Episodes

In this episode I talk with a woman named Gina who gets REAL with motherhood and postpartum. She’s going to share her story of acknowledging and accepting postpartum. She talks about what she wishes she would have told her newly postpartum self. She gives advice for new Moms. (She literally has a list and it’s GOOD). She shares what friends and family can do to help. (She has a list for that too!) AND she has a GENIUS idea for friends and family to help new Mamas. _______________________________...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so in this episode I talk with a women named Nicole who shares her story of surviving breast cancer. She talks about the day she was diagnosed, how her family took the news, and her journey through a double mastectomy, and reconstructive surgery. For information or support on breast cancer please visit: https://www.cancer.org/ If you would like to participate in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer upcoming events or would like to support Nicole's Team ...

In this episode I talk to a woman named Nikki that shares her story of the seasons of life. She reflects on times her life that have been extremely challenging and how she learned from those experiences. ____________________________________ Thank you to our sponsors: BetterHelp - Visit https://betterhelp.com/brightsideoflife to join the over 500,000 people talking charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional. Special offer for The Bright Side of Life listeners......

In this episode I talk to a woman named Laura Lyn that shares her story of closing a big chapter of her life. After she was sexually assaulted, she didn't tell anyone for years. But she met someone that would inspire her to speak up. She shares what that was like and how far she has come since. Check out Laura Lyn's blog here: https://laurawise3.wixsite.com/popularmonster __________________________________ Thank you to our sponsors: BetterHelp - Visit https://betterhelp.com/brightsideoflife to ...

In this episode I talk to a woman named Ashley about her childhood trauma. She is the survivor of sexual, mental, and physical abuse. She also experienced being abandoned at a very young age. Through her life she faced many obstacles, but she shares how she got through it all. *This podcast may act as a trigger for some as it covers a topic of sensitive nature.* __________________________________ Thank you to our sponsors: BetterHelp - Visit https://betterhelp.com/brightsideoflife to join the o...

In this episode I will talk to a woman named Stephanie that shares her story of losing her son Lucas. She talks about what life was like before she found out she was pregnant, and what her experience was like at the hospital in the NICU when her son was born. She describes her last moments with her son and how ultimately God got her through this unimaginable time. *This podcast may act as a trigger for some as it covers a topic of sensitive nature.* _________________________________ Thank you t...

In this episode I talk to a woman named Deanna that shares her story of her drug and alcohol addiction. She shares what her rock bottom moment was, and what led her to get sober. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, here are some resources Deanna mentions to get help: Coast to Coast Recovery - https://coasttocoastrecovery.com Missouri Network for Opiate Reform and Recovery - https://www.monetwork.org/ Mo Better Living - http://www.mobetterliving.com/ Sana Lake Recovery -...

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