Second Chances Podcasts

Kelly Ashley is a school counselor who is passionate about her work and her belief that the power of intention can have a positive impact on the children she works with and on her own life. She tells an amazing story of hearing the call to follow her divine path toward the most healing touch; massage. Kelly is a licensed massage therapist as well as a school counselor. She teaches us to let go and just be in the moment to allow healing to happen.

Join me as Laura Hall tells her story of teen pregnancy. She was without her mom at 16 and drove herself to the doctor to get a pregnancy test. The devstating news was given to her that she was pregnant. For three days she dealt with this until her mom could come home. Laura's journey of pain, unselfish love for her birth son, and her gift of love to him, adoption. Her story is poignant and you won't want to miss it!

Join me and Nazim Rashid as we focus on being positive, finding your inner strength and divine greatness to get you through the tough times. Nazim focuses on re-parenting our child self and using validation, music, spirituality, and positive affirmations to bolster you and lead you forward to claim your best life.

Mark McMahon is an amazing and talented guy who has followed his passions throughout his life. He started out as a cosmetic dentist and part time stand up comedian. He was bold enough to sell everything in order to go on the adventure of his lifetime.. a roadtrip from Tucson to South America! Listen to his journey as he came out of depression, experienced the loss of his dad, brother in law, and his "baby blue." He kept moving forward and found his talent for sound healing.

Angi Polito, Investigator with the Department of Social Services clears up the standards that have to met in order to investigate and substantiate abuse and neglect. She clarifies that we all have a responsibility to report suspected abuse, and when a bruise is NOT abuse! Really? Really! Learn important facts so you can be there for a child!

Raised in the Amish Community, but believing in his gut that he didn't fit in, Naomi Stutzman's father broke the mold and defied the rules. Her mom loved him with all her heart but wanted to stay true to her faith as she understood it. Years of bondage and shunning her husband nearly broke them both, but then grace, love, and salvation brought them to a better place. A story of love, patience, courage, and the ultimate sacrifce... giving up family to follow your heart.

Listen in as I talk about finding your passion through crises, struggles, and fears. This show supports the journey with all the twists and turns without giving up or giving in. Learning to live your truth and finding love and approval for yourself without depending on external validation.

Meet Micki Bare, author, business woman, editor, wife, mother, multi tasker, need I say more? Micki has never allowed any of her adversities to hold her back! She continued to move forward until she was successful at getting her first children's book published. She is now working on the third book in that series! Second Chances, she took advantage of hers!

Tonight's show is all about love! Love for an animal that you may have chosen, or one that chose you! These touching stories will open your heart and remind you that love can heal, love is powerful, and love is the answer, not only for the animals but for ourselves.

Join me as I speak to Katy Garris, Links Coordinator for the Department of Social Services in Randolph County, NC. She tells us about amazing opportunities for teens in foster care that teaches them independent living skills and can help them transition successfully into college and the work field. Also, Cortney Willis joins us again to talk about SAYSO, Strong & Able Youth Speaking Out and how her involvement in the Link's program and SAYSO has enhanced her life! Listen in to see what questions she had for President Obama!

Marie Andersen-Whitehurst talks about her amazing survival story! She did not ask for it and was more surprised than anyone when she heard the word, cancer! Her life expectancy was 47%. How does a positve, energy healer deal with that news? How did she survive? Marie's story will inspire you and lift you out of your own fear of that word, cancer! You won't want to miss this!

Tonight's show is a special tribute to our loving fur babies who deserve compassion and respect. When this doesn't happen, they wind up on the streets, relinquished to kill shelters, and can face depression. This show changes that by highlighting some amazing animals in search of their second chance and their forever home! Tune in and be inspired!

Jeramey Nordan, arrested at 16, sent to prison for multiple felonies.... released and rearrested..... then he found hope. Through the New Leash on Life Program, Jeramey found passion, hope, and unconditional love in the dogs he trained and prepared for adoption. He met Karen Russell who through her compassion and love for God brought her into the prisons to prepare inmates for a life on the outside. Listen in as Jeramey's story comes full circle as he prepares for his second chance!

Stacy Green, Foster Home Licensing Social Worker and Cortney Willis, a teen living in foster care talk about the challenges of finding quality foster homes for teens. What are the challenges and joys of fostering teens? Hear our callers who have opened their hearts and homes to special kids who will warm your heart.

Renowned musician, vocalist, pianist, and designer, Tim McLendon shares his music and his life with us tonight. He has traveled around the world and incorporated the arts, sights, and sounds of his travels into his music and his designs. Listen in as Tim's music inspires you and lifts up your soul.

Special Randolph County residents talk about their favorite animal rescue stories and how these special fur babies have touched and enhanced their lives. Debbie Noble Foster educates us on Wildlife Rehabilitation and what is required to do that special work.

Christina Sterling, Foster Home Licensing Social worker for the Department of Social Services talks about the great need for foster homes and how you can open your heart and home to a child in need.

New Leash on Life with Mimi Cooper and Ally Thomas. An amazing cooperative program that saves animals and rehabilitates people.