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 herself in a ball on the floor unable to get up.…
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 voice in the gritty anthems of a generation. Th pair talk about the artists…
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 account of triumph over childhood adversity. Ann and Denise's conversation…
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 better, but their strength, determination and resilience changed trauma's path. The…
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 a window, or build a bridge of trust. Our intimate…
A personal message from Ann. She gets personal and candid after reading Mariska Hargitay's (Olivia Benson from SVU) article in People Magazine and saw her interview on the Today Show. Ann gets honest and talks about Mariska's situation and how to take pain and turn it into helping others. She…
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In this episode of Real Talk with Tina and Ann, Ann interviews Charde young who is also known as Love Freely, on stage. Charde is in several bands. She is one of the singers in Apostle Jones, a band that has been named, Best Band in Cleveland, Ohio. She has…
What goes on in the mind and in the healing when a person walks the same streets where trauma occurred. Returning to these places can trigger positive and negative emotions. Sometimes, revisiting a place tied to distressing memories can help us gain understanding or find a sense of peace. Sometimes…
Born with a severe Cleft Palate, half a nose and told he would never learn, Dr. Don Bartlette has a story of overcoming and hope. He lived in a small shack in North Dakota. His father left him and his mother because of his disabilities. Don would steal to eat…
This is personal! Thank you to Dr. Don Bartlette and Denise Bard Stay tuned...
Engage with us as we delve into the human response to trauma, with a focus on the fight or flight response. Guest host Denise Bard and Ann paint vivid pictures of how trauma can manifest in our bodies and our minds. The pair talk ways the body handles stress and…
YOU MATTER! Listen as Denise shares her journey of changing her life's narrative, reminding us all of the power of our own voices, even in the face of adversity. Join us as Denise shares how she rewrote her story to one of triumph and resilience and reminds us that faiure…
Denise Bard's life story, one marked by struggles and hardships, is a compelling portrayal of the human spirit's capacity to rise above circumstances. This is a must listen as Denise discusses being born from two drug-addicted parents and the physical, mental, and emotional abuse that she endured. Abuse and neglect…
What is the true opposite of love? Hate or Fear? How does it affect a child when their first emotion is fear and not love?What happens when the very person loving you is the one instilling that fear? We're peeling back the layers on this complex subject, starting with early…
This episode is not just a conversation; it’s a celebration of differentness, friendship, and unity in the face of adversity. Ann welcomes special guest, RJ Formanek, the trailblazer behind Flying with Broken Wings and Red Shoes Rock, who has embraced his FASD diagnosis as a power source instead of a…
Imagine having your life shaped by trauma before drawing your first breath. That's the reality for people living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), a misunderstood and stigmatized condition. I had the honor of hosting RJ Formanek, a tireless advocate for people with FASD, who also happens to be a…
Listen as tina and Ann from Everything Spectrum discuss the complicated emotions of Love Hate and Fear. Ann is Autistic and this is very relevant to this channel. She is raising 3 kids with autism who she talks about in this episode. Thank you for listening.
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Ann is autistic raising three autistic kids. She got some tough news about her son and discusses her childhood diagnosis and how she didn't let doctors or a diagnosis define her. She wants the same for her kids. Watch and engage with this individual as she shares her stories of…