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We Are The Stigma

Melissa & Cody Kreutz

Alcoholic wife and addict husband chatting with like-minded, inspirational peers about stigmatized topics such as; mental illness, sexual orientation, addiction, sex work, parenthood, age, sex life, and more. We are not scientist nor doctors, we only aim to have honest and raw conversations in order to learn, connect and share. Wanna share your story? Visit https://wearethestigma.com/be-a-guest-on-our-show/ to share your story! Our motto is honesty, open-mindedness, and humor. Chat soon!

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408. Dating in Early Recovery w/Melissa & Cody Kreutz

We Are The Stigma ·

2023/04/24

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 discussWhy do people often suggest staying single when you first decide to change your substance abuseThings to consider when dating Setting boundaries Intentions What dating looked like in early recovery for Cody & MelissaMelissa and Cody have been

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51:14

407. Transformation & Self-Healing w/ Carrie Pullaro

We Are The Stigma ·

2023/04/03

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 & TransformationCreating

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48:35

406. Happiest Sober w/ Madeline Forrest

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2023/03/06

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 @happiestsoberInfo on

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70:23

405. Rebuilding Self w/Brianne Mass

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2022/08/09

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

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404. Peaceful Parenting w/Lisa Howe

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2022/07/26

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-EmpathyFind Lisa on:IG @becoming_peacefulFacebook @ Becoming Peaceful And her website

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403: Alcohol Abuse & Recovery w/Kristen Hassan

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2022/07/11

**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 marriageFind Kristen on:TikTok @recover_queenIG

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74:53

402. Trauma Healing & Spirituality w/ Mikah Jones

We Are The Stigma ·

2022/06/27

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 -

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9:47

401. New Season!!

We Are The Stigma ·

2022/06/13

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

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321. Trauma & Self-Healing w/Emily Katz BONUS EPISODE

We Are The Stigma ·

2022/01/03

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

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39:11

320. Repressed Childhood Trauma & Awakening w/ Ashley...

We Are The Stigma ·

2021/11/15

**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

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54:35

319. Self-Healing & Transformation w/Ally Bazely

We Are The Stigma ·

2021/10/18

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 &

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318. Self-Loathing & Limiting Beliefs w/Kyra Evans

We Are The Stigma ·

2021/09/27

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 conversation

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63:04

317. Addiction & Sobriety w/ The Recovery Baddie...

We Are The Stigma ·

2021/09/13

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

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54:33

316. Trauma & Spirituality w/ Kevin Carton

We Are The Stigma ·

2021/08/30

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-beingKevin specializes in empowering people to discover and live their soul’s purpose. He began his

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315. Season 3 Update w/ Cody & Melissa Kreutz

We Are The Stigma ·

2021/08/16

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

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50:55

314. Laughter As Medicine w/Craig Shoemaker

We Are The Stigma ·

2021/07/12

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313. Mental Health & Relationships w/ Mac Brazina

We Are The Stigma ·

2021/07/05

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

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60:16

312. Finding Your Authentic Self w/Izzie Miller

We Are The Stigma ·

2021/06/28

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 has led

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15:16

311. The Otherside Of Father's Day (10 Minute Monday)

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2021/06/21

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

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57:05

310. Surviving Childhood Abuse & Addiction w/Arlene...

We Are The Stigma ·

2021/06/14

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