Life's Deceit with Jen Simpson

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of the Life’s Deceit Podcast, we sit down with Navi Bliss to explore what happens when family loyalty collides with the need for personal freedom. Navi shares her story of breaking generational trauma, walking away from toxic family dynamics, and reclaiming her self-worth. Her courage reminds us that choosing ourselves is not betrayal—it’s survival. This r...

Send us Fan Mail Jen Simpson unpacks why men need grace, how vulnerability becomes a bridge to connection, and the role of safe spaces in true healing. Through a “Break or Build” reflection exercise, the episode challenges patterns like emotional silence, toxic loyalty, and avoidance—asking whether they are breaking cycles or building them. Three key practices are highlighted: • Honesty and accoun...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful continuation of our conversation, we go even deeper with Bill Simpson as he unpacks the hidden layers of trauma, the cycle of generational pain, and what it truly takes to step out of survival mode into purpose. Bill opens up about his own journey through brokenness, deceit, and the long road toward healing and forgiveness. His honesty creates space for others to...

Send us Fan Mail On this powerful episode of Life’s Deceit, Bill Simpson shares his journey of overcoming bullying, trauma, and generational cycles. For years, he carried unseen wounds and battled in silence, struggling under societal pressures about what it means to “be a man.” Today, Bill’s silence has turned into power. 💔 He opens up about how he healed from past pain, redefined masculinity, a...

Send us Fan Mail Life doesn’t always give us the moments we want — heartbreak, betrayal, loss, and challenges that leave us questioning our worth and our future. I know that feeling all too well. But here’s the truth: we get to decide whether those moments will break us… or build us. In this solo episode of Life’s Deceit Podcast, I’m opening up about my own raw, unfiltered reflections and sharing...

Send us Fan Mail At just seven years old, Regina Hiremath tried to tell the truth—but no one listened. Instead, she was punished, silenced, and left to navigate unimaginable pain on her own. In this deeply emotional episode of the Life’s Deceit Podcast, Regina shares her untold story—from growing up in an abusive, neglectful environment to the moment she found the courage to run away on Christmas...

Send us Fan Mail At just seven years old, Regina Hiremath tried to tell the truth—but no one listened. Instead, she was punished, silenced, and left to navigate unimaginable pain on her own. In this deeply emotional episode of the Life’s Deceit Podcast, Regina shares her untold story—from growing up in an abusive, neglectful environment to the moment she found the courage to run away on Christmas...

Send us Fan Mail Life’s Deceit Podcast | Solo Episode — “Permission to Heal” Welcome to another soul-deep episode of the Life’s Deceit Podcast — where truth is sacred, healing is personal, and silence is no longer an option. In this solo offering, Jen Simpson unpacks one of the most misunderstood parts of the healing journey: readiness. So many of us wait for a magical moment to finally feel ready...

Send us Fan Mail PART 2 IS HERE — and it goes deeper than ever before. In this powerful continuation of our conversation with Martina Bailey, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and trauma recovery specialist, we peel back the deeper layers of healing—the ones that rarely get spoken about. This is for anyone who’s ever: * Been told to “just be strong” * Struggled to rest without guilt * Wondered if th...

Send us Fan Mail What if healing trauma didn’t mean sitting in silence—but moving your body, renewing your faith, and facing your truth head-on? In this powerful episode of Mirror to the Mic, Jenelle Simpson sits down with licensed clinical social worker and trauma therapist Martina Bailey to unpack what healing really looks like when you stop separating your mind, body, and spirit. From working w...

Send us Fan Mail 26 views  Jul 3, 2025  Life’s Deceit Podcast This one is for the truth-tellers. The quiet healers. The ones who never got the apology — but still chose to rise. 💛 In this raw solo episode, Jen Simpson speaks directly to the survivor still carrying unspoken pain. Through vulnerable storytelling and a transformative MIRROR Method™ prompt, Jenelle helps you hold the mirror to your t...

Send us Fan Mail They gave him a cell when what he needed was therapy... But Sonny Von Cleveland transformed that cold, confined space into sacred ground. 🖤His healing didn’t begin in a therapist’s office — it began behind bars. In Part 2 of this raw and redemptive conversation, Sonny opens up about the trauma that shaped him, the silence that haunted him, and the transformation that saved him. F...

Send us Fan Mail This is one of the most heartbreaking and raw stories we’ve ever shared. From childhood abuse to purposely catching felonies just to feel safe… this isn’t just a story about crime. It’s a story about survival. He was raped, blamed, broken — and abandoned by every system meant to protect him. At 16, he was sent to adult prison. At 21, he was released with $75 and no direction on ho...

Send us Fan Mail NEW EPISODE: The Bridge Between Silence and Action: Healing, Legacy & How We Lead Our Children This episode is more than a conversation—it’s a CALL. We’re breaking generational cycles, confronting silence, and learning how to lead with love, accountability, and purpose. 🔍 In this episode: How adults shape the emotional safety of children The mission behind P.H.A.S.E. 1 Academ...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and revealing story, we dive deep into the emotional turmoil Pamela experienced when she became unknowingly caught in the web of triangulation—a toxic dynamic where two people in conflict pull a third person into their drama. What starts as a simple disagreement quickly spirals into a suffocating triangle of blame, confusion, and emotional chaos. Pamela’s journey...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and revealing story, we dive deep into the emotional turmoil Pamela experienced when she became unknowingly caught in the web of triangulation—a toxic dynamic where two people in conflict pull a third person into their drama. What starts as a simple disagreement quickly spirals into a suffocating triangle of blame, confusion, and emotional chaos. Pamela’s journey...

Send us Fan Mail Life’s Deceit Podcast | Season 3, Episode 16 The silence that raised me almost broke me. In this deeply personal and powerful episode of the Life’s Deceit Podcast, I open up about the trauma that shaped my early life — being molested, forced to lie, and silenced by the very people meant to protect me. But this isn’t just a story of pain. It’s a story of truth. Of healing. Of break...

Send us Fan Mail rigger Warning: Mentions of violence against children. This Mother’s Day, we hold space for grief, truth, and the urgent fight to protect our children. In this deeply emotional episode of Life’s Deceit, host Jen Simpson breaks the silence on the horrific murders of 9-year-old Kelsey Ferrigon (St. Catherine, Jamaica) and 11-year-old Adrianna Younge (Guyana resort tragedy). Their st...

Send us Fan Mail A Journey of Healing, Reconnection, and Breaking Generational Cycles | Shawnti Refuge Interview In this powerful and emotional interview, Shawnti Refuge opens up about her inspiring journey through mental health challenges, personal healing, and the road to reconnection with her children. After experiencing a life-altering nervous breakdown in 2018, Shawnti sought the help she nee...

Send us Fan Mail A Journey of Healing, Reconnection, and Breaking Generational Cycles | Shawnti Refuge Interview In this powerful and emotional interview, Shawnti Refuge opens up about her inspiring journey through mental health challenges, personal healing, and the road to reconnection with her children. After experiencing a life-altering nervous breakdown in 2018, Shawnti sought the help she nee...

Send us Fan Mail What if everything you've been taught about "doing it alone" is a lie???? Welcome to Life’s Deceit, the podcast where we unravel life’s hidden truths to find healing, clarity, and empowerment. Where we strip away the masks to find deep rooted healing.  I’m your host, Jen Simpson and in this deeply personal episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my own struggles—so...

Send us Fan Mail What if the antidepressant you’ve been taking for years was never going to work in the first place? In Part 2 of my powerful conversation with Dr. Evelyn Higgins, we uncover the shocking truth about mental health medications, the overlooked role of your genetics, and the emotional damage caused by decades of misdiagnosis. 💊 “Antidepressants were created for acute situations — not...

Send us Fan Mail Join me, Jen Simpson, as I sit down with the phenomenal Dr. Evelyn Higgins — a global expert in addiction and mental health with over 30 years of experience. In this powerful conversation, we dive deep into the connection between DNA, trauma, and generational patterns — and how these hidden influences shape our lives in ways we often don’t realize. Whether you're navigating a...

Send us Fan Mail If you thought Part 1 was powerful, just wait—Michelle is back, and this time, we’re going even deeper. In this episode, we uncover the hidden ways grief manifests in the body, the steps to breaking free from trauma, and a heartfelt message for the women who need to hear it most.  🔹 How grief can physically impact your health  🔹 The path to true healing and transformation  🔹 A...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, we sit down with Michelle Peticolas ⁩, a grief expert and coach, to explore the transformational power of grief and how it can serve as a doorway to healing and self-discovery.   Michelle opens up about her personal struggles, including how, for 13 years, she couldn’t include her Ph. D. on her title or CV due to her father's disapproval—an experience...