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God Doesnt Relapse

God Doesn't Relapse with author Matt Grace

God Doesn\'t Relapse: Sex Drugs And The Life That Almost Killed Me by Matt Grace is a raw unflinching memoir of…

March 25, 2026

Host: Ellen Stewart

Guest: Matt Grace

Conventional Wisdom and Transpersonal Evil

Conventional Wisdom and Transpersonal Evil

I was recently listening to a lecture series by Richard Rohr, who both Jacqueline and I regard as an impactful spiritual…

March 23, 2026

Hosts: Jacqueline Wener-Kalbfleisch, Chris Kalbfleisch

High Functioning and Hiding

High-Functioning and Hiding: When Your Life Looks Great but You’re Dying Inside

Do you consider yourself to be a functioning alcoholic or addict? Let\'s examine the validity of that statement. This episode is…

March 11, 2026

Host: Ellen Stewart

Dying to be Alive

Dying to be Alive

“There is a peculiar suffering that comes with awareness. A kind of exile that happens not when you leave the world,…

March 9, 2026

Hosts: Jacqueline Wener-Kalbfleisch, Chris Kalbfleisch

Blood SUgar and the Hormone ladder

The 3 a.m. Wake-Up: Blood Sugar and the Hormone Ladder

Why do so many women wake at 3 a.m. — alert, restless, and unable to fall back asleep?In this episode, we…

February 26, 2026

Host: Dr. Kris Sargent

From Enabling to Empowering

From Enabling to Empowering: How Families Can Change the Course of Addiction

Focusing on the family’s role, this episode breaks down common misconceptions about addiction, and the subtle ways loved ones may reinforce…

February 25, 2026

Host: Ellen Stewart

Guest: Don Sloane

Optimism for a New World

Optimism for a New World

Over the past several months we have had numerous conversations with clients, friends and family that have had a common theme;…

February 23, 2026

Hosts: Jacqueline Wener-Kalbfleisch, Chris Kalbfleisch

Progress not Perfection

Progress, Not Perfection: Rethinking Success in Your Career Journey with Career Coach Melanie Wexler

In this empowering conversation, career coach Melanie Wexler joins the show to unpack a powerful lesson many job seekers overlook — that success…

February 11, 2026

Host: Ellen Stewart

Guest: Melanie Mitchell Wexler

How to Unconsciously Sabotage Your Relationship

How to Unconsciously Sabotage Your Relationship

This show is going to be fun and unpredictable! I promise. I have asked Jacqueline to come up with a list…

February 9, 2026

Hosts: Jacqueline Wener-Kalbfleisch, Chris Kalbfleisch

From Stuck to Supported

Title: From Stuck to Supported: Life & Recovery Coaching Explained

This Straight Talk Episode with the Pushy Broad dives into how coaching helps when someone feels lost, stuck, or scared to…

January 28, 2026

Host: Ellen Stewart

Why is the Word “God” so Provocative?

Why is the Word “God” so Provocative?

It seems that somewhere in the recent past, using the word “God” has become provocative, and perhaps even triggering in modern…

January 26, 2026

Hosts: Jacqueline Wener-Kalbfleisch, Chris Kalbfleisch

Mantra high res two 6 websize

Dr. Diane Interviews Haley Proto of The Mantra Room

Haley Proto is the Manager of The Mantra Room in Windham, Connecticut, a wellness space dedicated to mindfulness, community, and holistic…

January 15, 2026

Host: Dr. Diane Hayden Ph.D.

Guest: Haley Proto

Dry January

A Month Without Spirits: Dry January Demystified - Straight Talk with the Pushy Broad

This episode is dedicated to demystifying Dry January with expert advice from a recovery coach. We cover everything from the origins…

January 14, 2026

Host: Ellen Stewart

The Predictable Move Inwards

The Predictable Move Inwards

In today’s show, Jacqueline and I explore the almost predictable inward shift that occurs on the journey from the material to…

January 12, 2026

Hosts: Jacqueline Wener-Kalbfleisch, Chris Kalbfleisch

Encore: Manifesting Money, Goals & Joy: Using the Law of Attraction to End the Year Strong with Andrew Kap

Encore: Manifesting Money, Goals & Joy: Using the Law of Attraction to End the Year Strong with Andrew Kap

As the holidays approach, bestselling author Andrew Kapp returns to share how you can align with abundance, happiness, and success using…

December 24, 2025

Host: Ellen Stewart

Guest: Andrew Kap

A Six-Year Miracle

A Six-Year Miracle

In this episode, Jacqueline and Chris celebrate Chris\'s six year milestone of continuous clean time in recovery by diving deep into…

December 22, 2025

Hosts: Jacqueline Wener-Kalbfleisch, Chris Kalbfleisch

Manifesting Money, Goals & Joy: Using the Law of Attraction to End the Year Strong with Andrew Kap

Manifesting Money, Goals & Joy: Using the Law of Attraction to End the Year Strong with Andrew Kap

As the holidays approach, bestselling author Andrew Kapp returns to share how you can align with abundance, happiness, and success using…

December 10, 2025

Host: Ellen Stewart

Guest: Andrew Kap

The 1+1=3 Dynamic

The 1+1=3 Dynamic

In this episode Jacqueline and I, motivated by our own personal trips abroad, explore the benefits of taking personal time in…

December 8, 2025

Hosts: Jacqueline Wener-Kalbfleisch, Chris Kalbfleisch

The Mood of Unlove

The Mood of Unlove

In this episode Jacqueline and Chris explore how our unconscious definitions of love or mood of unlove, that permeates our culture,…

November 24, 2025

Hosts: Jacqueline Wener-Kalbfleisch, Chris Kalbfleisch

156. What are you really avoiding?

156. What are you really avoiding?

We say we’re busy. We say we don’t have time. But what if it’s not time we’re lacking—it’s tolerance? In this…

November 14, 2025

Host: Leah Roling

The Power of Embracing Discomfort for Growth with Greg Bernt

The Power of Embracing Discomfort for Growth with Greg Bernt

What if discomfort isn’t a problem to solve but a message to listen to? This episode explores how stepping outside our…

November 12, 2025

Host: Ellen Stewart

Guest: Greg Bernt

Working With Anger

Working With Anger

In today’s show, Jacqueline and I explore a topic that is relevant to all our listeners, working with anger. Not just…

November 10, 2025

Hosts: Jacqueline Wener-Kalbfleisch, Chris Kalbfleisch

The Road to Peace

The Road to Peace

Jaqueline and I have come to understand that what we have ultimately been yearning for, our entire lives, is Peace with…

October 27, 2025

Hosts: Chris Kalbfleisch, Jacqueline Wener-Kalbfleisch

How To Answer Teen Questions About Drugs and Alcohol

How To Answer Teen Questions About Drugs and Alcohol

Here are common questions teenagers ask about drugs and alcohol, along with thoughtful, honest, and age-appropriate answers — especially for parents…

October 22, 2025

Host: Ellen Stewart

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