experience as being a deeply feeling person. He talks about being painted in a one-dimensional light, as good-time party guy.… Continue reading Ep 9: Fundi Facts w/ Michael Fundora The post Ep 9: Fundi Facts w/ Michael Fundora appeared first on .

Betty was ready to dump her boyfriend. Then she found out she was pregnant. She opens about what it was like to be a senior in college, pregnant, and in a toxic relationship. In the episode she discusses the lack of intimacy in her relationship during and after her pregnancy. She reveals the difficulty she… Continue reading Ep 8: Can I Speak to the Manager? I’m Pregnant. The post Ep 8: Can I Speak to the Manager? I’m Pregnant. appeared first on .

Kristiana spent a lot of her life doing philanthropic work, founding charitable organizations, and being heavily involved in the world of giving back. Becoming a mother, moving with her family across country made living a life dedicated to social good more difficult. She felt confused and frustrated and knew she wasn’t alone, realizing many others… Continue reading Ep 7: We Can All Be Change Makers w/ Kristiana Tarnuzzer The post Ep 7: We Can All Be Change Makers w/ Kristiana Tarnuzzer appeared first on .

Alé shares how she figured out she was adopted and what that was like for her. She explains how she dealt with her parents who were not forthcoming about it. Later, she shares the story of how she reunited with her biological family after a lifetime of not knowing anything about them. The details of… Continue reading Ep 6: My Two Moms The post Ep 6: My Two Moms appeared first on .

In this episode Amber, pronounced umber, like number or cucumber, shares how her intense journey to radical self love after the devastation of her divorce. She talks about how her emotional pain manifested physically in her body. While healing from her split she went to the hospital with chest pains! After that she suffered terrible… Continue reading Ep 5: People Assume I’m Effing Crazy w/ Amber Majid The post Ep 5: People Assume I’m Effing Crazy w/ Amber Majid appeared first on .

Aly, known in episode 3 as Betty’s hero, talks about making a decision in her teens that she feared could and end a friendship but wound up really saving a life. Aly stood firm in her decision then, and later in life she stood firm making another difficult decision, in taking charge of her own… Continue reading Ep 4: What’s a Day Maker & Can I be One? w/ Aly Trudeau The post Ep 4: What’s a Day Maker & Can I be One? w/ Aly Trudeau appeared first on .

Listener discretion advised. This episode includes discussions of sexual abuse, intimate partner violence and themes of suicide. There is also a ton of hope and joy and laughter, but it’s a heavy episode. Get to know the hosts of the show on a bravely intimate level. If you like the show please rate and review,… Continue reading Ep 3: Bravely Vulnerable The post Ep 3: Bravely Vulnerable appeared first on .

In our first guest interview, we talk to Becca, who shares the story of how she navigated her way out of a secluded upbringing. She tells us why and how she left the heavy influence a devoutly religious parent to find her own truth. Listen now to find how Becca went from being a little… Continue reading Episode 2: Kind of in a Cult w/ Becca Levin The post Episode 2: Kind of in a Cult w/ Becca Levin appeared first on .

In our first episode meet the hosts of Dream Chasers and Change Makers! We will set our intentions for the podcast, share what makes us tick and what breaks our heart. Don’t forget to comment what and leave a review tell us what change making work you are doing in your life and we will… Continue reading Ep 1: My Imaginary BFF, Oprah The post Ep 1: My Imaginary BFF, Oprah appeared first on .