Say It Here

Corie Adjmi & Judi Franco
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Welcome to Say it Here - the podcast about building healthy relationships, one conversation at a time. Hosted by best-selling author, Corie Adjmi (The Marriage Box) and popular radio personality Judi Franco (New Jersey 101.5), this is a show that skips the small talk and digs into the conversations that matter. Whatever the topic, it’s safe to say it here. From digital age parenting, to addiction recovery, to trauma recovery and healing from shame, we’re not afraid to talk about it. Because healing and recovery happen one conversation at a time. So let's say it here. Say it Here is sponsored by Safe Parenting https://www.thesafefoundation.org/safe-parenting

  1. May 11

    Corie and Judi's Friendship: A Say it Here Podcast Journey

    Today is a special day for the Say it Here Podcast, because it’s the last episode of Season 1! Judi and Corie are finishing off the season with a heartwarming episode that explains how they met as teenagers, the unique community they share and the emotional connection they found while navigating  complex feelings around family expectations. A lot of those expectations revolved around marriage, a theme Corie explored years later in her novel The Marriage Box https://a.co/d/08FRqURP. It was actually through reading that novel the Judi reconnected with Corie about the Syrian community’s culture, the pressure to fit in, and the personal growth that comes from navigating a unique path that goes outside the norm. They also explain “Fish Elbe” (their favorite way to “Say it Here”) as “emptying the heart,” an emotional unloading that supports communication and emotional health from their Aleppo, Syria heritage.  As they prepare for Season 2 (Coming in fall 2026!), Judi and Corie acknowledge the “why” of their podcast - to host conversations that help others navigate trauma, shame, difficult relationships, and healthier habits by “saying it here.” Have a beautiful summer, listeners, and please share any thoughts or ideas for Season 2 in the comments! Craving more connection? Follow us on Instagram at @sayitherepodcast https://www.instagram.com/sayitherepodcast/ Wanna Know more about our sponsor, Safe Parenting? Check out their website! (https://www.thesafefoundation.org/safe-parenting) Wanna fish elbe about the show? Leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and tell us what you think :) Wanna make our day? Leave us a 5 star rating or tell a friend about the show.

  2. Apr 27

    The Road to Redemption: Finding Self Love and Giving Back after Public Shame with Jim McGreevey

    Today on the Say it Here podcast, Judi Franco and Corie Adjmi interview former New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey about personal growth, healing from shame, and embracing his second act after coming out as gay and publicly resigning in the midst of personal scandal.   McGreevey reflects on the struggles that existed for gay folks when he was growing up and how a lot (but not everything) has changed these days in our country. He describes finding purpose in public service through the New Jersey Reentry Corporation and supports people returning from jail, veterans with PTSD, people in addiction recovery, and domestic violence survivors. McGreevey explains the loss of agency and survival mentality in prison and is an advocate for rethinking incarceration with a focus on rehabilitation. Jim speaks candidly with Judi and Corie about embracing second chances, finding self love, and navigating complex feelings and modern masculinity through compassion, connection and giving back. Craving more connection? Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠@sayitherepodcast https://www.instagram.com/sayitherepodcast/⁠⁠ Wanna Know more about our sponsor, Safe Parenting? Check out their ⁠⁠website! (https://www.thesafefoundation.org/safe-parenting⁠⁠) Wanna fish elbe about the show? Leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and tell us what you think :) Wanna make our day? Leave us a 5 star rating or tell a friend about the show.

  3. Apr 13

    Shedding the Lies We Tell Ourselves and Overcoming Shame with Geneen Roth

    A famous ice princess once said, “Let it Go”, and best-selling author Geneen Roth would have to agree. Although her past self would have chosen to let go of pounds, wisdom and personal growth have led Geneen to realize that it’s the lies she was telling herself that needed to go if she ever hoped to recover from the disordered eating and emotional regression that were holding her back from the self love she deserved.   Today on Say it Here, Corie Adjmi and Judi Franco talk to Geneen about her new book, Love, Finally: Untangling the Knot Between Mothers, Daughters, and Food https://a.co/d/00vaQvAW After enduring an abusive relationship with her mother throughout her childhood, Geneen found herself yo-yoing between anorexia and rapid weight gain.  But in releasing Diet culture narratives, addressing the emotional regression behind her hunger, and forgiving her mother, Geneen has found a way to recover from the internalized lies about herself and food that have been haunting her since childhood. She now chooses self love and care, which she now understands she has always deserved.  And if you too have suffered from disordered eating, diet culture lies, and the emotional regression that comes from a traumatic childhood, please clear a spot on your book shelf for Geneen’s cycle-breaking new book. Because you deserve to experience the peace of self love too.  Craving more connection? Follow us on Instagram at ⁠@sayitherepodcast https://www.instagram.com/sayitherepodcast/⁠ Wanna Know more about our sponsor, Safe Parenting? Check out their ⁠website! (https://www.thesafefoundation.org/safe-parenting⁠) Wanna fish elbe about the show? Leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and tell us what you think :) Wanna make our day? Leave us a 5 star rating or tell a friend about the show.

    Shedding the Lies We Tell Ourselves and Overcoming Shame with Geneen Roth

  4. Mar 30

    Transforming Toddlerhood: Empowering Parents to Change the Terrible Twos into Teachable Twos with Devon Kuntzman

    Today on the Say it Here podcast, Judi Franco and Corie Adjmi interview toddler parenting expert and ICF-certified coach Devon Kuntzman about her book and program Transforming Toddlerhood  (https://www.transformingtoddlerhood.com/ ) and why “toddlerhood is terrible” is a myth. Devon explains toddlers’  limited impulse control, emotional regulation, and communication skills, while empowering parents to treat behavior as communication rather than just “bad behavior” needing punishment. She offers a new look at parenting young children by emphasizing connection, curiosity, clear limits, consistent follow-through, and skill-teaching (often after everyone calms down). Devon also warns against both authoritarian obedience-first parenting and overcorrecting into giving kids too much power in their relationships with their parents. And when it comes to struggling with public tantrums or potty-training snafus, she covers all of that too. If parenting through toddlerhood has been an uphill battle, this episode is for you! And remember - your kiddo is experiencing constant growth, but parenting is a journey of personal growth as well. Empowering parents is what Devon does best, so hit play for a much-needed morale boost.   Craving more connection? Follow us on Instagram at @sayitherepodcast https://www.instagram.com/sayitherepodcast/ Wanna Know more about our sponsor, Safe Parenting? Check out their website! (https://www.thesafefoundation.org/safe-parenting) Wanna fish elbe about the show? Leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and tell us what you think :) Wanna make our day? Leave us a 5 star rating or tell a friend about the show.

    Transforming Toddlerhood: Empowering Parents to Change the Terrible Twos into Teachable Twos with Devon Kuntzman

  5. Mar 16

    Turning Trauma and PTSD into a Superpower that Leads to Cycle Breaking Parenting with Dr. Robyn Koslowitz

    What if trauma and ptsd could be transformed into a superpower that could turn you into a better parent? On this episode of ‘Say it Here’, hosts Judi Franco and Corie Adjmi sit down with licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Robyn Koslowitz to discuss the impact of trauma and PTSD, especially when it comes to parenting. Dr. Koslowitz gets personal about how becoming a parent revealed her coping patterns, and how she had to address her trauma and ptsd if she wanted to be the best parent she could be. Because our children are not responsible for making us well; but they can be great motivators to begin the journey.  Listen to hear Dr. Koslowitz share ideas from her book Post-Traumatic Parenting https://a.co/d/07sMq18W and her cycle-breaking approach to trauma and ptsd and empowering parents to reframe their trauma as a strength.  Craving more connection? Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠@sayitherepodcast https://www.instagram.com/sayitherepodcast/ ⁠⁠⁠ Wanna Know more about our sponsor, Safe Parenting? Check out their ⁠⁠⁠website! ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.thesafefoundation.org/safe-parenting Wanna fish elbe about the show or the work of Say it Here and Safe Parenting? Leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and tell us what you think :) Wanna make our day? Leave us a 5 star rating or tell a friend about the show.

    Turning Trauma and PTSD into a Superpower that Leads to Cycle Breaking Parenting with Dr. Robyn Koslowitz

  6. Mar 2

    Breaking the Habit of Negative Thinking and Self Talk: Exploring 'Mother Hunger' and Healing Inner Child Trauma with Jennifer Acker

    Have you ever heard of 'Mother Hunger'? You may discover that you're more familiar with it than you realize. In this episode of the Say it Here podcast, co-hosts Judi Franco and Corie Adjmi welcome Jennifer Acker, a licensed clinical social worker and certified therapist, who specializes in relationships. https://www.jenniferackerlcsw.com/ourapproach Jennifer discusses her journey into therapy, emphasizing the importance of the relationship with oneself along with breaking the habit of negative thinking and self talk. The co-hosts and Jennifer also explore 'Mother Hunger', a term defining our longing and need for nurturance and protection. Jennifer shares her therapeutic map and the significance of early life experiences on personal development that affect the 'Mother Hunger' many of us experience. They conclude by discussing the power of switching from negative self talk to positive self talk and its impact on overall well-being.    Craving more connection? Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠@sayitherepodcast https://www.instagram.com/sayitherepodcast/ ⁠⁠⁠ Wanna Know more about our sponsor, Safe Parenting? Check out their ⁠⁠⁠website! ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.thesafefoundation.org/safe-parenting Wanna fish elbe about the show or the work of Say it Here and Safe Parenting? Leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and tell us what you think :) Wanna make our day? Leave us a 5 star rating or tell a friend about the show.

    Breaking the Habit of Negative Thinking and Self Talk: Exploring 'Mother Hunger' and Healing Inner Child Trauma with Jennifer Acker

  7. Feb 16

    From Anxiety to Action: Empowering Parents in the Digital Age with Jon Haidt, author of 'The Anxious Generation'

    In this eye-opening episode of the Say it Here podcast, hosts Judi Franco and Corie Adjmi welcome esteemed guest and leading social psychologist, Jon Haidt, recognized for his work on the impact of technology on children. The conversation centers around Jon’s 2024 best-selling book, 'The Anxious Generation,' which explores the negative effects of social media and smartphones on children's mental health. https://www.target.com/p/the-anxious-generation-by-jonathan-haidt-hardcover/-/A-89294798#lnk=sametab They discuss the rise in anxiety, depression, and other issues among youths since the widespread adoption of smartphones in 2012, and highlight the importance of policy changes, such as phone-free schools and internet safety for teens. They also discuss how collective action for policy change has really made a difference in several countries and US states in addressing the root of the problem. Jon’s book, 'The Anxious Generation' has led to a movement to reclaim childhood and the physical play that is an essential element of that. And his new book, ‘The Amazing Generation’ is targeted directly at kids and teens to empower them on how to reclaim these elements of childhood for themselves. If you are looking for practical parenting advice on managing screen time and the benefits of limiting exposure to social media, this episode is for you.  It's a true step towards transforming 'The Anxious Generation' to the 'Amazing Generation'. https://www.target.com/p/the-amazing-generation-by-jonathan-haidt-catherine-price/-/A-94787331?preselect=1004081532#lnk=sametab    Craving more connection? Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠@sayitherepodcast https://www.instagram.com/sayitherepodcast/ ⁠⁠⁠ Wanna Know more about our sponsor, Safe Parenting? Check out their ⁠⁠⁠website! ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.thesafefoundation.org/safe-parenting Wanna fish elbe about the show or the work of Say it Here and Safe Parenting? Leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and tell us what you think :) Wanna make our day? Leave us a 5 star rating or tell a friend about the show.

    From Anxiety to Action: Empowering Parents in the Digital Age with Jon Haidt, author of 'The Anxious Generation'

  8. Feb 2

    Healing from Betrayal, Battling Shame and Becoming Brave for a Better Self with Maddie Corman

    Welcome back to Say it Here with Corie and Judi! Healing from betrayal is hard work. In this powerful and emotional episode, Judi Franco and Corie Adjmi interview award-winning actress Maddie Corman, who shares her deeply personal story of betrayal, addiction, and recovery. Maddie opens up about discovering her husband's sex addiction and its devastating impact on her family, along with the public shame and legal consequences that followed. So if you were looking for a betrayal podcast, it's pretty hard to top this one. Through her journey of healing from betrayal, Maddie explains the crucial role of creativity and art in her healing process, as seen in her solo show 'Accidentally Brave' now streaming on HBO Max. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27995316/ The conversation delves into themes of forgiveness, healing from betrayal, support systems, and the importance of addressing trauma openly. Maddie also discusses her current work as a certified coach specializing in betrayal trauma, providing hope and resources for those in similar situations. The episode is a poignant blend of resilience, vulnerability, and the power of forgiveness.  Craving more connection? Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠@sayitherepodcast https://www.instagram.com/sayitherepodcast/ ⁠⁠⁠ Wanna Know more about our sponsor, Safe Parenting? Check out their ⁠⁠⁠website! ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.thesafefoundation.org/safe-parenting Wanna fish elbe about the show or the work of Say it Here and Safe Parenting? Leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and tell us what you think :) Wanna make our day? Leave us a 5 star rating or tell a friend about the show.

    Healing from Betrayal, Battling Shame and Becoming Brave for a Better Self with Maddie Corman
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Welcome to Say it Here - the podcast about building healthy relationships, one conversation at a time. Hosted by best-selling author, Corie Adjmi (The Marriage Box) and popular radio personality Judi Franco (New Jersey 101.5), this is a show that skips the small talk and digs into the conversations that matter. Whatever the topic, it’s safe to say it here. From digital age parenting, to addiction recovery, to trauma recovery and healing from shame, we’re not afraid to talk about it. Because healing and recovery happen one conversation at a time. So let's say it here. Say it Here is sponsored by Safe Parenting https://www.thesafefoundation.org/safe-parenting

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  • Creator
    Corie Adjmi & Judi Franco
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Corie Adjmi & Judi Franco
  • Show Website
    Say It Here

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