Roundy's Rants, Raves and Reviews

Tanya Harris Roundy
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As an English, Theatre, and Speech and Debate Teacher, I've got issues and thoughts on issues. My students call them my "rants". Everyone has their soapboxes, their certainties/beliefs, and each voice is important and should be heard! So, let's Rant together!  I also firmly believe that literature of all forms makes up a part of who we are, our beliefs/thoughts, and what we do with them to create.   In this podcast we discuss:  1) Rants: What's your certainty/soapbox? Let's have a respectful discussion about it.  2) Raves: The Literature/authors who have inspired you, your life, and your work.  3) Reviews: A discussion and review of your work (whatever you do), or what you believe others should be reading/watching/listening to and why. 

  1. Music, Faith and a Modesty Mindset with Liahona Olayan

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    Music, Faith and a Modesty Mindset with Liahona Olayan

    This is a video about Music, Faith and a Modesty Mindset IG and FB @liahonaolayan and TikTok is @liahonao and YouTube is @liahona On Roundy’s Rants, Raves and Reviews, Tanya interviews singer, actress, and model Liahona Olayan, originally from Hawaii and now based in Utah, who competed on American Idol Season 19 at 16 and reached the Top 24, later releasing her album “Just Me Liahona.” Liahona shares how reality TV shaped her, how she set firm standards around faith and modesty despite industry pressure, and a defining lesson from her father about worth and virtue. She discusses accountability, repentance, and choosing to save physical intimacy for marriage, pushing back on “test drive” dating culture. Liahona explains how her family’s move to Hawaii and living in a tent deepened gratitude, humility, and her relationship with God, inspiring her songwriting and mission testimony through music. She also mentions upcoming concerts and competing in the Miss Greater Salt Lake pageant. 00:00 Meet Liahona 01:30 Idol Reality Check 02:23 Surprise Hollywood Call 04:10 Golden Ticket Journey 05:27 Siblings And Singing 08:11 Faith In The Industry 09:03 Modesty Line In The Sand 11:44 Dad's Mirror Moment 15:25 Standards Over Fame 19:00 Accountability And Influence 23:13 Attack On Women's Worth 25:36 Modesty Mindset Freedom 27:51 Saving for Marriage 32:04 Lust and Self Control 34:56 Atonement and Day One 38:01 Music as Testimony 38:43 Hawaii Tent Turning Point 44:19 Power of the Voice 48:32 Where to Follow Leah 50:21 Humility Final Charge In a world full of uncertainty, how does one cope with unbearable loss and pain? A Christmas tragedy finds Steve and Maria struggling to find hope. With the love and support of family and friends, will they find peace as they walk through the fire of Uncertainty? momandpopsnaturals.com. Natural Ingredients for a Healthy Life! Support the show

    55 min
  2. Latino by Birth, American by Choice: The Holy Spirit of the American Continent

    APR 6

    Latino by Birth, American by Choice: The Holy Spirit of the American Continent

    This is a video about Latino By Birth, American By Choice Latino by Birth, American by Choice | Juan Pablo Panchano on Faith, Freedom & the Spirit of America https://latinobybirthamericanbychoice.com/ Host Tanya Roundy interviews Juan Pablo Panchano, a Cali, Colombia–born filmmaker-turned-audiologist and new author, about his book “Latino by Birth, American by Choice.” Juan shares moving to New Jersey at 12, his film production work (including projects like Spider-Man and Law & Order), and what inspired his writing on the “spirit of America” as a God-centered call to growth beyond geography or citizenship. He explains his ideas on knowledge, unity, liberty as agency, and why moral and religious principles are essential for freedom, referencing founding-era perspectives and contrasts with Latin America’s historical attachment to old systems. Juan discusses his hopes for renewed unity, love, and kindness, where to find the book (Amazon and latinobybirthamericanbychoice.com), and his upcoming community video project, “Pick Up Your Piece.” 00:00 Meet Tanya and Juan 01:13 From Colombia to New Jersey 03:13 Film Career and Big Projects 05:51 Creative Influences and No Limits 07:20 Why He Wrote the Book 10:52 Spirit of America and God 15:06 Knowledge Growth and New Wine 18:01 Liberty as Agency 18:55 Liberty And Agency 20:37 Moral Foundations Of Freedom 22:18 No Choice Is Private 23:06 Give Me Liberty 24:32 Why The Revolution Happened 26:04 What The Book Teaches 29:31 Declaration Of Dependence 30:53 Where To Get The Book 32:44 Unity Like Puzzle Pieces 34:04 God The Author Of Freedom 34:57 Final Message Trust God 37:42 Closing Thanks And Farewell In a world full of uncertainty, how does one cope with unbearable loss and pain? A Christmas tragedy finds Steve and Maria struggling to find hope. With the love and support of family and friends, will they find peace as they walk through the fire of Uncertainty? momandpopsnaturals.com. Natural Ingredients for a Healthy Life! Support the show

    41 min
  3. Sourdough and the Savior: An allegory for our Time with Ganel-lyn Condie

    APR 1

    Sourdough and the Savior: An allegory for our Time with Ganel-lyn Condie

    This is a video about Sourdough and the Savior: An allegory for our Time with Ganel-lyn Condie https://a.co/d/0hrH4w3s Host Tanya Roundy welcomes author and speaker Ganel-lyn Condie to discuss her new book, “Sourdough and the Savior” (her 20th, released in February), and how sourdough became a metaphor for faith, healing, and resilience. Ganel-lyn shares her background in teaching, media, and the intersection of mental health and faith following the suicide of her sister 12 years ago, plus her long-term lupus diagnosis and family life. She explains how her writing began from spiritual promptings, how grief shaped her first book, and the importance of timing, vulnerability, and a stewardship (not ownership) mindset in work, health, and relationships. Ganel-lyn outlines the book’s sourdough steps—start, feed, grow, create, share—connecting them to Christ as the “bread of life,” and closes with encouragement to honor quiet, “middle” seasons of uncertainty. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:50 Faith and Mental Health Mission 02:21 Sourdough Book Origins 03:57 Metaphors and Parables 04:28 Prompting to Write 05:52 Meg Story and Publishing Breakthrough 08:07 Courage to Create and Timing 10:33 Influences and Mentors 16:51 Ripple Effects and Trusting God 20:17 Focus Over Outcomes 21:33 Stewardship With Illness 22:46 Parenting Letting Go 24:02 Boundaries From Lupus 26:38 Sourdough Book Framework 28:28 Bread of Life Metaphor 30:19 Not a Business Ministry 34:19 Where to Find Elle 36:15 Sacred Middle Season 40:08 Final Blessing Farewell In a world full of uncertainty, how does one cope with unbearable loss and pain? A Christmas tragedy finds Steve and Maria struggling to find hope. With the love and support of family and friends, will they find peace as they walk through the fire of Uncertainty? momandpopsnaturals.com. Natural Ingredients for a Healthy Life! Support the show

    44 min
  4. Wrapped in His Love: A message of God's Love with Marie Evensen

    MAR 30

    Wrapped in His Love: A message of God's Love with Marie Evensen

    This is a video about Wrapped in His Love: A Message of God's Love with Marie Evensen https://a.co/d/05VEuaJ7 In this episode of Roundy’s Rants, Raves and Reviews, host Tanya interviews LDS author and speaker Marie Evanson, who shares her journey as a convert at age 39, a mother of seven through adoption and blended family life, and a public speaker living with chronic illness. Marie discusses her writing path, including two books about learning to cultivate joy and her upcoming book, "Wrapped in His Love," aimed at helping trauma survivors recognize and feel Heavenly Father’s unconditional love. She explains how trauma can distort beliefs about worthiness, how daily journaling can help identify evidences of God’s love, and how joy is a practiced skill rooted in knowing we are children of God. Marie notes her books are available on Amazon and her video can be found on YouTube by searching her name. 00:00 Meet Marie Evanson 01:17 Adoption and Family Life 03:39 Finding Time to Write 04:12 Conversion and Joy 06:09 New Book Wrapped in His Love 07:30 Unconditional Love Explained 08:57 Belonging and Coming Home 17:30 Noticing Gods Love Daily 17:57 Journaling and Brownie Note 19:45 Answers to Prayer 21:57 Trust After Trauma 23:07 Practicing Daily Stillness 23:52 Learning Joy as Skill 27:35 Joy in the Present 30:40 Where to Find Marie 32:08 Final Testimony and Farewell In a world full of uncertainty, how does one cope with unbearable loss and pain? A Christmas tragedy finds Steve and Maria struggling to find hope. With the love and support of family and friends, will they find peace as they walk through the fire of Uncertainty? Support the show

    37 min
  5. Purpose Me: Turning Weakness, Grief, and Calling into Purpose with Seth Andre Robinson

    MAR 23

    Purpose Me: Turning Weakness, Grief, and Calling into Purpose with Seth Andre Robinson

    This is a video about Purpose Me: urning Weakness, Grief, and Calling into Purpose with Seth Andre Robinson purposeme365.com On Roundy Rants, Raves and Reviews, the host interviews author Seth Andre Robinson about his Purpose Me book series and the personal experiences that inspired it, including living with a speech impediment, shyness, and learning to move beyond self-pity by embracing who he is and letting God work through his weaknesses. Seth explains how his main character, Karina, faces similar struggles, discovers God’s hand on her life, and uses setbacks to help others. He outlines the three books—Destiny Awaits (Volume 1), The Origins of Karina (Volume 2), and Karina’s Choice (Volume 3)—including Volume 3’s use of the stages of grief after he lost his mother. Seth shares his hope to adapt the books into plays, movies, or a TV series, encourages daily purpose, and directs viewers to PurposeMe365.com. 00:00 Meet Seth Andre Robinson 01:03 Karina and Stuttering 02:44 Turning Weakness to Strength 04:43 Writing as Healing 06:43 From Books to Stage 08:26 Building the Purpose Me Series 11:54 Grief Behind Volume Three 14:05 Encouragement and Purpose 15:30 Purpose Me 365 and Daily Purpose 18:13 Dont Give Up Message 19:40 Support the Project 21:41 Final Thanks and Sign Off Support the show

    23 min
  6. Shamanic Earth Wisdom and the Medicine Wheel with Author Diana Kessler

    MAR 16

    Shamanic Earth Wisdom and the Medicine Wheel with Author Diana Kessler

    This is a video about Shamanic Earth Wisdom and The Medicine Wheel with Author Dianna Cuatto Kessler www.shamancestors.com. Diana Cuatto Kessler on Shamanism, Earth Wisdom & Her Sacred Circle Spirit Animal Oracle Deck Host Tanya Roundy interviews counselor, writer, and retired ballet director Diana Kessler about her post-retirement focus on shamanism and Earth wisdom and her mission to bring Indigenous wisdom from North and South America into modern life. Kessler describes creating the “Sacred Circle Spirit Animal Oracle” deck and detailed guidebook based on the North American medicine wheel, inspired by a 2002 near-death appendix experience and developed through a six-month journey around Sedona and the Verde Valley. She explains the deck’s structure (creator cards for lower/middle/upper worlds, lunar cycles, spirit pathways, stones, and cardinal directions), shares example cards and haiku, and discusses oracle work as guidance rather than prediction. The conversation emphasizes healing, integrating light and shadow, gratitude, joy, grounding in nature, and practical elemental practices like simple candle-based fire ceremonies. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:46 Diana’s Shamanic Mission 01:44 Medicine Wheel Oracle Deck 03:10 Near Death Vision Origin 03:48 Ballet Career and Retirement 05:01 Sedona Vortex Creation Journey 06:33 Oracle Work and Ancestral Gifts 09:36 Deck Design and Guidebook 10:46 Medicine Wheel Explained 13:13 Tree of Life Realms 15:43 Earth Mother Card Spotlight 17:26 Firebird and Transformation 19:34 Elemental Wisdom and Fire 21:36 Ancestral Gifts Healing 23:26 Grounded Joyful Service 25:12 Indigenous Simplicity Tools 26:24 Many Paths One Light 28:04 Dance as Spirit Path 33:15 Nature Gratitude Practice 36:30 Fire Ceremony Intentions 39:29 North Haiku Blessing 40:28 Where to Find Diana 42:36 Final Takeaways Farewell In a world full of uncertainty, how does one cope with unbearable loss and pain? A Christmas tragedy finds Steve and Maria struggling to find hope. With the love and support of family and friends, will they find peace as they walk through the fire of Uncertainty? momandpopsnaturals.com. Natural Ingredients for a Healthy Life! Support the show

    46 min
  7. Sleeping Wizards: Author Rusty Marcum on Grief and Genre mashups

    MAR 13

    Sleeping Wizards: Author Rusty Marcum on Grief and Genre mashups

    Sleeping Wizards: Author Rusty Marcum on Grief and Genre Mashups Host Tanya Roundy interviews writer Rusty Marcum who shares his background, love of mixed genres, and how grief shapes much of his work. He describes his award-winning pilot/spec script “Jasper,” about a family grieving a son’s suicide who move to a haunted Colorado town where once-friendly ghosts turn dangerous, and notes early Netflix interest faded. Rusty discusses inspirations from short stories and classic films, plus a sci-fi/fantasy concept sparked by a hiking experience and a dream. He explains how “Sleeping Wizards” evolved into a graphic novel after industry feedback, finding artist Joanna Taylor, and selling the pitch to publisher Iron Circus; a Kickstarter (Feb 16–Mar 18) seeks $18,000 with digital, print, and D&D one-shot options. He closes with advice to writers to be easy on themselves. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ironspike/sleeping-wizards?ref=3q00iz https://www.facebook.com/johannamation https://ironcircus.com/ 00:00 Show Intro and Guest 00:29 Rusty Background and Writing 01:39 Grief Themes and Projects 02:48 Godzilla Genre Talk 05:25 Jasper Series Breakdown 08:03 Volcano Dream Story Idea 11:04 Reading and Writing Influences 13:54 Sleeping Wizards Origins 16:49 From Screenplay to Comic 18:24 Finding the Right Artist 19:51 Pitch Pages and Publisher Deal 20:59 How to Read Graphic Novels 23:18 Artist Details and Visual Language 25:10 Kickstarter Rewards and Trailer 27:42 Other Publications and Community 29:10 Short Stories and Open Endings 30:23 Be Easy on Yourself 32:05 Final Thanks and Wrap Up In a world full of uncertainty, how does one cope with unbearable loss and pain? A Christmas tragedy finds Steve and Maria struggling to find hope. With the love and support of family and friends, will they find peace as they walk through the fire of Uncertainty? Support the show

    34 min
  8. Stepping out of Fear: Venting with Nervous System Whisperer Jennifer Grove

    MAR 9

    Stepping out of Fear: Venting with Nervous System Whisperer Jennifer Grove

    This is a video about Stepping out of Fear: Venting with Nervous System Whisperer Jennifer Grove Host Tanya Roundy interviews her friend Jennifer Grove, a venting coach and “nervous system whisperer” who helps high-functioning, stressed-out women relax, release emotions, and feel healthier. They discuss how people bottle feelings, confuse validation with staying mad, and ignore nervous-system signals like tension and discomfort until problems escalate. Jennifer explains fear as often rooted in the unknown and past experiences, and they emphasize practicing presence, stillness, and boundaries—especially around technology and constant notifications. Jennifer shares experiments like a silent retreat and keeping her phone on Do Not Disturb, arguing that phones should be tools, not dictators. They explore rebuilding real community starting with neighbors, seeking help and accountability, and Jennifer’s approach combining talk with body-based release methods like breathwork, tapping, and NLP. Jennifer’s key takeaway is intentional breathing to “thrive,” not just survive. 00:00 Meet the Host and Guest 00:44 Why We Need to Vent 02:25 Nervous System Whispering 04:58 Stress Breath and Stage Fright 06:12 Fear of the Unknown 08:39 Living in the Present 10:48 Silent Retreat Reality Check 12:27 Stillness Lost in Modern Life 13:24 Phones Tech and Attention 15:56 Boredom Imagination and Coping 17:40 Boundaries Guilt and Work 18:14 Accidental Do Not Disturb 18:57 Do Not Disturb Boundaries 20:14 Fear and Freeze Response 20:40 Ask for Help and Accountability 22:15 Lonely First Step 23:48 Boundaries and Self Reflection 25:56 Learning Through Experience 29:20 Presence and Phone Free Community 30:34 Rebuilding Neighborhood Community 32:39 Supporting High Functioning Women 36:01 Where to Find Jennifer 36:39 Breathe to Thrive Closing Website https://jgrovewellness.com Social Media Instagram: https://instagram.com/jgrovewellness TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@jgrovewellmess Threads: https://threads.net/@jgrovewellness Facebook: https://facebook.com/jennjgrove Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/jgrovewellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferjgrove/ Additional Links Podcast – Gettin’ in the Grove on all platforms available Anger Archetype Quiz: https://jgrovewellness.com/ The Pressure Release Toolkit: https://jgrovewellness.com/retreatsandworkshops/p/pressure-release-toolkit In a world full of uncertainty, how does one cope with unbearable loss and pain? A Christmas tragedy finds Steve and Maria struggling to find hope. With the love and support of family and friends, will they find peace as they walk through the fire of Uncertainty? momandpopsnaturals.com. Natural Ingredients for a Healthy Life! Support the show

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As an English, Theatre, and Speech and Debate Teacher, I've got issues and thoughts on issues. My students call them my "rants". Everyone has their soapboxes, their certainties/beliefs, and each voice is important and should be heard! So, let's Rant together!  I also firmly believe that literature of all forms makes up a part of who we are, our beliefs/thoughts, and what we do with them to create.   In this podcast we discuss:  1) Rants: What's your certainty/soapbox? Let's have a respectful discussion about it.  2) Raves: The Literature/authors who have inspired you, your life, and your work.  3) Reviews: A discussion and review of your work (whatever you do), or what you believe others should be reading/watching/listening to and why. 

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  • Creator
    Tanya Harris Roundy
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Roundy's Rants, Raves and Reviews
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