We all need a little inspiration now and then. Sometimes all it takes is a new perspective, encouraging words, or a reminder that we’re not alone in our struggles. Your Hometown Podcast is a network of independent community podcasts produced under the Change Your Attitude … Change Your Life brand. Each show features stories about local community residents who inspire, motivate, and empower. In each episode, host Joan Herrmann is joined by people who walk among us every day, making a differen ...
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When we decide to have a child, we imagine all of the wonderful things that lie ahead, and we pray that everything will be okay. Nicole Gizzi had the same dreams when she was pregnant with her daughter, Marisa. But during a routine doctor visit, she learned that Marisa was diagnosed with several health issues. The doctors recommended termination, b…
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If you’ve ever wondered if there is more to life than meets the eye, Cathy Pagano would answer with a resounding yes! Cathy experienced what she calls a miracle when her mother passed away. That experience led Cathy on a journey that brought her to surprising places. She discusses how you can renew your levels of trust and love in yourself and God,…
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Over the past few decades, the landscape for women in the workforce has been very different from what it is today. Women have been fighting for equal pay, breaking through glass ceilings, and challenging societal norms. Judith Schumacher Tilton entered the male-dominated automotive industry and has emerged as a leader. She talks about why we should…
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No matter what we experience in life, we have the opportunity to choose how we respond and what we will do with those circumstances. It isn’t always easy to transform pain, but it is possible. With resilience, there is a path to wisdom, to strength, and to courage. Christine Tiseo survived two suicides in her family and has served as a member of th…
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Learning that you have a serious illness can be devastating. It can disrupt all aspects of your life. You may feel overwhelmed by waves of difficult emotions or frozen by the belief that you may not be able to cope. Whatever your diagnosis or emotional response, it’s important to know that you’re not powerless. Dr. Mark Salemi was given the gift of…
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In her younger years, Woodland Park Mayor, Tracy Kallert, never imagined she would one day be running her home town. As a lifelong resident, she loved Woodland Park, but when she pictured the mayor, she didn’t see someone who looked like her. After being encouraged to try her hand at politics, she learned that even though she didn’t have experience…
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