New Episodes of Stories from Real Life Every Tuesday and Friday.

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Aug. 8, 2025

Ep. 141 - The Art of Science & The Science of Peace

Today’s guest is a world-renown scientist and an educator — and a fearless peacebuilder. Dr. Zafra Lerman has spent her life using science not just to understand the world, but to change it. From creating groundbreaking scien...

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Aug. 5, 2025

Ep. 140 - Misha Jones: Raw

In this episode of 'Stories from Real Life', host Melvin E. Edwards speaks with Misha Jones about her book 'About Damn Time'. Misha shares her journey of overcoming 15 years of silence and pain, motivated by the desire to giv...

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Aug. 1, 2025

Ep. 139 - Andrew-Ryan Walked Away from a Cult (Part 2/2)

Part 2 of 2: He was once “Father God” — the chosen partner of cult leader Amy Carlson. In this raw, powerful conversation, Andrew-Ryan Profaci shares how he got pulled into Love Has Won , what life inside the movement was rea...

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Aug. 1, 2025

Ep. 138 - He Walked Away from a Cult. Then He Told Me Everything. (Pa…

He was once “Father God” — the chosen partner of cult leader Amy Carlson. In this raw, powerful conversation, Andrew-Ryan Profaci shares how he got pulled into Love Has Won , what life inside the movement was really like, and...

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July 29, 2025

Ep. 137 - Smoke, Salt, and Southern Grit: The Story of Bill-E’s

In this episode of "Stories from Real Life," host Melvin E. Edwards sits down with Bill Stitt, the mastermind behind Bill-E's Small Batch Bacon and restaurant. Dive into Bill's journey from a backyard bacon enthusiast to a na...

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July 29, 2025

Video - Smoke, Salt, and Southern Grit: The Story of Bill-E’s

In this episode of "Stories from Real Life," host Melvin E. Edwards sits down with Bill Stitt, the mastermind behind Bill-E's Small Batch Bacon and the beloved Bill-E's restaurant. Dive into Bill's journey from a childhood fa...

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July 25, 2025

Ep. 136 - School's Out Forever

📝 Episode Summary: In this episode of Stories from Real Life , Moira Mills shares her journey as an unschooling advocate and parent, challenging traditional views of education and child-rearing. She explains why she believes ...

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July 22, 2025

(Video) Adapt and Advancing: Dr. Oluwole Babatunde's Inspiring Journey

Episode Description: Join host Melvin E. Edwards as he sits down with Dr. Oluwole Babatunde, a physician, psychiatrist, researcher, and author, to explore his remarkable journey from personal loss to professional success. Dis...

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July 22, 2025

Ep. 135 - Adapting and Advancing: Dr. Oluwole Babatunde's Inspiring J…

Episode Description: Join host Melvin E. Edwards as he sits down with Dr. Oluwole Babatunde, a physician, psychiatrist, and author, to explore his remarkable journey from personal loss to professional success. Discover how Dr...

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July 18, 2025

Video Podcast: A New Voice for Alabama: Kyle Sweetser’s Vision for th…

In this episode of Stories from Real Life, host Melvin E. Edwards interviews Alabama Senate candidate Kyle Sweetser. They discuss Sweetser's motivations for running, the challenges facing Alabama, and his vision for a more in...

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July 18, 2025

Ep. 134 - A New Voice for Alabama: Kyle Sweetser’s Vision for the Sen…

In this episode of Stories from Real Life, host Melvin E. Edwards interviews Alabama Senate candidate Kyle Sweetser. They discuss Sweetser's motivations for running, the challenges facing Alabama, and his vision for a more in...

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July 15, 2025

Ep. 133 - Autographing History: Preserving Personal Stories Through T…

In this episode of Stories from Real Life, host Melvin E. Edwards interviews Cristian Cibils Bernardes, a digital historian and founder of Autograph. Cristian shares his unique journey from Paraguay to Stanford University, hi...

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July 11, 2025

Ep. 132 - Voices Carry: Lea Sakran’s Adventures in Storytelling

In this episode of Stories from Real Life, host Melvin E. Edwards speaks with voice actor Lea Sakran about her journey in storytelling, voice acting, and the life lessons learned from her characters. Lea shares insights from ...

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July 8, 2025

Ep. 131 - From Sailor to Healer: A Transformative Path

In this enlightening episode, Dr. Alain Salas shares his journey from living on a sail boat in France to becoming a chiropractor and healer in the United States. He discusses the importance of understanding the subconscious m...

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July 4, 2025

Ep. 130 - Keeping Promises in Freefall: Lyubim Kogan’s Journey from O…

Today’s guest, Lyubim Kogan, is a five-time first-generation immigrant, Winter Olympian, NYU Stern grad, and 9/11 survivor. From Wall Street to war zones, Lyubim’s life has been anything but ordinary. He’s the founder of Wing...

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July 2, 2025

Video - School's Out Forever

📝 Episode Summary: In this episode of Stories from Real Life , Moira Mills shares her journey as an unschooling advocate and parent, challenging traditional views of education and child-rearing. She explains why she believes ...

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July 1, 2025

Ep. 129 - 'I Was There on J6:' Pam Hemphill Explains Why She Rejected…

Pam Hemphill shares her transformative journey from being a supporter of Trump to recognizing the dangers of misinformation and the importance of accountability. She recounts her experiences during the January 6 Capitol riot,...

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June 27, 2025

Ep. 128 - Where the Roots Speak: Joseph Bolton and the Living Stories…

Joseph Bolton is a gifted storyteller and an intrepid explorer of the human experience. With a passion for uncovering the untold narratives that shape our world, Joseph brings a unique blend of insight, empathy, and wit to ev...

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June 24, 2025

Ep. 127 - Breast Cancer Warrior: A Father's Perspective on His Daught…

Bob Furniss is a father who turned his grief into advocacy after losing his daughter Keesha to breast cancer. Bob discusses the mission of his organization, Warrior Princess, which focuses on early detection of breast cancer ...

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June 19, 2025

Ep. 126 - From Homeless Kid to Criminal Defense Attorney (Juneteenth …

Dante Wright’s story reads like a movie script, but every twist is real. Removed from his home at a young age and raised by various relatives until the age of 15, Dante faced instability, heartbreak, and the kind of challenge...

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June 17, 2025

Ep. 125 - Giorgio Natili on Vision, Vulnerability & the Human Side of…

Giorgio Natili, an Italian native and former professional windsurfer, shares his journey through various life experiences, including his transition into engineering management. Giorgio shares insights on the importance of emb...

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June 13, 2025

Ep. 124 - Walter Dusseldorp Is the Dutch Mentor You Didn’t Know You N…

Walter Dusseldorp, the founder and CEO of Dusseldorp and Associates, also known as the Dutch Mentor, shares his insights on the importance of mentoring versus coaching, the philosophy behind his Pure Leadership Power methodol...

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June 10, 2025

Ep. 123 - Annie Korzen: From Seinfeld to Senior TikTok Star

Annie Korzen shares her unique journey in the entertainment industry, reflecting on her late start in acting, the challenges of ageism, and the impact of her looks on casting. She discusses her newfound fame on TikTok and the...

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June 6, 2025

Ep. 122 - That Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time...

In this engaging conversation, Andy Dietrich shares humorous and insightful stories from his life, including a wedding-crashing mishap, a cultural misunderstanding during fraternity rush, and the inspiration behind his book. ...

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