Episodes
In this episode, I talk about my recent decision to put the podcast on hiatus and take a break from all things related to The Grass Gets Greener for the time being. 
Published 08/05/19
In this episode, I’m joined by author Randi Owens. Randi joins me to share her story of how she’s overcome a traumatic childhood by finding ways to take back control of her life and using her past experiences to help others.  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/randiowens  Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies Guide for Survivors:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/guide  Help support the show on Patreon:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon  Check out this...
Published 07/22/19
In this episode, I’m joined by Lizbeth Meredith, author of Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters. Lizbeth joins me to share her story of how she has navigated multiple traumas in her life, including the kidnapping of her daughters, to find a way to heal and help others who are struggling with their own trauma.  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/lizbethmeredith  Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies Guide for Survivors:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/guide  Help...
Published 07/08/19
This is a special update episode of The Grass Gets Greener podcast. I'm joined by Janine Wirth from episode 132. Janine rejoins me to talk about what she's been up to since she was first on the show, including the work she’s currently doing helping female entrepreneurs overcome issues stemming from unresolved trauma so that they can have greater success.  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/janinewirth2  Janine’s first episode:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/janinewirth  Help...
Published 06/24/19
In this episode, I’m joined by US Army Veteran and author, Michael Bluemling Jr. Michael joins me to share his story of how he’s using his traumatic childhood experiences as motivation to help improve the lives of others and have a positive impact in the world.  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/michaelbluemling  Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies Guide for Survivors:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/guide  Help support the show on Patreon:  ...
Published 06/10/19
In this episode, I’m joined by Lisa Boucher of RaisingTheBottom.com. Lisa joins me to share her story of how she went from a chaotic upbringing and battling alcohol addiction to becoming sober and finding a new identity in the process of her recovery.  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/lisaboucher  Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies Guide for Survivors:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/guide  Help support the show on Patreon:  ...
Published 05/27/19
In this episode, I’m joined by Kahila Hedayatzadeh of meetkahila.com. Kahila joins me to share her story of how she has used a solution-based mindset to overcome challenges and find her purpose in life.  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/kahilah  Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies Guide for Survivors:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/guide  Help support the show on Patreon:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon  Check out this episode’s sponsor: novni.com 
Published 05/13/19
In this episode, I’m joined by author Tom Leveen. Tom joins me to share his story of how he’s been able to release fears that developed after experiencing trauma growing up despite still continuing to struggle with some of the after effects of that trauma.  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/tomleveen  Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies Guide for Survivors:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/guide  Help support the show on Patreon:  ...
Published 04/29/19
In this episode, I’m joined by Laura Fenamore of Skinny, Fat, Perfect. Laura joins me to share her story of how she has gone from feeling hopeless and unlovable to being confident in her body and loving the woman she is.  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/laurafenamore  Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies Guide for Survivors:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/guide  Help support the show on Patreon:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon  Check out this...
Published 04/15/19
In this episode, I’m joined by Michele Rosenthal of HealMyPTSD.com. Michele joins me to share her story of how she’s been able to reclaim her identity and find joy again after suffering from PTSD symptoms for almost 30 years.  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/micheler  Take The Grass Gets Greener’s Free 5-Day Self-Esteem Challenge:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/selfesteem  Help support the show on Patreon:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon  Check out this...
Published 03/18/19
In this episode, I’m joined by Stacy Johnson, founder of Central Texas Table of Grace. Stacy joins me to share her story of how she’s gone from having a tumultuous childhood in the foster care system to creating a successful non-profit organization that provides a nurturing environment for foster kids.  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/stacyjohnson  Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies Guide for Survivors:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/guide  Help support the show...
Published 03/04/19
In this episode, I’m joined by Jeremy Schneider, author of Fatherhood in 40-Minute Snapshots. Jeremy joins me to share his story of how he’s been able to overcome a traumatic childhood and flourish as a father by doing the work necessary to heal.  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/jeremys  Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies Guide for Survivors:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/guide  Help support the show on Patreon:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon  ...
Published 02/18/19
Comments:   In this episode, I’m joined by Oleg Lougheed of Overcoming Odds. Oleg joins me to share his story of how he’s used the challenges and obstacles he faced growing up to create the life that he has now where he’s on a mission to help fellow orphans and adoptees live a life they’ve always dreamed of.   https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/olegl  Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies Guide for Survivors:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/guide  Help support the show...
Published 02/04/19
This is a special update episode of The Grass Gets Greener podcast. I'm joined by Jamie Sivrais from episode 74. Jamie rejoins me to talk about what he been up to since he was first on the show, including an update on the work he’s been doing with A Voice for the Innocent and future plans for the organization.  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/jamies2  Jamie’s first episode:   https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/jamies  Help support the show on Patreon:  ...
Published 01/21/19
This is a special update episode of The Grass Gets Greener podcast. I'm joined by Kimberly Ewing from episode 14. Kimberly rejoins me to talk about what she's been up to since she was first on the show, including recent training she’s been doing using Emotional CPR.  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/kimberlyewing2  Kimberly’s first episode:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/kimberlyewing  Help support the show on Patreon:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon  Check...
Published 01/07/19
In this episode, I’m joined by personal branding and storytelling coach, Perry Power. Perry joins me to share his story of how he’s been able to find forgiveness and become the hero of his story after being sexually abused as a child.   https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/perrypower  Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies Guide for Survivors:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/guide  Help support the show on Patreon:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon  Check out...
Published 12/10/18
This is a special update episode of The Grass Gets Greener podcast. I'm joined by Chris Dorval from episode 66. Chris rejoins me to talk about what he’s been up to since he was first on the show, including the work he’s currently doing in the addiction recovery field.  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/chrisdorval2  Chris’s first episode:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/chrisdorval  Help support the show on Patreon:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon  Check out...
Published 11/26/18
In this episode, I’m joined by Matthew Greer of My Alpha Life. Matthew joins me to share his story of how he’s been able to overcome the long-term effects of having been sexually abused as a child and not having any support growing up to helping transform the lives of other men who have gone through something similar.  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/matthewgreer  Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies Guide for Survivors:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/guide  Help...
Published 11/12/18
This is a special recap episode of The Grass Gets Greener podcast. You’ll hear the advice that my guests from episodes 119-137 would have given themselves when they were going through their tough times based on what they know now.  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/recap6  Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies Guide for Survivors:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/guide  Help support the show on Patreon:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon  Check out this...
Published 10/29/18
In this episode, I’m joined by Kimberly Borges of KimberlyBorges.com. Kimberly joins me to share her story of how she’s been able to create the life she has today using self-help and personal development techniques to heal from growing up with an authoritarian parent who controlled everything she did.   http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/kimberlyborges  Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies Guide for Survivors:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/guide  Help support the show...
Published 10/15/18
In this episode, I’m joined by Matt Pappas of Beyond Your Past. Matt joins me to share his story of how he’s been able to work through the effects of childhood sexual abuse and bullying to create the life he has now where he’s helping other survivors to not be defined by their past.   https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/mattpappas  Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies Guide for Survivors:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/guide  Help support the show on Patreon:  ...
Published 10/01/18
This is a special update episode of The Grass Gets Greener podcast. I'm joined by Svava Brooks from episode 42. Svava rejoins me to talk about what she's been up to since she was first on the show, including two books she’s written to serve as daily guides to help survivors thrive after trauma, and how she’s been supporting survivors through Periscope.  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/svavabrooks2  Svava’s first episode:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/svavabrooks  Help...
Published 09/17/18
In this episode, I’m joined by Rhonda Cimorelli of A Balanced Life For You. Rhonda joins me to share her story of how she’s been able to use her mindset to overcome past trauma and find ways to create the life she desires.   https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/rhondac  Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies Guide for Survivors:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/guide  Help support the show on Patreon:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon  Check out this episode’s...
Published 08/20/18