Beauty in the Battle

My friends Carson and Lydia are both amazing single mothers who share the struggles of their journeys with grace and strength. They do an amazing job helping listeners understand what their lives look like and give great advice to friends/family members of other women going through a divorce and the best ways to support them. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amelia-miles/support

Alie Blackburn is my good friend who beautifully shares her battles with depression. Alie, a married mother of 3, has struggled with depression most of her life, even from a young age she felt a heaviness that she carried with her. In this episode she does an amazing job explaining what depression is like and gives many helpful tips on how to treat and manage it. She talks about how family members of loved ones who battle depression can best show support. I learned a lot from Alie! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amelia-miles/support

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion on Suicide. Steven grew up with undiagnosed ADHD and it effected all areas of his life, it ended up causing him severe depression. We talk about how these battles have shaped him into the strong person he is today. I'm proud of him for being so vulnerable and proud he is my husband. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amelia-miles/support

Candace Ann is a physical therapist, former college gymnast and a single mother of two. We talk about her childhood and how it's affected her adult years, emotional abuse in marriage, her divorce, and her feelings about being a single mom. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amelia-miles/support

My story- In this episode I share my experiences with mental health struggles starting at a young age, sexual assault in my teen years, self harm, post partum depression, helping my own kids with mental health struggles, marriage advice, body image issues, social media and perfectionism. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amelia-miles/support

Candace Mascarenas is a good friend of mine. I'm honored that she shared her story on my podcast. She grew up in Tooele, Utah. Candace lost her husband Daniel and father to her 5 beautiful kids last year. She has handled the whole experience with grace, faith, and strength. In this episode she gives some great pointers on how to be there for our loved ones when they are experiencing loss, how her family keeps Daniels memory alive and how to keep our faith when our hearts break. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amelia-miles/support

Growing up with a rough childhood and her parents' divorce is a hard enough and on top of that Lizzie lost her little brother to cancer, was sexually abused and her first child's birth and delivery was so traumatic that it caused him severe brain damage. Through all of these battles Lizzie has stayed positive, strong, faithful and forgiving. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amelia-miles/support

I'm especially excited about this episode because I had the honor to interview my younger sister! Her name is Rebekah. She is an amazing NICU nurse. She has been married to Ryan almost 5 years and is a mother to my adorable 8 month old niece. She has struggled with misophonia most of her life and I'm so proud of her for telling her story! She is such an example of resilience, strength, and light. I have no doubt that her story will help many! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amelia-miles/support

Kahea is a married mother from Florida. She is a mental health warrior and advocate who shares her brave journey on social media often. In this episode we talk about her struggles with an eating disorder, anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. I'm honored she came on the podcast and found her advice invaluable. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amelia-miles/support

Alice is a survivor of extreme abuse and manipulation that lasted for 12 years. She was held captive by a monster who controlled her every move at times. Because of the stress, her body was shutting down and she lost the ability to walk and even talk. She has now courageously chosen to tell her story of extreme bravery and healing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amelia-miles/support

At around 4 years old Kylie was diagnosed with Leigh's disease. Doctors told her parents she wouldn't live past the age of eight or be able to do anything for herself. Kylie has defied all odds and has not let her diagnosis hold her back from her dreams. I was honored to talk to Kylie about what Leigh's disease is, what life looks like for her and How she gets through her hard days. Kylie is my new hero and one of the most beautiful people I've ever met. If you want to hear something remarkable and inspiring go ahead and listen to this episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amelia-miles/support

Barbi is a married mother of 5 who is courageously sharing her story of childhood sexual abuse. She shares her journey of how she has coped with her experiences and educates me on warning signs and how she and her parents have healed and continue to heal. Her story can also be seen on the Fight the New Drug YouTube channel. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amelia-miles/support

Vanessa is a beautiful married mother of 3 who lives in Northern Utah. She talks about her struggles of placing her son for adoption 8 years ago and the ultimate beauty that came out of the journey and where she is at now. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amelia-miles/support

Ashlee Corrigan Boyson is married with 7 children and currently lives in northern Utah. She is a murder and infidelity survivor. After sharing her story in 2014 her blog, The Moments We Stand, went viral and now has millions of views from all over the world. She's been on shows like Dateline and Dr. Phil and she's an author of several books. Her story is proof that there is always light even in the darkest of days. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amelia-miles/support

Caleigh is a married mother of two who lives in Ogden, UT. She battles depression and memories of her abusive childhood.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amelia-miles/support

Amy is a beautiful cosmetologist who is married with 2 children and lives in Heber City. In this episode we discuss her battles in her first marriage where there was a lot of addiction and lies. After years of pain Amy came out stronger then ever, found her worth and strength, and found her new beginning in her husband Drew! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amelia-miles/support

Tanner Blackburn is a married father of three who loves the outdoors. He shares his journey of grief and hope and how he has coped with losing his father and brother to suicide.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amelia-miles/support

Abi Ayres is an instagram influencer who brings people joy, laughter and authenticity. We discuss infertility, mental illness, and more.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amelia-miles/support

Part 2: Lily is a survivor of child abuse, domestic violence and a 2 time Cancer survivor. As you will soon hear she has an amazing story of hope and finds light in every darkness she has faced. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amelia-miles/support

Lily is a survivor of child abuse, domestic violence and a 2 time Cancer survivor. As you will soon hear she has an amazing story of hope and finds light in every darkness she has faced. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amelia-miles/support

My personal Battles, about me & goals. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amelia-miles/support