It's our first 10 Minute Monday! Cody & Melissa start the clock and discuss a stigma for 10 minutes. Today they tackle Valentine's Day, a topic Melissa is more passionate about than we expected. From the pressures our partners may feel, to the rising suicide rate, listen in as the couple discuss all the chocolates in the heart-shaped box that is life. (FYI This episode is NSFW) As always thanks for listening, and stay tuned for Season 2!!! xox The best way to support We Are The Stigma is by ...
Feb 10, 2020•12 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Join your co-hosts as they sit down and reflect over the past 8 months and 21 episodes, and discuss the future of their stigma smashing podcast! The couple laugh their way through gratitude, future hopes (and fears) and lessons learned. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for the continued support. We appreciate each and every one of you, and will be honored if you'd join us on our Season 2 journey - Coming February 2020! Enjoy the New Year, friends, we'll see you on the side xox The bes...
Dec 30, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In Episode 21 the co-hosts chat with the spirited Secret Drug Addict! The trio chat about his substantial following on Twitter, his anonymity, and how he uses his platform to share and inspire. They delve into active addiction, touring with some of the biggest bands and the incredible clean life he now lives. The Secret Drug Addict is wise, unfiltered, funny as all hell and brings that proper London Culture. Fall in love with the accent, and humor, and stick around for the stories and inspiratio...
Dec 16, 2019•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In episode 20 of We Are The Stigma, Cody, and Melissa share a candid and educational conversation with 23-year-old Natasha about her lifelong battle with ulcerative colitis and the other diseases that have followed. The trio delve into the facts, the untold truths and the stigmas that come along with these diseases. Natasha shares what rock bottom of ulcerative colitis looked like for her, and how finding an acceptance allowed her to take her health into her own hands. Finally, Natasha confirms ...
Dec 02, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 20
It’s part 2 of Overcoming Childhood Trauma and we’re going even deeper! Now that we know what brought Jen to, and through, her addiction, let’s discover what happened after she chooses sobriety. Please be advised that this episode delves deeper into child sexual abuse, as Jen shares the ins and outs of surviving. We talk about having kids, self-love, the importance of community, and beating the odds. most importantly, we discuss healing - and it is beautiful af. Listen in as Cody and Melissa sha...
Nov 25, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 19
It’s Episode 18 and the hosts are obsessed with this one. So obsessed they couldn’t cut a single thing out and have split this episode into 2 parts! Melissa and Cody chat with Jen Elizabeth & this conversation is next level!! Jen shares with us her story about overcoming trauma, and breaking the cycle of abuse and addiction. ***Please be advised: this episode discusses childhood sexual abuse, and other heavy topics.** This episode touches on childhood trauma, addiction, eating disorders, Mun...
Nov 18, 2019•52 min•Season 1Ep. 18
We have TWO guests in episode 17! That’s double the stories, laughter and inspiration! Melissa and Cody share a conversation with Stephanie and Pete, a couple who found love after addiction. The foursome discuss love, addiction, chaos and the beauty in the other side. Pete is a recovering alcoholic and Stephanie is the ex-wife of alcoholic, and we couldn’t help but ask ourselves, how does this work?! Turns out, Pete & Steph are happy to tackle the question, and we couldn’t be more grateful. ...
Nov 04, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In episode 16, co-hosts Melissa and Cody have an eye-opening conversation about eating disorders with Kelly Douglas. Kelly is a 24-year-old woman who’s been living with her eating disorder for 4 years and has been in treatment and recovery for her anorexia nervosa for the past 8 months. There’s so much to learn in this episode, from disordered eating to derogatory terms, root causes, triggers, and what ED treatment looks like, we promise you’ll discover ways to support your loved one, yourself a...
Oct 21, 2019•57 min•Season 1Ep. 16
It’s our first bonus episode and we’re getting witchy with it! Melissa and guest co-host Julie (from episode 2 ) are chatting with the enchanting Amy Lea, about all things witchcraft! Sisters Melissa & Julie are on their own witchcraft journey, so they take this opportunity to ask all of the questions and learn all of the things. Amy Lea shares how she started her witchcraft practice, how she came out of the broom closet, and what her life looks like today. Her passion is spreading her knowl...
Oct 14, 2019•1 hr 9 min
In episode 15 of We Are The Stigma, married co-hosts Cody & Melissa settle in for a candid conversation with BPD (borderline personality disorder) advocate, Megan Glosson. The conversation centers around one main thing - mental health hospitals. Megan, who recently completed her own treatment, explains the ins and outs of seeking help for ones mental health. The trio discusses stigma, judgment, and misconceptions of mental institutions while laughing over shared experiences. Melissa and Cody...
Oct 07, 2019•57 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In Episode 14 of We Are The Stigma, your co-hosts share an inspiring chat with cerebral palsy advocate and writer, Tylia Flores. The trio share an eye-opening and honest conversation about what CP (cerebral palsy) is, the common misconceptions, and how able-bodied members of society can better support the disabled community. Tylia’s message and infectious positive attitude have inspired Melissa and Cody to stomp on their stigmas one day at a time, and we know she’ll do the same for you! As alway...
Sep 23, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In episode 13 the sober couple sit down with The Sober Bitch, Beth Holden. Beth got sober at 19 years old and now spends her days supporting other fellow young people on the sober journey. Beth shares the events that led her to rethink her alcohol and drug use, the pains of her first year sober, how she did it, and what her recovery looks like now. Beth explains how there wasn’t a place for her in AA, so she created a place of her own which she now shares with others. The trio talk about homosex...
Sep 09, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In episode 12 of We Are The Stigma, the married co-hosts share a candid conversation with Courtney Anderson about all things infertility. Courtney is a sober badass babe from Detroit, Michigan, who’s publicly open about the infertility journey her and her husband are on. When it comes to infertility, everything is talked about - financial, shame, guilt, the toll it can take on one's relationships, the business of making a baby, sex becoming a chore, what to say and what not to say - all of it. A...
Aug 26, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In Episode 11, the co-hosts welcome Tyler Cowdry to the show, and together they explore tragedy and grief. In 2016, Tyler was involved in a tragic, fatal car accident which turned his world upside down. Tyler now had to choose how to move forward. From mourning the love of his life, to realizing that the tragedy does not define him, Tyler embarked on a profound journey. As Tyler explains, there’s no one way to grieve. His process involves travel, his community, ayahuasca ceremonies, nature, and ...
Aug 12, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 11
It’s Episode 10 and co-host Melissa is sharing her story. The hosts sit down together and delve deep into Melissa’s past; what her active addiction looked like, self-harm, self-hate, and grief. Join the couple as they walk through darkness and into hope. As always, they cry, they laugh, they learn and connect. Please be aware, this episode discusses self-harm in a way that may be triggering, if at any time you feel the need for support, please contact your local crisis center, for further resour...
Jul 29, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 10
It’s episode 9, and we’re diving into addiction! Your co-hosts sit down together and delve into Cody’s story. Cody was an alcoholic, but when alcohol no longer served its purpose, he traded in his bottle of vodka for a bottle of pain pills. Cody shares about his opioid addiction and the very dark places those pills took him in only a years time. Cody also suffers from OCD, depression, self-hate, and is a suicide survivor. In episode 9, the married couple laugh and cry together as Cody shares his...
Jul 15, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Cody’s back from Iceland and the couple take a deep dive into vulnerability and toxic masculinity. Chatting with long-time friend, Poe, the trio take a self-discovery journey while discussing culture and the pressure men feel to swallow their emotions. After promising to live an honest life, Poe has spent the last 2 years discovering his authentic-self by embracing his truths and sharing them openly. Poe candidly discusses vulnerability and toxic masculinity in a way that anyone can relate to. H...
Jul 01, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In episode 7 of We Are The Stigma, Cody and Melissa chat with Esther Nagle to discuss a topic that hits close to home, Love Addiction. Thanks to Esther’s honesty and vulnerability, the couple are able to unbury some truths of their own. The trio discuss, self-esteem, insecurity, trauma, bullying and what it’s like to heal oneself. Esther also shares about her alcoholism, ADHA, and how she finally learned to breathe. Esther is a yogi, a sober mom, an author, speaker, truth teller, and a breathing...
Jun 17, 2019•51 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In Episode 6 the couple are chatting with Lori Massicot about all things aging! It’s the night before Melissa’s 31st birthday and the conversation couldn’t have come at a better time! Lori teaches women how to create a healthy lifestyle, both mentally and physically, so that they stop numbing out and start feeling happier and more confident in the middle of life; alcohol-free. The topic is perimenopause, but as usual the conversation gets SO much deeper! Listen along as the trio discuss aging - ...
Jun 03, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 6
It’s episode 5 of We Are The Stigma! Melissa and Cody are chatting with 35-year-old dancer, Harlow. Harlow has been in the sex work community for almost 15 years, she is a queer woman and a dedicated student. Needless to say the couple learn a lot more than they could have dreamt. The trio talk about strip clubs, the physical and mental tolls of dancing, living life in the closet, and end with a moment of deep empathy and respect. Melissa and Cody learn more about life than they do about dancing...
May 20, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 5
It's Episode 3 and the couple is chatting with Candace from Canada - a fellow podcaster and mother who's been diagnosed with Panic Disorder since the age of 16. Listen along as Melissa has her mind blown and is left unable to say anything other than "That's crazy!" Candace details the pivotal moments of her mental illness (a psychedelic trip and a terrifying wildfire) From paranoia to an accidental eating disorder, this conversation is engaging and educational! Panic disorder is SO MUCH more tha...
Apr 22, 2019•44 min•Season 1Ep. 3
On Episode 2 of We Are The Stigma, Melissa and Cody share a deep and honest conversation with 23-year-old Julie Lorton who's diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. Julie discusses living life on BPD terms and the literal ups, and downs that it comes with. She chats about her mental health rock bottom which landed her in a psych ward, her recovery, and why she's chosen to leave old friends behind. The trio delve into stigmas, DBT, and the idea that mental health excuses shity behavior (s...
Apr 21, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this episode of We Are The Stigma, Melissa and Cody take some time exploring their motivations behind starting their podcast journey. Next, they share about their personal stigmas - drug addiction, alcoholism, and mental illness - they unpack it all! From rock bottoms to finding hope, nothing is off limits! To share your story, contact us via [email protected] & you can follow us at https://www.instagram.com/_wearethestigma https://twitter.com/_wearethestigma Enjoy! xox...
Apr 18, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 1
We are an alcoholic wife and addict husband who chat with like-minded, inspirational peers about how to survive, while simultaneously breaking the stigma - we aim to explore all types of circumstances, beliefs and experiences!
Mar 08, 2019•1 min
