Healing Out Loud Podcast

Healing Out Loud

Welcome to Healing Out Loud, a podcast where real conversations about mental health take center stage. Hosted by Michelle Cordova, this space is dedicated to breaking the silence, ending the stigma, and reminding you that it's okay to ask for help. Through honest stories, expert insights, and heartfelt reflections, Michelle explores what it means to heal—emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Whether you're struggling, supporting someone you love, or simply curious about the journey of self-discovery, this podcast offers connection, compassion, and community.

Episodes

  1. 08/03/2025

    Welcome to the journey | Michelle Cordova | Ep 001

    In this deeply personal and heartfelt episode, Michelle Cordova is joined by guest Margo Baca as they open up about one of life’s most challenging and emotional journeys: caring for a mother with Alzheimer’s. Together, they share their raw experiences—the grief, the guilt, the moments of unexpected joy, and the unrelenting love that keeps them going. Michelle and Margo discuss the emotional toll of watching a parent slowly slip away, the physical and mental demands of caregiving, and the isolation that can come with it. But this conversation is also one of strength and sisterhood, as they offer wisdom, compassion, and hard-earned insight forothers walking the same path. Whether you're a caregiver, a family member, or someone seeking to understand the Alzheimer’s journey, this episode is a powerful reminder that healing is possible—even when life feels impossibly heavy. 00:00 – Intro 00:47 – Introduction 01:47 – Margo tells the story of her mother 02:15 – Margo shares how she managed to deal with her mother’s condition 03:34 – What healing really means 07:52 – Michelle opens up about dealing with her mother’s Alzheimer 10:50 – Michelle reflects about how her situation made her bond with Margo 12:15– Margo talks about the complexity of being patient 14:03 – Michelle explains the dynamic with his mother 21:00 – Margo talks about how it was growing up with his mother 27:00 – Michelle talks about her mother’s life 31:55 – Michelle talks about her first fight as a kid 31:55 – Michelle talks about how she wants a better life for her mother 37:15 – A final message

    Welcome to the journey | Michelle Cordova | Ep 001

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Welcome to Healing Out Loud, a podcast where real conversations about mental health take center stage. Hosted by Michelle Cordova, this space is dedicated to breaking the silence, ending the stigma, and reminding you that it's okay to ask for help. Through honest stories, expert insights, and heartfelt reflections, Michelle explores what it means to heal—emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Whether you're struggling, supporting someone you love, or simply curious about the journey of self-discovery, this podcast offers connection, compassion, and community.