When We Speak

Amber Rose Washington is the author of the bestselling book, "Hiding From Myself: My Complicated Rebirth into Womanhood and My Own Skin. She is also a songwriter, producer, VO Artist, A&R, public speaker, and advocate for the transgender community.

Listen as Amber shares her powerful story of growing up in the Catskills Region of New York State, being bullied, coming out as transgender, her spiritual/religious evolution, and how she advocates for the transgender community.

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Heidi came from a home of severe abuse with her brother and three sisters were moved into the child welfare system. After 14 years of the foster care system she experienced her share of early childhood trauma. As an adult and mother of two daughters she uses her story to encourage others that they too can heal from trauma and live beautiful fulfilling lives.

Listen as we discuss Heidi's experience with child abuse/neglect, growing up in the foster care system, church-related trauma,  her faith journey, and how she  is thriving today as a single mom.

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No matter what has happened to you or what you have gone through, you have the ability to change that. You don’t have to remain that person who has been suffering.Annette is a Purpose Embodiment Coach, Intuitive Facilitator of Healing, Channel for Multi-dimensional Beings, Host of Sacred Dance Podcast, Published Author & Bhakti Yogi. Her work supports women to step into their soul's purpose, reclaim their inner goddess & manifest their deepest desires. She wants to see the planet as a place that supports everyone feeling wildly expressed in their soul's purpose, reminded of their limitless potential & able to fully feel their humanness.Listen in as we discuss being your own best lover, reclaiming your virginity, and getting started on your healing journey.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

That even if your mind forgets, your body always remembers (7:26)

The importance of creating a dialogue about sex with your partner (16:00)

One of the major steps of your healing journey (18:32)

How you hold trauma in your body (26:40)

Connecting to your feminine energy (28:30)

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Today I am talking to Bionca Lindsey about what it means to be Black and in the military.

Bionca is a consultant for Nutrition Care Professionals and a counselor with Montgomery Community Corrections for domestic violence. She also serves as the President for Alabama’s Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals while also serving as Vice President for two associations: Autauga County Master Gardener Association and Alabama Herb Society.

She is a retired Chief Master Sergeant, who served 30 years in our United States Air Force. She is also the only person to date in the history of the Air Force who has risen from the Dietary Therapy Career Field to Air Force Medical Service Senior Executive Management Level. Before assuming her last position in the Air Force, she held the highest position in the Diet Therapy career field as senior enlisted consultant to the Air Force Surgeon General on Air Force Dietetics governing 55 nutrition sites world-wide.

Listen in as we discuss the importance of knowing your value, the qualities a leader should have, and why you don’t always have to be the one to speak.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

The challenges for Black people in the armed forces (4:30)

How mindset impacts everything (9:40)

The importance of listening (11:50)

Why it’s important to find your identity (25:45)

The traits a Black female leader should have (34:00)

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Are you tired of hiding who you truly are?In today’s episode, I’m talking to Shay Potter about gender fluidity and body dysphoria.

Shay is an up-and-coming creator, writer, and podcaster who recently started a business, Be Better Media LLC. It’s a multi-media platform that creates stories in sound, from podcasts, videos, and audiobooks. Shay is a 20-year military officer who serves openly.Listen in as we discuss dealing with hidden emotions to soar to your potential, the sensations that we feel, and confidently owning your female masculinity in any space.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

—The importance of understanding how your body works (9:40)

—The fear of being seen as you truly are (17:49)

—What the misconceptions of masculine females are (24:52)

—How to operate in an environment that doesn’t accept you for who you are (38:18)

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Chronic pain can take control of your entire life but there are ways to make it through it.

In this episode, I am talking to Heather White. Heather is a married mother of 2 and has worked for the Kinston Police Department in Kinston, NC.  Heather has lived with chronic pain since she was 19 years old following a horseback riding accident After 2 surgeries causing permanent nerve damage, she was legally declared disabled in 2014 due to back pain, knee pain, and Chiari Malformation.

Her journey of advocating for her own health and surrounding herself with supportive people is inspiring. Listen in as we discuss how every day is different with chronic pain, the judgments you have to deal with from other people, and finding joy in your life.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

—How chronic pain affects your life (2:33)

—The emotional impact of having chronic pain (10:20)

—The importance of being aware of your limitations (14:23)

—How to advocate for your own needs (15:46)

—Finding joy during difficult times (26:39)

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Sometimes it can be hard to be your true self especially in the world we are living in. Today I am talking to Patrick Monette about having faith in yourself and loving yourself because you are worthy.Patrick is a licensed Mental Health Counselor. He was raised in a large Catholic family and had a difficult time with the messages that the church was giving him which caused him to question his life.In this episode, we talk about depression, bullying, and the importance of speaking up for yourself.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

—How both the good and bad experiences help make you who you are (2:01)

—The impact bullying can have on you (24:06)

—The importance of feeling your emotions (33:46)

—Why the messages that society sends you can be damaging (38:55)

—Why it’s important to surround yourself with the right people (48:48)

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