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Maria Lindbloom is the wife of Gunner Alan Lindbloom, former "gangster" and Mafia associate who spent 13 years in prison who was paroled in July 2016. Since October 2015, ten months before he came home, Maria began recording her personal diary entries in audio format. Listeners can get a glimpse of what life was like for Maria before Gunner's homecoming, leading up to his release, as well as their life afterward. All recordings are dated and are actual diary recounts as recorded at that time, with minimal editing and name omissions to protect the privacy of individuals. For those who aren't familiar with Gunner, he's published two successful fictional novels about the Detroit Mafia, launched a clothing line called "OUR THING" Apparel, and has told many of his own personal stories on his YouTube channel. Maria's passionate about her marriage, her faith, her homestead, and her health, and all of that is chronicled here in detail for listeners to enjoy.
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IN THIS EPISODE: The narcissist makes his appearance without even making an appearance. And so Gunner and I have a little debate about how to handle him.Support the show (http://paypal.me/mlindbloom989)
IN THIS EPISODE: I had been calling the foreclosure house "Gangster's Paradise," convinced it was perfect for us. But then I came across that potential log cabin rental and I wasn't sure. Up until this point, I hadn't been able to get out to the foreclosure house because the unplowed roads had been to treacherous, but finally the snow melted enough where I was able to go out there and take a look. What did I think? Well, you'll have to listen to find out. =)Support the show (http://paypal.me/mlindbloom989)
IN THIS EPISODE: What is wrong with me? WHY am I not healthy? In this recording I talk about how absolutely crappy I feel, and then I run down what I eat in a day/week. Check out my meals. What do you think might be wrong with me???Support the show (http://paypal.me/mlindbloom989)
IN THIS EPISODE: I wake up to a horrible nightmare, and then find myself with a seriously bum knee. No idea what happened, but now looking back I'm sure it was plant toxin overload and an autoimmune revolt. I still managed to get outside and walk almost 5 miles, and then I headed over to meet the couple who own the log cabin that I'm hoping to rent. It was beautiful! But my day was dampened by Gunner calling me and complaining about his sinuses. It was at that point I just threw up my hands and had a bit of a meltdown. No matter how hard I tried, I constantly felt overwhelmed.Support the show (http://paypal.me/mlindbloom989)
IN THIS EPISODE: Hey! I do a little intro here to talk about this episode. Man, listening back on this, I felt so bad for myself. I was technically doing every single thing right, and yet I felt like crap. Brain fog, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, night sweats. I didn't want to be a hypochondriac, but it was clear that something was very wrong with my body. I understand now that eating ALL those fruits and vegetables and dairy was wreaking some serious havoc on my body. In recent times, I've discovered the carnivore diet. I know now that I'm just way too sensitive to the toxins in my favorite produce.If you want to check out the resources I mentioned, search for "Dr. Ken Berry -- Lies My Doctor Told Me" or "The Plant Paradox by Dr. Stephen Gundry." I also encourage you to check out the MeatRx website and look at all the testimonials and science behind a detoxifying carnivore diet. Or (with the supervision of your physician) just give it a try! You'll be amazed. I know I was.=)Support the show (http://paypal.me/mlindbloom989)
IN THIS EPISODE: I took the day off of work to drive Gunner's dad to the hospital so that he could have a routine colonoscopy done. Thankfully, everything was fine and there was no cause for concern at all. It was super funny watching him come out of the anesthesia. And, to make my day, I had a little God wink of a blessing involving a hundred dollars!Support the show (http://paypal.me/mlindbloom989)
IN THIS EPISODE: Well, the day of Gunner's parole hearing finally arrived, and all in all I felt like it was a massive disaster. Nothing worked out the way either of us thought it would. And in the end, I was glad I went to be there with him. But have a listen to the entire event in detail. Let me know what you think!Email me any comments, questions, or just to say hello! I'd love to hear if you're enjoying my podcast.Thank you for listening!-MariaSupport the show (http://paypal.me/mlindbloom989)
IN THIS EPISODE: Well, it was an election year. And one of the most annoying elections of all time. So I go on a bit of a rant about that. Then, I find out that the guy Jeff that I wanted to rent the house from just got a new puppy. What??? He was supposed to be moving! But the nice mortgage lady tells me she'd give me a supplemental loan to pay for the closing costs. So now I'm not sure what I'm going to do about the house. And finally, poor Gunner is still suffering and insists that the surgery didn't do a darn thing to help him.Support the show (http://paypal.me/mlindbloom989)
IN THIS EPISODE: I had a really tough time dealing with not being able to just pick up the phone and call Gunner. On the day before this recording, I had plans to do a fasted run and lunchtime after talking to him, and then make a nice big brunch. The problem was, he never called. And back then, my phone didn't have WiFi calling and I had no signal in the basement. Of course, I wanted to talk to him. Because the more time went by, the more I started to worry that something happened. Also, I ended up doing a complete 180 on my excitement about getting approved for the mortgage and wanting to buy that foreclosure house.Support the show (http://paypal.me/mlindbloom989)
IN THIS EPISODE: That's right folks. I woke up feeling amazing on this day, but had a bit of a concern that I might take one big ol' stumble off the positivity band wagon and find myself back to being a big hot mess again. So, I try to ramp up the motivation by giving myself a pep talk. And, I confront the vampire and manage to convey a bit what the circumstances were and how I need a break. I tried to be as neutral and forgiving as possible while standing firm. Why is it so darn hard to find really great girlfriends????Support the show (http://paypal.me/mlindbloom989)
IN THIS EPISODE: Have you ever had a friend that was an energy and emotion-sucking vampire? Well, sadly, I did. And she just happened to be one of my very best friends. When she failed to ask how Alan was doing after her surgery and instead talked on and on (and on) about herself and her job and her insurance and her title and her broken suitcase, I decided enough was enough. What is wrong with me that I tend to attract these people that are so self-centered and self-focused? It was disheartening and disappointing, but I was determined to remain positive. Gunner's parole hearing was only a week away, and I was super excited to see him!Support the show (http://paypal.me/mlindbloom989)
IN THIS EPISODE: The narcissist makes a move! Playing his little game and luring me into his trap. Unfortunately, sucker that I am, it worked. But I do at least recognize the total double standard and I know to proceed with caution. Then I learn that Gunner finally made it into surgery! I try not to stress about it, knowing God's got him taken care of. And best news of all, I got approved for the mortgage! And yep, I got approved right after the rental guy told me they'll do all they can to make the rental situation work out. Once again, I find myself pulled in two different directions. Which way do I go??Support the show (http://paypal.me/mlindbloom989)
IN THIS EPISODE: I'm down 6 pounds in 3 weeks, and 10 full pounds since I started. Slowly but surely, I'm losing. My goal is to lose 20-25 more pounds by the time Gunner comes home from prison in 5 months. Also, I get a little irritated at him because we both know his surgery is coming up very soon, in the next couple of days. But because it's a prison security risk to tell him ahead of time, he doesn't know exactly when. He suspected it might be this day (Monday the 22nd) so I told him the night before to call me at lunch. And if I don't hear from him, I'll assume he's in surgery and will be praying for him. Well, he didn't call! But not because he was in surgery. Simply because he's a turd. LOL Have a listen to find out why.Support the show (http://paypal.me/mlindbloom989)
IN THIS EPISODE: I am the weirdest person I know! Why? Because I spent this entire day writing. Instead of working out, cleaning, organizing, eating healthy, packing up my stuff, or doing any number of other productive things, I felt inspired to start writing our love story, which Gunner and I fondly call "The Painted Line." And I gripe about some taxes I owe to the IRS, as well as calculate how many pounds I need to lose to fit into the dress I want to wear when I visit Gunner on his parole hearing in two weeks.Drop me a line! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at mlindbloom989@gmail.com or hit me up on Instagram: @the_mrs_lindbloomI appreciate everyone who helps support my show! Your donation helps Gunner and I upgrade software and hardware and create better content for our friends and fans. God bless you all! Support the show (http://paypal.me/mlindbloom989)
IN THIS EPISODE: Oh wow... this one is a doozy. As I start leaning towards the rental home instead of the foreclosure home, I decided to Google the retired homeowner to get a better sense of who he is as a person. You WILL NOT EVEN BELIEVE WHAT this guy did for a living. If anyone doesn't believe that God has a sense of humor, just have a listen to this episode.Support the show (http://paypal.me/mlindbloom989)
IN THIS EPISODE: Gunner is getting nervous about his surgery. Could you imagine having surgery while in prison when you can't Google anything? And I reflect on how stupid I was for not following the whole "no contact" rule with my narcissist friend. I also express my irritation with some of my family members, especially my sister who keeps getting into political debates with me on social media. And lastly, I find myself with not one good house possibility, but two!Support the show (http://paypal.me/mlindbloom989)
IN THIS EPISODE: Ugh! Once again I fall for the narcissist's trap. He texted and texted and texted, and then when I texted, I got my hand slapped. It made me furious and was upsetting. There's a reason why all the mental health experts insist on no contact when dealing with a narcissist. First came the love bombing, then came the gas lighting and devaluing, then the discarding, and now here I was doing the whole walking on eggshells dance. I was so over it. But nothing was going to take away my happiness because I had a fantastic meeting with the credit union and turned in all my paperwork for our mortgage. AND, I'd lost a couple more pounds and felt great!Support the show (http://paypal.me/mlindbloom989)
IN THIS EPISODE:My heat went out first thing on this Valentine's Day, during a burst of polar vortex winter cold. Thankfully, it didn't last long. I had a good but unremarkable call with Gunner, and a couple of stupid text exchanges with my former bestie who goaded me about Gunner's ex. And, just as I'm about to formally apply for the mortgage on that house we wanted, one other one popped up as a potential rental in the perfect location that totally knocked my socks off. But regardless of the uncertainty and craziness that is my life, things are shaping up to be a pretty awesome year. Support the show (http://paypal.me/mlindbloom989)
Hey, I'm back! Thanks so much for your patience during my hiatus! In this episode, I give you a little update as to why I took two months off, and then it goes right into my recording from February 12, 2016 when I was driving back from the airport having just landed from a long work training session in Boston. I pensively assess my thoughts about Gunner's ex-girlfriend, Ramona, as well as my frustration with people who only love to talk about themselves. Hope you enjoy!~MariaSupport the show (http://paypal.me/mlindbloom989)
IN THIS EPISODE:Guy friends, sorry for all the PMS and period talk at the beginning! I spend some time talking about how my whole life, I've always dealt with bad cramps and horrible periods, even though it's starting to get a little better as I get older. And I also spend some time on a diatribe about friends, and how very few people actually care about Gunner and me. It's funny how we live in a world where so many people only think about themselves and their own situations, without having the ability to see outside their own little world. It was super frustrating to me in this recording. Gunner and I are both thankful for the people we call true friends in our lives.NEW! This podcast is now available for free to all Audible members! If you have an Audible account, you can download all my episodes and listen there. Just click this link: https://www.audible.com/pd/HER-THING-Diary-of-a-Prisoners-Wife-Podcast/B08JJNNCNPI appreciate everyone who wants to help support Gunner and me! If you love us and this content, please consider donating so that the two of us can upgrade software and hardware and create better content for our friends and fans. God bless you all!Support the show (http://paypal.me/mlindbloom989)
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