Grey Maybe Podcast (hosted by Jillian Schmitz)

Jillian Schmitz

A limited series podcast and social experiment based on challenging topics. Artist and recovery advocate Jillian Schmitz reads her own personal stories and, hopefully, shares stories of others in an effort to help lessen stigma and shame. If you'd like to share your story of recovery anonymously or otherwise, please email greymaybestories@gmail.com.

  1. 07/20/2025

    Mother of two Anita Singleton recounts her experience with intimate partner violence.

    Trigger Warning: abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse, abortion, suicidal ideation, drug use, sexual coercion In Episode Twelve (and the Season Finale) of the fourth season of Grey Maybe, mother of two Anita Singleton recounts her experience with intimate partner violence aggravated by her abusers drug use. Anita talks about how important her recovery has been and how it's helped her be the mother she is today. Anita Singleton IG - https://www.instagram.com/anitasingletonn Grey Maybe IG: https://www.instagram.com/greymaybepodcast/ Grey Maybe TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greymaybepod Jillian Schmitz IG: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschmitz/ Jillian Schmitz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jillianschmitzofficial Mentioned in this episode: "It Ends With Us" film - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10655524/ Physician and author Gabor Mate - https://drgabormate.com/ "The Body Keeps The Score" by Bessel Van Der Kolk https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748 Overeaters Anonymous (OA) - https://oa.org/ How to help a loved one Do’s and Don'ts https://www.fayettecares.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/How-to-Help-a-Loved-One-Trapped-in-Abuse.pdf National Domestic Abuse Hotline https://www.thehotline.org/ 1-800-779-7233 Text BEGIN to 88788 Hotline Chat https://chat.thehotline.us/v2/index.html?dkey=783ea42e-3aa0-42f4-9899-ad886e4995b4&skill=g1b How to get out of an abusive relationship https://www.helpguide.org/relationships/domestic-abuse/getting-out-of-an-abusive-relationship Preparing how to leave an abuser https://survivingeconomicabuse.org/i-need-help/de-linking-from-the-abuser/preparing-to-leave-an-abuser/ Find Affordable Therapy (Open Path Collective) https://openpathcollective.org/ Psychology Today Database https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists If you are feeling suicidal or in crisis text or call 988.National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention National Sexual Assault Helpline https://rainn.org/resources Episode Transcribed https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lhzA2p0CKu9DAIl6ZCdM9n8r6aqFj6lY/

    1h 4m

  2. 07/20/2025

    Realtor & Teacher Terri Yates speaks about the abuse she's braved throughout her life.

    Trigger Warning: abuse, rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, physical abuse, grooming In Episode Eleven of the fourth season of Grey Maybe, Realtor & Teacher Terri Yates speaks about the abuse she's braved throughout her life, her special bond with her mother, the importance of therapy and how she attained recovery. Terri Yates IG - https://www.instagram.com/terriyates23 Terri’s Podcast "Enlightened Curiosity" on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0n6NeEmAMZmquLFWebyDDQ?si=29b91135f2954130 Grey Maybe IG: https://www.instagram.com/greymaybepodcast/ Grey Maybe TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greymaybepod Jillian Schmitz IG: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschmitz/ Jillian Schmitz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jillianschmitzofficial Mentioned in this episode: WeSpark - https://wespark.org/ Living Beauty - https://livingbeauty.org/ The Performing Arts Center - https://performingartscenter.net/ How to help a loved one Do’s and Don'ts https://www.fayettecares.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/How-to-Help-a-Loved-One-Trapped-in-Abuse.pdf National Domestic Abuse Hotline https://www.thehotline.org/ 1-800-779-7233 Text BEGIN to 88788 Hotline Chat https://chat.thehotline.us/v2/index.html?dkey=783ea42e-3aa0-42f4-9899-ad886e4995b4&skill=g1b How to get out of an abusive relationship https://www.helpguide.org/relationships/domestic-abuse/getting-out-of-an-abusive-relationship Preparing how to leave an abuser https://survivingeconomicabuse.org/i-need-help/de-linking-from-the-abuser/preparing-to-leave-an-abuser/ Find Affordable Therapy (Open Path Collective) https://openpathcollective.org/ Psychology Today Database https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists If you are feeling suicidal or in crisis text or call 988.National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention National Sexual Assault Helpline https://rainn.org/resources Episode Transcribed https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KpocCyKUijXUC1uhUORrGU3z8V6cP5Mr/

    1h 11m

  3. 07/20/2025

    QHHT Practitioner Amber Porter shares about her different encounters with abuse.

    Trigger Warning: rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, physical abuse In Episode Ten of the fourth season of Grey Maybe, Amber Porter shares about her encounters with abuse throughout her life and the journey that led her to her QHHT certification. Amber Porter IG - https://www.instagram.com/ambermarieporter Amber’s QHHT IG - https://www.instagram.com/amberistheinnergy Grey Maybe IG: https://www.instagram.com/greymaybepodcast/ Grey Maybe TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greymaybepod Jillian Schmitz IG: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschmitz/ Jillian Schmitz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jillianschmitzofficial Mentioned in this episode: Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT) - https://www.qhhtofficial.com/ Dolores Cannon - https://dolorescannon.com/ Physician and Author Gabor Mate - https://drgabormate.com/ "Maid" TV series - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11337908/ How to help a loved one Do’s and Don'ts https://www.fayettecares.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/How-to-Help-a-Loved-One-Trapped-in-Abuse.pdf National Domestic Abuse Hotline https://www.thehotline.org/ 1-800-779-7233 Text BEGIN to 88788 Hotline Chat https://chat.thehotline.us/v2/index.html?dkey=783ea42e-3aa0-42f4-9899-ad886e4995b4&skill=g1b How to get out of an abusive relationship https://www.helpguide.org/relationships/domestic-abuse/getting-out-of-an-abusive-relationship Preparing how to leave an abuser https://survivingeconomicabuse.org/i-need-help/de-linking-from-the-abuser/preparing-to-leave-an-abuser/ Find Affordable Therapy (Open Path Collective) https://openpathcollective.org/ Psychology Today Database https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists If you are feeling suicidal or in crisis text or call 988.National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention National Sexual Assault Helpline https://rainn.org/resources Episode Transcribed Herehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1CYwUAqlXUJXMHlBBtDdybp5VFRy13Bra/

    1h 3m

  4. 07/20/2025

    ASL Interpreter & mother Genna Middlebrook recounts her experience with intimate partner violence.

    Trigger Warning: physical abuse, emotional abuse Episode Nine of the fourth season of Grey Maybe is a conversation with ASL interpreter Genna Middlebrook. Genna recounts her experience with intimate partner violence, how she escaped and her journey of recovery. Genna Middlebrook's IG - https://www.instagram.com/gennamiddlebrookmom Grey Maybe IG: https://www.instagram.com/greymaybepodcast/ Grey Maybe TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greymaybepod Jillian Schmitz IG: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschmitz/ Jillian Schmitz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jillianschmitzofficial Mentioned in this episode: More information on ASL https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/american-sign-language#:~:text=American%20Sign%20Language%20(ASL)%20is,of%20the%20hands%20and%20face How to help a loved one Do’s and Don'ts https://www.fayettecares.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/How-to-Help-a-Loved-One-Trapped-in-Abuse.pdf National Domestic Abuse Hotline https://www.thehotline.org/ 1-800-779-7233 Text BEGIN to 88788 Hotline Chat https://chat.thehotline.us/v2/index.html?dkey=783ea42e-3aa0-42f4-9899-ad886e4995b4&skill=g1b How to get out of an abusive relationship https://www.helpguide.org/relationships/domestic-abuse/getting-out-of-an-abusive-relationship Preparing how to leave an abuser https://survivingeconomicabuse.org/i-need-help/de-linking-from-the-abuser/preparing-to-leave-an-abuser/ Find Affordable Therapy (Open Path Collective) https://openpathcollective.org/ Psychology Today Database https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists If you are feeling suicidal or in crisis text or call 988.National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention National Sexual Assault Helpline https://rainn.org/resources Episode Transcribed Here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uIwS16McOPJDdbHJzmErdoDcEA1gfFTR/

    1h 6m

  5. 07/20/2025

    Actor, Dancer & Choreographer Cat Heinen tells their story of an abusive relationship.

    Trigger Warning: Suicidal Ideation, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, disordered eating, body dysmorphia. In Episode Eight of season four, Actor, Dancer & Choreographer Cat Heinen tells their story of intimate partner violence as a teenager and how they got help and healing. Cat also talks about being non-binary and the role body image and food played in their abusive relationship. Cat Heinen IG - https://www.instagram.com/cat.heinen Cat Heinen Website - https://www.cat-heinen.com/ Grey Maybe IG: https://www.instagram.com/greymaybepodcast/ Grey Maybe TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greymaybepod Jillian Schmitz IG: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschmitz/ Jillian Schmitz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jillianschmitzofficial Mentioned in this episode: Dana Wilson - https://www.instagram.com/danadaners The Satin Dollz - https://www.instagram.com/satindollz Co-dependents Anonymous (CODA) - https://coda.org/ What to do if you’re dealing with someone who is suicidal https://988lifeline.org/help-someone-else/ Do’s and Don’t for dealing with someone who is suicidal https://www.psychalive.org/the-dos-and-donts-of-suicide-prevention/ How to help a loved one Do’s and Don'ts https://www.fayettecares.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/How-to-Help-a-Loved-One-Trapped-in-Abuse.pdf National Domestic Abuse Hotline https://www.thehotline.org/ 1-800-779-7233 Text BEGIN to 88788 Hotline Chat https://chat.thehotline.us/v2/index.html?dkey=783ea42e-3aa0-42f4-9899-ad886e4995b4&skill=g1b How to get out of an abusive relationship https://www.helpguide.org/relationships/domestic-abuse/getting-out-of-an-abusive-relationship Preparing how to leave an abuser https://survivingeconomicabuse.org/i-need-help/de-linking-from-the-abuser/preparing-to-leave-an-abuser/ Find Affordable Therapy (Open Path Collective) https://openpathcollective.org/ Psychology Today Database https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists If you are feeling suicidal or in crisis text or call 988.National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention National Sexual Assault Helpline https://rainn.org/resources Episode Transcribed Here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jtphqHnL9QM9EZQbVdxwsniIOD1NLuRK/

    1h 10m

  6. 07/20/2025

    Author, Dancer & Nonprofit founder Isabella Grosso talks about trafficking and her journey of recovery.

    Trigger Warning: sexual abuse, sexual assault, rape, trafficking, stillborn, grooming In Episode Seven of the fourth season of Grey Maybe, author, dancer & nonprofit founder Isabella Grosso talks about trafficking, abuse and her recovery through advocacy, art and being a new mother. Isabella Grosso IG - https://www.instagram.com/bellaspinkmachete Isabella Grosso Website - https://www.isabellagrosso.com/about-me Isabella Grosso Book IG - https://www.instagram.com/natashasnotmyname_ "Natasha’s Not My Name" by Isabella Grosso - https://www.amazon.com/Natashas-Not-My-Name-Memoir/dp/194859837X Isabella Grosso Nonprofit IG - https://www.instagram.com/sheis_powerful Isabella Grosso Nonprofit Website - https://www.sheispowerful.org/ "She Is" Documentary by Isabella Grosso - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5892642/ Grey Maybe IG: https://www.instagram.com/greymaybepodcast/ Grey Maybe TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greymaybepod Jillian Schmitz IG: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschmitz/ Jillian Schmitz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jillianschmitzofficial Mentioned in this episode: EMDR therapy - https://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr/ How to help a loved one Do’s and Don'ts https://www.fayettecares.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/How-to-Help-a-Loved-One-Trapped-in-Abuse.pdf National Domestic Abuse Hotline https://www.thehotline.org/ 1-800-779-7233 Text BEGIN to 88788 Hotline Chat https://chat.thehotline.us/v2/index.html?dkey=783ea42e-3aa0-42f4-9899-ad886e4995b4&skill=g1b How to get out of an abusive relationship https://www.helpguide.org/relationships/domestic-abuse/getting-out-of-an-abusive-relationship Preparing how to leave an abuser https://survivingeconomicabuse.org/i-need-help/de-linking-from-the-abuser/preparing-to-leave-an-abuser/ Find Affordable Therapy (Open Path Collective) https://openpathcollective.org/ Psychology Today Database https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists If you are feeling suicidal or in crisis text or call 988.National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention National Sexual Assault Helpline https://rainn.org/resources Episode Transcribed Here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oFgqz8pm7KsWHNYesMEDmJAZArd40MDo/

    59 min

  7. 07/20/2025

    Actor, Singer & Dancer Jenni Nicole Bloom speaks on abuse in the family.

    Trigger Warning: sexual abuse, sexual assault Episode Six of the fourth season of Grey Maybe is a conversation with triple threat Jenni Nicole Bloom. Jenni speaks on the abuse she encountered, the complicated nature of it and family dynamics. Jenni Nicole Bloom IG - https://www.instagram.com/jenninicolebloom Jenni Nicole Bloom IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6072942/ Grey Maybe IG: https://www.instagram.com/greymaybepodcast/ Grey Maybe TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greymaybepod Jillian Schmitz IG: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschmitz/ Jillian Schmitz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jillianschmitzofficial Mentioned in this episode: The Bobby Darin Show - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0069565/ “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252 Pepperdine counseling - https://gsep.pepperdine.edu/about/clinics/ How to help a loved one Do’s and Don'ts https://www.fayettecares.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/How-to-Help-a-Loved-One-Trapped-in-Abuse.pdf National Domestic Abuse Hotline https://www.thehotline.org/ 1-800-779-7233 Text BEGIN to 88788 Hotline Chat https://chat.thehotline.us/v2/index.html?dkey=783ea42e-3aa0-42f4-9899-ad886e4995b4&skill=g1b How to get out of an abusive relationship https://www.helpguide.org/relationships/domestic-abuse/getting-out-of-an-abusive-relationship Preparing how to leave an abuser https://survivingeconomicabuse.org/i-need-help/de-linking-from-the-abuser/preparing-to-leave-an-abuser/ Find Affordable Therapy (Open Path Collective) https://openpathcollective.org/ Psychology Today Database https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists If you are feeling suicidal or in crisis text or call 988.National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention National Sexual Assault Helpline https://rainn.org/resources Episode Transcribed Here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RNDYwU4OOzMjZ_0ijMAcM2dvkb4wCh_k/

    1h 9m

  8. 07/20/2025

    Burlesque Queen & Artist Michelle L'amour shares her experience with psychological and emotional abuse.

    Trigger Warning: psychological abuse, emotional abuse, non-consent Episode Four of the fourth season of Grey Maybe is a conversation with Burlesque Queen & Artist Michelle L'amour. Michelle shares her experience with psychological and emotional abuse, her unique circumstance and her return to self. Michelle L'amour IG - https://www.instagram.com/michellelamour Michelle L'amour Website - https://michellelamour.com/ Intimacy Coordination - https://michellelamour.com/intimacy/ Grey Maybe IG: https://www.instagram.com/greymaybepodcast/ Grey Maybe TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greymaybepod Jillian Schmitz IG: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschmitz/ Jillian Schmitz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jillianschmitzofficial Mentioned in this episode: Pamela Adlon - https://www.instagram.com/pamelaadlon Scott Hislop - https://www.instagram.com/scotty_hislop "Better Things" - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4370596/ "Agatha All Along" - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15571732/ Physician and author Gabor Mate - https://drgabormate.com/ How to help a loved one Do’s and Don'ts https://www.fayettecares.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/How-to-Help-a-Loved-One-Trapped-in-Abuse.pdf National Domestic Abuse Hotline https://www.thehotline.org/ 1-800-779-7233 Text BEGIN to 88788 Hotline Chat https://chat.thehotline.us/v2/index.html?dkey=783ea42e-3aa0-42f4-9899-ad886e4995b4&skill=g1b How to get out of an abusive relationship https://www.helpguide.org/relationships/domestic-abuse/getting-out-of-an-abusive-relationship Preparing how to leave an abuser https://survivingeconomicabuse.org/i-need-help/de-linking-from-the-abuser/preparing-to-leave-an-abuser/ Find Affordable Therapy (Open Path Collective) https://openpathcollective.org/ Psychology Today Database https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists If you are feeling suicidal or in crisis text or call 988.National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention National Sexual Assault Helpline https://rainn.org/resources Episode Transcribed Here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zvLOHwJSMkVEe5UtY6MPrMazGEPN-WFF/

    1h 12m
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A limited series podcast and social experiment based on challenging topics. Artist and recovery advocate Jillian Schmitz reads her own personal stories and, hopefully, shares stories of others in an effort to help lessen stigma and shame. If you'd like to share your story of recovery anonymously or otherwise, please email greymaybestories@gmail.com.

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