Liberated: Stefi Diebold on Shame, Secrets, and the Freedom of Telling the Truth

Liberated: Stefi Diebold on Shame, Secrets, and the Freedom of Telling the Truth

What happens when you stop protecting a secret — and start telling the truth? In this episode, Carrie chats with Stefi Diebold, author of the chapter called Liberated in The Embers We Carry, Lighthouse Series Volume 3. Stefi shares her deeply personal journey of carrying shame in silence for decades, and the moment she realized that keeping it hidden was costing her far more than speaking it ever could. This conversation explores stigma, self-judgment, vulnerability, and the quiet courage it takes to name what we’ve been taught to hide. Stefi reflects on how sharing her story became a turning point — not just for her own healing, but for connecting with others who thought they were alone. 🎧 This episode is for anyone who has ever wondered if their story is “too much,” “too shameful,” or “too complicated” to share. Stefi’s answer is gentle but clear: your truth might be the very thing that frees someone else.

Becoming Elite: Kimm’s Story of Cancer, Grit, and Reclaiming Strength

What does it mean to become elite — not in performance, but in how you show up for yourself? In this episode of the FoundHer Podcast, Carrie sits down with Kimm Hutton, author of of the chapter, Becoming Elite in The Embers We Carry, Lighthouse Series Volume 3. Kimm shares her breast cancer journey with rare honesty — including the guilt, fear, and unanswered questions that come with diagnosis — and the mindset shift that changed everything. By approaching recovery like an elite athlete, Kimm learned to trust her body, rely on expert support, and lead herself through the hardest season of her life. This conversation explores gratitude, resilience, accountability, and the powerful realization that healing sometimes begins when you decide to become your own hero. 🎧 A must-listen for anyone facing illness, recovery, or a moment that asks for strength beyond what you thought you had.

Strength, Spirituality & Survival After Loss | Lori’s Story

In this deeply moving episode of the FoundHer Series Podcast, Carrie sits down with Lori Nagy to explore her chapter Strength, Spirituality, and Survival from The Embers We Carry, Lighthouse Book Series Volume 3. Lori shares her experience of losing both her father and her daughter, and how spirituality, soul contracts, and storytelling helped her survive unimaginable grief. With honesty and tenderness, she reflects on honouring loved ones, continuing to live fully, and finding meaning after loss. Conversation highlights: - Grief and surviving profound loss - Spirituality and soul contracts - Honouring loved ones while moving forward - Writing as a tool for healing - Finding hope and meaning after tragedy 🎧 This episode is for anyone navigating grief, loss, or deep heartbreak—and searching for a way to keep living while honouring what was lost.

Jessie’s Light: Turning Grief into a Safe Haven | Lynne's Story

Some stories are born from unimaginable loss—and go on to save lives. In this episode of the FoundHer Series Podcast, Carrie sits down with Lynne Rosychuk to honour the life of her daughter Jessie and the legacy that followed. Lynne shares the story of losing her daughter to domestic violence and how that grief led to the creation of Jessie’s House, a 9,200 square-foot safe haven that has supported more than 800 women and 1,000 children. This conversation is about love, community, and the belief that everyone deserves to be safe, supported, and seen. Conversation highlights: - Honouring Jesse’s life and legacy - Domestic violence awareness and prevention - Building Jesse’s House as a trauma-informed home - Community support and collective action - Turning grief into protection and purpose 🎧 This episode is for anyone who believes personal stories can change systems and that love can build something lasting.

The Embers We Carry: Rebuilding After Divorce | Kimberly’s Story

When the life you planned changes shape and you have to rebuild from the inside out? In this episode of the FoundHer Series Podcast, Carrie sits down with Kimberly Manning to explore her chapter The Embers We Carry from The Embers We Carry, Lighthouse Book Series Volume 3. Kimberly shares her experience navigating divorce, the emotional and practical realities of starting over, and the strength it takes to keep moving forward when you’re carrying grief, change, and responsibility all at once. This conversation is a grounded look at resilience, identity, and what it means to rebuild a life that feels like yours again. Conversation highlights: - The emotional reality of divorce and transition - Rebuilding identity and self-trust - Resilience, reflection, and moving forward - Letting go of shame and self-blame -What Kimberly hopes readers carry from her story 🎧 This episode is for anyone walking through a major life transition and looking for hope, perspective, and proof that starting over is possible.