Episodes

Listen to Part 2 Of When Grief gets Real as Tina and Ann have a heartfelt exploration on this profound emotion. Through these poignant narratives, we emphasize the weight of love and the emotional challenges faced when sayin...

Tina and Ann talk about the heartbreaking topic of loss, but the episode is also very empowering and gives helps and resources. They uncover small comforts that help mend broken hearts. They discuss the symbol and solace that...

Inspired by Dr. Jennifer Heisz's book "Move the Body, Heal the Mind," we discuss how physical activity can be a powerful antidote to anxiety and depression Stories of remarkable persistence, like Bob Goff's relentless pursuit...

A cat who sits on a hot stove won't do it again, but it won't sit on a cold one either. How many times have you gotten a negative response when living life? Vince Lombardi said, "Chase perfection knowing we …

Ann remembers her brother who passed away this week. He had just sent her a very special message before his death. Listen as Ann shares what that was and her message back to him. This episode is dedicated to him. …

This episode is part, inspired by an amazing podcast by Jeff Lewis with Dr. Donna Dannenfelser. Dr. Donna was a counselor to the NY Jets who knew nothing about football. She knew it was going to happen, and she made …

This episode is inspired by a Jeff Lewis podcast episode featuring Dr. Donna Dannenfelser, who impressively transitioned from knowing absolutely nothing about football to a counselor for the New York through a mix of humor a...

When Thomas Edison created the lightbulb, he gave the only functional lightbulb to a boy in the workshop. This story will offer you a different perspective not only in how to treat others, but yourself. This episode helps to ...

Everything is found on the other side. This episode is such an uplifting episode, you will want to conquer the world and all your hurdles in your life by the time part 1 is finished. Ann shares her very empowering …

Do past mistakes decide the love you should receive? Are we conditioned to accept less than we deserve due to our history? Can a person be tainted according to their family tree? Is there anything that disqualifies you from...

What if we have a blemish in our life? What if we have done something that we feel is so horrific that we allow other's to treat us badly? What if we feel that we do not deserve good? What …

Every time we step into the recording studio, we carry with us the stories of those we've met in the most unexpected places—like the battered woman's shelter where Ann once worked or the shadowed hallways of the courthouse wh...

We're all shaped by the moments that challenge us. This is part 2 with musical genius Michael Haburay. This episode begins with Michael and host, Ann, sharing the loss of both of their dad's at a very young age and …

From the death of his dad, to the consequences of addiction, Michael took his pain , did a 180 and now reaches the masses. He realized he needed to change when he no longer recognized the man in the mirror …

Have you ever stood at life's crossroads, weighed down by the what-ifs and should-have-dones? Our latest episode takes you through the twists and turns of life's journey, reflecting on the tough decisions we've all made and t...

As Viola Davis once eloquently captured, life's akin to a relay race where we pass the baton between our past, present, and future selves. In this heart-to-heart session, we unpack this powerful metaphor, discussing how our h...

Navigating daily life can be a labyrinth, especially when you see the world through the unique prism of autism. On our latest episode of Real Talk with Tina and Ann, we're joined by Ann herself, who not only lives with …

This week's episode has never gone this deep before. Ann shares things she has never shared in this raw, unfiltered depiction of why she believes we survive the unthinkable. She shares why she dropped to the floor and found h...

As we commemorate the 30th anniversary of Kurt Cobain's untimely departure, we find ourselves discussing the impact music makes in our lives. Tina and Ann discuss healing through music, a collective cry as many find their voi...

Guest co-host Denise Bard's book is out!! 30 -second moments and the Women who Raised Me. Listen as she talks about her story and reflects on the moments that define and shape us. Her story is a raw and honest …

This episode was inspired by a statement made in Kara Swisher's recent book, The Burn Book. Tina and Ann discuss how Trauma changed them for...wait for it...the better? How can that happen. Well, trauma is not what made them ...

When the ground beneath you shakes, trust can crumble into dust. That's the stark reality for many who've walked through the storm of trauma, a journey Tina and Ann understand all too well. Do we keep up our walls, open …

Every year, as the calendar circles back to the day we said goodbye to a loss, we find solace in the small rituals we've created to honor memories. Today's episode is a tender exploration of how we navigate the poignant …

Tina and Ann get nostalgic in the complex tapestry of emotions that anniversaries weave into our lives. We unfurl the delicate threads of joy, heartache with reconciling past grievances with love and understanding. It's a jou...