2 LIVES - Stories Of Transformation

For years Andres "Dre" Adauto created space for people to express themselves in Flagstaff through variety shows, urban flea markets, themed parties, and more, so when he was involved in a devastating bicycle accident, it was his community that showed up for him when he made a surprising comeback.

2 Lives “The second begins the moment we realize we have only one.”

2 Lives is written and hosted by Laurel Morales, story edited by Halle Hewitt. Annie Gerway is our illustrator and web designer. Music from Blue Dot Sessions.

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Find out more about Dre Adauto at https://www.2lives.org/.

2 LIVES - STORIES OF TRANSFORMATION

Valerie Milburn was getting help for her mental illness but it wasn’t until her husband told her she couldn’t come home until she found stability that she turned her life around. It was then she began to fight for her recovery and to find the right treatment for her bipolar disorder and PTSD. Today she’s been married 40 years and she’s close with her children and grandchildren. On top of all that she's helped many people with her story.

2 Lives “The second begins the moment we realize we have only one.”

2 Lives is created by Laurel Morales. Valerie Shively is the assistant producer. Christian Arnder is our illustrator and website designer. Music from Blue Dot Sessions.

Become a 2 Lives patron at https://www.patreon.com/2lives

Drop us a note on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. You can learn how to support the show here. Or order merch here. Episode transcripts are posted on our website.

Find out more about Valerie Milburn on our website.

TW: Mention of suicide

Growing up Lisa Cooper Ellison was told she was the antidote to her family’s sorrow. But she realized the only antidote she can be is to her own suffering, and the only one who can revise that story is her.

2 Lives is produced and hosted by me, story edited by Camila Kerwin of the Rough Cut Collective, music from Blue Dot Sessions. Annie Gerway creates original illustrations for each episode. You can see them at 2 lives dot org or on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @2LivesPodcast.

Lisa Cooper Ellison is a writer, editor, and coach.

This episode includes a promo of The Bittersweet Life, a podcast about the expat life.

Coach Marty Heilman has made an impact on thousands of kids. He knows what lasting impacts teasing can have. So he strives to put a stop to bullying.

TW: talk of self harm, eating disorders

To learn more about eating disorders go to 2 Lives.

2 Lives is produced and hosted by Laurel Morales, story edited by Camila Kerwin of the Rough Cut Collective, music from Blue Dot Sessions. Annie Gerway is our web designer and creates original illustrations for each episode.

Ever since Keri Shaw was a kid she had an uncanny, fierce all or nothing personality. But when she was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson's Disease, she quickly learned no amount of determination could "fix" it.

2 Lives is produced and hosted by Laurel Morales, story edited by Camila Kerwin of the Rough Cut Collective, original artwork and website designed by Annie Galloway.

More information about Parkinson's can be found at the Michael J. Fox Foundation.