We Are Not Our Secrets

Jj’s on Live at 9, WREG News, Memphis, TN, on April 2! She will be discussing BOOKSTOCK, the largest Author’s Festival in Memphis with 60 Authors (April 6th, 11am-3pm, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library), and the story behind her memoir, We Are Not Our Secrets (available wherever books are sold); free with Kindle Unlimited. Special announcements: 1. We Are Not Our Secrets will be paused due to expa...

***Warning*** Listening discretion is advised. Rape, cult, and animal cruelty references when Merle recants his ACE’s (adverse childhood experiences). Merle Yost, renowned California psychotherapist, teacher, and private practice therapist for over 30 years, specializes in trauma, particularly for men sexually abused as children. He is an Approved Consultant in EMDR, a San Francisco Gestalt Instit...

Colleen’s follow up interview updates us on the meetup of her biological dad and newly found family members after not knowing them for over 50 years. What a story! Beautiful endings can come from some ACEs. This is one of them! Your hearts will be full for Colleen because we know some NPE (non parental event) journeys will never come close to this spectacular experience. Join WANOS as Colleen fini...

Vonetta Roseman is from Mississippi. Vonetta is a mother of one and served in the United States Air Force for 24 years in the electronics field. She has had numerous engagements speaking about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). STEM is dedicated to science teaching strategies and the most effective ways to recruit, retain, and educate the next generation of scientists. Vonet...

Dr. Bob, as we call him, discusses his recent best-selling book on healing and releasing trauma, Stop Doing Sh*t You Don’t Want To Do. He also shares his life experiences and how to successfully overcome addiction. We Are Not Our Secrets welcomes this Psychologist, mentor, actor, and father to the podcast. Dr. Bob says, ‘“Too much (emotional) safety is dangerous.” We should show our true emotions...

Today’s guest is the prestigious Donika Gunther, Founder of Mindfulness With A Purpose. She is a Life Coach, Motivational and Public Speaker!    She is authentic, passionate, respectful, motivated and a mother. Donika brings knowledge and cultural diversity. Her personal lifetime experiences have allowed her to share her wisdom and educational tools in leadership skills and wellness experiences. M...

Jj, Host of WANOS, kicks off the new season with highlights from Season 1. She then opens up about her adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and finishes the episode by answering some audience questions from Season 1. You don’t want to miss Episode 1 of Season 2! How can you help WANOS help others? From your platform, COMMENT, FOLLOW, LIKE, and REVIEW the podcast. Personal discretionary life storie...

Jj’s holiday break is November through December. There will be a Season 2 that starts January 4, 2024. Thank you to my guests, professionals, and all audience listeners. You have made We Are Not Our Secrets podcast a success! Thank you so much! Happy Holidays and be safe! Love Jj How can you help WANOS help others? From your platform, COMMENT, FOLLOW, LIKE, and REVIEW the podcast. Personal discret...

Verlisha elaborates on the magnificent points that were made in Part I. I had so much fun with her I was thrown off guard and we talked like old friends in the prior episode. Her openness and transparency was uniquely refreshing! Today we dive into many of the points she spoke of in Part I. Their emotions are what many are dealing with when they mention triggers she says. Because emotional develop...

Kimberly’s journalistic experience shines through like a missile as she dishes out phrases of empowerment! I’m so grateful that with each episode of WANOS we learn more and more about how to “turn our pain into purpose” as Kimberly professes. Professional journalist and women’s advocate Kimberly Kay Scott, speaks about how her ACE’s affected her. Kim’s also a #1 best-selling Amazon author (Women a...

I welcome back Ellen S. Wright, MA, LMFT. In this episode, Ellen explains Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) that she uses for mental health. EMDR helps with and can teach persons how to not internalize ACE’s. Removing harmful internalized dialogs of, “I’m not good enough, it was my fault, etc. and replaces with new thoughts using bilateral body stimulations. She says, ‘EMDR is very...

Alicia Speaks - Part II Alicia’s parents provided structure, academic support, and safety in their two parent household. How in the world did Alicia become a victim of sex trafficking? They were present in Alicia’s life and addressed her emotional needs and gave her unconditional love. How did this happen? Was it the dangers of society? What is abuse? How does it happen? This is why Alicia is on t...

LISTENING DISCRETION IS ADVISED: Rape/Child Abuse/Cult Samsara Speaks - Part II If you have ever watched LMN then this true story will pull upon your heartstrings the same. Also, listen along and enjoy Samsara singing to us in this episode as she finish telling her childhood secrets never before told. “Samsara once sang backing vocals for the stars (Don Henley, Bryan Adams, Steve Winwood). She lef...

Graciela Moore is an ICF Certified Personal Coach, Motivational Speaker, and author of several books. Her latest book is: Love Spells, Musings for the Broken Hearted. She states, “Her work as an ICF Certified Personal Coach has given her the chance to combine her artistic voice with the positive psychology that inspires her journey of self-improvement and of helping and guiding others.” What is a...

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT RE: CULT BEHAVIOR. Listening discretion is advised. Brief descriptions of child abuse that centers around a mom in a demonic cult. ACE’s. Samsara Speaks - Part I This brilliant singer songwriter with over 1M Spotify streams, in just one year of joining Spotify, shares her life with us. “Samsara once sang backing vocals for the stars (Don Henley, Bryan Adams, Steve Winwood)....

Alicia’s Part I eases us into her life. She speaks on things parents get right. However, Part II discloses how with even all the correct tools children and young adults can be caught up in actual sex trafficking because of the traffickers expert tactics. Part I Alicia discusses the benefits of being raised in a two parent family household. Alicia also shares her receiving open discussions and prop...

Verlisha speaks of how social work is not a field that communities stress as a career path and why. She specializes in mental health crisis and is working on her Master’s degree towards a career in counseling. Verlisha outlines the detrimental role that social media plays on our psyche and explains the various levels of healing. How can you help me help others? From your platform, COMMENT, FOLLOW,...

NOTE: THE PODCAST EPISODE IS NOT ENDING WHEN ASKED ABOUT LAST WORDS. It takes time to open up and reveal such personal stories. I admonish you to listen until the end to understand this guest’s complete story. Also, guests are chosen based on their ACE’s and have important stories to share regarding them. Their views are their own and are independent of We Are Not Our Secrets podcast. Hold on to y...

Colleen continues her journey with NPE. It’s the 60’s and there’s skeletons in the closets because DNA testing wasn’t around. The fallout is bearing its fruit in 2023 with a Facebook NPE group of over 9k members, creating broken families, or sometimes, enmeshing to form stronger family ties. Colleen also discusses the emotional affects on the children of NPE’s. How can you help me help others? Fro...

What would you do if you found out through an ancestry.com DNA kit while tracking your lineage that the father who raised you is not your biological father? Colleen Speaks - Part I. She explains this personal journey and NPE. “Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive!” — Sir Walter Scott How can you help me help others? From your platform, FOLLOW, LIKE, REVIEW, and COMMEN...

Visurant concludes her emotional cleansing journey! You do not want to miss one second! Did she find resolve? She shares her story with the world to help others know they are not alone. I thank Visurant for bravely sharing her life with me. How can you help me help others? From your platform, COMMENT, FOLLOW, LIKE, and REVIEW the podcast! Personal discretionary life stories or comments that you wo...

18+ GRAPHIC DETAILS: Listening discretion is advised. Visurant in Part IV continues with her life story. If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault, please contact RAINN (800)656-4673, National Sexual Assault Hotline. How can you help me help others? From your platform, COMMENT, FOLLOW, LIKE, and REVIEW the podcast! Personal discretionary life stories or comments that you would like...

Visurant, armed with only a fourth grade education is accepted into college because of bogus documentation. Isolated from peers, drugged by her mother since birth, she struggles to find her worth. Let’s rally and support her courage as she shares episode III of V. How can you help me help others? From your platform, COMMENT, FOLLOW, LIKE, and REVIEW the podcast. Personal discretionary life stories...

THERE’S SO MANY GOODIES IN TODAY’S PODCAST INTERVIEW! Ellen S. Wright, MA, LMFT, eloquently teaches us about Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Narrative Therapy, a part of Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, when used correctly, independently one can heal themselves without the help of a therapist. You must hear this! She states trauma is best remedied when mind, body, and spir...

I want to thank Marie for her bravery by sharing her final secrets. They are not easy conversations, but necessary if we want to stop generational-cultural-abuses. Part III - Marie and I continue our discussion from Part II. Virginity checks and tests. Women’s Health and World Health Organization comments and concerns regarding this are discussed. Second half: Adult bullying of children is discuss...