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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. 6 DAYS AGO

    TT-S1-E-9-: Let's Talk About I-O Psychology w/Dr. Gretchen Lain

    On Episode #9 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes his special guest, Dr. Gretchen Lain, the Founder & Owner of Goldleaf Consulting & Advisory Services, located in Lansing, Michigan.  Dr. Lain explains what Industrial Organizational Psychology (IPO) and how she uses this when working with organizations that need assistance with restrategizing and redesign at their business.  Tedi asks Dr. Lain about the many other professional services she provides.  Dr. Lain shares with us more about her work with others when it comes to health and nutrition and why this is should be important to each of us. Dr. Lain and Tedi talks about her book 'Busy is not a Personality: A Workbook to Go From Hot Mess to Healthy Human." This is a fascinating discussion, one you do not want to miss. To learn more about Dr. Lain, you can connect with her at: Website: https://www.gretchenlain.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gretchen-lain-ph-d-0037582b/  Dr. Lain's Blog: https://www.gretchenlain.com/blog  Email:  lain.gretchen13@gmail.com RESOURCES: Dr. Lain's Books Available on Amazon SPONSORS: Successful Coaches Enterprise 7C Lingo  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):

    52 min

  2. 5 MAR

    TT-S1-E-8-: Let's Talk About Finding the Funny in Life w/Dr. Paul Artale

    On Episode #8 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes his special guest, Dr. Paul Artale, an Award-Winning Keynote Speaker, Stand-up Comedian and Full-Time Soccer Dad, located in Swartz Creek, Michigan.  Paul and Tedi talk about Paul's overcoming physical adversity which did not stop him from playing college football.  Paul shares with us how he defines what a disability is and what it means to him.  Tedi and Paul talk about his (Paul's) career as a motivational speaker and the book he wrote (The Two-Year Olds Guide to Work-Life Balance), which was based on interactions with his then two-year old son. Paul shares with us how he got into becoming a professional stand-up comedian.  Tedi's favorite quote of the episode said by Paul: "You have this privilege to go out and tell your story."  To learn more about Paul, you can connect with him at: Website:  https://paulartale.com/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulartale/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/paul_artale/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/paulartale YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/user/paulartale Email:  https://paulartale.com/contact/ RESOURCES: Three Finger Comedy (Paul's Stand-up Comedy) The Paul Artale Online Store SPONSORS: Successful Coaches Enterprise 7C Lingo  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):

    1hr 1min

  3. 16 FEB

    TT-S1-E-7-: Let's Talk About Self-Worth w/Sarah Barnes-Humphreys

    On Episode #7 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes his special guest, Sarah Barnes-Humphreys, a best-selling Author & Entrepreneur , located in Miami Florida.  Sarah and Tedi talk about why our self-worth is so important and ways we can discover our own greatness.  Sarah shares information with us about her new book: “I Buried Her In A French Press: A Memoir About Finding my Voice & The Power Of Being Heard."  She also shares with us her very personal struggle with Lipedema and how this shaped the person she is today.  Tedi learns that Sarah has a couple of podcasts (information below) and shares her annual tradition of choosing a 'Word of the Year' (2026's word is 'Forgiveness').  You do not want to miss this episode, as Sarah is a real firecracker.  To learn more about Sarah, you can connect with her at: Website:  https://letstalksupplychain.com/  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbarneshumphrey/   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sarahbarneshumphrey/?hl=en  YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@LetsTalkSupplyChain  Email:  hello@sarahbarneshumphrey.com RESOURCES: BlendedPledge.org (Podcast)“ I Buried Her In A French Press: A Memoir About Finding my Voice & The Power Of Being Heard (Book) Cleveland Clinic - Lipedema SPONSORS: Fusionary Formulas 7C Lingo  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):

    1hr 1min

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 3 JAN

    TT-S6-E-4-: 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
  7. 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

  8. 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
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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
    170
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Tedi Talks
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