Broken Beautiful Me - Stories of Hope, Gratitude & Resilience

In this episode of Broken Beautiful Me, host Kelly Buckley sits down with John Beyer, author of Live a Little Better: One Man's Journey of Survival, Sobriety and Success.   🌟 John's story is one of resilience, hope, and transformation:   • Born to addicted parents and raised in chaos & poverty    • Hit rock bottom before finding sobriety through Alcoholics Anonymous 🍃   • Sober since March 31, 1...

What happens when a Navy Commander becomes one of the world's most trusted spiritual mediums? In this deeply moving conversation, host Kelly Buckley welcomes Suzanne Giesemann — spiritual teacher, medium, and author named on Watkins' list of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People. Together they discuss grief, signs from spirit, practical tools to connect with loved ones, and Suzanne's...

How do you survive unimaginable loss — and even find healing through it? In this emotional and inspiring episode of the Broken Beautiful Me Podcast, host Kelly Buckley talks with John DeDakis — award-winning novelist, writing coach, and former CNN journalist — about turning pain into purpose. John opens up about losing his sister and his son, and how writing became his lifeline. Together, Kelly an...

In this powerful episode of Broken Beautiful Me , host Kelly Buckley sits down with Malisa Hepner — a social worker, author, and host of the Emotionally Unavailable podcast — to explore her raw, unfiltered story of surviving extreme childhood trauma, battling shame, and reclaiming her life through radical self-love and authenticity. Malisa's journey began in the chaos of neglect, foster care, and...

In this heart-opening episode of Broken Beautiful Me, host Kelly Buckley sits down with Alyssa Scarano, licensed counselor and founder of Collective Therapy and Wellness, for a deeply compassionate conversation about grief, trauma, childhood wounds, parenting after loss, and the transformative power of therapy.   Alyssa shares her holistic approach to therapy—one that integrates mental, physical,...

In this unforgettable episode of Broken Beautiful Me, Kelly sits down with Barry Adkins, a father who turned unimaginable loss into a mission to save lives. After losing his 18-year-old son Kevin to alcohol poisoning on the day he moved out on his own, Barry faced a defining choice: become a victim or use his pain to help others. He chose the latter. What followed was an epic 1,400-mile journey on...

In this deeply moving episode of Broken Beautiful Me , host Kelly Buckley welcomes Michelle Bishop —Master Certified Life Coach and author of Choose You First —for a heartfelt conversation about healing, resilience, and self-love. Michelle shares her powerful journey from a childhood of abuse and trauma to reclaiming her voice and building a life rooted in purpose and peace. She opens up about the...

In this deeply moving episode of Broken Beautiful Me: Stories of Hope, Gratitude & Resilience, host Kelly sits down with Cathy Studer, a survivor of long-term childhood abuse turned passionate mental health and child abuse prevention advocate. Cathy shares how her painful past became a powerful catalyst for change—not only in her own life but in the lives of others. In this episode, we explore: •...

In this powerful episode of Broken Beautiful Me, host Kelly sits down with Jennifer Kauffman — Emmy Award-winning producer, best-selling author, and survivor of the 2013 Boston Marathon Tragedy. Jennifer shares her deeply moving story of transforming unthinkable trauma into triumph through her Rise and Thrive movement. With vulnerability and wisdom, she opens up about her journey through PTSD, rag...

In this powerful and deeply healing episode of  Broken Beautiful Me , host Kelly Buckley sits down with grief specialist, author, and spiritual healer Paula Roscoe —a mother who turned unimaginable tragedy into a life of purpose and hope. After losing her infant son Jack and later discovering his body had been used without her consent, Paula was thrust into a journey of deep trauma and transformat...

In this empowering episode, Kelly sits down with Nicole Van Valen—author of The Joyful Leader, mental health strategist, and founder of Keen Insights—to talk about the urgent need for joy, authenticity, and emotional intelligence in leadership and work culture. With over 25 years of experience in healthcare, behavioral health, and corporate leadership, Nicole shares her journey from toxic workplac...

In this powerful and soul-stirring episode of  Broken Beautiful Me , host Kelly Buckley welcomes renowned hospice physician and bestselling author Dr. Karen Wyatt for a deeply moving conversation on death, dying, grief, and healing. Dr. Wyatt—author of Seven Lessons for Living from the Dying and host of the End of Life University podcast—shares intimate stories from her career as a hospice doctor,...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of Broken Beautiful Me, the podcast that explores stories of resilience, gratitude, and transformation. In this episode, host Kelly Buckley welcomes Robyn Engelson, an energy solution expert, autoimmune specialist, and author of 'Exhausted to Energized.' Robyn shares her journey of overcoming thyroid autoimmune disease and hypothyroidism, transforming her own l...

Healing Through Resilience: Ami Lynne Carroll's Journey - Broken Beautiful Me Podcast In this episode of Broken Beautiful Me, host Kelly Buckley welcomes the inspirational Ami Lynne Carroll. Ami Lynne, a respected spiritual transformation and trauma coach, guides us through her transformative journey from struggle to healing. With over 16 years of experience, Ami Lynne shares compelling insights f...

Finding Strength in Brokenness: A Journey with Yoga and Self-Love Featuring Tommie Burch.   In this episode of Broken Beautiful Me, host Kelly Buckley welcomes Tommie Burch, a mompreneur, yoga teacher, Pilates instructor, and children's book author.   Tommie shares her journey from discovering yoga during a challenging time in college to becoming a passionate advocate for self-love, positive self-...

In this episode of 'Broken Beautiful Me,' host Kelly Buckley welcomes Nadija Bajrami, a multi-award-winning, trauma-focused hypnotherapist, mind coach, Reiki Master, certified grief educator, and end-of-life doula.  Nadia shares her transformative journey from a neuroscience and finance sales background to a career dedicated to helping others heal from trauma and grief. They discuss the nuances of...

Unveiling Strength Through Brokenness: Pauline Victoria's Journey   In this episode of Broken Beautiful Me , hosted by Kelly Buckley, we delve into the inspiring journey of Pauline Victoria , an inspirational thought leader born without limbs.   Pauline shares her compelling birth story and the crucial role her parents played in nurturing resilience and courage from a young age. Founder of One Leg...

What does it take to rise from hardship and turn pain into purpose? In this episode of Broken, Beautiful, Me , I sit down with Sherry Winn , a two-time Olympian, national championship-winning coach, and leadership mentor, to talk about resilience, mindset, and the power of rewriting our own stories. Sherry shares her deeply personal journey, from overcoming family trauma and depression to becoming...

Season 2 of Broken, Beautiful, Me launches today—on St. Patrick's Day! 🍀 What better day to explore the unseen connections between past and present? In this episode, Kelly Buckley sits down with Bernadette Thompson , an intuitive ancestral healer and spiritual coach, to discuss how understanding our ancestors can help us heal from grief and trauma. Bernadette shares her personal journey through l...

The Healing Power of Kindness   We are joined by Nathan Caldwell, bestselling author of Empowering Kindness . With over 20 years of experience as a cybersecurity expert and leader, Nathan has held roles such as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Vice President of IT Security. Alongside his technical expertise, Nathan is a passionate advocate for kindness and well-being in the workplace,...

Finding Purpose and Momentum with Patrick Mork, Bestselling Author & Former Google CMO   We are joined by Patrick Mork, a bestselling author and former CMO of Google. With an impressive career as a 3X Silicon Valley CMO, Patrick has led marketing strategies for top tech companies and now dedicates his life to helping others discover their true potential and purpose. In this episode, Patrick shares...

The Japanese Practice of Kintsugi With Lori Tsugawa, 2X TEDx Speaker, Author, & Japanese Business Strategist   In this captivating episode, we connect with Lori Tsugawa Whaley, a 2X TEDx speaker, author, and expert Japanese business strategist, to explore the ancient Japanese art of kintsugi —the practice of mending broken pottery with gold. As the third descendant of a Japanese warrior, Lori seam...

Resilience After Loss: Morgan Motsinger's Journey of Healing Through Child Loss In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Morgan Motsinger, a keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and host of the podcast PS We All Expire . Morgan experienced the unimaginable loss of her daughter two years ago due to a genetic illness, an event that profoundly shaped her path and deepened her commitment to resilience an...

Gratitude: The Foundation of Confidence In this empowering episode, we welcome Tara LaFon Gooch, an international TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and creator of the GRASP Method™. Tara has dedicated her career to building confidence through gratitude, helping people unlock their potential by transforming their mindset and embracing authentic leadership. Tara shares her journey from fear to fearl...

The Outlier Edge: Scott MacGregor on Building Relationships and Resilience   In this dynamic episode, we sit down with Scott MacGregor, Founder of The Outlier Project and Publisher & Editor-In-Chief of  Outlier Magazine . With a background of incredible achievements, Scott is a four-time author of the celebrated Standing O! series and a record-breaking eight-time winner of the American Business Aw...