The meademusing’s Podcast

The meademusing’s Podcast

The Meade Musings podcast is dedicated to raising awareness about societal issues that are often not discussed openly. Many individuals face challenges that affect their emotional, psychological, mental, and physical health and wellbeing. These issues include infertility/involuntary childlessness, living with disabilities or debilitating illnesses, homelessness, and coping with abusive partners. By recognizing and sharing experiences of real People in abusive relationships and other everyday struggles, we aim to break down societal stigmas and offer support to others who may be facing similar difficulties. .

Episodes

January 31, 2025 32 mins

In this engaging episode of The Meademusing's Podcast, we dive into the complexities of love and relationships with our guest, Charity Sinclair, author of the self-help memoir "We're All Dating the Same Guy." Charity opens up about her personal journey of navigating toxic relationships and the red flags that often go unnoticed in the pursuit of love. With humour and honesty, she shares her experiences of dating in a...

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As of 2024, an estimated 15-20 percent of the world’s population exhibits some form of neurodivergence based on both genetic and environmental factors. About a third of the global workforce is included in this population.


My guest on this episode Katherine McCord explores different ways organisations can maximise Neurodiversity skills for Business Success


Katherine is the President of the People Operations Consulting fi...

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John is a Multi award winning author but describes himself as renaissance man.

He spent over 30 years trying his hands on different jobs amongst which are door-to-door sales, children’s home counselling ,substitute school teaching , truck driving , fireman, building contractor, minister and journalism before he finally found his niche operating halfway homes for those looking to rebuild their lives after incarceration, in partnershi...

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On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024 , we acknowledge the vital leadership roles of individuals with disabilities. The mantra, "Nothing about us without us," highlights the significance of their involvement, representation, and inclusion in leadership.

My guests on this episode are Ken and Anna Kunken

As a junior at Cornell University's College of Engineering, Ken Kunken suffered a neck injury while...

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On Halloween night in 1985, Susan Williams (Snow) experienced a life-changing event when her father, LAPD Detective Thomas C. Williams, was tragically ambushed and killed. Her moving account of her family's loss and their path to healing from trauma provides hope and practical advice for those impacted by violence and loss. 

Susan recounts her story authentically and openly, discussing her journey through the trauma of losing he...

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November is Military awareness and Veterans appreciation month

My guest on this episode is Jason Pike, an Army Veteran who overcame incredible odds to serve in the military. Diagnosed with a learning disability at the age of seven and suffering from osteomyelitis, a bone infection that left him unable to walk at nine, Jason faced significant challenges. His health issues caused him to fail first grade and prevented him from attendi...

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Available data from the US Census Bureau statistical as reported in the 2021 National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) shows Deaths from suicide for people In Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry (males = 47.9; females = 15.0 this figure is approximately 33% higher than it was 2 decades ago.

My guest on this episode Richard Seeram is a young Black Music Artist , when he first launched in the music industry , being told he coul...

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Born weighing only 1 pound and 4 ounces, Danielle was given a mere zero to five percent chance of survival. Despite facing numerous negative prognosis, including the potential for brain damage, she defied the odds and is alive today without any health complications.

Danielle Vassell is a motivational speaker, author, and film producer. In May 2020, she released her debut short film, "Defying The ODDS: Women of Impact," which...

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Lisa Sugarman is a three-time survivor of suicide loss, a mental health advocate, and a crisis counsellor with The Trevor Project. She is also an author and a nationally syndicated columnist.

We discussed her personal journey of discovering that her father, whom she believed had died from a heart attack when she was just ten years old, actually took his own life. She learned this truth 35 years later, which led her to grieve for him...

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The WHO's 2021 report "Suicide worldwide in 2019" states that suicide remains a leading cause of death globally, surpassing deaths from HIV, malaria, breast cancer, war, and homicide.


Kristof Morrow, a disabled U.S. veteran, suffered severe abuse from his parents, who struggled with addiction, leading to his prolonged battles with anxiety, depression, and OCD.


After the suicide of a...

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Caring for a child with special needs can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with unique challenges that can lead to significant stress for parents.

A UNICEF report published in 2021, suggests that 240 million children worldwide live with disabilities, and that figure is increasing by the day .


Russ Solomon is a music therapist and a parent to a neurodiverse son with anger issues, sensory issues, and ADHD. He is also a w...

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My guest Christopher Wyatt discusses his experience as an autistic parent with two adopted neurotypical daughters, both diagnosed with ADHD, autism, sensory processing disorders, and learning disabilities. 

Chris speaks about the daily challenges he faces and shares his journey as a parent, researcher, educator, and advocate for neurodiversity. 

 

He examines how typical classroom teaching strategies can negatively impact autistic ...

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In this episode, my guest Rebecca Prejean, a mother of an autistic child, talks about her experiences as well as how Autism affects her son .

He is seven years old and, like anyone, has his good and bad days.

Rebecca explains how she manages these days and the resources that support her consistently.

She also discusses the triggers of her son's anxiety.

We delve into her decision to start a business and how her son's condit...

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Meade Musings continues the discussion on stem cell treatment in autism. 

Our guests, Dr. Eric Weiss, MD, and his wife Chris Weiss, who are parents to an adult with autism, share their insights. 

We address the global increase in autism diagnoses without a known cause. 

The Weiss couple reveal that their son received umbilical cord stem cell treatment at their North Florida Stem Cells clinic in Orange Park, Florida. 

They also disc...

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Welcome to a riveting episode of the Mead Musings Podcast – a deep-dive exploration into the world of autism through the unique perspective of the Weiss Family.

Join Dr. Weiss MD ,his wife Chris, share their journey with their autistic son  from early diagnosis to watching their child transform into a self-reliant adult.

Listen to fascinating medical insights into the causes of autism and discover unconventional treatments involvin...

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Welcome to a highly engaging episode of our 'Meade Musings' podcast where we host Dawn Marcote, who bravely opens up about her experiences in a toxic relationship. Dawn's story offers a deep, personal exploration of her journey which began in college and led her through challenging times and towards her eventual freedom.

Our episode highlights her struggle with a controlling partner, the draining emotional burden that s...

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Immerse yourself in an inspirational episode of the Meademusings  Podcast where we interview Tom Hartman - a dedicated father, supportive spouse, and host of the Podjerky Podcast. Tom shares the harrowing tale of his unexpected diabetes diagnosis and the life-threatening kidney failure that ensued, shining a light on his unstoppable spirit as he fights to overturn his fate.

Experience how Tom's life-altering wake-up call facili...

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You can't control the wind but you can control the sail .

My guest on this episode is Nelson Tressler : His mother was just fifteen  when she was raped by a police offer and Nelson was conceived as a result of that action  Nelson's Grandfather stood trial and , facing a death penalty without the possibility of parole for committing a grievous  crime which led to the death of the police officer but with a testimony from his ...

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According to a 2015 study published by American Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome society it is estimated  that  over 17- 24 million people suffer from Chronic fatigue syndrome ME/CFS worldwide , the study revealed that CFS is generally more prevalent in women but according to the world health organisation ,medical professionals are yet to reach a consensus as to how chronic fatigue syndrome may be definitively...

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My guest on this episode is Victoria Jordan Aka Spellboundhoney from Two Drinks & A Haunting Hear her talk about how she became a mother at the young age of 16 , had another child at 18 but  found herself in an abusive relationship , went through postpartum disorder, and with having to leave her abusive partner whilst also  struggling financially to make ends meet so she  took the difficult and heart breaking decision  to give ...

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