EP 21: What Happened to Me, Not What's Wrong Me

EP 21: What Happened to Me, Not What's Wrong Me

How can we move beyond life's blows? Byron, "Soulja," and William, "Wild Child," talk with trauma healer Denise Colette Lamoureux about how she healed from early childhood abuse, life-long anxiety, and later turning to Chardonnay as her first therapist and healer, which she says was a very "bad Idea." Her journey takes us to unexpected places and offers examples about how she discovered the way "home."  To learn about Denise's work: https://www.denisecolette.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXYzbzdDc3MzekkybFU3dGpkdzRaVzQwcWlSd3xBQ3Jtc0tsUFZXMGk1ODlob0ltbnBkTkMyZm5kaHI4Z2FkN1hTZUczVTZNNFNQRWY4RlI5UWtYdVJkcExYSnJMZ1V6dE9ZZklMbzJxWWI3WS1mak4ycWoxYmEtazhRZnhkZmVUYXlLcDRPRDZyTVRDOS1mWUphbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.denisecolette.com%2F&v=U_XWJiEF_Ik].

EP 20: Frontline Voices on Homelessness with Hannah Laflin, MPH, MHA,LADCII

Hosts of the award-winning If You Only Knew the Half podcast interview Massachusetts licensed clinician Hannah Laflin about her work supporting people seeking substance-use treatment, especially young women facing trauma, trafficking, domestic violence, and barriers like limited resources for pregnant women. The conversation draws on the hosts’ lived experience with long-term homelessness and shelters, describing how systems and resource shortages can cycle people back into crisis and expose them to drugs and violence. Hannah explains that a “good day” is when someone asks for help and she can connect them to therapy, healthcare, detox, or benefits, and she also educates healthcare providers to identify trafficking and abuse. They discuss faith, resilience, misplacement of clients in inappropriate treatment, and the value of community, ending with plans for a part two and a song about survival and dreaming beyond poverty.  #IfYouOnlyKnewtheHalf #LivedExperience #Homelessness #Addiction #Faith #Resilence

EP 19, Part II: Tim Pena, former Veteran, Journalist, and Advocate

A discussion about survival, dignity, homelessness, and disability. The conversation is a reflection on the resilience required to survive extreme hardship, especially from someone who lived on the streets as a paraplegic.  #justice #homelessness #disability #veterans

EP 18: No Silence

Soulja and Wild were born without voices. Through their music, they have found their voices, and lift others up in the process. Here's an instance of how they workshop music together during Soulja's Dawn Patrol. #music #podcast #justice #knowthehalf

EP 17: Rollin into 2026, Don't Look Back, Look Forward

A wild ride into 2026: Gratitude, belief, resilience, open-mindedness and understanding, in a world gone crazy. Born with so many strikes against them, Soulja and Wild, against all odds are still alive to tell their stories of hope and resilience.  00:00 Welcome 2026 00:55 Gratitude and Reflections 01:16 Beliefs and Respect 02:48 Navigating Conversations 05:17 Debating Guests and Conversations 07:49 Challenges of Discussing Religion and Politics 13:28 Embracing Differences and Showing Love 14:04 Confronting Prejudice and Misunderstandings 15:16 The Importance of Open-Minded Conversations 19:31 Personal Experiences and Spiritual Encounters 22:08 Reflections on Life and Death 23:57 Surviving Against the Odds 25:39 The Injustices 27:59 Hope and Positivity in a Changing World 28:24 Let’s Keep Rollin