At A Crossroads with The Naked Podcaster

Stuck between two worlds, I didn’t have the confidence to dare to be different. I was a counterfeit everything to everyone but an authentic nothing to myself. When you’re not sure who you are, folks and society will gladly attempt to turn you into what they want you to be. I was many things for many people but neglected myself. It was a miserable and disconnected period but It taught me later to live my inner truth instead of living an outer lie for others. From NFL wife to entrepreneur life is frustrating and challenging BUT I know it was needed for growth. So, while I’m not in love with the process, I adore it because it has stretched me in faith, failures, and focus. I thought I would always work to build dreams for others. I didn’t really start thinking about my own company, being an author or speaker until I published my first book in 2016. I live by the motto- “Success is a dish served only to the bold.” Submitting my resignation was a time of ambition and anxiety. I thought about the decrease in money, I weighed the cost of start-up for my vision and I considered the time and effort required for my business to be successful. With all those “what-ifs” attempting to hinder me, I boldly badged out of the exit side automated corporate doors. I walked exactly 104 steps to my vehicle with a close friend and co-worker that repeatedly told me, “don’t look back,” and I officially became an entrepreneur. Rejection, not-so-nice reactions, and resistance are stumbling blocks that you must learn how to turn into stepping stones along the entrepreneur brick road. Over time, I’ve trained my brain to not take the answer “no” personally or professionally. I’ve also stopped waiting on others to give me the tools and materials to build doors of opportunity that I should be constructing myself. I share my story, struggles, strengths, and successes with the world after being asked about marriage and life with a celebrity professional athlete by so many people across the globe. It was difficult hearing their “assessment” for me in the supposed life of the rich and famous. My life is building a legacy that will globally impact others to stretch, evolve and embrace their reflection. I empower people to live vicariously through themselves! FIND HER HERE: https://www.facebook.com/wisewordswoman ( https://www.facebook.com/wisewordswoman) https://www.instagram.com/inotherwordsbystone (https://www.instagram.com/inotherwordsbystone) https://www.inotherwordsbystone.com (https://www.inotherwordsbystone.com) CONNECT WITH JENN: https://linktr.ee/momofeighteen The podcast is for those of you who know that there is more to life and that our true authentic souls are built for greatness. You are built with strength and love that is meant to shine through times of conflict and times of celebration. You are ready to get to work and live with your true purpose. FB PAGE - Mom’s Running It https://www.facebook.com/momofeighteen (https://www.facebook.com/momofeighteen) BLOG http://www.momsrunningit.com (www.momsrunningit.com) Rate the podcast - it helps SO much! https://ratethispodcast.com/thenakedpodcaster (https://ratethispodcast.com/thenakedpodcaster) Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

Jay Shifman is an open book. A vulnerable storyteller and stigma-destroying speaker, podcaster, and event host, Jay’s story of struggle is familiar to the millions of people the world over who also struggle with issues of mental health, substance misuse, and addiction. Now in long-term recovery, it is Jay’s mission to encourage difficult conversations and honest education concerning these and similar struggles. Jay founded his company, Choose Your Struggle, in 2015 with two distinct goals; ending stigma and ensuring that those who struggle receive the help they deserve. A fervent believer in radical honesty and the simple fact that neither struggle nor recovery should be treated as a one-size-fits-all experience, Jay uses his voice, and his platforms to educate, entertain, and empower. Looking to make these conversations even more accessible, Jay launched the Choose Your Struggle podcast in early 2020. In a short amount of time, Choose Your Struggle is already in the top .2% of worldwide listenership and has cracked numerous top lists and venerable rankings. The show combines vulnerable storytelling and expert education around the topics of mental health, substance misuse and recovery, and drug use and policy. Past guests have included former congress member Katie Hill, celebrated authors John Hudak and Gregg Clunis, and advocates Tessa Xuan, Elizabeth Mckissick, and Michelle Kuei. An accomplished orator in his own right, Jay has numerous speaking and storytelling events to his name. He prides himself on his practiced approach of drawing in the listener while discussing hard topics in a way that puts a human face on struggles that we often discuss in a dehumanizing way. Not content with only one platform, in 2021 Jay began producing two narrative event series, Rock Bottom Storytellers and A Day in the Life, which give voice to shared experiences, normalize discussing periods of struggle, and seek to build a community around our shared cultural love of a good story! Both events are currently virtual with the hope that in a post-covid world they can be produced for a stage near you! Holding a BA in Psychology from Northern Kentucky University and with over a decade of lived and professional experience in the field, Jay has put in numerous hours of independent learning acquiring certifications in mental health, substance misuse and addiction, and drug policy. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife, Lauren, and their dog, Nell. For more information, visit:http://www.jayshifman.com ( www.jayshifman.com) or find him on your favorite social media platform. FIND JAY HERE: https://jay.campsite.bio/ (https://jay.campsite.bio/) CONNECT WITH JENN: https://linktr.ee/momofeighteen The podcast is for those of you who know that there is more to life and that our true authentic souls are built for greatness. You are built with strength and love that is meant to shine through times of conflict and times of celebration. You are ready to get to work and live with your true purpose. FB PAGE - Mom’s Running It https://www.facebook.com/momofeighteen (https://www.facebook.com/momofeighteen) BLOG http://www.momsrunningit.com (www.momsrunningit.com) Rate the podcast - it helps SO much! https://ratethispodcast.com/thenakedpodcaster (https://ratethispodcast.com/thenakedpodcaster) Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

Before the age of 17, I was faced with 3 pregnancies, 2 ended in abortion. These painful choices devastated me and put me in a state of rage. Angry and bitter, I despised everything. Fearful and full of shame and guilt I knew I had to get away from this narcissistic, gaslighting man, or I would end up destitute. Hiding behind shame and guilt, I kept my secret hidden and believed I deserved perpetual punishment. For over 3 decades I struggled with unforgiveness and turned to unhealthy coping mechanisms. Counseling didn’t get to the root cause-I buried myself in my career and side gig. Despite my angry outbursts, I advanced and was successful in my job and church-my heart was hurting so I drank, ate, and became addicted to 0% credit cards, until one day I had enough. I overcame the fear, removed the blocks and the walls came tumbling down. FIND HER HERE: https://lisadrennon.com (https://Lisadrennon.com) https://www.facebook.com/lisadthefacetscoach/ (https://www.facebook.com/lisadthefacetscoach/) Freebie URL to share with guests: https://lisadrennon.com/ftgileadmagnet ( https://LisaDrennon.com/ftgileadmagnet) Best way to connect via DM Lisa Drennon is the author of Forgiving the Girl Inside: finding balance, freedom, and fun in your life, an energetic Mindset Mentor Business Strategist who helps Christian Female Entrepreneurs unwrap their gifts and talents, pursue their passion with their purpose so they can create consistent content and confidently connect with their soulmate client. CONNECT WITH JENN: https://linktr.ee/momofeighteen The podcast is for those of you who know that there is more to life and that our true authentic souls are built for greatness. You are built with strength and love that is meant to shine through times of conflict and times of celebration. You are ready to get to work and live with your true purpose. FB PAGE - Mom’s Running It https://www.facebook.com/momofeighteen (https://www.facebook.com/momofeighteen) BLOG http://www.momsrunningit.com (www.momsrunningit.com) Rate the podcast - it helps SO much! https://ratethispodcast.com/thenakedpodcaster (https://ratethispodcast.com/thenakedpodcaster) Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

-Grad school for nutrition, type A personality, super stressed--> emotional eating to cope resulted in feeling out of control around food, weight gain, no energy, etc. -Became a Registered Dietitian and nothing I had learned seemed to help. If anything diets and the belief that food is medicine were making it worse. -Fast forward several years, new Mom, stressful time, using food to cope again. Realized I felt unworthy of self-care because I believed they were more worthy of care. Worked on autoimmune issues with Naturopath, Intensive therapy... stopped eating and began helping other people with overeating and weight loss, and they were successful. -Then the pandemic happened. I would read at the dinner table with my family, I realized books and other acceptable "vices" were my new food for coping. I was using other things to numb rather than being present in my life. -Through intense self-development, I realized I still wasn't feeling my feelings, I started practicing getting present to my feelings. Part of this journey was letting go of old beliefs that my desires and feelings were suspect at best and likely sinful. I realized I was looking for pleasure from food/escape, rather than from identifying and pursuing things I enjoy. -I started to feel very self-conscious about my body feeling like I needed to look like an "after" photo if I was going to help people lose weight. My heart was breaking over my clients and prospects using words like "disgust" and feeling like they hated mirrors when they thought about their bodies. I began redefining beauty for myself and studying how to improve body image. -Many women believe weight loss will help them feel comfortable in their own skin when in reality weight loss helps them fit in with cultural (and patriarchal) beauty norms. My eyes were opened to how these cultural norms stop women from living the lives they were meant to live and keep them small. -I began implementing techniques to help my clients stay in the present with their feelings, body acceptance work, and less of a focus on weight loss so women can feel in control around food and comfortable in their own skin. Focusing on self-care in 4 key areas. FIND HER HERE: Website and blog:http://www.cassiechristopher.net ( www.cassiechristopher.net) Free Facebook group: http://facebook.com/groups/emotionaleatingandwomensweightloss ( facebook.com/groups/emotionaleatingandwomensweightloss) Instagram: @CassieChristopherRD Freebie URL: Cassiechristopher.net/Free You’re Done Dieting, But Still Want to Heal Emotional Eating: A Roadmap to Achieve Peace and Freedom with Food and to Feel Comfortable In Your Own Skin, for Women over 45 Who Have Tried it All Best way to connect: send me an email: hi@cassiechristopher.net CONNECT WITH JENN: https://linktr.ee/momofeighteen The podcast is for those of you who know that there is more to life and that our true authentic souls are built for greatness. You are built with strength and love that is meant to shine through times of conflict and times of celebration. You are ready to get to work and live with your true purpose. FB PAGE - Mom’s Running It https://www.facebook.com/momofeighteen (https://www.facebook.com/momofeighteen) BLOG http://www.momsrunningit.com (www.momsrunningit.com) Rate the podcast - it helps SO much! https://ratethispodcast.com/thenakedpodcaster (https://ratethispodcast.com/thenakedpodcaster) Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

+When I was 22 years old, I gained custody of my then eight-year-old sister Adrienne. +I raised Adrienne all through my twenties until one month after her 15th birthday she was diagnosed with stage IV liver cancer. Her cancer journey only lasted 147 days. Losing Adrienne has been the biggest loss in my life. +I have channeled my grief into worthy ventures including a national nonprofit dedicated to primary liver cancer and a new health tech startup for all cancer patients and caregivers. +Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Founded in 2002, Blue Faery's mission is to prevent, treat and cure primary liver cancer specifically hepatocellular carcinoma through research, education, and advocacy. +Cancer University (Cancer U) is an online membership platform for cancer patients and caregivers to educate, empower and engage them to become advocates for their cancer care to improve outcomes and reduce costs. +Published last year, my medical memoir Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days about raising and losing Adrienne to cancer was a bestseller on Amazon and has received many awards. FIND HER HERE: Blue Faery:https://bluefaery.org ( https://bluefaery.org) Cancer U:https://cancer.university ( https://cancer.university) Better Off Bald:https://betteroffbald.com ( https://betteroffbald.com) Andrea Wilson Woods:https://andreawilsonwoods.com ( https://andreawilsonwoods.com) ANDREA WILSON WOODS is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-benefit, digital health company. With Cancer U, Andrea synergizes her talents of coaching, writing, teaching, and advocacy. Her best-selling and award-winning book, Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a medical memoir about raising and losing her sister to liver cancer. For your guests, we would like to give free lifetime memberships to Cancer U. 1. Go tohttps://cancer.university ( https://cancer.university) 2. Click the button 'Enroll Now' 3. Use the coupon code NAKEDPODCASTER CONNECT WITH JENN: https://linktr.ee/momofeighteen The podcast is for those of you who know that there is more to life and that our true authentic souls are built for greatness. You are built with strength and love that is meant to shine through times of conflict and times of celebration. You are ready to get to work and live with your true purpose. FB PAGE - Mom’s Running It https://www.facebook.com/momofeighteen (https://www.facebook.com/momofeighteen) BLOG http://www.momsrunningit.com (www.momsrunningit.com) Rate the podcast - it helps SO much! https://ratethispodcast.com/thenakedpodcaster (https://ratethispodcast.com/thenakedpodcaster)

Loss of a child, losing yourself, and surrendering to God with Kristina Risinger • loss of a child • incompatible with life • compatible with love • surrender (not my will, but yours Lord) • Faith (I believe, please help my unbelief) • Joy in this Life (Psalm 27:13-14) • focus and priorities • peace (Paul) and the thorn (2 Corinthians 12) FIND HER HERE: Website:https://kristinarisinger.com/ ( https://kristinarisinger.com/) Social: FB @ Abundantly Rooted, Instagram @kristinarisinger_ruach LinkedIn @ Kristina Risinger Link tree:https://linktr.ee/AbundantlyRootedLife ( https://linktr.ee/AbundantlyRootedLife) Kristina is a Podcaster at Faith Breathed Hope and Abundantly Rooted, Author, Event Host, and Christian Influencer and Networking Promoter helping Christian Women and Men share their stories, renew hope, discover purpose, and connect in fellowship and business with others. Connect with Kristina athttps://kristinarisinger.com/ ( https://kristinarisinger.com/) Freebie: Fruit of the Spirit Journaling Prompt for Kids Or Morning Coffee and the Word Prayer Journaling Prompt * URL will send CONNECT WITH JENN: https://linktr.ee/momofeighteen The podcast is for those of you who know that there is more to life and that our true authentic souls are built for greatness. You are built with strength and love that is meant to shine through times of conflict and times of celebration. You are ready to get to work and live with your true purpose. FB PAGE - Mom’s Running It https://www.facebook.com/momofeighteen (https://www.facebook.com/momofeighteen) BLOG http://www.momsrunningit.com (www.momsrunningit.com) Rate the podcast - it helps SO much! https://ratethispodcast.com/thenakedpodcaster (https://ratethispodcast.com/thenakedpodcaster) Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

I come from violence; my father beat my mother on a regular basis. Eventually, I moved out and fulfilled my dream of becoming a dancer. I created my 1-woman show, “Home Sweet Home?”. I play different women being abused and then she goes to her good place, that’s where the dancing comes in but then she is pulled back into the terror of being abused once again. The show ends very strong, very empowering. Extensive research was done for the show and I couldn’t believe the alarming statistics. I decided to make this into a business and Osso Safe was born. I wanted to provide products and services that can really positively impact people's lives, whether they are going through violence or not. My personal and professional experience with the subject allows me to bring a unique and holistic approach by combining education and technology to promote safety and prevent violence in the workplace, schools, and in particular, in places of residence. Since I am also a professional dancer/teacher, I use my performance abilities to educate on the subject. A struggle is that we absolutely cannot solve the magnitude of this problem by treating this as a charity, as a nonprofit. Victims neither need pity nor handouts. They need solutions, they need resolution, which is why we focus on 3 markets: schools, workplaces, and residences. Our approach is indeed a practice and I am bridging the real estate industry with Osso Safe. In doing so, this will change the face of residency, where safety/nonviolence will become a required standard condition of residency. Period. This is good for business, good for residency. Abuse should not be a part of anyone’s residency, ever. Just Because You Are A Parent, It Doesn’t Give You The Right To Abuse Your Child. The Osso Safe approach to diminishing and preventing home violence in schools, workplaces, and properties, focuses on the fact that this is indeed a practice. There is a direct connection between violence and pornography. The “legal” system makes horrible matters even worse, in that, it does what is in the worst interest of the abused child versus what is in the best interest of the abused child. An example of what constitutes a good relationship is to allow your kids to vent when they are upset and then speak to them as calmly as possible; this is both healing for the child and the parent. We would also like to focus on Osso Safe's vision for the prevention of home violence and the real estate industry. Website: http://ossosafe.com/ ( http://ossosafe.com/) http://www.facebook.com/sabrina.osso.1 (http://www.facebook.com/sabrina.osso.1) http://www.linkedin.com/pub/sabrina-osso/75/894/36b (http://www.linkedin.com/pub/sabrina-osso/75/894/36b) https://twitter.com/OssoSabrina (https://twitter.com/OssoSabrina) https://www.alignable.com/ridgefield-nj/osso-safe-llc (https://www.alignable.com/ridgefield-nj/osso-safe-llc) https://www.instagram.com/ossosafe/ (https://www.instagram.com/ossosafe/) TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyAhN_xwCxsandfeature=youtu.be ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyAhN_xwCxsandfeature=youtu.be) The Osso Safe Certification which includes the Osso Safe Home Sweet Home Package at a discounted rate, Sabrina@ossosafe.com, Sabrina Osso is the Founder and CEO of OSSO SAFE…Feel safe where you live, work, and play. She is a TEDx Speaker, Domestic Violence Speaker, Real Estate Agent, and Consultant on promoting safety and preventing violence in the workplace, schools, and in places of residence. Sabrina’s personal and professional experience with the subject allows her to bring a unique and holistic approach as a solution. She is also a professional dancer/teacher who uses her performance abilities to educate on the subject. As a real estate agent, Sabrina is bridging the real estate industry with Osso Safe. CONNECT WITH JENN: https://linktr.ee/momofeighteen

I come from violence; my father beat my mother on a regular basis. Eventually, I moved out and fulfilled my dream of becoming a dancer. I created my 1-woman show, “Home Sweet Home?”. I play different women being abused and then she goes to her good place, that’s where the dancing comes in but then she is pulled back into the terror of being abused once again. The show ends very strong, very empowering. Extensive research was done for the show and I couldn’t believe the alarming statistics. I decided to make this into a business and Osso Safe was born. I wanted to provide products and services that can really positively impact people's lives, whether they are going through violence or not. My personal and professional experience with the subject allows me to bring a unique and holistic approach by combining education and technology to promote safety and prevent violence in the workplace, schools, and in particular, in places of residence. Since I am also a professional dancer/teacher, I use my performance abilities to educate on the subject. A struggle is that we absolutely cannot solve the magnitude of this problem by treating this as a charity, as a nonprofit. Victims neither need pity nor handouts. They need solutions, they need resolution, which is why we focus on 3 markets: schools, workplaces, and residences. Our approach is indeed a practice and I am bridging the real estate industry with Osso Safe. In doing so, this will change the face of residency, where safety/nonviolence will become a required standard condition of residency. Period. This is good for business, good for residency. Abuse should not be a part of anyone’s residency, ever. Just Because You Are A Parent, It Doesn’t Give You The Right To Abuse Your Child. The Osso Safe approach to diminishing and preventing home violence in schools, workplaces, and properties, focuses on the fact that this is indeed a practice. There is a direct connection between violence and pornography. The “legal” system makes horrible matters even worse, in that, it does what is in the worst interest of the abused child versus what is in the best interest of the abused child. An example of what constitutes a good relationship is to allow your kids to vent when they are upset and then speak to them as calmly as possible; this is both healing for the child and the parent. We would also like to focus on Osso Safe's vision for the prevention of home violence and the real estate industry. Website: http://ossosafe.com/ ( http://ossosafe.com/) http://www.facebook.com/sabrina.osso.1 (http://www.facebook.com/sabrina.osso.1) http://www.linkedin.com/pub/sabrina-osso/75/894/36b (http://www.linkedin.com/pub/sabrina-osso/75/894/36b) https://twitter.com/OssoSabrina (https://twitter.com/OssoSabrina) https://www.alignable.com/ridgefield-nj/osso-safe-llc (https://www.alignable.com/ridgefield-nj/osso-safe-llc) https://www.instagram.com/ossosafe/ (https://www.instagram.com/ossosafe/) TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyAhN_xwCxsandfeature=youtu.be ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyAhN_xwCxsandfeature=youtu.be) The Osso Safe Certification which includes the Osso Safe Home Sweet Home Package at a discounted rate, Sabrina@ossosafe.com, Sabrina Osso is the Founder and CEO of OSSO SAFE…Feel safe where you live, work, and play. She is a TEDx Speaker, Domestic Violence Speaker, Real Estate Agent, and Consultant on promoting safety and preventing violence in the workplace, schools, and in places of residence. Sabrina’s personal and professional experience with the subject allows her to bring a unique and holistic approach as a solution. She is also a professional dancer/teacher who uses her performance abilities to educate on the subject. As a real estate agent, Sabrina is bridging the real estate industry with Osso Safe. CONNECT WITH JENN: https://linktr.ee/momofeighteen

From Farm Life to Royal Canadian Mounted Police, PTSD, to death of spouse with Doug Lawrence * Grew up on a farm - father was an alcoholic * Spent 25 years with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police * PTSD as a result of my service * Didn't realize I had PTSD until I began research on topic * Not a role model for wife and children *Lost spouse February of 2021 to cancer * life long partnership was ended * lack of relationships while growing up * have become more spiritual DOUG’S FIRST INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/c9lyzeSU61U (https://youtu.be/c9lyzeSU61U) Favorite scripture: Psalm 23 FIND DOUG HERE Website:http://www.talentc.ca ( www.talentc.ca) Website:http://www.internationalmentoringcommunity.com ( www.internationalmentoringcommunity.com) LinkedIn:http://www.linkedin.com/in/douglawrence-mentor ( www.linkedin.com/in/douglawrence-mentor) Twitter: @TalentCDoug Freebie URL - Connect with me: doug.lawrence@talentc.ca CONNECT WITH JENN: https://linktr.ee/momofeighteen The podcast is for those of you who know that there is more to life and that our true authentic souls are built for greatness. You are built with strength and love that is meant to shine through times of conflict and times of celebration. You are ready to get to work and live with your true purpose. FB PAGE - Mom’s Running It https://www.facebook.com/momofeighteen (https://www.facebook.com/momofeighteen) BLOG http://www.momsrunningit.com (www.momsrunningit.com) Rate the podcast - it helps SO much! https://ratethispodcast.com/thenakedpodcaster (https://ratethispodcast.com/thenakedpodcaster) Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

Author and Fortune 500 sales executive Becca Powers likes to describe herself as having a full appetite, stating that women with busy careers can have their cake and eat it too without sacrificing a crumb. However, she believes that they should never have to calendar in their self-care, family, and free time, believing that it takes away from the spontaneous joy of life. Instead, she writes in her upcoming book Harness Your Inner CEO that it's possible to enjoy the "season" you're in without overwhelming yourself with to-dos. She can speak to: - The Power of "And": Life doesn't have to be a series of "or's". How to give yourself permission to be multifaceted - you can be a career badass AND the best mom on the planet - Balance is BS: Instead of letting your calendar rule your life, allow yourself to evolve organically. If you're too rushed off your feet to exercise today, that's okay! Be kind to yourself instead of holding yourself to a rigid schedule - The Wholeness of You: Don't waste your time trying to be digestible for others. Experience the fullness of who you are, and the right opportunities will follow - Reorganize the Ladder: How to make sure your priorities are in check to increase prosperity, feelings of self-worth, and net worth (hint: your career should be last) FIND HERE HERE: http://www.beccapowers.com ( www.beccapowers.com) https://www.instagram.com/beccapowers1313/ (https://www.instagram.com/beccapowers1313/) https://www.facebook.com/beccapowers1313/ (https://www.facebook.com/beccapowers1313/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/beccapowers1313/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/beccapowers1313/) Becca Powers is an award-winning hi-tech sales executive and motivational speaker. With over 20 years of experience, her career boasts Fortune 500 giants such as Dell and Cisco. From growing up with musician parents who flirted with addiction, to dropping out of college and becoming a single parent of two by the age of 28, Becca’s guts-and-grit journey to success reaches beyond business. As a motivational speaker, she empowers women to prioritize themselves for a more fulfilling, joyful life. CONNECT WITH JENN: https://linktr.ee/momofeighteen The podcast is for those of you who know that there is more to life and that our true authentic souls are built for greatness. You are built with strength and love that is meant to shine through times of conflict and times of celebration. You are ready to get to work and live with your true purpose.

How He Went From Lifelong Depression to Counselor with Zack Rutledge -lifelong depression -best friend killed summer after high school, plummeted to the deepest depression -flunked out of college -slowly built myself up "brick by brick" using myriad tools (in the book) -became personal trainer, fitness nutrition specialist, certified brain health trainer -earned MA -starting a second MA in January to become a therapist FIND ZACK HERE::https://www.amazon.com/Official-Depression-Relief-Playbook-Strategies-ebook/dp/B08K3R6ZV5 ( https://www.amazon.com/Official-Depression-Relief-Playbook-Strategies-ebook/dp/B08K3R6ZV5) zacksrutledge@gmail.com Zack S. Rutledge is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, an ACE Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist, and a Certified Brain Health Trainer through the Functional Aging Institute. He has a black belt in karate, has practiced yoga for almost a decade, and will become a certified yoga instructor in August of 2021. He holds an MA from American University in Washington, D.C., and starts his Licensed Professional Counselor program in January 2022. THE BOOK: In The Official Depression Relief Playbook, Zack S. Rutledge takes his years of battling anxiety and depression and presents top-tier lessons on how to overcome the suffering. Borne out of experience, this book details the effects of conventional, non-conventional, and unexpected treatments. Providing a “D-Day approach” to battling this incessant affliction, it provides a defined action plan which attacks depression and anxiety on the physical, mental, and emotional levels. Simple, actionable, and concise, The Official Depression Relief Playbook will save you years of struggle and provides you with a shortcut to the life you deserve. This book is truly an insider's look at depression, and how to beat it. CONNECT WITH JENN: https://linktr.ee/momofeighteen The podcast is for those of you who know that there is more to life and that our true authentic souls are built for greatness. You are built with strength and love that is meant to shine through times of conflict and times of celebration. You are ready to get to work and live with your true purpose.

Kate is an award-winning jazz musician (songwriter, producer, singer, guitarist) - while on a major tour overseas promoting her new album, she got the call that her mother was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer; she immediately flew home, dropped her guitar on the floor, and never touched it again for the next two years. - at that moment, Kate became her mother's primary caregiver for the next 5 years; during that time, Kate decided to write songs to express to her mother the emotions she was feeling at the time; the songs both for her mother and about how Kate was grappling with her own emotions during that period - after her mom passed away in 2015, Kate recorded 11 of the songs and released them as her latest album, titled Bright Nowhere in late April of 2021 (just before Mother's Day); the album has won wide critical acclaim and rave reviews from Grammy Award-winning artists in the industry; it is also currently being considered for 7 Grammy nominations - In addition to her latest album, Kate has been making it her mission to help people deal with grief, as well as help, loved ones who are grieving; she gave a TEDx talk on the topic "A Grief Casserole: How to Help your Friends and Family through Loss" that has received nearly 47K views to date - Kate is also a mentor and life coach for other musicians who are looking for guidance in their music careers; she is also a private guitar teacher, and mentors young kids - Lastly, Kate is writing her first book, The Ultimate Guide to Songwriting, due out in 2022 FIND HER HERE https://www.kateschutt.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kateschutt/ https://www.facebook.com/kateschuttmusic/ https://twitter.com/kateschutt?lang=en Kate Schutt is an award-winning singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer whose voice NPR calls “glassily clear and glossily sweet.” Americana Highways names her new album Bright Nowhere “superb...one of the year’s best.” American Songwriter calls it “illuminating” and “the work that ought to bring her the wider recognition she so decidedly deserves.” Kate’s songs have won top honors from the John Lennon Songwriting Contest and ASCAP, and she’s shared stages with Terri Lyne Carrington, Bill Frisell, Julian Lage, Scott Colley, and Bernard Perdie, to name only a few. MORE OF JENN: https://linktr.ee/momofeighteen At A Crossroads with The Naked Podcaster - Baring it all Emotionally and Spiritually is unconventional, gritty, explicit, raw, edgy, and vulnerable. There is a freedom that’s gained through sharing our stories - with the goal that sharing the journey will help you with your journey.

Anger, Shame, Tantrums, and Blame To Healing and Becoming A Life Coach with Natalie Hixson The tantrum was bad – really bad. The rage came and went. What was the little one to do? She was absolutely helpless. And here is why… The tantrum wasn’t coming from her. It was coming from her mama! The mama felt stuck dragging a ball and chain of rage. She blamed God, her parents, the world around her – even blamed her child - never seeing the source of rage was from within. Mama took her kiddo to a therapist thinking if the child had help then the anger would go away. The wise woman looked at the mom and said, “My dear, the child is normal for her age. It’s YOU who needs help.” The mother was in shock – but it was exactly what she needed to hear. It was then that I, the mom, realized I could take responsibility for my own rage and begin the healing journey – not only for me but for my child. I was the one who needed to overcome the anger and rage. It was not a simple journey but was well worth everything I put into it! I am now that Mom I wanted to be – having fun being a loving, guiding parent who takes joy in being with my kids and husband! I now coach discouraged, burnt-out Christian Moms, helping them overcome destructive anger so they enjoy being a wife and mom. Natalie Hixson is a wife, mother, auntie, and certified professional life coach who helps discouraged Christian moms overcome destructive anger and burnout. After learning to thrive in motherhood and process anger in a healthy way, Natalie became convicted to help other moms avoid those dark years of motherhood by helping them to appreciate and process their anger, learn to identify their triggers, and ultimately control their reaction to those triggering situations. She enjoys her own motherhood journey by hanging with her husband Mike and their three daughters in beautiful Bozeman, Montana. FIND HER HERE: Website: http://www.nataliehixson.com/ (www.nataliehixson.com) Blog: http://www.nataliehixson.com/blog (www.nataliehixson.com/blog) Social: http://www.pinterest.com/nataliehixson (www.pinterest.com/nataliehixson) NATALIE’S FREEBIE Natalie would love to offer your audience access to her Trigger Tracker as a first step to overcome destructive anger so they can be the fun, present and joyful wife and mom they want to be. The Trigger Tracker will help them identify their triggers, create awareness around them, and support them in changing their mindset around the triggers. https://nataliehixson.com/crossroads (https://nataliehixson.com/crossroads) MORE OF JENN: https://linktr.ee/momofeighteen At A Crossroads with The Naked Podcaster - Baring it all Emotionally and Spiritually is unconventional, gritty, explicit, raw, edgy, and vulnerable. There is a freedom that’s gained through sharing our stories - with the goal that sharing the journey will help you with your journey. Please join Jenn's private FB group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/crossroadscoaching (https://www.facebook.com/groups/crossroadscoaching) Rate the podcast - it helps SO much! https://ratethispodcast.com/thenakedpodcaster (https://ratethispodcast.com/thenakedpodcaster)

Flood of a finished basement, lost belongings and a month later learned about feng shui and living with belongings you love-creating a life you love-and realized I no longer had to live with hand-me-downs I loathed or inside other people's suffocating expectations of me. Her first interview: https://youtu.be/OqCuwNvT3qE FIND LAURA HERE: http://www.cherishyourworld.com ( www.cherishyourworld.com) http://www.loveyourspaceloveyourlife.com (www.loveyourspaceloveyourlife.com) https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurastaley1/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurastaley1/) https://www.facebook.com/laurastaleycherish (https://www.facebook.com/laurastaleycherish) https://www.instagram.com/cherishyourworld/channel/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/cherishyourworld/channel/?hl=en) FREEBIE: Offering free copies of my book, Let Go Courageously and Live with Love: Transform Your Life with Feng Shui MORE OF JENN: https://linktr.ee/momofeighteen At A Crossroads with The Naked Podcaster - Baring it all Emotionally and Spiritually is unconventional, gritty, explicit, raw, edgy, and vulnerable. There is a freedom that’s gained through sharing our stories - with the goal that our journey will help others in their journey. The podcast is for those of you who know that there is more to life and that our true authentic souls are built for greatness. You are built with strength and love that is meant to shine through times of conflict and times of celebration. You are ready to get to work and live with your true purpose. Please join the private FB group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/crossroadscoaching (https://www.facebook.com/groups/crossroadscoaching) Rate the podcast - it helps SO much! https://ratethispodcast.com/thenakedpodcaster (https://ratethispodcast.com/thenakedpodcaster) Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

First interview November 12, 2019: https://youtu.be/Rb3Tcg3YMFA In our first interview, we discussed Nancy’s physical, emotional and sexual abuse, being put in foster care, the continuing abuse, her father's death when she was 28. She’s been an advocate for abused children and intellectually challenged adults, has fostered and adopted children, and served on the board of two related non-profits. Professionally, she has over 30 years of leadership experience in the financial services industry across numerous disciplines, with a passion for empowering individuals in the workplace. She wants to champion others to say “I am an incest survivor” without shame, guilt, or fear of repercussions, and to open a dialogue that removes the societal taboo of acknowledging and discussing incest. Just as we rush to put out a house fire and support the survivors with love, compassion, and help, Nancy dreams that one day we will rush without judgment to extinguish the fire of incest. A strong voice for those shamed to silence and the long-term impacts of child sexual abuse, Nancy hosts the Tail of the Bell podcast available on most podcast platforms. Each episode focuses on a specific topic interpreted through a featured incest survivor’s personal story and, where needed, further explored by experts. A trained life coach, Nancy also helps incest survivors help themselves through Tail of the Bell, Inc's programs. TAIL OF THE BELL: We provide unique coaching programs for adult survivors of child sexual abuse, particularly emphasizing parent-child incest, to help them thrive in their personal, communal, and professional spaces. We incorporate a holistic approach to supporting these individuals while raising community awareness; by educating employers on ways to assist survivors, by enabling survivors to empower one another in a safe place, by providing a survivor’s voice through motivational talks at various engagements, and by facilitating Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children training. What’s behind our name? A bell curve is often used to describe the occurrence of a wide variety of real-world human characteristic data, such as a person’s height or IQ, where most numbers are concentrated around an average, there’s an equal likelihood of highs and lows, and extreme occurrences are rarer. Here, the bell curve is used to represent the distribution of normal life experiences. Most people will have experiences that fall within a tight range around the average such as riding a bike for the first time, marriage, graduation, etc. As you move further away from the center, where the average life occurrences reside, toward the graphical ends you will see extreme outliers. On the right side, are those that have achieved rare, ever-lasting bliss. On the left side, are those that have experienced extreme tragedy and loss. These individual outliers when grouped together, become the “tail”. Tail of the Bell works with individuals whose personal histories are at the extreme left end of a life experiences bell curve to empower them to move beyond their beginnings, stand big, connect with their peers, choose happiness, and fulfill their dreams. As outliers, these individuals may find it difficult to be understood by those with more common personal histories. If this resonates with you, you are not alone and we can help. We “get it” because our founder is a survivor! Email us at info@TailoftheBell.com Website: https://www.tailofthebell.com/ LI: ​​https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-s-allen/ LI Tail of the Bell: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tail-of-the-bell-inc/about/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/TailOfTheBell/ MORE OF JENN: https://linktr.ee/momofeighteen At A Crossroads with The Naked Podcaster - Baring it all Emotionally and Spiritually is unconventional, gritty, explicit, raw, edgy, and vulnerable. There is a freedom that’s gained through sharing our stories - with the goal that our journey will help others in their journey. The...