Little Bit of Life

PT 1: I sat down this week and spoke with Jess Michaels. She is a Epstein survivor from 1991, we talked all things SA and the event that changed the trajectory of her life forever. PT 2: we discussing what we should for all victims, the topics of HEALING and what life looks like AFTER. Healing is not linear, and we NEED to talk about the topics that so many turn away from. Sex, sexual comfortabili...

1991. New York City. Bustling city, lights, and the dream of "making it big" is what everyone thinks when speaking of New York City. But for Jess Michaels, a day in 1991 changed her life forever. She is a Jeffrey Epstein survivor and now advocate, for SA and victims. Changing our mindsets of how we respond to sexual assault and trauma. Part 1: we talk about the day in 1991 that changed t...

We all know what post traumatic stress disorder is, but what does post traumatic growth look like? Sound like? What is required for the healing journey to begin? I sit down with Krysta, owner of The Healing Haus Co. Surviving childhood cancer and a mass shooting in Thousand Oaks turned her life journey upside down, and to include many twists and turns. We talk trauma bonding in relationships, brea...

Addiction: so many of us think we know what addiction LOOKS like. Until now. I sit down with Abby McDonald, podcast host of "Perfectly Imperfect, An Unscripted Journey", wife & mother. Raised with a loving home and a great childhood, Abby made choices in her adult life that brought her down a dark path of addiction, sexual assault, rehab/treatment, and becoming honest not only with h...

You've seen her on Netflix "Bad Surgeon" the LOVE of Paolo Macchiarini's life.... or so we thought. I sit with Benita Alexander (IG: @benitaalexander_official) well known Emmy- nominated journalist and NBC producer, who was the main focus of the "super surgeon" turned conman Paolo. She fell in love and planned her future only to uncover the depths of his lies. We talk a...

Kidnapped in 2000, at the age of 8 years old just blocks from her home in California: Midsi Sanchez was a child's name known all across the state of California and local news channels. Walking home from school, ready to celebrate her 8th birthday at a party... she never made it home. You've seen her on Montel, Oprah, Hulu "They Took Our Child: We Got Her Back" and much more. I si...

In the U.S 65% of 72.2 million women ages 15-49 are on a hormonal birth control! Large statistics right?! How many of those have lab work completed, routine check ups, and in depth education on their health as a woman? That number is probably less than you realize! I sit down with Meghan Ludwig, Women's Health and Asthetic Nurse Practitioner of Hera Health. We talk hormonal birth control, PCOS...

This episode, it's emotional. This episode, it's PERSONAL. Truth: every dog deserves a loving home. LIES: Puppies N Love/Animal Kingdom operating in AZ (owned by Companion Pets Inc) provides healthy dogs for your loving home. PUPPY MILLS: they are getting dogs from "breeders" by the dozens, transporting by trucks into their facilities, raising prices to make large profits while t...

** DISCLAIMER: THIS EPISODE HAS DISCUSSIONS ABOUT SEXUAL ABUSE WITH MINORS, REPORTING, AND LEGAL MATTERS AT THE APPROVAL OF GUEST ** As seen in the new People magazine article of December 18th, 2023 "I'm Healing At Last". I sit down with Stephanie Langlitz, sexually abused at the young age of 14 by her teacher. The abuse happened for years, until she was able to stand up for herself...

Abandonment, trust, trauma. We have so many feelings due to our past. But we cannot allow our past to take over and control our present and our future self! I sit down with special guest, Laura (L.A Gray). From being sold as a 2 year old, to becoming a successful business woman within the Hollywood entertainment industry on projects such as The Walking Dead, Lifetime Series, ABC series Resurrectio...

Mckinney, Texas. Unless you live in the state of Texas, this city won't seem to cross your mind. That is until November 6th of 2023. When it was reported that Chad Stephens, homeowner and boyfriend of Heather Schwab (who had been reported missing since June of 2023) had been found and Chad arrested. Heather's remains were found, in the refrigerator of her boyfriend in their home. Media too...

We sat down a year ago today with K9 Kash and his handler, Matt. Known within the blue line family and on social media for their videos connecting the police family with the community! After retirement, they've both been busy! I sit down and talk with Matt & Samantha about their new adventure after retirement: Hurricane Creek K9's. With police departments struggling with low-funding, a...

Dating. Sex. Dating. More Sex. When it comes to dating, the topic of sex in our generation seems to come up quickly! With open dating, and in the world of ENM (ethical non-monogamy) it comes up as well! I sit down with guest, Nicole, CNM intimacy & communication coach to talk: ALL THINGS SEX. And yes, we answered your poll questions! From foreplay, to sending explicit pics, to what do women vs...

Healing is a complex journey for us all. But so many struggle within the US military with trauma, and many woman struggle with sexual assault/sexual violence within the military in receiving not only help but retaliation after reaching out. I sit down with Navy Veteran and author, Kimberly Henry, to discuss her triumphs and tribulations that led her to creating a guided journal for female veterans...

Self Love, when we think of this idea we automatically think of self care. Spending money, filling that void. But, did you know there are 4 types of self love? 1: Self Awareness 2: Self Worth 3: Self Esteem and 4 (last on the list, surprising?!): Self Care.... Surprise you? Yes, surprised us too! I sit down with special guest Eva, 13 year hair stylist in Beverly Hills and beauty entertainment broa...

Introverts are highly sensitive people, just with a different way of doing things! (As we've so often been told). I sit with author and blogger Jenn Granneman, to discuss all things introverts! From dating, to raising children, you're stronger than you think you are! Receiving Amazon's "Best Books of 2023" for "Sensitive", she teaches us all about calming overstimul...

Breakup's are hard. Breaking up with a narcissist and LEAVING is even more difficult. From the gaslighting, dropping breadcrumbs, and then the 4 stages of their abuse cycle: idealization, devaluation, discarding & hoovering. How do you leave? How should you feel after? Are you really crazy? They are a form of a DRUG. It is an addiction. Have you ever left a narcissist, and wondered "I...

70% of homes contain mold, 18% of school buildings and 26% of hospitals. 28% of people have mold allergies, and many are having severe medical symptoms and unexplained conditions due to toxic mold exposure in their own homes. Dr's are starting to take notice, after years of unknown trial testing, telling many patients misdiagnosed conditions, and much more. Special guest Kristina Baehr, trial...

A day that changed Mariah's life forever. A mother who had finalized her divorce from her narcissistic and controlling ex-husband, waiting to close on her new home, and freedom and happiness on the horizon for her and her 4 children. Until April 10th, 2023. Her ex-husband came into her home, holding her at gun point with a plan to murder her and the children. With a mother's fierceness to...

Dating.... when some of us (or most of us say that word).... we get the ICK! It's a thing! Because the dating pool is filled with disappointment, judgement and simply just a waste of time. BUT! Are you dating the right way? The wrong way? Or no way at all and just winging it! I sit down with Nicole, non-traditional relationship coach, that specializes in guiding individuals on a unique journey...

During the pandemic, social media connected us throughout the world. To hear that the Little Bit of Life Podcast was being listened to & enjoyed in AFRICA! I had to take our interview for the finale of Season 3 global! I sit down with Senornetsbless (from Tik Tok) where we talk about it all! Located in Botswana, Africa where 38% of their total land area are devoted to natural parks, the beauty...

There is an estimated 6.7 million people in the U.S. that have an upruptured brain aneurysm, that is 1 in 50 people! The numbers are truly staggering, and frightening to think about it! But what do we know about brain aneurysms, surviving and thriving after!? From enjoying a bloody mary in the cold Wisconsin winter, to years later talking about a medical diagnosis that changed her life forever! I...

Divorce rates are sky rocketing: 2 out of 1,000 people, with 30-50% being their first marriage and a higher rate of 60-70% with those in their second marriages. Add in children, and that rate adds to the 40-50%. What if you have a narcissistic partner? Those numbers are astounding. The term narcissist is thrown around a lot these days in society, but I sit down and speak with Chantal (@the_divorce...

Meet Shawna. Four years ago her life changed FOREVER. After being in a narcissistic & abusive relationship with her then husband, Shawna returned home from work to find that he had shaken their 10 week old daughter, Chloe. After rushing her to the hospital, medical diagnosis and testing following that dreadful evening, followed by CPS and questioning her life changed forever. We talk about fin...

Check in time! This episode is for the MEN! In society, men are told to be strong both physically and mentally, not talk about feelings/emotions. The saying "nice guys finish last" is almost always the topic of conversation! But we need to start putting a focus on men's mental health as much as we do physical health! When you get sick you treat your body in healing. But are men heali...