The Albrecht Authors: No More Secrets

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We've all seen those exclusive friend groups that don't allow others in. From an early age, we've learned about cliques and what it feels like to not be a part of them. In this episode of No More Secrets, Mary and Katie dissect the concept of cliques and why they occur at all ages. The duo, as always, shares their personal stories of witnessing clique-mentality through pop culture r...

Love triangles are messy for all involved and sometimes occur in ways we don't expect. In this episode, Mary and Katie discuss the various forms of love triangles they have seen and been in themselves. From assisted living triangles, high school drama,  and even outrageous family jealousy, the duo covers it all in this episode of No More Secrets. If you would like to be a guest on No More Sec...

When you get cancer, you have to suddenly become an expert on it. At the young age of 26, Travis was diagnosed with testicular cancer. In this episode of No More Secrets, he chats with Mary and Katie about his whole journey with his diagnosis from start to finish. His story contains dealing with the fear of potential death to ultimately, nipping cancer in the bud. Travis's survivor story will...

As Mary continues her journey with her husband's cancer, she realizes how stuck she is feeling. In the current world where we all can control so little, a lot of us also are feeling lost. So what can we do? In this episode of No More Secrets, Mary and Katie discuss several occasions, including present times, when they have felt mentally stuck. By using the Serenity Prayer as a guide for what...

**This episode contains a guided meditation. Anytime you do some type of meditation, make sure you are not driving or anything else that could cause harm to yourself or others.** Ever want to put a negative memory out of your mind? There's a form of meditation called cord-cutting that helps cut ties with painful reminders of our past. In this episode, Mary and Katie invite Sandra Coyner back...

**This episode contains some graphic language and the detailing of a rape/ and attempted murder** This week on No More Secrets, Mary and Katie catch up on what's going on in their lives. As the two of them discuss Terry's cancer, they realize how traumatic it is to deal with it. Together, the duo brings up various ways their therapists have said to recover from trauma, and even how they...

Even though Coronavirus is all people can talk about these days, Mary and Katie decide to mix it up a little bit and discuss the other c-word illness out there: Cancer. In this episode of No More Secrets, the duo has an open conversation about how cancer has affected them in recent years. Together, they share about Mary's husband’s current terminal prognosis and treatment, losing Mary's...

Dr. Jordan Leasure is an accomplished business owner and chiropractor of North Shore Pro-Active Health in downtown Libertyville. Not only does her business provide chiropractic to patients, but also other holistic treatment plans for all areas of health as well. In this episode of No More Secrets, Mary and Katie invite Dr. Jordan on to share some of her insights on health, managing stress, and eve...

**This Episode Contains Graphic Language Detailing a Car Accident and Severe Injuries** Sam has faced a series of bad luck every year for the past few years. From his divorce to the loss of a loved one, and even a terrible and damaging car accident, Sam knows about trauma. Despite all these devastating experiences though, he still thinks his story can help others. In this episode of No More Secret...

Sam has faced a series of bad luck every year for the past few years. From his divorce, to loss of a loved one, and even a terrible and damaging car accident, Sam knows about trauma. Despite all these devastating experiences though, he still thinks his story can help others. In this episode of No More Secrets, Mary and Katie invite Sam on to tell his story in a two-part series of his multi-traumas...

Get Reiki sent to you for free! If you would like to try Reiki, Email Sandra at sandracoyner@yahoo.com. The first 5 of our listeners to email her get a free long-distance session! Sending Reiki Healing to past and future selves is a concept that is mostly unfamiliar to Mary and Katie. In this episode of No More Secrets, the duo invites author Sandra Coyner back on who has practiced Reiki for many...

We've all heard of the term "catfishing." Since the internet has made it incredibly simple to pretend to be someone else, catfishing has become more and more common. Katie's brother (and Mary's nephew), Joe has experienced it first hand. As a follow up to the last episode surrounding toxic relationships, the duo invites Joe back on the show to discuss his story of being ca...

We all know someone who has been in a toxic relationship, sometimes even including ourselves. In this episode, Mary and Katie bring up the ghosts of their romantic pasts and what it is like to be in a toxic relationship with them. The duo also shares how common it is to be attracted to people that simply are not right for us. If you would like to be a guest on No More Secrets, please fill out the...

In this episode of No More Secrets Mary and Katie chat about the nature vs nurture term commonly discussed in psychology, and how it has affected their family. If you would like to be a guest on No More Secrets, please fill out the contact form here and we will be in touch! Mary & Katie's Book: Broken Nek Follow us on IG: @thealbrechtauthors FB: /thealbrechtauthors www.thealbrechtauthors....

Death is inevitable, so why don't people talk about it? Having spent her career as a yoga instructor, Reiki Master, and now an end-of-life doula, Sandra Coyner has become accustomed to discussing the fear of death and dying with others. In this episode of No More Secrets, Sandra chats with The Albrecht Authors about her experiences helping people with this fear, grief, and general mental heal...

In this episode of No More Secrets, Mary and Katie discuss the recent Father's Day and what it's like for them not to have a father. Katie's dad had passed away, and Mary's dad having Dementia. The duo also discusses Father's Days of the past and what their family is up to now. If you would like to be a guest on No More Secrets, please fill out the form here and we will be...

Mary's dad (Katie's Grandpa) entered long-term hospice this past week and the duo was shocked to find out the name of his new "End of Life" doctor is eerily familiar. In this episode, Mary and Katie discuss Ken coming back again and human nature to be scared of death. If you would like to be a guest on No More Secrets, please fill out the form here and we will be in touch! Mary...

Want to hear what having the Coronavirus is like directly from the survivor's mouth? Over a month ago, Katie contracted the virus herself and wanted to open up about her time with it. In this episode, the duo discusses the virus symptoms from Katie's first-hand experience, "Black Lives Matter", and disagreeing with the toxicity of the media and social media surrounding hot-butt...

Gaslighting is a tactic in which a person or entity makes a victim question their reality in order to gain more power. In this episode of No More Secrets, the duo discusses some warning signs of being gaslit and their personal experiences of it happening to them. Psychology Today Article on Gaslighting If you would like to be a guest on No More Secrets, please fill out the form here and we will be...

Come catch up on the lives of The Albrecht Authors in current times. In this episode, the duo discusses some lessons in regards to assisted living conditions, the value of human connection, and holding onto hope when trauma seems neverending. H ang O n, P andemics E nd ( HOPE ) If you would like to be a guest on No More Secrets, please fill out the form here and we will be in touch! (In-person rec...

Anyone creating content has their own rituals to loosen up beforehand. Mary and Katie? They talk to their editor, Shane-- Even though he can't hear them until later. As a break from the heavier mental health topics, the duo (and Shane) put together some of these cut audio clips from their first season of No More Secrets. If you would like to be a guest on No More Secrets, please fill out the...

Like everyone in this world of COVID-19, Katie and Mary have had to make several substantial adjustments in their life. In this episode of No More Secrets, the duo discusses the human spirit, slowing down, and the new normal of our society. If you would like to be a guest on No More Secrets, please fill out the form here and we will be in touch! (In-person recordings will be postponed until after...

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us in many ways, and The Albrecht Authors are no exception. In this episode of No More Secrets, the duo chats about how this is affecting many people's mental health. They also share some tips from their local experts at Youth & Family Counseling to manage anxiety and depression in these times. If you would like to be a guest on No More Secrets, p...

In this 2nd half of Albrecht Family Dynamics, the duo invites another family member to chat with them--Joe! He is the oldest of Katie's siblings and in Broken Nek , goes by the name of 'Josh.' Similar to Sara in the last episode, Joe discusses growing up as Ken's child and how it affected him. Together, they chat about stamina, drunk fathers, grief, and more while realizing how...