We Are The Stigma
116 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 74 ratingsAlcoholic wife and addict husband chatting with like-minded, inspirational peers about stigmatized topics such as; mental illness, sexual orientation, addiction, sex work, parenthood, age, sex life, and more. We are not scientist nor doctors, we only aim to have honest and raw conversations in order to learn, connect and share. Wanna share your story? Visit https://wearethestigma.com/be-a-guest-on-our-show/ to share your story! Our motto is honesty, open-mindedness, and humor. Chat soon!
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Episode 9: The Addict Co-Host
July 15, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBIt’s episode 9, and we’re diving into addiction! Your co-hosts sit down together and delve into Cody’s story. Cody was an alcoholic, but when alcohol no longer served its purpose, he traded in his bottle of vodka for a bottle of pain pills. Cody shares about his opioid addiction and the very dark places those pills took him in only a years time. Cody also suffers from OCD, depression, self-hate, and is a suicide survivor. In episode 9, the married couple laugh and cry together as Cody shares...
Episode 9: The Addict Co-Host
July 15, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBIt’s episode 9, and we’re diving into addiction! Your co-hosts sit down together and delve into Cody’s story. Cody was an alcoholic, but when alcohol no longer served its purpose, he traded in his bottle of vodka for a bottle of pain pills. Cody shares about his opioid addiction and the very dark places those pills took him in only a years time. Cody also suffers from OCD, depression, self-hate, and is a suicide survivor. In episode 9, the married couple laugh and cry together as Cody shares...
Episode 8: Get Vulnerable, Man
July 01, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBCody’s back from Iceland and the couple take a deep dive into vulnerability and toxic masculinity. Chatting with long-time friend, Poe, the trio take a self-discovery journey while discussing culture and the pressure men feel to swallow their emotions. After promising to live an honest life, Poe has spent the last 2 years discovering his authentic-self by embracing his truths and sharing them openly. Poe candidly discusses vulnerability and toxic masculinity in a way that anyone can relate...
Episode 7: Addicted To Love
June 17, 2019 10:00 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MBIn episode 7 of We Are The Stigma, Cody and Melissa chat with Esther Nagle to discuss a topic that hits close to home, Love Addiction. Thanks to Esther’s honesty and vulnerability, the couple are able to unbury some truths of their own. The trio discuss, self-esteem, insecurity, trauma, bullying and what it’s like to heal oneself. Esther also shares about her alcoholism, ADHA, and how she finally learned to breathe. Esther is a yogi, a sober mom, an author, speaker, truth teller, and a breat...
Episode 7: Addicted To Love
June 17, 2019 10:00 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MBIn episode 7 of We Are The Stigma, Cody and Melissa chat with Esther Nagle to discuss a topic that hits close to home, Love Addiction. Thanks to Esther’s honesty and vulnerability, the couple are able to unbury some truths of their own. The trio discuss, self-esteem, insecurity, trauma, bullying and what it’s like to heal oneself. Esther also shares about her alcoholism, ADHA, and how she finally learned to breathe. Esther is a yogi, a sober mom, an author, speaker, truth teller, and a breat...
Episode 6: Aging Like You Mean It
June 03, 2019 07:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBIn Episode 6 the couple are chatting with Lori Massicot about all things aging! It’s the night before Melissa’s 31st birthday and the conversation couldn’t have come at a better time! Lori teaches women how to create a healthy lifestyle, both mentally and physically, so that they stop numbing out and start feeling happier and more confident in the middle of life; alcohol-free. The topic is perimenopause, but as usual the conversation gets SO much deeper! Listen along as the trio discuss ag...
Episode 5 : Sex Work: You Can Dance If You Want To!
May 20, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBIt’s episode 5 of We Are The Stigma! Melissa and Cody are chatting with 35-year-old dancer, Harlow. Harlow has been in the sex work community for almost 15 years, she is a queer woman and a dedicated student. Needless to say the couple learn a lot more than they could have dreamt. The trio talk about strip clubs, the physical and mental tolls of dancing, living life in the closet, and end with a moment of deep empathy and respect. Melissa and Cody learn more about life than they do about dan...
Episode 4 : Quietly Transgender
May 06, 2019 06:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBIn episode four of We Are The Stigma, Cody and Melissa sit down with 23-year-old trans woman, Evelyn Hendig. Evelyn (aka Eve) shares candidly about her transition, along with the physical and mental turmoil she faces today. The couple learns not everyone in the trans community lives out loud and proud, and that it can be best to hide from stigmas rather than confront them. In this episode it is clear - the most damaging battles are the ones we have with ourselves. Join Cody and Melissa as t...
Episode 3: Panic Disorder Is Wild
April 22, 2019 08:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBIt's Episode 3 and the couple is chatting with Candace from Canada - a fellow podcaster and mother who's been diagnosed with Panic Disorder since the age of 16. Listen along as Melissa has her mind blown and is left unable to say anything other than "That's crazy!" Candace details the pivotal moments of her mental illness (a psychedelic trip and a terrifying wildfire) From paranoia to an accidental eating disorder, this conversation is engaging and educational! Panic disorder is SO MUCH more...
Episode 3: Panic Disorder Is Wild
April 22, 2019 08:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBIt's Episode 3 and the couple is chatting with Candace from Canada - a fellow podcaster and mother who's been diagnosed with Panic Disorder since the age of 16. Listen along as Melissa has her mind blown and is left unable to say anything other than "That's crazy!" Candace details the pivotal moments of her mental illness (a psychedelic trip and a terrifying wildfire) From paranoia to an accidental eating disorder, this conversation is engaging and educational! Panic disorder is SO MUCH more...
Episode 2: That BPD Life
April 21, 2019 15:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBOn Episode 2 of We Are The Stigma, Melissa and Cody share a deep and honest conversation with 23-year-old Julie Lorton who's diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. Julie discusses living life on BPD terms and the literal ups, and downs that it comes with. She chats about her mental health rock bottom which landed her in a psych ward, her recovery, and why she's chosen to leave old friends behind. The trio delve into stigmas, DBT, and the idea that mental health excuses shity behavio...
Episode 2: That BPD Life
April 21, 2019 15:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBOn Episode 2 of We Are The Stigma, Melissa and Cody share a deep and honest conversation with 23-year-old Julie Lorton who's diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. Julie discusses living life on BPD terms and the literal ups, and downs that it comes with. She chats about her mental health rock bottom which landed her in a psych ward, her recovery, and why she's chosen to leave old friends behind. The trio delve into stigmas, DBT, and the idea that mental health excuses shity behavio...
Episode 1: Get To Know Us
April 18, 2019 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBIn this episode of We Are The Stigma, Melissa and Cody take some time exploring their motivations behind starting their podcast journey. Next, they share about their personal stigmas - drug addiction, alcoholism, and mental illness - they unpack it all! From rock bottoms to finding hope, nothing is off limits! To share your story, contact us via [email protected] & you can follow us at https://www.instagram.com/_wearethestigma https://twitter.com/_wearethestigma Enjoy! xox
Episode 1: Get To Know Us
April 18, 2019 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBIn this episode of We Are The Stigma, Melissa and Cody take some time exploring their motivations behind starting their podcast journey. Next, they share about their personal stigmas - drug addiction, alcoholism, and mental illness - they unpack it all! From rock bottoms to finding hope, nothing is off limits! To share your story, contact us via [email protected] & you can follow us at https://www.instagram.com/_wearethestigma https://twitter.com/_wearethestigma Enjoy! xox
Season 1 Trailer : F*%k Stigmas
March 08, 2019 08:00 - 1 minute - 1.09 MBWe are an alcoholic wife and addict husband who chat with like-minded, inspirational peers about how to survive, while simultaneously breaking the stigma - we aim to explore all types of circumstances, beliefs and experiences!
Season 1 Trailer : F*%k Stigmas
March 08, 2019 08:00 - 1 minute - 1.1 MBWe are an alcoholic wife and addict husband who chat with like-minded, inspirational peers about how to survive, while simultaneously breaking the stigma - we aim to explore all types of circumstances, beliefs and experiences!