withigo
By melissa lynn riewald
in all sorts of areas of life.
Or, when you've come to the end of yourself and nothing makes sense.
It's a podcast about questioning, grief, finding yourself face down in the arena... wondering if you'll ever get up or if you even want to. It's about loneliness, the messy middle, times when life hurt like hell. It's about coming through the other side, the wisdom in the journey, about surprising joy. Above all, it's about connecting - finding myself in your story, finding yours in mine.
Rainbows & Unicorns
Meet Jim and David. Two gentlemen you will be better off for having known. They found each other later in life at a place neither of them thought they’d be… a Christian gay retreat. Jim, having twelve-stepped his way to faith in his fifties and David, having lost his wife to cancer, both moved through dark seasons of despair to find a life and love they never thought possible.
Their story is one of authenticity, hope and surprising joy. It may help you see the rainbow in the clouds and the unicorn around the corner 🌈🦄 Grab a tea, settle in and join us for episode 4 of #withigoPodcast.
You can check out the episode art on Instagram or Facebook @melissalynnriewald or my website melissalynnriewald.com
HEADS UP: There’s talk of suicide in this one. Because… well, it’s part of the story. If that’s activating for you or part of your story too, take good care of yourself and reach out if you need to. You are not alone.
Canada Suicide Prevention Service: 1-833-456-4566 (Phone) | 45645 (Text, 4 p.m. to midnight ET only) crisisservicescanada.ca
International Suicide Hotlines
Made with joy. Hope you enjoy.
Riding the EL
On episode 3 of #withigoPodcast we take a trip on the EL… the Existential Ledge, pondering questions like Does my life have any purpose? What is this all for? Does God exist?
HEADS UP: We’re talking about suicide on this one. If that is activating for you, you may want to have some strategies on hand to deal with the discomfort that arises: walk away if you need to, listen with a friend, take a few deep breaths, have some tea. If you have kids around, you may want to listen with your headphones on or at another time. Take good care of yourself.
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, remember that you are not alone. Reach out and talk.
* Canada Suicide Prevention Service: 1-833-456-4566 (Phone) | 45645 (Text, 4 p.m. to midnight ET only) crisisservicescanada.ca
* In Quebec (French): Association québécoise de prévention du suicide: 1-866-APPELLE (1-866-277-3553)
* Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 (Phone), Live Chat counselling at kidshelpphone.ca
* International Suicide Hotlines
* Call 911 or go to Emergency
You can check out the episode art on Instagram or Facebook @melissalynnriewald or my website melissalynnriewald.com
Made with joy. Hope you enjoy.
Mama Bird
On episode 2 of #withigoPodcast I sit down with my friend Nancy Bird for a conversation about life, the not-for-profit sector and what it’s like to find yourself lost between two cribs.
With twins still in diapers and a self she barely recognized, Nancy made a gut-wrenching decision to leave her marriage and set out on a new path - one far different than the one she imagined.
An executive, nana and mother figure to many, Nancy shares her life experience with wisdom, humour and a whole lotta honesty.
Check out the episode art on Instagram or Facebook @melissalynnriewald or my website melissalynnriewald.com
Made with joy. Hope you enjoy.
Body Not For Consumption
IT'S HERE!!! The very first episode of my podcast. This one is called Body Not For Consumption and it explores the origin and concept behind the design featured on my t-shirts and tote bags. I hope it connects with you in some way.
I'd love to hear from you! ...Wherever on the world wide web that occurs. You can find me on Instagram or Facebook @melissalynnriewald or my website melissalynnriewald.com
Made with joy. Hope you enjoy.