Arlene Cohen Miller – The Balancing Act
The Journey of My Mother's Son
In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with Arlene Cohen Miller. Arlene is a Work-Life Balance Coach and a Professional Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation. Arlene is also a Colorado attorney, a Certified Meditation Facilitator, and has a Diploma in Transformational Holistic Counseling from Australia. She brings a wealth of training and experience to help you compassionately and wholeheartedly lead yourself and create the life that works and feels right for you, a life where you experience less stress and more patience, kindness, and...
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Heather Christie – LoveNotes!
The Journey of My Mother's Son
In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with Heather Christie. Heather is a fellow Berks County native and author. She is the author of three books, so far. Additionally, she is the producer of the storytelling show, LoveNotes!, which is True stories of first love, last love, & all the love in between. LoveNotes! is a storytelling show, a book, and a podcast in which real people share real stories about romantic love in all its incarnations. So, tell the poets, lovers, dreamers and anybody else who’s ever been in love that I’m looking for TRUE...
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Mary Beth Schrudder – Raise Your Vibration
The Journey of My Mother's Son
In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with Mary Beth Schrudder. After decades spent in the corporate world, juggling being a single mom while secretly battling addictions to alcohol, food, and toxic relationships, today's guest is now an expert in Spiritual Recovery, and she is passionate about empowering others to live their best life. Mary Beth Schrudder is a Spiritual and Transformational Life Coach and founder of Day One Life Coaching. Mary Beth is the creator of Addiction Recovery with the Law of Attraction, a unique deck of cards used to help people recover...
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Andy Paige – Meet "Pearl" from General Hospital
The Journey of My Mother's Son
In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with Andy Paige. Andy is a soap actress, podcast host, QVC guest host, beauty/image/lifestyle expert for national TV & radio. With her current role as Pearl, on ABC's General Hospital, Andy Paige mimics her actual QVC guest host expertise, captivating and selling products to both TV audiences through innovative consumer advertising. You can find Andy's podcast, The Dating Lab with the Hillbilly Yenta on both YouTube and podcast platforms and listen or watch her explore modern dating, its frustrations, realities and...
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Ken Cox – Strength in the Struggle
The Journey of My Mother's Son
In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with Ken Cox. Ken Cox, author of 'Reclaim Sobriety: 12 Rounds of Sobriety', is a former addict turned Sobriety Gladiator. As President of Hostirian and host of the award-winning Clicks and Bricks podcast, Ken combines his business acumen with raw recovery experience. He empowers men to conquer addiction through gritty, no-nonsense strategies, transforming lives one round at a time. "Reclaim Sobriety: 12 Rounds of Sobriety" is not just a memoir; it’s a guide for anyone looking to take control of their life, whether they’re...
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Anne Riley – The Human Idea
The Journey of My Mother's Son
In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with Anne Riley. Anne Riley is an MBA with experience in multiple industries. She has been on a lifelong quest to understand how humans logically fit into life's panorama. Studying the works of Charles Darwin, Stephen Jay Gould, and Michael Rothschild among many others, set her on the course of discovery. Immersing herself in the basic knowledge of physics, chemistry, biology, economics, and government, gave her the foundation for a new way of thinking about humans. And COVID gave her the time to hammer out the structure and...
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Bintou Kaba – Creative Soul
The Journey of My Mother's Son
In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with Bintou Kaba. Bintou is a fellow author, who just released her first book, She is also an independent artist, spoken word performer, and author passionate about self-love and personal development. We had a great conversation about the creative process and the vulnerability involved in publishing your work. To find out more about Bintou, you can follow her on Instagram at . Her new book is available at .
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Jennie & Eric Hultquist – The Trip of a Lifetime
The Journey of My Mother's Son
In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with two of our full-time friends, Jennie and Eric Hultquist. We originally met Jennie and Eric on a volunteer project through A Year to Volunteer back in February of 2022 at Sam Houston Jones State Park in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Who would have guessed when we met them, that we’d be traveling with them throughout Canada and Alaska a few years later? But low and behold, Jennie and Eric were the fearless leaders of our Alaskan Gang this summer. We traveled over 7,000 miles with them from the end of May...
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Marcus Higgs – Communication is Crucial
The Journey of My Mother's Son
In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with Marcus Higgs. Marcus is a communication coach for parents of preteens (ages 10-14). He helps them show up and maintain a meaningful relationship with their child through communication during these crucial formative years. The clients he works with know the value of doing hard things and want to connect with their tween before it's too late to bridge the gap. With a multicultural background himself—born to a Filipino mother and a Bahamian father—Marcus finds particular joy in supporting families to communicate across...
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Andrew Ronchetto – Holistic Wellness as a Whole
The Journey of My Mother's Son
In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with Andrew Ronchetto. Andrew is the Co-Founder, CEO, and CTO of Be On®. Be On® is a holistic wellness platform. However, it’s much more than just a wellness platform. It’s a productivity-focused platform that seamlessly integrates wellness, coaching, and organizational tools into one solution. Andrew and I talk about the importance of proactive holistic wellness solutions as opposed to reactive sickness treatments. We also talk about the challenges of building a new business and developing a positive...
info_outlineIn this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I sit down and talk with Catherine Gairard.
Born in Peru into a low-middle-class family, Catherine faced financial barriers that hindered formal music education. Undeterred, she dedicated herself to self-study, cultivating a passion for music that eventually became a driving force in her life. Early on, she showcased her artistic flair by participating in school events, be it through dance, reciting poems, acting, or singing.
Guided by her father, an artist himself, she delved into the world of drawing. This early exposure laid the foundation for her artistic journey. The pursuit of theater studies followed, shaping her understanding of the performing arts.
In 2014, she ventured to Europe, aspiring to forge a career in acting. However, the cultural transition proved challenging, and she found solace and direction during travels to the Netherlands and Spain. There, she embarked on a serious exploration of music, initially through free online courses and later under the guidance of private tutors in singing, harp, piano, composition, and music production.
By 2023, she embraced a new chapter as a digital nomad, exploring Mexico and Greece. Currently, she is constructing her own campervan, a mobile haven for creating music while immersing herself in inspiring locales worldwide. Looking ahead, her sights are set on a program that began in April 2024, steering her toward a career as a soundtrack composer for movies and video games.
To foster a closer connection with her audience, she curates an exclusive online community, sharing more intimate aspects of her life. Through this, she aims to build a supportive space for fellow enthusiasts and those intrigued by her artistic journey.
To find out more about Catherine, check out her website at https://www.catherinegairardmusic.com/.