Tears, Tides and Transformation

In this final episode of the TTT podcast, for now, KeAnna and Bridget take their audience on a journey of reflection, recollection, and recognition of the last 2 years of creating a safe space for women to courageously share their healing journeys. So many lessons have been learned, so many connections have been made, so much healing has taken place and is taking place; this journey has been fulfilling, educational, and transformational. As you tune in, you will find that TTT is evolving into hosting conferences and retreats! The first TTT conference will be held in the Fall of 2023, if you want to attend follow our social media platforms @tearstidesandtransformation on IG and Facebook. Join our email list on our website www.tearstidesandtransformation.com to receive all the conference drops. It has been our absolute pleasure to serve you in this capacity! We appreciate your support. With gratitude,Bridget + KeAnna

Often times when we hear the word alignment we don't really know what that means. In this episode, Bridget and Ke take a deep dive into breaking down what alignment means and what it looks like for each of them, and how to find alignment for yourself. It isn't always pretty and it doesn't always feel good, but oh when you find it, it can be a beautiful and grounding feeling. Enjoy this episode!

Trigger warning *language*After a long break, KeAnna and Bridget reflect on life, healing, and relationships. Both talk about the changes in their lives, deep dives into healing, and how their healing shows up in romantic and familial relationships.

In this episode, Ke and Bridget talk bittersweet situations they've experienced. From new beginnings to preserving relationships to challenging conversations, Ke and Bridget dive into the complexities of shifting, evolving, and moving into new seasons in life. And life can often times mirror a rollercoaster ride with lots of twists, turns, highs, lows, and the push to get uncomfortable and overcome fears. We hope you enjoy this conversation!

In this episode, Ke and Bridget talk life changes. In an effort to try something a little different with our podcast, we dove into a conversation amongst ourselves. We've provided a platform where we dive into other's healing journeys, and in this bonus episode we dove into our own healing journeys and shared how we're processing life for our community to further get to know us and to also know that we're figuring it out just like y'all. Life, and healing are an ever evolving journey. Enjoy!

On this episode, Bridget and KeAnna speak with Purna Devi, a Spiritual Mentor, Reiki Master, Medium and Past-Life Regression Guide. Together they explore these healing modalities through a trauma informed lens. Purna shares with us some of her personal history as well as ways in which we can use these Reiki and Past Life Regression to retrain our brain. You can learn more about Purna at her website: https://purnadevi.com/ Purna is a direct, light-hearted and playful guide who blends ancient wisdom and modern-day living in an effortless and magickal way. Her sincere passion and psychic wisdom paves way for students to be guided through their darkest shadows in a safe and unconditionally loving space to explore and access the root of their present-day challenges to allow for life-changing transformation.

In this episode, Bridget and KeAnna interview Cherese Alcorn, a psychotherapist and mental health practitioner who shares her journey of healing through therapy. Cherese shares how through her journey of healing she realized that her trauma led her to a career in social work and service to others. Healing herself inspired her to help heal others, and more importantly all the versions of her little girl. Cherese also spoke about how relinquishing control and finding the strength to rest has been helping her heal as well, and overcoming toxic societal norms regarding overworking and the grind lifestyle. Coining it “Rest is Revolutionary”. Cherese Alcorn is an entrepreneur and psychotherapist in private practice (Cherese M. Alcorn, MSW, LCSW, LLC). She is a lover of humanity and all things social justice. Cherese has almost a decade of experience providing in-depth psychotherapy to individuals, families, couples, and groups in St. Louis, MO. She is devoted to providing culturally competent care to communities of color, affirmative and ally centered care to LGBTQIA persons, empowering care to those living with chronic illness/pain, and restorative care to PTSD survivors. Cherese specializes in providing Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Lastly, She is a multiple sclerosis warrior and strongly believes in reducing race based mental and physical health disparities in western medicine. To learn more about Cherese or to book a session with her, you can visit her website at www.cheresealcorn.com. 

Heather Renae Horton joins this episode as a mental health practitioner with tips, tools, and personal experience to help us on our healing journeys. From insight into ways in which trauma is stored in the body and released in tears, to how cognitive behavioral therapy seeds new thought patterns, Heather shares with us science, studies, and personal experience on the healing power of therapy. As a healer with multiple modalities, Heather also explains how astrology can guide our understanding of difficult times. She explains how our unique personal birth chart, which is the map of the sun, moon, planets and stars at the time of our birth, can serve as a guide to our lives. Heather's expertise in both psychotherapy and astrology provides an interesting perspective on healing tools, personal understanding, and the science that brings it together. To learn more about Heather Renae Horton, book a session with her, or hire her for a corporate event visit https://www.hrhorton.com/

TRIGGER WARNINGS: *Sexual Grooming* *Child/Adult Relationship* In this episode, Bridget and KeAnna interview Lex. Lex talked about their healing from sexual grooming, and how therapy and their partner are helping them to overcome the trauma and how they were able to get out of a relationship that began by them being groomed when they were a child. Love, acceptance, and grace allowed Lex to realize the inappropriate nature of their relationship and put them on a journey of healing. Now, Lex is sharing their story to raise awareness and save other young lives. Lex is a proud and life long Daytonian, a queer WOC, working as a full time chemist and a part time DJ. Lex is married, has two dogs and enjoys spending time outside, playing board games and throwing axes. Sharing this experience is important to help others heal and know that they are not alone on this journey.

Trigger Warning(s): *medical trauma* On this episode, our guest E.V. Rose shares about how the treatment of her medical conditions caused emotional trauma. When healing from the physical wounds the psyche, we must question how our medical system is harming some of us. E.V.'s story sheds light on the ways in which the medical system, which is supposed to be an agent of healing, can become the traumatizer. She also shares how becoming an advocate for herself and others has given her agency and a voice. E.V. Rose (she/they) is a queer Storyteller + Professional Bohemian. She's the creatrix behind CellarDoor Bohemian, a platform for The Art of Storytelling, across many mediums. She contains multitudes, which is reflected in her creations. She makes art inspired by the stories thematically devoted to the ideals of freedom, beauty, truth, + love. She makes art to tell her story. She is an activist, idealist, + entrepreneur with a heart for the chronically-ill and LGBTQIA+ communities. She lives in downtown Dayton, OH with her two beautiful bébés + their cats!

TRIGGER WARNINGS: *Depression and Anxiety* *Childhood Neglect and Abuse* In this episode, Bridget and KeAnna interview April Angel. April talked about her healing from anxiety and depression, and how she used dream interpretation as a guide to heal some deep rooted trauma and unhappiness. She learned from a good friend and her daughter to live joyously by being open minded and allowing herself to live outside of the boxes she had been living in. By seeing the possibilities she set herself free.  April is a dream interpreter, based in Dayton, Ohio who helps spiritual seekers understand their life purpose, discover their gifts and heal early trauma. She had a spiritual awakening in 2012 and began analyzing her own dreams in 2015 after years of searching and finally finding this Holy Grail of self discovery. Destiny led her to an amazing teacher who showed her how to use her dreams to identify her life purpose, spiritual gifts and personal blocks. Scoring an 8 (out of 10) on the ACE's childhood trauma test substantiated her need for a deep journey into healing. She has gone from recurring anxiety and depression to experiencing deeper life fulfillment. April became an impassioned dream interpreter and began converting her skills into services since identifying her spiritual gifts and healing her own core wounds. April uses the Aisling (ASH-ling) Method of dream interpretation in combination with channeling, teaching and counseling to help dreamers dive head first into the life they are meant to be living. 

TRIGGER WARNINGS *Domestic Violence* *Overcoming Toxic Habits and Patterns* In this episode, Bridget and KeAnna interview Shaiyanne Myrick. Shaiyanne shares her story of healing from an abusive relationship and falling in love with herself again, and how changing her thought patterns about herself put her on a journey of wholistic wellness in body, mind, and spirit. It all started when she had to sit with herself, and in that time she began to really see herself and what needed to change. Shaiyanne also realized that in order for to make healing her new normal, she needed to create a safe and sacred space in her home to nurture that process, which she calls her sacred sanctuary. Shaiyanne Myrick is a business owner, Financial professional, and Author. She is a Dayton, OH native, she spends most of her time finding ways to positively influence her community and the surrounding cities within her area. Shaiyanne believes in the power of influence and through her mentorship she is led to inspire. Shaiyanne continues to seek ways to motivate others to reach their highest potential within themselves, while adding value to as many people as she can along the way. Her desire is that people will find the healing they need to walk fully in their life's purpose and each one will teach one along the way. Shaiyanne is a lover of nature, holistic healing, and self-mastery. Her main goal on her walk of life is to encourage others to listen to their inner wisdom and find their passions through God. She also has a desire to show people how to create their own Heaven on Earth with the ancient teachings of the Law of the Attraction. You can check out Shaiyanne's products and services at goddessofopulence.com.

Trigger Warnings: *sexual assault* *molestation* *porn* *infidelity*

TRIGGER WARNINGS *Childhood Trauma* *Overcoming Toxic Habits and Patterns* *Daddy Issues* In this episode, Bridget and KeAnna interview Clarissa Foster. Healing from unresolved trauma and mending relationships, Clarissa shares how her healing began when she realized and acknowledged that she too needed to be held accountable, it wasn't just everyone else. And that it all started with her learning to look within first and foremost and choosing better for herself. Which led her to healing relationships with her father, mother, partner, siblings, and having an even better relationship with her children. When she began making jewelry as a self soothing practice, it changed her life because she had found something she loved doing and was passionate about, and that also positively poured into her. Clarissa soon turned this safe healing space into a business where she could create jewelry pieces out of love to help heal others. Her healing became the gift that keeps on healing. Clarissa is the Owner and Founder of Charmed By Riss Handmade Jewelry and Specialty Gift Boutique. Taking leaps of faith, she is now a full time Entrepreneur determined to grow and sustain her small business. She had a previous career in Accounting, freelanced as a Bookkeeper, Travel Agent and Tax Professional. Clarissa is a Board Member of Developing Butterflies Big Sister Program, a growing Non Profit 501c program for young ladies. She is passionate about youth and encouraging women! Clarissa has recently been networking and becoming more involved in her community, promoting love of self, and self care through her handmade jewelry, crafts and also her involvement with the big sister program. Check out Charmed By Riss at www.CharmedByRiss.com.

TRIGGER WARNINGS *Teenage Depression* *Suicide Attempts* *Anxiety* *Workaholism* In this episode, Bridget and KeAnna interview Karlee Mason. Healing from teenage trauma and depression, Karlee shares how she is challenging herself to be silent with her thoughts and emotions to process her experiences. Using coloring books to calm her mind, along with more traditional healing modalities, Karlee is addressing her anxiety, depression, and traumatic history. Her healing journey has led her to become involved in her community in a vulnerable and impactful way. Karlee is a connector and community leader who strives to bring light to the lives of everyone she meets. She is a friend, daughter, lover, CrossFit coach and marketing professional. But- there's more to her than what you see at surface value. After reading back on a journal entry from 2020, she made a choice to open up about the past 9 years of her life; battling mental health conditions, her experiences, her continuous healing and how far she has come 2012. Recently, she completed a Mental Health First Aid Certification where she gained a deeper understanding into having conversations around mental health and connecting others with the proper resources. Karlee's goal is to continue educating others and be a part in breaking the stigma around mental health. After all, no one is alone.

Because of YOU, we are back for Season 2! Thank you soooo much for all of your support, and for your investment in time, donations, and positivity. We are so grateful and appreciative. TTT has taught us so much about ourselves and about the importance of healing. We knew the benefits of healing going into our first season, but this journey has shown us the power of being vulnerable and transparent 10-fold, because of the impact Season 1 created. And we could not have done that without you all. So, we're back to provide more value, more impact, and more healing. We invite you to tune in as we continue this very important work.

Trigger Warnings: *Family Dysfunction* *Daddy Issues* *Suffering in Silence* It was an honor to be interviewed by my co-host, Bridget Flaherty in this bonus episode. Bridget and I wanted you all to get to know us, the women behind TTT. You all hear and see what appears to be the finished product, but we are both still a work in progress. And in this episode, I share my journey of healing, from beginning to present day. A phrase I have tatted on my right forearm sums this episode up pretty well, "the process produces the product". My process/healing journey has produced and molded me into the woman I am today. I am not merely what you all see and hear now, it took a rollercoaster of a ride to get me here, and it wasn't without bumps and bruises. AND, I am still becoming, so stay tuned. I hope someone can resonate with my story and be empowered to trust yourself, the process, and more importantly, your higher being, and for me that is God. You'll need to have trust and faith in order to endure and to persevere on the journey, and for it all to make sense.

TRIGGER WARNINGS *suicide* *self-harm* *abuse* Hello! Bridget, here! Thank you for supporting season one. We are excited to begin recording season 2. In the meantime, as hosts, we have decided to share a little about our own stories. The abuse of my childhood led to choosing abuse relationships in adulthood, perpetuating the cycle until, in the depths, I wanted out of this life. It was here, in the bottom, where I chose to look up and begin the healing journey.

Hey TTT Family! Thank you ALL so much for your support of our podcast, for our Kickstarter campaign, and for this work that we are doing to create safe spaces to normalize the conversations about healing and mental health and wellness!!! We made it through our first season and we couldn't be more grateful to all our guests, to our Producer, Savannah, and to all the media platforms that featured us and our content. Stay tuned for Season 2 coming back in January 2022, and enjoy the holiday season!!! Sending you all love, light, positivity, and peace.

TRIGGER WARNINGS *Family obligations* *Caregiving* In this episode, Bridget and KeAnna interview Anikka Masey, who shares her journey of finding the strength to prioritize herself in a life where she's always served others above herself. As a result of beginning therapy for the first time in her life, Anikka found herself asking herself the question “Who am I, really?” And from that point on Anikka has been unlocking and unpacking all the things that has contributed to how she shows up so that she can live a more fulfilling life. Experiencing a whirlwind of family trauma (illness and death) all at once, Anikka found herself on the verge of coming undone, and finally chose to do things differently. Since beginning therapy, Anikka has been getting the tools that she needs to better manage herself and her responsibilities, and empowering her family to do the same. She has been modeling for her family what it takes to heal, and for them not to rely on her as “Super Woman”. Anikka is taking on a new super power, self preservation, so that her and her family will be better off. A Dayton native, Anikka is a devoted wife, a loving mother of 2 and dedicated daughter. For over 24years Anikka has served her community by encouraging, empowering and uplifting women through beauty services. In 2004 she opened Girlfriends beauty salon. While nurturing a sizable clientele, Anikka has mentored many successful salon professionals in the Dayton area. In recent years Anikka has shifted her focus to wellness, she became a certified Trichologist in 2019, seeking the root cause of hair loss for many of her clients. During her studies she learned about the benefits hemp. She has since witnessed its magic in her life and the lives of her loved ones. Now as an advocate for alternative therapies, Anikka is on a mission to educate her community on the natural options available to them. Anikka and her husband, Thomas also started New Season Wellness, a CBD one stop shop available online and at their storefront located in Englewood, Ohio. Their mission is to enhance their community's health and wellness by bringing awareness to cannabinoids and their benefits. https://newseasonwellnesscbd.com/ (https://newseasonwellnesscbd.com/) The key to being a successful entrepreneur is continued learning and pivoting quickly, Anikka says. She attributes her relationship with Christ and seeking therapy as essential to staying grounded. At 47 yrs old Anikka considers this a New Season, as she stands on the scripture Isaiah 43:19, “Behold I will do a new thing, do you not see it?”. A true season of trust and new beginnings.

TRIGGER WARNINGS *brain surgery* *crying* In this episode, Bridget and KeAnna interview Billi Ewing, who shares her journey as a brain tumor survivor. She challenges us to take a look at what self-care looks like in the midst of physical healing, daily obligations, and family challenges. Hailing from the Gem City, Dayton, OH, Billi Ewing has been a voice to be reckoned with in many ways over her lifetime. A devoted wife & loving mother of 3 beautiful children, Billi is an anointed, accomplished vocalist, motivational speaker, compassionate communitarian, former urban public & charter-school administrator, Wright State University graduate, proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, a proclaimed BEliever and has recently added BRAIN TUMOR SURIVIVOR & ADVOCATE to her extensive list of accomplishments. In 2014, she birthed “Billi's BElievers – From Tumor to Triumph,” turning a perceived tragedy into a flourishing, faith-filled brain tumor awareness ministry and movement in her community and beyond! Jeremiah 29:11 holds a special place in her heart, as it is the guiding scripture that has helped her fight her fears with FAITH, always reminding her that what the devil meant for bad, God meant for good!

Trigger warnings: *Accountability* *Invisible Disability* *Putting Yourself Last* In this episode, Bridget and KeAnna interview Sierra Leone. Sierra shares her story about healing as a practice in order to serve others. Sierra is a holistic healer and provides healing services for individuals, couples, and communities. She talks about her journey to becoming a holistic healer, and on that journey she confronts her own traumas, triggers, and brokenness so that she can be effective and have the capacity to use her gift(s) of healing others. Sierra helped Co-Host, KeAnna, work through some of her healing in Fall/Winter of 2020, and was a pivotal support in her getting through a difficult breakup. An Executive Director, Poet, teaching artist, and entrepreneur Sierra Leone captivates audiences with her unassuming ingenuity, profound insight, and comedic sense of "knowing." 2020 Kennedy Center Artist Fellowship Finalist Nominee, Governor's Award winner, and writer Sierra Leone is the president and artistic director of OFP Theatre/Production Company. For more than a decade, Ohio has benefitted from Sierra's vision of creative urban arts as a powerful artistic medium to bring communities together across racial, cultural, ideological, and economic divides. Her project “The Signature: A Poetic Medley Show” presents a hybrid of urban poetry, music, dance, and visual arts from local, regional, and international talent. The show later expanded to include an energetic poetry competition called The Last Poet Standing. Her work with youth arts organizations, schools, and community organizations has been ongoing through her company's educational arm, Signature Educational Solutions. Sierra is continuing girls' empowerment, and she has written and performed commissioned work for many local and national organizations.

Trigger Warnings: *Addiction* *Alcoholism* In this episode, Bridget and KeAnna speak with Anna Furderer, a recovering alcoholic who shares vulnerably about active addiction, the impact on her family, and the process of recovery and restoration. She shares about the interrelation between addiction and mental health, recovery and community, and the importance of "doing the work". Anna is a 500 hour yoga teacher and certified Life Coach. Her passion is helping women in recovery from substance abuse, codependent behavior, and people-pleasing. Anna started her healing journey in 2015 when she made the life-altering decision to get sober. Since then, she has felt a strong pull to be a healer and a helper to others who have lost themselves in one way or another. As a yogi, Anna's goal is to put her yoga practice into play in ALL areas of her life, including being a wife, a mom, and a supporter of women who want to live intentional lives. To reach out to Anna: https://linktr.ee/Annafurderer For support: https://sherecovers.org/ To Attend a Meeting: https://www.aa.org/pages/en_us

Trigger warnings: *Estrangement* *Black Superwoman Syndrome* *Suffering in Silence* *Un-forgiveness* In this episode, Bridget and KeAnna interview Nichole Brooks. Nichole shares her story about healing through a life shattering situation that ultimately made her look in the mirror and reassess herself and how she was showing up. She vulnerably shares a story she hadn't shared before because of shame, anger, and unforgiveness of self, until one day she finally finds the courage to release it. And in releasing, she realizes that her story is not so unique. Unfortunately, many women are struggling, suffering in silence, and feeling isolated. Feeling devastated, stuck in a time warp, and dissatisfied with who she was becoming - a resentful woman. Nichole decided she wanted more for her life. That decision led her to find solace, support, acceptance and community. As well as create a mentee group where she pours love and guidance and wisdom to first generation college students trying to navigate the unfamiliar collegiate terrain. Daily, Nichole is evolving, learning to let go, practicing GGF (Grace, Gratitude and Forgiveness) and surrendering to the healing journey; finally, because it's never too late to SOAR.

TRIGGER WARNINGS: *Sexual Trauma* *Bulimia* *Eating Disorder* *Addiction* *Death* https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tttpodcast/tears-tides-and-transformation-a-podcast-about-healing/ (Kickstarter) Runs until 9am EST October 5th In this episode, Bridget and KeAnna interview Stephanie Hutchins, PhD., author of https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B095RZQCQ7&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_VV61054WW5R95KMR9FSD (Transformation After Trauma: Embracing Post-Traumatic Growth), who shares her healing journey from childhood sexual abuse, tragedy, and self-sabotage to coaching others on their healing journey. Her vulnerable stories inspire us to take our own steps forward in the healing journey. As a college professor teaching about the human body, she continues to be fascinated by the resilience of the mind and body. She guides others in harnessing the power of their mind and body to overcome tremendous hardship brought on by the inevitable stresses of life. Dr. Hutchins combines yoga principles, her knowledge of the human body, and her healing journey to empower others with tools to fuel massive personal and professional growth. Stephanie helps individuals overcome trauma and cope with stress. She is a Certified Life Coach, Stress Management Coach, Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner, and Yoga Instructor. She also owns https://www.serotinouslife.com/ (Serotinous Life), a company that helps individuals overcome stressful and traumatic events.

Listeners! This week we have an announcement in place of our regular scheduled episode. We have launched a Kickstarter today and we need your help so we can keep posting these powerful podcast episodes. This is your chance to grab some swag, affirmation cards, and get a shout out on the show! So head over to our Kickstarter page, We are counting on you! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tttpodcast/tears-tides-and-transformation-a-podcast-about-healing

TRIGGER WARNINGS *suicide* *brain tumor survivor* *depression* In this episode, Bridget and KeAnna interview NaAsiaha Simon, affectionately known as Ny, who was born into a close-knit family, so she understands the value of a strong foundation. Ny is has become a mental health advocate and champion for mental health awareness, and says that it was her own personal battles with physical and mental health that sparked the idea as the Founder of the Gem City Selfie Museum, an interactive installation museum using vibrant colors and interactive props to increase mental wellness so people can grow to become their best SELF! Ny shares her story about healing through many life shifting changes that truly tested her faith and her endurance. She vulnerably shares insights into her exploring her sexuality, finding out and overcoming having a brain tumor and undergoing two brain surgeries, being diagnosed with situational depression, and in the midst of all this still finding joy, peace, and strength.

TRIGGER WARNINGS *suicide* *rejecting societal expectations* In this episode, Bridget and KeAnna interview Christa Smith, who describes herself as a child of God, a empathetic friend, a lover of life, storyteller and self-healer. She is daughter, a sister, an aunt, a mother to Kevin, and the widow of Scott. Christa shares with us her personal healing journey in facing the pain of losing her husband to suicide. Triggered by the loss of a friendship ten years later, Christa found herself facing feelings of abandonment, started in childhood and compounded by her husband's death. As a tool to heal her own feelings of inadequacy, Christa began vulnerability sharing her story on social media. The impact was more far reaching than she could have imagined. People have reached out to share how hearing her story saved their lives and helped them to feel less alone. On this episode, Christa shares her story, her tears, and her words of wisdom.

TRIGGER WARNINGS: *Abortion* *Doing the “Work”* *Breaking Negative Generational Cycles* *Self Sabotage* *Ultra Independence as a Trauma Response* In this episode, KeAnna and Bridget interview Paige Walker, who talks about finding purpose in and through the pandemic. She made a choice to be positive through it all and gave herself permission to reassess her life and her why. The pandemic rocked the ground that once felt solid for her, and Paige saw an opportunity to work on herself first, and then to deal with and make hard life decisions in regard to relationships, and then to work ON her business instead of just IN it, and in doing all of these things Paige was able to identify how she should operate that serves her best going forward.  Paige Walker is a master aesthetician and healer of more than a decade. Through her own traumas, healing, and personal growth she has been able to help others by providing comfort in a safe space. Throughout the years she has developed the skill to meet client's needs through beauty and beyond. She continues to learn more about herself daily and how to lovingly serve those around her for their highest good.

TRIGGER WARNINGS *cancer* *mother wounds* *setting boundaries* In this episode, Bridget and KeAnna interview, Vicki Giambrone, who describes herself as a serial connector, working to remain continuously curious. A three time cancer survivor, Vicki began to face the impact of childhood trauma and the trauma of pushing through everything when she found herself facing 60 years old, an age she was told she would never reach. Vicki shares about the process of therapy, changing brain chemistry, and the impact on her family. Vicki is passionate about her community, her work in health policy and finding ways to improve the health and wellbeing of children living in poverty. As partner at CBD Advisors for the past six years, Vicki is recognized as an expert who can help healthcare and corporate clients successfully navigate strategic issues, policy and politics. Prior to that, she served as the vice president for strategic partnerships and business development for Dayton Children's Hospital for 24 years. There, she led the nationally recognized public affairs, advocacy, philanthropy, marketing and physician referral programs and still leads their government relations efforts. Vicki is active with the Boys & Girls Club of Dayton, Pink Ribbon Girls, Vote for Ohio's Kids and Groundwork. A two-time graduate of the University of Dayton, she teaches Health Policy in the school of Public Administration. Vicki earned fellow status in the American College of Healthcare Executives and is board certified in health care administration. In service to her community, Vicki served for eight years on the Beavercreek City Council including as vice Mayor and Mayor. And just ask her about her best job ever, being GiGi to her grandkids, Ryker and Mae!

TRIGGER WARNINGS *family dysfunction and toxicity* *physiological disorders* *setting boundaries* In this episode, KeAnna and Bridget interview Nicole McCoy, a woman of strong faith who is consistently working to overcome and shatter generational curses in order to become her best and healed self. Nicole vulnerably shares her story and journey to healing through therapy, and learning to love and treat herself kindly, with grace, and confidently being her authentic self. Nicole McKoy is a Black woman on a journey—exploring the many shades and phases of her personality, emotions, healing, compassion, empathy and, most importantly, her faith in God. Nicole is a Master of Social Work, a Certified Housing Asset Manager, a Board President, and an affordable housing operations consultant...as a human DOING. Nicole is based in St. Louis.

TRIGGER WARNINGS *sexual abuse* * drug use* *physical abuse* *Child sexual/ physical abuse* In this episode, KeAnna and Bridget interview Ashmiel Goland, a survivor of childhood abuse, who travels to Peru to participate in a guided Ayahuasca ceremony that becomes a catalyst for her healing journey. Exploring how ancient medicines and body work can heal trauma stored in the body, Ashmiel vulnerably shares her story. Ashmiel is a massage therapist, energy healer, conscious sexuality educator and Hakomi student. She found her passion of serving other women along the healing path by way of searching for her own. She lives in Portland Oregon.

When we share with one another through raw conversations and reflection, we can learn how to better manage the challenges and transitions in our lives. KeAnna and Bridget interview women who are willing to vulnerably share their experiences with healing and mental health. The hosts then reflect on what they learned from the interview. Each episode provides tips and best practices for tackling the real challenges that are a part of all of our lives.  Coming Soon!