Best Speak The Unspeakable Podcasts (2025)

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Shame-Proofing Your Life: Breaking Cycles by Speaking the Unspeakable 56:35

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Send us a text Welcome to another episode of Unapologetic Uplift! In this powerful conversation, Kim Staples and Ianthe Mauro dive deep into the topic of shame—how it shows up in our lives, how it holds us back, and most importantly, how to break free from its grip. If you’re ready to ditch guilt, break toxic cycles, and step into your unapologetic…

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Conscious Parenting: Presence over Perfection 56:29

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Send us a text Navigating Parenthood Without a Manual | Unapologetic Uplift Podcast 🎙️ Join hosts Kim Staples and Ianthe Mauro in this heartfelt episode of Unapologetic Uplift as they explore the complexities and challenges of parenting. They debunk the myth of the perfect parent and instead emphasize the importance of being present and trusting yo…

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No Finish Line: Why Healing and Learning Never Stop 52:01

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Send us a text Welcome to another empowering episode of Unapologetic Uplift! 🌟 In this episode, hosts Kim Staples and Ianthe Mauro dive deep into the never-ending journey of healing, growth, and self-discovery. They explore why curiosity is the key to lifelong learning, how to find the right mentors, and the importance of surrounding yourself with …

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Slowing down to heal: Somatic intelligence | Chen Lizra | #031 Mastering Change 42:21

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What if healing meant slowing down, softening, and coming back to your body? This week on Mastering Change, we speak with Chen Lizra – somatic practitioner and founder of The Power of Somatic Intelligence – about how trauma pulls us away from ourselves and how presence, movement, and pleasure can guide us back. Chen explains why safety is the found…

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Healing from narcissistic abuse | Ronia Fraser | #30 Mastering Change 43:08

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What if healing meant slowing down, softening, and coming home to your body This week on Mastering Change, we speak with Chen Lizra – somatic practitioner and founder of The Power of Somatic Intelligence – about how trauma disconnects us from ourselves, and how movement, pleasure, and presence can guide us back. Chen explains how working with the n…

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Building trauma-informed systems: Early help for young people | Dr. Asha Patel | #029 Mastering Change 39:02

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How do we stop working at “the wrong end of the spectrum” – only intervening when it’s too late? This week on Mastering Change, clinical psychologist and Innovating Minds founder Dr. Asha Patel shares her journey from working in forensic services to building trauma-informed systems for schools and community-based organisations. Asha explains how be…

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The Real Journey of Personal Transformation & Letting Go of Numbing 57:50

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Send us a text 🔥 Welcome to Season 2, Episode 2 of Unapologetic Uplift! 🔥 Join hosts Kim Staples and Ianthe Mauro as they dive deep into the real, raw journey of personal transformation. This episode is all about authenticity—shedding the masks, facing your “elephants in the room,” and embracing the discomfort that comes with true growth. ✨ What yo…

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What happens when silence becomes survival w/ Cipriana Quann & TK Wonder | #028 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 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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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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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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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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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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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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Back and Bolder: Unapologetic Uplift Season 2 Premiere 35:25

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Send us a text In this episode of Unapologetic Uplift, hosts Kim Staples and Ianthe Mauro return with renewed energy, discussing the significance of prioritizing oneself and embracing authenticity. They delve into the theme of 'no elephants in the room,' emphasizing the importance of addressing unspoken issues and how doing so can be liberating. Th…

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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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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 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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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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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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Conflict, polarisation and Netflix’s Adolescence | Gabor Mate | #016 Mastering Change 41:41

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We’re joined by acclaimed Hungarian-Canadian physician and one of the world’s foremost voices on trauma and addiction – Dr. Gabor Maté. It’s an illuminating conversation that spans everything from the inner workings of conflict, compassion and self-regulation to media and politics. We touch on polarisation which, Gabor explains, isn’t necessarily a…

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Autism, identity & fighting the system | Katherine Uher | #015 Mastering Change 36:21

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As an openly autistic psychotherapist, Dr. Katherine Uher works with those experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem and complex trauma – often shaped by a lifetime of feeling "othered." Her research explores the impact of systemic trauma, especially how institutions often misunderstand, pathologise or erase the needs of neurodivergent people. She spea…

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Episode 40: Flipping the Script | Porn, Power and Programming 24:27

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In this powerful episode of Flipping the Script, Vanessa Morris and Ashley Marshall tackle the often-silenced topic of pornography and its far-reaching impact on individuals and society. With raw honesty, they share personal experiences and explore how porn has been normalized—shaping distorted views of intimacy, damaging mental health, and influen…

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PTSD, nightmares and the dream completion technique | Dr Justin Havens | #014 Mastering Change 33:55

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Most of us think of nightmares as something children experience, but in fact 2-8% of the adult population suffer from persistent, trauma-related nightmares. Dr. Justin Havens is on a mission to change that, sharing in this week’s episode of Mastering Change, his breakthrough dream completion technique. “You can resolve persistent traumatic nightmar…

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Play as a tool for connection | Debi John | #013 Mastering Change 38:37

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Why is it that play – something so natural to children – becomes so elusive for adults? This week on Mastering Change, we speak to Debi John – founder of Play Healing CIC and a self-described “play pollinator” – about the science, spirit and social value of play. In the modern digital age where we feel increasingly stressed and overstimulated, play…

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Episode 39: Flipping the Script | How Culture Warps Our View of What’s “Normal” 29:50

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In this kickoff episode of our new series Flipping the Script, Vanessa Morris and Pastor Alex dive into the ways culture has normalized harmful behaviors and distorted our sense of truth. From the subtle influence of media to the erosion of core values, they unpack how false narratives take root—and how we can begin to challenge them. This conversa…

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Carrying Your Transformation Into What Comes Next Beyond the Season with Rohene Bouajram 10:12

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What does it mean to lead unspeakably—and then pause, reflect, and honour what came before? In this powerful season finale of the third season of Unspeakable Leadership, host Rohene Bouajram brings us full circle. With deep reverence and reflection, she revisits the theme Her Next Act—a season that invited women to rewrite their narratives, release…

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Parenting gender diverse children | Rachel Hulstein-Lowe | #012 Mastering Change 44:15

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“People say ‘it’s just biology’ but it’s more complex than we think.” Confusion and misinformation reigns around gender issues so in this episode we speak to Rachel Hulstein-Lowe – an expert in gender diversity and parent coach. As a parent of a non-binary child herself, Rachel advocates for young people navigating identity and is determined to bri…

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Speaking Truth and Owning Your Narrative Power with Jam Gamble 54:45

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What does it take to reclaim your voice and rewrite your story when the world would rather you stay silent? In this unapologetically bold and soul-nourishing conversation, Jam Gamble—globally recognized vocal empowerment coach and founder of Slay The Mic™—reminds us that using our voice is not only a right but a responsibility. From international s…

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How loneliness and purpose determine your wellbeing | Leo Pruimboom | #011 Master Change 1:04:21

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“Genes don’t control your life – your life controls your genes,” says Dr. Leo Pruimboom in the eleventh episode of Mastering Change. A clinical psychoneuroimmunologist, researcher and pioneer in systems-based medicine, Dr. Pruimboom is challenging everything we think we know about trauma, disease, genes, psychology and mental health. In this episod…

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Episode 38: Becoming an Overcomer 29:12

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In this heartfelt episode of The Real Talk Collective, Vanessa Morris sits down with Pastor Nancy Turpin for a vulnerable and powerful conversation on becoming an overcomer. Nancy opens up about her personal journey through trauma, childhood shame, and relational struggles—offering raw insight into the process of healing, confession, and transforma…

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Moving Forward with Joy, Motivation and Clarity with Rohene Bouajram and Irene Nviri 34:15

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What if the leap is not the part you are afraid of? Join us for a powerful and intimate conversation with a guest appearance from Irene Nviri, certified life coach, speaker, community advocate and founder of Emerge and Soar Consultancy Inc. Irene shares her definition of her next act and reflects on her own experience of transformation as well as h…

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BOLT VOLTAGE: Self-Discovery with CREATOR John Wandzilak 54:45

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Send us a text In this episode of Unapologetic Uplift, hosts Kim Staples and Ianthe Mauro welcome their guest, John Wandzilak, an artist and social media influencer. John shares the heartfelt and inspiring journey of creating his new project, 'Bolt Voltage,' a poignant character reflecting his own emotional and mental health struggles. The episode …

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If you want to help people, change the system that hurt them | Dr Christy Gibson | #010 Mastering Change 43:28

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"Trauma is in our bones. We inherit it through our lineage. And science supports that,” says Dr. Christy Gibson. This week on Mastering Change, we speak with Dr. Gibson – a physician and global trauma advocate – about trauma as a systemic issue, not just a personal one. It’s a powerful, inspiring conversation that reimagines the role of doctors, co…

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Growing Through Trusting Yourself and Letting Go with Valincia Bennett 37:30

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What does it take for women of colour to walk away from a secure corporate job and build a life rooted in freedom, wealth, and purpose? Join us for a powerful and heart-centered conversation with Valincia Bennett, founder of Savvy Method, a powerhouse coach helping others scale to 10K+ months through simple systems and diversified income streams. V…

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Winging Life and Thriving Amidst Chaos 54:21

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Send us a text In this episode of Unapologetic Uplift, hosts Kim Staples and Ianthe Mauro dive deep into the concept of authenticity. They discuss the importance of being true to oneself and the pitfalls of living for others' approval. The conversation covers personal struggles, the value of allowing oneself to be 'messy,' and the freedom that come…

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Psychedelic therapy for trauma | Chantelle Thomas | #009 Mastering Change 43:41

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Is it possible that the most profound breakthroughs in trauma therapy come from altered states of consciousness? Healing trauma isn’t just about repair, it’s about reclaiming wholeness and reconnecting with the soul. This week on Mastering Change, we welcomed clinical psychologist and trauma healing expert Dr. Chantell Thomas and explored the thera…

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Episode 37: Becoming Free | Choosing Vulnerability Over Silence 27:29

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In this compelling episode of The Real Talk Collective, Vanessa Morris sits down with Keren Emmanuel to unpack what it really means to walk in emotional freedom. From breaking free of societal expectations to embracing vulnerability, they dive deep into the journey of healing and growth. Keran shares raw, personal stories of overcoming inner battle…

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Taking the Profound Soul Leaps That Transform Your Alignment with Rohene Bouajram 25:19

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What if the leap you’re afraid to take is the very one that’s calling your name? In this thought leadership episode, host Rohene Bouajram shares the why behind Her Next Act—the theme for Season 3—through a raw, intimate solo reflection. No guests. No interviews. Just truth. In a world that praises titles, applause, and performance, this episode dar…

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The TRUTH About PSYCH Meds 1:05:56

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Send us a text In this eye-opening episode of Unapologetic Uplift, hosts Kim Staples and Ianthe Mauro dive deep into the controversial topic of psychiatric medications. Sharing personal experiences and challenging popular beliefs, they explore the complexities of mental health diagnoses and the potential missteps in the prescription of psych meds. …