SHARING OUT LOUD

You’re Going to Love Today’s Guest! This week, I’m beyond honored to welcome the magnificent Katherine Rhadans to the podcast! You may know her as the brilliant and HILARIOUS mind behind “No Wine in the Carpool Line” (don’t worry—we get into how that gem came to be), but there’s so much more to this fierce, funny, and fearless woman. Katherine is almost 12 years sober, a mother of five, a prominen...

Welcome to the show! Today we’re joined by Dr. Jacci Tomsic , a highly accomplished oral and maxillofacial surgeon who’s blazing trails in a field still largely dominated by men. Dr. Tomsic is passionate about serving her community (Cleveland, OH)!) —not just through surgery, but through genuine connection. Oral and maxillofacial surgery isn’t just about fixing jaws or removing wisdom teeth. It’s...

This is a re-release from my badass friend, Andy Matthews Helander — and trust me, it’s a MUST LISTEN . Lies, deceit, gaslighting, and then Andy’s life was flipped upside down -- her husband announced they were getting divorced. What followed? — the kind of emotional chaos that feels more like a true crime series than real life. But Andy didn’t stay down for long. She made a bold decision to recla...

This week’s episode features a raw, real, and powerful conversation with Terry Tateossian — an entrepreneur, startup founder, and now a passionate advocate for health and wellness. Terry’s story begins in Eastern Europe under a Communist regime. At just 11 years old , she defected with her parents, spent two years in a refugee camp , and eventually made it to the U.S. to start a new life. She went...

In this week’s inspiring episode, we sit down with Heather Ritts — a powerhouse mom of three, small business owner, transformation coach, fitness competitor, and co-founder of FitLife Method , a holistic fitness program designed specifically for women. Together with her sister, Heather is building a movement that goes far beyond workouts, integrating education, nutrition, training, and hormone hea...

 🔺 Trigger Warning : This episode contains discussions of severe depression and suicidal thoughts . If you or someone you know is in crisis or struggling with thoughts of self-harm, please know you are not alone —there is help, and there is hope. Resources can be found below❤️. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ In this powerful and de...

🎙️ Re-Release: A Must-Listen Conversation with Becky Parker This episode is a re-release , but with a twist—it's a trimmed-down version that puts the spotlight right where it belongs: on Becky Parker . When I first recorded this, I was still finding my rhythm as a host (and probably talked a little too much 😅). Since then, I’ve learned a lot—and this conversation deserves to be heard with fu...

RE-RELEASE! A shortened version of my amazing conversation with Kiki❤️ Kiki Hurwitt is an absolute powerhouse I discovered on the 'gram. I reached out to her because I wanted to hear the story behind the face in her “before” photos from 2020. What pushed her to take control of her health—her life ? What I wasn’t prepared for was the raw honesty of her journey—how her unhealthy relationship wi...

Hi everyone, and welcome back to Sharing Out Loud — the podcast where we get real about life, change, and the stories we’re all living. Today, I’m sitting down with someone who embodies strength, drive, positivity, and a whole lot of real talk — the amazing Amy Johnston of Amy Johnston Fitness. Amy is a certified trainer and nutrition coach based in Calgary, Alberta. But she doesn't just tran...

Welcome back to Sharing Out Loud, where real stories meet transformation, healing, and the power of the human spirit. Today, I have the absolute honor of introducing you to someone whose light and wisdom are as powerful as her story—Jillian Laudano. Jillian is a certified Life Coach, Spiritual Practitioner, Energy Healer, Meditation and EFT Tapping expert, Speaker, and Sobriety Coach with She Walk...

Welcome to Sharing Out Loud ! Whether you’re here for the 70th time or tuning in for the very first, I’m so glad you’re here. I hope you find this listening experience to be a breath of fresh air—a space where stories are shared with honesty, vulnerability, and heart. Each episode features real conversations that remind us we’re not alone in our struggles or growth. Today’s episode is no exception...

Welcome to SHARING OUT LOUD—the space where stories unfold, healing begins, and art meets the soul. Today, we’re diving into a conversation with someone whose journey is anything but ordinary. Danya is an artist, photo journalist, filmmaker, spice creator, and recovery advocate (in recovery herself from alcohol abuse and domestic violence) whose work speaks to the raw, unfiltered beauty of being h...

In this empowering episode, I sit down (again) with Alexandra Bos, a true female badass. An author, a yoga teacher, and a chaser of knowledge, Alexandra is the epitome of not taking no for an answer. In this episode, Alexandra shares her transformative journey from overcoming personal challenges to embracing sobriety, and how it has empowered her to push past glass ceilings. With her passion for w...

Six years ago today, I woke up after drinking once again—only this time was different. I knew I was done. I still had alcohol in my system, so I decided the next day, March 21, 2019, would be my first fully sober day. But today, March 20, was the day of my awakening. Last night in the She Walks Canada coaching group, we talked about what it means to be sober and stay sober. For me, it has meant th...

" Perseverance. We all deserve to be the best version of ourselves. Every day I try to do a little better or work a little harder". -- Maddie Smith Welcome MADDIE! Sober badass, mom, CrossFitter, military wife, and an incredible role model for anyone looking to remove alcohol from their life. In this episode, we dive into the powerful journey of sobriety from a woman’s perspective. We di...

Hey everyone! It's been a minute since I last checked in, but definitely not for lack of wanting to be here! Life has just… well, life has gotten in the way. Over the past little while, I’ve been navigating the challenges of helping my parents move out of their home of 51 years, and transitioning my mom into assisted living to better manage her Alzheimer’s symptoms. It’s been a lot, but I’m s...

In this episode, three influential women—Alexandra Bos (author, yoga teacher, tech expert), Becky Parker (mindset coach/certified hypnotherapist, author), Tiffany Lee Gaston (women's fitness expert/model, author, athlete), share their journeys with aesthetic enhancements. From boosting confidence to embracing self-expression, we dive into the stigma surrounding beauty enhancements and discuss...

"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk to blossom." -- Anais Nin Bronwyn Schweigerdt is a licensed psychotherapist and host of the Angry at the Right Things podcast. In her work, she emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and processing emotions, particularly anger, which is often repressed or disowned. She believes that emotions such...

Welcome Julie Kirschke! Thank you so much for being on Sharing Out Loud AND being a part of my own recovery journey through the She Walks Canada FREE WEEKLY Coaching calls . From Julie: Addiction is in the face of the girl next door, it can be in the computer lab with a tech specialist, it can be in the Principal's office, it can be at your Dentist, or in my case ..….. it was in the mirror. I...

Rebecca! Where have you been all my life? If we had met in high school or college, we would have been fast friends, there is no doubt in my mind. And it might not have been a stretch seeing that Rebecca grew up in MI, summered "Up North" at family cabins/cottages (as I did and still do), and went to Michigan State, where several of my family members and friends have gone. About Rebecca:...

She's back! Ok, she never left! Our conversation went from menopause to sobriety all in one session so I decided to split it into 2 episodes. However, there is a big  connection between drinking and perimenopause (hint: they don't mix!). Sober stories never get old because anyone struggling needs to know they are not alone, and the more stories we hear, the more we can confirm that there...

“Nobody realizes that some people extend tremendous energy merely to be normal.” -Albert Camus Meet Chrissy Janiga, LCSW. Certified Alcohol-Free, Mindset, Success, Spirituality, and NLP Coach. Plus, she's an author and a Podcast Host (Soulful and Sober). A little about Chrissy... I often thought about not drinking. However, due to alcohol being normalized in our society and labels like alcoho...

PART 1 of 2 with the amazing Patti Palmer. Part 1: MENOPAUSE. NO ONE IS COMING TO SAVE US! But by sharing our menopause stories, we can give you hope and, hopefully, the knowledge to arm you with confidence when speaking with your doctor. What’s stopping you from taking control of your menopause health? Is it fear of Uncertainty? Maybe you think you don’t have enough time to focus on yourself. Let...

Meet Malyasia Harrell, Founder of Blissful Life Consulting | Spiritual Transformation Coach | Mental Health & Wellness Advocate | Psychotherapist | Corporate Wellness Strategist & Consultant | Military Veteran | Keynote Speaker | Author | University Board Member | Philanthropist | Podcast Host. WOW! That is a lot of accolades😲. As a psychotherapist, coach, speaker, and veteran, Maylasia h...

I’m excited to share a glimpse into the inspiring journey of my friend, AnaLori Smith, whom I met through the amazing free weekly sober coaching calls with SHE WALKS CANADA . Since January, I’ve come to know AnaLori as the beautiful, funny, intelligent, tiny queen she truly is. I really had no idea what her sober story entailed and I knew nothing of her early life. During our sober calls, we often...