COVID-19 changed us all. In this conversation, Lindsay, an ER nurse, shares her profound experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, detailing her journey into nursing, the challenges faced in the emergency room, and the emotional toll on healthcare workers. She discusses the evolving protocols around testing and vaccines, the importance of mental health, and how she has learned to set boundaries in her personal and professional life post-pandemic.

What happens when your body becomes the battleground—and no one believes you?

 In this raw and deeply personal episode, host Kim shares her experience with Chronic Lyme disease, from the confusing symptoms and medical gaslighting to the diagnosis and the long road of recovery that followed. This is a story about survival, self-trust, and rebuilding your life after your body breaks down.

You’ll hear what it’s really like to live with chronic Lyme disease, the mental and emotional toll of being misdiagnosed, and the moments that made healing possible again. Whether you’re navigating your own invisible illness, supporting someone who is, or searching for hope after hardship—this episode will remind you that you’re not alone.

Immigration is one of the most debated topics of our time and one of the most divided conversations in politics. In this conversation, Shehanie shares her personal journey of immigration from Sri Lanka to the United States at the age of 21. She reflects on her childhood experiences during the civil war, the challenges of navigating a new life in America, and the importance of cultural identity and belonging. Shehanie discusses her encounters with microaggressions and racism, and emphasizes the need for advocacy and empathy towards immigrants. Her story highlights the resilience and determination required to overcome obstacles and build a new life in a foreign land. Join the conversation. 

 Susan Snow’s story is one of tragedy, resilience, and healing. The daughter of an LAPD officer who was murdered in the 1980s, Susan has lived with the trauma and grief that followed for decades. On her podcast, she takes listeners on a deeply personal journey through PTSD, therapy, and self-discovery, sharing how she found the right therapist, navigated the healing process, and learned to reclaim her life. Honest, insightful, and deeply human, Susan’s conversations offer hope and guidance for anyone facing the aftermath of loss and trauma. 

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Susan's Book: The Other Side of the Gun: My Journey from Trauma to Resiliency

When Lisa was told her father had a heart attack, her world stopped. But the truth was even more devastating than she could have imagined: they lied. He ended his own life. 

In this episode, Lisa takes listeners on an unflinching journey through the aftermath of grief, and the staggering weight of unanswered questions. With raw vulnerability and unshakable strength, she shares how discovering the truth behind her father’s death shattered everything she believed—but also became the catalyst for her healing.

This is a space for anyone who’s ever felt broken by loss or had their life flipped upside down by truth. Through intimate storytelling, grounded coping tools, and deeply honest reflections, Lisa explores the art of compartmentalizing pain when life demands your functionality, and the long road of turning unimaginable hurt into meaningful purpose.

More than just a story of survival, Lisa reminds us:
 Your pain is not your weakness. It can become your power and your purpose. 

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Becky knew she should follow up with her doctor on that lump in her breast- but like so many of us, she put it off. For a year. When she finally faced it, life changed in ways she never expected. In this episode, she shares her journey through breast cancer, from fear and procrastination to the surgery, support and unshakable faith that got her through. Now, a children's book author, she reflects on how those experiences shaped her life, her purpose and her perspective. This episode is a powerful conversation about shining a light into dark places and finding that through all the changes life brings your way, you're still you. 

Still Me 

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Becoming a cancer survivor was never a part of my original plan. It was God’s plan for me. Becoming a writer was a dream, but God has made it a reality. This story is His story told through my life’s journey. May it provide you with strong hope that God is in control. May it equip you with the words to create dialogue with the children in your life. And may you always be able to say with confidence throughout your journey, “It’s still me."

Motherhood is messy, exhausting and sometimes downright overwhelming- especially when you're raising twin boys and a little girl. In this raw and unfiltered episode, Jenna shares the highs and the lows of parenting multiples while navigating postpartum struggles, the challenge of finding 'me time,' and the reality of having to push through, even on days she doesn't feel 100%. With honestly and humor, Jenna opens up about her health journey pre pregnancy, what it's like when your birth plan flies out the window, and that it is okay to be a work in progress. If you're a parent who's ever felt stretched too thin but still finds a way to laugh through the chaos, this episode is for you. 

After 18 years of chronic pain, medical gaslighting, and being told "everything looks normal," she finally got the diagnosis that changed everything—endometriosis. In this honest and heartfelt episode, Evelyn shares what it was like growing up in Ecuador, moving to the U.S., and navigating two very different healthcare systems while advocating for her body. From being dismissed by countless doctors to trusting her intuition, her story is one so many will relate to. Now pregnant, she reflects on the strength it took to keep fighting and what she wants others facing invisible illness to know. 

Val grew up in the heart of the Navajo Nation—where childhood meant long, early rides to school, deep family roots, and the quiet heartbreak of not being fully immersed in her own language. In this episode, she shares the layered story of leaving home, facing ignorance and racism, and the emotional work of keeping her culture alive for her children. From misconceptions about Native identity to the beauty and burden of preserving tradition, this conversation is a powerful reflection on resilience, belonging, and what it means to carry your heritage forward in a world that often misunderstands it. 

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 Lauren has lived many lives in one—each chapter filled with hard-earned lessons, deep reflection, and undeniable strength. But one of the hardest was growing up with a father addicted to meth—and eventually losing him to cancer while he was in prison. In this episode, she shares how that pain shaped her, how she found wisdom in the wreckage, and how she’s built a life full of love, purpose, and beauty. She’s dynamic, grounded, and proof that even the hardest beginnings can lead to powerful, redemptive endings. 

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