Life Of A Lotus

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Shailyn Anderson to talk about love, loss, and finding purpose through grief. After losing her brother Jeff—who was also her best friend—to suicide, she experienced overwhelming emotions, including anxiety. Seeking holistic ways to heal, she began creating her own herbal tea blends, which eventually led to the launch of her business, Eternitea, dedicated to...

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Shawnie Brooks to talk about her incredible journey of love, resilience, and self-discovery. She and her husband have divorced twice and married three times, navigating the challenges of addiction, emotional abuse, and deep personal growth along the way. Now, with her husband sober and thriving, they share a beautiful, happy relationship. Shawnie also opens...

In this week’s episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Teresa Fitzgerald to talk about her battle with Stage 4 (ER+ HER2-) breast cancer, which was diagnosed in 2018. She shares how her early diagnosis of Somatization Disorder led her and her family to move to rural Hawaii in search of a calmer, more present life. Teresa also opens up about the challenges of navigating communication and emotio...

On this episode, I sit down with Jadie Jo, a health and fitness coach, photographer, and founder of the SHE coaching app. She opens up about witnessing her mother’s abusive relationships, a painful journey that ultimately led to her mother’s murder. Jadie also shares her own experiences with abuse and how fitness, which started as a way to regain control, evolved into a true passion and a mission...

This week, I sit down with my friend Nick Howland—a renowned plastic surgeon, fellow podcaster, and friend—to dive into his journey of self-discovery. We explore his relationship with religion and prayer, the lessons he learned from his first marriage and how they successfully co-parent, and the ways he and his wife, Haleigh, hold each other accountable in their self-improvement. Plus, we unpack h...

This week, I sit down with my friend Adrienne Clarke to talk about her struggle with alcohol addiction and how it affected her marriage, friendships, and self-image. She shares the turning point that led her to choose sobriety and how, along the way, she began to see glimpses of her true self shine through—especially in fitness—which she now gets to fully embrace.

This week, I sit down with my friend Michelle Raines to explore her journey from feeling disconnected in life to embracing her emotions through breathwork. She shares how this practice led her to accept that she deserves love and changed the trajectory of her marriage, career and how she approaches anything life throws at her.

In this week’s episode I’m talking to my friend Gareth as he opens up about his recovery in sex addiction, the role shame carries, and the beauty of being willing to go through something tough to create strengths. We also discuss the impact Somatic therapy has had for him and the importance of reliving past trauma to release ourselves from its grip.  Gareth is a coach and is accepting new clients....

This week we’re talking to my close friend, Amanda Kroepfl, a sex and relationship coach. We discuss the vital importance of connection on all levels in your relationship and the difference between intimacy and sex. We also talk about exploring how to gain your confidence within yourself and with your partner through boundaries, explanations, and breaking generational stories. Amanda is accepting...

In this episode I’m talking to one of my closest friends, Candice Elton about her journey in understanding what healing truly means in all the four quadrants: Heart, Mind, Body & Spirit. We also discuss what it means to be proud of yourself, what owning your truth looks like, and how Sanga has helped her dive deep into healing that empowers. Candice is accepting new clients. If you’re curious...

In this week’s episode I’m talking to Jake Neal, a friend and husband of Brittany Neal who I interviewed earlier this year. We talk about his life in the police force, on the SWAT team as a negotiator and what motivated him to shift careers. We also talk about his dad passing at a young age and the role his step father played in his families lives.

In this episode I’m talking with my friend Britney Bleazard about growing up with mothers in addiction and how we’ve healed and grown to appreciate all aspects of their examples as a mom. Brittney also talks about how getting a DUI forced her to examine her open marriage and what feminine energy truly looks like. We also talk about how breathwork has played such a pivotal role in her healing journ...

In this episode I’m talking to Maegan and Clayton Price - instructors, practitioners and owners of Healing Thyme. They share how they navigated through Maegan’s diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis and trying anything to treat it, leading to finding Qigong (chi-gong). We discuss how Maegan’s passion for learning and Qigong have been the catalysts for their healing on multiple levels. Find Healing Thyme...

In this episode I’m talking to Brad Lancaster about his journey from creating a picture perfect life to watching it crumble as he came into integrity, eventually leading to divorce and a jail sentence. He shares how the drastic events created his current core beliefs in always being honest and how meditation and striving for growth have helped him create a beautiful life with his current wife, Tif...

In this episode I'm talking to another fellow Gentle Warrior, Stephanie Milner about what it was like growing up with a single mom and forming a relationship with her father later in life. She also shares how she's been able to redefine her and reclaim her own self worth.

In this episode I'm sharing an interview from when I was on my friend Ashley Bryant's podcast, 8th Wonder. I tell my story more in depth and share what it was like growing up with addict parents, joining a strict religion and my healing journey on the other side of it all. Please go check out Ashley's podcast @8thWonderDesigns https://open.spotify.com/show/45daHbRNfjH0qvGfyvlPHK?si=u2uEwx4YR724FwS...

In this episode Tianna DeGuire is back to continue our conversation on life after leaving the Jehovah's Witness organization. We discuss some tools that have helped us including consciousness work, how to work through guilt and shame, truly owning and feeling your emotions, as well as some great starting points for anyone new to the healing world.

In this episode I'm talking to my friend Tianna DeGuire about our shared experiences in leaving the Jehovah's Witness organization and setting out on discovering our own beliefs. We also discuss trusting your own heart and reclaiming your agency.

In part two of my interview with Stophiann Johnson we're talking about our definition of forgiveness and the ripple effect we've noticed. She shares how she gets to rewrite her own story and release that part of her identity by choosing forgiveness. We also discuss how healing can be hard work, and so beautiful once you're ready to step into it, especially with the right community and support.

In this episode I'm talking to my friend Stophiann about growing up in Jamaica, cultural differences and how journaling as a child helped her through being abused as a child. We also discuss how saying yes to growth and trusting her inner voice pulled her out of depression and has changed how she parents as well as the quality of her relationships.

In this episode I'm talking with Brad Jensen, aka: The Sober Body Builder about his addiction and journey to sobriety. We talk about the mindset tools and beliefs he's used to stay sober, including gratitude, community and helping others going through a similar journey.

In this episode I'm talking to my friend and fellow Gentle Warrior, Ashley Bryant about her story of healing through bullying and sexual abuse as a child. We also  discuss the importance of owning your story and how sharing hers led to creating her podcast and clothing brand empowering others to be proud of where they're at. You can find Ashley, her podcast and clothing line on all platforms @8thw...

In this episode I'm talking with another childhood friend, Michayla. She's sharing her story of growing up as a 4th generation Jehovah's Witness, the struggle to fit in when it never felt like hers, and the forced confession that ultimately led to her leaving the religion. You can find Michayla and Shandra's podcast on all platforms @sistermagickpod

In this episode I'm talking with my childhood friend, Shandra about both our experiences in leaving the religion we were raised in. We discuss what it was like losing friends and family in the process, exploring the role of old beliefs, defining new ones and finding purpose in a world we were taught to fear. You can find Shandra and Michayla's podcast on all platforms @sistermagickpod

In this episode I'm talking with another We Are The They Queen, April Johnson. We discuss the passing of her first husband and how grief looks different for everyone. We also talk about how she met her current husband, her beautiful outlook and the way she finds the blessings in cherished moments.