Welcome to Brutally Anna, a podcast about finding love, losing love, and all the things we think about a lot, but don’t talk about enough. I’m your host, Anna K...
On this week's episode, podcaster and wellness coach Ashley Lemieux opens up about the heartbreaking loss of her unborn son to sepsis in 2020 and how she turned her grief into a mission to help others. Ashley talks about her hit podcast 'Healing Her,' her social media channels, and her bestselling books, all aimed at supporting people navigating some of the most heartbreaking moments of their lives. She also shares personal stories about her faith journey, body positivity, and how her relationship with her husband changed as they navigated losing a child together.
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Solo Episode: The Privilege of Trying
We're talking DIY pest control, why owning a home is (kind of) a scam (that I willingly participate in and have a love/hate relationship with), and why it's a privilege to be able to try at all, even if you fail. I discuss why we need to make it more socially acceptable for women not to be motivated by some higher "purpose" other than making a living, and I answer a listener's question about what to do when you're tired of dating and don't feel like you're making any progress. Lastly, I rant about getting enough sleep, because it's not a badge of honor to deprive yourself of what your body needs.
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Finding Love In A Club In Mexico feat. Lindsay Silberman
This week, I'm joined by founder and self-proclaimed candle snob, Lindsay Silberman. From her ambitious beginnings as a magazine editor to pivoting into the world of social media influencing and entrepreneurship. Lindsay reflects on her career in the evolving magazine industry and how being hit by a car in 2018 gave her a new lease on life. She takes us through the highs and lows of launching her candle brand, Hotel Lobby Candle, during the pandemic and how she met her husband and business partner in one of the most unexpected places. We dive into her decision not to become a mother (at least for now), freezing embryos, and why these days, Lindsay is more focused on building a business than she is building a family.
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Solo Episode: It's Never As Bad As It Seems And Why Your Dreams Need To Change
On this week's solo episode, I'd like to remind that you that for every time I thought my life was ending in my twenties, it didn't. And so, if my dramatic ass can recover from every breakup, career failure, and cringeworthy moment I've lived through, so can you. I welcome you into the chaos of my inner world because even your queen biddie can get caught up in what's next versus what is now. I read some juicy secrets from you guys on this week's IG stories (a 51-year-old educator turned luxury escort, anyone?) and tackle your dilemmas—like moving away from family and why becoming a 'failed' singer-songwriter was the best thing that ever happened to me and why maybe your dreams don't have to die, they just need to change.
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On this week's episode, we dive into the life of powerhouse entrepreneur and NYT bestselling author, Loren Ridinger, who shares her story of building a global business empire with Market America and Shop.com alongside her late husband, JR. The conversation explores 'Life After Rejection,' as Lauren recounts their early years, falling for JR despite his initial disinterest, and their shared vision that transformed into a legacy.
Lauren recounts meeting JR at the age of 18, the challenges they faced, how JR's vision of an online shopping future defied skeptics, and how he instilled confidence in her to speak publicly despite her fears. She provides a raw and heartfelt account of the grief process, describing the early days of loss as a foggy and dark period, and also discussing the spiritual signs that have helped her feel JR’s presence after his passing.
Her memoir, 'Scrambled or Sunny Side Up,' details her journey of rediscovery following the sudden and immense loss of JR. Lauren discusses finding strength, navigating grief, and ultimately reinventing herself, offering relatable advice on dating yourself and learning to love yourself first in the face of societal expectations.
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Welcome to Brutally Anna, a podcast about finding love, losing love, and all the things we think about a lot, but don’t talk about enough. I’m your host, Anna Kai aka @maybeboth across social media, here to remind you that life can be beautiful, even when it’s freaking brutal. On this brand new podcast, I’m joined by some of your favorite creators and experts on how they navigate dating, how to stay hopeful when you’ve kissed one-too-many frogs or Chads, and most importantly, how to love yourself when you haven’t yet found someone else to love you.
Each week, we tackle everything from dating after divorce, how to ask for what you want from a relationship, and what death can teach us about love and life. If you’ve ever wondered how to begin again when life as you know it has ended, this podcast is here to remind you that the best thing to come out of rejection is often our reinvention.
Join me on Mondays as I sit down and get you the brutal truth so that you can find your truth. Don’t forget to follow me @maybeboth across social media and subscribe to Brutally Anna wherever you get your podcasts.
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