Episodes

  • Grief Buddies! Meet Occupational Therapy Assistant (and Sam's Cousin) Rachel Mastrangelo

    Grief Buddies! Meet Occupational Therapy Assistant (and Sam's Cousin) Rachel Mastrangelo
    Dec 20 2023

    Hello Friends! After much delay Episode 5 of Serendipitous Sit-downs is finally available! This weeks episode is sooo special to me as I am joined by one of my favorite humans on the planet, my beautiful cousin Occupational Therapy Assistant Rachel Mastrangelo. Join us as we talk about how Rachel used Dance as a coping mechanism while surviving extreme life circumstances, We’ll also talk about the many types of grief we have experienced, including grieving the living and grieving our past selves. I really hope you guys enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed filming it. You can follow Rachel on Instagram @Rachel_Mastrangelo or on TikTok @Rachnmmmmmm
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Race to Speak Up! with Teen Author; Devin Moore

    Race to Speak Up! with Teen Author; Devin Moore
    Nov 10 2023

    At just 14 years old Devin Moore was the subject of racist bullying at his Long Island school. Devin took that pain and turned it into purpose by starting a non-profit anti-bullying organization and at 18 Devin wrote the children's anti-bullying book Devin Speaks Up!

    Check out Devin on Instagram or his website, all his info is listed below.

    https://www.racetospeakup.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/racetospeakup/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/devinwmoore/
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    25 mins
  • From Struggles to Summits - Meet Former Inmate, Entrepreneur & Inspirational Speaker; Jeff Higgins

    From Struggles to Summits - Meet Former Inmate, Entrepreneur & Inspirational Speaker; Jeff Higgins
    Oct 25 2023
    Trigger Warning This episode contains subject matters that may be considered trigger and/or alarming to some. These topics include but are not limited to : substance abuse, death, incarceration and more.Jeff Higgins is a successful business owner with a beautiful family. But life hasn't always been so picturesque. From suffering extreme loss at a young age to surviving a car wreck that took the life of his dear friend and pleading guilty to Vehicular Homicide, Jeff Higgins shares his story of making his way back from rock bottom and trying his best to help people and create community through transparency and service.If you'd like to contact Jeff you can find him at :https://www.jeff-higgins.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-higgins-professional-speaker-0bb830173/Dream. Invest. Grow. : https://www.dreaminvestgrow.org/
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    1 hr
  • Meet Neurospicy Senior HR Advisor; Kristina Perez

    Meet Neurospicy Senior HR Advisor; Kristina Perez
    Oct 19 2023
    Join Sam and Millennial TikTok-er Kristina Perez as they talk about Kristina's journey through overcoming SA, growing up poor, Mental Health struggles - including an ADHD diagnosis at 26- and learning how to parent herself. We also talk about learning how to be your own advocate in the workplace.Trigger WarningSA, Suicidal Ideation, Body Dysmorphia & other potentially triggering topics covered in this episode.***We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
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    1 hr and 56 mins
  • Meet the Host: Sam Soto

    Meet the Host: Sam Soto
    Oct 11 2023

    Meet creator and host of Serendipitous Sit-downs, Sam Soto as she shares her story of grief, assault, addiction, loss of identity and learning how to choose happiness

    *This episode may be triggering to some as it touches upon surviving SA, overcoming addiction, incarceration, death and more.
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    27 mins