What if the life you are living is not a deviation from the dream, only the answer to it?

In this episode of The People’s Podcast, we explore the idea that every path holds intention—even the ones that look nothing like what we imagined. The detours, delays, and endings we mourn may be shaping what we truly asked for beneath the surface: growth, strength, clarity, and depth.

This conversation invites you to reconsider grief, not as proof something went wrong, as a sign something meaningful is unfolding. When we stop measuring life against the picture we held in our minds, we begin to recognize purpose in the present moment.

Tonight is about trust. Trusting the process. Trusting the path. Trusting that nothing in your story was wasted.

Trauma bonds are often talked about as toxic, harmful, or something to escape. That conversation misses a deeper truth. Not every bond formed through pain is meant to be destroyed. Some are meant to be transformed. On this episode of The People’s Podcast, we explore Healthy Trauma Bonds for Renewal — what it looks like when people choose healing instead of reenacting wounds. We discuss emotional safety, accountability, nervous system regulation, and how relationships can evolve when survival is no longer the foundation. This is a conversation about choosing connection with awareness, growth, and intention.

What changes when we stop preparing our response and start truly listening? Eyes Not Our Own: Seeing Without Defending invites us to step outside our lived experience and look through someone else’s lens—without armor, without excuses, without ego. This conversation explores how defensiveness blocks understanding, how empathy opens doors, and how perspective can transform conflict into connection. Growth begins when we listen to understand rather than listening to win. Tonight’s episode is powered by our sponsor Shimmerwood CBD Infused Seltzer Beverages—crafted for clarity, calm, and presence. 🎧 Use promo code THEPEOPLE for 30% off and sip while you listen with intention.

Staying is familiar. Leaving is terrifying. Growth often lives in the space between the two. In this episode of The People’s Podcast, we explore the emotional crossroads where many people get stuck — relationships, environments, habits, and mindsets that no longer align with who we are becoming. We talk about the fear of walking away, the pressure to stay loyal to pain, and the quiet strength it takes to choose growth over comfort. This conversation is not about giving up. It is about listening to yourself, honoring your limits, and understanding that staying and leaving can both be acts of courage depending on the season of your life. Sponsored by Shimmerwood CBD Infused Seltzer Beverages — use promo code THEPEOPLE for 30% off and take a mindful moment while listening.

On The People’s Podcast, we break down the difference between shame and guilt, two emotions often treated as the same — even though they affect the body, the mind, and healing in very different ways. Guilt can guide us toward repair and growth. Shame operates as a trauma response, turning mistakes into identity wounds. When shame replaces accountability, people don’t heal — they hide, shut down, or punish themselves internally. This episode explores how shame develops, why it lives in the nervous system, and how separating guilt from shame creates space for real responsibility without self-destruction. Understanding this difference changes how we treat ourselves and how we treat each other.episode is sponsored by Shimmerwood CBD Infused Seltzers. If you’re looking for a way to unwind without the heaviness, Shimmerwood offers a clean, refreshing option designed to support balance and calm. Use promo code THEPEOPLE for 30% off your order.

In this episode of The People’s Podcast, we explore what it means to live without treating life like a race. So many people exist in preparation mode, saving joy for later and postponing rest until they feel deserving. This conversation looks at how the finish line mindset fuels burnout, anxiety, and emotional disconnection. This episode is an invitation to slow down, breathe, and choose presence. While you listen, crack open a Shimmer Wood CBD-infused seltzer, support the show, and enjoy 30% off with promo code THEPEOPLE.

Addiction is often misunderstood as a lack of willpower. In reality, it is deeply rooted in the brain, pain, and survival. On this episode of The People’s Podcast, we take a deep look at what addiction really is, what causes it, and why the brain keeps reaching for dopamine even when the consequences are devastating. We explore how trauma, stress, environment, and emotional wounds rewire the brain’s reward system, how dopamine shapes desire and craving, and why recovery requires more than simply “stopping.” This is an honest conversation meant to replace judgment with understanding and awareness. This episode is powered by our sponsor Shimmerwood CBD Infused Seltzer Beverages — a cleaner way to unwind without alcohol or hard substances. Use promo code THEPEOPLE for 30% off and choose a calmer alternative.

Trauma and grief do not always fade with time. Sometimes they press down so heavily that life feels frozen in place. In “The Weight That Stops Time,” The People’s Podcast explores how unresolved loss, emotional trauma, and suppressed pain can stall growth, delay healing, and keep people living in survival mode long after the moment has passed. This conversation centers lived experiences, emotional truth, and the reality that healing is not linear. We discuss how grief shows up in the body, in relationships, and in daily decisions. We also talk about what it takes to begin moving again when time feels stuck. This episode invites honesty, reflection, and compassion for those carrying invisible weight. Presented with support from Shimmerwood CBD-infused seltzer — use promo code THEPEOPLE for 30% off. Disclaimer: By participating in this podcast, you acknowledge that all statements, discussions, and contributions may be recorded, published, and made available online. Due to the nature of the internet, this content may remain accessible indefinitely. Once information is shared publicly, its distribution, use, and circulation are outside of our control. Please speak with the understanding that your words may exist online permanently.

The Peoples Podcast, we take a hard look at legal substances that carry serious risks — specifically poppers and kratom. Just because something is sold legally or over the counter doesn’t mean it’s safe, harmless, or fully understood. We break down the real dangers, the lack of regulation, and why public awareness matters. Through open discussion and listener questions, we challenge the assumption that legality equals safety and explore how easily accessible drugs can still cause long-term harm. This episode explores the truth that’s hidden in over the counter drugs, the dangers/risks are beyond the labels. Presented with support from Shimmerwood CBD-infused seltzer — use promo code THEPEOPLE for 30% off. Disclaimer: By participating in this podcast, you acknowledge that all statements, discussions, and contributions may be recorded, published, and made available online. Due to the nature of the internet, this content may remain accessible indefinitely. Once information is shared publicly, its distribution, use, and circulation are outside of our control. Please speak with the understanding that your words may exist online permanently.

Some people light up during the holidays. Others feel drained emotionally, mentally, and financially. Even old traditions can feel heavy when the world changes, when we lose loved ones, and when our mind is already carrying too much. Many celebrate through religious meaning and honor Jesus. Others celebrate through memory, quiet reflection, and gratitude for the people who are still here. For some, peace is found in staying home, being alone, or keeping things simple. Parties and gatherings create anxiety for many. The pressure to show up, smile, and “be festive” becomes overwhelming. People get upset when someone chooses their mental health over social expectations, even though everyone has the right to step away when needed. Sometimes an appearance is all someone can give. Sometimes the heart just needs distance. Sometimes a person dreams about escaping to Cuba instead of sitting in a crowded room. This episode explores the truth that not celebrating is valid, and protecting your peace is a real form of self-love. Presented with support from Shimmerwood CBD-infused seltzer — use promo code THEPEOPLE for 30% off. Disclaimer: By participating in this podcast, you acknowledge that all statements, discussions, and contributions may be recorded, published, and made available online. Due to the nature of the internet, this content may remain accessible indefinitely. Once information is shared publicly, its distribution, use, and circulation are outside of our control. Please speak with the understanding that your words may exist online permanently.