Speak Honest Podcast: Real Talk on Relationships, Attachment Styles & the Work of Healing Childhood Trauma

Have you ever felt like your body is working against you no matter how hard you try to heal?

In this episode, I’m diving deep into what it really means to live with chronic pain. We’ll talk about what’s going on in your nervous system when your body refuses to relax, why the pain isn’t your fault, and how to start creating a sense of safety from the inside out. You’ll hear how radical acceptance can help you stop fighting your body, find compassion for yourself, and start building real strength in the process.

You might want to listen if:

• You feel like your body keeps betraying you.
• You’ve tried everything to feel better but still feel stuck in pain.
• You catch yourself feeling guilty for not being able to push through.
• You want to understand how your mind and body can work together to heal.
• You’re ready to stop fighting your body and start trusting it again.

STAY CONNECTED

• Join our FREE Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡
• Follow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honest
• Enjoying the show? Please leave a Review! 

WORK WITH JENN

• 🎯 Schedule your FREE 30-min Attachment Assessment with Jenn
• Ready Now? Join the Speak Honest Academy
• Apply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn
• Ask Jenn a question

LEARN MORE

• Grab your copy of the #1 best-selling book, Dance of Attachment
• Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn more
• Watch Jenn's 🔴 TEDx Talk

DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable for errors or outcomes from this information. 

Ever feel like you’re doing everything right but still running on empty? 

In this episode, I sit down with transformational coach and author Dr. Deonne Johnson to talk about what happens when you’ve hit emotional burnout and how to find your spark again. We dig into her powerful “Bloomprint” framework, what it really means to take off the Wonder Woman cape, and how to reconnect with yourself (and your relationships) after exhaustion, disappointment, or loss. You’ll walk away with practical steps to feel grounded, re-energized, and inspired again—from the inside out.

You might want to listen if:
• You’re feeling emotionally drained or disconnected in your relationships
• You’ve been over-functioning, people-pleasing, or carrying the emotional load
• You’re craving structure and calm after a season of chaos
• You want to learn how to create space for yourself without guilt
• You’re ready to swap burnout for balance and start feeling inspired again

About Our Guest:
Dr. Deonne Johnson is a transformational coach, speaker, and author of From Tired to Inspired: A Soulful Guide to Reclaim Your Energy, Joy, and Purpose. She helps women move from burnout to inspired living through her membership, workshops and transformational retreats. Known for her warmth, wisdom, and heart-centered approach, Dr. Deonne guides others to reconnect with themselves, their purpose, and what truly matters.

Grab your Copy of From Tired to Inspired

STAY CONNECTED

• Join our FREE Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡
• Follow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honest
• Enjoying the show? Please leave a Review! 

WORK WITH JENN

• 🎯 Schedule your FREE 30-min Attachment Assessment with Jenn
• Ready Now? Join the Speak Honest Academy
• Apply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn
• Ask Jenn a question

LEARN MORE

• Grab your copy of the #1 best-selling book, Dance of Attachment
• Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn more
• Watch Jenn's 🔴 TEDx Talk

DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable for errors or outcomes from this information. 

What if the only thing standing between you and your most authentic work is the pressure to sound perfect?

In this heartfelt conversation with award-winning author and book coach Ellie Laliberté, we dive into what it really means to create from your truth. We talk about witness consciousness, dropping self-doubt, and letting your writing (or your healing) be messy, human, and alive. Ellie shares how to quiet perfectionism, return to inner peace, and write (or live) for the version of yourself who needed it most.

You might want to listen if:
 • You feel paralyzed by perfectionism or fear of judgment
 • You’ve lost your creative spark trying to “get it right”
 • You’re craving more honesty and play in your self-expression
 • You struggle to let go of control and trust the process
 • You’re ready to remember that good enough is already enough

About Our Guest: 

Ellie is a Canadian Award Wining Author, a book coach and self-awareness coach. She is passionate about all things spiritual, higher consciousness and she teaches Witness Consciousness Practices. Simple, easy going and always up for a deep - intelligent conversation. She always aims for authenticity and enjoys being playful in a world where too many take their lives way too seriously. She's a mix of calm-grounded and bubbly energy.  

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ELLIE

STAY CONNECTED

• Join our FREE Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡
• Follow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honest
• Enjoying the show? Please leave a Review! 

WORK WITH JENN

• 🎯 Schedule your FREE 30-min Attachment Assessment with Jenn
• Ready Now? Join the Speak Honest Academy
• Apply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn
• Ask Jenn a question

LEARN MORE

• Grab your copy of the #1 best-selling book, Dance of Attachment
• Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn more
• Watch Jenn's 🔴 TEDx Talk

DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable for errors or outcomes from this information. 

Have you ever felt like there’s a story inside you that’s meant to change lives but you just don’t know where to start?
In this episode, I sit down with my publisher, Samantha Moonsammy, co-founder of Lucky Book Publishing, to talk about what happens when you finally decide to own your story. We dive into how sharing your truth can create ripple effects far beyond what you can imagine, why so many women are feeling the call to write, and what it really means to turn your pain into purpose.

You might want to listen if:
 • You’ve always wanted to write a book but feel overwhelmed about where to start
 • You’re curious about hybrid publishing and how it actually works
 • You’ve been holding back from sharing your story out of fear or perfectionism
 • You want to understand how storytelling can grow your brand and your impact
 • You’re craving inspiration from women who are walking their talk and making a difference

About our guest:

Samantha Moonsammy is the co-founder of Lucky Book Publishing, a global hybrid publishing house helping women turn their stories into legacies. Known for her heart-centered approach, Samantha blends strategy, soul, and storytelling to empower authors to write the book that changes everything. She’s passionate about building community, amplifying women’s voices, and helping each author see their story as a powerful ripple in the world.

✨ Find out more about Samantha and Lucky Book Publishing: https://linktr.ee/luckybookpublishing

STAY CONNECTED

• Join our FREE Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡
• Follow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honest
• Enjoying the show? Please leave a Review! 

WORK WITH JENN

• 🎯 Schedule your FREE 30-min Attachment Assessment with Jenn
• Ready Now? Join the Speak Honest Academy
• Apply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn
• Ask Jenn a question

LEARN MORE

• Grab your copy of the #1 best-selling book, Dance of Attachment
• Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn more
• Watch Jenn's 🔴 TEDx Talk

DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable for errors or outcomes from this information. 

What if your pain became your purpose?
In this episode, I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes story of how Dance of Attachment came to life. From standing on the TEDx stage in 2024, heart pounding as I told the truth about love, to watching that same message turn into a #1 bestselling book, this is the journey that changed everything. I talk about the heartbreak that sparked it all, the healing that followed, and how this book became a love letter to every woman who has ever felt too much, not enough, or stuck in the same painful patterns.

You might want to listen if:

• You’ve ever wondered why love feels so hard, even when you’re doing the work.
• You keep attracting the same dynamics and want to finally break the pattern.
• You’ve struggled to feel safe, seen, or secure in relationships.
• You want to understand what your Adapted Attachment Stance really means.
• You’re ready for a reminder that your story isn’t over. You can turn your pain into your purpose.

STAY CONNECTED

• Join our FREE Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡
• Follow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honest
• Enjoying the show? Please leave a Review! 

WORK WITH JENN

• 🎯 Schedule your FREE 30-min Attachment Assessment with Jenn
• Ready Now? Join the Speak Honest Academy
• Apply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn
• Ask Jenn a question

LEARN MORE

• Grab your copy of the #1 best-selling book, Dance of Attachment
• Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn more
• Watch Jenn's 🔴 TEDx Talk

DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable for errors or outcomes from this information. 

What if the thing you’re chasing finally shows up the moment you stop trying to control it?
In this week’s episode, I sit down with bestselling author and coach Julee Sung, whose book Thrive and Shine tells the story of rebuilding your life and self-worth after burnout. We talk about what happens when you finally let go of the timeline, stop leading with ego, and start trusting that the universe knows what it’s doing. Julee shares how being open, grounded, and curious helped her attract a healthy partnership, rebuild her confidence, and learn that the most important relationship she’ll ever have is with herself.

You might want to listen if:
• You keep asking, “Why isn’t this happening yet?”
• You’re ready to shift from control to trust in your relationships
• You’ve been living in the “shoulds” and are tired of forcing things
• You’re realizing ego isn’t self-worth and want to learn the difference
• You’re craving real love that unfolds naturally, not perfectly

About Our Guest:

Julee Sung is a coach, consultant, and former corporate executive who completely reinvented her life after experiencing burnout and a layoff. Now an Amazon #1 bestselling author, Julee helps early-career professionals and relationship-seekers navigate big life shifts with clarity, compassion, and a touch of humor. Through her book Thrive and Shine and her coaching work, she explores how doing the inner work (especially after major change) transforms the way we show up in love, friendships, and at work.

You can find Julee at juleesung.com
or on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @julees94.

Grab Thrive and Shine on Amazon

STAY CONNECTED

• Join our FREE Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡
• Follow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honest
• Enjoying the show? Please leave a Review! 

WORK WITH JENN

• 🎯 Schedule your FREE 30-min Attachment Assessment with Jenn
• Ready Now? Join the Speak Honest Academy
• Apply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn
• Ask Jenn a question

LEARN MORE

• Grab your copy of the #1 best-selling book, Dance of Attachment
• Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn more
• Watch Jenn's 🔴 TEDx Talk

DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable for errors or outcomes from this information. 

Have you ever wished your heart could put words to the things you’ve never been able to say out loud?

In this conversation with bestselling author Navreet Pabla, we explore her book If My Heart Could Talk—a stunning collection of poems that speaks to the places in us that long for healing, honesty, and coming home. From mother and father wounds to inner child repair, we talk about how poetry can open doors in relationships that ordinary words can’t. Navreet even pulls an oracle card for the collective that lands exactly where so many of us need it: practice freedom, release the weight of judgment.

You might want to listen if:
• You’ve struggled with feeling “too much” or “not enough” in relationships
• You carry mother or father wounds that still impact your love life today
• You want to reconnect with your inner child and honor her light
• You feel weighed down by judgment and crave more freedom in your choices
• You’re looking for simple but powerful tools to heal attachment wounds and strengthen self-worth

About Our Guest:

Navreet Pabla is a bestselling author, poet, and copywriter whose words weave healing, honesty, and self-discovery. Her debut poetry collection, If My Heart Could Talk, invites readers into a journey through mother and father wounds, inner child repair, boundaries, anger, and self-worth. With a background in writing and a deep love for Oracle decks and intuitive storytelling, Navreet blends artistry with vulnerability, offering poetry that feels like both a mirror and a medicine. She shares her work on Instagram at @navreet.pabla, where her uplifting reels, readings, and reflections inspire women around the world to reconnect with their hearts and step into their light.
Pick up her book I My Heart Could Talk

STAY CONNECTED

• Join our FREE Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡
• Follow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honest
• Enjoying the show? Please leave a Review! 

WORK WITH JENN

• 🎯 Schedule your FREE 30-min Attachment Assessment with Jenn
• Ready Now? Join the Speak Honest Academy
• Apply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn
• Ask Jenn a question

LEARN MORE

• Grab your copy of the #1 best-selling book, Dance of Attachment
• Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn more
• Watch Jenn's 🔴 TEDx Talk

DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable for errors or outcomes from this information. 

Are you trying to heal your attachment style all on your own? In this episode, I’m breaking down why community is the missing piece so many women overlook when it comes to growing, healing, and building healthier relationships. I’ll share the three biggest reasons community matters, plus give you a peek into how our Speak Honest Membership helps women feel safe, supported, and seen every single week.

You might want to listen if:

• You’ve been trying to do all the self-work alone and still feel stuck
• You crave connection but worry about being “too much” or “not enough”
• You start strong with healing but struggle to keep momentum
• You want accountability that actually feels supportive, not pressuring
• You long for a circle of women who truly understand and reflect your experiences

STAY CONNECTED

• Join our FREE Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡
• Follow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honest
• Enjoying the show? Please leave a Review! 

WORK WITH JENN

• 🎯 Schedule your FREE 30-min Attachment Assessment with Jenn
• Ready Now? Join the Speak Honest Academy
• Apply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn
• Ask Jenn a question

LEARN MORE

• Grab your copy of the #1 best-selling book, Dance of Attachment
• Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn more
• Watch Jenn's 🔴 TEDx Talk

DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable for errors or outcomes from this information. 

Think secure attachment means you're calm, confident, and unbothered all the time? Think again. In this powerful coaching call, I sit down with Steph (one of our Relationship Reboot members) to unpack one of the most misunderstood parts of the healing journey: what secure attachment actually feels like. Spoiler alert: it’s not always comfortable. In fact, sometimes it means saying no when you want to say yes, letting go of that savior complex at work, and learning to sit with your own limitations without spiraling into shame.

We dig into how to stop taking on everyone else's stress, why perfectionism keeps you stuck, and what it really looks like to choose yourself. One small boundary at a time.

You might want to listen if:

• You say no... and instantly want to take it back
• You're tired of managing everyone else's emotions just to feel safe
• You keep trying to “fix” people at work (and it’s not working)
• You feel guilty when you can't finish everything on your to-do list
• You're still confused about what secure attachment is supposed to feel like

STAY CONNECTED

• Join our FREE Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡
• Follow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honest
• Enjoying the show? Please leave a Review! 

WORK WITH JENN

• 🎯 Schedule your FREE 30-min Attachment Assessment with Jenn
• Ready Now? Join the Speak Honest Academy
• Apply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn
• Ask Jenn a question

LEARN MORE

• Grab your copy of the #1 best-selling book, Dance of Attachment
• Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn more
• Watch Jenn's 🔴 TEDx Talk

DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable for errors or outcomes from this information. 

Ever wondered why love feels so hard even though you’re smart, successful, and doing all the “right” things?

In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Coach Cass to unpack the hidden patterns that keep women stuck in cycles of heartbreak, situationships, and almost-relationships. We talk chemistry vs. compatibility, why “casual equals casualties,” and how to create space for the love you actually deserve. If you’ve been settling for “he likes me” instead of choosing from your own worth, this conversation will shift the way you see dating and relationships.

You might want to listen if:

• You keep confusing chemistry with compatibility
• You’ve said yes to men simply because “they liked you”
• You’re tired of casual connections that go nowhere
• You struggle to trust what real love feels like
• You want to create a supportive community around your love journey

About Our Guest:

When love feels out of reach, Dr. Casandra “Coach Cass” Henriquez—America’s Go-To Love Doctor—helps successful women over 40 attract and keep real love. She’s the creator of the bestselling Love Deck and founder of the Real Love Network, a thriving community for professional women seeking clarity, confidence, and connection.  Featured in Forbes, Cosmopolitan, and Black Enterprise, Coach Cass brings a relatable, no-nonsense approach to love and life.

• Join the Workshop! wantedwomanlive.com/
• Follow Coach Cass on Instagram!

STAY CONNECTED

• Join our FREE Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡
• Follow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honest
• Enjoying the show? Please leave a Review! 

WORK WITH JENN

• 🎯 Schedule your FREE 30-min Attachment Assessment with Jenn
• Ready Now? Join the Speak Honest Academy
• Apply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn
• Ask Jenn a question

LEARN MORE

• Grab your copy of the #1 best-selling book, Dance of Attachment
• Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn more
• Watch Jenn's 🔴 TEDx Talk

DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable for errors or outcomes from this information.