Talking Smack 415
Talking Smack 415 is the podcast for women navigating midlife, motherhood, menopause, mental health, and personal growth-with real talk, big laughs, and honest stories biweekly. Hosts Debbie Mink and Jamie the Great (Jamie Roseman), longtime best friends and Jersey girls, ( with Debbie now living in San Francisco hence the 415 in the title) dive into topics like friendship, sobriety, cancer journeys, beauty obsessions, burnout, and more.
Each episode blends humor, heart, and smart smack talk, featuring guests like therapists, coaches, and inspiring women. If you’re searching for community, women’s wellness, or just want to laugh with friends and feel seen, subscribe now and join the conversation. DM us what you want us to talk smack about next!
Talking Smack 415
Overcoming Relationship Trauma with Kayla
In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I chat with Kayla, an amazing single mom who’s turned her heartbreak into a powerful story of healing and growth. After catching her long time partner and father of her child cheating, Kayla embarked on a journey to heal from relationship trauma and rediscover herself.
We dive into:
- The red flags she ignored and what she learned from them
- How she transformed her childhood trauma into a source of strength
- Reparenting her inner child—a game-changer for her healing
- Rediscovering herself beyond motherhood
- Embracing her superpowers—resilience, empathy & caring
- Dating again —how she’s navigating healthy relationships
- And how Stoicism’s theory—“the obstacle is the way”—helped shape her mindset
If you know someone who’s: a new mom, newly single, or just looking for inspiration to rediscover themselves, share this episode! Kayla’s story is a reminder that healing is fun, is a process, and starts from within.
Here are some resources Kayla recommends to help you heal:
- Stoicism the Daily Dad - Not just for dads
- The Daily Stoic Podcast
- Jillian on Love Podcast
- Sabrina Zohar Show
- Matthew Hussey
And, if you want to be a part of Kayla's growing mom community please reach out to me or Jamie and we’ll put you in touch with her.
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