Own Your Truth Podcast

When I first connected with Eve Sturges and learned about her journey, I realized that she was someone who truly understood the depths of human resilience and strength.

As a writer and licensed marriage and family therapist, her ability to explore difficult topics with bold and heart-centered wittiness made her the perfect choice for my next guest.

Eve is also the host of the Everything's Relative podcast where she explores the modern landscape of DNA testing and how we can change the conversation around secrets, shame, family, and identity.

Her insights into parenting, marriage, sex, existential crisis and childhood issues were enough to fill two episodes, so that's exactly what we did.

In Part 1 of my interview with Eve, we explore what it means to be a parent in the midst of COVID-19, how to effectively communicate with your partner, and how the layers of our identity can evolve over time.

Just because the future you had in mind may look different, it doesn't mean it's not gonna be a bright one.

This is a special message for all the graduates of 2020 who may be a little freaked out about what their life is gonna look like post-college.

In this episode, I talk about how to navigate the minefield of expectations, the dangers of the "should" mentality, and the importance of honoring your inherent strengths.

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Neil Spector, M.D. is one of the country's top oncologists and a cancer researcher at Duke University School of Medicine. He's also a Lyme disease survivor and someone who understands how a life-threatening illness can strip away the veneer and reveal the truth of our humanity.

At the age of 53, he almost died from a disease that should have been diagnosed and treated when he was 37. His memoir, Gone in a Heartbeat: A Physician's Search for True Healing, explores his journey of misdiagnosis and despite being a medical insider, how he was often discounted by his fellow physicians.

On the day of this recording, Dr. Spector was experiencing chronic pain from post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease and I suggested that we reschedule to give him some time to recover. Instead, he decided to move forward with the interview and shared some of the most vulnerable, raw, and inspirational insights from his battle with Lyme disease.

What if we could learn to rewrite the story of our life, heal our spirit, and connect to the essence of who we are?

As a soul guide, healer, author, and inspirational speaker, Kerri Hummingbird has dedicated her life to helping others transform their challenges into gifts of wisdom.

In this interview, we explore what it means to live in the now and how to navigate the deeper layers of ourselves without judgment or shame.

Kerri's insights on parenting, forgiveness, healing, and growth are a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish when we learn to trust our soul.

Barbie Parsons is Barbie the Welder. That's not just her nickname, it's the identity of a woman who has forged her dream life in the fire of adversity.

Barbie has gone from welfare and hauling scrap metal to support her family, to becoming a world-renowned metal sculptor and five-time author. Her YouTube channel has subscribers from over 53 countries and her story of resilience, love, and passion for her work has inspired a new generation of artists, creators, and entrepreneurs.

This interview is about the journey through self-doubt, fear, failure, and the incredible life we can create when we have the courage to believe in ourselves.

In the midst of this COVID-19 pandemic, I struggled with the idea of releasing any content that wasn't directly related to providing tools on how to cope and push forward in all of this chaos.

Then, as I relistened to my interview with Craig Lewis I was hit with a powerful realization that his story and his message are needed now more than ever.

Imagine being misdiagnosed with a mental illness at 14 years old, then being wrongly placed in Psychiatric care by your parents and given years of medication that would have a permanent impact on your physical and mental health.

To say that Craig Lewis is a "survivor" is a gross understatement of someone who has become a living an example of resilience, empathy, and love for countless people across the world.

During times of crisis, look for the opportunities to deliver kindness and hope where they are needed the most.

Never forget the origin story of us and how we evolved as tribes. Small communities of people, who banded together for a common purpose: survival and strength.

Life can often feel like a constant exchange of energy and time. From the moment we wake up, we are thinking, planning, eating, moving, and accomplishing the tasks required to keep our daily routine intact.

But what happens when we feel stuck, frustrated, or lose sight of the joy that exists in everyday life? This is when it's time for a Cup of Casey.

As an Eating Psychology Life Coach, Casey Schmidt is helping women to finally get off the destructive diet bandwagon and arrive at a place of peace and ease around food and their bodies.

The reason her approach is so effective is that it comes from a place of experience and navigating her own journey with food, body image, tragedy, and learning to grant herself grace for the struggles that would inform her work.

Casey's insights on parenting, healthy living, and relationships, are a powerful reminder that our life is a direct reflection of the love we pour into it.

Tension is an opportunity for growth. When there is a feeling of discomfort, it immediately identifies where we need to work. Cyndi Otteson is someone who has embraced this tension and used it to cultivate a legacy of growth, change, and community empowerment.

As a mother, a successful businesswoman, and a non-profit leader, her campaign to become the first councilwoman for Los Angeles City Council District 14 is rooted in reasons that reach deeper than career politics and into the heart of her community.

When I learned about Cyndi's mission to disrupt the status quo at City Hall by running a 100% clean money campaign, my first question for her was: "What kind of a battle are you facing here?" What she shared in response, opened my eyes to the truth and the real work that needs to be done.

This episode is not about politics, it's about parenthood and the silent sacrifices we make for our children's future. It's about the real cost of what it takes to create lasting change and the courage required to lead with compassion.

What does it take to hold space for others to heal and grow? Lindsay Burke is someone who can answer this question completely and understands the courage required to walk with someone through the darkest and most challenging moments in their life.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, her innovative approach to connecting with her clients is all about making therapy accessible and convenient.

Whether it's through phone, video, group sessions, or webinars, Lindsay has cultivated a seamless therapeutic experience that removes many of the roadblocks that can prevent us from reaching out for support.

In this interview, she shares so many powerful insights on parenting, relationships, trauma, and how we can walk our own path of healing with awareness and gratitude.