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The Starfish Diaries is a podcast hosted by Liz McKean; coach, consultant, yoga teacher, recovery & mental health advocate, and lover of metaphors. Inspired by "The Starfish Story," you can expect to hear personal stories, insightful reflections, and gentle reminders that you are not doing it wrong. Your joy, your work, your healing, and your desire for something more matters. This is an invitation to make your life a place you want to be. Tools to envision what that even looks like. And per ...
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Want to understand the link between neurodivergence and eating disorders? The Liv Label Free Podcast provides you with insights and strategies for recovery through meaningful conversations and stories of lived experience. Your host, Livia Sara, is an autistic ED warrior that now guides other neurodivergent individuals and their loved ones to a life of freedom. Learn more about Livia on her website livlabelfree.com and follow her on Instagram @livlabelfree!
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Welcome to Recovery Diaries In Depth; a mental health podcast that creates a warm, empathic, and engaging space for discussions around mental health, empowerment, and change. Executive Director and podcast host Gabe Nathan brings a unique combination of lived experience with mental health challenges, years of independent mental health and suicide awareness advocacy, and an understanding of the inpatient psychiatric millieu as a former staff member at a psychiatric hospital. This extensive ba ...
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Big Butts No Lies is the best plastic surgery podcast hosted by plastic surgery patient coordinator Mavi Rodriguez. On this show you’ll hear a mix of interviews with talented plastic surgeons, recovery experts and real-life patients. The conversations are an exquisite mix of pre-op and recovery tips for tummy tucks, liposuction, bbls (Brazilian butt lifts), breast lift and breast augmentation as well as insight into the beauty industry and breaking down the stigma around plastic surgery. We ...
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The Secret Life of TK Dutes is the story of what it means to become when the system won’t let you be. One woman sets out into the world, looking for ways to get ahead as an Artist. Producer. Daughter, Sister. Partner. Together with those who bear witness, TK throws away the scripts and looks for answers, in airports, dentists offices, across borders. Each episode is a new world, pioneering the art of loose autobiography to build the picture of a life in a community of voices. What happens wh ...
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Warfighters Diary

Jeremy Whiting

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Welcome to Warfighters Diary, the podcast that shares the raw, unfiltered stories of those who have fought battles both on the frontlines and within. From veterans who have served in combat to those who’ve faced the personal wars of addiction and PTSD, we dive deep into the journeys of recovery, redemption, and strength. In every episode, we sit down with real warfighters—people who’ve carried heavy burdens, endured unimaginable challenges, and yet, have found ways to rise again. These are t ...
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Andre's Diaries

Andre Johnsen

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I'm too lazy to write a diary so I record one instead. I keep most recordings to myself, but I choose to post the less private ones. I often have friends and family on as guests as they're usually involded in the stories or have stories of their own! Topics; Travel, hobbies and of course lyfe
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After losing her 21-year-old daughter, Emily, to fentanyl poisoning, veteran journalist Angela Kennecke made it her life’s mission to break the silence surrounding substance use disorder and the overdose crisis. Grieving Out Loud is a heartfelt and unflinching podcast where Angela shares stories of devastating loss, hard-earned hope, and the journey toward healing. Through powerful interviews with other grieving families, experts, advocates, and people in recovery, this podcast sheds light o ...
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Burnout Diaries

Burnout Diaries & Lessons by Burnout Girl, Paula Bellostas Muguerza

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Workaholic management consultant in recovery from a cortisol binge. Londoner on the outside, mad Spaniard on the inside My favourite quote that I happen to live by is "Work hard, be kind and good things will happen". I seem to have overdone the first bit of my motto and now I find myself writing to you about life with a fried brain and on the wrong side of burnout... Engineer and MBA by education and management consultant by trade, I am one of these people chronically unable to say no and wi ...
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The SOUND MATTERS show features in-depth commentary and conversations with compelling artists, musicians, songwriters, composers, photographers, filmmakers, and entrepreneurs. Hosted by TOM LEU -- a music and media veteran, professional speaker, published photographer, composer and producer -- SOUND MATTERS uncovers the stories behind the artists, songs and sounds that inspire, challenge, and move us. Tom dives deep into the creative process, philosophical approaches, and unique perspectives ...
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The Cult I Left Behind

Amanda & Kyle Briggs

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Newly-ish married couple, Amanda and Kyle, discuss Amanda’s upbringing in the IBLP cult of Duggar infamy – a story Kyle learns about along with listeners. Through sometimes humorous, sometimes heartbreaking stories, Amanda and Kyle explore the cult’s ideology, the strange rules that surrounded Amanda’s childhood, and the abuse she endured before leaving the cult. Through it all, they talk about what it takes to break free from a cult and what gets left behind.
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This podcast exists to support adoptees on their journey of self-discovery by creating a judgment free and safe space to peel back the layers of our collective experiences. Join host, Bethany Fraser, as she uncovers the raw, unfiltered truths of the complicated, layered and unique experiences that adoptees face. Dedicated to the truth, building trust, and operating from transparency, Bethany is guided by the power of community, and committed to finding and sharing the tools and resources tha ...
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Trans in the South Podcast

Trans in the South Podcast

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Hosted by a gay trans woman and a queer non-binary person, both raised and living in the American South, the T.I.T.S. podcast aims to tell personal, fascinating stories that you won't find elsewhere – starting with Jules's gender confirming surgery.
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I have always wanted to share and connect to the world all my feelings without been afraid of showing the suppressed me so here is where u get a full imagination of how my brains work
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Plastic Surgeons Dr. Sam Fuller and Dr. Dan Butz discuss a wide range of topics within plastic surgery, adding insight, detail, and humor to a captivating field in medicine. Join their conversation as they highlight advice, myths, facts, and everything you need to know about tummy tucks, breast augmentation, liposuction, and more! Included in the podcast are conversations spanning plastic surgery, such as botox, fillers, celebrity plastic surgery, mommy makeovers, breast lift, breast reducti ...
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A podcast to encourage an active nation, featuring interviews about fitness challenges, training tips and tricks, inspirational stories and so on. The Vivi Nation podcast is hosted by Chris and Nick Smith, two brothers trying to balance being first-time parents, full-time workers and fitness enthusiasts. We cover topics on cycling, running, nutrition and general health.
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Vetted In Vet Med

Vetted In Vet Med

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Welcome to the Vetted in Vet Med podcast, where we keep it all the way real about life as two African American female veterinarians - the good, the bad, and the downright ugly. We are here to spill the tea on what it's really like behind the exam room doors, and trust us, it is not all cute puppies and kittens. From the emotional highs of saving lives to the heartbreak of euthanasia, and even to the days when we question everything, we're bringing you unfiltered conversations about the highs ...
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We are so lucky here at Recovery Diaries to have an international community of special, sparkly people coming to us to share their mental health recovery stories. Today's guest on the show is Nicci Attfield, who lives with anxiety and add. Nicci was born in the UK, and is currently living in South Africa. She has published two personal essays with …
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Hey my loves 💕 Today I sat down with one of the kindest, most grounded surgeons I’ve ever met — Dr. Nicholas Howland — and wow… this conversation touched every part of my heart. We talked about the things most people are too scared to ask: ✨ How to choose the right plastic surgeon ✨ Why hospital privileges MATTER so much ✨ The real difference betwe…
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In this episode, Amanda and Kyle dive into moral scrupulosity OCD and how it has shaped Amanda’s life. She shares openly about the intense anxiety and compulsive behaviors she developed growing up in a high-control religious environment under Bill Gothard’s IBLP cult. These patterns looked like “perfectionism” on the surface but were actually roote…
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Quick announcement! Holiday Hypnosis sessions are suuuuper discounted when purchased between now and December 31, 2025. They will never be this price again so grab a little slice of peace for yourself while the deal is hot! Info here. In this episode of Starfish Diaries, we talk about what it really means to cope. Not in the moralized, shame-filled…
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Loss shows up in every part of life. We lose games, we lose jobs, and sometimes we lose the people we love most. This week on Grieving Out Loud, Marcia Earhart shares a story shaped by more heartbreak than most people could imagine. Before she reached adulthood, she had already faced 17 major losses. She believes those early experiences may have pr…
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Thinking about a BBL revision or a BBL redo? In this episode, Dr. Stan breaks down the real first steps you need to take — from choosing the right surgeon to managing expectations for asymmetry, goals, and realistic outcomes. A BBL revision isn’t a simple surgery — it requires expertise, strategy, and honesty. If you’re considering a second round, …
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"Dopesick" — the Emmy Award-winning series that dives deep into one of the most devastating crises of our time: the opioid epidemic. The show pulls back the curtain on Purdue Pharma, the company that aggressively marketed OxyContin and helped fuel addiction across America. It’s gripping television based on real events—and real people. Today on Grie…
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Hi my loves 💕 It’s Mavi! Today I’m bringing you one of the most important episodes I’ve ever recorded — the mental side of plastic surgery. Everyone talks about pre-op diets, fajas, lymphatic massages… but nobody prepares you for what happens in your MIND. Your surgery can change your body, but your mindset changes your life, and I want you to walk…
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In this episode of Starfish Diaries, I’m talking about something I think we all feel but rarely name out loud: the hard-to-ignore dread that creeps in when something in our life is out of alignment. It feels heavy in your chest, steals your joy, and makes your nervous system feel like it’s bracing even when nothing is technically wrong. If, like me…
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Hey friends, The way y’all have been pulling up about Episode 1, The Hustle Don’t Love You Back, has been… phewww. Thank you for trusting me with your journeys through burnout. But now I wanna hear from you, about your healing journey. The part where you started finding your way back to yourself. The small stuff. The weird stuff. The stuff that fee…
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Livia Sara chats with Rachael Herron about creativity, art, and how words will always fail. If you or your loved one are terrified of letting go of the eating disorder identity, this conversation is going to inspire and empower you to become the person you were born to be! Sign up for Liv Label Free emails: www.livlabelfree.com/join…
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Terry Almanza knows a thing or two about gangs, drugs, and organized crime. She spent nearly three decades with the Chicago Police Department, following a long family tradition of public service. But after her teenage daughter died from an overdose, Almanza says she was devastated by how law enforcement handled the case. Now, she’s traded her badge…
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Hi girls! ✨ Today’s episode is SUCH a treat because I’m sitting down with one of my favorite people in the aesthetics world — Julie Lorenzo, nurse practitioner, expert injector, and the founder of Invest In Your Face in Florida. If you care about your skin, your face, or just feeling like your most confident self, this one is for YOU. Julie and I g…
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Jasmin Pierre is the creator of The Safe Place, an award-winning app that offers free and affordable resources centering on Black mental health. Jasmin created The Safe Place for so many reasons-- because, when police respond to psychiatric emergencies and the person in crisis is black, the results can be deadly. Because of the pervasive and danger…
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In this episode, I dive into one of my favorite topics: coping mechanisms. These are the things we do, in spite of efforts to stop, to get through the hard parts of being human. We talk about the shame that gets layered on top of our coping, why it feels so heavy, and why the shame makes it so much harder to make changes. I share some of my own pat…
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Imagine going to a treatment center for addiction, only to be sent to work at a chicken processing plant for no pay. That’s one of the shocking realities investigative reporter Shoshana Walter uncovered in her national investigation into court-mandated addiction treatment. Her reporting exposed how a broken system turned thousands of people into an…
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Livia chats with Anna, who discovered me through my book Rainbow Girl, participated in the Autistically ED-Free Academy, and is on her own journey to discovering what freedom looks like after an eating disorder. This episode is the start of a new podcast era in which I leave behind excessive preparation and scripted episodes. Instead, I’m fully lea…
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Sit in on the first conversation Amanda and Kyle have had together about what they’re learning on their journey as new parents. Amanda opens up about lifelong fears around the kind of mother she might become, and Kyle reflects on what he actually sees in her. Together, they laugh (and yawn) their way through the learning curves of parenting and sha…
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I have a website at last, and one you can use to learn more about how to work with me! Check it out at LizMcKean.com Today I am talking about my three non-negotiable values: choice, safety, and access to resources. In my not-so-humble opinion, these are the conditions a joyful life actually requires. I fiercely protect them for myself, and I am ded…
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I’m so excited to finally bring you this episode with Kylie, the founder of Sulinu Nutrition — one of my favorite brands in the recovery space. 🌸 Kylie isn’t just a creator — she’s a registered dietitian who’s changing how women heal after plastic surgery by focusing on what really matters: nourishing your body from the inside out. In this episode,…
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Grief changes everything. It’s the kind of pain that steals your breath and reshapes your world, a weight that never fully lifts. For Stephanie Wiley, that pain runs deeper than words can express. She suddenly lost her teenage son, the boy who never missed a chance to say “I love you,” to fentanyl poisoning. In the aftermath of unimaginable loss, S…
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The crash already happened. Now we’re sitting in the smoke, asking what’s left to build with. TK and Dr. Nicole Rawls talk about what comes after the heartbreak—the moment you realize the grind doesn’t owe you anything, but maybe your spirit still does. They dig into anger that turns into clarity, grief that becomes blueprint. Because legacy isn’t …
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TK thought the hustle was love. Awards, gigs, bylines, late nights, early mornings. Running until the body says “nope.” Turns out the hustle was heartbreak. Opportunities dressed as disappointment. Depression dressed as grind. This episode drifts through the wreckage: voice notes from the highs, reflections about the lows. And then the crash- burno…
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Shame has such a sneaky way of showing up in our lives, and in this episode I talk about why I'm over it. Shame lives in the corners, in the cravings, in the habits we swear we’ll quit tomorrow. Let's dig into why shame feels so heavy… and why it doesn’t actually help us grow. Together, we explore how moral judgments from society and from ourselves…
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A 2012 documentary, The Queen of Versailles, introduced the world to David and Jackie Siegel, the powerhouse couple behind Westgate Resorts. The film showcased their booming business, lavish lifestyle, and bustling household of eight children. But behind the glamour, life took a devastating turn. The Siegels’ world came crashing down after the loss…
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This episode is so special to me, because I got to sit down with my girl Diana — The Faja Doctor — to talk about what nobody prepares you for after surgery: the emotional side of recovery. 🩷 We opened up about post-op depression, the pressure to “love” your results right away, and the reality of finding confidence again in your new body. I know so …
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Officer James Jefferson, an 18-year police service veteran and wellness coordinator in Canada, is done with the "blue wall of silence." He speaks openly, candidly, honestly, and earnestly about mental health issues in law enforcement, and the series of events that almost resulted in him killing himself with his service weapon. Why? To help other of…
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Amy Duggar King joins us to talk about her new book Holy Disruptor, and she does not hold back. From growing up around the Duggar family and IBLP to setting boundaries and breaking cycles of silence, Amy brings her whole heart to shining a light on the darkness that shaped her childhood and family. We talk about the gap between reality TV and real …
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In this episode, we're talking about what it really means to feel safe- not just physically, but emotionally and energetically. I open up about my own experiences with anxiety and the ways it can quietly shape our choices, our relationships, and how we move through the world. Through personal stories and a few favorite metaphors (including one abou…
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On any given day, paramedics are called into chaos—heart attacks, car crashes, overdoses, and everything in between. For Aaron Westfall, those emergencies too often involve the painful grip of addiction. But instead of only seeing tragedy, he chooses to see the person behind the struggle. That’s because Aaron has been there himself. He not only bat…
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✨ Hi girls! Welcome back to another episode of Big Butts No Lies — it’s your girl Mavi Rodríguez, your go-to guide for everything plastic surgery and recovery! In this episode, I’m giving you a peek inside my Houston Recovery Haven — where I’ve spent the last few weeks taking care of my girls fresh out of surgery. I’m sharing everything I’ve learne…
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Send us a text [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/jeremy.n.whiting Instagram: jwhite_9617 Tik Tok: @jeremywhiting77 Support the show Support for Veterans & Their Loved Ones If You’re a Veteran Needing Help: Healthcare & Benefits: Visit [www.va.gov](https://www.va.gov) or call 1-800-698-2411 (MyVA411). Mental Health & Crisis Support: …
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In this episode, I explore why reaching out for support can feel uncomfortable, especially for people who grew up believing they had to be independent, endlessly capable, and effortlessly successful to have value. I open up about my lifelong chase for “gold stars” through external validation, and how that mindset led me away from authenticity and t…
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This fall, the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was transformed into a sea of grief and remembrance. Four thousand tombstones stretched across the grass—each one representing a life cut short by substances. The Trail of Truth was more than an event; it was a call to action, shining a light on the nation’s fentanyl and substance use disorder epide…
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Go on a walk with me as I record another spontaneous voice memo! In this episode, I share my evolving relationship with the podcast format, explaining how I’m craving more live, soul-to-soul connections rather than speaking into the void. I discuss feeling claustrophobic as I try to externally match my internal vastness through words, and how authe…
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Author, veteran, and advocate Elizabeth Estabrooks joins Amanda and Kyle to explore the realities of trauma, institutional betrayal, and what it truly means to heal. Drawing from her decades in sexual assault and domestic violence advocacy, Liz shares the inspiration behind her book Broken in the Stronger Places—and why healing is less about perfec…
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In this conversation, I explore what it really means to ask for help... the kind of ask that stretches your heart a little and asks you to trust yourself first. I talk about how my relationship with asking for help has evolved through recovery and self-discovery, and why it’s not just an act of reaching out, but an act of self-trust. We’ll unpack t…
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From appearances on the Oprah Show to features in the Wall Street Journal, Dr. Ken Druck has long been recognized as a leading voice on grief. A pioneer in grief literacy, he has earned numerous honors, including the “Distinguished Contribution to Psychology” award. But what makes his voice so powerful isn’t just decades of expertise—it’s the perso…
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The past few weeks have been a whirlwind — from launching the Recovery Haven to personally caring for my clients through every stage of their post-op journey. 💕 In this video, I’m taking you behind the scenes as I help one of my girls after her surgery. From the moment I pick her up to making sure she’s comfortable at my private recovery suite, thi…
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In today's episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my everyday experience being AuDHD (Autistic and ADHD). I share how trapped I feel in this body, how overwhelmed I am by my own mind, and how masking & giftedness play a role in it all. Discovery resources for you: 🎙️ Free audiotraining: https://www.livlabelfree.com/free-audiotraining ✨ Existentia…
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In this episode, I tell stories from teaching yoga, and share some of my tools and tricks to help people get out of their head and into their bodies even during the most challenging time of life. We explore the healing power of connection, breath, music and mindfulness against all odds- reminders that yoga isn’t about perfection, but about showing …
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The numbers are heartbreaking. Nearly 40% of high school students say they feel persistently sad or hopeless, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About one in five reported struggling with anxiety or depression in just the past two weeks, and another one in five said they seriously considered suicide in…
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In this very special and intimate episode of Big Butts No Lies, I open my heart to share the story behind creating the Recovery Suite. 🌸 This isn’t just about plastic surgery — it’s about building a safe, loving space for women during one of the most vulnerable times of their lives. I talk about the doubts, the fears, and the faith it took to bring…
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In this first installment of Dopamine Diaries, Livia Sara unravels the overlooked connection between autism, ADHD, and anorexia. You’ll learn how dopamine differences create a neurodivergent vulnerability for engaging in anorexia behaviors, including restriction, compulsive exercise, ADHD hyperfocus, and constantly thinking about food! Further reso…
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In this episode of The Cult I Left Behind, Amanda once more opens up her old diaries from her time in the IBLP cult and the early days of leaving. She reads while Kyle reacts in real time. Together, they talk through what those pages reveal about life inside IBLP, the challenges of leaving, and the moments of growth and hope along the way. Amanda a…
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