Unshaken Voices

When a butterfly feels like heaven saying hello. After Kayden O’Connor lost his sister Lydia, his family began associating butterflies with her. In this moment from Unshaken Voices, Kayden shares a childhood memory of being in his grandmother’s backyard, splashing in a kiddie pool, when a huge butterfly landed on his knee and stayed there for 10 to 15 minutes. As a little boy, he had a full conversation with that butterfly as if it were Lydia. Sometimes grief gives us memories that never leave. Sometimes love shows up softly. Sometimes a butterfly feels like more than a butterfly. Hear more of Kayden’s story in the full episode, releasing soon on Apple Podcasts and YouTube. #UnshakenVoices #KaydenOConnor #ButterflyMoment #GriefAndHealing #FaithAndHope #HopeAfterLoss #ChildhoodGrief #MentalHealthAwareness #GodMoments #SignsOfLove #HealingJourney #PodcastClip #ApplePodcasts #youtubepodcasts

Different Does Not Mean Less
One of the most powerful moments from my conversation with Kayden O’Connor on Unshaken Voices was when he explained what it means to be “unapologetically myself.” For Kayden, it means not changing who he is just because someone else does not understand him. It means embracing his uniqueness, refusing to shrink to fit the norm, and recognizing that he was created by God with purpose. His words are a reminder for students, young adults, educators, parents, and anyone who has ever felt different: You don’t have to become someone else to be valuable. You don’t have to fit the norm to have a purpose. Sometimes what makes you different is exactly what helps you find your people, your gifts, and your voice. Grateful to share stories like Kayden’s through Unshaken Voices. Hear more of Kayden O’Connor’s story in the full episode, releasing soon on Apple Podcasts and YouTube. #UnshakenVoices #neurodiversity #AutismAwareness #ADHDAwareness #FaithAndPurpose #MentalHealthAwareness #StudentVoices #TheaterArts #Authenticity #DifferentDoesNotMeanLess #Purpose #Belonging
 

In this episode of Unshaken Voices, Denise Pimentel sits down with Kayden O’Connor, a recent high school graduate and incoming Hofstra University BFA Theater Performance student. Kayden shares his powerful testimony of childhood loss, bullying, ADHD, autism, faith, family, theater, and learning how to become unapologetically himself. His story is a reminder that being different is not something to hide. Sometimes, the very things that make us feel misunderstood are the same things God can use to help us find our voice, our purpose, and the people who truly accept us. This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt different, rejected, or unsure of where they belong. #UnshakenVoices #KaydenOConnor #Faith #AutismAwareness #ADHDAwareness #Theater #MentalHealthAwareness #YouthVoices #Resilience #purposethroughpain

Andrew “Ace” Greenspan: Recovery, Autism, Music & Finding Purpose After Pain | Unshaken Voices Ep. 9Some stories remind us why every voice matters.
Episode 9 of Unshaken Voices features Andrew “Ace” Greenspan, a musician, advocate, and survivor whose life speaks to recovery, resilience, autism, chronic pain, and the power of being seen.Ace shares what it felt like to live through addiction, fear, pain, and isolation, but also what it means to now use his music and story to bring hope to others.One of the most powerful parts of this conversation is the reminder that recovery is not just about getting clean. It is about being treated with dignity, being heard, being respected, and believing that your life still has purpose.This episode is emotional, honest, and full of hope.Episode 9 of Unshaken Voices is available now.
Music used with permission by Andrew “Ace” Greenspan.www.andrewacegreenspan.comVisit GlorifiedWriting.com to learn more about Denise Pimentel, Unshaken, and Unshaken Voices.#UnshakenVoices #AndrewAceGreenspan #RecoveryStory #MentalHealthMatters #AddictionRecovery #AutismAwareness #PurposeAfterPain #HealingOutLoud #MentalHealthAdvocate #YouAreNotAlone

Andrew “Ace” Greenspan: Recovery, Autism, Music & Finding Purpose After Pain | Unshaken Voices Ep. 9Some stories remind us why every voice matters.
Episode 9 of Unshaken Voices features Andrew “Ace” Greenspan, a musician, advocate, and survivor whose life speaks to recovery, resilience, autism, chronic pain, and the power of being seen.Ace shares what it felt like to live through addiction, fear, pain, and isolation, but also what it means to now use his music and story to bring hope to others.One of the most powerful parts of this conversation is the reminder that recovery is not just about getting clean. It is about being treated with dignity, being heard, being respected, and believing that your life still has purpose.This episode is emotional, honest, and full of hope.Episode 9 of Unshaken Voices is available now.
Music used with permission by Andrew “Ace” Greenspan.www.andrewacegreenspan.comVisit GlorifiedWriting.com to learn more about Denise Pimentel, Unshaken, and Unshaken Voices.#UnshakenVoices #AndrewAceGreenspan #RecoveryStory #MentalHealthMatters #AddictionRecovery #AutismAwareness #PurposeAfterPain #HealingOutLoud #MentalHealthAdvocate #YouAreNotAlone

From Overdose to ICU: Andrew “Ace” Greenspan’s Fight to Survive
In this powerful clip from Unshaken Voices, Andrew “Ace” Greenspan shares about surviving a life-threatening overdose, waking up in a trauma room, and facing the painful reality of recovery. His honesty is not easy to hear, but it matters. Stories like Andrew’s remind us that recovery is not about perfection. It is about survival, support, treatment, and finding the courage to keep going when life could have ended differently. Episode 9 of Unshaken Voices releases next Tuesday. Visit AndrewAceGreenspan.com Music used with permission by Andrew “Ace” Greenspan. #UnshakenVoices #RecoveryJourney #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #OverdoseAwareness #SurvivorStory #PurposeAfterPain #HealingJourney #MentalHealthAdvocacy #Unshaken

From Hell to Healing: Andrew “Ace” Greenspan’s Recovery Through Music
 
Recovery is not always a straight road, but sometimes one turning point can begin a completely new chapter. In this clip from Unshaken Voices, Andrew “Ace” Greenspan shares how treatment, healing, and a renewed mindset helped him move forward and create his album, Livin’ Rough, Hangin’ Tough. What stood out to me most was the connection between recovery and purpose. His story is a reminder that healing can open doors we never imagined, and that creativity can become part of the journey back to ourselves. Thank you, Andrew, for sharing your voice, your music, and your story with such honesty. Episode 9 of Unshaken Voices releases next Tuesday. Music used with permission by Andrew “Ace” Greenspan. #UnshakenVoices #MentalHealthAwareness #RecoveryJourney #HealingThroughMusic #PurposeAfterPain #MentalHealthAdvocacy #Unshaken
 

In this episode, Denise Pimentel talks about creating a world where seeking help is met with compassion, not judgment.
A world where someone can say, “I’m struggling,” and not feel ashamed. Because asking for help is not weakness. It is courage.
Every person deserves to be met with understanding, dignity, and hope. Let’s keep changing the conversation, one story and one act of compassion at a time.
UnshakenVoices Episode 8
#MentalHealthAwareness #EndTheStigma #SeekingHelpIsStrength #CompassionOverJudgment #ItsOkayToStruggle #MentalHealthMatters #FaithHopeHealing #Unshaken #DenisePimentel #GlorifiedWriting #UnshakenVoices