We Are The Stigma

Join us for a truly BEAUTIFUL, soul-expressive episode with our dear friend, Carrie Pullaro. This captivating convo was recorded in 2022, days after Carrie returned from Burning Man; we chat about that and much more. We get raw and vulnerable as we discuss shame, transformation, self-worth, abortion, and recovery. Carrie is a return guest, be sure to check out her first episode - 302. Breaking Through Shame & Addiction. 

We are BACK and beyond grateful to be here!!! We are kicking off the show with the super fabulous Madeline Forrest from Happiest Sober. Madeline is 28 and from Toronto, Canada. Madeline got sober in November 2020 after a decade of gray-area problem drinking. Now, she is passionate about helping & inspiring others on their sobriety journeys.

In this episode we discuss:
- Hangxiety
- Gray area drinking vs the “al...

This week Melissa & Cody are chatting with Brianne Mass, a spiritual coach and mentor whose mission is to raise the collective consciousness by practicing what she preaches in her program, Words Are Human. This is where Brianne teaches and guides you to get “unstuck” and find your unique purpose.

Whether you consider yourself “spiritual” or not, this episode is full of golden nuggets about healing yourself and overcoming persona...

This week Melissa & Cody are chatting with Lisa Howe! A mama, social worker, parent educator, and Certified Peaceful Parenting Coach. We talk about the challenging and rewarding work of parenthood. Lisa is beautiful at helping the cohosts feel seen and validated. Whatever journey you’re on, with or without kiddos, there is much to learn! 

In this episode, we discuss: 
-Parenting 
-Meditation
-Empathy

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**Trigger warning - this episode briefly discusses self-harm; if you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to local MHS ♥️

This week Melissa & Cody are chatting with Kristen Hassan! A sober mama, wife, nurse, and content creator. 

Kristen shares the highs and lows of life and how a trip to a mental institution led her and her husband down a recovery path. 

In this episode, we discuss: 
-Addiction/sobriety/recover...

It's the first interview episode of season 4, and we're going deeeeep y'all!! We're chatting with 20-year-old Mikah Jones about spirituality and mental health. From severe trauma to everyday setbacks, this episode offers something for everyone! Mikah uses the power of social media to bring healing to the mental health community & future generations.
We are honored to share this episode and to call him ou...

It's been a journey, but here we are!!

We are re-introducing ourselves in this quick 10-minute episode and chatting about season 4! We are so excited to keep this journey going!!

If you're new or have been with us all along, thank you, we are SO GLAD to have you!!

We'll see you for a new, full-length interview episode in two weeks. So much love!!
xox Cody & Melissa

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We've been sitting on this episode for a little while and we HAVE to share it! In this short but inspirational episode we chat with self-healing consultant, Emily Katz! Emily describes herself as a "professional problem solver," and we can't think of a more perfect way to describe her! She is a POWERHOUSE dedicated to helping others overcome the darkness and master their mental health. It was an honor chatting w...

**Trigger Warning:  This episode deals childhood sexual abuse and suicide - if you
After taking a few weeks off, we are finishing this season STRONG! In this episode, we share a brave and powerful conversation with Ashley Arruda.  After hearing the stories of Jen Elizabeth, Desi Martin, and others, Ashley asked to share her story - and we are deeply grateful that she chose to trust us.

Ashley's story of childhood...

This week we sit down with our very dear friend, Ally Bazely. If you're looking to get juiced up and inspired - this is IT my friends. Ally's story of personal transformation will get you hyped on for your own journey! We are reminded that the end, is just the beginning, and that the rock bottom is the most profound place to build again. This episode is powerfully pack with mental health, personal growth, taking back your...

This week we are chatting with our very dear internet friend, Kyra Evans!

Kyra is an author, speaker, and self-empathy teacher. Her first book, “The Dictionary of Limiting Beliefs: Transforming your inner narrative to manifest a wholehearted life,” launched in June of this year and has quickly been adopted by spiritual seekers, coaches, and therapists as a transformational personal development tool. Kyra lives in a cabin i...

It is national recovery month, so we’re going back to out home base - Sobriety and Recovery! We’re talking to Hayley Waters, the Recovery Baddie. This interview was such a good time and we’re so excited to have you sit in on this powerful conversation! Hayley is one badass sober babe and we are HERE FOR IT!!!! 

In this episode we discuss:
- Identifying as an alcoholic/addict vs. being alcohol-free (labels) 
-Shame associated...

This week we are joined by Spiritual Life and Business Coach, Kevin Carton for a juiced up and deep conversation. Get your feels out and sit down as the forth member in this convo, we are so glad you're here with us! 

Topics include:
-How trauma isn't always "big T" trauma
-Releasing shame/guilt for having challenges with mental health
-The importance of community for our overall well-being

K...

Welcome back! After an impromptu reset, we are back and ready to start the second half of Season 3, with new guests and the same love!

Cody & Melissa spent the break re-evaluating the show and making conscious changes. In this episode, they go behind the scenes and discuss what the future holds.

We are asking for feedback - what can we do differently, and where can we better serve YOU, the listener? We value your opinions, and we...

We are chatting with comedian and coach Craig Shoemaker and we cannot wait for you to hear it! Craig is THE MAN and we are so honored to share this experience with him.
Laughter is PROVEN to raise your vibration, help you feel better, and extend your life! Join us as we laugh out loud & take back our lives by remembering to take it less seriously! Craig’s passion reaches beyond comedy. He founded LaughterHeals.org, a nonpr...

We are again joined by our dear friend, Mac Brazina aka The Human Builder. This BEAUTIFUL conversation left us floating through our day, and we know it'll do the same for you! We connect on a soul level about relationships, mental health, education, triggers and flowing through life.
 
Mac is launching her 12 week program - Master Your Mind, and we go into details on how you can win a front row seat to this life changi...

Melissa and Cody chat with Izzie Miller, for a lighthearted and fun conversation about finding and living as our authentic selves! We were left vibin high, and we know you will be too!!

 In this episode we discuss:
-Authenticity
-Confidence
-Fulfillment Mentality
 
Izzie Miller is a speaker and content creator with a mission to inspire in others the authentic self and consequently lead a life of freedom...

It's another 10 Minute Monday - where Melissa & Cody sit down and hold silly conversations about uncomfortable topics, in hopes of ending stigmas.

The cohosts are talking about the other side of Father's Day; the difficult side.

In this episode we discuss:
-Societal Stigmas (abandonment, death, inability to have children)
-Why Cody finds Father's Day difficult
-Mother's Day v...

**Trigger Warning** This episode deals with Childhood Sexual Abuse. For support and information please visit rainn.org

Season 3 has been packed with powerful episodes, and this one is no different! We are chatting with author & artist, Arlene Wilhite-Williams. Arlene is the definition of beautiful soul, we felt her love & kind spirit through our head phones, and we are so excited to share it with you!!!

S...