Alive. Again. Podcast

Andreea Parc and Alexa Dumitru
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Alive. Again. is a transformative podcast hosted by Andreea Parc and her daughter, Alexa Dumitru, where they share real-life stories of universal challenges and the profound ways these experiences shape our lives. Each episode uncovers powerful journeys of resilience, highlighting the transition from darkness to light and the profound joy of truly being alive. Featuring inspiring guests from diverse backgrounds, the podcast offers insights to spark inspiration, healing, and meaningful change. Tune in on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.

  1. 2D AGO

    They Fell Off a Mountain at 12,000 Feet

    In this powerful episode of the Alive.Again. Podcast, hosts Andreea Parc and Alexa Dumitru sit down with survivor and author Chelsey Klein to share her extraordinary story of tragedy, survival, and purpose.During a 2020 climb on Mount Shasta, Chelsey and her boyfriend encountered dangerous black ice at 12,000 feet—leading to a devastating fall that changed her life forever. After losing her partner and suffering severe injuries, Chelsey recounts the miraculous moments that led to her rescue, including a glowing headlamp and a night-vision Black Hawk helicopter that found her in the dark.This episode dives deep into grief, trauma recovery, resilience, faith, and finding meaning after loss. Chelsey shares how therapy, boundaries, and mindset helped her rebuild her life—and how her “second chance” fuels her mission to inspire others.✨ Topics include: survival story, trauma healing, grief recovery, resilience mindset, life purpose, near-death experiences, and personal transformation.🎧 If you’ve ever faced loss, adversity, or questioned your purpose—this episode will stay with you.Timestamps00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 01:28 Finding Strength After Tragedy 04:20 Hiking Background and Big Goal 06:55 Turning Back as Ice Appears 08:39 Jeff Falls and 911 Call 10:05 Chelsea’s Fall and Hospital Wakeup 11:45 Recovery and Life After 13:58 Headlamp and Black Hawk Rescue 20:10 No Memory and Trauma Reflections 22:41 Meeting the Pilot and Mission Details 25:45 Rescue Miracles 26:54 Therapy After Trauma 28:08 Back to Work Reality 30:09 Finding Purpose 33:08 Legacy Mindset 34:36 Rock Bottom Strength 38:07 Advice for Recovery 40:44 Signs and Instincts 45:47 Grace and Healing 49:44 What Makes Life Alive 50:47 Book and FarewellGet Chelsey's book: https://a.co/d/0hfYHXviContact Andreea: www.andreeaparc.comContact Alexa: www.wasstudio.com

    52 min

  2. MAR 30

    Authentic Legal Branding & Law Firm Growth: Annette Choti on Marketing, ROI, and Outsourcing Success

    On the Alive.Again. Podcast, hosts Andreea Parc and Alexa Dumitru sit down with Annette Choti, founder and CEO of LawQuill, author of Click Magnet, and host of the Legal Marketing Lounge.Annette shares her unique journey from theater and comedy to practicing ERISA law at the United States Department of Labor, and ultimately building a successful legal marketing agency for attorneys.In this episode, you’ll learn:- How to build an authentic personal brand as a lawyer- Why storytelling is your biggest marketing advantage- When and how to outsource in your law firm- A clear legal marketing blueprint (branding, website, SEO, and content strategy)- How to measure ROI beyond money—time, energy, and well-being- How to avoid predatory marketing agencies targeting attorneys- The truth about TikTok for lawyers: visibility vs. ethical riskThis conversation is a must-listen for attorneys, law firm owners, and professionals who want to grow sustainably, stand out in a crowded market, and build a business aligned with their values.👉 If you're a lawyer looking to increase visibility, attract better clients, and take control of your firm’s growth, this episode gives you the roadmap.Timestamps:00:00 Podcast Welcome 00:17 Annette Choti Intro 01:25 From Comedy to Law 02:37 Lawyer Branding Shift05:22 Authenticity Storytelling 06:58 Leaving Government Career 09:37 Outsourcing Mindset 17:03 ROI Beyond Money 20:19 Avoiding Bad Vendors 22:55 LawQuill Services Overview 23:16 Marketing Blueprint Basics 24:05 Branding Comes First 25:15 Brand Examples That Convert 25:57 Define Your Brand 26:15 Build a Website You Own 26:52 SEO and AI Visibility 28:41 Social Media Channel Picks 30:01 Authority Content Plays 30:53 Concierge Strategy and Intake 33:10 Proof and Testimonials 35:11 TikTok Hype vs ROI 39:01 Ethics and Privacy Risks 43:25 Human Connection Wins 48:43 Faith and Closing ThanksContact Annette:Annette@LawQuill.comContact Andreea:www.andreeaparc.comContact Alexa:www.wasstudio.com

    52 min

  3. MAR 16

    How to Detox from Drama in Your Life and Mind

    Why do we keep replaying the same drama in our minds and relationships?In this episode of Alive.Again. Podcast, hosts Andreea Parc and Alexa Dumitru sit down with Beverly Hills attorney, author, and creator of The Drama Diet, Lisa Stuart, to explore how we can break destructive thought loops, stop reacting from ego, and set healthier boundaries in life and relationships.Lisa shares how her own struggles with confrontation, people-pleasing, and rumination inspired her to develop the 3D Formula: Disrupt, Deflate, Detox — a practical method for recognizing drama patterns and responding with awareness instead of reacting emotionally.In this conversation we discuss:• Why drama is predictable if you know the signs• How rumination loops keep people emotionally stuck• The role of ego and triggers in conflict• Why people-pleasing leads to resentment and burnout• How awareness, acknowledgment, and acceptance help break drama cycles• Turning personal pain into purpose• The power of boundaries, self-worth, and trusting your intuitionLisa also shares insights from writing The Drama Diet, lessons learned from relationships and divorce, and how movement, self-reflection, and emotional honesty help create a more peaceful and drama-free life.If you've ever felt stuck in repeating conflicts, overthinking situations, or reacting emotionally in ways you later regret, this episode offers powerful tools to help you step out of the drama and reclaim your peace.⏱ Timestamps00:00 Welcome to the Podcast00:51 Lisa Stuart and The Drama Diet03:37 Drama Cycles and Thought Loops06:16 The 3D Drama-Free Formula08:49 Responding Instead of Reacting12:11 Ego Triggers and Healing19:50 Origins of The Drama Diet22:06 Predictable Drama and Awareness25:35 Funny Guest Drama Stories26:45 Exercises, Recipes, and Conflict28:55 Feel It to Free It30:05 People-Pleasing and Boundaries31:35 Letting Go of Guilt33:16 Forgiveness and Understanding34:28 Trust Your Gut36:27 Turning Pain Into Purpose39:14 Blessed, Not Stressed41:24 Beating Perfectionism43:58 Perfectly Imperfect46:35 Movement as Therapy47:38 Where to Find Lisa Stuart48:48 Final Thanks and GoodbyeContact Lisa: https://www.thedramadiet.com/Get The Drama Diet book: https://a.co/d/0diwykGSWatch The Drama Diet Show: https://www.themccordlist.com/the-drama-diet-with-lisa-stuartContact Andreea Parc: https://www.andreeaparc.com/Contact Alexa Dumitru: https://wasstudio.com/

    50 min

  4. MAR 2

    From Broadway to Prison Reform

    In this powerful episode of Alive.Again. Podcast, Andreea Parc and Alexa Dumitru sit down with Marc Vahanian, founder and executive director of Pathway to Kinship, a nonprofit transforming prison rehabilitation and reentry across the United States.From a career on Broadway to trauma-resolution work and ultimately prison reform, Marc shares the deeply personal journey that led him to create Pathway to Kinship — now operating in 10 California prisons with tablet-based programming available nationwide.This conversation explores:The psychology of shame and denial in incarcerated individualsHow institutionalization impacts identity and reentry successWhy inner rehabilitation must precede outer freedomThe real challenges of housing, employment, and rebuilding family trustThe “Seven Keys” framework: purpose, passion, preparation, partnering, practice, poise, and presentationRestorative justice, victim impact, and rebuilding dignityHow families and communities are affected by incarcerationReentry coaching certification and how to support the missionIf you care about criminal justice reform, second chances, rehabilitation, prison reentry, trauma recovery, or restorative justice, this episode offers both insight and hope.Timestamps:00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 02:12 Mark’s Early Life and Acting 04:14 Reinvention Through Fitness 05:18 Trauma Work and Finding Purpose 07:00 Founding Pathway to Kinship 08:49 Prison Culture and Hope Stories 12:55 Unlearning Judgment and Shame 17:22 What Freedom Means Inside 21:28 Reentry Challenges and Support 24:10 Inner Rehabilitation Approach 30:55 Seven Keys Curriculum Explained 33:41 Victimhood and Restorative Voices 37:56 Families and Ripple Effects 45:17 Reentry Coach Certification 46:38 Second Chances and Success Stories 50:22 How to Support and Donate 51:39 What Makes Mark Feel Alive 52:49 Final Thanks and Sign-OffLearn more or support the mission at: pathwaytokinship.org

    55 min

  5. FEB 16

    No Plan means No Control. The Estate Crisis No One Thinks About

    Most families don’t avoid estate planning because they don’t care. They avoid it because it feels uncomfortable. Until there’s a crisis. In this episode of Alive. Again., estate planning and elder law attorney Sarah Briguglio, Esq. (licensed in NY, NJ, FL, and TX) joins Andreea Parc and Alexa Dumitru to reveal what really happens when there is no plan in place: • Family conflict • Court involvement • Frozen assets • Guardianship proceedings • Lost or unclaimed money • Emotional decisions made under pressure We break down: – Wills vs. Trusts – Probate vs. Privacy – Power of Attorney vs. Guardianship – Why “cheap” or DIY documents can create expensive consequences This conversation goes beyond legal documents. It’s about preventing crisis, protecting relationships, and understanding that estate planning is not about death — it’s about love, clarity, and control. Because when there’s no plan, the state decides. And that rarely ends well. We answer questions like: • What really happens if someone becomes incapacitated without a power of attorney? • What if there’s no trust? • What if heirs don’t know where the assets are? • How do you avoid court, delay, and unnecessary cost? If you’ve been postponing estate planning, this episode will change how you see it. ⏱ Time Stamps 00:00 Meet Sarah Briguglio: Multi-State Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney 01:30 Why Estate Planning Matters: Protecting Family, Legacy & Peace of Mind 02:06 Facing the Hard Stuff: Fear, Grief & Talking About Death 05:00 Prevention Over Panic: Avoiding Family Fights & Costly Mistakes 07:31 Will vs. Trust: Probate, Privacy & Asset Protection Explained 09:06 Lawyer Life & Burnout: Boundaries & Mental Resets 12:07 The Funny Side of Inheritance: Sibling Dynamics & Sentimentality 14:55 Why “Stuff” Matters: Psychology Behind Estate Decisions 18:32 Asset Lists & Avoiding Lost Money 20:15 Crisis Elder Law: Staying Grounded Under Pressure 22:09 POA vs. Guardianship: Court Oversight & Cost 23:58 Psychology in Legal Practice 25:21 Estate Planning as Love & Protection 29:05 Not Just for the Wealthy: Kids, Homes & Businesses 30:17 What Makes Sarah Feel More Alive? 🔗 Connect Sarah Briguglio: https://brigugliolawfirm.com/ Andreea Parc: https://www.andreeaparc.com/ Alexa Dumitru: https://wasstudio.com/ #PreventionOverPanic #RiskManagement #CrisisPlanning #ProtectYourLegacy #DecisionMaking #FinancialClarity #AliveAgainPodcast #AndreeaParc

    32 min

  6. FEB 2

    How Trauma Shapes Behavior and How to Break the Cycle

    In this powerful episode of Alive.Again. Podcast, hosts Andreea Parc and Alexa Dumitru sit down with Velda Dobson Davis, retired Chief Deputy Warden, trauma-informed program creator, and author of Freedom Within.Velda shares her deeply personal journey through trauma, domestic violence, loss, and healing—and how those experiences shaped her groundbreaking work inside and outside prison walls. Drawing from decades in corrections, she explains how trauma-informed rehabilitation programs can break cycles of addiction, shame, self-sabotage, and incarceration.This conversation explores:- How unresolved trauma drives destructive patterns- The difference between victimhood and responsibility- Healing trauma inside correctional systems- Reentry, rehabilitation, and rebuilding identity- Why true freedom starts from withinWhether you’re interested in trauma healing, personal transformation, prison reform, or breaking generational cycles, this episode will challenge how you think about pain, accountability, and freedom.Time stamps:00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:58 Velda's Early Career and Personal Struggles 03:03 Journey to California and Continued Challenges 04:02 Career Progression and Realization of Trauma 05:13 Impact of Personal Trauma on Professional Life 06:02 Developing and Teaching Trauma-Informed Programs 08:06 Creating and Expanding Rehabilitation Programs 09:05 Personal Tragedy and New Initiatives 12:45 Addressing DUI and Emotional Distraction 14:16 Victimhood and Responsibility 20:07 Transformative Healing and Teaching Methods 23:01 Taking Control of What You Can 24:36 Journey into Ministry 26:36 Community Outreach and Support 29:11 Programs for Incarcerated Mothers and Children 34:55 Bridging the Divide for Reentry 40:11 Words of Inspiration and Final ThoughtsContact Velda: veldarosette@yahoo.comBuy Velda's book "Freedom Within": https://a.co/d/h8EJcV6Watch "Velda: A Mother's Story of Suicide": https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28468676/YouTube: veldadobson-davis4038Contact Andreea: andreeaparc.comContact Alexa: wasstudio.com

    46 min

  7. JAN 19

    Trust Accounts Can Cost You Your License

    Trust accounts are one of the fastest ways attorneys get audited, disciplined, or disbarred—often without realizing they’re doing anything wrong.In this episode of the Alive. Again. Podcast, Andreea Parc sits down with Amy Woods, an accountant with over 20 years of experience specializing in IOLTA and attorney trust accounting, to break down what every lawyer must know to stay compliant and protect their license.Amy reveals the most common trust account mistakes attorneys make, what really happens during an audit, why three-way reconciliations matter, and when outsourcing trust accounting can save you from serious consequences. They also discuss voluntary disclosure programs, escheating abandoned trust funds, and the mindset shifts attorneys need to move from fear-based compliance to peace of mind.If you are an attorney, law firm owner, or legal professional handling client funds, this episode could save your career.What you’ll learn:• Common IOLTA trust account mistakes• How audits are triggered and conducted• Real-life audit examples• Three-way reconciliation explained• Escheating and abandoned trust funds• When to outsource trust accounting• How to reduce stress and risk around compliance⏱ Timestamps00:00 Welcome & Introduction00:32 Guest Introduction: Amy Woods01:21 Common Trust Account Mistakes03:52 Understanding Audits04:20 Real-Life Audit Examples06:34 Random Audits Explained10:40 Three-Way Reconciliation14:29 The Importance of Escheating17:20 Outsourcing Trust Management22:51 Mindset Shifts for Attorneys32:56 Final Thoughts🔔 Subscribe for conversations that help attorneys stay ethical, resilient, and Alive. Again.Contact AMY WOODS: www.ioltaconsulting.comamy@ioltaconsulting.comContact ANDREEA PARC: www.andreeaparc.com#TrustAccounting #IOLTA #AttorneyEthics #LawFirmCompliance #LegalAccounting #AttorneyAudit #AliveAgainPodcast #AndreeaParc#Lawyer

    35 min

  8. JAN 5

    She Reinvented her Career at 65 and Thrives at 85

    Can you reinvent your life—and your career—after 65? Judy Katz proves you can.In this episode of the Alive.Again. Podcast, host Andreea Parc sits down with Judy Katz, founder of Katz Creative Books and Media, to explore the power of storytelling, reinvention, and purpose at any age.At 85 years old, Judy is still building businesses, publishing books, and helping leaders turn their life experiences into powerful marketing and legacy tools. She shares how she rediscovered her passion for writing later in life, why books are still one of the most effective authority builders, and how Level Five Listening transforms both writing and relationships.You’ll also learn:Why it’s never too late to start something meaningfulHow ghostwriting really works (and when it’s worth it)The difference between traditional and self-publishingWhat makes a book successful as a marketing toolJudy’s innovative “Bookini” concept for shorter, focused booksHow to turn personal stories into impact and influenceThis conversation challenges outdated beliefs about aging, productivity, and creativity—and offers practical insight for authors, entrepreneurs, speakers, and professionals ready to share their story with the world.✨ If you’ve ever thought “Is it too late?”—this episode is for you.⏱️ Episode Chapters00:00 Introduction & Guest Welcome01:17 Judy Katz’s Writing Journey03:27 The Power of Ghostwriting05:16 Changing the Conversation About Aging08:24 The Bookini Concept10:43 Traits of Successful Authors16:55 Publishing Paths Explained19:56 TEDx Talks & Book Marketing26:02 Understanding Your Audience28:35 Level Five Listening30:06 Creating a Book Roadmap34:29 Personal Stories as Marketing37:05 Advice for Aspiring Authors46:10 Final Thoughts & Contact InfoContact Judy: jkatzcreative @gmail.com  katzcreativebooksandmedia.comContact Andreea: andreeaparc.com

    48 min
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Alive. Again. is a transformative podcast hosted by Andreea Parc and her daughter, Alexa Dumitru, where they share real-life stories of universal challenges and the profound ways these experiences shape our lives. Each episode uncovers powerful journeys of resilience, highlighting the transition from darkness to light and the profound joy of truly being alive. Featuring inspiring guests from diverse backgrounds, the podcast offers insights to spark inspiration, healing, and meaningful change. Tune in on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.

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  • Creator
    Andreea Parc and Alexa Dumitru
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    75
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Andreea Parc and Alexa Dumitru
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