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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder with Dr. Elizabeth Mcingvale – True You! Episode 19

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Dr. McIngvale’s story really is quite remarkable. She was diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder at the age of 12, and doctors initially believed that her symptoms were too severe to be treated. Her rituals included severe repetition of tasks, obsessions with religious symbolism, and washing her hands over 100 times a day. She engaged in …

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Carp Are Jerks; Mark Usyk Isn’t! – True You! Ep17

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Fish stories are like opinions. Everybody’s got one. The difference is, people actually enjoy a good fish story. In his first book, Mark Usyk sets out to prove that he not only has a couple, but that he knows how to tell them as well. But are they really all fish stories? Or is he …

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How to Live with Viv – TY13

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I want to talk a bit about authenticity. One interesting thing about authentic people is that you can identify them quickly. Authentic people have an energy that makes others want to be around them—they’re like magnets. Well, without saying it . . . sometimes without even knowing it . . . we are all striving …

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Life in the a-zone with Peggy Sweeney McDonald-TY10

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There is so much happening in our world: from COVID, to politics, to so many lifestyle changes. To me, these changes are both unnerving and fascinating, especially around American politics. Here is something that is certain: our political beliefs are a reflection of our values and morals; and they are very often a reflection of …

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Dylan Emmons: A Social Chameleon with Aspergers – TY08

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Dylan Emmons was diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome at the age of 6 and is now a college professor, author, and public speaker

An Interview with Heather Beebe, Life Coach – TY07

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Heather Beebe is a Life Coach in Upstate New York. She spoke with me about her business, her mission to help her clients overcome life’s challenges, and how she has become successful in doing so. Her website can be found at https://www.unstoppableyoucoach.com. When we are going through some difficult times in our lives, what does …

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Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA)- TY06

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An unusual and powerful not-for-profit, BACA empowers children who have been, or are at risk of, being abused. This conversation was full of color, candor, and passion for the cause. Check out the local BACA chapter at http://newyork.bacaworld.org/syracuse-ny-chapter/. Please follow and like us:

Bipolar Disorder with Dr. Merryl Hammond – TY05

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I speak with Dr. Merryl Hammond, who is a health professional diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2008 at the age of 51. Almost overnight, she flipped from being a public health consultant to a locked ward patient. In Mad Like Me: Travels in Bipolar Country she shares the vivid details of her struggles with bipolar. …

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True Story! with Howard Potter, CEO – TY03

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A conversation with Howard Potter, Owner and CEO of A & P Master Images in Utica, New York. Howard’s story of resilience, opportunity, and strength offers inspiration to those who forget that they can take control of their thoughts, emotions, and their lives. Please follow and like us:

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder with Dr. Elizabeth Mcingvale – True You! Episode 19

Carp Are Jerks; Mark Usyk Isn’t! – True You! Ep17

How to Live with Viv – TY13

Life in the a-zone with Peggy Sweeney McDonald-TY10

Dylan Emmons: A Social Chameleon with Aspergers – TY08

An Interview with Heather Beebe, Life Coach – TY07

Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA)- TY06

Bipolar Disorder with Dr. Merryl Hammond – TY05

True Story! with Howard Potter, CEO – TY03

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