Peter Andersen has been passionate about writing since childhood, building a career as a journalist, teacher, editor, manager, freelancer, and technical writer. He spent over 30 years creating technical documentation for Microsoft and other software firms. Now, he writes Damn Good Things and conducts life story interviews at a local retirement community.

The idea for Damn Good Things was inspired by a diary entry about a rollercoaster ride with his father that ended with the words, “What a damn good thing for me and my dad to do!” That moment sparked his exploration ofexperiences that make us feel fully alive. Through his writing, Peter highlights the beauty in life’s simple, vivid moments — from a loyal old dog’s excitement at dinner to a childhood memory that still warms the heart.

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Cyndee is a poet, writer, and former special educationteacher with over 25 years of experience. Her life journey has included many roles—mother, counselor, widow, and survivor. Battling multiple illnesses suchas lupus, chronic kidney disease, and anemia, she spent over 11 years in a wheelchair and faced near-death experiences multiple times. Unable to takemedication due to severe allergies, her recovery is seen as nothing short of miraculous.

Despite her struggles, she has helped countless othersthrough their own challenges. Considered a living inspiration and medical enigma, Cyndee believes life is both miracle and magic—filled with beauty,light, and meaning. She reminds us never to let life’s hardships define who we are, because there’s only one YOU.

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Esther is a health industry veteran with 20 years ofexperience, passionately helping people stop starting over so they can build the consistency and confidence to create the kind of life they want — startingwith their health. She is a health & lifestyle coach and the host of a podcast, and author of a best-selling book, both called To Your Health.
In her 20s, despite being a personal trainer and nutrition coach, she wrestled with an all-or-nothing approach—swinging between strict diets, overexercising,and overeating, pouring energy into her health without seeing the results she felt she deserved. That struggle taught her the value of consistency andbalance, a middle ground she now lives daily, juggling a business, family, and health goals while prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional well-being overthe scale.
Through her work, Esther shares practical tools and new ways of thinking to help audiences focus on what matters, lean on those who can help, and take compassionate ownership of the process. Her audiences leave empowered and motivated to build sustainable habits that enhance every part of life.

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