On this episode, we hear Liz's story. She talks about growing up with abuse, trauma, and choosing to end the toxic generational cycles/ and create a new narrative for her and her children's lives.She also discusses the effect that growing up a black girl in white America had on her as a child and now adult, as well as how she parents her children. She discusses her experience as an outspoken black woman, how the world has tried to put her in a box, and how she's breaking out and being unapologetically herself, as well as how white people can support, speak out for and advocate for BIPOC. If this episode has made an impact on you, I'd love to hear from you! Also, if you know anyone that could benefit from this podcast, please consider sharing. Let's normalize open, honest, and real communication. We can do it, together. Do you want to share your story or struggle to help others? Email me at itsnotjustyou.apodcast@gmail.com or find me on instagram: @itsnotjustyou.apodcastFacebook It's Not Just You Podcast *Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast and let me know what you think!

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Creating A New Narrative: Liz's Story. Embracing the strong Black Woman she is as she overcomes past trauma

We're ending Pride month with this special double episode where you'll meet a beautiful couple. Madison identifies herself as a cis lesbian and Tabbey identifies themselves as a non binary lesbian. In this episode, they each bravely and honestly tell their stories of self discovery and coming to terms with, claiming, and owning their sexualities and gender identity as well as share the love they have found together after heartbreak and trauma.  Listen to their beautiful stories.LGBTQIA+ Resourceshttps://lgbt.ucsf.edu/lgbtqiahttps://www.lesliefeinberg.net/https://transequality.org/issues/resources/understanding-non-binary-people-how-to-be-respectful-and-supportiveLGBTQIA+ Youth Resources:https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/youth-resources.htmhttps://lgbt.ucsf.edu/lgbtqia If this episode has made an impact on you, I'd love to hear from you! Also, if you know anyone that could benefit from this podcast, please consider sharing. Let's normalize open, honest, and real communication. We can do it, together. Do you want to share your story or struggle to help others? Email me at itsnotjustyou.apodcast@gmail.com or find me on instagram: @itsnotjustyou.apodcastFacebook It's Not Just You Podcast *Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast and let me know what you think!

The Journey Out: 2 LGBTQIA+ Stories of Self Discovery and Acceptance, and the Love They Found Together

*TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual trauma, Transphobia and Homophobia*In honor of June being PRIDE Month: On this episode, Dani tells us her story as an privately queer child, teen, and adult, how she faced and embraced her true gender identity, and her transition so far.Transgender Resources:https://www.glaad.org/transgender/resourcesTransgender Education:https://transequality.org/issues/resources/understanding-transgender-people-the-basicsBlack Lives Matter Resources:https://blacklivesmatter.com/resources/https://blacklivesmatter.com/resources/ If this episode has made an impact on you, I'd love to hear from you! Also, if you know anyone that could benefit from this podcast, please consider sharing. Let's normalize open, honest, and real communication. We can do it, together. Do you want to share your story or struggle to help others? Email me at itsnotjustyou.apodcast@gmail.com or find me on instagram: @itsnotjustyou.apodcastFacebook It's Not Just You Podcast *Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast and let me know what you think!

She/Her: A Transwoman's Story of Finding and Embracing Her True Self

On this episode, my youngest sister Stefani shares her story, struggles with past trauma, mental health, the ongoing journey of healing with the help of therapy, and the healing that came from working with children as a nanny for several years. If you have found yourself relating to any part of this or any episode, or has made an impact, I'd love to hear from you! Also, if you know anyone that could benefit from this podcast, please consider sharing. Let's normalize open, honest, and real communication. We can do it, together. Do you want to share your story or struggle to help others? Email me at itsnotjustyou.apodcast@gmail.com or find me on instagram: @itsnotjustyou.apodcastFacebook It's Not Just You Podcast *Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast and let me know what you think!

Past trauma, Mental Health, Therapy, and the Healing Power of Working with Children

 I wanted to pay homage to motherhood with this episode and the sometimes hard road that we have to struggle down to get there. In this episode, my guest Laura Click shares her story of her journey through infertility to MotherhoodYou can also find Laura's Podcast Make It Brave, wherever you get your podcastsIf you have found yourself relating to any part of this or any episode, or has made an impact, I'd love to hear from you! Also, if you know anyone that could benefit from this podcast, please consider sharing. Let's normalize open, honest, and real communication. We can do it, together. Do you want to share your story or struggle to help others? Email me at itsnotjustyou.apodcast@gmail.com or find me on instagram: @itsnotjustyou.apodcastFacebook It's Not Just You Podcast *Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast and let me know what you think!

A Journey to Motherhood: Navigating through Infertility

On this episode, we hear Chelsea's story. It is one of pain, struggles with mental illness, domestic violence, and burying the trauma of sexual assault with substance abuse. It is also one of incredible resilience, courage, and strength. Chelsea bravely and beautifully shares her story, and how she's come out the other side as a survivor.  If you find yourself in an abusive relationship (emotional, psychological, verbal, physical, or financial abuse), you can get help. You can reach out to the Domestic Abuse Hotline 24 hours a day every day of the year at 1-800-799-7233or reach out and send me an email, I will help however I can. Do you want to share your story or struggle to help others? Email me at itsnotjustyou.apodcast@gmail.com or find me on instagram: @itsnotjustyou.apodcastFacebook It's Not Just You Podcast *Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast and let me know what you think!

To Hell and Back Again: A Survivor's Story of sexual assault, substance abuse, domestic violence, and the road back to finding Herself

On today's episode, I talked to Jessica Jacquez, who just recently released her own memoir, 'Point Me To The Skies' where she tells her incredible story in detail.Today, she talks about her story, childhood abuse, getting into an abusive relationship, breaking out, her journey of healing, and the power of sharing your story.If you find yourself in an abusive relationship (emotional, psychological, verbal, physical, or financial abuse), you can get help. You can reach out to the Domestic Abuse Hotline 24 hours a day every day of the year at 1-800-799-7233or reach out and send me an email, I will help however I can.Do you want to share your story or struggle to help others?Email me at itsnotjustyou.apodcast@gmail.comor find me oninstagram: @itsnotjustyou.apodcastFacebook It's Not Just You Podcast*Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast and let me know what you think!Find Point Me To The Skies on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Point-Skies-Jessica-Lynn-Jacquez/dp/0578616688/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1586406914&sr=8-1Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/point-me-to-the-skies-jessica-jacquez/1136607689or your local bookstore

Breaking the Revolving Cycle: Author of her own Memoir talks childhood and relationship abuse, breaking the cycle and finding hope, and healing

Today we hear first hand what it's like when the unthinkable happens: your child is diagnosed with a chronic autoimmune disease. My guest Erin tells her and her family's story about her son Mason's diagnosis at just 3 years old. She gives us some great insight and education on Type 1 Diabetes, what it looks like for their family and her son managing it every minute of every day, and talks about how the current Covid-19 Pandemic is affecting them and the very real threat it is to a person with an immunity suppressive disease. For continued T1Diabetes resources, education and inspiration, you can follow Erin on instagram at @1mightytype1familyBeyond Type 1 https://beyondtype1.org/JDRF https://www2.jdrf.org/If you know someone that could benefit from this podcast, please consider sharing. Do you want to share your story or struggle to help others? Email me at itsnotjustyou.apodcast@gmail.com or find me on instagram: @itsnotjustyou.apodcastFacebook It's Not Just You Podcast *Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast and let me know what you think!

Parenting a Child With a Chronic Autoimmune Disease:One family's Story of Loss, Struggle, Bravery, and Perseverance

On this episode, my guest Angie shares her story, struggles, and we open up, getting vulnerable and raw as we discuss food addiction, weight loss, eating disorders, diet culture, body image, and self love. If you've ever struggled with any of this, then definitely give this one a listen.If you have found yourself relating to any part of this or any episode, or has made an impact, I'd love to hear from you! Also, if you know anyone that could benefit from this podcast, please consider sharing. Let's normalize open, honest, and real communication. We can do it, together. If you're enjoying this podcast, please consider rating and reviewing!

The Constant Journey of Self Love. Discussing Weight Loss, Disordered Eating, Body Image and more.

On today's episode, I talk with a friend, and she bravely tells us her story. She tells about facing loss, and trauma in different relationships, and how it affected her and her life path. She tells us how she bravely took back control of her life, and is now thriving, doing what she loves living an independent life without needing to be attached to a romantic relationship.She chose to keep her name anonymous, however, if a part of her story touched you, and you would like to reach out and connect with her, she's happy to do that. You can email me and I will connect you. If you find yourself in an abusive relationship (emotional, psychological, verbal, physical, or financial abuse), you can get help. You can reach out to the Domestic Abuse Hotline 24 hours a day every day of the year at 1-800-799-7233or reach out and send me an email, I will help however I can. Do you want to share your story or struggle to help others? Email me at itsnotjustyou.apodcast@gmail.com or find me on instagram: @itsnotjustyou.apodcastFacebook It's Not Just You Podcast *Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast and let me know what you think!

Romantically Unattached and Thriving. A story of overcoming Loss, Trauma, and Living Her Best Life Independently

In recognition of Black History Month this month, I wanted to open a conversation confronting a very heavy, yet (in my opinion), an extremely important topic to address.Racism.This is a wide conversation across all races, but in this episode, we’ll specifically be speaking to racism within the African American and Caucasian communities.I would love to have and normalize open and honest conversations and learn from those affected; what it’s like to be on the receiving end of racism, the effects it has on people and their families, in raising children, confronting white privilege, how we can start addressing it and what changes we can start making in our own mindset, as well as our interaction with those around us to start shifting to a more empathetic society.We have 4 people from different perspectives within the African American community that will be answering some basic questions on what racism means to them and how it has affected them in their own lives as well as the lives of their families. If you or someone you know has a different perspective and a story they would like to share on this topic, please send me an email at    itsnotjustyou.apodcast@gmail.com If you know someone that could benefit from this podcast, please consider sharing. 

Special Episode- Confronting Racism. Opening a difficult conversation to build a more empathetic society

In this episode, I sit down with my husband Nate of 15 years(married at 19), and our friends Cecylia and Franco, another married young couple of 11 years(married at 18 and 19). They tell their story, and we get real, honest, and vulnerable about all things marriage, relationships, getting married young, growing up together, self discovery, and the things that as a society we feel like we can't talk about. We lay it all on the table.Do you want to share your story or struggle to help others? Email me at itsnotjustyou.apodcast@gmail.com or find me on instagram: @itsnotjustyou.apodcastFacebook It's Not Just You Podcast *Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast and let me know what you think!

Young Love...and Ever After

Do you struggle with achieving goals and changing bad habits you learned from your childhood experience? Did your childhood not adequately prepare your for how to create good habits, as well as set and achieve goals? So many of us struggle with this. We didn't have the foundation taught to us and built in our early lives. We become an adult, go out into the world and are just expected to not only succeed, but know how to do it or even know where to start, all the while struggling with all of the normal life struggles. It's hard. In this episode I sit down with Nate Dodge and we discuss all of it, as he tells his story. -Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a special bonus mini episode by my 5 year old. :)Do you want to share your story or struggle to help others? Email me at itsnotjustyou.apodcast@gmail.com or find me on instagram: @itsnotjustyou.apodcastFacebook It's Not Just You Podcast 

Using Your Old to Make a Better You

Hi, I'm Aprille and welcome to episode 1! You'll get to know me from childhood trauma, to foster care, depression,  getting married young, infertility, weight loss and nutrition lifestyle change,  adoption, moving across the country,  faith crisis and transition and my journey of self discovery. It's been a ride, and in this episode I tell my story. Struggles and all. Do you want to share your story or struggle to help others? Email me at itsnotjustyou.apodcast@gmail.com or find me on instagram: @itsnotjustyou.apodcastFacebook It's Not Just You Podcast Keep an eye out for specific topical stories I'll be looking for in the future!

Episode 1: This is Me

Welcome! I'm excited to start on this new journey with you. Episode 1 coming Soon!

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Real life experiences and support for mind, body, and soul from a professional amateur life student. This is a safe space where we talk about the hard stuff. The things we feel like we need to hide because no one else can possibly relate...or so we think. Offering solidarity to anyone experiencing any struggle or hardship. Let's share it all, the good, the bad, and the ugly, and use it to help each other cope in our life journey.

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It's Not Just You

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