Affirm That Sh!t

When life throws its hardest punches, some rise from the canvas stronger than ever. Jennifer Rose Goldman, a wellness entrepreneur and motivational speaker, faced such a moment when a sudden stroke left her fighting for her life just before turning 31. In this powerful episode of Affirm That Sh!t, Jennifer Rogers engages in a heartfelt conversation with Jennifer and her mother, Caryn Meg Hirshleifer.

Together, they dive into the harrowing experience detailed in their memoir, In the Face of Catastrophe: How a Traumatic Brain Injury Became a Blessing. Jennifer recounts relearning basic functions and discovering the "gift of presence" amidst adversity. Caryn shares the emotional journey of witnessing her daughter's transformation and the challenges of adjusting to a new reality.

This episode is a testament to resilience, the power of familial bonds, and the human spirit's capacity to find meaning in the face of catastrophe.

Connect with Jennifer and Caryn: https://inthefaceofcatastrophe.com/

In this soul-punching episode of Affirm That Sh!t, Jennifer is joined by the unstoppable Bekah Slider—former pastor, confidence coach, mother, and OnlyFans creator—who rips the bandage off purity culture, religious trauma, and the shame that comes with owning your body and your voice.

Bekah opens up about growing up under the suffocating weight of Christian pillars, seggsual shame, and promise rings. At 15, she broke free—literally and figuratively. But it wasn’t a straight path. From toxic relationships to marriage, ministry, motherhood, and ultimately deconstruction, Bekah shares how losing her religion led her to find herself.

She sheds light on the brutal loss of community, the quiet agony of rebuilding identity, and the loud, liberating power of saying “This is me. Take it or leave it.” From preaching to polemic, Bekah now helps men and women embrace their confidence—yes, even on OnlyFans.

This episode is raw, bold, and brutally beautiful. If you've ever been told you're too much, too loud, or too sexual, this one’s for you.

Trigger warning: We talk faith, seggs, loss, shame, and power—unfiltered.

Connect with Bekah: 
https://www.facebook.com/bekahslider
[email protected]

When your body betrays you, how do you rebuild your life—piece by piece, breath by breath?

In this raw episode of the Affirm That Sh!t Podcast, guest host Portia Booker from Groove with Portia takes the mic while Jennifer Rogers is away—and she’s bringing the fire.

Portia sits down with Anna Kerry, a trauma-informed yoga teacher and wellness coach, who was just 35 years old when her world flipped upside down—after a stroke in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Healthy. Fit. Strong. And still—her life was nearly stolen from her.

Alone in the hospital with no visitors allowed, Anna shares how grief, fear, and identity loss nearly broke her. But her husband’s voice echoed in her mind—“Inhale. Exhale.” Those two words pulled her back from the edge and became the mantra that carried her into recovery.

From dismantling the myths about strokes to learning how to grieve the woman she once was, Anna's story is a battle cry for anyone who’s ever faced down life and said, “Not today.”

She’s living proof that rock bottom can become sacred ground, and that the breath is more than survival—it’s a reclamation.

If you've ever lost yourself in the chaos and wondered if you'd make it back, this episode is your mirror. 

Connect with Anna Kerry on social media and stay tuned for her upcoming book, where she dives deeper into healing, resilience, and rewriting your narrative after trauma.

Connect with Anna: https://annakerrycoaching.com/

What would you do if your child vanished without a trace?

On this episode of Affirm That Sh!t, Jennifer sits down with Monica Estevez, a Life Enrichment Director and a fierce advocate for domestic violence survivors. But today, she speaks as a mother—one who lived through every parent’s nightmare.

In May 2022, Monica’s daughter, Briana, went missing. For over a year, she lived in a relentless cycle of fear, grief, and desperation, searching for answers that never came. Then, in November 2023, an Instagram post revealed the unthinkable—her daughter had been trafficked, sold from hotel to hotel, and returned home as a different person. The scars run deep, and the road to healing is anything but easy.

Monica shares how she leaned on her faith, the brutal realities of human trafficking, and the red flags every parent needs to know. She speaks on the failures of the system, the importance of tracking loved ones' locations, and her mission to help other families facing the same nightmare.

This episode is raw, heartbreaking, and a must-listen for anyone who wants to be part of the fight against human trafficking.

Connect with Monica: https://www.facebook.com/monica.estevez.5811

What happens when you stop living for everyone else and finally choose you? Six years ago, Sanet Van Breda stood at a crossroads—fade into the background or step into her power. She chose to live. Now, as Your Voice Amplifier, she’s helping extraordinary souls amplify their message through Your Voice TV Network, Diamond Moments Magazine, Soul Diamond Publishers, and more.

In this episode of Affirm That Sh!t, Jennifer and Sanet dig into the real, raw work of transformation—self-love, forgiveness, and the power of boundaries. Sanet opens up about the moment she realized she had given everything to others but nothing to herself. She shares how she wrote a letter, burned it, and finally forgave the one person she had neglected—herself.

Sanet also drops wisdom on how movement fuels energy, why saying “I love myself unconditionally” every morning can change your life, and how the Japanese principle of Ikigai helped her align her passion with her purpose. If you’re struggling to find your voice, to set boundaries, or to finally put yourself first—this episode is for you.

Connect with Sanet: https://selflove4me.com/

Ever felt like the universe is ignoring you? Like you’re screaming into the void, but no one—not even God—is listening? On this episode of Affirm That Sh!t, Jennifer sits down with award-winning speaker, poet, and author Raul "Wise Wolf" Marin to rip the mask off self-doubt and dive deep into self-love, faith, and the raw power of gratitude.

Raul opens up about his lifelong struggle with love—how society, family, and even his own inner voice told him he was missing something. But a single event in 2020 changed everything. When asked, How much do you love yourself on a scale of 1-10? and Why isn’t it a 10?, he was forced to confront the truth: self-love isn’t just a concept—it’s a daily commitment.

In this episode, we break down the chains of limiting beliefs, explore what it really means to trust in a higher power, and challenge you to redefine your own worth. Through poetry, purpose, and raw honesty, Raul shares how embracing gratitude unlocked his true potential—and even led him to the love of his life.

If you’re ready to silence your inner critic, own your worth, and step into your power, this is your wake-up call.

Connect with Raul: https://www.raulthepoet.com/

What do you do when life doesn’t go as planned? Andrea Hunt is here to tell you—pivot, adapt, and embrace the adventure. From heartbreak and job loss in Germany to a whirlwind journey across continents, Andrea shares how she rebuilt her life with courage, curiosity, and a rock-solid morning routine.

Teaching English in China, working in PR in Beijing, and becoming fluent in Spanish—Andrea's story is a testament to resilience. Now, as a coach, she helps others break through fear, resistance, and self-doubt using EFT tapping. In this episode, she and Jennifer dive into what it means to truly reinvent yourself, how to recognize when you’re stuck, and why fear of success can be just as paralyzing as fear of failure.

If you're craving a fresh start or just need a reminder that you hold the power to change your life—this episode is for you. Tune in and don’t forget to subscribe!

Connect with Andrea: 
dreahunt.com
https://ebooks.dreahunt.com/free-ebook-learn-more
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What if the key to healing is buried in the wounds of your past?

In this episode of Affirm That Sh!T, Jennifer sits down with Shalina Bell—single mom, author of Don’t Worry Inner Child, We Got This!, Reiki Master, and creator of the #DailyRituals movement.

Shalina opens up about losing her mother at 24, the PTSD that followed, and the emotional toll of 20 years battling tumors. She refused to accept a future without children, pushing through countless surgeries before reclaiming her life with a hysterectomy. But her journey didn’t stop there. She turned her pain into purpose—helping others heal from within.

In this deep and moving conversation, Shalina reminds us that emotions are energy in motion, that self-love starts with asking the right questions, and that healing isn’t about masking pain—it’s about doing the work. From reiki and mediumship to inner child healing and gratitude, this episode is a wake-up call to step into your power.

Connect with Shalina: 

https://www.instagram.com/shalinab_?igsh=c244dWJ2aDRzaHV6&utm_source=qr

https://www.tiktok.com/@myserenity615?_t=ZT-8tgkueLgAOo&_r=1

Not all battles leave visible scars. Some hide in the silence, the perfectionism, and the need for control.
 
On this episode of Affirm That Sh!t, Jennifer sits down with Clare Loewenthal—author, magazine publisher, book coach, and entrepreneur—to unravel the reality of eating disorders, mental health, and self-reinvention.
 
Clare had a picture-perfect childhood, but when she left for college, she spiraled into anorexia—a disease that wasn’t just about food, but about punishing herself through deprivation. At her lowest, her body was on the brink of collapse. Hospitalization saved her life, but leaving treatment brought a new challenge: a future she wasn’t prepared for. With no home to return to and fear of relapse creeping in, she had to fight for more than just survival—she had to rebuild from the ground up.
 
Through writing, resilience, and an unexpected spark of inspiration, Clare turned her struggles into strength. From overcoming social isolation to launching her first magazine, her journey proves that true recovery isn’t about a number on a scale—it’s about rediscovering who you are.
 
Tune in for a brutally honest conversation about identity, healing, and why survival is just the beginning.
 
Connect with Clare: https://www.clareloewenthal.com.au/

On this raw and riveting episode of Affirm That Sh!t, Jennifer sits down with Eve Csakvary, "The Legendary Coach," for an unforgettable conversation about survival, strength, and the fight to rebuild. Founder of the Open Hands Institute and host of the Openminds2Openhands podcast, Eve has dedicated her life to empowering others—but her journey to becoming a beacon of transformation wasn’t without battles of her own.

Eve opens up about the silence she carried for 15 years. At just six months old, her daughter was sent to live with Eve’s mother in Europe, a heart-wrenching decision that left Eve questioning everything. Missing milestones like her daughter's first steps and enduring guilt, Eve vowed that this wouldn’t be her ending.

With grit and determination, Eve clawed her way back—through food shortages, cold homes, and feeling like a foreigner in her own life. A surprise second chance at love in the United Kingdom gave her the life she once dreamed of in Chicago, proving that the hardest part of transformation is staying where you don’t belong.

Eve’s story is a testament to the power of persistence and faith. She reminds us all: you’re stronger than you think, and it’s worth fighting for the life you deserve.

Connect with Eve:

[email protected]

Open Hands Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/4genHyS