Former nun. Survivor. Teacher. Author. Truth-teller. Tune into From the Convent to Coming Out: Breaking the Silence with Barb Rebon.

In this deeply moving episode of Shot At Love, Kerry Brett sits down with Barb Rebon, author of The Heartbeat of My Silence, to discuss a life shaped by childhood trauma, faith, secrecy, and ultimately, self-acceptance.

After enduring sexual abuse as a child, Barb found refuge in the Catholic Church and entered a convent at just sixteen years old. What followed was a decades-long journey of navigating forbidden relationships, struggling with her sexuality, and wrestling with the belief that who she was could never coexist with her faith.

For nearly forty-five years, Barb lived with overwhelming guilt, shame, and silence. Yet through resilience, therapy, friendship, and an unwavering commitment to healing, she eventually found the courage to embrace her true self and share her story with the world.

This conversation explores the lasting effects of trauma, the human need for belonging, the power of unconditional acceptance, and why healing begins the moment we stop hiding.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How childhood abuse shaped Barb's search for safety and belonging
• Why she entered a convent at sixteen years old
• The complicated relationships that challenged her faith and identity
• What it was like living with shame and secrecy for nearly four decades
• The Oprah interview that helped change everything
• How she finally reconciled her faith with her sexuality
• Why silence can become its own form of suffering
• The importance of finding even one person who accepts you unconditionally
• How resilience, therapy, and community helped her heal
• What inspired her memoir, The Heartbeat of My Silence

"My silence had a heartbeat. It was living inside of me. I could hear it every day, and it tormented me until I finally allowed that silence to shatter." — Barb Rebon

About Barb Rebon

Barb Rebon is an educator, advocate, and author of The Heartbeat of My Silence. Through her memoir, she shares her journey from childhood trauma and religious life to self-discovery, healing, and authenticity. Her mission is to help others find the courage to speak their truth and know they are worthy of love exactly as they are.

Connect with Barb

Website: BarbaraRebonAuthor.com

This Week's Shot At Love Takeaways

Find one person who accepts you without judgment and supports you unconditionally.

f someone helped you through your darkest moments, never forget it. Show up for others the way someone once showed up for you.

Keywords

Barb Rebon, The Heartbeat of My Silence, former nun, Catholic Church, faith and sexuality, coming out story, LGBTQ journey, childhood trauma, healing from abuse, resilience, self-acceptance, personal growth, memoir, forgiveness, identity, emotional healing, Shot At Love Podcast.

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Love, The Lion's Gate Portal & The Magic Triangle: Astrologer Jill Jardine, have you ever felt like you're standing on the edge of a breakthrough?

According to astrologers, the summer of 2026 may be one of the most powerful periods of transformation we've experienced in years. A rare planetary alignment known as the Magic Triangle is creating what many are calling a Portal of Possibility—a unique window for personal growth, reinvention, unexpected opportunities, and major life changes.

In this fascinating episode of Shot At Love, resident astrologer, psychic healer, and spiritual teacher Jill Jardine returns to break down why July and August 2026 could become a turning point for millions of people.

Jill explains how Neptune, Uranus, Pluto, and Jupiter are working together to create a rare cosmic pattern that supports innovation, spiritual awakening, creativity, freedom, and quantum leaps in consciousness. From career shifts and unexpected opportunities to new relationships and life-changing decisions, this summer's energy is all about embracing change and stepping into new possibilities.

Together, Kerry and Jill discuss the exact dates to watch, the impact of Jupiter entering Leo, the significance of the Lion's Gate Portal on 8/8, and why eclipse season in August could accelerate destiny and course-correct our lives in surprising ways.

Whether you're looking for love, considering a career change, pursuing a creative dream, or simply wondering why life suddenly feels like it's moving at lightning speed, this episode offers insight into how to work with the energy instead of resisting it.

In this episode you'll discover:

• What the Magic Triangle is and why astrologers are calling it one of the most important cosmic events of the decade

• Why July 18–25 may be one of the most powerful energetic windows of 2026

• How Jupiter entering Leo brings expansion, confidence, creativity, romance, and fun

• The meaning behind the Lion's Gate Portal and why August 8 is considered a powerful manifestation date

• How eclipse season may trigger endings, beginnings, revelations, and unexpected opportunities

• Which zodiac signs are most impacted by the summer's planetary alignments

• What these cosmic shifts could mean for dating, relationships, career, finances, and purpose

• Why flexibility, optimism, and trying something new may be your greatest advantage this summer

If you've been waiting for a sign to make a change, take a chance, or open your heart to new possibilities, this episode may be exactly what you've been waiting for.

What if the summer of 2026 becomes the moment everything changes?

In this episode of Shot At Love, Kerry Brett welcomes resident astrologer and psychic healer Jill Jardine to discuss a rare planetary alignment known as the Magic Triangle, a cosmic event that astrologers believe could bring powerful opportunities for growth, reinvention, love, and transformation.

Jill explains how the alignment of Neptune, Uranus, Pluto, and Jupiter is creating a unique "Portal of Possibility" that may accelerate personal breakthroughs, unexpected opportunities, career shifts, and new relationships. Together, Kerry and Jill explore why July and August are expected to be some of the most significant months of the year, highlighting key astrological events including Jupiter's move into Leo, the Lion's Gate Portal on August 8, and a powerful eclipse season that could trigger major life changes.

The conversation also dives into how these energies may impact dating, relationships, creativity, purpose, and personal freedom. Jill shares why staying flexible, embracing change, and saying yes to new experiences could open doors that previously seemed impossible.

Whether you're looking for love, considering a fresh start, or simply curious about the powerful cosmic forces shaping the months ahead, this episode offers insight, inspiration, and practical guidance for navigating one of the most exciting astrological periods of the decade.

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What if losing everything was the beginning of finding yourself?

In this inspiring episode of Shot At Love, Kerry Brett sits down with Judith Colletti, a woman whose life story proves that your age is not your cage.

Judith's journey is one of extraordinary resilience. She ran away and married her first husband at just 19 years old, became a single mother of two, discovered while nine months pregnant that the man she planned to marry had given her fake divorce papers and was still married, uncovered a shocking family secret after her father's death, lost her business, lost her home, and found herself rebuilding her life from the ground up.

But this isn't a story about what Judith lost.

It's a story about what she gained.

Today, Judith is in her 60s, thriving, dating, building a successful transportation company, and inspiring others to believe that no matter how difficult life becomes, there is always a way forward.

Together, Kerry and Judith discuss:

• Why self-love is the foundation for rebuilding your life • How unresolved trauma can impact relationships and decision-making • What it takes to recover after losing a business, a home, and financial security • The mindset shifts that helped Judith reinvent herself time and time again • Why she started driving Uber to rebuild her life from scratch • How gratitude became her secret weapon during life's darkest moments • What dating looks like in your 60s and why Judith believes it's her best decade yet • Why living in the present moment creates more happiness than chasing perfection • The importance of embracing your story instead of hiding from it

Judith's message is simple but powerful: your circumstances do not define you. No matter where you are today, you can choose to move forward, reinvent yourself, and create a future that excites you.

If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to start over, this episode is your reminder that some of life's greatest chapters begin after the hardest setbacks.

Connect with Judith Colletti: Facebook: Judith Colletti TikTok: @judineversleeps

Connect with Kerry Brett

@kerry_brett @shotatlovepodcast

www.kerrybrettlifestyleportraits.com

Purchase her new book Shot@Love, A Celebrity Photographer's Unfiltered Lens on Dating and Finding Love www.shotatlovebook.com. or be a guest on Shot At Love www.shotatloveguest.com

Remember: The story you tell yourself matters. Keep moving forward, keep believing, and keep taking your shot at love.

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