Leigh Ann and her hubby Mike share honestly with their guests and live audience in the hope of also learning themselves through shared wisdom, education and empowerment. We have fun, and we talk frankly about addiction, personal development and self-care. We have not been recording consistently this year but First Day Pod is always on our heart! We will announce a regular schedule shortly, but in the meantime you can catch up on previous episodes or join Leigh on her weekly show: The Friend Leigh Show. New episodes are live-streamed every Wednesday at 8:00 PM EDT on YouTube and Twitch. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and more @firstdaypod or email firstdaypod@gmail.com any time! Today is The First Day of The Rest of Our Lives! Let&#39;s learn from one another!

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The pod fade embargo is over! Govier returns solo to resume his rightful place among the people in this podcast feed. Thank you for being here! Don&#39;t forget you can still give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods or Spotify. In addition the First Day Pod Book Club still meets every Tuesday at 7PM EST. You can join the book club by messaging or emailing if you want to participate. Follow the show on all social media @firstdaypod and PLEASE email us at firstdaypod@gmail.com

We're Still Here! | February 24th, 2025

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Get ready for a lovely Sunday brunch time sit-down with Leigh Ann &amp; Michael! The clocks moved forward an hour on this date as well, so just remember even though our duo did the show at noon, it was more of an 11AM vibe instead. Don&#39;t forget you can still give them a 5 star rating on Apple Pods or Spotify. They would be very grateful! Their live stream of the podcast is on YouTube, Twitch and Facebook Live. PLEASE SUB OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Don&#39;t forget that the First Day Pod Book Club meets every Monday at 8PM EST. You can join the book club by messaging or emailing if you want to participate. Follow the show on all social media @firstdaypod and PLEASE email us at firstdaypod@gmail.com

What's Your Ego Story? | March 10th, 2024

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Leigh Ann&amp; Michael are still here! Turns out the same mistakes and disappointments are still happening. Press play on this episode and find out if maybe there&#39;s a moment of clarity or better understanding through the frustrations of others in similar predicaments. Don&#39;t forget you can still give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods or Spotify. We would be very grateful! Our live stream of the podcast is on YouTube, Twitch and Facebook Live. PLEASE SUB OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Don&#39;t forget that the First Day Pod Book Club meets every Monday at 8PM EST. You can join the book club by messaging or emailing us if you want to participate. Follow the show on all social media @firstdaypod and PLEASE email us at firstdaypod@gmail.com

Same As It Ever Was | February 4th, 2024

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Leigh Ann is ready to share her new platform with you! Get ready to be inspired! Don&#39;t forget you can still give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods or Spotify. We would be very grateful! Our live stream of the podcast is on YouTube, Twitch and Facebook Live. PLEASE SUB OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Don&#39;t forget that the First Day Pod Book Club meets every Monday at 8PM EST. You can join the book club by messaging or emailing us if you want to participate. Follow the show on all social media @firstdaypod and PLEASE email us at firstdaypod@gmail.com

Big Announcement: It's Official! | September 12th, 2023

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Leigh Ann is ready to build a community and she wants to give you the layout on what to expect! Don&#39;t forget you can still give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods or Spotify. We would be very grateful! Our live stream of the podcast is on YouTube, Twitch and Facebook Live. PLEASE SUB OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Don&#39;t forget that the First Day Pod Book Club meets every Monday at 8PM EST. You can join the book club by messaging or emailing us if you want to participate. Follow the show on all social media @firstdaypod and PLEASE email us at firstdaypod@gmail.com

Community! What's Involved? | September 5th, 2023

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Leigh Ann has an open-ended conversation about any and everything! There are always a couple nuggets of wisdom to gain from each episode. Don&#39;t forget you can still give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods or Spotify. We would be very grateful! Our live stream of the podcast is on YouTube, Twitch and Facebook Live. PLEASE SUB OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Don&#39;t forget that the First Day Pod Book Club meets every Monday at 8PM EST. You can join the book club by messaging or emailing us if you want to participate. Follow the show on all social media @firstdaypod and PLEASE email us at firstdaypod@gmail.com

Check-In | August 29th, 2023

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We have a guest this week plus Govier is back! Leigh Ann &amp; Michael welcome Jesse Joseph to the show. Jesse has been recovering from alcoholism for over a year now. Jesse is honest about his addiction and he wants everyone else to know that there no one true way to recover from substance use disorder. Recovery can happen in many different forms or methods. Please don&#39;t suffer alone! Don&#39;t forget you can still give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods or Spotify. We would be very grateful! Our live stream of the podcast is on YouTube, Twitch and Facebook Live. PLEASE SUB OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Don&#39;t forget that the First Day Pod Book Club meets every Monday at 8PM EST. You can join the book club by messaging or emailing us if you want to participate. Follow the show on all social media @firstdaypod and PLEASE email us at firstdaypod@gmail.com

Addiction Recovery: Don't Suffer Silently w/Jesse Joseph

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Leigh Ann talks about why it&#39;s hard to say sorry. Is it pride? Ego? Fear? Leigh Ann has a lot to say and wants to help as always. She also wants to learn from you! Please reach out to us and share your thoughts. Don&#39;t forget you can still give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods or Spotify. We would be very grateful! Our live stream of the podcast is on YouTube, Twitch and Facebook Live. PLEASE SUB OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Don&#39;t forget that the First Day Pod Book Club meets every Monday at 8PM EST. You can join the book club by messaging or emailing us if you want to participate. Follow the show on all social media @firstdaypod and PLEASE email us at firstdaypod@gmail.com

Sorry Not Sorry | August 8th, 2023

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Leigh Ann loves the opportunities that come with the beginning of a new month. Find out what she has in store for the beginning of August! Don&#39;t forget you can still give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods or Spotify. We would be very grateful! Our live stream of the podcast is on YouTube, Twitch and Facebook Live. PLEASE SUB OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Don&#39;t forget that the First Day Pod Book Club meets every Monday at 8PM EST. You can join the book club by messaging or emailing us if you want to participate. Follow the show on all social media @firstdaypod and PLEASE email us at firstdaypod@gmail.com

First Day Of August: Now What!? August 1st, 2023

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Leigh Ann wants to explain why you should ditch the list! Take some time out of your day to connect with Leigh Ann. You won&#39;t regret it! Don&#39;t forget you can still give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods or Spotify. We would be very grateful! Our live stream of the podcast is on YouTube, Twitch and Facebook Live. PLEASE SUB OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Don&#39;t forget that the First Day Pod Book Club meets every Monday at 8PM EST. You can join the book club by messaging or emailing us if you want to participate. Follow the show on all social media @firstdaypod and PLEASE email us at firstdaypod@gmail.com

Ditch The List...Sort Of | July 25th, 2023

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Leigh Ann brings a guest on this week to talk about making it happen! Please welcome in Brian Nicoletti! Leigh Ann &amp; Brian break down their experiences trying to make their goals a reality. For better or for worse. Don&#39;t forget you can still give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods or Spotify. We would be very grateful! Our live stream of the podcast is on YouTube, Twitch and Facebook Live. PLEASE SUB OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Don&#39;t forget that the First Day Pod Book Club meets every Monday at 8PM EST. You can join the book club by messaging or emailing us if you want to participate. Follow the show on all social media @firstdaypod and PLEASE email us at firstdaypod@gmail.com

Dream It, Plan It, Do It! July 18th, 2023

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Leigh Ann pours her heart out on this episode after the sudden death of a friend of hers. She&#39;s not just doing it for her own peace of mind though. We all have to live with the grief and loss of the people we love. Unfortunately people die suddenly without warning making it even more difficult to cope. This episode is a tribute to all those people who suffer silently every single day all across the world. Don&#39;t forget you can still give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods or Spotify. We would be very grateful! Our live stream of the podcast is on YouTube, Twitch and Facebook Live. PLEASE SUB OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Don&#39;t forget that the First Day Pod Book Club meets every Monday at 8PM EST. You can join the book club by messaging or emailing us if you want to participate. Follow the show on all social media @firstdaypod and PLEASE email us at firstdaypod@gmail.com

Chat With Leigh Ann | July 4th, 2023

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Leigh Ann is crushing it again as she gives her times in search of greater understanding for us all! Leigh Ann wants to help you as much as you can. She&#39;s here to listen and offer effective ways forward so you can be the person you want to be. Don&#39;t forget you can still give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods or Spotify. We would be very grateful! Our live stream of the podcast is on YouTube, Twitch and Facebook Live. PLEASE SUB OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Don&#39;t forget that the First Day Pod Book Club meets every Monday at 8PM EST. You can join the book club by messaging or emailing us if you want to participate. Follow the show on all social media @firstdaypod and PLEASE email us at firstdaypod@gmail.com

Chat With Leigh Ann | June 27th, 2023

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Leigh Ann has some ideas about the ultimate form of self-care. This world is filled with so many different concepts related to improving our well-being and it&#39;s hard to know where to start. Leigh Ann wants to help you as much as you can. She&#39;s here to listen and offer effective ways forward so you can be the person you want to be. Don&#39;t forget you can still give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods or Spotify. We would be very grateful! Our live stream of the podcast is on YouTube, Twitch and Facebook Live. PLEASE SUB OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Don&#39;t forget that the First Day Pod Book Club meets every Monday at 8PM EST. You can join the book club by messaging or emailing us if you want to participate. Follow the show on all social media @firstdaypod and PLEASE email us at firstdaypod@gmail.com

Chat With Leigh Ann | June 20th, 2023

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Leigh Ann offers up another chat without her fella Mike, but he&#39;ll be back soon when Canada says it&#39;s cool to do so. This is an open discussion with Leigh Ann about change. How to initiate it. How to recognize it. How to maintain it. Leigh Ann wants to help you as much as you can. She&#39;s here to listen and offer effective ways forward so you can be the person you want to be. Don&#39;t forget you can still give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods or Spotify. We would be very grateful! Our live stream of the podcast is on YouTube, Twitch and Facebook Live. PLEASE SUB OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Don&#39;t forget that the First Day Pod Book Club meets every Monday at 8PM EST. You can join the book club by messaging or emailing us if you want to participate. Follow the show on all social media @firstdaypod and PLEASE email us at firstdaypod@gmail.com

Chat With Leigh Ann | June 13th, 2023

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Leigh Ann offers up another chat without her mate Michael, but he&#39;ll be back soon when Canada says it&#39;s cool to do so. This is an open discussion with Leigh Ann and the people who showed up in the chat while this episode was being live streamed on YouTube. Don&#39;t forget you can still give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods or Spotify. We would be very grateful! Our live stream of the podcast is on YouTube, Twitch and Facebook Live. PLEASE SUB OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Don&#39;t forget that the First Day Pod Book Club meets every Monday at 8PM EST. You can join the book club by messaging or emailing us if you want to participate. Follow the show on all social media @firstdaypod and PLEASE email us at firstdaypod@gmail.com

Chat With Leigh Ann | June 7th, 2023

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Leigh Ann is on her own for this one and she is more than ready to meet the opportunity to talk candidly with you like she always does. This is an open discussion with Leigh Ann and the people who showed up in the chat while this episode was being live streamed on YouTube. Don&#39;t forget you can still give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods or Spotify. We would be very grateful! Our live stream of the podcast is on YouTube, Twitch and Facebook Live. PLEASE SUB OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Don&#39;t forget that the First Day Pod Book Club meets every Monday at 8PM EST. You can join the book club by messaging or emailing us if you want to participate. Follow the show on all social media @firstdaypod and PLEASE email us at firstdaypod@gmail.com

Chat With Leigh Ann | May 23rd, 2023

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Leigh Ann is on her own for this one and she&#39;ll tell you exactly why. This is an open discussion with Leigh Ann and the people who showed up in the chat while this episode was being live streamed on YouTube. Don&#39;t forget you can still give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods or Spotify. We would be very grateful! Our live stream of the podcast is on YouTube, Twitch and Facebook Live. PLEASE SUB OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Don&#39;t forget that the First Day Pod Book Club meets every Monday at 8PM EST. You can join the book club by messaging or emailing us if you want to participate. Follow the show on all social media @firstdaypod and PLEASE email us at firstdaypod@gmail.com

Chat With Leigh | May 30th, 2023

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Leigh Ann is on her own for this one and she&#39;ll tell you exactly why. How is connection different than meaningful connection? How can you tell? Leigh Ann has always tried her to best to bring meaning to all of her relationships. She what she has to say about intentional meaning. Don&#39;t forget you can still give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods or Spotify. We would be very grateful! Our live stream of the podcast is on YouTube, Twitch and Facebook Live. PLEASE SUB OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Don&#39;t forget that the First Day Pod Book Club meets every Monday at 8PM EST. You can join the book club by messaging or emailing us if you want to participate. Follow the show on all social media @firstdaypod and PLEASE email us at firstdaypod@gmail.com

Cultivating Meaningful Connection | May 16th, 2023

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Leigh Ann and Michael are together again to bring your a full episode of honest discussion. Michael opens up about the learned behaviors of his youth that he didn&#39;t even realize was happening. Leigh Ann and Michael try to find solutions together, but sometimes the best solution is to accept that there is something happening with you that you weren&#39;t aware of. Your mental fitness requires exercises to change the patterns of the past. Don&#39;t forget you can still give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods or Spotify. We would be very grateful! Our live stream of the podcast is on YouTube, Twitch and Facebook Live. PLEASE SUB OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Don&#39;t forget that the First Day Pod Book Club meets every Monday at 8PM EST. You can join the book club by messaging or emailing us if you want to participate. Follow the show on all social media @firstdaypod and PLEASE email us at firstdaypod@gmail.com

Mental Health Vs. Mental Fitness | May 10th, 2023

Leigh Ann and Mike are looking to share honestly with their guests and live audience each week in the hope of also learning themselves through shared wisdom, education and empowerment. We have fun, but we talk frankly about addiction, personal development and self care. Come join us! New episodes are live-streamed every Wednesday evening at 9PM EDT on YouTube, Facebook Live and Twitch. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and more @firstdaypod and email the show at firstdaypod@protonmail.com

Today is The First Day of The Rest of Our Lives! 
Let's grow together! #FirstDayPod
With love, Leigh & Mike