Tune in for Open Mic Monday with Maria Lazaro as she shares an original poem entitled "Our Youth" and discusses the prevalence of overdose and mental health stigma in the black community.Maria is a poet and spoken word artist from Washington,

086: Coping with Birth Trauma ft. Ayelet Schwell

Apr 15th, 2021 50m 32s

Tune in as Kay and Ayelet discuss experiences with birth trauma, misconceptions associated with birth work, and how doulas are helping moms all over the world!Ayelet Schwell is a doula, speaker, and educator for mothers and birth professionals

085: Living With Face Blindness ft. Pamela Borawski

Apr 2nd, 2021 29m 22s

Tune in as Kay and Pamela discuss Pamela's lifelong journey Prosopagnosia (Face Blindness), a rare cognitive disorder of face perception which causes an inability to recognize familiar faces, including her own face.Pamela was born and raised i

084: Raising Children with OCD & Anxiety Issues ft. Don & Gina Grothoff

Mar 26th, 2021 37m 3s

Tune in as Kay, Don, and Gina, discuss the Grothoff's experience of raising a child with OCD, lessons, regrets, advice, and how they've used their experience to help others through Focused Healthy Family. Don and Gina have a passion for helpin

083: The Aftermath of Mixed-Orientation Marriage ft. Kortney Rivard

Mar 19th, 2021 29m 38s

Tune in as Kay and Kortney discuss Kortney's experience as a divorcee of a man who came out as gay after 17 years of marriage with 2 children. Although it is not talked about much, this is a common reality for many, and Kortney is sharing her s

082: Cain & Abilene ft. Eliza Metts

Mar 8th, 2021 33m 56s

It’s OPEN MIC MONDAY! Tune in as Eliza shares an original poem entitled "Cain & Abilene," addressing the reality of objectification and pornography.Eliza Metts writes poetry and articles with a special emphasis on social justice for young peo

081: Abusive Father & Strained Family Relations ft. Maria Piirsalu

Mar 5th, 2021 43m 10s

Tune in as Kay and Maria reflect on Maria's journey through domestic violence and the strained family relations that resulted. Maria Piirsalu is a personal chef in the UK, guided by spices & science, looking to make people fall in love with var

080: Taking the Mask Off of Infertility ft. Jessi Shuraleff

Feb 19th, 2021 29m 46s

Tune in as Kay and Jessi discuss Jessi's journey through infertility, misconceptions, and encouragement for women experiencing similar struggles. Jessi Shuraleff is the mama of two amazing little humans conceived through IVF and the founder &

079: The Unlikely Journey ft. Haelee & Dedrick Moone

Feb 12th, 2021 51m 14s

Tune in as Kay, Haelee, and Dedrick discuss Haelee's experiences with bullying, sexual assault, and multiple attempts on her life as well as how Dedrick risked it all to protect his daughter.Dedrick L. Moone is the author of The Unlikely Journ

078: Accountability ft. Nick Courmon

Feb 1st, 2021 27m 58s

IT'S OPEN MIC MONDAY! Join Kay and Nick as Nick shares an original poem called "Accountability," where he advocates for the respect and protection of black women, or in his words, "the essential workers of the black community."Nick Courmon is

077: Marshmallow’s Hope ft. Laura Gabriela

Jan 29th, 2021 31m 19s

Tune in as Kay and Laura discuss Laura's experience losing her 14-year-old son to suicide, warning signs she missed, the lasting trauma, and her non-profit organization, Marshmallow's Hope. Laura Gabriela currently lives in Rockford Illinois w

076: Grieving the Loss of A Mother ft. Lynnette Phillips

Jan 22nd, 2021 29m 31s

Tune in as Kay and Lynnette discuss Lynnette's journey coping with the loss of her mother, what she's learned along the way, benefits of hospice care, and how she made the most of those final moments.Lynnette Phillips is a passionate leader, c

075: Human Trafficking & Compassion to Act ft. Debbie Hancock

Jan 15th, 2021 45m 53s

Tune in as Kay and Debbie discuss the behind-the-scenes of human trafficking, warning signs, and how Debbie is serving victims from the trenches. Debbie Hancock has always had a heart for women and comes to Compassion to Act with years of exper

074: I Cannot Breathe ft. Ashley Moyo

Jan 4th, 2021 17m 41s

Tune in for the SEASON 3 PREMIERE! This season we’ve added videos + Open Mic Monday’s where poets and spoken word artists express their sentiments, address stigma, and raise awareness through art! Ashley Moyo, is a 20-year-old South African poe

S2 FINALE 073: Chinese Immigration, Business Bullies, and COVID ft. Grace Henke

Dec 18th, 2020 33m 32s

Tune in for the SEASON 2 FINALE as Kay and Grace discuss Grace’s experience as a Chinese immigrant and solopreneur, discrimination, and being blamed for the COVID-19 virus. Grace Henke was born and raised in Beijing, China where she pursued a M

072: Intentional Weight Loss... What Could Go Wrong? ft. Samantha Hohenshil

Dec 15th, 2020 31m 36s

Tune in to hear Kay and Samantha discuss Samantha's discoveries after over 15+ years of dieting, beginning at the age of 13. Samantha Hohenshil is a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and Plant-Based Nutrition Movement Cooking Instru

071: Making Sense of Divorce ft. Roman Mironov

Dec 4th, 2020 22m 21s

Tune in to hear Kay and Roman discuss Roman's experience with divorce from an 11-year relationship, the life-changing discoveries he's made, as well as his thoughts on the trending normalization of divorce.Roman Mironov is a relationship coach

070: Single Motherhood & Special Needs ft. Chrystien Guyton

Nov 20th, 2020 23m

Chrystien Guyton is a brand stylist and photographer helping entrepreneurs build strong visual brands that create impact and attract their ideal audience. When she is not working, you'll find her navigating life as a single mother of two, one o

069: How Looking Down Under Just Might Save Your Life ft. Kathy Ruiz-Carter

Nov 6th, 2020 39m 7s

Tune in to hear Kay and Kathy discuss Kathy’s journey with a condition that speaks to why routine self-exams shouldn’t stop at breasts. According to her, this topic is so stigmatized that many podcast hosts won’t allow it, but knowledge of it c

068: Forged By Fire ft. Krista Garrett

Oct 30th, 2020 31m 40s

Tune in to hear Kay and Krista discuss Krista's journey saving her husband's business during his addiction, coping with the death of her friend and business partner, enduring a fire that burned down 50% of her academy, and what she feels you s

067: Surviving Child Sexual Abuse ft. Nicole Weaver

Oct 23rd, 2020 23m 17s

Tune in to hear Kay and Nicole discuss Nicole’s journey since being abused as a child, misconceptions surrounding rape, and more. Nicole Weaver has PTSD due to child sexual abuse, but she has flourished despite all obstacles related to having P

066: Women in the Pulpit ft. Lauren Jacobs

Oct 16th, 2020 39m 55s

Tune in to hear Kay and Lauren discuss the stigma surrounding women in ministry and assuming leadership positions in the church, as well as misconceptions associated with the “dirty ‘F’ word.” Lauren Jacobs began her career as a woman abuse cou

065: The Perpetual Trauma of Molestation ft. Raelin Saindon

Oct 9th, 2020 44m 17s

Tune in to hear Kay and Raelin’s heartfelt discussion surrounding Raelin’s journey with childhood sexual abuse and trauma. Raelin Saindon calls herself a “Spiritual Observer & Advocate” of humanity and The Soul that lives within others. She ope

064: Relationships & Sexual Taboo in the Church ft. Keshia Rice

Oct 2nd, 2020 44m 43s

Tune in to hear Kay and Keshia, two PK’s (Preacher’s Kids), discuss an elephant in the pew. Keshia Rice is a dating coach and two-time Emmy-nominated journalist. As a coach, Keshia helps successful, Christian women learn how to attract quality

063: Surviving Domestic Violence ft. Tina Torres

Sep 25th, 2020 38m 3s

In this episode, Tina Torres shares her story publicly for the first time. Whether you've experienced DV or not, it's so worth the listen. What would Tina tell the abuser who's listening? The victim who's listening? The children who might be li