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Melvin E. Edwards

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Host of “Stories from Real Life” podcast, award-winning author and journalist. 6th-generation Texan. Astros, Texans fan. Grandpa, dad of 4, stepdad of 2. Kim's husband. Click to access podcast: www.podcastreallife.com

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Melvin E. Edwards @edwards21228.bsky.social · Mar 10

My podcast, Stories from Real Life, has a brand-new website that I encourage you to check out. You will find the links to all of my platforms, plus a lot more. You can even subscribe from there.

Check it out today! www.podcastreallife.com

Stories from Real Life

Dive into captivating dialogues with the award-winning writer and expert interviewer, Melvin E. Edwards, as he engages in deep and entertaining conversations with i…

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Melvin E. Edwards @edwards21228.bsky.social · 8h

Hold that thought until Friday’s podcast. 😉

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Saturday morning cartoon with real-looking characters.

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Clark Moore @clarkaliciouss.bsky.social · 23h

Today’s episode dealt with the relationship between American politics and our modern “trinity” of religious revivalism, conspiracy theories, and celebrity culture, and how they all have shaped each other. Melvin and his guest, Dr. Brad Duren (an Oklahoma history professor specializing in 1/2

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Melvin E. Edwards @edwards21228.bsky.social · 1d

storiesfromreallife.substack.com/p/ep-160-why... In this episode of ‘Stories from Real Life,’ @brad_duren explores the relationship between American politics, religious revivalism, conspiracy theories, and celebrity culture.

Listen, then comment below.

Ep. 160 - Why American Politics Feels Like a Revival, a Conspiracy, and a Reality Show

In this episode of ‘Stories from Real Life,’ host Melvin E.

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Off the Wall IS better than Thriller.

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1979

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Y’all might want to set a couple of alarms next week. Tuesday and Friday on Stories from Real Life.

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Clark Moore @clarkaliciouss.bsky.social · 4d

An excellent conversation with Tammy Goen, “The Calm Coach,” on a topic which hits unusually close to home for our host, who identifies as a Highly Sensitive (or Sensing) Person (HSP). Tammy got a Master’s in counseling, went to work with survivors of abuse, but burned out on the cumulative 1/2

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Melvin E. Edwards @edwards21228.bsky.social · 4d

Can’t wait until he throws a tantrum by putting a 109% tariff on the ones he holds responsible.

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Melvin E. Edwards @edwards21228.bsky.social · 4d

Good morning to everyone, except those who will be ranting for the next year about not winning the Nobel Peace Prize.

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#podmatch

Melvin E. Edwards @edwards21228.bsky.social · 4d

In this episode, we explore what it really means to be highly sensitive — the challenges of deep feelings and overstimulation, as well as the hidden strengths like empathy, creativity, and intuition.

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Ep. 159 - Thriving as a Highly Sensitive Person

Do you ever feel like you notice things others miss, or get easily overwhelmed by noise, stress, or busy environments?

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Clark Moore @clarkaliciouss.bsky.social · 7d

Dean Taylor, mentor/speaker/author, helps dads to find their purpose. He defines purpose as the thing that you are at your core. His own purpose was not immediately apparent to him, as he got his degree in Nursing, then worked in IT, ultimately combining the two for a career in Healthcare IT 1/3

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Melvin E. Edwards @edwards21228.bsky.social · 7d

On today’s episode, I’m joined by Dean Taylor, who equips dads to define their values, strengthen their faith, and leave a lasting legacy. We dig into his personal journey, practical tools, and the heart of what it means to live intentionally.

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Ep. 158 - How Dads Can Build Legacy and Live with Purpose

Today I’m joined by Dean Taylor — speaker, mentor, and author — who helps fathers move from feeling stuck to living with clarity, courage, and purpose.

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Melvin E. Edwards @edwards21228.bsky.social · 8d

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Iuri Melo is a licensed clinical social worker, an author, and the co-founder of SchoolPulse, a program designed to improve student wellness, student success, and suicide prevention through text, email, and live support. SchoolPulse began when 7 kids died by suicide in Iuri’s community and one 1/2

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