We Are The Stigma
Alcoholic wife and addict husband chatting with like-minded, inspirational peers about stigmatized topics such as; mental illness, sexual orientation, addiction, sex work, parenthood, age, sex life, and more. We are not scientist nor doctors, we only aim to have honest and raw conversations in order to learn, connect and share. Wanna share your story? Visit https://wearethestigma.com/be-a-guest-on-our-show/ to share your story! Our motto is honesty, open-mindedness, and humor. Chat soon!
Episodes
84 episodes
408. Dating in Early Recovery w/Melissa & Cody Kreutz
Melissa & Cody are solo as they discuss dating, mainly dating in early sobriety. One of the most popular suggestions when getting sober is - DO NOT DATE!! Well, can it work? Does it work? What could go wrong?? Let's chat!In this epis...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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25:32
407. Transformation & Self-Healing w/ Carrie Pullaro
Join us for a truly BEAUTIFUL, soul-expressive episode with our dear friend, Carrie Pullaro. This captivating convo was recorded in 2022, days after Carrie returned from Burning Man; we chat about that and much more. We get raw and vulnerable a...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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51:14
406. Happiest Sober w/ Madeline Forrest
We are BACK and beyond grateful to be here!!! We are kicking off the show with the super fabulous Madeline Forrest from Happiest Sober. Madeline is 28 and from Toronto, Canada. Madeline got sober in November 2020 after a decade of gray-area pro...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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48:35
405. Rebuilding Self w/Brianne Mass
This week Melissa & Cody are chatting with Brianne Mass, a spiritual coach and mentor whose mission is to raise the collective consciousness by practicing what she preaches in her program, Words Are Human. This is where Brianne teaches and ...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:10:23
404. Peaceful Parenting w/Lisa Howe
This week Melissa & Cody are chatting with Lisa Howe! A mama, social worker, parent educator, and Certified Peaceful Parenting Coach. We talk about the challenging and rewarding work of parenthood. Lisa is beautiful at helping the cohosts f...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:04:51
403: Alcohol Abuse & Recovery w/Kristen Hassan
**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, an...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:15:24
402. Trauma Healing & Spirituality w/ Mikah Jones
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!...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:14:53
401. New Season!!
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, tha...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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9:47
321. Trauma & Self-Healing w/Emily Katz BONUS EPISODE
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 th...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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40:12
320. Repressed Childhood Trauma & Awakening w/ Ashley Arruda
**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. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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39:11
319. Self-Healing & Transformation w/Ally Bazely
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 th...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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54:35
318. Self-Loathing & Limiting Beliefs w/Kyra Evans
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 wholehea...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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1:11:10
317. Addiction & Sobriety w/ The Recovery Baddie Hayley Waters
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 conve...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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1:03:04
316. Trauma & Spirituality w/ Kevin Carton
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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54:33
315. Season 3 Update w/ Cody & Melissa Kreutz
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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9:16
314. Laughter As Medicine w/Craig Shoemaker
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 e...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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50:55
313. Mental Health & Relationships w/ Mac Brazina
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, educa...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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1:03:08
312. Finding Your Authentic Self w/Izzie Miller
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<...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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1:00:16
311. The Otherside Of Father's Day (10 Minute Monday)
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.
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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15:16
310. Surviving Childhood Abuse & Addiction w/Arlene Wilhite-Williams
**Trigger Warning** This episode deals with Childhood Sexual Abuse. For support and information please visit rainn.org Season 3 has been packed with powerful episodes, and this one is no different! W...
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57:05
309. Body Currency & Fat Kid Dance Party w/ Bevin
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 sha...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:00:56
308. Periods. (10 Minute Monday)
It's another 10 Minute Monday! Where we have silly and uncomfortable talks, in hopes of ending the stigma. One small conversation at a time will create tiny changes, which can lead to huge societal shifts. There's no shame in the menst...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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16:04
307. Childhood Trauma & PTSD W/ Desi Martin
Trigger Warning: This episode deals w/Childhood sexual abuse, self-harm & suicide. If you or someone you know may be dealing with childhood abuse, please call 1-800-422-4453 Help is always available. Please contact the Nat...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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56:56
306. Incarceration & Rehabilitation W/Hernan Cruz
We're back! We're chatting with w/family friend & fire fighter, Hernan Cruz, about incarceration & rehabilitation! Hernan is a living example of what it means to take a rock bottom and build your life into whatever beautiful thing you c...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:21:08
305. Mindfulness & Children w/Alison Morgan from Zensational Kids
This episode Cody & Melissa are chatting with trailblazer Allison Morgan, founder of Zensational Kids. As parents trying to navigate the seas ourselves, we learned SO MUCH from this interview and we are SO EXCITED to share it with you! Ther...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:10:17