I Choose The Bear Podcast

I was told recently, “You are thriving now.”

And if I’m honest… I didn’t know how to receive that. Because thriving, to me, sounded like peace.

Like rest. Like finally feeling okay.

And that’s not quite where I am.

In this episode, I share what led up to that moment ..from stress that physically impacted my heart…to sitting in a doctor’s office being told I’m “thriving” while still feeling like I’m walking through a ver...

You left. You moved on. So why does your body still react?

In this episode, we’re talking about the kind of trauma that doesn’t end when the relationship does. The kind that shows up in your breathing, your thoughts, your need to double-check everything…

This is about flashbacks that come out of nowhere. The silence that looks like zoning out.

And the reality that your body remembers what your mind has tried to move on from.

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This episode is for the men.

Not to accuse. Not to shame. But to invite understanding.

In this episode, I talk about the everyday calculations women make for their safety, the phrase “it’s not all men, but it’s all women,” and what many good men may not realize about the world women experience.

And for the men who are loving women who have been hurt before, the ones showing patience, kindness, and consistency…this epis...

How many times have you felt that quiet internal nudge… and talked yourself out of it?

In this episode, we’re talking about intuition, emotional safety, and the power of pausing instead of dismissing yourself. I share a personal story about a moment when listening to my instincts protected me and my children and how that same principle applies in relationships.

If you’ve ever ignored a red flag or talked yourself out of y...

Are women really more emotional than men — or are their emotions just more visible?

In this episode of I Choose the Bear Podcast, we break down the myth using psychology, neuroscience, and lived experience. We explore how men and women feel emotions at similar levels, why emotional expression looks different, and how women’s emotions are more likely to be questioned, dismissed, or labeled “too much.”

This is a conversation ab...

In this episode, I sit down with Em, a woman who spent years trying to make sense of a marriage shaped by manipulation and half-truths. Em shares how deception slowly became the foundation of her relationship — and how she found the clarity and courage to trust her own discernment again.

This conversation explores what happens when trust is abused, when spiritual support falls silent, and when someone finally chooses truth over ...

This episode dives into the truth about forgiveness …the real kind, not the rushed, pressured version so many women are taught to perform. We explore what happens when you’re expected to hold a relationship together alone, even while the other person keeps breaking it apart.

We’re redefining forgiveness:

not as silence, not as reconciliation, not as self-sacrifice… but as clarity, release, and choosing peace over pretending.

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October is almost over… but what other awareness lives quietly among the rest?

We see pink ribbons and mental health posts.

We honor Down Syndrome and infant loss.

But there’s another story woven through this month …one that isn’t always seen, but deeply felt.

Domestic Violence Awareness.

This isn’t just for survivors.

It’s for all women and the men who stand beside them. Because nearly half of all women have experienced ...

What Abuse Looks Like (Part 3 of 4)

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of physical and sexual abuse. Please listen only if you feel emotionally safe to do so. Take breaks or skip this one if you need to — your safety matters.

In this episode of I Choose the Bear Podcast, I explore three of the most visible and painful forms of abuse — physical, sexual, and financial.

These forms of control are never about anger or mo...