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Real Talk with Tina and Ann

Tina and Ann met as journalists covering a capital murder trial, 15 years ago. Tina has been a tv and radio personality and has three children. Ann has a master"s in counseling and has worked in the jail system, was a director of a battered woman"s shelter/rape crisis center, worked as an assistant director at a school for children with autism, worked with abused kids and is currently raising her three children who have autism. She also is autistic and was told would not graduate high school, but as

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69:14

From Grief to Justice on Death Row: Sophia Laurenzi’s...

Real Talk with Tina and Ann ·

2025/11/05

Send us a text We share Sophia Lorenzi’s path from losing her father to suicide to investigating death row cases, tracing how grief, stigma, trauma, and systems shape lives. The heart of the talk: seeing people fully, not as problems to fix, and building care long before crisis. • how invisible crisis can exist alongside visible treatment • rising suicide rates despite reduced stigma and why access still lags • 988 as vital crisis care and why prevention must start earlier • community-based ...

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82:25

Hot Flashes, Cold Takes, And Why Trucker Hats Are...

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2025/10/29

Send us a text Midlife isn’t a slow fade; it’s a volume knob. We sit down with Angela, the force behind Real Girls Guide and RGG55, to rewrite the script on aging and claim midlife as a comeback. From the lost folder that sparked her book to the candid truths she shares about hormones, identity, and self-trust, this conversation is a bright, unflinching look at how women can live on purpose and take up space. We dig into radical self-possession, the everyday practice of saying “no” wit...

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65:04

How A Young Child Witnessed Exile And Turned Pain...

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2025/10/22

Send us a text An Interview with Author of Property of the Revolution! This is part 2! A Cuban family escapes with 48 hours’ notice and rebuilds a life defined by work, honor and love, seen through the eyes of a six-year-old who learns to turn pain into power. We trace culture, politics, and identity across borders, and why telling the truth preserves dignity. • culture clash between performance and belonging • abuela’s wisdom and loud, loving households • tía’s hidden dipl...

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58:47

The Heart Remembers: A Young Cuban Immigrant’s Story...

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2025/10/15

Send us a text A motorcycle in the barrio. Forty‑eight hours to leave. A nearly six‑year‑old whose world narrows to the sound of an engine and the shape of fear—then widens again across an ocean. We welcome author Ana Hebra Flaster to explore her memoir, Property of the Revolution, and the intimate mechanics of exile: how a family becomes “gusano,” how permission to leave turns into a three‑year wait, and how love and duty hold when language and home are stripped away. We follow Ana from pos...

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59:28

How trauma shaped us, how truth freed us, and how we...

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2025/10/08

Send us a text What if the love you learned was never love at all—but performance, peacekeeping, and fear dressed up as care? Ann sits down with Denise Bard to tell the truth about growing up inside conditional love, the survival roles that helped them get through, and the slow, stubborn work of building a love that heals instead of hurts. This is a tender, unsparing, and ultimately hopeful conversation about worthiness, boundaries, and the courage to stop disappearing. We trace the childhoo...

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80:44

Building Kids Who Can Stand on Their Own: A Recipe...

Real Talk with Tina and Ann ·

2025/10/01

Send us a text Randi Crawford, certified life coach and TEDx speaker, joins us to share her “Pickleball Parenting” philosophy. It is a fresh, practical approach to raising resilient kids who can face challenges with confidence and independence. In this episode, Randi talks about the ways modern parenting often misses the mark and how small changes can make a big difference: Stop smoothing the path. Over-involvement robs children of the chance to build grit and quietly tells them, “I don’t bel...

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46:49

What Happens When Everything You Know Is a Lie? An...

Real Talk with Tina and Ann ·

2025/09/24

Send us a text What happens when everything you believe about your family turns out to be a lie? In this gripping conversation with novelist Leslie Rasmussen, we dive deep into her latest work, "When People Leave, Love Lies and Finding the Truth" – a story that will resonate with anyone who's ever questioned their family narrative. Leslie, whose impressive career spans from writing for comedy legends like Roseanne Barr and Drew Carey to publishing award-winning novels, crafts a tale that's b...

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56:20

Joy and Grief are Companions

Real Talk with Tina and Ann ·

2025/09/17

Send us a text Tina and Ann explore the complex relationship between joy and grief, examining how these seemingly opposite emotions often coexist and even strengthen each other. They share personal stories of experiencing both simultaneously and discuss strategies for allowing both emotions to breathe. • Joy and grief create an emotional tug of war that varies in response – sometimes numbing, sometimes pushing, sometimes inspiring • Past trauma can make it difficult to trust joy, creating a ...

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59:51

Unmasking Brilliance: Living Boldly with ADHD in a...

Real Talk with Tina and Ann ·

2025/09/10

Send us a text Ron Souers joins us to explore how ADHD minds can transform perceived weaknesses into remarkable strengths through self-discovery, mindfulness, and acceptance. We examine the experience of navigating a neurotypical world with a neurodivergent brain and uncover practical strategies for harnessing ADHD's unique capabilities. • ADHD is not a disorder to fix but a different way of processing that offers unique strengths • Traditional workplace systems often fail neurodivergent ind...

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59:54

MentalHappy: Tamar Blue’s Mission to Make Mental...

Real Talk with Tina and Ann ·

2025/09/03

Send us a text Tamar Blue, founder and CEO of Mental Happy, shares how she transformed her personal struggles with anxiety into a groundbreaking digital platform for accessible mental health support. Her HIPAA-compliant service provides expert-led support groups where people of all backgrounds can find community healing without financial barriers or stigma. • Turning personal pain into purpose by creating the mental health community she needed • Breaking cultural barriers where mental health...

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69:29

When Love Changes Form: Staying Connected After Loss...

Real Talk with Tina and Ann ·

2025/08/27

Send us a text What happens when love continues beyond goodbye? Tony Stewart's journey with his wife Lynn reveals a profound truth many of us fear facing: grief's deepest waters can hold unexpected beauty. Tony's memoir "Carrying the Tiger" chronicles their 30-year love story that evolved through creative pursuits, global adventures across India and Southeast Asia, and ultimately, Lynn's battle with cancer. The title—inspired by a Tai Chi movement where one lifts a tiger onto a distant hillt...

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59:57

Blessed and highly favored: One lady’s story of...

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2025/08/20

Send us a text Miss Betty Smith shares her incredible journey from childhood poverty to creating a state-of-the-art arts education center that transforms young lives in Canton, Ohio. At 84, she dances in parades, leads drumlines, and builds programs that give children alternatives to gang recruitment, serving as a living example that age is no barrier to making a meaningful impact. • Grew up "dirt poor" but rich in love, with a mother who taught her that "living is giving" • Organized neighb...

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59:16

Chiseling through Trauma: The Jon Hair story part 2

Real Talk with Tina and Ann ·

2025/08/13

Send us a text Sculptor Jon Hair’s life is a masterclass in perseverance and purpose. Abandoned by his mother and raised in poverty and an orphanage called The Home for the Friendless, Jon’s journey from hardship to hope is nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode, he shares how he transformed pain into passion, starting a music career as a child and eventually pursuing his dream of becoming a sculptor at age 49. With over 170 public art pieces—including the prestigious Olympic Monumen...

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36:47

The Power of Positive Thinking: Redirecting Your...

Real Talk with Tina and Ann ·

2025/08/08

Send us a text Ann explores the power of manifesting through intention and action rather than perfectionism, inspired by Halle Berry's insight about focusing on what we want instead of what we don't want. • Manifesting isn't about magic but about aligning thoughts, beliefs, and actions • You don't have to be perfectly whole to manifest—you can begin from your messiest places • Thought stopping techniques can redirect negative thinking patterns • Your dream life doesn't need a perfect version...

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59:59

From Orphanage to Olympic Sculptor: John Hair's...

Real Talk with Tina and Ann ·

2025/08/06

Send us a text John Hair's journey from a one-room schoolhouse basement to becoming the official Olympic sculptor exemplifies resilience and determination against overwhelming odds. His inspiring story shows how talent combined with extraordinary persistence can overcome childhood trauma, family abandonment, and the skepticism of the art world establishment. • Living with six siblings in a basement with only sheet dividers for rooms during early childhood • Finding inspiration in World Book ...

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59:11

The Weight of Silence: Family Secrets and Identity

Real Talk with Tina and Ann ·

2025/07/30

Send us a text Ann and returning guest Denise Bard explore how family secrets shape our identity, relationships, and sense of self, inspired by the Mariska Hargitay documentary "My Mom, Jane." They share personal experiences with secrets kept from them that affected their core identities and discuss the trauma of carrying others' shame. • According to research, 97% of families keep some type of secret, with those related to identity, trauma, or betrayal causing the most psychological damage ...

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59:54

Let's Talk Self-Worth with the Founder of the...

Real Talk with Tina and Ann ·

2025/07/23

Send us a text What if a penny could change your life? Deborah Weed, creator of The Luckiest Penny musical and founder of the Self-Worth Initiative, went from being bedridden and broken to becoming a fierce advocate for self-worth. After learning that a rare 1943 copper penny was worth over a million dollars, she had a powerful realization: even things we overlook hold tremendous value—and so do we. In this inspiring episode, Deborah shares how she turned personal trauma into purpose through ...

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67:16

From Breaking News to Inner Peace: Emmy Award-Winning...

Real Talk with Tina and Ann ·

2025/07/16

Send us a text What makes George's story so compelling isn't just his professional evolution but the profound personal transformations that accompanied it. After reaching nearly 400 pounds and receiving a stark health warning, he underwent gastric bypass surgery, losing 140 pounds and regaining control of his health. "I like living," he shares with disarming candor, "I hope I can do it for as long as I can." The conversation delves into the healing power of nature, with George eloquently des...

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72:42

ADHD in Women with Dr. Jennifer Dall: Diagnosed at 53

Real Talk with Tina and Ann ·

2025/07/09

Send us a text What happens when a neurodivergent specialist discovers she's been living with undiagnosed ADHD for over five decades? Dr. Jennifer Dall takes us through her extraordinary journey from confusion to clarity after receiving her ADHD diagnosis at age 53. Despite her doctorate in educational psychology and 25 years as an educator, Dr. Dall's ADHD remained hidden beneath societal misconceptions and outdated diagnostic approaches that failed to recognize how ADHD manifests different...

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59:52

Monsters with a Mission: How Sarah Sparks Is Helping...

Real Talk with Tina and Ann ·

2025/07/02

Send us a text What happens when a devastating brain injury leads to an unexpected creative breakthrough? For Sarah Sparks, it meant birthing the "Monsters on Mill Street" series – vibrant, heartfelt stories that are transforming how children handle big emotions and life's challenges. Sarah's journey began with a Thanksgiving fall that resulted in a traumatic brain injury, leaving her unable to perform everyday tasks. During recovery, these monster characters emerged as her "life raft," help...

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