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Secret Life

287 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 396 ratings

Tell me your secret, I'll tell you mine — true confessions of love, sex, money, relationships, addictions, and hidden taboo topics that are often hilarious, uplifting, and hopeful. Hosted by best-selling author, actress, and coach Brianne Davis, the podcast offers a mix of guest interviews and topic-specific discussions.

Every Monday, listeners are invited to join Brianne as she pulls back the curtain and explores the how, what, when, where, and why of various subjects. Some episodes feature guests sharing their own secrets and stories, while in others Brianne takes a deep dive into a specific topic. Whether laughing, crying, or feeling inspired, each episode offers a revealing journey into the human experience.

Brianne's best-selling book, Secret Life of a Hollywood Sex & Love Addict, a roman à clef novel based on a decade in recovery (with a dash of creative license), was launched in February 2021.

To share a secret or be a guest on the show, email [email protected] or visit www.secretlifepodcast.com.

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DeeDee Flores: Positively Trans: Owning Your Truth

November 16, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

Celebrating Transgender Awareness Week: In 1993, DeeDee transitioned from a man to a woman at the age of 33. And though it was an overall positive experience, it was clear that it was much easier to be a man in the world. Driven by a passion for entertaining and educating, DeeDee's journey is both uplifting and inspiring. #TransAwarenessWeek  _______ The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexu...

Bonus - Follow-Up: Miscarriage Revelations

November 15, 2020 08:00 - 17 minutes - 17.9 MB

Ep #23's Jennifer was struck with a powerful realization after listening to her episode and agreed to share more. HHaving had an even greater wave of guilt and shame, she can’t help but wonder if she willed her baby away. Shortly after the miscarriage and the break-up, she moves across the country, drinking and hooking up with men to numb the pain, and fell into a deep depression. She felt hopeless, loveless, and lost her passion for acting.  ______ TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE ...

Follow-Up: Miscarriage Revelations & Forgiveness (Bonus)

November 15, 2020 08:00 - 17 minutes - 17.9 MB

Ep #23's Jennifer was struck with a powerful realization after listening to her episode and agreed to share more. HHaving had an even greater wave of guilt and shame, she can’t help but wonder if she willed her baby away. Shortly after the miscarriage and the break-up, she moves across the country, drinking and hooking up with men to numb the pain, and fell into a deep depression. She felt hopeless, loveless, and lost her passion for acting.  ______ TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE ...

Follow-Up: Miscarriage Revelations & Forgiveness

November 15, 2020 08:00 - 17 minutes - 17.9 MB

Ep #23's Jennifer was struck with a powerful realization after listening to her episode and agreed to share more. HHaving had an even greater wave of guilt and shame, she can’t help but wonder if she willed her baby away. Shortly after the miscarriage and the break-up, she moves across the country, drinking and hooking up with men to numb the pain, and fell into a deep depression. She felt hopeless, loveless, and lost her passion for acting.  ______ TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE ...

Follow-Up: Miscarriage Revelations

November 15, 2020 08:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

Ep #23's Jennifer was struck with a powerful realization after listening to her episode and agreed to share more. HHaving had an even greater wave of guilt and shame, she can’t help but wonder if she willed her baby away. Shortly after the miscarriage and the break-up, she moves across the country, drinking and hooking up with men to numb the pain, and fell into a deep depression. She felt hopeless, loveless, and lost her passion for acting.  ______ TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE abuse, mi...

Miscarriage: Guilt, Shame & Relief

November 09, 2020 08:00 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MB

What do you do when you want a baby so bad you’re willing to stay in an abusive relationship to have one? But at 12 weeks, Jennifer began having complications with her pregnancy, and her world was turned upside down. ______ Brene Brown has said this about Guilt and Shame: Based on my research and the research of other shame researchers, I believe that there is a profound difference between shame and guilt. I believe that guilt is adaptive and helpful – it’s holding something we’ve done or ...

Vanity, Perfectionism, Ego & Pride

November 02, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes - 28.3 MB

Society conditions us to strive to be perfect — be thin, toned, ripped, trimmed, waxed, peeled, tan, liked, followed, friended, and then... we will be loved. There's a misconception that only women put themselves under a microscope when it comes to their bodies and their looks, but men do too. A new study points to a surprising connection between rising perfectionism in our culture and rising mental health issues, including depression and anxiety. The study, published in the Americ...

Beau Baker: Vanity—Perfectionism, Ego & Pride

November 02, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

Society conditions us to strive to be perfect — be thin, toned, ripped, trimmed, waxed, peeled, tan, liked, followed, friended, and then... we will be loved. There's a misconception that only women put themselves under a microscope when it comes to their bodies and their looks, but men do too. A new study points to a surprising connection between rising perfectionism in our culture and rising mental health issues, including depression and anxiety. The study, published in the American Psycho...

Vanity: Perfectionism, Ego & Pride

November 02, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes - 28.3 MB

Society conditions us to strive to be perfect — be thin, toned, ripped, trimmed, waxed, peeled, tan, liked, followed, friended, and then... we will be loved. There's a misconception that only women put themselves under a microscope when it comes to their bodies and their looks, but men do too. A new study points to a surprising connection between rising perfectionism in our culture and rising mental health issues, including depression and anxiety. The study, published in the American Psycho...

How About We 'Cancel' Rape?

October 26, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

**Trigger warning. This episode is about sexual assault and rape.** At 15, Emily was raped by the Homecoming King and at 16, sexually assaulted by a police officer. She swore she wouldn't tell anyone. 1 in 3 women has been sexually assaulted by the time they are 18, yet the majority go unreported. The rape culture that continues to exist needs to change. As a society, why aren't we teaching our impressionable young men about sex, respect, and boundaries?  How can we educate our hormone-ragin...

Remedy For Addiction: Service

October 19, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 32.1 MB

His sex and love addiction became front-page news, "Talent Scout Arrested on Immoral Charges."  His addiction robbed him of a successful career, marriage, and his dignity. 30 years later, Jay has helped hundreds of people recover from the deadly disease of sex and love addiction. ______ Jay Parker, consultant and recovery coach, guides those who struggle with addiction on their journey from shame to grace. To find out more about Jay: https://jayparker.org Jay Parker is a native of New Yo...

Jay Parker: Remedy For Addiction: Service

October 19, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

His sex and love addiction became front-page news, "Talent Scout Arrested on Immoral Charges."  His addiction robbed him of a successful career, marriage, and his dignity. 30 years later, Jay has helped hundreds of people recover from the deadly disease of sex and love addiction. ______ Jay Parker, consultant and recovery coach, guides those who struggle with addiction on their journey from shame to grace. To find out more about Jay: https://jayparker.org Jay Parker is a native of New Yo...

Crying Wolf

October 12, 2020 07:00 - 24 minutes - 24.3 MB

Alexandra was 4 1/2 when her father was murdered. Her life was turned upside down, she struggled with the attention, fitting in, and finding herself.  ______ Connect with Alexandra on Instagram   ______ TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE dishonesty, lying, peer pressure, childhood, trauma, dating, self-love, inspiration, siblings, secrets. ______ If you or anyone you know struggles with addiction, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, or feeling overwhelmed, we've compiled a list of resources ...

Believing The Lie

October 12, 2020 07:00 - 24 minutes - 24.3 MB

Alexandra was 4 1/2 when her father was murdered. Her life was turned upside down, she struggled with the attention, fitting in, and finding herself.  ______ Connect with Alexandra on Instagram   ______ TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE dishonesty, lying, peer pressure, childhood, trauma, dating, self-love, inspiration, siblings, secrets. ______ If you or anyone you know struggles with addiction, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, or feeling overwhelmed, we've compiled a list of r...

Lying To Fit In

October 12, 2020 07:00 - 24 minutes - 24.3 MB

Alexandra was 4 1/2 when her father was murdered. Her life was turned upside down, she struggled with the attention, fitting in, and finding herself.  ______ Connect with Alexandra on Instagram   ______ TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE dishonesty, lying, peer pressure, childhood, trauma, dating, self-love, inspiration, siblings, secrets. ______ If you or anyone you know struggles with addiction, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, or feeling overwhelmed, we've compiled a list of r...

Alexandra Hendrickson: Crying Wolf

October 12, 2020 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB

Alexandra was 4 1/2 when her father was murdered. Her life was turned upside down, she struggled with the attention, fitting in, and finding herself.  ______ Connect with Alexandra on Instagram   ______ TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE dishonesty, lying, peer pressure, childhood, trauma, dating, self-love, inspiration, siblings, secrets. ______ If you or anyone you know struggles with addiction, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, or feeling overwhelmed, we've compiled a list of resources ...

Overcoming Bulimia & Anorexia

October 05, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes - 28.5 MB

Keeping a secret about a raging eating disorder meant she didn't have to get better. Christine Lakin breaks down how she isolated her decade long battle with bulimia and anorexia, shifting her focus and perspective and how she created a healthy lifestyle.  Christine is a director, producer and actress. She is best known from the 90’s sit-com “Step By Step”.  She lives in California with her husband and two children.   To connect with Christine Lakin: Instagram | Twitter ______ TOPICS IN ...

Christine Lakin: Overcoming Bulimia & Anorexia

October 05, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

Keeping a secret about a raging eating disorder meant she didn't have to get better. Christine Lakin breaks down how she isolated her decade long battle with bulimia and anorexia, shifting her focus and perspective and how she created a healthy lifestyle.  Christine is a director, producer and actress. She is best known from the 90’s sit-com “Step By Step”.  She lives in California with her husband and two children.   To connect with Christine Lakin: Instagram | Twitter ______ TOPICS IN ...

Eat, Pray, #FML

September 28, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 26.7 MB

A year and a half into her marriage, Gabrielle Stone finds out her husband has been having an affair. Then she meets a man, and he asks her to marry him. Forty-eight hours before a trip to Italy, he breaks up with her. Her first thought... FML! _______ Gabrielle Stone is no stranger to the world of entertainment. Growing up on set with her legendary scream queen mother Dee Wallace (Cujo, E.T.), she had days of licking off mommy’s fake blood and getting the travel bug at an early age. Gabri...

Gabrielle Stone: Eat, Pray, #FML

September 28, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

A year and a half into her marriage, Gabrielle Stone finds out her husband has been having an affair. Then she meets a man, and he asks her to marry him. Forty-eight hours before a trip to Italy, he breaks up with her. Her first thought... FML! _______ Gabrielle Stone is no stranger to the world of entertainment. Growing up on set with her legendary scream queen mother Dee Wallace (Cujo, E.T.), she had days of licking off mommy’s fake blood and getting the travel bug at an early age. Gabri...

Plastic Crack - Toy Collecting Addiction

September 21, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

The impulsive, addictive dark side of toy collecting and the need for people to have "an object of desire." OCD is about control. But what is a 5-year-old trying to control? Alex unpacks a secret he kept from his wife for years, the shame he carried, and his recent OCD diagnosis. Getting to the bottom of the psychology of collecting and why he devoted significant amounts of time, money, and energy making and maintaining his collection. An activity he shared with his now-estranged brother onl...

Lucie Pohl: Sex, Drugs and Red Flags

September 14, 2020 07:15 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

Cheating on her with a transexual sex worker was the final straw, but the signs were there from the start for Lucie and the fast and furious seven-month relationship with the quintessential bad boy.  ______ Lucie Pohl is a German-American Film, TV and Voice Actor, comedian, writer and the voice of Mercy from Blizzard Entertainment's Overwatch. Known for Red Dwarf XI, Homeland, Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, David Chase's Not Fade Away. Lucie has written three solo comedy shows wh...

Sex, Drugs and Red Flags

September 14, 2020 07:15 - 26 minutes - 25.9 MB

Cheating on her with a transexual sex worker was the final straw, but the signs were there from the start for Lucie and the fast and furious seven-month relationship with the quintessential bad boy.  ______ Lucie Pohl is a German-American Film, TV and Voice Actor, comedian, writer and the voice of Mercy from Blizzard Entertainment's Overwatch. Known for Red Dwarf XI, Homeland, Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, David Chase's Not Fade Away. Lucie has written three solo comedy shows wh...

Johnathon - Shame Free: Recovering Sex and Love Addict

September 07, 2020 07:15 - 25 minutes - 24.8 MB

For 25 years, Johnathon Schaech held a secret very close to him, he'd been sexually assaulted on his first film by the famed Italian director, Franco Zeffirelli. In 2018, at the peek of the MeToo Movement, Johnathon shared his story with the world. But going public, fighting for those who don't have a voice, plunged him further into darkness, anger, and shame. It wasn't until he discovered a program for sex and love addicts that he found recovery, peace, and the tools to live a sham...

Shame Free: Recovering Sex and Love Addict

September 07, 2020 07:15 - 25 minutes - 24.8 MB

For 25 years, Johnathon Schaech held a secret very close to him, he'd been sexually assaulted on his first film by the famed Italian director, Franco Zeffirelli. In 2018, at the peek of the MeToo Movement, Johnathon shared his story with the world. But going public, fighting for those who don't have a voice, plunged him further into darkness, anger, and shame. It wasn't until he discovered a program for sex and love addicts that he found recovery, peace, and the tools to live a shame-free li...

Johnathon Schaech: Shame Free—Recovering Sex and Love Addict

September 07, 2020 07:15 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

For 25 years, Johnathon Schaech held a secret very close to him, he'd been sexually assaulted on his first film by the famed Italian director, Franco Zeffirelli. In 2018, at the peek of the MeToo Movement, Johnathon shared his story with the world. But going public, fighting for those who don't have a voice, plunged him further into darkness, anger, and shame. It wasn't until he discovered a program for sex and love addicts that he found recovery, peace, and the tools to live a shame-free li...

Dixie Perkinson- I Only Steal from Jeff Bezos

August 31, 2020 07:15 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

Dixie steals as a way to connect with her estranged father. Dixie is active in multiple recovery programs and works a great program, yet she still grapples with stealing. She and her father formed a bond while crashing weddings and shoplifting together at a very young age.  Dixie Perkinson is an actress (Speechless, Wilfred) and writer (Eat My Prune) living in Los Angeles. You can connect with Dixie on Instagram. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE addiction, recovery, stealing, shoplifting, f...

I Only Steal from Jeff Bezos

August 31, 2020 07:15 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB

Dixie steals as a way to connect with her estranged father. Dixie is active in multiple recovery programs and works a great program, yet she still grapples with stealing. She and her father formed a bond while crashing weddings and shoplifting together at a very young age.  Dixie Perkinson is an actress (Speechless, Wilfred) and writer (Eat My Prune) living in Los Angeles. You can connect with Dixie on Instagram. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE addiction, recovery, stealing, shoplifting, f...

Dixie - I Only Steal from Jeff Bezos

August 31, 2020 07:15 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB

Dixie is active in multiple recovery programs and works a great program, yet she still grapples with stealing. Dixie considers the connection to her estranged father and the bond the two formed at a young age crashing weddings and shoplifting together.  Dixie Perkinson is an actress (Speechless, Wilfred) and writer (Eat My Prune) living in Los Angeles. You can connect with Dixie on Instagram. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE addiction, recovery, stealing, shoplifting, father/daught...

Ricky B - F*ck Cancer: Breakdown to Breakthrough

August 28, 2020 07:15 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

With 29 years of sobriety and a career in recovery, the last thing Ricky was expecting was an aggressive cancer diagnosis. But the distant darkness that had plagued him in the past snuck back in. And the only option that made sense was to take his life. Ricky shares his heart-wrenching story as he turns his life around, identifies the problem, and like a phoenix out of the ashes, finds true peace and serenity once again.  Connect with Ricky B on Instagram September is Suicide Prev...

F*ck Cancer: Breakdown to Breakthrough

August 28, 2020 07:15 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

Checking himself into a psych ward with 29 years of sobriety was the last thing Ricky B. thought he would do. But after an aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis, he found the distant darkness that had plagued him in the past snuck back in. And the only option that made sense was to take his life. Yet he kept that all to himself. Yet another example that people are facing their own battles all the time, even if it isn't obvious. Ricky shares his heart-wrenching story as he turns his life aroun...

Ricky B - Cancer: From Breakdown to Breakthrough

August 28, 2020 07:15 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

With 29 years of sobriety and a career in recovery, the last thing Ricky was expecting was an aggressive cancer diagnosis. But the distant darkness that had plagued him in the past snuck back in. And the only option that made sense was to take his life. Ricky shares his heart-wrenching story as he turns his life around, identifies the problem, and like a phoenix out of the ashes, finds true peace and serenity once again.  Connect with Ricky B on Instagram September is Suicide Prev...

Ricky B: F*ck Cancer—Breakdown to Breakthrough

August 28, 2020 07:15 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MB

Checking himself into a psych ward with 29 years of sobriety was the last thing Ricky B. thought he would do. But after an aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis, he found the distant darkness that had plagued him in the past snuck back in. And the only option that made sense was to take his life. Yet he kept that all to himself. Yet another example that people are facing their own battles all the time, even if it isn't obvious. Ricky shares his heart-wrenching story as he turns his life aroun...

Brittany: I hate being a mom sometimes and just want to run away

August 25, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MB

What they don’t tell you is that when your child is born, a part of you dies and you have to come to terms with this new identity. Brittany Ishibashi and Brianne share their stories of struggling with postpartum, trying to be the perfect mom and finding time for self-care in times of quarantine. The two swap hilarious stories of fantasizing about just walking out the door (with their masks on of course), only to have their child do something insanely adorable, reminding them why it’s all wor...

Brittany Ishibashi: I Hate Being a Mom Sometimes

August 25, 2020 07:36 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

What they don’t tell you is that when your child is born, a part of you dies and you have to come to terms with this new identity. Brittany Ishibashi and Brianne share their stories of struggling with postpartum, trying to be the perfect mom and finding time for self-care in times of quarantine. The two swap hilarious stories of fantasizing about just walking out the door (with their masks on of course), only to have their child do something insanely adorable, reminding them why it’s all wor...

I Hate Being a Mom Sometimes

August 25, 2020 07:36 - 30 minutes - 29.7 MB

What they don’t tell you is that when your child is born, a part of you dies and you have to come to terms with this new identity. Brittany Ishibashi and Brianne share their stories of struggling with postpartum, trying to be the perfect mom and finding time for self-care in times of quarantine. The two swap hilarious stories of fantasizing about just walking out the door (with their masks on of course), only to have their child do something insanely adorable, reminding them why it’s all wor...

Brittany - I Hate Being a Mom Sometimes

August 25, 2020 07:36 - 30 minutes - 29.7 MB

What they don’t tell you is that when your child is born, a part of you dies and you have to come to terms with this new identity. Brittany Ishibashi and Brianne share their stories of struggling with postpartum, trying to be the perfect mom and finding time for self-care in times of quarantine. The two swap hilarious stories of fantasizing about just walking out the door (with their masks on of course), only to have their child do something insanely adorable, reminding them why it’...

Breaking Black and LGBTQ Generational Beliefs

August 21, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

A family member took Shang's innocence; decades later he recognized that it wasn't his fault, his problem, or his shame to carry. What followed was a journey towards self-discovery, self-love, and finding his power as an artist. In effect, breaking the beliefs, his family held about being black, LGBTQ, and the secrets they kept.  If you'd like to share your secret and be on the show: send an email to [email protected]. ______ If you or anyone you know is struggling with addicti...

Shang - Breaking Black and LGBTQ Generational Beliefs

August 21, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

If you'd like to share your secret and be on the show: send an email to [email protected]. ______ If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction, depression, trauma, sexual abuse or feeling overwhelmed, we've compiled a list of resources the Secret Life Podcast Website. ______ HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE SHOW? Tell Your Friends & Share Online! Subscribe, Rate & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Stitcher | Google Podcasts Spread the word via social media Instag...

Shang - Breaking the Generational Cycle

August 21, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

Decades after a family member took Shang's innocence; he recognized that it wasn't his fault, his problem, or his shame to carry. What followed was a journey towards self-discovery, self-love, and finding his power as an artist. In effect, breaking the beliefs, his family held about being black, LGBTQ, and the secrets they kept.  ______ If you'd like to share your secret on the show, send an email to [email protected]. ______ If you or anyone you know is struggling with addict...

Bonnie - Choosing Sobriety Over Chasing the Dragon

August 18, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

On the outside, Bonnie's Hollywood career was a success, but when the fun and thrills of drinking had disappeared, she found herself at a critical moment in her life. Her willingness to change and be messy led to an incredible story of transformation, self-love, and the art of being present. Bonnie Gillespie is living her dreams by helping others figure out how to live theirs. As a weekly columnist, she began demystifying the casting process for actors in 1999. Her most popular book is Self...

Bonnie - Balancing Sobriety, Presence and Hollywood

August 18, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

On the outside, Bonnie's Hollywood career was a success, but when the fun and thrills of drinking had disappeared, she found herself at a critical moment in her life. Her willingness to change and be messy led to an incredible story of transformation, self-love, and the art of being present. Bonnie Gillespie is living her dreams by helping others figure out how to live theirs. As a weekly columnist, she began demystifying the casting process for actors in 1999. Her most popular boo...

Choosing Sobriety

August 18, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

On the outside, Bonnie's Hollywood career was a success, but when the fun and thrills of drinking had disappeared, she found herself at a critical moment in her life. Her willingness to change and be messy led to an incredible story of transformation, self-love, and the art of being present. Bonnie Gillespie is living her dreams by helping others figure out how to live theirs. As a weekly columnist, she began demystifying the casting process for actors in 1999. Her most popular book is Self...

Bonnie Gillespie: Choosing Sobriety

August 18, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

On the outside, Bonnie's Hollywood career was a success, but when the fun and thrills of drinking had disappeared, she found herself at a critical moment in her life. Her willingness to change and be messy led to an incredible story of transformation, self-love, and the art of being present. Bonnie Gillespie is living her dreams by helping others figure out how to live theirs. As a weekly columnist, she began demystifying the casting process for actors in 1999. Her most popular book is Self...

Lisa - Childhood Trauma, Dissociation and Shame

August 14, 2020 12:29 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

* Please note that this episode contains topics of sexual abuse, trauma and abortion. Some people may find disturbing.* Robbed of her innocence, a beautiful Lisa finds herself in the throes of addiction and self-harm. As a young woman, she regretfully used abortion as a form of birth control. Lisa's journey towards healing her inner child, forgiving herself, and the shame she carried around for decades is both courageous and inspiring. ______   If you'd like to share your secret ...

Lisa - I learned to dissociate myself from my body at a very young age.

August 14, 2020 12:29 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

* Please note that this episode contains topics of sexual abuse, trauma, and abortion. Some people may find disturbing.* Robbed of her innocence, a beautiful young woman finds herself in the throes of addiction and self-harm. Lisa's journey towards healing her inner child, forgiving herself, and the shame she carried around for decades is both courageous and inspiring. If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction or depression, we've compiled a list of resources on the Secret Life...

Lisa: Childhood Trauma, Dissociation, Abortion and Shame

August 14, 2020 12:29 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

* Please note that this episode contains topics of sexual abuse, trauma and abortion. Some people may find disturbing.* Robbed of her innocence, a beautiful Lisa finds herself in the throes of addiction and self-harm. As a young woman, she regretfully used abortion as a form of birth control. Lisa's journey towards healing her inner child, forgiving herself, and the shame she carried around for decades is both courageous and inspiring. ______   If you'd like to share your secret and be on...

Lisa - Trauma caused me to dissociate myself from my body

August 14, 2020 12:29 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

* Please note that this episode contains topics of sexual abuse, trauma and abortion. Some people may find disturbing.* Robbed of her innocence, a beautiful Lisa finds herself in the throes of addiction and self-harm. As a young woman, she regretfully used abortion as a form of birth control. Lisa's journey towards healing her inner child, forgiving herself, and the shame she carried around for decades is both courageous and inspiring. If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction ...

Childhood Trauma, Dissociation, Abortion and Shame

August 14, 2020 12:29 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

* Please note that this episode contains topics of sexual abuse, trauma and abortion. Some people may find disturbing.* Robbed of her innocence, a beautiful Lisa finds herself in the throes of addiction and self-harm. As a young woman, she regretfully used abortion as a form of birth control. Lisa's journey towards healing her inner child, forgiving herself, and the shame she carried around for decades is both courageous and inspiring. ______   If you'd like to share your secret and be on...

Childhood Trauma, Dissociation and Shame

August 14, 2020 12:29 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

* Please note that this episode contains topics of sexual abuse, trauma and abortion. Some people may find disturbing.* Robbed of her innocence, a beautiful Lisa finds herself in the throes of addiction and self-harm. As a young woman, she regretfully used abortion as a form of birth control. Lisa's journey towards healing her inner child, forgiving herself, and the shame she carried around for decades is both courageous and inspiring. ______   If you'd like to share your secret and be on...

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