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Two widows speak candidly about how they have managed to care for themselves as well as their families after the sudden loss of a spouse. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/support

Guest Jessica T. Moore shares her difficult journey as she transitioned from a series of setbacks and created opportunities that developed her ambition and ignited a passion to impact other young women. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/support

The host shares her journey of fatherhood with the three men whom she called Dad while joined by two guests, Kim and Linda who speak intimately of the fond memories and lessons learned by their fathers in honor of Father's Day. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/support

This discussion includes members of a blended family of sisters, who share the same mother but different fathers as well as the wife of an ex-husband who has become family. These women discuss openly the rewards and challenges of their union and how communication and love has strengthened their bond. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/support

As early as the age of 10, Jeanette Westover faced physical, emotional as a well as sexual abuse. Her strength, coupled with her resilience and ability to cope in any situation makes her a survivor. Here she chronicles the most difficult stages of her life with vulnerability and candor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/support

As a change agent, Jazmine Smith is building children in the community one step at a time through the game of lacrosse. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/support

In this episode mother Sandy German shares her undying love and devotion for her son, Jules Avery and how the loss of his life has forged a rebirth of her own. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/support

This is the first in a series of survivors. LaTanya Myers Boswell chronicles her journey as she battles neurosarcoidosis and how her determination for life has propelled her survival. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/support

This episode addresses how activist Michyah Thomas nearly lost her voice due to tragedy but reclaimed it through her passion and work in the community becoming a voice for others. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/support

A personal discussion on how I was able to cope through grief and sadness while finding my way through life's journey into my purpose. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/support

In this episode, wellness coach Stephanie Felder discusses her journey as a Mom who dealt with unwanted pounds and developed changes that turned into a lifestyle. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/support

A raw, uncut discussion with wife, mother, entrepreneur, pastor and author, Dr. Kimberly C. Manley on the other side of marriage, infidelity. Dr. Manley brings insight through her personal experiences, her work with both wives and couples to offer support and guidance in strengthening these unions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/support

A group of educators candidly discuss their views on the role of a teacher in the Covid season. The level of support provided to them as professionals, expectations, setting boundaries and how they are sustaining their mental and physical health. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/support

The author continues her discussion from Pt1 detailing her journey as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse to a thriver. Providing listeners with a glimpse of her 40 day devotional, Strength for Today: The Power to Push Through. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/support

An intimate discussion on the impact of sexual abuse and how survivor and author Myya Makeda used her strength to guide others through her 40 day devotional book, Strength for Today, which speaks directly to those who experienced this trauma. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/support

A poignant account of anxiety and panic attacks and how this disorder can impact daily life. Coping mechanisms, nutritional suggestions and tips as well as other alternative strategies. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/support

Tete ‘s Butter Company a plant based beauty products to service the needs of the African- American community. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/support

An in depth discussion on how the effects of trauma and their roots are derived from both an historical and generational context. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/support

Dr. Ali shares her more than 20 year journey in the holistic health community as a naturopathic physician, certified nutritional counselor and master herbalist. A certified Body Talk Practitioner, she focuses on balancing physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/support

Motivational speaker, filmmaker transformational life coach and author Carolyn Wilson the creator of Magnify Your Essence. Carolyn will be sharing her intimate story of discovery in finding her true essence and feeling FREE! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/support

Doula Ivy Smith provides insight on the role a doula plays in the pregnancy and birthing process of expectant mothers. She gives a detail account of the duties and services provided by these humble servants. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/support

Author, Community Activist, Entrepreneur, Executive Director and Founder of Teenagers In Charge, Judith Dumorney McDaniel discusses how she used her passion for youth and community activism to develop the lives of youth for more than 20 years. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/support

An intimate and candid discussion with my siblings on how A Mothers Love Never Dies, in honor of our mother Sandra Thomas Boswell Richardson. Detailing how we've coped with loss and turning our pain into purpose! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/support

Keisha Green shares her story of triumph and faith as she refused to lose sight of life after her legs were severed in a car accident, changing the face of disability! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/support

After personal tragedy, one woman's strength helped her to birth ideas that developed through her faith. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/support

Performing and recording artist Sherry Wilson Butler shares her journey in the music industry working with artists such as Billy Paul,, Teddy Pendergrass and Patti LaBelle just to name a few, and how she's maintained her career that spans more than 30 years. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/support

This episode highlights the efforts of a local Philadelphia school teacher to honor high school seniors during the pandemic through a program called Adopt-aSenior which garnered worldwide attention raising over 30,000. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/support

The host discusses the dynamics and value of friendship while having an in depth dialogue with two of her very best friends. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deidre-simmons/support

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