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We Are The Stigma
We Are The Stigma
Melissa & Cody Kreutz

Alcoholic wife and addict husband chatting with like-minded, inspirational peers about stigmatized topics such as; mental illness, sexual orientation, addiction, sex work,... more

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Episodes

408. Dating in Early Recovery w/Melissa & Cody Kreutz

Melissa & Cody are solo as they discuss dating, mainly dating in early sobriety. One of the most popular suggestions... more

24 Apr 2023 · 25 minutes
407. Transformation & Self-Healing w/ Carrie Pullaro

Join us for a truly BEAUTIFUL, soul-expressive episode with our dear friend, Carrie Pullaro. This captivating convo was recorded in... more

03 Apr 2023 · 51 minutes
406. Happiest Sober w/ Madeline Forrest

We are BACK and beyond grateful to be here!!! We are kicking off the show with the super fabulous Madeline... more

06 Mar 2023 · 48 minutes
405. Rebuilding Self w/Brianne Mass

This week Melissa & Cody are chatting with Brianne Mass, a spiritual coach and mentor whose mission is to raise... more

09 Aug 2022 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
404. Peaceful Parenting w/Lisa Howe

This week Melissa & Cody are chatting with Lisa Howe! A mama, social worker, parent educator, and Certified Peaceful Parenting... more

26 Jul 2022 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
403: Alcohol Abuse & Recovery w/Kristen Hassan

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

11 Jul 2022 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
402. Trauma Healing & Spirituality w/ Mikah Jones

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... more

27 Jun 2022 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
401. New Season!!

It's been a journey, but here we are!! We are re-introducing ourselves in this quick 10-minute episode and chatting about... more

13 Jun 2022 · 9 minutes
321. Trauma & Self-Healing w/Emily Katz BONUS EPISODE

We've been sitting on this episode for a little while and we HAVE to share it! In this short but... more

03 Jan 2022 · 40 minutes
320. Repressed Childhood Trauma & Awakening w/ Ashley Arruda

**Trigger Warning:  This episode deals childhood sexual abuse and suicide - if you After taking a few weeks off, we... more

15 Nov 2021 · 39 minutes
319. Self-Healing & Transformation w/Ally Bazely

This week we sit down with our very dear friend, Ally Bazely. If you're looking to get juiced up and... more

18 Oct 2021 · 54 minutes
318. Self-Loathing & Limiting Beliefs w/Kyra Evans

This week we are chatting with our very dear internet friend, Kyra Evans!Kyra is an author, speaker, and self-empathy teacher.... more

27 Sep 2021 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
317. Addiction & Sobriety w/ The Recovery Baddie Hayley Waters

It is national recovery month, so we’re going back to out home base - Sobriety and Recovery! We’re talking to... more

13 Sep 2021 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
316. Trauma & Spirituality w/ Kevin Carton

This week we are joined by Spiritual Life and Business Coach, Kevin Carton for a juiced up and deep conversation.... more

30 Aug 2021 · 54 minutes
315. Season 3 Update w/ Cody & Melissa Kreutz

Welcome back! After an impromptu reset, we are back and ready to start the second half of Season 3, with... more

16 Aug 2021 · 9 minutes
314. Laughter As Medicine w/Craig Shoemaker

We are chatting with comedian and coach Craig Shoemaker and we cannot wait for you to hear it! Craig is... more

12 Jul 2021 · 50 minutes
313. Mental Health & Relationships w/ Mac Brazina

We are again joined by our dear friend, Mac Brazina aka The Human Builder. This BEAUTIFUL conversation left us floating... more

05 Jul 2021 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
312. Finding Your Authentic Self w/Izzie Miller

Melissa and Cody chat with Izzie Miller, for a lighthearted and fun conversation about finding and living as our authentic... more

28 Jun 2021 · 1 hour,
311. The Otherside Of Father's Day (10 Minute Monday)

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

21 Jun 2021 · 15 minutes
310. Surviving Childhood Abuse & Addiction w/Arlene Wilhite-Williams

**Trigger Warning** This episode deals with Childhood Sexual Abuse. For support and information please visit rainn.org Season 3 has been... more

14 Jun 2021 · 57 minutes
309. Body Currency & Fat Kid Dance Party w/ Bevin

This episode left us speechless on cloud nine, Friends! Ready for some gold nuggets of life knowledge? Buckle in bc... more

07 Jun 2021 · 1 hour,
308. Periods. (10 Minute Monday)

It's another 10 Minute Monday! Where we have silly and uncomfortable talks, in hopes of ending the stigma. One small... more

31 May 2021 · 16 minutes
307. Childhood Trauma & PTSD W/ Desi Martin

Trigger Warning: This episode deals w/Childhood sexual abuse, self-harm & suicide. If you or someone you know may be dealing with... more

24 May 2021 · 56 minutes
306. Incarceration & Rehabilitation W/Hernan Cruz

We're back! We're chatting with w/family friend & fire fighter, Hernan Cruz, about incarceration & rehabilitation! Hernan is a living... more

10 May 2021 · 1 hour, 21 minutes
305. Mindfulness & Children w/Alison Morgan from Zensational Kids

This episode Cody & Melissa are chatting with trailblazer Allison Morgan, founder of Zensational Kids. As parents trying to navigate... more

26 Apr 2021 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
304. Adoption, Miracles & Learning To 'Just Be' W/ Shannon Louyindoula

Hold on to your seats, because we're about to go on a BEAUTIFUL ride! Cody & Melissa share a fluid... more

19 Apr 2021 · 59 minutes
303. The Stigma Of Being A Red Head (10 Minute Monday)

The first 10 Minute Monday of Season 3! Melissa & Cody are discussing all thing Ginger! Cody, a red head... more

12 Apr 2021 · 12 minutes
302. Breaking Through Shame & Addiction W/ Carrie Pullaro

It's Season 3 Episode 2 and Melissa & Cody are chatting with the beautifully bold and fiercely  powerful, Carrie Pullaro!... more

05 Apr 2021 · 51 minutes
301. Curating Safe Spaces & The Highway of Tears W/ Elaine Alec

Welcome back to an all-new season of We Are The Stigma!! Melissa & Cody kick off this season with the... more

29 Mar 2021 · 59 minutes
Season 2 FINALE! You don’t want to miss this!

Holy Moley, y’all!! Somehow, we made it! Season 2 has come to an end and damn, it’s been a good... more

30 Nov 2020 · 38 minutes
31. Therapy, Cultural Differences & Being On The Internets w/ Evelyn

When Melissa found Evelyn From The Internets on YouTube TV, she KNEW we had to get her on the podcast!!... more

23 Nov 2020 · 39 minutes
30. STI Shame & Radical Self Ownership w/ Bek Antonucci

What a beautiful episode we have this week!! Cody & Melissa are chatting with the powerful Bek Antonucci about STI... more

16 Nov 2020 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
29. Everybody Poops! - 10 Min Monday

10 Min Monday!! We've talked about it, now it's time to BE about it!Poop is stinky, stigmatized, and SUPER uncomfortable... more

09 Nov 2020 · 18 minutes
28. Bipolar Disorder & Turning Your Struggles Into Strength W/ Ben Woodward

After taking a week off, Melissa & Cody are back and cannot wait to share this heartfelt episode! They chat... more

02 Nov 2020 · 1 hour, 17 minutes
27. Having A Spiritual Awakening w/Cody Kreutz

This week Melissa is interviewing her co-host and husband, Cody Kreutz. In early February 2020 Cody went through a spiritual... more

19 Oct 2020 · 50 minutes
26. Raised In Addiction & Childhood Trauma w/ Anise

This week we are sharing a heartfelt conversation with Anise, and we promise you’ll be just as moved, enlightened, and... more

12 Oct 2020 · 1 hour, 22 minutes
25. BPD w/Juliana Lorton (update episode)

(Trigger Warning: Self-harm) In this episode we are re-interviewing Juliana Lorton from Season 1, Episode 2. Julie's back to talk about... more

05 Oct 2020 · 58 minutes
24. Being a Full-Time Working Mom (10 Min Mon.)

It’s another 10 Minute Monday and we’re getting personal again! The couple last discussed Cody’s life as a stay-at-home-dad, now... more

21 Sep 2020 · 19 minutes
23. Sexual Sovereignty & Body Literacy w/ Isabella Frappier

What is Sexual sovereignty? Body literacy?? Well, you're about to find out! Melissa and Cody are chatting w/ Isabella Frappier... more

14 Sep 2020 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
22. Stay At Home Dad - 10 Min Monday

In this 10 min Monday, Melissa and Cody are talking about one of society's biggest stigmas, the life of a... more

07 Sep 2020 · 16 minutes
21. Brain Body Connection w/ The Human Builder Mac Brazina

Cody & Melissa are chatting with The Human Builder, Mac Brazina and the interview quickly blooms into a brilliant conversation.... more

31 Aug 2020 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
20. Recovery, Relapse & Triggers W/ Gary Chattaway

Episode 20 of Season 2!! Mels & Codes are chatting with writer, speaker & recovering alcoholic, Gary Chattaway! Gary shares... more

24 Aug 2020 · 57 minutes
19. Toxic Dieting Culture & Radical Transformation W/ Tyler Hall

Melissa & Cody are back from Summer Break and chatting with the super inspirational Tyler Hall! 27-year-old Tyler is a... more

17 Aug 2020 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
18. Pop Culture, Podcasting & CP w/ DJ Bob

On this mid-season finale, Melissa & Cody are celebrating The Summer Of DJ Bob! DJ Bob is a podcaster, writer,... more

20 Jul 2020 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
17. Sober During COVID & Quarantine - 10 Min Monday

An Instagram post by former guest, Pete On Repeat, had Melissa & Cody thinking.. staying sober during the uncertainties of... more

13 Jul 2020 · 17 minutes
16. Postpartum Psychosis & Mood Disorders w/ Rachel Nolan

***Please be advised: the topics discussed in this episode can be triggering. If you or someone you know is experiencing... more

06 Jul 2020 · 1 hour,
15. Racism & Being Biracial w/ Alex Rigby

In episode 15 Melissa & Cody chat with Alex Rigby, a 30-year-old biracial man from San Diego, living in New... more

29 Jun 2020 · 53 minutes
14. Trans Masc. & EDS w/The Disabled Hippie, Julian Gavino

It's Pride Month and we're talking with Julian Gavino, AKA The Disabled Hippie! Julian is a 25-year-old life coach, writer,... more

22 Jun 2020 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
A Necessary Conversation About Racism : 10 Min Monday

In this 10 min Monday, Melissa & Cody know an uncomfortable conversation needs to be had. They talk about why,... more

01 Jun 2020 · 20 minutes
12. Harm Reduction Therapy w/ Amber Holt

In episode 12 Cody Kreutz interviews LCSW, Amber Holt to discuss all things harm reduction, from seat belts to clean... more

25 May 2020 · 54 minutes
11. Trauma-Informed Parenting & Breaking Cycles w/ Amee Quiriconi

In episode 11 the co-hosts share a deeply vulnerable conversation with Ameé Quiriconi from the highly impactful podcast, One Broken... more

18 May 2020 · 1 hour, 22 minutes
10. The Other Side Of Mother's Day - 10 Min Monday

On this impromptu 10 Minute Monday, Cody & Melissa are holding space for those who may not celebrate Mothers Day.... more

11 May 2020 · 10 minutes
9. Responsible Deliciousness & Covid-19 w/ Matthew Orlando, Head Chef/Owner AMASS Restaurant

In episode 9 Cody chats with long time friend and head chef and owner of Amass Restaurant, Matthew Orlando, about... more

04 May 2020 · 1 hour, 33 minutes
8. Pit Bulls & Passion w/Sophie Gamand

In episode 8, Melissa and Cody aim to break stigmas for the voiceless Pit Bull. The couple share a powerful... more

27 Apr 2020 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
7. Transformation & Raising Your Frequency w/ Kristina Furia, MS

It’s the show’s one year anniversary, and your co-hosts are giddy with excitement! This episode is near and dear to... more

20 Apr 2020 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
6. Head Trauma & Addiction w/ Adam Danielson

Please be advised, this episode touches on the topic of suicide.In this episode, the co-hosts dive into head trauma and... more

13 Apr 2020 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
5. Anorexia & The Feely Human Collective w/ Nōn Wels

In Episode 4, Cody & Melissa share a beautiful conversation with the Feely Human, Nōn Wels. A fellow podcast host,... more

30 Mar 2020 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
4. Giving Birth - 10 Min Monday!

It's our second 10 min Monday and we're tackling Labor & Delivery! As Melissa's due date quickly approaches, the co-hosts... more

23 Mar 2020 · 12 minutes
3. BDSM W/ Molly Lazarus

Season 2, Episode 2 and we're discussing all things BDSM with Molly Lazarus.  This topic has been an anticipated one... more

16 Mar 2020 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
2. Surviving Domestic Violence w/ Gabrielle of Resilient Yoga

On our season premier, we go in depth with Gabrielle of Resilient Yoga and her story of surviving domestic violence.... more

02 Mar 2020 · 57 minutes
1. Valentine's Day - 10 Min Monday

It's our first 10 Minute Monday! Cody & Melissa start the clock and discuss a stigma for 10 minutes. Today... more

10 Feb 2020 · 12 minutes
Episode 22: Season 1 Finale!

Join your co-hosts as they sit down and reflect over the past 8 months and 21 episodes, and discuss the... more

30 Dec 2019 · 24 minutes
Episode 21: All Killer No Filler w/The Secret Drug Addict

In Episode 21 the co-hosts chat with the spirited Secret Drug Addict! The trio chat about his substantial following on... more

16 Dec 2019 · 1 hour, 30 minutes
Episode 20: Ulcerative Colitis w/ Natasha Lapeyre

In episode 20 of We Are The Stigma, Cody, and Melissa share a candid and educational conversation with 23-year-old Natasha... more

02 Dec 2019 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
Episode 19: Overcoming Childhood Trauma w/ Jen Elizabeth, Part 2

It’s part 2 of Overcoming Childhood Trauma and we’re going even deeper! Now that we know what brought Jen to,... more

25 Nov 2019 · 46 minutes
Episode 18: Overcoming Childhood Trauma w/ Jen Elizabeth, Part 1

It’s Episode 18 and the hosts are obsessed with this one. So obsessed they couldn’t cut a single thing out... more

18 Nov 2019 · 51 minutes
Episode 17: Love After Addiction With Steph & Pete

We have TWO guests in episode 17! That’s double the stories, laughter and inspiration! Melissa and Cody share a conversation... more

04 Nov 2019 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
Episode 16: Anorexia Nervosa w/ Kelly Douglas

In episode 16, co-hosts Melissa and Cody have an eye-opening conversation about eating disorders with Kelly Douglas. Kelly is a... more

21 Oct 2019 · 57 minutes
BONUS: Witchcraft with Venus In Tulle

It’s our first bonus episode and we’re getting witchy with it! Melissa and guest co-host Julie (from episode 2) are... more

14 Oct 2019 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
Episode 15: Mental Health Hospitals 101

In episode 15 of We Are The Stigma, married co-hosts Cody & Melissa settle in for a candid conversation with... more

07 Oct 2019 · 57 minutes
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Episode 21: All Killer No Filler w/The Secret Drug Addict
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In Episode 21 the co-hosts chat with the spirited Secret Drug Addict! The trio chat about his substantial following on Twitter, his... more