Krista Parsons is a Canadian author, registered nurse, and former healthcare leader whose unexpected journey from caregiver to patient reshaped everything she thought she knew about healing.

In her memoir, "When the Healer Breaks", she shares her experience of chronic pain, loss of identity, vulnerability, and rebuilding a life she never planned for—offering an honest look at what it means to find purpose when the path ahead changes completely.

To connect with Krista:

Website: https://www.whenthehealerbreaks.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/krista.parsons.author/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575352795005

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krista-parsons-rn-bscn-mal-h-che-93a241121/

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Blair Leggatt is a self-published author from Canada.

He has written two books-"Exploring With Brandy: A Journey into Discovery and Recovery" and "Lucky: These are My Bonus Days" The books started out as journal entries after a workplace accident. Mainly to help work through memory loss experienced from the injury. Blair found them to be therapeutic as they helped him deal with the trauma. The books are a collection of those journals and his perspective on dealing with insurance companies and the health care system as well as acceptance and recovery.

In "Brandy", Blair shares stories of his connection with his black lab and their experiences exploring nature. Blair says he wanted the reader to connect to the journey and feel like they were walking the path to acceptance and recovery with them.

In "Lucky" Blair shares his experiences with trauma and the struggles to move forward towards acceptance and recovery.

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Facebook: @blairleggattauthor

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Thank you for listening and remember—sometimes life's greatest journeys are the ones we never planned.

To kick off season 3 of Unexpected Journeys, we have the deeply personal stories of Dave Murphy and Amanda Panchuk.

This couple faced significant challenges and emerged stronger together. We explore their incredible stories of trauma, recovery, and deep personal transformation. From surviving a near-fatal addiction to overcoming decades of alcohol abuse following a violent assault, Amanda and Dave open up about hitting rock bottom and finding the strength to climb back up. They share how they became each other’s ultimate support system—collectively losing nearly 400 pounds, prioritizing physical and mental fitness, and working to amplify the stories of others who have triumphed over adversity.

Dave and Amanda are the authors of "When the Clouds Come Home", a powerful book helping children understand a loved one’s battle with addiction while letting them know it is not their fault. Dave also hosts his own podcast called "30 Minutes of Fame"

For more information:

Instagram: 30minsoffame

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/30MinutesofFame

The book is listed under "When the Clouds Come Home" on Facebook.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@30MinuteFame

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Jessica@lemmonent.com

Thank you for listening and remember—sometimes life's greatest journeys are the ones we never planned.