In this vulnerable conversation, Anne is joined by Casey and Belinda, who share their childhood experiences of sexual abuse and the aftermath of not being believed.

Casey reveals how her father’s abuse began at six, and the painful moment she was asked to apologize to him. Belinda recounts two assaults, the second of which led to her being labeled promiscuous. Both women describe the defense mechanism of “pretending to be asleep,” highlighting the helplessness of children in these situations.

Their stories show the lasting impact of unhealed trauma. Casey became a people-pleaser, while Belinda sought validation in harmful ways. This episode is a call to action: to teach children about bodily autonomy, create safe spaces to speak up, and, most importantly, believe them.

Join us in breaking the silence and supporting healing, because no child should carry the weight of sexual trauma alone.

In this raw and real conversation, Hilary Burton opens up about her journey from living a "vanilla life" in an unfulfilling marriage to fully embracing her power as a pediatric therapist and professional dominatrix. For years, she kept her dominatrix work hidden, battling societal shame and the double standards that often target women stepping into their sexual power.

Hilary reflects on how embracing her true self has been key to her healing and purpose. She also shares a surprising side of her work, revealing how high-achieving, masculine clients find freedom in surrender, shedding the weight of constant decision-making.

This episode goes beyond stereotypes, touching on universal themes like breaking free from childhood conditioning, why women should support each other, and the importance of self-empowerment.

Ready to embrace your authentic self without apology?

This conversation might just be the permission slip you need.

Grief arrives like an uninvited guest, breaking through doors we thought were locked. This honest conversation explores the healing that becomes possible when we stop running from it.

Licensed therapist Laura Walton shares her journey of losing her father to suicide at 21 and her boyfriend to a drug overdose at 26. Left without support, she turned her pain into purpose, developing a deeper understanding of grief’s complexity.

Host Anne and her brother Tony reflect on their sister’s sudden death, revealing how grief can shape siblings in opposite ways. Anne numbed her pain with alcohol, while Tony pushed forward without fully facing it.

Laura challenges the idea that we should "get over" grief. Instead, she explains how embracing it can deepen our capacity for joy.