Podcast
Angels 2nd Class
Hosted by Kathy Turner · EN
Ordinary people making extraordinary differences. We celebrate individuals and their profound experiences with a focus on Ethics, Life and Death, Religion, Spirituality, and Mental Health. Join us on an extraordinary voyage of exploration and inspiration. Each episode is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for compassion, dedication, and positive change. As we uncover the narratives of these exceptional individuals, we hope to uplift, enlighten, and ignite a spark of change within each listener.
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Success as an Entrepreneur with Mental Illness Part 1
Jan 21, 202500:55:08Tap to summarizeYou too can be a successful entrepreneur with a diagnosis of mental illness. In this first episode, of a two-part series, hear guest David Boyles, share how his diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia lead him to success. He speaks freely about how he had to drop out of school leaving himself with enormous debt. He shares how he was constantly hearing voices, negative voices, and seeing reflections in everything around him. He shares his struggle with headaches, hospitalizations, medications, and being arrested. “You can’t rely on medicine, and therapy is a mixed bag,” he says. He knew he had to make life changes, or he was going to die. He looked at all his symptoms and all his medicines and made the decision to change his quality of life. He asked himself, “What am I missing out on if I continue this way?” Once you listen to his story about his mental health condition, his determination to get better and his resilience, David leaves you feeling encouraged. About Angels 2nd Class www.Angels2ndClass.com Contact.Kathy@Angels2ndClass.com Recommended-Reading A2c-Merchandise Credits Production Services: CoffeeCut Studios, Bryan Archilla Marketing Writer: Tracy Poliey Writing Editor: Bree Fortney All Image and musical assets acquired from Motionarray.com
Transcribe →Aging Parents of Adult IDD Child
Jan 7, 202500:49:51Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Angels 2nd Class, Margaret Gaffney, Vice President of Indie Tree, helps parents who have an adult child with Intellectual disabilities connect to the best fitting adult-life resource options. That includes vocational, social, and safe living opportunities. She explains the difference between learning and neurological disabilities so parents understand how a child’s executive function problems may need specific tools for future success. Margaret will help you tackle a way to address guardianship decisions and move obstacles to help adult children with IDD remain cared for when a parent may not be available. About Margaret Gaffney VP at Indie Tree https://indietree.org/ https://www.facebook.com/indietreecommunity About Angels 2nd Class www.Angels2ndClass.com Contact.Kathy@Angels2ndClass.com Recommended-Reading A2c-Merchandise Credits Production Services: CoffeeCut Studios, Bryan Archilla Marketing Writer: Tracy Poliey Writing Editor: Bree Fortney All Image and musical assets acquired from Motionarray.com
Transcribe →Christmas, Congress and Commercialism
Dec 24, 202400:14:41Tap to summarize'Tis the season to be jolly! In today’s episode, we walk through how it took a “literal” act of Congress to kick off the Christmas season. And, how did “peace on earth” start – with commercialism or Jesus? You might be surprised to hear commercialism may not be as bad as we thought. About Angels 2nd Class www.Angels2ndClass.com Contact.Kathy@Angels2ndClass.com Recommended Reading A2c Merchandise Credits Production Services: CoffeeCut Studios, Bryan Archilla Marketing Writer: Tracy Poliey Writing Editor: Bree Fortney All Image and musical assets acquired from Motionarray.com
Transcribe →Grief vs. Mourning - What's The Difference?
Dec 10, 202401:08:13Tap to summarizeWhat is toxic positivity, and how can it impact the way we grieve and mourn? The months from October to December bring a series of holidays—Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas—that often come with tremendous expectations for joy and celebration. If you include Valentine’s Day in February, the pressure can feel even more intense. It's important to remember that experiencing joy isn’t always straightforward, and this pressure can sometimes lead to toxic positivity, where genuine feelings are pushed aside in favor of forced happiness. Our guest, Ed Gash sheds light on the distinction between mourning and grief, drawing from his profound loss with the death of his son, and his application of his education about grief and loss. He has created a program to help navigate these difficult emotions, offering support to those who may feel overwhelmed during such emotionally charged times. It’s crucial to honor our feelings and recognize that it's okay not to feel joyful during moments when we are grieving. About Ed Gash Website: emgmourningpath.com Books By Ed Gash Beyond the Hashmarks – Authorhouse: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/dp/1886057931/?coliid=I21053BPKZGLW&colid=BN20YDXXJOUU&psc=0&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it Culture Coaching: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/dp/1434374777/?coliid=I2PES4J2LAZ5CN&colid=BN20YDXXJOUU&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it Resources Related to the Episode One Mindful Day at a Time by Alan D Wolfelt, PhD https://bookshop.org/a/103302/9781617222634 Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief by David Kessler and Co-Author Elizabeth Ku-ler Ross https://bookshop.org/a/103302/9781501192746 About Angels 2nd Class Website: www.Angels2ndClass.com Contact.Kathy@Angels2ndClass.com Recommended Reading https://bookshop.org/lists/recommended-reading-from-a2c-episodes Angels 2nd Class Merchandise: https://angels-2nd-class.creator-spring.com/ Credits Production Services: CoffeeCut Studios, Bryan Archilla All Image and musical assets acquired from Motionarray.com
Transcribe →Stories of Gratitude
Nov 26, 202400:14:17Tap to summarizeIn this special Thanksgiving edition of Angels 2nd Class, you will hear some personal stories people shared of their angels. One mother shares her gratefulness for the organ donation program. Her story moves you to tears because it is not what you expect. Covid brought isolation to so many of us, for way too long. In another listener’s letter, a wife shares her angel, a chaplain who helped comfort her through months of watching her husband’s health decline when she wasn’t able to visit with any friends or family. Another listener shared an encounter with a stranger who brought her comfort, while other letters share memories of teachers who went the extra mile. As you listen to their stories, and you get caught in the emotions of the holidays, it is such a blessing to be reminded of the special people in our lives who made a difference. It is so valuable to remember to search for the opportunity to be that angel for anyone we can. About Angels 2nd Class www.Angels2ndClass.com Contact.Kathy@Angels2ndClass.com Recommended Reading A2c Merchandise Credits Production Services: CoffeeCut Studios, Bryan Archilla Marketing Writer: Tracy Poliey Writing Editor: Bree Fortney All Image and musical assets acquired from Motionarray.com
Transcribe →The Myths of Organ Donation Part 2
Nov 12, 202401:04:22Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Angels 2nd Class, Kathy continues to bring attention to organ donation and the myths surrounding it. The reality is far from what most of society believes from their glimpses of tv dramas. Guest Brian Bardnt didn’t have a reason for is heart not working at age 22. He was an active swimmer. He admits, he wasn’t ready to deal with being sick. His testimony isn’t what you would think. He was ashamed of being sick and needing a transplant. And, he had to wait years for one. Interviews and Articles by/about Brian R Barndt, M.Div. Reclaiming my Identity with a New Heart https://www.donatelifenc.org/stories/reclaiming-my-identity-new-heart Local pastor with heart transplant to compete globally to help others in need https://abc11.com/raleigh-pastor-world-transplant-games-swimmer/2109140/ Heart Transplant Recipient Competes in Swimming and Triathlons https://www.myocarditisfoundation.org/reallife_stories/brians-story/ About Angels 2nd Class www.Angels2ndClass.com Contact.Kathy@Angels2ndClass.com Recommended Reading A2c Merchandise Credits Production Services: CoffeeCut Studios, Bryan Archilla Marketing Writer: Tracy Poliey All Image and musical assets acquired from Motionarray.com
Transcribe →Myths About Organ Donation Part 1
Oct 29, 202400:59:53Tap to summarizeAre you afraid to select the little heart on your license to register as an organ donor? Why? Here from Lindsay Faulk, the sister of an organ donor, and her role as a Family Support Coordinator with Honor Bridge. She will share the details of the long process to determine brain death, and the process determine if the person’s organs are viable to donate. Resources Related to the Episode Honor Bridge: Donate Life: https://honorbridge.org/ Health Resources & Services Administration: https://www.organdonor.gov/ OPTN: Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network (statistics): https://optn.transplant.hrsa.gov/ About Angels 2nd Class www.Angels2ndClass.com Contact.Kathy@Angels2ndClass.com Recommended-Reading A2c Merchandise Credits Production Services: CoffeeCut Studios, Bryan Archilla Marketing Writer: Tracy Poliey All Image and musical assets acquired from Motionarray.com
Transcribe →Entitlement, Manners and Mental Health
Oct 15, 202400:22:35Tap to summarizeAt first, etiquette and mental health do not seem to go together. But when you examine how they are intertwined, you will be surprised. A first step in dealing with people when it causes you anxiety, remember, do not take what people say and do personally. Increase your own self-care to find peace, and happiness. Listen as Kathy and Debbie discuss personal development and the simplicity of using “please” and “thank you,” like you would salt and pepper to create a connection of positivity and increase the well-being of not just yourself but those around you. More From Guest Debbie Jacobs Article: Jacobs, D. (2019, December 2). Leveraging basic manners to conquer social anxiety. bpHope.com. https://www.bphope.com/blog/leveraging-manners-conquering-social-anxiety/ Additional Articles by Debbie Jacobs: https://www.bphope.com/author/debbiejacobs/ · How I Stopped Letting My Anger Do the Talking · Managing Bipolar in the Workplace · Bipolar Anger & Learning True Self-Control · How Managing My Bipolar & Mania Taught Me to Manage Myself · Many more…… See List of Citations below About Angels 2nd Class www.Angels2ndClass.com Contact.Kathy@Angels2ndClass.com Recommended Reading A2cMerchandise Credits Production Services: CoffeeCut Studios, Bryan Archilla Marketing Writer: Tracy Poliey Writing Editor: Bree Fortney All Image and musical assets acquired from Motionarray.com Citations: Chard, P. (2011, May 30). Minding manners may boost mental health. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. https://archive.jsonline.com/news/health/122831359.html/ Dash, Bipin. (2022). The Importance of Etiquette and Useful Expressions in English: A Critical Analysis. 2. 74-91. Echelbarger M, Epley N. Undervaluing the positive impact of kindness starts early. J Exp Psychol Gen. 2023 Oct;152(10):2989-2994. doi: 10.1037/xge0001433. Epub 2023 May 25. PMID: 37227842. Haller, E., Lubenko, J., Presti, G., Squatrito, V., Constantinou, M., Nicolaou, C., Papacostas, S., Aydın, G., Chong, Y. Y., Chien, W. T., Cheng, H. Y., Ruiz, F. J., García-Martín, M. B., Obando- Posada, D. P., Segura-Vargas, M. A., Vasiliou, V. S., McHugh, L., Höfer, S., Baban, A., … Gloster, A. T. (2021, December 21). To help or not to help? prosocial behavior, its association with well-being, and predictors of prosocial behavior during the Coronavirus Disease Pandemic. Frontiers. https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.775032/full Jacobs, D. (2019, December 2). Leveraging basic manners to conquer social anxiety. bpHope.com. https://www.bphope.com/blog/leveraging-manners-conquering-social-anxiety/ Lookadoo, G. (2009, August 3). Whatever happened to? manners : “polite behavior” has gone through a transformation. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2009/aug/03/whatever-happened-manners-polite- behavior-20090803/ Raposa EB, Laws HB, Ansell EB. Prosocial Behavior Mitigates the Negative Effects of Stress in Everyday Life. Clin Psychol Sci. 2016 Jul;4(4):691-698. doi: 10.1177/2167702615611073. Epub 2015 Dec 10. PMID: 27500075; PMCID: PMC4974016. Shakir, Z. (2023, September 20). How etiquette and mental health go hand in hand - insights by peerless etiquette. Peerless Etiquette. https://www.peerlessetiquette.com/post/how-etiquette-and-mental-health-go-hand-in-hand-insights-by-peerless-etiquette Yu, M. (2024, June 26). Mind-body connection: Enhancing mental well-being for Optimal Health. Maggie Yu MD, IFMCP - Transform Your Health. https://drmaggieyu.com/blog/mind-body-connection-unleashing-mental-well-being-for-optimal-health/
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