The Purposed Platform

This week's episode is the first part of Paris Hollenbaugh's conversation with host Katie Roberts. Paris grew up in a typical small town where life was carefree and fun. However, things took a turn when she entered her early 20's. She talks about navigating and dealing with the drug addiction of a close family member, and the serious effects it had on her. Ultimately, it was the thing that pushed her to move away from her small town, and on her own to find herself again.

In the first weekend after she moved, she got pregnant. She opens up about the moments of shame and disbelief that came along with her unexpected pregnancy and dealing with it all alone in a new city.

At the end of this episode (part one) she begins talking about her abortion.

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In this episode, Jennifer Dean-Hill and host Katie Roberts talk about women issues and women empowerment.

They talk about grief, the peer marriage model, healing from sexual abuse, and the unique transformation that comes when women link arm in arm to support one another.

Jennifer is not only an amazing wife, mom, and entrepreneur, but she's also a licensed therapist running her own private practice with her husband, has her Masters in social work, and is currently finishing up her Doctorate.

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Tune in to this week's episode to hear a conversation with MLB wife Jacqlyn Garneau and host Katie Roberts as Jacqlyn tells her incredible story of grit and determination. Jacqlyn talks about marriage as well as her struggle with infertility, her journey through IVF which lead her to having twins, and the surprise pregnancy that happened all on its own 4 months after she gave birth to her twins.

Later in the conversation she talks about her struggle as her husband was in different states playing baseball, and what that looked like dealing with postpartum depression and yet another shock: thyroid cancer.

She's real and honest, and has a heart to see women talk about their struggles and not stay hidden.

In this episode, Emily Forrest and host Katie Roberts have a conversation as Emily unpacks the story of her life from the past five years. Emily shares with such an honest approach and a beautiful sense of humor as she talks through her traumatic, yet life changing pregnancies that include: giving birth to her first baby at just 20 weeks gestation because of Bilateral Renal Agenesis (simply put, he never developed kidneys), having a second baby with a midline defect, and a third baby with Cleft Lip and Palate.

Emily has experienced SO much as she navigates pregnancies and motherhood and researching ALL the terms from doctors that have been thrown at her with each pregnancy. On top of all of this, her and her husband were newly married and over the course of this time, opened four franchise restaurants.

As life has handed Emily a lot of curveballs, you'll soon hear and realize she doesn't quit, she owns her season, and she shows bravery like none other. She's truly inspiring and SO hilarious. Make sure to listen all the way to the end because Emily gives such a beautiful perspective of what life is all about now and what really matters to her after all she's experienced.

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In this episode, current MLB wife Camille Winkler (wife to Atlanta Braves pitcher Daniel Winkler) and host Katie Roberts talk about what life is REALLY like being married to a professional baseball player. They talk about the highs and also the hardships of Minor League life, and then what life looked like as they both transitioned into the world of Major League Baseball.

However, this episode isn't just for the current professional athletes' wives. Later in the conversation, they give insight on how to rise above being caddy with other women, and instead, turn to one another for encouragement and support.

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In this episode, Whitney Woods opens up about her childhood and what it was like to have a brother diagnosed with cancer at a young age.

Years later, Whitney found herself in her own battle with severe illness. Whitney tells the story of how she found out she was sick, and the research it took on her behalf to figure out what she needed to do to survive.

In 2012, at just 26 years old, Whitney went through a 14 hour surgery to remove a vital organ and reroute her entire internal system-- a total pancreatectomy with an auto islet cell transplant. During the months leading up to this big procedure, there was a lot of discomfort not only physically but mentally. You see, Whitney always wanted to be a wife and mom, but she didn't know if that day would ever come. She talks about what it was like to not be able to walk, eat, go out with friends, or drive a car because of all the medications she had to take.

She begged God for her life and told Him all of her desires, which ultimately came true, but not without its own set of complications in IVF and pregnancy.

Whitney's positivity, hope for the future, and the impact of the support from her family and friends are all definitely heard throughout this entire episode and sure to leave you inspired!

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On today's episode, Kursten tells her story of becoming a mom when she was a teenager and what it looked like for her as she navigated her life while being in a domestic abusive relationship to someone addicted to drugs. She gives raw and vivid details about her relationship as well as what it took to escape and survive.

At one point she realized, she needed to live, because her son needed a mom. She talks about what pulled her out of the darkest of places, and into the light of self respect and self love.

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On today's episode, host Katie Roberts talks ALL things LONG DISTANCE DATING!

Not only does she tell her story, but she offers her advice on how to survive long distance dating relationships. She talks about how when we use the time apart to better ourselves and better the relationship, we ultimately set ourselves up for successful communication in the future.

Katie talks about the practices that worked for her and her now husband, and also gives her top four book recommendations for ANYONE in a serious dating relationship.

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Jump right into the conversation on a typical wine night for us as Elizabeth Brantley shares with me her incredible life story.

She graduated from Duke University and is now building her empire as she runs two successful businesses right from the comfort of her home office.

However, life wasn't always so easy on her.

In our conversation, she talks about what it was like growing up in extreme poverty and living in homeless shelters with her mom and two sisters. She also talks about the tragic death of her absolute best friend, her cousin.

Later in the conversation, we dive DEEP into some real relationship talk. We talk about the night I advised her to break off her engagement to her boyfriend of two and a half years. You will hear what that conversation looked like, and the fear I had in approaching that conversation with her, one of my best friends.

Her advice, wisdom, and demeanor through ALL of these situations will leave you SO inspired.

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Bex McLennan tells her story and spares nothing when it comes to sharing her honest emotion and the raw details of her SEVEN year struggle with infertility.

Bex talks about the life-altering realization she had, and how that lead her to the way her family is built to this day. She believes her journey through infertility was not in vain, in fact, it was actually allowed and purposed.

Later in this conversation, she talks about how her children were brought to her, and how every time she said YES to the unknown and uncomfortable, it immersed her even further into the life she always dreamed of– motherhood.

To follow her journey you can find her here:

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