The Behind The Shades Show : Marriage, Mental Health, And Trauma Recovery

Irene Vaksberg Interview | Part 01 | Irene speaks to us about the need to love yourself before you can ask others to love you. We discuss the difficulties of dating and why many of us search for love in the wrong places. Irene shares her own personal experience and how she has been divorced twice. Searching for happiness in others before finding it within others prevents us from true love. Irene m...

Erin Harris Interview | Part 03 | Erin speaks to us about the differences between breastfeeding and bottle feeding a child. We discuss the different perceptions of child feeding from culture to culture and the importance of understanding this. Erin informs us how poverty and job flexibility affects a mother's decision if she will breast feed or bottle feed. Remember to share and follow to keep...

Rachel Grant Interview | Part 01 | Rachel joins us to speak about dating and how much the dating market has changed over the years. With marriages occurring later in life and marriages not lasting as long, we discussed the factors behind this. Rachel also speaks about the emotional availability in relationships. From it being ok for men to express their feelings to the understanding of a man's...

Monika Martin Interview | Part 03 | Monika shares her experience with burnout and how she was overwhelmed with her life. Monika let's us know how her friend's pregnancy impacted in an expected way. We also discuss her lowest point in her life and the changes she made to protect her health. Monika felt imbalanced and powerless until she decided to take control of her life again. Remember to...

Erin Harris Interview | Part 02 | Erin speaks to us about the differences between breastfeeding and bottle feeding a child. We discuss the different perceptions of child feeding from culture to culture and the importance of understanding this. Erin informs us how poverty and job flexibility affects a mother's decision if she will breast feed or bottle feed. Remember to share and follow to keep...

Amanda Blackwood Interview | Part 03 | Amanda speaks to us about her human trafficking experience and how traumatic it was. We speak about how it happened, if her family knew, and the details of her escape. Amanda didn't receive help from her parents when it started and her feeling of abandonment push her into a dangerous situation. Remember to share and follow to keep up-to-date with all epis...

Monika Martin Interview | Part 02 | Monika shares her experience with burnout and how she was overwhelmed with her life. Monika let's us know how her friend's pregnancy impacted in an expected way. We also discuss her lowest point in her life and the changes she made to protect her health. Monika felt imbalanced and powerless until she decided to take control of her life again. Remember to...

Erin Harris Interview | Part 01 | Erin speaks to us about the differences between breastfeeding and bottle feeding a child. We discuss the different perceptions of child feeding from culture to culture and the importance of understanding this. Erin informs us how poverty and job flexibility affects a mother's decision if she will breast feed or bottle feed. Remember to share and follow to keep...

Amanda Blackwood Interview | Part 02 | Amanda speaks to us about her human trafficking experience and how traumatic it was. We speak about how it happened, if her family knew, and the details of her escape. Amanda didn't receive help from her parents when it started and her feeling of abandonment push her into a dangerous situation. Remember to share and follow to keep up-to-date with all epis...

Monika Martin Interview | Part 01 | Monika shares her experience with burnout and how she was overwhelmed with her life. Monika let's us know how her friend's pregnancy impacted in an expected way. We also discuss her lowest point in her life and the changes she made to protect her health. Monika felt imbalanced and powerless until she decided to take control of her life again. Remember to...

Amanda Blackwood Interview | Part 01 | Amanda speaks to us about her human trafficking experience and how traumatic it was. We speak about how it happened, if her family knew, and the details of her escape. Amanda didn't receive help from her parents when it started and her feeling of abandonment push her into a dangerous situation. Remember to share and follow to keep up-to-date with all epis...

Multiple Sclerosis and what it is in episode 145. Pamela joins us to discuss how she discovered she suffered from multiple sclerosis. After years of being sick and going through many tests, spots were found on her brain. She was forced to retire from her job as her symptoms continued. Her feet began to burn and she would temporarily lose function in her fingers and toes. Pam shares how she continu...

How strong is your mental health? We discuss this in episode 143. Troy speaks to us about the stigma of mental and how you are not possessed if you are struggling mentally. As we all get used to a life that is different than over the last we years, we have questions about mental health. How many of us missed time with kids, parents, and friends? We share the impacts of isolation and what we can do...

In episode 142, We speak about binge eating that the unspoken consequences of it. Monica shares her story of eating herself to 265lbs and being unable to walk. She opens up about having teeth decay, diabetes, and swollen feet. We talked about how we can love our body better by treating it in a healthy way. Monica mentioned the struggles she had and everything around her reminded her of being overw...

In episode 141, Lena speaks about surviving human trafficking. From waking up one day pregnant while being trafficked to living in a brothel and no one noticing that she was missing. We speak about how it all began and she escaped her abuser who was doing this to her. Lena shares how she felt her parents were responsible due to their neglect of her. Also, we discuss how we sometimes are seeking fo...

Caurel joins us in episode 140. We speak about how our relationships are impacted by unresolved childhood trauma. She shares the importance of loving yourself and why that isn't selfish. Caurel wants to help everyone overcome the pain of their childhood and create healthy relationship. She also discusses how she uses hypnotherapy to to help others understand their past traumas. It was important to...

In episode 139, Rachel joins us to speak about events over the last few years and how much the world has changed and is changing. We speak how quickly current events come and go and why some of us will get lost in transition. On the topic of relationships, Rachel shares that the grass isn't always greener on the other side; communication is key to all relationship success. Lack of communication is...

In episode 138, Amanda returns and shares what love means to her and how trauma impacts her relationships. In a therapeutic session, we discuss the importance of not being used and accepting bad behavior from others. She mentions that she wants to know what love feels like and to have others care for her. Sometimes, we all need to look in the mirror and create the type of love we want and become a...

In episode 137, Katie speaks to us about identifying and working through trauma. We discussed about feeling good with the small things in life and also how the lack of quality time impacts children in families. Katie returning to speak why we all get lonely and need companionship. It was good to share experiences regarding how the world has changed over the last few years. Remember to share and fo...

Lucy returns share more wisdom in episode 136. We speak about the impact the lockdowns and last few years had on nurses and hospitals. She shares her experiences and how the view of her family has changed then and now. We discussed how nurses and other essential workers were viewed as heroes. Fast forward a few years and the perception has changed. Her family has grown and are stronger and wiser n...

Dr. See Love joins us In episode 135. Dr. See Love speaks to us about becoming filled with joy like children as we all need support. We shared stories how seeking out when you are suffering is very important. This led us to agree that no one should take the grace of others for granted. We share how difficult life can be alone and without the support we need. We both discuss the importance of havin...

In episode 134, Benjamin joins us to discuss fulfilling your life dreams. We speak about not letting others disrupt your passion and end your dreams. Benjamin shares what prevented him from turning his dream into reality. Many of us are walking through life similar to zombies but will have an opportunity to "wake up". Benjamin is the person that will help you wake up. Our dreams often start as a c...

In episode 133, we have another returning guest with Lindsey. Lindsey speaks to us about her charity work and how she is living a very different life. She has given up her previous way of living for a much simpler life. Still helping others and becoming a living example of moderation. We speak about why the world needs charity and how the we can do so much more with what we have for others. Rememb...

In episode 132, Kenny joins us to speak about his early choices in life and how it led him to assist others. We discuss creating content that assists people who may not be comfortable sharing their story. Kenny speaks about the early stages of his journey as well as how much he has grown since. Remember to share and follow to keep up-to-date with all episodes.

With episode 131, we speaking with Adriana who has 27 current illnesses. She takes us through each one and how they impact her life individually. We speak on how she got her first illness and how different life was then and now. Her challenges are heartfelt but she is full of smiles and happy energy. With a strong support system with her, Adriana is capable of accomplishing anything. Remember to s...