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The Stories We Tell

by Jaime Messina

I’m on a mission—a mission to speak with the most inspiring people from all over the world. I want to know their stories. I want to know…what stories they used to tell. Are they the same ones they tell today? Or did they redefine that story to overcome limiting beliefs, and achieve. I want to help them share their stories. Why? Because I KNOW the power of the story. I know that it can make or break you. It can give you the world, or it can tear you apart. You see, there’s always two sides going on down in your head. And you get to choose. Will I listen to the one that is trying to stop me?

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Episodes

  1. My Anxiety Journey: How I Got Here...From There.

    Learn about the Regulated & Secure Program here: https://regulatedandsecure.com/case-study-invite/ Send me an email: [email protected] I’ve talked about anxiety and depression before, but in this episode, I’m taking you back to what it actually looked like for me. There was a time when…

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  2. Full Circle with Thomas "Purpose" Waterman

    In today's episode, I go back to a conversation I had with Thomas Waterman, back in 2022. I had the opportunity to sit down with Thomas and have a beautiful conversation about his story of leadership and, ultimately, his story of finding himself. This was one of my favorite conversations, and the...

  3. The World Feels Like It’s On Fire: How to Stay Regulated

    If you’ve been feeling more anxious, on edge, exhausted, or emotionally flooded lately… you’re not imagining it. Between nonstop headlines, political tension, global uncertainty, and the constant stream of information hitting our nervous systems, many of us are living in a low-grade stress…

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  4. How to Manifest Love Using Neuroscience (Not Magic)

    Trying to manifest love but stuck in the same relationship patterns? In this episode, I share three neuroscience-based tips to help you manifest love without the woo — including how your Reticular Activating System filters partners, why you should manifest an experience instead of a person, and…

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  5. Melissa the Douche: A Conversation About Anxious Thoughts and Dating

    In this episode, I have a real, unfiltered conversation with my friend Ari during an impromptu coaching session that started over chili and turned into a powerful discussion about dating anxiety, subconscious patterns, and relationship triggers. Ari opens up about the fear and uncertainty she’s...

  6. Aliens Are Coming... Are You on Their Pickup List?

    This is a short and random one y'all... just some thoughts that came up for me this week that I decided to share. It might sound woo woo to some, but try to hear the deeper meaning of my words. Learn more about coaching → https://jaimecoaches.com Follow Me on Social: IG: @jaimemessina Tiktok:...

  7. Stop Romanticizing Emotional Rollercoasters

    We love to call it chemistry. Passion. A “deep connection.” But sometimes what we’re really feeling is familiar chaos. In this episode, we unpack why emotionally intense, hot-and-cold dynamics can feel so magnetic — and why calm, steady connection can feel unfamiliar or even boring at first. We...

  8. Staying Calm Without Looking Away

    In this episode, we talk about how to stay calm and grounded when the world feels loud, polarized, and emotionally charged — without numbing out or pretending nothing is happening. I explore why passion often turns into nervous system overload, how outrage is amplified and monetized, and what it...

  9. Uncomfortable, On Purpose

    This episode reintroduces The Stories We Tell as a space for honest, awake conversation — about personal growth and the world we’re living in today. I explore how the narratives we carry aren’t just things we say out loud later, but quiet frameworks shaping our reactions, relationships, and sense...

  10. This Is for Anyone Who’s Tired of Quitting on Themselves

    Tired of starting over? In this episode, I’m breaking down what really keeps people stuck—and how The Momentum Method, my new 8-week coaching program, can help you build habits that actually stick. Learn more + join here → https://jaimecoaches.com/themomentummethod Follow Me on Social: IG:...

  11. LILLES After Dark Series: Zara Barrie

    2 years ago I did this thing where after my initial podcast interview, I would go into something we called "The After Dark". This was a special interview for our Patreon Subscribers. I always knew we would eventually share them here as well, and now is the time! In this episode, I talk with Zara...

  12. LILLES After Dark Series: Ayesha Harris

    2 years ago I did this thing where after my initial podcast interview, I would go into something we called "The After Dark". This was a special interview for our Patreon Subscribers. I always knew we would eventually share them here as well, and now is the time! In this episode, I speak with...

  13. LILLES After Dark Series: Olivia Stambnouliah

    2 years ago I did this thing where after my initial podcast interview, I would go into something we called "The After Dark". This was a special interview for our Patreon Subscribers. I always knew we would eventually share them here as well, and now is the time! In this episode, I speak with...

  14. LILLES After Dark Series: Jillian Abby (Author of Perfectly Queer)

    2 years ago I did this thing where after my initial podcast interview, I would go into something we called "The After Dark". This was a special interview for our Patreon Subscribers. I always knew we would eventually share them here as well, and now is the time. In this episode, I speak with...

  15. LILLES After Dark Series: Kirby and Ember

    2 years ago I did this thing where after my initial podcast interview, I would go into something we called "The After Dark". This was a special interview for our Patreon Subscribers. I always knew we would eventually share them here as well, and now is the time. In this episode, I speak with…

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  16. Unpopular Opinion: Don’t Cut Off People Who Vote Different From You

    Post-election thoughts. Follow Me on Social: IG: @jaimemessina Tiktok: @jaimemessina Club Lilles FB Community Facebook Join us for The 10-Day Confidence Mastermind: https://www.jaimecoaches.com/

  17. The Queer Country Club: Conscious Sapphic Dating with Sophia Spallino

    In this episode, I talk to Sophia Spallino about the launch of her new dating platform, The Queer Country Club! Join The Queer Country Club: https://member.queercountryclub.com/invitation?code=D2DC7E Quit wasting time swiping on dating apps that let everyone inside…and join the ONLY platform for...

  18. Manifestation & The Law of Attraction: Woo Woo or Legit??

    In this episode, I discuss Manifestation, the Law of Attraction, and how that is tied to our brain! Join the Manifest Mastermind: https://jaimecoaches.com/manifest Follow me on Social: IG: @jaimemessina Tiktok: @Jaimemessina Club Lilles FB Community Facebook…

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  19. Moving with The Times with Author Louise Rafkin

    In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with author Louise Rafkin, who recently wrote an article for The New York Times that references Club Lilles. During our interview, we discuss her coming out story, her journey as a writer, and the evolution of the lesbian community. Learn more…

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  20. I'm Coming Out Pride Series: Paving The Way with Tracy A. Wood

    In the episode, we hear from Tracy A. Wood, one of the hosts of the Rock That Relationship! Podcast on her coming out in the early 90's. We hear how she navigated coming out as a police officer at that time, and what she's up to now! To follow along with Tracy: Instagram: @an_unemployed_lawyer…

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  21. Building an Iconic Lesbian Community Online with Sophia Spallino

    Back in February, I was on the SOCIAL EQUITY™ Podcast with Sophia Spallino about building an iconic lesbian community Online, and today, I had the opportunity to share that here with all of you! Check out Sophia and the Social Equity Podcast here: SophiaSpallino.com If you would like to join our...

  22. Fearless Friday: Facing Fears with Jillian Abby

    In this episode, I speak with the author of Perfectly Queer, Jillian Abby. From CPA, to licensed massage therapist, to homeschooling mom, to craft beer bar owner, to author, corporate storyteller and LGBTQ+ advocate– Jillian Abby is no stranger to making major life changes in pursuit of the most...

  23. Helping Powerful Women Thrive with Sophia Spallino

    In this episode, we talk with LILLES Sophia Spallino. Sophia is your business wing-woman, social media strategist, and personal brand coach (who just happens to be an inter-spiritual lesbian harpist)! She helps purpose-driven female service providers and soul-led coaches around the world build...

  24. Unified Not Uniform: The Importance of Sharing Your Story with Jillian Abby, Jen Berlingo, Melissa Giberson.

    Learn the importance of sharing your story “Unified not uniform”. Hear from three successful lesbian memoirists: Jillian Abby, Jen Berlingo, Melissa Giberson. Hear from three successful lesbian memoirists: Jillian Abby, Jen Berlingo, Melissa Giberson. Panel moderated by Club Lilles founder and...

  25. Know Thyself & Be Thyself

    In this episode, we explore domestication and unlearning things that were projected onto us that do not align with who we are at the core. What can we do to truly live authentically as ourselves and experience more joy? Check out this episode! Join the Know Thyself & Be Thyself Coaching Program:...

  26. Lesbian Heartbreak with Sara Webb

    Sara Webb is a resilience and lesbian heartbreak coach. Sara empowers women to maximize healing with simple and effective science-backed technologies that build resilience and confidence from the inside out. To follow along with Sara, head over to her website: https://www.sarawebbsays.com/ Follow...

  27. Overcoming Challenges & Making Money Moves with Jill Geysen

    In this episode, I interview Jill Geysen whose bio says it all. Jillian Geysen's Bio: Jillian Geysen's journey from a small town in Connecticut, where she grew up in a lower-class family supported by her grandparents, is a testament to her resilience and determination. As the eldest of three...

  28. Down & Out to Total Badass with Ashley Bean

    Get ready for an amazing episode of our podcast! We're diving into Ashley Bean's inspiring journey. She's a tough single mom raising six kids and facing life's tough hurdles head-on. In this episode, Ashley shares how she turned her hardest times into stepping stones for a fantastic life. Listen…

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  29. Unleash Your Inner Badass

    In this episode, I talk about one of my favorite books of all time, The Four Agreements. This is a super simple, but incredibly powerful book. It is actually what inspired me to create the upcoming Unleash Your Inner Badass 12-Week Mastermind. I am super excited to share it with all of you, I…

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  30. When Shit hits the Fan

    Join the success loop webinar: https://mailchi.mp/d96d1a077b45/onhzmrsv86

  31. When Tiktok Connects with Kirby and Ember

    This week I sit down and speak with our favorite TikTok couple Kirby and Ember about all things late in life, Tiktok, husbands, kids, and long-distance relationships among some other juicy topics ;) Follow all things Kirby and Ember: linktr.ee/mykirbygirl Follow Me on Social: IG: @jaimemessina...

  32. Fear of Intimacy and What to do about it

    Raw chat about the fear of intimacy with me, myself, and I. Follow Me on Social: IG: @jaimemessina Tiktok: @Thejaimemessina LILLES After Dark Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CLUBLILLES Club Lilles FB Community Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jaimemmessina/ Interested in our Coaching Program?…

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  33. Midlife Emergence with Jen Berlingo

    Jen Berlingo, MA, LPC, ATR (she/her) is a midlife coach, a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Nationally Registered Art Therapist, and a master-level Reiki practitioner. After two decades of midwifing hundreds of women through life’s major transitions and experiencing her own passage through a...

  34. I'm Coming Out Pride Series: Eliza Hill

    In this episode, we hear from Eliza Hill on her coming out story. A little about Eliza: “As a gay woman who was raised in a sheltered religious home, left my marriage and raised an amazing kid, and who is now in a healthy marriage with my beautiful wife, I want to guide others (LGBTQ, women...

  35. Queer Drama with Zara Barrie

    n this episode, I interview Zara Barrie who is a published author, writer, and podcaster who has been pouring her heart out on the internet for over a decade. She is the former Senior Writer for Elite Daily and former Executive Editor of GO Magazine, the nation’s preeminent lesbian print, and...

  36. Dolls in a Dollhouse: The Universe Has the Last Say

    In this episode, I share what's on my heart this Monday afternoon. Follow me on Social: IG: @jaimemessina Tiktok: @thejaimemessina LILLES After Dark Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CLUBLILLES Club Lilles FB Community Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jaimemmessina/ Join the Mindset Bootcamp:...

  37. I'm Coming Out Pride Series: Lauren Smith

    In this episode, I speak with Lauren Smith, author of, The Peaceful Planner A Daily & Weekly Planner to Cultivate More Calm and Balance in Your Life, and host of the Date in Peace Podcast about her coming out story! Follow Lauren on Social: Instagram: @mettadate Listen to Date in Peace on…

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  38. I'm Coming Out Pride Series: My Story

    This month, in honor of pride month we will be sharing coming out stories, starting with mine! Follow me on Social: IG: @jaimemessina Tiktok: @thejaimemessina LILLES After Dark Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CLUBLILLES Club Lilles FB Community Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jaimemmessina/...

  39. Late in Life With The Gay Italian Nonna

    In this episode, I chat with The Gay Italian Nonna, Monica about coming out later in life, lesbian fashion, and more! Follow Monica on Social: IG: @gayitaliannonna TikTok: @gayitaliannonna Follow me on Social: IG: @jaimemessina Tiktok: @thejaimemessina LILLES After Dark Patreon:...

  40. Mean Girls...Do They Ever Grow Up?

    In this episode, I share what's on my heart about bullying and mean girls. Does it stop when we grow up? Or does it stop when we decide it stops? Follow me on Social: IG: @jaimemessina Tiktok: @thejaimemessina LILLES After Dark Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CLUBLILLES Club Lilles FB Community...

  41. Anxiety & Dating with Lauren Smith

    In this episode, I speak with Lauren Smith, author of, The Peaceful Planner A Daily & Weekly Planner to Cultivate More Calm and Balance in Your Life, and host of the Date in Peace Podcast about all things dating in the LGBTQ scene. I hope you enjoy it! Follow Lauren on Social: Instagram…

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  42. Perfectly Queer with Jillian Abby

    In this episode, I speak with Jillian Abby. Jillian Abby has mastered reinvention throughout her life to create the most whole and satisfying journey. She left the comfort of her hometown of Buffalo, NY, to study abroad in Cochabamba, Bolivia, at age 15. As an adult, her resume includes Certified...

  43. Queer Identities in Business with Kirsten Bunch

    In this episode, I speak with coach Kirsten Bunch. Kirsten Bunch is a writer, speaker, and internationally-known leadership and career coach who helps LGBTQ+ professionals get promoted to leadership positions without sacrificing their queer identities. She works with clients from globally...

  44. Date in Peace with Lauren Smith

    In this episode, I speak with Lauren Smith, author of, The Peaceful Planner A Daily & Weekly Planner to Cultivate More Calm and Balance in Your Life, and host of the Date in Peace Podcast about all things dating in the LGBTQ scene. I hope you enjoy it! Follow Lauren on Social: Instagram…

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  45. Manifestation & High Vibrations with Ayesha Harris

    In this episode, I speak with actress Ayesha Harris about her career, life, manifestation, energy, and all the good vibes! Follow Ayesha on Social: IG: @ayesharaasheed Out Front Magazine Article: https://bit.ly/3FXEruK Follow me on Social: IG: @jaimemessina Tiktok: @thejaimemessinamindset LILLES...

  46. The Future is Upon Us with Psychic Medium Chinhee Park

    In this episode, I speak with Chinhee Park about her gifts as a Psychic Medium. Chinhee along with her twin sister Sunhee Park are renowned Mediums, Psychics, and Healers. Follow Chinhee on Social: IG: @chinheepark Tiktok: @chinheepark Contact for bookings: [email protected] Follow me on...

  47. NeuroQueer with Pasha Marlowe

    In this episode, I speak with Pasha Marlowe a trauma-informed marriage and family therapist turned neuroqueer/AuDHD coach, working beyond the intersection of neurodiversity and queerness and into the realm of the affirming neurodiversity paradigm. Follow Pasha on Social: Website:...

  48. Gorgeous Gut Punches with Zara Barrie

    In this episode, I interview Zara Barrie who is a published author, writer, and podcaster who has been pouring her heart out on the internet for over a decade. She is the former Senior Writer for Elite Daily and former Executive Editor of GO Magazine, the nation’s preeminent lesbian print, and...

  49. The First Openly Gay Miss Nevada with Heather Renner

    In this episode, I speak with the first openly gay Miss Nevada, Heather Renner about coming out, being a part of the Miss America family as a Lesbian, and how to handle when people throw negativity your way! Follow Heather on Social: Tiktok: @Missamericanv IG: @Missamericanv Follow Me on Social:...

  50. Big D Energy with Whitni aka BDE Moves

    In this episode, I talk with Whitni from BDE Moves about all things sex, lesbians, and BDE. Follow along with Whitni: https://linktr.ee/Bde.moves Follow Me on Social: IG: @jaimemessina Tiktok: @jaimemessina LILLES After Dark Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CLUBLILLES Club Lilles FB Community...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

I’m on a mission—a mission to speak with the most inspiring people from all over the world. I want to know their stories. I want to know…what stories they used to tell. Are they the same ones they tell today? Or did they redefine that story to overcome limiting beliefs, and achieve. I want to help them share their stories. Why? Because I KNOW the power of the story. I know that it can make or break you. It can give you the world, or it can tear you apart. You see, there’s always two sides going on down in your head. And you get to choose. Will I listen to the one that is trying to stop me?

HOSTED BY

Jaime Messina

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I’m on a mission—a mission to speak with the most inspiring people from all over the world. I want to know their stories. I want to know…what stories they used to tell. Are they the same ones they tell today? Or did they redefine that story to overcome limiting beliefs, and achieve. I want to help...

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