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In this heartfelt episode 💖, Jess Chattin sits down with her lifelong friend, Crystal Rivas, who candidly shares her journey with breast cancer. Crystal reflects on the emotional impact of her diagnosis, the medical treatments she underwent 🏥, and the importance of speaking openly about her experience.

She emphasizes the need to raise awareness—particularly among younger women—and highlights the critical role mental health plays throughout treatment. The conversation also explores the challenges of balancing family life while navigating a serious illness, as well as the profound impact of support from loved ones 🤝.

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In this powerful episode of Chattin Out Loud, Jess Chattin sits down with Sarah Shaffer, MSW — medical social worker, trauma survivor, and author of The Dumpster Fire Diaries.

Sarah opens up about:

✔️ Overcoming 20 years of alcoholism
 ✔️ Finding healing through therapy, ketamine treatments, and sheer resilience
 ✔️ Breaking generational trauma patterns
 ✔️ Radical accountability and the power of honesty

Her raw, real, and hope-filled story reminds us that true healing begins when we stop just managing the mess and start addressing the root.

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📚 Grab Sarah’s Book: The Dumpster Fire Diaries: Get Off the Hot Mess Express

💬 Which part of Sarah’s story spoke to you most? Share your thoughts below — your comment may encourage someone else’s healing journey.

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Special thanks to Mindbloom for helping us make this important conversation happen.

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In this heartfelt episode, Jess and Brooke share openly about life after loss and the transformation that followed Kevin’s passing. From a healing trip to California to witnessing positive changes in the kids’ behavior, they reflect on what it means to keep moving forward. Brooke opens up about navigating young widowhood and single motherhood — from the painful process of planning a funeral to learning how to communicate her needs. Together, they remind listeners that seeking help is not weakness and that there’s no shame in asking for support.

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On this episode of Chattin Outloud: Mental Health Matters, I open my heart about the events surrounding the assassination of Charlie Kirk and what it has stirred in me as a mom, a believer, and a citizen. This conversation is about more than news headlines — it’s about where we are as a nation and how we choose to respond.

I’m joined by two incredible community leaders, Shawn Bennett and Tyler Turner, who share their insights on what this moment means for all of us and why we cannot afford to stay silent.

Together we explore grief, the heaviness so many are carrying, and why this moment calls us back to faith, compassion, and prayer. This episode is a gentle but urgent reminder that we can seek revival, choose unity over division, and trust that healing is possible even when the world feels broken.

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In Episode 4 of Chattin Outloud, host Jess sits down with her longtime friend and counselor in residence Bailey Porter, who opens up about her personal journey navigating ADHD and autism, while also helping others heal through therapy.

This episode dives deep into:
💡 What it’s like to be diagnosed as an adult
🧠 Understanding the neurodiversity paradigm
📚 The emotional weight of processing trauma and identity
🗣️ Personal stories about marriage, OCD, ADHD, and self-acceptance
🎧 Innovative mental health tools like body doubling & virtual reality therapy
💬 Encouraging others to explore mental health assessments and support options

Bailey’s humor, insight, and vulnerability make this episode both enlightening and empowering for anyone walking through their own mental health journey—or supporting someone who is.

✨ Whether you’re neurodivergent, a mom trying to understand your kids, or just someone who loves real, honest conversations—this one is for you.

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#ChattinOutloud #ADHDawareness #Neurodiversity #AutismJourney #MentalHealthMatters #EMDR #TherapistLife #OCDrecovery #WomenSupportingWomen

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In this heartfelt episode of Chattin Out Loud, we sit down with Tara—a foster and adoptive mom—who opens up about her family's life-changing journey through foster care. From the unexpected call to foster, to the heartbreak of trauma and the beauty of adoption, Tara shares it all with raw honesty.

This conversation dives deep into:
🧡 The realities of therapeutic foster care
🧠 Childhood trauma and its impact on the brain
🙏 Faith, family, and the power of saying "yes"
🌱 Healing journeys—for foster children and biological families alike
🤝 How you can support foster and adoptive families in your community

If you’ve ever wondered what fostering really looks like behind the scenes, this is the episode you can’t miss.

👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment if this story moved you or reminded you of your own journey.

#FosterCare #AdoptionStory #TraumaHealing #FaithAndFamily #ChattinOutLoud

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In this episode of Chattin’ Out Loud, Jess Chattin sits down with her daughter, Chelsea Chattin, for a deep dive into what it’s like to be a teenager in today’s social media-driven world. From the ever-present influence of online trends to the challenge of balancing real life with a digital presence, Chelsea shares her firsthand experiences navigating adolescence in the age of constant connectivity. Join us for an eye-opening conversation on the impact of social media, setting boundaries, and how teens and parents can better understand each other in the digital era.

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In this heartfelt debut episode, Jessica celebrates her 40th birthday and shares the deeply personal reasons behind launching "Chatting Out Loud." With her counselor, Stephen Price, as the first guest, they explore topics such as mental health, marital challenges, and personal growth. Jessica opens up about her journey through grief after losing her brother to suicide, and how counseling has played a pivotal role in her healing and relationships. Together, they discuss the importance of communication in marriage, balancing personal growth with life's demands, and the transformative power of seeking help.

This episode offers practical advice and encouragement for anyone navigating mental health struggles, relationship challenges, or life's transitions.

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of suicide and mental health.

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