Do you find yourself comparing your life to your friends on social media? You see the beauty, the success, the perfect relationship, the perfect family, the awesome vacations. But what’s really behind the highlight reel? In Life Without Secrets we are going to dive deep and reveal the secrets, struggles, and strategies people have used in real life to get to who they are now and who they are becoming.
The truth is nobody is perfect! And YOU are never alone in what you are going through.
Hosted by ER Trauma Nurse Jillian Riddell, this podcast is full of useful tips on using your own adversities to fuel your confidence and grow your relationships.
It’s where vulnerability meets connection and loneliness meets belonging in whatever stage of life you are in.
So tune in now and subscribe to the show. It’s time to connect on a deeper level and grow together.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s struggles? In this episode, Jillian talks with Charles Phillips, an author, coach, school counselor, and the host of I Am Conquering Mountains podcast. Charles opens up about his personal struggles, from a childhood marked by trauma and instability to facing anxiety in college. He transformed his struggles into the…
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Are you feeling like you need external validation to feel worthy? Do you find yourself running from your pains and seeking validation through achievements? On this week’s episode Jillian and Michael discuss how to reduce your dependence on external validation and how to become aware of when and why you’re seeking it. They also talk…
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Are you ready to hear an inspiring story of courage and resilience? On this episode, Jillian sits down with Louise Ashby, Bestselling Author, TEDx Speaker, and Transformation and Mindset Coach. Louise shares her inspiring story of resilience, courage, and finding strength in the face of unimaginable adversity. They also discuss the power of mindset, identity…
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This episode captures the joys of childhood from a special perspective – sibling rivalry. Jillian and Michael share light-hearted stories of competing with one another, from childhood pranks to harmless competition. They discuss the fun of teepeeing a house, as well as the importance of connecting with friends and nature. This episode is a reminder…
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Beginning a journey of healing and self-discovery can be a powerful experience that leads to a life of purpose and fulfillment. In this episode, Jillian talks to Gabi Ruth. Gabi is an author, speaker, coach, and host of the Pain to Passion Live podcast. As a complex trauma survivor and “trauma mama,” she’s spent years…
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Join Jillian and Michael, as they celebrate their grandmother’s 105th birthday and discuss the importance of reducing stress in order to live a long and fulfilling life. Drawing on their grandmother’s advice to “live one day at a time and don’t stress the small stuff,” they introduce a technique from the Heart Math Institute to…
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“I realized that it was not working for me and something had to give or I was going to get in a fetal position and never come out.” This podcast episode discusses the importance of taking care of oneself in order to be able to show up well in all roles in life. Jillian and…
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Jillian Riddell is embarking on a new project to teach people how to connect with their heart in a science-based way! This podcast episode explores the power of energy and how it can be used to attract positive things into one’s life. Mike and Jillian discuss how to reignite one’s heart on a daily basis…
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Beginning with a traumatic call involving a premature baby, Jillian speaks with Andrew Douglas, co-founder of Siento, a stigma-free mobile application platform designed to help first responders and professionals in high-stress industries. He explains the stigma around mental health in first responders, military, and other highly trained professions. They discuss how leaders need to start…
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Mike and Jillian Riddell discuss the power of communication, prayer, and commitment in a marriage, as well as the testimony of Lloyd Riddell and the power of being vulnerable. They encountered an elderly couple on a flight who had been married for 65 years and shared their top ten list for marriage, which included never…
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