Podcast: Life Without Secrets

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.

153: Healing Trauma for Financial Well-Being with Preston Smiles

In this episode of Life Without Secrets, our guest, Preston Smiles, talks about the crucial connection between our nervous system and financial well-being. He’s an abundance and personal freedom coach who helps his clients see the importance of love, awareness, and forgiveness in a life of abundance. He also shares his journey of healing unresolved traumas to unlock greater joy and personal power.

“Your thoughts become things and you create your own reality.”

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152: The Richest Version of Yourself Without the Cash with Shamina Taylor

In this episode of Life Without Secrets, Jillian Riddell talks with wealth expert Shamina Taylor. They explore the evolving perceptions of wealth, success, and fulfillment in today’s world. Shamina shares her personal journey from being a successful attorney to a wealth coach, emphasizing the importance of emotional mastery, breaking free from scarcity mindsets, and balancing masculine and feminine energies.

“Success is a journey, not a destination.”

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151: The Accidental Drug Safety Advocate with Kim Witzcark

In this episode, we talk with Kim Witczak about drug safety. She’s  an international drug safety advocate, emphasizing the importance of transparency and safety in the pharmaceutical industry. Kim shares her personal journey from tragedy to advocacy, highlighting the need for black box warnings on antidepressants and the systemic issues within the healthcare system.   …

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150: Understanding the Roots of People-Pleasing with Amy Green Smith

In this conversation, Amy Greensmith discusses the concept of people-pleasing and its roots in our primitive defense mechanism. She explains that people-pleasing is not always nefarious and can be a way to stay safe. However, it becomes problematic when we sacrifice our own needs and self-worth to please others. We also discuss the impact of living authentically and prioritizing self-worth. The conversation highlights the importance of embodying all aspects of oneself and setting an example for the next generation.

“People-pleasing involves sacrificing ourselves to please others.”

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149: Taking Responsibility for Emotional Intelligence with Addison Shock

In this conversation, life coach Addison Shock talks about emotions. He’s a life coach who helps men develop their emotional intelligence and build healthy relationships. He shares his own experiences and journey towards emotional growth and highlights the importance of understanding and expressing emotions in a healthy way!

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148: Transforming Discomfort into Growth with Cher Anderton

In this episode, Cher Anderton, a mental health therapist, shares her journey of transforming discomfort into a tool for growth. She emphasizes the importance of observing discomfort, wielding the power to shift thoughts and feelings, naming the desired direction, implementing small changes, and training oneself to embrace discomfort. She also discusses the “Own It” framework, which empowers individuals to own their discomfort and turn it into a superpower.

“Own your discomfort before it owns you.”

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147: Prioritizing Joy and Outsourcing Tasks with Samantha Tradelius

In this episode, Samantha Tridelius shares her journey. She’s a single mother and entrepreneur who founded the Sparkle Foundation to support single mothers and their children. She discusses the challenges of single parenthood and the importance of building a supportive community. Samantha also provides practical advice on time management and finding balance as a multi-passionate individual. If you’re some who’s juggling too many plates, this one’s for you!

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146: The Power of Clarity in Relationships and Life Goals with Mike Riddell

In this episode, Jillian and her husband Mike discuss the significance of clarity in personal goals, relationships, and life direction. They share their experiences, like identifying stressors and understanding our emotional responses to them. Highlighting the importance of positive emotions and resilience, they emphasize the importance of reassessing our goals regularly.

“You put a blindfold on somebody. They’ll never hit the target.”

Highlights:
(01:47) What Clarity Sessions Can Do
(05:07) Identifying Stressors
(10:43) Understanding Feelings Towards Stressors
(14:16) How Your Partner Can Help if They Understand You
(18:41) Identifying What Fills Us Up
(25:13) What Emotions are Leading Your Life?
(29:28) Clarity Sets You in the Right Direction
(32:28) Heart Mapping and Annual Reassessments
(35:47) The Value of Mentors to Finding Clarity

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145: From Perfectionism to Compassion: A Healing Journey with Brittni Cosgrove

In this episode of Life Without Secrets, host Jillian sits down with transformational life and business coach, Brittni Cosgrove, to dive deep into her powerful journey from struggling with anxiety and perfectionism to finding clarity, purpose, and freedom. Brittni shares insights on how she overcame internal battles and found a deeper connection with herself. Don’t…

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144: Creating Inclusive Environments: Insights from Natalie Haynes

In this episode of Life Without Secrets, host Jillian engages in a deep conversation with Natalie Haynes, an experienced educator, registered psychotherapist, and speaker. Natalie shares her transformative journey from a career in logistics to becoming a psychotherapist and educator, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and acceptance in fostering growth and understanding. Join the conversation…

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