Unlock Your Freedom with Kiera Miller
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsUNLOCK YOUR FREEDOM PODCAST
Each episode lasts 45-90 minutes
Launched: July 2018
If you’re done feeling enslaved to shame, we empower you to unlock your freedom through sharing people’s stories who’ve owned their truth and overcome shame, AND we surround you with a supportive community who encourages you on your journey.
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Kiera's "Unlock Your Freedom" Story...
If you’re looking to leave the shackles of shame behind and unlock the freedom that awaits you, you’ve already taken a major step on your journey – clicking on this podcast.
You’re tired of hiding, you’re ready to own your truth, and you need inspiration + a supportive community. I know this because I’m right there with you. You don’t have to do this alone anymore. Because the stories I get to share with you and this community will empower you to own your truth and unlock your freedom.
My name is Kiera Miller. I’ve always been a black sheep, but I didn’t know how to embrace my uniqueness so I remained silent and conformed.
Examples: In high school when my peers bragged about getting “trashed”, I pretended to laugh…but deep down my heart broke for them and I went home crying because I cared so much about people. I tried to “fit in” with the popular crowd, but was rejected. I wanted to be as successful as my brother so I followed in his footsteps and yet I failed miserably. I’ve struggled with my sexuality and gender identity, so I even pretended to be someone else for almost 10 years – or “catfishing” as the world calls it.
But I got caught…and when I did, I felt even more ashamed, exposed, lost, and very alone. I couldn’t see my purpose. I refrained from telling anyone for a long time because I thought what I did made me too broken and ugly to be loved. I also didn’t want to feel any wounds again…I just wanted to stay silent and pretend like none of it had happened.
Throughout my darkest times, I’ve always turned to people’s stories for hope, inspiration, and to be reminded that I am not alone. And then I share these stories with my loved ones in hopes that it will have the same impact. The most powerful lesson I’ve learned is that the truth will ALWAYS set you free. 100% of the time. You may experience pain, confusion, doubt, and loneliness at first…but once you are able to work through that you will no longer be burdened by your secret.
So since coming clean a few years ago, I’ve been empowered to own my truth and unlock my freedom. The more I talk about my past, the less power it has over me. I’ve shared my story with family, friends, and now you. I know that many of you, in some capacity, have pretended to be someone you’re not because you are afraid people won’t love the real you. I’ve been there too and have made it through to the other side. That’s why I’m sharing my story & other people’s with you – because I believe these testimonies will inspire you to embrace your identity and overcome whatever shame is holding you back from living a fulfilling life.
Here’s what I know now…I am more unique than ever, yet being my authentic self has brought courage, self-compassion, joy, love, creativity, purpose, and belonging. It has completely transformed my life. And I know the same will be true for you. So together let’s leave shame behind, own our truth, and unlock our freedom.
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Episodes
A Car Accident Changed My Life [Kris Allen]
November 04, 2019 14:14 - 51 minutes - 120 MB“I broke my wrist, I had 3 surgeries in a year, and I knew I would never be the same. The moment that it happened I realized I may never play guitar again.” Kris Allen - musician and American Idol Season 8 winner, shares how most of his life came very easy to him and so he didn't always cherish his gifts/purpose...until a car accident woke him up and he realized everything could be taken from him at any time. Rate my podcast + leave me a review if these stories help you to see that you are ...
Your Pain Becomes Your Purpose [Chef Laura Lea]
October 14, 2019 23:20 - 41 minutes - 96.3 MB“I was obsessed with food in an unhealthy way, but it got me to where I am now because I got really into cooking…it became a form of therapy for me.” Laura Lea - holistic chef shares how her unhealthy obsession with calorie counting actually turned into her love for cooking balanced meals + how she's been able to break out of the fear of providing for herself. Rate my podcast + leave me a review if these stories help you to see that you are not alone and/or empower you to start owning your ...
How To Shine In Life's Darkest Seasons [Ashley Lemieux]
September 30, 2019 20:58 - 55 minutes - 128 MB“I remember looking at myself in the mirror one day and the person who was staring back at me looked so unrecognizable. The life was sucked out of me. So I told my husband I had to figure out how to SHINE even in the darkest moments of my life.” Ashley Lemieux - founder of The Shine Project, author of Born To Shine, and speaker shares how she lost so much of her identity + her voice, and became lifeless after losing her adopted children, but as she began to rise up and speak her truth, she u...
Quit Trying To Earn God's Love [Meredith Andrews]
September 18, 2019 04:44 - 52 minutes - 50.4 MB“In that moment the Lord whispered to my heart, ‘Meredith that’s the way I love you.’ This moment unraveled my performance-based mentality.” Meredith Andrews - worship leader at The Belonging Co, musician, and songwriter shares how for so long she tried to earn God's love, especially as a mother until He convicted her of how He has always parented and loved her. It was then that she was able to receive His FREE love. Rate my podcast + leave me a review if these stories help you to see that ...
Being Single Is Painful [Lindsay Blaze]
September 02, 2019 16:14 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB“Abandonment, forlorn, and love unreceived…those three things defined me and live under shame.” Lindsay Blaze - Creative Director for Dr. Motley shares how painful it’s been for her to go from having boyfriends all the time, to then multiple people prophesying she’s going to marry a specific person by a certain age, and now the last few years being single. And how just within the last few months she’s been able to find peace & freedom in knowing that she is enough just as she is. Rate my po...
Striving For Your Worth Can KILL YOU [Dr. Motley]
August 19, 2019 23:58 - 1 hour - 50 MB“I had a ruptured ulcer and I almost died. The doctor said, ‘You have a chaotic life, but you gotta slow down.’" Dr. Chris Motley - Nashville-based Functional Wellness Doctor shares how he always felt the weight and stress of ACHIEVING because he never believed he was enough, so much so that he ruptured a stomach ulcer and nearly died. But laying in the hospital bed led to an awakening - it was time to start surrendering control, listening to his body, and RESTING + HAVING FUN. Rate my podc...
Overcoming The Pain Of Divorced Parents [Rachael Nemiroff]
August 05, 2019 18:43 - 39 minutes - 31.4 MB“I just remember thinking…wow, their family and their life looks so perfect…and my parents are divorced.” Rachael Nemiroff - Nashville-based Christian pop musician shares how she felt a lot of shame about her parents' divorce and not having the "perfect" family, getting picked on by peers, and breaking the habit of people pleasing. Rate my podcast + leave me a review if these stories help you to see that you are not alone and/or empower you to start owning your truth!! If you enjoyed this ...
Overcoming Bullying & Tourette's [Dylan Brady]
July 19, 2019 13:48 - 37 minutes - 31.2 MB"I was diagnosed with Tourette’s when I was 13. I had never heard of it in my entire life until I met my best friend who had similar tics and explained what he was doing and then I was like, “OMG, that’s a light bulb!” Dylan Brady - Nashville-based pop country musician shares how living with Tourette's and being bullied for challenging the status quo has shown him the opportunity within our differences. Rate my podcast + leave me a review if these stories help you to see that you are not al...
Surrendering Toxic Relationships [Lacy Cavalier]
July 01, 2019 13:24 - 40 minutes - 32.6 MB“I hid so many things to try to help someone and it never helped anyone. It actually made me a shell of a human.” Lacy Cavalier - Nashville-based singer/songwriter who wrote & sang the song, "Cheating On U" shares how she lost her identity during a toxic relationship, but then once she surrendered it...she unlocked her freedom. If you enjoyed this episode, watch the video ----> https://youtu.be/YUZwBzdj3t8 Chat w/ Lacy... https://www.instagram.com/lacycavalier https://twitter.com/LacyCav...
Discovering Your True Identity [Garrett Jacobs]
June 17, 2019 14:28 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB“My identity is not found in doing what everybody else says is the right thing to do. My identity is found in being a child of God.” Garrett Jacobs - Nashville-based country singer/songwriter shares how God transformed him from a life of pleasing others to discovering his true identity in Christ. If you enjoyed this episode, watch the video ----> https://youtu.be/rIspIgXn0Ng Chat w/ Garrett... https://www.instagram.com/garrett.jacobs twitter.com/garrett_jacobs_ https://www.facebook.com/ga...
Finding Significance In Your Pain [Cheyenne Goss]
June 03, 2019 13:02 - 1 hour - 148 MB“Wherever you are, your season is significant. When you don’t know what you’re doing or where you’re going…that’s when God is doing the most work in you.” Cheyenne Goss - My good friend & Nashville-based singer/songwriter shares how God has shown her the significance of each season in her life - including when she lost everything/everyone that she loved. If you enjoyed this episode, watch the video ----> https://youtu.be/dN0UPTdhF_c Chat w/ Cheyenne... https://www.instagram.com/chey_goss ...
Episode 19: Surviving Trauma [Savannah Locke]
May 20, 2019 14:28 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB“When I was going back to this specific memory of me being abused, I learned in my deepest, most traumatic moment that God was with me.” Savannah Locke - Nashville-based singer/writer, shares how childhood trauma led to a life filled with shame where she was silenced and became addicted to visual stimulation. But once she began to own what had happened, she was able to see the beauty in her story and she unlocked her freedom. If you enjoyed this episode, watch the video ----> https://youtu...
Episode 18: Breaking The Cycle of Shame [Davis Mallory - MTV Reality Star]
May 06, 2019 23:34 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB“I felt like a monster because I hit someone. I remember bawling at my first AA meeting, telling people what I had done and how I dealt with so much shame. Finally I was like…I gotta quit…this is it for me.” Davis Mallory - Former MTV's The Real World Denver + The Challenge cast member shares how he used to feel so crippled by the shame of being attracted to the same sex, being addicted to alcohol, and not being able to control his anger...until he opened up at an AA meeting and it empowered...
Episode 17: Overcoming The Fear Of Rejection [Gabrielle Rademaker]
April 23, 2019 02:19 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB“I ended up telling her about my anxiety, depression, self-harm…it was the start of me unlocking my freedom.” Gabrielle Rademaker - Vanderbilt University soccer player shares how she was always paralyzed by the fear of rejection and when she started to open up to people about her fears and shame, she unlocked her freedom. If you enjoyed this episode, watch the video ----> https://youtu.be/18G28XSI7Rg Chat w/ Gabrielle... https://www.instagram.com/gabriellerademaker/ I want to welcome you...
Episode 16: Becoming A New Person After Prison [Domashaun Davis]
April 08, 2019 14:05 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB“I spent almost half my life in prison. Sometimes you have to know when to stop. I don’t need to be doing that no more. I’m not going back to prison and I don’t want my son to see that.” Domashaun Davis chased money + material wealth and spent half of his life in prison as a result. He shares how he's turned his life around and now values hard work + being the best role model for his son. If you enjoyed this episode, watch the video ----> https://youtu.be/pUvT_U8_VXY I want to welcome you...
Episode 15: Breaking Your Silence & Opening Up [Christina Cimorelli]
March 25, 2019 17:09 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB“Everyone would be happier if I was not here…I believed that and felt like it was true. That was a really really dark place to get out of.” Christina Cimorelli - musician in the group Cimorelli with her 5 sisters and a social media influencer shares how silencing her emotions led to great suffering and questioning if life was worth living...and how she's unlocked her freedom by identifying, understanding, and owning her emotions. If you enjoyed this episode, watch the video ----> https://yo...
Episode 14: Unlock Your Freedom [Kiera Miller]
February 19, 2019 01:44 - 1 hour - 82.9 MB“I know there are so many people who feel crippled by shame, but I know that people desire freedom. My story gives people an invitation to share their own truth.” Hey it's Kiera Miller (aka TheRageBoss) and I am the founder/host of "Unlock Your Freedom"! Today I'm going to share with you how I have left shame behind, owned my truth, and unlocked my freedom. Thank you all for listening to my story! If you enjoyed this episode, watch the video ----> https://youtu.be/Z7RBUdNcY98 I want to we...
Inviting You To UNLOCK YOUR FREEDOM [Podcast Name Change]
February 12, 2019 01:07 - 3 minutes - 3.13 MBHey! It's Kiera Miller (aka TheRageBoss) and I've got some very exciting news to share with you...I've changed the name of my podcast to "Unlock Your Freedom"! This wasn't a decision I was planning to make, but as I was trying to clarify the message for "What's Your Life Journey?" (the original name of my podcast) I was stuck and the thought came to mind to change the name of my podcast to Unlock Your Freedom. As soon as I changed it, everything came together very quickly - the meaning behind...
Episode 13: Overcoming Anorexia [Liz Mace of Megan & Liz]
January 15, 2019 02:23 - 44 minutes - 41 MB“I put all of my worth on my weight.” Liz Mace, 1/2 of the music group Megan & Liz...shares with us her battle with and overcoming anorexia + feeling unworthy. If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video ----> https://youtu.be/MlyoSjLcL2U I want to welcome you into The Freedom Family - where we'll share people’s stories who’ve owned their truth and overcome shame, AND we'll surround you with a supportive community who encourages you on your journey. Together let's leave shame behind,...
Episode 12: Be Comfortable In Your Own Skin [Blythe Thomas]
December 17, 2018 21:04 - 53 minutes"I’ve spent a lot of time by myself this year and have become comfortable with who I am. I’ve been sharing that with people and it’s been a beautiful year because of that.” Blythe Thomas, CMT award-nominated music video director who's worked w/ the likes of Kelsea Ballerini and Grace Vanderwaal...shares with us how she has learned to become comfortable in her own skin. If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video ----> https://youtu.be/L98ANv-cHYE I want to welcome you into The Freedom...
Episode 11: Embrace The Unknown [Laney Redmon]
December 03, 2018 16:22 - 53 minutes - 99.2 MB“When you find Him, you find yourself. Out of knowing who I am, I found direction. Live from who you are and then you'll know what to do." Laney Redmon, clothing designer/musician/blogger who loves Jesus.. shares with us the miracles she's experienced while embracing the unknown and allowing God to become her knew known. If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video ----> https://youtu.be/FhUkzEyJMno I want to welcome you into The Freedom Family - where we'll share people’s stories who’...
Episode 10: Believing in Miracles [Erin Coleman]
November 20, 2018 02:55 - 40 minutes - 37 MB“The baby has a 30% chance of survival. If this baby does survive they can suffer from blindness, deafness, skin issues, cerebral palsy, autism. I heard God say, ‘I can heal that. I can redeem that. I can strengthen that.’ In that moment I had peace come over me.” Erin Coleman, the mother of a miracle child, shares how she experienced God's almighty power and grace after battling infertility and then watching her adopted son Bo overcome fatal odds - being born at just 24 weeks (1lb, 4oz) and...
Episode 9: Impacting The World [Steve Young]
November 06, 2018 02:31 - 58 minutes - 109 MB“We should never be okay with the fact that people in the world have and have not." Steve Young - Executive Director of the clean water ministry, Living Waters For The World shares his eye-opening experiences while serving in developing nations, coping with guilt upon his return to the U.S., how "impacting the world" is accomplished through relationships, and the importance of knowing your own poverty/seeing that everyone has something to offer. If you enjoyed this episode, check out the vi...
Episode 8: You Are Not Invisible [Tyler George]
October 23, 2018 03:55 - 47 minutes - 87.6 MB“If you feel invisible, put a screen shot of your younger self on your phone and say, ‘I’m gonna love this kid today.’" Tyler George - 1/2 of the music group, The George Twins with his brother Jordan. In our conversation Tyler shared how he felt invisible b/c he was always seen as the peacemaker but as he began to unlock his value, he stepped out of fear and into faith. If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video ----> https://youtu.be/shTcUW3cxmw I want to welcome you into The Freedo...
Episode 7: Exploring Your Humanity [Emily Weisband]
October 09, 2018 04:34 - 59 minutes - 109 MB“It was a dark year because I didn't care. That was the stripping away of my identity that I had built up for 22 years." Emily Weisband - A GRAMMY award-winning singer/songwriter. In our conversation she shared how her entire identity was rooted in being a virgin. However, once that was broken and she explored her humanity, she allowed God to meet her where she was at and redefine her identity. If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video ----> https://youtu.be/C7u2Mi6lqlQ I want to w...
Episode 6: Punch Fear In The Face [Ryan Wesley Smith]
September 25, 2018 01:28 - 40 minutes - 75.1 MB“I’m not afraid of failure anymore. I want to fail and chase after it.” Ryan Wesley Smith - motivational speaker; At just the ripe age of 21, Ryan has already conquered a lot of fears...including public speaking. He shares his journey from fearing failure to now chasing after it b/c whenever he fails, he's inspired to keep growing and trying new challenges. If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video ----> https://youtu.be/Pyt2h7oCZNY I want to welcome you into The Freedom Family - w...
Episode 5: REST In Knowing You Are Enough [Katherine Cimorelli]
September 11, 2018 03:12 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MB“If I didn’t give my all to every person that asked me then I would feel lonely or left out. But now I’m starting to love myself and give myself grace to rest.” Katherine Cimorelli - musician in the group Cimorelli with her 5 sisters and a social media influencer shares her lifelong battle with striving for her worth/others' approval and learning how to REST in the fact that she is always enough. If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video ----> https://youtu.be/3GfYmX784EY I want to ...
Episode 4: Re-Discovering Your Identity [Jessamyn Anderson]
August 27, 2018 23:59 - 50 minutes - 93.2 MB"I've always rested in knowing who I am, then all of a sudden I was like, I don't actually know who Jessamyn Anderson is." Jessamyn Anderson - Being a singer was Jessamyn's entire life and she had always envisioned herself performing on a grand stage...like Broadway. After graduating from one of the top performing arts schools in the US (Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music), moving to NYC to audition for Broadway shows and not landing any gigs, God stripped Jessamyn of everything sh...
Episode 3: Overcoming Self-Criticism [Lisa Cimorelli]
August 13, 2018 22:45 - 50 minutes - 93.6 MB"I'm not a sad person anymore. It used to be fun moments in between the loneliness and sadness, and now it's sad things that pop up in between the happiness." Lisa Cimorelli - musician in the group Cimorelli with her 5 sisters and a social media influencer shares the very pessimistic and critical thoughts she used to have about herself and others, feeling worthless and lonely, how she started believing she deserves good things, letting herself be truly seen by others, and that she's no long...
Episode 2: Overcoming Fear [Megan Golden]
July 27, 2018 03:47 - 44 minutes - 83.1 MB"Say YES to stepping out of your comfort zone & trying something new...you never know what could happen unless you try." Megan Golden - A Nashville-based musician that you may recognize from her video, "The Evolution of Taylor Swift Car Jams," which went viral on FB with 3.5 million views, and 30k shares. But before all that, self-doubt and fear of failure held her back...but not anymore. Now she seizes every opportunity and says YES to things that scare her. If you enjoyed this episode, c...
Episode 1: The Day Fear Died [Courtney Smallbone]
July 05, 2018 20:57 - 43 minutes - 80.1 MB"The enemy wanted to kill me, he wanted to kill you, he really wanted to kill my son...but what he killed was my fear." Courtney Smallbone - wife of Luke Smallbone (from the band for KING & COUNTRY), mother of 3 young boys, and fear stomper shares the day fear died for her. If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video -----> https://youtu.be/hswabnrIlQk I want to welcome you into The Freedom Family - where we'll share people’s stories who’ve owned their truth and overcome shame, AND w...