This is a very personal episode for me. I will be interviewing Mekisha Jane Walker about her book, "But, Why Did You Stay?", a book about her marriage to an abusive partner. But, I also reveal details of my own abusive marriage.  It's a secret no one wants to share. There is a lot of embarrassment and judgment when it comes to domestic violence. And most people do not realize how hard it is to break free.

Mekisha Jane Walker was a successful trial attorney.  No one could imagine that her life behind closed doors was filled with violence and verbal abuse.  A very public event was the catalyst to her finally breaking free. She shares her journey with us today and we discuss the stigma behind domestic violence and how YOU can help someone break free.

For more information about Mekisha and her book, go to:  butwhydidyoustay.com

If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship and needs help, visit:

thehotline.org

For any victims and survivors who need support, Call 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224 

for TTY, or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522.

In this episode, I have a very candid discussion with Nancy Little. She is a survivor of sexual child abuse by her own mother. Nancy was awarded the Volunteer of the Year Award in 2012 by the organization C.A.S.A (Court Appointed Special Advocates). She has shared her story many times across the country in hopes of raising awareness of sexual abuse by mothers. It's a very taboo topic that many refuse to believe but happens more often than you think.

Nancy also runs an online support group called Healing Body, Mind and Spirit. The group is open to men and women and meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights. You can reach Nancy for more information by emailing her at:  [email protected]

You can find interviews and videos on Youtube as well: https://www.youtube.com/user/x5cat1

On today's episode with go one-on-one with Cherlyn Chong.  Cherlyn is a divorce and breakup recovery coach for high-achieving professional women who want to get over the ex completely and love fearlessly again. She helps women supercharge their recovery process, break toxic relationship cycles forever AND find the confidence to get back out there again. 

Cherlyn is going to tell us how to weed out the duds and to find your true mate.

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Are You Dating a Narcissist?:  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/communication-success/201507/10-signs-you-re-dating-narcissist

Rain Pryor, is an acclaimed director, playwright, teacher, dynamic speaker, award-winning actress, singer, two-time award-nominated author for "Jokes My Father Never Taught Me" Life Love and Loss with Richard Pryor. And "Fried Chicken and Latkes"  Pryor's award-winning solo show based on her life.

She is also a mother and activist and an overall awesome human. We’re going to talk childhood, motherhood and all stops in between on this episode of, Girl, How’d You Do That?.

In this episode, we sit down with Emily Gaudreau, to discuss how to raise resilient and savvy children. Emily will give us the scoop on how to teach our kids all about predators in a very normal and natural way. We discuss the effect the porn industry is having on our children. And, what the public school system is teaching our kids about sex and sexuality. If you are a parent and aunt or uncle or work in ANY capacity with children. You need to hear this.

We are heading into uncharted territory with this global pandemic. How do we keep looking forward with a positive spirit when so much of life as we know it is uncertain?

Well,  today, we will be chatting with Dr. Eva Selhub, M.D. about all the ways we can breathe and ride through the storm. A lot of her recommendations sound so simple. But, as she gently reminds us, the power lies in our own minds.

You can find out more about Dr.Selhub at:

https://www.drselhub.com/

And pick a copy of her books here:

https://www.drselhub.com/books/

In this episode, I talk with Dayna Steele, author of "Surviving  Alzheimer's with Friends, Facebook and  a REALLY Big Glass of Wine!"  

Dayna is a former top female rock-and-roll on-air personality. Her career spanned two decades. As an accomplished entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and author of eleven best selling business books, her story shows Alzheimer's can strike any family.

She shares her account of her mother's struggle with this disease and offers no-nonsense advice on how to cope.

What happens when you wake up one morning to find your normal life is now a murder investigation and your husband is the victim?

It's taken Jan 30 years to finally be able to tell her story that became so unbearable, she had to walk away and recreate herself all over again.

Dr. Canty's book, "A Life  Divided" will be out this summer. Until then, you can find  Jan on her own Podcast, The Domino Effect of Murder. Available on Spotify and also at mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com and at JanCantyPhD.com

You always think you're invincible in your 20's.  Amy thought so too.  She was living the dream.  A newlywed working as an anchor for ABC News in Fort Meyers when her whole world literally collapsed. Amy tells us what that experience was like and how she got through it. Her book Brainmatters is available on Amazon.com.

And stick around until the end, because I give you an unsettling hint of what's to come in our next episode!