SHARING OUT LOUD

Meet Katey Armstrong! I was first introduced to Katey when she was on the YOU ARE NOT BROKEN Podcast with Dr. Kelly Casperson talking about Menopause and her experience with prolapse, ( when 1 or more of the organs in the pelvis slip down from their normal position and bulge into the vagina). As soon as I started listening I knew I had to have her here on SHARING OUT LOUD because I too am experien...

Celebrating National Menopause Month: Be Loud and Proud! October is National Menopause Month, a time to spotlight a "natural phase" of life that affects half the population but often remains shrouded in silence. It’s time to break the stigma, embrace our journeys, and advocate for the care we deserve! Why Go Loud and Proud? Menopause is a significant transition that can bring a mix of ph...

Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Dr. Sarah Michaud! You were an absolute joy to have on the podcast. quite literally PURE JOY! Dr. Sarah is a clinical psychologistst who has worked in the field of addiction, recovery, and codependency for over thirty years. She began her career at a well-known psychiatric hospital outside of Boston and helped create the rehab program for a new residential ce...

My recent conversation with Caroline Beidler, MSW was wonderful. I love hearing from other addicts who are in recovery, listening to their stories, and hearing how they've taken their trauma(s) and turned it into triumph! Caroline believes that transformation while working on addiction is possible and that healing is a choice. Her own experience in addiction, mental health, and trauma recover...

The words Perimenopause and Menopause are the talk of the town at the moment, the bell of the ball, and with good reason! Women have been suffering from symptoms (sometimes debilitating) for far too long, symptoms that can be alleviated, or damn near if we had more education and knowledge about what's going on with our bodies during this "change". But should we be going straight to...

I have been privileged to get to know Kristi online in the FREE sober coaching meetings through SHE WALKS CANADA. She is one of those FIERCE individuals who is such a bright light -- she is open, honest, and ridiculously funny. She calls it like she sees it and is most certainly on a mission to stay sober. One of my favorite things about Kristi is the constant work she is doing on herself, whether...

What a conversation! THANK YOU Chelsea for this enlightening open and honest conversation. Having you on the Sharing Out Loud Podcast was such an honor. I met Chelsea through the She Walks Canada Wednesday Recovery meeting a few months back and have been hoping to have her on the podcast ever since. Upon first meeting Chelsea, I thought, "How can this calm, introspective, super cool human eve...

Welcome back, Junie! What a pleasure it was speaking with you for a second time. What I loved about this conversation was that we went deeper, so much so that I found myself incredibly emotional throughout our discussion. A reminder about who Junie is -- she is a LOVE and Shadow Work expert. And what pray tell is that? Shadow work is a practice that involves working with your unconscious mind to u...

Growing up in St. Louis it was never Samantha's intention to lead a life of chaos. She never thought "Drug Dealer" and "Felon" would be at the top of her resume. Who goes to the prestigious University of Michigan and lands in jail for selling drugs? After her home in Los Angeles was raided by the police (for drugs) Samantha began to recognize the full impact and depth of h...

Is there a second act for women in midlife? Can we find NEXT-LEVEL LOVE over 40? Junie Moon says ABSOLUTELY! But often, we need to step back and make sure that "we" are ok. That the "baggage" from our past relationships isn't something we are holding on to. That we are confident and know we are worthy of real love. Junie Moon is the CEO of Midlife Love Out Loud , Global Lo...

Abi and Dolina Hendry are back with me this week to share Abi's story, a story of unimaginable trauma and grief, and the tragic loss of Abi's partner, Matt, 6 years ago. Abi, thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to talk with me, AND for being so honest and open with the trauma and grief you've experienced. You are a true gift to this world and I just know that s...

Welcome to Sharing Out Loud, Dolina and Abi! What an absolutely brilliant mother-daughter duo with stories that once you hear them, you will stand tall and announce "IF THEY CAN GET THROUGH THAT SHIT I CAN GET THROUGH MY STUFF!" Just a heads up, we ended up talking for over 2 hours for just Dolina'a part of the story so I will be sharing Abi's story a week after this episode la...

Welcome, Sarah! Thank you so much for jumping on a Zoom call at 7 AM Australian time🥰.     Sarah is the author of the best-selling book “Beyond Booze, How to Create a Life You Love Alcohol Free." She is also: ·         a multi-award winning Health and Wellbeing Coach ·         an accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach ·         a menopause coach ·         a key-note speaker sharing her journey...

Thank you, Alisha, for sharing space with me, and for trusting me with your story. I have found my new sister in sobriety🥰. Alisha is part of a married team from West London (Ricci is her husband) navigating their journey through sobriety. On their Podcast, Black and Sober, they and their guests, share their powerful stories of transformation and newfound freedom from alcohol. Alisha and I talked...

What a pleasure to speak with Sydney Reece! Sydney completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Stephen F. Austin State University and her Master’s Degree in Counseling from University of North Texas. She has worked in multiple settings across the healthcare industry including private practice, outpatient clinics, and inpatient hospitals. Sydney has been part of three start-up organizations and...

I hope this helps someone who’s sober but going thru some rough times, or really ANYONE who’s going thru a rough patch❤️. People in recovery who’ve done the work to drill down into WHY they drank aren’t superheroes, we are human, just like everyone else. Do we radiate joy? I’d like to think so😘! We are joyful because our lives are so much better now! Because we’ve done some really, REALLY hard wo...

Please welcome Ann Marie Veletsos, founder of Down Dog Fitness. Ann Marie is a lover of all things dogs😘, fitness, health & wellness, and most recently all things MENOPAUSE HEALTH. More about Ann Marie: Ann Marie started Down Dog Fitness as a place for people to get away from the stresses of their lives to feel better and realize this is their “playtime” just like dogs want to do when they ge...

Meet Anne, business owner, mom, wife,  daughter, and a "moderate" drinker, or so she thought. Thank you Anne for giving me the space to share your story. I am in awe of you and everything you are doing to promote that life can be beautiful when we don't lean on alcohol as a crutch or as an escape. From Anne: Shame dies when we share… secrets keep us sick. . I know on a personal leve...

My girl, TIFFANY, is back! And what an amazing conversation we had. Tiffany, have you ever thought about doing stand-up? I think you need to add this to your bucket list! 1.5 years sober and nothing, I mean NOTHING is stopping this woman! We talk about all things sobriety today and why (we think) there are so many different terms for having a problem with alcohol: Alcohol use disorder Alcoholic So...

Hello everyone! I took a little hiatus with the pod, not on purpose, but it happened. And while I was away I turned 5! 5-years sober that is :). The last 5 years have been the best years of my life🥰. The freedom of not having to think about the next drink is like no other. If you are struggling please know there is help. There is hope. AA is a wonderful resource, sober coaches like @thrivealcohol...

Kate Eldean is back! And this time she is here to dive deeper into bipolar disorder so you can better understand your loved ones (or yourself!) and to show that people affected by this can lead a full and beautiful life! Kate is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and a Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in Trauma Recovery, EMDR, Neurotherapy, and EFT for Couples. She is licensed in S...

This is one of the most beautiful, heart-wrenching, and sometimes unbelievable sober story I have ever heard. Thank you Erica, aka, sober.for.the.health.of.it , for your vulnerability, your honesty, your openness, so that someone out there might be spared from this dreaded disease of alcoholism.  I needed a drink when I didn't have what I needed. It has been a long road to get to where I am....

On January 3, 2021, about 6 months after a wake-up call amid the pandemic, Rachel decided to try Dry January. She was the heaviest she had ever been, she was unemployed, had no motivation, and was in a marriage that had been done for a while. As Dry January moved into February, February into March... Rachel drastically changed her lifestyle and replaced alcohol with alternatives, like water and wa...

Pay close attention in this episode to where Christy talks about her daughter’s trauma PTSD from her abusive father. This could be triggering for some but also inspiration if you’re in an abusive relationship with children. Please reach out to Christy if you need resources. Xoxo.  In 2011, in a span of six months, Christy Freddo freed herself from the gilded cage that was her high-paying, glamorou...

Meet Katey Armstrong! I was first introduced to Katey when she was on the YOU ARE NOT BROKEN Podcast with Dr. Kelly Casperson talking about Menopause and her experience with prolapse, ( when 1 or more of the organs in the pelvis slip down from their normal position and bulge into the vagina). As soon as I started listening I knew I had to have her here on SHARING OUT LOUD because I too am experien...