The Lived Experiences Podcast

What if getting dressed was less about looking good and more about feeling like yourself? In this refreshing episode of The Lived Experiences Podcast, Dr. Tamea Ryan sits down with Solita Roberts, wardrobe wellness speaker and personal stylist, and founder of Style to Impact, for a conversation that reframes style as a tool for identity, confidence, and self-discovery. Solita shares how 15 years i...

The advice that keeps generations stuck sounds like wisdom, but it is often denial in disguise. In this powerful episode of The Lived Experiences Podcast, Dr. Tamea Ryan sits down with Erica Allen, LPC-A, founder of Redeeming Legacy Counseling and host of The Golden Child podcast, for an honest and deeply personal conversation about generational trauma, healing, and what it truly takes to break fr...

What if the very differences that made school harder were also the seeds of your greatest strengths? In this heartfelt episode of The Lived Experiences Podcast, Dr. Tamea Ryan welcomes Michelle Steiner, advocate, writer, and founder of Michelle's Mission, for an honest and encouraging conversation about navigating learning differences, finding your voice, and refusing to let a diagnosis define...

In this powerful episode of The Lived Experiences Podcast, Dr. Tamea Ryan welcomes Ernest James, speaker, mentor, and founder of programs dedicated to healing the father wound and restoring family legacies. Ernest shares his personal journey from childhood observations of fatherlessness to launching impactful programs like Man Up and Friends of Fatherless Daughters. Rooted in faith and fueled by l...

What if the rejection you feared most was actually the redirection you needed? In this dynamic episode of The Lived Experiences Podcast, Dr. Tamea Ryan welcomes Tanesha Moody, founder of The CLEAR Method, for a conversation about reconnecting with purpose, harnessing courage, and embracing the unique impact only you can make. Tanesha takes us on a transformative journey from her days in theater an...

What happens when the career you built your entire identity around suddenly shifts beneath you? In this powerful episode of The Lived Experiences Podcast, Dr. Tamea Ryan welcomes Constance Howard, an executive coach and former Emmy-winning journalist, for an honest conversation about grief, loss, and what it truly means to rediscover yourself on the other side of success. Constance pulls back the...

What does it truly mean to create an inclusive classroom? Not just in policy, but in practice, in relationship, and in the everyday moments that shape a student's sense of belonging? In this rich roundtable episode of The Lived Experiences Podcast, Dr. Tamea Ryan is joined by a powerful panel of educators and DEI advocates for an honest, heartfelt, and practical conversation about diversity, e...

Discover how Lorena Wade, a faith-driven certified life coach and healthcare leader, blends her personal experiences with professional expertise to empower women in leadership, motherhood, and life transitions. Her story offers practical insights into authentic leadership, self-care, and navigating life's challenges with faith and purpose. In this episode: Lorena shares her journey from aspiring p...

Most of us think our past defines us, and for Ken Miller, that was painfully true for years. Most of us think our past defines us, and for Ken Miller, that was painfully true for years. A once promising Ivy League graduate, Ken's life spiraled into two decades of homelessness, addiction, and incarceration. But what if your darkest moments weren't the end, but the beginning of your greatest transfo...

In this powerful Season 2 finale, I sit down with DeMonta Whiting, MA, LMFT, a psychotherapist and leadership coach who helps high-achieving men break the hidden patterns that keep them successful on paper but unfulfilled in real life. This conversation explores a truth most successful people don't talk about: how early unmet emotional needs can drive a lifelong pursuit of achievement that nev...

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Nichica F.Melton, M.Ed., a woman who embodies the art of balancing multiple passions and responsibilities. As a wife, mother of six, ministry partner, and successful entrepreneur, Nichica brings unique insights into managing life's many demandswhile pursuing professional excellence and maintaining your sanity. With a Master's in Education Administ...

In this essential episode, I sit down with psychologist Kim Long for an honest, compassionate conversation about perimenopause - a transition that affects millions of women yet so many feel unprepared for. Kim brings both her professional expertise and lived experience to help us understand what's really happening during this transformative time. Growing up as a military kid overseas, Kim lear...

Mindful Margins: Maz Alexander on Compassion Fatigue and Boundaries for Helping Professionals | The Lived Experiences PodcastIn this essential episode, I sit down with Maz Alexander, a social worker and coach hailing all the way from London, to discuss a topic that doesn't get nearly enough attention - compassion fatigue and burnout among helping professionals and caregivers. Maz brings vital...

In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with author Zoey Michaels, whose personal experience as a scam survivor transformed into a powerful mission to protect others from fraud. Zoey shares her courageous journey of being manipulated by scammers and how she turned that painful experience into her book "Breaking Free: How Scammers Manipulate and How to Fight Back."🔍 In our conversation,...

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Charles W. Powell II, whose story redefines what it means to overcome adversity and create purpose from painful experiences. Thirteen years ago, Dr. Powell experienced sight loss due to Retinitis Pigmentosa, which initially led him into nine months of devastating depression and hopelessness. But through faith, family support, and unwavering determinati...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The LivedExperience Podcast, I met with Joshua Pair for a raw, honest conversation about breaking free from generational patterns of abuse and addiction that have plagued families for generations. Joshua courageously opens up about his own childhoodexperiences growing up in chaos - surrounded by domestic violence and substance abuse that seemed inesc...

In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with ShawntiRefuge, founder of Mothering in the Dark, a support group that addresses one of the most painful and often silenced experiences in family life - estrangement from our children. Shawnti courageously shares her unique perspective, havingexperienced estrangement from both sides of the relationship. 🔍 In our conversation,we explore: What makes Sha...

In this episode, I'm joined by Renea Linsom, a published writer, blogger, and fellow podcaster who co-hosts "Win Some With The Linsoms" with her husband Jay. Renea opens up about her powerful journey from people-pleasing patterns to authentic living and personal empowerment.🔍 In our conversation, we explore:• How to recognize and break free from people-pleasing behaviors• The journey from seeking...

I had the privilege of interviewing Rosa Casquino, a bilingual Latinx Licensed Clinical Social Worker and trauma therapist whose journey from Peru to becoming a healing advocate is truly inspiring. As both a survivor and clinician, Rosa brings unique insights into: ✨ Breaking generational cycles of trauma in Latinx families ✨ The importance of culturally sensitive therapy ✨ Systemic barriers in...

In this inspiring episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Chef Keith Jones, a culinary ambassador with over 30 years of experience who brings both passion and wisdom to everything he touches. Chef Keith opens up about his remarkable journey into the culinary arts, his transition into television, and his courageous battle as a cancer survivor.🔍 In our conversation, we explore:• Chef Keith's pa...

In this powerful episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with Regina Hiremath, founder of Alimonia Life and author of "Lessons on the Way to Onesome." Regina courageously opens up about her journey from surviving childhood abuse and a 23-year emotionally abusive marriage to becoming a beacon of hope for others navigating similar struggles.🔍 In our conversation, we explore:How Regin...

I met with the extraordinary Vitelle Webb, an entertainer, advocate, and creative force whose one-woman show "9 Lives" takes the world by storm. From experiencing homelessness and domestic violence to becoming a powerful voice for trauma survivors, Vitelle's story will move you to tears and inspire hope. She shares how artistry became her pathway to healing and how she transforms heavy topics into...

In this special episode of The Lived Experiences Revealed, I'm diving deep into the crucial topic of protecting your narrative in a world that's constantly trying to edit it. Discover how external stories can infiltrate your own and learn practical strategies to maintain authorship of your life story. Throughout this episode, I share:How to recognize when others are projecting their storie...

In this mini episode of The Lived Experiences Revealed, I'm exploring the stories we didn't choose, but inherited from our families, culture, and society. If you've ever found yourself repeating beliefs that don't feel fully yours, this one's for you! I share how to identify these inherited narratives and consciously choose which to keep, modify, or release. Drop a comment belo...

In this mini episode of The Lived Experiences Revealed, I'm diving into that familiar feeling of "I'm not ready yet" that keeps so many of us stuck. If you've ever delayed opportunities or held back because you didn't feel prepared enough, this one's for you! I share what readiness really means and practical strategies to move forward even when that doubt creeps in. Drop a comment below: What are...