The Hennessy's House

Alcoholism is one topic that can be difficult for people to talk about openly. This episode can be helpful for both a friend or family member as well as the person struggling with addiction. Kendra was kind enough to share her story of betrayal leading to her experience with alcoholism.  We discus what was helpful for her as she worked through the realization of wanting sobriety in her life.  This was a unique opportunity since I am the wife a person who also has a similar story. We talk about things from the two perspectives and why sometimes the normal standards on "how to get sober" do not work for everyone.  I really loved sharing the space with Kendra and hearing some of her unique but impactful ways she worked towards sobriety.

More often we are hearing about how our physical health, gut and diet play a role in our mental health. I asked the amazing Leslie Stevens, registered dietitian and trainer to join me to talk about this connection.  If you are trying to find natural ways to help with your mental health, this is the episode for you. We hear about Leslie's past and what took her down this life path, the benefits of even 5 minutes of exercise while breaking down what is happening in our body that make physical movement so important.  We also dig in to the foods we eat, diet culture, and how bad foods can create mental health issues.  

Connect with Leslie Stevens:

https://wellbeingteam.kartra.com/page/LeslieStevensConsulting

Sometimes finding joy during a time of hardship can fill us with a guilt, or just feel impossible. But it does not need to be that way. You are worthy of joy and Gina and I discuss just that. Even when things are hard it is especially important to love on yourself.  I loved this conversation Gina as well as hearing her beautifully written & illustrated book! 

Empowerment Coach, Gina Bell and Fashion Designer, Cassandra Youngs have teamed up in a brand new project that was created to inspire women everywhere to connect with their color…. right now. Not when we feel like everything is perfect. Not when we answer the last email. Not when our laundry is done. Not when things go the way we think they should.  Right now. Right this very second. Right in the moments that make up our lives.

Find more out about Tears & Tulle and find her book here: https://www.ginabell.co/thetearsandtullemovement

Elizabeth was adopted in to the cult made famous by the Duggar family. Growing up in a life sheltered from experience was not going to stop this girl from finding herself.  Join in as she shares her memories of the cult life, leaving home to find her voice, and coming out to her cult parents. Elizabeth is such a bundle of sunshine and her story could have made her life turn out so differently. She learned to speak her truth, get support and set boundaries with family.  It was a pleasure to speak with her and see things from her perspective. 

Book Recommendation: Unfollow by Megan Phelps-Roper https://amzn.to/3nNW8Th

 Find more from Elizabeth on 

tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatlizhunter?lang=en 

 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatlizhunter/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTxpivxeCjK6i9RSBS9vMGg

Alisha opens up about a lifetime of mental abuse and having to rediscover herself. How do you learn to trust your gut again after years of shutting it down?  This raw honest story is one that is too common. I hope you walk away with a feeling of validation, hope and strength. You are not crazy and you are loved.  For more from Alisha check here out here:

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meandmyarrow?lang=en

Insa: https://www.instagram.com/me_and_my_aero/

Kenna is a ball of sunshine and wise beyond her years!  Kenna is 23 years old and adopted her three teen brothers after they were being placed in foster care.  She stepped up even though the ones who love her encouraged her to not take this on. Hear her story and her amazing positive mindset and how to understand self love.

Find more from Kenna at https://www.tiktok.com/@ballinkenna?lang=en

Book recommendation https://amzn.to/2PeulP4

Nancy Shadlock Shares her story on dreaming of becoming a pastor influenced by her missionary family but conflicted between her beliefs and her sexuality.  Coming out as a lesbian, following her path and meeting her love was a journey that lead her to the work she does today, helping others break out of closets of all kinds, embrace who they are and stand in their truth.  

Connect with Nancy https://www.Centered.ca  

https://www.facebook.com/CenteredLifeCoaching  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyshadlock/  

https://www.instagram.com/nancyshadlock/

Interview with KC Davis, Founder of https://www.strugglecare.com and Author of How to Keep House While Drowning shares her approach to breaking down the wall of guilt and high expectations around keeping our house looking like a poster board and neglecting our needs. This in depth conversation will leave you feeling hopeful, as well as give you permission to not be "perfect", after all no one is! 

Find KC Davis's Book on amazon here: https://amzn.to/2PYpOjH

Follow her on TikTok for amazing tips and strategies: https://www.tiktok.com/@domesticblisters?lang=en

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I would love to hear what helped you the most from this episode you can leave your feedback on Itunes. 

Life can change in one moment. Katti hopes others can learn from her life changing moment by opening up and sharing her story of living life after the loss of her child.    

Katti has lived through one of a moms biggest fears.  She opens up to share what happened in the accident, what the journey of healing has looked like, and amazing lessons on how we can all be more supportive to someone going through this type of heartbreak.   

 Find More about Judes story on her blog https://thebookofjudeblog.com/

I would love to hear how this story resinates with you. Leave me feedback on Itunes so I can get to know you as my audience.   

Loss is never easy on the heart. Suicide is a hard topic to discuss. We often hear the stories of those who overcame the depression but Lauren shares her story of struggle, alcohol addiction and depression that lead to her partners suicide. This is a harder topic so please take this as a trigger warning. We will talk about life before, the day he took his life and what healing has looked like.

Book recommendation The Mindfulness Journal  https://amzn.to/2MpzTVi

To watch the full episode on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/TheHennessyHousewithNicoleHennessy

You can see more from Lauren on her TikTok page https://www.tiktok.com/@laurenashleystudios?lang=en

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