Stories of Hope in Hard Times
My mission is to provide motivation, inspiration, and hope to those who feel overwhelmed, exhausted, discouraged or anxious about their life’s problems and challenges. I am your host, Tamara K. Anderson. I am the mother of four children who struggle with autism, ADHD, anxiety, visions issues, and all bring me great joy. I invite you to join me every other Wednesday beginning January 23, 2019 to hear real stories and lessons learned through adversity’s refining fire. You will hear interviews from normal people (just like you) who have had scrapes with death, been fired from jobs, survived the death of a loved one, experienced extreme health challenges, mental illness, and disability. Come laugh, cry, and feel hope as you hear these heartwarming stories and the inspiration drawn from rock-bottom moments survived with God’s help. So, pull up an imaginary chair at my kitchen table as you listen and feel inspired by Stories of Hope in Hard Times.
Episodes
November 4, 2020 • 45 mins
Do you need tips to help manage stress, anxiety or depression? Listen as Trina shares ideas to help physically, emotionally and in everyday situations.
Tamara K. Anderson interview Dr. Trina Boice on coping techniques to help with stress, anxiety, and depression. This is especially needed during this time of the Coronavirus or COVID-19. We specifically talk about:
The importance of taking care of your physical body
Changing your su...
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October 27, 2020 • 45 mins
Although she won the award of California Young Mother of the Year, Trina admits she is not a perfect parent. She shares lessons learned parenting along her imperfect road.
Tamara K. Anderson interviews Trina Boice about life as an imperfect parent and the lessons she has learned along the way. Today we discuss:
Miscarriages
The "Whatever" Mantra
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff
Don't Be Afraid to Go Deep
You can find Tri...
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October 20, 2020 • 17 mins
On today's episode, I get to tell you a true story the Candy Bomber after World War II and three lessons we can learn from it.
3 Lessons from the Candy BomberLittle Things Can have a Big Ripple Effect
Serving Others Heals
Inspiring Hope Saves Lives
You can learn more about Gail S. Halvorsen, The Candy Bomber on his website: http://wigglywings.weebly.com/ (http://wigglywings.weebly.com/)
Here is the transcription of today's ...
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October 13, 2020 • 70 mins
Alma grew up wanting to reach his goals, but he knew he wouldn't achieve them in Ghana. So he set his sights on the American Dream.
In today's show Alma and I talk about:
How discontent plus courage equal innovation and creation.
Recognizing and reaching for your full potential.
How all things work together for good to them that love God.
Always look to the glory of your destination and set your own rhythm and pace.
Compet...
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October 6, 2020 • 14 mins
While hiking with her mother last year, Tamara learned 3 great truths that can be applied to our rugged life journeys today.
The Family TripJust before school started last year, our family took a last minute vacation to two National Parks: Yellowstone and the Tetons. I found out my 73-year-old mother had never been, so I invited her to come with us.
While in Teton National Park we did two hikes on the other side of Jenny Lake: Hid...
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September 30, 2020 • 81 mins
At a dark point in her life, Diane Passey decided she was too heavy to keep living. Follow her journey from grief and despair to coach.
Some of the points discussed are:
There will be a light at the end of the tunnel. It may be just a tiny glimmer. But it's there. There is always hope.
You don't have to feel God's hand to have Him there. He's there whether or not you can feel it.
We are never really as alone as we f...
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September 22, 2020 • 25 mins
Tamara shares an outtake from a podcast, talks about 3 tips for authenticity and shares an announcement of a hard goal she's working on.
Here is the transcript from today's podcast:
Tamara Anderson 0:00
On today's episode, I have a couple of exciting things I'm going to share with you. First is that this will be the first episode that I ever do an outtake on. I'm taking an outtakes from last week's podcast ...
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September 16, 2020 • 60 mins
Rob never expected a heart attack or near death experience, but he is thankful he learned more about God, love and connection because of these hardships.
BioRob A. Gentile was born one of four boys outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Italian immigrants. His grandfather and father worked at a steel company where Rob also began his career right out of high school. For the past 25 years, he has worked as a sales engineer living in ...
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September 9, 2020 • 53 mins
Jennifer didn't start life with much confidence, but through several struggles she learned important lessons on self-confidence & compassion.
Jennifer Finlayson-Fife: Why You Really Need Self-CompassionBioJennifer Finlayson-Fife is a wife, mother of three, as well as a licensed clinical professional counselor in the state of Illinois. She has a PhD in counseling psychology. Her teaching and coaching focuses on helping membe...
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September 8, 2020 • 27 mins
Tamara shares 5 empowering actions to take when you're feeling drained, exhausted, worn out, and just feel you can't go on.
Drained? Take These 5 Empowering ActionsToday I want to talk about something that I feel is so needed in the world today. I don't know about you, but I look around and I see a lot of discouraged, drained, exhausted, and worn out people. This has been a physically, emotionally, and mentally challeng...
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August 25, 2020 • 24 mins
Tamara discusses the miracle of forgiveness by sharing 3 people we can forgive and 4 tips to help us forgive.
The Secrets to ForgivenessForgivenessOn today's episode, we are going to talk about a powerful word that is really hard. I've kind of got mixed emotions about it: forgiveness. And we're going to talk about three people you can forgive and four steps to help you do it.
Last week, we had a very interesting convers...
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August 19, 2020 • 54 mins
Debbie never wanted her family to be a statistic, but finally knew it was time for a divorce. She shares how she regained her self-worth with God's help.
Rediscovering my Self-WorthBioDebbie Ihler Rasmussen opened a dance studio and began teaching when she was 17 and that developed into a 44 year career teaching dance. Debbie was married for 25 years and then divorced. She has six children and 17 grandchildren, 19 depending upo...
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August 11, 2020 • 20 mins
On today's episode we talk a little bit about angels--both the heavenly kind and the earthly kind. I also share a story from my family history which teaches about earthly angels.
Are There Angels in the World Today?First, I need to do a shout out to Elizabeth Allen, who shared her wonderful story last week about her son Jesse passing away. She also shared how she learned to see signs of Jesse in her life--that his light would a...
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August 5, 2020 • 62 mins
Jamie shares the 5 lessons she learned having a son with Down Syndrome. She also explains how God helped and gives IEP advice.
Jamie’s BioWife and mother of three–her oldest has Down Syndrome
Meme to her two treasures
Lived most of her live in North West Arkansas
Also lived in a small town in North Carolina
Worked with children doing home therapy and as an autism specialist
Teaches Pre-K at a Mother’s Day Out
Loves serving in her c...
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August 5, 2020 • 55 mins
Alissa shares the lessons learned from her life’s challenges breaking the poverty cycle, surviving infertility and watching her preemies struggle to live.
About Alissa McClureRaised in poverty in a broken home
Became a teacher
Children’s book author
Blogger
Married her best friend
Struggled with infertility
Gave birth to preemie twins and almost lost them
Summer of 2018 released her first book for adults called, “Joy On! Ten Ways t...
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August 5, 2020 • 68 mins
Listen as I interview a family on how their lives have been changed for the better because of two sons with autism. Lessons, advice, tips and love shared.
The Anderson Family: One Family’s Perspective on AutismAnderson family BioJustin (old) according to the kids. Husband to Tamara for 22 and a half years, and father to four amazing children.
Jordan, age 21. College student majoring in Elementary Education. One of my typical kids.
...
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August 5, 2020 • 76 mins
Brad Neufeld has hit many rock bottom moments in that have put him on a path to mentor troubled teens. He also shares life lessons learned in hard times.
Brad J. Neufeld: The American Dream Falls ApartBrad’s BioBrad was born in Bakersfield, California and lived there until he was 13 years old.
Moved to a very small town in Alabama where he worked on a 4,000-acre soybean farm.
Moved to Utah and supported himself through high school....
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August 5, 2020 • 1 min
To gear up for the launch of my podcast I made a trailer. Yes, I know usually trailers are only for movies, but this is a 2 minute podcast trailer.
It will give you a peek at what my podcast is all about and and who I am doing this podcast for.
Have you ever felt:
Overwhelmed
Exhausted
Discouraged
Anxious about problems or challenges in life
Have you ever felt alone—like no one understands or has ever experienced what you ...
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August 5, 2020 • 52 mins
Wendy Andersen shares powerful lessons and tips she learned about redefining normal after her son was diagnosed with tuberous sclerosis and autism.
Wendy Andersen: Changing Expectations For A Happy LifeBioWendy Andersen is an accomplished author, speaker, coach, and mentor. She is a wife and the mother to three amazing children. Having a special needs child has taught her the critical importance of setting up her world to fit the c...
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August 5, 2020 • 44 mins
Kelly Walker completely changed her life from a video game junkie to become The Queen of Manifesting. She shares her journey and the lessons learned along the way on this week's episode of Stories of Hope in Hard Times.
Kelly Walker: From Gamer to The Queen of ManifestingBioKelly Walker is a manifesting coach, international speaker, podcaster, and cruise retreat host. She is originally from Dallas, Texas and she spent her schoo...
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