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Tedi Parsons, Podcast Host
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Please join Tedi Parsons as he welcomes some pretty amazing people to join him on the Tedi Talks Podcast.  This podcast is committed to helping others grow (both personally and professionally), thrive, prosper and succeed.  We focus on providing information, data and resources that will help each of us to become the very best versions of ourselves.  We are a motivational, educational and uplifting podcast, and our only goal is to help others discover their greatness, who they truly are meant to be.

  1. 2 FEB

    TT-S1-E-6-: Let's Talk About Addiction w/Dr. Harry Henshaw

    On Episode #6 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes his special guest, Dr. Harry Henshaw, a Psychotherapist at Online Holistic Counseling, located in Port Charlotte, Florida.  Dr. Henshaw and Tedi talk all about addiction, what it is, what it is not and the ways we can help those we love.  Dr. Henshaw explains the difference between the understanding of addiction as a disease versus a disorder.  Dr. Henshaw shares with us how he works with his clients and the effectiveness of group therapy.  Tedi asks A LOT of questions and learns how staying in 'victim mode' can work against the recovery process.  This is a very informative conversation, one that you do not want to miss.  To learn more about Dr. Henshaw, you can connect with him at: Website: https://www.enhancedhealing.com/  Free Morning Support Group: https://enhancedhealing.com/daily-support-group/  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-harry-henshaw/ Email:  drharryhenshaw@gmail.com Phone:  (305) 498-3442 RESOURCES: Prelude to a Paradigm Shift for Addiction (eBook) American Society for Addiction Medicine (study/data)   National Institute for Drug Abuse (NIDA) (study/data) SPONSORS: Fusionary Formulas GrazeCraze (Okemos, MI) The opinions and statements made on the Tedi TalksPodcast are/or do not necessarily reflect those of the Tedi Talks Podcast or Tedi Parsons. To learn more, please visit: https://www.teditalks2.com/ The music used for this podcast was provided by: chill-house-vol-9-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io. https://filmmusic.io/standard-license. License (CC BY 4.0):

    57 min

  2. 16 JAN

    TT-S6-E-5-: Let's Talk About Grief & Loss w/Marcia Wall

    On Episode #5 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes back Marcia Wall, a successful Career Coach and the Owner of MW Career Services, located in New Orleans, LA.  Tedi and Marcia talk about what grief and loss are and how we can work through it.  Marcia explains what the Five Stages of Grieving are and how important it is to seek professional help during the grief and loss cycle.  Tedi and Marcia discuss ways we can support others who are experiencing some form of grief or loss. This is a great conversation, one that we all need to listen to.  To learn more about Marcia, you can connect with her at: Website:  https://linktr.ee/marciawall Career Counseling Connection:   https://www.careercounselingconnection.com/california/san-diego/career-  counseling/marcia-wall LinkedIn:  http://www.linkedin.com/in/mwall1000 YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@MarciaWall.                                               Email: mwall1000@gmail.com                                                                                  Phone: (619) 309-7354 RESOURCES The Trevor Project BetterHelp.com 988 Life Line EPISODE SPONSORS 7Clingo.com Successful Coaches Enterprise The opinions and statements made on the Tedi TalksPodcast are/or do not necessarily reflect those of the Tedi Talks Podcast or Tedi Parsons. To learn more, please visit: https://www.teditalks2.com/ The music used for this podcast was provided by: chill-house-vol-9-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io. https://filmmusic.io/standard-license. License (CC BY 4.0): The opinions and statements made on the Tedi TalksPodcast are/or do not necessarily reflect those of the Tedi Talks Podcast or Tedi Parsons. To learn more, please visit: https://www.teditalks2.com/ The music used for this podcast was provided by: chill-house-vol-9-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io. https://filmmusic.io/standard-license. License (CC BY 4.0):

    51 min

  3. 3 JAN

    TT-S6-E4-: Let's Talk About Choices w/Dr. Nelva Lee

    On Episode #4 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes his very special guest, Dr. Nelva Lee, a candidate for Superintendent of Georgia Schools.  Dr. Lee and Tedi talk about different choices that can be offered to the younger generation when it comes to their future plans.  Dr. Lee shares with us her vision, which includes a three-step plan she created, that will give those seeking a different alternative to a four-year degree.  Tedi asks Dr. Lee about being an author and the many books she has written.  Dr. Lee shares with us why its ok to make mistakes as we make life choices and we all need to find our 'North Star'.  This is a great conversation, one that parents and their children should listen to.  To learn more about Dr. Lee, you can connect with her at: Website: https://www.drnelvalee.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TBWGTR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitiofamily/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrNelvaLee/videos Email: ElectDrLee@gmail.com  RESOURCES Public School Rankings by State 2025 EPISODE SPONSORS GrazeCraze of Okemos, MI Successful Coaches Enterprise The opinions and statements made on the Tedi TalksPodcast are/or do not necessarily reflect those of the Tedi Talks Podcast or Tedi Parsons. To learn more, please visit: https://www.teditalks2.com/ The music used for this podcast was provided by: chill-house-vol-9-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io. https://filmmusic.io/standard-license. License (CC BY 4.0):

    54 min
  4. TT-S6-E-3: Annual Holiday Special w/Cindy Whittum

    15/12/2025

    TT-S6-E-3: Annual Holiday Special w/Cindy Whittum

    On our Holiday Episode of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes back to the podcast his very special guest and Senior Elf, Cindy Whittum.  Tedi and Cindy talk all things Christmas, what they like and what they do not like about the holidays.  Tedi and Cindy remind the listeners of their dislike (indifference) to holiday blow-up yard decorations.  Cindy shares with us her favorite holiday traditions and all the work they have done at Whittum Farms to get ready for Christmas.  Tedi was in a mood and reminded us how much he could care less about Christmas and most holidays for that matter (bah-humbug).  A hearty discussion on eggnog and gift giving takes place and the yuletide cheer is evident.   Happy Holidays to you and yours!  We look forward to seeing you as we kick-off 2026 with all new episodes.   RESOURCES Southside Animal Hospital Mitten Misfits Farm Sanctuary Rescue Paws Grand Rapids Christkrindl Market (Grand Rapids, MI) Kringle Holiday Market (Lansing, MI) "When Life Gives You Lemons, Make a Cocktail" (Tedi's newest Book) The opinions and statements made on the Tedi TalksPodcast are/or do not necessarily reflect those of the Tedi Talks Podcast or Tedi Parsons. To learn more, please visit: https://www.teditalks2.com/ The music used for this podcast was provided by: chill-house-vol-9-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io. https://filmmusic.io/standard-license. License (CC BY 4.0):

    56 min

  5. 28/11/2025

    TT-S6-E-2: Let's Talk About Reinvention w/Nikki Thompson-Frazier

    On Episode #2 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes his very special guest, Nikki Thompson-Frazier, a Mother, Wife, Author, & Entrepreneur, located in Lansing, Michigan.  Tedi and Nikki talk about her (Nikki) big win at the Clover X Shark Tank Summit in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Nikki shares with us all of the big changes happening with Sweet Encounter Bakery and announces a book signing on Tuesday, December 2nd at Hooked Bookstore, located in East Lansing, Michigan.  Nikki also tells us all about her cook show, The Sweet Life with Nikki, that appears on her YouTube Channel.  You will love the energy that Nikki brings to the conversation and, as always, the mistakes Tedi makes.  To learn more about Nikki, you can connect with her at: Website: https://sweetencounterbakery.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sweetencounterbakery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetencounterbakery YouTube: Sweet Life w/Nikki Email:   desserts@sweetencounterbakery.com RESOURCES A Life Worth Tasting (3-Year Journal) EPISODE SPONSORS GrazeCraze of Okemos, MI 7CLingo.com The opinions and statements made on the Tedi TalksPodcast are/or do not necessarily reflect those of the Tedi Talks Podcast or Tedi Parsons. To learn more, please visit: https://www.teditalks2.com/ The music used for this podcast was provided by: chill-house-vol-9-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io. https://filmmusic.io/standard-license. License (CC BY 4.0):

    35 min

  6. 15/11/2025

    TT-S6-E-1: Let's Talk About Politics w/Dakarai Larriett

    On Episode #1 of Season 6 of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes his very special guest, Dakarai Larriett, an Author, Business Owner & Social Justice Advocate from Birmingham, Alabama. Dakarai and Tedi talk about politics, more specifically his (Dakarai) run for a Senate seat in Alabama.  Dakarai shares with us the story of an unlawful arrest in Benton Harbor, Michigan and how this led to his decision as a candidate for the U.S. Senate.  Dakarai also tells us about his new book: “Don’t Flush: From a False Arrest to a Political Awakening: My Journey to Making a Difference”, which he wrote after the incident in Michigan in 2024.  Tedi gets political and shares his opinions about the current status of our country and Dakarai shares his thoughts on the responsibilities we all shoulder when it comes to politics.  This is an informative and insightful conversation, one you surely do not want to miss!  You can connect with Dakarai at: Dakarai Larriett, Author, Business Owner & Candidate for U.S. Senate.    Committee to Elect Dakarai Larriett Website:   http://www.dakarailarriett.com/ Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574763727908  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/dakarailarriettforsenate/ Email:  info@dakarailarriett.com        RESOURCES https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/man-files-10m-lawsuit-against-michigan-state-police-alleged-drug-planting-conspiracy  https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/719/text  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKGSB8FY?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_XW3K5MBYRRA4TZCREFGH_1&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_XW3K5MBYRRA4TZCREFGH_1&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_XW3K5MBYRRA4TZCREFGH_1&bestFormat=true  The Alabama Solution (HBO Documentary) EPISODE SPONSORS Fusionary Formulas 517Living.com The opinions and statements made on the Tedi TalksPodcast are/or do not necessarily reflect those of the Tedi Talks Podcast or Tedi Parsons. To learn more, please visit: https://www.teditalks2.com/ The music used for this podcast was provided by: chill-house-vol-9-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io. https://filmmusic.io/standard-license. License (CC BY 4.0):

    44 min
  7. TYD- S1-E-17: Let's Talk About Equality w/Kate Snyder

    01/11/2025

    TYD- S1-E-17: Let's Talk About Equality w/Kate Snyder

    On Episode #17 of the Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes his very special guest, Kate Snyder, the Founder & CEO of Piper & Gold Public Relations, which is located in Lansing, Michigan.  Kate and Tedi talk about Equality in the workplace, has it really changed over the past 123 years?  Tedi presents Kate with a bunch of data he found when hitting the Googler and Kate responds with here amazing wit and raw, in-your-face moxie.   Kate shares with us her thoughts on why the last Presidential election was not surprising and also gives the younger generation some incredible words of wisdom.  This is a fun and eye-opening conversation, one you def do not want to miss!  You can connect with Kate at: Kate Snyder, Founder & CEO Piper & Gold Public Relations Website:   https://www.piperandgold.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/piperandgold LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/piperandgold/  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/piperandgold/  Email:  info@piperandgold.com Phone:  (517) 999-0820                          RESOURCES https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/06/global-gender-gap-report-2025-key-findings/  https://act.liveyourdream.org/womens-rights https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2025/06/26/voting-patterns-in-the-2024-election/ EPISODE SPONSOR https://www.7clingo.com  The opinions and statements made on the Tedi TalksPodcast are/or do not necessarily reflect those of the Tedi Talks Podcast or Tedi Parsons. To learn more, please visit: https://www.teditalks2.com/ The music used for this podcast was provided by: chill-house-vol-9-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io. https://filmmusic.io/standard-license. License (CC BY 4.0):

    43 min
  8. TYD- S1-E-16: Let's Talk About Biases in the Workplace w/Kae Kronthaler-Williams

    16/10/2025

    TYD- S1-E-16: Let's Talk About Biases in the Workplace w/Kae Kronthaler-Williams

    On Episode #16 of the Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes his very special guest, Kae Kronthaler-Williams, a Global Software Marketing Executive & Author from the State of Massachusetts, USA.  Kae and Tedi talk about her new book 'Not Made for You: How Women in Tech can Challenge Bias, Claim Their Space and Thrive in a System Built for Men' (coming November 2025).  Kae shares with us why she wrote the book and ways her story can help women who are moving-up the corporate ladder.  Tedi and Kae discuss the ongoing issues women face in today's workplace, including biases, gaslighting and inequality.  Kae shares an important lesson for us all, Equality & Equity is everyones problem, not just women.  This is a wonderful conversation, one you do not want to miss!   You can connect with Kae at: Kae Kronthaler-Williams Innovator in Holistic Wellness Website: https://kaewilliamscom.wpengine.com/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaekronthalerwilliams/  Substack:  https://substack.com/@kaekronthalerwilliams Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kaekwilliams/             For Media Inquires & Speaking Engagements, please contact Taryn Hennebicque of TML Public Relations at:  taryn@tmlpublicrelations.com                                             RESOURCES Book Purchase, Tour & Updates Gender Pay Gap in U.S. has Narrowed Slightly Over 2 Decades (Pew Research Center) EPISODE SPONSOR GrazeCraze - Okemos, MI 517.Living.com The opinions and statements made on the Tedi TalksPodcast are/or do not necessarily reflect those of the Tedi Talks Podcast or Tedi Parsons. To learn more, please visit: https://www.teditalks2.com/ The music used for this podcast was provided by: chill-house-vol-9-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io. https://filmmusic.io/standard-license. License (CC BY 4.0):

    42 min
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Please join Tedi Parsons as he welcomes some pretty amazing people to join him on the Tedi Talks Podcast.  This podcast is committed to helping others grow (both personally and professionally), thrive, prosper and succeed.  We focus on providing information, data and resources that will help each of us to become the very best versions of ourselves.  We are a motivational, educational and uplifting podcast, and our only goal is to help others discover their greatness, who they truly are meant to be.

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  • Creator
    Tedi Parsons, Podcast Host
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    167
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