Strength thru Vulnerability

“The shame is overwhelming. That’s why a lot of women don’t feel comfortable speaking about it. It’s a hidden illness. (Postpartum depression).” In this episode Life Coach and creator of "The Reflection Planner: Reflection, Self-care, and Growth for Moms" Keera Albergaria shares her experiences with postpartum depression, discusses 3 tactics that any new mother can use to help overcome Postpartum...

Thinking Thursday #11 It felt like I was talking to myself while recording this podcast. This episode is for those who are out there, flexing their creativity with the desire of helping others, that maybe aren't seeing the results that they want. Listen. Take it to heart. Sit with it. You are so loved. FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK PAGES: https://www.instagram.com/strength_thru_vulnerability/ h...

"We don't need to get into all the intricacies of theory... It's all the simple things. If we can be talking ourselves up everyday and understanding what triggers our happy hormones, what triggers us to be positive, that's gonna be helping us." In this week's episode I am joined by author and corporate coach, Clare Davis. We chat at length about the importance of our "emotional fitness" and what w...

Thinking Thursday #10 This week's Thinking Thursday is dedicated to opening up the conversation about suicide and what we can do to support one another, and especially children right now, during these unprecedented (gosh I am beginning to hate that term) times. Sending so much love to you and your loved ones. FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK PAGES: https://www.instagram.com/strength_thru_vulnerabi...

“Rather than dwell on my circumstances, I make my circumstances work for me.” In this week’s episode I am joined by journalist, advocate for people with disabilities, and podcast host, Kevin McShan. Kevin and I had an awesome time chatting about his experiences living with cerebral palsy, the obstacles disabled people face when seeking employment, and so much more. Keep up with Kevin: https://www....

"The world needs our dreams, more than ever. It needs the things that are on the inside of us to show up in the world around us.” In this week’s episode I am joined by business coach, life coach, and author, Julia Gentry. Julia and I had an amazing conversation about what it means to dream big, what it looks like to chase your dreams, and how important it is that we do so. Get in touch with Julia:...

Thinking Thursday #9 Happy Thanksgiving everyone! In this week's Thinking Thursday we are going to lean into the holiday spirit and talk about gratitude, and how having a gratitude practice is essential for living a wholehearted life. JOIN IN ON THE GIVEAWAY:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CH9AgYUFxT0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK PAGES: https://www.instagram.com...

“We get to decide: are we going to rest in the shame, or are we going to tell a story about our aspiration, and our hopefulness, and our resilience, and our ability to continue to strive?“ In this week's episode, musician turned coach Scott Perry and I discuss what it means to be "creative on purpose", why community is so important for making lasting change, how vulnerability plays a role in all o...

Thinking Thursday #8 You've heard people say "Oh I'm so OCD" because they prefer to have their desk, kitchen, etc. all nice and organized... But is that really OCD? If so, is that all OCD is? In this episode of Thinking Thursday, I'm here to tell you that it's far more expansive than that.  FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK PAGES: https://www.instagram.com/strength_thru_vulnerability/ https://...

"There were moments where I was angry, there were moments where I didn't want to see my dad. There were moments where... I had to process what I was going through, and sometimes that was extremely messy." In this week's episode I chat with Life Crisis Coach Ellia Marcum about her experience growing up with a transgender dad, how her and her husband salvaged their marriage after her husband had an...

Thinking Thursday #7! In this episode I read to you Ch. 27 from my dad's brand new book "From Heart to Head and Back Again... A journey through the healthcare system". I hope you enjoy and if you'd like to snag a copy of the book yourself check out the link below! Book: https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Head-Back-Again-Healthcare/dp/B08L4FL61N/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3LMW9IJ8693UC&dchild=1&keywords=fro...

“My peace is more important than any romantic connection. Done.”   In this episode I had the privilege of speaking with Conscious Relationship Coach, Jess Hendrick. We had a ton of fun talking about subconscious beliefs and how they play a role in our relationships, the importance of self awareness, and how vulnerability plays a role in our relationships.   Connect with Jess here:   https://www.je...

Thinking Thursday #6... Some of this content is mind blowing... So be prepared. Article mentioned in this episode: https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn9969-introduction-the-human-brain/#:~:text=The%20complexity%20of%20the%20connectivity,every%20second%20of%20our%20lives. FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM PAGES:  https://www.instagram.com/tommydahlborgjr/  https://www.instagram.com/strength_thru_vul...

"What means more than anything was getting me back. Because when I was able to get me back, I'm able to do so many more things to help other people." In this episode I am joined by Tiara M. Tucker. Tiara is a wearer of many "tiara's". She is a mental health advocate, social justice activist, speaker, CEO & Founder of the Tiara PR Network LLC., as well as a Public Affairs Corporate Communicator for...

Thinking Thursday #5 Listen to gain some insight on my story from my dad's perspective as I read a chapter from my dad's book, "The Big Kid... And Basketball". Book: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Kid-Basketball-lessons-taught/dp/172701992X/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n1_0?cv_ct_cx=the+big+kid+and+basketball&dchild=1&keywords=the+big+kid+and+basketball&pd_rd_i=172701992X&pd_rd_r=ec4d560e-...

"I am not in here because I dig girls. I am in here because i want to die all the time." Rev. Catharine Clarenbach joins the show to share her experience with losing her faith community after coming out as lesbian at the age of 17 and how this impacted her life and her mental health. She also discusses some challenges she experienced when hospitalized at age 18 for bipolar disorder, as well as her...

Thinking Thursday #4

"At some point we all have this story in our minds of you're not allowed to show any level of weakness or vulnerability or else there will be social shame, so tough it out, deal with it, bottle up the pain." This week I had the chance to talk with John Beede, a man who has hiked the tallest mountain on each continent, about his story, his battle with PTSD, how important it is for men to be vulnera...

Thinking Thursday #3. Enjoy.

“He looked at me and he went, ‘mommy, I’m disabled aren’t I? I’m broken aren’t I?’” In this week's episode, we look at the inspiring story of Giuliana Wheater, who has survived and saved her family from an abusive marriage, lived her life with OCD, who now helps children with special needs. We also get to a hear a bit about her inspiring son Ollie, who is on the autism spectrum.  Connect with...

Social media & French bulldogs... what more can you ask for?

"As soon as that boundary is broken, I have lost the vision of that outcome and that's just losing focus as a leader."  Thanks for tuning into this week's episode with Brandon Walker, a former SVP of Sales at Untappd and founder of lifestyle engineering firm, Beanie & Blazer. This week we discuss holistic health, the role vulnerability plays in leadership, as well as what the difference i...

How some underarm hair can teach us what belonging really is.

"Men are not very good at embracing that vulnerability… Until a fellow man steps and plants a fellow flag in the sand." On this episode of the Strength thru Vulnerability Podcast I am joined by life coach, psychologist, and entrepreneur, Lee Chambers. Lee has an inspiring story of struggling to navigate his emotions, trying to find his identity during his university years, to even having to overco...

"Whether we’re being threatened by a saber tooth tiger or by a project not going well, the body can’t tell the difference." This week I had the privilege of interviewing leadership development expert, author, podcast host, AND former Fortune 500 Executive, Tony Loyd. Tony joined the show to share his experiences of how he went from living a life that was unfulfilling, filled with anxiety and depre...