Ep 5: Life Detours

Advice from Mom

The episode provides empowering advice and a dash of motherly concern for anyone whose life has taken an unexpected turn. If you are struggling with a big decision or fearful of an impending change, we are here for you! Also find out what happened when Momma B applied to become a nun at 19. Complete show notes, questions and more available: www.advicefrom.mom/listen/ This episode’s second opinions include: Introduction: Eli Horowitz is the creator and director of the podcast, Homecoming from Gimlet Media. He is also the co-creator of The Silent History, a digital novel; The Clock Without a Face, a treasure-hunt mystery; and was the managing editor and then publisher of McSweeney’s—http://www.elihorowitz.net/ Question 1: Ronda L. Metcalf (back by popular demand), who works at UCSF, dispatching for Facilities Services. Question 2: Suzanne Rico, is a journalist, fertility advocate and world traveler. Previously, she spent two decades in broadcast journalism, including eight years as the morning news anchor for KCBS-TV, Los Angeles. http://suzannerico.com/blog/ Question 3: Jerome Bortman (yep, that's right!), spent his 35+ career working for The Navy, NASA, and The Department of Justice. He is a prostate cancer survivor, dedicated to raising cancer awareness with the Obediah Cole Foundation and saving Floridian fowl with Save Our Seabirds. Momma B’s link goodie bag: Learn more about temperament evaluations: http://www.keirsey.com/sorter/register.aspx Learn more about Cognitive Behavior Therapy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_behavioral_therapy Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Editing and mixing by Juliet Hinely. Audio assistance by Bryan Garza. Publicity by Jane Riccobono. Workbook editing by Nathalie Arbel. The theme music is by Love, Jerks—http://www.lovejerks.com. The song throughout this episode is Rebel in Motion by Scissors for Lefty—http://www.scissorsforlefty.com This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.