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Sane-ish PodcastEpisode 29 - Decision Fatigue; Why You Feel Mentally Exhausted & Overwhelmed: Natalie ForchukThanks for listening! Let us hear from you. Are you in recovery or want to be?In this episode, Holley Broughton and Natalie A. Forchuk discuss the concept of decision fatigue, particularly in the context of high conflict parenting situations. They explore how the weight of decisions can impact mental health and parenting effectiveness, emphasizing the importance of self-care and setting boundaries. The conversation includes personal anecdotes, coping strategies, and the emotional toll of navigating high conflict relationships. The hosts encourage listeners to recognize the urgency of self-care and to take small steps towards managing their mental...
2026-02-241h 08Sane-ish PodcastEpisode 28 - The Importance of Fatherhood in Parenthood: Jeff SteinerThanks for listening! Let us hear from you. Are you in recovery or want to be?In this episode of the Sane-ish Podcast, Holley Broughton interviews Jeff, the executive director of the Dads Resource Center in Pennsylvania. They discuss the importance of father involvement in children's lives, the challenges fathers face in family courts, and the emotional toll of parental alienation. Jeff shares insights on the organization's mission to advocate for fathers and provide resources for those struggling to maintain relationships with their children. The conversation highlights the need for systemic changes in family courts and the...
2026-02-1750 minSane-ish PodcastEpisode 27 - Reality: Unimaginable Pain of PA Morphed to Purpose; Claudia OvallesThanks for listening! Let us hear from you. Are you in recovery or want to be?Part 2In this episode of the Sane-ish Podcast, host Holley Broughton welcomes Claudia Ovalles, who shares her deeply personal journey through parental alienation. Claudia reflects on her childhood as a child of divorce, discussing the complexities of her family dynamics and how they shaped her views on relationships and parenting. She emphasizes the importance of strong family support and the impact of her father's struggles with PTSD on her upbringing. Claudia's narrative transitions into her own experiences with marriage and...
2026-02-1050 minSane-ish PodcastEpisode 26 - Reality: Unimaginable Pain of PA Morphed to Purpose; Claudia OvallesThanks for listening! Let us hear from you. Are you in recovery or want to be?Part 1In this episode of the Sane-ish Podcast, host Holley Broughton welcomes Claudia Ovalles, who shares her deeply personal journey through parental alienation. Claudia reflects on her childhood as a child of divorce, discussing the complexities of her family dynamics and how they shaped her views on relationships and parenting. She emphasizes the importance of strong family support and the impact of her father's struggles with PTSD on her upbringing. Claudia's narrative transitions into her own experiences with marriage and...
2026-02-0355 minSane-ish PodcastEpisode 25 - Speaking Up When You’ve Been Silenced - A Father’s Story: Trevor GetzThanks for listening! Let us hear from you. Are you in recovery or want to be?In this episode, Holley Broughton welcomes Trevor, a father who shares his deeply personal journey through parental alienation. Trevor recounts his upbringing in Pennsylvania, highlighting the emotional challenges he faced growing up in a volatile household. He discusses his marriage, the birth of his twin boys, and the onset of parental alienation, which began when his children were just three years old. Trevor describes the covert tactics used by his ex-wife to alienate him from his children, emphasizing the emotional toll...
2026-01-2048 minSane-ish PodcastEpisode 24 - He Lost Time, Not His Voice: A Father Advocating During Alienation; Rich RoseThanks for listening! Let us hear from you. Are you in recovery or want to be?In this episode of the Sane-ish Podcast, Holley Broughton speaks with Richard Rose about his personal experiences with parental alienation. Richard shares his journey from a troubled childhood to the challenges he faces in maintaining a relationship with his son amidst legal battles and emotional turmoil. The conversation delves into the complexities of family dynamics, the impact of alienation on mental health, and the importance of advocacy and community support for parents in similar situations. Richard emphasizes the need for open...
2026-01-141h 22Sane-ish PodcastEpisode 23 - Navigating Dual Diagnosis: Substance Abuse & Mental Health; Valerie MilburnThanks for listening! Let us hear from you. Are you in recovery or want to be?In this episode of the Sane-ish Podcast, Holley Broughton interviews Valerie, a mental health advocate and host of the award winning podcast 'Mental Health, Hope and Recovery.' They discuss Valerie's journey with dual diagnosis, including her struggles with substance use and mental health challenges. Valerie shares her experiences growing up in a chaotic household, her path to sobriety, and the importance of community support and family in recovery. The conversation emphasizes the significance of having a daily wellness plan and...
2026-01-0651 minSane-ish Podcast2026 New Year’s Message 🎆Thanks for listening! Let us hear from you. Are you in recovery or want to be?In this heartfelt reflection, Holley Broughton expresses gratitude to her guests and listeners as she closes out 2025. She emphasizes the importance of mental health, healing, and connection, particularly for those facing challenges such as trauma and parental alienation. Looking ahead to 2026, she shares her intentions for healing, clarity, and support for all, encouraging listeners to embrace their journeys and find strength in their struggles.TakeawaysThank you to every guest for their courage.Mental health...
2025-12-3105 minSane-ish PodcastA Holiday Message from Sane-ish ♥️Thanks for listening! Let us hear from you. Are you in recovery or want to be?Recovery is healing and here at Sane-ish we know the holiday season can be a difficult and stressful time for many, especially those unnecessarily separated from their child(ren). Please know you are NOT alone. We are here. We see you. We hear you. And we feel your agonizing pain during this time. We are here to offer hope and support.If it is too much right now, at this moment, we understand and there is NO shame in...
2025-12-2402 minSane-ish PodcastEpisode 22 - Beyond Alienation: Empowering Parents Through Advocacy: Rael LaPentaThanks for listening! Let us hear from you. Are you in recovery or want to be?In this conversation, Rael LaPenta and Holley Broughton discuss the shocking reality of parental alienation, sharing their personal experiences and the emotional turmoil it brings. They reflect on how they never anticipated finding themselves in such situations, highlighting the unexpected challenges of family dynamics.TakeawaysParental alienation can happen to anyone, unexpectedly.Many parents are unaware of the concept of parental alienation.The emotional impact of being alienated from one's...
2025-12-1759 minSane-ish PodcastEpisode 21 - Recovering Everything: Katherine RegaladoThanks for listening! Let us hear from you. Are you in recovery or want to be?In this episode of the Sane-ish podcast, Holley Broughton interviews Katherine Regalado, a woman in long-term recovery. Katherine shares her tumultuous journey from a seemingly normal childhood in a small Texas town to a life plagued by addiction, legal troubles, and the challenges of motherhood. She reflects on her early experiences with family dynamics, the pressures of being the oldest sibling, and how these factors contributed to her substance use. Katherine discusses her struggles with addiction, the impact of her choices...
2025-12-091h 22Sane-ish PodcastEpisode 20 - Under the Surface, In All the Ways: Joellen BrysonThanks for listening! Let us hear from you. Are you in recovery or want to be?Born late in life to your mother. To a father who didn’t even want you, you were told AND you never met. Your much older sisters had children nearly your age. You grew up poor and unclean. Yet, something inside of you felt…like you didn’t belong. Even to the point you swore you were adopted in the 5th grade. You weren’t though. That was the truth. Jo grew up just like that and from there things spiraled until sh...
2025-12-021h 03Sane-ish PodcastEpisode 19 - Third Parties, Narcissists, and Psychological Effects on Targets and Children: Natalie ForchukThanks for listening! Let us hear from you. Are you in recovery or want to be?We’re back! Natalie and I have finally reunited after both being under the weather amongst other things. However we’re ready to help discuss third parties inserting themselves into the family unit, identifying narcissists (not just calling everyone one) and waving red flags, as well as the psychological effects on targets and children during parental alienation. If you’re wondering, let us help break it down for you!h...
2025-11-251h 37Sane-ish PodcastEpisode 18 - Sunshine on My Shoulders: Autumn StoneThanks for listening! Let us hear from you. Are you in recovery or want to be?In this episode of the Sane-ish Podcast, host Holley Broughton engages in a heartfelt conversation with Autumn Stone, who shares her journey of healing from trauma, addiction, and the complexities of relationships. Autumn recounts her early life, the impact of losing her mother, and how these experiences shaped her path into substance use. The discussion delves into the challenges of recovery, the importance of support, and the ongoing process of healing. Through humor and honesty, Autumn illustrates the messy yet hopeful...
2025-11-181h 17Sane-ish PodcastEpisode 17 - Hey God, Here’s My Plan…: Melissa CraigThanks for listening! Let us hear from you. Are you in recovery or want to be?How many is too much? Do you know? Melissa had no idea at a very early age and was fortunate to have been given the gift of sobriety. For 25 years she helped and held on to her recovery until SHE couldn’t anymore. Her “plan” was to drink for a week…which ultimately turned into 5 years. Her relapse brought on by narcissistic abuse, almost killed her-literally. 14 treatment centers later, a whole lot of love and clawing her way back, she now has almo...
2025-11-111h 14Sane-ish PodcastEpisode 16 - From the Incarceration of Her Mind to the Inspiration of Her Community: Stacia MorrisThanks for listening! Let us hear from you. Are you in recovery or want to be?Part 2 of Stacia Morris’ story…Multiple incarcerations helped her learn and actually find her purpose, the Loula Foundation. She’s flourishing with a 4.0 GPA, has her kids and family in her life again, and knows exactly how to express to those currently incarcerated, the true meaning of freedom today. Join us!www.loulafoundation.orghttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2467719/supportSupport the show
2025-11-041h 01Sane-ish PodcastEpisode 15 - From the Incarceration of Her Mind to the Inspiration of Her Community - Stacia MorrisThanks for listening! Let us hear from you. Are you in recovery or want to be?FINALLY!!! First and foremost, much gratitude to Stacia Morris and YOU (our listeners and viewers) for being so patient and kind during my time of learning “editing”… It’s been, well, frustrating, time consuming, and a test of my patience. BUT, that’s how we learn, RIGHT? Anywho…much gratitude…The definition of incarceration is the act of confining, or the state of being confined; imprisonment. Prior to recovery, we are already incarcerated internally; in our minds. Stacia Morris shares her sto...
2025-10-281h 02Sane-ish PodcastOctober Update: New Platform, New Drop Date & Time, New Celebration to ShareThanks for listening! Let us hear from you. Are you in recovery or want to be?I have new updates to share the end of October…we’re on a new recording platform, we have a new drop date, and a new celebration to share…Many thanks for being patient with me during this process! It’s been quite a challenge!Support the show
2025-10-2706 min
Fractured Families Podcast Fighting Parental AlienationFFP 58: Stolen Childhood, Shattered MotherhoodIf you want to share your story, please send an email to info@parentalalienationisreal.net Episode SummaryIn this powerful episode of Fractured Families, Charity speaks with Holley Broughton, a mother who has endured years of parental alienation and psychological abuse at the hands of her child’s father. Holley shares the painful reality of losing her daughter despite being a present and loving mother for the first years of her child’s life. What began as a shared custody arrangement spiraled into relentless criticism, manipulation, and a targeted campaign to erase Holley from...
2025-10-0639 minSane-ish PodcastBack On Track, The Sane-ish WayThanks for listening! Let us hear from you. Are you in recovery or want to be?Holley shares why a short break turned into a month, what she learned while juggling health, certifications, and reschedules, and how we’re getting back to a steady rhythm with new episodes and practical resources. Expect candid updates, zero perfection theatre, and a clear path forward.• brief timeline of the pause and restart• four certifications completed and a new class underway• learning to edit the “Sane-ish” way and why it matters• Tiffany B episode live now and Stacia Mor...
2025-09-3005 minSane-ish PodcastEpisode 14 - Broken Open: Tiffany B.Thanks for listening! Let us hear from you. Are you in recovery or want to be?Being the only English-speaking family member can be stressful on a young child, especially if you’re shy. Tiffany joins us and shares her story of growing up in an immigrant family, working young, pregnant and married young, business owner young…and where does that lead? Drugs and CPS of course! Was there really any time for herself in there? Check out how she turned her life around by doing the next right thing, and where it’s taken her today. Recover...
2025-09-301h 31Sane-ish PodcastEpisode 13 - Breaking the Silence: Understanding Parental Alienation: Natalie ForchukThanks for listening! Let us hear from you. Are you in recovery or want to be?Do you ever wonder how the elements of your childhood have shaped the decisions of your adulthood? Such as choosing your partner(s)? Natalie Forchuk joins us and reflects on her life journey and how she was never able to stand up for herself or say no. Holley and Natalie break this down as they examine the aftermath of parental alienation. Unfortunately one never seems to witness it happening because they are completely confused WHILE it’s happening. Only in hindsight do...
2025-08-262h 15Sane-ish PodcastEpisode 12 - Sacred Recovery: LeAnne FelicianoThanks for listening! Let us hear from you. Are you in recovery or want to be?What if from the time you were born it was a rocky start and you had unique gifts you didn’t quite understand. Psych wards were your second home because you felt this life just wasn’t for you. Everywhere you went you wanted to crawl out of your own skin. Leanne Feliciano explains her life was just that. In and out of psych wards, failed relationships, narcissistic abuse, repeated patterns, and wanting to escape by any means necessary-literally. She shares her...
2025-08-191h 16Sane-ish PodcastWelcome New Subscribers! And my “unique” Disclaimer! HahaThanks for listening! Let us hear from you. Are you in recovery or want to be?Welcome to all of my new subscribers and listeners-and thank you! Thank you for taking the time…for allowing me to be, well…me. Imperfectly. You’ll see. I am allowing you to go on this journey with me through my own fear of putting myself out here and walking through correcting my “ums” and “stuffs” while interviewing people. I currently do not edit my podcasts because life is not edited. So you get to see the shit messy, with bloopers, mess ups, and...
2025-08-1409 minSane-ish PodcastEpisode 11 - Fumbling Towards Freedom: Sally JonesThanks for listening! Let us hear from you. Are you in recovery or want to be?What if you knew exactly where your addiction began? Sally Jones shares with us her story of being adopted and how growing up even in the most loving home with two of the best parents she could have ever asked for, still made her feel less than and abandoned. Teased and tormented in school she managed to make it by soothing her pain with alcohol. Later though, life took an unexpected turn and a devastating back surgery turned her to abusing...
2025-08-121h 25Sane-ish PodcastEpisode 10 - This is Your Brain on Healing: Tiffany Linn BondThanks for listening! Let us hear from you. Are you in recovery or want to be?Tiffany Bond joins us to share her story of going through childhood with divorce, rape, trauma, addiction all while also dealing with mental health issues. All of those issues led her to a painful pattern of abusive relationships. Once she escaped with her children, found recovery, and was given an award by the Mayor for her hard-earned efforts, she crashed, again-relapsed. That didn’t stop her though. She used her relapse as a learning experience and springboarded off of it! Listen as...
2025-08-051h 03Sane-ish PodcastEpisode 9 - Come As You Are: Jasmine BootleThanks for listening! Let us hear from you. Are you in recovery or want to be?Jasmine Bootle from our Canadian fellowship and Everyone is Addicted Podcast shares how life; even in recovery, can toss some unexpected, difficult, and sometimes painful lessons along our journey. While there are definitely many miracles to be had in recovery, life still has its challenges, too. Peaks and valleys. How does one handle the stress? Anxiety? Loss? How does one cope? In Canada, similar to the US, Fentanyl and Fentanyl use is beyond extreme. However the street form in Canada is...
2025-07-291h 22Sane-ish PodcastEpisode 8 - Sensitive Much?: Linda BinnsThanks for listening! Let us hear from you. Are you in recovery or want to be?Linda Binns is here to explain HSPs (Highly Sensitive Persons) as well as growing up with a narcissistic mother. The combination can be brutal. In 2025, it seems the word “narcissist” is tossed around like candy these days, but until you’ve experienced the wrath of a full-blown narcissist, let’s hope it will be your last. We’re fortunate that Linda survived and has used her HSP superpowers for the good of humanity! She is now an energy expert, author, and speaker. W...
2025-07-221h 01Sane-ish PodcastEpisode 7 - I Defined My OWN Recovery!: Courtney Brown-FishThanks for listening! Let us hear from you. Are you in recovery or want to be?What would you do if you had a secret you felt you couldn’t share with ANYONE because you felt so ashamed, alone, and absolutely no one would understand? No. It’s not that. What if you couldn’t read? What if you had learning disabilities? Growing up even educators told you YOU were stupid? Could you bounce back? Courtney leads us through her journey of strength through dyslexia and childhood trauma. Although her path could be perceived “sidewinded” by some, ul...
2025-07-151h 26Sane-ish PodcastEpisode 6 - I Survived. Now What?: Tony LynchThanks for listening! Let us hear from you. Are you in recovery or want to be?Tony Lynch joins us from Grief-Let’s Talk About It! Podcast and shares with us his incredible life journey of drug dealing at an extremely young age living a double life as a straight A student, expulsion, to fatherhood, relationships, gangs, near-death close calls, prison, homelessness, narcissistic abuse, parental alienation, and a tragic loss which ultimately led him to his purpose and calling: grief. Not JUST grief. Grief coaching for men. Join us to hear how his heart wrenching yet transformative st...
2025-07-081h 49Sane-ish PodcastEpisode 5 - The Ripple Effect: Brendan LaPierreThanks for listening! Let us hear from you. Are you in recovery or want to be?Brendan LaPierre joins us from TQCYPAA and shares his incredible recovery journey. We explore how breaking the stigma of sobriety and recovery (especially with young people) changes lives and communities. He shares how vital service work is to those who are not only NEW to sobriety and recovery, but who are YOUNG PEOPLE and face societal pressures as well as social media “projections” that could be misleading. Join us as we challenge perceived thoughts on youth and addiction!www.tqcy...
2025-07-011h 54Sane-ish PodcastEpisode 4 - Recovery Thunder!: Mike DrakeThanks for listening! Let us hear from you. Are you in recovery or want to be?Mike Drake from Recovery Thunder joins us to tell us about his life story and addiction battles along the way. His life is showered with highs of success of family and work, and then extreme “highs” of addiction lows and losses. As he struggled to grab on to recovery, a miracle happened, which brought him to where he is today. Check it out, and let him tell you himself!www.recoverythunder.comFacebook: @RecoveryThunderX: @reco...
2025-06-241h 43Sane-ish PodcastEpisode 3, Part 3 of 3: Beyond the Stigma; Jaibez RegaladoThanks for listening! Let us hear from you. Are you in recovery or want to be?In our final episode with Jaibez Regalado, we discuss ways dismantling stigmas of alcoholism, addiction, mental health, chronic illness, LGBTQ, and more. Fear seems to be the main component to all of them, but how can we combat it? We certainly want to focus on dismantling societal fear and misconceptions of all of them. Becoming our authentic selves are who we all strive to be. We all want to be loved and accepted. However in order for us to do that...
2025-06-171h 03Sane-ish PodcastEpisode 2, Part 2 of 3: Recovering Like a Boss!; Jaibez RegaladoThanks for listening! Let us hear from you. Are you in recovery or want to be?Jaibez Regalado is back! This time focusing on recovery. What it’s like now. We discuss her functional recovery business and Peer Support. She also delves into how she always knew she had a purpose. She talks about how helping others reinforces her. She inspires us with her amazing triumphs and accomplishments as well as what is truly important to her today. Jaibez is very deliberate with her healing all around. She takes it one day at a time. You...
2025-06-1050 minSane-ish PodcastEpisode 1, Part 1 of 3: Recovery and SELF-Rediscovery, Jaibez RegaladoThanks for listening! Let us hear from you. Are you in recovery or want to be?In our very first episode and a THREE-part series with Jaibez Regalado, she shares with us what it was like growing up in “the Cliffs” (Oak Cliff) of Dallas, Texas. Such as the many challenges she faced as a child: abusive father, traumatic events within the family, and many obstacles of her own along the way. Our first episode is dedicated to those who THINK they cannot pull themselves beyond trauma and wreckage. Believe us when we tell you, Jaib...
2025-06-0252 min
Due SouthALS and adaptive fashion; comedian Kiki Wynns amplifies women's voices in Ladies Laugh LoungeALS took Holley Broughton’s voice, but not her ability to express herself. She uses her clothes and accessories to say “see me.” Holley found a fellow fashionista in her doctor, Richard Bedlack — the founder of Duke University's ALS Clinic — who wears studded leather jackets, intricately designed rhinestone suits, and other fabulous fashions aimed at bringing joy and hope. Dr. Bedlack and Holley have joined forces with a design class at North Carolina State University to create adaptive fashion for people living with disabilities that impact their motor functions. Sam Pearce leads the class and joins Holley and Dr. Bedlack in...
2025-02-1036 min
mondo lirondosoul i funk 2o23repertori (playlist):
emma wilson - a small world - memphis calling, 2o23
bettye lavette - lazy (and i know it) - lavette! 2o23
ana frango elétrico - electric fish - me chama de gato que eu sou sua, 2o23
cleo sol - self - heaven, 2o23
liv warfield - get 2 know - the edge, 2o23
scone cash players - what's her name - brooklyn to brooklyn, 2o23
scone cash players - cold 4os - brooklyn to brooklyn, 2o23
durand jones - i want you - wait til i get over, 2o23
gabriels - angels & queens - angels & queens i, 2o...
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