Going dark this week!

This week is the FINAL episode of the 2nd season and the end of the mental health series. Due to an overwhelming response from the audience Amanda and Amy are sharing their own personal struggles with mental health and sharing how they came through it. Their goal in sharing these personal stories is to shed light and awareness on the subject and hopefully anyone who listens knows they are not alone. You won't want to miss this incredibly hard, emotional episode in our final Mental Health Awareness Series episode.

“I never really thought I would be the person that would end up in this kind of relationship. A lot of people think its just the violence that’s happening, but its the manipulation that occurs beyond the violence”-Jennifer Jackson Unfortunately, there are times when people take advantage of us and can even be destructive and harmful. Jennifer experienced a relationship that was full of trauma in 2017 and is still working through the healing process. The silver lining is that she now has an amazing story that sheds light on toxic relationships and the subtle signs to look out for. If you, or someone you know relates to Jennifer or is in an abusive relationship, please reach out to someone, anyone for support. You are not alone, and as you will hear today, you can find the strength to pick yourself up and have a better life. Trigger warning* we do cover trauma and physical abuse in this episode. We did experience a little bit of audio interference . Hopefully we cleaned it up pretty good. Hang in there with us through the episode, Jennifer’s story is amazing.

“You wake up, grab your phone, grab a coffee, hurriedly throw yourself together for a work day meeting; and for the rest of the day you spend catching up on to-do lists, goals, and the next tv show. But your body is aching to come home to itself.” It's Mental Health Awareness Month and we are kicking it off by speaking with our favorite sex coach, Krystin Ross. Having great sex often, just like exercise, is linked to lower rates of depression and increases our chances of feeling fulfilled and happy in life. Our bodies and the feelings we carry are directly linked to our minds and thus affect our overall mental health. Krystin helps individuals and couples embrace their sexual nature and learn ways to feel empowered in the bedroom. In today’s episode, she shares some strategies and fun ways to spice things up and embrace our sexuality.

That’s right, this week we are offline working hard on transitioning into our next series! We are so excited about learning all there is to know in each aspect of women’s mental health. We hope you love it too! Be sure to tune in next week as we kick off the series.

“Sometimes to get what we want, we have to sacrifice.” When discussions about a food series began, Amy and Amanda wanted to make sure they spoke with someone on the other side of the food industry, the ones who produce the food we eat. Catherine and her husband, Tanner, know first hand that there is much more time and work involved in raising quality meat, and making sure it is all done with the animals’ well being and the earth’s regeneration in mind. In this episode, you will hear more about that process and hear the incredible story behind the 1915 Farm. Follow this link https://1915farm.com/?rfsn=5645335.189eae  to order from Catherine at the 1915 Farm and enter coupon code PSS for an exclusive discount for our listeners

“Grief is just misplaced love, and I wanted somewhere to put the love, and I knew good was just the most natural place to put it for me.” Natalie Treviño, Owner and chef of The Roughian, has taken inspiration from from one of the darkest moments in her life and has turned it into something that adds so much love and light to everyone that attends one of her dinner experiences. Taking care of her Oma developed her innovative cooking style and she found the courage to build something of her own despite the countless “no’s” she received in the process. Follow her journey on Social media here: Instagram: @theroughiancc  Or  @_naticakes for her personal page Book a dining experience with her at www.TheRoughian.com If you loved this episode don’t forget to leave a five-star rating on your favorite podcast platform!

“Life is all about choices, and one of the choices is, are you going to dwell on what’s going wrong in your life or are you gonna put your chin up and look for the good.” Today’s guest Grace Stevens is truly one of a kind. She is a mother, wife, chef, amazing cake decorator, author, business coach, and television personality. She talks to us today about wearing so many hats and learning to look up for opportunities instead of getting stuck on what’s not going right in your life. It was a ton of fun and we both learned so much from her. We were thrilled to speak with her and we know you will love this interview too Follow her social media journey here: Instagram: @grace_stevenschef Facebook: Grace Stevens Geacestevens.co.za Find her morning segment by watching the @expressoshow

"Nothing about starting your own business is sunshine and roses. It's scary but so worth it, all of those fears you have, you just have to work through them." Today we are speaking with our very own co-host Amanda Dalrymple! Have you ever met someone that just lights up a room and everyone around them? Amanda is this type of person. She always remains positive and always finds a way to overcome challenges. Amanda has worked in various fields but has ultimately decided that the entrepreneurial life is what works best for her. Despite her fears and the challenge of having very little experience building a business of her own, she pushed on and is now the proud owner of two businesses that are fulfilling and offer the freedom she has always wanted. Tune in and find out how she overcame those fears, tackled her doubts and is now living the life she feels she was meant to live. 

"When you don't let your suppressed emotions come to the surface, this actually causes disease within the body. This can manifest into all kinds of diseases, auto-immune disorders, and lots of different conditions." What is timeline therapy? Timeline therapy is a way to go back and find memories that carry strong emotions and heal them. Renee walks us through the benefits of doing this work including physical health issues that can occur due to holding in negative beliefs, feelings and emotions.  This healing technique is for everyone, but soldiers use timeline therapy to heal PTSD and parents can use this therapy to connect with their children more and improve the relationships they have with their children. All of Renee's work can be completed remotely, so if you're interested in a session with her, or in joining her group session starting May 10th, please find her on social media: Instagram: @inspired.project Facebook: Renee Rahmat  Facebook Group: Inspired Sisterhood Remember to mention The Pencil Skirt Society Podcast when you book your clarity call for special pricing!  

“I remember the day we heard a mom wanted us. Being ‘paper pregnant’ was such a beautiful, difficult and emotional ride. I thank God every day for my babies.” Tasha Huck is a true difference maker with an amazing story. Tasha and her husband jumped in head first into an adoption process that lead them to their daughter. They are unique in the sense that they went above and beyond to care for and develop a relationship with the biological mother. Tasha and her husband and are now on a journey to help another family adopt in the future. Full Disclosure, you will hear a ton of muffled cries in this episode because it was so touching for us. We know you will love it too. Follow Tasha and her family’s journey on social media: Instagram: @latashahuck or @huckmom2 Facebook: Tasha Huck