Vulnerable Podcast

In this episode of #VulnerablePodcast I speak to Layla Saad the author of Me and White Supremacy and an anti racism educator about answering the call to purpose. 3 years ago she wrote a blog that went viral which changed her life almost immediately. We speak about her life before, her spiritual foundation the courage it took to step into her calling. I've wanted to ask Layla these questions for years and I'm so happy I got the chance to. Take a listen and let me know in the comments what your main takeaways are. Don't forget to subscribe, and leave us a review wherever you listen to this podcast as it helps us to be heard by so many more people. You’ll now be able to listen to the podcast on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and any other platform that you’re subscribed to. Gotta question? Send it to us on vulnerablepodcast@gmail.com Wanna donate paypal.me/allysarochelle #TheVulnerablePodcast everywhere

Welcome back to #VulnerablePodcast in this episode I speak to Penny Belle an artist from London who speaks to us about how she dealt with finding out she had CPTSD and ADHD as an adult and taking her new found diagnosis and turning it into one of power and purpose for her career. I loved speaking with Penny, such a powerful force of a woman! Don't forget to subscribe, and leave us a review wherever you listen to this podcast as it helps us to be heard by so many more people. You’ll now be able to listen to the podcast on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and any other platform that you’re subscribed to. Gotta question? Send it to us on vulnerablepodcast@gmail.com Wanna donate paypal.me/allysarochelle #TheVulnerablePodcast everywhere

Welcome back to #VulnerablePodcast in this episode I speak to Yasmin Elizabeth founder of PickMeUp inc a company built with the sole aim to pick you up. She is an entrepreneur and a single Mum from London who has overcome many struggles to find her purpose and start her company. In this episode we speak about faith and how to maintain your identity whilst being a single mother and building a company at the same time. Don't forget to subscribe, and leave us a review wherever you listen to this podcast as it helps us to be heard by so many more people. You’ll now be able to listen to the podcast on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and any other platform that you’re subscribed to. Gotta question? Send it to us on vulnerablepodcast@gmail.com Wanna donate paypal.me/allysarochelle #TheVulnerablePodcast everywhere

Welcome back to #VulnerablePodcast in this episode I speak to David McCullar the founder of Inception a mental health gym in Farmington Hills Michigan. He has 20 years experience in understanding the ways in which trauma affects the brain. David is highly knowledgeable and so get a note pad out whilst you're listening, and thank me later! Don't forget to subscribe, and leave us a review wherever you listen to this podcast as it helps us to be heard by so many more people. You’ll now be able to listen to the podcast on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and any other platform that you’re subscribed to. Gotta question? Send it to us on vulnerablepodcast@gmail.com Wanna donate paypal.me/allysarochelle #TheVulnerablePodcast everywhere

This is such a gem of a conversation with counsellor and therapist Denise Devenish a therapist to musicians and creatives. We speak about vulnerability and purpose and she explores the power of therapy and how we can use it as a tool to live full lives in spite of what we may have experienced. For anyone who has ever considered therapy and didn't know where to start, start with this episode and have a listen. Don't forget to subscribe, and leave us a review wherever you listen to this podcast as it helps us to be heard by so many more people. You’ll now be able to listen to the podcast on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and any other platform that you’re subscribed to. Gotta question? Send it to us on vulnerablepodcast@gmail.com Wanna donate paypal.me/allysarochelle #TheVulnerablePodcast everywhere

In this conversation with Bukola we speak about growing up in care, in a time when many Nigerian families entered into private fostering agreements with White families, we explore what that meant for her identity growing up and how being religious didn't prepare her to experience grief. Bukola can be found over on @igenatnite. Don't forget to subscribe, and leave us a review wherever you listen to this podcast as it helps us to be heard by so many more people. You’ll now be able to listen to the podcast on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and any other platform that you’re subscribed to. Gotta question? Send it to us on vulnerablepodcast@gmail.com Wanna donate paypal.me/allysarochelle #TheVulnerablePodcast everywhere

In this episode I speak to author, body positive influencer and trainee therapist Grace Victory on navigating purpose whilst being in the public eye. Grace is very candid about what's it's like to grow up physically and spiritually on the internet, and how to stay authentic to yourself in the midst of all these changes. We speak about therapy, and it's benefits, and she even shares her plans for the future. I loved speaking with Grace, and I hope you enjoy this episode. Don't forget to subscribe, and leave us a review wherever you listen to this podcast as it helps us to be heard by so many more people. You’ll now be able to listen to the podcast on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and any other platform that you’re subscribed to. Gotta question? Send it to us on vulnerablepodcast@gmail.com Wanna donate paypal.me/allysarochelle #TheVulnerablePodcast everywhere

Hi everyone welcome to another episode of a podcast. Today I am interviewing Liz Pemberton aka the black nursery manager, Liz manages a nursery in Edgbaston in Birmingham, which has primarily Black and Brown children, we speak about her unique role, as a community, pillar, and her work instilling firm identity and values into Black children growing up in a world that is riddled with racism and her very intentional call to purpose within all of that. Liz is one of my favourite people please make sure to follow her over on Instagram at The Black Nursery Manager and enjoy this episode. Don't forget to subscribe, and leave us a review wherever you listen to this podcast as it helps us to be heard by so many more people. You’ll now be able to listen to the podcast on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and any other platform that you’re subscribed to. Gotta question? Send it to us on vulnerablepodcast@gmail.com Wanna donate paypal.me/allysarochelle #TheVulnerablePodcast everywhere

In this episode I speak to Nova Reid about making the shift into anti racism work, what it looks like to be a Black woman working in this space and the disparity with Black and Asian deaths during COVID in the UK. Follow @NovaReid on instagram Don't forget to subscribe, and leave us a review wherever you listen to this podcast as it helps us to be heard by so many more people. You’ll now be able to listen to the podcast on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and any other platform that you’re subscribed to. Gotta question? Send it to us on vulnerablepodcast@gmail.com Wanna donate paypal.me/allysarochelle #TheVulnerablePodcast everywhere

I had a lot on my mind to unpack this week folks, strap in! Don't forget to subscribe, and leave us a review wherever you listen to this podcast as it helps us to be heard by so many more people. You’ll now be able to listen to the podcast on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and any other platform that you’re subscribed to. Gotta question? Send it to us on vulnerablepodcast@gmail.com Wanna donate paypal.me/allysarochelle #TheVulnerablePodcast everywhere

The current uprising has meant that many White people have started to reflect on their whiteness, their white privilege, and the things they can do to make changes so that future generations experience a better world. But this will not be easy work, for many, the fear of unpacking their white privilege may be too much. In this episode, I speak to Rhiann Barton a White woman from Wales in the United Kingdom who has been unpacking her White Privilege for years. We speak about her learnings, her journey, and the courage needed to really undertake this work. Don't forget to subscribe, and leave us a review wherever you listen to this podcast as it helps us to be heard by so many more people. You’ll now be able to listen to the podcast on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and any other platform that you’re subscribed to. Gotta question? Send it to us on vulnerablepodcast@gmail.com Wanna donate paypal.me/allysarochelle #TheVulnerablePodcast everywhere

Hey guys, this is the midweek check in episode for #TheVulnerablePodcast and I have to say as much as I love doing interviews, I really enjoyed recording this solo episode. I reflect on a week that has seen not only a global pandemic in full force, but the racism the collective outrage, the return of anonymous to twitter, and I answered questions from you guys the #thevulnerablepodcast community on what the work that needs to be done to find love that is true, vulnerable, holds you accountable and lets you fly free. I do hope you enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe, and leave us a review wherever you listen to this podcast as it helps us to be heard by so many more people. You’ll now be able to listen to the podcast on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and any other platform that you’re subscribed to. Gotta question? Send it to us on vulnerablepodcast@gmail.com Wanna donate paypal.me/allysarochelle #TheVulnerablePodcast everywhere Book mentioned: The body keeps the score Bessel Van Der Kolk

In this episode I interview Richie Brave who discusses the power of using your voice to bring light to issues that would otherwise not be heard and how important it is to use your voice even when you don’t have the confidence to do so. As someone who often struggles with taking up space, I personally took so much away from this conversation and so I hope you do too. Just a caution though, there is a tiny delay on this episode as it was recorded via zoom, issa pandemic chile so bare with us. Don't forget to subscribe, and leave us a review wherever you listen to this podcast as it helps us to be heard by so many more people. You’ll now be able to listen to the podcast on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and any other platform that you’re subscribed to. Gotta question? Send it to us on vulnerablepodcast@gmail.com Wanna donate paypal.me/allysarochelle #TheVulnerablePodcast everywhere

We’re back! And we’re excited to bring you season 4 of #TheVulnerablePodcast. This season we are digging deep into purpose and the vulnerable moments inspired people to turn their pain into their fortunes. It’s inspiring, it's informative and it’s super insightful. In this episode I bring you up to speed with what has been happening behind the scenes at Vulnerable Pod and let you into my personal life just a little bit. Each week I’ll be recording a solo episode so it will be just me and you. I’ll be offering my divine downloads, sharing my reflections on the latest episodes and engaging with YOUU!!!! I want to answer any questions you may have week in week out about vulnerability, spirituality and healing, so subscribe and keep in the loop. On Sunday we’ll be releasing our first episode of the season with @RichieBrave so look out for that! You’ll now be able to listen to the podcast on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and any other platform that you’re subscribed to. Gotta question? Send it to us on vulnerablepodcast@gmail.com Wanna donate here’s my paypal paypal.me/allysarochelle Follow me on Instagram @allysarochelle

In this episode I sat down with one of my favourite people Ade Adeniji. I first met Ade at the Bridge Retreat, last year where we hit if off immediately. He is one of the wisest people I know and so I just had to get him on the podcast. Ade is a coach, consultant, and founder of The Quest a company that helps gay men better understand and transform the relationships they have with themselves, others and the world they inhabit. I know I am biased but Ade is an ICON. I can't wait for you to hear this episode. Let us know what you think x

Hi my loves We're back, with another episode after our hiatus. In this episode I speak to Alex Manzi the host of Dreamers Disease podcast. We talk about purpose, and imposter syndrome, surrounding yourself with likeminded people, and taking in the journey of life. I loved chatting with Alex as I learned so much. Leave a review and let us know how you found this episode. Allysa Rochelle x

In this episode I spoke to Papa B, about redefining the way he approaches fatherhood. Being of Nigerian heritage he was raised by a strict father, and not encouraged or supported to explore his emotions, which stunted his growth as a man. We explore repairing generational traditions, diving deep into the uncomfortable spaces and sitting still in your pain, leading by example, and surrender. It's a wonderful episode. We're so grateful for you sharing your time with us. @Iam_papab

This episode features, musician, writer and actor Jordan Stephens. We speak about the emotional dangers of hyper-masculinity, the effect of it on women, sex and relationships. Jordan is a visionary, he is raw and honest and it was truly a breath of fresh air to have such a transparent conversation with him.

In this episode I speak with my long time friend Tim Victor, a singer, model and man of God. Tim speaks of his struggles of coming to terms with his sexuality whilst building a strong relationship with God as a Christian, and finding ways to embrace himself, so that others can follow suit. Tim is full of wisdom and laughs, and is truly someone with a powerful message to share. Don't forget you can download this episode for your travels. Instagram: @ MrTimVictor https://soundcloud.com/mrtimvictor/tracks

This episode I interviewed Shocka, North London rapper and world changer. We spoke about the music industry, spirituality and his struggle with mental health. Shocka had an early start in the industry with the Marvell Crew. How do you go from being in the studio with Drake to a mental health hospital? This episode has been one of my favourites to record, we speak about everything from breaking generational curses, to India Arie, and Louise Hay to, Kendrick Lamar’s section 80. Embrace the random flow of this episode, Shocka your'e energy is amazing! We salute you for being so transparent with your story. You are a world changer! instagram.com/Shocka_artist Self Love - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGq0npV-QeE

On the third episode of Vulnerable Podcast, we interview Mills. He is the founder of USTWO and co-founder of the event app Dice. Whilst building his company, Mills lead a very unhealthy lifestyle, which included drinking everyday and no attempts at physical fitness. After years of living life this way, things started to take a toll. What happens when the founder of a company tells their staff members via email, that they just can't cope anymore? Take a listen - link in bio x Get in touch with Mills on: Mills podcast: https://soundcloud.com/thejfdicast Instagram: @millsustwo Email: mills@ustwo.com

I am so excited to release the first episode of season 3 of Vulnerable pod with Joel Leon. In this episode we spoke mainly spoke about fatherhood, but also touched on mental health, sexual abuse, and the power of discernment. Joel is a writer and author of, 'a book about things I will tell my daughter.' If you don't follow Joel on twitter then you really should, meeting him in person was truly an honour, he is has such wonderful insight to the world. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelakamag/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/joelakamag Music: @Troohhippi

For the final episode of season 2 of Vulnerable Podcast, I wanted to share an interview I did with Selina from Project Love earlier this year. I spoke about the sexual abuse I experienced, living in a cult as a child, being in a coma at 19 and all of the spiritual lessons I've gained on the way. Selina gave me the opportunity to tell my own story in its entirety for the first time in my life and it was such a simultaneously scary and liberating experience at the same time. Thank you so much Selina for creating the safe space for me to tell my story. x Link in Bio

Founder and Director of MYWW and Flock Global Emma Sexton sat down with us to talk about her decision to be child-free and not child-less. We spoke about the societal attitude to women deciding not to have children. And Emma gave some great tips for young women considering this as an option when navigating romantic relationships and really challenging conversations. I would love to hear your thoughts about this episode. Let us know your thoughts. You can connect with Emma on social media here; https://twitter.com/emmasexton https://www.instagram.com/misssexton Books Esther Perel - The state of affairs, rethinking infidelity School Of Life - Great Thinkers: Simple Tools from 60 Great Thinkers to Improve Your Life Today (School of Life Library) Stop thinking start doing - Richard Carlson Further Information If you haven't already heard I've started a Go Fund Me to raise money to attend the Soul Activation course. This course is all about personal development and will help me of better service to the world. If you'd you like to support the donation link is here. https://www.gofundme.com/help-rochelle-raise-course-fees

Where do I begin? The Cherry Revolution is a movement which raises awareness and sparks honest conversations ranging from sex-positivity, mental health, sexual abuse, to advocating for more thorough sex education in schools. I sat down a few months ago to talk about sex and it was one of the most vulnerable episodes I have ever recorded. Having experienced sexual trauma, it has been hard to have what I now know to healthy sexual relationships in my adult life. This episode gets deep, we speak sexual trauma, self pleasure, culture, and feminism. Roxanne and Africa you girls are world changers, you are bold, courageous and I’m so honoured to have interviewed you. https://thecherryrevolution.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cherryrevolution/ Paulo Coehlo - The Alchemist The Power of Now - Eckhart Tolle The Untethered Soul - Michael J Singer Female Anatomy of Arousal - Sheri Winston Tantric Orgasm for Women - Diana Richardson

Donna is one of the Co-founders and facilitators of The Bridge Retreat and has been working with individuals, couples, and groups for over twenty-five years. She originally trained as a social worker, specialising in child protection and worked extensively within this and related fields for ten years. Donna is passionate that the route to healing is by recognising your grief and then processing it, and I completely agree. I know many people that have experienced loss, trauma, and pain, but I can count on one hand how many people I know that have taken the time and created the space for themselves to really grieve the losses so that it can help them to live a fuller life. Ask yourself, are you able to breathe, does your heart beat? Do you need food and water to survive? If you have answered yes to any of the above, then I implore you to create the time to listen to this episode of Vulnerable Podcast, and then maybe you can start to think about how processing your trauma in the future. Donna is a walking Earth Angel and I feel so honoured to have interviewed her for VP. Get a pen a paper out and take notes. Donna is full of quotables and she gives some seriously profound wisdom in this episode. Sarah Van Bracknack - Something More Brene Brown - I thought it was just me David Riko - How to be an adult in relationships Richard Rohr - Falling Upward Website - www.thebridgeretreat.com Instagram - www.instagram.com/thebridgeretreat Instagram - www.instagram.com/Donnalancs Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/vulnerablepodcast Feel free to download this episode and take it with you wherever you go... Did you know that we are having the first edition of our dinner series. ‘A Seat at The Table,’ on the 29th of July. We will be discussing all things related to relationship goals at a very gorgeous restaurant in Shoreditch, East London. Email vulnerablepodcast@gmail.com if you would like some more information. Hope to see you there x

Naomi Jane is an entrepreneur coach and a keynote speaker amongst other things and the guest for our latest @vulnerablepodcast episode on Boundaries vs Barriers. I was inspired to record this episode and speak to Naomi about boundaries after hearing her on another podcast and subsequently following her on instagram. After speaking to her briefly I quickly realised that I had put up barriers that I actually thought had been healthy boundaries, and so it became incumbent on me to record this episode, as my intuition told me that some of yall may be dealing with the same things. Get a pen a paper out and take notes. Naomi is full of quotables and she gives some seriously profound wisdom in this episode. P.S How are you guys enjoying this season so far? http://www.alifelessordinarywanted.com/ Books Mentioned Women who run with the wolves - Clarissa Pinkola Estes You can heal your life -Louise Hay Celestine Prophecy - James Redfield Thrive - Arianna Huffington Purpose - Jessica Huie The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho The dance of anger for women - Harriet Lerner The road less travelled - M Scott The power of now - Eckhart Tolle 7 Habits of Highly effective people - Stephen R Covey Socials www.twitter.com/naomi_jane www.twitter.com/less_ordinary_ www.instagram.com/less_ordinary_ www.instagram.com/naomi_jane7 Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/vulnerablepodcast Did you know that we are having the first edition of our dinner series, ‘A Seat at The Table,’ on the 29th of July? We will be discussing all things related to relationship goals at a very gorgeous restaurant in Shoreditch, East London. Email vulnerablepodcast@gmail.com if you would like some more information. Hope to see you there x

I love this episode with Ashleigh Jadee, we talk about the misconception of falling into the position of wifey when we may actually be co-dependent, we reflected on the reasons why and we got really vulnerable about our history of sexual abuse. We talked healing, spiritual practices and the importance of therapy. This is another edition of a raw, honest and vulnerable conversation and a glorious listen. Download it and listen whilst you're not on data x Books The Fifth Agreement - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fifth-Agreement-Practical-Self-Mastery-Toltec/dp/1878424610/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1528621411&sr=1-1&keywords=fifth+agreement The Chimp Paradox - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chimp-Paradox-Management-Programme-Confidence/dp/009193558X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1528621576&sr=1-1&keywords=chimp+paradox Trust - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Trust-Mastering-Essential-Trusts-Yourself/dp/1781803412/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1528621600&sr=1-1&keywords=trust+iyanla+vanzant Women Who love too much - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Women-Who-Love-Too-Much/dp/0099474123/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1528621669&sr=1-1&keywords=women+who+love+too+much You can listen to Ashleigh Jadee's podcast here @https://soundcloud.com/ashleigh-jadee-241467019 Instagram @msashleighjadee @ashleighjadeeee

In this episode, I sit down with Nicola Rae Wickham, founder of A life More Inspired to talk about her personal journey of embracing her imperfections. She speaks about how having a birthmark on her eye took away her confidence as a child and the series of divine A-HA moments that took place to help her confidence grow. So grateful that she has shared her amazing personal journey with Vulnerability with us here. It's a wonderful listen. You can listen to Nicola Podcast @dreamanddopodcast and follow here on instagram @alifemoreinspired http://www.alifemoreinspired.com/ Books Jordan Petersen - 12 Rules For Life https://www.amazon.co.uk/12-Rules-Life-Antidote-Chaos/dp/0241351634/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527409187&sr=8-1&keywords=jordan+peterson+12+rules+for+life Tara Mohr - Playing Big - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Playing-Big-practical-guide-brilliant/dp/0099591529/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527410017&sr=8-1&keywords=playing+big+by+tara+mohr Oprah - What I know for sure - https://www.amazon.co.uk/What-Know-Sure-Oprah-Winfrey/dp/144727766X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1527410051&sr=1-1&keywords=oprah+what+i+know+for+sure Jen Sincero -https://www.amazon.co.uk/You-Are-Badass-Doubting-Greatness/dp/1473649528/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1527410092&sr=1-1&keywords=jen+sincero+you+are+a+badass

Gail Loveshock joins us in episode 6 sharing her journey on surrendering to her divine purpose. She’s an interfaith minister and is a gifted clairsentient. If you’re thinking what is an interfaith minister, it is a minister who respects all spiritual paths and honors the Divine wisdom in all faiths. You might just gasp at the costly lessons she’s experienced, by being stubborn and (sometimes) hard-headed by not listening to her spirits calling. It made us think, if and when we are called, are we really willing to hear? Gail has been through a tremendous amount of pain to fully walk on her true path. It has to be said that no lesson has been wasted, and her resilience and courage is nothing short of astounding. We got deep real quick, so pull up a chair for this episode, it’s pretty intense! Follow Gail on Instagram @gail_loveschock https://www.gailloveschock.com/

Leona Nichole Black is an academic, tarot card reader and a spiritual Mentor, she is currently studying for her PhD, her thesis being, ‘beyond the problem of blackness’. So here we have an academic who does not shy away from mysticism and for that reason alone I had to interview her. Recording this episode with @LeonaNicholeBlack was one of my favourite podcasting experiences so far. We spoke about demystifying tarot from academic and religious perspectives, we got into how tarot has played a key part in our lives, and we spoke about our birth chart placements in relation to our personalities. This episode also featured our co-founder @sxde, who gave her insight into her personal experiences with astrology. Get your pens out and take notes, this episode is epic. Thank you Leona for lending your time to our platform. Links Dust to Onyx Tarot - https://dust2onyx.com/ Cafe Astrology - http://astro.cafeastrology.com/natal.php Brene Brown - Surveying - http://happyconfidentme.co.za/the-gift-of-imperfection-by-brene-brown/ Book Recommendations Stephen Arroyo - Brene Brown - The gifts the Imperfection Paulo Coelho - The Alchemist Anything written by Bell Hooks Insta @LeonaNicholeBlack Website http://www.nicholeblack.com/

In this episode with Emilyne Mondo, we get down to talking about finding your tribe. Emilyne is a model, actress and activist. What a tribe means to you, may hold completely different meanings to another. Ultimately, your tribe is a “collective” of people, who value and nurture you to be your best self and vice versa. Your tribe are most likely to evolve and change, as we develop and refine who we are over the years. We discuss with Emilyne, what happens if we outgrow them, what then? How do we maneuver ourselves around the situation. We discuss ways on how to manifest your “true” tribe regardless of your personal background, and how to feel connected to the core of you. We are all deserving of strong friendships, whether the bond is for a lifetime, a year or less. They all (small or big) shape us into who we are today, and serve it’s higher purpose. How do you find your “tribe” or do you just let the universe work it’s magic? Let us know, by using the hashtag #vulnerablepodcast or comment below. Episode links - Brene Brown - Braving the Wilderness - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Braving-Wilderness-quest-belonging-courage/dp/1785041754/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1523810851&sr=8-1&keywords=brave+the+wilderness Brene Brown - The Six types of people you shouldn't be friends with - https://ideapod.com/6-types-people-not-friends-according-brene-brown/

Rachael Maddox is a trauma resolution educator, coach, and guide who’s helped hundreds of women and men resolve their sexual trauma and reclaim their pleasure, power, and wholeness. In this episode, I asked Rachael for some advice, on the healing process from experiencing sexual trauma. When we talk about trauma, there is no healing equation to say we’re healed. There isn’t a “one size fits all” answer to this question either. What matters is honouring your journey of healing, and reconnecting with your body and feelings. The content in this episode can be quite triggering, and so we suggest that you listen in a safe space, and also listen in stages if you need to take a break. We are so grateful to have @RachaelMaddox on the show and to be able to open up a dialogue for very tough but very necessary conversation. Please connect with us or Rachael should you have any further questions. http://rachaelmaddox.com https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rachaelmaddox/sex-after-trauma-lets-publish-this-book Insta @RachaelMaddox

Saschan Fearon-Josephs founder of “The womb room” talks to us all about womb healing, which includes and is not limited to: educating and supporting women with reproductive problems, workshops, joining forces with schools and community centres and providing business support to employers who wish to provide a better working environment for women with reproduction problems. What is endometriosis? “It’s a chronic and debilitating condition that causes painful or heavy periods. It may also lead to infertility, fatigue and bowel and bladder problems. Around 1.5 million women in the UK are currently living with the condition”- www.endometriosis-uk.org We share our own experiences with our bodies, from painful periods and diagnosis to deciding the range of contraception that’s available and the adverse effects it had. We also discussed Saschan’s experience in a gynaecological ward at the age of 19, and it’s nothing short of shocking. Navigating the dating world alone is a trip, but also having a chronic gynaecological illness makes it that more complex. This episode is therapy, for those who are fertile, infertile or for those going through health problems. It’s a delicate topic, but we’re so glad to open up this conversation. As a collective, we should aim to take away shame and guilt. This patriarchal society has conditioned us to keep our stories closed, and out of sight. It’s okay to take a break. If you would like to share your experiences with your own reproduction health, hashtag #vulnerableconversations or leave a comment. Check out the womb room’s website: http://thewombroom.co.uk/ Catch The womb room on the socials: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheWombRoom/ Twitter - @SaschanJFJ/ @thewombroom Instagram - @thewombroom

Season 2 is here. We kick off this season with a deep conversation with @rosequartzandrum exploring her experiences with Motherhood and Depression. She leans into her vulnerability by exploring her experiences with domestic violence, her mental health, guilt and post-natal depression amongst other things. Rachelle uses her platform on social media and her blog, to be honest with her day to experiences with motherhood and create a space for Mother’s who feel as though their style of parenting doesn’t live up to that of Instagram mums. In this episode, we also introduce our new segment, ‘listener questions,’ where our guest gives advice based on your questions. Once you’ve listened in, let us know what your key take-aways were? What did you learn? What do you wish we could have covered? Has this inspired any new thinking? Let us know by using the hashtag #vulnerableconversations x Check out Rachelle’s blog at https://rosequartzandrum.com/ Follow Rachelle on Instagram @rosequartzandrum for the realness. We are now releasing episodes bi-weekly. More #vulnerablepodcast content, more often. Happy listening. Rochelle x

Hi, guys, we're back for with our season 2 pre-launch episode! I sat down to have a conversation with Anton and Ola from Tag Me In Podcast to discuss having boundaries in relationships. *How do our boundaries change in relationships as we get older? *How do we know what our boundaries are? *How do we effectively communicate our boundaries to our partners? It was a very powerful conversation and is the perfect precursor to our Season 2 launch next week!!!! Link in bio - have a listen and connect with us to let us know what you think? Check out the guys over at @tagmeinpodcast Don't forget you can check us out on twitter @vulnerable_pod and we're Apple Podcasts, Acast, Stitcher, and Soundcloud

We’ve done it, we have come to the end of 2017 and it has been a year of learning and blessings upon blessings. From inception to this point it has been nothing but fun, healing, and growth, and so in this episode, I listen back to a couple of my favourite episodes and reflect on all things that I have taken from the season and share a few exciting things we have planned for next year. Thank you to all of the guests and support that have helped me pull this together this year. Daryl, Yuma Senpai, Alfie Jefferies, Guests and friends - Sara, Trina, Keisha, Earth, Cleo Forstater, Moses Sangobiyi, Candice Brathwaite, Lucy Sheridan, Amber (Moonchild Indigo), Shadez the Misfit, Iggy Ldn, and Tony Supreme, Deanna, Emma Sexton, and the wonderful Sade (I couldn't have done half of this without you!!!) Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at @vulnerablepodcast twitter @vulnerable_pod We're also on Apple Podcasts, Acast, Stitcher, and Soundcloud!!! Happy New Year

In this episode, spoke to Lucy Sheridan, about White Women and White supremacy. Inspired by Leyla Saad’s blog post, ‘I need to talk to Spiritual White women about race - which was initially brought to my attention via Lucy’s Instagram. Layla Saad sets the premise of calling ‘white people in’ for these types of conversations instead of ‘calling them out,’ as there is a great deal of learning and healing that can be done. We talked about; Complicity within White Supremacy (Keeping it cute and mute) White Privilege White women in spiritual work and teaching Munroe Bergdorf and L’Oreal The Generational Wound of racism Diversity Plus much more This is a conversation that I have wanted to have forever and so I’m so grateful for Lucy contributing her time to the podcast. Lucy Sheridan is based in Brighton and is the world’s first and only comparison coach. Further reading http://www.wildmysticwoman.com/poetry-prose/white-women-white-supremacy-1 Links to Lucy’s social media Instagram: LucySheridan Youtube: Lucy Sheridan Twitter: Lucy Sheridan Follow us on Social Media Twitter @AllysaRochelle x @Vulnerable_pod Instagram @AllysaRochelle x @vulnerablepodcast Don't forget to rate and review us on Itunes Mixed at Organic Studios London Theme music by @Yuma_Senpai

For this episode I spoke to Moonchild Indigo, about situationships. For those that have never come across the term before this is how Google defines it; "A situationship is basically a pseudo-relationship. A placebo masking itself as a formative relationship. It smells like a relationship, it sorta looks like a relationship, and it may even feel like one, but it's not." We looked at how to identify that you're in one? How it affects your spiritual health, and ultimately how to heal afterward. We both shared stories of our messiest situations too! Amber is an intuitive psychic and card reader. If you're interested in getting a reading get in touch with her - links below! Further reading - http://aidanneal.com/2014/08/06/9-signs-youre-situationship/ Links to Amber's social media Instagram: @mci888 Youtube: Moon Child Indigo Follow us on Social Media Twitter @AllysaRochelle x @Vulnerable_pod Instagram @AllysaRochelle x @vulnerablepodcast Email us: vulnerablepodcast@gmail.com And don't forget to rate and review us on Itunes x Mixed at Organic Studios London Music produced by @yuma-senpai

006 - The Successful Failure ft Moses Sangobiyi by Allysa Rochelle

In this episode, I sat down with Candice Brathwaite and we spoke about the complexities surrounding being Darkskin whilst black. I wanted to have this conversation as I realise that as a lighter skinned Black woman, this is an experience that I have not been privy to. I learned so much from her and thank her endlessly for sharing her insight. If this is something that you're not able to identify with don't check out, stay with us and you may learn something, and if this is something that you do identify with then, I hope you were able to find some healing from this episode. Links to Candice's social media Instagram: @Candicebrathwaite Twitter: @CandiceAboderin Youtube: @CandiesCorner Vulnerable Podcast Shout Out: Instagram @FarfromJaded Don't forget to follow, subscribe and like our episodes on here and on Itunes. xxx

In this episode, I sat down with Shadez The Misfit, IggyLdn and Tony Supreme to discuss the many levels of Hypermasculinity and how all three of them managed to navigate their way's through super hyper-masculine spaces to where they are now. Here is the Link to IggyLdn's Black Boys don't Cry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtiABGW_pdI Check it out!!!

EP 003 - SELF DOUBT For this episode, I sat down with @cleoforstater and @hernameisearth to discuss self-doubt. We focused on where does self-doubt come from? How do you deal with it on a day to day basis? Listen in and let us know what you think - connect with us here vulnerablepodcast@gmail.com

P R O T E C T -Y O U R -M A G I C . This episode we speak on, 'How to protect your magic whilst dating...' We define 'magic' as being all the special things that make you, YOU! Your essence, pride, personality, and boundaries etc. .. . . . Unless you're part of the minority that engages in long-term relationships very early on in life, it's more than likely that during your dating career you may find that there is a constant battle to not lose all aspects of yourself, whilst simultaneously trying to fall hopelessly in love with someone that should be the one right???? . .

In this podcast, we discuss 'Dead Friendships - How to walk away?' What made you realise that your friend no longer had the same values, thoughts, beliefs, pathway, vibe and energy that you did? How do you honour your personal growth and failing friendships simultaneously? Is it possible? For the first episode of #VulnerablePodcast I invited a couple of my friends around to share their 'friendship breakup stories.' Take a listen and remember #SharingIsCaring