By Nina Sossamon-Pogue
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The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.
Sometimes being all you can be means listening to yourself. Sunshine Bella Goodman is a speaker and advocate for full acceptance. A powerful transgender woman coming into her own, living her most authentic life, she also helps others be all that they can be. On this episode she talks about moving to LA to go after her dreams and the struggle that followed. A master stylist and entrepenuer, she has good days and bad days and believes in showing up as your best self. She and Nina talk about a 'hella hot' women's march, soft serve ice cream, and some tips from Sunshine's first book. Sunshine also shares her thoughts on trusting yourself, talking to your parents and her message to keep going no matter what you are going through, "Through means there is another side, you have to believe the other side is going to be golden". Tune in to this fun converstion between friends and be ready to take a deep breath, to give whatever you are dealing with, some time.
To follow Sunshine:
find her on Instagram and Facebook @SungshineBellaGlobal
Opinions expressed in this podcast are those of Nina Sossamon Pogue and her guests, they are not a substitute for professional advice. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts – call 1-800-273-talk
Panic attacks can both mentally and physically shut you down. Ramses Rodriguez talks with Nina about being a young Puerto Rican kid (the chubby kid) being rased in a conservative family, so it wasn't until college that he came out as gay to his parents. Plagued by panic attackes much of his life, he got a Master of Science Degree in Developmental Genetics, and is now the CEO and Founder of Panic Freedom Academy. In this episode, Ramses shares his struggle to figure out what was wrong with him, the missing pieces of the puzzle, some of his reasearch, and some strategies from his two books. Listen to think outside the box and learn holistic modalities. Maybe you are an empath or an HSP (highly sensative person), or maybe what you think is your problem, is not your actual problem!
For more about Ramses or to get a free copy of his book - go to www.PanicFreedomBook.com
Opinions expressed in this podcast are those of Nina Sossamon Pogue and her guests, they are not a substitute for professional advice. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts – call 1-800-273-talk
Sometimes failures lead to the best parts of your life. Professional musician and successful songwriter and producer, Jonathon Mookie Morant shares his journey with the music industry and parenting. It was "part me leaving and part me being left by the music industry" that lead to the most important things in Morant's life. He talks with Nina about growing up bi-racial, his hunger for success, his kids, and his passion for gratitude. Sharing his thoughts on 'Whatever is facing you, keep going' and 'Worry is not your friend', He and Nina also talk about doughnuts, snorkeling and his time with Backstreet Boys.
Morant is a keynote speaker and inspirational leader. He has to his credit: 30 Million Units Sold-Gold & Platinum Songwriter/Record Producer, Publishing/Licensing Deals with: Universal/WarnerBros/Sony Worldwide/Interscope/Atlantic/BMG/ Dreamworks and more, and Movie Soundtrack Deals w/Disney and Buena Vista Inc. & Radio Disney.
With a background like that, Morant uses music analogies to empower audiences to continue moving forward in thier lives and to move forward in the discussion on race. The biracial child of a Jewish world-class cellist and a famous black Jazz musician, Mookie has 5 children of his own (the youngest diagnosed on the autistic spectrum) and devotes his work in this effort to their future.
to learn mmore about Jonathon Mookie Morant check out:
https://www.instagram.com/themagnumdrummer/
https://www.nclusionspeak.com
Opinions expressed in this podcast are those of Nina Sossamon Pogue and her guests, they are not a substitute for professional advice. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts – call 1-800-273-talk
Queer interfaith minister and spiritual counselor, Erika Allison joins us to talking about coming out as Gay in the 90's in Texas, conversion therapy and identity harm. Reverend Erika is the author of the best-selling book ‘Gay the Pray Away’, A survivor of conversation therapy and an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. She is passionate about helping teens find spiritual liberation, restore belonging and heal from identity harm. In this episode Nina and Erika get into, "why can't hugs be first", when do you get to say 'I'm over this, and share strategies to go on when things get dark. A great episode for those in the LGBTQ+ community, anyone who is struggling to accept or just plain struggling.
you can follow Erika on Facebook at @reverikaallison
Get her book - https://www.amazon.com/Gay-Pray-Away-Relationships-Conversion/dp/B08TL5VTXL/ref=asc_df_B08TL5VTXL/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=475792900934&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13929110991904494036&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9010490&hvtargid=pla-1166069409035&psc=1
Opinions expressed in this podcast are those of Nina Sossamon Pogue and her guests, they are not a substitute for professional advice. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts – call 1-800-273-talk
Our guests share what they wish someone had said to them when they were in a really dark, really tough moment. This episode is a mash up of some of the best insights and advice our guests have shared on the show. Nina pulled together a few minutes of the most valuable things guests have shared. If you or someone you know is struggling with a big 'THIS' in thier life, this is a great episode to share. Ten minutes of 'hang in there' from people who thought about ending it all and are so glad they didn't.
Opinions expressed in this podcast are those of Nina Sossamon Pogue and her guests, they are not a substitute for professional advice. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts – call 1-800-273-talk
In seventh grade Christopher went from middleclass to Living in his mom’s car with more than a dozen cats. On this episode he shares the moment he knew there were only 3 ways out for him - death, prison or make own choice. His story includes 2 suicide attempts and other bad choices, to getting a college degree and creating his own success. Now a Speaker-Author-Coach-Comedian, he’s called the no excuses coach who skips the self-help fluffy bullshit, as he puts it (so yes, there is some explicit language in this episode).
Chris and Nina discuss writing your own eulogy, going back to visit his middle school, what we each tolerate, and then they randomly talk about toilet paper, refrigerators and the IT guys who never get thanked. Tune in to be inspired and look at your life in new ways.
Christopher Rausch:
www.ChristopherRausch.com
Christopher Rausch is a transformative leader with over 20+ years of expertise in leadership, management, and mindset mastery skills that propel companies and its people to the next level of success. Passionate about boosting team morale and developing a company culture that rocks!
Christopher holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Management and has heavily invested into his own personal and professional development and turns to the principles that he’s studied, taught, and lived by for more than 3 decades to partner 21st industry leaders/teams/individuals to heightened levels of performance.
here is the video Chris mentions on this episode
Steve Harvey – jump
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-952IaLtKM
Opinions expressed in this podcast are those of Nina Sossamon Pogue and her guests, they are not a substitute for professional advice. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts – call 1-800-273-talk
Brian's coach saw him scratching his arm in an uncomfortable moment and asked him "how long have you had a death wish?". On this episode, author, lifestyle coach and body language expert Brian Johnson talks with Nina about his journey from being a high school kid who felt he had to work out be safe, to the college kid with a broken heart and a deathwish, then to an influential lifestyle coach and author. This is a great episode to open your mind and let in new ideas. Nina and Brian talk about boys not being allowed to feel thier feelings, ugly crying in public, and the origin of words like job, wake and earn. Tune for a reminder that if "you don't make time for your wellness you will make time for your illness", and grab a tool to make tough situations "fun and easy'. Oh yeah - they also talk about 'editing' tatoos, a subject Nina loves to dig into.
Brian Johnson:
Brian Johnson is helping millions of people across the globe thrive through ‘holistic human optimization’. He runs a group called ‘high performance habits for entrepenuers and business owners. And - He’s the author of Think Great – Lose Weight. Brian is a body language, conscious language and nutrition expert. Brian says - "If you don't make time for your wellness, you will make time for your illness"
https://brianjohnsoncoaching.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrianjohnson/
Opinions expressed in this podcast are those of Nina Sossamon Pogue and her guests, they are not a substitute for professional advice. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts – call 1-800-273-talk
Heather thought that everything that went wrong in her husband's life was her fault. She spent years walking on eggshells and terrified something would set him off. Now a Registered Psychotherapist, with a training background in trauma assessment and treatment, she shares that experience with Nina. Tune in to hear insights into why people don't leave an abusive relationship, how her husband turned her family against her, how she finally left and how she healed.
Kent is the #1 Amazon bestselling author of the books "Heal From Your Narcissist Ex" and "I Left My Toxic Relationship – Now What?" Much of her professional practice is focused on helping clients through the process of recovering from the trauma and PTSD of abusive relationships. Having survived her own experience in an abusive relationship.
Heather Kent:
Heather Kent is a Registered Psychotherapist and Canadian Certified Counsellor from Nova Scotia, Canada, with a background in trauma assessment and treatment, and she is the author of the best-selling book, I Left My Toxic Relationship – Now What?
Working with clients locally, nationally, and internationally, much of her professional practice is focused on helping women through the process of ending abusive and toxic relationships, and re-building their lives after they have left. Heather is excited to bring her skills from her clinical counselling practice to the public, through her online program, workshops, speaking engagements, and retreats.
https://www.heatherjkent.com
https://www.facebook.com/heather.joanne.1/
Opinions expressed in this podcast are those of Nina Sossamon Pogue and her guests, they are not a substitute for professional advice. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts – call 1-800-273-talk
Talking about Sexual Assault is difficult, but Survivor, Psychotherapist and Trauma expert Amy Carpenter literally wrote the book on talking about it. Actually 2 books! In this episode the creator of the Be Strong/Be Wise book series talks with Nina about the blame, shame, sexual ethics and how the conversation is evolving. Most of us don’t have a language for sexual safety but once we find the words and say them out loud, we have the power. Tune in as she and Nina talk about all the crazy shit in ours heads and what to do with it.
Amy Carpenter:
Amy Carpenter is the owner and founder of the Be Strong, Be Wise safety education program. A psychotherapist, former youth worker, writer and life coach, Amy brings twenty-five years of experience to her new book, Be Strong, Be Wise in the Age of #MeToo. She has two previously-written books, Glen Stone, a middle-grade novel and Channel-Crossing, a parenting book. Her articles have appeared in PsychCentral, the Asana International Yoga Journal, and 3HO.org, where she’s a contributing blogger. She lives in Rockport, Maine, with her husband and daughter.
Find her at: amycarpenter.net.
You can also email Amy at: [email protected]
Opinions expressed in this podcast are those of Nina Sossamon Pogue and her guests, they are not a substitute for professional advice. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts – call 1-800-273-talk
The death of a loved one is a life-changing event and Meghan has had a lifetime of these events. She lost someone close to her as a toddler, a teenager, and a young adult. In this episode she talks with Nina about how she coped with loss and her continuous mental health journey with death. An advocate for therapy, she says picking a therapist is like dating, taking a med can be life changing, and then she and Nina get on a 'food-therapy' tangent about buttery chardonnay, Ben and Jerries ice-cream and popcorn. Her kindness and wit come through as she shares helpful insights on trauma, saying “when you are physically injured you go to physical therapy – so my brain is in physical therapy”.
Meghan Judge - is not ‘judgy’ at all, in fact, she is well aware that we are all dealing with our own mental struggles. She talks about where she is on her own journey. Tune in to hear here what she wishes she had known when she was younger and why she loves butterflies.
Meghan Judge:
After college Meghan Judge went to Hollywood to be a star, then married her best friend and found success in Corporate America, before leaving to host her own podcast and take care of her two girls. She is the host of the podcast "Judging Meghan' where she shares her journey through dark and tumultuous times through humor and levity and engages in conversation with others sharing their own stories of despair and triumph.
find Meghan here:
Instagram - @judgingmeghan
https://www.instagram.com/judgingmeghan/
https://www.facebook.com/meghan.judge.96
Opinions expressed in this podcast are those of Nina Sossamon Pogue and her guests, they are not a substitute for professional advice. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts – call 1-800-273-talk
The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.