Not Ashamed Podcast

I’m sitting down with my Midwest besties for an episode full of laughs, wild stories, and real talk! We dive into some of our funniest and most embarrassing memories, like how detasseling corn was one of the worst jobs we had growing up and how I got mono from it. We also share our favorite Midwest spots. Then we get into serious topics like relationships. Three of us have been through divorce and one of us broke off an engagement....

I’m joined by Lauren Fortney, a licensed counselor and trauma specialist. We discuss how many women struggle with anxiety and negative self-talk, and Lauren shares ways to shift these patterns, emphasizing the importance of self-kindness. We also explore the complexities of abusive relationships, the impact of growing up in trauma, and how these experiences shape future relationships. Lauren explains how childhood sexual trauma oft...

I'm back with my friend Kathy! She shares her experience as a woman entrepreneur navigating a male-dominated world. Kathy talks about being surrounded by men at business conferences, including an uncomfortable situation where the main speaker made unwanted advances toward her during dinner and how she didn’t know how to respond. It was a constant battle figuring out how to handle the situation especially since he was also offering ...

In this episode, I sit down with Kathy, a professional real estate expert based in St. Louis and co-founder of New Age Health and Wellness. Kathy opens up about her personal struggles with hormone imbalances that inspired her to create her health and wellness company. We discuss the transformative impact of weight loss medications, the excitement they bring to those looking to lose weight and eat healthier! We explore how stress af...

I'm with a very special guest Christina Whitlock, making history as the first female uniformed coach in the Cardinals organization. Christina shares her incredible journey, starting with the profound love story of her husband, Brian and recounts what her last day was like with him while she was nine months pregnant. How he told her he was sick and that he would have to take care of herself. Just a day later, Brian was rushed to the...

Today I’m with Hayley Tharp! I was on her podcast ‘Inside Voice’ last October so be sure to check it out! She's all about self-improvement, health, and fitness, which is right up our alley. If you remember my storytime about the married man messaging me on Facebook, that happened on the same day I recorded Hayley’s podcast. After I shared my story, three women reached out to me, saying they knew exactly who the man was because he w...

Today, we're switching things up and answering listener questions! First up we're diving into dating and how to make the first move on a guy. I share my personal experience and offer tips on how to be confident when doing it. Next we tackle how to handle unsolicited parenting advice. I’ve received plenty of opinions but at the end of the day you need to do what’s best for you and your child. We also discuss how to stay on track wit...

I'm sitting down today with Erica Groussman, the founder and CEO of TruBar. As a longtime fan of these bars, I’m thrilled to be chatting with Erica. We dive into her background and how she started TruBar with the mission to create a clean, healthy snack for people on the go. I also share my own journey, from my early days of eating terrible protein bars to discovering TruBar. Erica opens up about the brand's evolution, incl...

I'm thrilled to be joined by the one and only Monica Garcia from The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City! In this unfiltered episode, we dive into Monica's whirlwind experience on RHOSLC and the explosive reactions to her not being asked back, including the fan outcry over unresolved storylines. Monica opens up about being blocked from returning by the other women, dealing with certain cast members both on and off-camera, and...

I'm back with a solo episode to catch you up on my life! This time, we're diving into the topic of self-esteem—how building a strong sense of self has helped me understand who I am, what I deserve, and the power of speaking positively about myself. The journey to this point wasn't easy, so I'm sharing some personal stories from my college days, including my experience with sorority life and the struggles that led me...

In this episode, I’m joined by Jason, the owner of Scooby Health, a leading functional health and coaching company. As a personal client of Jason's, I've experienced firsthand the transformative power of his approach to health and wellness. I’m a huge advocate for his coaching and supplements, which have been game-changers in my journey to balance my hormones after years of struggles. Jason dives deep into the signs and sym...

Welcome to today’s episode, where I’m joined by my friend Lienna May, a clinical nutritionist with a deep expertise in acne and gut health. Acne is a topic that hits close to home for both of us, and today, we’re diving deep into it. Lienna will share her personal journey with acne, exploring the various treatments she’s tried along the way. We'll discuss the crucial difference between acne triggers and underlying causes, and h...

I’m back with my friend Clayton Echard! The last time we saw Clayton was right before his trial, and now he's here to catch us up on everything that went down! Clayton shares how he walked into the courtroom confident of a win, only to have his demeanor completely shift when he saw Laura and her entourage. He reveals the shocking lies she told on the stand, how his legal team absolutely dominated the courtroom, and the powerful...

In this episode, I sit down with Chelsea, the inspiring owner of Burn Boot Camp, an organization dedicated to empowering women in more ways than just through fitness. Chelsea opens up about her journey, beginning with her decision to start working out at Burn Boot Camp as a way to reclaim her life after the challenges of being a wife, mother, and caregiver. She shares how this experience transformed not only her body but every aspe...

This is the final part of my interview with the gorgeous Kat Izzo! Kat opens up about her tumultuous childhood, including her time living in a group home as a teenager and the struggle to share this part of her past with anyone. She discusses the impact of her family dynamic and how her experience in the group home ultimately transformed her life for the better. Kat also reflects on the powerful moment she shared this information w...

Today I'm with the best mom and daughter duo, Renee and Tracy Ash! Renee is sitting down with me to talk all things about Love Undercover! She starts off by explaining how the show works, her mom explains the dynamic between the two of them, Renee talks about how she wasn't always this outgoing person, that she experienced bullying growing up and how that affected her, they both share the story of how they saw one of her bu...

We’re back in San Diego with Kat Izzo from the Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise! We kick off by diving into the real reason Kat's relationship with John Henry fell apart. She shares the shocking moment John Henry broke up with her over the phone while Bachelor in Paradise was still airing, leaving her devastated. She opens up about the intense emotions and grief she endured after the breakup. We reflect the lessons we’ve learn...

I'm in beautiful San Diego with a very special guest: Kat Izzo from The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise. We kick things off by discussing the difficulties of feeling misunderstood, which are only heightened by being on reality TV. Kat opens up about how these experiences have shaped her journey and led her to where she is today. She shares how being on reality TV has shifted her outlook on life, revealing that the hardest par...