Episodes

Episode Twenty-one of Strong Enough Podcast brings Jeff Bowman, a married father living in Kentucky. Jeff candidly discusses the addiction that began when he was a child, played a major part in ending his first marriage, and almost took his second marriage - and his life. During this episode, Jeff…

Episode Twenty of Strong Enough Podcast brings Guest Host Christina Millikan, a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach. Christina takes on the role of host in the show’s first in-person episode so you can get to know Claudia a bit better as she answers questions submitted by the podcast audienc…

Episode Nineteen of Strong Enough Podcast brings Aimee Carlson, an author and podcast host. Aimee shares her story of developing chronic illness and how she overcame it through lifestyle changes. During this episode, Aimee talks about working in a male-dominated field as a young woman, being a sin…

Episode Eighteen of Strong Enough Podcast brings Jasmine Rice, a Certified Transformation Life Coach. Jasmine shares her own story of divorce, the low times that followed, and when and how she decided she wanted and deserved more and started to focus on her own wellness and happiness. During this…

Episode Seventeen of Strong Enough Podcast brings Jill Stewart, a domestic abuse survivor. Jill bravely shares her story of abuse, along with when and why she finally made the decision to leave. She also talks about raising her daughter as a single mom and what she does to take care of her own well…

Episode Sixteen of Strong Enough Podcast brings Katie Rössler, a Licensed Counselor and Grief Healer. Katie experienced grief at a young age, as she and her family constantly moved throughout her childhood. However, it wasn’t until years later, when she lost her mother and had two miscarriages, tha…

Episode Fifteen of Strong Enough Podcast brings Chris Reilly, a Muay Thai Coach, UFC Champion Coach, and former IKKC Muay Thai Champion. Chris began his martial arts training at the age of five and eventually moved to Thailand to learn the art from the experts. He was the first American to win the …

Episode Fourteen of Strong Enough Podcast brings Liva RJ, a Holistic Executive Coach. Liva works with women from all backgrounds to help them turn their wounds into wisdom and live happy, positive, and uplifting lives. Liva's own traumas give her the insight, compassion, and drive to help others. S…

Episode Thirteen of Strong Enough Podcast brings Danielle Ingenito, a Certified Spiritual Empowerment Coach. Danielle realized her passion to help women heal from toxic relationships after experiencing her own abusive relationship with a narcissist. During this episode, Danielle shares with humbli…

Episode Twelve of Strong Enough Podcast brings Jeffrey Deskovic, an attorney and founder of the Deskovic Foundation. Jeff was wrongfully convicted of murder and rape as a teenager and spent 16 years in prison before DNA evidence exonerated him. In the years since his release, Jeff has dedicated his…

Episode Eleven of Strong Enough Podcast brings Kathryn Malek, a Certified Holistic Life Coach and a survivor of domestic abuse. Kathryn opens up about living in an abusive relationship, realizing she needed to get out, and the terror she felt as her abuser stalked her after leaving. During this ep…

Episode Ten of Strong Enough Podcast brings Preacher Boys Podcast creator and host Eric Skwarczynski and his detailed account of why Independent Fundamentalist Baptist Church abuse became a passion for him to expose and bring greater attention. After learning that an abuser was joining his church i…

Episode Nine of Strong Enough Podcast brings Author and Life Coach Brittany Josie and her story of survival. After leaving home as a teenager to escape familial abuse, Brittany found herself engulfed in the cycle of abuse, now with her romantic partner. The day she left for good was the day she rea…

Episode Eight of Strong Enough Podcast brings an insightful, raw, and real conversation with Rick DeJesus, founder and lead singer of Adelitas Way. Rick talks about growing up in Philly, watching friends and family struggle with addiction and drug overdoses, and vowing that he would make more of hi…

Episode Seven of Strong Enough Podcast brings a serious yet uplifting conversation with Artist and Shinedown Nederland Fan Page Founder Anke Van Dooren. Anke talks about living with depression and how that almost led her to take her own life. She then shares how music brought her healing and a desi…

Episode Six of Strong Enough Podcast brings a deep and profound conversation with Author, Tattooer, and Survivor Forrest Lang. Forrest talks about the incredible traumas from his childhood, moving from one abusive household to another. Forrest shares how these experiences continued to haunt him and…

Episode Five of Strong Enough Podcast brings a special conversation with Krystal Holm, an entrepreneur who found her niche based on her own childhood traumas and ability to survive and thrive. Krystal shares the struggles she experienced growing up and how at eight years old, she vowed never to be …

Episode Four of Strong Enough Podcast brings a personal and captivating conversation with Marcus Torgerson, a Krav Maga Expert and Coach. Marcus talks about growing up with violence and abuse and how that affected him as an adult. We discuss why he turned to martial arts as a child and the mentors …

Episode Three of Strong Enough Podcast brings an in-depth conversation with Jeannie Smith, America's Leadership Advisor. Jeannie discusses the importance of cultivating strong personal and professional relationships. We talk about her own difficult experience when her lifelong friend abruptly ended…

Episode Two of Strong Enough Podcast brings an intimate conversation with John Guarnieri, the COO of Silver Spear Security, Security Director of Shinedown, and host of several podcasts. John shares details of his long-distance relationship, from meeting while on tour in Canada to building a strong …

For the premiere episode of Strong Enough Podcast, I share (for the first time ever) details of being a police officer living in a domestic violence relationship. I open up about the anger and frustration I felt when dealing with domestic abuse victims, feelings that were really directed at myself …