Let's Get Naked

Let's Get Naked

Let's Get Naked Podcast peels back the layers on vulnerability, inviting guests to open up about their most authentic, unfiltered experiences. Through raw, heartfelt conversations, this podcast explores the strength found in exposing our true selves, sharing struggles, fears, and breakthroughs. Whether it’s discussing personal growth, facing adversity, or redefining resilience, Let's Get Naked dives into the power of vulnerability to connect us, inspire us, and remind us that we're never alone in our journeys. This podcast dives deep into real, raw topics—think vulnerability, triggers, and childhood trauma. But just so we're super clear: I’m not a licensed therapist, mental health professional, or anything close. I’m just a human sharing stories, lessons, and life hacks based on personal experience and a whole lot of curiosity. So, while you might find some golden nuggets here, this is not therapy and should never replace professional mental health care. If you or someone you love is going through it, please—seriously—reach out to a licensed therapist or healthcare provider. You deserve the real deal. Need Help Now? Here are a few amazing resources: · 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.): Call or text 988 · NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or nami.org/help · Therapy Directory: psychologytoday.com · Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 The opinions expressed on this show are ours and ours alone—no official organizations are responsible for what we say (or how much we overshare).

Episodes

June 5, 2025 60 mins

Childhood trauma doesn’t just go away, it stays with us if we don’t face it. 

In this powerful episode, author Melissa shares the heartbreaking story of losing her husband to suicide in 2022. On the outside, they had it all. But behind closed doors, both carried deep pain from their past.

Melissa talks about how silence, pressure to be “strong,” and unhealed trauma can slowly take a toll, especially on men who are taught no...

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Silence can be the most harmful family tradition. When painful truths go unspoken, relationships suffer, and dysfunction grows.

Mark and Jackie share their powerful story of family trauma from abandonment and betrayal to battles with mental health and addiction. Together, they show how honest conversations and vulnerability can lead to healing.

If your family struggles with unspoken pain, this episode offers hope and a path forward. ...

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May 22, 2025 59 mins

What happens when the ones who run toward danger can’t escape their own pain?

Firefighter Gary and his wife Wendy, share a powerful story of what PTSD really looks like for first responders. After 15 years on the job, one call broke Gary, leading to months of silence, sleepless nights, and pulling away from his family. Wendy opens up about watching the man she loved disappear, not knowing how to reach him.

Everything changed when Gar...

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What happens when life hits hard before you even know who you are? At just 26, Brescia Dover has faced anorexia, bipolar disorder, and cancer, yet her story is one of deep transformation.

After a fall in fifth grade triggered an eating disorder, it wasn’t traditional treatment but a horse named Blue that helped her heal. When bipolar disorder brought psychosis, she rebuilt a life that protects her mental health. And when cancer came...

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Chris Martin, shares his powerful story of transformation on the Let’s Get Naked podcast. From defending his mom at ten to facing prison for cannabis advocacy, Chris’s journey is one of resilience and growth.

He talks about breaking cycles of trauma, redefining masculinity, and learning emotional intelligence. With support from key people in his life, Chris turned his darkest moments into opportunities for healing and forgiveness.

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Why do the same patterns, like trust issues or feeling not good enough, keep showing up in our lives? In this honest and emotional episode, Anne talks with Hanifa, who lost her mom at five and grew up without the support she needed. Her story shows how early wounds, especially around our mothers, can shape us for years.

Hanifa shares how she moved from asking, “Am I enough for others?” to “Are they enough for me?” and how opening up...

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Energy shapes our reality, and in this conversation with healing arts practitioner Jenna, we explore how what we put out into the universe always comes back to us.

Jenna shares her journey from a nervous breakdown and divorce to becoming a healer who channels universal energy, offering insights on leading with heart instead of ego and how judgment often reflects something we need to heal within ourselves.

We also dive into...

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Breathwork is one of the most powerful healing tools available. No substances, no special equipment, just the breath you already have. In this conversation, Kseniya shares how this transformative practice can release stored emotions, reduce stress, and create profound change—sometimes even "better than any psychedelic trip."

After finding sobriety at 21, Kseniya's journey led her to guide others in breathwork, helping...

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In this vulnerable conversation, Anne is joined by Casey and Belinda, who share their childhood experiences of sexual abuse and the aftermath of not being believed.

Casey reveals how her father’s abuse began at six, and the painful moment she was asked to apologize to him. Belinda recounts two assaults, the second of which led to her being labeled promiscuous. Both women describe the defense mechanism of “pretending to be asleep,” h...

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In this raw and real conversation, Hilary Burton opens up about her journey from living a "vanilla life" in an unfulfilling marriage to fully embracing her power as a pediatric therapist and professional dominatrix. For years, she kept her dominatrix work hidden, battling societal shame and the double standards that often target women stepping into their sexual power.

Hilary reflects on how embracing her true self has been...

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Grief arrives like an uninvited guest, breaking through doors we thought were locked. This honest conversation explores the healing that becomes possible when we stop running from it.

Licensed therapist Laura Walton shares her journey of losing her father to suicide at 21 and her boyfriend to a drug overdose at 26. Left without support, she turned her pain into purpose, developing a deeper understanding of grief’s complexity.

Host An...

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Peter Meyerhoff's story is one of unimaginable lows and remarkable transformation. After spending 12 years in maximum security prisons, Peter emerged at 30 years old with no life skills, no job history, and a hardened criminal mindset. In this raw and emotional conversation, he opens up about how childhood trauma and a high school incident at 15 shaped the course of his life.

Peter shares the harsh realities of becoming a priso...

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Ever wonder why your siblings or parents remember the same family event so differently from you? In this eye-opening episode, Anne sits down with her 19-year-old niece, Kreighton, for a heartfelt "exit interview" about growing up. Their conversation reveals how our personal filters shape the way we experience shared moments and how understanding those differences can heal old wounds.

Kreighton bravely opens up about watchi...

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In this episode, Mel, a breast cancer survivor, shares her deeply personal and transformative journey through diagnosis, treatment, and life after cancer. We explore the uncertainty, emotional strain, and physical toll, while also uncovering the unexpected gifts that emerge from vulnerability.

Mel opens up about the impact on her identity and relationships, the fear of recurrence, and the pressure of survivorship highlighting the po...

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Get ready for a laughter-filled journey into our wild childhoods as we embrace vulnerability on the Let's Get Naked podcast. This episode features special guests—my brother Brennan, his wife Kaitlyn, and cousin Amy—who bring a treasure trove of outrageous and heartwarming stories from our past. Together, we explore our upbringing, highlighting moments of chaos, hilarity, and the unconditional love that draws us together as fam...

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What happens when we embrace discomfort and vulnerability? Join us as Amanda returns to the Let's Get Naked podcast, sharing her journey through emotional intelligence and personal growth. Together, we celebrate the profound impact of our first episode and Amanda's birthday, highlighting the transformative power of meaningful conversations. Through stories of co-parenting and building healthy relationships, Amanda and I e...

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What if the key to becoming the hero you always needed lies hidden in the shadows of your past?

Join Tyler and me as we unravel the profound influence of childhood trauma and vulnerability on our adult lives. We share personal stories of overcoming insecurities, navigating complex family dynamics, and the relentless pursuit of success against the odds. Tyler opens up about his journey from a troubled childhood to standing firm again...

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February 6, 2025 60 mins

Imagine visualizing your personal energy reserves as a colorful pot of Skittles. Intrigued? With Justine and Belinda by our side, we uncover this unique analogy to help you manage your mental, emotional, and physical activities. Throughout our conversation, we bring to light the importance of awareness and intentionality in preserving energy for life's most meaningful moments. The journey doesn’t stop there; we dig into the co...

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What happens when life as you know it turns completely upside-down?

Karen Nowicki joins us on the Let's Get Naked podcast to share her deeply personal journey through some of life's most challenging experiences. From her battles with postpartum depression to her husband's suicide attempt, Karen's story is one of profound awakening and vulnerability. Her path to becoming an integrative and shadow coach i...

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Have you ever felt disconnected from your own family, like you're just roommates rather than a cohesive unit?

Our heartfelt discussion touches on this very real and painful experience. Join us as Brittany Anne, my oldest daughter, bravely opens up about her feelings of emotional abandonment and the transactional nature of past family interactions. Alongside my life wife Casey and best friend Belinda, we peel back the ...

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