He's not a professional comic but laughter comes easy for David Thomas. It's actually one field that he hasn't tried professionally, but would love to some day.  Thomas is a Global Professional Speaker and a CEO Presentation Skills Coach. In case you haven't heard about his crazy memory abilities,  he's also an International Grandmaster of Memory, broken Guinness record for reciting Pi to 22,500 digits, became US Memory Champion and so much more.  From the age of 4, David recalls the nightly sexual abuse  he suffered  from his alcoholic mother, Gillian and then the years of physical abuse from his step-father.  David had a younger brother to protect, so he kept this secret to himself to be certain that his younger brother would not be exposed to any of it.Unfortunately, David's mother died in her early 50's, almost 21 years since the time of this recording. She died at a young age due to an alcohol induced heart attack.  David was happy that he had put  his neglect behind him in order to move forward prior to his mother's death. They had rekindled their relationship. As if the abuse wasn't enough, David also attempted suicide twice, but was not successful.  When asked if this was life changing or a sign that he was meant to live a long life, his response was,  "no, not at all, it meant that I was just terrible at trying to kill myself." Again, gallows humor, but it's easy for him to make light looking back so many years later.David  wanted to help others who had suffered abuse under the hand of loved ones, so he wrote what turned out to be a #1 bestselling book in the UK, "Tell Me Why Mummy"- An inspirational  true story of one man overcoming enormous odds including sexual abuse from his alcoholic mother to choose his own path in life and become  and become a truly exceptional human being.Thomas says "you only have 3 choices in life as far as moving on after an abusive, challenging upbringing-You carry on living with your problems, but it will eventually take you down.You remove itOr you manage it"Therapy and researching and writing his book help free himself from the horrors of his childhood. 

Should Have Listened to My Mother Podcast

HOST JACKIE TANTILLO - All Or Nothing with Guest David Thomas

If you seek physical healing, emotional healing, relationship coaching, nutrition/lifestyle advice, Dr. Jennifer Lamonica specializes in Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Nutrition, Face Reading and more. Dr. Lamonica is a graduate of New York Chiropractic College and has been a licensed chiropractor since 1984.  She is based out of Mineola, New York.This episode of SHLTMM, Jennifer shares her stories of her mother, Rose, who was widowed at a young age with 4 children. As the oldest of the family, Jennifer had to pick up the slack and help out at home, find a job and be there to support her mother.Jennifer is one of the most compassionate, honest and intelligent people I know. She loves to laugh and sing and is there to help her patients to no end.  

HOST JACKIE TANTILLO - Say No More with Guest Dr. Jennifer Lamonica. Looking Back at S1E49

Today, Kevin Jerome is the proud owner of four companies, a far cry from what  he thought his future would be when he was a teen.  " A kid who grew up in a 2 bedroom apartment, living with 14 people, evicted twice as a teen," says Jerome, " I'm  a true example of how you can turn your life around."At a young age, Kevin  taught himself to read and eventually how to drive out of necessity.  He realized that no one else was going to help him, so he better learn on his own.  It's that kind of determination and foresight that helped him become who he is today.My guest is curious as to  why "so many of us allow our past to hold us down?"   Experiencing anxiety and insecurity because of changing schools and moving repeatedly as a teen, Kevin would now tell his younger self that "it's better to  try, take chances and possibly fail, than not trying at all. But again, don't let your past define you. That was a very trying time for the young Jerome but he was determined to not have it define him.Kevin and his mother, Marie, have a loving relationship. However, Kevin understands that there were certain circumstances that got in the way when he was growing up- she was preoccupied with other family matters when Kevin needed her most.One thing that Kevin has be certain about  "I've always wanted to be rich in mind-emotionally, spiritually and financially."  He says his religious background played a part in his life philosophies, but it's his spiritual path that grounded him most.Upcoming podcast-In Living ColorsBusinesses: R & K Wealth Development & Atlanta Mobile Detailing Pros 

HOST JACKIE TANTILLO - Don't Let Your Past Define You with Guest Kevin Jerome

Dr. Landers' mother completed her master's degree in library science and  worked  full time as a school librarian in the 1950's and  60's long before that was the norm for  women/mothers. "My mother grew up on a farm, lived through the Great Depression and met my dad, a WWII veteran after the war," says Landers. "She was a natural born giver, always looking after the needs of others," say the doctor.One family tradition that Susan embraced while growing up, was the daily family dinners. She continued the tradition with her own family as she saw the true benefits of taking the time  to share each other's  day.The second oldest of four children, Susan  had a  sense of independence from  a young age.  She new she wanted to study and work hard and no one was going to talk her out of relocating for an opportunity to train for her medical career.Susan and  her mother didn't always see eye to eye and her father had a volatile personality.  Susan often wondered why her mother stayed with their dad and her response was "because I loved him."After many years of not truly understanding why Dr. Landers worked so hard, her mother volunteered in the NICU at a Florida hospital, helping and holding babies. She finally understood why her daughter was so passionate about her career.    Susan's mother died at the age of 97 but it took the death of Susan's younger sister for their relationship to be rekindled.    

HOST JACKIE TANTILLO - Same Drive Different Generations with Dr. Susan Landers

Father Jim  can hardly contain himself when asked about his mother.  "She was my biggest supporter, she's one of the main  reasons I became a priest."  Renea loved all her children equally, so she said on a regular basis, but Father Jim is convinced he was her favorite. The only sibling to attend college, Father Jim completed his undergraduate and 2 graduate degrees from Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ and currently is an adjunct professor at said school. He was loved by his doting mother who often protected him from his older brother's rough housing as you can imagine. Nana, his maternal grandmother, lived with the family many years and was also  an integral part of Father Jim's cherished childhood.   The two often listened to music together which is  one of the many reasons my guest has such a love for music of the 40's, 50's and more.Often referred to as the Brady Bunch,  Alice, their grandmother, mom and dad and the kids, boy girl/boy girl birth order, etc often spent evenings together watching tv and listening to music after enjoying a big family meal together.  Those are the memories that Father Jim reflects upon the most with a sense of humor that abounds.  "It wasn't always perfect, but I wouldn't change anything for the world.  An avid piano player and singer,  Father Jim performs regularly for his congregation and his community.  Music is a huge part of his life and so much of that passion stems from his childhood, his nana and his mother, Renea.Just a few years prior to this interview, Father Jim had a massive heart attack while driving on the highway.  And yet some how he miraculously survived  the "widow maker"-he needed  quintuple bypass surgery-five arteries were completely blocked. He professes that his faith had something to do with saving his life, giving him another chance to help those in need.Father Jim shares many wonderful stories of his priesthood and how proud his mother was of his vocation. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrJimWorthInstagram: frjimworthTwitter: Fr Jim Worth  

HOST JACKIE TANTILLO - I Love All Of You Equally with guest Father Jim Worth

My guest, Ritzy Periwinkle, host of the podcast "Word To Your Mama,"  survived her mother's abusive partner but at a very young age, she believed she was powerful enough to harm him in order to save her mother.   At a young age,she knew she wouldn't repeat her mother's choice to stay in an abusive relationship but her mom often felt helpless with all her limitations as a female immigrant and a middle school education.Ritzy says, "because of  all of our limitations, my mom and I were always the underdog."  Because of this philosophy, Ritzy says she's a supporter of  culture, justice and diversity, a topic she often discusses on her podcast.  She always speaks up for those less fortunate and don't have a voice.Because of the choices her mom made, Periwinkle is thriving in part because of therapy and wants everyone to know that there is help out there.  "If we share our stories, we can help each other and make some real change,"says the WTYM podcast host."My mother was sweet, loving and a caring person who suffered a lot," says  Periwinkle. She thinks that her mother would be very proud of her and all that she's accomplished.Periwinkle says "she is her mother's vengeance."  PODCAST: https://www.wordtoyourmama.com/WEBSITE: http://www.ritzyperiwinkle.com/ 

HOST JACKIE TANTILLO - I Am My Mother's Vengeance with Guest Ritzy Periwinkle

This episode of Should Have Listened To My Mother, contains sensitive information and may not be appropriate for all ages."A Girl Raised By Wolves" is Lockey Maisonneuve's memoir of her journey through sex trafficking,  cancer, murder and more.What does a little girl do when both parents are raging alcoholics and extremely neglectful? She kept hoping that  it was all a big mistake and her real family would come by any day and take her to her real home.Years after being abandoned by her father at a young age, she traveled to visit him  one summer.  It wasn't the summer vacation she was expecting.Not until her daughter was born did Lockey  realize that something wasn't right.  "I never want my children to ever feel that loss or lack of foundation that I believe you can only get from your mother."After years of hard work, she is not angry and says, "I wouldn't be who I am without my past. I wouldn't be who I am today if I didn't have to heal from my childhood.To contact Ms. Maisonneuve and/or to purchase her book "A Girl Raised By Wolves, go to  https://www.lockeymaisonneuve.com/                             or follow her on Facebook. 

HOST JACKIE TANTILLO - One-Way Ticket To Florida With Guest Lockey Maisonneuve. Looking Back At S1E48

As an only child, Kristina got lots and lots of love.  Many of the life lessons Kristina learned from her mom as a child, she's able to use with her own children, and that makes her  happy.  Judy, Kristina's mom, was always very giving and she never expected anything in return.  Her mother's advice was "do what you lover." So at 6 years old, Kristina began to write books and stories and she's still writing today.Looking back, Kristina respects and appreciates her mother's kindness, patience and calming voice. Kristina also cherishes her grandmother's passion for reading. To this day, Kristina recalls seeing her grandmother's bookshelves lined with books. "My grandmother would read and entire book in one day," says Cappetta. That love of literature, certainly came from her grandmother and she's passed that passion down to her own children.Kristina seems to connect more easily with people who have  close relationship's with their mother. She says, "the fruit doesn't fall far from the tree." Still having her mom close by geographically and emotionally is so important and she loves that her children have a strong relationship with their grandmother.The more love the better.Facebook:Kristina CappettaThe Mommy RundownInstagram:The Mommy Rundown Children's Picture BookIt's Raining Pizza  

HOST JACKIE TANTILLO - Mother and Grandmother's Love with Writer Kristina Cappetta

Her dream was to become and archeologist, but instead she became a bacteriologist. As a scientist in the 1930's, one of Alice Attride's most memorable experiences  was when antibiotics became available and cured so many. She loved science, her children and she  loved helping neighbors and people of her community. Alice went out of her way regularly to help anyone in need.Bill loved his childhood. Both parents encouraged stimulating the mind and the heart, structure and responsibility and fostering curiosity. Because of his upbringing, Bill loves to study and learn- so much so that as a young boy he would read the  encyclopedias A through Z and then  start all over again.Bill feels truly blessed for her firm yet quiet reassuring love.Contact Bill Attride: billattride@gmail.comRadio Show/Blog: https://www.blogtalkradio.com/astrologerbillattride Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astrologer.bill.attride/

HOST JACKIE TANTILLO - So Different And Ahead Of Her Time with Guest Bill Attride. Looking Back At S1E47

Louise Moon Miller didn't go to college till she was 60 years old. When she was young there was a war going on and she felt obligated to help. She volunteered for the Red Cross and trained at Walter Reed Hospital and served as a surgical nurse, more or less in a M.A.S.H. Unit, -the 59th Evacuation Hospital.Hear her daughter, Jody Miller Olcott of Hopewell NJ,  tells stories of how her mother put her passions aside for her country.  

HOST JACKIE TANTILLO - Personal Triage-Putting Things Into Perspective with Guest Jody Miller Olcott. Looking Back At Episode S1E46

Myung Hee Kim is South Korean. She is the mother of 3 girls, a college graduate, former pre-school teacher and  theologian. She's responsible for starting the Grace Daycare Center in Queens, NY,  which is affiliated with the Korean Church of Queens.My guest, Jung Yoon-Leah Kim, is the eldest of the 3 daughters and an Acupuncturist, Cranial Sacral Practitioner, Doula and healer practicing in NY and NJ.Talk about cultural differences and inferences!  Just listen to what Leah uncovers as she shares stories of her childhood.  It was sometimes uncomfortable trying to maneuver through the American social norms, especially when you weren't certain what was accepted.Humor played a huge role in her life during her childhood and still to this day, Leah loves to laugh and retell stories of her past.If interested in contacting Jung Yoon Leah Kim for acupuncture and other healing techniques in New York and New Jersey, please click on this link for                             Sah'm Acupuncture, PLLC: https://www.sahmacupuncture.com/ 

HOST JACKIE TANTILLO - Talking To Each Other Through The Mirror with guest Acupuncturist Jung Yoon Leah Kim. Looking Back At Episode S1E45

My Latina guest, Zeahlot Lopez,  LMFT LPCC,  is first generation American, business owner and college graduate.    She's  CEO of 2 different companies.  She coaches professionals to develop their own practice and she helps individuals heal from Mama Drama -"Difficult Mamas."  Zeahlot is a licensed Cosmetologist (at a very young age) and a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California.  Blending  the  two cultures of her background hasn't always been easy because of the contrasts between Zeahlot and her mother's generations.  But she's so happy she and her mom have been transparent and are working on strengthening their relationship together.  "There's no magic pill to heal troubled relationships, it takes work", says Lopez.Do you have a Mama Con Drama? Zeahlot can help you.  For more information about what Zeahlot Lopez does for many including the Latinx communities, check out https://www.latinxwithdifficultmothers.com/ and  https://www.vidatherapy.cohttps://www.facebook.com/Vidatherapyhttps://www.instagram.com/vidatherapy/https://www.linkedin.com/company/vida-therapy-marriage-family-and-child-counseling-inc/https://www.latinxwithdifficultmothers.com/

HOST JACKIE TANTILLO - Live More Healed Than Wounded with guest Psychotherapist Zeahlot Lopez. Looking Back At Episode S1E30

Being the local Doctor and the Doctor's wife was a saving grace for         Hanni's family. Shortly after the German Army entered Vienna in 1938, the family started the paperwork in trying to immigrate to Massachusetts.It took quite a long time for them to secure all the paperwork and a job in Boston for her father, but shortly there after they were on their journey to America.The children's book "My Two Cities" by Robin Mayers Stein with Hanni Myers has been written in verse so children  and teens can learn of the experience of this one family. What was Hanni's childhood like as an immigrant who didn't speak English when she arrived in  America . They overcame many obstacles but never gave up hope for themselves and many othersNo matter how challenging, Hanni's mother and father were able to help 17 families immigrate to the United States to freedom. Some were friends or relatives, others were not. But the family never stopped trying to help others left behind in Europe.See a video 'Books & Beyond' featuring Hanni Myers & Robin Mayer Stein

HOST JACKIE TANTILLO - The Doctor's Wife With Guest Hanni Myers. Looking Back At Episode S1E29

Eddie's mother had to deal with adversity and chaos from a very early age, yet she always remained calm. She was the only child of a single mother and  she never knew her father until later on in life. She fell in love and got married at the age of 16, had two children and became a single mother herself by the time her oldest son, Eddie, was 5 years old. Barbara was  hardworking and had the help of her mother and grandmothers, though her maternal grandmother suffered from Polio and MS. She was a sexual assault survivor who was held captive and tortured after she came home for lunch one day and surprised a burglar.  For many years after the incident, she was a very out spoken advocate for sexual assault victims and survivors. Eddie says, "she wouldn't accept the fact that she had limitations."

HOST JACKIE TANTILLO- Dealing With Adversity And Chaos From A Young Age with Eddie Minyard

“My parents are supportive of me and I’ve always considered the presence of my parents a great, great, great fortune”. Stephane feels especially fortunate having had his parents support throughout his budding career.Corinne, Stephane's mother, was a  first grade teacher in France and she was meticulous and dedicated to her  young students.  She fully supports her son's career choice and even helps out with publicity and organizing before any performances.  Corinne is her son's biggest fan.Django Reinhardt's unique guitar style caught Stephane's heart as a teen and inspired many years of studying with  'gypsy jazz' guitar master Serge Krief and  traveling the world.https://www.stephanewrembel.com/ 

HOST JACKIE TANTILLO - I Love My Mother with Musical Guest Stephane Wrembel. Looking Back At Episode S1E28

How many times have you heard yourself or a friend say, “Oh, I should have listened to my mother”. Regardless of the outcome, mothers play a significant role in our lives. Are you who you are today because of, or in spite of, your mother? You either admire her, disagree with her or long for the mother you never had. It can be complicated. Sometimes it takes an entire lifetime to appreciate or understand her lessons whether positive or negative. But in the end, hopefully we’re happy with the final outcome. If not, I guess you should have listened to your mother. “Should Have Listened To My Mother” explores the significance of the choices that we make throughout our lives.

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Should Have Listened to My Mother Podcast

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