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Mei Liu,, Dr. Jengyu Lai, Marge Bluehorse-Anderson - Healing Steps to Wellness

A box of seeds can hold more than a future garden—it can carry family stories, traditions, and connections across generations.

Join Dr. J and Mei Liu on Healing Steps Wellness as they wrap up their visit to the Diné/Navajo Nutrition Summit. They speak with Marge Bluehorse-Anderson at the summit and she quizzes Dr J on seeds. Through photos, interview clips, and personal reflections, they share memorable encounters and explore the connections between food, culture, community, and whole-person wellness.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

Stories and perspectives shared by Margie Blue Horse.

A multigenerational family farm’s treasured box of seeds.

Dr. J’s search for seeds and an exciting trading post discovery.

Blue corn waffles, juniper ash, and traditional corn bread.

The Diné Power Plate and the summit’s focus on community nutrition.

Organic gardening challenges and personal reflections on caring for plants.

A fun side trip to Four Corners.

From blue corn to family seed traditions, this journey offered opportunities to listen, learn, and appreciate the stories behind the food.

Which person featured in our Navajo Summit videos would you like to hear more from? Leave their name in the comments—we may invite them to a future episode! Subscribe for more conversations about whole-person health, one step and one bite at a time.

This episode shares cultural perspectives and personal experiences for educational purposes and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice.

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Valorie Smith, Dr. Mosongo Moukwa, Eileen Kerline Walsh
The Distinguished Entrepreneur Podcast:
In this inspiring episode of the Distinguished Entrepreneur Podcast, hosts Dr. Mosongo Moukwa and Valorie Smith welcome Eileen Kerlin Walsh, attorney, author, and founder of Kerlin Walsh Law in the Chicago area.

Eileen shares her remarkable life story—growing up as one of 12 children on a small farm in rural Northern Ireland during political civil conflict, immigrating to the United States through a youth exchange program, and rising from a country club waitress to a public defender and eventually founding her own multi-attorney estate planning firm from her kitchen table.

She reflects on the critical mindset shift from feeling "unentitled" to stepping into leadership, why she chose to be a "healer" rather than a "warrior" in the legal profession, how her firm built its reputation on "Warmth and Competence" and how her family navigated the dark years of the 2008 financial crisis.

Kerlin Walsh Law Phone: (708) 448-5169

Office Location: Palos Heights, Illinois (Southwest Suburbs of Chicago)

Upcoming TED Talk: "Two Things This Attorney Learned at Deathbeds She Should Not Have Been At"

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Tess Booker, Phyllis McNeal - Author's Corner: Living Library
Finding Your Voice at Any Age: Confidence, Purpose & Starting Again

What if your past didn’t get the final word on who you become?

In this episode of Authors Corner: The Living Library, Tess Booker sits down with author and business coach Phyllis McNeal for a conversation about finding your voice, building confidence, living with purpose, and recognizing that it is never too late to begin again.

Phyllis shares how she moved from a childhood where she felt she had no voice into a life of teaching, coaching, writing, and serving diverse communities. Her work has reached incarcerated individuals, women experiencing homelessness, female managers, students in Japan, divorced parents, fathers, teen parents, and others navigating change and self-discovery.

Now at 84, Phyllis continues to write, teach, and live with intention. She and Tess explore compassion and empathy, the importance of fathers in developing confidence in girls, the Japanese concept of Ikigai, and the unexpected moments of kindness and divine timing that can shape a life.

Phyllis reminds us that our experiences may be part of our story, but they do not have to determine the ending.

In This Conversation

• Finding your voice after growing up in silence
• Building confidence through self-awareness and experience
• Teaching and coaching across cultures and communities
• The influence fathers can have on a daughter’s confidence
• Purpose, Ikigai, and continuing to grow at every age
• Compassion and empathy as tools for connection
• Writing from lived experience
• Why you can always begin again

“You can always start all over again.” — Phyllis McNeal


Connect with Phyllis McNeal

Phyllis McNeal
Author | Business Coach

Email: lifecoach0218@gmail.com

Book: Sassy, Classy & Smart: The Path to Total Self Confidence

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=sassy+class+and+smart+phyllis+mcneal&i=digital-text&crid=2QSG4EBJCJW24&sprefix=sassy+class+and+smart+phyllis+mcneal%2Cdigital-text%2C188&ref=nb_sb_noss_1


Connect with Tess Booker

Tess Booker
Emotional Wellness & Alignment Coach | Speaker | Best-Selling Author
Host of Authors Corner: The Living Library and Brilliant Minds & Beautiful Souls™

Website: https://www.tessbooker

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tess-booker

KPHRED Community:
https://connect.kphred.com/forums/forum/brilliant-minds-beautiful-souls/

Books by Tess Booker

Inspired Lives:
https://www.amazon.com/Inspired-Lives-Tess-Booker/dp/165188238X

Overcoming Mediocrity: Empowered Women:
https://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Mediocrity-Empowered-Christie-Ruffino-ebook/dp/B096TBGBTR


About Authors Corner: The Living Library

Authors Corner: The Living Library is where authors become more than the books they write. We explore the lived experiences, lessons, and stories behind the pages—and the wisdom those stories can offer the rest of us.

Unpacking Truth: A Journey Through Trauma and Resilience

Debbie Korver shares her story of overcoming childhood challenges.

When the roots hurt, can we change the branches? In this week’s episode of *Roots and Branches Adoption Stories*, host Janet Munro speaks with Debbie Korver, an adoptee and advocate who bravely shares her journey of childhood trauma and resilience.

The Power of Truth
Debbie begins by discussing the importance of acknowledging our personal truths. "The truth is the way we see everything. Your truths are the way you see what happened to you," she says. This conversation centers on how our individual perspectives shape our identities and experiences.

Childhood Trauma and Adoption
Debbie reflects on her early years, revealing that she was adopted at birth during the infamous baby scoop era of the late 1960s. She shares, "I was born in 1969, and birth mothers were under a lot of pressure to give up their children for adoption." This pressure created a complex foundation for her understanding of family and belonging.

As Debbie recounts her childhood, she speaks candidly about the challenges she faced, including emotional and sexual abuse. "The feeling of being given up... that stuck with me my whole entire life," she admits. Her experiences highlight the long-lasting effects of trauma on personal identity.

The Role of Resilience
Despite the difficulties, Debbie emphasizes the resilience she developed over time. "I was a challenging teenager, but I was also an overachiever and a perfectionist," she explains. This duality illustrates the complex coping mechanisms many adopt to navigate their pain. Debbie learned to read the emotions of those around her, adapting to ensure she was loved and accepted.

Healing and Self-Acceptance
Through therapy, Debbie began to confront her past. "I had never even talked to my husband about the abuse until right before I told my therapist," she shares. This revelation underscores the importance of seeking help and the transformative power of therapy in understanding one’s identity beyond trauma.

As she continues her healing journey, Debbie acknowledges the need for self-forgiveness and acceptance. "You are worth it just because you're you. Never ever be apologetic about what your truth is," she advises, encouraging others to embrace their narratives without shame.

A Call for Authentic Connection
Debbie's story is not just one of survival but also of thriving through vulnerability. "I’m just unapologetically me now," she reflects, highlighting the beauty of authentic connections forged through shared experiences and openness.

In closing, this conversation serves as a powerful reminder that understanding our past can help us shape a healthier future. To hear more of Debbie's inspiring story and insights, listen to the full episode of *Roots and Branches Adoption Stories*.

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Debbie Korver's journey illustrates the profound impact of personal truths and the resilience of the human spirit. As we navigate our own stories, may we find the courage to embrace our truths and foster connections that heal.

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- Discovering Truth: Debbie Korver's Journey
- Overcoming Trauma: A Story of Resilience
- Embracing Our Truths with Debbie Korver
- From Trauma to Triumph: Debbie's Inspiring Story
- The Healing Power of Truth in Adoption Stories

Michele Rempel, Suzanne Feit
KPHRED California Pulse
In this episode, Michele Rempel speaks with educator, special education specialist, and author Suzanne Feit. Drawing from her 40-year career in assistive technology and her personal journey raising a son with Down syndrome, Suzanne shares how artificial intelligence—specifically ChatGPT—can be harnessed to bring families and friends closer together.

She introduces her book, Family Adventures from A to Z using ChatGPT, which offers over 90 hands-on activities designed to spark wonder, connection, and communication across generations.

From capturing family oral histories to designing custom travel itineraries and personalized learning tools, Suzanne shows how accessible technology can empower parents, educators, and seniors alike [3–5, 16, 17, 26].

Key Highlights & Topics Covered
From Assistive Tech to AI: How Suzanne's background in special education led her to view ChatGPT as an all-in-one multi-sensory learning tool.

Intergenerational Adventures: Using AI prompts to discover local hidden gems, plan travel itineraries (like hiking Red Rock Canyon or finding the Mob Museum), and gather family anecdotes from grandparents.

Preserving Family Memories: Transforming old, handwritten 3x5 recipe cards into formatted legacy cookbooks using ChatGPT and Canva.

AI for Literacy & Special Education: Generating personalized bedtime stories, modifying reading levels, creating custom Mad Libs, and supporting students with IEPs through actionable learning strategies.

Overcoming Tech Hesitation: Helping seniors and tech-intimidated community members feel comfortable using AI for everyday connection and fun.

Guest Information & Resources

Website: https://chatandsuzanne.com

Book: Family Adventures from A to Z using ChatGPT (Available on Amazon)

Special Offer: Listeners who purchase the book and reach out to Suzanne can receive a free strategy session to help tailor these tools for their family or classroom.

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