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Our Worst Fear Could Be Our Greatest Gift Dec 28, 2020

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Is it possible that the thing we fear the most is precisely what we need to push through and expand our life? Our minds often create a future that is filled with disappointment and failure. Yet, most of us can look back and see that even when that situation happened, it was hardly as bad as it was in our heads. Or if it was, there was a silver lining on the other side. 2020 has been a challenging year on so many levels. As we move into 2021, with no clear picture of how it will turn out, we have an opportunity to be present, show up for ourselves, and allow what is supposed to be… be. We wish you all a safe, healthy, and loving holiday season and new year.

In this episode, Lucas feared that having a child would crush his dreams and hold him back. Instead, he pushed through his fear, asked for help, and found the willingness to change. What followed was a beautiful journey of transformation and redemption. He now lives a life beyond his dreams.

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Secret Skateboard Santa Dec 21, 2020

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It doesn't have to be a holiday to make some's life a little better. Our anonymous guest shares how she's found a way out of depression by helping others. Covid-19 has affected so many people this year. Is there someone in your life that could use some help? Is it you? You are not alone. Reach out, risk being vulnerable, and ask for assistance. Wishing you and yours a Happy Holiday season.

Check out and support Barbara's skateboard Instagram account: ThrashXArt

Some resources if you're struggling financially:

Candid.org https://learning.candid.org/resources/knowledge-base/covid-19-emergency-financial-resources/

California assistance https://covid19.ca.gov/get-financial-help/

We’ve included a few links if you were interested in lending a hand regardless of the time of year.

FOOD BANK IN L.A.

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UNICEF DONATIONS

http://bit.ly/38k8wDm

THE RED CROSS

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TOYS FOR TOTS

https://www.toysfortots.org

MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION

https://wish.org/believe

PRISON FELLOWSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF PRISONERS

https://www.prisonfellowship.org/about/angel-tree/#

SALVATION ARMY USA

https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/walmart-angel-tree/

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Jen Levin: Living With Binge Eating Disorder (BED) Dec 14, 2020

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If you have binge eating disorder, please know that you’re not alone. Binge eating disorder (BED) is actually the most common eating disorder. It affects about 3.5 percent of women and 2 percent of men.

According to the National Eating Disorders, BED is a severe, life-threatening, and treatable eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food, often very quickly and to the point of discomfort. Some symptoms are feeling a loss of control during the binge; experiencing shame, distress, or guilt afterwards; and regularly using unhealthy compensatory measures to counter the binge-eating.

Please contact the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) helpline at 800-931-2237 if you believe you or someone you love are struggling with an eating disorder and need help.

For crisis situations, text "NEDA" to 741741 to be connected with a trained volunteer at Crisis Text Line.

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TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE eating disorders, binging, binge eating disorder, therapy, acting, addiction, recovery, actress life, auditioning, career, past beliefs, negative self-talk, secrets, behaviors, gratitude, attitude, self-care, self-love, courage, freedom and happiness.

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Jen Levin is an actress/blogger with Southern charm and Jersey moxie living in LA

Blog: http://findingmyinnerbombshell.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejenlevin/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/thejenlevin/

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Briana Lane: Acting As If—Hollywood Secrets Dec 07, 2020

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Acting can be a devastatingly competitive business, and actors can find themselves saying and doing things they never thought they would. In one of our lighter episodes, Brianne and Briana divulge hilarious secrets about their early careers and the shift needed to be your authentic self.

Actress and musician Briana Lane is best known for her recurring roles on NBC's The New Normal, Freeform's Young & Hungry and her portrayal of Brook Lynn Quartermaine on ABC's General Hospital.

To connect Briana: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook

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TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE Hollywood, acting, actress life, auditioning, career, past beliefs, negative self-talk, secrets, behaviors, gratitude, attitude, self-care, self-love, courage, freedom and happiness.

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Michelle Chalfant: The Adult Chair Nov 30, 2020

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Transform your past experiences into positive, life-affirming behaviors. Michelle Chalfant's Adult Chair model is an integrated approach that will help you recognize how all of your life experiences have shaped you and then use that awareness to regain control, discover your most authentic self and transform your life!

— From time to time, we'll be releasing BONUS EPISODES that will either be following up with past guests or feature specialists in the field of mental health, success, and recovery. —

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE depression, suicide, past beliefs, negative self talk, healthy adult, behaviors, gratitude, attitude, self-care, self-love, addiction, recovery, sex & love, courage, freedom and happiness.

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Michelle Chalfant is an author, speaker, therapist, and coach living based out of Charlotte, NC. With a Master™s Degree in Counseling and additional trainings in energy medicine, meridian therapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), PSYCH-K, chakra balancing, meditation, intuition, and yoga, Michelle is uniquely qualified to guide others on the path to authentic living through the model she developed called The Adult Chair Model. With a top rated podcast, online courses and consistently sold out workshops, Michelle is dedicated to helping others learn to live authentic and powerful lives through her practice, which includes individual and couples™ therapy sessions, and her website, which features useful content like guided meditations, educational videos, and other tools for self-realization and transformation.

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The Adult Chair Workshop – Charleston (April 2021)

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Gratitude: The Key To Everything Nov 27, 2020

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On the heels of the Secret Life podcast releasing its 27th episode and the 4-month mark, host Brianne Davis and husband/producer Mark Gantt express their deepest gratitude and reflect on their positive personal experiences they've had so far. Humbled by all the love and support, they also share feedback, messages, revelations, and inspiration from the hundreds of notes and reviews they've received. A celebration and thank you to the listeners that the show was created for in the first place.

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE gratitude, attitude, self-care, self-love, addiction, recovery, sex & love addiction, taboo subjects, courage, freedom, and happiness.

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Mark: Money—From Debt to Abundance Nov 23, 2020

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Debting and underearning were destroying Mark’s relationships, career, and ultimately his sanity. With 20 years of sobriety, he found himself at yet another bottom. Underearning wasn’t just about an inability to pay his bills; it was a more profound belief that he wasn’t ever going to get what he desired. As he uncovered, discovered, and discarded the shame he carried around his money issues, Mark found the willingness to own his talents, speak his truth and created a stronger relationship with his wife.

TV, feature and commercial writer/director Mark Gantt produces the Secret Life podcast with his beautiful and talented writer/director/host wife, Brianne Davis. They live in Los Angeles with their son Davis and dog Bear.

To connect with Mark:

Social Media (@markgantt) : Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

Websites: markganttdirector.com | markgantt.com

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TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE money, debt, underearning, pride, perfectionism, negative thinking, self-care, self-love, obsessive-compulsive, power greater than ourselves, obsessive thinking, addiction, alcoholism, willingness, abundance, love, relationships and communication.

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DeeDee Flores: Positively Trans: Owning Your Truth Nov 16, 2020

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Celebrating Transgender Awareness Week: In 1993, DeeDee transitioned from a man to a woman at the age of 33. And though it was an overall positive experience, it was clear that it was much easier to be a man in the world. Driven by a passion for entertaining and educating, DeeDee's journey is both uplifting and inspiring. #TransAwarenessWeek

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The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning youth. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

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In a recent article in The USA TODAY, President-elect Joe Biden, who spoke for transgender rights at a town hall, has vowed to eliminate discriminatory executive orders from President Donald Trump and has made LGBTQ equality part of his platform. "There should be zero discrimination," Biden said.

Voters also gave at least eight transgender, nonbinary and gender-nonconforming state candidates victories on Election Day, including tapping the nation's first openly transgender state senator.

And a Supreme Court ruling in June affirmed protection of LGBTQ workers from discrimination.

Renna recalls then-vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris saying at a forum: "'My pronouns are she/her/hers.' That she said, that was recognition of the fact that we live in a culture where you can't make assumptions, and that's a fairly new thing." USA TODAY ARTICLE LINK: https://bit.ly/3f3y1LO

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TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE transgender, change, authenticity, gender roles, self-care, and self-love

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Follow-Up: Miscarriage Revelations Nov 15, 2020

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Ep #23's Jennifer was struck with a powerful realization after listening to her episode and agreed to share more. HHaving had an even greater wave of guilt and shame, she can’t help but wonder if she willed her baby away. Shortly after the miscarriage and the break-up, she moves across the country, drinking and hooking up with men to numb the pain, and fell into a deep depression. She felt hopeless, loveless, and lost her passion for acting.

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TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE abuse, miscarriage, guilt, shame, relationships, creating boundaries, self-care, and self-love

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Miscarriage: Guilt, Shame & Relief Nov 09, 2020

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What do you do when you want a baby so bad you’re willing to stay in an abusive relationship to have one? But at 12 weeks, Jennifer began having complications with her pregnancy, and her world was turned upside down.

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Brene Brown has said this about Guilt and Shame: Based on my research and the research of other shame researchers, I believe that there is a profound difference between shame and guilt. I believe that guilt is adaptive and helpful – it’s holding something we’ve done or failed to do up against our values and feeling psychological discomfort.

I define shame as the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are flawed and therefore unworthy of love and belonging – something we’ve experienced, done, or failed to do makes us unworthy of connection.

I don’t believe shame is helpful or productive. In fact, I think shame is much more likely to be the source of destructive, hurtful behavior than the solution or cure. I think the fear of disconnection can make us dangerous. READ MORE: https://brenebrown.com/blog/2013/01/14/shame-v-guilt/

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TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE abuse, miscarriage, guilt, shame, relationships, creating boundaries, self-care, and self-love

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If you or anyone you know is struggling with an addiction, depression, trauma, or sexual abuse, we've compiled a list of resources at https://secretlifepodcast.com.

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