Heydy walks us through her story of defying all odds and rising from the ashes of her tumultuous childhood. She spent time living on the streets, in shelters, and eventually became a teen mom. Follow her on IG: @heydylopez_ and on her blog heyd

My Eating Disorder Almost Killed Me (with Alayna)

Sep 26th, 2019 1h 4m

Alayna was suffering from a 16 year battle with Anorexia/Bulimia and literally on the brink of death when she finally got the help she needed. This is her story of her journey to recovery. Follow her story on Instagram: @loveyourselfsomuch / @l

My Wife Died By Suicide At Six Weeks Postpartum (with Steven)

Sep 12th, 2019 1h 33m

Steven lost his wife Alexis to postpartum depression and psychosis just six weeks after their daughter Adriana was born, in October of 2013. He’s dedicated his entire existence to fighting for the future of maternal mental health care. Besides

I Got Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder At 40 Years Old (with Malia)

Apr 7th, 2019 46m 32s

At 40 years old, Malia FINALLY got the relief of a tangible diagnosis that she could begin to treat. Bipolar disorder like many other mental disorders, can be very misunderstood and stereotyped. The word “bipolar” or “manic depressive” is often

I Didn't Know My Husband Was Addicted To Heroin (with Angela)

Mar 31st, 2019 1h 25m

Seven months ago, Angela’s husband appeared to be suffering from an allergic reaction of some sort. The days that followed would be an unexpected chain of events that would forever change the course of her life.

I Am A Muslim American (with Azka)

Mar 24th, 2019 1h 11m

In light of recent events, I thought we should take some time to try and better understand Islam. Azka is a Muslim woman, mother, and researcher in my community. She’s going to graciously take us through some basic answers about what it means t

I Survived Domestic Violence (with Jillian)

Mar 17th, 2019 1h 46m

Jillian is a writer and blogger in Houston, TX. She wrote a gut wrenching essay on her blog in 2017 and it was the first time she was public about her experience with domestic abuse. She's talking to us today about her journey. You can follow J

I'm A Single Mom On Purpose (with Nikki)

Mar 11th, 2019 49m 50s

Nikki is a single working mom of two in South Florida. Her oldest threw her into unexpected single motherhood. Her second? Planned. Neither of her children have a father and she tells us all about her story, her goals, and the dynamic of her li

I'm Not Your Token Black Girl (with Aaronica)

Mar 3rd, 2019 1h 8m

Today I'm talking to one of my good friends, Aaronica. Aaronica is black woman and mother of three in Atlanta, GA. I sat down with her to talk about white privilege, racism, and being a white female ally. You can follow Aaronica and her family

I'm A Mom... And A Recovering Alcoholic (with Emily)

Feb 24th, 2019 1h 7m

Emily is a west-coast mom of two little girls. She’s also a photographer and a blogger… and a recovering alcoholic. While Emily has been sober for nine years, her scary past with drugs and alcohol is still a very relevant reminder of how differ

Bonus

BONUS EPISODE: Q&A

Feb 23rd, 2019 16m 17s

I'm celebrating 10k downloads with a quick Q&A episode!

I'm A Sex Worker

Feb 18th, 2019 54m

Tash is an Australian mom of two I’ve connected with through Instagram. She is also celebrating a decade in the legal sex industry as an escort. She talks to me all about her career history, her current work/life balance, and the stigma she's f

I'm A Sex Worker (with Tash)

Feb 18th, 2019 54m

I'm a Psychic Medium (with Samantha)

Feb 10th, 2019 1h 1m

Samantha, a psychic medium, talks to me about her past, her present, and busts some myths. She and I chat and try to dispel any fears surrounding the metaphysical and demystify her lifestyle.

I'm A Psychic Medium

Feb 10th, 2019 1h 1m

Samantha, a psychic medium, talks to me about her past, her present, and busts some myths. She and I chat and try to dispel any fears surrounding the metaphysical and demystify her lifestyle.

I’m An Ex-First Responder With PTSD

Feb 3rd, 2019 54m 42s

Jeff is a 30 year veteran of emergency services. Having worked as a paramedic and in the Emergency Room, he is all too familiar with life as a first responder. Unfortunately, this career path had the unimaginable side effect of PTSD. Jeff has s

I'm A Trans Male In The Deep South (with Olliver)

Jan 28th, 2019 48m 59s

Olliver is a 29 year old trans man living in rural South Georgia. He talks to me on the podcast about his childhood, his transition process, and his life today.

I Was Sexually Abused As A Child And As An Adult (with Randi)

Jan 21st, 2019 1h 17m

A California mom of three daughters, Randi tells a painful story from her early childhood. Unfortunately, the incident from her childhood wouldn't be the only time she was sexually abused. She talks about the residual trauma she faces daily as

My Dad Is In Prison For Sex Crimes Against A Minor (with Bethanie)

Jan 18th, 2019 42m 44s

Bethanie talks about having an incarcerated parent and the shame and isolation she has lived with since his conviction and sentencing stemming from sex offenses.