Melissa & Cody are solo as they discuss dating, mainly dating in early sobriety. One of the most popular suggestions when getting sober is - DO NOT DATE!! Well, can it work? Does it work? What could go wrong?? Let's chat! In this episode, we discuss Why do people often suggest staying single when you first decide to change your substance abuse Things to consider when dating Setting boundaries Intentions What dating looked like in early recovery for Cody & Melissa Melissa and Cody have be...
Apr 24, 2023•26 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Join us for a truly BEAUTIFUL, soul-expressive episode with our dear friend, Carrie Pullaro. This captivating convo was recorded in 2022, days after Carrie returned from Burning Man; we chat about that and much more. We get raw and vulnerable as we discuss shame, transformation, self-worth, abortion, and recovery. Carrie is a return guest, be sure to check out her first episode - 302. Breaking Through Shame & Addiction. In this new episode we talk about: Burning Man & Transformation Crea...
Apr 03, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 7
We are BACK and beyond grateful to be here!!! We are kicking off the show with the super fabulous Madeline Forrest from Happiest Sober. Madeline is 28 and from Toronto, Canada. Madeline got sober in November 2020 after a decade of gray-area problem drinking. Now, she is passionate about helping & inspiring others on their sobriety journeys. In this episode we discuss: - Hangxiety - Gray area drinking vs the “alcoholic” label - Sober socializing -Where to find Madeline Instagram @happiestsobe...
Mar 06, 2023•49 min•Season 4Ep. 6
This week Melissa & Cody are chatting with Brianne Mass, a spiritual coach and mentor whose mission is to raise the collective consciousness by practicing what she preaches in her program, Words Are Human. This is where Brianne teaches and guides you to get “unstuck” and find your unique purpose. Whether you consider yourself “spiritual” or not, this episode is full of golden nuggets about healing yourself and overcoming personal traumas. In this episode, we discuss: -Releasing unrealistic e...
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 5
This week Melissa & Cody are chatting with Lisa Howe! A mama, social worker, parent educator, and Certified Peaceful Parenting Coach. We talk about the challenging and rewarding work of parenthood. Lisa is beautiful at helping the cohosts feel seen and validated. Whatever journey you’re on, with or without kiddos, there is much to learn! In this episode, we discuss: -Parenting -Meditation -Empathy Find Lisa on: IG @becoming_peaceful Facebook @ Becoming Peaceful And her website www.becomingpe...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 4
**Trigger warning - this episode briefly discusses self-harm; if you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to local MHS ♥️ This week Melissa & Cody are chatting with Kristen Hassan! A sober mama, wife, nurse, and content creator. Kristen shares the highs and lows of life and how a trip to a mental institution led her and her husband down a recovery path. In this episode, we discuss: -Addiction/sobriety/recovery -Mommy wine culture -Sober marriage Find Kristen on: TikTok @recove...
Jul 11, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 3
It's the first interview episode of season 4, and we're going deeeeep y'all!! We're chatting with 20-year-old Mikah Jones about spirituality and mental health. From severe trauma to everyday setbacks, this episode offers something for everyone! Mikah uses the power of social media to bring healing to the mental health community & future generations. We are honored to share this episode and to call him our friend. In this episode we discuss -Mental Health & Spirituality - Spiritual Practi...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 2
It's been a journey, but here we are!! We are re-introducing ourselves in this quick 10-minute episode and chatting about season 4! We are so excited to keep this journey going!! If you're new or have been with us all along, thank you, we are SO GLAD to have you!! We'll see you for a new, full-length interview episode in two weeks. So much love!! xox Cody & Melissa -You can follow us @_wearethestigma on Instagram and Facebook -You can find Cody on Tiktok @codywkreutz and Instagram @codykreut...
Jun 13, 2022•10 min•Season 4Ep. 1
We've been sitting on this episode for a little while and we HAVE to share it! In this short but inspirational episode we chat with self-healing consultant, Emily Katz! Emily describes herself as a "professional problem solver," and we can't think of a more perfect way to describe her! She is a POWERHOUSE dedicated to helping others overcome the darkness and master their mental health. It was an honor chatting with her, and we are so excited to share her message. In this episode we discuss: -Men...
Jan 03, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 21
**Trigger Warning: This episode deals childhood sexual abuse and suicide - if you After taking a few weeks off, we are finishing this season STRONG! In this episode, we share a brave and powerful conversation with Ashley Arruda. After hearing the stories of Jen Elizabeth, Desi Martin, and others, Ashley asked to share her story - and we are deeply grateful that she chose to trust us. Ashley's story of childhood sexual abuse, addiction, spirituality, and everything in between reminds us that we a...
Nov 15, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 20
This week we sit down with our very dear friend, Ally Bazely. If you're looking to get juiced up and inspired - this is IT my friends. Ally's story of personal transformation will get you hyped on for your own journey! We are reminded that the end, is just the beginning, and that the rock bottom is the most profound place to build again. This episode is powerfully pack with mental health, personal growth, taking back your life - and a little bit of magic. Topics Include: -Healing & Transform...
Oct 18, 2021•55 min•Season 3Ep. 19
This week we are chatting with our very dear internet friend, Kyra Evans! Kyra is an author, speaker, and self-empathy teacher. Her first book, “The Dictionary of Limiting Beliefs: Transforming your inner narrative to manifest a wholehearted life,” launched in June of this year and has quickly been adopted by spiritual seekers, coaches, and therapists as a transformational personal development tool. Kyra lives in a cabin in the woods of Muskoka, Canada, with her husband and daughter. This conver...
Sep 27, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 18
It is national recovery month, so we’re going back to out home base - Sobriety and Recovery! We’re talking to Hayley Waters, the Recovery Baddie. This interview was such a good time and we’re so excited to have you sit in on this powerful conversation! Hayley is one badass sober babe and we are HERE FOR IT!!!! In this episode we discuss: - Identifying as an alcoholic/addict vs. being alcohol-free (labels) -Shame associated with being an alcoholic/ addict as a mother -Gratitude "My name is Hayley...
Sep 13, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 17
This week we are joined by Spiritual Life and Business Coach, Kevin Carton for a juiced up and deep conversation. Get your feels out and sit down as the forth member in this convo, we are so glad you're here with us! Topics include: -How trauma isn't always "big T" trauma -Releasing shame/guilt for having challenges with mental health -The importance of community for our overall well-being Kevin specializes in empowering people to discover and live their soul’s purpose. He began his journey when...
Aug 30, 2021•55 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Welcome back! After an impromptu reset, we are back and ready to start the second half of Season 3, with new guests and the same love! Cody & Melissa spent the break re-evaluating the show and making conscious changes. In this episode, they go behind the scenes and discuss what the future holds. We are asking for feedback - what can we do differently, and where can we better serve YOU, the listener? We value your opinions, and we'd love to hear from you! Feel free to send us a message via In...
Aug 16, 2021•9 min•Season 3Ep. 15
We are chatting with comedian and coach Craig Shoemaker and we cannot wait for you to hear it! Craig is THE MAN and we are so honored to share this experience with him. Laughter is PROVEN to raise your vibration, help you feel better, and extend your life! Join us as we laugh out loud & take back our lives by remembering to take it less seriously! Craig’s passion reaches beyond comedy. He founded LaughterHeals.org, a nonprofit group dedicated to using laughter as a healing modality. He has a...
Jul 12, 2021•51 min•Season 3Ep. 14
We are again joined by our dear friend, Mac Brazina aka The Human Builder. This BEAUTIFUL conversation left us floating through our day, and we know it'll do the same for you! We connect on a soul level about relationships, mental health, education, triggers and flowing through life. Mac is launching her 12 week program - Master Your Mind, and we go into details on how you can win a front row seat to this life changing program! We'll share the details on Instagram , so make sure you check in wit...
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Melissa and Cody chat with Izzie Miller, for a lighthearted and fun conversation about finding and living as our authentic selves! We were left vibin high, and we know you will be too!! In this episode we discuss: -Authenticity -Confidence -Fulfillment Mentality Izzie Miller is a speaker and content creator with a mission to inspire in others the authentic self and consequently lead a life of freedom, unaffected by external circumstances. She is the founder of the ‘Neutrality Mentality’ which ha...
Jun 28, 2021•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 12
It's another 10 Minute Monday - where Melissa & Cody sit down and hold silly conversations about uncomfortable topics, in hopes of ending stigmas. The cohosts are talking about the other side of Father's Day; the difficult side. In this episode we discuss: -Societal Stigmas (abandonment, death, inability to have children) -Why Cody finds Father's Day difficult -Mother's Day vs Father's Day Thanks for listening and we'll see you next week for an all new episode xox -You can follow us @_wearet...
Jun 21, 2021•15 min•Season 3Ep. 11
**Trigger Warning** This episode deals with Childhood Sexual Abuse. For support and information please visit rainn.org Season 3 has been packed with powerful episodes, and this one is no different! We are chatting with author & artist, Arlene Wilhite-Williams. Arlene is the definition of beautiful soul, we felt her love & kind spirit through our head phones, and we are so excited to share it with you!!! She shares her story of surviving childhood abuse & addiction with the hopes of h...
Jun 14, 2021•57 min
This episode left us speechless on cloud nine, Friends! Ready for some gold nuggets of life knowledge? Buckle in bc this one will rock your socks! We are chatting with Bevin, beautiful soul and aerobics creator of Fat Kid Dance Party. Bevin shares of self-love, chasing your purpose, and reminds us that "all bodies are good bodies!" She lives out loud with her forest dance parties and radical self-ownership, we left the convo insanely inspired, and we know you will too! We are so grateful for the...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 9
It's another 10 Minute Monday! Where we have silly and uncomfortable talks, in hopes of ending the stigma. One small conversation at a time will create tiny changes, which can lead to huge societal shifts. There's no shame in the menstruation game ! See you next week for an all new episode xox You can follow us @_wearethestigma on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook You can follow Cody’s spiritual journey here on YouTube & Instagram Find Melissa on Instagram @_thepetitecactus **The best way t...
May 31, 2021•16 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Trigger Warning: This episode deals w/Childhood sexual abuse, self-harm & suicide. If you or someone you know may be dealing with childhood abuse, please call 1-800-422-4453 Help is always available. Please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for 24hr support at 1-800-273-8255 We're back this week! It's episode 6 of Season 3, and we're getting profoundly raw and vulnerable with 20-year-old Desi Martin. We all know there is beauty to be found on the other side of our struggles, b...
May 24, 2021•57 min•Season 3Ep. 7
We're back! We're chatting with w/family friend & fire fighter, Hernan Cruz, about incarceration & rehabilitation! Hernan is a living example of what it means to take a rock bottom and build your life into whatever beautiful thing you choose! Hernan gets brilliantly venerable AF as he shares his life pre-incarceration, his time in prison, and the fulfilled life he lives post-incarceration. At a very young age & impressionable age, Hernan became involved in gangs and the lifestyle tha...
May 10, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 6
This episode Cody & Melissa are chatting with trailblazer Allison Morgan, founder of Zensational Kids. As parents trying to navigate the seas ourselves, we learned SO MUCH from this interview and we are SO EXCITED to share it with you! There are so many gold nuggets and Allison has a beautiful way of delivering them all. In this episode we discuss: Creating safety and connection within our own nervous system in order to build resilience Sharing mindful tools with children to help them calm a...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Hold on to your seats, because we're about to go on a BEAUTIFUL ride! Cody & Melissa share a fluid and heartfelt conversation with the brilliant Shannon Louyindoula. The conversation flows as beautifully as her written words, and we are left feeling inspired, hopeful, and at peace, all at once. In this episode we discuss: Adoption & Miracles The light, and dark sides of trauma Learning to “just be” Embracing Femininity The power of pleasure Shannon is a wife, mother, songwriter and influ...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 4
The first 10 Minute Monday of Season 3! Melissa & Cody are discussing all thing Ginger! Cody, a red head himself (or is he?) talks about what it was like growing up with red hair & freckles. We learn: Red heads don't steal souls (only hearts) The carpets don't always match the drapes & Red heads aren't aliens (we think) Come get goofy with us! And remember, no matter what skin color, hair color, or body type - Choose kindness, always :) -You can follow us @_wearethestigma on Instagra...
Apr 12, 2021•13 min•Season 3Ep. 3
It's Season 3 Episode 2 and Melissa & Cody are chatting with the beautifully bold and fiercely powerful, Carrie Pullaro! When we first heard carries story on Season 2 Episode 30, we knew we had to interview her, and we are so grateful we were given the opportunity! Carrie's story is relatable and deeply honest. We were left juiced up and ready to step from our own shadows, into our light! This episode we talk about: Addiction & recovery Testing positive for herpes Using abortion like bir...
Apr 05, 2021•51 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Welcome back to an all-new season of We Are The Stigma!! Melissa & Cody kick off this season with the best-selling Canadian Author, Elaine Alec, and it gets beautifully powerful!! Elaine Alec (she/her) is an author, political advisor, women’s advocate, and spiritual thought leader, and teacher and is a direct descendant of hereditary chiefs, Pelkamulaxw and Soorimpt. The trio discusses the power of self-love, recovery from addiction, healing your trauma wounds, the idea of cultivating safe s...
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 1
Holy Moley, y’all!! Somehow, we made it! Season 2 has come to an end and damn, it’s been a good one. This season has been full of goosebumps and laughter, we have learned SO MUCH, and we are forever grateful for the humans who have shared with us, and for our listeners who have joined along for the ride. We truly hope it was as good for you, as it was for us *insert sex joke* Rather than trying to find the words to describe the awesomeness of each guess, we let them do all the talking! In this e...
Nov 30, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 32
