Adult Struggles

Despite miscarriage being a fairly common occurrence, it is not often discussed. This can make it difficult for mothers and families in the grieving and healing process. It will never be an easy story to share, but my guest Hannah knew it was important to speak out in the hopes of helping other women (and their spouses) through such a trying time. Experiencing a first trimester miscarriage after successfully carrying 3 children, Hannah shares the physical and emotional pain, how she & her family honor the life of the lost baby, and the miracle of their rainbow baby.

Cristina Vanko is a Chicago-based freelance artist with an expansive portfolio of work, including hand-lettering, graphic design, creative advertising, art direction, and more! Over the years, she has had the opportunity to work with big name clients, such as Mad Magazine, Babybel, Southwest Airlines, Google, and Huffington Post. She is also the author and creator of 2 books, Hand-lettering for Everyone and Adult-ish, both of which showcase her artistic talent.

In this episode, we discuss Cristina's background in art, from regularly attending Comic-Con events growing up, to landing her first design internship at Mad Magazine, to now freelancing and creating art for her side project, "100 Days of Adulting."

Did you know that self-confidence is a learned skill that requires practice? You can train your brain to think more confidently, which will result in positive, successful outcomes in your life. In this episode, my guest Jacqui Letran teaches the power of the subconscious mind, how to rewire your mindset, design your own life masterpiece, and more! Jacqui is a multi-award winning author of 3 self-help books, nurse practitioner, speaker, and mindset mentor. Listen in and get ready to accomplish all the goals you've put forth this year!

Nadalie Bardo is here to help you slay your goals, so you can pursue your dream life! As the Founder of It's All You Boo blog and creator of the Slay Your Goals Planner, she curates content to keep you motivated and inspired in life and business. In this week's episode, you'll learn how to pick a goal that's doable, challenging, and life-changing - and how to stay motivated all year!

Nate Whitsell is an active member of the San Diego hip hop community, one half of rap duo The Piecemakers, and…a high school English teacher. He shares the incredible journey that led up to working at schools in Compton & South Central LA, how he utilizes music to inspire his students, and how despite, witnessing gang violence and oppression firsthand, he still teaches (and raps) today.

It can be difficult to commit to being more eco-friendly because you don't always see an immediate change, or you think your contribution won't make an impact. But today's guest will change your thought process and empower your world-changing goals! Levi runs a Youtube channel, appropriately named Levi "Save the World" Hildebrand with a motto of "you don't need to be a hero to save the planet" - and it's totally true. We talk about the small steps you can take in your life that could have huge payoffs for our environment.

This week, I discuss the Top 5 things I am looking forward to in the New Year, including exciting plans to make Adult Struggles more interactive moving forward and a couple of big events I will be attending. Listen to hear what's new in 2019, and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss anything!

Clinical Mental Health Therapist Courtney Riddle addresses questions about how our past traumatic experiences can continue to trickle into our every day adult lives. Learn about the 2 most common ways trauma manifests in adulthood, the 3 different types of stress, how DNA can actually be altered by stress, the mental and physical impacts of trauma, and more!

It's the holiday season and a wonderful time to welcome a new pet into your life, donate to your local shelter, or volunteer your time! I'm speaking with Kimberley Alboum, Shelter Outreach and Policy Engagement Director at the Humane Society of the United States, to learn more about the changing landscape of shelters and pet overpopulation, how you can help your local shelter, and best practices for pet adoption.

Linda Schwartz is a stand up comedian and the host of She Shed Comedy podcast. So you would never guess that she suffered from social anxiety as a young adult. How did she break out of her comfort zone and destroy the fear that was holding her back? Listen to today's episode to hear her story, including the small steps that led to living out her dream of being on stage!