Show Notes
Episode 176. In this episode, Kristen is joined by Lacy Nicole—mental health advocate, philanthropist, podcast host, and founder of the Shame to Sparkle Foundation.
Lacy opens up about her story as a survivor of childhood trauma and shares how those early experiences shaped her relationship with shame, emotional regulation, and self-worth—and how they ultimately led her to create a platform dedicated to helping women heal from trauma and PTSD.
Kristen and Lacy dive into powerful conversations around:
• How generational pain is passed down—and how to stop the cycle
• Healing as a parent while re-parenting your inner child
• ADHD, emotional regulation, and mental health awareness
• The pros and cons of opening your life up to reality TV
• Why Kristen chose to give Jesse another chance—and what growth really looks like
This episode is raw, compassionate, and empowering—a reminder that even the heaviest shame can be alchemized into strength, connection, and sparkle. ✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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