Rethinking Everything

s01e01 - I Thought Grief Was Out To Kill Me - I Don't Hate My Sister's Killer

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 07:00:25 +0000

When a call comes in that someone in your family has been the victim of a serious crime your first reaction is disbelief. You think, “how can something like that happen in my family”? Getting the news about a violent crime against my sister was one of the most devastating things I’ve ever experienced in my life. In this episode I share about the impact of this experience and how I’ve learned to manage it.

Warning: Listener discretion is advised.

About the Host:

Sharon Kotsonas and her family have called Arizona home since 2005. Sharon is a licensed Realtor, and is involved in civic and social causes, working to improve the quality of life for people in her community and beyond. Sharon has facilitated support groups for Hurting Moms and Grieving Moms. In 2019 Sharon founded Weekly Collective, a nonprofit that works closely with the Town of Gilbert to provide elderly residents assistance with yard work.

Sharon volunteers her time to serve on various boards like FOT Gilbert (For Our Town Gilbert), La Belleza Nos Une Foundation, Desert Southwest United Methodist Conference, and most recently Grace Outreach Center in Gilbert.

Thank you Sponsors: Sleepytime Studios and AZ Bilingual Realtor Sharon Kotsonas, HomeSmart Gilbert AZ, and Anah.Victoria Arts.

s01e02 - I Thought Grief Was Out To Kill Me - I Didn’t Know He Was An Addict.

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 07:00:24 +0000

When a traveling band comes to Puerto Rico and it brings more than music to paradise. Falling in love in a few short weeks and not realizing how this new relationship would alter the trajectory of my entire life. A teenager’s leap into the biggest culture shock of her life, exchanging the Caribbean for a life in rural Mississippi with a person she barely knew. A union for better and for worse.

Warning: Listener discretion is advised.

About the Host:

Thank you Sponsors: Sleepytime Studios and AZ Bilingual Realtor Sharon Kotsonas, HomeSmart Gilbert AZ, and Anah.Victoria Arts.

s01e03 - I Thought Grief Was Out To Kill Me - Living My Worst Fear

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000

When your little baby boy grows up to be a drug addict you enter a new side of motherhood noneone is ever prepared for. There aren’t many centers or healthcare programs providing successful therapy, healing and support to individuals and families affected by substance abuse disorder. That’s what happened to my son Nichoals. The inability to help him was debilitating to me and our family. We tried many times to help him and in the end Nicholas remained an addict.

Warning: Listener discretion is advised.

About the Host:

Thank you Sponsors: Sleepytime Studios and AZ Bilingual Realtor Sharon Kotsonas, HomeSmart Gilbert AZ, and Anah.Victoria Arts.

s01e04 - I Thought Grief Was Out To Kill Me - The Black Butterfly

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

A life-threatening condition enters our family and attacks a young, vulnerable and promising member. The symptoms came in like a thief in the night. No one could have foretold how this young life was about to change in a few short months. Unfortunately, there aren’t many screening procedures readily and routline available to predict or catch any chances or predisposition to identify a number of youth terminal diseases. A black butterfly was the final guide to the end.

This episode was written with permission and consent. I realize it may be a sensitive topic for caregivers and those living with a terminal disease.

About the Host:Sharon Kotsonas and her family have called Arizona home since 2005. Sharon is a licensed Realtor, and is involved in civic and social causes, working to improve the quality of life for people in her community and beyond. Sharon has facilitated support groups for Hurting Moms and Grieving Moms. In 2019 Sharon founded Weekly Collective, a nonprofit that works closely with the Town of Gilbert to provide elderly residents assistance with yard work.

Thank you Sponsors: Sleepytime Studios and AZ Bilingual Realtor Sharon Kotsonas, HomeSmart Gilbert AZ, and Anah.Victoria Arts.

s01e05 - I Thought Grief Was Out To Kill Me - The Little Girl Under The Mango Tree

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The place where green meets blue is a magical place where a little 7 year girl finds her essence. This special place reveals a greater purpose, one deeply rooted in her ancestor’s love, duty and service. She knows the strength she needs to fulfill her purpose comes from the light between the green mango leaves and the vast blue heaven behind them.

I wrote this episode with much love and respect to all faiths, sects and denominations representing all the religions known to mankind. May or Creator continue to bind us together in love and peace for his will and good purpose.

Thank you Sponsors: Sleepytime Studios and AZ Bilingual Realtor Sharon Kotsonas, HomeSmart Gilbert AZ, and Anah.Victoria Arts.

s01e06 - I Thought Grief Was Out To Kill Me - Cancer Doesn't Always Win

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000

About the Host:

Thank you Sponsors:

Sleepytime Studios and AZ Bilingual Realtor Sharon Kotsonas, HomeSmart Gilbert AZ, and Anah.Victoria Arts.