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

With episode 55 we talk about fulfilling your dreams. Katherine stops by to speak about her family and how important they are to her. She shares how she had to overcome imposter syndrome to truly enjoy her successes. We opened up about giving back to the generation to help ensure they fulfill their dreams. Katherine then highlights why mentorship is beneficial and what she learned from past mistak...

It's a return with episode 54. Elizabeth joins us to speak to about upbringing and the changes she made in her life. She wants to be a better person for her children as well as the next generation after her. We discuss what it takes to live out one's dreams. She has started a business, written books, and continues to assist the world through her vision. She details the start of her journey and the...

Episode 53 is here. Lucy joins us to discuss her difficulty childhood and what she did to overcome it. Her MMA background has helped her to learn  different forms of accountability and the positive impacts of it. She shares how she has learn just as much from defeat as she did from victory. She is a new mother herself that sees parallels between her former and current life. As a healthcare wo...

We welcome you all back to episode 52. CJ joins us to discuss her struggles with self-confidence and her inability to gain weight. She details to us how out of shape and unhealthy she was in her younger years. She mentions how she couldn't walk up a flight of stairs or run for a bus. CJ started on a journey to improve her health when she started experiencing chest pains with early signs of a poten...

With episode 51 we have Gulsah joining us. Gulsah speaks about her goal for the week and the importance of it. We discuss how important self-love and self-accountability is. We wanted to speak about the amount of importance each of us have. Gulsah shares some of her struggles with food, body fitness, and imagery. We highlighted how everyone has goals and the support needed to put those goals into...

We welcome Michaela for episode 50. Michaela speaks about her childhood disability, her early divorce, and the death of her 2nd husband just a few years ago. Growing up legally blind, she had to worker harder than many others to become the woman she is today. Michaela has written about her experiences in her books. Her books are a voice for her children and the other children out there who may hav...

It's episode 49 with Bilal. Bilal joins us to discuss a personal tragedy. He talks about his son getting hit by car and being near death. He details what he was experiencing as well as how the community pulled together to help the young child in need. Bilal has used this experience to give back to the community that has given so much to him and his family. This is a story about strength and a fath...

Welcome to episode 48. Jason talks to us about suicide awareness and how it has affected 3 generations in his family. Jason had a troubled childhood with both his parents. From abuse to in the home as well as addiction and alcohol dependency, Jason persevered through it all. After surviving his suicide attempt, Jason started a new life with his fiancé ready to turn around all his problems. This 1s...

It's episode 47 with Todd. Todd speaks about his journey into writing and how it helped him to overcome a speech impediment. Todd shares with us the impact our thoughts have own are lives. Todd uses the art of writing to express himself as well as his struggles to the world. Our discussion today is finding out how are talents and help us to find what is important in life. Remember to share and fol...

Episode 46 is with Thomas. Thomas joins us to talk about giving up on himself early in his life. He lost a childhood dream of his as he didn't believe in himself to obtain it. Thomas shares how he was able to achieve his dream and how the journey made him a better person. He is feeling fulfilled when looking back on his accomplishments and is proud that he went to obtain his dream. Remember to sha...

We welcome episode 45 with Chris Rabideau. Chris joins us to speak about his battle with obesity and homeless. Chris has been fighting at a young age to turn his life around. He went from rock bottom with physical and mental health issues to helping others solve theirs. It was great to hear such passion and dedication from Chris. He is someone that wants to pay it forward and ensure everyone becom...

Episode 44 is here. Frank joins us to talk about suicidal thoughts and the struggle of dealing with this daily. We discuss his suicide attempt, what led him to this moment, and how he deals with it today. Many of us suffering from mental illness and weakened mental fitness and Frank's perspective is unique. We dive into the moments before the attempt, the attempt itself, and what we can do to assi...

In episode 043 we talk with Jase. Jase opens up about his life as a long distance runner and the day he realized he was experiencing burnout. Jase grew up loving sports with his brothers and all 3 were competitive. His love for running helped him to excel in many areas of his life. He remembers the day he experienced burnout from running as he ended up hospitalized. With his then girlfriend who be...

Number 42 is with Elliott! Elliott discusses with us how becoming a coach helped him to be a better husband and father. He turned around a marriage that was heading in a direction he didn't want. Elliott also discusses the importance of high performance and why we should strive to become the best version of ourselves. We had such an open and honest conversation about the pitfalls of life and relat...

Welcome Episode 41. We wanted to celebrate Father's Day with a father and daughter duo. Haelee and Dedrick join us to discuss their relationship. Haelee is a young entrepreneur that uses her experiences to fuel her success. From being bullied to being inspired by her father, Haelee has overcome a lot in her life. Her father Dedrick is such a strong man. His grandmother was a big part in her life b...

With number 40 Jon joins us. Jon discusses how his childhood experiences have motivated him to help other improve their lives. We discussed how he uses physical and personal training in his life and his clients. Jon mentions that without his support system he would not be where he is today or as successful. It's a great journey for Jon as he continues to help the world get better and more successf...

Episode 39 is special. Yolunda came by to have a open and self-reflective conversation. Yo, as she is affectionately known, has recovered from alcohol dependency. She opens up about her relationship with alcohol and how strong of grip it had on her life. It's been quite a journey to the road of recovery for Yo. She found and expanded a strong support system which has helped her. From her spouse to...

And with number 38 we have Danni to talk to us about feeling overwhelmed. Danni discusses a topic that many of us have experienced but didn't know how to handle. From family conflict, to a broken heart, you uncertainty at work we all have felt overwhelmed and powerless. Using her own personal childhood experiences, Danni helps us to move on and move up from what may be holding them back. Remember...

Edoshka joins me for episode 37. Edoshka talks about the impact of depression and how it caused her to have panic attacks. Throughout all of this she found love in fitness, specifically through training with tires. Edoshka lost her father and sister at a young age and she discusses how she misses them both daily. To listen to the pain of loss and the joy of discovery from Edoshka is heart felt and...

Sonia joins us for episode 36. It was a great conversation with Sonia about the dynamic between men and women. We discussed romantic and personal relationships and the expectation from society on both. She mentions the impact her upbringing had on her view of marriage which didn't last long. She remarried and is helping others find joy after divorce. Sonia shared a lot of her personal experiences...

And it's episode 35. Amanda Love joins us for a conversation about her amazing journey. Amanda was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and she details the pain she felt and how she ultimately used that same pain to motivate others. With the love and support of her grandmother Amanda is looking to change the world one person at a time. We touched on the importance of health, immunity health, and nutrition....

Episode 34 has Lindsey joining us. we discuss how important educators are for the future of children. Lindsey shares how she had a difficult childhood similar to the children she helps to teach. As an essential worker, she speaks about her love for her job and importance of not leaving any children behind. We asked her if she saw herself in the children she teaches and great it feels being a part...

Episode 33 is here. Summer joins us to talk about her weight loss journey. We discussed her family life as a wife and mother. She mentioned how she started her weight loss journey and the importance of being healthy with the arrival of her child. It was good to hear how supportive Summer's husband is and the role he plays in her become healthier. After suffering a few injuries, Summer reached a lo...

We are back with number 32. The 3rd installment in showcasing the amazing achievements of the disability community with Sam and Gina. Sam has autism and is such an inspirational person. With his mother as one of his biggest supporters, Sam talks to us about being accepted in a world that is so different than he is. We discuss feeling isolated and left alone due to his situation and how his life is...

And here's episode 31. Kyle and Brent join us today for our 2nd installment of speaking with members of the disability community and all their beautiful contributions. Kyle is living with cerebal palsy and is an incredible athlete with his brother Brent. Together they compete in endurance exercises and competitions. It's a strong brotherhood between them and they have accomplished quite a bit toge...