⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING: ⚠️ This episode contains sensitive content, including references to sexual violence and trauma. Listener discretion is advised. 🎙 Trapped 👣 This week’s guest, Tam Lawrence, has lived through unimaginable darkness—but her story doesn’t end there. Raped at 14 and put in a cage for two years at…

🎙 Red, White, and Unmade 🇺🇸 🧩 Season Theme: Unmade In a world where life often feels like an unmade bed—chaotic 🌀, imperfect 🧺, and in need of care 💔—we explore the beauty and power of restoration ✨. This season, we spotlight stories of people who are remaking what was…

🎙 Unbreakable Light 🧩 Season Theme: Unmade Much like an unmade bed can be straightened, so too can the messy and painful parts of our lives be reshaped, redefined, and ultimately redeemed. Unmade is about the journey of becoming, again and again. 👣 What do you do when you're in…

🎙STAY 🧩 Season Theme: Unmade 🛏️ Just like an unmade bed, our lives can feel messy, incomplete, or unraveling. But that doesn’t mean they’re beyond hope. This season, we explore the beauty in brokenness—and how what’s unmade can still be remade with purpose, healing, and grace. 👣 Guest Introduction: This…

🎙 9 Percent 🧩 Season Theme: Unmade This season, we walk into the unexpected—where life unravels, dreams collapse, and identities shift. But sometimes, being unmade is the first step toward being remade. What do we do when the timeline of our lives breaks beyond repair? 👣 Guest Introduction: This week,…

🎙️ Episode Title: "🐛 Hungry Caterpillar" 👟 Theme: Season of Unmade — In this season, we explore what happens when life takes us apart, only to reveal who we were truly meant to be. Sometimes we have to be unmade to be remade. 🔄🦋 🎤 Guest Introduction: What’s your greatest…

🎙️ Episode Title: "Just 2 Minutes: What a Mirror Can Teach You About Who You Really Are" 🪞 Theme: Season of Self-Reflection — In the noise of everyday life, it's easy to underestimate what can happen in a short window of time. But what if just two minutes ⏱️ could…

🎙 Mind Reset: Mark Anthony 👤 Guest Intro: Laughter, entertainment, just playing around, hoodwinked, hypnosis, bamboozled — today’s episode might start with a few laughs, but don’t be fooled. My guest, world-renowned hypnotist Mark Anthony, brings a story that’s anything but a trick. Raised in the chaos of Southeast London…

🎙️ Broken Timeline ❓ True or False: Does Time Really Heal ALL Wounds? 🧩 Season Theme: Unmade This season on Other People’s Shoes, we explore what happens when life falls apart—when plans unravel, timelines break, and we’re left standing in the pieces. But sometimes, being unmade is what allows us…

🎙️ Season 20 Premiere: “Realigning the Compass” with Best-Selling Author Sean Grant Ever feel like you're navigating life with a broken compass? One minute you're heading north, the next you're spinning in circles—disoriented, overwhelmed, and unsure where you went off track. In this powerful kickoff to Season 20, we dive…

Season Finale – Heart Pain (Unedited & Unfiltered) 🎙 Other People's Shoes Podcast – Season 19: X-Ray "This is the first episode I’ve ever released completely raw—no edits, no filters. Just real, unflinching truth. It’s a big step for me… and maybe it will be for you, too." Are you…

In this powerful episode of Other People's Shoes, we explore the true meaning of transformation — not just physically, but emotionally and mentally. Much like the 80s classic Transformers cartoon, where characters could shift into stronger, more capable versions of themselves, today’s guest, Roman Fischer reveals how he tapped into…

Let’s use our imagination for a moment. Picture a puzzle box—1,000 pieces, maybe more. You’ve just opened it. The pieces spill out across the table. As you begin flipping each one over, you try to envision what the finished picture will look like. Piece by piece, the image becomes clearer.…

Let's step out of the box! Today, I'm joined by the incredibly talented and deeply authentic Seán O'Grady. Seán's journey is one many of us can relate to—marked by challenges, including a past with drugs, and a search for identity and purpose. Seán’s story is so powerful because he turned…

April Fools’ Day: A Day of Tricks—But Don’t Be Deceived. April Fools’ Day has been around for centuries, but its origins are a little murky. Some say it started in 1582 when France switched from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar, moving the New Year from April 1st to January…

Imagine this for a moment: it’s Saturday afternoon. The week has been long, and you’ve finally carved out some time for yourself. You’re in your favorite cozy spot in the living room—maybe it’s the couch that perfectly hugs you or that recliner that’s seen better days but feels just right.…

💔 Abortion. A word that carries weight, controversy, pain, and shame. It’s a topic often whispered about, avoided in conversation, or shrouded in judgment. But what happens when the shame isn't just about the choice—but about who you are? This week, my guest, Tonya Bailey Jones, shares her powerful journey…

Loathing...The Duke vs. UNC rivalry is the sports equivalent of Loathing from Wicked—a relationship built on deep-seated animosity, unwavering contempt, and just a hint of begrudging respect. Much like Elphaba and Glinda’s cutting yet strangely harmonious duet, the Tar Heels and Blue Devils are forever intertwined, each defining the other…

Which would you rather indulge in, lemons or tamales? I feel like it's a pretty easy choice, right? Life has a way of throwing challenges at us when we least expect it. Sometimes, it feels like all we have are lemons—sour, bitter, and hard to swallow. But what if, instead…

In this episode of Other People's Shoes, we take an X-Ray look into the life and work of Mary Beth Schrudder, a transformational life coach with expertise in the Law of Attraction, relationship coaching, addiction recovery, and spiritual transformation. Mary Beth’s journey has been anything but easy. After years in…

In this heartfelt episode of Other People's Shoes, I sit down with my good friend Mike Oppenheim from the podcast Coffin Talk. Mike has become a true friend in this podcasting space, and today he shares a deeply personal journey about anger, grief, and missing his son. He opens up…

Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore Art Thou? - A playful nod to Shakespeare sets the stage for a conversation about love, heartbreak, and the pursuit of healthy relationships. What comes to mind when you think of Valentine's Day? With Valentine's Day on the horizon, we're diving into the hilariously relatable world of…

Buffalos have a unique instinct when facing storms—they don’t run away like other animals; instead, they charge directly into the storm. By doing this, they minimize their time in harsh conditions and emerge stronger on the other side. In life, we are constantly faced with challenges, and just like the…

Welcome to a very special episode of Other People’s Shoes! Today, we’re taking a moment to celebrate six incredible years of podcasting, over 300 episodes, and countless stories that have inspired, challenged, and encouraged us all. Thank you for walking alongside me on this journey—whether you’ve been here since day…