What Happens When We Finally Speak Up?

Let's Get Naked

Silence can be the most harmful family tradition. When painful truths go unspoken, relationships suffer, and dysfunction grows.

Mark and Jackie share their powerful story of family trauma from abandonment and betrayal to battles with mental health and addiction. Together, they show how honest conversations and vulnerability can lead to healing.

If your family struggles with unspoken pain, this episode offers hope and a path forward. Start with curiosity, and watch how breaking the silence can transform your relationships.

This podcast dives deep into real, raw topics—think vulnerability, triggers, and childhood trauma. But just so we're super clear: I’m not a licensed therapist, mental health professional, or anything close. I’m just a human sharing stories, lessons, and life hacks based on personal experience and a whole lot of curiosity.

So, while you might find some golden nuggets here, this is not therapy and should never replace professional mental health care. If you or someone you love is going through it, please—seriously—reach out to a licensed therapist or healthcare provider. You deserve the real deal.

Need Help Now?
Here are a few amazing resources:

· 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.): Call or text 988
· NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or nami.org/help
· Therapy Directory: psychologytoday.com
· Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

The opinions expressed on this show are ours and ours alone—no official organizations are responsible for what we say (or how much we overshare).

Chapters

1. What Happens When We Finally Speak Up? (00:00:00)

2. Breaking the Culture of Silence (00:00:07)

3. Mark's Childhood Under Pressure (00:08:30)

4. Family Breakdown and Betrayal (00:16:38)

5. Standing Up Against Abuse (00:28:53)

6. Jackie's Journey of Mental Health (00:35:20)

7. Mark's Battle with Alcoholism (00:54:15)

8. Finding Peace and Moving Forward (01:01:28)