Raising Cain

Deb and Darrin discuss cancel culture, the difference between that and consequence culture, forgetting history and just being kind and respectful.

Deb and Darrin discuss the role Crossroads has taken on in the fight against Covid. With education, testing and vaccination, Crossroads is trekking across the state of Maine to provide communities with education and support.

Deb and Darrin talk about their vacation on a Viking River Cruise on the Danube- starting in Hungary, passing through Slovakia, Austria and Germany!

Deb and Darrin sit down with Josh Going- host of Going Nowhere, now famous photographer, soon to be a college graduate pursuing social science, and all around great guy! Join them as they catch up with Josh, and strap on to the rocket that is his future!

Deb and Darrin are back!!! We are getting back to the core of Raising Cain Podcast with your favorite hosts! Deb and Darrin discuss Covid, facts, misinformation, vaccination, and more touchy subjects. As they kick off season 3, join in and buckle up for another great season!

Dr. Roseann Capanno-Hodge sits down with Deb to discuss mental health in children and teens during the Covid pandemic. Dr. Rosann is a mental health trailblazer, and founder of The Global Institute of Children's Mental Health. FORBES magazine called her “A thought leader in children's mental health”

Fondly called a “ray of sunshine,” this successful business woman, best-selling author and intuition practitioner shines her light to inspire others through her website iChoseHappy.live and her new book Twenty Won.  Her positivity and resiliency during 2020 along with managing a life-threatening illness propelled her to launch an inspirational website. Learn Maria Brady's energizing story and how you too can Choose Happy!

With 30 years of experience, Christian de la Huerta is a sought-after spiritual teacher, personal transformation coach and leading voice in the breathwork community. He has traveled the world offering inspiring and transformational retreats combining psychological and spiritual teachings with lasting and life-changing effects. An award-winning, critically acclaimed author, he has spoken at numerous universities and conferences and on the TEDx stage. His new book, Awakening the Soul of Power, was described by multiple Grammy Award–winner Gloria Estefan as “a balm for the soul of anyone searching for truth and answers to life’s difficult questions.” To find out more about his work and receive a free guided meditation, power practices and a chapter from the book, visit: https://soulfulpower.com/.

Dima's story begins as a young girl in Jordan with the dream of an education and a brighter future than her culture was willing to allow.  At each turn, she was faced with the limitations of her conservative homeland and a traditional Middle Eastern family who believed a woman's time was best spent in the home and not the classroom.  She was confronted with dangerous and life-threatening circumstances designed to hold her back, and despite it all, she pushed forward, creating her own destiny. Following her dream has taken her around the world and left her with greater lessons than she would have ever imagined possible.  From moving to the U.S. to earning her degree to climbing the corporate ladder, Dima has a unique perspective on what it takes to not only succeed in the corporate world, but also what is required for aspiring female leaders to shatter the glass ceiling and their own limitations.

Marcia Booth is the founder and president of Recycle Brevard, an independent non-profit organization dedicated to empowering people to help preserve the environment and build a healthy, harmonious, and sustainable community where there is no room for waste. Recycle Brevard is focused on reducing waste and promoting sustainable living through advocacy, action, and education.

Jenny and Deb talk to a professional about working with children and their families that experience abuse, warning signs and safety plans.

Turning pain into power with recovery and a positive mindset is how Coach and Teacher, Bonnie Sonnenburg empowers women who have experienced negative or traumatic events in their life. Through coaching, mentoring and a sisterhood, she gives the tools to change your mindset and lifestyle so you can move forward and be the best version of yourself.

Joan Gregerson is the founder of Green Team Academy and an Eco-Nut. She helps people get together, make a difference, and feel better by starting and growing thriving green teams in their communities. Joan is the host of the Green Team Academy Podcast, the Earth Week Summit, and the International Climate Action Challenge. She is the author of Climate Action Challenge: A Proven Plan for Launching Your Eco-Initaitive in 90 Days.

United Asian Communities leaders join Deb and Darrin to discuss their belief that everyone deserves to live in a community that fosters a sense of belonging, values compassion, and supports all races and how the latest Asian hate crimes hold biases and never stop. They aim to unify and empower the Asian community across the globe through civic engagement, service, and member-led initiatives and to educate others on acceptance and inclusion. unitedasiancommunities.com  

Erica Cole, Former Miss Maine USA, tells her story of surviving domestic abuse, and shares tangible lessons that helped her along the way. She discusses the difficulties of having to overcome these challenges while in the public eye

Deb and Jenny welcome  author of Eyes Wide Shut Chatiela Underwood. Her new book, released on May 1, is a provocative story full of hope, betrayal, deceit, and living double lives. It brings about awareness of people living with post-traumatic stress disorder, mental illness, abuse, AIDS, and domestic violence. It exposes what happens behind closed doors when a soldier returned home with mental disorders as a result of the war. The book is a compelling read  based on a true story, serving as an inspirational tool, an emotional thriller, that will keep you on a roller coaster ride of emotions and an astonishing life which is a tear-jerking reality, filled with secrets of a dysfunctional family, loss, love, and emotional trauma.  WWW.CHATIELAUNDERWOOD.COM

Looking a certain way shouldn’t invite sexual assault or domestic violence.  Statistics on sexual violence cut across age, ethnicity, profession, and every other demographic. One in four women report some sort of sexual victimization in their lifetime. It’s not just the supermodels of the world, unless you are model Elizabeth Robbins. Elizabeth shares her story of assault, domestic abuse and her survival journey.  

Deb and Jenny discuss Parental alienation and outline the signs of one parent using alienation, sometimes referred to as brainwashing, or programming, to distance a child from the other parent and what parents can do to help children who may experience these behaviors. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezBJ3954mKw&t=1524s

Dr. Kerry Bowman, a pharmacist and poison control specialist, discusses her emotionally toxic and abusive marriage to her high school sweetheart and the affects on her children and her family.

Breaking the Cycle: Phoebe Caron from Safe House and Stop Trafficking US discusses growing up in a home with addicts, sexual and emotional abuse and being abandoned at 27 with three small children. She is rising above her past and becoming a positive influence by attending college and getting her degree in social work; working to become someone who can help others.

Feisty and sassy is how Speaker and Author of The Cycle Ended: Saying Goodbye to Domestic Abuse,  Cherie Faus-Smith  is known. She is a spokesperson for victims of domestic abuse, and is a midlife coach for women. She shares her stories of repeating the cycle of abuse and how she rose out of the violence to save her son and herself.

From the closet to the dental chair, Deb and Jenny interview Shayna Gervais, mother of 8, and owner of Enchanting Legacies, who discusses her PTSD and her struggle to survive abuse.

Deb and Jenny continue their discussion about Identifying narcissist behavior, the signs and the difference between anger and narcissism.

Jenny and Deb sit down with fitness coach and expert Lauren Korthy, founder of  Revel Fit, to  discuss  her experience with domestic abuse and how she uses her expertise to help women to  create  wellness plans, intention setting and how to design an ideal health plan through mind body and spirit.

This episode kicks off Raising Cain’s series on Domestic Violence. Jenny Muscatell joins Deb as the cohost for their introduction to Empowering Independence podcasts, Identifying domestic violence.  The topics of today’s episode are intended for mature audiences and are serious in nature. The information discussed is not a substitution for mental health treatment and is not intended to be used as legal advice. If you, or anyone you know is unsafe, we recommend you seek professional support from a qualified individual.

Deb and Darrin touch base with some guests from 2020 and delve into "entitlement", rather, the issue with sense of entitlement. 

Deb sits down with Elizabeth Hamilton Guarino who is one of America's most trusted mindset, leadership and personal & corporate development consultants. She is the Founder and CEO of Best Ever You and has a radio talk show available on her website. Elizabeth has helped thousands around the globe be their best and achieve world-class excellence and is a trusted leader, influencer, consultant, trainer, speaker and author. Elizabeth provides development and training to individuals and organizations around the world.  She has several publications including: PERCOLATE- Let Your Best Self Filter Through Best Ever You: 52 Week Journal to Your Bravest Boldest You A Lesson for Every Child: Learning About Food Allergies Self-Confident Sandy Pinky Doodle Bug Pinky Doodle Dance coming soon!

Deb sits down with Marsha Weitecha, a podcaster/blogger from Los Angeles, who discusses how she pivoted her life after the sudden death of her husband. Marsha's podcast is "Born to Talk", and she covers a variety of topics.  Deb and Marsha talk about living your life, not living for another, and how that's important if you find yourself without that other person. 

Following the release of Deb's memoirs, which delves deep into childhood trauma, Deb and Darrin discuss PTSD- unraveling the mystery, stigma and effects that traumatic stress has on a person. 

Deb and Darrin are back! Season 2 kicks off with discussion about Deb's new book- Independence, a memoir, which was just published. When Deb's DNA reveals her father is not her biological parent, it sets her on a journey of self-discovery. Deb writes about her childhood with a mother with mental illness, PTSD associated with an abusive upbringing, and how she had to heal and learn to forgive.

Deb sits down with authorThom Dahlborg, about his new book, From Heart to Head and Back Again, A Journey Through the Healthcare System due out in October. With well over thirty-five years of extensive healthcare leadership experience, Tom is a voice for relationship centered and compassionate care, servant leadership and quality and systems improvement. An author, leader and advisor, he is also an internationally recognized speaker and writer with an expertise in healthCARING models, heart and mind communication, courageous vulnerability, systems thinking and improvement, stopping bullying, adverse childhood experiences (ACES) and bringing “love in action” to all we do. He is a father, husband and coach. A coach to healthcare leaders. And a coach to young men. Tom has written the book, The Big Kid and Basketball … and the lessons he taught his Father and Coach, where he shares stories of bullying, resiliency, parenting, coaching, faith, family and love.

Deb and Darrin continue their conversation with people around the world, and how they are dealing with the current pandemic. In this episode, we talk to people in Germany, Israel and Somalia. As we feel isolated by the crisis, it's refreshing to hear that others are also isolated, and perhaps we can connect again for a brief time.

Deb and Darrin talk to Karissa Lee Staples- one of the original Crossroads kids, who is now an actress living in LA! We talk about all her movie roles, behind the scenes, what it's like to be an actor in Hollywood and how to survive the Hollywood life! 

Deb and Darrin talk to Sally Huss, who is a former Wimbledon champion, and author/illustrator of over 100 books! Sally discusses her champion thought process and how she applies it to everything she does. 

Deb and Darrin discuss rules- in life, in school and everywhere. Why do we have rules, and what happens when you break the rules? Which of the hosts is a better rule follower? (hint- not Darrin).

Deb and Darrin speak to friends from around the world about how the Covid 19 pandemic has affected them, their community and their country. Listen as they get a perspective from Pakistan, Australia, the UK, Qatar and the Philippines. 

Deb and Darrin explore the exciting world of synchronized skating! Who knew this existed? Where did it start? What is involved? Listen in and learn about this fascinating sport!

Deb and Darrin speak with 3 members of the Maine Roller Derby- Bea Nimble, A-Block and Hedda Flame- who explain the sport, how it's played, and squash some misperceptions about roller derby. 

When Geraldine “Gerry” Largay first went missing on the Appalachian Trail in remote western Maine in 2013, the people of Maine were wrought with concern. When she was not found, the family, the wardens, and the Navy personnel who searched for her were devastated. They never completely gave up the search. Two years after her disappearance, her bones and scattered possessions were found by chance by two surveyors.  In his book "When You Find My Body", Dee Dauphinee tells the story of events preceding her disappearance, what caused her to go astray, and the massive search for her. With his background in search and rescue, Dee was part of the volunteer searchers. His firsthand experience and knowledge of the area brings the story to life.

Juliet Clark is the owner of Super Brand Publishing. She focuses on showing brilliant, entrepreneurial authors a new way of expanding their visibility in the marketplace well ahead of publishing their books, building their audiences and generating revenue in advance.

Deb and Darrin sit down with Ashley Bryan- an author, illustrator, puppeteer, and professor. Mr. Bryan was the first African-American children's author and illustrator to be published in the US, and is the recipient of numerous awards- including 10 Coretta Scott King Awards. Over his 96 years, he has published over 50 books, including a new book about his time in World War 2. 

Darrin sits down with Abdi Nor Iftin, a radio journalist, public speaker and the author of Call Me American, the true story of his heroic survival in war-ravaged Mogadishu and his incredible journey to a new life in America.  

Deb and Darrin discuss personalities, and how to deal with some of the difficult ones! They also delve into their own personalities, and how they navigate social and work situations.

Deb and Darrin continue their journey through Maui- stopping over to Molokai for a day, driving around the West End of Maui, trying out a few restaurants, and giving their tips for visiting Maui!

Deb and Darrin visit the island of Maui! Listen in as they explain their immersive singing bowl sessions (also known as vibration therapy), visit a goat dairy farm and a lavender farm! 

Deb and Darrin dig into the topic of respect- self respect and respect for others. Somehow they segue into the topic of home safety! Tune in- drop us a message on FB about your thoughts on respect. FB page is Deb Landry, Author.

Deb and Darrin speak with super couple Steven and Renata Roddy- entrepreneurs, business and life partners. Owners of Roddy MedSpa and Pageant Planet, they discuss everything from botox injections to Miss Americal

Deb and Darrin talk about New Year's Resolutions, travel, soap operas and drop hints about Deb's new book!!

We sit down with Josh Going, podcast host, photographer, actor, and original Crossroads Kid to discuss the impact of positive role models on shaping youth.    Check out more from Josh on his podcast: Going Nowhere, Instagram: @joshuagoingphoto, Facebook: Joshua Going Photography

Deb and Darrin interview bestselling author Jenny Muscatell and her daughter, Miss Maine 2020 Faith Brackett.  in Jenny’s memoire "The Journey of Faith and an Open Heart”, she takes us through the struggles and tribulations of  8 open heart surgeries  for her infant daughter Faith, the death of her husband at a young age and her how her faith in God gave her the strength to carry on.  

Raising Cain is a podcast that is filled with tidbits of insight and wisdom of everyday life. Join Deb and Darrin as they uncover stories surrounding family issues and daily events. Along with their special guests, discover how to cope and enjoy all areas of your life; whether it's parenting, marriage, relationships or he said/she said conversation in a respectful, honest and heartfelt way.