Chattin Outloud: Mental Health Matters

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what it really takes to turn your life around from the depths of addiction and grief?  Drop a ❤️ if you’ve ever faced a moment that changed everything for you.  Alex Johnson’s story is a powerful reminder that even in our darkest moments, there’s hope. From childhood struggles, exposure to addiction, and losing loved ones, he’s been through it all. Yet, he used those...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like your childhood innocence is slipping away and wondered how to keep it alive?  🌟Drop a ✨ if you’ve ever needed to nurture the inner child within you. In our crazy adult world, it’s easy to forget that part of us — the curious, hopeful kid that believed anything was possible.  That little version of ourselves still deserves love and care, especially mental...

Send us Fan Mail He Knows… But Say It Out Loud Anyway 🤍✨ is a safe space for the words you’ve been carrying but never had the chance to say. This series invites you to write the letters, share the thoughts, and release the emotions—whether it’s to someone who hurt you, someone you miss, or even yourself. Your story can remain anonymous, but your voice will be heard. Because sometimes healing beg...

Send us Fan Mail Chelsea and Tenley discuss life, school, and athleticism 💓🎙️ A space for honest conversations, real emotions, and growing through life together. Between Us Girls is where we talk about the things most people keep quiet. From friendships and pressure to faith, identity, and mental health. Nothing is off limits here. Just real life, real conversations, and a reminder that you are n...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode 💖, Jess Chattin sits down with her lifelong friend, Crystal Rivas, who candidly shares her journey with breast cancer. Crystal reflects on the emotional impact of her diagnosis, the medical treatments she underwent 🏥, and the importance of speaking openly about her experience. She emphasizes the need to raise awareness—particularly among younger women—a...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Chattin Out Loud , Jess Chattin sits down with Sarah Shaffer, MSW — medical social worker, trauma survivor, and author of The Dumpster Fire Diaries. Sarah opens up about: ✔️ Overcoming 20 years of alcoholism  ✔️ Finding healing through therapy, ketamine treatments, and sheer resilience  ✔️ Breaking generational trauma patterns  ✔️ Radical accountability...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode, Jess and Brooke share openly about life after loss and the transformation that followed Kevin’s passing. From a healing trip to California to witnessing positive changes in the kids’ behavior, they reflect on what it means to keep moving forward. Brooke opens up about navigating young widowhood and single motherhood — from the painful process of planning...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Chattin Outloud: Mental Health Matters , I open my heart about the events surrounding the assassination of Charlie Kirk and what it has stirred in me as a mom, a believer, and a citizen. This conversation is about more than news headlines — it’s about where we are as a nation and how we choose to respond. I’m joined by two incredible community leaders, Shawn Ben...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt debut episode, Jessica celebrates her 40th birthday and shares the deeply personal reasons behind launching "Chatting Out Loud." With her counselor, Stephen Price, as the first guest, they explore topics such as mental health, marital challenges, and personal growth. Jessica opens up about her journey through grief after losing her brother to suicide, a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Chattin’ Out Loud, Jess Chattin sits down with her daughter, Chelsea Chattin, for a deep dive into what it’s like to be a teenager in today’s social media-driven world. From the ever-present influence of online trends to the challenge of balancing real life with a digital presence, Chelsea shares her firsthand experiences navigating adolescence in the age of con...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of Chattin Out Loud, we sit down with Tara—a foster and adoptive mom—who opens up about her family's life-changing journey through foster care. From the unexpected call to foster, to the heartbreak of trauma and the beauty of adoption, Tara shares it all with raw honesty. This conversation dives deep into: 🧡 The realities of therapeutic foster care...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 4 of Chattin Outloud, host Jess sits down with her longtime friend and counselor in residence Bailey Porter, who opens up about her personal journey navigating ADHD and autism, while also helping others heal through therapy. This episode dives deep into: 💡 What it’s like to be diagnosed as an adult 🧠 Understanding the neurodiversity paradigm 📚 The emotional weight of...