This week, we got really lucky to snag some time with the incredible Ashley-Lauren Elrod!

Ashley-Lauren is an Emmy-nominated producer and trauma-informed intuitive healing professional. Pulling from her personal experiences, she is a prominent voice for childhood abuse + assault survivors. Her work has led her to collaborate with prominent organizations like the Chicago Children's Advocacy Center and the National Children's Alliance. As the founder of Visionary Woman Productions, Ashley-Lauren creates impactful campaigns that address critical issues, including child safety.

While attending a UN conference, she wrote her recently released children's book, Maya's Magic Word, to educate young kids about consent, boundaries, and self-protection through engaging storytelling

Maya's Magic Word aims to:

- Teach Consent and Boundaries: Helping children understand their right to say no and recognize their feelings of discomfort.

- Encourage Open Communication: Equipping parents and educators with the language to discuss sensitive topics around safety in a non-fear-based manner.

Let's not wait in silence. How have you approached these discussions with your kids?

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Sexual assault resources

https://rainn.org/help-and-healing/hotline/

https://www.nsvrc.org/survivors/

https://1in6.org/

Interested in learning more past-life regressions? Here's a great book! https://www.brianweiss.com/about-the-books/many-lives-many-masters/

https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/health/a27226349/past-life-regression-therapy-review/

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Back in April, we recorded an episode with the one, the only Mike Underell. The conversation got a lot of people talking, and someone called into our voicemail line to ask him a question. As per usual, he answered openly and honestly

Listen in, and then go support his work dismantling the patriarchy from within 💪

Mike Underell ⤵️:

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeunderell/

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Annnnnd we're back!! Did you miss us?

This week in TNR, buckle up for a wild life story from our guest, Joanna Fajardo. Joanna grew up very religious. Once she got a bit older, certain things she witnessed started to making her question everything she knew. She had a realization that she was in what she calls a "high-control group", often referred to as ... a cult. She exited years ago, and that came with major life-altering changes she openly explains in detail. To leave meant to lose touch with her whole family, but it also meant being true to herself. She was finally able to embrace her queerness -- her favorite thing about herself.

Joanna offers several key takeaways for those looking to navigate life after leaving a high-control group:

- Embrace Your Authenticity: Finding and embracing your true self is paramount. Joanna encourages individuals to explore their identities outside the confines of their upbringing.

- Seek Support: Connecting with others who have had similar experiences can be invaluable. Joanna found solace in sharing her story with others who understood what she went through.

- Challenge Fear: Recognizing that fear is often a tool used by high-control groups can help individuals reclaim their power. Joanna urges those in similar situations to question the narratives they've been taught.

*If you or someone you know needs help or are looking for resources, we've included some links in the Helpful links section below ⤵️

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When we asked Joanna what causes she wanted to call out, she did not hesitate: Human Rights Campaign. Great cause, great mission. Donate if you can:

https://www.hrc.org/

Below are some helpful resources if you are looking for support:

https://internationalculticstudies.org/

https://www.peopleleavecults.com/

https://culteducation.com/directory-of-cult-recovery-resources.html

https://www.lalichcenter.org/

JL’s referenced a church she went to that didn’t use musical instruments … it’s called The Church of Christ

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When a listener called in and left a voicemail on TNR hotline, the Kelly and JL jumped on making an episode out of it! The topic of forgiveness is a hard one for a lot of people ... how do you forgive someone else, and just as importantly, how do you forgive yourself? What does it take? How can you truly let go? Kelly and JL do some cathartic friend therapy: Kelly dives into a very personal circumstance of learning to forgive herself and JL how far she's come with not letting other people's opinions dictate how she feels about herself.

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This week in TNR, Kelly and JL chat with Delaney Debinski! Skydiving, new media entrepreneurship, and moving across the pond, OH MY! Delaney relocated to Belgium from the States, and that’s influenced all facets of her life. She created Delavie Creative (in French, delavie means “of life”) to help her clients strike a balance between the work and the personal to build a sustainable lifestyle. And to set better boundaries around knowing when it’s time to turn OFF … before the dreaded BURNOUT. insert melty face emoji here. Listen in to hear Delaney’s actionable tips on how to achieve striking a better balance!

This is your sign to shut down, put your phone to bed, and go to yoga class.

Delaney Debinski ⤵️ (Hire this woman. She’ll change your life!)

https://delaviecreative.com/

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https://www.linkedin.com/company/delaviecreative/

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Unplugged Cabins (in the UK): https://unplugged.rest/ (Manifesting a TNR retreat 🙏)

The Offline Club. SIGN. ME. UP. https://www.theoffline-club.com/

Booksmart. “Malalaaaa!” https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6062774/

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TNR’s #1 MVP and supporter, Kelly’s mom, Brenda Lawson, joins Kelly + JL to celebrate the holiest of all the Hallmark holidays, Mother’s Day. Tune in for reflections on motherhood and being a daughter. Being a mom is the most wonderful (and scariest and frustrating and incredible, on and on — all the emotions) experience any woman can have. There’s no relationship like that of the one between a mother and daughter. Kelly and her mom dive into some childhood memories, and Brenda remembers her mom and how great of a listener she was. JL emphasizes how her mom, “Hot Donna”, has always led with kindness and how she taught JL the value of good, hard work. This episode is just wholesome af and has all the feels. Drop in and give your nervous system the break that it needs 🧡

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This week in TNR, Annie Choi joins Kelly and JL to talk about something that sometimes feels like the Wild West: dating and relationships in 2026. Being on the apps is exhausting, and Annie shares her insights on the current dating landscape: the good, the bad, and the face palm moments. Like that one time a dude asked her how they would keep in touch after she said she was getting off the apps. DUDE. Come on. Maybe ask for her number, bro! Being THE boss lady (Found Coffee just celebrated 11 years of business!!) and a community SUPERSTAR, Annie’s the best catch in town.

Annie Choi + Found Coffee (in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles) ⤵️:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/choiannie/

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Pitch your single friends for dates! There are TONS of cities in the US and beyond where they do these events!

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Sup, Roomies! This week, a fan wrote in a question that Kelly and JL couldn't deny -- it's a doozy! One of the biggest questions of all the questions ... "Do you believe in God?" JL and Kelly contemplate their definition of what God means to them, how curious it is that so many religions are rooted in similar beliefs, and yet, WHY so much division? (Make it make sense!) JL can't stop talking about how much she loves space, and Kelly is unabashedly owning her woo woo-ness

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Sadly, JL's Aunt Sally passed away soon after we recorded this episode. Here's a tribute to her with her favorite song, "This Little Light of Mine" covered by Sister Rosetta Tharpe:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj3fpujjFis

Nate Bargatze doesn't believe in dinosaurs:

https://youtube.com/shorts/RFgqPieqRio?si=m40AEfpyYf3pDdgn

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There's a MAN in TNR this week! The Substack algo sent Kelly a beacon of hope in Mike Underell. Male feminists are few and far between, so a conversation with Mike was categorized as a need to have. Mike shares insights on allyship, the power of women's sports, and how he's dismantling the patriarchy from within. He challenges other men to question their own programming and breaks down his own processing in this powerful conversation that has JL and Kelly riveted

I was watching hockey when my daughter asked, “Do girls play sports?” I was shocked! Despite all the sports we do together, she only saw boys on TV. It hit me hard—what messages am I sending her?

Mike Underell ⤵️:

https://www.instagram.com/mikeinprogress_/

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeunderell/

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It's in the stats ... women's sports is growing in popularity, and FAST. SHOW THE ATHLETES THE MONEY 💵

https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizelting/2026/04/09/womens-sports-see-historic-growth-its-time-its-athletes-get-paid-like-it/

Parental support is invaluable to keep girls in sports

https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2021/06/08/daughter-in-sports-role-models-parental-support-can-help-keep-girls-participating/

On Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen

https://www.eliseloehnen.com/onourbestbehavior

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We're going back to the most popular decade in 2026: THE 90s! WOOT! JL and Kelly lived it, and they are reminiscing through some good ole trivia. It's SO challenging to fit such a robust decade into one episode, so they may be back for moreeee. What's your favorite memory from the 90s? Or, if you weren't there, what do you wish you could have experienced?

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Here's Kelly's episode on the Trash Talk podcast with Erin + Erica!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5wfsFGvGOJBVVi7w71pQOt?si=sBoWV85VRuqL5dgrTZtSMA

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stop-apologizing-with-kelly-elaine-garthwaite/id1799824908?i=1000754398199

Let's get this right! Here's the top song of the 90s, One Sweet Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXxRyNvTPr8

Anna Moon: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7jQNcQ3XPqPBVPHNgKSOyT

Mariana Bell: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6kxBmWynhaAznNs5q3mIgj

Are you in the 15%?? https://www.buzzfeed.com/mmorrison90/how-well-do-you-remember-the-90s-q2oslznyo

So, spicy food can cause wacky dreams?? https://www.nbcnews.com/healthmain/can-spicy-food-really-give-you-nightmares-1c8388656

We're obsessed? you're obsessed! https://www.vice.com/en/article/the-real-reason-everyones-so-obsessed-with-90s-nostalgia-right-now/

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