This episode has been on my heart to share for a long time. It is about the story of the passing of my younger brother, Johnny, when he was just 24 years old. I share what it was like trying to grieve while still being a mom, a wife (at the time), and trying to go on with life. I share why I stopped grieving him for years and why I finally couldn't stuff the sadness down any longer. At the end I share 10 things to do and not to do when someone you know is going through...
Oct 6, 2022
24 min
In this episode you will hear Katie's courageous story. Katie, like so many of us, wasn't not aware that the experiences she was having in her marriage were actually emotional abusive. Katie is an insightful, educated and successful woman, with two children, but found herself in a ongoing hell of gaslighting, blame shifting and devaluation. Katie shares openly about the toll that this took on her self-esteem, self-respect and overall well-being. You will hear how she...
Sep 22, 2022
57 min
Welcome back to Season 2 of the She Begins Podcast! Today's conversation is with Jenna, a mom of a 4 year old little girl who was married to a person who was emotionally abusive. Jenna endured 14 years in that marriage. She speaks so honestly about her experience and the journey that she is going through to find her light again. She shares how the question of "would you choose this for your daughter?" was a profound turning point for her. Interested in the She Ri...
Sep 13, 2022
1 hr 10 min
It's been awhile! I have missed you guys! Here is one last episode before I wrap up Season 1 of the She Begins Podcast. Season 2 begins September 15th!! In today's episode, I share what I have learned since beginning a new relationship. Yes, a new relationship. A relationship that is healthy and hold the phone, I am being MYSELF!! Hope you enjoy! See you on September 15th!!
Aug 26, 2022
16 min
In today's episode, you will hear the story of Brandy, a registered nurse, of navigating life during the Covid-19 pandemic. Not only did Brandy have to endure the horrors of providing medical care during a worldwide pandemic, she also faced having to place her father in long term care due to early onset Alzheimer's Disease. Brandy speaks openly about the significant challenges she has faced during the last two years and the impact that those experiences had on her mental health an...
Jul 27, 2022
59 min
Here is another short episode with a few things that I came to realize and remember while being sick with Covid this week.
Jul 14, 2022
11 min
This guest is near and dear to my heart. She is an incredible woman whom I have had the honor of coaching. She generously agreed to share her story of divorce, the hell that happens during and after, and how she is healing despite it all. She is a mom to three children and has put their needs first at every point along the way. She is insightful, brave, and beautiful, inside and out!
Jun 22, 2022
1 hr 2 min
I was walking tonight, and feeling a lot of things so I decided to record them. I hope that you find them helpful if not at the very least entertaining. Parenting is a series of wins and fails and not knowing. And that’s OK.
Jun 20, 2022
13 min
This is the first in a series of very casual, informal episodes I will share about the most recent things I am learning, experiencing or dealing with. I'll mix in some words of wisdom from my favorite books into these stories and hope that they will provide you with just a bit of entertainment and new knowledge.
Jun 15, 2022
16 min
In this episode you will hear the story of Zoe and her baby Luke. There really aren't any words to even summarize this interview, her story. So, I won't. But I will just thank her again for her bravery, her honesty and her choosing to share with us.
Jun 15, 2022
1 hr 7 min
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