Welcome to Unapologetically U. A podcast dedicated to sharing real stories from every day people. Our hope is to change the human perspective with compassion, understanding and empathy. The stories you'll hear will encourage you to keep pushing forward regardless of where you are on life's journey. Don't ever forget your story begins and ends with you.
Ren, a victim of Munchausen by proxy, shares with us how she finally realized at 21 years of age that she wasn't actually as ill as her Mother had led her to believe. Her incredible story of surviving a childhood with a narcissistic mother is unimaginable.
Linda dives into learning how to understand what your soul is communicating while living as your authentic, unapologetic self. She shares the message that there is so much more than trying to micromanage our emotions.
Rae shares the details of being diagnosed with endometriosis while training for an Ironman. After overcoming shyness and deciding to follow her dreams, Rae is now a fitness coach/stylist and continues to be the bad ass she is.
Gabby shares with us her journey of being born a conjoined twin and her separation surgery. In the aftermath of her sister's death, Gabby realizes what a remarkable miracle she is.
At 11 years old, Sapphire embarks on a hazardous 24 mile journey, in the dead of winter, as she is forced to retrieve supplies for her family after a snowstorm separates them from their only food supply. Her unbelievable story of survival proves the she is a walking miracle.
Amy shares with us how she helps women learn to control their inner landscape and step outside of their comfort zones by connecting to their inner selves.
Melissa grew up with an alcoholic and rageaholic father which put her system into constant survival mode. Melissa shares how she learned to reclaim her wild and is helping other women do the same.
Amanda, a fellow podcaster from Heightened Life, tells us the story of overcoming trauma at a young age.
Dale is a kids confidence coach in the UK who is reaching youth all over the world. Dale teaches kids to recognize the miracle that they are and gives them the tools to connect to themselves.
Dayna gives us a glimpse of what life is like with several diagnoses and how she is able to overcome the stigma and just be her.
Dana brings to light the existence of adoption trafficking through sharing her memory of being abducted as a child in India. She then comes to America where she is adopted not only once but twice into abusive families before coming out on her own.
Still struggling with life after abuse, Alicia shares with us her abnormal childhood experiences. She brings to light how you never know what is going on behind closed doors. For Alicia, the cycle ends NOW.
Lorna founded the Australian Tapping Institute, which is a global Tapping school. She explains what EFT is and the benefits of this type of therapy.
Christy explains the life of a high functioning alcoholic. She shares her journey to sobriety and how that led to the creation of her blog, The Brave Kind.
Silvia is a natural-born clairvoyant medium who shares with us how she came to discover her gifts, After finally embracing her authentic-self, she is able to use her unique abilities to serve others.
Emily is the author of "The Energy and Art of Restorative Yoga" and the founder of and teacher at her own yoga studio. Join us as we discuss restoring balance to your life.
Jillian survives getting put on a hit list as a kid and continues to survive one hardship after another. Throughout all of her trials, she's able to find the silver linings.
Megan shares what was supposed to be a fun trip with the girls that turned into her worst nightmare. Shortly after returning home she is diagnosed with HIV. Instead of letting this diagnosis overcome her world, Megan is larger than life, radiates love and lives in positivity.
Dr. Jennifer, a psychotherapist, explains the science of love and how it translates into all relationships.
Surviving a rare cancer diagnosis that led to an amputation in the midst of a divorce is no easy feat. After battling all the emotions that come with losing a limb and hitting rock bottom, Makayla learns to embrace her true self. There's no place but up for this girl!
Mark led a troubled life of addiction while trying to escape who he was. Choosing to claim his true identity, saved him from self-destruction. Mark is now living his best life as his authentic self.
Dr. Janine, a clinical psychologist, shares her work with women and how she helps to empower them to stand in their truth.
The sister bond is strong between Jean and Kathy. Kathy's journey through early onset dementia has led Jean to become her primary caregiver. While this might seem like a daunting task for some, they truly nourish each others souls.
In this episode, the word "family" takes on a whole new meaning. Leilanie shows us the power of love as she becomes a full time caregiver to her husband, Michael. Her positive outlook coupled with her faith shows us how she's truly lavished in grace.
Jaime, a registered psychotherapist, introduces us to Rapid Resolution Therapy and explains how it effectively treats a variety of life's problems.
Angela shares her daughter's brief battle with cancer and her own battle with grief that followed. She turned the darkest moment in a parent's life into a lifelong legacy for Amelia.
Ariel takes us on her journey of self-acceptance after receiving an Autism diagnosis at 18 years old. While she always had love for herself, she realized that self-acceptance is what she had been searching for. Her honest and open account explains how showing love comes in all different forms.
After Carol discovers her husbands affair, she takes life into her own hands. She travels the country searching for the life she never knew she wanted. Her new beginning leaves her the happiest she's ever been.
In our first ever bonus episode, Judith Costa, an unconditional love coach talks to us about one of her specialties, Akashic Record Consultations.
Amanda gives us a rare look inside the troubled teen industry. Still struggling with survivors guilt, she shares the intimate details of the aftermath of being subjected to this type of life. Her non-stop efforts to expose the school her parents founded have empowered her and other survivors to share their stories.
Lexie's resilience after multiple sexual violations shows the power of finding your inner strength. She is using her voice to empower others who have undergone similar horrific events in their life to let them know they are not alone.
Joey describes overcoming self-sabotage, trauma, and depression. Seeking out alternative therapy led Joey to realize that self-love is the beginning of everything. He now uses this realization to help others overcome their struggles as a hypnotherapist.
Brittany gives an honest account of her struggle with alcoholism while surviving domestic abuse and losing custody of her kids. She shares all the details of hitting rock bottom and how she came out the other side better than ever. Her story is one where desperation meets inspiration and results in the path to recovery.
Warning this episode contains suicide attempts.Rami shares how he uses his platform to support fellow lgbtqia individuals that are finding their way. His own path to self-love began at a young age and took him through the darkest times in his life. He overcomes self-harm, suicide attempts, homelessness and losing his biological family. Despite it all, Rami is the very definition of love and authenticity.
Imagine at 26 weeks pregnant, you are told your child will likely die before giving birth. Heartbreaking. Now imagine, that child surviving, thriving and saving the life of your daughter. Kathleen's story introduces us to the world of severe health conditions in children and how one manages to stay positive through this journey.
Steve's journey to self-acceptance began as a child and continued on as he searched for that sense of belonging we all try to achieve. Steve gives a glimpse of self-love and growth in a career where feelings are often not talked about.
Lauren gets a shocking medical diagnosis at 15 that alters her future forever. Listen as she walks us through her path from diagnosis and navigates several emotional rollercoasters before coming out on the other side. This story will warm your heart and give you all the feels.
Warning this episode contains mention of abuse, murder, severe drug use and suicide. May not be suitable for all audience members.Our guest Lonna, tells her story of perseverance through several unbelievable traumatic circumstances. Despite her struggles, she is able to find faith, love and joy in every day life.
Continue to listen to Danielle's story as a knock on the door will change the direction of her life forever. Through her story, you'll learn how to use the power of your own internal strength to keep going even when the unthinkable happens.
Listen in as Danielle tells the story of meeting the love of her life, CJ, and hitting all the major life milestones all while learning to live as a Marine's wife.
The journey of becoming a better version of ourselves starts with you and your stories.