Regardless of the situation, Rivkah's compulsive urge to lie about matters big and small started as early as first grade, from lying about a birthday to starring in the touring company of Les Misérables, and even sexual orientation. 

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TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE lying, stealing, cheating, recovery, sex & love addiction, alcoholism, lesbian, bisexual, relationships, self-love, friendships, community, secrets, behaviors, self-care, self-love, courage, freedom, and happiness.

The document discussed in the episode: AM I LESBIAN GOOGLE DOC

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Rivkah Reyes, is an LA-based actor, writer, comedian, musician, and host of the podcast “Where Are We Now?”

In addition to their work on screen, stage, and page, Rivkah is a practitioner of the psychic arts, offering Akashic Records readings for mystics, misfits, skeptics, and everyone in between.

Twitter & Instagram: @rivkah.reyes

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Trigger Warning: This episode touches on the subjects of molestation, sexual assault, and trauma. 

Rick was 8 or 9 when he was betrayed by his best friend. He didn't feel he could tell his parents, and the friend he did share it with threatened to tell everyone. How much of that affected his relationships moving forward?

Did you know one in six males are sexually assaulted before their 18th birthday? Unfortunately, many victims are reluctant to come forward due to cultural conditioning.

Rick is a repeat customer - Check out his incredibly powerful story in #EP 12 - Ricky B: F*ck Cancer—Breakdown to Breakthrough

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TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE molestation, sexual assault, trauma, relationships, self-love, friendships, community, secrets, behaviors, self-care, self-love, courage, freedom, and happiness.

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MENTAL ILLNESS HAPPY HOUR PODCAST

Thank you to our friend Paul Gilmartin and his amazing podcast Mental Illness Happy Hour. Please check it out wherever you podcast.

Apple | Google | Amazon | Instagram

And check out his helpful list of Male Sex Abuse Survivor Websites:

https://mentalpod.com/archives/4329

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In this episode, our past guest Jen Levin (Ep #27 Living With Binge Eating Disorder), pulls back the curtain on the nine online dating apps she frequents. Hint... Bumble is her favorite. You're in for a treat; these stories are almost unbelievable! 

If you've used a dating app, you know the odds of having an ideal date are pretty slim. In fact, there's a pretty good chance that you're bound to have a few bad experiences. In 2020, data shows that over 270 million people were on dating apps, with $3.08 Billion in revenue. With so many users, there's bound to be some nightmare stories. 

TOPICS INCLUDE dating, ghosting married men, relationships, motherhood, self-love, friendships, community, secrets, behaviors, gratitude, attitude, self-care, self-love, courage, freedom, and happiness.

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Guest: Jen Levin

Jen Levin is an actress/blogger with Southern charm and Jersey moxie living in LA.

Blog: http://findingmyinnerbombshell.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejenlevin/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/thejenlevin/

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Date in a Blink - VOICE-ONLY SPEED DATES PODCAST

Have you ever been on a blind, audio-only date? What about a virtual date? Or a speed date? Date in a Blink combines all three in a mission to help people find real connections. Join us for our inaugural season as we meet some hopeful daters looking to find love. Will they match, or be left wanting more? Tune in to find out.

https://www.theblinkdate.com

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Studies have shown that the majority of New Year's resolutions focus on weight loss and getting into shape, which can be triggering for those individuals who are struggling with an eating disorder or who are at risk of developing an eating disorder.

Brianne and Katie look at social media's power on women, their bodies, and the drive to be sexually desirable. Katie shares how her eating disorder started when she was a college athlete and how she's changed her relationship with food.

If you or anyone you know struggles with an eating disorder, there is help available:

• NEDA
• Center For Discovery
• Secret Life Podcast Website: You can also check our site for other addictions and support:

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It's that time again, where we look at the past year and make New Year's Resolutions for the year ahead. Many of which we often can't or don't keep. 

Something that surfaced as a result of Covid-19 was the opportunity to take stock of our lives, our habits and make some changes if possible and desirable. Some people have changed their lives dramatically, sought help with addictions, dove into therapy, dropped old friends, and focussed more on being present.

Justin shares his fears of not accomplishing his goals, always looking for the next thing and the changes he's been making to remedy that. 

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Justin Purser is a Director of films, music videos, & branded content and a Creative Director for Brands, Ad Agencies, and Artists. 

Justinpurser.tv

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Follow Up to Episode #77 - [Trigger Warning: This episode touches on the subjects of sexual assault and trauma.]  Suppose you’re a long-time listener of the show. In that case, you know that often the initial secret the guest shares is just the tip of the iceberg. Many times, as Brianne asks the next question, more secrets (some buried for decades or thought would never be shared) are revealed. Lindsay was one of those guests. However, the disclosure came after the first episode was released. Lindsay courageously shares a repressed sexual assault memory and a recent emotional affair that almost crushed her marriage. 

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Famed actor/director Stanislavski's "Magic If" describes an ability to imagine oneself in a set of fictional circumstances and to envision the consequences of finding oneself facing that situation in terms of action. In a way, that's what Anna David did when she wrote an article for Playboy magazine about sex and dating—because she didn't have much advice to give. Anna bravely shares how just "assuming the position" led to more articles, books, and a Playboy photoshoot. 

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Anna David is the New York Times bestselling author of two novels and six non-fiction books. She’s been published in the New York Times, Time, LA Times, Vanity Fair, Playboy, Vice, Cosmo, The Huffington Post, Buzzfeed and Salon, among many others, written about in Forbes, Martha Stewart Living, Entrepreneur, Allure and Women’s Health and has appeared repeatedly on Today, The Talk, Good Morning America and numerous other programs. She’s been a featured speaker at three different TedX events and her company, Legacy Launch Pad, writes and publishes books for thought leaders. Legacy Launch Pad recently re-launched David’s first book, Party Girl, which is being developed into a movie by an Oscar winning producing team.

Social Media: @annabdavid

Website: https://annadavid.com

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How willing are we to change? And even when we become willing, is it possible to uncover those deep wounds that we've suppressed for sometimes an entire lifetime? Jason bravely shares some of the discoveries he's had regarding his first drink, sex and love addiction, and the challenges of becoming your authentic self.

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Jason LaChance:

"With a family history of addiction, the patterns were set early that I too would fall prey to addiction. I have a 20-year background in radio broadcasting, which was an amazing passion allowing me to speak with an audience based on a common bond in loving music. But there was something missing, after going through a divorce, and becoming a single father I started my journey of confronting that I was an alcoholic. As I began to embrace my addiction and speak with others openly about it, I realized I needed a change to have a more purposeful life helping others. 

The purposeful challenge and opportunity that I was looking for came when I bumped into Carlos Vieira in the grocery store. Along with the release of his autobiography 'Knockin' Doorz Down' he presented me with the opportunity to speak with others that are not only afflicted by addiction but other areas of great adversity and how they overcome their situation to live a more purposeful life. 

It is an honor to speak with people in a vulnerable and loving environment with the goal of helping others on the Knockin' Doorz Down podcast knowing that they're not alone in whatever they're going through and have been through. I take great pride in being a part of affirming that anyone can keep growing daily, make positive changes and keep Knockin' Doorz Down." 

https://www.kddmediacompany.com

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

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It started with a credit card from Victoria's Secret, and before she knew it, Lindsay found herself with several credit cards, thousands of dollars in debt, and desperate to hide it all from her husband. The purchases weren’t extravagant or luxurious, just a coffee here, a lunch out here, a couple of tops at Target, and then, BAMM! Living a life of vagueness and fantasy comes at a price. Lindsay’s been attending Debtors Anonymous for seven months, hasn’t incurred any unsecured debt, paid off her bills, and currently lives in abundance as she tackles compulsive spending. 

Debtors Anonymous: https://debtorsanonymous.org

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It’s never easy to cut someone out of your life. And when it comes to family, it’s especially hard to accept that a family member is creating so much stress, anxiety, and pain that you cant continue to have a relationship with them. Liz Svatek has had a toxic relationship with her sister for over 40 years and she finally realized she was hurting herself by not setting boundaries. People can change, but toxic people rarely do. They lack self-awareness and don’t take responsibility for their actions. And since they don’t see how their behavior hurts you, they refuse to change. Instead, they blame you and expect you to cater to their demands.

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Liz Svatek believes women aren’t born warriors, but become them through radical self-acceptance. She inspires women to access their inner warriors through curated masterminds, coaching, speaking engagements and workshops. Liz hosts the top-rated Conversations With Warrior Women Podcast-where she interviews women across the country who have learned to LOVE their fear and leap for greatness personally and professionally. 

Website: https://lizsvatek.com

Conversations With Warrior Women Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-warrior-women-podcast/id1506810828

Instagram: @warriorwomenpod

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