Own Your Truth Podcast

Just because the future you had in mind may look different, it doesn't mean it's not gonna be a bright one.  This is a special message for all the graduates of 2020 who may be a little freaked out about what their life is gonna look like post-college.  In this episode, I talk about how to navigate the minefield of expectations, the dangers of the "should" mentality, and the importance of honoring...

Neil Spector, M.D. is one of the country's top oncologists and a cancer researcher at Duke University School of Medicine. He's also a Lyme disease survivor and someone who understands how a life-threatening illness can strip away the veneer and reveal the truth of our humanity.  At the age of 53, he almost died from a disease that should have been diagnosed and treated when he was 37. His memoir,...

What if we could learn to rewrite the story of our life, heal our spirit, and connect to the essence of who we are? As a soul guide, healer, author, and inspirational speaker, Kerri Hummingbird has dedicated her life to helping others transform their challenges into gifts of wisdom. In this interview, we explore what it means to live in the now and how to navigate the deeper layers of ourselves wi...

Barbie Parsons is Barbie the Welder. That's not just her nickname, it's the identity of a woman who has forged her dream life in the fire of adversity.  Barbie has gone from welfare and hauling scrap metal to support her family, to becoming a world-renowned metal sculptor and five-time author. Her YouTube channel has subscribers from over 53 countries and her story of resilience, love, and passion...

In the midst of this COVID-19 pandemic, I struggled with the idea of releasing any content that wasn't directly related to providing tools on how to cope and push forward in all of this chaos. Then, as I relistened to my interview with Craig Lewis I was hit with a powerful realization that his story and his message are needed now more than ever. Imagine being misdiagnosed with a mental illness at...

During times of crisis, look for the opportunities to deliver kindness and hope where they are needed the most.  Never forget the origin story of us and how we evolved as tribes. Small communities of people, who banded together for a common purpose: survival and strength. 

Life can often feel like a constant exchange of energy and time. From the moment we wake up, we are thinking, planning, eating, moving, and accomplishing the tasks required to keep our daily routine intact.  But what happens when we feel stuck, frustrated, or lose sight of the joy that exists in everyday life? This is when it's time for a Cup of Casey.  As an Eating Psychology Life Coach, Casey Sc...

Tension is an opportunity for growth. When there is a feeling of discomfort, it immediately identifies where we need to work. Cyndi Otteson is someone who has embraced this tension and used it to cultivate a legacy of growth, change, and community empowerment. As a mother, a successful businesswoman, and a non-profit leader, her campaign to become the first councilwoman for Los Angeles City Counci...

What does it take to hold space for others to heal and grow? Lindsay Burke is someone who can answer this question completely and understands the courage required to walk with someone through the darkest and most challenging moments in their life.  As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, her innovative approach to connecting with her clients is all about making therapy accessible and convenie...

As a nationally-recognized strategic communications leader, social innovator, and the CEO of Tower26, Naomi Seligman has advised congressional leaders, entertainment visionaries, and advocacy groups on how to maximize their social impact and solve some of the most pressing problems facing our nation today. When I was introduced to Naomi and learned about the significance of her work and the impact...

The families of our nation's fallen military heroes are known as the Gold Star Families. This is an honor that no one wants as the void left behind in the wake of this ultimate sacrifice is one that can never be filled. For the ones who made it back home, hanging up the uniform is often the beginning of a new battle with isolation, a lack of community, or a sense of purpose.  Combat veteran and fo...

For any child, a home should be the most sacred place on earth. But what happens when the people we love the most betray our trust and destroy our sense of belonging?   Rebecca Schaper is an extraordinary woman who has experienced the depths of this betrayal and used her story of survival as an inspirational example of hope, and forgiveness.  Her documentary " A Sister's Call" and her book, "The L...

By owning her truth as a domestic violence survivor, therapist, coach, and mom, Kelly Lynch  has cultivated a safe space for women to own the identities they can be proud of, and to stop apologizing for not living up to the stories that were never meant for them.  In 2014, she walked out of an abusive marriage with a suitcase in one arm and her daughter in another. Her courageous journey of self-d...

" There is no finish line where we spike the ball and do the victory dance. We are all a work in progress. There's always something to learn about yourself."  - Liz Scott This was an excerpt from an original essay by Liz Scott, a psychologist with over 40 years of experience and the author of This Never Happened, an absolutely heart wrenching memoir about her childhood journey with narcissistic pa...

In 2016, Miry Whitehill delivered a baby jumper to a Syrian family who had moved to Los Angeles as refugees. When she visited their home, she discovered what she described in her 2019 Tedx Talk as: "... a haunting vacancy in the bathroom, with no evidence of life to be seen. There were no towels on the towel racks, no shampoo, toilet paper, soap, or cleaning supplies." When she realized the signif...

If your house or apartment was on fire right now and you only had a few minutes to grab the most important things in your life, what would they be? The answer to this "fire salvage" question is your  truth, it's your foundation, and it's the most powerful source of growth and human momentum that you have.  This episode is about taking a few minutes to ask yourself: "What is it that I really need,...

Linden Wolbert is many things to many people. To her loyal and loving fans, she is known as Mermaid Linden, the professional mermaid who specializes in "Ocean Edutainment" for kids and adults, ocean conservation, and swimming safety.  To the countless families with kids who are faced with life-threatening illnesses, she is known as a granter of wishes, an angel, and a carrier of hope.  As the Foun...

Lisa Hickey is the CEO of Good Men Media, Inc. and the publisher of The Good Men Project , an online platform that is taking a deep look into what enlightened masculinity looks like in the 21st Century.  With over 3 million visitors per month, The Good Men Project has evolved into a diverse, global community of contributors, who are opening up about mental health, sexual identity, marriage, father...

Belinda Farrell is an author, teacher, master hypnotherapist, and a reconnective, and Huna Healing  practitioner, who has opened my eyes to the strength, and the capacity of the human spirit.  She has overcome incredible adversity including the tragic death of her son to suicide, complete financial loss, and healing a degenerated spine without surgery.   This episode is full of powerful reminders...

No matter who we are, we are all going to struggle at some point in our lives. While this is an inevitable truth of being human, what if we could talk openly about our struggles, share our stories, and build a toolbox for better living? This is the foundation of the message, and the mission of the Beyond Well podcast with Sheila Hamilton. As a five-time Emmy award winning journalist, Sheila has wo...

In this episode I open up about a dark moment in my past that has taken me ten years to reconcile, and ultimately accept as part of who I am.

For some of us, our identity is the way we look, what we do, who we love, or the roles we fulfill in people's lives. Now imagine what it would feel like to suddenly have all the layers of your identity violently stripped away in a single moment.  For Gina Cummings, this moment was May of 2003, when she survived a nearly fatal car accident that left her with the permanent loss of normal phonation o...

Diane Babcock and Rocky Cave were high school sweethearts who hadn't seen each other in over forty three years. Then, one night while relaxing on the couch, with a glass of Merlot, and watching Pulp Fiction, a particular song, in a certain scene, triggered a powerful emotional response within Diane to reach out immediately to her long lost love. She had no idea that her phone call would arrive at...

Fear absolutely has a place, and purpose in our lives, and there will definitely be those moments when our brains signal fear in order to protect us from bodily harm, death, or being arrested. But what about those pivotal moments in life, and those difficult decisions that keep us up at night?  Like when we had to decide whether or not to leave that toxic work environment, or that relationship we...

Katina Makris is many things to many people. As a Certified Homeopath, Intuitive Healer, author, speaker, and radio host, she is an inspirational example of someone who has embraced their inherent gifts, and used their powers in service to others. During my interview with Katina, she shared some of the most powerful and insightful moments of her ten year journey of recovery from Chronic Lyme disea...