What does it really mean to reclaim your identity after trauma? This week, Sarah is joined by Carol Odell, licensed clinical social worker, therapist, author, and survivor, for a powerful conversation about life after abuse.Carol shares insights from her memoir Girl Groomed, opening up about her own healing journey and what it takes to move beyond just surviving. Together, she and Sarah explore how trauma can shape us, but doesn’t have to define us. From finding your voice to rebuilding relationships and creating a new sense of self, this episode is a compassionate guide for anyone walking the path of healing or supporting someone who is.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/This Changes Everything Voicemail: Send in your question by calling or texting (313) 338-8828Get 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier with code TCE at AquaTru.comCancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.comTCE todayDISCLAIMER: This podcast offers information for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult a qualified mental health provider for medical or mental health concerns. The host, guests, and network disclaim responsibility for any decisions or actions you make based on information provided by this podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Overcoming Unfairness in the Workplace
If you’ve ever stayed quiet in a meeting, held your tongue in a relationship, or worried that speaking up would come off the wrong way, you’re not alone. This week, Sarah sits down with Siri Chilazi, co-author of Make Work Fair, for a heartfelt conversation about why it's so hard to advocate for ourselves, and how that struggle is often rooted in systems that were never built with fairness in mind. But it’s not all bad news, Siri also shares hopeful, practical ideas for how we can push for change, both in our own lives and in the structures around us. That includes real ways leaders can show up differently and create workplaces where everyone has a chance to be heard.Whether you’re feeling stuck, burnt out, or just craving something better, this episode is a reminder that your voice matters.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/This Changes Everything Voicemail: Send in your question by calling or texting (313) 338-8828Read Make Work Fair by Siri Chilazi and and Iris BohnetConnect with Siri on LinkedInThis Changes Everything is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/THISCHANGES today to get 10% off your first monthHead to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code TCE to get up to $300 off today!DISCLAIMER: This podcast offers information for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult a qualified mental health provider for medical or mental health concerns. The host, guests, and network disclaim responsibility for any decisions or actions you make based on information provided by this podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Taking the First Step: Why Change Feels So Impossible
What’s holding you back from taking that first step? This week, Sarah sits down with bestselling author and speaker Mary Marantz to explore why we often feel stuck waiting for motivation, certainty, or confidence that never seems to come. Mary knows this struggle firsthand. She grew up in a trailer in rural West Virginia, far from the life she dreamed of, but step by step, she built a future beyond what she imagined.In this conversation, Mary shares how she moved forward without feeling ready, without knowing the whole plan, and without waiting for confidence to magically appear. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to finally take action in your own life, you’ve got it now.More about Mary and her work: marymarantz.comConnect with Mary: instagram.com/marymarantzTake the Achiever Quiz: achieverquiz.comRead the first chapter of Underestimated: namethefear.comListen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comThis Changes Everything Voicemail: Send in your question by calling or texting (313) 338-8828DISCLAIMER: This podcast offers information for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult a qualified mental health provider for medical or mental health concerns. The host, guests, and network disclaim responsibility for any decisions or actions you make based on information provided by this podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Mind, Body, and Grief: Exploring the Physical Impact of Loss
Grief is one of the most painful and deeply human experiences we go through. Yet for something so universal, it often feels impossible to fully understand. This week on This Changes Everything, Sarah sits down with Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor, professor of Clinical Psychology and author of The Grieving Body, to explore why loss affects us the way it does. Dr. O'Connor shares insights on how grief changes the brain, how it manifests physically, and why healing rarely follows a straight path.Read Mary-Frances O’Connor’s The Grieving Body: How the Stress of Loss Can Be an Opportunity for HealingLearn more about the Grief, Loss and Social Stress (GLASS) LabListen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/This Changes Everything Voicemail: Send in your question by calling or texting (313) 338-8828Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code CHANGES.DISCLAIMER: This podcast offers information for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult a qualified mental health provider for medical or mental health concerns. The host, guests, and network disclaim responsibility for any decisions or actions you make based on information provided by this podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Strengthening Your Social Biome with Jeffrey A. Hall
How do our everyday conversations shape our well-being? This week, Sarah talks with Jeffrey A. Hall, co-author of The Social Biome and an expert in communication. Jeff shares how everything from deep friendships to quick chats can influence our happiness, connection, and mental health. Whether you love striking up conversations or dread small talk, this episode will help you build a stronger social diet and find joy in your daily interactions.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/This Changes Everything Voicemail: Send in your question by calling or texting (313) 338-8828Pick up The Social Biome: How Everyday Communication Connects and Shapes Us - Andy J. Merolla and Jeffrey A. HallThis Changes Everything is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/THISCHANGES today to get 10% off your first month.DISCLAIMER: This podcast offers information for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult a qualified mental health provider for medical or mental health concerns. The host, guests, and network disclaim responsibility for any decisions or actions you make based on information provided by this podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Are you struggling? Feel like the world is changing too fast? Overwhelmed? Stressed? Welcome to the club! It’s called being a person, But fear not! MTV Challenge star, Sarah Rice, AMFT will help you thrive in the maddening, beautiful hellscape that is life. Sarah uses her professional training, wit, irreverence, and (probably excessive) self-disclosure, to cover relationships, mental health, family, happiness, sex…nothing is off limits.The show might help you let go of a toxic belief, the seemingly impossible might feel a little more doable, or maybe you’ll just have a good laugh on a bad day. Sometimes that’s enough! By the end of each episode, you’ll be saying “this changes everything!”
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