I Choose Health Podcast

Stefan Lessie
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Healing from within—one story at a time. 🌿 The I Choose Health Podcast shares real, powerful journeys of people who’ve overcome chronic illness, addiction, trauma, and mental health challenges through resilience, mindset, and holistic healing. Each episode brings inspiring stories and expert insights from health professionals, therapists, and nutrition experts to help you find balance, strength, and total well-being—body, mind, and soul. 💫 #alternativehealth #healthandfitness #mentalhealth #vegan

  1. 18h ago

    #96: The Hidden Cost of Being Busy | Olivia F. Scott on Self-Care & Balance

    🧠Start healing today with our #sponsor BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month by going to: https://www.betterhelp.com/ichoosehealth Are you so busy taking care of everyone else that you've forgotten how to take care of yourself? In this episode of the I Choose Health Podcast, Stefan Lessie sits down with Olivia F. Scott, entrepreneur, marketing leader, yoga and mindfulness teacher, and founder of Freedom at the Mat, to explore the hidden cost of being constantly busy—and why making time for yourself is essential to your mental, physical, and emotional well-being. After more than 25 years of professional success, Olivia began questioning whether chasing achievement, managing responsibilities, and constantly staying in motion were preventing her from connecting with herself. Through yoga, mindfulness, grief, and personal transformation, she discovered a different approach to success—one that makes room for peace, boundaries, self-love, and intentional living. Whether you're an entrepreneur, parent, caregiver, high achiever, or someone struggling to find time for yourself, this conversation offers a reminder: You can pursue success, care for others, and still make yourself a priority. Stay until 53:46 for a guided breathing exercise you can practice whenever life feels overwhelming. ABOUT OLIVIA F. SCOTT Olivia F. Scott is an entrepreneur, educator, marketing professional, and certified yoga and mindfulness teacher. She is the founder of Freedom at the Mat, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating accessible wellness experiences and opportunities for women to reconnect with their minds, bodies, and communities. Through her personal journey and professional work, Olivia advocates for self-care, mindfulness, and intentional living. CONNECT WITH OLIVIA F. SCOTT Official Website: https://oliviafscott.com/ Freedom at the Mat: https://freedomatthemat.com/ Freedom at the Mat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedomatthemat/ Freedom at the Mat YouTube Channel & Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/freedomatthemat CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction: Are You Making Space for Yourself? 02:34 Meet Olivia F. Scott 03:26 Who Are You Beyond Your Titles? 05:48 Holding Space for Others Without Losing Yourself 09:24 Is Being Busy Distracting You From Yourself? 15:05 Social Media, Outside Pressure & Trusting Yourself 16:38 What Yoga Gave Olivia That Professional Success Couldn't 21:35 Making Self-Care Nonnegotiable 23:22 Redefining Work-Life Balance 25:38 Vinyasa Yoga, Type-A Personalities & High Achievers 31:27 Overcoming Fear and Betting on Yourself 35:27 Dealing With Grief and the Healing Process 41:41 Freedom at the Mat: Making Wellness Accessible 47:36 Why Women Need Dedicated Spaces for Self-Care 51:58 The Simplest Way to Reconnect With Yourself 53:46 Guided Breathing Exercise With Olivia 55:09 Building a Legacy Through Wellness 57:08 Final Reflections JOIN THE CONVERSATION What's one thing you've learned to say NO to so that you can say YES to yourself? Share your experience in the comments. Your story might help someone else realize they aren't alone. If this conversation resonated with you: Remember: Choosing health is about choosing power, possibility, and purpose. #SelfCare #WorkLifeBalance #Mindfulness Content note: This conversation includes discussions of grief, substance use, and mental health struggles. 🔔 Subscribe & Connect with I Choose Health: 🎥 YouTube Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IChooseHealthPodcast 💪 Fitness Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mindcorefitness1 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ichoosehealthpodcast/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ichoosehealthpodcast  🎧 Listen on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/0rxOkqBlAQBZVfznoUpNvP  🛍️ Shop Merch: https://ichoosehealthpodcast.myshopify.com/collections/all

  2. Oct 30

    #95: Is Stress Shortening Your Life? Women’s Health with Dr. Kristine Blanche

    🧠Start healing today with our #sponsor BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month by going to: https://www.betterhelp.com/ichoosehealth You’re getting through the day, but you don’t feel like yourself. Have stress, exhaustion, and putting everyone else first become your normal? Dr. Kristine Blanche joins I Choose Health to explore women’s health, chronic stress, and longevity and why feeling heard matters when you’re trying to understand your symptoms. Drawing on her experience in emergency and critical care, she shares the personal loss that changed her approach to health and how she approaches patients who feel something is wrong. We discuss: • Burnout, caregiving, and the pressure to keep pushing • Feeling dismissed when you don’t feel well • Nutrition and whole-person care • Strength training and healthy aging • Hormonal symptoms and perimenopause • Longevity research, emerging tools, and unanswered questions • Making space for your health without guilt Stay for the conversation about starting small when your schedule and everyone else’s needs already feel overwhelming. 💬 Have you ever been told you’re fine when you didn’t feel fine? Share what helped you feel heard. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 When stress becomes a badge of honor 00:54 BetterHelp sponsor message 02:26 Lessons from emergency and critical care 05:06 Learning about nutrition in the ICU 06:53 The family loss that changed her approach 10:57 “I don’t feel like myself”: Where to start 13:48 Whole-person care and patient partnership 15:46 Burnout, sleep, and the pressure to keep going 20:03 What women accept as “just getting older” 23:36 Misdiagnosis, nutrition, and fragmented care 27:45 Processed foods and the food industry 32:32 Diet debates and individual differences 36:51 Personalizing care and strength training 39:05 Exercise motivation and changing gym culture 42:28 Women’s longevity: Research and gaps 45:39 AI and emerging longevity tools 47:56 Hormonal symptoms across life stages 49:47 Starting small: Stress relief and breathing 51:30 Lifestyle changes without guilt or shame 53:19 Self-worth and questions for your clinician 55:17 Vitamin D discussion and putting health first 57:19 Closing thoughts CONNECT WITH DR. KRISTINE BLANCHE Website: https://www.kristineblanche.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristineblanchephd/ Services: https://linktr.ee/kristineblanche 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & CONNECT WITH I CHOOSE HEALTH 🎥 Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IChooseHealthPodcast 💪 Fitness Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mindcorefitness1 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ichoosehealthpodcast/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ichoosehealthpodcast 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0rxOkqBlAQBZVfznoUpNvP 🛍️ Shop Merch: https://ichoosehealthpodcast.myshopify.com/collections/all This episode shares guest perspectives for educational purposes, not individualized medical advice. Discuss symptoms, testing, supplements, and treatment decisions with a qualified healthcare professional. #WomensHealth #ChronicStress #Longevity

  3. Oct 23

    #94: They Said He Might Never Walk Again. He Ran Out of the Hospital | Nick Prefontaine

    🧠Start healing today with our #sponsor BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month by going to: https://www.betterhelp.com/ichoosehealth At 14, Nick Prefontaine survived a devastating snowboarding accident. His parents were told he might never walk, talk, or eat independently again. Less than 90 days after the accident, he ran out of the hospital. In this episode of the I Choose Health Podcast, Nick shares the story behind that extraordinary moment, from the paramedic who was already at the mountain to the family support and intensive rehabilitation that helped him move forward. We explore his STEP system: Support, Trust, Energy, and Persistence. Nick also opens up about relearning everyday tasks, navigating doubt, finding his voice as a motivational speaker, and why comparing yourself to who you were before a life-changing event can keep you stuck. This is a conversation about accepting help, rebuilding trust in yourself, and taking the next step even when you cannot see the whole path. 💬 What is one small step you can take toward your next goal? Tell us in the comments. CHAPTERS 00:00 Nick’s remarkable recovery story 01:01 Sponsor: BetterHelp 02:34 Meet Nick: Life before the accident 06:33 The snowboarding accident that changed everything 08:49 The paramedic and goggles Nick credits with saving his life 11:10 The prognosis his parents heard 13:33 Beginning rehab and relearning the basics 15:52 How his parents supported his recovery 17:57 Affirmations and the STEP system 20:00 Setting the goal to run out of the hospital 22:21 Nick’s personal wellness practices and persistence 24:32 Running out of the hospital in under 90 days 26:47 “Mom, am I ever going to be able to walk again?” 29:03 Starting a career in real estate 31:11 Discovering a calling to share his story 33:39 A voice problem and an opportunity to speak 35:45 Moving forward through fear and exhaustion 37:44 Why comparing yourself to your former self can hold you back 41:30 Adapting your goals as life changes 43:40 Investing in mentorship and becoming a speaker 45:59 Turning his experience into the STEP system 48:22 Doing the work, one step at a time 50:21 Why no one succeeds alone 52:25 Nick’s free STEP ebook and closing thoughts CONNECT WITH NICK PREFONTAINE 🌐 Website: https://nickprefontaine.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nick_prefontaine/ 📖 STEP ebook mentioned in this episode: https://nickprefontaine.com/step 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & CONNECT WITH I CHOOSE HEALTH 🎥 YouTube Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IChooseHealthPodcast 💪 Fitness Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mindcorefitness1 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ichoosehealthpodcast/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ichoosehealthpodcast 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0rxOkqBlAQBZVfznoUpNvP 🛍️ Shop Merch: https://ichoosehealthpodcast.myshopify.com/collections/all Choose health. Choose power, possibility, and purpose. #NickPrefontaine #IChooseHealthPodcast #BrainInjuryRecovery #Resilience

  4. Oct 16

    #93: Supplements: Science or Hype? Creatine & Plant-Based Protein | Dr. Joshua Plant

    🧠Start healing today with our #sponsor BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month by going to:https://www.betterhelp.com/ichoosehealthAre your supplements backed by science or convincing marketing?Dr. Joshua Plant joins Stefan Lessie on the I Choose Health Podcast to explore supplement claims, plant-based nutrition, creatine, and the questions we should ask about health research.We discuss what to look for on supplement labels, what third-party testing can and cannot tell you, and how research funding influences the questions scientists investigate. We also explore building muscle on a vegan diet, protein quality, essential amino acids, and the difference between promising laboratory findings and evidence in people.The conversation includes high-dose vitamin C and cancer research, exercise and sleep, and the influence of social media on our health decisions.What do you check first before buying a supplement? Share your answer in the comments, and subscribe for more conversations that help you choose health.CHAPTERS00:00 Supplements: science or a sales pitch?00:53 Sponsor: BetterHelp02:07 Podcast theme02:25 Meet Dr. Joshua Plant03:43 Evaluating health claims05:20 High-dose vitamin C and cancer research09:25 Exercise, sleep, and lifestyle13:37 From studies to the market: supplement backstory16:38 What to check on a supplement label17:41 What third-party testing actually verifies19:05 Are peer-reviewed articles fair?24:48 Genetics and individual responses to diet29:08 Plant-based nutrition and supplement needs31:40 Vitamin D, iron, iodine, and omega-3s33:57 Building a strong plant-based body34:59 Protein quality, amino acids, and leucine37:19 Creatine, bulking, and cutting38:55 Can vegans build substantial muscle?40:28 “Natural,” “clean,” and “plant-based” labels42:47 Cancer research at the NIH45:47 Plant-based vs. vegan47:38 Cancer headlines: lab findings vs. human evidence49:23 Plant-based eating and cancer-risk discussion50:34 Culture and barriers to eating more plants52:01 Fitness influencers and misleading health advice57:07 The Dr. Plant Podcast59:05 Future guest requests and closing thanksCONNECT WITH DR. JOSHUA PLANTThe Science Standard: https://www.thesciencestandard.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjoshplant/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-plant-phd-980552337/ The Dr. Plant Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DrPlantPodcast 🔔 Subscribe & Connect with I Choose Health: 🎥 YouTube Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IChooseHealthPodcast 💪 Fitness Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mindcorefitness1 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ichoosehealthpodcast/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ichoosehealthpodcast 🎧 Listen on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/0rxOkqBlAQBZVfznoUpNvP 🛍️ Shop Merch: https://ichoosehealthpodcast.myshopify.com/collections/all This episode is for educational purposes, not personalized medical advice. Guest opinions and research interpretations should not be treated as established medical guidance. Discuss supplements and cancer-treatment decisions with a qualified healthcare professional. #IChooseHealthPodcast #DrJoshuaPlant #Supplements #PlantBasedNutrition #Creatine

  5. Oct 9

    #92: How to Stabilize Your Emotions for Success | Karen Conlon

    🧠Start healing today with our #sponsor BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month by going to:https://www.betterhelp.com/ichoosehealthYou’re the person everyone relies on. But who shows up for you?If you keep giving, achieving, and holding everything together while feeling emotionally drained or unseen, this conversation is for you.Psychotherapist, coach, author, and Emotionally Wealthy Podcast host Karen Conlon joins Stefan Lessie on the I Choose Health Podcast to explore people pleasing, emotional boundaries, and the relationship patterns we carry from childhood into adulthood.Karen explains why outward confidence can coexist with insecurity, how being needed can become tied to feeling worthy, and what she means by “emotional wealth.” Stefan also opens up about his own negative self-talk and the discomfort of learning to challenge it.In this episode, we discuss:• People pleasing and the fawn response• Why high achievers can struggle to express their needs• Childhood conditioning and becoming the helper or peacekeeper• The emotional cost of always being dependable• Negative self-talk, self-worth, and cultural expectations• Recognizing when caring for others means neglecting yourself• Having honest conversations without escalating conflictKaren also makes an important distinction between these relationship patterns and emotional abuse, which involves different barriers to choice and healing.💬 Have you ever felt appreciated for what you do but unseen for who you are? Share what resonated with you.Subscribe to I Choose Health for more conversations about mental health, relationships, and choosing yourself. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 When Being the Strong One Leaves You Feeling Unseen02:35 Meet Karen Conlon02:59 What Is Emotional Wealth?05:03 People Pleasing, the Fawn Response & Mistreatment07:57 Why Successful People Can Still Feel Insecure11:23 Why Certain Relationships Undermine Your Confidence15:17 Being Capable Without Feeling Supported18:33 Emotional Labor & Never Feeling Like You Do Enough19:52 Is Your Worth Tied to What You Do?21:16 The Inner Narratives You Inherited23:32 Stefan Opens Up About Negative Self-Talk25:27 Why Challenging Your Inner Critic Feels Uncomfortable28:41 Culture, Humility & Self-Worth30:36 Internal Boundaries & Cultural Expectations31:50 Childhood Experiences & Relationship Roles35:41 Asking for Connection Instead of Hoping They Notice39:26 When Caring for Others Comes at Your Expense42:07 Difficult Conversations Can Be Calm45:22 Leading with Empathy During Disagreements47:58 Why Emotional Abuse Requires a Different Conversation50:01 Closing Reflections51:07 Choose Health & Choose Yourself🔗 CONNECT WITH KAREN CONLONWebsite: [https://www.karenconlon.com](https://www.karenconlon.com)Podcast: [https://karenconlon.com/podcast](https://karenconlon.com/podcast)Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/karen_conlo...](https://www.instagram.com/karen_conlo...)#PeoplePleasing #EmotionalWealth #HealthyBoundaries #KarenConlon #IChooseHealth🔔 Subscribe & Connect with I Choose Health:🎥 YouTube Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IChooseHealt...💪 Fitness Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mindcorefitn...📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ichooseheal...🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ichoosehealth...🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0rxOkqB...🛍️ Shop Merch: https://ichoosehealthpodcast.myshopif...

  6. Oct 2

    #91: Why Your Life Is Hard: Subconscious Patterns & Self-Doubt | Dr. Tara Perry

    🧠Start healing today with our #sponsor BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month by going to: https://www.betterhelp.com/ichoosehealth Why do you still feel stuck, stressed, or not good enough, even when you’re succeeding? Dr. Tara Perry returns to the I Choose Health Podcast with Stefan Lessie to explore subconscious patterns, imposter syndrome, people pleasing, and the childhood beliefs that can shape our adult lives. Drawing on her background in acupuncture, Chinese medicine, and hypnotherapy, Dr. Perry shares her perspective on the mind-body connection and integrative healing. We discuss how parents model emotional patterns, why high achievers struggle with self-doubt, and how mindfulness, breathwork, boundaries, and celebrating progress can support emotional well-being. 🎁 Get Dr. Perry’s free 20-minute coherent breathing audio: https://consulttara.com/library/coherent-breathing-5-5 CHAPTERS 00:00 Why the mind matters in healing 01:42 BetterHelp sponsor message 02:56 Podcast theme and welcome 03:38 How acupuncture shaped Dr. Perry’s approach 06:05 Mindfulness and natural approaches to stress 08:54 Fear of acupuncture and the stress response 11:52 Hypnotherapy and the mind-body connection 13:16 Acupuncture, foam rolling, and other tools 15:07 Food cravings and subconscious associations 20:34 Are children easier to help? 25:01 How parents can model anxiety or calm 28:13 Helping children feel heard through affect labeling 31:36 Why high achievers feel not good enough 35:28 Imposter syndrome and impossible standards 38:26 Why celebrating your wins matters 39:59 Negative people, people pleasing, and boundaries 43:11 Why an integrative approach matters 45:39 Dr. Perry’s perspective on Western medicine 50:10 Choosing an approach for each person 51:47 Wellness trends and marketing hype 54:05 Lightning round: habits, books, and hypnotherapy myths 56:37 Chickens, nature, and connection 58:22 Thoughts, love, and the quality of your life 58:33 Free breathwork gift and closing CONNECT WITH DR. TARA PERRY 🌐 Website / Work with Dr. Tara Perry: https://consulttara.com/ 🎙️ Next Level Healing Podcast: https://consulttara.com/podcast 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtaraperry/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drtaragraceperry 🎁 Breathwork gift: https://consulttara.com/library/coherent-breathing-5-5 Subscribe to I Choose Health for more conversations about choosing power, possibility, and purpose. #DrTaraPerry #SubconsciousMind #Hypnotherapy #ImposterSyndrome #IChooseHealth 🔔 Subscribe & Connect with I Choose Health: 🎥 YouTube Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IChooseHealthPodcast 💪 Fitness Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mindcorefitness1 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ichoosehealthpodcast/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ichoosehealthpodcast 🎧 Listen on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/0rxOkqBlAQBZVfznoUpNvP 🛍️ Shop Merch: https://ichoosehealthpodcast.myshopify.com/collections/all

  7. Sep 25

    #90: Vegan at 52 & First Vegan at Olympia| Torre Washington

    🧠Start healing today with our #sponsor BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month by going to: https://www.betterhelp.com/ichoosehealth At 52, vegan bodybuilder Torre Washington is preparing for the Olympia stage with a lifetime of discipline and his mother’s memory driving him forward.In this collaboration between I Choose Health and Best Life By You, Torre joins Stefan Lessie and Julia Furlipa to share how a childhood dream of becoming a superhero became a journey of strength, purpose, and personal transformation.Torre opens up about losing his mother, overcoming self-doubt, and envisioning his competition wins. He also shares what he eats during prep, how he approaches training, and how coaches Cliff Wilson and Paul Baker helped him develop his physique.From his Jamaican upbringing and Rastafari influences to living vegan since 1998, this conversation explores the experiences behind the athlete and why he believes there is still more to accomplish.What part of Torre’s journey inspires you most? Tell us in the comments, and subscribe for more conversations about choosing health, purpose, and possibility. CHAPTERS00:00 Introducing Torre Washington’s Olympia journey01:00 Sponsor: BetterHelp02:13 Podcast intro and welcome02:46 Representation and inspiring others at 5204:40 From childhood bullying to a superhero dream06:20 Kaizen: The drive to keep improving08:18 Compassion, Rastafari, and going vegan12:22 His mother’s sacrifices and lasting influence15:59 Turning grief into purpose20:20 Qualifying for Olympia and visualizing victory24:30 What Torre eats during competition prep27:27 Supplements and focused training29:52 Tracking food and staying consistent31:51 Working with Cliff Wilson and Paul Baker38:24 Why coaches need coaches41:28 Responding to vegan stereotypes and critics44:04 Steroid accusations and a Lenny Kravitz story45:10 Handling judgment with humor50:36 Chris Hemsworth and adjusting to plant-based eating51:32 Final preparations for Las Vegas53:13 Watching Olympia and Meet the Olympians55:18 Support, gratitude, and closing reflections CONNECT WITH TORRE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torre.washington/ Website: https://www.torrewashington.com/ Watch Torre at Olympia: https://www.olympiaproductions.com/ 🔔 Subscribe & Connect with I Choose Health:🎥 YouTube Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IChooseHealthPodcast 💪 Fitness Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mindcorefitness1 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ichoosehealthpodcast/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ichoosehealthpodcast 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0rxOkqBlAQBZVfznoUpNvP🛍️ Shop Merch: https://ichoosehealthpodcast.myshopify.com/collections/all #TorreWashington #VeganBodybuilding #MrOlympia #IChooseHealthPodcast #BestLifeByYou

  8. Sep 18

    #89: She Hid Childhood Sexual Abuse for 50 Years: Darlene Lekowski

    🧠Start healing today with our #sponsor BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month by going to:https://www.betterhelp.com/ichoosehealthDarlene Lekowski carried the secret of childhood sexual abuse within her family for more than 50 years. When she finally spoke up, one of the people she accused sued her for defamation.In this powerful conversation, Darlene shares why she remained silent, how trauma affected her relationships and mental health, the signs parents should look for, and how she learned to release shame, break free, and live forward.Darlene also discusses her memoir, Shattering Silence, her legal victory, survivor advocacy, and why it is never too late to begin healing.Content note: This episode discusses childhood sexual abuse, suicidal thoughts, trauma, and violence.CONNECT WITH DARLENE LEKOWSKIWebsite:https://www.darlenespeaksup.com/Instagram:  / darlenelekowski  Buy the book:https://www.darlenespeaksup.com/the-bookSurvivors Solidarity March:https://www.survivorssolidaritymarch....Resources:https://www.darlenespeaksup.com/resou...CHAPTERS00:00 The secret Darlene carried for 50 years02:50 Meet Darlene Lekowski03:37 Why she stayed silent06:14 How abuse changes safety and trust10:02 Understanding sibling sexual trauma and abuse11:29 Shame and protecting the family14:09 When hidden trauma begins to surface15:30 The unseen effects of trauma17:54 The moment Darlene finally spoke up20:19 Her brothers’ responses22:31 Telling her children the truth23:57 Sued for defamation25:35 Living around the people who abused her28:48 Winning in court did not bring healing31:12 Choosing peace and living forward32:32 Apologies, denial, and family division37:32 Does Darlene wish she had spoken sooner?38:23 Why children need language for abuse41:14 Writing Shattering Silence44:33 Misconceptions about sibling sexual abuse46:16 Signs parents should look for49:50 The effect on the wider family53:12 The Speak Your Truth Act54:34 What letting go really means56:35 Darlene’s advice to survivors57:49 Where to find Darlene and her bookIf this conversation helped you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need to hear Darlene’s story.🔔 Subscribe & Connect with I Choose Health: 🎥 YouTube Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IChooseHealthPodcast 💪 Fitness Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mindcorefitness1 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ichoosehealthpodcast/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ichoosehealthpodcast 🎧 Listen on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/0rxOkqBlAQBZVfznoUpNvP 🛍️ Shop Merch: https://ichoosehealthpodcast.myshopify.com/collections/all #IChooseHealth #DarleneLekowski #ShatteringSilence #SurvivorStory #TraumaHealing

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Healing from within—one story at a time. 🌿 The I Choose Health Podcast shares real, powerful journeys of people who’ve overcome chronic illness, addiction, trauma, and mental health challenges through resilience, mindset, and holistic healing. Each episode brings inspiring stories and expert insights from health professionals, therapists, and nutrition experts to help you find balance, strength, and total well-being—body, mind, and soul. 💫 #alternativehealth #healthandfitness #mentalhealth #vegan

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  • Creator
    Stefan Lessie
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    95
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Stefan Lessie
  • Show Website
    I Choose Health Podcast