VS Grenier ~ Award-Winning Author, Speaker & Podcaster

Family dynamics play a crucial role in shaping individuals, a theme we touch on through stories of overcoming challenges and seeking redemption. We reflect on the gray areas in justice, addressing the need for compassionate approaches and the potential for rehabilitation. Pepper Ann's journey is marked by numerous challenges, including death threats and computer hacking. Her collaboration with private investigators ensures that her narratives are rich with detailed accuracy, providing a profound impact on her readers. The conversation takes a profound turn as we delve into the emotional complexities of investigative journalism and the duality of human nature. One particularly gripping tale involves Bob, a family member entangled in a notorious jail escape, and the raw emotions experienced while interviewing his victims. The narrative also touches on the significance of family support in overcoming life's challenges. We hear about the influence of family dynamics, referencin...

  We embark on an insightful journey with Andrea M. Slominski, PhD, a renowned women's therapeutic midlife and menopause coach. This episode delves into the transformative possibilities that midlife offers to women, reimagining this period as a time of empowerment and renewed purpose. Andrea introduces the concept of "Regency," a new life stage for women spanning ages 45 to 70 and beyond. This stage encapsulates perimenopause, midlife, menopause, and postmenopause, emphasizing the profound changes women undergo and the potential for growth and transformation. Andrea's journey is a testament to the power of reinvention. Returning to academia at 55, she earned her MA and PhD in women's psychology and mythology. Her unique coaching methods are rooted in archetypal and depth psychology, providing invaluable insights into the triple transformation that midlife women navigate. This transformation impacts seven key realms: body, self-image, needs, feelings, roles, pr...

We had the pleasure of hosting John Bukowski, an author who blurs the lines between the realms of science and fiction to craft narratives that are as thrilling as they are scientifically insightful. The discussion centered around his latest novel, "Project Suicide," which offers a captivating blend of scientific authenticity and creative imagination. Bukowski's unique background as a veterinarian, epidemiologist, and medical writer gives him a distinctive edge in the literary world, enabling him to infuse his fiction with a realism that resonates with readers seeking more than just a story—they crave an experience grounded in the possible, if not the probable. The podcast delved into the nuanced process of translating complex scientific concepts into engaging fiction without sacrificing the thrill of the narrative. Bukowski's approach to writing is meticulous, yet fluid, allowing for the narrative to unfold organically while still maintaining a backbone of scientifi...