Graceful Truth Unscripted
Graceful Truth Unscripted
Dana Floyd
Hey Y’all. My name is Dana and I’m your host of the Graceful Truth Unscripted podcast. This is a safe place. We’re here to speak truth in the most graceful way possible about experiences we’ve had through the adoption and foster care system along with parenting special needs children. We don’t sugar coat anything here. These are all real people telling their stories.Our goal is to be the voice for those who can’t speak. We are here to share stories, and share our realities. We are also here to make sure that we effectively change legislation and laws. It’s time to come together and become one voice for these children.So join us as we embark on this journey together!
The Story of Aliyah - Told by her Aunt Rah
On today's episode, our 1st of 2022, we are celebrating and remembering Aliyah who's mom took her life 9 years ago today. If you've been a listener, you'll remember back in 2020 when Bonnie, her grandmother, came on and talked about that painful time. Today we speak with her Aunt, Sarah as she recalls that day and we discuss the various red flags, lack of DCF findings, and possibly the worst part, when a doctor didn't report a skull fracture and possible brain bleed 2 day's before...
Apr 26, 2022
1 hr 15 min
Special Guest Cory & JoJo Rankin
Cory and JoJo Rankin marriage coaches for entrepreneurs, foster parents and parents of kids! Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongermarriage Listen Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/921973Facebook: www.facebook.com/gracefultruthunscriptedInstagram: www.instagram.com/gracefultruthunscriptedE-Mail: [email protected]
Oct 15, 2021
44 min
Special Guest Roman Roberts
LISTENER DISCRETION ADVISED.Roman Roberts grew up in foster homes which were, as he calls it, “less than ideal” encountering various types of abuse causing him to join the military to find family, and led him on a journey as an interrogator, deploying multiple times and supporting various special operation teams. But the trauma from foster care and the military took its toll as he transitioned and led to him almost committing suicide and almost losing his marriage. He began a journey to face ...
Sep 24, 2021
50 min
Mental Health in the Foster Care and Adoptive Community
Trigger Alert!Today we are talking about Mental Health statistics overall and within the Foster Care/Adoptive community. Many different items are discussed in this episode so listener discretion is advised.I gathered my numbers from this website https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics Share your story with us by reaching out to the show. We'd love to have you on.Advertisement's listed in episode:Young Living: www.myyl.com/dnjfloydShow Information:Listen Here: https://www.b...
Sep 18, 2021
43 min
We have some updates!
We have some updates and also some exciting shows coming your way.Sorry it took so long for us to be "back" but we re and we can't wait to share what we have coming up!!!If you are ready to be a guest, reach out to one of the places below.Facebook: www.facebook.com/gracefultruthunscriptedInstagram: www.instagram.com/gracefultruthunscriptedTelegram: https://t.me/gracefultruthunscripted E-Mail: [email protected]
Sep 10, 2021
23 min
Special Guest Roman Prokopchuk
Roman is a 1st generation immigrant from Ukraine. He arrived in US with 6 other family members to a 2 bedroom apartment. Roman interned with the Secret Service and held a top secret government clearance. He was forced to become a self taught digital marketer as a result of the 2008 recession, and fell in love with it. Roman has 11 years of experience leading digital teams in senior leadership roles on over 600 campaigns across many industries. He founded Nova Zora Digital in 2012. Roman is th...
Feb 15, 2021
28 min
Special Guest Marie Fraser
Marie is a Life Coach, Registered Therapist, and Clinical Hypnotherapist for Women who feel stuck, lost, and anxious, who are at a crossroads in their life, and want to rediscover who they are and reignite their purpose and passion but don’t know where to start.She's been around the block a few times; having worked in high powered demanding corporate positions, endured a long term toxic relationship, culminating in an extremely acrimonious divorce. She's the mother of a special needs disabled...
Feb 8, 2021
40 min
We're Back
We're back and Dana is updating you on all that happened over our break, and what's to come in 2021!Read the article mentioned here: http://www.citruscountylife.com/pdf/Foster-to-Adoption-Article-FW2021.pdfIf you wish to be on the show, reach out to us via one of the methods below!Facebook: www.facebook.com/gracefultruthunscriptedInstagram: www.instagram.com/gracefultruthunscriptedE-Mail: [email protected]
Feb 3, 2021
33 min
Special Guest Daniel Levin
Levin walked away from an opportunity to run a billion dollar business, to hitchhike around the world to find happiness and inner peace. He studied in a seminary five years and left one day before becoming a Rabbi and he has lived as a Monk in a monastery for 10 years. As Director of Business Development, he grew Hay House from $3,000,000 a year in sales to $100,000,000 a year in revenue. Levin is rare blend of businessman and mystic who sees what others do not see. It has been this one ...
Jul 20, 2020
34 min
Special Guest Laura Hernandez
Laura and her husband Tony live in the Dallas area where they raise their 10 children, 7 who are biological and 3 who are adopted out of foster care. Laura is also the founder of Mama systems. Mama Systems exists to help mamas bring peace and order to their homes through proven customized systems.Today Laura wants to share her story and encourage you to continue reaching out to Foster Children, if possible, once they leave your home. She'd also like to offer her support should you ...
Jul 13, 2020
29 min
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