Little Bit of Life

A special 4th of July episode! I sit down with Miss Washington 2023, Vanessa Munson, and Army soldier/veteran to discuss her life and struggles. From multiple ear surgeries and cochlear implant, it didn't stop her drive and determination. We talk about the Harrison Butker commencement speech that turned all eyes on her, for her accomplishments on social media. We discuss the stigmas and mental...

Mending the broken pieces between us. Taking accountability in life after a break-up, during hard times, grief, and enjoying the small moments of happiness within ourselves. I sit down with Christina Reese, an incredible coach, that is making us self reflect on the relationship we have with ourselves. With over 15 years of inner work simplified in do-able steps for achieving our own greatness, we...

In this special anniversary episode, we delve into one of the most infamous cases in American history: the O.J. Simpson and Nicole Brown Simpson case, 30 years later. Join us as we revisit the shocking events of June 12, 1994, when Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman were brutally murdered, leading to the arrest and trial of O.J. Simpson, the famous former NFL player and actor. Through...

Death. The WORD often makes many turn away. Not a topic of discussion, until it is. I sit with Mikey Marin, a death doula. Working alongside hospice care/medical teams and assisting those laboring out of life. Have you heard of this? Neither had I! We often don't think of death and passing, until a medical diagnosis or a trauma. But, Mikey discusses what laboring out of life means, and how we...

The Complicity of Silence: Confronting Ecosystems of child SA in schools. This topic is one that so many steer away from, due to the lack of education and the increase in those being uncomfortable. How do we talk about this topic? Simple. We just get started. I sit with special guest, Amos Guiora, professor of law at S.J. Quinny College of Law at the University of Utah. He specializes in instituti...

Summer, reality TV, Bravo. When we put these together we think all things: Vanderpump Rules! 11 seasons, new and original cast members, marriages, breakups and yes... even scandals! We have seen it all! You all watch it, we all talk about it on platforms! Enjoy this fun summer episode about all things Vanderpump Rules with me and special guest Paige! Episode Brought To You By: Hello Love nails (lu...

June is Pride Month: today we sit down with special guest, Wyatt Voorhees, to discuss gender dysphoria and the journey of identity and experiences. Gender dysphoria is a psychological condition characterized by a significant incongruence between an individuals experience or expressed gender and their assigned gender at birth. This causes substantial distress in social, occupational, or other impor...

** TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions of domestic violence, mental health & discussions relating to suicide that some may find disturbing. ** Special 2 part series: I shared Sam’s story in August of 2022. A mix of marriage, divorce, betrayal, domestic violence and military court with those closest to him on the outside sharing his story and being his voice and advocate. Now, tw...

May 30, 2005. 19 years to the date. The name Natalie Holloway came across our tv screens and interrupted our nightly show when the news announced a 18 year old student was missing in Aruba on a school trip. 19 years later, we still don't know "Where Is Natalie? What happened to Natalie". Van Der Sloot went on to come up with extravagent stories, to include extortion from her mother B...

POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia) What is it? What is this diagnosis that is becoming more common since Covid? We are hearing more about it by those affected and speaking up, but what do we know about it? This episode gets PERSONAL!  POTS is a condition that affects blood flow & can cause a range of symptoms like dizziness, fainting, and rapid heartbeat when moving from lying down to sta...

** TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains depictions of domestic violence that some may find disturbing. This episode also contains audio recordings provided by the guest. The host of the Little Bit of Life podcast does not affiliate with the individual recordings. At the time the audio recordings took place in North Carolina, a one-party consent state. They have been provided and played at the re...

As seen on CNBC, Yahoo News & The Week: I sit down with todays guest, Ranjeet Mudholkar. Global executive, coach & mentor who is helping professionals achieve their American Dream by applying for EB1A Green Card, landing the perfect job in 6-Months without any Sponsor, Lottery, or 1MN$ Investment. Training and teaching those that excel in their field in applying and getting approved for th...

A new take and view on step motherhood almost a year later! I sat down with @mindykylecoaching in 2023 to talk about the in’s and outs of being a stepmom. The moments we question ourselves, feeling excluded, how to fit in and more. But now we talk about the role and the emotions of a stepmom AFTER a split/divorce. Are you a stepmom? Do you keep in contact with the child? Does your bond matter? How...

(Little Bit of Life Podcast Monthly True Crime Series with guest Paige) April Case: The Monster Mother, Kristel Candelario ** TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains audio playback from court proceedings with descriptive detail regarding the death of a minor. This may be triggering to some listeners. Proceed with caution** We sit and chat about the tragic murder of 16 month old Jailyn. Her frantic...

From Capital Hill to Facebook, life seemed perfect! But behind closed doors, the truth was far from picture-perfect. The journey from public appearance to private struggles is a reminder that appearances can deceive. Especially when we remind ourselves internally "this can't happen to someone like me". I sit with special guest Hannah Kay, owner of Thread Talk, to discuss starting ove...

In a world where silence can be suffocating, our voices have the power to break barriers and ignite change. I am so proud to have had the chance to sit down with a courageous man, Seth Gehle better known on socials as @gobeyondtheshadows in sharing his story of healing, resilience, and strength. Especially for April: the month of SA awareness and prevention. As male survivors, they often face uniq...

As seen on Peacock series show "Couple To Throuple" I sit down with married couple Dylan & Lauren Blair to talk all the details! Filming the show last year, marriage and polyamory, emotional vs physical connections, what happened after the show and much more! Special Guests: Dylan & Lauren Blair (@dylainblair_rd/ @fitness1st_ifbbpro) Sponsor: Manifested Lifestyle (IG @manifested_...

(Little Bit of Life Podcast: Monthly True Crime Series: With guest Paige) March Case: American Nightmare, Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn 2015: Denise Huskins & Aaron Quinn's life changed. Home invasion, kidnapping, and returned home after a harrowing story 48 hours later. Who was the suspect? Did the story that seemed too far fetched even for Hollywood really happen? We talk all things Ame...

(Trigger Warning: this episode contains conversation and discussion of sexual assault & sexual assault of a minor) Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. And every 9 minutes, that victim is a child (RAINN statistics www.rainn.org). These are current statistics for 2024. A lot has changed! With victims, witnesses, families, and more. But what about the statistics in the 80’s when...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains conversations to include sexual assault.   EPISODE DISCLAIMER: This conversation does also contain graphic conversations regarding sex/details.  SEX: this topic is all about the details. Female empowerment, sexuality, sex toys, discovering pornography, sex toys and the REAL birds & the bee’s. I sit down with Nikki Dunkle, host of The Vulnerability Hangove...

2023: 1.9 million people were diagnosed with cancer last year, and 6 million dogs were diagnosed with cancer. A large difference? The question is WHY. The average life span of pets has rapidly decreased. With those numbers 1/2 of the dogs over the age of 10 and up will be diagnosed with cancer. Losing my french bulldog just past 2 years old made these questions come up of WHY. What could I have do...

Losing a pet is something that doesn’t come with a rule book, and often times you don’t know how you’ll feel until you’re in the moment of sadness, happiness, grief, and a longing for a sign. Their beauty and innocence comes into our lives, and changes us forever. The quotes always say “we are their whole life, they’re a part of ours”. Especially our heart dog. Grief is spoken about including the...

(Little Bit of Life Podcast Monthly True Crime Series: with guest Paige) February Case: THE IDAHO 4. We sit and chat about the tragic murders of 4 students in Moscow, Idaho. The conspiracy theories get brought up and all the case details! We talk all things "true crime" on this special episode! Be sure to tune in on the last Thursday of every month for a new case, new victims, and new qu...

Technology. Social Media. Platforms where we share our every move…. Who are we talking with? Parents, who are our children talking to? Hollywood has created movies with awareness of human trafficking such as the blockbuster series hit of “Taken”. But what we think trafficking is? It’s so much deeper than what Hollywood and society depicts. The #1 opportunity for predators to gain access is sitting...

College: parents think of education, students think of freedom! Meeting new friends, sororities/fraternities, parties, and having a new chapter of life begin! But one topic that isn’t spoken about between parents and their children, college administrators and college students: Sexual Assault on college campuses. 90% of SA cases on college campuses happen by a repeat perpetrator, and statistics sho...