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Teatime with Miss Liz
Hosted by "Miss Liz" Elizabeth Jean Olivia Gagnon Women Making a Difference with One Cup · EN
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Teatime with Miss Liz, making a difference one cup of tea at a time, teaching educational awareness through stories of inspiration. As we transcend, embrace, and open up the world of envisioning with storytelling from all walks of life, every Tee Matters.
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Miss Liz Serves Helen Glanville A Second Chance: Rebuilding Life Through Courage, Compassion & Hope
2d ago01:10:56Tap to summarizeTEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: Helen Glanville July 7th | 7 PM EST TitleA Second Chance: Rebuilding Life Through Courage, Compassion & Hope TaglineSometimes the greatest act of courage is choosing compassion when the world chooses judgment. Description:Join Miss Liz for an unforgettable conversation with Australian author, speaker, and community advocate Helen Glanville, whose extraordinary life is a testament to resilience, redemption, and rebuilding after unimaginable loss. Helen’s life changed forever when she chose to love a man whose past placed them both under intense public scrutiny. Years later, the devastating 2019 Australian bushfires destroyed the home and life she and her husband had spent over thirty years building. Rather than allowing hardship to define her, Helen transformed her lived experience into service by founding Second Chances SA, a charity supporting children and families affected by imprisonment. Her memoir, A Second Chance, shares a deeply personal story of compassion, forgiveness, and discovering hope beyond adversity. This heartfelt conversation explores what it truly means to begin again—even when life leaves you standing in the ashes. Opening: Welcome everyone to another inspiring edition of Teatime with Miss Liz, where stories become bridges of understanding and every conversation reminds us that hope is always possible. Today, we’re honoured to welcome Helen Glanville, an Australian author, speaker, and founder of Second Chances SA. Helen’s journey has been shaped by public judgment, personal heartbreak, devastating loss, and extraordinary resilience. Through every challenge, she chose compassion over bitterness and purpose over despair, creating opportunities for others to find healing and hope. Helen, thank you for joining us at the Teatime table. Closing: Today’s conversation reminded us that healing doesn’t always happen in dramatic moments—it often grows quietly through courage, compassion, and the willingness to begin again. Helen Glanville showed us that second chances aren’t about forgetting the past—they’re about allowing it to become the foundation for something meaningful. Thank you, Helen, for sharing your remarkable journey and reminding us that hope can rise even from life’s greatest losses. Helen Glanville is an Australian author, speaker, and founder of Second Chances SA. Following public scrutiny, personal loss, and the devastation of the 2019 bushfires, she transformed adversity into purpose by supporting children and families affected by imprisonment. Her memoir, A Second Chance, celebrates resilience, compassion, and rebuilding hope. About Helen:• Founder of Second Chances SA• Author of A Second Chance• Community Advocate• Speaker on resilience, redemption, and compassion• Champion for families affected by imprisonment Favourite ColourDeep Blue One Word That Describes HerGrounded Helen’s T-E-E:Redemption through lived experienceRebuilding after lossSecond chances for people and communities Three Words That Share Her Story:• Courage after collapse• Grace in adversity• Rebuilding with purpose Miss Liz Reflection:Sometimes the strongest people are not those who never fall—they are the ones who quietly choose to stand again. Helen reminds us that second chances begin with compassion, grow through courage, and become a gift we can share with others.#TeatimeWithMissLiz#HelenGlanville#ASecondChance#ResilienceThroughAdversity
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Miss Liz Serves Peter Matthies Conscious Business: When Purpose Becomes Your Greatest Success
2d ago01:01:52Tap to summarizeTEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: Peter Matthies July 7th | 3 PM EST TitleConscious Business: When Purpose Becomes Your Greatest Success TaglineSometimes the boldest business decision is following the voice that changes your life. Description: Join Miss Liz for an inspiring conversation with Peter Matthies, founder of the Conscious Business Institute, whose extraordinary journey began with one unexpected psychic reading that changed everything. Once a successful software entrepreneur and venture capitalist in Germany, Peter made the courageous decision to leave behind the life he had built, pack two bags, and move to California in pursuit of something he couldn’t yet explain. A life-changing insight during a flight became the foundation for the Conscious Business Institute, where for more than twenty years Peter has helped transform the way people think about work, leadership, purpose, and success. Today, the Institute has impacted more than 80,000 people around the world. Together we’ll explore what happens when we stop chasing success—and begin becoming who we’re truly here to be. Opening: Welcome everyone to Teatime with Miss Liz, where every story reminds us that the greatest transformations often begin with one courageous decision. Today we’re honoured to welcome Peter Matthies, founder of the Conscious Business Institute. Peter’s story isn’t simply about changing careers—it’s about changing the entire definition of success. Leaving behind a thriving career in software and venture capital after a profound spiritual experience, Peter chose purpose over certainty and has spent the last two decades helping leaders create businesses that honour both humanity and results. Peter, welcome to the Teatime table. Closing: Today’s Teatime reminded us that true success isn’t measured only by what we accomplish—it’s measured by who we become along the journey. Peter Matthies shared how trusting intuition, embracing uncertainty, and leading with purpose can transform not only businesses, but lives. When we choose authenticity over fear, we create space for extraordinary possibilities. Thank you, Peter, for reminding us that conscious leadership begins within. Peter Matthies is the founder of the Conscious Business Institute and a former software entrepreneur and venture capitalist. Inspired by a life-changing spiritual awakening, he has spent more than twenty years helping leaders create human-centred businesses that align purpose, fulfillment, and sustainable success, impacting over 80,000 people worldwide. About Peter:Founder of the Conscious Business InstituteFormer Software Entrepreneur & Venture CapitalistBusiness Transformation ExpertLeadership CoachInternational SpeakerHelping organizations create more conscious, human-centred workplaces for over 20 years. Favourite ColourBlue One Word That Describes HimInsightful Peter’s T-E-E:TransformationEmpowermentEvolution A new narrative for humanity through conscious business. Three Phrases That Share His Story:• Following spiritual insights• Bridging spirituality and business• Transforming the way we work and create successMiss Liz Reflection: Sometimes life whispers before it shouts.Peter’s journey reminds us that our greatest breakthroughs often begin with trusting what we cannot yet explain. When purpose leads, success naturally follows.#TeatimeWithMissLiz#PeterMatthies#ConsciousBusiness#PurposeDrivenLeadership#MakingADifference
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Miss Liz Serves Sandy Malone The Gem of the Golden Isles: Turning Storms into Stories
3d ago01:02:25Tap to summarizeTEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: Sandy Malone July 6th | 7 PM EST Title: The Gem of the Golden Isles: Turning Storms into Stories Tagline: When life rewrites your plans, sometimes it gives you the perfect story to tell. Description: Join Miss Liz for an inspiring evening with award-winning author and former destination wedding planner Sandy Malone, creator of the beloved Gem of the Golden Isles series. After spending more than a decade planning over 500 destination weddings throughout the Caribbean, Hurricane Maria changed everything overnight—destroying the successful business Sandy and her retired SWAT commander husband had built together. Rather than letting tragedy define her future, Sandy transformed years of unforgettable experiences into a heartwarming, humorous, and mystery-filled series set on beautiful Jekyll Island, Georgia. Through unforgettable characters, romance, mystery, friendship, and resilience, the Gem of the Golden Isles series reminds readers that sometimes life’s greatest setbacks become the beginning of our greatest adventures. Her award-winning novel Treasure on Jekyll, winner of the 2025 International Impact Book Award for Women’s Fiction – Mystery/Suspense, continues to delight readers who love romance, humour, and small-town charm. Opening: Welcome everyone to Teatime with Miss Liz, where every story reminds us that even life’s greatest storms can become our greatest strengths. Tonight we’re welcoming award-winning author Sandy Malone, whose remarkable journey proves that sometimes the ending we never expected becomes the beginning we were always meant to write. From planning hundreds of destination weddings throughout the Caribbean to rebuilding life after Hurricane Maria, Sandy transformed heartbreak into hope through storytelling. Today we’ll explore resilience, reinvention, romance, mystery, and the magic of Jekyll Island. Sandy, welcome to the Teatime table! Closing: Today’s Teatime reminds us that while storms may change our direction, they never have to define our destination. Sandy Malone shared how resilience, creativity, and determination transformed personal loss into a bestselling series that continues to inspire readers around the world. Her stories remind us that love, friendship, laughter, and new beginnings often appear just when we need them most. As we leave today’s Teatime, may we remember: Sometimes the greatest treasures are the stories we discover after life’s unexpected detours. Sandy Malone is an award-winning author, former destination wedding planner, podcast host, and wedding industry expert. After Hurricane Maria destroyed her Caribbean business, she turned her real-life experiences into the beloved Gem of the Golden Isles series, combining romance, mystery, humour, and resilience with unforgettable Southern charm. Featured Series: Gem of the Golden Isles Series Escape to Jekyll In Bloom on Jekyll Treasure on Jekyll2025 International Impact Book Award Winner In the Shadows on Jekyll Christmas on Jekyll Also Author of: How To Plan Your Own Destination Wedding Favourite Colour Pink One Word That Describes Her Enthusiastic Her T-E-E: Telling Entertaining Stories Three Phrases That Share Her Story: Turning hurricanes into hope Love, laughter, and mystery Finding treasure after life’s storms#TeatimeWithMissLiz#SandyMalone#GemOfTheGoldenIsles#WomensFiction#MakingADifferenceOneCupAtATime
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Miss Liz Serves Dean Tong Abuse Excuse: Truth, Justice & Protecting Children
1w ago00:58:51Tap to summarizeTea Time Podcast | Dean Tong on False Allegations, Family Court & Protecting ChildrenTonight on Tea Time, Elizabeth sits down with internationally recognized forensic trial consultant and expert witness Dean Tong for an eye-opening discussion about false allegations of child abuse, high-conflict custody disputes, parental alienation, and the importance of evidence-based investigations.Drawing from more than 25 years of experience—and his own personal story of being falsely accused—Dean explains how family courts, Child Protective Services, forensic interviewers, and expert witnesses can impact the outcome of cases involving children and families. He also discusses why science, proper forensic protocols, and due process are essential when investigating allegations of abuse.During this episode, we discuss:☕ False allegations in family court☕ Child forensic interviews and evidence-based investigations☕ The Daubert and Frye standards for expert testimony☕ Parental alienation and child hearsay☕ Choosing experienced legal representation☕ Protecting children while ensuring fairness for families☕ Needed reforms in the family court systemDean also shares insights from his books:Abuse ExcuseDon't Blame Me, DaddyElusive InnocenceParents' Pawns (co-authored with Dr. Alan Blotcky)If you're an attorney, mental health professional, investigator, advocate, or parent navigating a high-conflict custody case, this conversation offers valuable insight into one of the most challenging areas of family law.To learn more about Dean Tong, book him for consulting or expert witness services, or invite him to speak, visit:https://www.expertdeantong.com👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, follow, rate, and share Tea Time.📅 New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.#TeaTimePodcast #DeanTong #FamilyCourt #ChildAbuseInvestigations #FalseAllegations #ParentalAlienation #ChildCustody #ForensicInterview #ExpertWitness #FamilyLaw #DueProcess #Podcast #YouTubePodcast #SpotifyPodcast
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Miss Liz Serves Ishi Khan Ask Granny: Finding Laughter, Identity & Courage Through Comedy
1w ago01:04:11Tap to summarizeTEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: Ishi Khan July 2nd | 3 PM EST Title: Ask Granny: Finding Laughter, Identity & Courage Through Comedy Tagline: Sometimes the greatest wisdom comes wrapped in laughter… and delivered by Granny. Description: Join Miss Liz for a joyful and heartwarming conversation with internationally recognized British comedian Ishi Khan, creator of the hit comedy show Ask Granny. Known for her infectious energy, quick wit, and uplifting audience interaction, Ishi blends British Asian storytelling, improvisation, and comedy to create experiences that unite people across cultures. Through her beloved alter ego, NaanE, she brings audiences laughter, wisdom, and a reminder that our differences are often our greatest strengths. Having appeared on BBC, ITV, and BBC Asian Network, and earning sold-out audiences at the Leicester Comedy Festival, Ishi uses humour as a bridge to conversations about identity, belonging, courage, and connection. Prepare for an unforgettable Teatime full of laughter, sparkle, storytelling, and perhaps even a little fairy dust. Opening: Welcome everyone to Teatime with Miss Liz, where every conversation is served with heart, purpose, and a little bit of magic. Today we’re delighted to welcome someone who believes laughter isn’t simply entertainment—it’s transformation. Our guest is internationally acclaimed British comedian Ishi Khan, creator of the sold-out comedy sensation Ask Granny. Through comedy, storytelling, and her unforgettable alter ego NaanE, Ishi encourages us to embrace our identities, celebrate our differences, and find joy even in life’s most awkward moments. Ishi, welcome to the Teatime table! Closing: Today’s Teatime reminded us that laughter is far more than a punchline. Ishi Khan showed us that humour can heal, storytelling can unite, and embracing who we truly are gives others permission to do the same. Whether through Granny’s wisdom, playful storytelling, or conversations that celebrate culture and belonging, today’s message was beautifully simple: When we laugh together, we understand each other a little more. May we leave today’s table carrying a little extra sparkle, courage, and kindness wherever we go. Ishi Khan is an internationally recognized British comedian, storyteller, and creator of the hit show Ask Granny. Through comedy, improvisation, and her beloved character NaanE, she celebrates identity, belonging, and human connection while inspiring audiences around the world to embrace laughter, courage, and the joy found in our shared humanity. Favourite Colour: Purple, Orange, Pink, Red, Gold, Silver(Or simply… the rainbow!)One Word That Describes Her: Glitter! Her T-E-E: Teaching. Turning life’s messy chaos into magic through laughter, imagination, and courage. Educational: Exploring identity, belonging, and boldness through playful storytelling. Empowerment: Helping women—especially Global Majority women—rediscover their sparkle, confidence, and authentic voice. Three Phrases That Share Her Story: Mischief-making, playful, laughter-spreading fairy: Truth-sprinkling elf of awkward conversations Cultural: shapeshifting dancer between worlds wearing glitter and courage Featured Show: “Ask Granny” A sold-out comedy experience blending improvisation, British Asian storytelling, audience participation, humour, wisdom, and heart.#teatimewithmissliz#IshiKhan#AskGranny#ComedyHeals#MakingADifferenceOneCupAtATime
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MISS LIZ SERVES: CHRIS PAPST Failure Factory: Holding Education Accountable
1w ago01:01:07Tap to summarizeTEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: CHRIS PAPST June 30th | 7:00 PM EST TitleFailure Factory: Holding Education Accountable for Every Student’s Future TaglineWhen truth enters the classroom, accountability follows. About Our GuestChris Papst is an Emmy Award-winning investigative journalist, author, and the lead investigative reporter for Project Baltimore at FOX45 News. Through years of in-depth reporting, Chris has uncovered systemic issues within public education, exposing practices that affect students, families, educators, and taxpayers alike. His investigative work has led to new state laws, criminal convictions, policy changes, and legal precedents throughout Maryland. His reporting has earned recognition from the Maryland General Assembly, the Maryland Office of the Comptroller, the Maryland Office of the Inspector General for Education, the NAACP, and numerous journalism organizations. Chris is the author of Failure Factory: How Baltimore City Public Schools Deprive Taxpayers and Students of a Future, a powerful examination of educational accountability. The book explores declining academic standards, school safety concerns, data reporting, and the broader impact these issues have on communities. Previously, Chris authored Capital Murder and the novel Devolution, continuing his commitment to telling stories that challenge assumptions and encourage meaningful dialogue. Episode TaglineStrong schools build strong communities—and accountability begins with truth. Miss Liz’s Opening Welcome Welcome everyone to another meaningful edition of Teatime with Miss Liz, where we gather around the table to have conversations that matter. Education shapes every generation, and today’s guest has dedicated his career to asking difficult questions, investigating complex issues, and encouraging accountability where it matters most. Please join me in welcoming award-winning investigative journalist and author Chris Papst. Featured Book Failure Factory: How Baltimore City Public Schools Deprive Taxpayers and Students of a Future. A compelling investigative look at public education, accountability, leadership, and the importance of creating better opportunities for students and communities. Favorite Color Blue(Chris jokes that being colorblind makes choosing a favourite colour a little easier.)One WordMotivated Chris’s T-E-EHolding Schools AccountableEducating CommunitiesBuilding Awareness Through Investigative Journalism Conversation Themes Educational accountability Student success Investigative journalism School leadership Public policy Community impact. One word that defines leadership. Today’s conversation reminds us that asking difficult questions isn’t about assigning blame—it’s about creating better possibilities for every child. Closing: Chris Papst reminds us that meaningful change begins with honest conversations. When truth is pursued with integrity and difficult questions are asked with purpose, communities gain the opportunity to improve, grow, and better serve future generations. May today’s conversation encourage us all to stay informed, remain engaged, and continue advocating for educational environments where every student has the opportunity to succeed.#TeatimeWithMissLiz#ChrisPapst#FailureFactory#EducationMatters#TeachingEducationalAwareness
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Miss Liz Serves Larry Freeborg Always At Choice
1w ago01:00:59Tap to summarizeTEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: LARRY FREEBORG June 30th | 4:00 PM EST TitleAlways At Choice: Finding Hope, Healing & New Possibilities Through Life’s Greatest Losses TaglineLoss may change your life—but it never takes away your power to choose. About Our GuestAt the age of 40, Larry Freeborg’s world changed forever. Within a single week, just after Christmas in 1979, Larry lost his 39-year-old wife to leukemia—and only days later lost the job he had held for eighteen years. Suddenly he found himself a widowed father of four young children, unemployed, overwhelmed by grief, and uncertain how he could possibly move forward. During one of the darkest moments of his life, while receiving treatment, a compassionate nurse shared a life-changing truth:“ You are always at choice. ”Those four words became the foundation of Larry’s life’s work. Today, more than four decades later, Larry is the author of Always At Choice: Strategies for Moving on After the Death of a Spouse or Life Trauma, founder of Stepping Through the Gate, and a respected coach helping individuals and business leaders navigate grief, fear, change, and life’s major transitions. Before becoming an independent coach, Larry enjoyed a successful corporate career spanning over twenty years with 3M Company and Medtronic, specializing in marketing, leadership, and business development. Now in his late eighties, Larry continues sharing his wisdom with others, reminding people that while life may change beyond recognition, our ability to choose our response remains one of our greatest gifts. Episode TaglineEvery ending offers a new beginning—because we are always at choice. Miss Liz’s Opening Welcome:Welcome everyone to another heartfelt edition of Teatime with Miss Liz, where stories become lessons, conversations become connections, and hope is always served. Today’s guest has lived through unimaginable loss and transformed those experiences into a lifetime of helping others find healing. His story reminds us that while grief may visit every life differently, hope always remains possible. Please help me welcome author, coach, and lifelong learner Larry Freeborg. Featured Book Always At ChoiceStrategies for Moving on After the Death of a Spouse or Life Trauma: A practical and compassionate guide for navigating grief, rebuilding life after profound loss, and discovering the choices that lead toward healing, peace, and purpose. Favorite Color Sky Blue One WordLife-Long Learner Larry’s T-E-ET – Transitioning Support CoachE – Elder (Wise)E – Empathetic Listener Conversation Themes Grief and healing Choosing hope after loss Understanding beliefs that shape our lives Communication and relationships Equine therapy and breakthrough experiences Living with purpose at every stage of life. Closing Today’s conversation reminds us that grief is not something we overcome—it is something we learn to carry with courage, compassion, and grace. Larry’s remarkable journey teaches us that while loss changes our circumstances, it never removes our ability to choose hope, choose growth, choose love, and choose life again. That may be one of the greatest gifts we can ever discover.#TeatimeWithMissLiz#LarryFreeborg#AlwaysAtChoice#HealingJourney#TeachingEducationalAwareness
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Miss Liz's Serves Zoey Michaels Fractured Shadows
2w ago01:03:23Tap to summarizeTEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: Zoey Michaels June 26th | 7 PM EST Title Thinking Sideways: Stories, Music & the Art of Seeing Life Differently Tagline Sometimes the most meaningful stories begin when we stop looking straight ahead and start thinking sideways. Description: Join Miss Liz for an inspiring evening with author and podcaster Zoey Michaels, a storyteller who believes the best tales come from seeing the world through a different lens. Drawing inspiration from everyday emotions, meaningful relationships, music, and life’s quieter moments, Zoey creates stories that feel authentic, relatable, and deeply human. Whether writing fiction, interviewing musicians on The Molten Truth, or hosting Behind the Diagnosis: Famous Lives, Untold, she explores the connections that shape our lives and the choices that define us. From her journey across Indiana, Texas, Ecuador, and Ohio to her passion for storytelling rooted in transformation, authenticity, and emotional truth, Zoey brings a refreshing perspective on creativity, connection, and the power of seeing life differently. Opening: Welcome everyone to Teatime with Miss Liz, where stories become bridges, conversations create connection, and every guest brings a unique cup of wisdom to the table . Tonight, we welcome author, podcaster, and creative storyteller Zoey Michaels. Zoey believes that the best stories aren’t found by looking straight ahead—they’re discovered by thinking sideways. Through her writing, podcasts, and creative projects, she explores the emotional truths that connect us all: love, growth, communication, resilience, and the choices we make every day. Her work reminds us that life’s most meaningful moments are often found in the quiet spaces between the big events. Zoey, welcome to Teatime with Miss Liz. Closing: Today’s Teatime reminded us that every person carries a story worth telling and that sometimes the most powerful lessons are found in life’s quietest moments. Zoey Michaels shared how transformation happens through authenticity, connection, and the willingness to see the world differently. Her stories encourage us to embrace change, stay curious, and continue showing up for the people and experiences that matter most. As we leave today’s table, may we remember: The stories we live today become the inspiration for someone else’s tomorrow. Zoey Michaels is an author, podcaster, and storyteller whose work explores authentic relationships, personal transformation, and emotional truth. Drawing inspiration from life, music, and human connection, she creates stories that resonate deeply with readers while encouraging them to see the world—and themselves—from a new perspective. Favourite Colours Vibrant and peaceful shades of Blue Deep Reds Deep Greens One Word That Describes Her Inquisitive Her T-E-A Transformation Escape Authentic Feelings Three Phrases That Share Her Story Thinking sideways Stories rooted in emotional truth Finding meaning in everyday moments Featured Works Fractured Shadows Love Lies and Piña Coladas Through these works, Zoey explores emotional truth, personal growth, authentic relationships, and the choices that shape who we become. Podcast Projects: The Molten Truth Behind the Diagnosis: Famous Lives, Untold #TeatimeWithMissLiz #ZoeyMichaels#FracturedShadows #ThinkingSideways #StoriesThatConnect
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Miss Liz Serves Mike Bolland We’re Not Stumped: From Limb Loss to Limitless Possibility
2w ago01:00:59Tap to summarizeTEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: Mike BollandWe’re Not Stumped: From Limb Loss to Limitless Possibility TaglineYou don’t need everything to do something meaningful — you need to use what you have. Description: On June 26th at 3 PM EST, Teatime with Miss Liz welcomes Mike Bolland — speaker, actor, comedian, cancer survivor, advocate, podcast host of We’re Not Stumped, and the first one-handed professional bowler on the Professional Bowlers Association tour. Born without a right hand, Mike has spent his life showing that difference does not define limitation. From being cast as Danny in The Trial of Billy Jack as a child, to building a 30-year corporate career, to surviving cancer, Mike’s journey is filled with humour, resilience, reinvention, and purpose. Today, through speaking, advocacy, his podcast, and his platform Enable Review, Mike helps people reframe challenges, build confidence, and recognize what is possible when they stop focusing on what they lack and begin using what they have. This Teatime explores disability awareness, resilience, inclusion, cancer survival, mindset, humour, advocacy, and the power of possibility. Opening: Welcome everyone to Teatime with Miss Liz, where we serve real-life T-E-A through stories that inspire courage, awareness, and meaningful connection. Today’s guest brings a message that is powerful, practical, and deeply human. Mike Bolland was born without a right hand, but he has never allowed that to define what was possible for his life. From childhood acting to professional bowling, corporate leadership, cancer survival, comedy, advocacy, and podcasting, Mike’s story reminds us that limitations do not get the final word. His message is simple and unforgettable: use what you have. Mike, welcome to Teatime with Miss Liz. Closing: Today’s conversation reminds us that possibility begins when we stop measuring life by what is missing and start recognizing the strength already within us. Mike Bolland shared how humour, mindset, resilience, and lived experience can help us reframe challenges and create impact. His journey proves that difference can become purpose, adversity can become advocacy, and every person has something meaningful to offer. As we leave today’s Teatime, may we reflect on this: What could change if we stopped focusing on what we don’t have and started using what we do? Mike Bolland is a speaker, actor, comedian, cancer survivor, disability advocate, and host of the We’re Not Stumped podcast. Born without a right hand, he became the first one-handed professional bowler on the PBA tour and now inspires audiences to reframe limitation, build confidence, and use what they have. Favourite ColourPurple One Word That Describes HimFun His T-E-EEmpowermentConfidencePossibility Three Phrases That Share His Story:Use what you haveFrom limb loss to limitlessReframing limitation into possibility Website:https://mikebolland.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mike.bolland/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/OfficialMikeBollandPodcast:We’re Not Stumped Platform:Enable Review #TeatimeWithMissLiz #MikeBolland #WereNotStumped #DisabilityAwareness #MakingADifferenceOneCupAtATime
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MISS LIZ SERVES: Adam Gaffney Product of Another Sad Song
2w ago01:02:22Tap to summarizeTEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: Adam Gaffney June 25th | 7 PM EST TitleProduct of Another Sad Song: Sobriety, Loss & Finding Truth in Music TaglineSometimes the saddest songs become the doorway back to yourself. Description: On June 25th at 7 PM EST, Teatime with Miss Liz welcomes Adam Gaffney — St. Louis alt-country artist, songwriter, Navy veteran, and frontman of Adam Gaffney and the Balladeers. His new album, Product of Another Sad Song, released May 8, is a raw and emotional collection exploring sobriety, grief, love, loss, forgiveness, and the hard-earned lessons that come from rebuilding a life. Featuring the joyful country love song “Darlin,” written for his partner Christy, the album balances heartbreak with hope and honky-tonk grit with deeply personal truth. From losing his mother to cancer while recording the album, to finding sobriety, navigating life as a working musician, and transforming pain into songs, Adam brings a powerful story of resilience, redemption, and creative survival. This Teatime explores music, recovery, grief, military service, love, storytelling, and how truth often finds its way into a song. Opening: Welcome everyone to Teatime with Miss Liz, where we serve real-life T-E-A through stories, music, healing, and honest conversations that connect us through lived experience. Tonight we welcome Adam Gaffney — alt-country songwriter, Navy veteran, and frontman of Adam Gaffney and the Balladeers. Adam’s new album, Product of Another Sad Song, is filled with the kind of truth that only comes from living through the hard parts — grief, addiction, sobriety, love, loss, and learning how to stand again. His single “Darlin” brings joy and love into the story, while the album as a whole carries the weight of healing, memory, and becoming a better version of yourself. Adam, welcome to Teatime with Miss Liz. Closing: Tonight’s conversation reminds us that music can carry grief, joy, pain, redemption, and truth all at once. Adam Gaffney shared how songwriting became a way to process loss, sobriety, love, and the complicated journey of becoming who he is today. His story reminds us that recovery is not only about what we leave behind — it is also about what we choose to build next. As we leave tonight’s Teatime, may we reflect on this: What truth in our own lives is waiting to become a song, a story, or a step toward healing? Adam Gaffney is a St. Louis alt-country artist, Navy veteran, songwriter, and frontman of Adam Gaffney and the Balladeers. His album Product of Another Sad Song explores sobriety, grief, love, loss, and redemption through honest country storytelling, honky-tonk spirit, and deeply personal songs rooted in lived experience. Favourite ColourBlue One Word That Describes HimAmbitious His T-E-E: Be everywhere and nowhereDon’t let the truth get in the way of a good songOnly you know what’s best for you. Three Phrases That Share His Story: Sobriety through songGrief turned into musicCountry truth and redemption Featured Music Single:“Darlin” Album:Product of Another Sad Song #TeatimeWithMissLiz#AdamGaffney#ProductOfAnotherSadSong#AltCountryMusic#MakingADifferenceOneCupAtATime
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