When Life Changes You… Now What?

After going through a season of loss, caregiving, and personal change, one of the hardest things to navigate isn’t what happened…

It’s who you are now.

In this episode, I talk about what it feels like when you don’t recognize yourself the same way anymore — when your energy shifts, your priorities change, and the life you once moved through no longer fits in the same way.

For a long time, I thought the goal was to get back to who I was before.

But I’ve come to realize something different.

Maybe we’re not meant to go back.

Maybe we’re meant to move forward — as who we’ve become.

This is a conversation about identity, growth, and learning how to embrace your “new normal” without rushing the process.

I also close this episode by sharing a deeply personal reading from my mom’s diary, written during my pregnancy with my son Evan — a reminder of how life continues to evolve, even in ways we don’t always see in the moment.

If you’ve ever felt like life has changed you…

This episode is for you 💛

After a year of stepping away, I’m returning to You Do You Unfiltered with a deeper perspective on life, loss, and what it means to truly grow.

In this episode, I share the reality of a season I didn’t expect — one shaped by caregiving, grief, and learning how to slow down in ways I never had before.

This isn’t about going back to who I was.

It’s about showing up as who I’ve become.

More aware.
More grounded.
More honest.

I also share a deeply personal moment — reading from my mom’s diary, written during my pregnancy with my son, Evan — a reminder of how meaningful the everyday moments can become.

If you’ve ever gone through a season that changed you…

This conversation is for you.

Meet Desiree Wolfe, the powerhouse behind Slightly Unfiltered—where confidence comes with a side of caffeine and no apologies. As a full-time event professional and side-hustle entrepreneur, Desiree is navigating the fast-paced world of Las Vegas while juggling motherhood and an insatiable curiosity about the cult of personal development. She’s on a relentless, and often hilarious, quest for joy—challenging the norm with her signature sarcasm and unfiltered real talk.

If you’re ready for a conversation that’s bold, relatable, and guaranteed to make you rethink the pursuit of happiness, stick around—this is going to be a good one!

Shawn grew up as an overweight kid and carried that challenge through high school. During his junior year, he discovered strength training and nutrition, shedding 20+ lbs by senior year! 🏋️‍♂️🥗 This sparked his passion for health and fitness.

College wasn’t as smooth as he hoped. In 2019, at just 19, he faced a wrongful DUI arrest 🚓, triggering an identity crisis and a deep mistrust of others—and himself.

But through the storms, Shawn found peace, resilience, and strength 🌱. Now, he’s on a mission to help others through their health, habits, and lifestyle. He’s the founder of Resilient Health Coaching and host of the Growth by Shawn Podcast 🎙️.

Resilience is his superpower, and he’s here to help you discover yours! 💥

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Cilia Antoniou 💖 is a Self-Love, Sensuality, and Relationship Coach specializing in helping women step into their power. With a background in teaching yoga 🧘‍♀️ and meditation 🕊️, Cilia blends mindfulness, movement, and empowerment practices to guide women toward their most radiant selves.

✨ Cilia focuses on supporting women who are in their first healthy relationship after breaking free from a lifetime of toxic dating patterns 💔➡️💫. Through nurturing self-love, sensual confidence, and emotional clarity, she empowers women to thrive in this new chapter 💕.

🌿 Heal, grow, and flourish — because you deserve the healthiest, most authentic love possible. 🌟

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🎙️ Podcast Powerhouse: Debbie Harrell is the vibrant host of New World Normal—a space where questioning norms is the main event! She dives into bold chats with experts and thought leaders, helping us break free from outdated “shoulds.”

🚀 Empowerment Coach: In her coaching, Debbie guides values-driven folks to unleash their inner rebel 💥, challenging the “have-tos” and crafting a life that excites them!

👩‍👧‍👦🐾 Life Beyond Biz: Proud mom of 2 grown kids + 2 rescue fur-babies. Loves nature, travel, & live music—especially all at once! 🌳✈️🎶

💫 Community Believer: Debbie knows thriving happens best when we connect and collaborate in this bat-shit crazy world! 🌀❤️

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Season 4 of YOU DO YOU UNFILTERED begins with Navi Bliss, a certified love & relationship coach, confidence cultivator, and inspirational speaker 🎤. She’s also a contributing author of two #1 bestsellers 📚, with her solo book, Broken to Blissful, launching early 2025! 📅

✨ As Seen On: Global News 🌐 | CTV 📺 | Chicken Soup for the Soul 🐔💫

After overcoming childhood abuse and toxic relationships 💔, Navi transformed her life and now helps others do the same. Her mission:
✅ Heal from trauma 🌱
✅ Love yourself fully 💯
✅ Embrace authenticity 🌈
✅ Attract dream relationships effortlessly 💞

💌 Ready for bliss? Navi’s here to guide you! ✨

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Melanie Bonk wears many crowns 👑, and she wears them fiercely! She’s a:

🌹 Certified Love, Sex & Relationship Coach — helping people deepen their intimacy, passion, and self-love ❤️🔥.
🌿 Somatic Healer — guiding others to reconnect with their bodies and heal from within 🌱💫.
🏋️‍♀️ CrossFit Coach — building strength, resilience, and confidence one lift at a time 💪🥇.
👦👦👦👦 Mama to 4 Primal Kings — raising four amazing, wild-hearted boys who keep her on her toes and fill her heart with joy 💙👑.

Melanie’s journey is all about embracing life’s raw, beautiful messiness and helping others do the same! 🌟 She blends strength, sensuality, and healing to guide her clients toward full-body empowerment and authentic living 💫🌀.

Whether she's in the gym, in a healing session, or wrangling her four kings 👑💙, Melanie is dedicated to helping others unleash their true selves and live their most vibrant, fearless, and connected lives! 🌈💥

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