Hard Knocks Podcast

In this episode, I talk with Stacie about the severe emotional and physical abuse she endured as a small child, by the hands and mouth of her step-dad. Stacie shares how it has affected her to this day and what triggers her PTSD, as well as an abortion she had as a teenager. Please note that this episode is sad and very raw. You will for sure need tissues.

For full show notes and links to everything referenced in this episode, please visit www.ourhardknocks.com.

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In this episode, I chat with my friend Breanne about the loss of her brother as a teenager, her parent's divorce that shortly followed, sexual assault of her friend by her father and finding herself while trying to navigate through all of this.

For full show notes and links to everything referenced in this episode, please visit www.ourhardknocks.com.

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After four years of trying to get pregnant, a miscarriage and five failed IVF cycles, Anita had basically given up. In this episode, Anita tells us about all the things she tried and did to get pregnant for years. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised to find out what ended up working for her, not once, but twice!

For full show notes and links to everything referenced in this episode, please visit www.ourhardknocks.com.

Follow on Instagram @hardknocks.podcast Like the Facebook page FB.com/hardknockspocast If you have your own story to share, please send me a DM or email (hardknockspod@gmail). I would really love for you to sign up for email notifications on the website, as well as rating and subscribing to the podcast so that others can find the words they need to hear.

Here's another amazing and super informative episode! I was excited to chat with Rebecca, a Social Worker, who specializes in Trafficking and Exploitation. Rebecca shares an experience of her own, as well as ways people are recruited and trafficked and what to look out for.

For full show notes and links to everything referenced in this episode, please visit www.ourhardknocks.com.

Follow on Instagram @hardknocks.podcast Like the Facebook page FB.com/hardknockspocast If you have your own story to share, please send me a DM or email (hardknockspod@gmail). I would really love for you to sign up for email notifications on the website, as well as rating and subscribing to the podcast so that others can find the words they need to hear.

In this episode, I chat with Jess from @jessisandgetsreal on IG. Jess talks about her two children that have several special needs, as well as her having some both mental and non-mental illnesses. Jess also attempted suicide in October 2018 and she shares her story on that and about her time in the psych ward.

For full show notes and links to everything referenced in this episode, please visit www.ourhardknocks.com.

Follow on Instagram @hardknocks.podcast Like the Facebook page FB.com/hardknockspocast If you have your own story to share, please send me a DM or email (hardknockspod@gmail). I would really love for you to sign up for email notifications on the website, as well as rating and subscribing to the podcast so that others can find the words they need to hear.

I absolutely loved this opportunity with my sweet son. This is an episode I will forever cherish. His answers were completely candid. I did not tell him any of these questions beforehand. His little voice. His stories. He even sings!

Man. Ever since I started doing this podcast, Karsyn has been begging to do one. I had someone cancel, so I had a free day and he was happier than a pig in you know what. Every couple of days since we've recorded, he's asked if it has gone live yet. He's going to be thrilled this time when I can say yes!

For full show notes and links to everything referenced in this episode, please visit www.ourhardknocks.com.

Follow on Instagram @hardknocks.podcast Like the Facebook page FB.com/hardknockspocast If you have your own story to share, please send me a DM or email (hardknockspod@gmail). I would really love for you to sign up for email notifications on the website, as well as rating and subscribing to the podcast so that others can find the words they need to hear.

In this episode, I talk all about business. I know it's not really considered a "Hard Knock" in life, but running your own business is not all sunshine and rainbows. It can be super hard, but also super rewarding. Listen to the lessons I've learned as well as some tips and tricks that I share.

For full show notes and links to everything referenced in this episode, please visit www.ourhardknocks.com.

Follow on Instagram @hardknocks.podcast Like the Facebook page FB.com/hardknockspocast If you have your own story to share, please send me a DM or email (hardknockspod@gmail). I would really love for you to sign up for email notifications on the website, as well as rating and subscribing to the podcast so that others can find the words they need to hear.

In this episode, I chat with Micah. I found her through a hashtag on Instagram. Micah shares her story of how she always had the heart for people with special needs. She knew that was her calling in life. Micah also shares about how it affects her marriage and biological children, as well as what she does for her foster children and how she ended up adopting two of them. If you are a foster parent, have adopted a child, have a child with special needs, or just want more info on any or all of these subjects, this episode is for you! It was very informative.

For full show notes and links to everything referenced in this episode, please visit www.ourhardknocks.com.

Follow on Instagram @hardknocks.podcast Like the Facebook page FB.com/hardknockspocast If you have your own story to share, please send me a DM or email (hardknockspod@gmail). I would really love for you to sign up for email notifications on the website, as well as rating and subscribing to the podcast so that others can find the words they need to hear.

In this episode, I chat with my friend Bre about being raised by a single mom, moving as a teenager and the struggles that came with that, being in an unhealthy relationship with someone who was mentally and physically abusive and a marriage that ended in divorce, which led to her being a single mother.

For full show notes and links to everything referenced in this episode, please visit www.ourhardknocks.com.

Follow on Instagram @hardknocks.podcast Like the Facebook page FB.com/hardknockspocast If you have your own story to share, please send me a DM or email (hardknockspod@gmail). I would really love for you to sign up for email notifications on the website, as well as rating and subscribing to the podcast so that others can find the words they need to hear.

In this episode, I chat with Tasia about the loss of her sweet baby girl, Holland. She had Trisomy 18 and lived only a couple days. Tasia also talks about the loss of her grandpa, whom she was very close to. This is an episode where you'll definitely need tissues.

For full show notes and links to everything referenced in this episode, please visit www.ourhardknocks.com.

Follow on Instagram @hardknocks.podcast Like the Facebook page FB.com/hardknockspocast If you have your own story to share, please send me a DM or email (hardknockspod@gmail). I would really love for you to sign up for email notifications on the website, as well as rating and subscribing to the podcast so that others can find the words they need to hear.