Taboo Talks with Krystal

Krystal Casey | Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur

Taboo Talks with Krystal is where we stop pretending and start reclaiming. Hosted by Krystal Casey—author, speaker, and entrepreneur—this podcast breaks open what no one wants to talk about: trauma, generational cycles, burnout, and the truth behind “just pushing through," especially when balancing life and business. From motherhood to healing to building a life that actually fits—this is your space to rise, speak up, and rebuild with purpose. New episodes every Taboo Tuesday. Tap in + explore offers at KrystalCasey.com/links.

  1. 2D AGO

    Ep. 212 - Authenticity in Action: Building Resilience and Embracing Your True Self (Featuring: Becca Stackhouse-Morson)

    Many people don’t lose themselves in one big moment — they drift away slowly while adapting, caregiving, achieving, or surviving. In this episode of Taboo Talks with Krystal, I’m joined by Becca Stackhouse-Morson, CEO and Founder of Stacked Intent, for a thoughtful conversation about self-connection, authenticity, and staying rooted in who you are as life evolves. Becca brings together her background in Family Studies, nutrition, and relationship education to explore how our relationship with ourselves quietly shapes everything else — our boundaries, our energy, our emotional health, and our ability to show up fully in our lives. We talk about the subtle ways people “vanish,” why daily habits matter more than big breakthroughs, and how intentional self-care can help you remain present and aligned through transitions instead of losing yourself to them. This episode is an invitation to slow down, reconnect inward, and choose yourself — not in a selfish way, but in a sustaining one. What We Explore The inspiration behind Stacked Intent and Becca’s work How authenticity erodes — and how it can be rebuilt Why self-relationship is the foundation of resilience and emotional health The role of daily habits in maintaining self-trust How nutrition and well-being intersect with emotional regulation Staying connected to yourself during seasons of change Why intentional check-ins (including finances) support self-respect Honoring multiple passions without abandoning yourself Featured Resource 🎁  A free guide designed to support self-connection, personal clarity, and intentional living — especially during times of transition. 📘 Access it here:👉 https://www.stackedintent.com/waystonotletyourselfvanishthroughselfrelationship About Our Guest Becca Stackhouse-Morson is the CEO and Founder of Stacked Intent, LLC, a personal growth platform centered on self-care, authenticity, and intentional living. With a background in Family Studies and certifications in nutrition, self-defense, and relationship education, Becca blends knowledge with lived experience to help individuals strengthen their relationship with themselves — so they can navigate life with more presence, clarity, and confidence. She is also the host of the Stacked Intent podcast, where she explores self-connection, resilience, and meaningful personal growth. Connect with Becca 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacked_intent/📘 Free Guide: https://www.stackedintent.com/resources  Listen to the Full Episode This episode is for anyone who feels stretched thin, disconnected, or unsure when they last checked in with themselves — and is ready to reconnect with intention. 🎧 Listen to Taboo Talks with Krystal👉 (insert episode link) Ways to Not Let Yourself Vanish

    19 min
  2. FEB 3

    Ep. 211 - Finding Your Voice: Reclaiming Sovereignty (Featuring: Jana Dutkiewicz)

    What happens when your voice is silenced for years—and what does it take to reclaim it? In this episode of Taboo Talks with Krystal, I sit down with Jana Dutkiewicz, a Vocal Alchemist, Seer, Channel, and Creatrix whose life’s work centers on voice as a pathway to healing, sovereignty, and embodied truth. Jana shares her deeply personal journey of growing up in a strict religious environment where questioning, bodily autonomy, consent, and self-expression were suppressed. Through years of de-programming, healing, and reconnecting with her voice, Jana discovered that sound—especially intuitive vocalization—can be a powerful tool for transmuting trauma and reclaiming personal power. This conversation explores how religious trauma impacts the body and voice, why so many people struggle to speak their truth, and how reconnecting with sound and vibration can help restore a sense of safety, sovereignty, and inner wisdom. Growing up in religious environments that silence questioning and autonomy How religious trauma impacts consent, self-trust, and embodiment Losing — and reclaiming — your voice as an adult The connection between trauma, the throat, and self-expression Voice as a tool for energetic and emotional healing What vocal alchemy and intuitive sound healing actually are Reclaiming sovereignty, choice, and inner authority Healing beyond words through vibration and sound Vocal Alchemy to Activate Your Deeper PurposeAn intuitive, channeled vocal sound healing session designed to help release energetic blocks and reconnect with your authentic voice and purpose. 🎧 Experience it here:https://youtu.be/hfzT1evjnRA Jana Dutkiewicz is a Vocal Alchemist, Seer, Channel, and mystic with a deep connection to the spiritual realm, including a special relationship with the Angelic realm. A lifelong, classically trained singer, Jana spent years performing without fully owning her voice. Her personal healing journey—rooted in dismantling religious conditioning, healing trauma, and reclaiming bodily sovereignty—led her to discover voice as a powerful portal for transformation. Through vocal techniques, vibration, and inner sight, Jana helps others transmute energy, access inner wisdom, and remember their innate power. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/Fng5BGChdV5iY51u YouTube (Vocal Alchemy Session): https://youtu.be/hfzT1evjnRA This episode is for anyone who has felt silenced by religion, culture, trauma, or fear—and is ready to reconnect with their voice, truth, and sovereignty. 🎧 Listen to the full episode of Taboo Talks with Krystal👉 [Insert podcast episode link here] 🔍 What We Talk About🎶 Featured Offering🌟 About Our Guest🔗 Connect with Jana🎧 Listen to the Full Episode

    34 min
  3. JAN 27

    Ep. 210 - Mindful Kids, Strong Futures: Teaching Children Body Awareness and Confidence (Featuring: Elizabeth Stryker)

    Big feelings don’t mean something is wrong — they mean something is being felt. In this episode of Taboo Talks with Krystal, I’m joined by Elizabeth Stryker, mother, mindfulness advocate, and children’s book illustrator, for a grounding conversation about helping kids navigate emotions through body awareness, breath, and co-regulation. Rather than focusing on fixing feelings or shutting them down, we explore how noticing sensations in the body, naming emotions, and staying present with our children teaches them emotional safety and self-trust. Elizabeth shares the inspiration behind her children’s book, Riley’s Remarkable Roller Coaster Ride, and how mindfulness practices can help kids “ride the rollercoaster” of emotions instead of being overwhelmed by them. This episode is especially for parents who want to respond with connection instead of control — and who are learning right alongside their kids. ✨ What We Talk About What mindfulness really looks like for kids (and parents) Noticing feelings through sensations in the body Why emotional awareness comes before emotional regulation Co-regulation vs. “fixing” or minimizing big feelings How breath helps children find calm in emotional moments Teaching kids that feelings are safe, temporary, and informative Using stories and imagination to build emotional literacy 📘 Featured Book Riley’s Remarkable Roller Coaster RideA beautifully illustrated children’s book that teaches mindfulness breathing and emotional awareness, helping kids learn how to find calm when emotions feel big. (Digital resources and expanded offerings coming soon.) Elizabeth Stryker is a mom, mindfulness practitioner, and children’s book illustrator passionate about helping families build emotional awareness and connection. Through storytelling and simple mindfulness practices, she helps parents guide children toward confidence, self-trust, and emotional resilience. 🔗 Connect with Elizabeth 📸 Instagram: @pelvicstabilitypt 📘 Book: Riley’s Remarkable Roller Coaster Ride If you’re navigating big emotions with your kids and want tools that center connection, presence, and co-regulation, this episode will meet you where you are. 🎧 Listen to the full episode of Taboo Talks with Krystal👉 [Insert podcast episode link here] 👩‍🎨 About Our Guest🎧 Listen to the Full Episode

    19 min
  4. JAN 19

    Ep. 209 - Raising Kind Kids in a Chaotic World (Featuring: Teresa Ramirez)

    What if kindness wasn’t just a “nice idea,” but a daily practice that actually changes families—and the world? In this episode of Taboo Talks with Krystal, I’m joined by Teresa Ramirez, award-winning, best-selling author, motivational speaker, and Founder & CEO of Journey in Kindness. Teresa is on a mission to help loving parents intentionally raise kind, happy, and emotionally healthy children in a world that often feels anything but kind. We talk about why kindness gets dismissed as “something we already know,” why knowing isn’t the same as practicing, and how intentional acts of kindness can shift family culture, emotional regulation, and long-term outcomes for kids. Teresa also shares how parents can step into the role of CEO of their family, creating homes rooted in compassion, joy, and connection—without perfection or pressure. This conversation is practical, encouraging, and deeply needed for parents who want to raise children who are kinder, more accepting, and more emotionally grounded. Why kindness is often underestimated—and why it actually does make a difference The gap between knowing about kindness and intentionally practicing it How parents can become the CEO of their family culture The connection between kindness, emotional health, and happier children How small, daily acts of kindness can create ripple effects far beyond the home Addressing the skepticism: Is there proof that kindness works? Why raising kinder kids contributes to a more compassionate world 75 Acts of KindnessA practical, easy-to-use list to help parents practice kindness daily—without overwhelm.👉 Download here: https://journeyinkindness.com Teresa Ramirez is an award-winning, best-selling author, motivational speaker, and kindness ambassador for loving parents who want to raise kind children. Through her divinely inspired video messages, blog posts, and her signature “fun-with-bubbles” style, Teresa encourages parents to create homes filled with joy, connection, and intentional kindness. When she’s not uplifting parents, Teresa volunteers at Home For Life, spends time with her sons, enjoys her pets, and loves hiking and kayaking. 🌐 Website: https://journeyinkindness.com 👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ajourneyinkindness 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teresaramirez6349/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@journeyinkindnesswithteresa If this episode resonated with you, make sure to follow Taboo Talks with Krystal for more honest conversations about parenting, healing, emotional regulation, and breaking cycles—one real conversation at a time. ✨ What We Cover in This Episode🎁 Free Resource👩‍💼 About Our Guest🔗 Connect with Teresa🎧 Listen & Subscribe

    25 min
  5. JAN 8

    Ep. 208 Reclaiming Your Life: Finding Passion After Pain (Featuring: Ginger Hilton)

    What if your past didn’t define you — or even limit you? In this powerful episode of Taboo Talks, Krystal sits down with Ginger Hilton to explore what it really means to reclaim your life after childhood trauma. Ginger shares her journey from surviving abuse to building a life rooted in creativity, purpose, and self-trust. This conversation dives into healing, self-worth, speaking your truth, and rediscovering passion after pain — without toxic positivity or pressure to “be over it.” If you’ve ever felt stuck in survival mode or wondered whether you’re allowed to want more after what you’ve been through, this episode is for you. Key Takeaways Your past may shape you, but it does not get to define your future Healing isn’t about erasing pain — it’s about reclaiming agency and choice Speaking your truth can be a powerful part of the healing process Passion after trauma often starts quietly, not all at once You are allowed to change paths, redefine success, and build a life that fits who you are now Topics We Cover Healing from childhood abuse Rebuilding self-worth after trauma Letting go of survival mode Finding passion after pain Using creativity as a healing tool Sharing your story without shame Redefining identity after trauma Ginger’s Gift to Listeners 🎁 If you’re a writer or author ready to share your story, Ginger has created a free customizable Showit website template to help you showcase your work beautifully and simply. Grab it here: https://www.gingerhilton.com/freebie About Ginger Hilton Ginger Hilton is a creative website designer who helps writers and authors bring their stories to life online. Her journey includes work in medical assisting, nonprofit leadership, and now web design — all rooted in resilience, creativity, and purpose. Through her work and her voice, Ginger empowers others to reclaim their stories and build futures that reflect who they truly are.

    43 min
  6. Ep. 207 - Rising Above Labels: Breaking Myths Around Dyslexia with Jess Arce

    12/24/2025

    Ep. 207 - Rising Above Labels: Breaking Myths Around Dyslexia with Jess Arce

    What if the very labels meant to describe you ended up limiting your potential? In this powerful episode of Taboo Talks, host Krystal Casey sits down with Jess Arce, widely known as America’s Dyslexia Expert, to break down the myths, stigma, and outdated narratives surrounding dyslexia and learning differences. Jess is the CEO of I Am Not Dumb, Inc. and the founder of 3D Learning Experts. Through her work, she has helped thousands of individuals and families better understand dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and other learning differences — reframing them not as limitations, but as powerful variations in how the brain works. Growing up with dyslexia herself, Jess knows what it feels like to be mislabeled as “dumb” or “lazy.” Instead of accepting those false narratives, she transformed her lived experience into a mission — empowering others to reclaim their confidence, intelligence, and identity. Together, Krystal and Jess explore the emotional impact of learning labels, the resilience required to rise above them, and the importance of advocacy — for children, parents, and adults still healing from years of misunderstanding. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why dyslexia has nothing to do with intelligence How harmful labels can shape identity and self-esteem What dyslexia actually looks like in everyday life How parents can better support and advocate for their children Why different learning styles deserve different systems How to rewrite your story after years of internalized shame 🎧 Listen to more episodes of Taboo Talks:👉 https://krystalcasey.com/podcast 🌿 Learn more about Krystal Casey’s work:👉 https://krystalcasey.com/links/links 🎁 Jess’s Gift to Listeners Jess is offering a free digital copy of her book, I Am Not Dumb, I Am Dyslexic — an eye-opening resource for anyone impacted by dyslexia or learning differences. 👉 Download your free copy here:https://www.iamnotdumb.com You can also learn more about Jess’s advocacy and programs through I Am Not Dumb, Inc. and 3D Learning Experts at the same link.

    43 min
  7. Ep. 205 - From Death to Life: Finding Purpose After Experiencing Death with Nicole Kerr

    08/19/2025

    Ep. 205 - From Death to Life: Finding Purpose After Experiencing Death with Nicole Kerr

    What happens when life as you know it stops—and starts again? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with award-winning health expert, best-selling author, and eternal advocate Nicole Angelique Kerr to talk about her Near-Death Experience and the profound lessons it taught her about life, purpose, and love. Nicole shares her journey of moving from a near-death experience to a spiritually transformative one, including the 10 lessons NDE experiencers want us to learn now. We also dive into: The impact of trauma, mental health, and how unhealed wounds can manifest (like Nicole’s own experience with an eating disorder).Reconceptualizing God and spirituality after loss.Setting boundaries, letting go of people-pleasing, and creating freedom through self-love.Why it’s time to change old belief systems that sabotage us. This episode will inspire you to reflect on your own patterns, embrace your healing journey, and remember that life after death—whether literal or metaphorical—can hold deep purpose. Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode 🎥 Stressed Documentary – Watch here🌱 Getting Started with NET – Learn more📖 Free Gift from Nicole – Claim the first chapter of You Are Deathless here🔗 Connect with Nicole Kerr – Instagram | Website💌 Connect with Krystal Casey – krystalcasey.com/links Podcasted edited by Stephanie Brandolini

    44 min

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Taboo Talks with Krystal is where we stop pretending and start reclaiming. Hosted by Krystal Casey—author, speaker, and entrepreneur—this podcast breaks open what no one wants to talk about: trauma, generational cycles, burnout, and the truth behind “just pushing through," especially when balancing life and business. From motherhood to healing to building a life that actually fits—this is your space to rise, speak up, and rebuild with purpose. New episodes every Taboo Tuesday. Tap in + explore offers at KrystalCasey.com/links.