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Welcome to the very first episode of This, That & The Trouble, a new monthly bonus series from No Hard Feelings…Kinda.

And yes…you asked for it - so she’s back. Shiri joins JoJo for unfiltered, real-life conversations about the stories that didn’t end where you thought they did.

In this episode, we’re diving into a situation that had us questioning everything - what really happened, what it felt like in the moment, and what we understand now looking back. Let’s just say…not everything was said the first time.

This is where we go beyond the surface. The messy middle, the misunderstood moments, and the truths that only come out in conversation.

Because there’s always more to the story…

and it’s time to set the record straight.

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Keywords

• real life stories
• relationship stories
• storytelling podcast
• women’s podcast
• personal growth podcast
• honest conversations
• relationship drama
• dating stories
• life experiences
• podcast about relationships
• self reflection

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Why does childhood trauma repeat itself?
How do you know if unresolved trauma is affecting your behavior?
And what happens when you realize you might have become the person you once feared?

In this episode of No Hard Feelings…Kinda, we talk about childhood trauma, emotional healing, therapy, and personal accountability with podcast host and former chef Lee Risby.

Lee shares his experience growing up with physical abuse, struggling with self-harm, and building the kind of emotional armor that many people develop when they don’t feel safe. Over time, that armor turned into anger, attitude, and behaviors that began affecting the people around him - including in hismarriage and family.

Then came the moment many people avoid their entire lives:
the realization that unhealed trauma doesn’t just hurt you… it can hurt others too.

In this honest conversation we talk about:

• How childhood abuse affects adult relationships
• Why trauma can turn into anger, control, or toxic behavior
• The psychology behind self-harm and emotional coping mechanisms
• Chef culture, masculinity, and emotional suppression
• Recognizing when you’ve become the bully in someone else’s story
• Divorce, therapy, and radical self-awareness
• How to take accountability without drowning in shame
• Learning how to give and receive love after trauma
• Healthy coping strategies for stress and emotional regulation

This episode is about breaking cycles, facing uncomfortable truths, and learning how to become someone you actually like being.

Also, because this is No Hard Feelings… Kinda, we still manage to laugh - because if we don’t laugh, we’ll all end up sending our therapists voice memos at 2AM.

If you’re interested in mental health, trauma recovery, therapy, self-improvement, or personal growth, this conversation will resonate.

And if halfway through the episode you find yourself thinking,
“Wait… am I the problem?”

Don’t worry.

That’s not a crisis.
That’s self-awareness.

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New episodes of No Hard Feelings…Kinda drop regularly featuring real conversations about mental health, relationships, trauma, and the chaos of being human.

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What happens when a divorced woman stops chasing love…and starts choosing herself?

In Part 2 of my conversation with Shiri, we dive into post-divorce dating, female empowerment, emotional independence, and the unexpected truth: sometimes healing doesn’t make you softer - it makes you selective.

I came prepared to talk about avoiding emotionally unavailable men.

Shiri came ready to admit she was the emotionally unavailable one.

We unpack:

• Dating after divorce

• Reclaiming confidence after marriage

• Ghosting and emotional boundaries

• The difference between empowerment and avoidance

• Trauma patterns in adult relationships

• How self-worth changes your dating standards

• Why “chemistry” isn’t always healthy

• And what it really means to take yourself dancing

This isn’t about hating men.

It’s about understanding patterns.

It’s about recognizing when your nervous system is confusing chaos with connection.

It’s about healing attachment wounds without pretending you’re perfect in theprocess.

If you’re navigating life after divorce, re-entering the dating world, or learning how to stop over-explaining yourself - this episode is honest, funny, and unfiltered.

Because sometimes growth looks like saying:

“I don’t owe anyone access to me.”

Listen to Part 1: I Can Love Me Better for the full arc.

Therapy is expensive. Share your chaos with me…for FREE.

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The ROAR Gallery is a digital wall of encouragement where people can upload short video messages for individuals and families going through tough times,especially during hospital stays.

You can view examples here:
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Your ROAR can change a life. Share your story and inspire hospital families to nevergive up.

Upload your ROAR: https://extendtherose.org/roargallery

Welcome to The ROAR Gallery - a movement of hope that starts with you. Here, people from all walks of life share short stories of courage and gratitude, creating a wave of encouragement for children and families fighting tough battles in hospitals. Every ROAR reminds them they’re seen, heard, and celebrated.

Together, we’re flooding hospital rooms with positivity and giving families the strengthto keep going.

A ROAR is a short, positive message - a declaration of the good in your life and a reminder that hope still wins.

Because hope is a team sport. 🌹

What happens after divorce?

Grief…healing…and sometimes a full-blown glow up.

In Part 1 of my conversation with Shiri, we dive into what it really looks like to get your groove back after divorce - rebuilding confidence, rediscovering desire, reclaiming identity, and realizing you don’t need a partner to validateyour worth.

And let me tell you…her ADHD brain makes this conversation absolute gold.

We go on tangents.

We double back.

We laugh until we forget what the original question was.

But underneath the chaos? Real talk about dating after divorce, self-love, independence, boundaries, and stepping into your power without apology.

Somewhere in the middle of the wild detours, it hit me:

“I can love me better.”

Completely unplanned, both of Shiri’s episodes ended up being PERFECT for Valentine’s Day - because nothing says romance like choosing yourself first.

Part 2 is coming shortly - and it goes even deeper into love, dating, and what happens when you stop shrinking and start shining.

If you’ve ever:

• Navigated divorce

• Wondered how to date again after a long relationship

• Lost yourself in a partnership

• Or needed permission to take your power back

This one’s for you.

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The ROAR Gallery is a digital wall of encouragement where people can upload short video messages for individuals and families going through tough times, especially during hospital stays.

You can view examples here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGjde29iQPBJL_Trf3F7yWw

Your ROAR can change a life. Share your story and inspire hospital families to never give up.

Upload your ROAR: https://extendtherose.org/roargallery

Welcome to The ROAR Gallery - a movement of hope that starts with you. Here, people from all walks of life share short stories of courage and gratitude, creating a wave of encouragement for children and families fighting tough battles in hospitals. Every ROAR reminds them they’re seen, heard, and celebrated.

Together, we’re flooding hospital rooms with positivity and giving families the strength to keep going.

A ROAR is a short, positive message - a declaration of the good in your life and a reminder that hope still wins.

Because hope is a team sport. 🌹

In this episode, JoJo sits down with Dr. Robb Kelly, a leading addiction recovery expert with decades of experience helping individuals and families understand addiction, trauma, and the path to sustainable recovery.Dr. Kelly breaks down what addiction actually is - beyond stereotypes, shame, and moral judgment - and explains why willpower alone is never the answer. Together, we talk about control, coping, relapse, accountability, and the very human reasons people turn to substances in the first place. This conversation goes deep, honest, and unfiltered - without oversimplifying something that affects millions of people in different ways.And yes, before dedicating his life to recovery work, Dr. Kelly was also a professional musician who played at Abbey Road Studios.Because apparently some people collect resumes, and others just casually live six different lives.Before the interview, Fame, Flames, and Feelings takes a hard look at how we treat addiction when it plays out in public, using celebrity culture to unpack stigma, spectacle, and our obsession with redemption arcs.And after the interview, The Audacity Files: Recovery Edition is back - calling out the wild confidence, bad takes, and unsolicited opinions people love to share about addiction while knowing absolutely nothing.This episode isn’t just about addiction.It’s about judgment, control, humanity - and what it actually takes to change the conversation.Listener discretion advised. Heavy topics, honest conversations, and zero sugarcoating.________________________________________The ROAR Gallery is a digital wall of encouragement where people can upload short video messages for individuals and families going through tough times, especially during hospital stays. You can view examples here: / @roar-gallery Your ROAR can change a life. Share your story and inspire hospital families to never give up. Upload your ROAR: https://extendtherose.org/roargallery Welcome to The ROAR Gallery - a movement of hope that starts with you. Here, people from all walks of life share short stories of courage and gratitude, creating a wave of encouragement for children and families fighting tough battles in hospitals. Every ROAR reminds them they’re seen, heard, and celebrated. Together, we’re flooding hospital rooms with positivity and giving families the strength to keep going. A ROAR is a short, positive message - a declaration of the good in your life and a reminder that hope still wins. Because hope is a team sport. 🌹

“When darkness turns to light, it ends tonight.” - All American RejectsThis bonus episode brings together all three parts of I Married a Narcissist into one uninterrupted story - because apparently trauma hits harder when you don’t have to click “next episode.”So many of you asked to hear it start to finish, and honestly… it deserved to live in one place. What began as survival slowly turned into clarity, self-trust, and eventually the kind of peace that doesn’t require explaining yourself to anyone.This is a story about emotional abuse, manipulation, gaslighting, and the mental gymnastics required to convince yourself everything is “fine.” It’s also a story about waking up, choosing yourself, and realizing that losing your mind was actually your nervous system screaming, “girl, please.”It’s heavy. It’s raw. It’s honest.But if I can laugh now, it means I made it out.Content warning: emotional abuse, narcissistic behavior, relationship trauma.Season 2 officially begins January 22nd - new guests, new stories, same emotional chaos (just better boundaries).And if you want to keep the conversation going, join the private Facebook group:No Hard Feelings…Kinda | The After Party - where we unpack episodes, overshare responsibly, and laugh at things that probably should require a consent form.No hard feelings… kinda.#narcisist #narcissisticabuse #narcissism #podcast #darkhumor