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On this episode, I am shining a very special artist spotlight on Rick DellaRatta, Jazz singer/pianist & Founder of Jazz for Peace, an organization that provides empowerment, grant sustainable funding,…

On this episode, I a…

On this episode, I am shining a very special artist spotlight on Rick DellaRatta, Jazz singer/pianist & Founder of Jazz for Peace, an organization that provides empowerment, grant sustainable funding, and advocacy for nonprofits, artists, and all outstanding causes worldwide to enable them to be more productive and successful.   Key Takeaways Rick's passion for music ignited at a young age, fueling his desire to bring joy through his musical talents. Jazz for Peace originated as a response to 9/11, aiming to bridge divides and connect people through the power of music. The concept started wi…

On this episode of The Kandid Shop Podcast, I had the opportunity to have a much-needed chat about death, dying, and end-of-life matters with two amazing guests. Jenni Herchenbach, a death doula, end-…

On this episode of T…

On this episode of The Kandid Shop Podcast, I had the opportunity to have a much-needed chat about death, dying, and end-of-life matters with two amazing guests. Jenni Herchenbach, a death doula, end-of-life coach, Grief tender, and founder of Flourish Collaborative Amy Hensley, an RN hospice nurse, end-of-life educator, and co-founder of Sip and Wishes.   The Stats: According to a Pew Institute study: Only 27% of people have talked with their loved ones about end-of-life care despite 90% saying that it is important. 60% of people believe that making sure their family is not burdened by toug…

!CONTENT TRIGGER WARNING! This episode contains discussions about domestic violence, abuse, and trauma bonding, which may be triggering to listeners with similar experiences. Please, please, please en…

!CONTENT TRIGGER WAR…

!CONTENT TRIGGER WARNING! This episode contains discussions about domestic violence, abuse, and trauma bonding, which may be triggering to listeners with similar experiences. Please, please, please engage in Self-Care if you choose to continue to listen.   I had the opportunity to have a kandid chat on Trauma Bonding, a prevalent issue experienced by people in abusive relationships. I was joined for this discussion by two incredible women who shared their insights and perspectives on the subject: Lianne, the Creator and Host of the Personal Development Podcast: “Watch Us Thrive.” & Na…

On this episode, I sat down for a much-needed chat about learning differences with an amazing guest. Ms. Choyce Simmons, is an author, certified Grief support specialist, educational therapist, and CE…

On this episode, I s…

On this episode, I sat down for a much-needed chat about learning differences with an amazing guest. Ms. Choyce Simmons, is an author, certified Grief support specialist, educational therapist, and CEO/Founder of Beautiful Minds LLC. Key Stats: ● One in five children in the US has learning and attention issues like dyslexia and ADHD. ● Students with learning differences are more than twice as likely to be suspended as those who do not and the dropout rate for students with learning differences is 18.1%, nearly three times the rate of all students. Key Takeaways: ● Children with learning…

I had the opportunity to have a kandid chat on the hot-button topic of emotions and managing your emotions. I was joined for this discussion by a Clinical Psychologist, Blogger, and Author of "Emotion…

I had the opportunit…

I had the opportunity to have a kandid chat on the hot-button topic of emotions and managing your emotions. I was joined for this discussion by a Clinical Psychologist, Blogger, and Author of "Emotions as Tools" & "Beyond Anger Management," Dr. Ed Daube aka “the Emotions Doctor.” Key takeaways: Emotions are often not taught in our culture, leaving us to struggle with understanding and managing them. The emotions as tools model help us to understand and use emotions to improve our lives and relationships. Anger can be seen as a signal that something needs to change. Emotions automatical…