When Melissa found Evelyn From The Internets on YouTube TV, she KNEW we had to get her on the podcast!! A few months later, Evelyn is the closing interview of season 2 and Melissa & Cody couldn’t be more honored. Evelyn is a video producer and Internet personality, using her platform to discuss important (and not so important!) cultural topics and current events. The trio sit down for a quick, hilarious and enlightening conversation about therapy, social media boundaries, life as an influenc...
Nov 23, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 31
What a beautiful episode we have this week!! Cody & Melissa are chatting with the powerful Bek Antonucci about STI shame, body image, and radical self ownership. Bek is a woman who has spent the last 7 years on a spiritual journey which has transformed her life and allowed her to wholeheartedly step into her power. From bullying to abuse, negative body image and a positive STI test, Bek owns her journey and has dedicated her life to helping other humans, from all walks of life, find strength...
Nov 16, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 30
10 Min Monday!! We've talked about it, now it's time to BE about it! Poop is stinky, stigmatized, and SUPER uncomfortable to talk about (especially for Melissa) But, in order to end stigmas, we MUST get uncomfortable. So, we'll start the convo for you, we only ask that you keep talking about it. We go over our own stigmas, our own fears and why it's all so damn hard to discuss! So much love and we'll see you next Monday for an all new episode! xox The best way to support We Are The Stigma is by ...
Nov 09, 2020•19 min•Season 2Ep. 29
After taking a week off, Melissa & Cody are back and cannot wait to share this heartfelt episode! They chat with the exceptional Ben Woodward, author of the transformative book, The Empowerment Paradox. Ben’s book teaches one how to turn their struggles into strengths, by utilizing the 7 Vital Virtues. Cody shares a truly powerful & vulnerable conversation with Ben that should NOT be missed. They discuss mental health & adversity, and we are reminded that while it can be extremely di...
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 28
This week Melissa is interviewing her co-host and husband, Cody Kreutz. In early February 2020 Cody went through a spiritual awakening that completely changed him as a human. A man who was once full of self-doubt and self-distain suddenly found self-love and a world of possibilities. He was depressed, bored, unfulfilled and felt hopeless in the world around him, somehow he became open to spirituality, the ideas and beliefs he found, suddenly made sense and everything quickly changed. Cody never ...
Oct 19, 2020•51 min•Season 2Ep. 27
This week we are sharing a heartfelt conversation with Anise, and we promise you’ll be just as moved, enlightened, and inspired as we were. Anise opens up about her childhood trauma, growing up around drugs and alcohol, how it impacted her life, and ultimately, how she is working to overcome her past. Anise is proof many of us have pasts & struggles that not many people know nothing about. We are in awe of her wisdom, vulnerability, and growth. We are ALWAYS humbled by our guest's vulnerabil...
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 26
(Trigger Warning: Self-harm) In this episode we are re-interviewing Juliana Lorton from Season 1, Episode 2. Julie's back to talk about life with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Her first episode is by far our most listened to episode, so we're here to check-in and to keep learning! It's been 3 years since her BPD diagnosis - 3 years of learning, growing & living. Join us as we talk about love, relocation and what it's like to live your life honoring your mental health diagnosis rathe...
Oct 05, 2020•58 min•Season 2Ep. 25
It’s another 10 Minute Monday and we’re getting personal again! The couple last discussed Cody’s life as a stay-at-home-dad, now they’re flipping the script. Melissa opens up about the life and feelings of a full-time, working mom. We discuss the stigmas & the guilt of this side of parenthood. We'll be back next week with an all new episode! Thanks for listening! xox -You can follow us on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook -You can follow Cody’s spiritual journey here on YouTube ! -The best ...
Sep 21, 2020•19 min•Season 2Ep. 24
What is Sexual sovereignty? Body literacy?? Well, you're about to find out! Melissa and Cody are chatting w/ Isabella Frappier and the conversation couldn't be more beautiful! We learn about sex, kink, the nervous system, spirituality, sexual aftercare, sex magic, and so much more! The convo left us feeling all juiced up and we know it will do the same for you! No matter what your sexual life does (or doesn't) look like, we promise you will learn a little bit more about who you are, as a being. ...
Sep 14, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 23
In this 10 min Monday, Melissa and Cody are talking about one of society's biggest stigmas, the life of a Stay-At-Home-Dad. Cody has been a SAHD for over a year, and he has a lot to say! The couple share a candid conversation about the ups, the downs, and the inner battle that Cody faces. There are many variables of parenthood, but one thing is clear - being a stay at home parent is by far, the most difficult job one may do.
Sep 07, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Cody & Melissa are chatting with The Human Builder, Mac Brazina and the interview quickly blooms into a brilliant conversation. The co-hosts are inspired, encouraged, and blown away by Mac’s positive attitude and passionate message. If you’re looking to reignite the fire within your soul, this is the episode for YOU! Join us as we learn there we all transform from the inside, out. “Mac Lives in integrating science, with candid human connection and mysticism. Bridging the gap between the ques...
Aug 31, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Episode 20 of Season 2!! Mels & Codes are chatting with writer, speaker & recovering alcoholic, Gary Chattaway! Gary shares the ins & outs of his addiction along with the relapses & lessons he's learned over the years. Since putting down the bottle, Gary has picked up the pen in hopes of sharing what he wishes he knew back then. Helping others on their sober paths has become a driving force in Gary's life, and we are here for it! This episode reminds us, there is no one way to re...
Aug 24, 2020•57 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Melissa & Cody are back from Summer Break and chatting with the super inspirational Tyler Hall! 27-year-old Tyler is a recovering dieter, a holistic health and wellness coach, and the founder of Radically Transformed Coaching. Tyler’s mission in life is to help chronic dieters ditch their diets for good, so they can live happy healthy lives. Of course, we talk so much more than dieting! We discuss bullying, coming out friends & family, depression, difficult relationships with loved ones,...
Aug 17, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 19
On this mid-season finale, Melissa & Cody are celebrating The Summer Of DJ Bob! DJ Bob is a podcaster, writer, and cerebral palsy advocate. As he celebrates his 10 year anniversary of his podcast, The DJ Bob Show! DJ Bob shares how his show started, some of his favorite stories, and what the future holds. Cerebral palsy tried to hold him back, but Bob Runkel never gave up! Through his humorous stories and positive attitude, you will find passion, inspiration, and motivation like none other! ...
Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 18
An Instagram post by former guest, Pete On Repeat, had Melissa & Cody thinking.. staying sober during the uncertainties of 2020, is no simple feat. Addicts & Alcoholics (sober or attempting sobriety) deserve some legit recognition right now. Quarantine has provided lots of time to face one's demons, while COVID itself has us scared and unsure! Staying sober right now is a true blessing, but it can also be really effing hard. However sober you are & however you're doing it.. we see yo...
Jul 13, 2020•17 min•Season 2Ep. 17
***Please be advised: the topics discussed in this episode can be triggering. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact your local crisis center** This week, Cody & Melissa are speaking to Rachel Nolan, a survivor of postpartum psychosis & and an advocate for maternal mental health. Rachel vulnerably shares her mental health story, and while there are some deep dark bottoms, you better bet there is beauty to be found. This episode isn’t just for wo...
Jul 06, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 16
In episode 15 Melissa & Cody chat with Alex Rigby, a 30-year-old biracial man from San Diego, living in New Mexico. The trio talk about the current state of affairs in the United States, and Alex's experiences with racism in his own life. We are reminded that that every single one of us has something to add to the conversation, and that we all share different experiences but many of the lessons are the same. And when it comes to fighting racism, we must work from the inside out. You can foll...
Jun 29, 2020•54 min•Season 2Ep. 15
It's Pride Month and we're talking with Julian Gavino, AKA The Disabled Hippie! Julian is a 25-year-old life coach, writer, model, and advocate. He has a community on Instagram where he shares his journey as a transgender man and his life long journey with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) He's open and inspirational af. We talk about his transition, living with EDS and the calling he can't escape. Cody & Melissa learn that the only thing stopping us from achieving what we want, is ourselves. His...
Jun 22, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 14
In this 10 min Monday, Melissa & Cody know an uncomfortable conversation needs to be had. They talk about why, as white people, racism is so difficult to discuss & discuss the actions we need to start taking. It's time for us to shut our mouths and open our ears. This is NOT a political conversation, it's about human rights. This is a very powerful resource for you to save and use https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S5uckFHCA_XZkxG0Zg5U4GQGbY_RklZARwu43fqJH0E/mobilebasic We have highligh...
Jun 01, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 13
In episode 12 Cody Kreutz interviews LCSW, Amber Holt to discuss all things harm reduction, from seat belts to clean needle exchange. Being in programs of substance abstinence themselves, Melissa & Cody held their own beliefs around harm reduction therapy and substance use, thanks to compassionate people like Amber, they have had their walls broken down and are so excited to delve deeper into this controversial topic. Amber discusses how she initially discovered her passion for harm reductio...
May 25, 2020•55 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In episode 11 the co-hosts share a deeply vulnerable conversation with Ameé Quiriconi from the highly impactful podcast, One Broken Mom. Early along her motherhood journey, Ameé experienced firsthand what passing down trauma from generation to generation looked like. Feeling like she was failing as a mother while becoming an empty version of herself, Ameé decides to abandon motherhood. For nearly seven years, she was the "Weekend Parent" until circumstances changed and she was given a life-chang...
May 18, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 11
On this impromptu 10 Minute Monday, Cody & Melissa are holding space for those who may not celebrate Mothers Day. While the holiday can be loved-filled for some, they also recognize how difficult it can be for others. Those struggling to become mothers, we see you. If you have lost a child, we see you. Those who have lost their mother, left their mother, or simply don’t have a mother, we see you. And the single dads who have taken on motherhood, we see you too <3 Join the couple as they s...
May 11, 2020•10 min•Season 2Ep. 10
In episode 9 Cody chats with long time friend and head chef and owner of Amass Restaurant, Matthew Orlando, about responsible cooking and what the restaurant industry looks like in the times of Covid-19. Matt Orlando was born February 7, 1977 and raised in Encinitas, California. After working through the kitchens of San Diego, he decided to make the move to New York City, where he worked at Charlie Palmer’s Auerole for two years, before landing a position at Eric Ripert’s three-starred Michelin ...
May 04, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In episode 8, Melissa and Cody aim to break stigmas for the voiceless Pit Bull. The couple share a powerful conversation with French artist Sophie Gamand, an animal advocate and the creator of the photo series Pit Bull Flower Power. Sophie visits animal shelters and photographs shelter-dogs to help pups get adopted. To face her own fears, Sophie began creating beautiful flower crowns for Pit Bulls to wear, these photos ultimately let to Pit Bull Flower Power, which has become one of the most pow...
Apr 27, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 8
It’s the show’s one year anniversary, and your co-hosts are giddy with excitement! This episode is near and dear to Cody & Melissa’s hearts and they couldn’t wait to share it with the world! If you’re looking for inspiration, spiritual awakenings, and raising your energy to seek your purpose, look no further! This is Raising Your Frequency 101, taught by Kristina Furia, MS from Your New Frequency. Kristina spent the first ten years of her career as a mental health counselor and psychotherapi...
Apr 20, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Please be advised, this episode touches on the topic of suicide. In this episode, the co-hosts dive into head trauma and addiction with fellow recovery advocate, Adam Danielson. Adam vulnerably shares his nearly fatal rock bottoms with addiction and alcoholism, until he finally sought recovery. Adam then had to acknowledge his alcohol use disorder and the head trauma that may have exasperated his substance abuse. Get ready for a deep conversation, as Adam tells his story of overcoming long odds ...
Apr 13, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In Episode 4, Cody & Melissa share a beautiful conversation with the Feely Human, Nōn Wels. A fellow podcast host, Nōn shares about his eating disorder; the trauma, the battle, and his recovery journey. The trio openly discusses the stigmas that come along with male anorexia, undiagnosed depression, and anxiety. Nōn is a self-described feely human, and being a feely, vulnerable man is both beautiful and stigmatized, and Nōn is doing all that he can to connect on a deeper level with people fr...
Mar 30, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 4
It's our second 10 min Monday and we're tackling Labor & Delivery! As Melissa's due date quickly approaches, the co-hosts decide there's no better time to discuss the beautiful - and not so beautiful - parts of birth. The couple reminisce on their past child birth experiences, discuss cultural traditions and ask themselves how something so natural is seen by most of society as rather unnatural! NSFW these 10 mins leave nothing unexposed! After all, our 10 Minute Mondays are all about having ...
Mar 23, 2020•12 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Season 2, Episode 2 and we're discussing all things BDSM with Molly Lazarus. This topic has been an anticipated one and Melissa & Cody are ready to dive right in, but where to start?! Luckily, Molly is patient, educated, and passionate and the conversation quickly blooms into something beautiful. Leave behind your misconceptions and open your minds as we tackle role playing, dominance, submission, safe-words and stigmas. In the end can you guess what we really discover?? A community, the bea...
Mar 16, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 3
On our season premier, we go in depth with Gabrielle of Resilient Yoga and her story of surviving domestic violence. Gabrielle shares how she walked through her trauma, stepped into her power and now uses her pain to help & inspire others. Gabrielle teaches all of us about the stigmas and ways we can truly help people experiencing domestic violence. Domestic violence is as serious as it gets and we can all be better equipped to help and remove the stigmas surrounding it. Gabrielle Baty was b...
Mar 02, 2020•58 min•Season 2Ep. 2
