How to Deal When the Shit Gets Real Podcast

In this episode of How to Deal When the Shit Gets Real, I sit down with Jenn Morrison to talk about surviving childhood loss, redefining family, and rebuilding your life after abuse.Jenn shares what it was like losing her mom at a young age, feeling alone from the age of 17, and growing up without ever truly feeling like she had a mother figure. Over time, she had to redefine what “mom” meant to her — and eventually create that feeling of home and safety for herself.We also talk about surviving an abusive relationship, the emotional toll of starting over, and how she ultimately manifested the life she once only dreamed about — now living in Hawaii with her husband.In this episode, we discuss:• Losing her mom at a young age• Feeling alone from the age of 17• Redefining what “mother” and family mean• Growing up without stability or support• Surviving an abusive relationship• Rebuilding confidence and self-worth• Manifesting a completely different life• Creating a new beginning in HawaiiThis conversation is emotional, inspiring, and a reminder that your past doesn’t have to decide your future.

In this episode of How to Deal When the Shit Gets Real, I sit down with Chris Wasko to talk about healing from deep-rooted trauma and stepping into a completely unexpected spiritual path.Chris shares what it was like growing up with two narcissistic parents and how that environment shaped her early life. As she began doing the work to heal, something unexpected happened — she started hearing her maternal grandfather, opening the door to her abilities as a medium.We talk about what it looks like to navigate that kind of awakening, how she learned to trust it, and why she ultimately shifted her focus toward energy healing and helping the living — especially old souls and cycle breakers trying to rewrite their stories.In this episode, we discuss:• Growing up with narcissistic parents• The long-term impact of childhood trauma• Beginning the healing journey and doing the inner work• Hearing her grandfather and discovering her mediumship• Learning to trust and develop intuitive abilities• Transitioning into energy healing• Supporting old souls and cycle breakers• Breaking generational patterns and creating something newThis conversation is powerful, eye-opening, and a reminder that healing doesn’t just change your life — it can completely transform who you become.

In this episode of How to Deal When the Shit Gets Real, I sit down with Dr. Neosho Ponder to talk about resilience in the face of unimaginable circumstances.Dr. Ponder shares her journey of battling breast cancer while experiencing homelessness — not just during treatment, but even now — and how she found strength, faith, and purpose through it all.We talk about what it means to keep going when life doesn’t let up, how humor and faith can coexist with pain, and how she turned her experiences into her book God’s Got Jokes.In this episode, we discuss:• Being diagnosed with breast cancer• Experiencing homelessness during and after treatment• Navigating survival when life keeps stacking the odds• The role of faith in healing and resilience• Finding humor in the darkest moments• Turning pain into purpose through writingThis conversation is raw, powerful, and a reminder that even in the hardest seasons, there is still a story worth telling.If you would like to purchase Neosho's book or just connect with her, you can do so on her website. https://www.neoshocponder.com

In this episode of How to Deal When the Sht Gets Real*, I sit down with Lisa Zawrotny to talk about what it means to be both a caregiver and a sandwich caregiver — supporting loved ones while also trying to maintain your own life.Lisa shares her experience caring for her mother after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis and the emotional weight that comes with anticipatory grief — the kind of grief that begins long before loss.We also talk about burnout, the unrealistic expectations of hustle culture, and why constantly pushing yourself is not sustainable — especially when you’re already carrying so much.In this episode, we discuss:• What it means to be a sandwich caregiver• Caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s• Understanding anticipatory grief• Recognizing and recovering from burnout• Why hustle culture can be harmful• Creating space for rest and capacityThis conversation is about giving yourself permission to slow down, honor your limits, and navigate caregiving with compassion — for others and for yourself.

In this episode of How to Deal When the Shit Gets Real, Lindsey Love returns for a deeper conversation about Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), sharing more about what it’s like to live with and navigate multiple identities.In this follow-up discussion, Lindsey opens up about how DID presents in her daily life, the ways she manages and communicates within her system, and how she has learned to create stability, safety, and understanding within herself.We explore what DID really is — beyond misconceptions — and what it looks like to live with it in a grounded, intentional way.In this episode, we discuss:• What Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) actually is• How Lindsey experiences and navigates her system• Communication and cooperation between identities• Reducing stigma and misunderstanding around DID• Practical ways she maintains balance and control• Living a full life while managing complex mental healthThis conversation is about awareness, understanding, and the reminder that mental health journeys are not one-size-fits-all.If you’ve ever wanted a deeper, more human perspective on DID, this episode offers insight, clarity, and compassion.