TW: mentions of murder, SA and some strong language.

This episode is not an easy listen, but it’s an important one. In this week’s episode, I sit down with Isabella Young, a survivor whose life took a devastating turn when she escaped a messianic cult led by her ex-husband. What followed was unimaginable loss, deep trauma, and the long, complicated road back to herself.

Isabella also shares how her lived experience shaped her work today, helping others identify harmful patterns, reclaim their autonomy, and begin healing from deep emotional wounds.

You can find Isabella at: www.feelingbetternaturally.love

https://youtube.com/@feelingbetternaturally.nature

Substack: https://feelingbetternaturally.substack.com/

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TW: mentions of bodily functions

In this episode, I sit down with Mark Porro, author of A Cup of Tea on the Commode, to talk about his experience giving up his bachelor lifestyle to care for his mother during her final months.

Mark shares the raw, unfiltered reality of stepping into the role of caregiver with no experience outside of a sense of humor.

This conversation is for anyone who has ever found themselves exhausted, overwhelmed, or quietly wondering if they’re doing any of this “right.” (Spoiler: there is no perfect way to do this.)

Mark brings honesty, vulnerability, and a surprising amount of wit to a topic that can feel incredibly heavy. His story is a reminder that even in the messiest, most human moments, there can be connection, meaning, and even a little laughter.

You can find mark at:

https://acupofteaonthecommode.org/

and

https://www.youtube.com/@acupofteaonthecommode

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What if talking about death didn’t feel so… heavy?

In this episode, I sit down with the hosts of End of Life Conversations to explore what happens when we stop avoiding the topic we’re all quietly thinking about. (You know, the one we tend to shove into the emotional junk drawer labeled “deal with later.”)

We talk about why these conversations matter more than we think, how they can actually bring connection instead of discomfort, and what it looks like to approach them with honesty, curiosity, and a little more courage than we feel ready for.

You can find Wakil and Annalouiza here; https://www.endoflifeconvos.com/

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