Didn’t I just write that I was taking a summer sabbatical? I did. But I also included a caveat that if there was a story which wouldn’t keep quiet in my head, I would post it.
As it turns out, it is literally something which can’t keep quiet because it is a podcast. Today, the story is presented in audio (and video too), which is fun and original to this blog.
Thanks to Mr. Springer, I was recently introduced to two smart, warm, powerful and funny women named Dr. Vicki Atkinson and Wynne Leon. After that introduction, I searched online for more information about them and I sure found it through their books: Surviving Sue by Atkinson and Finding My Father’s Faith by Leon.
In Vicki’s book, Sue was Vicki’s mother who battled alcohol, Alzheimer’s, anxiety, depression and Munchausen’s. Some of her stories are shocking to envision. She tells them straight-up and honestly. She holds a doctorate degree in adult education, is a licensed professional counselor, author, blogger and is a consultant in her own business, Atkinson Group Solutions.
In Wynne’s book, she tells two tales; her father’s faith and ministry interwoven with her own unique life of climbing mountains around the world, running her own business and discovering the joy of meditation. She is her own woman who chose to have children at age 46 and 50 and holds a degree in electrical engineering. She also writes technical computer manuals, articles about meditation and parenting.
Like I said, two powerful women. And they came together out of a real love for storytelling which became Sharing the Heart of The Matter.
Given that this was my first podcast, I considered discussing a post that would spark thoughtful conversation (bigger picture stories) but personal stories resonate (and are better for storytelling) so I decided to share Saving Lissa which appeared here as a written story three years ago; so it is new to many. In in terms of audio and video, it is new to all!
This first link takes you to the actual Sharing the Heart of The Matter podcast which is audio only and includes a full version with conversation included after the story. It’s easy to spot episode 74 right now at the top, but it will stay chronological. (By the way, I also have to remember to ask Vicki or Wynne the origin of the podcast name. I keep thinking about the Don Henley song!)
This is the video portion where I share the story (no post conversation) and is a cool addition they like to include on their blogs. I hope you will be drawn in to this new experience here!
Here are their blog links and how to buy their books below:
Leavingthedooropen.com 
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