6 episodes

Personal stories of life and transformation from real people who bring a city to life. Hosted and produced by Mike Kavanagh.

Voices of Park Ridge Mike Kavanagh

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 11 Ratings

Personal stories of life and transformation from real people who bring a city to life. Hosted and produced by Mike Kavanagh.

    Me

    Me

    What happens when an 'unwildernessy' guy wakes up one morning with the idea to starve himself alone in the woods for 4 days and bring along his microphone?

    Something extraordinarily different than he expects.

    This is the finale to the pilot season of VOICES, a show created by Mike Kavanagh. For more about the show or Mike's other work, visit www.voicesofparkridge.org.

    • 30 min
    Sister Julia

    Sister Julia

    Her analytical mindset drew her toward getting an advanced degree in mathematics, and she told her religious friends there was no way she would pursue studies in theology or spirituality. So how did she end up in retreat ministry?

    VOICES is hosted and produced by Mike Kavanagh. For more about the show, visit http://www.voicesofparkridge.org.

    You can find more about Sister Julia's work and the Christ in the Wilderness retreat center at citwretreat.com/

    • 16 min
    Andrea

    Andrea

    Challenging life experiences have the power to shape our destinies... for good, or for ill. And some of us turn them into a way to help others. This is the story of one woman's journey of personal growth and healing, and the unexpected place it ultimately led her.

    VOICES is hosted and produced by Mike Kavanagh. For more about the show, visit http://www.voicesofparkridge.org.

    Very special thanks to Andrea. To learn more about her work in stress relief and trauma recovery, visit www.retunehealth.com.

    • 29 min
    Dr. Mari

    Dr. Mari

    Depression, anxiety, addiction, and other such challenges with mental health and well-being touch almost everyone's life in some way sooner or later, whether it's difficult periods we personally face, or those of a friend or a family member.

    This is the story of one woman's glimmer of an idea for how to help... and how that idea came to fruition two decades later. This is the story of Dr. Mari.

    VOICES is hosted and produced by Mike Kavanagh. For more about the show, visit http://www.voicesofparkridge.org.

    Very special thanks to Dr. Mari. You can find more information about what she is up to at https://www.centerforauthenticliving.biz/ and on Instagram @drmaririchko_holistictherapist here: https://www.instagram.com/drmaririchko_holistictherapist/

    • 28 min
    Gordon

    Gordon

    As a baby, he was placed in a bassinet on a piano while his mother taught piano lessons. What unfolded after that is pure magic.

    VOICES is hosted and produced by Mike Kavanagh. For more about the show, visit http://www.voicesofparkridge.org.

    You can find all of Gordon's music at https://www.gordontebo.com/ including the songs in this episode, "I Keep Walking" and "My New Shoes."

    • 22 min
    Carlie

    Carlie

    Carlie received an unexpected call that changed everything. After answering it, she realized this was more than just an ordinary call, it was a call from the universe.

    VOICES is hosted and produced by Mike Kavanagh. For more about the show, visit http://www.voicesofparkridge.org.

    Very special thanks to Carlie. You can find more information about what she is up to at https://sunandmoonpr.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/yogini_carlie/

    • 21 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
11 Ratings

11 Ratings

Meemers27 ,

Great listen

Great podcast for anyone interested in personal growth.

Ruffdog113 ,

Fantastic Podcast!

This is a really great podcast! Mike is a terrific host who asks really great questions, and also gives great advice in his solo sessions! I highly recommend this one!

NinadAthale ,

Very insightful

Whether you are a budding entrepreneur or even just someone with ideas that you are trying to make into reality, this show is a must listen. Great interviews with interesting people. Mike poses great questions that get to the heart of how to navigate the business world while staying true to your ideals and passions.

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