Mackenzie Truman is an Ayurvedic Holistic Health Practitioner, Certified Yoga Instructor and a volunteer EMT. In this episode we discuss Mackenzie's unhealthy relationship with food as an adolescent and how yoga, mindfulness and lifestyle changes helped her find her way to what really makes her happy! Follow Mackenzie on Instagram at Wildthingwellness.

This is part 2 with Harris Insler...retired teacher and coach whose son Zach died of an opioid overdose. Although it has taken years for him to manage the loss and the grief, he has become an advocate for those with Opioid Use Disorder and is now launching his own podcast, There Ghosts Must Be Heard. (streaming soon on all streaming platforms) If you know someone who has been affected by Opioid Use Disorder, this is a must listen.

Harris Insler is a man of many skills and titles...educator, coach, film maker, husband, father and the parent of child who died as a result of Substance Abuse Disorder. Part one of this podcast tells of his relationship with his son Zach before and during his opioid addiction as well as his healing journey to find purpose in his grief. If you are a parent, this is a must listen. Part 2 will be broadcast here, as well as on Harris's new podcast. So listen here and stay tuned!

Justin Gratta is a writer, musician and poet. In this episode he candidly talks about his struggles with his mental health including anxiety, depression and OCD. We also talk about his love of music and how his OCD helps him to dive deep into the discography of musical artists. Justin also graciously shares one of his first poems with us and talks about the spoken word group he belongs to - inspiredwordnyc.com. This episode will inspire listeners to find their passion and to hold on to life!

Jean Marie McGuigan Trick and Ellen Kennedy Attanasio are both cancer survivors before turning 50. Although their cancer diagnoses were different, their stories are quite similar. They are mom's, wives, daughters and friends. They fought for their lives and their bravery will inspire you. Listen to how they not only fought through cancer but how their journey changed their lives.

When they were teenagers, their uncle/godfather committed suicide and shattered their family. In this podcast we talk about the memories we share, the trauma we experienced and the light we found on the other side of grief and loss.

**please note this podcast discusses substance abuse/ addiction and suicide and may be a trigger for some.**

Anthony Barbarino is a 28 year old Marine veteran. 14 years ago, he was a drug abusing street kid in jeopardy of throwing his life away. In this episode hear Anthony share how graduating from high school and entering the US Marines, changed the course of his life. His next goal is to climb the highest peak on each continent. Not too bad for a self proclaimed "street hooligan".

Recap and Resources is an extension to each podcast episode. It is a brief recap to the podcast along with sharing of resources and brief clarification to some of the podcast moments.