Associate Director of the TRIO McNair Scholars Program, Dr. James Pascali, joins us to talk about systemic barriers to higher education.

Mental health and Holistic wellness expert, Amy Schamberg, joins us to talk about identifying habits that lead to burnout and how to self-care the best way for you.

Venia Logan, founder of SociallyConstructed.Online, a YouTube channel, joins us to talk about Supporting Transgender People in Your Life

Deconstructing from Religion is Shit2TalkAbout with Tai Goodwin

Senior Accessibility Engineer and Accessibility Advocate and former Head Chef, Todd Libby, joins us to talk about finding his purpose in recovery.

Senior Accessibility Engineer and Accessibility Advocate and former Head Chef, Todd Libby, joins us to talk about his journey to recovery.

Embryo Advocate, Miki Habryn, joins us to talk about the new Alabama Laws around embryos and how this can affect the broader industry.

Embryo Advocate, Miki Habryn, joins us to talk about the importance of embryo donation and donor conception for people who have no other options.

Host of Pop Culture Makes Me Jealous, Julia Washington, joins us to talk about diversity in entertainment and how to consider representation beyond the white male narrative.

Sh!t You Don’t Want to Talk About is back with Shit2TalkAbout for Season 3. In this solo episode host Jenn Junod talks about audacity, why there was a big gap between seasons two and three, and what to expect with the new season.

Evie Vieira, a parent coach, shares her approach to fostering healthier parent-child relationships. She emphasizes the importance of understanding past patterns, learning stress management, and using the EVIE technique (Empathy, Validation, Imagination, Encouragement) for handling child tantrums. Vieira also discusses the impact of generational parenting trends and the necessity for parents to continuously learn and grow, including strategies for self-parenting and setting boundaries.

Wesley Faulkner, a developer relations professional and former Dell employee, discusses his experiences with neurodiversity and work-related traumas. He emphasizes solutions like radical honesty, knowledge sharing, and productivity techniques including task breakdown, boundary setting, delegation, and using tools like the Kanban board. The episode highlights the importance of reframing task perceptions, recognizing personal struggles, and embracing self-acceptance.

Matt Gardiner discussing his battle with alcohol addiction, which began as a coping mechanism for shyness and his parents' divorce, leading to hospitalization due to pancreatitis. He shares his journey to sobriety at 37, highlighting the importance of addressing addiction's root causes. Matt introduces his "Recovery Road Map" sobriety coaching program and reflects on the positive aspects of his life, including his podcast "Beyond Recovery."

Mental health counselor Brianna Calderon discussing OCD misconceptions and the disorder's stigma. She explains 'magical thinking' in OCD, the need to differentiate between plausible and probable thoughts, and the importance of psychoeducation. Calderon highlights exposure and response prevention therapy, advises seeking specialized OCD assessments, and addresses insurance coverage for treatments.

This episode marks the first anniversary of 'Shit You Don't Want to Talk About,' hosted by Jenn Junod. The episode reflects on the podcast's journey, addressing challenging topics and personal traumas, and seeks community support for its continuation. Challenges like the loss of a marketing team and balancing a new program, 'Teach Jenn Tech,' are discussed. The host emphasizes the importance of sharing diverse experiences and requests assistance in managing and promoting the platform, aiming to dismantle societal stigmas.

Kathryn Bennett, a record-setting weightlifter, shares her story of overcoming alcohol addiction and personal challenges through discipline and gym training. She discusses the importance of discipline in achieving mental wellness and long-term goals, her experiences in strength sports, and the pressures women face in these areas. Bennett also introduces her book "Productive Pain: My Life as a Strong Woman," and her War Maiden Fitness movement, encouraging community support for the podcast.

Chenoa Daniels, a performance poet, business owner, book publicist, and former Peace Corps volunteer, discussing her transformative experience in South Africa. She talks about overcoming cultural shock, racial tensions, and language barriers while working on an HIV/AIDS health education program, and completing her Master of Public Health. Chenoa expresses her interest in the podcast industry and the importance of learning from new experiences, encouraging audience support for the podcast.

Children's book author and diversity expert Sushmita Kirkland. Residing in Amsterdam, she discusses promoting discussions on diversity, inclusion, and representation among children. Her book "Alphabets of the World," and upcoming titles feature her children as characters, reflecting diverse cultural influences. The conversation emphasizes early education in diversity, neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ rights, and race relations, critiques current educational systems, particularly for neurodivergent students, and advocates for a more personalized approach to education.

"Jamie Sara, a funeral planning director, discussing societal attitudes towards death and the importance of open conversations and planning. She talks about various body disposition methods like green burials and cremations, and the benefits of pre-planning and pre-paying for funeral arrangements, including logistics for moving out of state. The episode emphasizes support during hardship and breaks death-related taboos, encouraging listeners to share insights and support the podcast.

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Terri Kozlowski discussing her memoir "Raven Transcending Fear," where she shares her journey of overcoming childhood sexual abuse and fear. She delves into the impact of past trauma on adult relationships and the importance of accountability, forgiveness, and authentic emotional expression for healing. The episode also covers societal views on expressing emotions like anger and sadness, the role of the "egoic mind" as a barrier, and the importance of self-worth, challenging societal pressures for productivity and perfection.