Ordinary Folk

In this episode, Kristina outlines her decline after a traumatic relationship with an older boy at the age of 15. She discusses her strained relationship with her 4 sisters and her loss of touch with reality. Kristina painfully outlines the years of discontent and drug use that followed. Ultimately, after discovering yoga and the mind-body connection, she was able to heal. This is a great episode to listen to if you are someone who is interested in therapeutic yoga and movement. This episode discusses sexual assault & drug use. Welcome back. In season 3 I have decided to make some changes to the structure of this show to make the production more sustainable. Stories can now be any length and episodes will range from 10 minutes to 1 hour depending on the length of the story submitted. You can submit your story in written form or mp3 file to ordrinaryfolkpodcast@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ordinaryfolk/message

In this episode, we revisit one of the first three guests from season one. In Anna’s last interview she was 3 months sober, now a year later she details everything she has gone through. She touches on ending an abusive relationship, relapsing, finding love again, and her gratitude practice. She addresses the highs and lows of finding stability after a relapse and the importance of her work and routine for keeping her on track. This is a great episode to listen to if you are someone dealing with sobriety or looking for a little inspiration after a relapse. This episode discusses sexual assault. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ordinaryfolk/message

Eryka was only 7 years old when she experienced a medical episode at school and discovered that she had hypothyroidism. Her life dramatically changed after her diagnosis. She discusses the role her family played in her life and managing her health. Discussing mental health, Eryka explains the development of her social anxiety and how she was able to overcome it. This is a great podcast to listen to if you are someone struggling with a chronic illness or managing your mental health. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ordinaryfolk/message

In this episode, Kellie describes growing up in a creative and free-thinking household. Being an empath, She recalls the difficulty of trying to conform to the stark sensibilities of others. Kellie goes into detail about her love of friendship, community, and connection. She also describes her passion for content creation and digital marketing. This is a great podcast to listen to if you are looking for advice and insight into how to navigate social connection, friendship, and finding your place in the world as an empath. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ordinaryfolk/message

In this episode, Sophia recalls her dismissive and harsh relationship with her mother. Through chance, Sophia was caught using drugs in high school and was promptly suspended and left homeless at 15. Facing insecure conditions, she experienced abuse and ended up in prison for 6 months. Now, Sophia is hoping to be an advocate for prison reform in Singapore. Having slipped through the cracks, she recognizes the need for the system to focus on rehabilitation rather than physical punishment. This episode discusses rape and domestic abuse. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ordinaryfolk/message

In this episode, Kaline opens up about his experience being the single gay kid in a conservative American town. He goes into detail about his need to be accepted and respected by his peers. Kaline found art as an outlet early-on but found it difficult to give himself over to his passion fully. This podcast episode follows him as he battles with his mental health, career choices, and relationship to painting. This is a great podcast to listen to if you need inspiration moving in the direction of your passions but are struggling to give yourself permission or grace. Follow Kaline: @kalinecarter_art www.kalinecarter.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ordinaryfolk/message

In this episode, Ladianne describes her life as a nomadic kid traveling from city to city with her parents. Ladianne’s story is one of evolving dreams and interests. She finds herself as a federal investigator, marketer, master rock climber, illustrator, certified master knitter and yarn store owner. This is an excellent podcast to listen to if you are struggling with giving yourself the freedom to explore your various interests or ideas. Ladianne gives potent advice on the connectivity of our passions and the need to evolve into new roles or circumstances. Follow Ladianne: Instagram: @ladianne Ladianne.com Support Cheers to Ewe Yarn Store: Instagram: @cheerstoewe cheerstoewe.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ordinaryfolk/message

In this episode, Remone takes us back to her life as a child with her neglectful mother and absent father. After experiencing sexual abuse at the hands of one of her mother's boyfriends, she is left with trauma and begins to feel a deep sense of imposter syndrome. In what Remone calls her ‘second act’, we see a thriving woman living aboard with her wonderful husband. This is ultimately a story of happiness, gratitude, and triumph over one's circumstance. This podcast mentions sexual abuse and rape. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ordinaryfolk/message

In this episode, Natasha Louise discusses how art became her salvation during her chaotic and traumatic childhood. She outlines her reality as a young woman suffering from PTSD, anxiety, and two eating disorders. Natasha also opens up about how she shares her art with others in her community and how it became a source of income and connection. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ordinaryfolk/message

In this episode, your host, Tia reads out a narration written by Greg, a 44-year-old man who describes his life as being plagued by “mommy issues”. He writes about his unhealthy relationship with his mother that left him feeling like his life was not his own. He gives potent advice to the audience on what it means to be an individual. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ordinaryfolk/message

In this episode, 35-year-old John opens up about his relationship with his mother and how it shaped his understanding of relationships and female affection. He goes into detail about how he uses sex as a tool for validation. John discusses how he is working through this complex issue and coming to terms with his sex addiction. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ordinaryfolk/message

In this episode, Glenda Hoon Russel discusses the experience of losing both her parents within three years. She goes into detail about her battle with self-image, alcohol-use, and overworking. This interview highlights Glenda’s evolving relationship with death and life through meditation, stoicism, and acceptance. Learn more about Glenda and her story: https://thestatusfoe.com/ https://www.instagram.com/glendahoonrussell You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone: https://www.griefshare.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ordinaryfolk/message

In this episode, Anne, a pharmacist, mother, and Nigerian public health advocate, discusses her lifelong struggle with indecisiveness. She talks at length about her fear of failure and the moment she realized that she had to take accountability of her life. Anne talks about the first year of motherhood and how it was a catalyst for addressing the battles within herself. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ordinaryfolk/message

In this episode, your host, Tia shares her own story of finding minimalism. She discusses seeking out an alternative lifestyle as a 16-year-old and how her ‘simple life’ has evolved over the last 10 years. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ordinaryfolk/message

In this episode, 27-year-old Nicole describes her physically and emotionally abusive childhood growing up in a conservative immigrant-Chinese household. She painstakingly describes two significant relationships in her life that involved alcoholism, emotional abuse, and rape. After attempting suicide, Nicole walks us through the experience of finally getting a diagnosis for her severe mental health disorders. She is now living a life focused on recovery and wellness. This episode discusses rape and suicide. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ordinaryfolk/message

In this episode, 25-year-old Theryn takes us back to her conservative wine-town in South Africa and describes her eventual immigration to Canada. She highlights how the liberal Canadian culture allowed her to be comfortable and free to question and change her gender. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ordinaryfolk/message

In this episode, 30-year-old Meagan describes her experience of growing up in the ultraconservative Jehovah’s Witness church. She discusses the painful moment that she felt doubt in her beliefs and lost her identity. This story is about rebirth and an awakening to the realities of living in a cult. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ordinaryfolk/message

In this episode, 34-year-old Graham discusses his decorated academic career and the grueling process of earning his professional engineering license. He outlines the devastation of realizing that he had spent ten years pursuing a goal he wasn’t entirely sure he wanted. This is a story about challenging the notion of professional success and the need for deliberate goal setting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ordinaryfolk/message

Ordinary Folk is a podcast that investigates the everyday fortitude of common people. These are the people down the street who have a journey and story worth sharing. Ordinary folk who got over eating disorders, tackled their perfectionism, or transcended their childhood trauma. Ordinary Folk is the exploration into the fact that inspiration and transformation can come from common places and people. We dig deep into the personal histories of our guests to find out how they practice excellence in their otherwise ‘regular lives’. Ordinary Folk hopes to shed light on the fact that as a society we are failing to recognize the fact that there is inspiration all around us and that “ordinary folk” on the street have quite unique lives that do offer insight into the human condition and our ability to be incredibly resilient. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ordinaryfolk/message

In this episode, Anna Wilks describes her experience of being raised in the ultra-conservative religion of Jehovah’s Witnesses, her journey into drug use, and her loss of an ectopic pregnancy. This is a story of hitting rock bottom and finding sobriety and clarity after years in a drug-induced fog. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ordinaryfolk/message

In this episode, Ashley Hue details the reality of being abandoned at the age of 6 by both parents. She talks of the resilience of the grandmother that raised her and the scars that mark her adult life as a result of the confusion and heartbreak that resulted from her childhood. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ordinaryfolk/message

In this episode, Lindsay Shepherd discusses what led up to the moment when she was thrust into international news for standing up to university speech-policing. She talks at length about her experience doing her masters degree at Wilfrid Laurier University and how she navigates life as a journalist and a young mother. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ordinaryfolk/message