Victoria Ponders

“Surviving Sue” – On the Radio!

Wow. Wow. Wow.

Do you know about John Busbee’s “The Culture Buzz“? If you don’t, you need to catch up! It’s my new favorite program on the award-winning, independent radio station, KFMG 98.9.

John refers to his listeners as “cultural adventurers” – members of a club and membership is free. Just tune in! With content ranging from news about the performing and visual arts to author interviews and more, John curates two hours of inspiration every Wednesday from 11am to 1pm (Central Time). Even better? “The Culture Buzz” is streamed for all to enjoy at www.kfmg.org.

Last week I had the honor of being a guest on John’s show to talk about “Surviving Sue”, thanks to our mutual friend, talented author Joy Neal Kidney. What a delight! I hope you’ll take a listen to my chat with John and find time to tune in regularly for insightful reminders about the power of the arts, creativity and the potency of the human spirit. Especially right now, I’d say. I’m taking all the booster shots of positivity I can find.

You can listen to my interview with John here but please take a look at the impressive archive of conversations with authors on The Culture Buzz site.

Many thanks for the on-going support of “Surviving Sue” and this author’s journey to inspire others to write for wellness. You matter and I’m ever grateful!

Vicki 💝

Listen to the interview here: VICKI ATKINSON Aut. Sep 2025 Surviving Sue (online Audio Converter.com) : John Busbee, The Culture Buzz Host/Producer : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

Library of author interviews and more: Internet Archive: Digital Library of Free & Borrowable Texts, Movies, Music & Wayback Machine

Hi – I’m Victoria, Vicki, Dr. Vicki. I hold a doctorate in Adult Education and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and author of Surviving Sue | Eckhartz Press.

Check out this link to learn more about my book “Surviving Sue”.

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Hi — I’m Vicki and I’m a big believer in the power of connection – taking time to share what matters most. I love pondering…thinking about work, family and home life and I enjoy blogging about all of it. Cheers!

79 responses to ““Surviving Sue” – On the Radio!”

  1. Wakinguponthewrongsideof Avatar
    Wakinguponthewrongsideof

    How cool!!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thanks, LA! 🥰

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  2. Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey Avatar
    Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey

    Fantastic, Vicki! I’ll check the show out.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Xo! Thank you, Sheila! ❤️

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  3. joynealkidney Avatar
    joynealkidney

    May you thrive, dear Vicki!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thank you, dear Joy! Grateful to you! xo! 💝🥰💝

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  4. esoterica Avatar
    esoterica

    I just love the concept of “cultural adventurers”. What a neat opportunity, Vicki! 🥰

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Aww! Thank you, Erin! John’s show is really terrific — you’ll enjoy! Xo! 🥰

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      1. esoterica Avatar
        esoterica

        xoxo! 🥰

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  5. Jane Fritz Avatar
    Jane Fritz

    Wow, how cool is that! You’re a radio star! Go, Vicki!!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      LOL – no…but it sure was fun! Thank you, Jane! 🥰❤️🥰

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  6. Ephemeral Encounters Avatar
    Ephemeral Encounters

    Dear Vicki
    What an inspiration you are 🥰 ❤️🥰
    So enjoyed listening to you and your story.
    There is no shame in vulnerability.
    Thank you my friend.
    Blessed to know you xo

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Maggie! Thank you for listening and for your feedback! “No shame in vulnerability”…so perfect. Yes! Xo! ❤️

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      1. Ephemeral Encounters Avatar
        Ephemeral Encounters

        I felt your words Vicki , as I did when I read your book.
        Thank you for your courage my friend xo
        We share to give hope and strength to others.
        From pain to growth, xo
        Hugs 🥰❤️

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          I’m smiling, soul sister Maggie! 🥰 xo!

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          1. Ephemeral Encounters Avatar
            Ephemeral Encounters

            Yayyy 😁
            Soul sister Vicki xo🥰

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            1. Victoria Avatar
              Victoria

              !!!❤️❤️❤️!!!

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  7. Life with Alegria Avatar
    Life with Alegria

    Vicki on the radio, how cool is that. Congrats my friend. Next stop, Hollywood. I’m not kidding. You’ll see. 💕

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      LOL…love you for so many reasons…especially your limitless positivity and support! Xo! 😘

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      1. Life with Alegria Avatar
        Life with Alegria

        Hope you’re having a fabulous Sunday! 💕

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          You, too! You, too! 🥰❤️🥰

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  8. Dave Astor Avatar
    Dave Astor

    Congratulations, Vicki!!! Will listen to this later today or tomorrow.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thank you, Dave! Much appreciated…look forward to your feedback! 🥰

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      1. Dave Astor Avatar
        Dave Astor

        Fifteen minutes well-spent! An excellent conversation, Vicki.

        Achieving a successful adulthood after being raised by a problematic parent or parents is not easy (I’ve been there), so this conversation is an inspiring one amid the sober reality of going through that kind of family situation.

        Also, I like the way the host urges readers to order directly from the publisher or through an independent bookstore.

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          Dave! I am so grateful to you for listening and providing feedback. Thank you! Much appreciated — especially your kind acknowledgement of John Busbee’s advocacy for small, independent publishers and bookstores. Cheers to you! 💝😉💝

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          1. Dave Astor Avatar
            Dave Astor

            You’re very welcome, Vicki! 🙂

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            1. Victoria Avatar
              Victoria

              Sending you hugs and smiles! 😉💝😉

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  9. Ab Avatar
    Ab

    Congrats on being featured on the radio program, Vicki! I’ve bookmarked the interview and look forward to listening to it soon! 💕🙏

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thank you, Ab! Appreciate your support! You will enjoy “The Culture Buzz”. Grateful to you for listening! 🥰

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  10. Midwest Mark Avatar
    Midwest Mark

    Fantastic! You were already pod-famous; now you can add radio-famous to your growing list. Happy to say I knew you when!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      I’m giggling/smiling…always appreciate your support and fab sense of humor, Mark! xo! 🥰😉🥰

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  11. Wynne Leon Avatar
    Wynne Leon

    Such a great interview, Vicki! Well done! May the ripples from your work continue to touch people and heal! Love this! ❤ ❤ ❤

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      So grateful to you for all of your courage-boosting support, dear Wynne! 🥰❤️🥰

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      1. Wynne Leon Avatar
        Wynne Leon

        ❤ ❤ ❤

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  12. drgeraldstein Avatar
    drgeraldstein

    Mr. Busbee is your remarkable cheerleader, Vicki. I must say, your presentation had the smoothness of the finest public speakers I have ever heard. Really! Congrats!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Oh my goodness! I’m humbled, humbled, humbled by your generous comment, dear Dr. Stein! Thank you! And John Busbee IS quite the champion and cheerleader. Yes, indeed! 🥰

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  13. T. W. Dittmer Avatar
    T. W. Dittmer

    Great, Vicki!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thank you, Tim! 🥰

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      1. T. W. Dittmer Avatar
        T. W. Dittmer

        You’re welcome, Vicki. 😊

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  14. Mary K. Doyle Avatar
    Mary K. Doyle

    Congratulations on reaching another segment of the audience, Vicki. Blessings to you.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thank you so much, Mary! xo! 💝

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  15. Awakening Wonders Avatar
    Awakening Wonders

    Huge congrats, Victoria, on your successful radio debut!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Mary! Appreciate you! 🥰❤️🥰

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  16. WritingfromtheheartwithBrian Avatar
    WritingfromtheheartwithBrian

    Author. Blogging. Podcasting. Radio. YOu’ve got this storyteller thing down pat. So happy for you Vicki!!!!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      I was a lucky duck to make John Busbee’s acquaintance…thanks to dear Joy Neal Kidney. Thank you so much for all of the support, Brian! 🥰

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  17. petespringer Avatar
    petespringer

    As eloquent as always, Vicki. You are such a good speaker. I don’t remember that Delaney was such an integral part of the inspiration for your memoir. I knew next to nothing about Munchausen syndrome until I read Surviving Sue.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Oh my goodness…praise from you means so much, Pete. Thank you! Yes…Delaney really brought the concept of inter-generational healing to me…and I’ll always be proud of her for asking deep questions. Sending big hugs to you! ❤️🥰❤️

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  18. melaniemcgauran Avatar
    melaniemcgauran

    Wow!!!! How exciting to be on the airwaves, Vicki. You sounded like you’ve been on the radio for years and as you explained your story, you included much empathy for others – so Vicki! 😊It’s so possible that this segment will lead naturally into other opportunities and it couldn’t happen to a nicer person! 🥰

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Melanie…Melanie…Melanie! Thank you so much! You know how we both feel about the power of personal narratives and sharing family stories/history for the growth opportunity it provides. So glad we’ve connected…grateful for the common threads (so many!) between us. Cheers to you and your good wishes for me…for “Surviving Sue”. Sending all my love and of course – big hugs! 💝🥰💝

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      1. melaniemcgauran Avatar
        melaniemcgauran

        I always love a big hug! Thanks, Vicki. We are connected, and thank goodness for Pete. (He probably doesn’t know what he has unleashed, haha.) It’s just SO nice to find someone who truly, truly gets it. Yay for memoir writing and healing and friendship! 🥰❤️🥰

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          Oh my goodness, yes! Thank goodness for Pete Springer – “connector extraordinaire”! Grateful to him!
          And yes…LOL! Girls who get it…best description of us! Xo! 😘❤️😘

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          1. melaniemcgauran Avatar
            melaniemcgauran

            You’re the best! Xo❤️❤️❤️

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            1. Victoria Avatar
              Victoria

              Ummm – no! You are! 😜

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              1. melaniemcgauran Avatar
                melaniemcgauran

                😂😜 you always make me smile!

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  19. fearless2590e3c623 Avatar
    fearless2590e3c623

    this is fabulous! congratulations! i look forward to listening! wow! that’s really just great!

    excited to see you next week! xo, joanie

    Joanie Becker Goldberg Author & Illustrator jbg publishers LLC http://www.goldieapoligee.com (847) 287-8149

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thank you, Joanie! 🥰💝🥰

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  20. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
    D. Wallace Peach

    What a treat, Vicki! You’re getting the word out. And how nice of Joy to hook you up. I love this community. Congrats on the radio feature!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Diana! Thank you! Yes, yes. Grateful to dear blogging friends…Joy…and you…for all the generosity of spirit. xo! 💝

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  21. Cindy Georgakas Avatar
    Cindy Georgakas

    Oh wow, Vicki! This is spectacular news and a wonderful endorsement of your work and labor of love in your book. I just listened to the whole thing and John did a great job as did you sharing your book. Congratulations for your continued success. I can’t wait to read it. Now if I could just siphon more time. I love everything about what I’ve heard and all of the buzz!
    💕

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Oh my goodness! Thank you for tuning in, dear Cindy! Super grateful…and I know how busy you are doing so much for so many. Appreciate you! 💝😊💝

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      1. Cindy Georgakas Avatar
        Cindy Georgakas

        It was my pleasure, truly. So professional and such an important message with your heart and expertise to share with the world. Awww thank you … busy people doing important things that make a difference (hopefully)
        🩷🩷🩷

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          Much love! Thank you, Cindy! ❤️

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  22. Michele Lee Avatar
    Michele Lee

    Congrats Dr. Vicki! Listening… 👍🏻

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thank you! 🥰❤️🥰

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      1. Michele Lee Avatar
        Michele Lee

        You’re very welcome and thank you! Lovely to listen to you. 😊❤️👏🏻

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          Oh my goodness! Grateful! ❤️

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  23. Lauren Scott, Author Avatar
    Lauren Scott, Author

    This is so exciting, Vicki, and you’re a star! Congrats, and I will save this for later. I had a post for today and tomorrow, then we’ll be out of town visiting our son and I’ll be offline. So much going on and not enough hours in a day. Anyway, I’m so happy for you! ❤️⭐️

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Enjoy your time with him! Hugs, hugs! ❤️🥰❤️

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      1. Lauren Scott, Author Avatar
        Lauren Scott, Author

        Thanks, Vickie! Hugs back! 🥰🌺

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  24. Nancy Avatar
    Nancy

    You are really becoming a celebrity, aren’t you Vicki Lou?!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      LOL…nope…but it sure was fun, Nancy Lou! 😉💝😉

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      1. Nancy Avatar
        Nancy

        🥰🥰🥰

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  25. Todd Fulginiti Avatar
    Todd Fulginiti

    Awesome!!😎😎

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thank you! 🥰

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  26. Deborah J. Brasket Avatar
    Deborah J. Brasket

    How fun is that! I’ll be sure to check it, just to see you, but also sounds like an interesting program–art, culture, books! All my favorite things.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      You are such a love! Thank you! 🥰

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  27. Edward Ortiz Avatar
    Edward Ortiz

    Awesome, Vicki.

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  28. Vickie Rubin Avatar
    Vickie Rubin

    You are a star!!! Bravo Vicki – I will check out interview – I so admire your dedication to getting the word out about surviving sue while providing help to others using your professional/personal hat! XOXOXOX

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      Victoria

      Thank you for being such a bright spot and an ally, my Vickie sister! Xo! 🥰

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