On this episode, we hear Liz's story. She talks about growing up with abuse, trauma, and choosing to end the toxic generational cycles/ and create a new narrative for her and her children's lives.

She also discusses the effect that growing up a black girl in white America had on her as a child and now adult, as well as how she parents her children. 

She discusses her experience as an outspoken black woman, how the world has tried to put her in a box, and how she's breaking out and being unapologetically herself, as well as how white people can support, speak out for and advocate for BIPOC. 


If this episode has made an impact on you, I'd love to hear from you! 
Also, if you know anyone that could benefit from this podcast, please consider sharing. Let's normalize open, honest, and real communication. We can do it, together. 

Do you want to share your story or struggle to help others? 
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or find me on 
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We're ending Pride month with this special double episode where you'll meet a beautiful couple. 

Madison identifies herself as a cis lesbian and Tabbey identifies themselves as a non binary lesbian. 

In this episode, they each bravely and honestly tell their stories of self discovery and coming to terms with, claiming, and owning their sexualities and gender identity as well as share the love they have found together after heartbreak and trauma.  Listen to their beautiful stories.

LGBTQIA+ Resources
https://lgbt.ucsf.edu/lgbtqia

https://www.lesliefeinberg.net/

https://transequality.org/issues/resources/understanding-non-binary-people-how-to-be-respectful-and-supportive

LGBTQIA+ Youth Resources:

https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/youth-resources.htm

https://lgbt.ucsf.edu/lgbtqia

If this episode has made an impact on you, I'd love to hear from you! 
Also, if you know anyone that could benefit from this podcast, please consider sharing. Let's normalize open, honest, and real communication. We can do it, together. 

Do you want to share your story or struggle to help others? 
Email me at [email protected] 
or find me on 
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*TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual trauma, Transphobia and Homophobia*

In honor of June being PRIDE Month:

On this episode, Dani tells us her story as an privately queer child, teen, and adult, how she faced and embraced her true gender identity, and her transition so far.


Transgender Resources:
https://www.glaad.org/transgender/resources
Transgender Education:https://transequality.org/issues/resources/understanding-transgender-people-the-basics

Black Lives Matter Resources:
https://blacklivesmatter.com/resources/https://blacklivesmatter.com/resources/

 If this episode has made an impact on you, I'd love to hear from you! 
Also, if you know anyone that could benefit from this podcast, please consider sharing. Let's normalize open, honest, and real communication. We can do it, together. 

Do you want to share your story or struggle to help others? 
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or find me on 
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On this episode, my youngest sister Stefani shares her story, struggles with past trauma, mental health, the ongoing journey of healing with the help of therapy, and the healing that came from working with children as a nanny for several years. 



If you have found yourself relating to any part of this or any episode, or has made an impact, I'd love to hear from you! 
Also, if you know anyone that could benefit from this podcast, please consider sharing. Let's normalize open, honest, and real communication. We can do it, together. 

Do you want to share your story or struggle to help others? 
Email me at [email protected] 
or find me on 
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 I wanted to pay homage to motherhood with this episode and the sometimes hard road that we have to struggle down to get there. In this episode, my guest Laura Click shares her story of her journey through infertility to Motherhood

You can also find Laura's Podcast Make It Brave, wherever you get your podcasts

If you have found yourself relating to any part of this or any episode, or has made an impact, I'd love to hear from you! 
Also, if you know anyone that could benefit from this podcast, please consider sharing. Let's normalize open, honest, and real communication. We can do it, together. 

Do you want to share your story or struggle to help others? 
Email me at [email protected] 
or find me on 
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On this episode, we hear Chelsea's story. It is one of pain, struggles with mental illness, domestic violence, and burying the trauma of sexual assault with substance abuse. It is also one of incredible resilience, courage, and strength. Chelsea bravely and beautifully shares her story, and how she's come out the other side as a survivor.  

If you find yourself in an abusive relationship (emotional, psychological, verbal, physical, or financial abuse), you can get help. You can reach out to the Domestic Abuse Hotline 24 hours a day every day of the year at 1-800-799-7233
or reach out and send me an email, I will help however I can. 


Do you want to share your story or struggle to help others? 
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or find me on 
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On today's episode, I talked to Jessica Jacquez, who just recently released her own memoir, 'Point Me To The Skies' where she tells her incredible story in detail.

Today, she talks about her story, childhood abuse, getting into an abusive relationship, breaking out, her journey of healing, and the power of sharing your story.

If you find yourself in an abusive relationship (emotional, psychological, verbal, physical, or financial abuse), you can get help. You can reach out to the Domestic Abuse Hotline 24 hours a day every day of the year at 1-800-799-7233
or reach out and send me an email, I will help however I can.

Do you want to share your story or struggle to help others?
Email me at [email protected]
or find me on
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Find Point Me To The Skies on
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Point-Skies-Jessica-Lynn-Jacquez/dp/0578616688/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1586406914&sr=8-1
Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/point-me-to-the-skies-jessica-jacquez/1136607689

or your local bookstore

Today we hear first hand what it's like when the unthinkable happens: your child is diagnosed with a chronic autoimmune disease. 

My guest Erin tells her and her family's story about her son Mason's diagnosis at just 3 years old. 

She gives us some great insight and education on Type 1 Diabetes, what it looks like for their family and her son managing it every minute of every day, and talks about how the current Covid-19 Pandemic is affecting them and the very real threat it is to a person with an immunity suppressive disease. 

For continued T1Diabetes resources, education and inspiration, you can follow Erin on instagram at @1mightytype1family

Beyond Type 1 https://beyondtype1.org/

JDRF https://www2.jdrf.org/

If you know someone that could benefit from this podcast, please consider sharing. 

Do you want to share your story or struggle to help others? 
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On this episode, my guest Angie shares her story, struggles, and we open up, getting vulnerable and raw as we discuss food addiction, weight loss, eating disorders, diet culture, body image, and self love. 
If you've ever struggled with any of this, then definitely give this one a listen.

If you have found yourself relating to any part of this or any episode, or has made an impact, I'd love to hear from you! 
Also, if you know anyone that could benefit from this podcast, please consider sharing. Let's normalize open, honest, and real communication. We can do it, together. 

If you're enjoying this podcast, please consider rating and reviewing!

On today's episode, I talk with a friend, and she bravely tells us her story. 
She tells about facing loss, and trauma in different relationships, and how it affected her and her life path. She tells us how she bravely took back control of her life, and is now thriving, doing what she loves living an independent life without needing to be attached to a romantic relationship.

She chose to keep her name anonymous, however, if a part of her story touched you, and you would like to reach out and connect with her, she's happy to do that. You can email me and I will connect you. 

If you find yourself in an abusive relationship (emotional, psychological, verbal, physical, or financial abuse), you can get help. You can reach out to the Domestic Abuse Hotline 24 hours a day every day of the year at 1-800-799-7233
or reach out and send me an email, I will help however I can. 


Do you want to share your story or struggle to help others? 
Email me at [email protected] 
or find me on 
instagram: @itsnotjustyou.apodcast
Facebook It's Not Just You Podcast 
*Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast and let me know what you think!