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Hello Hot Flash Podcast: Embrace Midlife Challenges in the Workplace

Loved sharing wisdom and wit (both speaking and listening!) on this podcast episode, on this panel of wonderful women. We all met thanks to Donna Cravotta, Cravotta Media Group, who has created a superb network of female entrepreneurs, all of whom guest on this podcast with me.

Show notes say:

In this episode, you can hear from five amazing women - Lora, Marybeth, Randye, Shulamit, and Stephanie - who share their personal stories of embracing midlife challenges and achieving their goals. They discuss their experiences, the misconceptions that they overcame, and the importance of vulnerability, authenticity, and creativity in women's leadership

Lora Cheadle is an attorney, TEDx speaker, and coach who helps women who have been betrayed by their intimate partner or feel let down by life and relationships, be okay on the inside no matter what happens on the outside.

Website: http://www.loracheadle.com

International consultant, coach, author, entrepreneur, mother, great friend, fun seeker, and adventurer,  Marybeth Gregg has launched several businesses, and is the President and Founder of the International Center for Women's Leadership.

Website: http://www.ticwl.com

Randye Kaye's two bestselling books, Happier Made Simple and Ben Behind His Voices, are tied into her work as motivational speaker, radio and podcast host, actress, singer, teacher and mental health advocate - and her life as wife, mother and grandmother.

Website: https://randyekaye.com/

Shulamit Ber Levtov (she/her) is the Entrepreneurs' Therapist. She works with women business owners to care for their mental and emotional wellbeing and their money psychology in an era of relentless stressors that can make you want to lose your crap on the daily.

Website: https://www.shula.ca

Stephanie Dalfonzo has been helping people rewire their brains for better sleep, less stress and more confidence, using science-based strategies. Because of her own struggles with anxiety and sleep issues, Stephanie has spent over 20 years researching anxiety and how it affects every part of our life.

Website: https://stephaniedalfonzo.com/

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Multiplying Impact: Contributing to Two New Anthology Projects

Every so often, we authors get a chance to add our voices to those of others experiencing similar challenges and passions, and we get the bonus of reading each others’ words and being a part of a new community of writers and readers.

Every so often, we authors get a chance to add our voices to those of others experiencing similar challenges and passions, and we get the bonus of reading each others’ words and being a part of a new community of writers and readers.

This year, I am honored to be included in the following two anthologies:

  1. Daring to Breathe: Stories of Living with the Foreverness of Grief , Armen Baker and Nancy Miller.

I first met the authors when we were represented by the same literary agent, and our traditionally publishedbooks were released at the same time. Truth be told, we live on opposite coats and have to date only met virtually, but the kinship is real. This anthology “provides an honest glimpse into the lives of those who have survived and continue to survive” the process of grief.

2. Hope for Troubled Minds: Tributes to Those with Brain Illnesses and Their Loved Ones , Tony Roberts.

This is described as “a trove of tributes, collected to celebrate the lives, legacy, and strength of those who lead brave lives in the face of brain disorders and mental illness.”

Honored to be in these insightful and touching collection. Hope they inspire you too!

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How to seek Hope in the Hard Things in Life

Annie Meehan and Randye on Annie’s show H3 TV: How to Navigate Disruption with Hope, Health, and Happiness (and a touch of Humor)

Annie Meehan’s channel is all about inviting people choose to SOAR higher! Annie is passionate about showing audiences how they have the power to change their perspective in any situation. Her H3 TV series is all about navigating Disruption (especially Hard times) with Hope, Health, and Happiness. I loved having this chat with Annie about that, and my fourth H: Humor, and how it also helps navigate stormy waters.

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Love, Strength and Success: The Power of Self-Worth

Host Endre Hoffman is a speaker, author and mentor: The Doctor of Self-Worth. We met in an online conference and continued the conversation after we left the zoom room.

This is the first time I've been asked to tell my abandonment story on a podcast. Human engagement at work!

Host Endre Hoffman is a speaker, author and mentor: The Doctor of Self-Worth. We met in an online conference and continued the conversation after we left the zoom room. This is the first time I've been asked to tell my abandonment story on a podcast. Human engagement at work!

This is the story I am getting brave enough to tell:

35 years ago my husband disappeared without a trace.

The night before, he’d left a message on the answering machine for our kids: “Daddy loves you so much.”

After that we never heard from him again. No goodbye, no explanation, no clues.

He was just - gone.

I was left with 2 tiny children with broken hearts, a huge mortgage, no child support, inconsistent work as an actor, and a big mystery to solve:

Where had my husband disappeared to - and why?

Was he dead or alive?

It would take over twelve years to find out.

For all that time, my kids and I  lived with the open wound of confusion and loss, until we finally got some answers, an eventual temporary reunion, and a bit of closure.

In the meantime, I learned some powerful lessons in holding my family - and our finances - together, and discovering my own resilience, creativity, and potential for love and success.

This also helped me to weather the storms of a major mental mental illness in my son, and more

These lessons brought me to a career in radio and podcasting, the chance to play many roles in theatre and improv, a happy second marriage, a growing family, valued friendships, two bestselling books, and most importantly the opportunity to impact lives of others as I share these messages with audiences all over the world.

I’d love to share them with you, too.

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Joining the “Real 50 over 50” List

Now a new member in THE WISDOM REVOLUTION - The Real 50 over 50 -a visibility project featuring 50+ women over 50 who are quietly making a difference - or, in my case, not always so quietly.

We chatted live and here it is for you!

a weekly LIVE interview series and so much more

Donna Cravotta is curating a community of women who are part of The Wisdom Revolution!

In her words: “The work they do matters. Their industries span healthcare, mental health, business and life coaching, holistic healing, dance, art, technology, marketing, legal, financial services, and so much more.

I want everyone to know them. To celebrate them. To recognize that they may be over 50, but they are just getting started.

I proudly introduce you to incredible women over the age of 50 who are quietly making a difference in lives, businesses, families, and communities.

Randye's mission is to ignite others to understand, appreciate, empathize, and collaborate with each other so that we can refill our emotional reserves. No one is an island. “

#TheReal50over50 #wisdomrevolution #collaboration #liveinterview #womensupportingwomen

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Grammy in Overalls and On Stage: Konversations with Keeme

Today's chat is with Randye Kaye- an actress, broadcaster, author and singer, with credits that include 20 years as a Connecticut radio personality (STAR 99.9, WSHU, and her podcast The Life Talk Show), and theatre appearances in NYC and Connecticut. Favorite stage roles include Broadway Bound (Kate), Momoirs (original production with Theatre Artists Workshop), Nunsense 1 and 3 (Sr. Robert Anne, directed by Danny Goggin), Into the Woods (Baker's Wife) and Guys and Dolls (Adelaide), Randye does voice-over and on-camera work in commercials, corporate film, telephony and audiobooks. She is the author of Ben Behind His Voices: One Family's Journey from the Chaos of Schizophrenia to Hope, and was nominated for a Listen Up! Award for the audiobook version. www.randyekaye.com

I love working with aspiring youth - and that’s part of the mission of New Paradigm Theatre in Connecticut. In the summer production of Bye Bye Birdie, I got to be the professional Guest Artist working with teens and other adults as Mae Peterson.

I also loved being interviewed by then-14-year-old Keeme, a wonderful young man. I wore my trademark overalls (as opposed to the fur coat Mae wears) for this interview. Good thing, since we were painting rocks as we spoke!

Check it out here in this Broadway World Exclusive.

Today's chat is with Randye Kaye- an actress, broadcaster, author and singer, with credits that include 20 years as a Connecticut radio personality (STAR 99.9, WSHU, and her podcast The Life Talk Show), and theatre appearances in NYC and Connecticut. Favorite stage roles include Broadway Bound (Kate), Momoirs (original production with Theatre Artists Workshop), Nunsense 1 and 3 (Sr. Robert Anne, directed by Danny Goggin), Into the Woods (Baker's Wife) and Guys and Dolls (Adelaide), Randye does voice-over and on-camera work in commercials, corporate film, telephony and audiobooks. She is the author of Ben Behind His Voices: One Family's Journey from the Chaos of Schizophrenia to Hope, and was nominated for a Listen Up! Award for the audiobook version. www.randyekaye.com

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Inside Mental Health Podcast: Happier Made Simple with Randye Kaye

veryone wants to be happy, but reaching that goal is quite complicated. For example, what does happiness even look like for you? Many of us haven’t defined it in our own minds. Then we get to more complex questions like, is it even possible for humans to truly be happy?

Join us as noted voice-over talent, podcaster, and actress Randye Kaye explains that our goal shouldn’t be happiness; it should be to be happier. She explains why that distinction is important and how we can get there. And, you guessed it, she shares how this can be a much simpler process.

Everyone wants to be happy, but reaching that goal is quite complicated. For example, what does happiness even look like for you? Many of us haven’t defined it in our own minds. Then we get to more complex questions like, is it even possible for humans to truly be happy?

Join us as noted voice-over talent, podcaster, and actress Randye Kaye explains that our goal shouldn’t be happiness; it should be to be happier. She explains why that distinction is important and how we can get there. And, you guessed it, she shares how this can be a much simpler process.

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A Psychiatrist, A Mom/Advocate & A Judge Tackle Schizophrenia Treatment - Lisa Wexler Show

Dr. Christine Shapter, whose specialties include Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & author/radio host/podcaster, Randye Kaye, who has written extensively on experiencing life with a schizophrenic son, join Lisa Wexler to talk about the nature of schizophrenia, legal processes when people are in need of care and Randye's first experience navigating our criminal justice system.

Randye Kaye, who has written extensively on experiencing life with a schizophrenic son, join Lisa Wexler and Dr. Christine Shapter, whose specialties include Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & author/radio host/podcaster, to talk about the nature of schizophrenia, legal processes when people are in need of care and Randye's first experience navigating our criminal justice system.



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On Your Mind Podcast: Guest on Journey’s Dream

Through the trenches of schizophrenia, love becomes our compass, resilience our strength, and hope our guide. A passionate advocate and author, Randye Kaye shares her journey as a mother navigating the challenges of having a child with schizophrenia, alongside two other mothers in a similar situation.

Thanks to Dr. Timothy Hayes, for inviting me onto this podcast and blog!

Show notes:

“Through the trenches of schizophrenia, love becomes our compass, resilience our strength, and hope our guide. A passionate advocate and author, Randye Kaye shares her journey as a mother navigating the challenges of having a child with schizophrenia, alongside two other mothers in a similar situation. She highlights the rollercoaster of emotions she experienced, from the initial diagnosis to the ongoing effort to provide her son with the best possible care. She talks about the complexities of mental illness and the impact it has not only on the individual but also on their loved ones. With her warm and relatable demeanor, Randye opens up about the delicate balance between acceptance and hope, emphasizing the power of action, engagement, and gratitude in her personal journey. Randye also shares her acronym for coping: BREATHE – Being Present, Engaging, Accepting Reality, Trusting, finding Humor, and cultivating Esteem. Whether facing mental health challenges or not, Randye’s insights resonate universally, reminding us that compassion, understanding, and a positive mindset can create a more empathetic and connected world. Tune in now!”

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The Lisa Wexler Show

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Author/Actress Randye Kaye joins Lisa Wexler to discuss her personal story of life forever changed when her son was diagnosed with Schizophrenia. Her experience, wrapped in two books, Happier Made Simple, a #1 International Bestseller (2022), and Ben Behind his Voices (2011), also compelled her to become an advocate for a deeply misunderstood and little researched brain disease.

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Author2Author - Bill Kenower with Randye Kaye

#Writing, #William Kenower, #Randye Kaye, #Memoir, #Self-Help, #Mental Health

Bill welcomes author and inspirational speaker Randye Kaye to the show. 

Randye harnesses the power of words in her work as a radio personality, improv and stage actor, drama teacher, humorist, podcast host, writer, motivational speaker, voice talent, and audiobook narrator.

Her mission is to share her lessons of resilience, humor, and the power of words to help others live happier, with the energy to reach their goals.

She wrote Happier Made Simple™ in response to readers of her first book, the memoir Ben Behind His Voices, and attendees of her presentations, who always asked, “With all you’ve been through, how do you stay so positive?”.

Randye enjoys speaking to groups of doctors, nurses, medical students, families, providers, and legislators regarding the family experience when mental illness hits.

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Reinvention (Again!) at 70: How Curiosity, Community, and a Sense of Play Keep Opening New Doors with Randye Kaye

I love Wendy Battles! Her podcast, Reinvention Rebels, is always inspiring - women aged 50-90 with lots to share! Her season theme this year was: Do It Scared, Do It Anyway! - and I was thrilled to chat with her.

Wendy’s show notes:

70-year-young Randye Kaye knows a lot about reinventing herself.

This voice actress, author, speaker, and voice talent has reinvented herself many times in many creative ways.

She’s honed her ability to pivot and uncover new possibilities, often out of necessity.

How has she done it?

She’s used her curiosity to help steer her, leaning into those things that spark joy. Plus Randye is willing to ask questions and find people that can be catalysts – helping her along her path.


She’s done it scared and done it anyway, each reinvention helping her grow in new, often unexpected ways.

Randye is inspiring, adventurous, dynamic, and full of wisdom! I love what she shares about:

Why it’s so important to know yourself in order to reinvent
Why the spaghetti-against-the-wall reinvention method works for her
How she overcame the obstacles of fear and doubt
Why you should experiment with different ideas and pivot as needed
How being curious, playful, and willing to ask led to new opportunities (people often say yes!)

Our conversation is fun and empowering, and a reminder that it’s never too late to pursue your dreams no matter your age.

Randye should know – at 70 she’s got her sights set on the next 30 years and the possibilities she has yet to uncover!

Pop in your earbuds, relax and enjoy this uplifting episode.

Connect with Randye:

Website: randyekaye.com
Instagram:
@randyekaye
LinkedIn:
Randye Kaye

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Hey, Boomer! Wendy and Randye

Wendy Green is amazing! She’s the creator and host of Hey, Boomer!, and her goal is to “ to provide inspiration to empower you to live the meaningful, purposeful life you want to live.”

About conversation? Wendy says:

Randye Kaye, author of Happier Made Simple, has been divorced and remarried, lost the use of one leg and has since regained her mobility, and she is the mother of a young man suffering from schizophrenia.

Any day could be a good day or a bad day, but somehow Randye seemed to find a way to stay mostly optimistic and hopeful.

Friends, physicians and others she worked with would ask her how she found a way to be happy. Her book, Happier Made Simple explains how.

What I love about this book is the realism and the humor that is part of it. Randye does not pretend that we can be happy all the time. Sometimes life sucks.

But she gives you an acronym, BREATHE, that gives you seven core phrases that will help you find ways to be happier.

Episode Takeaways

1. It's not a competition, you are not supposed to be happy every single hours, ever single second of the day.

2. Finding ways to be happier by what we tell ourselves will give us more energy to revitalize us, help us reach our goals and meet our challenges.

3. Are we the victim or the victor in our stories? It is all in the way we tell our stories.

4. Nobody is perfect. Each day is an opportunity to learn

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How To Choose Happiness With Your Words | Randye Kaye & Brandon Eastman

I loved chatting with Brandon Eastman, of Be Better Industries. He says:Words are powerful. Words can change the way you feel, they can change the thoughts you have and words can dramatically influence the actions that you take. In a way, words create your entire destiny. Randye Kaye, author of 'Happier Made Simple' will share how you can use the power of words to experience greater happiness in life!

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The Drew Mariani Show

I spoke with John Harper on 4/11/22, for the Drew Mariani show on Relevant Radio. This is an Interfaith take on Happier Made Simple™, through the lens of this popular Catholic National Radio Network.

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The Book Leads with John M. Jaramillo

John Jaramillo and I had so much fun sharing ideas, that this Book Leads podcast went way over the hour! Hope you enjoy listening as much as we loved chatting about leadership, books, setting and reaching goals but with a solid foundation of what really matters in the big picture of your life:

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NEW in 2022!Ben Behind His Voices updated audiobook!

NEW in 2022! – the Ben Behind His Voices audiobook has been updated with a new intro, epilogue, and bonus material! – available only in audiobook form.

Hear all of the original award-nominated memoir, and find out what has happened in the decade since. We continue our journey into hope.

Available at Chirp, Rakuten/Kobo, NookScribd, LibroFM, and, of course, Audible.

The first (2011) Ben Behind His Voices audiobook was nominated for Publishers’ Weekly Listen Up award! Called “among the best of the best” in “Read by Author” category.

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The Best of Our Knowledge, with Bob Barrett

“What makes you happy? It’s a question that has an unlimited number of answers. But the real question should probably be what makes you happier? That’s the one that Randye Kaye asks in her new book called “Happier Made Simple – Choose Your Words, Change Your Life.” In the book she asks questions and offers some guidance not to find total happiness…but to find ways to find a bit of happier.”

You can listen here:

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