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This platform for healing, creative expression, and self-compassion is designed to build community among survivors of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and other forms of sexual and relationship violence and to create a safe space for processing through the journey of healing, self empowerment, and the understanding that you are not alone.
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Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Host Hara Allison embraces these tough conversations, intimately exploring our loves, fears and hopes with a delicious combination of depth and lightness. Beneath Your Beautiful won first place in Self Help and Health & Wellness in the 2022 International Positive Change Podcast Awards and was a nominee in the 2023 and 2024 Publisher Podcast Awards in Health & Wellbeing and in the 18th and 19th Annua ...
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In this intimate and often hilarious episode of Beneath Your Beautiful, host Hara Allison is interviewed by her daughters, Savana Alden, 28, and Sonya Fernandes, 24, spanning years of shared memories and deep love. A testament to the unbreakable bond between a mother and her daughters, this episode is a delightful blend of depth and lightness. ____…
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Matthew Chavez is a Breathwork facilitator and Somatic coach who offers what he refers to as, 'Sacred Journeys for Awakening Souls'. Since a young age, Matthew has had a deep curiosity and drive for exploring body, mind & spirit. Experiencing a back injury at age 18, Matthew needed a long-term solution for managing and healing the pain. Committed t…
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From 12 years desert combat zones to a battle within, John Lawyer transformed from soldier to spiritual seeker. He is the co-founder of Kishar, a non-profit online spiritual community where people to share their journeys and explore their own unique spiritual path. John is an Omnist and believes in the validity of great human thought from around th…
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Bill Kalivas is a Spokane native with a 30+ year career spanning military service, healthcare, technology, public sector leadership, angel investment and entrepreneurship. He is the co-founder of LaunchPad Inland Northwest, a non-profit organization dedicated to growing the Spokane and Inland Northwest regional innovation economy. Bill is passionat…
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Bruce W. Brackett (BWB) is a social media personality, author, entrepreneur, self-taught visual artist, and international motivational speaker. BWB’s upcoming memoir, “How To Breathe While Suffocating: A Story of Overcoming Addiction, Recovering From Trauma, and Healing my Soul” is being published by WILEY and will be released April 9th, 2024. Orig…
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On this week’s episode of "Beneath Your Beautiful," we're joined by Shaelyn, a courageous 22-year-old who opens up about the challenges of living with schizoaffective disorder, depressive type. Diagnosed at 16 during the tumultuous high school years, Shaelyn shares the raw and honest journey of navigating mental health struggles, hospitalizations, …
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Joe Martin is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, podcaster, dad, husband, TEDx speaker, football coach, mentor, and lover of dad jokes. Known for his positivity, sense of humor, and commitment to serving others, he has helped thousands of women look, feel, and perform their best. He has recently started Relentless Positivity Mentoring, a program…
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Join us this week for an intimate conversation with Geoffrey Smelser, who shares his journey of battling a rare childhood cancer, olfactory neuroblastoma, to navigating the complexities of the aerospace industry, alcoholism, divorce and single fatherhood. Geoffrey’s candid discussion on mental health, personal responsibility, and the importance of …
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From broke and broken to a philanthropic multi-entrepreneur. From trauma survivor to soul searcher and manifesting maven. From anxious and afraid to badass iron sister. From midlife standstill to adventurous nomad. From painful loneliness to embracing blissful solitude. I changed my life, and so can you. Sabine is not just a master at helping midli…
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This week's podcast episode of "Beneath Your Beautiful" dives headfirst into one of society's most stigmatized topics: suicide. Maggie Crabtree opens up about the loss of her sister to suicide, a journey marked by providing support and realizing her lack of control. Tracy Oeser, a mother who lost her daughter 17 years ago, shares invaluable tips an…
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Michael Cinicollo survived a life-threatening motorcycle accident at the age of 23. His arm was nearly amputated, he was told he would never walk again, and he fractured his skull. For the next three decades, Michael led a sedentary lifestyle. Now, at 61, he teaches yoga and credits his practice with helping him wean off pain medications, regain st…
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Misty Shipman is an enrolled member of the Shoalwater Bay Tribe of Indians. She is a filmmaker and grant writer based in Eastern Washington. Her past films include The Handsome Man, which won Best Narrative Short at the Native Awards of Excellence, Polly, Paulina, Pauline!, and Blindfold. Misty holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University o…
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Dr. Kari Thach, aka Doctor K, is a multifaceted individual with a passion for the arts and a thirst for adventure. Born in Thailand and adopted to the United States, Kari discovered her talents in singing, dancing, ballet, and guitar at a young age. She honed her skills in ballet training across the globe, including Moscow, Seattle, Bahrain, France…
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Rose Backs is an auctioneer, emcee, speaker, and ministry leader. Once a shy girl with a speech impediment, she now commands the stage with intention and purpose. She advocates for organizations that invest in others. ________ Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Host Hara Allison embraces th…
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Dr. Tori Ellis, coach, author and mom, is leading and guiding others in education and the workplace. She is dedicated to providing tools for exemplary societal contributions, emphasizing wellness, positive psychology, and entrepreneurship. For more information: thesoundofbusiness.org ________ Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which…
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Becky Van Keulen’s husband, Jonathan, was diagnosed with cancer when their kids were 2 and 4. Together, they formed Cancer Can’t to serve adult oncology patients in the INW. Becky, the ED, has found joy and purpose through her loss by helping others. For more information: www.cancercant.com ________ Guests share stories of adversity and perseveranc…
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Kristina Strong, Ph.D. is a personal resilience coach. She teaches women how to find balance and peace within themselves, to lean into self-compassion during challenging times and to challenge the inner critic that holds them back. For more information: kristinastrong.com facebook.com/kristinastrongcoaching instagram.com/krisitnastrongcoaching ____…
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Brenda Nearpass, real estate agent and recent author had her life turned upside down when she went in for a sinus infection and was diagnosed with a massive brain tumor. Since her surgery, she has helped others and has become an inspiration to many. ________ Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge u…
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Katrina Byrd, writer, playwright, and as her alter ego, Boa Flouncer, she encourages followers to be themselves. When Katrina's partner died from ALS, Byrd’s advocacy work began. “If who I am offends you, then, honey, prepare yo’self!” twitter.com/boaflouncer instagram.com/boaflouncer Sign up for the Flouncer’s newsletter https://lp.constantcontact…
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Jenn Drummond, author, and founder and CEO of a financial services company, was in a horrific car accident that brought her inches from death. Realizing she can choose HOW she lives and not when she'll die, she now spends her time inspiring others. For more information: jenndrummond.com ________ Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance wh…
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Molly Allen, daughter of Ellen Travolta, is a Spokane, WA radio personality, a playright, a mom, a grandma, a girlfriend to fireman Ken and is co-founder of Safety Net, an organization that helps kids who age out of the foster care system. ________ Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Host Ha…
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Andrea Johnson’s passion is to equip female leaders to trust their ability to think critically, create imaginatively and lead effectively. Uncovering and understanding the significance of her own core values is the key to her process. For more information: theintentionaloptimist.com/Links Special link to download The Core Values Exercise: https://w…
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Paul Zolman, Love Language Linguist, shares his journey from a background of anger to understanding the significance of love. He developed a cube game which helps us understand and implement the Five Love Languages in daily life. For more information: www.roleoflove.com instagram.com/roleoflovedice instagram.com/paul_zolman facebook.com/roleofloved…
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The ups and downs of being a stepparent. Host Hara Allison chats with Corrie Woods, Timothy Plotzki, Melanie, Teevee Natividad Aguirre, Janelle, Heatherann Woods and Rebecca Mielke. ________ Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Host Hara Allison embraces these tough conversations, intimately …
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Darius Wallace was broke, homeless and struggling with anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts and now helps others. He’s been in Hollywood movies, was a TEDx Memphis coach for years and teaches methods of self improvement through meditation. For more information: dariuswallace.com ________ Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which…
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Kimberly Braun, author, TEDx speaker, former meditation faculty at Omega Institute, was also a monastic nun. With a master's in theology coupled with ordination, she lives to inspire others to connect to, and live from, Divine Love at their center. For more information: kimberlybraun.com essencetribe.com ________ Guests share stories of adversity a…
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Maureen Kritzer-Lange MSW, LCSW is a Psychoanalyst specializing in treating eating disorders (relationship with food, obesity, anorexia, bulimia, compulsive overeating), depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and self-esteem. For more information: Podcast: iheart.com/podcast/269-my-secret-life-with-an-eat-80570462 Website: donttrustth…
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Robin Andrus, school psychologist and single mom, discusses her experience of adopting a special needs child from China. Despite his medical challenges, he is kind, resilient, and teaches Robin the importance of connection and kindness. ________ Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Host Hara …
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Marsha Vanwynsbergheis a storytelling NLP Trainer, speaker, publisher & author, 2xs podcaster and is on a mission to help others. She shares her lessons as a parent who dealt with teen substance abuse that tore her family unit apart. For more information: marshavanw.com/ instagram.com/marshavanw/ facebook.com/marsha.vanwynsberghe Own Your Choices O…
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Courtney Elmer is a Forbes-featured business consultant and host of AntiFragile Entrepreneurship™ podcast. Drawing on her background in psychology and as a cancer survivor, she helps experts use their voice to create meaningful change in the world. For more information: theeffortlesslife.co antifragileentrepreneurship.co instagram.com/thecourtneyel…
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Madhu Das, formerly a monk, is a holistic lifestyle coach, ayurvedic therapist, professional musician, bhakti yoga and kirtan teacher. His mission is to help his clients thrive – physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. For more information: madhu.life ________ Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage a…
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Christina Mejia, 34, model, had a mother who was a heroin addict and a father who beat her. She hasn’t had it easy, but she “just smooshes the lemons and makes lemonade with extra sugar, cuz I’m sweet!” For more information: facebook.com/OfficialChristinaMejia ________ Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and …
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Dementia/Alzheimer's: Elin Adcock, Cindy Oster, Aida Vogt, Christie Goforth, Jamie Absalonson, Leslie Woodfill, Natalia Ramos, Sowmya Surapaneni and host Hara Allison share their stories and connections to the disease and what they’ve learned. ________ Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Hos…
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Morrie Schwartz, from “Tuesdays with Morrie” by Mitch Albom, posthumously releases a new book with his son and book editor Rob Schwartz: “The Wisdom of Morrie: Living and Aging Creatively and Joyfully.” For more information: wisdomofmorrie.com ________ Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Hos…
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Mary McDirmid, ChSNC, is founder and COO of Special Abilities Network, an organization dedicated to empowering families caring for a loved one with special needs. Mary and her husband also have a child with special abilities. For more information: specialabilitiesnetwork.com ________ Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire,…
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Jan Stewart is a mental health and neurodiversity advocate, author and recipient of the Mom’s Choice Award. She shares her family’s roller coaster journey and inspires and empowers parents to persevere, have hope and know they aren’t alone. For more information: www.janstewartauthor.com ________ Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance wh…
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Craig Thayer, a Christian trauma surgeon, high-level leader, speaker, and cohost of a radio show, shares his stories of hope, inspiration and belonging. Craig went through tragedy and found triumph and gained strength in adversity. For more information: CraigThayer.net facebook.com/Tank.Thayer instagram.com/TankThayer ________ Guests share stories …
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Victoria Pelletier, co-author of Unstoppable, became one of the youngest COOs at the age of 24, a president by 35 and a CEO by 41. She inspires and empowers her team and clients to change mindsets and drive growth in business, leadership and culture. For more information: https://victoria-pelletier.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriapelletier…
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Cyndi Rai, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner at Happiness Hives, is on a mission to help people break free of toxic systems and habits by showing people how to use food as medicine, meditation as medication and the local farmers’ market as a pharmacy. For more information: happinesshives.com ________ Guests share stories of adversity and perseveranc…
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Martina Clark tested HIV-positive and was given five years to live. 30+ years later, her memoir, My Unexpected Life, chronicles her journey of a positive-woman’s perspective of the AIDS pandemic and demonstrates that individuals do change the world. For more information: instagram.com/MartinaClarkWriter facebook.com/MartinaClarkWriter youtube.com/@…
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Women + SEX: 13 women (Jen, Stella, Ann, Bethany, Jana, Melissa, Sarah, Aida, Annette, Elin, Susan, Jessica and Melanie) ranging in ages from 26 to 64 openly discuss sex – from faking orgasms, masturbation, toys, labias, saying no and more! The inspiration and desire to discuss sex openly with women was born after host Hara Allison read Come As You…
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Rebecca Fogg, author of Beautiful Trauma, shares about her recovery from the partial amputation of her hand in an explosion and her move to London, where she co-founded the Institute of Pre-Hospital Care and continues to work, write and learn fiddle. For more information and to purchase book: https://linktr.ee/RebeccaDFogg ________ Guests share sto…
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Trudi Beckett, Michelle White and Jessica Kaminski discuss their queer and trans school-aged children and the things they endure: bullying, bathroom selection, self-hatred and confusion, etc. The moms share their hopes and dreams. ________ Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Host Hara Alliso…
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Kitara Johnson grew up in an inner-city Chicago neighborhood where she witnessed the consequences of injustice and privilege. She’s a trailblazer in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion and her story and achievements serve as an inspiration. For more information: facebook.com/kitara.mcclure ________ Guests share stories of adversity and pe…
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Steven Matthew Clark defies limitations while incarcerated in a maximum-security prison. Pursuing a Ph.D., he achieved academic milestones and serves on the Maine State Prison restorative justice steering committee. As a certified ICF coach, he empowers others. Through the Awakening Exchange program, Steven fosters healing, growth, and connection a…
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Roy Remer is the Executive Director of Zen Caregiving Project and is an end-of-life caregiver and educator. He is a dedicated practitioner in Soto Zen tradition and guides wilderness-based rites of passage programs in partnership with EarthWays. For more information: zencaregiving.org ________ Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance whic…
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Chantal Carter’s passion to uplift women of color through fashion inspired her to develop a diverse skin tone intimates line called Love & Nudes. This brand is fashion and a social movement connecting women and celebrating the beauty of difference. Stage Zero Collection: loveandnudes.com/pages/stage-zero-collection Love & Nudes: loveandnudes.com Pe…
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Jusup Sandoval is a content creator, musical artist, ultra athlete and a single dad who has gone through tremendous mental and physical limitations but continues to persevere and find the opportunities in the challenges he's faced. facebook.com/jusup11 instagram.com/jusup11 tiktok.com/@jusup11 youtube.com/jusup11 solo.to/jusup11 ________ Guests sha…
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Donata De Luca is a Holistic Wealth Coach who guides you to connect to the wisdom of your body to rise up. Her holistic approach brings you to a deconstruction and redesign process of creating your life from the inside out. For more information: For a FREE Holistic Wealth Assessment connection call email d.delucainternational@gmail.com. facebook.co…
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Nicole Kerr, eternality advocate, speaker and author of You Are Deathless. As a 19-year-old cadet at the USAF Academy, Nicole was forced to learn how to live and love differently following a terrifying and transformative near-death experience. For more information: NicoleKerr.com facebook.com/nicole.a.kerr instagram.com/nicole.angelique.kerr linked…
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