Episode 38: Interview with Laura about her IVF Journey

Click to hear Laura’s story.   Laura Mak Quist is a former professional athlete turned certified lifestyle fitness and yoga coach.  She eats healthy, exercises, and gets the right amount of sleep at night.  So when her doctor told her that she and her husband may need to think about using in vitro fertilization to… Continue reading Episode 38: Interview with Laura about her IVF Journey

Episode 26: Interview with Alicia, Nancy, and Pam about Women’s Health and Reproductive Choice

The reversal of Roe v. Wade is a hot topic among women, so we decided to host a panel discussion about reproductive choice.  On our panel we have two women who found themselves with an unplanned pregnancy and another whose planned pregnancy was risking her health, and possibly her life.  There are many stories of… Continue reading Episode 26: Interview with Alicia, Nancy, and Pam about Women’s Health and Reproductive Choice

Episode 25: Interview with Victoria About Forming Your Inner Voice.

By the time Victoria was seven years old, her parents had divorced, and her mother was remarried.  It was then that she became subjected to physical and emotional abuse.  She was repeatedly told she would never amount to anything and that she would “eat shit” for the rest of her life.  Because this behavior was… Continue reading Episode 25: Interview with Victoria About Forming Your Inner Voice.

Episode 24: Interview with Melissa about Loss and Anxiety

Melissa lost her father at age 7 and her mother at age 21.  She has battled anxiety and panic attacks since childhood.  In this episode, Melissa talks about loss, but also how she is able to maintain a positive attitude.  She is comfortable spending time with herself and cherishes the time she gets to spend… Continue reading Episode 24: Interview with Melissa about Loss and Anxiety

Episode 23: Interview with Kathy about losing her husband after 39 years of marriage.

Kathy Perry lost her husband suddenly after 39 years of marriage.  Following the initial shock of the tragedy, one of the things that became apparent was her new identity.  She could no longer think in terms of “we” (her and her husband).  She was now “me”.  Kathy shares her story about that transformation.   She used… Continue reading Episode 23: Interview with Kathy about losing her husband after 39 years of marriage.

Episode 22: Interview with Dr. Alyse Kelly-Jones, Women’s Health Sexpert

This week we have Dr. Alyse Kelly-Jones joining us.  She’s an OB/Gyn, a TedX Speaker, and self described “Sexpert” in women’s health and sexual shame.  Alyse works with women dealing with sexual dysfunction such as low libido and painful sex.  We had some fun with Alyse chatting about faking orgasms (that she didn’t realize was… Continue reading Episode 22: Interview with Dr. Alyse Kelly-Jones, Women’s Health Sexpert

Episode 21: An Interview with Pam about Surviving a Brain Tumor and Infidelity.

In this episode Pam shares with us two very different life-changing events that happened within the course of two years.  One is a separation from, and subsequent reconciliation with, her husband of 30+ years that included a new step-daughter.  The second is surviving a brain tumor that left her temporarily unable to walk, eat or… Continue reading Episode 21: An Interview with Pam about Surviving a Brain Tumor and Infidelity.

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Episode 20: Interview with Sandra who lost her husband to a drug overdose.

Two years ago, Sandra lost her husband to a drug overdose.  In this episode, she walks us through watching Danny, the love of her life, slip farther and farther away while attempting to get help and not being able to maintain his sobriety.  Sandra speaks candidly about how Danny’s addiction affected her and their children,… Continue reading Episode 20: Interview with Sandra who lost her husband to a drug overdose.

Episode 19: Interview with Maytte who lost her husband suddenly when their son was just 5 months old.

Maytte lost her husband suddenly while on vacation, and when their son was just five months old.  In this episode, she shares with us the shock of her loss, learning to ask for help since she would now be raising their son alone, and discovering a few secrets her husband never shared.  Maytte is a… Continue reading Episode 19: Interview with Maytte who lost her husband suddenly when their son was just 5 months old.