We Are The Stigma

**Trigger warning - this episode briefly discusses self-harm; if you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to local MHS ♥️This week Melissa & Cody are chatting with Kristen Hassan! A sober mama, wife, nurse, and content creator. Kristen shares the highs and lows of life and how a trip to a mental institution led her and her husband down a recovery path. In this episode, we discuss: -Addiction/sobriety/recovery-Mommy wine culture-Sober marriageFind Kristen on:T...

It's the first interview episode of season 4, and we're going deeeeep y'all!! We're chatting with 20-year-old Mikah Jones about spirituality and mental health. From severe trauma to everyday setbacks, this episode offers something for everyone! Mikah uses the power of social media to bring healing to the mental health community & future generations.We are honored to share this episode and to call him our friend. In this episode we discuss-Mental Health & Spirituality - Spiritual...

It's been a journey, but here we are!! We are re-introducing ourselves in this quick 10-minute episode and chatting about season 4! We are so excited to keep this journey going!! If you're new or have been with us all along, thank you, we are SO GLAD to have you!! We'll see you for a new, full-length interview episode in two weeks. So much love!!xox Cody & Melissa-You can follow us @_wearethestigma on Instagram and Facebook-You can find Cody on Tiktok @codywkreutz and Instagram @codykreut...

We've been sitting on this episode for a little while and we HAVE to share it! In this short but inspirational episode we chat with self-healing consultant, Emily Katz! Emily describes herself as a "professional problem solver," and we can't think of a more perfect way to describe her! She is a POWERHOUSE dedicated to helping others overcome the darkness and master their mental health. It was an honor chatting with her, and we are so excited to share her message.In this episode we discuss:-Me...

**Trigger Warning: This episode deals childhood sexual abuse and suicide - if you After taking a few weeks off, we are finishing this season STRONG! In this episode, we share a brave and powerful conversation with Ashley Arruda. After hearing the stories of Jen Elizabeth, Desi Martin, and others, Ashley asked to share her story - and we are deeply grateful that she chose to trust us.Ashley's story of childhood sexual abuse, addiction, spirituality, and everything in between remind...

This week we sit down with our very dear friend, Ally Bazely. If you're looking to get juiced up and inspired - this is IT my friends. Ally's story of personal transformation will get you hyped on for your own journey! We are reminded that the end, is just the beginning, and that the rock bottom is the most profound place to build again. This episode is powerfully pack with mental health, personal growth, taking back your life - and a little bit of magic. Topics Include:-Healing & Tr...

This week we are chatting with our very dear internet friend, Kyra Evans!Kyra is an author, speaker, and self-empathy teacher. Her first book, “The Dictionary of Limiting Beliefs: Transforming your inner narrative to manifest a wholehearted life,” launched in June of this year and has quickly been adopted by spiritual seekers, coaches, and therapists as a transformational personal development tool. Kyra lives in a cabin in the woods of Muskoka, Canada, with her husband and daughter.This conve...

It is national recovery month, so we’re going back to out home base - Sobriety and Recovery! We’re talking to Hayley Waters, the Recovery Baddie. This interview was such a good time and we’re so excited to have you sit in on this powerful conversation! Hayley is one badass sober babe and we are HERE FOR IT!!!! In this episode we discuss:- Identifying as an alcoholic/addict vs. being alcohol-free (labels) -Shame associated with being an alcoholic/ addict as a mother-Gratitude"My name...

This week we are joined by Spiritual Life and Business Coach, Kevin Carton for a juiced up and deep conversation. Get your feels out and sit down as the forth member in this convo, we are so glad you're here with us! Topics include:-How trauma isn't always "big T" trauma-Releasing shame/guilt for having challenges with mental health-The importance of community for our overall well-beingKevin specializes in empowering people to discover and live their soul’s purpose. He began his journey ...

Welcome back! After an impromptu reset, we are back and ready to start the second half of Season 3, with new guests and the same love!Cody & Melissa spent the break re-evaluating the show and making conscious changes. In this episode, they go behind the scenes and discuss what the future holds.We are asking for feedback - what can we do differently, and where can we better serve YOU, the listener? We value your opinions, and we'd love to hear from you! Feel free to send us a message via I...

We are chatting with comedian and coach Craig Shoemaker and we cannot wait for you to hear it! Craig is THE MAN and we are so honored to share this experience with him. Laughter is PROVEN to raise your vibration, help you feel better, and extend your life! Join us as we laugh out loud & take back our lives by remembering to take it less seriously! Craig’s passion reaches beyond comedy. He founded LaughterHeals.org, a nonprofit group dedicated to using laughter as a healing modality. He ha...

We are again joined by our dear friend, Mac Brazina aka The Human Builder. This BEAUTIFUL conversation left us floating through our day, and we know it'll do the same for you! We connect on a soul level about relationships, mental health, education, triggers and flowing through life. Mac is launching her 12 week program - Master Your Mind, and we go into details on how you can win a front row seat to this life changing program! We'll share the details on Instagram, so make sure you check...

Melissa and Cody chat with Izzie Miller, for a lighthearted and fun conversation about finding and living as our authentic selves! We were left vibin high, and we know you will be too!! In this episode we discuss:-Authenticity-Confidence-Fulfillment Mentality Izzie Miller is a speaker and content creator with a mission to inspire in others the authentic self and consequently lead a life of freedom, unaffected by external circumstances. She is the founder of the ‘Neutrality Mentality...

It's another 10 Minute Monday - where Melissa & Cody sit down and hold silly conversations about uncomfortable topics, in hopes of ending stigmas. The cohosts are talking about the other side of Father's Day; the difficult side. In this episode we discuss:-Societal Stigmas (abandonment, death, inability to have children)-Why Cody finds Father's Day difficult -Mother's Day vs Father's Day Thanks for listening and we'll see you next week for an all new episode xox-You can follow us @_wearet...

This episode left us speechless on cloud nine, Friends! Ready for some gold nuggets of life knowledge? Buckle in bc this one will rock your socks! We are chatting with Bevin, beautiful soul and aerobics creator of Fat Kid Dance Party. Bevin shares of self-love, chasing your purpose, and reminds us that "all bodies are good bodies!" She lives out loud with her forest dance parties and radical self-ownership, we left the convo insanely inspired, and we know you will too! We are so gratefu...