With his carefree lifestyle on the line, a wealthy charmer poses as a ranch hand to get a hardworking farmer to sell her family's land before Christmas. A California Christmas is a 2020 romantic drama starring real life husband and wife duo Lauren and Josh Swickard. The movie is about a wealthy loathrio man named Joseph(Josh) who poses as a rancher named Manny in order to sell the farm belonging to a woman named Callie(Lauren) who's mother is dying of cancer. Initial release: December 14, 2020 Director: Shaun Paul Piccinino Music by: Jamie Christopherson Produced by: Daniel Aspromonte; Ali Afshar; Lauren Swickard Production company: ESX Entertainment top cast ; Lauren Swickard · Callie ; Josh Swickard · Joseph ; Ali Afshar  Leo. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifestruggles/support

One week before Christmas, a duchess switches places with an ordinary woman from Chicago, who looks exactly like her, and they each fall in love with each other's beaus.

Initial release: November 16, 2018

Director: Michael Rohl

Written by: Robin Bernheim; Megan Metzger

Production company: Motion Picture Corporation of America

Vanessa Hudgens( Duchess of Montenaro)

Nick Sagar (Kevin Richards)

Pavel Douglas ( King George)

Sam Hueghan (Prince Ashton)

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A young woman travels to Europe to stay in a beautiful castle for the holidays at the invitation of an estranged relative, and finds herself falling for a dashing prince. Listen to me tell the rest of the story!! From memory only.

Initial release: November 16, 2011

Director: Michael Damian

Theme music composer: Mark Thomas

Written by: Janeen Damian; Michael Damian

Original release: December 3, 2011

• Roger Moore as Edward, the Duke of Castlebury.
• Katie McGrath as Jules Daly, the daughter-in-law of Edward.
• Sam Heughan as Prince Ashton, the prince of Castlebury and son of Edward.
• Charlotte Salt as Lady Arabella Marchand du Belmont, the girlfriend of Prince Ashton.
• Leilah de Meza as Maddie Huntington, the niece of Jules and the granddaughter of Edward.
• Travis Turner as Milo Huntington, the nephew of Jules and the grandson of Edward.
• Miles Richardson as Paisley Winterbottom, a butler who works for Edward.
• Maria Junghietu as Mrs. Kelly, the former babysitter of Milo and Maddie.
• Oxana Moravic as Mrs Birch, a housekeeper who works for Edward.
• Madalina Anea as Abigail, a housemaid who works for Edward.
• Florin Busuioc as Lord du Belmont, the father of Lady Arabella.
• Anca Varlan as Bunny McCracken, a grizzly woman who hates children that Edward and Ashton disapprove of.

May be seen on YouTube, Prime Video, Netflix, Hallmark

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This holiday romance is based on the incredible story about organ donor Chris Dempsey and recipient Heather Krueger, who were brought into one another’s lives by a transplant surgery that led to a miraculous romance. Told that she would have less than a few months to live without a new liver, Heather’s time was running out when a kind stranger heard of her plight and discovered he was a perfect match. The two met and before long friendship developed into romance. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifestruggles/support

After getting fired from her job as a maid at a ritzy New York City hotel, Allie reluctantly accepts a temporary gig as the governess to a young girl who is part of a powerful family in Europe that lives in a castle. Christy(podcast host) and Melinda(co-host) give their reviews on the movie and have fun doing it.

Director

• Alex Zamm

Cast

Danica McKellar- plays Ellie ( love her Hallmark movies)

Rupert Penry-Jones- plays Max

Ellie Botterill- plays Theodora

Pavel Douglas-plays Fergus (my favorite)

Be sure and watch us in person on my Youtube channel:https://youtu.be/Vpiv52GiXEY

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An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed.

Directed by Frank Capa

Starring:

James Stewart...George Bailey
Donna Reed...Mary Hatch

Lionel Barrymore...Mr. Potter

Produced in black and white in 1946

Melinda has watched this film over and over throughout her childhood and adult years and Christy asks her all the questions. 

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Planes, Trains & Automobiles starring Steve Martin and John Candy. A movie of a man trying to get home for Thanksgiving and all the struggles he runs into to get there. In all the struggles is a witty, gritty man who isn't really a criminal but let's just say he will go out of his way to help someone get home for the Holiday. My biggest take of the movie was on not judging a person when you met them. Listen to Melinda describe the movie and both us laughing and sharing. Then as a surprise, I play "Name that Movie" with her. 

Information on John Candy and his family was found on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Candy and https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001006/.

I hope this episode gives his wife, Rosemary Hobor, his daughter Jennifer Candy and his son Christopher Candy joy in knowing that we enjoyed their husband and father in several movies and have good memories. Steve Martin still survives and is still starring in movies and making us laugh. 

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Panic Disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms that may include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, or abdominal distress. Examples of how to cope: 1. deep breathing 2. Don't fight it...embrace it by accepting you will be ok 3. read something of interest to you while panic is going on. This may help focus on something other than panic 4. down load head space app on your phone  5. download calm  app on your phone 6. search YouTube for relaxation audios 7. Listen to interesting podcast maybe comedy or relaxtion

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Brianne answers all my questions about her personally and how to help others with a sex & love addiction. When in front of a camera or in the directors chair, Brianne‘s undeniable passion is supporting our troops. She can often be found traveling the world and various USO tours and so far has visited 15 bases while on tour she has stayed in such places as Iraq and Afghanistan stateside Brianne champions on behalf of veteran programs especially in getting the necessary post traumatic stress relief that many soldiers desperately need this is absolutely something she holds near and dear to her heart Brianne also helps support the homeless animal shelters and volunteering around Los Angeles. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifestruggles/support

Roger Dorman is an actor and producer, known for Breach (2020), Karen (2021) and Wander (2020).

Actor: Cheer for Your Life Officer Hanson (2021)

Known For: Breach Producer (2020)

Producer: Karen (2021)

He also is an entrepreneur and father of three. His family is the most important in his life.

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Mayoclinic.org  Overview Functional Neurologic disorder- a newer broader term that includes what some people call conversion disorder-feature nervous system  (neurological) symptoms that can't be explained by a neurological disease or other medical conditions. However, the symptoms are real and cause significant distress or problems functioning. Here is Olya's story at 29 who almost lost her life and came back. https://www.fndhope.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifestruggles/support

Please excuse our hot mess introduction .lol! I promise we will get there..... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifestruggles/support

At a year old Beth was adopted by a family who most of the time she lived With them she never felt a part of them. This is a story about a girl with it learning disorder that had nobody helping her to be the best she could. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifestruggles/support

Addiction is addiction. It doesn't have to be drugs or alcohol. It can be so many different things. In this particular episode, it covers the story of a lady who started drinking at 3 years old. It covers her life with her drugs of choice that continued until she hit rock bottom. In the end, she has a amazing life and tells us how she got to that place. 

If you are currenting going through an addiction, you will learn of several different options to get out. Just remember....You have to want it!!

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A male is born with all his reproductive parts and after being married and having three children He discovered that He has a uterus and Fallopian tubes and has to make a life changing choice. Listen to how it was discovered, the struggles he had to face, the surgeries and where She is today!!!

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As promised the ex wife of John from episode 6 named PTSD is a life struggle --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifestruggles/support

After 21 years I’ve been with my husband until Wednesday, August 10, 2021 I watched my husband go through many deaths but Never showing me any type of emotion. Today is the beginning of a healing a long time coming! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifestruggles/support

Having an adult child with Bipolar. What a parent can do to help and what symptoms to be aware of with this struggle in life. POV: Carol --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifestruggles/support

At 14 my step dad tried to molest me. Ten years later he accomplished molesting my 3 year old baby girl. Finally after just recently having nightmares, my counselor suggested sharing my secret! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifestruggles/support

PTSD can be caused by any traumatic event in someone’s life. 

Today I will be speaking with someone from the military that has PTSD and he will be sharing with you being in the military is not the only cause of his PTSD. This episode well not only be good for those who are experienced PTSD but also the spouses or significant others who live with them.

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