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Mature Adults with Donna & Mike

Di: Mike Roth & Donna Hoover
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Ready to embrace your best years yet? "Mature Adults with Donna and Mike" is your twice a month dose of wisdom, laughter, and real talk about what it truly means to be a mature adult in today's world. Donna and Mike bring their unique chemistry and lived experiences to topics that matter most to you, offering practical advice, inspiring stories, and a refreshing take on aging gracefully (and sometimes, not so gracefully!). Tune in and thrive!

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  • Jennifer Zajac's Journey Overcoming Addiction and Finding Faith
    Jan 16 2026

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    Wandering in Shadows and Finding Light: Jennifer Zajac's Journey

    Wandering in the Shadows: Overcoming Addiction and Finding Faith

    In this episode of Open Forum in The Villages, Mike Roth interviews sisters Donna Hoover and Jennifer Zajac. Jennifer shares her powerful journey from a life of addiction, starting from a young age, through her struggles with drugs, alcohol, and bulimia. Despite several relapses and challenging life events, including a ruptured brain aneurysm, Jennifer finds redemption and recovery through faith and a strong relationship with Jesus Christ. Donna discusses the process of writing the book 'Wandering in the Shadows' about Jennifer's life and their goal to inspire and provide hope to others facing similar struggles. The episode emphasizes the importance of open communication with loved ones and finding personal paths to healing and recovery.

    00:00 Introduction to Open Forum in The Villages
    00:36 Meet the Guests: Donna Hoover and Jennifer Zajac
    00:57 Jennifer's Journey: From Addiction to Recovery
    01:38 Early Struggles and Family Dynamics
    06:05 The Turning Point: Finding Faith and Sobriety
    10:20 Relapse and Redemption
    12:43 Advice for Parents and Personal Reflections
    18:09 Writing the Book: Wandering in the Shadows
    20:50 Final Thoughts and How to Get the Book
    22:34 Closing Remarks and Supporter Shoutouts


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    24 min
  • A Christmas Bonus - T'was The Night Before Christmas + Bonus
    Dec 24 2025

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    As read by Mike Roth - A Villages Version

    A short video recap of the 2025 Christmas Tuba Concert at The Tracy in The Villages

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    5 min
  • Resilience and Redemption: The Making of “Wandering In The Shadows”
    Dec 15 2025

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    Wandering in the Shadows: A Tale of Redemption and Hope

    In this episode of Mature Adults with Donna and Mike, Donna Hoover discusses her new book 'Wandering In The Shadows,' which tells the true story of her sister Jennifer's battle with addiction, abuse, trauma, and her miraculous recovery. Donna shares what inspired her to write the book, how the process changed her perspective on addiction and judgment, and the deep bond with her sister. The conversation dives into the book's themes of faith, hope, and resilience, and Donna explains how her sister's journey can offer hope and understanding to others going through similar struggles. They also talk about the importance of transparency in storytelling and how the book is designed to help both those struggling with addiction and their loved ones.

    00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
    00:47 Introducing Donna's New Book
    01:36 The Journey of Writing 'Wandering In The Shadows'
    03:03 Jennifer's Struggles and Triumphs
    03:53 Balancing Honesty and Hope in Writing
    05:12 The Impact of a Brain Aneurysm
    06:48 Jennifer's Resilience and Faith
    07:37 Memorable Moments from the Book
    08:35 Understanding Addiction and Trauma
    09:21 Family Impact and Early Life Traumas
    10:10 Lessons and Messages of Hope
    19:21 Book Availability and Promotions
    21:24 Future Plans and Final Thoughts

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    23 min
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