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If there's anything I wish I knew in my early 20s, it would be how to get over a breakup. It's something people can tell you to get over, but you never really understand it until you go through it. Where was Mss Francois in my early 20s?!? Our gues this week, Mss Francois, is a dynamic entertainer, speaker, producer, writer, author and game changing trendsetter that aims to inspire. She migrated from Trinidad and Tobago in her late teens to establish a new legacy for her life. She's the host of The Mss Francois Show—a talk show that encompasses candid conversations with a variety of entertainment, and uses humor to help others with their dysfunctional relationships. We talk about her book, that has the best title in existence, and how to take heartache and failed relationships and turn that into empowerment. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever wondered about the misconceptions surrounding therapy? What about mental health in general? Michael Alcée, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Tarrytown, NY and Mental Health Educator at Manhattan School of Music. He specializes in the psychology of artists and everyday creativity and the professional development of therapists. His contributions have appeared in The Chicago Tribune, The New York Times, NPR, Salon.com, and on the TEDx stage. And we are lucky enough to have in on Little Did You Know. Also, listen right until the end to hear about a teaching campaign Shelby is trying to accomplish for her classroom! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Finally - the relationship expert we all needed! After 30+ years, and lots of learning and adventures, Staci Bartley was brought to the realization that there is no such thing as failing at relationships, because every single one you've been in, or will ever be in contributes to who you are, and who you are becoming. And I didn't believe her for one second!!! Staci is an integrative couples therapist. she's also a Certified Divorce Mediator, Certified Strategic Intervention Coach, a graduate of energy and intuitive science, lifelong study of psychology, human sexuality, and universal principles. Speaker and workshop facilitator for medical and mental health professionals and has contributed to two wellness programs for fortune 500 companies. She also has her own radio show, The Love Shack Live where she shares so many relationship stories, advice and laughs! Tune in to hear how she changed my mindset surrounding bad breakups, messy relationships and how they can bring out the best versions of ourselves!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Another episode on SEX & INTIMACY!? Always getting comfortable talking about the uncomfortable! Gretchen Shanks is a Seattle-based sex and dating coach and our guest this week! She came to this work after confronting and tackling her own struggles with body image, dating, and shame about her sexuality. We discuss the shame we have surrounding our own bodies and uncertainties around our own sexual needs. Want the intimacy you've always desired? Catch this episode now! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From one twenty-something year old, to another, to all of you! This week, we keep it real with a conversation with Sarah Tyler! A podcaster, self-love guru and empowerment blogger, Sarah tells her story about dropping out of graduate school when she was almost done, to persue her dreams in the mental health field. Reminding us the importance of being our authentic selves, Sarah shares her struggles and triumphs as she navigated all of this in her early 20s. I know this is something we can ALL relate to! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever tried to hide your "not okay-ness" from the world? How did it make you feel? Most often or not we follow society's stigma rather than to embrace our own vulnerability and be honest with ourselves. Erik Da Rosa chats about his experience with mental health and what it means to "be ok with not being ok". We bring up many uncomfortable conversations and become more honest with ourselves throughout this episode. There are also some very funny stories we bring up throughout our conversation that you don't want to miss! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sometimes your family situation can lead to and be the cause of many childhood trauma. This includes adoption, foster care, divorced families, single-parent families and so much more. Joi Fisher-Griffin gets honest and vulnerable as she shares her adoption story, how it affected her as a child and in adulthood, as well as how it lead her to write multiple books, including picture books to keep the conversations going. We all have family drama and traumatic experiences...don't let that place limitations on your life! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Bluebird Cafe is where so many artists got discovered in Nashville, including our girl Taylor Swift! Eric Teplitz is another! This week, Eric is on Little Did You Know to share his story of trying to break into the music industry, his show at the Bluebird Cafe, and his eventual backpacking through the Appalachian Trail, trying to find himself. He is passionate about helping others open themselves up to a more expansive sense of what is possible; overcome resistance to following their interests, passions, curiosities, and dreams; and achieve a greater sense of meaning, purpose, and life satisfaction. Super interesting conversation, and an episode that you don't want to miss! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mother of two boys, best-selling author, influence, speaker, and creator of Loving Life After Loss, Marie Alessi chats about the sudden loss of her husband and how she and her young boys recuperated and found life again after his passing. Trauma and loss can lead to so much difficulty and hardships throughout your life, but Marie explains that it doesn't have to be that way. In her Movement, Marie offers hope, healing & happiness to the world when people expect it the least and need it the most. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Creator of the Ignite Your Life BC Women's Workshop, Speaker, Author, and Women's Empowerment Coach, Charlene Madden is our guest this week!  Charlene openly and authentically shares the struggles that she has experienced in her life in a way that reaches into the heart of listeners in a deep and relatable way. We discuss how going through trauma and working through those traumatic events can help bring ourselves to a position to love ourselves! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Award winning psychiatrist, Mental Health Advocate and Author, Dr. Christian Heim is this weeks feature guest on Little Did You Know! Little Did You Know that the key to a successful 30-year marriage is finding your passion project? What about humans innate need for control. How do choices affect us when it comes to dating, and our mental health? Dr. Christian spills the tea on ALL of this and more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Author, Energy Healer and Intuitive Martine Felton guest stars in this weeks episode of Little Did You Know! We discuss love, relationships, her book, what it's like to self-publish and you need to listen right until the end to hear a special LOVE reading See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.