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Ripple Effect Connection

By: Kristi Hujik
  • Summary

  • Embark on a journey of captivating conversations as Ripple Effect Connection host Kristi Hujik links you with influential guests from diverse backgrounds. Discover a wealth of fresh perspectives, and actionable insights as we delve into an array of topics, including nutrition, wellness, sports, positivity, mental health, fitness, and more. Tune in for monthly episodes that will empower you and motivate you to improve your well-being. Let's create ripples of positive change together!
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Episodes
  • Ep19: Fighting Cancer With A Purpose and Warrior Spirit with Amanda Buss
    May 12 2024

    Despite a devastating diagnosis 18 years ago, Amanda Buss's warrior spirit shines as she navigates life with metastatic disease. Through her resilience and commitment to giving back, Amanda inspires others to defy their cancer diagnoses and live life on their own terms.


    0000 Intro

    0248 How Amanda found out she had stage 4 metastatic breast cancer

    0527 Hearing the cancer diagnosis

    0642 The cancer came back with a vengeance

    0850 Her attitude while coping and fighting back despite hearing no cure

    1006 Diagnosis leading her to help others at Lehigh Valley Cancer Center

    1540 Bucket list items and passion projects

    1637 Fulfilling the Green Bay Packer #1 bucket list trip

    1810 Florida State football game bucket list trip

    1926 Pit passes to the Garth Brooks concert

    2025 Stubborn like cancer and how she keeps fighting

    2145 Redirecting her energy to help others

    2233 Smiling through chemo and advice for others

    2340 Natural and holistic healing methods that have helped her

    2435 Trip to Rhoda Wise House in Canton, Ohio

    2900 Unite for Her program

    Connect with Kristi Hujik:

    Instagram ⁠

    Website ⁠

    Facebook

    Watch Full Episodes and subscribe to my Youtube Channel

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    Full Show Notes


    Connect with Amanda Buss and her causes:

    Rhoda Wise House in Canton, Ohio

    Unite for Her Program

    Breast Cancer.org

    Instagram

    Facebook



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    32 mins
  • Ep18: Championing Change: Angela Garcia's Mission to End Bullying and Spread Kindness
    Apr 21 2024

    This special Masters edition of the podcast goes well beyond golf. This episode features Angela Garcia, wife of professional golfer Sergio Garcia, and her passionate advocacy for change. Angela discusses her efforts in eradicating bullying through the UGLI foundation, providing vital resources and action steps for victims, and an avenue to choose kindness. We also talk about life on the LIV golf tour as parents, the uptick in attention on women’s sports, and the many philanthropic efforts of the Sergio and Angela Garcia Foundation.

    0000 Intro

    0228 Angela’s background in golf and as a broadcaster at NBC, Fox Sports and Golf Channel

    0408 Sergio Garcia as a dad

    0442 Balance brought to the Garcias with life on the LIV tour

    0630 The professional golf world coming together at majors

    0815 What is the UGLI Foundation and how it was created

    0920 Anti-bullying message end bullying forever

    1130 Partnership with David’s Legacy Foundation impact in Texas

    1327 UGLI chats and influence at schools

    1532 Importance of resources and action steps for those affected

    1625 Vision for the future of the UGLI Foundation

    1844 What goes into creating a charitable endeavor

    2038 Sergio and Angela Garcia Foundation fundraising event ForeATXKids

    2402 Saving municipal golf courses in Austin, Texas area

    2502 Impact of golf on kids and growing the game

    2544 Steps for a parent if your child has been bullied - take the anti-bullying pledge

    2858 Rise of women’s sports and Caitlin Clark influence

    Connect with Kristi Hujik:

    Instagram ⁠

    Website ⁠

    Facebook

    Watch Full Episodes and subscribe to my Youtube Channel

    Sign up for my Free Newsletter

    Full Show Notes


    Connect with Angela and Sergio Garcia:

    UGLI Foundation Website

    UGLI Foundation on Instagram, and on X

    Take the anti-bullying pledge

    @TheAngelaAkins on X

    @theAngelaGarcia Instagram, TikTok

    @thesergioGarcia on Instagram, X, and TikTok

    ForeKidsATX Website


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    33 mins
  • Ep 17: The Yellow Brick Road to Healing Multiple Sclerosis with Leslie Wingrowich
    Apr 1 2024

    Author Leslie Wingrowich shares her incredible story of triumph over multiple sclerosis. From receiving a grim diagnosis and being told she'd never walk again to creating a roadmap for others facing similar challenges, Leslie's courage and determination shine through. Discover how she's using her own experience to develop a guide for others along the path to healing from autoimmune disease.


    00:00 Intro

    02:23 Leslie’s background in the medical field as a nurse in trauma and ICU

    04:23 Circumstances of her Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis

    07:24 Peeling back the layers of why she was diagnosed with MS

    09:19 What to do when the check engine light comes on

    10:38 Putting together a book and a guide for those diagnosed

    11:55 Sexual trauma involved for multiple sclerosis patients

    14:50 Her timeline for healing from Multiple Sclerosis

    15:45 Changing her diet to promote healing

    16:55 Not anti-pharma but not relying on a band aid

    18:26 Why she wrote a book and guidelines to help others

    21:00 Having a vision

    22:43 What we put into our body and mind importance

    24:30 How to not be stuck and allowing the body to heal

    26:28 Leaky gut meaning and impact in autoimmune diagnosis

    27:41 Problems lie in our patterns

    29:02 How the medical industry views impact of food

    30:46 Being told that food didn’t matter for success

    34:28 Being in control of your own healing

    36:00 Focusing on sleep and self love

    37:23 Dealing with the autoimmune diagnosis

    38:49 Yellow brick road to healing


    Connect with Kristi Hujik:

    Instagram ⁠

    Website ⁠

    Facebook

    Watch Full Episodes and subscribe to my Youtube Channel

    Sign up for my Free Newsletter

    Full Show Notes


    Connect with Leslie Wingrowich:

    Leslie Wingrowich’s Book “Live Like You’re Not Scared - Unlock Your Potential”

    Follow Leslie Wingrowich on Instagram

    Follow Leslie Wingrowich on Facebook

    www.lesliewingrowich.com


    Other Resources:

    ⁠Dr. Terry Wahl’s Protocol

    Living Proof on Amazon Prime

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    42 mins

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