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Grey Maybe Podcast (hosted by Jillian Schmitz)

Jillian Schmitz

A limited series podcast and social experiment based on challenging topics. Artist and recovery advocate Jillian Schmitz reads her own personal stories and, hopefully, shares stories of others in an effort to help lessen stigma and shame. If you"d like to share your story of recovery anonymously or otherwise, please email greymaybestories@gmail.com.

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All Episodes

01:07:32

A Conversation with Bailey Coats

Grey Maybe Podcast (hosted by Jillian Schmitz) ·

2025/07/20

Trigger Warning: Eating disorders, disordered eating, anorexia, weight gain and loss, sexual assault, racism, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), orthorexia, bigorexia.Episode sixteen of the second season of Grey Maybe is a conversation with singer and songwriter Bailey Coats. Bailey tells her story of suffering from avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), the pressures of being a Gen Z'er, her spirituality and how it helped in recovery, and her continued path through

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01:32:15

A Conversation with Keida Mascaro

Grey Maybe Podcast (hosted by Jillian Schmitz) ·

2025/07/20

Trigger Warning: eating disorder, disordered eating, over eating/binge eating, drug use, suicide, alcoholism, unwanted touching, addiction, clowns, religion, depression, anxiety, restrictive eating, bulimia, body dysmorphia.Episode thirteen of the second season of Grey Maybe is a conversation with producer, director, and cinematographer Keida Mascaro. Keida discusses his history in recovery, childhood experiences that would resurface as an adult, and self-acceptance. If you would like to share your

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01:26:20

A Conversation with Nancy Dobbs Owen

Grey Maybe Podcast (hosted by Jillian Schmitz) ·

2025/07/20

Trigger Warning: Eating disorders, disordered eating, body dysmorphia, anorexia, cutting, suicide, sexual assault, fat phobia, weighing and measuring, weight notice, anxiety, depression, physical injury.Episode eleven of the second season of Grey Maybe is a conversation with ballet teacher and professional dancer Nancy Dobbs Owen. Nancy shares her experience of growing up feeling ill equipped for emotional survival, how she coped with the pressures of the ballet world, and her ongoing journey of

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01:21:20

A Conversation with Carrie Locklyn

Grey Maybe Podcast (hosted by Jillian Schmitz) ·

2025/07/20

Trigger Warning: Eating disorder, disordered eating, bulimia, anorexia, fat phobia, body dysmorphia.Episode ten of the second season of Grey Maybe is a conversation with Carrie Locklyn, an HGTV star and former professional dancer. Carrie recounts managing hard times growing up and navigating a professional career as a young adult while battling bulimia and body dysmorphia. If you would like to share your story of recovery, please email ⁠greymaybestories@gmail.com⁠.Carrie Locklyn:

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01:28:23

A Conversation with Melissa Adylia Calasanz, C-IAYT

Grey Maybe Podcast (hosted by Jillian Schmitz) ·

2025/07/20

Trigger Warning: Eating disorders, disordered eating, anorexia, food insecurity, fat phobia, witnessing of a homicide, bullying, racism.Episode eight of the second season of Grey Maybe is a conversation with Melissa Adylia Calasanz, a professional dancer and certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT). Melissa details experiencing food insecurity as a child and young adult in pursuit of a professional dance career. If you would like to share your story of recovery, please email

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01:25:14

Jaayda Ellingham, Licensed Psychotherapist and LMFT,...

Grey Maybe Podcast (hosted by Jillian Schmitz) ·

2025/07/20

Trigger Warning: eating disorders, disordered eating, bulimia, weight gain and loss, dieting, fat phobia, body dysmorphia, depression, anxiety, suicide, sexual assault, discussion about processing generalized trauma.Episode six of the second season of Grey Maybe, Jillian welcomes back Jaayda Ellingham for a conversation about mindfulness, processing hard feelings, and toxic positivity. If you would like to share your story of recovery, please email greymaybestories@gmail.com.Do’s and Don’ts for

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01:17:15

A Conversation with Kim Hale

Grey Maybe Podcast (hosted by Jillian Schmitz) ·

2025/07/20

Trigger Warning: eating disorders, disordered eating, weight gain and loss, dieting, amphetamine use, fat phobia, bulimia, body dysmorphia, plastic surgery, depression, anxiety.Episode five of the second season of Grey Maybe is a conversation with Kim Hale, a professional dancer, actress, and social media influencer. Kim shares her experience of losing and finding dance, her rocky path to self-acceptance, and her inspirational message for others who may be struggling. If you would like to share your

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01:09:56

Mother of two Anita Singleton recounts her experience...

Grey Maybe Podcast (hosted by Jillian Schmitz) ·

2025/06/09

Trigger Warning: abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse, abortion, suicidal ideation, drug use, sexual coercionIn Episode Twelve (and the Season Finale) of the fourth season of Grey Maybe, mother of two Anita Singleton recounts her experience with intimate partner violence aggravated by her abusers drug use. Anita talks about how important her recovery has been and how its helped her be the mother she is today. IG - https://www.instagram.com/anitasingletonnMentioned in this episode:"It Ends

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01:17:50

Realtor & Teacher Terri Yates speaks about the abuse...

Grey Maybe Podcast (hosted by Jillian Schmitz) ·

2025/06/02

Trigger Warning: abuse, rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, physical abuse, groomingIn episode eleven of the fourth season of Grey Maybe, Realtor & Teacher Terri Yates speaks about the abuse she's braved throughout her life, her special bond with her mother, the importance of therapy and how she attained recovery.IG - https://www.instagram.com/terriyates23Terri’s Podcast "Enlightened Curiosity" on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0n6NeEmAMZmquLFWebyDDQ?si=29b91135f2954130WeSpark -

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01:08:46

QHHT Practitioner Amber Porter shares about her...

Grey Maybe Podcast (hosted by Jillian Schmitz) ·

2025/05/26

Trigger Warning: rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, physical abuseIn Episode Ten of the fourth season of Grey Maybe, Amber Porter shares about her encounters with abuse throughout her life and the journey that led her to her QHHT certification. IG - https://www.instagram.com/ambermarieporterAmber’s QHHT - https://www.instagram.com/amberistheinnergyQuantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT) - https://www.qhhtofficial.com/Mentioned in this episode:Dolores Cannon - https://dolorescannon.com/Physician

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01:12:38

ASL Interpreter & mother Genna Middlebrook recounts...

Grey Maybe Podcast (hosted by Jillian Schmitz) ·

2025/05/19

Trigger Warning: physical abuse, emotional abuseEpisode Nine of the fourth season of Grey Maybe is a conversation with ASL interpreter Genna Middlebrook. Genna recounts her experience with intimate partner violence, how she escaped and her journey of recovery.IG - https://www.instagram.com/gennamiddlebrookmomMore information on ASL https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/american-sign-language#:~:text=American%20Sign%20Language%20(ASL)%20is,of%20the%20hands%20and%20faceHow to help a loved one Do’s and

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01:16:12

Actor, Dancer & Choreographer Cat Heinen tells their...

Grey Maybe Podcast (hosted by Jillian Schmitz) ·

2025/05/12

Trigger Warning: Suicidal Ideation, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, disordered eating, body dysmorphia.In Episode Eight of season four, Actor, Dancer & Choreographer Cat Heinen tells their story of intimate partner violence as a teenager and how they got help and healing. Cat also talks about being non-binary and the role body image and food played in their abusive relationship.IG - https://www.instagram.com/cat.heinenWebsite - https://www.cat-heinen.com/Mentioned in this episode:Dana Wilson -

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01:05:12

Author, Dancer & Nonprofit founder Isabella Grosso...

Grey Maybe Podcast (hosted by Jillian Schmitz) ·

2025/05/05

Trigger Warning: sexual abuse, sexual assault, rape, trafficking, stillborn, groomingIn Episode Seven of the fourth season of Grey Maybe, author, dancer & nonprofit founder Isabella Grosso talks about trafficking and her recovery though advocacy, art and being a new mother.IG (personal) - https://www.instagram.com/bellaspinkmacheteBook - https://www.instagram.com/natashasnotmyname_Nonprofit - https://www.instagram.com/sheis_powerful"She Is" Documentary -

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01:15:22

Actor, Singer & Dancer Jenni Nicole Bloom speaks on...

Grey Maybe Podcast (hosted by Jillian Schmitz) ·

2025/04/28

Trigger Warning: sexual abuse, sexual assaultEpisode Six of the fourth season of Grey Maybe is a conversation with triple threat Jenni Nicole Bloom. Jenni speaks on the abuse she encountered, the complicated nature of it and family dynamics.IG - https://www.instagram.com/jenninicolebloomIMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6072942/Mentioned in this episode:The Bobby Darin Show - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0069565/“The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron

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00:39:10

Jillian Schmitz recounts other instances of abuse,...

Grey Maybe Podcast (hosted by Jillian Schmitz) ·

2025/04/21

Trigger Warning: Intimate partner violence, rapeIn Episode Five of the fourth season of Grey Maybe, Jillian Schmitz recounts other instances of abuse and some unethical experiences, some of which include the entertainment industry.How to help a loved one Do’s and Don'tshttps://www.fayettecares.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/How-to-Help-a-Loved-One-Trapped-in-Abuse.pdfNational Domestic Abuse Hotlinehttps://www.thehotline.org/1-800-779-7233Text BEGIN to 88788Hotline

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01:20:18

Burlesque Queen & Artist Michelle L'amour shares her...

Grey Maybe Podcast (hosted by Jillian Schmitz) ·

2025/04/14

Trigger Warning: psychological abuse, emotional abuse, non-consentEpisode Four of the fourth season of Grey Maybe is a conversation with Burlesque Queen & Artist Michelle L'amour. Michelle shares her experience with psychological and emotional abuse, her unique circumstance and her return to self.IG - https://www.instagram.com/michellelamourWebsite - https://michellelamour.com/Intimacy Coordination - https://michellelamour.com/intimacy/Mentioned in this episode:Pamela Adlon -

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01:17:08

Jaayda Ellingham, MA, LMFT discusses adverse...

Grey Maybe Podcast (hosted by Jillian Schmitz) ·

2025/04/07

Trigger Warning: emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual assaultEpisode Three of the fourth season of Grey Maybe features Jaayda Ellingham, MA, LMFT. Jaayda discusses the criteria for adverse childhood experiences and how they correlate to domestic violence outcomes. She discusses emotional regulation and how to attain it through mindfulness.IG - https://www.instagram.com/jaaydatherapyWebsite - https://www.jaaydatherapy.com/Mentioned in this episode: Co-dependents Anonymous (CODA) -

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01:13:02

Producer, writer & choreographer Scott Hislop talks...

Grey Maybe Podcast (hosted by Jillian Schmitz) ·

2025/03/31

Trigger Warning: sexual abuse, sexual assault, rapeEpisode Two of the fourth season of Grey Maybe is a conversation with Producer, writer & choreographer Scott Hislop. Scott talks about the repressed memories of abuse he experienced in childhood, how he finally gained access through meditation and the role of therapy in his recovery journey.IG - https://www.instagram.com/scotty_hislopWebsite - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0386816/Mentioned in this episode: Julie Schmid -

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00:28:36

My Abusive Relationship

Grey Maybe Podcast (hosted by Jillian Schmitz) ·

2025/03/24

Trigger Warning: abuse, physical abuse, rape, intimate partner violence.Season Four of Grey Maybe, a podcast and social experiment, focuses on the topic of Abuse. In this episode, Jillian Schmitz reads her own story outlining her experience with an abusive relationship in the hope of lessening the stigma and shame associated with abuse. If you would like to share your story of recovery, anonymously or otherwise, please email greymaybestories@gmail.com.How to help a loved one Do’s and

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00:13:28

Season Three Finale

Grey Maybe Podcast (hosted by Jillian Schmitz) ·

2023/11/27

In episode twelve of the third season of Grey Maybe, Jillian wraps up the season with a few final thoughts about grief.Do’s and Don’ts for supporting a person who is grieving: https://mygriefandloss.org/dos-and-donts-guidelines-for-supporting-a-griever “Disenfranchised grief”: https://www.choosingtherapy.com/disenfranchised-grief/ Find Sliding Scale therapy in California: https://health.sfsu.edu/sites/default/files/documents/SoCal%20Scale%202.pdf Psychology Today

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