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Southern UnscriptedReal Life Updates, Growing Pains & Choosing PeaceWrite us your Wild Confessions, questions or ANYTHING!This episode felt different — in the best way. I’m sharing real-life stories, reflections, and moments from this current season that honestly left me feeling proud of where I am. We talk growing pains at work, the guilt that comes with growth, training for HYROX with my husband, tackling projects together at home, parenting in a digital world, and navigating what it means to stay present while everything around us feels loud.I also open up about a moment from the Mardi Gras Ball that captured exactly how...
2026-02-1346 minSouthern UnscriptedMardi Gras, Social Media & Me Losing the PlotWrite us your Wild Confessions, questions or ANYTHING!In true Sarah fashion, this episode goes a little everywhere — and I wouldn’t have it any other way. 😅I kick things off chatting about the Mardi Gras Ball, the chaos, the excitement, and everything that comes with it, then roll straight into a social media rant that honestly needed to be said. We’re talking social media as the new website, mindset shifts, consistency, and why hiding online won’t get you where you want to go.I attempt to ease into some girlie locker room talk…...
2026-01-3046 minSouthern UnscriptedSetting Goals Without Pretending I’ve Figured It OutWrite us your Wild Confessions, questions or ANYTHING!This episode is about goals, money, and intention — but not in a “guru” or perfect-plan kind of way. I’m sharing how I’m approaching this season of my life with more intention, especially when it comes to money, growth, and the way I set goals now compared to before.I talk about why my word of the year is intentional, how my relationship with money has matured, and how I’m unlearning some of the beliefs I was raised with around money being negative or something to fear. Thi...
2026-01-1640 minSouthern UnscriptedA New Year, But Make It IntentionalWrite us your Wild Confessions, questions or ANYTHING!Season 2 kicks off with intention, reflection, and a fresh perspective on goal-setting — without the pressure or perfection. In this episode, I’m sharing what it really looks like to enter a new year aligned instead of overwhelmed. We’re talking about setting goals that actually make sense for your life, releasing expectations that don’t serve you, and choosing growth that feels sustainable.I open up about practices that have helped me gain clarity over the years, including why I write a letter to myself every year, the reve...
2026-01-0253 min
Jourdan Derouen PodcastMS Candidate For U.S. Senate Dr. Sarah Adlakha with Special Guest Husband Dr. Satjit E123Sarah Adlakha was born to parents who embodied resilience and responsibility—a mother who fled war-torn Europe and rebuilt her life, and a father shaped by the Great Depression. As the youngest of five, she was raised with hard work, faith, and personal responsibility. A scholar-athlete, Sarah earned a tennis scholarship and graduated with honors before serving as a paramedic, where she saw firsthand the challenges families face in accessing care. That experience led her to medical school and a life devoted to serving others. After residency, Sarah and her husband chose to plant their roots in Mississippi, where th...
2025-12-171h 24Southern UnscriptedS1- E17: Life Lately, Holiday Chaos & Why I Swear by Life CoachesWrite us your Wild Confessions, questions or ANYTHING!For the final episode of the year, I’m catching you up on all the life things — the chaos, the calm, the holiday magic, and everything in between. With Christmas right around the corner, I’m talking about how I’m preparing (emotionally, mentally, and as a mom), and why this season always pulls out a different version of me.I’m also sharing why I believe life coaches can sometimes be more helpful than traditional therapy, how they’ve shifted my healing journey, and what I’ve learned about...
2025-12-0552 minSouthern UnscriptedS1 - E16: Sister Shenanigans: Five Sisters, Two Mic's, and a Whole Lot of ChaosWrite us your Wild Confessions, questions or ANYTHING!I finally sat down with all four of my sisters — and let me tell you, this one is pure chaos in the best way possible. We talked about everything from childhood stories (the good, the bad, and the wild) to who’s the favorite, and how we somehow survived growing up in a house full of women.There were laughs, a few heartfelt moments, and even some unexpected therapy sprinkled in. This episode is a true peek into my real world — the love, the honesty, and the absolu...
2025-11-211h 14Southern UnscriptedS1 - E15 Mind, Body & Healing: The Stacey Ellis WayWrite us your Wild Confessions, questions or ANYTHING!In this episode, I sit down with my friend and nurse, Stacey Ellis, the founder of Monarch Quantum Wellness Center, who’s changing the way we think about healing. Stacey is helping people overcome addiction, depression, and trauma through a holistic approach that focuses on loving and restoring the human body — from the inside out.We dive into the science and soul behind her treatments, including how negative ions can help your body heal and why her pelvic chair might just be a woman’s best-k...
2025-11-0744 minSouthern UnscriptedS1 - E14: A Little Change, A Lot of ExcitementWrite us your Wild Confessions, questions or ANYTHING!This one’s short, sweet, and full of exciting updates! 🎉I’m switching things up and launching new episodes every other week so I can bring you even more quality conversations, amazing guests, and, of course, a little more of life’s beautiful chaos.I’m sharing a peek at what’s coming — from inspiring new guests to our upcoming sisters trip episode that’s guaranteed to bring the laughs.If you’ve been loving Southern Unscripted, do me a huge favor — share your favorite episode, tag...
2025-10-2412 minSouthern UnscriptedS1 - E13: Putting Each Other First — In Every WayWrite us your Wild Confessions, questions or ANYTHING!After an unforgettable birthday trip to Sedona, Arizona, I’m diving into what this season of marriage has taught me — about connection, intimacy, and putting each other first.My husband and I reconnected in ways we didn’t even realize we needed — hiking, being still, having honest conversations, and yes… rediscovering how powerful physical connection can be in keeping a marriage strong.We’ve learned that real growth happens when you prioritize your partner — emotionally, mentally, and physically. This episode is all about intentional love, keeping the sp...
2025-10-1746 minSouthern UnscriptedS1 - E12: Love Them Anyway: A Real Conversation About AddictionWrite us your Wild Confessions, questions or ANYTHING!This episode goes deep. I’m joined by a dear friend to talk about something close to both of our hearts — addiction and how it affects the ones who love them. She bravely shares her story of losing her brother to alcoholism, while I open up about living with my own mother’s addiction and the complicated emotions that come with it.We talk about what it means to love someone through their struggle without losing yourself, how to set boundaries without guilt, and how to hold space...
2025-10-1046 minSouthern UnscriptedS1 - E11: Life Lessons, Jumanji Chaos & Choosing to Be BetterWrite us your Wild Confessions, questions or ANYTHING!In this episode, I get a little emotional because honestly, the world feels like a game of Jumanji right now. Between the chaos and the heaviness, I’m just trying to spread love wherever I can. 💙I take a moment to reflect on the first 10 episodes of Southern Unscripted and how far we’ve come, then shift into some real talk about becoming the best version of yourself. It doesn’t have to be complicated — it starts with small choices: complimenting people, picking up a good book, deciding yo...
2025-10-0348 minSouthern UnscriptedS1 - E10: Krewe de HOU, Mardi Gras Madness & A New PartnershipWrite us your Wild Confessions, questions or ANYTHING!We made it to Episode 10 — and I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than with my sister and co-founder of Krewe de HOU! 🎭 Together, we dive into the story of how our krewe came to life, from my own Mardi Gras roots (I’ve been part of a krewe since I was 17!) to the traditions, laughs, and even a few wild Mardi Gras stories that ended with someone in jail.We also share what Krewe de HOU has been accomplishing, how we’re growing...
2025-09-2640 minSouthern UnscriptedS1 - E9: Fighting for Love: 22 Years of Highs, Lows & Lasting ConnectionWrite us your Wild Confessions, questions or ANYTHING!In this special episode, I sit down with my husband Kyle to share our story — 22 years of love, chaos, struggles, and victories. From the early days of young love to navigating the hardest seasons, we’ve faced plenty of highs and lows, but one thing has never changed: we’ve always been willing to fight for each other.We’re opening up about how we’ve kept our marriage strong, the lessons we’ve learned about staying connected, and the little ways we continue to choose each other daily...
2025-09-1948 minSouthern UnscriptedS1 - E8: Business Myths, Wild Confessions & Unpopular OpinionsWrite us your Wild Confessions, questions or ANYTHING!This episode is a little bit of everything—aka classic chaos. I’m busting some of the biggest business owner myths (spoiler: being your own boss isn’t all freedom and glamour), then switching it up with a round of Wild Confessions: 2 Truths & 1 Lie where YOU get to guess which story I made up.And of course, I couldn’t resist sharing some of my spiciest unpopular opinions about trends we’ve all seen way too much of this year.It’s honest, it’s unfiltered, it...
2025-09-1247 minSouthern UnscriptedS1 - E7 :From Amazon to TikTok: Building an E-Com Empire with Kaden DerouenWrite us your Wild Confessions, questions or ANYTHING!This one’s extra special—my guest is none other than my son, the founder of AZR University, an e-commerce school helping people crush it on Amazon and scale to consistent $10K months. We dive into his journey of starting young, building something of his own, and what it really takes to succeed in e-commerce.But we didn’t stop there. He’s also mastered TikTok, and he breaks down exactly how to grow a page, find your niche, and actually make money on the app (spo...
2025-09-0546 minSouthern UnscriptedS1 - E6: Chaos, Confessions & Catching UpWrite us your Wild Confessions, questions or ANYTHING!This week on Southern Unscripted, it’s just me catching y’all up on life, the chaos, and all the things you’ve been asking for. From answering your requests to reading my very first Wild Confession submission (you do not want to miss this one 👀), this episode is packed with laughs, honesty, and a little bit of everything.I’m also talking about why girls’ trips aren’t just fun—they’re medicine for the soul. Sprinkle in a few rants, some real talk, and plenty of laughter, and yo...
2025-08-281h 02Southern UnscriptedS1- E5: Balancing Hormones & Boosting Libido with NP Jennifer Ligon GastonWrite us your Wild Confessions, questions or ANYTHING!This week on Southern Unscripted, I’m joined by the amazing Jennifer Ligon Gaston—nurse practitioner, hormone therapist, and total advocate for women taking back control of their health. We dig into the power of hormone therapy, how balancing your hormones can change your energy, confidence, and yes—your sex life. Jennifer gets real about the challenges women face in a system that doesn’t always prioritize them, like the fact that hormone therapy often isn’t covered by insurance when it should be.But don’t worry—it’s n...
2025-08-221h 03Southern UnscriptedS1- E4: From Clicks to Chaos: My Photography Story & a Client Request You Won't BelieveWrite us your Wild Confessions, questions or ANYTHING!Sometimes life moves so fast you just have to hit record and catch everyone up. In this episode, I’m sharing some behind-the-scenes updates, the real story of how I got into photography, and one of the wildest client requests I’ve ever gotten—seriously, you can’t make this stuff up. It’s a mix of laughs, lessons, and a little bit of “did she really just say that?” energy.Whether you’re a fellow creative, a client with your own crazy story, or you just love a good peek...
2025-08-1535 minSouthern UnscriptedS1- E3: Hard Hats & Hard Truths: Thriving in a mans worldWrite us your Wild Confessions, questions or ANYTHING!In this episode, we’re climbing all the way to the top—literally. I sat down with a powerhouse woman who owns a roofing company and isn’t just surviving in a male-dominated industry—she’s thriving. We talk about the challenges that come with being the only woman in the room (or on the roof), standing your ground, building respect, and what it really takes to lead when the odds aren’t stacked in your favor. This one’s for the women doing the most, breaking the mold, and rewriting...
2025-08-0823 minSouthern UnscriptedS1- E2: Sweet Tea & Hot TakesWrite us your Wild Confessions, questions or ANYTHING!Grab your glass, because in this episode we’re spilling all the tea—no filters, no fluff. I’m talking hot takes, petty gossip, the icks that give us the ick, and all the random chaos that lives rent-free in my head.From group trip drama to the dumb stuff we tolerate in dating (and maybe business too), we’re laughing, venting, and dragging just a little. It’s fun, it’s unhinged, it’s 100% unscripted.✨ Come for the tea, stay for the truth.Support the sh
2025-08-0131 minSouthern UnscriptedS1- E1: Welcome to my Hot Mess - with Southern RootsWrite us your Wild Confessions, questions or ANYTHING!Ever wondered what happens when a creative, chaos-loving, multi-hyphenated woman finally grabs the mic? Spoiler alert: it’s real, it’s loud, and it’s probably a little unhinged—in the best way. In this first episode of Southern Unscripted, I’m pulling back the curtain on how this podcast came to life, why now, and what you can expect from this wild, honest, sometimes hilarious journey. We’re talking real talk, raw stories, and the beauty of starting messy. Whether you’re here for inspiration, behind-the-scenes chaos, or just need a go...
2025-07-2422 min
Prospective Doctor (from MedSchoolCoach)Navigating the Pressure: Coping Techniques for Medical StudentsDr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Sarah Nasir, an osteopathic physician specializing in family medicine and sub-specializing in addiction medicine. In this episode, they talk about how medical students can cope with and navigate academic struggles in a far-from-perfect medical education system. [00:00] Introduction [04:01] Coping With Academic Struggles [11:15] Navigating Your Journey in Medicine [17:56] Academic Bullying [21:14] What Dr. Nasir Would Change About the Medical Education System [33:13] Parting Words How Can Medical Students Cope With Academic Struggles? The medical process is so arduous that no matter who enters it does not come out unscathed. If you find yourself i...
2024-04-1136 min