Best Speak The Unspeakable Podcasts (2025)

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Speaking the unspeakable | Shari Botwin | #027 Mastering Change 35:04

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What does it take to heal after abuse, assault or complex PTSD? This week on Mastering Change, trauma therapist, speaker and author Shari Botwin joins us for a candid conversation about dismantling shame and speaking the unspeakable. She draws on her own journey as a survivor as well as 25 years of clinical work, sharing how shame takes hold and ho…

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What happens when silence becomes survival w/ Cipriana Quann & TK Wonder | #029 Mastering Change 43:58

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What happens when silence becomes survival? This week on Mastering Change, sisters Cipriana and TK Quann share their journey of surviving over a decade of childhood abuse – and what it has meant to finally speak the unspeakable. They discuss the long shadow of shame, the healing impact of psychedelic plant medicines, and why sisterhood has been the…

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Speaking about unspeakable tragedy 2:37

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Jeff has a few words after covering a week of gunfire and funerals

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Sorry seems to be the hardest word 2:43

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CEO’s now refuse to apologize…. for almost ANYTHING.

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National Dog Day Scandal 2:45

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There are accusations of Doggie Election Interference

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A skeevy way to rate restaurants 2:37

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With this app, you become the meat.

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Episode 47: Season 2 Finale 10:30

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In the closing episode of this season, Elizabeth Good reflects on the transformative journey of Real Talk Collective. She highlights the importance of personal growth, the power of community, and the impact of understanding adverse childhood experiences. With honesty and hope, Elizabeth challenges listeners to confront the loneliness so many face t…

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Would you spend $700-million to make everybody hate you? 3:01

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Cracker Barrel accomplished something that’s nearly impossible

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Making a sacrifice to the Travel Gods 2:51

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If you want a smooth flight… you must make an offering.

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The word “Skibidi” made it to the dictionary? 3:00

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How do you define a word with no meaning?

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Words aren't the only thing biting in the office. 2:30

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… and that’s why a summer intern is out of a job.

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Finding meaning in grief | David Kessler | #026 Mastering Change 41:21

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We know about the five stages of grief – but did you know there’s a sixth? David Kessler speaks to us in this episode about how finding meaning can become one of the most powerful steps in healing after loss. Kessler is one of the world’s leading grief experts and author of On Grief and Grieving and Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief. Drawin…

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You don’t mess with vegetables 2:49

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A Political Lesson for the ages

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Siri is playing catch-up 2:55

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Apple’s new plan to make Siri smart. Like really smart.

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Pickles are having a moment 2:38

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Picklejuice might be the next Pumpkin Spice Latte?

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The soft drink of summer, 2025 2:52

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Let’s just say it’s less than appetizing

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The Sky is Falling! The Sky is Falling 2:36

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…and the proof comes from Georgia.

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Breaking free from people-pleasing and family patterns | Jerry Wise | #025 Mastering Change 44:00

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Why do we keep falling into the same family roles – even as adults? This week we speak with systems therapist and family recovery coach Jerry Wise about how to break free from emotional enmeshment, codependency and the unspoken rules that keep us stuck. Drawing on decades of clinical and coaching experience, Jerry introduces the concept of self-dif…

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Who knew it still existed? 2:34

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AOL is shutting down its dial-up internet service

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Episode 46: Flipping the Script On Our Own Patterns 24:49

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In the final installment of the Flipping the Script series, Real Talk host Vanessa Morris welcomes Renea Lomotey of Touch No More Ministries for a deeply personal and powerful conversation. What Renea thought would be a certification quickly became a life-altering journey of healing and transformation. She shares how God used Real Talk to uncover h…

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Cybertruck sales are tanking 2:36

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Nobody wants a Stainless Steel Political Statement

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Teaching Wolves about Marriage 2:37

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The USDA thinks it’s a way to stop them from killing cows.

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TAP into healing | Poppy Delbridge | #024 Mastering Change 44:20

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Could just a few minutes of intention, presence and energy work change everything? This week on Mastering Change, we speak with Poppy Delbridge – energy psychologist, rapid tapping practitioner and author of TAP – to explore how energy-based practices like EFT (emotional freedom technique) can shift trauma and regulate the nervous system. Poppy exp…

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Out of your head, into your body | Erica Hornthal | #023 Mastering Change 48:16

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Before we can speak our pain, our bodies have already carried it – which means, often, talking through trauma isn’t enough. This week on Mastering Change, we sit down with Erica Hornthal, licensed clinical professional counselor, board-certified dance/movement therapist, and author of Body Aware and the brand-new BodyTalk. Known as “The Therapist W…

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Episode 45: Flipping the Script | Guarding Our Kids 30:47

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In this episode of Real Talk Collective, Vanessa Morris is joined by survivor and advocate Rachel Thomas for a vital conversation on protecting the next generation. Rachel shares her powerful story of surviving human trafficking and offers insight into the hidden dangers children face today—from hypersexualization to media influence. Together, they…

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What romance fiction has to do with trauma healing | Alicia Kindleysides | #022 Mastering Change 34:44

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Romance novels aren’t just escapism – they can help process trauma too. Academic, writer and trauma theorist Dr. Alicia Kindleysides invites us to think differently about healing – examining how reading and writing can offer safe spaces for processing pain. Her PhD research explores trauma responses through the world of romance fiction. She has fou…

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Horses for healing: lessons from equine therapy | Rianne Sibma-de Vries | #021 Mastering Change 34:17

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What if healing didn’t start with words – but simply with presence? This week on the Mastering Change podcast, we speak with Rianne Sibma-de Vries, a trauma-informed counsellor and equine therapist based in the Netherlands. Rianne’s work combines Internal Family Systems (IFS), systemic constellations, somatic techniques and equine-assisted therapy …

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Episode 44: Flipping the Script | The Power of Unseen Forces – Why Silence is Dangerous and Speaking Up 25:27

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In this episode of Real Talk Collective, Vanessa Morris sits down with Jake Jordan for a powerful conversation about breaking cultural norms and finding freedom through vulnerability. They dive into the silent expectations placed on men, the weight of shame, and how unspoken struggles can keep us isolated. Jake shares his personal journey of growth…

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Healing trauma through intuition and the soul | Rathika Marsh | #020 Mastering Change 45:53

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Is traditional talk therapy enough to heal trauma? This week on Mastering Change, we speak with Rathika Marsh – a spiritual psychologist who helps people connect with their inner voice, their bodies, and their soul. “The body doesn’t just hold trauma – it holds wisdom and resilience.” Growing tired of the limitations placed upon her as a psychologi…

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When shame becomes your identity | Annalie Howling | #019 Mastering Change 41:49

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Often what keeps us stuck isn’t the trauma itself but the shame it leaves behind. This week on Mastering Change, we sit down with Annalie Howling – EMDR therapist, performance coach, and author of Unapologetic – to explore shame as one of trauma’s most corrosive legacies. Annalie speaks openly about her own history of violence, self-harm, and the m…

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Wimbledon is very serious. And downright goofy 2:57

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The legendary tennis tournament has some bizarre traditions

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Episode 43: Flipping the Script | Breaking Cycles and Raising The Next Gen with REAL TALK 23:53

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In Episode 43 of Real Talk, Vanessa Morris sits down with Sue Austin, a passionate leader championing trauma-informed care in Zimbabwe. Sue opens up about how Real Talk has not only impacted her personally as a leader, but also brought deep healing and transformation to her team. She shares powerful reflections on the importance of honest conversat…

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The Pentagon Pizza Index goes COLD 2:46

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It was used for years to predict wars, but suddenly it doesn’t work.

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The Vacation Conundrum 2:19

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It’s called “The Detachment Paradox” and it might affect YOU

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There IS crying in baseball 2:54

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…especially after one fan went way too far.

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The hidden dangers of an AI therapist in mental health support. Part 3 of 3 | Steve Siddals & Catherine Mooney | #018 Mastering Change 47:31

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In Part III of our three-part series with psychology researcher and technology executive Steve Siddals, we explore perhaps the most important and challenging question yet: What happens when people in crisis turn to AI for help – and it gets it wrong? Joined by AI ethicist Catherine Mooney, we dig into the unintended consequences and ethical grey ar…

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Can AI replicate human connection? Part 2 of 3 | Steve Siddals | #018 Mastering Change 40:29

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It’s Part II of our conversation with psychology researcher and technology executive Steve Siddals. Last week, we uncovered surprising insights into how people are using AI chatbots for emotional support. Now in Part II of this three-part series, Steve unpacks the ethical complexities, unintended consequences and extraordinary potential of using AI…

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Episode 42: Flipping the Script | Real Talk and Men - Breaking the Silence and Owning the Change 26:33

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In Episode 42 of Real Talk, host Vanessa Morris sits down with Christophe Dessaigne for a raw and honest conversation about masculinity, vulnerability, and the journey toward healing. Christophe opens up about the hidden costs of performance-driven living, and how numbing through workaholism and pornography masked a deeper longing for validation. T…

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Up North Teaser: Who Killed John Doyle Jr? And Why? 2:05

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A small town. A missing boy. A silence that lasted more than 40 years. In 1983, 14-year-old John Doyle Jr. disappeared from his home in the rural community of Mitchell Settlement, New Brunswick. Weeks later, his body was found. The case remains unsolved. No one was arrested. And for decades, no one spoke openly about what happened. This teaser intr…

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Can AI really be used as your own personal therapist? Part 1 of 3 | Steve Siddals | #018 Mastering Change 59:10

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Can a chatbot provide emotional support in moments of crisis? Can AI ever replicate the safety and insight of human connection? These are the questions Steve Siddals – psychology researcher and technology executive – set out to explore in one of the first qualitative studies into AI chatbots and mental health. In this episode of Mastering Change, w…

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Do you HAVE TO cry when you win? 2:59

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More and more sports stars follow their ballin’ with bawling.

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Elon, Trump, and a Little Girl 3:02

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We might differ about the biggest thing on social media

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Tennis Stinks 2:39

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The sport is great. But there’s this smell…

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What’s on Donald Trump’s Phone 2:41

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We got a glimpse and it’s exactly what you’d expect

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Justice begins with belief: standing with CSA survivors | Poppy & Miranda Eyre | #017 Mastering Change 43:01

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“Why should a child have to fight an adult in a court of law?” This week on Mastering Change, we had a deeply moving conversation Poppy and Miranda Eyre. Poppy is a survivor of child sexual abuse; Miranda, her mother, was the first person she told. Theirs is a story of survival, resistance, reform, and a call for systemic change. They are one of th…

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Hollywood Stars are bathing again! 2:31

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For years, celebrities refuse to shower and along comes Sydney Sweeney

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A Money Saving Travel-Hack 2:24

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Call it AirBn-FREE!

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Episode 41: Flipping the Script | Generational Chains – How Abuse, Addiction and Silence Pass Down Trauma 25:08

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In this episode of the Flipping the Script series, host Vanessa Morris sits down with Stacey Yates to expose and challenge the harmful narratives that keep people trapped in silence. Stacey shares her powerful journey from surviving sex trafficking to becoming a fierce advocate for at-risk youth. Together, they explore the healing power of vulnerab…

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Take a lesson from the Champ! 3:01

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In this case, the National Spelling Bee Champ

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DEI is very bad for one guy 2:54

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And not for the reason you think. Credit: Wall Street Journal -https://www.wsj.com/business/dei-elon-culture-wars-woke-trump-musk-0006b1a7?reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink