• Healing through authenticity: Lori shares her story of hitting rock bottom and rebuilding from a place of honesty and vulnerability.
  
   
• Breaking generational cycles: A deep dive into how trauma can be passed down—and how we can be the ones to stop it.
  
   
• Letting go of perfectionism: Releasing the pressure to "have it all together" and embracing messy, beautiful growth.
  
   
• Rebuilding self-trust: Tools and perspectives on learning to trust your own voice again.
  
   
• Community and connection: The role of safe spaces and authentic relationships in our healing journeys.
  
   

“Authenticity isn’t something you do. It’s something you remember.” – Lori

“You don’t have to carry the shame of what happened to you. It’s not your identity.” – Sarah

• [00:02:30] Lori shares her “fall apart” moment and how it changed her life
  
   
• [00:07:45] Why perfectionism is a trauma response and how to break free
  
   
• [00:14:10] The shame cycle and reclaiming your self-worth
  
   
• [00:21:00] Learning to feel safe in your own body
  
   
• [00:28:30] The Be Awesome Network and Lori’s mission
  
   
• [00:35:50] Sarah and Lori discuss redefining leadership as women
  
   

• Lori — Founder of Be Awesome Network
  Follow her on Instagram for inspiration, coaching, and real-talk healing.

• Why Sarah wouldn’t change her experience with childhood illness — and how it shaped her soul.
  
   
• The powerful lesson her mum taught about making every day special — and using the “good china.”
  
   
• A heartfelt tribute to Malcolm-Jamal Warner and the impact of the Make It Matter sessions.
  
   
• Redefining success: how chasing meaning over metrics leaves a lasting legacy.
  
   
• Grief, purpose, and presence: finding strength in small, sacred acts of love.
  
   

“Joy stopped being something to be saved for later, and became something to be savored now.”

“You don’t need to be famous to matter. You just have to be willing to show up, even when it’s hard.”

“Malcolm was more committed to meaning than to metrics. He was chasing impact, and he certainly left a legacy.”

• [00:00] – Sarah opens with a raw nudge to speak the unspoken.
  
   
• [01:30] – Her experience with chronic illness and why she wouldn’t change it.
  
   
• [04:00] – Her mum’s shift after a cancer diagnosis — using the “good china.”
  
   
• [06:00] – A powerful tribute to Malcolm-Jamal Warner and his lasting impact.
  
   
• [09:00] – Living like it matters: presence, grief, and love in action.
  
   
• [10:00+] – Sarah’s encouragement to live boldly and share your story.

Takeaways 

Sarah Jordan-Ross emphasizes the importance of honest conversations. Deborah Green shares her journey as a 911 dispatcher. The emotional toll of first responding is often overlooked. Deborah's PTSD diagnosis came after years of suppressing trauma. Support groups played a crucial role in Deborah's healing process. The impact of a traumatic incident can be profound and lasting. Coping with grief and PTSD can lead to anger issues. Retirement brought new challenges as a caregiver. Mental health awareness is vital for first responders. Advocacy for better mental health care is essential. 

Chapters 

00:00 Introduction to Taboo Talk and Guest Introduction 

01:25 Deborah's Journey as a 911 Dispatcher 

03:51 The Emotional Toll of First Responding 

05:54 Coping with PTSD and Mental Health Challenges 

08:51 The Impact of Diagnosis on Healing 

09:44 Transitioning to Caregiving for Grandson

• Grief doesn't have a schedule—and that's okay.
  Nic reflects on her father’s passing and the long road of healing.
  
   
• Waiting isn’t passive—it’s preparation.
  How seasons of waiting can deepen trust, character, and clarity.
  
   
• Faith and action go hand in hand.
  There’s a difference between being still in fear and being still in trust.
  
   
• Saying yes to life means saying no to pressure.
  Nic opens up about redefining success and finding rhythm over hustle.
  
   
• Your ‘not yet’ doesn't mean ‘never.’
  Trust the divine timing unfolding behind the scenes.
  
   

“I was so used to being in control of everything. And then suddenly, I had no control. That broke me open in the best way.” – Nic Hutson

“Sometimes the most powerful move you can make is to wait… not from fear, but from trust.” – Sarah Jordan-Ross

“When I stopped striving, I could finally hear what God was really saying.” – Nic Hutson

• 00:00 – Opening reflections on surrender and transition
  
   
• 03:30 – Nic’s grief journey after losing her father
  
   
• 08:12 – Faith, flow, and trusting divine timing
  
   
• 12:50 – Motherhood, identity, and healing ancestral wounds
  
   
• 17:45 – What happens when your purpose pauses
  
   
• 22:00 – Surrender as a sacred practice, not a cop-out
  
   
• 28:33 – Nic’s message to women in their waiting season
  
   

Nic Hutson – Speaker, coach, and spiritual mentor known for guiding women through transformational life seasons with grace, faith, and authenticity.

• Journaling during grief
  
   
• Faith-based coaching
  
   
• Somatic work and body awareness
  
   
• Breath and grounding techniques

• Naming your story is the first step in reclaiming it.
  
   
• Religion can either be a source of shame—or a path to liberation.
  
   
• Motherhood often brings our wounds to the surface—but also invites deep transformation.
  
   
• Healing isn’t about being “done”—it’s about becoming who you were always meant to be.
  
   
• Trauma may shape us, but it doesn’t have to define us.
  
   

“I’m not broken. I’m in the process of becoming.” — Hailey Nielson
“Sometimes the bravest thing we can do is say, ‘That hurt me.’” — Sarah Jordan-Ross
“We’re not crazy—we’re survivors with nervous systems doing the best they can.” — Hailey Nielson

• 00:00 – Opening reflections: healing, truth-telling, and Taboo Talk energy
  
   
• 03:20 – Hailey introduces her story: growing up in purity culture and navigating complex trauma
  
   
• 09:45 – Motherhood and the resurfacing of trauma triggers
  
   
• 14:10 – Reframing “not broken” into “becoming”
  
   
• 20:25 – When church hurts: untangling faith and control
  
   
• 29:00 – Nervous system dysregulation and survival wisdom
  
   
• 36:45 – How Hailey now supports others through their healing journeys
  
   
• 42:00 – Final reflections and encouragement from Sarah and Hailey
  
   

Hailey Nielson
Trauma survivor, speaker, and advocate for embodied healing and faith reformation. She is passionate about creating safe spaces for people—especially women and mothers—to reclaim their worth and rewrite their stories.

• Rage is a sacred invitation—not a symptom to be silenced.
  
   
• Healing isn’t linear—and often begins in the rubble.
  
   
• Nervous system regulation is foundational to rebuilding trust with ourselves.
  
   
• Divorce, death, and grief crack us open—but also rebuild our capacity to lead.
  
   
• Real power lies in showing up vulnerable, honest, and unfinished.
  
   

“You don’t need to be healed to be helpful—you just need to be honest.” — Sarah Jordan-Ross

“Everything fell apart—and that’s where I finally started listening to myself.” — Nicole Cowley

“I’m not angry—I’m activated. And I’m allowed to be.” — Jacqui Wilkinson

• 00:00 – Welcome to the chaos: a 3-way soul conversation begins
  
   
• 06:05 – Jacqui on the moment everything shattered—and what came next
  
   
• 11:42 – Nicole shares the messy truth about rebuilding faith after divorce
  
   
• 18:00 – Rage, regulation, and reclaiming your power as a woman
  
   
• 25:30 – The grief of not being who you were—and the joy of who you’re becoming
  
   
• 31:15 – Parenting through pain and leading from truth
  
   
• 39:50 – Final reflections: you don’t have to be whole to show up
  
   

• Divorce as a doorway to authenticity
  
   
• Nervous system regulation during trauma recovery
  
   
• The sacredness of women’s anger
  
   
• Leading while healing
  
   
• Rewriting your story mid-process
  
   
• Permission to not be polished
  
   

This episode isn’t just a conversation—it’s a permission slip.
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• Soil health = human health. If it’s not in the soil, it’s not in our food—or our bodies.
  
   
• Food sovereignty starts with local community connection, not corporate control.
  
   
• Regenerative farming is not just sustainable—it’s healing, ancestral, and wildly empowering.
  
   
• Gardening with your kids can be a portal for healing, regulation, and connection.
  
   
• Earth Food isn’t just a product—it’s a philosophy rooted in nutrient density, microbiome support, and honoring the earth.
  
   

“The health of our soil is a mirror of the health of our society.” — Bronwyn Holm

“We don’t need more control—we need more connection.” — Sarah Jordan-Ross

“It’s not just food—it’s information for the body. If the soil is depleted, your body is too.” — Bronwyn Holm

• 00:00 – Sarah’s opening: gardening, sovereignty & sacred soil
  
   
• 02:10 – Bronwyn’s origin story: from burnout to Earth Food
  
   
• 06:45 – What regenerative farming actually means
  
   
• 10:30 – Neurodivergence, behavior, and the link to nutrient absorption
  
   
• 17:55 – Food sovereignty: what it is, what it’s not
  
   
• 21:30 – Microbes, minerals, and magic in the soil
  
   
• 27:40 – The garden as a healing space for parents and kids
  
   
• 32:00 – Final thoughts: tuning into the wisdom of the land
  
   

Bronwyn Holm – Visionary founder of Earth Food, regenerative agriculture advocate, and passionate educator on the connection between soil, nutrition, and sovereignty. Bronwyn’s mission is to empower everyday families—especially those raising neurodivergent kids—to reconnect with nature, food, and healing through simple yet powerful soil practices.

📲 Connect with Bronwyn: Facebook Profile »

• Earth Food by Bronwyn Holm
  
   
• Regenerative farming
  
   
• Nutrient-dense gardening
  
   
• Food as medicine
  
   
• Gut-brain connection for neurodivergent children
  
   
• Soil microbiome & mineral depletion
  
   

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👤 About Maria Phipard:
Maria Phipard is a parenting coach and somatic grief guide who helps overwhelmed, self-sacrificing women return to themselves. Her work is rooted in lived experience—particularly her journey through her son’s mental health struggles—and weaves together nervous system awareness, inner child work, and a trauma-informed, compassionate lens.

⏱️ Key Moments & Timestamps:
00:00 – Opening thoughts: what society doesn’t prepare us for as mothers
04:20 – Maria’s story: when her son began struggling with suicidal ideation
08:30 – “I didn’t know how to help him—and that broke me”
13:10 – The role of shame, suppression, and inherited beliefs
17:45 – Learning to meet herself with compassion instead of criticism
21:50 – The body as a compass: somatic healing and nervous system work
27:30 – Parenting from presence, not fear
33:00 – Grieving what we thought motherhood would be
37:20 – The power of being witnessed without judgment
40:00 – What Maria wants other mothers to know
42:00 – The conversation we need to be having but aren’t
44:30 – Where to find and connect with Maria

💬 Notable Quotes:

“I was trying to hold it all together, and inside I was crumbling.”
“I thought I had to fix him—but really, I needed to come home to myself.”
“We can’t parent from a place of presence when we’re stuck in survival.”
“I started grieving the version of motherhood I had imagined—and made space for what was real.”

• The real-life challenges of diagnosing ADHD in children—especially girls
  
   
• How ADHD manifests differently in boys vs. girls (and why so many go undiagnosed)
  
   
• The power of routine, movement, and mindfulness in managing ADHD
  
   
• Why emotional dysregulation and rejection sensitivity are often overlooked
  
   
• The importance of seeing ADHD as a difference, not a disorder
  
   

“I thought ADHD was just boys bouncing off walls... I didn’t know emotional dysregulation was part of it.” — Debbie Thompson
“We tell Jackson it's his superpower—he sees things others don’t.” — Sarah Jordan-Ross
“When kids are told off 10 times more, their self-esteem suffers. We need to look for their spark.” — Debbie Thompson

• 00:00 – Sarah shares her son Jackson’s ADHD diagnosis story
  
   
• 03:00 – Debbie recalls her son's late diagnosis and emotional toll
  
   
• 06:00 – Why girls often mask ADHD—and how it leads to burnout
  
   
• 10:30 – The power of understanding ADHD beyond the stereotype
  
   
• 17:00 – Taekwondo story: Jackson learns self-regulation in real-time
  
   
• 28:00 – Movement and sleep as foundational ADHD supports
  
   
• 36:00 – The medication journey: what worked and what didn’t
  
   
• 49:00 – A message to overwhelmed parents: “Be kind to yourself”
  
   

Debbie Thompson
Founder of ADD-Vantage, ADHD coach and educator
Website & ADHD support tools: [Insert Website URL]
Explore her curated ADHD chatbot: [Insert URL if available]

• ADD-Vantage ADHD AI Chat Assistant
  
   
• Kids Learning Tube (for ADHD-friendly learning topics)
  
   
• Brené Brown on belonging vs. fitting in
  
   

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