Speak Honest Podcast: Real Talk on Relationships, Attachment Styles & the Work of Healing Childhood Trauma

Ever opened up to someone… and then immediately regretted it?
You’re lying in bed, replaying everything you said, wondering if you were too much, said too much, or scared them off. That shame spiral? It’s not just in your head. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly why we feel so gross after being vulnerable—and how to stop letting that shame run the show. We’ll talk nervous system reactions, trauma responses, and what it...

Can you really be a great mom without losing yourself in the process?
In this heart-opening episode, I sit down with parenting expert and somatic coach Vivian Meraki to talk about what it really means to parent through divorce. We unpack the pressure to be the “perfect mom,” the guilt that often follows us after a breakup, and how somatic awareness can help us show up for our kids and ourselves. Whether you’re navigating co-pa...

Is it love... or are you just afraid to start over?
In this episode of Speak Honest, I'm answering the big, messy questions so many women ask themselves late at night. Am I settling? Is he really the one? What does secure love even feel like? I’m breaking it all down in a way that’s honest, compassionate, and actually helpful. Whether you're dating someone new or deep into a long-term relationship, this episode will ...

Ever feel like you're finally healing... and then suddenly, you shut down or pull away from someone who’s actually good for you?
 In this vulnerable and eye-opening coaching call, I sit down with my client Sheryl to unpack what happens when avoidant attachment patterns sneak back in — especially in relationships that feel secure, healthy, or maybe even soulmate-level. We explore the push-pull of disorganized attachment, th...

Ever feel like your attraction to someone might be more pain than passion?
In this Q&A episode, I’m answering listener-submitted questions that get to the heart of what so many of us struggle with in relationships. We’re diving into the difference between anxious attachment and intuition (spoiler alert: your intuition doesn’t panic-text six times in a row), unpacking what activating and deactivating strategies really look l...

Ever felt like you should be over your ex by now, but you can’t stop thinking about them? Wondered why you keep checking their stories, or worse, found yourself spiraling into a breakup rabbit hole of “what ifs” and “maybes”? In this honest and raw conversation, I sit down with breakup recovery coach Lucy Price to pull back the curtain on what really happens when we’re stuck in the heartbreak loop. We talk about the sneaky ways gri...

What if exploring your identity wasn’t just allowed, it was celebrated?
In this episode, I’m opening up about my own pride story, not as a coach, but as a mom. I share what it’s been like raising my trans son, from his first coming out moment at nine years old to the joy of watching him grow into who he is today. You’ll hear how learning about pronouns rewired my brain, why phases aren’t something to be feared, and how creatin...

Ever felt like you can’t tell if you’re ready to leave or just desperate for something to change?
In this raw and revealing conversation, I sit down with Dr. Becky Whetstone, also known as the “Marriage Crisis Manager,” to talk about what really happens when a relationship hits the point of "I think I want out." Whether you're in the middle of a marriage meltdown or quietly questioning everything, this episode i...

Can a panic attack at the dentist actually teach you how far you've come in your healing journey?
In this raw and deeply honest episode, I share the unexpected emotional storm that hit me during a routine dental appointment and why it left me feeling more empowered, not less. From childhood dental trauma to adult self-advocacy, this story isn't just about cavities... it's about how healing can show up messy, lou...

Ever feel like you’re always the one being blamed? Whether it’s your partner, a friend, or even your family, you keep ending up in situations where you’re walking on eggshells, questioning your every move, and wondering, “Am I the problem?”

In this raw and emotional coaching call with my client Lisa, we dig into the sneaky patterns that keep women stuck in blame cycles. You’ll hear how childhood wounds shape the way we show up in ad...

Ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “How did that go so wrong so fast?”
In this episode, I’m breaking down my go-to tool for untangling communication breakdowns before they blow up into full-on fights. It’s called the SHIT Method—Said, Heard, Intention, Try Again—and no, it’s not just a cheeky name. This is the exact process I teach my clients to slow down the spiral, make sense of what actually happened in the conv...

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Have you ever wondered why you say yes when you mean no or why setting boundaries feels downright terrifying, even with people you love?

In this deeply honest and powerful episode, I sit down with Cora Rennie, a craniosacral therapist and recovering people pleaser, to unpack the fawning trauma response and how it shows up in our relationships. Cora opens up about her personal healing ...

Ever feel like you’ve outgrown the pain but it still haunts you?
In this unexpected (and totally unfiltered) breakdown of Marvel’s Thunderbolts, I explore how this action-packed antihero movie became a mirror for real-life healing. From scenes that had me sobbing in my seat to powerful metaphors about shame, shadow work, and inner child healing — this episode shows how even fictional superheroes can teach us something about ou...

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Ever had a dream that felt way too big… and way too scary?
In this episode, I sit down with Jennifer Henczel, the founder of the Women Podcasters Network and the Women Podcasters Awards, to talk about what it really means to take the leap... even when you're terrified. We talk about the accident that changed her life, how she built a global movement of women’s voices, and why showing up s...

Ever lay in bed replaying a moment that made you cringe… and suddenly you’re spiraling into shame?

 In this episode, we’re doing some serious spring cleaning — not of your closet, but of your emotional clutter. I’m walking you through the three key questions that help clear out all those small-but-heavy moments that keep piling up in your nervous system. You’ll hear a story from my own life (yes, it’s peak awkward), and I’ll show yo...

Do you keep falling for the same emotionally unavailable men — and calling it a “spark”?
In this honest and empowering episode of Speak Honest, I sit down with relationship expert and bestselling author Bob Grant to unpack one of the most common traps women fall into: mistaking intensity for intimacy. We talk about why real love often feels unfamiliar, how to stop hiding your emotions to seem “low maintenance,” and what men ac...

Ever caught yourself thinking, “Why doesn’t this feel better yet... even though we said we’re moving forward?”
In this episode of Speak Honest, we’re diving deep into what it really takes to rebuild trust after a rupture and why it’s not as simple as saying “I forgive you.” I share the story of my client Maya, whose partner broke her trust financially, and how she moved from confusion and resentment to clarity and connection. ...

Are you ready to shatter generational parenting patterns and build unbreakable bonds with your kids? In this raw, honest conversation, Lara Pitocchi reveals her proven strategies for breaking toxic cycles and creating connection-based parenting that heals both parent and child.

You might want to listen if:

• You're repeating your own childhood trauma with your kids
• Communication with your children feels impossible
• You're dr...

Why does he seem so into you one moment… and distant the next? If you’ve ever felt like you’re walking on eggshells in a relationship—afraid that asking for more will push him away—you’re not imagining things. You might be dealing with avoidant attachment. In this episode, I’m breaking down the sneaky ways avoidants pull away, why it’s not your fault, and how to stop chasing connection that leaves you feeling exhausted.

You might wa...