Creating Yourself Podcast

In this episode, I talk about the complex world of narcissism with our special guest Kendall. We explore the nuances of being diagnosed as a narcissist and coping mechanisms for individuals dealing with narcissism. She also shares what it's like navigating her relationship with her partner as a narcissist, plus the journey of self-discovery upon realizing one is a narcissist, and gaining a dee...

This week I sit down with Elise, a narcissistic abuse survivor who has transformed her experiences into a powerful journey of growth and empowerment. As a mindset and manifesting coach, she shares her insights on healing from trauma, cultivating a positive mindset, and harnessing the power of manifestation. As a retreat leader, Elise discusses the importance of self-care, healing from trauma, and...

In this episode, we talk about the deeply personal and often challenging topics of loss and trauma with our special guest, Sasha. Through candid conversations, we explore the complexities of addiction, overdose, suicide, and navigating through profound loss. Join us as we provide insight, perspective, and support for those grappling with these difficult yet important aspects of life.

In this emotional episode, we delve into the challenging topic of sibling loss and the ripple effects of family trauma. Join me and my guest Maya, from the survivor's guilt episode, as she bravely shares her personal story of coping with the tragic loss of a sibling due to homicide. Through candid discussions, we explore the complexities of dealing with traumatic experiences within a family dy...

Welcome to today's episode where we dive into the sensitive topic of bullying among elementary students. Our guest, Breana, bravely opens up about her own experiences with her daughter being bullied at a young age. She shares the struggles they faced in getting help from the school to take the actions against her daughter seriously & how it made her daughter feel. Breana never backed down...

In this episode, we talk about the complex and often misunderstood topics of domestic abuse, psychic abilities, chronic illness, and mental health. Our guest Tywanah shares her personal experiences with domestic abuse and narcissistic abuse while also shedding light on her journey with psychic abilities. She also shares her alter ego "Black Butterfly Goddess" as she shines some light and...

In this emotionally raw and deeply personal episode, we discuss the difficult topic of losing family members. My guests Paula, Lenny, and Maya bravely share their stories of navigating the complex emotions that come with such profound loss. From grappling with survivor's guilt to coping with the unimaginable pain of losing children and siblings in tragic circumstances like car accidents or hom...

In this heart-wrenching episode, our guest Paula bravely shares her personal journey through the unimaginable pain of child loss and grief. We delve into the profound impact of losing a child, navigating the complexities of grief, and finding solace in the midst of tragedy. Paula courageously opens up about her experience with losing her son in a motorcycle accident and how she channeled her grief...

Christy is back to finish her story from Tuesday's episode. She shares her personal and inspiring story of resilience and transformation. Join us as we explore the topic of adoption, addiction & recovery. Adopted at the age of 4 along with her twin sister, Christy's life took unexpected turns as she battled addiction to drugs, also chose adoption & finally hit rock bottom. She talk...

Christy joins me this week to share her personal and inspiring story of resilience and transformation. Join us as we explore the topic of adoption, addiction & recovery. Adopted at the age of 4 along with her twin sister, Christy's life took unexpected turns as she battled addiction to drugs, also chose adoption & finally hit rock bottom. This weeks episode will be part 1 of her story,...

Tarot Card Reader & Paranormal Investigator Ken Boggle shares his struggles of growing up gay, figuring his "gift" in tarot card reading, to being on a international tv show with Hulu's Living for the Dead. Ken shares how he wasn't the only one in his family to have the "gift" & his grandmother helped him fine tune it. We also discuss all of my favorite & hi...

I sit down with Shedara Gibson, fellow podcast host, retreat facilitator & self love coach, we talk about her relationship with her second husband who she never expected to end up leaving. We talk about how we connected through healing ourselves and learning to love ourselves again. She shares how she decided to start her podcast based off her healing journey, while hoping to help other women...

Jodie from Flourish Wellbeing is back from season one. She has a new certification in matrescence & we talk about all things motherhood. We discuss the struggles moms go through from the time of conception, to pregnancy, birth and all the way up to teen years. We as moms go through many changes not only with our bodies but our minds, mental health & emotions change all the time. Jodie talk...

When he was a kid he wanted to do something great, he wanted to change the world. He knew one day he would but he never expected it to be through social media. Millie grew up in a not so great neighborhood & like most teens ended up with the wrong crowd. He landed in jail & was facing a very long prison sentence but a judge decided to give him a second chance & he knew he needed to tak...

Tracey Wilson Goens life was jolted to a sudden stop 17 years ago when she got a call that her father, the patriarch of her family, had been robbed, beaten and left for dead. She rushed to the scene where her father was being life flied to the nearest hospital. After a few surgeries & week on life support, Tracey's father succumb to his injuries. Tracey & her entire family was devasted...

Season 3 kicks off with Michelle, a woman who started her journey in life at just 17 years old by signing up for the Army Reserves in January 2001 not knowing what was to come that fateful September day. She learned how to grow up very quickly. When September 11th, 2001 happened and she got the call to report for duty, her life went from 0-60 mph & never slowed down. We discuss from struggles...

As season 2 comes to a close, I'm beyond excited to have back my guest from the season 2 premiere as she has an update on her life. She shares what she has been up to since I last had her on the podcast & what she has discovered about herself while continuing her healing journey. She also fills us in on what has happened with her ex who committed suicide since we last spoke as well. Tune i...

This weeks guest is Elizabeth & she has such a journey to take us on. Elizabeth had what she called an incredible childhood with a stepfather who "claimed" her as his after she peed in his car at 7 years old & a mother who loved her the best she could even though she had her own issues. As she got older she found her own demons & it took her a long time to face them. Once she...

The amazing Alexandria Eleta Minor joins me this week on the podcast to share all of her knowledge about breathwork. She shares her journey in life, the loss of her brother while in her first year of college, & how that led her down a dark path. Alex talks about what caused her to start breathe work & the incredible self love journey she has found herself on. Oh & Alex literally blows...

Zoe is on this week and she is what being a badass woman is all about. She recently opened her very own mechanic shop in Manchester in the UK & she strives to provide an approachable space for other women to come & get their cars fixed as well as empower women to learn how to fix their own cars. When she had to move home to help take care of her ill mother her plans were never to open her...

As mothers we never plan to lose our children before ourselves. We have them with the expectations that they will one day bury us, not that we will have to bury them. Hallee Bridgeman & her husband, as well as their two oldest children had to do just that in April 2023 when their youngest son & brother was struck by a vehicle and tragically killed while walking home from Wal-Mart. Today Ha...

Shae Boogie joins the podcast this week to share her TikTok journey. In late 2019 Shae lost her father & was his sole caregiver, so when she joined TikTok, like most of us it was a distraction for her. She never thought that within just 6 short months she would have a loyal following for her daily words of affirmation with "#ThatsWhatShaeSaid". She has come a long way since those ear...

I'm honored to have Brooke on this week to share her journey with her youngest daughter Everly who has a rare form of Epilepsy called Dravet Syndrome. Everly was diagnosed at only 4 months old with the condition & by age 7 months she had already had over 30 seizures. Brooke talks about the struggles of first finding out about the condition, what it meant for her daughter & her family a...

Part 2 from Tuesday! Dawn joins me this week on the podcast to share her incredible two-part journey. She talks about growing up in an abusive household where she was sexually assaulted, her father committed suicide & she later found out that he was homosexual. She also talks about her time in the military and the abuse she suffered while serving our country, along with the domestic abuse she...

Dawn joins me this week on the podcast to share her incredible two-part journey. She talks about growing up in an abusive household where she was sexually assaulted, her father committed suicide & she later found out that he was homosexual. She also talks about her time in the military and the abuse she suffered while serving our country, along with the domestic abuse she dealt with during her...