A Woman Like You

Mary Trapnell, founder of Nashville Anti Human Trafficking Coalition (NAHT) and Christina Meadows, a survivor of sex trafficking are here today to share their message, their story and most importantly, how we can prevent this from happening to our own daughters.

Christina shares her story of years of working in the sex industry after falling prey when she was just a teenager.  How did she cope all those years, why did she stay and how did she finally escape?  Spoiler alert, it had a lot to do with Mary, the founder of NAHT.

I ask Mary to break down the steps these traffickers go through to lure young girls and boys out of their homes and onto the streets.  Where are they contacting these kids, what do they say? How do they trick them into believing this is a good idea.  

It is every parents worst nightmare and our hope with this episode is that it can help you know the signs to look for, who is most at risk and what to do if this happens to someone you know.

You can follow them on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naht_coalition

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Lottie Woods was diagnosed with anorexia at age 12, something her mom Emily says that she kept hidden from the family for months.

Emily shares with us what it was like realizing how serious her daughter’s focus on her weight was, the signs she saw and the signs she missed.  Lottie shares her raw and honest story of how her path to anorexia began, how she hid it, what was going through her mind at the time and I ask her if there was anything differently her Mom could have done.

This is a story of acceptance and recovery for both Lottie, her Mom and her little sister.  Their honestly and willingness to share their story in the hopes of saving another young girl is truly admirable.

You can follow more of their story on Instagram: @emilyunscripted

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Money expert and Money Guru for CTV’s The Social and author of the book ‘HAPPY GO MONEY’ Spend smart, save right + enjoy life, Melissa Leong is here today to help us all feel more at ease when it comes to our finances and the future.

How should we be spending and saving our money at this stage of life?  What if we've never saved until now?  What's the rule about how much we should be putting away and how does that change based off our age?  Should husbands and wives have separate finances and what happens if one person works and the other stays home with the kids?

Melissa also lets us is on what happy people spend 40 % of their money on.  You guys are going to love her, I promise! 

Follow Melissa on Instagram: @lisleong

Find all her resources on her website:  www.melissaleong.com

Fear, Perfectionism, Control, Comparison, Exclusion, Unworthiness. My guest today says these are some of they myths women hold on to that keep them from being who they were created to be. 

Counselor, speaker and author of the wildly popular book UNSTUCK, Kim Anderson is here today to help us all let go of what's holding us back so we can find our passion and purpose in our second half of life. 

Who do we want to be once our kids are grown and out of the house? How do we find out?  This is not an end, it's a new beginning and Kim is here to help us get on the right path.  Prepare to feel inspired!

You can follow Kim on Instagram @kim_anderson_life

You can follow her new program for women and moms on Instagram @elevatemomscollective

You can find her book, UNSTUCK by visiting her website: https://www.kimanderson.life/shop

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Are you and your partner doing the right things to make each other happy?  Are you checking the boxes for behaviors of the happiest couples? Or the opposite?  
Do you ever worry you’re in an emotionally abusive relationship? Are you involved with a narcissist?  And how about that word - narcissist that is thrown around so freely now.  Did you know there’s a difference between someone having narcissistic tendencies and someone having narcissistic personality disorder?  But How do you know the difference and is there anything you can do to change them or survive the relationship? 

Registered psychotherapist Kristina Virro is the CEO and founder of the FRESH INSIGHT Mental Health and Wellness Clinic and is here today to break it all down for us. She shares what happy couples do for each other than unhappy ones don’t.  She shares the signs that someone you love (or you) is in an unhealthy or dangerous relationship.  And she breaks down all the information on being in a relationship with a narcissist - either with a partner or even a family member and what, if anything, we can do to cope.

You can follow Kristina on instagram: @kristinavirro

You can follow Kristina on TikTok:
@therapykristina 

You can check out her website: 
https://www.fresh-insight.ca/kristina (https://www.fresh-insight.ca/kristina)

Anna Grace Newell is a clairvoyant medium, akashic records practitioner and intuitive guide who specializes in angel readings. Sound confusing?  Well I ask her to explain it all in language we can understand.

Her story of what she believes was an experience "on the other side" is one you have to hear to believe.  She also explains how this experience brought forth a gift in her gift to share with others, both in person and on her podcast AG University.  Anna Grace shares why she was reluctant to tell anyone and how growing up in the church shaped her mindset about psychics.

This topic was really out of my expertise and comfort zone so I appreciated how open and patient she was with my questions.

Anna Grace is like an actual ball of sunshine when she walks in the room so I would encourage you to watch this episode if you’re able - her energy is contagious.

You can follow her on Instagram @annagracenewell

and listen to AG University wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Today we have the fabulous Hugh Howser, who has been the go to wedding planner in Nashville for over 17 years.  He is here to share how you too can have an amazing wedding, even if a wedding planner isn't in the budget.

What are the first things we need to do once we're engaged?  What can wait? Venue, location, flowers and more.

Budget, budget, budget - how much do things cost now anyways?  What should we spend the most on? What can we let go of? 

Family dynamics, drama and omg do we invite kids to the wedding?

This episode will have you full of ideas and information but also in stitches.  Hugh talks about his newest venture, stand up comedy.

Grab a coffee and turn up the volume because this episode is 100% entertainment.

You can follow Hugh on Instagram 
@hughhowser

And his event planning instagram 
@hthreeevents

You may recognize her as the wife of Charles Kelly from the county band Lady A - but she is so much more than just a wife of a famous artist.

Cassie is here to discuss what her life was like before meeting Charles, how they met and what the first few years were like when he was just starting out before gaining fame.   The challenges, adjusting to a new normal and what that was like for a new relationship.

Recently Charles and Cassie publicly shared about his struggle with alcoholism and how it almost destroyed their marriage.  Cassie vulnerably shares this story, how it affected her as the spouse, their family and what it was that was the final straw for her. 

Her honesty, her grace and her love for her family is something truly moving to hear.  I know so many women will feel like she is telling their own story with a partner struggling with addiction and I hope you will feel inspired after listening.

You can follow Cassie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassiemkelley

Have you ever wished you could get inside your teens brain?  What are they really thinking? How are they struggling and how can I help them?

My guest today is known for his wildly popular online presence as the man behind “I’m Just a Kid with an IEP” and is the # 1 youth motivational speaker and youth advocate n the US.  Jordan Toma joins us today to talk about all the things you need to do if you have a child who struggles at all with school.

Growing up himself as someone who struggled with dyslexia and adhd, Jordan knows all too well the challenges that come along with that, both as a student and parent.  

Jordan is here to answer all the questions about what to do if you suspect that your child is struggling in school.  We talk about testing, who to speak to, who you need to sign off and how to get your child’s team together at school to give them the best chance. He also shares the best way to communicate with your child so they don’t shut down.

Follow Jordan on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/imjustakidwithaniep/

Follow Jordan on TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@imjustakidwithaniep

Find upcoming speaking engagements and order his book on his website:
https://www.jordantoma.com

Also known as “Connor's Mom”,  you’ll recognize my guest today from the wildly popular Netflix show "Love on the Spectrum", where her and her family share their lives, primarily her son Connor's, as he navigates life on the spectrum.

Lise Smith opens up about parenting a child on the spectrum, what that was like when he was young and what it’s like now that he’s a young man.  She shares all the signs that were there and how her husband and doctor dismissed her concerns at the time, saying that she was over-reacting.  

How has the Netflix show changed their lives? And she shares how Connor has dealt with the introduction of dating into his life.

You can watch Lise & Connor's story on Netflix's  "Love on the Spectrum" Season 2

Follow Lise on Instagram: @smithinson8

Follow Connor on Instagram: @connortomlinson5

Follow Connor on TikTok:
@connortomlinson5