Samantha Perkins talks with Blaine Gray, author of the essay "Fucking Pencil" that is part of the book "The Epiphanies Project". This episode is produced by AJ Joseph, and the song "Tears of Healing" is by Paul Sanchez and Chris Joseph.

Samantha Perkins talks with Jeff Kober about his contributing essay to "The Epiphanies Project" and also about his new book "Embracing Bliss".  This episode is produced by AJ Joseph; the song "Tears of Healing" is by Paul Sanchez and Chris Joseph

Samantha Perkins joins the podcast to talk about overcoming alcohol addiction and how she shared her journey with others through book writing.

Samantha is the best selling author of "Alive AF-One Anxious Mom’s Journey to Becoming Alcohol Free", and a contributing author of "The Epiphanies Project."  Samantha uses her book and her blog (Alive AF) to highlight the role that alcohol plays aside from addiction.  Samantha found that, although she was not clinically addicted and had no “rock bottom,” alcohol was having a big impact on her happiness, contentment, and overall anxiety. Samantha speaks openly about her journey to help others discover the role that alcohol plays in mental health, physical health, parenting, stress, and more.  Samantha can be found at https://www.spaliveaf.com/. Samantha's TedX talk can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgHMR-pbB_U

This episode is produced by AJ Joseph; the song "Tears of Healing" is by Paul Sanchez and Chris Joseph.

Samantha Perkins interviews Epiphanies book cover artist Catherine Just. This episode is produced by AJ Joseph; bumper music is from the song "Tears of Healing" by Paul Sanchez and Chris Joseph.

Samantha Perkins interviews Epiphanies co-author Peter Avildsen. Peter's powerful essay is entitled "Waves".

(This episode is produced by AJ Joseph; bumper music is from the song "Tears of Healing" by Paul Sanchez and Chris Joseph.)

Samantha Perkins interviews Epiphanies co-author John Ferreira. John's piece is entitled "My Interview with John Travolta". John also talks about his epiphany, that healing is not linear and it's okay to take breaks, and how writing has enhanced his life.

(This episode is produced by AJ Joseph; bumper music is from the song "Tears of Healing" by Paul Sanchez and Chris Joseph.)

Samantha Perkins interviews Chris Joseph, co-author and co-curator of "The Epiphanies Project", and also the author of "Life is a Ride: My Unconventional Journey of Cancer Recovery".  Chris wrote his epiphany about love. (This episode is produced by AJ Joseph; bumper music is from the song "Tears of Healing" by Paul Sanchez and Chris Joseph.)

Samantha Perkins interviews Epiphanies co-author Natalie Brobin. Natalie's essay in the book is entitled "I Was Playing Scrabble and Suddenly I Knew I Was Going to be Okay." Note to listeners: Natalie sadly passed away only a couple of weeks after this interview.  Her book  "Everyday Self-Care" was inspired by the challenges she faced as a parent of a child with Turner's Syndrome. We reached out to her children and they told us that she was an active volunteer with The Turner Syndrome Society of the United States  and would have loved for any of us who want to to support it.  Please consider a donation.