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76: The Real Story of Wolf & Rebel: Creativity, Community & Comebacks | Annie Vanrivong

76: The Real Story of Wolf & Rebel: Creativity, Community & Comebacks | Annie Vanrivong

Episode 76 · · 18:05

Annie shares the real story behind Wolf & Rebel — a business that began with hand‑stamped keychains and a converted school bus, and grew into one of Windsor’s most creative community...

75: What Getting Kicked Off the Air Taught Me | Robert Tymec

75: What Getting Kicked Off the Air Taught Me | Robert Tymec

Episode 75 · · 28:55

What starts as a petty attempt to annoy an ex-girlfriend turns into an unexpected creative awakening. In this episode, Rob shares the true story of how volunteering for high school m...

74: What Happens When You Stop Chasing and Start Listening | David F Haas

74: What Happens When You Stop Chasing and Start Listening | David F Haas

Episode 74 · · 28:38

David Haas shares the true story behind his relentless drive for success and the unexpected childhood moment that shaped it all. From early entrepreneurship and financial struggle to...

73: The Domino Effect: How Small Yeses Created a Whole New Life | Scott Tousignant

73: The Domino Effect: How Small Yeses Created a Whole New Life | Scott Tousignant

Episode 73 · · 23:42

In this episode of Tales of the Town, Scott shares a story about self-discovery, curiosity, and what happens when you stop resisting who you really are. What started as a simple gift...

72: It’s Never Too Late: One Woman's Journey Back to Music, Dance & Herself | Laura Trottier

72: It’s Never Too Late: One Woman's Journey Back to Music, Dance & Herself | Laura Trottier

Episode 72 · · 28:15

Laura shares how the isolation of Covid forced her to confront her unhappiness and ultimately led her to completely rebuild her life in her 50s and 60s. After separating from her hus...

71: How Grief Taught Me to Live Authentically | Kimberly Roy

71: How Grief Taught Me to Live Authentically | Kimberly Roy

Episode 71 · · 22:19

Kim shares her powerful journey of transformation after the sudden passing of her father while she was six months pregnant. She opens up about living decades in survival mode, strugg...

70: Diabetes: No Big Deal | A Story of Medicine and Strength | Melissa Apa

70: Diabetes: No Big Deal | A Story of Medicine and Strength | Melissa Apa

Episode 70 · · 17:39

Melissa Apa, a clinical pharmacist specializing in type 1 diabetes, shares how her professional expertise suddenly became personal when her six-year-old son was diagnosed with the co...

69: Opening the Black Box: A Story of Grief and Growth | Rachel Robertson

69: Opening the Black Box: A Story of Grief and Growth | Rachel Robertson

Episode 69 · · 18:01

Rachel shares her journey of rediscovering joy after the devastating loss of her brother at age 14. For years, she searched for validation in external moments, but it wasn’t until be...

68: Pole Dancing Empowerment | A Body Positivity and Community Story | Josie Elysia

68: Pole Dancing Empowerment | A Body Positivity and Community Story | Josie Elysia

Episode 68 · · 19:19

Josie shares her deeply personal and empowering journey into pole dancing, a passion she discovered after years of hesitation. From her first class at Vertika Pole Studio in Windsor ...

67: Rebuilding Life from the Inside Out | Kass  DiPasquale

67: Rebuilding Life from the Inside Out | Kass  DiPasquale

Episode 67 · · 26:34

Interior designer Kass Di Pasquale shares her transformative journey from a life that looked perfect on paper—kids, house, career, partner—to one that finally felt authentic. Through...

66: Tracking Macros, Building Muscles, Changing Lives: Feeling Better after 40 | Adriana Mastronardi

66: Tracking Macros, Building Muscles, Changing Lives: Feeling Better after 40 | Adriana Mastronardi

Episode 66 · · 18:52

Adriana shares her unexpected journey from being a frustrated fitness enthusiast to becoming a certified nutrition and strength coach for midlife women. What began as a personal ques...

65: Choosing Joy: Sarah DeBlock’s Journey from Heartbreak to Healing

65: Choosing Joy: Sarah DeBlock’s Journey from Heartbreak to Healing

Episode 65 · · 23:12

Sarah DeBlock shares her transformative journey from emotional and physical breakdown to a life of purpose, joy, and healing. After ignoring her heart’s call to move to California, S...

64: The Whisper Within: Trusting Intuition & Channeling Spirit | Kristi Simons

64: The Whisper Within: Trusting Intuition & Channeling Spirit | Kristi Simons

Episode 64 · · 29:16

In this powerful episode of Tina’s Arena, Kristi shares the extraordinary story of her first spirit encounter—a moment that began with deep gratitude and ended with a life-changing r...

63: Letting Go of Perfection and Learning to Play Again | Markie Tuckett

63: Letting Go of Perfection and Learning to Play Again | Markie Tuckett

Episode 63 · · 24:40

In this episode of Tina’s Arena, Markie Tuckett, a kitchen and bath designer, shares her heartfelt story of rediscovering herself through hobbies after years of pouring everything in...

62: From Stress to Stillness: What Water Can Teach Us About Living | Morgan Ruff

62: From Stress to Stillness: What Water Can Teach Us About Living | Morgan Ruff

Episode 62 · · 25:18

Morgan shares how a simple pool moment with her daughter cracked open decades of memory, connection, and joy. What starts as a story about a vacation unfolds into a powerful reflecti...

61: My Students Tried to Get Me Fired: A Radical Math Story | Pam Brett

61: My Students Tried to Get Me Fired: A Radical Math Story | Pam Brett

Episode 61 · · 26:45

Pam shares a powerful story of transformation from the front lines of education. When she stepped into a new role teaching eighth-grade math, her students were labeled the worst in t...

60: 15 Years In: A Nurse’s Truth About Burnout, Purpose, and Faith | Celani de Leon

60: 15 Years In: A Nurse’s Truth About Burnout, Purpose, and Faith | Celani de Leon

Episode 60 · · 21:34

Celani shares her winding journey into nursing, despite resisting the path at first. From an early attempt at social work to hands-on experience in group homes, she opens up about fi...

59: From Concussions to Clarity: Jo’s Self-Healing Story | Jo Wong

59: From Concussions to Clarity: Jo’s Self-Healing Story | Jo Wong

Episode 59 · · 30:15

In this deeply personal episode of Tina’s Arena, Jo shares how a single “yes” to her sister’s invitation led her on a life-changing path of healing, self-discovery, and spiritual awa...

58: How One Dance Class at 16 Changed Her Life Forever | Denise Aversa

58: How One Dance Class at 16 Changed Her Life Forever | Denise Aversa

Episode 58 · · 30:00

Denise shares her journey from a curious 16-year-old walking into a salsa class for the first time, to building one of the most inclusive dance communities in Windsor. Guided by a me...

57: How She Manifested a Tent and a Life of Miracles | Erin Doppelt

57: How She Manifested a Tent and a Life of Miracles | Erin Doppelt

Episode 57 · · 27:13

What happens when you leave your job, your country, and everything comfortable to follow an inner whisper? In this episode of Tina’s Arena, Erin shares how a moment of panic in the I...