Life and In-Between

Diana Gonzalez-Lehboub and Patrick Perez
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"Life & In Between" is a podcast dedicated to exploring the moments that shape us—big and small, expected and unexpected. From personal growth to professional transitions, we create a space for open and honest conversations about navigating life’s changes. Whether it’s career shifts, job loss, or finding purpose in uncertain times, we aim to offer insights, shared experiences, and meaningful discussions that help listeners feel seen, supported, and inspired to move forward with confidence.

  1. “They Look Perfect in Public… But Behind Closed Doors? | Covert Narcissist Exposed”

    1D AGO

    “They Look Perfect in Public… But Behind Closed Doors? | Covert Narcissist Exposed”

    What if the person everyone admires… is the one quietly breaking you? In this deeply raw episode of Life & In Between, Diana Gonzalez-Lehboub sits down with Mia J. Hanks, author of Bridemaid, who shares her journey of surviving nearly 30 years in a covert narcissistic marriage. Joined by special co-host Nikki Allen (stepping in for Patrick), this conversation unfolds into something powerful… three women, one shared truth, and a reality many live—but few can name. ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of emotional abuse, narcissistic relationships, trauma, and the impact of long-term psychological stress. Please take care of yourself while listening. From hidden abuse and emotional manipulation to the moment everything finally clicked… this episode dives into: What a covert narcissist really looks like Why it’s so hard for others to believe you The cost of “staying for the kids” How stress and trauma impact your body and identity And what it takes to finally choose yourself This isn’t just a story… it’s a wake-up call. 🎧 If you’ve ever questioned your reality… this conversation is for you. 🔗 CONNECT WITH MIA J. HANKS 📘 Book: Bridemaid (A Memoir) 👉https://www.amazon.com/Bride-Made-Memoir-Mia-J-Hanks/dp/B0CVC322MF/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yFLeRDzL8x4ahfnHn5O86A.HUv1UbZa2J5uU4mwFRi09FsfWGX9F7bE3tL0yB0q9VU&qid=1719872156&sr=1-1 🌐 Website: https://miajhanks.com/ 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/npd.andme/ 💼 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@npdandme 🎙️ LISTEN / WATCH LIFE & IN BETWEEN PODCAST 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4yGWQLlHVj3nzPwgzYXXot 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-and-in-between/id1809054005 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAndInBetweenPodcast 🎵 Amazon Music: https://podcasters.amazon.com/podcasts🎵iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/291557046/🌐 Website: https://www.lifeandinbetweenpodcast.com/ #NarcissisticAbuse #CovertNarcissist #EmotionalAbuse #HealingJourney #TraumaRecovery #LifeAndInBetweenPodcast #SurvivorStory #WomenHealing #ToxicRelationships #SelfWorth #PodcastClips #BreakTheCycle

    56 min
  2. From Alcoholism to Healing: A Psychologist & Survivor Share What No One Talks About

    APR 9

    From Alcoholism to Healing: A Psychologist & Survivor Share What No One Talks About

    What if addiction isn’t just about the person struggling…but about the silent pain carried by everyone around them?In this deeply raw and human conversation, we sit down with a couple who didn’t just study addiction… they lived it.This episode of Life & In Between goes beyond addiction—and into the real, unspoken impact it has on families, relationships, and identity.We’re joined by John McMahon and Lou Lewis, a powerful duo whose lives intersect through love, loss, addiction, and healing.John, a psychologist and recovering alcoholic, and Lou, a therapist who lost her first husband to alcoholism, bring a rare and deeply personal perspective. Together, they created a platform to support families navigating the chaos of addiction—because too often, the people around the addict are left without support.In this conversation, we explore:✨ What it’s really like to love someone struggling with addiction✨ The emotional toll families carry in silence✨ Recovery from both sides of the story✨ Turning pain into purpose through service and storytelling✨ Why support for families of addicts is still missing—and how to change that✨ The journey behind their platform Bottledup and their latest bookThis isn’t just a conversation about addiction…It’s about healing, second chances, and rewriting your story before it’s too late.Because at some point, we all ask ourselves:👉 Am I living a life I’ll regret… or one I chose on purpose?🔗 CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST📌 Learn more about John Mcmahon & Lou Lewis:👉 Website: https://bottled-up.com/👉 Podcast: https://pod.link/1824729126?view=apps&sort=popularity&fbclid=IwY2xjawREKyVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE2Mjg1R21CeDlpWEsyUmpFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkkNjTDf6kFgpXUCYwvGiu7UYZd7EYjBXA0BF6Rx3hwq4XZ0lL-OEmqRXqLX_aem_4aMY1T1iPV0VJq1XLTSbLQ👉 Book: Bottled Up: https://bottled-up.com/bottled-up-book/https://bottled-up.com/bottled-up-books/first-steps-out-of-problem-drinking/👉 Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/BottledUp247/If this episode touched you…Share it with someone who needs to hear it.You never know who’s silently carrying this story.👉 Don’t forget to Like, Follow, and Share to help us reach more hearts.If this episode touched you…Share it with someone who needs to hear it.You never know who’s silently carrying this story.👉 Don’t forget to Like, Follow, and Share to help us reach more hearts

    1h 13m
  3. What if the answers you’ve been searching for… are already inside you?

    APR 3

    What if the answers you’ve been searching for… are already inside you?

    In this powerful episode of Life & In Between, Diana and Jessica sits down with executive coach, author, and “growth whisperer” Stephanie Peirolo for a conversation that will challenge the way you make decisions, trust yourself, and show up in your life. From navigating corporate leadership and gender bias… to rebuilding her life after addiction… to helping women finally ask the question most of us avoid— 👉 “What do I actually want?” Stephanie shares the deeply personal journey behind her book The Saint and the Drunk and introduces a different way of decision-making—one that moves beyond logic and taps into something we’ve been taught to ignore: our body, our intuition, and our inner wisdom. This conversation gets real about: ✨ Why so many women struggle to say “I want” ✨ The hidden cost of ignoring your intuition ✨ How “resistance” might actually be protecting you ✨ The difference between attraction vs. aversion (and why it matters) ✨ Healing your relationship with your body and your voice ✨ Navigating workplace conflict with awareness and compassion ✨ Letting go of the “right decision” and trusting your own path If you’ve ever felt stuck at a crossroads… If you’ve ever second-guessed yourself… If you’ve ever been told not to trust what you feel… This episode is your reminder:You already know more than you think. 🌐 CONNECT WITH STEPHANIE PEIROLOWant to dive deeper into Stephanie’s work, coaching, and book? 🔗 Website: https://www.speirolo.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speirolo/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/speirolo/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speirolo ✍️ Substack: https://speirolo.substack.com/ 📖 Book: The Saint and the Drunk: A Guide to Making the Big Decisions in Your Life

    54 min
  4. How Holly Fair Reclaimed Her Self-Worth, Confidence & Queen Energy

    MAR 29

    How Holly Fair Reclaimed Her Self-Worth, Confidence & Queen Energy

    In this powerful episode of Life & In Between Podcast, Diana Gonzalez- Lehboub and Jessica Mendoza sits down with Holly Fair for an honest conversation about self-worth, confidence, healing, and personal transformation. Holly shares her journey through childhood trauma, abandonment, depression, child loss, infertility, and deep emotional pain—and how a life-changing breakthrough helped her begin rebuilding from the inside out. After years of feeling unseen, unworthy, and disconnected from herself, Holly found a new path through healing, identity work, and what she now calls her queen identity. In this episode, Holly opens up about the moment that changed everything, how she stepped into a new version of herself, lost 145 pounds, and became a Tony Robbins trainer who now helps other women reclaim their worth, visibility, and voice. She also shares the story behind her “crown experiment” and how symbolic identity shifts can help people stop shrinking and start showing up fully. Diana also reflects on her own experiences with infertility, weight loss, and healing, connecting Holly’s story to the heart of Life & In Between: creating space for people who feel alone in the hard, messy middle of life. If you’ve ever struggled with self-worth, confidence after trauma, healing from loss, or learning how to be fully seen, this conversation is for you. In this episode, we talk about: self-worth and confidence healing after trauma child loss and infertility depression and emotional healing identity transformation queen energy and queen identity women’s empowerment visibility, worthiness, and personal growth Connect with Holly Fair Website: http://www.fireuplife.com/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/queenhollyfairInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/queenhollyfairLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/queenhollyfair ✨ Subscribe for more real conversations about healing, resilience, purpose, and the in-between seasons of life. #HollyFair #SelfWorth #Confidence #HealingJourney #WomenEmpowerment

    1h 2m
  5. Career Advice No One Tells You | From 30 Years in Tech Sales to Purpose

    MAR 25

    Career Advice No One Tells You | From 30 Years in Tech Sales to Purpose

    What if you spent 30 years building a career… only to realize it never fulfilled you?In this episode of Life & In Between, we sit down with Mike Wysocki to talk about the career advice most people never hear. After three decades in tech sales, Mike Wysocki made a bold move—he stopped and asked a question most of us are too afraid to face: “Are people actually fulfilled in their careers?” That question turned into a mission…A platform…And an award-winning, Amazon best-selling book: Careers By the People. In this episode, Mike joins Life & In Between alongside our interns for a real, multi-generational conversation about: ✨ Career readiness and what schools don’t teach✨ The reality of chasing money vs. chasing fulfillment✨ Lessons from 101 professionals across industries✨ What young professionals NEED to hear before choosing a path✨ And what it looks like to pivot… even after 30 years This isn’t just career advice.This is perspective—from someone who lived it, questioned it, and chose differently. And what makes this conversation even more powerful?Hearing it through the lens of the next generation—our interns—asking the questions many are thinking but don’t always say out loud. Because sometimes… the most important conversations happen in between where you are… and where you’re meant to be. 🎧 Learn more about Mike Wysocki:https://careersbythepeople.com/ 💬 If this episode spoke to you, drop a comment:What advice do you wish you had earlier in your career? #CareerAdvice#CareerReadiness#CareerChange#FindYourPurpose#LifeAndInBetween#ProfessionalGrowth#CareerJourney#JobSatisfaction#StudentAdvice#PodcastLife

    59 min
  6. How to Go Live on TikTok: Courtney “Cloud” on Trolls, Moderation, Monetization & Community

    MAR 17

    How to Go Live on TikTok: Courtney “Cloud” on Trolls, Moderation, Monetization & Community

    In this episode of Life & In Between, Diana sits down with Courtney Fortner, also known as “Cloud,” to talk about what it really takes to host TikTok Lives and build a meaningful online community. From the outside, going live on TikTok can look easy. But Cloud pulls back the curtain on the truth behind running live conversations — including how to manage trolls, create a safe and respectful space, handle TikTok community guideline flags, work with moderators, and protect your mental health while showing up online. Cloud also shares her journey as a creator, why TikTok became her platform of choice over Facebook and Instagram, what she has learned about TikTok monetization, and how she balances social media, family life, and personal boundaries. This conversation is honest, insightful, and full of practical advice for anyone curious about starting live content, growing a following, or using social media with more intention. If you’ve ever wondered: how to start a TikTok Live how to deal with trolls on TikTok how TikTok creators make money how to create respectful online conversations how to balance content creation with real life this episode is for you. Cloud reminds us that social media does not have to be chaos. It can also be a place for connection, dialogue, education, and community. Guest: Courtney Fortner AKA CloudTikTok: @queenCloud97 Listen in for a real conversation about TikTok Live strategy, community building, online boundaries, respectful dialogue, and finding your voice in digital spaces.

    49 min
  7. It’s Never Too Late to Have a Happy Childhood | Hilary Momberger Powers

    MAR 13

    It’s Never Too Late to Have a Happy Childhood | Hilary Momberger Powers

    She survived childhood trauma, addiction, abuse, homelessness, and self-hatred… and turned that pain into purpose. This conversation with Hilary Momberger Powers is raw, powerful, and unforgettable. In this deeply moving and unforgettable episode of Life & In Between, Diana Gonzalez-Lehboub and Patrick Perez sit down with Hilary Momberger Powers for a raw, soul-stirring conversation about trauma, addiction recovery, childhood wounds, spiritual healing, forgiveness, self-worth, and the journey back to yourself. Hilary shares her powerful story with breathtaking honesty—from a painful childhood marked by abuse, fear, people-pleasing, and survival mode, to addiction, homelessness, assault, recovery, healing, and ultimately a life rooted in service, purpose, faith, and inner peace. This conversation explores what trauma does to the mind, body, and spirit and what it takes to begin healing from the inside out. Hilary speaks openly about inner child healing, letting go of victimhood, forgiving the past, stabilizing your senses, reconnecting with God, and learning that your power was inside you all along. This is one of those episodes that doesn’t just give inspiration, it gives perspective. It gives language to pain. It gives hope to people sitting in the dark. And it reminds us that hitting bottom does not mean the end. Sometimes, it’s the beginning. If you’ve ever struggled with: childhood trauma addiction or recovery low self-worth spiritual disconnection people-pleasing survival mode healing from abuse forgiveness finding purpose after pain this episode is for you. In this episode, we talk about: trauma responses and survival mode childhood abuse and emotional wounds addiction, recovery, and sobriety inner healing and self-forgiveness faith, spirituality, and surrender people-pleasing, shame, and identity the illusion of external success healing the inner child letting go of the past how to stabilize yourself when life feels heavy Hilary’s story is bold, unfiltered, heartbreaking, healing, and full of hard-won wisdom. This episode is a reminder that you are not what happened to you and it is never too late to reclaim your life. 🎧 Listen, share, and send this to someone who needs hope today. To watch or listen to this episode:YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@LifeAndInBetweenPodcastSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/7F3jAl9rqnTT7gWpb0ZDQ6?si=NRyOzjKZRTy0k3w-Ty4OdAApple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-never-too-late-to-have-a-happy-childhood-hilary/id1809054005?i=1000755157959iHeartRadiohttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-life-and-in-between-291557046/episode/its-never-too-late-to-have-a-happy-childhood-hilary-momberger-powers-326717738 Amazon https://podcasters.amazon.com/podcasts/070e0e82-f222-45d0-9836-78d922968cab/episodes/b93e7c98-2100-4b32-a02b-dbb99a134d33Connect with Life & In Between Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/lifeandinbetweenpodcast/ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575017665387 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeandinbetweenpodcast ​ LinkedIn: ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/106411413/admin/dashboard/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOiPxMukxKnziWztzyuBuSw Website: https://www.lifeandinbetweenpodcast.com/ Connect with Hilary Momberger Powers Website: HILARY POWERS YouTube: Hilary Momberger Powers - YouTube Instagram:Instagram LinkedIn: Hilary Momberger Powers | LinkedIn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hilarympowers?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc #LifeAndInBetween #HilaryMombergerPowers #TraumaHealing #AddictionRecovery #InnerChildHealing #HealingJourney #SpiritualHealing #SelfWorth #Forgiveness #MentalHealthPodcast #PersonalGrowth #RecoveryJourney #PodcastForHealing

    1h 15m
  8. Jessica Setnick: Building Eating Disorders Boot Camp + Lessons in Credibility, Coaching & Speaking

    MAR 8

    Jessica Setnick: Building Eating Disorders Boot Camp + Lessons in Credibility, Coaching & Speaking

    In this episode of Life & In Between, Diana Gonzalez-Lehboub and Patrick Perez sit down with Jessica Setnick (she/her) , a Dallas-based dietitian, author, speaker, and widely respected educator in the eating disorder space — for a conversation that starts with food and expands into a powerful discussion about behavior, culture, access, and the systems that shape how we eat. Jessica breaks down the layered truth behind eating behaviors: what you eat, how much you eat, why you eat, why you don’t eat, and how everything from childhood experiences to emotional patterns to food availability can influence choices more than we realize. She challenges the common idea that we’re fully “in control” of our eating, and instead invites listeners to see the bigger picture — with more awareness, less shame, and more compassion. Then the conversation takes an unexpected (and incredibly valuable) turn into Jessica’s real-life entrepreneurial story: how she built Eating Disorders Boot Camp at the dawn of the internet, how she became known nationally and internationally through education and training, and what it looks like to grow a meaningful body of work step-by-step without hype, shortcuts, or influencer-style promises. We also talk about: How Jessica became an expert “by accident” — by filling a real need when resources were scarce Why credible mentoring matters (and how to spot coaching that’s all sizzle, no steak) How to build sustainably: start small, keep overhead low, and follow “the next yes” Why it’s smart to listen to the market without losing your integrity The mindset shift from scarcity to abundance (“we’re not fighting over one slice — we’re making more pie”) If you’re navigating a career pivot, building a practice, mentoring others, or simply trying to understand the deeper “why” behind eating, this episode is packed with insight you can apply immediately. Links to Follow / Connect with Life & In Between Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeandinbetweenpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575017665387 TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@lifeandinbetweenpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/life-in-between/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAndInBetweenPodcast Website: https://www.lifeandinbetweenpodcast.com Listen to the Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4yGWQLlHVj3nzPwgzYXXot Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-and-in-between/id1809054005 iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/291557046/ Amazon Music (show page): https://podcasters.amazon.com/podcasts Connect with Jessica Setnick Website: https://www.jessicasetnick.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/understandingnutrition/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicasetnick Dietitian’s Guide to Professional Speaking: https://www.dietitianspeakingguide.com/ #JessicaSetnick #EatingDisordersBootCamp #NutritionEducation #EatingPsychology #MindfulEating #EmotionalEating #HealthEducation #Dietitian #DisorderedEating #BehaviorChange #EntrepreneurJourney #ProfessionalSpeaking #SpeakerCoach #LifeAndInBetweenPodcast #CareerTransitions

    1h 4m
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"Life & In Between" is a podcast dedicated to exploring the moments that shape us—big and small, expected and unexpected. From personal growth to professional transitions, we create a space for open and honest conversations about navigating life’s changes. Whether it’s career shifts, job loss, or finding purpose in uncertain times, we aim to offer insights, shared experiences, and meaningful discussions that help listeners feel seen, supported, and inspired to move forward with confidence.

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  • Creator
    Diana Gonzalez-Lehboub and Patrick Perez
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Diana Gonzalez-Lehboub and Patrick Perez
  • Show Website
    Life and In-Between