Have you ever felt like you’ve checked all the boxes, the career, the title, the responsibilities, yet you feel more disconnected from yourself than ever?

We’ve been conditioned to believe that success is a linear climb, but the truth is, the most powerful growth usually happens during the "pivots."

In this refreshing episode of Her Unapologetic Voice, host Angeline Constantinou sits down with Jessica Lorello, a strategic People and Culture leader who walked away from a "perfect" medical school dream to find her true calling in the human side of business.

Jessica didn't just climb the corporate ladder to become a Chief People Officer; she learned how to lead with kindness, intention, and a "people-first" mindset that protects the human spirit in a high-performance world. This conversation is a heart-to-heart on how to break free from the "imposter" narrative and start leading a life that feels as authentic as it looks.

• The "Linear" Lie: Why your career doesn’t have to be a straight line and why "scooting" or "crawling" is still forward motion.

• The "I Get To" Shift: A simple linguistic trick to physically move your brain from burnout and resentment into a state of gratitude and performance.

• The Micro-Reset: Why you don't need a 20-minute meditation to find peace. Jessica shares how to use "micro-moments" throughout your day to stay grounded.

• Boundaries as a "Better Yes": How to stop the "yes-trap" and start setting professional boundaries that actually build trust and transparency.

• Creating Your Cheer Squad: How to find the people who will sit in the "pity party" with you for a day, then smack you on the booty and tell you it’s time to rise.

• The Power of the Cleanse: Why letting go of old "stuff" (and old titles) is the only way to make room for your strongest self yet.

🤝 Connect with Angeline Constantinou:

• Website: https://letsbreakthesilence.com

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelineconstantinou/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelineconstantinou/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letsbreakthesilence

• Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeNy357qJayU6rF38JjglfQ

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-lorello-phr-60a51142/

• Company: https://www.lifetimeoflovenannies.com/   

• Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ 

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Recovery isn't just a mental game; it’s a physical homecoming. In this raw and transformative episode of Her Unapologetic Voice, host Angeline Constantinou sits down with Lydiah Urban, a somatic and spiritual trauma guide, to discuss the journey from "fractalized" survival to embodied sovereignty.After navigating a "black mirror" relationship that reflected her deepest shadows,, including addiction, abuse, and chronic pain, Lydiah discovered that intellectualizing trauma wasn't enough. This conversation dives into how high-functioning women can break free from the "masculine hustle" and use the body as a portal for profound healing. If you’ve ever felt like you’re "swimming upstream" while appearing put-together on the outside, Lydiah’s insights offer a visceral roadmap to reclaiming your frequency and your life.✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The Reality of Somatic Healing: Moving beyond affirmations to complete the "fight or flight" cycle within the nervous system.The "High-Functioning" Trap: Why overworking is often a trauma response and how it manifests as chronic physical pain.

Voice as a Vibration: How activating your throat chakra directly impacts your "creation center" (sacral chakra) and personal power.Radical Honesty & Accountability: Why the first step to transformation is a "wisdom drop" of total truth with yourself.Plant Medicine & Purging: Understanding how the body releases trapped energy through visceral responses like shaking, crying, or even stretching.Building Self-Trust: The power of "small wins" and doing what you say you’re going to do to rewire your brain for confidence.🤝 Connect with Angeline Constantinou:Website: https://letsbreakthesilence.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelineconstantinou/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelineconstantinou/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letsbreakthesilence Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeNy357qJayU6rF38JjglfQ🤝 Connect with Lydiah Urban:Website: lydiahurban.comInstagram: @lydia_urbanCommunity: The Collective Wisdom Drop#somatichealing #nervoussystemregulation #breakingthesilence

Success isn't about moving on, it’s about moving through. In this deeply moving episode of Her Unapologetic Voice, host Angeline Constantinou sits down with Tara Porter, a certified grief coach and the founder of the global movement #OnFridaysWeDance.After the devastating loss of both her daughter, Harper, and her mother within a single year, Tara discovered that healing doesn't mean leaving grief behind; it means allowing it to coexist with joy. This conversation explores the raw reality of loss, the weight of suppressed emotions, and the transformative power of "kitchen dance parties." If you’ve ever felt like your heart was shattered beyond repair, Tara’s journey is a beautiful reminder that there is light to be found in the "in-between" seasons of life.✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The Myth of "Moving On": Why healing isn't a linear process and why it’s okay to carry both grief and joy at the same time.The Cost of Compartmentalization: Tara shares the physical and emotional toll of "shoving grief down" and how numbing, whether through alcohol or busyness, delays the healing process.EMDR and Body Wisdom: Understanding how our bodies store trauma (the "lump in the throat") and how tools like EMDR and mindfulness can help release old childhood beliefs and stored pain.Breaking the Silence: A look into the collaborative book Breaking the Silence, where Tara and Angeline share their stories to normalize the conversation around trauma and resilience.Practical Tools for the "Grief Toolbox": From journaling and candle rituals to the grounding power of nature and movement, learn how to create daily practices that support your spirit.The Kintsugi Heart: A powerful metaphor for healing, how the "glue" that mends our broken pieces can be made of gold, making us more beautiful for having survived.🤝 Connect with Angeline Constantinou:Website: https://letsbreakthesilence.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelineconstantinou/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelineconstantinou/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letsbreakthesilencePodcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeNy357qJayU6rF38JjglfQ🤝 Connect with Tara Porter:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taraporterofficial/#griefjourney #healingjourney #breakingthesilence

What happens to a soul after five decades of being told its voice doesn’t matter? In this profoundly moving episode of Her Unapologetic Voice, host Angeline Constantinou sits down with Shari Leigh Roberts, a holistic healer and spiritual coach who survived over 50 years of narcissistic manipulation, gaslighting, and emotional erosion.Shari’s journey began at age five with a narcissistic father and continued through decades of abusive relationships that eventually manifested as a physical vocal tremor,a literal embodiment of her suppressed truth. Shari shares the "lightning bolt" moment in 2019 when she finally put a name to her pain and began the grueling, miraculous climb from victim to survivor. Now living in Crete, Greece, she discusses how she rewired her neurological system and reclaimed her power through divine connection and energy healing.✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The Cost of Silence: How decades of trauma can physically impact the body and the nervous system (vocal tremors and neurological rewiring).The Moment of Awakening: Why identifying narcissistic abuse is the essential first step to breaking the cycle.Choosing Your "Hard": The reality that while healing is difficult, staying in a cycle of abuse is harder.Holistic Reclamation: How Shari uses meditation and energy healing to clear trauma from the body’s chakras and aura.The Leap of Faith: Shari’s "20-dollar story" leaving everything behind with almost nothing to find safety and purpose.🤝 Connect with Shari Leigh Roberts:Website: https://shariroberts.orgBook: Broken to Enlightened Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/p/Shari-Leigh-Roberts-LLC-100049697273877/🤝 Connect with Angeline Constantinou:Website: https://letsbreakthesilence.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelineconstantinou/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelineconstantinou/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letsbreakthesilencePodcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeNy357qJayU6rF38JjglfQ

Success isn't always a straight line; sometimes, the most powerful paths are the ones that break the rules. In this vibrant episode of Her Unapologetic Voice, host Angeline Constantinou welcomes Alice Farella Monti, a powerhouse communicator who has navigated everything from the beauty industry in Italy to life on international cruise ships and the dusty plains of Burning Man.After being told by traditional HR that her diverse background had "no value," Alice reclaimed her narrative by coining her superpower: "Illinearity." This conversation explores how to turn your professional detours into your greatest unique selling proposition and why the most meaningful growth happens when the line breaks. If you’re rebuilding your identity after a life transition or looking to lead with more authenticity, Alice’s journey is a masterclass in embracing your unique, non-linear story.✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The Superpower of Illinearity: Why the most valuable parts of your career happen during the "breaks" and how to own your professional detours.Narrative Reclamation: How to stop giving others the power to define your value and start fueling your identity with your internal truth.The "Six-Month Rule" for Partners: Why you should know a person’s values, mentors, and even how they treat their pets before entering a business partnership.Storytelling in the Age of AI: Moving beyond a dry CV to communicate the "how" and "why" behind your achievements to create a genuine connection.

Proximity is Power: The importance of physically and energetically surrounding yourself with high-level people who share your values.

Rising from the Ashes: Alice’s raw experience at Burning Man and how "standing in your discomfort" leads to the ultimate personal breakthrough.🤝 Connect with Angeline Constantinou:Website: https://www.letsbreakthesilence.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/angeline_constantinou/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelinemitchell/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letsbreakthesilencePodcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeNy357qJayU6rF38JjglfQ🤝 Connect with Alice Farella Monti:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicefarellamonti/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alicefarellamonti/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicefarellamonti#narcissisticabuserecovery #personalbranding #feminineleadership

Success is often measured by what we build for others, but true fulfillment begins with the legacy we build within ourselves. In this soul-stirring episode of Her Unapologetic Voice, host Angeline Constantinou welcomes Joyce Ayers, a heart-centered divorce mentor and embodiment expert. Together, they pull back the curtain on the "strong woman" archetype to reveal the hidden cost of self-abandonment.

If you’ve spent decades being the reliable one, the woman everyone leans on—while silently feeling lonely in your own marriage, this conversation is your roadmap back to yourself. Joyce shares her personal journey from a 25-year marriage to a radical awakening, teaching us that real strength isn't about doing it all alone; it's about reclaiming your feminine wisdom and finally saying "yes" to your own needs.

✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

The Mask of Independence: Why high-capacity women often confuse "doing it all" with strength, and how that leads to deep resentment.

The Anatomy of Self-Abandonment: How putting dreams, like education or personal passions, on the shelf creates a "void" that lingers even after the kids are grown.

Embodiment as Healing: Understanding the shift from living "from the shoulders up" to tuning into your heart and gut through physical presence and power poses.

Regulating the Nervous System: Why healing after divorce requires moving out of "survival mode" and calming the constant state of stress.

The Power of Sound and Nature: How sound healing, sun-gazing, and even the silence of a desert night can help you release years of stored emotional tension.

Creating Your Future Roadmap: Why clarity is the ultimate tool for stepping into the unknown and building a life that truly resonates with who you are now.

🤝 Connect with Angeline Constantinou:

Website: https://letsbreakthesilence.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelineconstantinou/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelineconstantinou/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letsbreakthesilence

Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeNy357qJayU6rF38JjglfQ

🤝 Connect with Joyce Ayers:

Website: http://createyourlifeafterdivorce.com

Free Resource: https://createyourlifeafterdivorce.com/create-your-future

Are you dating from a place of wholeness or are you still operating from old wounds? In this powerful episode of Her Unapologetic Voice, host Angeline Constantinou talks with Sandy Weiner, a TEDx speaker and dating coach who helps women redefine their standards.

Sandy gets honest about her own turning point after a 23-year marriage. She shares the story of realizing she was a Tootsie Pop, appearing tough on the outside while being mushy and directionless on the inside. From breaking free of dysfunctional family cycles to standing firm against toxic behavior, Sandy explains how women, especially those starting over later in life, can find the strength to show up, stand up, and speak up. If you are ready to stop being a "garbage dump" for other people's drama and finally attract a partner who sees your true value, this conversation is for you.

• The Tootsie Pop Trap: Why a "tough" exterior often hides a lack of clear boundaries and how to strengthen your inner core.

• Collecting Data, Not Drama: How to view red flags and inconsistent behavior as simple information so you can walk away faster.

• Finding Your Voice: Sandy’s personal journey from being silenced in a long term marriage to becoming a voice of authority for thousands of women.

• Setting Boundaries with Kindness: Practical ways to handle difficult parents or exes by being both firm and loving.

• The Art of High Value Dating: How to stop making assumptions, ask for what you need, and find "love in surprise packages."

🤝 Connect with Sandy Weiner

• Website: https://lastfirstdate.com

• Join the Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate 

• Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/last-first-date-radio/id586220219 

• Books: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/117610530-choice-points-in-dating 

• Website: https://letsbreakthesilence.com

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelineconstantinou/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelineconstantinou/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letsbreakthesilence

• Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeNy357qJayU6rF38JjglfQ

✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
🤝 Connect with Angeline Constantinou

• Website: https://letsbreakthesilence.com

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelineconstantinou/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelineconstantinou/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letsbreakthesilence

• Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeNy357qJayU6rF38JjglfQ

What do you do when the person you look up to most is taken away in handcuffs? In this raw and deeply personal episode of Her Unapologetic Voice, host Angeline Constantinou sits down with Rachel Dalinka, an expert facilitator, community advocate, and host of the Opening Doors podcast.Rachel opens up about a childhood split between two worlds: being the daughter of a prominent criminal defense attorney and witnessing the chaotic reality of his cocaine addiction. From the traumatic moment she opened the door to federal agents at age 15 to the years she spent hiding her father’s incarceration out of deep-seated shame, Rachel shares her journey of shedding "inherited" guilt. Now a cancer survivor and advocate, she discusses how she uses her lived experience to help formerly incarcerated individuals and underserved communities find their own second chances.✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The Weight of Silence: How Rachel hid her father’s prison sentence for years and the toll that secrecy takes on a child’s development.Redemption is Real: A firsthand account of how Rachel’s father transformed his life post-incarceration, proving that healing and professional comeback are possible.The "Four S’s" of Healing: Rachel’s framework for recovery—Support, Self-care, Service, and Spirituality.Regulating the Nervous System: Practical tools like "Box Breathing" and yoga to manage the lashing out and reactivity that often follow childhood trauma.Employment as Empowerment: Why healing and career development must go hand-in-hand for those re-entering society.🤝 Connect with Rachel Dalinka:Website: openingdoorspodcast.comProfessional Site: radconsulting.usPodcast: Opening Doors on Spotify / Apple PodcastsYouTube: @openingdoorspodcast🤝 Connect with Angeline Constantinou:Website: letsbreakthesilence.comInstagram: @angelineconstantinouLinkedIn: Angeline Constantinou#herunapologeticvoice #incarceration #Stigma #addictionrecovery

What happens when a woman decides she will no longer be silent? In this stirring episode of Her Unapologetic Voice, host Angeline Constantinou welcomes Anne Plaisance, an internationally renowned artist, activist, and founder of the transformative exhibition Wonder Women Now.Anne’s art is more than paint on a canvas; it is a direct confrontation of silence and a vessel for healing invisible trauma. Having navigated her own journey through domestic violence and the challenges of the COVID-19 lockdown, Anne shares how she turned her pain into a global movement of resistance. This episode is a deep dive into the power of making the invisible visible and how every woman—regardless of her past—has a story that deserves to be heard.✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Art as a Voice: How Anne realized her paintings were "pouring out" truths her soul knew before her mind could articulate them.The "Wonder Women Now" Project: The inspiration behind photographing survivors in masks and global fabrics to reappropriate strength and resilience.The Sensory Side of Trauma: Anne’s unique "perfume" project that asks: What is the smell of gaslighting? What is the color of a lie?The Science of Creativity: Why just 45 minutes of creative expression can significantly lower cortisol levels and aid in trauma recovery.Systemic vs. Individual: Shifting the shame from the victim to the abuser and recognizing that domestic violence is a societal issue.Healing the Body: Why "bottom-up" healing, through dancing, singing, and movement, is often the missing piece in recovery.🤝 Connect with Angeline Constantinou:Website: https://letsbreakthesilence.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelinecon...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelinec...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letsbreakthe...Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeNy...🤝 Connect with Anne Plaisance:Instagram: @anneplaisanceFree Digital Guide: bit.ly/AnnePlaisance#healingfromdomesticviolence #herunapologeticvoice #traumarecovery

Success on paper shouldn't cost you your truth, your nervous system, or your soul. In this deeply insightful episode of Her Unapologetic Voice, host Angeline Constantinou welcomes Serena Low, an ex-lawyer turned trauma-informed coach and author of the Amazon bestseller The Hero Within.

If you are a high achiever who has checked all the professional boxes but still feels the pressure to "perform" or "act loud" to be seen, this conversation is your roadmap back to yourself. Serena specializes in helping "quiet warriors" thrive in an extrovert-biased culture by leveraging their natural strengths rather than masking them. From the boardrooms of government law to the journey of trauma-informed healing, Serena shares how to stop apologizing for your quiet nature and start leading from a place of grounded power.

• The Myth of the "Broken" Introvert: Why introversion isn't a flaw to be fixed, but a neurobiological strength that is often misunderstood in loud environments.

• Decoding Survival Identities: How childhood imprints (like the "98% isn't enough" trap) create adults who over-perform and burn out in corporate settings.

• The Art of Quiet Visibility: How to claim your space in meetings and leadership roles using "micro-actions" that respect your nervous system.

• Reinvention One Chapter at a Time: Why life’s biggest breakthroughs often come in "poorly wrapped gifts" and how to listen to the whispers of change.

• Calibrating the Social Battery: Practical strategies for recharging and why "The Joy of Missing Out" (JOMO) is essential for your leadership.

• The High-Five Habit & Mirror Work: Simple but profound somatic tools to build internal safety and start your day with radical self-love.

• Website: https://letsbreakthesilence.com

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelineconstantinou/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelineconstantinou/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letsbreakthesilence

• Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeNy357qJayU6rF38JjglfQ

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/serena-low/

• Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-quiet-warrior-podcast-with-serena-low/

• Book: https://www.amazon.com/Hero-Within-Reinvent-Your-Chapter/dp/1925165558

• Website: https://serenalow.com.au/

✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:🤝 Connect with Angeline Constantinou:🤝 Connect with Serena Low: