Here we are--Mother's Day weekend AND the FIFTH Month of 2025 already! How's it going? The news, the headlines, social media posts and the general mood of almost everyone around us seems, in a word, depressing. No? The numbers don't lie: Nearly 4 in 10 adults (39.3%) say they have anxiety or depression. And a KFF/CNN Survey found that 90% of Americans believe there is a mental health crisis in the U.S. JOY! How do we find (and have), joy? There are keys to discovering joy. What is joy, anyway? Happiness? It is not. It's better! Tonight...................

Real Life SH 344R THE KEYS TO FINDING JOY 1

When tragedy hits (and make no mistake--it will) in our lives, what do we do with the epic loss and grief that envelopes us? Doesn't matter the loss: A loss of a mate, family member or a loved one. A loss of a job or the loss of a home. The loss of a limb or loss of a relationship. What do we do with the pain? Could it be in finding purpose for the pain that we find new life? Snooky O'Leary joins us tonight. Seven years ago, Snooky's husband, Patrick died out of the clear blue after receiving a clean bill of health from his doctor 2 days earlier. What sense does that make? Hear her story tonight and be encouraged..............

Real Life SH 365 Snooky O Leary Finding Purpose In Pain

Friends, tonight the powerful story of Phyllis Vance: In just a short period of time, her husband had a stroke, double hip-replacement, COVID, infection and then passed away. Her loss was deep and no one could blame her if she just gave up. She had a choice. If you live with incredible pain from loss. If you think all hope is lost. If you think that there will never be healing. Would you take 25 minutes and take a listen to the powerful testimony of Phyllis Vance? Tonight, on Real Life. 

Real Life SH 370 You're Not Alone In Grief and Loss PHYLLIS VANCE

So, we've all been given advice over the years. 
Remember Mom or Dad asking, "Well--if they told you to jump off a bridge, would you do it?" 
Some advice is good. Other advice, uh, not so much.
Tonight, just in time for commencements, weddings and the season of advice giving: What's the best advice and worst advice you've ever been given?
Gina, Dave and our special guest, Phyllis Vance share theirs!
Fun show tonight! We hope you'll join in...............

Real Life SH 371 Best and Worst Advice Youve Been Given PHYLLIS VANCE

What a world we're living in, right? How about tonight we talk about overcoming adversity AND talk our national pastime with former Boston Red Sox Knuckleball Pitcher, Steven Wright. Two World Series Rings, an American League Allstar and a boatload of setbacks. Have you had adversity in your life? Steven shares with Gina and Dave, tonight..................

Real Life SH 356R Inside Baseball STEVEN WRIGHT Former Boston Red Sox Knuckleballer

Steven Wright joins us for a second week and this time: Q&A.
If you were sitting across from a former major league baseball player, what would you ask him?
Well, Steven doesn't know the questions we're going to ask so buckle up. In fact, Dave asks one, hoping he doesn't get slugged. It's one I think, majority of us have often wondered about and not just when it comes to ball players either. Even Gina gets very quiet. Tonight........

Real Life SH 357R Q&A for STEVEN WRIGHT Former Boston Red Sox Knuckleballer

Your story matters! How you grew up, how you faced adversity, overcame obstacles, got set back by circumstances and how you didn't let it beat you. Your Church story matters! Your business story matters! There is power in story. When you share life experiences, people say, "I didn't know that about you!" It connects us. Ever thought of writing your story to pass down to children, grandchildren or clients? Join us tonight.

Real Life SH307R The Power of The Story-YOUR story Dave Fraco

Happy Summer!
Tonight--"The Perspective of Life from a 14-Year-Old"
Madden is 14 years young-Right in the middle of being a part of, "Gen Alpha". Madden loves baseball and even wears #35 in honor of Gina's late husband, Frank Pastore who wore #35 with the Cincinnati Reds. Gina was so impressed with one of her, "Besties" Grandson, that she invited Madden in to talk life from the perspective of a 14-year old: What does Madden think of the political climate in our country? What does he think about God, culture, the future and the role of a man in the family?  Get into the mind of, "Generation Alpha" tonight. HINT: Pretty amazing conversation. 

Real Life SH 372 Life Persepctive from a 14 Year Old MADDEN SHOW 1 (25 MIN)

Happy Independence Day Weekend 2025! Happy 249th Birthday, America! 
We invite 14 year-old Madden back into the studio tonight to continue our conversation on, "Life-From the perspective of a 14-year-old." And Gina goes straight to asking him a question on politics!!!
Can you believe that? Wait until you hear Madden's response! 
#WISDOM 
Madden also waxes philosophical on the love of our first responders, our military and our country. 
If America's future relies on the likes of Madden, our future is bright! Enjoy!!!!   


Real Life SH 373 Life Persepctive from a 14 Year Old MADDEN SHOW 2 (25 MIN)

When you have the loss of a husband, dad, friend-anyone close to you-your world changes. And in a hurry. Your world is upside down along with friends, brothers, sisters, sons and daughters worlds' around you. Tonight-we talk about those dynamics. Our special contributor, Debi Rooney Jayso lost both her husband and son in the same accident. We unpack working the seen and unseen dynamics. 
***NOTE**** 
It's not all rainbows and butterflies It's stuff that is rarely talked about but needs to be in order to come out the other side, whole and healthy. 

Real Life SH 370 You're Not Alone In Grief and Loss PHYLLIS VANCE

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