What if the prison keeping you stuck… was built by you?

In this powerful opening episode of our new Radical Truth in Relationships series, I sit down with Sandra J. Valks—veteran financial advisor turned Confidence Coach and Queen of Compassionate Straight Talk—to explore how communication becomes a cage or a key.

From growing up silenced to mentoring prisoners and executives alike, Sandra shares her path through ancestral trauma, a brutal divorce, and her own dark night of the soul. We talk about finding your voice after being shut down, the masks we wear to survive, and why straight talk with compassion is the secret to reclaiming your power—whether you’re standing in a boardroom or behind prison walls.

This conversation expands as it goes—from leadership to lineage, from speaking up to breaking free.

We cover:

• The difference between straight talk and unprocessed rage
• Why most of us are guarding prisons we built ourselves
• How ancestral pain and perfectionism manifest in our bodies
• Real stories from inside correctional facilities—and why healing is possible anywhere
• What Sandra learned by losing everything—and how she finally chose herself

Whether you’re silencing yourself in a relationship, a workplace, or your own head, this episode is a truth mirror. And it just might crack something open.

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Let’s get brutally honest: most men were never taught how to feel.

They were taught to perform. Provide. Power through. But not to feel.

In this unfiltered episode, Liz Beachy joins me for a raw conversation about how emotional suppression—especially in men—destroys connection and breeds dysfunction. We unpack why so many relationships fail not because of lack of love, but because of the lack of emotional safety.

Liz is a Resilience Coach and creator of the Emotional Resilience Accelerator, a program that helps high-performing men finally bridge the gap between external success and internal shutdown.

We dive deep into:

• Why emotional resilience—not surface-level mindset hacks—is the real key to intimacy
• How unhealed trauma shows up as logic, withdrawal, or control
• Why women are exhausted from doing all the emotional labor—and why they need to stop
• How to stop losing yourself in relationships (and why men need to learn this too)
• What “whole meets whole” actually looks like—and why anything less won’t last

If you’ve ever loved someone who “looked strong” but couldn’t go there emotionally... or if you’re done shrinking to keep the peace, this one’s for you.

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This solo episode of You Have the Power builds on my conversation with Katherine Kimball about raising standards in dating — and takes the next step: realizing that the most important relationship I can ever commit to is the one I have with myself.

After a recent breakthrough with my coach, I’ve come to see that my healing isn’t just about avoiding the wrong men. It’s about embracing being single on purpose, not from lack, but from power. I share how music, open mics, and learning to say no have become mirrors for my recovery, and how investing in myself is shifting everything — from my friendships to my sense of freedom.

If you’ve ever felt the sting of loneliness, second-guessed your boundaries, or wondered if being single means something is wrong with you, this episode is for you. It’s about choosing yourself first, listening to your body’s quiet “yes,” and discovering that wholeness isn’t found in someone else — it starts inside.

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What happens when you stop chasing love and start choosing yourself?

In this powerful kickoff to the Radical Relationship Recovery: Rebuilding from the Inside Out series, I sit down with Katherine Kimball—my former counselor and the woman who held space for one of the most transformative seasons of my life.

For three months, I brought her my grief, loneliness, codependency, and truth. What I got in return was something no one had ever given me: space to feel it all and still stay standing.

In this raw conversation, we talk about:

• The scarcity mindset that used to drive my dating decisions
• What changed in me during our time together—and what that says about real growth
• The difference between authentic generosity and manipulative niceness
• How trauma survivors can finally stop overfunctioning in relationships
• The signs you’re moving from self-abandonment to radical self-trust

If you've ever felt like you're too much, too emotional, too intense—or you've been told that your standards are too high—this episode is for you.

This is what real healing looks like: messy, bold, and full of truth.

And it's only just beginning.

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In this powerful conversation, I sit down with sisters Amy and Nancy Harrington — former Hollywood insiders turned founders of The Passionistas Project — to talk about awakening, empowerment, and the transformative power of women’s stories.

Amy and Nancy share how they walked away from high-profile careers in the entertainment industry to build a global sisterhood that amplifies voices too often left unheard. Together, we dive into their upcoming Passionistas Project Summit — happening August 26–28, 2025 — and the release of the Awakening Your Power anthology, a collection of raw, inspiring stories from women who have faced adversity, reclaimed their voices, and stepped into their full power.

We also have candid discussions about the struggles successful women rarely talk about — the pressure to “have it all together” while silently dealing with burnout, relationship pain, and isolation. You’ll hear why letting down the façade and sharing the truth not only frees you, but creates real connection.

I’m honored to be both a panelist at the summit and a contributing author to the book, sharing my own story alongside other remarkable women. We talk about what makes this project different, why vulnerability is such a game-changer for connection, and how this summit is more than just another motivational event — it’s a deep, inclusive, and transformative experience.

You’ll hear about the unique summit format, the behind-the-scenes process of crafting the anthology, and how you can get involved — whether you want to attend, read the book, or even tell your own story.

Tune in if you’ve ever been told you’re “too much,” if you’ve struggled in silence while projecting success, or if you’re ready to be part of a community that sees all of you — and celebrates it.

Learn more and register for the summit here: https://www.thepassionistasproject.com/summit2025

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One year ago, I started this podcast to talk about trauma, narcissistic abuse, and the long road to recovery. But what I didn’t know was how much I would change along the way.

This episode marks a turning point — not just in the show’s title, but in my life, my relationships, and my truth. I’ve walked away from romantic partners, friends, and pieces of my past that no longer align. I’ve come home to Colorado, laid my soul dog to rest, and faced the grief of being too much for people who couldn’t hold my fire.

But I’m not shrinking anymore. And neither should you.

In this episode, I’m sharing why the podcast is evolving into You Have the Power: The Road to Truth, Freedom, and Real Connection — and why being too much was never the problem.

We’re still talking about trauma and healing, but we’re expanding into all the relationships that shape us — romantic, professional, familial, and most importantly, the one we have with ourselves.

If you’ve ever felt like your intensity, success, or emotional depth made people uncomfortable, this episode is for you.

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Part 2 of Breaking the Cycle: Generational Trauma & Emotional Inheritance

What if your child’s meltdown was actually a mirror? What if every outburst, every triggered reaction, was pointing you back to your own healing?

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Debbie Simmons—a mother to nine adopted children, founder of Anchor Point, and a woman who has turned unthinkable pain into a powerful legacy. From infertility and the heartbreaking loss of her quadruplets to parenting children from trauma backgrounds, Debbie’s story is a testimony to faith, fierce love, and deep generational healing.

We talk about:

• The real reason our kids' behavior triggers us—and how to stop reacting from our wounds
• Why providing a safe emotional space is more important than any “perfect” parenting technique
• How to name and tame your nervous system in real-time
• The power of using your words, not your wounds, to connect with your children
• Her faith in God—as a platform for healing, wholeness, and leadership
• What it means to truly break generational patterns (and how to start today—even if it’s messy)

If you’re a woman who’s tired of repeating the patterns you swore you’d never pass on… this episode will challenge you, move you, and empower you to lead your family differently. Because legacy isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence. And healing is not just possible—it’s generational.

Debbie Simmons:

https://anchorpoint.us/

https://thedebbiesimmons.com/

Darla Ridilla

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You didn’t choose the chaos, the shame, or the silence — but you’re still carrying it.

In this powerful first episode of Breaking the Cycle: Generational Trauma & Emotional Inheritance, Darla Ridilla exposes the truth about what gets passed down through family lines — and how those invisible emotional hand-me-downs hijack your nervous system and destroy your dating life.

From coal in a Christmas stocking to a mother threatening suicide on wedding days, Darla shares raw stories from her own lineage to uncover:

• How inherited trauma quietly programs you to chase emotionally unavailable or abusive partners
• Why people-pleasing, hypervigilance, and perfectionism aren't personality flaws — they're trauma legacies
• What happens when you finally say: This ends with me
• The shocking impact of unresolved maternal trauma on your adult relationships
• How your body is still reacting to fear you learned before you could even speak

If you’ve ever wondered why you keep attracting the same kind of partner, this episode holds the key. It’s time to unpack the emotional baggage that was never yours to carry — and stop letting other people’s pain write your love story.

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In this powerful episode, part 4 of the Reclaiming Safety & Power After Sexual Abuse series, I welcome Beth Brunk, a woman who has triumphed over unimaginable pain and betrayal. Raised in a strict fellowship, Beth faced years of sexual abuse and pornography addiction in her marriage, leaving her with deep emotional scars. Through faith and relentless healing work, she is now living a life of freedom, self-forgiveness, and abundance.

Beth opens up about the painful moments in her marriage, the struggles with religious teachings that kept her trapped, and the personal transformation she’s undergone through prayer, self-care, and breaking generational strongholds. She shares her journey to reclaim her power, the difficult decision to divorce, and the healing that followed.

This conversation is raw, inspiring, and may be triggering for some, but it’s also a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with betrayal trauma or toxic relationships. Join me as Beth shows us how to navigate the path to healing, forgiveness, and reclaiming your true power in the face of unimaginable adversity.

If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, Beth offers practical advice on seeking support and finding your way out. This episode is a reminder that, no matter the depth of your pain, there is a way to heal, grow, and step into the life you deserve.

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In Part 3 of my Reclaiming Safety & Power After Sexual Abuse series, I open up about one of the hardest truths: forgiveness is not always owed to our abusers.

In this raw, unfiltered episode, I share why I choose not to forgive those who violated me — and why real healing means forgiving myself instead. I talk about the deep betrayal that comes when the people we trust the most become the ones who hurt us, and the painful layers of shame, anger, and self-blame that can linger for years.

We’ll explore how unresolved trauma shapes our patterns — how what’s “familiar” can keep us stuck in cycles of unhealthy love — and how to reclaim our bodies, our boundaries, and our power.

If you’re ready to finally stop carrying the shame that was never yours, stand up for your worth, and start trusting your own voice again, this episode is for you. You’re not alone — and you do have the power to rewrite your story.

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