Peace with Pain

In this episode Eronica shares her personal journey overcoming PCOS, building self-confidence, and shifting her mindset to live more authentically. She discusses practical tools she uses with clients as a mindset and alignment coach, the difference between coaching and therapy, and simple daily habits that create peace and progress. Listeners will hear about manifestation, self-care rituals, keepi...

Meg joins the Coxless Crew for the final relay across the Pacific, stepping onto Doris with little rowing experience to help complete a 9,000-mile, record-seeking voyage. We hear about the two-hour row/sleep routine, storms, sharks, the challenges of hygiene and food, and how music and a psychologist helped them cope. Meg shares the emotional highs — 360° horizons, nightly sunsets and wildlife — a...

Amanda joins Brittany to share her journey from burnout and perfectionism to starting her own private practice during the COVID era. The episode covers anxiety, vicarious trauma, setting boundaries, the challenges of telehealth, and the importance of seeking therapy and self-care. Listeners will hear honest stories and practical insights for therapists and anyone navigating mental health, recovery...

Trigger Warnings: Sexual/Physical/Emotional Abuse Alcoholism Infertility/Endometriosis/hysterectomy Death of Parent due to cancer Suicidal Ideation . . . . . . . . . . . Erin, grew up with a father who was sexually, physically and emotionally abusive. Erin did not feel protected or supported by her mother who invalidated her anger surrounding her abuse. Rather than being given an acknowledgement o...

Gina and Don, parents of 3 happy children were going about their lives when suddenly their world turned upside down. Their oldest daughter was having a sleepover when suddenly she became afraid of stepping on the floor and entering her bedroom. This became the beginning of her struggling with OCD. Unfortunately, Their other daughter fell victim to the challenging disorder as well. The entire famil...

Trigger Warnings: Child Molestation Emotional Abuse unhealthy relationship with food suicidal thoughts paranoia Jackie suffered sexual trauma from a very young age from someone that was supposed to provide protection and support. This experience penetrated her future relationships and her relationship with food. Fortunately, Jackie was able to find healing and continues to make progress with herse...

Kristen, was in the middle of a meeting at work when she had her first panic attack. This was the beginning of her experience with debilitating migraines and panic attacks that left her afraid to leave her home. Today Kristen has found a way to manage her migraines and panic attacks and does not let them compromise her life. She has acquired her PhD in Education Policy and has her own business in...

TW Depression and Suicidal thoughts . . . . . . . . After life knocked Lari down she fell into a heavy depression. Lari found herself paralyzed from her sadness and struggled with suicidal thoughts and reaching out to friends for support. Lari’s perfectionism stopped her for a long time from moving forward and getting projects started. Today Lari has decided that “there’s no rules” and if she want...

TW Sexual Assault, Rape and Child Molestation Sandra Cooze, is a survivor of child molestation, sexual assault and rape. Sandra chose to heal from her trauma and found relief in practicing reiki, using crystals. Today Sandra is an intuitive trauma release and self empowerment coach where she helps others to begin their trauma healing. She is the author of: Journey to Your Self-How to Heal from Tra...

In Peace with Pain's first Tuesday Tips Expert episode we welcome Donna, a school psychologist. Donna shares what it is like to be a school psychologist and what the role entails during the barriers of covid restrictions. Donna is kind enough to share tips with parents and teachers about managing the challenges of supporting students through various challenges. Finally, Donna shares tips for those...

Dr. Donald "Skip" Mondragon is a physician and a twenty-six-year Army veteran. Skip spent thirty months in combat zones, and is a National Veterans Wrestling Champion. Towards the end of his army career Skip found himself in a fetal position under his desk overwhelmed with the depths of his depression. Skip eventually gained the courage to ask for help and through his recovery decided that he want...

Mike Iamele woke up one day puking blood and incredibly ill. When he believed that he may not live he surrendered to his emotions and was able to express his love for his roommate. Prior to this Mike and his roommate (his now husband) had never been in a same sex relationship. Today after exploring nutrition and alternative medicine practices Mike is healthy and helping others map their vulnerabil...

Kim was going about her days when suddenly at 52 she had her first of what would be many seizures. After many tests she was diagnosed with a non-epileptic psychogenic seizure disorder. In this episode Kim shares how the seizures have prompted her to begin to deal with some of her demons from the past. While Kim’s seizures have changed how Kim lives her life. She continues to find gratitude and joy...

Trigger Warning: Postpartum depression and suicidal thoughts. Heather gave birth to her son just under two years ago. Before Heather became a mom she had no idea the struggles that she would face with the drastic changes that come with parenting. Unfortunately, Heather developed severe postpartum depression and at one point became suicidal. In this episode Heather explains how deep her depression...

Trigger warning: Eating Disorders Satina, grew up placing heavy standards on herself for her looks and weight. For Satina, being perfect meant that she was good enough. Satina developed an eating disorder very young and carried it through her adult life. Satina has found a way to begin her healing through the love that she feels from her husband and now for herself. Today Satina helps others as a...

Trigger Warning: Domestic Violence, Eating Disorders, Self harm/Suicide, Substance Use, Sexual Assault, Kidnapping and Loss Emma has faced domestic violence, multiple sexual assaults, the loss of her father and was even kidnapped at one point. This resilient and inspiring human once dealt with her low self esteem by using substances, self harm and a poor relationship with food and with others. Tod...

Sarah Segesdy, was constantly being told that she was anxious and that her Lyme Disease and Endometriosis symptoms were "all in her head." Hear Sarah's story of finally being heard by medical professionals and getting the help that she needed to heal her body. Unfortunately, Sarah's struggles contributed to the development of an eating disorder. Today she has found a healthier relationship with fo...

Jodie never let her Cerebral Palsy stand in the way of her fulfilling the life she wanted to live. Early on Jodie began a pattern of not listening to the "naysayers" and instead turned to her faith. Jodie graduated college, worked full time helping others, lived independently and raised two children. 4 years ago Jodie unexpectedly lost her husband. While she is still managing some grief that comes...

Kendra, grew up a little faster than most after losing her Dad at the age of 8. Kendra was also home schooled and began college at 16. In this episode Kendra honestly shares her struggles with boundaries family, grief and what it is like being a nurse during covid.

Meagan, lived an isolated life while she was actively addicted to alcohol and benzodiazepines. Meagan finally decided after 20 years that it was enough. Today she helps others who suffer from addiction and uses her experiences to help them succeed in their own recovery.

Elizabeth's mother tragically lost her life in 2018 after she went missing in the smoky mountains. In this Episode Elizabeth shares about her grieving process as well as what it is like to be a youtuber and wedding photographer during the coronavirus pandemic. For those who are looking to connect with others who understand grief here is a link to online grief groups verywellmind.com/best-online-gr...

Erik spent 13 years of his life in prison, 3 of which were in solitary confinement. In this episode Erik shares some of the atrocities he and his prisonmates experienced and how he has been able to adapt to life outside of prison. Anyone interested in helping those adapt to life outside of prison here is a resource I recently found: https://www.voa.org/correctional-re-entry-services

Robin suffers from Cystic Fibrosis. A serious, chronic lung disease. Hear Robin share how she struggled with accepting her need for treatment when she was younger and how she copes today. Here is a link to the CF foundation for more information and a link to a petition to get important healthcare resources for CF patients to Canada. https://www.cff.org/ Petition Save the lives of individuals with...

Rob, an artistic, actor/director and friend suffers from bipolar disorder and ADHD. 4 years ago Rob was hit head on by a drunk driver and didn't know if he was going to walk again. Rob is still figuring out life, but does so with eloquent acceptance, creativity and humor.

In this episode the interviewee, Alex, covers what it was like to complete graduate school as a brand new mom. Alex then shares how sign language was her first language and how she had to learn to speak while continuing to translate and advocate for her non hearing parents. Finally, Alex discusses her personal experiences with being a black woman in America today. From hair to experiences with pol...