Nichelle opens up about her battle with infertility and experiencing numerous miscarriages. She's now using her platform as Mrs. North Carolina to raise awareness about just how common fertility issues are, hoping to offer comfort to other couples going through the same struggle. 

Megan was in the UNC Charlotte classroom a gunman targeted on April 30. Six of her classmates were shot, two killed. Megan was trampled in the panic, but was able to escape. She discusses what happened that tragic day, coping with survivor's guilt, and her hopes for the future.

When Casey's mom became pregnant with him, Casey's father said he didn't want a child and abandoned them. To this day, Casey has never met or spoken to his dad. He comes on the podcast to discuss the process of eventually realizing how much growing up without a father impacted him, in ways good and bad.

Kelly says facing, accepting, and defining her mental health struggles has been a huge battle. She bravely talks openly about being diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, in the hope that people suffering silently with mental illness may find comfort. National suicide prevention hotline: 1-800-273-8255

Ulunda suffers from hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic skin condition she describes as a "monster" that looks like severe acne, but it's untreatable. She discusses the struggle of learning to embrace her imperfections and scars, and has a message for anyone struggling to do the same. 

Renea grew up in a strict religious organization (for everyone's safety, the name of the group has been redacted from this episode). She suffered isolation, abuse, and abandonment, but eventually escaped and found her own way.

30-year-old Kate has special needs. She and her older sister Dana recently lost their mom to cancer. In their grief, they found a way to grow closer together and turn a dream into a business. 

Kristi was recently diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukema, which can be fatal. Thanks to BeTheMatch.Org, Kristi found a blood stem cell donor. With her transplant days away, Kristi comes on the podcast to talk about her journey of battling cancer and hope for the future. 

Jen lost her husband to cancer in November of this year. She's now learning how to live life without him, while raising their twin 5-year-old sons. 

Peggy's husband of 47 years died of Pancreatic cancer. While she was building a train museum as a legacy to him, she received her own heartbreaking diagnosis.