I FREAKING KNEW IT

Deborah Atella

I FREAKING KNEW IT – the podcast where intuition takes the spotlight. Have you ever felt that unshakable, eerie sensation in your gut that defied logic, yet you knew it was right? Or experienced a sudden flash of insight, as if the universe tapped you on the shoulder or whispered in your ear? Whether you call it a gut feeling, sixth sense, or divine intervention, we’ve all had those spine-tingling moments where we just freaking knew it.Host Deborah Atella and her guests share personal stories about when they just freaking knew they should or shouldn’t do something, and the results that followed. Tune in for insights on why we sometimes ignore our gut instincts and tips on how to enhance your intuition.

Episodes

  1. 02/11/2025

    Jessica Baladad

    Jessica Baladad FREAKING KNEW she had breast cancer and was being medically gaslit! An unexpected breast cancer diagnosis at 33 years old empowered Jessica Baladad to channel her experience into a mission that’s changing the way women advocate for their medical care. The five-year survivor created Feel For Your Life, a free mobile app that shows women how to perform self exams, track their progress and set monthly reminders. It’s the first of its kind created by a breast cancer patient and has been downloaded tens of thousands of times all over the world. In 2024, Jessica implemented an AI feature into the app to help patients interpret and better understand pathology reports from their breast cancer screenings. Since launching the app, Jessica has expanded her advocacy into healthcare reform. She’s helped write legislation in the State of Tennessee to promote risk reducing measures against cancer and disease. Billed as the Feel For Your Life Act, it requires high school students to learn about self breast exams, testicular exams and skin exams. Additionally, Jessica has spoken out against insurance companies before members of Congress. She is working to eliminate quality-adjusted life-year (QALY) scores, Pharmacy Benefits Managers (PBMs) and co-pay accumulators. Jessica plans to grow her efforts by further by working with medical providers, patients and vendors to bridge the gaps that keep individuals from getting access to the care they deserve. http://www.feelforyourlife.com/ http://www.feelforyourlife.com/app http://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicabaladad http://www.instagram.com/jessica.baladad http://www.instagram.com/feelforyourlife http://www.facebook.com/feelforyourlife Https://www.deborahatella.com https://www.instagram.com/deborahatella/ IS THIS JOB MY JAM? The Guide For Grown Ups Who Still Don't Know What They Want To Be https://a.co/d/98jRRQF hideb@deborahatella.com

    22 min
  2. 01/28/2025

    Angela Lauria

    Dr. Angela Lauria FREAKING KNEW that embracing her authentic self would often lead to trouble. Through an unexpected series of events, she was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome (now recognized as Autism, part of the broader autism spectrum), a revelation that brought clarity to the lifelong confusion she had experienced. With this understanding, her confusion dissolved. Now, when she encounters messages like "be authentic" or "bring your whole self to work," she knows how to discern whether those environments truly support neurodivergent individuals. By asking the right questions, she ensures these spaces are genuinely safe for her—and others like her—to thrive. Dr. Angela Lauria is a late-diagnosed Autistic who has drawn on her life-long special interest in non-fiction to help almost 2,000 entrepreneurs write, publish, and promote their books through her company Difference Press. Her mission is to help Autistic people identify their unique superpowers and kryptonite and help create a move neurodiversity-affirming world so everyone can maximize their time in the superpower zone. Angela is also an author herself with 8 books, including a Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestseller. She has a B.A. and an M.A. in Journalism and Media Affairs from George Washington University and a PhD in Communications from European Graduate School. http://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/ Https://www.deborahatella.com https://www.instagram.com/deborahatella/ IS THIS JOB MY JAM? The Guide For Grown Ups Who Still Don't Know What They Want To Be https://a.co/d/98jRRQF hideb@deborahatella.com

    41 min
  3. 11/08/2024

    Lisa Heacock

    Lisa Heacock FREAKING KNEW she needed a mammogram! Sometimes things take way longer than they should!!! Lisa Heacock is the proud mother of two adult daughters, Bree and Alexa and partner to Darren and owner of Holistic Life Coaching with Lisa Marie. Lisa is an International Certified and Accredited Life Coach, Grief Coach, Certified Grief Educator, Inspirational Speaker, Podcast Host of the Because We Love – Finding meaning after loss podcast, an International Best-Selling Author, and Breast Cancer Survivor. After losing twelve loved ones through death in twenty-two-months, including her niece, her parents, and her twenty-four-year-old son-in-law, Lisa knew if she was going to survive both physically and mentally, she needed help! Seeking different modalities, Lisa was able to create a life of purpose and passion around her pain. Now she helps others do the same. From unhappy to fulfilled, Lisa helps men and women take action to live authentically and unapologetically in alignment with their values. As a Life Coach Lisa’s priority is to create a safe confidential space for individuals who feel stuck, lost, stressed, lacking confidence and clarity, or grieving any type of loss, to create a life of passion and purpose. Using her own experience, her education, empathy, and intuition, she helps men and women rebuild, transform, and take action to create the life they desire and deserve. https://linktr.ee/CoachLisaMarie Https://www.deborahatella.com https://www.instagram.com/deborahatella/ IS THIS JOB MY JAM? The Guide For Grown Ups Who Still Don't Know What They Want To Be https://a.co/d/98jRRQF hideb@deborahatella.com

    23 min
5
out of 5
4 Ratings

About

I FREAKING KNEW IT – the podcast where intuition takes the spotlight. Have you ever felt that unshakable, eerie sensation in your gut that defied logic, yet you knew it was right? Or experienced a sudden flash of insight, as if the universe tapped you on the shoulder or whispered in your ear? Whether you call it a gut feeling, sixth sense, or divine intervention, we’ve all had those spine-tingling moments where we just freaking knew it.Host Deborah Atella and her guests share personal stories about when they just freaking knew they should or shouldn’t do something, and the results that followed. Tune in for insights on why we sometimes ignore our gut instincts and tips on how to enhance your intuition.