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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hilaryrusso'>#HilaryRusso</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/911'>#911</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/traumahealing'>#TraumaHealing</a></p><p>On September 11th, while the world watched in shock, Hilary Russo was reporting the events live on-air as a news anchor — trying to inform others while internally processing fear, uncertainty, and trauma in real time.<br/>In this powerful episode of Even Though I Walk, Hilary joins Steve Mills to discuss the emotional and psychological impact of covering 9/11 from inside the newsroom and how those experiences shaped her later work in trauma-informed healing.<br/>What began as a journalism career eventually evolved into a mission focused on helping people regulate their nervous systems, process trauma, and rediscover safety after overwhelming experiences.<br/><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hilaryrusso'>#HilaryRusso</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/911'>#911</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/traumahealing'>#TraumaHealing</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ptsd'>#PTSD</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/eventhoughiwalk'>#EvenThoughIWalk</a><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFFsYVJqWFR0LUUzcmNXZEFpbUFRUGtJdUtMZ3xBQ3Jtc0trXzJzOHZaQXk2VnBhSDJHaWdHblpiMzNRdUVGdllkS0I4dllQejNtQmJ0WERxQUZWWUNmUWFZZ2JsVmIyU3Z5dGRrWHFIejJDRnhWcUtDck91c3k4Nk14TkRqTURUN3JGSm5LT2dfVURiTFdFTG5DSQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hilaryrusso.com%2F&amp;v=8TPUnjP8bQg'>https://www.hilaryrusso.com</a><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@HilaryRusso'>‪@HilaryRusso‬</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This conversation with Dr. Tracy Eisenberg-Rayburn, a 20-year army veteran, explores her inspiring journey from growing up in New York City to serving in the military, overcoming personal challenges, and transitioning into business and personal development. Discover her insights on leadership, resilience, sacrifice, and the importance of support for veterans. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this heartfelt conversation, host Steve Mills honors Veterans Day by interviewing World War II veteran Johnny Q. The discussion covers Johnny&apos;s early life, military service, experiences during the war, and his transition to civilian life as an IRS agent. Johnny shares memorable stories from both his military and IRS careers, highlighting the friendships formed and the lessons learned throughout his life. The conversation also touches on the importance of veteran organizations and the healing they provide to those who have served.</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 4 Memories of my brother Keith</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode I share a some of my story: how I was in a wheelchair from the ages of 5-10, tow encounters with snakes and some of my experience on USS COLE.  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode I share a some of my story: how I was in a wheelchair from the ages of 5-10, tow encounters with snakes and some of my experience on USS COLE. </p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Please join me as I launch my podcast.  In todays episode, I talk about my oldest sister who passed away this past year but whose impact and influence lives on.  ]]></itunes:summary>
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