YourChapters,YourStory

If you’re not telling your story… then who is?

Today I’m with Dr. Rod Berger, author of The Narrative Edge, and we’re getting real about why so many people feel like they’re performing—online, at work, and even in relationships.

In this conversation we talk about:

• Why we can communicate nonstop and still feel lonely
• The difference between confidence vs performance
• What instantly builds trust (and what kills credibility)
• Why your story matters more than you think

Grab Rod’s book The Narrative Edge and follow him—links are in the show notes.
Now send this episode to someone who needs it.

You don’t have to hit rock bottom to decide you’re done living in survival mode.

Teresa Schindlbeck sits down with Eric Rush—military veteran, ballroom dancer and instructor, and host of The Rush Outrospective—for a conversation about trauma, recovery, and what it really takes to rebuild your life.

Eric shares the identity crash that followed deployment, the pain he tried to numb, and the rock-bottom moments that forced change—including prison. But the turning point wasn’t a perfect plan. It was movement. Dance became therapy because it brought him back into his body—and back into real emotion, connection, and joy.

In this episode, you’ll hear why joy can feel vulnerable after trauma, why healing requires community, and the truth most people avoid: you can choose help before everything falls apart.

In this conversation, Teresa and Brandi dive into the raw, unfiltered truth about love, authenticity, and what it really takes to stop abandoning yourself. Together, they explore how childhood imprints, past relationships, and scarcity mindset shape the way we show up in love — and why so many of us end up performing instead of allowing ourselves to be seen. They unpack the myths of “unconditional love,” the importance of radical acceptance, and the courage it takes to unmask yourself so real connection can finally happen. Through embodiment practices, breath, and movement, they discuss how to return to the body, regulate the nervous system, and reconnect with the truth beneath the fear. This episode is a powerful reminder that self-love is not a destination — it’s a daily practice, a returning. And when you stop running from yourself, everything begins to shift.

In this episode, I sit down with Amanda— an extraordinary woman whose resilience and advocacy are leaving a lasting impact.

Diagnosed with a rare muscle disease at a young age, Amanda faced years of challenges and misdiagnosis. Yet, she has turned her journey into a powerful mission of visibility and empowerment. From becoming Ms. Wheelchair Texas to serving as Board President of the nonprofit Melody of Hope, Amanda has used her voice to inspire others, challenge stigma, and build community through music and advocacy.

In this conversation, Amanda opens up about adaptability, motherhood, public speaking, and the power of living fully despite limitations. Her story is a reminder that our challenges can become platforms for purpose — and that true influence comes from authenticity and courage.

🎧 Tune in to be inspired by Amanda’s journey of strength, advocacy, and the joy of embracing life exactly as you are.

If you’ve ever felt like your body is trying to tell you something… this episode is for you.

This is a raw, unfiltered conversation about what trauma really does to your emotional and physical health — and why healing starts the moment you stop hiding.

I’m your host, Teresa Schindlbeck, and today I sit down with Holly — a physician associate with over 20 years of experience — for her second appearance on the show. Together, we unpack what most people miss about trauma: it’s not just emotional. It’s physical. It’s chemical. It’s in your gut. And until you face it — your body will keep the score.

This episode explores:

• What happens when trauma goes unspoken
• How emotional pain manifests in your body
• The truth about gut health and the nervous system
• How to find that one safe person to start your healing
• The connection between self-love and recovery
• Why it’s never too late to take your power back

This isn’t about reliving the past. It’s about rescuing yourself.

"Your story explains you. But it does not define you.
 In this powerful opening episode, Teresa shares how she broke free from old survival patterns, stopped letting her past limit her identity, and learned to become the author of her next chapter.
 If you’ve ever felt stuck reliving the same story—or wondered how to finally step into the version of yourself you were meant to be—this conversation will show you how."

What happens when you stop waiting for permission and start leading with your heart?

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Charlie Welch, founder of Melody of Hope, to talk about how she turned her love of music into a movement of healing, faith, and purpose.

We dive into the real behind-the-scenes moments — navigating fear, building a nonprofit from scratch, trusting God when the path wasn't clear, and why vulnerability is the secret weapon to building real community.

Charlie’s story is a reminder that your gifts aren’t random. They’re your calling — and you’re here to use them.

Dr. Kareem Thomson—also known as DJ Kayotik—has performed around the world, working alongside some of the biggest names in music, including 50 Cent. But nothing could prepare him for the moment that changed everything: losing his only son.

In this powerful episode, he opens up about how grief broke him, how faith carried him, and how legacy became his mission. His new book, It Had to Happen, drops September 11, 2025. Preorder now.

Kareem’s purpose is still unfolding, and his story is a powerful reflection of a man choosing to rise, rebuild, and live his legacy-one step at a time. 

This episode is a masterclass in resilience and reinvention. Christy grew up in survival mode—battling eating disorders, carrying the weight of childhood sexual abuse, and enduring the emotional torture of a toxic marriage. On the outside, she looked like she had it all together. On the inside, she was breaking. But then everything changed. After losing twin sons, becoming a single mom, and hitting financial rock bottom — Christy made a decision. She wasn’t going to just survive. She was going to rise. And she did.

From making $30K a year to building a 7-figure firm, Christy turned her pain into purpose and her story into strategy. Today, she’s not just a thriving entrepreneur and mother — she’s living proof that your past does not define your future. This episode will challenge you to stop hiding, start healing, and rewrite what success looks like on your terms.

In this episode, I’m calling out one of the most painful patterns keeping you from real love: avoidance. If you’ve ever pulled away from someone you care about, ghosted when it got serious, or felt like love is always just out of reach—this episode is for you.

I used to be avoidant. I didn’t know how to let anyone love me, even though I was great at loving others. That made me strong, right? No—it made me lonely.

This episode is your wake-up call to stop running from love and start showing up for it. I’ll break down the five exact steps I used to shift from avoidant to secure—and if you’re dating an avoidant, I’ve got you covered too.