"The sickness slowed me down and gave me time alone to get to know myself, reflect on my life and learn who I was" ~ Sondee

In this episode, we follow Sondee’s journey through hyperacusis, misdiagnosis, and the terrifying possibility of losing her independence. A low-frequency hum became the trigger that unraveled her nervous system, leading to vertigo and migraines. After a 2022 concert, months of denial, financial strain, and the emotional weight of parenting while unwell, her search for answers pushed her past symptom labels and into functional medicine testing, uncovering food sensitivities that shifted everything.

Sondee also shares the emotional side—the cost of staying silent, the courage to ask for help, and the power of rebuilding community. Her story becomes a blueprint for anyone seeking root-cause healing and an honest path forward.

Connect with Sondee:

Business website: https://yourmoneygal.com

Email: info@yourmoneygal.com

weVENTURE: https://weventure.fit.edu/

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I Need Blue now has a new home at The Healing in Sharing! Visit thehealinginsharing.com to explore Round Chair Conversations, all relevant I Need Blue content, and ways to support the mission of sharing stories that inspire hope and resilience.

By sharing the hidden lines of our stories, we remind each other we are not alone — together, we step out of hiding and into healing.

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Memoir: Why I Survived, by Jennifer Lee on Amazon

The background music is written, performed and produced exclusively by Melissa Turri.
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"I surrender to you, Jesus, take care of everything" ~ Jennifer

Some stories redefine strength. Jennifer Cleveland’s journey carried her from a Georgia farm to the chaos of an ER, and then into darkness as her vision faded. What could have ended her story instead became a transformation. With faith as her compass, a white cane as her guide, and yoga and healing touch as her tools, she turned loss into purpose and presence.

From tending fields to teaching trauma-informed movement, Jennifer rebuilt her life by surrendering, serving, and showing others how resilience is formed one mindful choice at a time. Her journey proves that even in the darkest seasons, strength can still become light.

Connect with Jennifer, licensed massage therapist, and Thai Yoga Massage practitioner at Inner Sight Living.

Website: https://innersightliving.wordpress.com/

Email: innersightliving@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innersightliving

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innersightliving/

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I Need Blue now has a new home at The Healing in Sharing! Visit thehealinginsharing.com to explore Round Chair Conversations, all relevant I Need Blue content, and ways to support the mission of sharing stories that inspire hope and resilience.

By sharing the hidden lines of our stories, we remind each other we are not alone — together, we step out of hiding and into healing.

Instagram: @ineedbluepodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ineedblue

Apple Podcasts: Listen & Subscribe
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHealingInSharing11

Memoir: Why I Survived, by Jennifer Lee on Amazon

The background music is written, performed and produced exclusively by Melissa Turri.
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This season, I’m honored to feature music from my beautiful friend, Melissa Turri. Over many coffee dates and long phone chats, we’ve shared our journeys, supported each other, and leaned into each other’s healing spirits. When she released her album—just in time for this season—I knew I had to share her talent with you.

Listen to the full length song, I'll Heal You.

To learn more about Melissa Turri:

Website: https://melissaturrimusic.com/

Email: MelissaTurrimusic@gmail.com

Instagram: melissaturrimusic

YouTube: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCb197kVCOHFuV7Wrcj_ZOAg

Apple music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/melissa-turri/1854441133

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/31h4OpozWM8vuxTtqYlMB4?si=S0WWg2yuR4GJQGgH27VoCg&nd=1&dlsi=e6ed1cbc61894658

Connect with Jen:

I Need Blue now has a new home at The Healing in Sharing! Visit thehealinginsharing.com to explore Round Chair Conversations, all relevant I Need Blue content, and ways to support the mission of sharing stories that inspire hope and resilience.

By sharing the hidden lines of our stories, we remind each other we are not alone — together, we step out of hiding and into healing.

Instagram: @ineedbluepodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ineedblue

Apple Podcasts: Listen & Subscribe
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHealingInSharing11

Memoir: Why I Survived, by Jennifer Lee on Amazon

The background music is written, performed and produced exclusively by Melissa Turri.
https://melissaturrimusic.com/

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If you’ve ever felt lost in a life that looks fine but feels wrong, this story is your permission to begin again.

From childhood abuse to postpartum collapse, medication dependency, bankruptcy, memory loss, and cancer, Sherry’s life unraveled—but she didn’t vanish. She began again, choosing daily to return to herself.

Sherry shares how small habits built resilience, intuition became her guide, and honest self-love transformed her relationships.

A U.S. Army veteran, mom, and full-time entrepreneur, she helps women reclaim health, confidence, and purpose-driven income through mindset mentorship, cellular activation, and LifeVantage.

💗 Wellness isn’t a luxury, it’s your legacy!

If you’re craving more energy, impact, and financial freedom, you’re in the right place.

Let’s align your body and your business for the life you deserve."

Learn more or schedule an appointment now: https://beacons.ai/the_activation_girl

Shop | LifeVantage: https://sherrymartin.lifevantage.com/us-en/shop

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I Need Blue now has a new home at The Healing in Sharing! Visit thehealinginsharing.com to explore Round Chair Conversations, all relevant I Need Blue content, and ways to support the mission of sharing stories that inspire hope and resilience.

By sharing the hidden lines of our stories, we remind each other we are not alone — together, we step out of hiding and into healing.

Instagram: @ineedbluepodcast
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Memoir: Why I Survived, by Jennifer Lee on Amazon

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If you’ve wrestled with father wounds, homelessness stigma, invisible illness, or the weight of expectations, this story offers a map and a hand to hold.

We trace Jordan’s path from constant moves and a distant father to finding a home in faith, leading peers, serving in the Marines, living with an undiagnosed illness, and mentoring students through Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). A story of forgiveness, community, purpose, and joy that holds under pressure.

Connect with Jordan:

Brevard County FCA

Phone: (321) 419-7399

Email: jiris@fca.org

Website: https://my.fca.org/?form=jordaniris

Connect with Jen:

I Need Blue now has a new home at The Healing in Sharing! Visit thehealinginsharing.com to explore Round Chair Conversations, all relevant I Need Blue content, and ways to support the mission of sharing stories that inspire hope and resilience.

By sharing the hidden lines of our stories, we remind each other we are not alone — together, we step out of hiding and into healing.

Instagram: @ineedbluepodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ineedblue

Apple Podcasts: Listen & Subscribe
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHealingInSharing11

Memoir: Why I Survived, by Jennifer Lee on Amazon

The background music is written, performed and produced exclusively by Melissa Turri.
https://melissaturrimusic.com/

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When truth is stolen, healing begins with reclaiming your story—one memory, one voice, one fearless step at a time.

What happens when a child is abducted by a parent and raised in a world of control and religious manipulation? Dawn McCarty’s nightmare began at age four when her mother kidnapped her, erased her identity, and filled her life with fear and lies. Subjected to psychological abuse and weaponized Mormon theology, Dawn was taught to obey blindly and fear her real father. By eight, she was adopted by her stepfather and sealed to her abductor in temple rituals. At 15, she was groomed under the guise of religious trust.

After escaping at 16, Dawn rebuilt her life. Now a senior cybersecurity analyst with over 20 years of experience, she helps families protect children online, driven by her own trauma. Her most powerful chapter came 44 years later—reuniting with her biological father. Her story is one of survival, truth, and unbreakable spirit.

Connect with Dawn:

Learn more about my memoir & advocacy site: Sealed To My Abductor

Subscribe to my blog & newsletter: Unsealed Press on Substack

Watch my story (including my reunification with my father): YouTube Channel

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• Facebook: Dawn McCarty
• Facebook: Sealed To My Abductor

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I Need Blue now has a new home at The Healing in Sharing! Visit thehealinginsharing.com to explore Round Chair Conversations, all relevant I Need Blue content, and ways to support the mission of sharing stories that inspire hope and resilience.

By sharing the hidden lines of our stories, we remind each other we are not alone — together, we step out of hiding and into healing.

Instagram: @ineedbluepodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ineedblue

Apple Podcasts: Listen & Subscribe
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Memoir: Why I Survived, by Jennifer Lee on Amazon

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Her daughter’s absence became Barbara’s purpose: to break cycles of alienation, pain, and silence.

Barbara’s life was shaped by not belonging—from family struggles to a marriage broken by parental alienation that turned her daughters against her. The unthinkable struck when her 15-year-old daughter, Erin, took her own life despite Barbara’s pleas for help.

From that tragedy, Barbara found purpose. Now a wellness advocate, speaker, and author, she helps women heal generational wounds, navigate divorce, and reclaim their lives. Her story proves that even in unimaginable heartbreak, healing and transformation are possible—and can light the way for others.

Connect with Barbara:

Instagram:
WellnessMattersYouMatter

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/barbaradrtina

You Tube:

https://www.youtube.com/@WellnessMattersYouMatter

Website:

https://wellnessmattersyoumatter.com/

Email:

bdrtina@gmail.com

Purchase my Book:

Amazon: Ignite Possibilities

Connect with Jen:

I Need Blue now has a new home at The Healing in Sharing! Visit thehealinginsharing.com to explore Round Chair Conversations, all relevant I Need Blue content, and ways to support the mission of sharing stories that inspire hope and resilience.

By sharing the hidden lines of our stories, we remind each other we are not alone — together, we step out of hiding and into healing.

Instagram: @ineedbluepodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ineedblue

Apple Podcasts: Listen & Subscribe
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHealingInSharing11

Memoir: Why I Survived, by Jennifer Lee on Amazon

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Have a plan before you need it.

The holiday season brings excitement—and dangerous distractions. Between shopping lists, phone notifications, and crowded parking lots, it’s easy to let your guard down. But awareness is your greatest defense. Train yourself to look up, scan your surroundings, notice who’s near your vehicle, and trust your instincts when something feels off.

Distractions make you vulnerable; habits make you safe. Small choices like pocketing your phone, walking with confidence, and asking for help to your car can mean the difference between safety and danger. Don’t ignore that uneasy feeling—it’s your built-in alarm system.

Have a plan before you need it. When something goes wrong, you won’t rise to the occasion—you’ll fall to your level of preparation. Keep your escape plan simple: distract, disengage, and get to safety. Carry an item you can throw to divert attention, know where the exits are, and travel with a friend when possible.

Confidence, awareness, and quick action are your best defense.

Bullet points from today's discussion:

Situational Awareness

• Put your phone away when walking to or from your car or through parking lots.
• Scan your surroundings—people, vehicles, exits, and lighting conditions.
• Trust your instincts—if something feels off, it probably is.
• Don’t dismiss feelings of unease; act on them early.

Planning Ahead

• Have a plan before something happens; simple plans work best under stress.
• Know your escape routes wherever you are (store, parking lot, street, etc.).
• Default to escaping, not fighting—your goal is to get away safely.
• Assume the attacker chose the time and place—you must choose the exit.

Practical Preparedness

• Keep keys in hand, not buried in your purse or pocket.
• Carry a distraction item (like “mugger’s money” or an old phone) to throw and create distance.
• Avoid carrying your only defensive item (like keys or pepper spray) inside a bag that could be stolen.
• Use strong body language—head up, make eye contact, walk confidently.

Increase Your Odds

• Use the buddy system—shop or walk with a friend when possible.
• If you feel unsafe, ask for store staff to walk you to your car.
• If chased or attacked, yell or scream—make noise to draw attention.
• Never obey commands that reduce your chance of escape (e.g., “Get in the car”).

Mindset & Training

• Stay calm—panic clouds judgment.
• Practice your plan mentally; repetition builds muscle memory.
• Consider basic self-defense training to increase confidence and efficiency.
• Remember: good habits today become your automatic reactions tomorrow.

Connect with James, Sifu of Wah Lum Kung Fu :

https://www.wahlumkungfu.com/

Melbourne, FL 32935

(321) 255-1048

Message to Sifu Lo: sifu@wahlumkungfu.com

Training Information: info@wahlumkungfu.com

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I Need Blue now has a new home at The Healing in Sharing! Visit thehealinginsharing.com to explore Round Chair Conversations, all relevant I Need Blue content, and ways to support the mission of sharing stories that inspire hope and resilience.

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