PODCAST · comedy
BottomsUp: #LifeUnfiltered
by Kerie Hamilton
Chicago native model, Kerie Hamilton, dives deep into her traumatic past sharing REAL and RAW personal experiences as well as welcoming others to share theirs.Topics from abuse, addiction, loss/grief, dating, marriage/divorce, parenting and more!"We all have a past; there's no need to hide behind it. The bigger the struggle I had; the more meaning and purpose I found within my journey."Your path isn't meant to define you; it was meant to discover you. Once you discover, you will uncover your purpose and mission of life.We are; l am.I am a Warrior. l am a Survivor.l am Me. 💖
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The Mother Wound: How Childhood Pain Shapes Relationships, Self-Worth & Emotional Healing
In this powerful episode and with Mother’s Day approaching, we dive deep into the psychological and emotional impact of the “mother wound” …the lasting pain created by emotional neglect, abandonment, criticism, inconsistency, control, or lack of emotional safety from a mother figure. We explore how unresolved childhood trauma can silently shape self-worth, attachment styles, relationships, anxiety, people-pleasing, abandonment fears, emotional triggers, and even parenting patterns later in life.You’ll learn how the mother wound affects both men and women differently, why generational trauma repeats itself, and practical ways to begin healing emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and physically. We also discuss the importance of rebuilding broken parent-child relationships and choosing healing over avoidance.This episode is for anyone struggling with inner child wounds, toxic relationship patterns, emotional pain, low self-esteem, or cycles of trauma that continue into adulthood.✨ Healing begins with awareness.✨ What you don’t heal can echo through generations.✨ You deserve peace, love, and emotional freedom.
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Psychoneuroimmunology: How Your Body Works Like a Car (Mind, Brain & Immune System Connection)
What if I told you that your body functioned just like a car—and your thoughts were the driver?In this episode, we break down psychoneuroimmunology (PNI)—the science of how your mind, brain, and immune system work together—using a simple car analogy anyone can understand. Learn how your brain acts as the engine control unit, your nervous system is the wiring, your immune system is the repair and defense system, and your thoughts and stress levels determine how smoothly (or poorly) your system runs.We explore how chronic stress, negative thought patterns, and emotional trauma can “wear down your engine,” leading to inflammation, fatigue, and disease. You’ll also discover how to “tune up” your internal system through nervous system regulation, mindset shifts, and daily habits that support immune health.
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E.G.O and G.O.D. Detach from Ego, Unlock Your Blessings: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything
What happens when you stop thinking from ego—and start seeing from truth?In this powerful episode, we break down how the ego mindset quietly blocks your growth, distorts your perception, and keeps you stuck in cycles of lack, comparison, and control. The ego craves validation, fear-based thinking, and external approval—but your real power lives beyond that.When you shift your mindset, everything changes.You begin to:* Recognize the blessings that were always there* Release attachment to outcomes and control* Move from fear into alignment, clarity, and trust* See opportunities where you once saw obstaclesThis episode dives deep into the internal transformation required to detach from ego and step into a mindset rooted in awareness, gratitude, and purpose.Because the truth is—your blessings aren’t missing… your perspective just hasn’t aligned with them yet.If you’re ready to break free from limiting thought patterns and step into the life that’s already waiting for you, this episode is for you.
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Psychache Explained: The Hidden Psychological Pain Behind Suicide
What is psychache, and how does it relate to suicide? Psychache refers to intense, unbearable psychological pain—often rooted in shame, guilt, loss, or unmet emotional needs. In this episode, we break down the concept of psychache, how it develops, and why it is considered one of the strongest predictors of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Learn how emotional suffering impacts the brain, the role of hopelessness, and what signs to look for in yourself or others. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by internal pain or want to better understand the psychology behind suicide, this deep dive offers insight, awareness, and pathways toward healing.☎️❤️If you’re struggling mentally and having thoughts of suicide please dial 988 from any touch tone telephone or contact the suicide hotline 800-273-8255
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Beyond Convenience: Real Love, Real Faith, Real Commitment
In a world chasing comfort and instant results, this podcast dives into what it truly means to stay rooted when your prayers aren’t answered on your timeline, your plans fall apart, or your preferred outcome doesn’t show up.Because real faith isn’t proven when it’s easy—it’s revealed in the waiting, the uncertainty, and the moments that test you.Each episode brings powerful, honest conversations about:* Trusting God’s timing vs. your own expectations* Faith during disappointment, setbacks, and delays* The difference between convenience and true commitment* Staying loyal to your purpose when it’s uncomfortable* Building unshakable faith and emotional resilienceIf you’re ready to stop walking away when things get hard and start standing firm in your faith, this podcast is for you.Stay rooted. Stay loyal. Stay the course.That’s real love. That’s real faith.
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Respect, Responsibility, Results: The Mindset That Changes Everything
What if the quality of your life came down to three simple principles? In this episode, we break down how respect, responsibility, and results work together to shape your mindset, relationships, and daily outcomes.Learn how to build self-respect through boundaries and awareness, take radical responsibility for your choices and reactions, and use your results as powerful feedback—not failure. This episode gives you a clear, real-life framework you can apply immediately to improve your habits, strengthen your relationships, and create consistent personal growth.If you’re ready to stop blaming circumstances, start owning your path, and see real results in your life, this conversation will shift how you show up—every single day.
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The Power of Parallel Parenting: Less Conflict, More Peace
In this episode, Dana; Psychotherapist and Host of Mindful Momma, breaks down the true power of parallel parenting—a structured, intentional approach designed to reduce chaos, conflict, and emotional overwhelm in high-conflict co-parenting situations. When communication becomes a source of tension, parallel parenting shifts the dynamic by focusing on minimal, business-like interactions rooted strictly in facts and logistics.Learn how limiting conversations to what truly matters—schedules, responsibilities, and your child’s needs—can diffuse commotion and eliminate unnecessary emotional exchanges. This approach isn’t about avoidance; it’s about boundaries. By removing opinion, reaction, and personal conflict from communication, parallel parenting creates clarity, stability, and peace for both parents and children.This episode explores how to communicate with purpose, protect your energy, and stay grounded in a system that prioritizes structure over struggle. If you’re navigating a high-conflict co-parenting relationship, this method can help you disengage from chaos while still showing up fully for your child.Parallel parenting isn’t just a strategy—it’s a mindset shift from emotional reactivity to intentional, fact-based communication.
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Forgiveness Is the Light: Heal Trauma, Release the Past & Find Emotional Freedom
Forgiveness isn’t weakness—it’s the light that allows everything within you to grow. Without it, nothing truly develops. Pain lingers, wounds stay open, and the past quietly controls the present.In this episode, we explore the deeper truth about forgiveness: that trauma doesn’t just affect one side—all parties are in need of healing, just in different ways. Holding onto resentment may feel justified, but it keeps you bound to the very pain you’re trying to escape.Unforgiveness doesn’t punish the past—it replays it. It shows up as emotional distress, triggers, anxiety, and unresolved patterns, revealing exactly where you are not yet free.✨ Topics Covered: • Why forgiveness is essential for emotional and spiritual growth • Understanding trauma from all perspectives • How holding onto pain keeps you stuck in cycles • The connection between unforgiveness and emotional distress • Steps to release the past and reclaim your peaceForgiveness doesn’t mean excusing what happened—it means freeing yourself from carrying it forward.When you forgive, you don’t just let go… you rise.
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Stop Chasing Love: Why Self-Love Is the Only Love That Lasts | Inner Healing & True Worth
Are you constantly searching for love, validation, and fulfillment in others—only to feel empty again? The truth is, what you seek externally will always keep you searching. Desire lives outside of you… but real love lives within.In this episode, we break down why chasing love through relationships, approval, and attention leads to an endless cycle of longing—and how turning inward is the only way to experience lasting peace, confidence, and true connection.Self-love isn’t selfish—it’s foundational. When you learn to love yourself internally, you stop settling, stop seeking, and start attracting healthier, more aligned relationships. You become whole, not dependent.✨ Topics Covered: Why external validation creates emotional dependency The difference between desire vs. true love How to break the cycle of chasing love Reconnecting with your self-worth and inner peace Building confidence from withinIf you’re tired of searching for love in all the wrong places, this is your wake-up call:You are not missing love… you are the source of it.
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Shedding the Ego: “Ego Sum Qui” — Rewriting Beliefs to Heal Your Future
What if the life you’re living is a reflection of the beliefs you never questioned?In this powerful episode of Hamilton’s Halogen, we explore the true meaning of ego—not just as pride, but as the identity shaped by your past experiences, pain, and survival patterns. Breaking down the phrase “ego sum qui” (Latin roots: ego = “I”, sum = “am”, qui = “who”), we uncover the deeper truth: “I am who I believe myself to be.”But what happens when those beliefs were formed in trauma, rejection, or chaos?You’ll learn how your subconscious patterns and past experiences influence who you attract, what you tolerate, and the choices you make—often without realizing it. The ego clings to what it knows, even when it’s unhealthy, because it was built to protect you… not necessarily to heal you.In this episode, we dive into: What the ego really is and how it’s formed How your belief systems shape your relationships and future outcomes Why you keep attracting the same patterns or people The importance of mental clarity and emotional awareness How to begin shedding the ego to make healthier, aligned decisionsTrue healing begins when you create space between who you were and who you’re becoming. A clear mind—free from past destruction, pain, and conditioned beliefs—opens the door to intentional living, healthier love, and a new future.✨ You are not your past—you are your awareness of it✨ The ego protects, but awareness transforms✨ Healing begins when you choose truth over familiarityIf you’re on a journey of self-awareness, ego death, mindset transformation, trauma healing, and conscious living, this episode will help you break cycles and step into a more authentic version of yourself.
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Don’t Let Lust Masquerade as Love: Choosing Wisely, Protecting Your Children, & Trust God’s Timing
In a world that moves fast and feels everything instantly, it’s easy to confuse lust for love—but the cost of that confusion can be heavy, especially when children are involved.In this episode of Hamilton’s Halogen, we talk about the importance of discernment in dating, protecting your children’s emotional safety, and learning to slow down long enough to see someone clearly before letting them into your life—and your child’s life.Not everyone you date is meant to meet your children. Not every connection is meant to become a commitment. And sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is wait.You’ll learn how to: • Recognize the difference between lust, infatuation, and real love • Set healthy boundaries while dating as a parent • Understand why introducing partners to your children too soon can create emotional instability • Practice patience and trust in God’s timing rather than forcing relationships • Allow God to guide you toward a love that is safe, aligned, and lastingThis episode is a reminder that love should feel secure, consistent, and intentional—not rushed, chaotic, or uncertain.✨ What’s meant for you won’t require you to compromise your peace✨ Protecting your children is part of honoring your purpose✨ Real love is built with patience, not pressureIf you’re navigating dating with children, healing from toxic relationships, building healthy love, and trusting God’s plan, this conversation will ground you in truth and help you move with clarity.
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Seeking Within: How to Decode Triggers, Find the Opposite Emotion, and Heal the Root Cause
What if your emotional triggers weren’t something to avoid…but something to understand?In this episode of Hamilton’s Halogen, we dive deep into the art of seeking within, learning how to pause in the moment of emotional reaction and uncover what’s really beneath it. Triggers aren’t random; they’re signals pointing to unhealed wounds, suppressed emotions, and patterns ready to be broken.You’ll learn how to: • Identify the true emotion behind your trigger (anger, fear, rejection, abandonment) • Discover the counter emotion—the feeling your soul is actually seeking (peace, safety, love, validation) • Trace the emotional response back to its root cause • Begin the process of self-healing and emotional awarenessThis episode is for anyone ready to stop reacting and start understanding themselves on a deeper level. Because healing doesn’t happen by avoiding the pain—it happens when you face it, feel it, and transform it.✨ Your trigger is not your enemy—it’s your invitation.✨ Awareness is the bridge between reaction and healing.If you’re on a journey of self-discovery, emotional healing, shadow work, inner child healing, and spiritual growth, this episode will help you unlock what’s been buried and step into clarity.
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The Gift We Must Guard: Faith, Trauma Healing, and Protecting Our Children
Children are a gift from the Lord, but they are also a responsibility we must fiercely protect. Many of us carry wounds from our own childhoods—trauma, betrayal, and pain that was never properly healed. If we don’t confront those wounds, they can quietly shape how we parent and the environments our children grow up in.This podcast talks about breaking generational trauma, healing from the past, and creating safe spaces for our children to grow.We’ll also talk about an uncomfortable but necessary truth: most child predators are not strangers. They are often people families know, trust, and allow close to their children. Awareness, wisdom, and discernment are essential to protecting the gifts God has entrusted to us.Because the greatest way to love our children is to heal what hurt us—so it never touches them.
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Laura Cowell’s Journey: Overcoming the Father Wound, Trauma, and Emotionally Unavailable Relations
In this powerful episode, we explore how father absence and emotional abandonment in childhood can deeply influence the romantic relationships women choose in adulthood. Many girls who grow up without consistent love, safety, or protection often find themselves searching for that missing connection later in life—frequently becoming drawn to emotionally unavailable or troubled partners. These unresolved wounds can also show up as people-pleasing, over-giving, and excessive caretaking, where women drain themselves to ensure others never feel the pain of neglect or abandonment they once experienced.Our special guest, Laura Cowell, shares her deeply personal journey of navigating emotionally unavailable and unhealthy relationships rooted in childhood trauma. Despite profound loss and adversity, Laura found the strength to overcome these obstacles and continue spreading love and service to others. Her healing took a transformative turn when she discovered LifeWave, a non-medicated wearable patch that played a pivotal role in her trauma recovery and overall well-being. This episode offers insight, hope, and empowerment for anyone seeking to break generational cycles, and reclaim healthy a life. Additionally; anyone who is interested in changing their life taking advantage of the LifeWave X39 patch! www.LifeWave.com
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Abuse Is Not Just Physical: Recognizing Hidden Patterns & Unintentional Harm
Abuse isn’t always physical, obvious, or intentional. In this opening episode, we explore what abuse really is—emotional, psychological, verbal, financial, and subtle patterns that often go unseen. We discuss how abuse shows up in behaviors, power dynamics, and learned survival responses, and why self-awareness matters just as much as recognizing harm in others. This episode invites listeners to examine patterns with compassion, responsibility, and clarity—without shame.
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Trauma Bonds: Why We Stay, How We Heal
This podcast explores trauma bonds; what they are, how they form, and why they keep us stuck in unhealthy relationships. Through psychological insight, real-life experiences, and healing-focused conversations, we unpack the abuse, emotional addiction, attachment wounds, and the path to breaking free. Designed for those seeking clarity, validation, and lasting emotional healing.
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2025 Reflection: A Year of Growth, Resilience, and Hope
In this special 2025 reflection episode, we look back on a powerful year of trauma, transformation, and healing. From breaking generational cycles to rebuilding after emotional pain, this episode honors the journey of resilience, self-awareness, and personal growth.Thank you to every listener who showed up, shared these conversations, left reviews, and supported this space for healing and truth. If you’ve found comfort, clarity, or courage here, please subscribe, share this episode, and leave a review to help others discover hope, healing, and transformation.
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The Many Faces of Narcissism: Understanding the Different Types of Narcissists
Not all narcissists are the same — and understanding the different types of narcissism can change everything. In this episode, we break down the most common narcissistic personality types, including grandiose, covert (vulnerable), malignant, communal, somatic, and cerebral narcissists.You’ll learn how narcissistic behaviors show up in relationships, why some narcissists appear confident while others play the victim, and how narcissists often shift types depending on power, supply, and control. This episode is designed for anyone healing from narcissistic abuse, emotional manipulation, gaslighting, or chronic confusion in relationships.Whether you’re a cycle breaker, empath, or someone seeking clarity, this episode will help you recognize patterns, trust your instincts, and protect your emotional well-being.
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Convenience vs Commitment: Why the Power of Love Is Replacing the Love of Power
In a culture driven by instant gratification, many relationships are quietly collapsing under the weight of convenience. This episode explores the growing divide between convenience and commitment, and why so many people replace communication, accountability, and emotional depth with ease and escape.We unpack how the love of power—control, ego, and dominance—is fading, and how the power of love—patience, conversation, and sacrifice—is rising for those willing to do the work. If you’ve noticed desires replacing devotion and avoidance replacing honesty, this conversation is for you.
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From Survival to Surrender: Sara Kelsey’s Journey of Healing, Faith & Transformation
Join us as we explore the powerful story of Sara Kelsey, a woman who battled the shadows of childhood trauma, struggles with self-identity, illness, alcoholism, and domestic abuse. Through pain, loss, and life’s harshest lessons, Sara discovered the transformative power of faith and surrender, allowing a higher source, The Creator, to guide her healing journey. In this inspiring episode, Sara shares how she turned her struggles into a testimony of resilience, spiritual growth, and hope.Whether you’re seeking inspiration, healing from trauma, or understanding the journey from brokenness to faith, Sara’s story offers profound lessons in courage, surrender, and the power of a higher purpose.
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Understanding Abuse, Trauma Bonds, and the Neuroscience of the High
Addicted to the Rollercoaster uncovers why abuse feels like addiction—from cortisol to dopamine, from love bombing to withdrawal. This podcast breaks down trauma bonds, toxic relationships, and self-destructive cycles using science, psychology, and spiritual recovery. Perfect for listeners seeking healing, education, empowerment, and escape from the emotional rollercoaster of abusive patterns.
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Awakening the Power of Love: Faith, Healing & Authenticity
In this episode, we explore a powerful shift happening in our world:Gone is the love of power; now begins the rise of the power of love.When darkness feels overwhelming and trust feels broken, we talk about how love, compassion, and connection become not just choices, but lifelines.
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Think Better, Live Better: How a Positive Mindset Creates a Happier, Healthier Life
In this episode, we dive deep into how your mindset directly shapes the life you live. If you've ever wondered why peace feels hard to find, or why happiness feels temporary, the answer often begins in the way we think, respond, and believe.We break down how positive thinking rewires the brain, reduces stress, strengthens emotional resilience, and opens the door to a more meaningful and peaceful life. You'll hear reflection points, mindset shifts, and real examples of how choosing a better thought can change the course of your day, and eventually, your entire life.Whether you're healing, rebuilding, or simply wanting to grow, this episode gives you the tools to: Replace negative patterns with empowering beliefs Protect your peace Build emotional resilience Create daily habits that support happiness Shift into a mindset that supports your purpose, confidence, and inner calmIf you're ready to step into a life filled with purpose, joy, and peace, this is your episode.
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The Dark Side of Thanksgiving: Domestic Violence, Loss, and Survival
Thanksgiving has the highest domestic violence rates of the year-and I've lived through the trauma and loss it causes. If you're in an abusive relationship, this is your warning: leave while you still can. They DO NOT change. Choose safety, choose life, choose you!**WARNING: Content can be triggering.Viewer discretion advised.**
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Digital Deception: Narcissists, Love-Bombing & the Online Dating Trap
In this episode, we break down why narcissists thrive in today's online dating world. From love-bombing to breadcrumbing and manipulation, we uncover the psychological tactics narcissists use to hook, drain, and discard their partners. Have awareness to spot red flags early, protect your emotional health, and avoid trauma-bonding cycles.
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Manipulation Disguised as Love: When Control Hides Behind Concern
In this episode, we expose the hidden tactics of emotional manipulation…when false stories and fake concern are used to control, blame, and confuse. Many victims are left questioning their own reality, carrying the weight of someone else’s insecurities.It’s time to break that cycle.Today Kerie gives a situation that happened with her personally and uncovers how manipulation disguises itself as love, how to recognize control behind “care,” and how to reclaim your truth and power.If you’ve ever been gaslighted, blamed, or made to doubt yourself…this episode will help you see through the lies and find your voice again.
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The Ego Unmasked: How Awareness Transforms Self-Image and Self-Sabotage
In this episode, we peel back the layers of the ego…the voice that tells us who we are, what we deserve, and what we must protect. The ego can be our armor, but it can also be our cage. Together, we'll explore how ego shows up in our thoughts, relationships, and daily choices, and how awareness can turn it from an enemy into a teacher.From self-image to self-sabotage, this conversation dives deep into what happens when we start seeing ourselves beyond the mask.
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The Power of Walking Away | Knowing Your Worth and Choosing Peace
In this raw and empowering Bottoms Up episode, Kerie talks about the courage it takes to walk away from what no longer serves you…whether it’s toxic relationships, draining jobs, or situations that steal your peace.Discover the true power of walking away, how to recognize when it’s time to let go, and how to rebuild stronger, freer, and more aligned with your worth.
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Facing and Healing Our Wounds: Rising to a Higher Frequency words from Nicky Clinch
In this powerful episode, we listen to Nicky Clinch (Host of The Infinite Potential of Being Human) as we listen to her experience in Peru. Nicky explains how healing our emotional wounds helps us adjust to a higher frequency and live more consciously. Too often, we see the world through the lens of our past pain, trauma, and others’ opinions; but true growth happens when we awaken to the present moment.Join us as we discuss how to shift from the subconscious patterns of yesterday into the conscious awareness of today. Nicky explains how it’s important to let go of what no longer serves you, raise your vibration, and align your energy with peace, purpose, and self-love.
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What If Your Silenced Story Is Someone Else’s Survival? Jo Taylor, Unrestrained Boldness Podcast
In this episode of Bottoms Up, we explore the power of breaking silence and sharing our stories. What if the pain you once hid could become the hope someone else needs to survive? Kerie sits with Host, Jo Taylor of Unrestrained Boldness™ | True Silence Stories Podcast and dives into the importance it takes to speak your truth after trauma, the healing that comes from vulnerability, and the ripple effect of survival stories in creating connection and change.
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Campus Safety—Kimberly’s Story of Survival and Awareness
In this powerful episode of Bottoms Up, host Kerie Hamilton sits down with Kimberly to discuss the realities of college campus safety and the lasting impact of trauma after a violent incident. Kimberly opens up about her personal experience at the University of Iowa, sharing how one life-changing event shaped her perspective on student safety, awareness, and healing. Together, Kerie and Kimberly explore how campuses can do better to protect students, the importance of mental health resources, and how survivors can reclaim their power through faith, resilience, and community support.
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The Demons We Face: Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, this powerful episode, “The Demons We Face: Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence,” explores how the pain and darkness we experience must never define who we become. Join us as we discuss the emotional and spiritual battles survivors face, the importance of healing through faith and self-love, and how to rise above trauma without letting it harden your heart.Through raw conversations, survivor stories, and reflections on resilience, this episode brings awareness, hope, and empowerment to anyone struggling to break free from abuse. Together, we shed light on the truth: the demons we face, we must not become.
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Healing Through Faith and Resilience: Dr. Greg Linkowski’s Journey from Trauma to Testimony
In this powerful episode of Bottoms Up, Kerie Hamilton sits down with Dr. Greg Linkowski, a retired radiologist and trauma survivor, for an inspiring conversation about healing, faith, and transformation.Dr. Linkowski opens up about his personal journey; from enduring childhood trauma and the pain of loss to finding hope, love, and purpose through medicine and faith. Together, Kerie and Dr. Linkowski explore the strength it takes to overcome adversity, the importance of reaching out for help, and how resilience and love can guide us through life’s darkest moments.This episode is a heartfelt reminder that even in the deepest pain, there is always light at the end of the tunnel.
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Colin Eckstrand: Faith, Resilience, and the Power of the Baha’i Teachings
In this inspiring episode of BottomsUp with Kerie Hamilton, I sit down with Colin Eckstrand to explore his extraordinary life journey and his deep connection to the Baha’i Faith. From growing up in sports to experiencing profound spiritual events throughout his life, Colin shares how faith, resilience, and purpose have guided his path.Colin’s reflections on the Baha’i teachings of unity, love, and interconnectedness are more than words…they are a living example of how spirituality can shape the way we walk through the world. His story is a reminder that even in the ordinary, we can find the extraordinary when we remain open to life’s deeper meaning.This episode is filled with insights on spirituality, resilience, and living with purpose. If you’re searching for hope, connection, or inspiration, Colin’s story will encourage you to see life through a lens of wonder and faith.
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From Broken to Becoming: Jarrett Vagle’s Inspiring Story of Courage, Resilience, and Transformation
In this inspiring episode, Kerie sits down with narrative coach and speaker Jarrett Vagle, the founder of Changed-Life. After surviving a devastating motorcycle accident that left him with only one arm, Jarrett shares his powerful story of rebuilding from the ground up…navigating disability, loss, and deep questions of identity.Through his journey, Jarrett reminds us that resilience isn’t about avoiding hardship, but about rising again, rewriting our stories, and choosing to see ourselves not as broken, but as becoming.Join us for a heartfelt conversation on courage, authenticity, and the power of reclaiming your narrative. You’ll walk away encouraged to reflect on the story you’re telling yourself and whether it’s holding you back or helping you move forward.✨ Connect with Jarrett at changed-life.com and follow his journey on social media.
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Renick Morris’s story: Alcoholism, Sobriety, Healing & Forgiveness: A Recovering Alcoholic’s Journey
In this heartfelt episode, Kerie sits down with a recovering alcoholic who bravely shares his journey through the depths of addiction into the light of sobriety. As he reflects on the struggles, losses, and lessons learned, Kerie opens up about her own experience by reading a forgiveness letter she once wrote to her ex-stepfather, who also battled alcoholism. The conversation takes a powerful turn as this deeply personal letter becomes a mirror, showing the recovering alcoholic a strong testimony of how addiction impacts not only the individual, but everyone around them. Together, they uncover the weight of forgiveness, the hope of recovery, and the healing power of shared stories.
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John Harrell’s Story: Childhood Trauma, Resilience, & Purpose from the Columbine Massacre
In this powerful episode, we sit down with John Harrell, Host of The Determined People Podcast and Author of Killing My Father. Then Finding Him, who opens up about his difficult childhood marked by abuse and feelings of worthlessness from his abusive parents. Through his story of survival, healing, and resilience, John shares how he found hope and purpose within himself and continues his legacy being a board member in Rachel’s Challenge; the movement inspired by Rachel Joy Scott, the first victim of the Columbine High School massacre.John reveals how Rachel’s legacy and message of kindness transforms lives and gives courage to others to rise above violence. Today, John and his team carry Rachel’s mission forward, bringing messages of compassion, anti-bullying, suicide prevention, and school safety to students and educators across the world.This episode is not only about surviving trauma but also about using that pain to fuel a purpose bigger than oneself. John’s journey is a testimony that even in the face of tragedy, hope and healing can ripple across generations and communities.
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Brandt Johnson’s story of transformation with healing, faith, and power through tragedy
In this powerful episode, I sat down with Brandt Johnson to hear his remarkable journey of survival after a life-changing motorcycle accident. What could have been the end became a turning point. Brandt’s accident lead him to discover his faith deeper, uncover a true sense of purpose, and embrace hope in the face of pain. This conversation is a reminder that even in the darkest seasons, light can break through and transform our story. If you’ve ever wondered how faith can carry you through life’s toughest trials, this episode will inspire and encourage you.
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Your identity is not their entity
In this episode, we dive deep into the truth that your identity is not someone else’s entity. You are not the labels or perceptions placed on you by others. We also explore how the subconscious mind shapes beliefs and behaviors, and how renewing your thoughts can align your identity with God’s truth. This episode is about breaking free from false identities, understanding the foundation of who you are, and learning to walk in the fullness of your God-given purpose.
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Rooted in Spirit when evil surrounds
When evil rises, it’s tempting to react out of anger, fear, or hopelessness. But God calls us to live differently. In this episode, we’ll explore how to stay rooted in the fruit of the Spirit…love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control…even when darkness surrounds us. Discover how walking in the Spirit becomes both your shield and your testimony, proving that light always overcomes the dark.
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Your presence is a present
In a world that glorifies busyness and constant doing, we often forget the power of simply being. This episode is a reminder that your presence, your energy, your love, your attention…is the greatest gift you can give to yourself and to others. We’ll explore what it means to show up fully, how to embrace the present moment, and why being authentically you is more valuable than anything money can buy.Tune in for a heart-centered conversation that encourages you to slow down, breathe, and remember: your presence is a present.
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4 changes to become a healthier you
In this episode of BottomsUp, we dive into the four key areas of yourself you can change to reclaim your power and live authentically. From reshaping your thought patterns and setting strong boundaries, to building habits that fuel growth and choosing relationships that uplift you…these shifts may be small, but their impact is life-changing. If you’re ready to stop surviving and start thriving, tune in and take the first steps toward becoming the unapologetic, empowered version of yourself you were meant to be.
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Reactions feed Actions
Reactions Feed Actions is a podcast episode that dives into how our responses, whether to pain, love, trauma, or everyday struggles, shape the lives we build. This episode uncovers the power behind emotional reactions, the ripple effects they create, and how shifting our perspective can transform not only our actions but our entire life story.
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Faith through the storms: Anchor in faith, no matter how hard the storm hits.
The winds are raging, the waves are crashing, and giving up feels easier than holding on. But what if the storm you’re facing is the very place your faith is being strengthened? In this episode, we uncover how to find peace in chaos and hope in the middle of life’s fiercest battles by keeping faith.
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Monster or Masterpiece
In this episode of Monster or Masterpiece, we explore the defining moments that shape who we become. Do we let our wounds turn us bitter, angry, and destructive…or do we use them as the fire that forges our strength, beauty, and purpose?
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Is the silence Loneliness? OR Worthiness?
In this episode, we’re going to talk about silence. Because silence isn’t just the absence of sound; it’s a mirror. When you sit in it, do you feel loneliness? Or is it really fear? Fear of what the silence might reveal about you, about your wounds, about your worth. Silence is where the truth of your soul waits for you, but too often we run from it. Today, we’ll dive into how to shift that silence from something that feels empty into something that feels empowering, because in the stillness, you don’t just find yourself, you find your value, your voice, and your wholeness.
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Living on such SWEET NOTHING
Living on such sweet nothing… In this episode, we explore how to recognize toxic patterns, honor your soul’s truth, and step fully into the love that was always meant for you…starting with yourself. Healing isn’t just about overcoming the past; it’s about choosing your spirit over the chains and walking boldly into the life you were created to live. Tune in and discover the steps to reclaim your freedom, your peace, and your purpose.
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L❤️VE is finding your completion
Love is completion; the moment your soul stands unmasked and unafraid. When you’ve done the work to complete yourself and your true soul mate compliments your wholeness.
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David and Goliath analogy
Your Goliath isn’t out there…it’s a giant in your mind! Pick up your stone!
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Healing
The hardest part of healing… is facing the mirror of reality…Where truth cuts deeper than the wound,And silence speaks louder than pain.But still, it must be done…For only by walking through the fire can the ashes become fertile ground.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Chicago native model, Kerie Hamilton, dives deep into her traumatic past sharing REAL and RAW personal experiences as well as welcoming others to share theirs.Topics from abuse, addiction, loss/grief, dating, marriage/divorce, parenting and more!"We all have a past; there's no need to hide behind it. The bigger the struggle I had; the more meaning and purpose I found within my journey."Your path isn't meant to define you; it was meant to discover you. Once you discover, you will uncover your purpose and mission of life.We are; l am.I am a Warrior. l am a Survivor.l am Me. 💖
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Kerie Hamilton
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