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The Perfectly Imperfect JourneyChoosing Choice with Sherry EssigIn this heartfelt and transformative episode of The Perfectly Imperfect Journey, the tables turn as Sherry Essig steps into the spotlight—not as interviewer, but as the guest. Sherry opens her heart to share the story behind the person you regularly hear as co-host.
From grappling with feelings of not belonging to the quiet moments of realization that changed her life, Sherry takes us on her journey of transformation. It’s a story of self-discovery, of learning to trust her instincts, and of uncovering the life she was meant to lead.
Through her vulnerability and wisdom...2024-12-1839 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyLosing the Armor and Finding Herself with Anne RobieFor the past four years, Anne Robie has been a steady voice in the co-host seat. But today, she steps into the spotlight as our guest in this deeply personal and inspiring episode.
Anne shares how an unexpected, life-altering event left her reeling—and how it became the catalyst for a profound journey of self-discovery. With vulnerability as her guide, Anne shed the armor she had carried for years and began moving through life as her true, authentic self — both personally and as a leader in the corporate world.
In this conversation, Anne opens up abou...2024-12-0440 min
Adverse ReactionsLittle Zombie ParasitesCo-hosts Anne Chappelle and David Faulkner speak with William J. Sullivan, PhD, Showalter Professor of Pharmacology & Toxicology and Professor of Microbiology & Immunology with the Indiana University School of Medicine, about toxic parasites lying dormant in your brain and the power and importance of science communication.About the GuestBill Sullivan, PhD, has been studying the intracellular parasite Toxoplasma gondii since he was a graduate student in the laboratory of Dr. David Roos at the University of Pennsylvania in 1994. He completed postdoctoral fellowships with Dr. Chuck Smith at ELANCO (a division of Eli Lilly, Co...2024-11-1837 min
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS3.E13. Season 3 Finale - Anne and Alison ReflectSend us a textAnne and Alison reflect on all the ways they've grown as a result of committing to this podcast. It's filled with lots of love and gratitude!Follow us on Instagram.Check out our bonus YouTube content.Latchkey Urchins & Friends website.Audio mastering by Josh Collins.Song "One Cloud is Lonely" by Próxima Parada.Cover art by Claire Dierksen.2024-06-1331 minLatchkey Urchins & FriendsSP3.4 - Enlightenment is ExpensiveSend us a textStruggle Party episodes are a change for Alison and Anne to share what they’re reading, watching, or listening to. They each share one struggle and how they used tools to get through it.Topics:Charlotte Kasl's booksResonance Summit with Sarah PeytonTravel gets harder with ageGetting comfortable with free timeDating/relationships and traumaTherapyShow notes: https://www.latchkeyurchins.com/episodes/sp3-4-enlightenment-is-expensiveFollow us on Instagram.Check out our bonus YouTube content.Latchkey Urchins & Friends website.Audio mastering by Josh Collins.Song "On...2024-04-2329 min
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS3.E12. Repairing Rupture for Avoidant & Anxious Attachment Styles—Elizabeth GilletteSend us a textElizabeth Gillette is back for a Part II discussion on insecure attachment and how to repair ruptures or conflicts.Elizabeth Gillette teaches courses that help people feel grounded, healthy, and whole in their relationships—because how you experience relationships impacts everything else.She is an attachment specialist, author, therapist, mother, and partner, and she lives for seeing people changing their relational patterns, experiencing true connection, and being the ones to do things DIFFERENTLY in their families.https://www.elizabethgillette.com/Follow us on Instagram.Ch...2024-04-021h 26
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS3.E11. A for Avoidant & Anxious Attachment—Elizabeth GilletteSend us a textElizabeth Gillette teaches courses that help people feel grounded, healthy, and whole in their relationships—because how you experience relationships impacts everything else.She is an attachment specialist, author, therapist, mother, and partner, and she lives for seeing people changing their relational patterns, experiencing true connection, and being the ones to do things DIFFERENTLY in their families.https://www.elizabethgillette.com/Follow us on Instagram.Check out our bonus YouTube content.Latchkey Urchins & Friends website.Audio mastering by Josh Collins.Song "One Cloud is...2024-03-261h 19Latchkey Urchins & FriendsSP3.3 - Struggle Party: Find the Right Therapist and Take Some DrugsSend us a textStruggle Parties are a change for Anne and Alison to share a struggle their going through and tools to get through. They also share what they're reading, watching, or listening to right now that they recommend. Right now Anne and Alison are enjoying:Tara Swart's The SourceThomas MertonCarl JungThe New LookFollow us on Instagram.Check out our bonus YouTube content.Latchkey Urchins & Friends website.Audio mastering by Josh Collins.Song "One Cloud is Lonely" by Próxima Parada.Cover art by Claire Dierksen.2024-03-2139 min
Make Peace With FoodMastering Your Monkey Mind: How to Find Calmness and Serenity Through Meditation with Ann SwansonAre you seeking a way to find balance and clarity in your busy life? And ready to take your personal growth journey to the next level? Our minds are constantly bombarded with information, distractions, and stressors, leading to a state of chaos often referred to as the "monkey mind."
In this episode, Ann Swanson an expert in meditation and mindfulness practices, will dive us into the transformative world of meditation. Whether you're an avid practitioner or a newcomer to the practice, this conversation will enlighten, encourage, and empower you toward cultivating a more mindful and present way o...2024-03-1835 min
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS3.E10. Creating Positive Childhoods: Here's What Works—Sharon HirschSend us a textSharon Hirsch serves as the President and CEO of Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina, where she leads a team that focuses on making prevention a priority for NC and building capacity for communities to have the knowledge, support, and resources to prevent child abuse and neglect. She has more than 35 years’ experience in nonprofit and government agency management, public relations, advocacy and child well-being. At PCANC she has led efforts to catalyze community prevention plans, has increased staff capacity to provide supports for evidence-based parenting programs and has secured more than $1 mil...2024-03-141h 09
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS3.E9. Religious Trauma: Escaping the Threat of Hell—Joe and Mendy McNultySend us a textWe interview Joe and Mendy McNulty, a husband and wife who are both former Pastors, about their lives growing up in the Church of the Nazarene, a fundamentalist Christian faith. They share how they left the church after years of working as head Pastor and children's Pastor respectively, and found new, alternative ways to help people heal. Anne and Alison learn wild stories of what it’s like to grow up as a fundamentalist including hell simulations, false biology lessons, and zero sex education.Joe McNulty is a Licensed Marriage and Fa...2024-02-271h 38
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS3.E8. Better Together: Group vs Individual Therapy—Karla Amanda BrownSend us a textWe interview Karla Amanda Brown about her journey in becoming a therapist and why group therapy is so important for healing. Karla Amanda Brown is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Provider, Level 2 Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Psychotherapist, and the Founder/CEO of Soul Centric Counseling and Soul Centric Collective. Soul Centric Collective was founded with a desire to support people with access to healing, compassionate care, and lifesaving communities.https://soulcentriccollective.com/Follow us on Instagram.Check out our...2024-02-131h 06
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS3.E7. Homeschool Fanatics & Friends—w/ Simón LowrieSend us a textAlison's long-time friend Simón Lowrie joins the pod to talk about his experience growing up homeschooled with one of his brothers while their older brother was a child prodigy. We discuss both the merits and shortcomings of deciding to homeschool kids. It can be a refuge for kids who don't fit into public schools but it can also be a haven for religious zealots to spread propaganda. Follow us on Instagram.Check out our bonus YouTube content.Latchkey Urchins & Friends website.Audio mastering by Josh Collins.So...2024-01-301h 25
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsSP3.2 - Struggle Party: The M WordSend us a textAnne and Alison share:what they're reading, watching, or listening to right now and their cultural reflectionsa struggle they're each going through and tools they're using to grow and get through itFollow us on Instagram.Check out our bonus YouTube content.Latchkey Urchins & Friends website.Audio mastering by Josh Collins.Song "One Cloud is Lonely" by Próxima Parada.Cover art by Claire Dierksen.2024-01-2439 min
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS3.E6. Puppies & Divorce: The 3rd Annual Holiday Episode—w/cohost Kyle KimballSend us a textWe got 5 listener-submitted stories about Latchkey, awkward, painful, neglectful, or loving family holiday stories—some funny, some sentimental. Join hosts Anne and Alison with guest cohost Kyle Kimball, refugee lawyer, and our guest from Season 2's popular episode: When Gifted Kids Wake Up to Their Trauma.Follow us on Instagram.Check out our bonus YouTube content.Latchkey Urchins & Friends website.Audio mastering by Josh Collins.Song "One Cloud is Lonely" by Próxima Parada.Cover art by Claire Dierksen.2023-12-191h 28
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS3.E5. The Warmth of Nurturance: Healing Frozen Brains and Childhoods—Dr. Darcia NarvaezSend us a textWe interview Darcia Narvaez, co-author of the book The Evolved Nest: Nature's Way of Raising Children and Creating Connected Communities. Darcia Narvaez, Professor Emerita of Psychology at the University of Notre Dame, is Fellow of American Psychological Association, American Educational Research Association, Association for Psychological Science, American Association for the Advancement of Science. She studies evolved morality, child development & human flourishing in a transdisciplinary manner. Her book, Neurobiology and the Development of Human Morality: Evolution, Culture and Wisdom won multiple awards. Recent books include Restoring the Kinship Worldview, a...2023-12-051h 08
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsSP3.1 - Struggle Party: The AlgorithmSend us a textAnne and Alison share what they're currently reading, watching, and listening to. They each share one thing they've been struggling with lately and how they've gotten through. Follow us on Instagram.Check out our bonus YouTube content.Latchkey Urchins & Friends website.Audio mastering by Josh Collins.Song "One Cloud is Lonely" by Próxima Parada.Cover art by Claire Dierksen.2023-11-211h 08
THE NEW HEALTH CLUBSherry Rais & Enthea - Psychedelics in the workplace and healing on the jobJust imagine, you are running a company. And you would like to offer a better mental health care for your employees, maybe psychedelic therapy? Sounds crazy? It is not. It is it already working. In the coming years, companies will have to change to supoort their employees differently. I finally have Sherry Rais on the show, a fascinating founder and CEO of Enthea.A company that provides access to safe and affordable psychedelic therapy for everyone who can benefit. Established in 2022, Enthea is a mental health company dedicated to providing access to safe and...2023-11-0853 min
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS3.E4. Opening Our Hearts to the Homeless—Kevin Adler, Miracle MessagesSend us a textWe interview Kevin Adler about his new book, out today, When We Walk: Forgotten Humanity, Broken Systems, and the Role We Can Each Play in Ending Homelessness in America. Kevin F. Adler is an award-winning social entrepreneur and the author of the new book, When We Walk By, a must-read guide for ending homelessness in America. Since 2014, Kevin has served as the Founder and CEO of Miracle Messages, a nonprofit that helps people experiencing homelessness rebuild their social support systems and financial security through family r...2023-11-071h 08
The Love FixChanging the Culture Towards Consent, Betrayal and Abuse with Anne BlytheCarla and Sherry first start the show talking about their preference for sweet vs. sour candies, and then they take a Love Fix question from a listener who feels like they are walking on eggshells around their partner. They are seeking advice on how to move on from past arguments and make some real progress, but aren’t even sure if their partner is open to it. They then welcome Anne Blythe, Founder of BTR.org and host of the Betrayal Trauma Recovery Podcast. BTR.org offers daily group sessions from women, victims of emotional and psychological abuse and se...2023-10-2738 min
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS3.E3. Mobbing: When Families Outcast the Truthteller—Stephanie Sellers, PhDSend us a textWe interview Stephanie Sellers, PhD about her book Daughters Healing from Family Mobbing. Family mobbing is a group act of aggression that targets a family member. It can be typified by a single act of violence or a pattern of abuse over years. Whether isolated or long-term, mobbing enforces the family's domination and control over another. Typically, parents—including adoptive, foster, and step—initiate Family Mobbing. Some relatives may openly participate while the rest of the family may passively support attacks.Stephanie A. Sellers holds a Ph.D. in Native American Stud...2023-10-241h 11
CONFETTI ALL AROUNDS02-EP01: "The Way I Finally Loved Myself at 38" with guests Alison Cebulla & Anne Sherry, hosts of Latchkey Urchins PodcastSend us a textAlison Cebulla & Anne Sherry join us from their burning toaster fire of a comedy podcast entitled Latchkey Urchins & Friends that highlights childhood trauma in relatable and healing ways. When Cynthia was on season2 episode 3 of their podcast, we talked about meeting again to share how we all had stories of living a life of feeling not enough or scared to be seen until the age 38. We share our own stories of what the age of 38 did for our spirit and the people who supported us through the self love journey. Alison and Anne...2023-10-151h 05
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS3.E2. They Did Their Best: How We Normalize Abuse—GeAnne MetaSend us a textAnne and Alison talk with Geanne Meta, author of Parenting Well After Childhood Abuse, Be a Great Parent Even if Yours Were Crap. Geanne (pronounced Ge-Anne) is a mom, sister, wife, grandmom, friend, animal rescuer, good cook - and also, a childhood sexual abuse survivor who isn’t afraid to talk about it. She has a passion for sharing her story in hopes of helping the multitude of others who suffer in silence.GeanneMeta.comFollow us on Instagram.Check out our bonus YouTube content.Latchkey Urchins & Fr...2023-10-1056 min
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS3.E1. The Safety Dance: Embodied Healing—Heidi AndersenSend us a textWe're back for Season 3! We start this season off by speaking with Heidi Andersen, body-centered psychotherapist about why trauma healing has to happen in the body, not just the mind. Heidi Andersen is the founder of Reclaiming Beauty. "I believe embodiment heals. I'm here to support you in healing your relationship with food and your body so you can free yourself from destructive thoughts and behaviors and discover the inner peace and freedom you deserve.As a Body-centered psychotherapist, I have 15 years of experience supporting clients in addressing trauma a...2023-09-2659 min
Island Health & Wellness Foundation: Just For The Health Of It Community DiscussionsTalking with Sherry Billings of Hancock County Habitat for HumanityThe following is a conversation that I had with Sherry Billings. Sherry is the Executive Director of Hancock County Habitat for Humanity. During this episode we talk about:
1. What does Habitat for Humanity do and who does it serve?
2. Is there any cost associated with the services you provide?
3. Who can request services from Habitat for Humanity?
4. Why is your organization a vital part of a healthy community?
5. What is one program or service that you offer that you wish...2023-09-2223 minLatchkey Urchins & FriendsS2.E17. Season 2 Finale: Anne and Alison ReflectSend us a textAnne and Alison look back at moments from Season 2 and share how they've grown from the teachings of their wise guests.Follow us on Instagram.Check out our bonus YouTube content.Latchkey Urchins & Friends website.Audio mastering by Josh Collins.Song "One Cloud is Lonely" by Próxima Parada.Cover art by Claire Dierksen.2023-07-0740 min
Healthy Lifestyle with Lori AnneEpisode 224 Sherry Tucker and Karen Gorman - WellLife Network 7-1-23HEALTHY LIFESTYLE with Host & Transformational Success Coach Lori Anne Casdia chats with WellLife Network CEO Sherry Tucker and Vice President Karen Gorman discussing the underserved population they create opportunities for every day; job and volunteer opportunities. Sherry Tucker has served as the CEO of WellLife Network since 2018. Founded in 1980, WellLife Network provides housing, treatment, care coordination, nutritional and employment services to over 25,000 vulnerable individuals and families throughout New York City and across Long Island. Sherry is honored to lead a dedicated and committed team of over 1,300 in providing these services. She has also authored a book...2023-07-0241 min
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS2.E16. Turning ACEs into Art—with guest Caleb Nichols, poet & musicianSend us a textWe interview Caleb Nichols about his experience growing up with many adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and how he has turned those experiences into art through his writing and music.Caleb Nichols is a queer poet and musician from California. His chapbook of poems "TEEMS///\\\RECEDES" was called "a gorgeous abundance" by Chen Chen, and his music has been featured and shared by places like Paste and Out Magazine. Caleb is a PhD candidate in Creative and Critical Writing at Bangor University in Wales where he's writing about queer ecopoetics in contemporary...2023-05-251h 20
Coming Out + Beyond | LGBTQIA+ StoriesComing Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 4 Episode 12 | Carla & SherryThis week on Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories, host Anne-Marie Zanzal digs deep into the topic of co-dependency with special guests Carla Romo and Sherry Gaba.Carla, a certified Life and Dating & Relationship Coach, and Sherry, LCSW & coach, are experts in the area of relationships and co-dependency. As hosts of The Love Fix, a podcast dedicated to dating, healing from codependency, and toxic relationships, Carla and Sherry bring a wealth of insight and wisdom to this week's episode. Anne-Marie, Carla, and Sherry explore themes surrounding codependency, including why people fall into co-dependent relationships, how to recognize codependency...2023-05-1245 min
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS2.E15. Relationships, Intimacy, & Trauma—with Jayson Gaddis, relationship expertSend us a textAnne and Alison talk to relationship expert Jayson Gaddis on his path to healing his childhood wounds through the teachings of his romantic relationships. He shares the moment he stopped viewing himself as the victim in his failed relationships and started to take ownership of his life and responsibility for his growth. He's creating a relational world in which people care how their actions impact the way people feel. It's a world we want to live in! We discuss attachment styles (anxious, avoidant, secure), Buddhism/Naropa University, childhood emotional neglect, healing, i...2023-05-021h 01Latchkey Urchins & FriendsBonus: Struggle Party - The F—ing Scrolling!Send us a textBonus episode! Anne and Alison share:A struggle party (something we're struggling with)A glimmer (moment of joy and connection)What we're currently reading, watching, and listening to that we recommendFollow us on Instagram.Check out our bonus YouTube content.Latchkey Urchins & Friends website.Audio mastering by Josh Collins.Song "One Cloud is Lonely" by Próxima Parada.Cover art by Claire Dierksen.2023-04-2653 min
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS2.E14. Trance-formation: Healing through Trance and Transformational Coaching—with Christina Berkley, life coachSend us a textAnne and Alison talk with transformational life coach, Christina Berkley about her childhood as a latchkey kid, Canadian immigrant from Romania, her journey healing her own trauma, and how that lead her to work as a coach. Trance and plant medicine have been foundational to her healing and practice. Working with Christina as a coach in 2014, Alison was able to do some deep inner child healing work.https://christinaberkley.com/https://www.instagram.com/coachchristinaberkley/Follow us on Instagram.Check out our...2023-04-181h 31
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS2.E13. Why Can't You Get It Together? The Scapegoat Sibling in Dysfunctional Families—Caroline Bell & Anne Sherry shareSend us a textThis week we discuss dysfunctional family roles and dynamics including scapegoat, hero, golden child, caretaker, identified patient, rebel, and more. Anne and Caroline share their stories of growing up Gen X with wild older brothers who grew up to have real mental health struggles. Follow us on Instagram.Check out our bonus YouTube content.Latchkey Urchins & Friends website.Audio mastering by Josh Collins.Song "One Cloud is Lonely" by Próxima Parada.Cover art by Claire Dierksen.2023-03-211h 41
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS2.E12. Recovering from Burnout Culture—with guest Tabitha Scott, authorSend us a textWe interview author and speaker Tabitha A. Scott about her healing journey away from corporate burnout culture. She documents her journey in the award-winning book, Trust Your Animal Instincts.Tabitha is an award-winning author and speaker who helps inspire action, ignite change, and provide connection, direction, and power. With over 20 years' experience leading corporate innovation and sustainability, she was named one of the Top 10 Most Inspiring Women Leaders of 2022, is a thought leader on the 2023 Forbes Business Council, and her work was honored at the White House as...2023-03-071h 09
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS2.E11. It Was Complex-PTSD the Whole Time!—with guest Mary Giuliani, authorSend us a textWe interview author and coach Mary Giuliani about her new book, It's Not About Food, Drugs, or Alcohol: It's About Healing Complex PTSD. Mary Giuliani is in long-term recovery from alcohol, drugs, food addiction, and severe obesity. She has a 25-year background as a Master Certified Coach, is a keynote speaker, and is the author of "It's Not About Food, Drugs, or Alcohol: It's About Healing Complex PTSD." She specializes in supporting survivors in healing from complex PTSD, achieving long-term recovery, and turning their pain into purpose.2023-02-211h 20
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS2.E10. When Gifted Kids Wake Up to Their Trauma—with guest Kyle Kimball, law studentSend us a textWe talk about the fact that many children considered "gifted" were either neurodivergent and/or coping with trauma or C-PTSD. We talk about how American culture neglects kids and families and that we now live in the dystopian hellscape that 80s action movies predicted. Kyle Kimball is a law student at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands focusing on climate refugee law. His work criticizing neoclassical economics as it relates to climate change was featured when he spoke at MEERTALK in 2022. Follow us on Instagram.Check out our bonus YouTube c...2023-02-071h 19
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS2.E9. Up In Your Head: Defining Dissociation—with guest Jamie Marich, clinical trauma specialistSend us a textWe interview Dr. Jamie Marich about her new book, Dissociation Made Simple: A Stigma-Free Guide to Embracing Your Dissociative Mind and Navigating Daily Life (2023). We talk about how dissociation is a very natural coping strategy for a stressful or traumatic childhood. She's helping define and normalize the term "dissociated."Dr. Jamie Marich (she/they) describes herself as a facilitator of transformative experiences. A clinical trauma specialist, expressive artist, writer, yogini, performer, short filmmaker, Reiki master, TEDx speaker, and recovery advocate, she unites all of these elements in her mission to inspire...2023-01-241h 02
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS2.E8. Turn Around Family Trauma—with guest Carey Sipp, authorSend us a textWe start the year off by talking about sobriety, toxic intensity, cycles of trauma and addiction, and making the choice to turn around family trauma by healing at all costs.Carey Smith Sipp is the Director of Strategic Partnerships at PACEs Connection and a disrupter of multi-generational cycles of trauma and addiction. PACEs = Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences. Her book, The TurnAround Mom: How an Abuse and Addiction Survivor Stopped the Toxic Cycle for Her Family—and How You Can, Too! was published in 2007.The author of a...2023-01-101h 15
From Grief to Gold28. Writing throughout the grief journey with a clinician's perspective, and the importance of community and movement for healing with Dr Sherry WallingOn today's episode I have Dr. Sherry Walling joining me to share about her personal experience with publishing her book, Touching Two Worlds. This book explores new strategies for finding wholeness in the aftermath of loss. In the book, she reflects on the loss of her brother to suicide and her father to cancer. We also discuss working while grieving, the importance of community, seeking mental health professionals, and the benefits of getting the body moving regularly. Not to go without mentioning, her time studying abroad in Ghana and the impact that had on her perspective of working through...2023-01-0537 min
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS2.E7. Hot Buttered Tears: 2nd Annual Latchkey Holiday Episode—with guest cohosts Tyler and KevinSend us a textOur favorite cohosts are back: Tyler Tamai, RN, BSN, and Kevin Annonymous, RN, a psychiatric nurse. They join us in hearing and reacting to listener-submitted stories about the hilarious, the awkward, and the tragic–all the moments that make the holidays a stressful, joyful, and potentially traumatic time of year. Tune in to hear about the dad who bought 4 Christmas trees...with a catch! The time Alison invited a homeless spiritual guru to her family's Christmas, which household item Kevin turned into drug paraphernalia, and Anne's son steal the show with the best sh...2022-12-201h 26
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS2.E6. Parentification: The Rage Behind the Responsibility—with guest Nivida Chandra, psychologistSend us a textAnne and Alison talk with Nivida Chandra about parentification. She is the author of the viral Aeon piece, Parentification: When parents cast a child into the role of mediator, friend and carer, the wounds are profound. But recovery is possible. We talk about feeling like unemotional sociopaths, breaking out of our urchin shells, and exploring cultural differences between collectivist and individualist societies. Chandra helps us explore the nuance in boundaries and self-love.Nivida Chandra is a psychologist and researcher, working with adult survivors of childhood emotional neglect. She is the founder...2022-12-061h 17
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS2.E5. Peace Begins at Home—F*cking Chat About It! —with guest Laura Danger, certified Fair Play facilitatorSend us a textChances are you've seen Laura Danger chat about some hard-hitting topics: domestic labor is labor, weaponized incompetence, naming the issues, using data to point to injustices, and community care. Laura has 17.5 million likes on her videos on TikTok—and there's a reason why! Laura, through her work as a certified Fair Play facilitator, educates and advocates for active and engaged partnerships, self-love and the dismantling of the systems that keep us from thriving. She's giving couples and household partners the exact tools and language they need to negotiate care, mental load, emotional labor, an...2022-11-221h 08
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS2.E4. Parental Estrangement—with guest Harriet Shearsmith, author & content creatorSend us a textWe interview Harriet Shearsmith, author, podcast, and award-winning UK blogger on motherhood, self-love, estrangement, and fashion. We were inspired to interview Harriet after reading and seeing the popularity of Jennette McCurdy's book I'm Glad My Mom Died. Harriet shares why she thinks Jennette's story is resonating with so many right now and shares her own story of recovering from narcissistic parental abuse and her journey to parental estrangement. She shares how she's creating a better parenting world through her inspirational online content.Topics include: enmeshment, emotional eating, narcissism, mental illness, covert...2022-11-081h 30Latchkey Urchins & FriendsBonus: Struggle Party - Thanks For Making Me Feel SomethingSend us a textAnne and Alison check-in:what's fun right now (spoiler alert: not much)what we're reading, watching, and listening toStruggle Party: what we're struggling with right nowFollow us on Instagram.Check out our bonus YouTube content.Latchkey Urchins & Friends website.Audio mastering by Josh Collins.Song "One Cloud is Lonely" by Próxima Parada.Cover art by Claire Dierksen.2022-11-0233 min
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS2.E3. Don't Abandon Your Inner Child—with guest Cynthia Perez, therapistSend us a textAnne and Alison interview Cynthia Perez, LCSW, a Chicana therapist, author, public speaker, and Inner Child Hype Woman. We learn how she came to do this work of hyping up our inner child, how to do the work, and why acknowledging our inner child is so important (the pain is not too great! We can do it!). We discuss social justice-informed therapy and healing, the work of feeling self and historical pain, and Cynthia’s Chicana identity. Cynthia Perez, is a Chicana therapist and Self Proclaimed "Inner Child Hype Wo...2022-10-251h 14
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS2.E2. Radical Access is The Future of Mental Health Care—with guest Dr. Philip Butler, creator of Seekr BotSend us a textOur World Mental Health Day episode is a conversation with Philip Butler, Ph.D., about the future of mental health care: one that puts healing in each person's own hands. We talk about the barriers to accessing healing and mental health care, especially for Black people. Dr. Butler's solution is to put the Internal Family Systems therapy methodology in everyone's hands through his Seekr Bot app so that we can access healing anytime anywhere. "The Seekr Project is part of a larger plan to bring culturally relevant artificial intelligence to smart...2022-10-1156 min
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS2.E1. The Commercialization of Childhood—with guest Susan Linn, author, psychologistSend us a textWe interview Susan Linn about her new book, Who’s Raising the Kids: Big Tech, Big Business, and the Lives of Children. It turns out we've all been indoctrinated from a young age to value buying things due to the United States' lax child protection policies for advertising. Susan Linn is a psychologist, award-winning ventriloquist, and world-renowned expert on creative play and the impact of media and commercial marketing on children. She was the Founding Director of the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (now called Fairplay) and is currently a research asso...2022-09-271h 06Latchkey Urchins & FriendsLatchkey Urchins & Friends - Season 2 Trailer!Send us a textWelcome to Latchkey Urchins & Friends podcast!Hosted by Alison Cebulla, who works in child trauma prevention, and Anne Sherry, therapist.Our website.Audio mastered by Josh Collins."One Cloud is Lonely" theme song by Próxima Parada.Follow us on Instagram.Check out our bonus YouTube content.Latchkey Urchins & Friends website.Audio mastering by Josh Collins.Song "One Cloud is Lonely" by Próxima Parada.Cover art by Claire Dierksen.2022-09-2602 min
The Principalship podcastThe Principalship podcast: Interview of Mary Anne AckermanToday's episode of the Principalship is filled with golden pieces of leadership wisdom! Join Dr. Sherry Schock and former Superintendent and Principal Mary Anne Ackerman as they discuss the importance of community, culture, communication and cultivation of great leaders. A few takeaways: -Take the time to understand the community and culture you serve. Build trust by listening first, then doing. -Communicate in the way your audience wants to receive information. How you deliver your message matters! -Cultivate the teachers with a positive attitude and enthusiasm to become leaders too. You...2022-09-1326 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneySaying Yes to YesIn the 2008 movie, Yes Man, Jim Carey plays a guy just sort of bumping along in his normal, everyday existence. He says “no” regularly, and prefers the comfort of his couch to exploring anything new.
On any given day, this might describe a lot of us. How often are we unconscious to the ways we show up (or not!) in the world? Inspired by this movie and Shonda Rhimes’ great book, Year of Yes, Sherry and Anne discuss “saying yes,” even when that “yes” is to a “no.” We suggest that we all have the opportunity to bring more consci...2022-08-0328 min
The Podcast BabesHow to Use a Podcast to Connect, Grow And Stand Out with Sherry Walling The power of a podcast is undeniable. Podcasting is a powerful way to connect with your audience. It’s a great tool for building trust and establishing yourself as an authority in your field.If you have a business, podcasting can help you build relationships with potential customers and clients. If you’re an author, a podcast can help you build an audience before the book launch date.The beauty of podcasting, especially for small businesses, is that it's relatively inexpensive and easy to implement. You don't have to be a celebrity or have a bi...2022-07-0423 minLatchkey Urchins & FriendsS1.E36. Season 1 Finale: Anne and Alison's ReflectionsSend us a textAnne and Alison look back on Season 1 of Latchkey Urchins & Friends. Follow us on Instagram.Check out our bonus YouTube content.Latchkey Urchins & Friends website.Audio mastering by Josh Collins.Song "One Cloud is Lonely" by Próxima Parada.Cover art by Claire Dierksen.2022-06-2841 min
Make Peace With FoodMoms: Take Back Your Health & Happiness with Andrée-Anne GuayMoms: Take Back Your Health & Happiness with Andrée-Anne Guay
In this week's episode of the Fall In Love with Fitness Podcast, I interview athlete, brand manager, and badass mom of two: Andrée-Anne Guay
Andrée-Anne is the CEO of her active household, chasing after 2 young daughters and orchestrating renovation projects with her husband in her spare time.
Her background as a competitive athlete taught her first-hand the importance of a healthy lifestyle – one that fell by the wayside as she put her children's needs first.
Armed with a new persp...2022-06-2740 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyMid-Year ResetRemember January?
Did you set some intentions for the year?
What did you want to bring into your life?
How’s it going?
Whether you’ve been diligently focused on your themes for the year or forgotten all about them, now is a great time to take another look at what you want to bring into your life. The act of thinking about what you want, and what you’re willing to do to get there, will help you get closer to achieving your goals. Listen in this week as...2022-06-2227 min
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS1.E35. Neurodivergence & Childhood Neglect—with guests Dr. Michelle Livock and Monique MitchelsonSend us a textWe talk with the hosts of The Neurodivergent Woman podcast, Dr. Michelle Livock and Monique Mitchelson.What is neurodivergence? How the needs of neurodivergent children can be neglected and the long-term impacts.As always we end with the "Feelings Wheel Game" where we practice naming feelings and feeling them in our bodies. This is a great practice for healing trauma, mindfulness, and body presence. Show NotesThe Neurodivergent Woman podcast websiteFollow us on Instagram.Check out our bonus YouTube content.Latchkey Urchins & F...2022-06-141h 14
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS1.E34. Legacy Burdens: Hand That Sh*t Back!—with guest Kay GardnerSend us a textAnne and Alison talk with Kay Gardner, LCPC about her work helping people hand back their legacy burdens to their ancestors where they belong. Not all of the trauma we carry around is ours to carry. Learn about Kay's healing work helping us unburden our trauma. Kay Gardner has over 40 years of clinical experience and 30 years in private practice. She is a senior Lead Trainer for Internal Family Systems (IFS) and has been involved with IFS since 1991. Prior to her work with IFS, she was a therapist and a teacher of Hakomi Body-Centered P...2022-05-311h 23
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS1.E33. Millennials' Search for Meaning—with guest Rev. Dr. Eric AtchesonSend us a textAnne and Alison talk with Eric Atcheson, ordained pastor in the Christian Church about Millennial faith, social justice, and finding connection through spirituality. We learn about his experience growing up in Kansas with attorney parents and how this shaped his inclusive worldview, which he brings to his ministry. This episode is for anyone searching for meaning and a spiritual practice during these trying times, especially inclusive, open-minded, and connective spirituality.Follow us on Instagram.Check out our bonus YouTube content.Latchkey Urchins & Friends website.Audio mastering by Josh...2022-05-171h 31The Perfectly Imperfect JourneyThe Enneagram EpisodeWe reference it all the time, and several of our guests have mentioned it … but what is this thing called “The Enneagram”? Listen in as we (both relative newbies to the amazing depths of the Enneagram!) talk about our own experiences with this system that has captured so much of our attention. At its core, the Enneagram attempts to define the unconscious habits and ways of being that we all have. There is a part of the Enneagram that is similar to a personality assessment, but it is so much more! There are 9 main personality types and 27 “subtypes.” In this episo...2022-05-1142 minLatchkey Urchins & FriendsWe'll be back May 17 with new episodes!Thanks so much for listening! Hope you can catch up on past episodes these two weeks.Check out our website, sign up for our monthly newsletter, and send a message about something from the pod you've loved. Follow us on social media!https://latchkeyurchins.com/https://www.facebook.com/latchkeyurchinshttps://www.instagram.com/latchkeyurchins/Check out Próxima Parada's music. They have provided our theme music. The song is "One Cloud is Lonely." https://proximaparadamusic.com/SpotifyAudio mastering by Josh Collins: https://www.podcastaudiodoctor.com/2022-05-0301 min
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS1.E32. Changing Cultural Violence Against Children in the Caribbean—with guests Adrian Alexander & Juleus GhuntaSend us a textAnne and Alison interview Adrian Alexander and Juleus Ghunta, community managers of the ACEs Caribbean Community, raising awareness of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and promoting Protective Factors, Positive Experiences, Hope, and Resilience throughout the Caribbean. They are working to inform and transform their region to see more empowered, trauma-informed, and resilient people, families, communities, organisations, and nations. Adrian and Juleus share about their trauma-informed anti-violence work in the Caribbean, including healing the wounds of boy children, who often are overlooked when we focus on gender-based violence. Juleus shares an excerpt from his recent...2022-04-261h 47
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS1.E31. Coming Home to Sobriety—with guest Jon Claytor, artist, painter, and writerSend us a textAnne and Alison interview Jon Claytor about his new book, Take the Long Way Home, a story of words and drawings. "In Take the Long Way Home, Claytor explores alcoholism, love, and family through heart-rending vignettes and expressive linework. This is the story of a man who unpacks a difficult past, only to discover that even at his lowest point, he was never truly alone."Jon Claytor is a Maritime-based artist, painter, and writer. He is a co-founder of SappyFest, an independent music and arts festival and was a bartender and...2022-04-191h 29
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS1.E30. Ending the Stigma of Mental Illness—with guest Ariana Vargas, founder, STIGMA AppSend us a textAnne and Alison interviewed Ariana Vargas about STIGMA App and documentary films about overcoming childhood trauma and sharing mental health struggles. STIGMA App normalizes conversations about mental health, one story at a time. Ariana Vargas is a creative director, researcher, and brand strategist who is building a new kind of mental health app that uses storytelling and reciprocal social connection to reduce loneliness and stigma. She is a documentary filmmaker and mental health advocate working. Her first short film, "STIGMA | Strong", is a film festival semi-finalist and is available...2022-04-121h 51
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS1.E29. "I'm Fine" and Other Lies That Saved My Life—with guest Josh Collins, musicianSend us a textAnne and Alison talk with Josh Collins, a California-raised guitarist and songwriter currently based in Idaho. Josh has been working behind the scenes on Latchkey Urchins & Friends as our audio engineer since Ep5. We learn about the chaotic home life he endured in childhood and how he found refuge in music. Josh plays with the band Próxima Parada, from whom we borrow their track "One Cloud is Lonely" as our podcast theme song. We play a song that Josh wrote and recorded with Próxima Parada called "Grateful," about his gratitude for hi...2022-04-051h 35Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS1.E28. Why, When, and How to Get a TherapistSend us a textAnne and Alison share their personal journeys seeking mental health treatment from therapists and psychiatrists. They share what they looked for in a therapist, why they sought treatment, and what their outcomes were. They share how to find a therapist and when to seek one. They also share what you can get out of therapy as well as budget-friendly options.Follow us on Instagram.Check out our bonus YouTube content.Latchkey Urchins & Friends website.Audio mastering by Josh Collins.Song "One Cloud is Lonely" by Próxima P...2022-03-2953 min
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS1.E27. The Give and Take of Showing Up for People—with guest Tamara Hanna, LPCSend us a textWe welcome back beloved past guest Tamara Hanna, a clinical psychologist based in Asheville, NC (last heard in Ep8). Tamara has been inspired recently by the work of Mia Birdsong’s How We Show Up: Reclaiming Family, Friendship, and Community. She shares how to show up for our family, friends, and community, which boundaries to set, and vulnerably shares all the ways showing up and setting boundaries can go wrong, with rich and sometimes comical examples from her own life. We love both the heart and the humor that Tamara brings to community ca...2022-03-221h 25
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS1.E26. Parents, Help Your Kids by Healing Yourself First—with guest Leslie Petruk, MA, therapistSend us a textIn this episode, Anne and Alison talk to Leslie Petruk, LPCS, NCC, BCC, Charlotte, NC-based therapist and Founder and Director of The Stone Center For Counseling & Leadership. We learn about Leslie's journey to discovering her own ADHD after serving this population professionally for years, her inner healing work for the sake of herself and her kids, and her work to help parents see that they must do the same. She currently provides services online, teaches and conducts workshops. She also serves as an Assistant Trainer with the Internal Family Systems Institute. Yo...2022-03-151h 28
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS1.E25. Being Scene: The Healing Power of Parties, Raves, and Social Gatherings—with guest Evan Cudworth, party coachSend us a textThis week Anne and Alison talk with Evan Cudworth, The World's 1st Party Coach, about his mission to help people party with intention. We hear his personal story about growing up in small-town, Christian, Illinois and then joining a fraternity in college and coming out as gay. We hear about the careers he tried before realizing and inventing his dream job. Evan shares with us the benefits of different types and levels of sobriety and all the benefits of enjoying a strong social life through parties, raves, and other social gatherings—especially when do...2022-03-081h 31
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS1.E24. Mature for Their Age: The Parentified Child Explained—with guest Madeleine Warren, therapistSend us a textThis week Anne and Alison talk with IFS therapist Madeleine Warren about the parentified child. We interview Madeleine Warren, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) about parentified children. This is a relationship children have with their parents in which the child takes on the parent’s role of emotional caretaking in the absence of the parent doing this for the child. This can result in children being labeled “mature for their age” or “an old soul”. These children often grow up feeling that they may not even have any needs, which Madeleine shares with a hum...2022-03-011h 19
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS1.E23. I Saved My Family and All I Got Was this Participation Trophy—with cohosts Tyler Tamai, RN, BSN, and Kevin the Psych NurseSend us a textAnne and Alison welcome back beloved guests Tyler Tamai (from Ep11 and Ep16) and Kevin Anonymous (Ep20) to cohost about the 80s parenting and cultural environment that led to our messiah complexes. We look at the popular films that shaped our worldview towards saving. What's a reasonable amount of saving? What amount is a mental illness or psychosis? We dive into the psychology and child trauma of saving. We look at Jesus' mental health (the OG Messiah) and lastly, we explore what demons are to us.00:00 Intro with Anne and Alison2022-02-221h 35
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS1.E22. Historical Trauma Never Takes a Day Off: A Closer Look at US Holidays—with guest Donielle Prince, PhDSend us a textAnne and Alison interview Dr. Donielle Prince about holidays in the United States like Presidents day and the legacy of historical racial trauma and violence which complicates celebrating said holidays. We talk about the messiness of engaging with social justice and racial equity work and how to stay in the work. Most importantly we talk about why we need to keep doing this work. Listen to this episode for a new way to celebrate Presidents' Day in America.Follow us on Instagram.Check out our bonus YouTube content.Latchkey...2022-02-151h 40
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS1.E21. When Normal Feelings Make You Sick—with guest Dr. Claudia Luiz, psychoanalystSend us a textAnne and Alison talk with Dr. Claudia Luiz, a New York-based psychoanalyst about the nature of mental illness, emotion dysregulation, trauma, and how normal feelings can make us sick. Claudia makes complex mental health topics accessible and conversational. This conversation is not to be missed. You will feel less alone in your crazy world after hearing Claudia's vulnerabilities and wisdom. Dr. Claudia Luiz, a clinical psychoanalyst, is the first-place winner of the 2006 Phyllis Meadow Award for Excellence in Psychoanalytic Writing; a 2008 Writer’s Digest Award; and is an NAAP 2019 Gradiva Award nomi...2022-02-081h 27
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS1.E20. Not Enough for "The Too Much"—A Conversation with a Psychiatric Nurse About Severe Mental IllnessSend us a textAnne and Alison process a heavy week of the loss of the life of loved one Kevin Elder, who had struggled with severe mental illness and substance use disorder. Anne compares his life with the life of her brother, John Romine. They interview another Kevin, who has chosen to keep his last name anonymous due to the nature of his work with psychiatric patients. Kevin Anonymous is a psychiatric nurse who sees some of the most intense mental health cases at the hospitals he's worked at. We talk about how the care for...2022-02-011h 56The Love FixThe Love Spectrum, Coming Out, and Sexual Fluidity with Anne-Marie ZanzalSherry and Carla kick off this week talking about if it’s really that sexy dating someone with an accent, or if we just romanticize it. Then they take a Love Fix Question about how to break the habit of lying in your relationship and welcome guest Anne-Marie Zanzal. Anne-Marie is a coach, ordained minister, chaplain, and author. She came out later in life and shares her journey from tucking away her sexuality while raising a family, to stepping into her true authentic self. She talks with Sherry and Carla about her work specializing in women coming out later in...2022-01-2835 min
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS1.E19. The Real Gateway Drug is Childhood Trauma—with guest Maria Sorensen, therapistSend us a textAnne and Alison interview Maria Sorensen about her early substance misuse and how her recovery journey informs her work as a trauma and substance abuse therapist. Maria shares that she started abusing substances at age 10 and went into recovery at age 21. Alcoholics Anonymous, Adult Children of Alcoholics, and 12-Step communities were vital in her recovery. She talks about denial in her family and estrangement between family members as a result of that denial.Maria Sorensen, MA, LAADC, SAP is a holistic and integrative psychotherapist. She is the co-founder of Healing Arts...2022-01-251h 14
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS1.E18. The Art of Healing—with guest Julyan Davis, painter and writerSend us a textAnne and Alison interview Julyan Davis, a British-American artist living in Asheville, North Carolina about growing up going to Catholic boarding school in England, the particular British outlook with low expectations, his new novel A History of Saints as a healing project, the patriarchy, murder ballads, and more. For more than thirty years he has painted the vanishing architecture of the South. Collaborating with musicians, historians, and writers, his traveling museum exhibits chronicle the folklore and lost histories of the region. https://julyandavis.com/Follow us on...2022-01-181h 26
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS1.E17. Eating Disorders and Whole Family Healing—with guest Carolyn McCarter Wood, LCSWSend us a textAnne and Alison interview Carolyn McCarter Wood about trauma, families and eating disorders. Carolyn shares some heartfelt life experiences in her path to this work and her personal healing. Carolyn McCarter Wood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Eating Disorders Specialist, and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist who lives near Asheville NC. Carolyn grew up in a working class family in Western North Carolina. Carolyn's website.Follow us on Instagram.Check out our bonus YouTube content.Latchkey Urchins & Friends website.Audio mastering by Josh Collins.2022-01-111h 18Latchkey Urchins & FriendsWe'll be back January 11 with new episodes!We believe in rest and breaks. We will see you all back in 2 weeks!Thanks so much for listening, sharing, and giving us feedback. If you can, please take a moment to rate our podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify (new feature!).www.latchkeyurchins.com2021-12-2802 min
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS1.E16. A Childhood Emotional Neglect Xmas: Humorous and Touching Holiday Stories from The Nurturance VoidSend us a textWe invited listeners to submit their awkward, funny, or traumatic holiday family stories for this holiday episode. Anne and Alison react to some truly funny and sometimes tragic stories! Follow us on Instagram.Check out our bonus YouTube content.Latchkey Urchins & Friends website.Audio mastering by Josh Collins.Song "One Cloud is Lonely" by Próxima Parada.Cover art by Claire Dierksen.2021-12-211h 08
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS1.E15. Getting Honest About Family Trauma—with guest Alicia Simmons Miracle, comedianSend us a textIn this episode, we interview comedian Alicia Simmons-Miracle about her and her family's trauma and how she processes through her stand-up comedy. Alicia Simmons Miracle was born in Newark, New Jersey. She is a Groundlings Sunday Company Alumni, she has been featured on stage at the Actors' Gang in Tim Robbins Break The Whip. Alicia has done stand-up comedy at The Laugh Factory, The Comedy Store, California's Funniest Female, and Jamie Foxx's Laugh a Palooza.00:00 Anne and Alison catch up22:15 Excerpt from Alicia's performance recorded live at Ladiesroom Comedy...2021-12-141h 33
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS1.E14. The Sex Education We Didn't Get—with guests Emily Munroe, sex educator, & Elise Schuster, founder, OkaySo AppSend us a textWe are thrilled to share this interview with Emily Munroe and Elise Schuster about healthy and inclusive sex education for children, teens, and people of all ages, and the app Okay So. OkaySo is a free, anonymous app for iOS and Android where you can ask any questions you have about sex, relationships, identity and more to teams of experts who provide personalized support and information. After this interview, Anne and Alison feel much more optimistic about kids these days growing into healthy adults.Emily Munroe is a former Science and...2021-12-071h 21
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS1.E13. Toxic Positivity...and also, Why Do I Hate People So Much?Send us a textAnne and Alison tell their toxic positivity recovery stories. Follow us on Instagram.Check out our bonus YouTube content.Latchkey Urchins & Friends website.Audio mastering by Josh Collins.Song "One Cloud is Lonely" by Próxima Parada.Cover art by Claire Dierksen.2021-11-301h 07
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS1.E12. Asian American Immigrants & Economic Violence—with guest Yin Ling LeungSend us a textWe interview Yin Ling Leung, activist and a founding sister of the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF), whose parents immigrated from China to Hawaii. We look at the trauma of leaving your family and home community behind to move somewhere else, and how that trauma defines American society. "Economic violence is any act or behavior which causes economic harm to an individual. Economic violence can take the form of, for example, property damage, restricting access to financial resources, education or the labor market, or not complying with economic responsibilities." (Wikipedia)2021-11-231h 10
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS1.E11. The Middle School to Drug Addiction Pipeline—with guest Tyler Tamai, BSN, RNSend us a textIn this episode, Alison and Tyler talk about their middle school trauma and how that may have contributed, albeit indirectly, to their party years and substance misuse in their teens and 20s. Tyler is a Registered Nurse with a BSN in San Diego, California. He is a father, husband, social change maker. In 2020 he was awarded a full scholarship for his nursing program as an Honors Fellow for Social Change. Tyler’s educational journey has spanned numerous areas of focus, including homelessness, poverty, and mental health disorders. He has provided care for several di...2021-11-161h 24
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS1.E10. Empty Toolbox—with guest Alicia Armstrong, artistSend us a textWe interview Asheville-based painter and artist Alicia Armstrong about her experience growing up Gen X with feelings of alienation. She describes the empty toolbox with which she found herself as she emerged into adulthood. She shares what she has learned along the way about tools for life, self-care, and sanity. Alicia paints primarily on wood panels using graphite, oil, and charcoal; her process produces highly textural works, whose layers convey the beauty and struggle of movement and transition, capturing moments. 00:00 Anne and Alison catch upWe talk about homelessness, ch...2021-11-091h 29
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS1.E9. The Great Resignation and Workplace Neglect—with guest Laura Hofmann, M. Ed.Send us a textIn this episode, we interview Laura Hofmann, M. Ed. about parenting during COVID, trauma-informed career counseling, and The Great Resignation. Laura is an adjunct faculty Career Counselor and instructor at Miramar College in San Diego. She is a first-generation college student and holds a Masters of Education in Counseling & Guidance for Higher Education from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Her Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology was conferred by University of California, Berkeley. Her career in education and counseling spans nearly 15 years spent in adult and youth career services. 00:00 A...2021-11-021h 18
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS1.E8. Where the F*ck Were the Adults?—with guest Tamara Hanna, LPCSend us a textWe talk with Tamara Hanna of Love and Loss Counseling who is a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist through The Grief Recovery Institute. We talk about the alternative dolls kids get instead of Barbies when they grow up in a Christian household, toys and clothes on layaway at Kmart (are you feeling nostalgic?), all the things large and small we need to grieve in our lives, recovering from childhood emotional neglect and childhood trauma, and like...where the f*ck were the adults?00:00 Introduction: Alison & Anne catch upCults (again...2021-10-261h 15
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS1.E7. How to Start Your Own Friend Cult—with guests Emelia Loomis and Ian NicholsonSend us a textAt the start of the pandemic, Alison started a little social project with her friends Emelia and Ian. They referred to it as their "cult" and it was a way to stay socially engaged and active during the stressful early pandemic. Ian is an active member and facilitator of Illuman men's groups and Emelia was a co-founder of the Merchants of Reality artist collective in San Francisco. They talk about the what, why, and how of intentional community building. 00:00 Intro - Alison and Anne catch upThis includes discussion a...2021-10-191h 23
Health, Habits, and Epic Living | Helping Women Lose Weight and Create Healthy Habits[DLL] 55: Creating Change Through Connection and Presence: A Success Interview with AnneAnne was a member of the Drink Less Lifestyle program and I’m so excited to have her discuss her journey with alcohol. We’re talking about the work we did in the program, and the tools that have helped her clean up her thoughts and live a lifestyle where she is in control of her drinking, and how they've impacted the other areas of her life too. Get full show notes and more information here: https://drinklesslifestyle.com/552021-10-1334 min
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS1.E6. "Chill the F*ck Out" Parenting—with guest Thomas Sherry, LCSWSend us a textThis episode features Anne's husband, Tom Sherry, licensed social worker and therapist. He shares his "chill the f*ck out" parenting philosophy, ie how to back off and let your kid become who they were meant to be. Learn why as a kid he was not an urchin, latchkey, nor a ragamuffin, but a panda, rather. Deep dive on the different types of childhood neglect contrasted with overbearing anxious parents.Follow us on Instagram.Check out our bonus YouTube content.Latchkey Urchins & Friends website.Audio mastering by Josh...2021-10-121h 09
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS1.E5. Psychedelic Assisted Therapy—with guest Heather SmithSend us a textWe interview Heather Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified IFS Therapist, & Psychedelic Integration Consultant. We discuss “Big T” vs “little t” trauma, a**hole parents, how much time we wasted in our 20s because of childhood trauma, and MDMA and other psychedelic-assisted therapy. These therapies are being researched more and more in recent years and have proven to be beneficial to treating and curing PTSD.Work with Heather Smith.Follow us on Instagram.Check out our bonus YouTube content.Latchkey Urchins & Friends website.Audio mastering by Josh Collins...2021-10-051h 24
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS1.E4. Climate Grief and Care—with guest Connie Burns, therapistSend us a textWe welcome guest Connie Burns, therapist and Eco-Grief Circle facilitator. Eco-Grief Circles explore grief and sorrow, anxiety and fear, guilt and shame, anger, and despair. This experience is designed to offer mutual support, healing, insight, and love. Participants express profound gratitude for being among people who could talk honestly about grief, suffering, and the ecological and social challenges of our time. Hosts Alison Cebulla and Anne Sherry catch up on what it's been like to launch this podcast and share current event perspectives for the first 20 minutes before the interview.Follow u...2021-09-281h 21
Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS1.E3. Acknowledging Our Privilege—with guest Dr. Alex ChoSend us a textBefore we complain too much about our childhoods, let's take a step back and acknowledge all the luck and privilege we have received and continue to receive as white women in the United States. Dr. Alex Cho, professor of Asian American Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara joins us. Dr. Cho is a media scholar, digital design researcher, critical theorist, and pop culture geek.Follow us on Instagram.Check out our bonus YouTube content.Latchkey Urchins & Friends website.Audio mastering by Josh Collins.Song "One...2021-09-201h 22Latchkey Urchins & FriendsS1.E2. What’s a Latchkey Kid?Send us a textAlison and Anne explain the meaning behind the name of the podcast: Latchkey Urchins & Friends. Were you a latchkey kid, an urchin, a ragamuffin, or something in your childhood years?Follow us on Instagram.Check out our bonus YouTube content.Latchkey Urchins & Friends website.Audio mastering by Josh Collins.Song "One Cloud is Lonely" by Próxima Parada.Cover art by Claire Dierksen.2021-09-1833 minLatchkey Urchins & FriendsS1.E1. Introduction to Latchkey Urchins & Friends PodcastSend us a textOur monthly zoom hangouts during the COVID-19 pandemic morphed into this podcast. We are a therapist and a childhood trauma community health worker trying to bring some lightness and humor to the dark topic of childhood neglect. Come fill the void with us.Follow us on Instagram.Check out our bonus YouTube content.Latchkey Urchins & Friends website.Audio mastering by Josh Collins.Song "One Cloud is Lonely" by Próxima Parada.Cover art by Claire Dierksen.2021-09-1852 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyThe Privilege of a LifetimeCarl Jung said: “The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are” and that’s what we’re talking about in today's episode. Authenticity is a somewhat overused word today, but that doesn’t mean we are overachieving in being our authentic selves. There’s so much that can get in our way - the suit and floppy tie dress code during Sherry’s early career, the imposter syndrome Anne experienced in her mid career, our own limiting beliefs, or those put on us by others- that we often end up playing small in this game called life. Joi...2021-06-3030 min
Extra Pack of Peanuts Travel PodcastThe World’s Longest Honeymoon w/ Mike and Anne from HoneytrekWhat if you could take the world's longest honeymoon? Where would you go? What would you do? Today's guests are not only world-known (& Guinness record-holders) but also dear friends, Mike & Anne from Honeytrek.com and they are currently on the world's longest honeymoon at over 9 years long. We get into what life is like on the road (#RVLife), getting trapped in Europe during COVID lockdowns, the gorgeous glamping lifestyle, and so much more.
If you have been biting at the bit to get out and travel again and you love unique and fun ways to explore this...2021-05-1155 minMake Peace With FoodBodytypology - Eating Right For Your Body Type w/ Sue-Anne HickeyWhat do you think when you hear the word diet? Most people immediately associate it with hunger, pain, and suffering, and that’s because most diets we see today are not sustainable long-term.
Well, what if I told you that by simply Eating Right For Your Body Type, you would feel better than ever, you’ll have more energy, and most importantly, lose weight in a sustainable way.
Sue-Anne Hickey had suffered from low blood-sugar and Eczema on her hands for many years before she began eating right for her body type.
After foll...2020-12-0636 min
The Location Indie PodcastBig Leap Series: Finding Your Nomad Style w/ Anne & Mike HowardWelcome back to the BIG leap series where we bring on some of our Camp Indie speakers to talk about their first big leaps into their location independent lives, tips & tricks to get you there, and so much more!Today's guests are Anne & Mike Howard from HoneyTrek.com. They have been traveling full-time since 2012 and have enough stories and insights to make the Encyclopedia Brittanica look like a short story. They will be joining us at Camp Indie to help you find your nomad style, why, how, & where so that you can make a plan of action to get you...2020-02-2723 min
The Location Indie PodcastBig Leap Series: Finding Your Nomad Style w/ Anne & Mike HowardWelcome back to the BIG leap series where we bring on some of our Camp Indie speakers to talk about their first big leaps into their location independent lives, tips & tricks to get you there, and so much more!
Today's guests are Anne & Mike Howard from HoneyTrek.com. They have been traveling full-time since 2012 and have enough stories and insights to make the Encyclopedia Brittanica look like a short story. They will be joining us at Camp Indie to help you find your nomad style, why, how, & where so that you can make a plan of action...2020-02-2723 min