Beneath Your Beautiful

David Medansky , former lawyer, is an anti-diet advocate fighting for the overweight and obese. Told by his doctor he had a 95% chance for a fatal heart attack if he didn't lose weight, six years ago he got serious, lost the weight and has kept it off. For more info: https://www. IAmThinning.com ________ Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge...

Adam Schlüter, National Geographic published photographer, TEDx speaker and global roamer, is a self-proclaimed introvert on a mission to show people that the world is a beautiful place and that community softens loneliness. For more info: https://www.hellofromastranger.com/ ________ Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Host Hara Allison emb...

Mr. Jay , Interpersonal Relationship Coach, talks about the effects of betrayal trauma and what we can do to address it and also about the relationship we have with ourselves which sets the tone and standard for all other relationships. For more info: https://mrjayrelationshipcoach.com ________ Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Host Hara...

Ruth Rathblott, TEDx speaker and former CEO was born with a limb difference. Her experiences have propelled her to speak on issues of inclusion and diversity, the freedom of accepting your differences, and rising above life’s challenges. For more info: https://ruthrathblott.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-rathblott/ https://www.instagram.com/ruthrathblottspeaker/ ________ Guests share stories...

Stacia Aashna is a licensed clinical hypnotherapist, past life regression specialist, and mental health coach. Stacia’s childhood challenges inspired her to seek a more meaningful life and now she helps others do the same. For more info: https://www.staciaaashna.com/ https://www.instagram.com/stacia.aashna ________ Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and cha...

Heather Vickery , mom of 4 girls, left her marriage to come out personally and professionally.  She is a leadership and success coach, speaker, workshop facilitator, podcaster, and author of best-selling book, F*ck Fearless: Making the Brave Leap. For more info: www.vickeryandco.com  ________ Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Host Hara Al...

Ezzie Dominguez is a survivor. Originally from Mexico, Ezzie has suffered childhood sexual abuse, cancer, and she has 2 angel babies. Once the wife of a drug lord, Ezzie now is a passionate advocate for others. ________ Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Host Hara Allison embraces these tough conversations, intimately exploring our loves,...

Shauna Stewart , founder of Linger Boutique, a shopping experience for intimacy and sexual wellness on a mission to make time for what matters most: self love, meaningful relationships, simple pleasures and deep intimacy. For more info: https://lingerboutique.com/ ________ Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Host Hara Allison embraces these...

Terry Tucker, former college basketball player, SWAT Team Hostage Negotiator, and cancer warrior (which has included the amputation of his foot in 2018 and leg in 2020), shares that as long as you don’t quit, you can never be defeated. For more info: https://www.motivationalcheck.com/ ________ Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Host Hara A...

John Giordano: son of a heroin dealer, molested at 8, and dropped out of school in 9th grade, he fell hard into drugs and alcohol. After rehab at 37, he emerged a changed man and now has many degrees, is a chaplain and turned $300 into $45,000,000. For more info: https://johnjgiordano.com ________ Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Host Ha...

Amy Nordhues , Prayed Upon author, shares her story of abuse by a respected, church-going psychiatrist. Her story shines a light on the way victims can gain freedom from the bondage of shame that abuse leaves behind. For more info: https://amynordhues.com amynordhues@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/AmyNordhues https://www.instagram.com/amynordhuesauthor https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-nordhues-...

Sara Im , award-winning author and speaker, was held captive for 4 years during what is known as the Killing Fields. Surviving harsh working conditions with little food and sleep, she shows, with grace, that you can overcome any obstacle. For more info: https://www.saraim.com ________ Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Host Hara Allison em...

Erin Peterson, TEDx speaker, influencer, podcaster, food and travel writer and owner of Guild Creative and Spokane Guild discusses living through the horror of domestic abuse and the joy found on the other side. For more info: https://www.spokaneguild.com erinpcreative@gmail.com ________ Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Host Hara Allison...

Reannan Keene , Chef and Owner of Izzy’s Comfort Kitchen, lost her 3rd child, Isabella, at 40 weeks and 6 days pregnant. She casts a spell on the listener as she shares her story, full of heartache, beauty and magic. For more info: Izzy's Comfort Kitchen Support@izzyscomfortkitchen.com 208-930-0930  For reservations, catering and private dining ________ Guests share stories of adversity and p...

Annette Benedetti , editor of SheExploresLife.com and hostess of Locker Room Talk & Shots podcast. We discuss the patriarchy, 365 of orgasms, rape, menopause, kink, sex toys, sexual exploration, sexual empowerment and more. For more info: She Explores Life: https://sheexploreslife.com/ Locker Room Talk & Shots: https://lockerroomtalkpodcast Patreone:  https://www.patreon.com/lockerroomtalk...

Ileia Perry , Success Coach at u & i by Design, stepped into her power and helps others do the same despite childhood sexual assault by multiple abusers starting before she was 1 and being on her own and homeless by age 16. For more info: https://www.instagram.com/_ileia_ http://www.uandixdesign.com (under construction) ileiaperry@gmail.com ________ Guests share stories of adversity and persev...

Paul A. Henderson , Dean of Students, former sports chaplain, speaker and author of Slave No More: Conquering the Master Within shares about his family, fatherhood, and finding his purpose despite obstacles including suicidal thoughts in college. For more info: http://paulanthonyhenderson.com https://paulanthonyhenderson.com/slavenomore https://www.facebook.com/Fatherhood0nTheFly ________ Guests s...

Jessica Bonar, motivational speaker, was once a drug addict living in a flop house and later a suicidal alcoholic. Now 10 years sober, she shares her meandering path to happiness and inspires people with simple solutions to complex problems. For more info: http://www.jessica-bonar.com https://www.facebook.com/JessicaBonarSpeaker https://www.instagram.com/jessicabonarspeaker info@jessica-bonar.com...

Lori DeCicio , activist, lost her 33-year old son when he took one pill that was laced with enough illicit fentanyl to kill 6 people. She shares openly and is learning to handle the grief: remembering with more love than pain. For more info: ldecicio@gmail.com ________ Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Host Hara Allison embraces these tou...

Lerria Schuh had a traumatic brain injury almost 9 years ago. After many hurdles she has learned how to deal with vestibular dysfunction and get her nervous system to relax by, among other things, taking “brain breaks” throughout the day. For more info: lerrias@gmail.com ________ Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Host Hara Allison embrace...

Chris Plourde , Conscious Performance Coach, helps people shift their perspective and own their stories. Unlearning what it meant to be a man, Chris found peace through vulnerability, authenticity and release of control. For more info: https://www.chrisplourde.com https://www.facebook.com/coachchrisplourde https://www.instagram.com/coachchrisplourde https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisplourde-conscio...

Travis Naught is a 38 year old adventurous writer, fisherman and Division One basketball assistant who has also never taken a free step. Despite being born with spinal muscular atrophy, Travis has a great attitude and keen wit. For more info: https://naughtapoet.blogspot.com ________ Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Host Hara Allison emb...

Tony Rubleski , Mind Capture Group, wants to recharge and provoke people to look at life differently through positive disruption. He’s an inspirational speaker and hope dealer who refuses to let his former compulsive gambling define him. For more info: https://mindcapturegroup.com ________ Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Host Hara Allis...

Emma Woolley shares about her struggles of trying to conceive a baby for the past 6 years. Now, she is able to find meaning, community and peace and through her blog, Grateful and Grieving, she is offering hope and resources to others. For more info: https://www.gratefulandgrieving.com https://www.instagram.com/gratefulandgrieving ________ Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which i...

Belinda Jokinen shares about her son’s cancer journey as well as her own multiple surgeries: 3 per year for 3 years. She helps herself and others find their True North and she chooses positivity despite an unhappy and unsafe childhood. For more info: http://spokanemediations.com https://www.facebook.com/TrueNorthEmpire ________ Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, enco...