W.W.A.A. Podcast with Kristy Mickelsen
W.W.A.A. Podcast hosted by Romance book Author Kristy Mickelsen is an interview and commentary podcast specializing in writing, wrestling, and advocacy. W.W.A.A. podcast has a wide variety of guest speakers and topics that people encounter in their everyday life such as Cancer, Autism, Lupus and other health and mental health issues as well as other human interest topics.
Episodes
August 5, 2025 • 44 mins
Rose Horowitz is a Pulitzer-nominated journalist and the founder of #WomenToFollow, a global social media movement created to amplify women's voices. Within its first two weeks, the hashtag trend garnered over 12 million views. Rose has hosted 34 episodes of her livestream show under the #WomenToFollow banner, generating more than 450,000 social media impressions.
In addition to her media work, Rose is an experienced college applica...
In addition to her media work, Rose is an experienced college applica...
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July 25, 2025 • 26 mins
In this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast, host Kristy Mickelsen sits down with social media personality and author Julie Marie for a powerful and heartfelt conversation.
Together, they dive straight into sensitive topics including bipolar depression and mania, PTSD, veteran suicide, and suicidal thoughts. With honesty and empathy, Kristy and Julie explore these difficult subjects, sharing personal insights and support for those who ...
Together, they dive straight into sensitive topics including bipolar depression and mania, PTSD, veteran suicide, and suicidal thoughts. With honesty and empathy, Kristy and Julie explore these difficult subjects, sharing personal insights and support for those who ...
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July 21, 2025 • 38 mins
🎙️ On this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast, host Kristy Mickelsen and co-host Billy Dees welcome special guest Bruce Sudano — award-winning musician, songwriter, and creative force behind hits for legends like Dolly Parton, Michael Jackson, Reba McEntire, and his late wife, the iconic Donna Summer.
Bruce shares the story of his deep-rooted passion for music, his early days with the R&B trio Brooklyn Dreams, and some of his most...
Bruce shares the story of his deep-rooted passion for music, his early days with the R&B trio Brooklyn Dreams, and some of his most...
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June 25, 2025 • 30 mins
In this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast, host Kristy Mickelsen sits down with special guest Nino Dipietro, a Health and Wellness Coach with an inspiring story of transformation. Nino opens up about his journey from struggling with weight and personal challenges to reclaiming his health and self-esteem through the power of positivity and lifestyle changes.
Today, Nino shares the same strategies that helped him transform his life thro...
Today, Nino shares the same strategies that helped him transform his life thro...
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May 29, 2025 • 34 mins
In this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast, host Kristy Mickelsen welcomes returning guest and autism advocate Chris Weakly. A veteran of the show, Chris joins Kristy annually to share updates on his journey as someone diagnosed with autism later in life and how his experiences have shaped his advocacy work.
Together, Kristy and Chris explore a range of topics, including what autism is, Chris’s perspective on its potential causes, the ...
Together, Kristy and Chris explore a range of topics, including what autism is, Chris’s perspective on its potential causes, the ...
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May 20, 2025 • 68 mins
In this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast, host Kristy Mickelsen is joined by guests Mike Caldwell and Maria Humphreys for an honest and engaging conversation about a universally relevant topic: relationships.
Kristy, Mike—a professional wrestling promoter—and Maria—a podcaster, meditation teacher, and social media personality—dive into timeless questions such as:
Kristy, Mike—a professional wrestling promoter—and Maria—a podcaster, meditation teacher, and social media personality—dive into timeless questions such as:
- What do men and women really want in relationships at different stag...
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May 4, 2025 • 52 mins
In this episode of the W.WA.A. Podcast, hosts Kristy Mickelsen and Billy Dees sit down with special guest John DeNicola—music composer, lyricist, and producer.
A native of Amityville, New York, and a longtime resident of Greenwich Village, DeNicola began his musical career as a bass player with the band Flight, which recorded for Motown in 1980 and was later sampled by Erykah Badu on her hit song “Back in the Day.” He went on to per...
A native of Amityville, New York, and a longtime resident of Greenwich Village, DeNicola began his musical career as a bass player with the band Flight, which recorded for Motown in 1980 and was later sampled by Erykah Badu on her hit song “Back in the Day.” He went on to per...
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April 14, 2025 • 48 mins
In this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast the host Kristy Mickelsen talks with her special Guest Author and Self Help Advocate Daniel Lockwood.
Daniel, a Recovering Alcoholic talks to us about his book Insight Out a concise, easy-to-understand introduction to personal transformation, designed for anyone who wants to change but doesn’t know where or how to start. Based on and illustrated by the author’s personal experiences, this shor...
Daniel, a Recovering Alcoholic talks to us about his book Insight Out a concise, easy-to-understand introduction to personal transformation, designed for anyone who wants to change but doesn’t know where or how to start. Based on and illustrated by the author’s personal experiences, this shor...
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March 1, 2025 • 31 mins
This episode contains content that may be triggering to some audiences.
In this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast, the host Kristy Mickelsen Talks with her special guest author, Norma Davis.
Norma Davis is a U.S. Army veteran and very proud of it. Norma was born in Hartford, Connecticut in 1963 to Denise B. Swilley and Fred Davis Jr. When Norma's father died in 1968 Norma's mother took on the biggest fight for her daughter and all chi...
In this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast, the host Kristy Mickelsen Talks with her special guest author, Norma Davis.
Norma Davis is a U.S. Army veteran and very proud of it. Norma was born in Hartford, Connecticut in 1963 to Denise B. Swilley and Fred Davis Jr. When Norma's father died in 1968 Norma's mother took on the biggest fight for her daughter and all chi...
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February 22, 2025 • 52 mins
In this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast the host Kristy Mickelsen talks with her special guest Author, Advocate and Breast Cancer Survivor, Katie Rader.
Kristy and Katie discuss what prompted her to go to the doctor, and what her emotional process of receiving a cancer diagnosis was and how Katie chose to deal with the news. This episode also takes us through a detailed account of Katies cancer journey as we discuss how her diagnosi...
Kristy and Katie discuss what prompted her to go to the doctor, and what her emotional process of receiving a cancer diagnosis was and how Katie chose to deal with the news. This episode also takes us through a detailed account of Katies cancer journey as we discuss how her diagnosi...
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February 17, 2025 • 43 mins
In this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast the host Kristy Mickelsen talks with her special guest Author Robert O’ Conner.
Robert and Kristy discuss many topics including about how he had gone through a time of depression and had been down on his luck in life so he began to write journals about his situation. Through his journals he found a way to deal with his struggles and found writing to be somewhat therapeutic, thus his love for w...
Robert and Kristy discuss many topics including about how he had gone through a time of depression and had been down on his luck in life so he began to write journals about his situation. Through his journals he found a way to deal with his struggles and found writing to be somewhat therapeutic, thus his love for w...
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February 11, 2025 • 49 mins
In this episode of The W.W.A.A. Podcast the hosts Kristy Mickelsen & Billy Dees talk with their Special Guest Music Composer and Lyricist Stacy Widelitz who co wrote The song She’s Like The Wind.
Kristy, Stacy, and Billy have a wonderful discussion about how Stacy got to be friends with Patrick Swayze and helped write the famous song that was Featured in "Dirty Dancing."
Stacy as a wonderful background in the arts and Entertainm...
Kristy, Stacy, and Billy have a wonderful discussion about how Stacy got to be friends with Patrick Swayze and helped write the famous song that was Featured in "Dirty Dancing."
Stacy as a wonderful background in the arts and Entertainm...
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January 20, 2025 • 60 mins
In this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast the host Kristy Mickelsen is joined by two special guests today BCW Pro Wrestling promoter Mike Caldwell & Pro Wrestler Axl Savage.
The three have a wonderful discussion and answer some fan questions about some of the basics about Pro Wrestling on the independent circuit.
Some of the subjects they talk about are how independent circuits differ from W.W.E, why a wrestler would put their bod...
The three have a wonderful discussion and answer some fan questions about some of the basics about Pro Wrestling on the independent circuit.
Some of the subjects they talk about are how independent circuits differ from W.W.E, why a wrestler would put their bod...
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January 13, 2025 • 42 mins
In this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast the host Kristy Mickelsen talks with her special guest Author and Multiple Sclerosis patient and advocate Marco Gamboa. Kristy and Marco have a wonderful conversation about what is multiple sclerosis, and what some of the symptoms are as well as how long and frustrating it can be to get a diagnosis. Marco and Kristy also talk about how autoimmune disease has touched both of their lives and th...
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January 6, 2025 • 27 mins
In this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast, the host Kristy Mickelsen talks with her special guest spiritual leader Kalain Hilderbrand.
Kristy and Kalain touch on a variety of topics such as childhood sexual abuse and how it usually occurs by a trusted family member, foster care and how during her time in foster care she encountered even more abuse. Then as an adult Kalain was in a relationship with a narcissist man.
All of her encounte...
Kristy and Kalain touch on a variety of topics such as childhood sexual abuse and how it usually occurs by a trusted family member, foster care and how during her time in foster care she encountered even more abuse. Then as an adult Kalain was in a relationship with a narcissist man.
All of her encounte...
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December 10, 2024 • 28 mins
In this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast the host Kristy Mickelsen talks with her special guest Author Craig Higgins. Craig, an author who grew up in New Orleans but now resides in Las Vegas walks us through his journey of growing up in a catholic school and soaking up the atmosphere of New Orleans to how he began to write books. During this conversation Craig and Kristy talk about Craigs writing process and what struggles he has ha...
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December 3, 2024 • 30 mins
In this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast the host Kristy Mickelsen talks with her guest Author Jeff Giles, an experienced culture writer and editor who's been featured in a long list of publications including Paste Magazine, the Village Voice, American Songwriter, Ultimate Classic Rock, and Rotten Tomatoes, Jeff Giles makes his debut as a novelist with Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane.
Although it's his f...
Although it's his f...
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November 20, 2024 • 35 mins
On This Episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast the hosts Kristy Mickelsen and Billy Dees talk with their Special Guest New York Musical Star Lavinia Draper from award winning musical Doing time with Lavinia.
In this light hearted episode Kristy asks Lavinia how she got her start in show business and what her most memorable moments have been on her way to the top. Watching and Listening to Lavinia as she becomes all a glow as she recounts ...
In this light hearted episode Kristy asks Lavinia how she got her start in show business and what her most memorable moments have been on her way to the top. Watching and Listening to Lavinia as she becomes all a glow as she recounts ...
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November 18, 2024 • 32 mins
This episode may contain sensitive and triggering subjects.
In this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast the Host Kristy Mickelsen welcomes her returning guest Best Selling Author Timothy Gager. Tim shares with us details about his two new works one which has just been released titled Almost Bluing for X-tra whiteness a book of poems. During Kristy and Tims discussion they touch on a wide range of topics from addiction, depression, mar...
In this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast the Host Kristy Mickelsen welcomes her returning guest Best Selling Author Timothy Gager. Tim shares with us details about his two new works one which has just been released titled Almost Bluing for X-tra whiteness a book of poems. During Kristy and Tims discussion they touch on a wide range of topics from addiction, depression, mar...
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November 2, 2024 • 51 mins
On this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcasts the Hosts Kristy Mickelsen and Billy Dees are joined by their special guests Jill and Patti Rothberg from the music Duo The Ruminators.
Jill and Patti discuss how they became a music duo, how they formed a love for music, what their struggles and successes have been, and what their current projects are.
During this fun conversation Kristy, Billy and the ladies share some fond memories of di...
Jill and Patti discuss how they became a music duo, how they formed a love for music, what their struggles and successes have been, and what their current projects are.
During this fun conversation Kristy, Billy and the ladies share some fond memories of di...
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