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Week of 8/31/26, on The Lillian McDermott Radio Show/Classroom!

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Happy Sunday! 

What Is the Longest Friendship You Have Ever Had?

How did it start? How much have you shared together? How many memories have you created?

I’m sure you can think of a few special friends. Many of us know a lot of people or have acquaintances. But it is those special friends that I want you to recall.

I was once told that if you can count on one hand your true friends, you are truly blessed. I believe that!

Friendships have always been incredibly important to me. In fact, my website is WhenYouNeedaFriend.com. I must say, I have been blessed with some truly incredible friends.

Today, I want to highlight one of my oldest and most treasured friendships, one that has lasted for more than 45 years.

Her name is Marie. My best friend from high school and my sister from another mister! 💜

 

45 years of friendship with Marie… My sister from another mister!

 

I moved in the middle of my senior year in 1981, from Gulf Breeze High School near Pensacola to Winter Park High School near Orlando. I was upset about the move. I honestly didn’t think I would be able to make a new friend so late in my senior year, or EVER!

But then I met Marie, and we discovered that friendships can happen in an instant.

You are never too old, even at 81, which is 18 backwards, to find a lifelong friend!

This year will be my 45th high school reunion at Gulf Breeze High School! I received a call with a warm invitation to please come. It truly touched my heart. I would love to go back and celebrate with the classmates and friends I grew up with. I am still trying to work things out.

Marie now lives in New York. When we are apart, we text and call each other when we can. Whenever she is in Florida, we make the time to reconnect. We were just together in May. But this gathering seemed even more special. I got to celebrate something even more precious, 45 years of friendship with Marie. Having her in our home filled my heart with joy.

I am so grateful God placed Marie in my life, even though she got me in a lot of trouble! 😉

 

Our 45 year high school reunion picture

 

Whenever we are together, we catch up, laugh, act silly, recall old stories, and share a wonderful meal, if I do say so myself, since I usually cook! 😊 This time, we also got to share the most beautiful sunset.

I would love to take credit for this amazing picture. But I have to give the credit to Marie. She captured this beautiful sunset perfectly!

45 years of friendship… and I am grateful for every single one! 💜

And Now I Have Some Exciting News!

After taking a much-needed break from recording new classes, I am back!

I am excited to announce that we are sharing new classes again starting this week. They include an update on my own healing journey and introducing you to some new teachers. There is so much I have learned. I am looking forward to sharing more with you.

Now, Back to Friendship…

During my time away, I was reminded just how important it is to be present with the people we love. My break from creating new classes gave me time to be with family, friends, grandchildren, and to simply live life.

And now I’m bringing that perspective back with me into The Classroom.

But I also want to make something very clear.

If you’re reading this and thinking, “Lilly, I don’t have a Marie,” please don’t feel alone.

I may never be a substitute for a real-life friend. And I should not be. Real friendships matter. They require showing up, sharing experiences, laughing together, helping one another, and sometimes simply sitting silently beside each other while crying together.

So, if you are looking for friendship, go find it!

Join a group. Volunteer. Take a class. Get involved in your community. Find something you enjoy and share it with others.

Sometimes the best way to find a friend is to be a friend first.

Now, I want to challenge you to think about your own Marie.

Who was your best friend in high school? Who made you laugh until your stomach hurt? Who shared your secrets, dreams, crazy adventures, and some of the most memorable years of your life?

If someone came to mind while reading this, don’t just think about them. Reach out to them!

Send a text. Make a phone call. Find an old picture and reminisce. Tell them you were thinking about them. Most importantly, tell them how much they mean to you.

We never know how many opportunities we will have to say the things that are in our hearts. Don’t wait for a reunion. Don’t wait for a birthday. Don’t wait for the “right time.”

Make the time.

Sometimes all it takes to bring an old friendship back to life is one simple message:

“I was thinking about you today. Remember when…?”

Who knows? That one message might create a brand-new memory for two old friends.

And if you need encouragement along the way, I am here for you. That’s why I created WhenYouNeedaFriend.com.

Come join me in The Classroom, where we can learn, laugh, grow, be curious, and remind one another that we don’t have to walk through life alone.

 

At the end of the day, as Marie was getting ready to leave, the sun started to set. Look at the beautitul picture Marie captured…

 

I would love to take the credit for this picture, but Marie took it!
Look at the sunset… what do you see?
I see the splendor of God for all to see… His beauty shining upon Marie and me! 💜

 

Now, I hope you thought of a few names… who will you reach out to today? 💜

 

 

Here are some important events and workshops in The Classroom that will help with creating positive change in your life:

 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

 

So sorry… We will need to reschedule TUESDAY, 9/15/26. I will let you know the new date.

 

PLEASE SAVE THE NEW POTENTIAL WEBINAR DATE! 

 

We have tentatively scheduled a webinar with Dr. Ravi Kumar on Monday, October 26, 2026

 

TOPIC: ACID REFLUX, GERD, & OTHER DIGESTIVE ISSUES

 

 

STAY TUNED! 

 

 

 

DIY WORKSHOPS TO HELP US GROW SPIRIT, MIND, & BODY:

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  • Human Garage Live Experience is a guided, interactive session where you’ll learn simple, gentle body maneuvers designed to help release stored tension, stress, and trauma, allowing your body to realign, reset, and restore naturally. In this live worldwide webinar with Dr. Michelle LaMasa-Dawson, PhD, you won’t just learn, you’ll experience the shift in your own body and walk away with tools you can use anytime. The webinar is recorded! 
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  • Optimal Treatment of Disease: This virtual workshop is for healthcare practitioners who want to learn practical protocols for the treatment of disease from Thomas Levy, MD, JD.
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  • 30-Day Raw Vegan Challenge: Have you ever wondered what you would feel like if you only ate real food like nature intended? Well, I did, and it changed my life!
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  • Roadmap to Health: Discover the roadmap to pain and symptom relief with Thomas Levy, MD, JD.
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I am still excited about all last week’s class sessions…  Such great inspirational people who touched my life. I hope you enjoyed them as well. If you missed listening to or watching any of last week’s lessons, there are many ways you can still learn and grow. All new classes are updated to our website on the day they air (Click Here to listen). You can watch my past classes on  YouTube, Facebook, Odysee and BitChute. You can also go to Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Spotify, Pandora,TuneIn or iHeartRadio. search for “Lillian McDermott,” and listen to the “podclass,” at your leisure (Click Here to learn more). Let’s continue to Grow Together!

 

 

It is a new week and here is what’s happening on

The Lillian McDermott Radio Show/Classroom!

 

 

Monday, 8/31/26 Facebook Throwback Party 8:05 am ~ Have you had your G-BOMBS today? If you haven’t, you will want to do so after this class. World renowned, New York Times bestselling author, Joel Fuhrman, MD,  has been sharing how we can reverse and prevent disease with a Nutritarian lifestyle. The world has made it acceptable to eat junk during celebratory events. At these events you will find many desserts that people are literally dying to eat. Sugar is very addictive and can lead to many kinds of diseases. Dr. Fuhrman will make us aware how sugar affects us and will share how we can end this cycle of addiction and stop sugar cravings. (Aired 8/29/24)

 

Tuesday, 9/1/26 Facebook Throwback Party 8:05 am ~ Middle age doesn’t have to mean slowing down. It can be your most vibrant chapter yet! Health Coach, Author, and Chef, Andrea Beaman will share empowering strategies to stay healthy, happy, and balanced through midlife and beyond. From balancing hormones and nourishing your body to cultivating emotional resilience, Andrea’s wisdom offers real-life tips for aging gracefully and thriving naturally. Get ready to embrace this chapter with confidence and vitality! (Aired 8/27/25)

 

Wednesday, 9/2/26 WYNAF,YouTube, or Facebook PREMIERE 8:05 am ~ Healing is rarely a straight line. Sometimes we experience a breakthrough only to discover another question waiting for an answer. Sometimes the greatest progress comes from slowing down, listening to our bodies, and being willing to question what we thought we already understood. Over the past 6 months, I have continued researching, asking questions, exploring different perspectives, and learning more about my own health journey. I’ve also learned that becoming our own MD, “Medical Detective,” isn’t always easy. It can be discouraging when you bring your research and questions to a doctor and feel dismissed rather than heard. But that will not stop me from being curious simply because someone doesn’t agree with my research. I’m back from my break and ready to share where I am today, what I’ve learned, what has surprised me, and what I believe we can all learn from navigating our own healing journeys.

 

Thursday, 9/3/26 WYNAF,YouTube, or Facebook PREMIERE 8:05 am ~ Since February 2026, I have been researching acid reflux, GERD, Barrett’s esophagus, and hiatal hernias, going down more rabbit holes than I can count. I was hesitant to explore certain avenues because they seemed to lead right back to the PPI rabbit hole (proton pump inhibitors). I wanted to understand the cause rather than simply suppress the symptoms. After more testing, I had a clearer picture. Yet my gastroenterologist still recommended PPIs. Then I stumbled upon Ravi Kumar, MD, and his video The Great GERD Mistake: How Medicine Made Heartburn Worse and How to Fix It. It was the best explanation of GERD I had heard. Hearing it from an MD was empowering. I even shared it with my gastroenterologist. Dr. Kumar, a board-certified neurosurgeon, assistant professor at UNC, and host of The Dr. Kumar Discovery, spent eight years taking PPIs himself before questioning whether acid suppression was addressing the real problem. Dr. Kumar will share what he learned, how he got off PPIs, and what people should understand about reflux before accepting long-term acid suppression as the answer.

 

Friday, 9/4/26 Facebook Throwback Party 8:05 am ~ Can you imagine being told that if you don’t do chemotherapy you will die? Then, while in hospice, getting ready to transition, suddenly you realize, it is not your time to go. It is however your time to forgive, to acknowledge a higher power, to receive the nutrients your body needs, to get plenty of sunlight and water, and more… Lorraine Day, M.D., lived this scenario. 25 year later, she is still sharing the ten steps she took to heal her body back to health after hospice (and cancer). (Aired 8/1/19)

 

It is a busy week and I hope you will set your reminder to meet me on the air…  Let’s listen, discuss, and all learn together!

 

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