The Epic Comeback Podcast - podcast cover

The Epic Comeback Podcast

Nikki Bruno and guests give women advice on staging an Epic Comeback after a life-shattering situation.
Last refreshed:
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

#117 Elizabeth Yang

Elizabeth Yang, founder & CEO of Better With Company, shares that the best ways to get to the other side of a life-shattering experience are to know your value and to know that you always have a choice about how you show up. Elizabeth learned these lessons while enduring powerlessness and indignity brought about by internal politics in a company she served for eight years. Find Elizabeth at betterwithcompany.com , as well as across all social media: @elizabethyangreal...

Aug 13, 202023 minEp. 118

#116 Debbie Hartner

Actress and registered nurse Debbie Hartner shares that the best ways to get to the other side of a life-shattering experience are to surround yourself with people who are going to give you strength and to maintain a spiritual relationship with a higher deity. Debbie learned these lessons while surviving cancer. Find Debbie on Instagram: @debh1270 , as well as on Facebook as Debbie Hartner ....

Aug 11, 202015 minEp. 117

#115 Tameka Allen

Relationship coach Tameka Allen shares that the best ways to get to the other side of a life-shattering experience are to give yourself some grace, to take it one day at a time, and to find safe supporters. She learned these lessons while looking for love in the wrong places and sabotaging her love relationships. Find Tameka at tamekanallen.com , as well as on Facebook and Instagram: @tamekanallen...

Aug 06, 202018 minEp. 116

#114 Natalie Susi

Happiness coach, teacher, and writer Natalie Susi shares that the best ways to get to the other side of a life-shattering experience are to start meditating and to try relationship stacking. She learned these lessons while enduring 3 different break-ups, a failed business, and joblessness. Find Natalie at nataliesusi.com , as well as on Instagram: @nataliesusi .

Aug 04, 202026 minEp. 115

#113 Joyce Lynn Elder

Conflict and crisis strategist Joyce Lynn Elder shares that the best ways to get to the other side of a life-shattering experience are to have a powerful intention, to remember that you're enough, and to know that it's never just about you. She learned these lessons while going blind, having an organ shut down, and respiratory troubles brought about by a transplant that crashed her immune system. Find Joyce at conflictoptions.us , as well as on LinkedIn as Joyce Lynn Elder....

Jul 30, 202021 minEp. 114

#112 Angelina Lombardo

Author and spiritual life coach Angelina Lombardo shares that the best way to get to the other side of a life-shattering experience is to increase your capacity to tolerate confusion. She learned this lesson while enduring sexual, physical, and relational abuse repeatedly for 32 years; complex PTSD; abusive death threats from a narcissist partner; and a long custody battle. Find Angelina at angelinalombardo.com . Get a free copy of her books, Love Letters to a Stripper and Spiritual Entrepreneur...

Jul 28, 202035 minEp. 113

#111 Andrea Williams

Andrea Williams, owner of Glow Girl Publication Company and editor-in-chief of The Empress Magazine, shares that the best ways to get to the other side of a life-shattering experience are to believe in yourself, to be strong, and to seek help if you need it. She learned these lessons after being given away by her parents, enduring sexual abuse for four years at an early age, and suffering depression caused by the loss of her daughter. Find Andrea at theempressmagazines.com , as well as on Facebo...

Jul 23, 202016 minEp. 112

#110 Hilary Porta

Hilary Porta is a woman of many titles—human behavioralist, mindset ninja, shame slayer, generational shifter, life architect, and Advanced PSYCH-K® Practitioner. In this episode, she shares that the best way to get to the other side of a life-shattering experience is to learn how to recode and repattern by consulting a professional. Hilary learned these lessons while enduring the treacherous waters of divorce. Find Hilary at hporta.com , as well as on Instagram: @hp_the_life_architect , LinkedI...

Jul 21, 202029 minEp. 111

#109 Kim Starzyk

Kim Starzyk—coach, actress, and Executive Regional Vice President with Arbonne International—shares that the best ways to get to the other side of a life-shattering experience are to allow yourself to be who you are, to be grateful, and to take it one day at a time. She learned these lessons while enduring sexual abuse, severe psoriasis, and her son’s struggles with OCD. Find Kim at kimstarzyk.arbonne.com , as well on Instagram: @kimfitzstar and Facebook: Kim Fitzgerald Starzyk...

Jul 16, 202021 minEp. 110

#108 Michelle Muller

Michelle Muller, co-founder of Little Spoon, shares that the best ways to get to the other side of a life-shattering experience are to practice gratitude, to set boundaries, and to be gentle with yourself. She learned these lessons while enduring a painful divorce. Find Michelle at littlespoon.com , as well on all social media: @littlespoon and @michellemny.

Jul 14, 202026 minEp. 109

#107 Terry McDougall

Executive and leadership success coach Terry McDougall shares that the best ways to get to the other side of a life-shattering experience are to start with what you can tolerate and to believe in and love yourself. She learned these lessons while enduring a family break-up and navigating the emotional instability of her mother. Find Terry at terrybmcdougall.com , and on LinkedIn at Terry B. McDougall Coaching . Her book, Winning the Game of Work: Career Happiness and Success on Your Own Terms , ...

Jul 09, 202031 minEp. 108

#106 Lisa Song Sutton

Lisa Song Sutton has an impressive list of titles: co-founder of Sin City Cupcakes, Christie's International Real Estate, Ship Las Vegas, and Liquid & Lace; former Ms. Nevada United States; and congressional candidate for Nevada's 4th District. In this interview, Lisa shares that the best ways to get to the other side of a life-shattering experience are to know that you are a lot stronger than you feel and to lean on the people who love and support you. She learned these lessons after enduri...

Jul 07, 202019 minEp. 107

#105 Pat Roque

Author and rockstar career transformation coach Pat Roque shares that the best way to get to the other side of a life-shattering experience is to get really clear on your non-negotiable priorities and to practice acceptance and gratitude. She learned these lessons while enduring a car accident, starting her own business, being a special needs mom, losing a job, and coming back from rock bottom. Find Pat at rockonsuccess.com . Jump on a virtual coffee with her through rockonsuccess.com/coffee , o...

Jul 02, 202027 minEp. 106

#104 Vicky Schettini

Real estate investor, entrepreneur, coach, and founder of WIT Property Finders Vicky Schettini shares that the best way to get to the other side of a life-shattering experience is to change your mindset. Place your focus somewhere else, find solutions, and move forward. She learned these lessons while being homeless, jobless, and penniless in a place where she knew no one. Find Vicky at vickyschettini.com , as well as across all social media....

Jun 30, 202026 minEp. 105

#103 Renée Piane

Renée Piane, relationship reinvention expert, author, speaker, and top dating and divorce coach, shares that the best way to get to the other side of a life-shattering experience is to get real and be honest with yourself. She learned this lesson while experiencing the energy that divorce brought to her family. You can find Renée here: Web: reneepiane.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/renee.piane Instagram: reneepiane Twitter: @Renee Piane Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneepiane / ...

Jun 26, 202030 minEp. 104

#102 René Michele

Author, speaker, and abuse recovery coach René Michele shares that the best ways to get to the other side of a life-shattering experience are (1) to hold on to hope and believe that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, (2) to ask for help, and (3) to use positive affirmations. She learned these lessons while enduring 6 years of sexual and physical abuse, which was followed by several suicide attempts, addiction, violent relationships, and further sexual assaults. Find René at www.renemiche...

Jun 23, 202025 minEp. 103

#101 Lisa Cheatham

Transformational life coach Lisa Cheatham shares that the best ways to get to the other side of a life-shattering experience are to never give up and to reframe your thoughts to be more positive. Lisa learned these lessons while enduring an abusive relationship that ended in divorce after 24 years. Find Lisa at lifecoachlisa4b.com , as well as on Instagram: @life.coach.lisa . Visit her Facebook Page, Transformational Life Coaching with Lisa , and check out her Facebook group, Rebuilding After Di...

Jun 18, 202020 minEp. 102

#100 Adrian Boysel

Speaker, strategic growth coach, consultant, and brand identity designer Adrian Boysel shares that the best way to get to the other side of a life-shattering experience is always to remember that you are loved, valued, and strong enough to get through a negative situation. He learned this lesson while enduring a court battle over guardianship of his son, whom he loved as his own, and painfully losing in the end. Find Adrian on Instagram:@mrboysel , and on LinkedIn at Adrian Boysel ....

Jun 16, 202027 minEp. 101

#99 Meg Gallagher

Personal stylist Meg Gallagher shares that the best way to get to the other side of a life-shattering experience is to make an effort to put yourself together. "Being self-critical is innate in us,” says Meg, “but we have to fight back and not let ourselves do that, because it can psychologically just pull us down much more than we realize.” Find Meg at meggallagher.com , as well as across all social media. Get fantastic tips from her fashion blog, Madison to Melrose ....

Jun 11, 202027 minEp. 100

#98 Wendy Sterling

Wendy Sterling, divorce recovery specialist and founder of The Divorce Rehab™, shares that the best ways to get to the other side of a life-shattering experience are to ask for help and to lean into your emotions without judgment. Wendy learned these lessons after enduring a painful divorce. Find Wendy at wendysterling.net , on her Facebook Group: The Divorce Rehab , and on Instagram: @divorcerehabwithwendy . Register for the Beyond Divorce Online Summit at beyonddivorcesummit.com , which launch...

Jun 09, 202026 minEp. 99

#97 Erik Audé

Actor, stuntman, producer, and professional poker player Erik Audé shares that the best ways to get to the other side of a life-shattering experience are to maintain the right mindset and to never give up. He learned these lessons while growing up with pain as part of his everyday life after being run over by a bus, living in a Pakistan prison for almost 3 years for a crime he did not commit, and losing the love of his life. Find Erik on Instagram: @erikaude . Watch and share the documentary fil...

Jun 03, 202035 minEp. 98

#96 Stacey Natal

Photographer, artist, blogger, and creative coach Stacey Natal shares that the best way to get to the other side of a life-shattering experience is to work on your mindset, do things your way and focus on what is good for you. She learned these lessons while enduring the loss of a friend over cancer and overcoming the same illness. Find Stacey at staceynatal.com , and on Instagram: @staceynatal . Get inspiration from her blogs at lifehappensnow.com ....

May 28, 202014 minEp. 97

#95 Carmen Silvestro

Life coach, relationship coach, spiritual mentor, and author Carmen Silvestro shares that the best ways to get to the other side of a life-shattering experience are (1) to know that where you are right now is not the end, (2) to allow yourself to feel your grief, and (3) to find an amazing team of angels to surround yourself with. She learned these lessons while enduring the death of a family member and a painful and traumatic divorce. Find Carmen at myselftruly.com , and on Facebook: @carmensha...

May 26, 202018 minEp. 96

#94 Lisa Gornall

Spiritual medium, healer, and intuitive energy coach Lisa Gornall shares that the best way to get to the other side of a life-shattering experience is to acknowledge that there is always another side, there is another way, and there is another choice. All you have to do is say yes to the vision of what you want to create. She learned this lesson while stepping into the truth of her intuitive abilities despite the resistance of others. Find Lisa at lisagornall.com , on Facebook: @lisamgornall , I...

May 21, 202032 minEp. 95

#93 Becca Moody

Certified public accountant and business consultant Becca Moody shares that the best way to get to the other side of a life-shattering experience is to do something that's purely for yourself. She learned this lesson while enduring the deep emotional pain of divorce. Find Becca on Instagram: @beccamoo1091 , or on LinkedIn at Rebecca Moody Harris .

May 19, 202011 minEp. 94

#92 Bernadette Marciniak

Brand photographer Bernadette Marciniak shares that the best way to get to the other side of a life-shattering experience is to focus on coping with what you're going through rather than expecting a huge victory. Grieving is always a process, and setbacks do not equal failure. She also recommends expressing your emotions by finding an outlet such as writing or meditation. Bernadette learned these lessons while enduring the sudden death of her father and her own ensuing depression. Find Bernadett...

May 14, 202017 minEp. 93

#91 Julie Beckerman

High-conflict relationship coach and career counselor Julie Beckerman shares that the best way to get to the other side of a life-shattering experience is to remain open to letting both people and solutions into your life. She learned this lesson while enduring the death of her brother, addiction, an eating disorder, and a horrific divorce, all in the span of 10 years. Find Julie at aspiretogrowth.com , and on Instagram, @aspiretogrowth . Email her at [email protected] to get her step-by-...

May 12, 202017 minEp. 92

#90 Jessica Yarbrough

Business strategist and growth consultant Jessica Yarbrough shares that the best ways to get to the other side of a life-shattering experience are to have faith and to be committed to go all in and take massive action toward your goals and vision. She learned these lessons while navigating an unplanned pregnancy, single motherhood, a challenging relationship, and leaving the corporate world to build her own business. Find Jessica at jessicayarbrough.com , as well as on Facebook and LinkedIn at J...

May 05, 202016 minEp. 91

#89 Mecca Nelson

Mecca Nelson, trauma release expert and creator of the Yoma Method, shares that the best ways to get to the other side of a life-shattering experience are to stand strong and remain steadfast, to know that you have the power you need, and to know your value and your purpose. Mecca learned these lessons while enduring the death of her husband in combat in Iraq, as well as the accompanying depression and trauma. Find Mecca at yomamethod.com , on Instagram @the_yoma_method , on Facebook @theyomamet...

Apr 30, 202026 minEp. 90

#88 Leigh Fowler

Content amplifier and strategist Leigh Fowler shares that the best ways to get to the other side of a life-shattering situation are to be unapologetic about what you need, to prioritize your health, and to lean on your community. Leigh learned these lessons while enduring the loss of two unborn children, the death of a loved one, mild fatty liver disease, and job loss. Find Leigh at leighfowler.com , and check out her Facebook community, The Confident Content Creator Club....

Apr 28, 202015 minEp. 89
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android
Open in Metacast