Dark and Enlightened
Uncomfortable and unpopular topics now have a new home in the Dark and Enlightened podcast. Jaclyn Brown embraces these "dark" topics by sharing some of her own personal experiences and the stories of others as well. Hope you join her on this journey and experience some enlightenment along the way.
Episodes
47 episodes
This is Great, But It Sucks
This is the season finale and it's all about me. My husband, Jordan, interviews me about my life. I apologize in advance for all the scatterbrained convo, but welcome to my life. This was awkward at many points, but I needed it. I hope you enjo...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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2:20:12
Uncovering and Discovering
This was a deep conversation and I learned a lot about my friend, Carol Cruz. We talk about everything from body image to eating disorders to her 18 months at an orphanage as a child to selling drugs to an undercover cop to some very movie-like...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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1:52:06
Deprogrammed from the Program
Today, I talk with my friend, Chauncie Beaston, about anything and everything because that's what happens when you throw a couple of ADHD baddies together. Our topics range from how she decided to leave NA for harm reduction because of her son ...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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2:02:44
Sometimes, I Need Help Too
This was definitely one of my favorite interviews because I feel like Ryan Hampton is my twin, so I was just really talking to myself. FOR REALSIES THOUGH, we had a great, deep conversation about everything: mental health, online hate, hi...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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1:33:08
Word Vomit
This wasn't what I had planned, but I am giving myself grace to not beat myself up for putting my mental health first. I word vomit a bunch of things and if I actually knew how to take someone's offer for help, this is what I would vent to them...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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33:52
I'm Not There, But I'm Here
Today's episode includes topics I have never talked about before! I interview my friend, Michelle Kavouras, about her role as a peer doula. She primarily works with a population of pregnant people with substance use disorder and she talks about...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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2:00:01
This is Hope You Can't Keep Bottled Up
I have a convo today with one of my favorite people in the world, Chekesha Lakenya Ellis. She is a fellow advocate and someone who is in recovery. Her story is incredibly unique with a lot of layers to it. Her addiction to prescription opioids ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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2:17:12
You Can't Go Wrong With Loving Yourself
I have a great convo with my friend, Alex, who is a plus size model and content creator. We talk about body image, quitting her corporate job for full time content creation, and she provides guidance if you are curious about taking on content c...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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2:08:46
The Final Person That Had to Forgive Me Was Me
I sit down for a chat today with my friend and fellow advocate, Tom Cotter. We discuss his later in life diagnosis of ADHD (at the age of 60) and the unknowing impact that had on his alcohol consumption. We also talk more about how much untreat...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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2:01:05
We All Needed Each Other
The last time my husband and I recorded together was August 2022, right after we lost Gus. That was ROUGH. This time, we talk about what life has been like since then, mental health and body image issues, boundaries, and how our new pups, Pierr...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:49:33
A Narcissist is Always the Victim
I had such an amazing and insightful conversation with my friend, Sabre Sarnataro, about narcissistic personality disorder, the spectrum of narcissism, and growing up with a father with NPD. Then we jump into all sorts of other reflection and t...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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2:25:15
I Learned How to Save Myself
I know this is my first 3 hour episode in a while (or maybe ever?), but I promise you that every minute is worth the listen. I interviewed my friend, Amanda, about her life and the multitude of traumas and life experiences she has had. We touch...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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3:12:23
Marc Has Them All Now
I have one of my favorite regular guests back on the show: my sister, Alison Kane. We catch up on how her 2022 went and her recent diagnoses of depression, anxiety, and the one I would have NEVER expected: ADHD. Alison also lost her sweet cat, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:40:10
Living, Walking Proof that Harm Reduction Works
On today's episode, I have a great conversation with my friend, Tom. We kinda go all over the place--everywhere from politics, substance use, the HIV/AIDS epidemic, WRAP, personal medicine, harm reduction, mental health issues--we do it all! I ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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2:14:11
A Practical Idealist
WE ARE BACK, BABY! Thank you for being patient with me while I took care of my life. I am super excited about this episode with my friend, Lela Graham. Please check out her bio below to learn a little more about her. She is an AMAZING woman who...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:44:11
I'm Finally Coming Back
Just a little hi and to let you know officially that I am coming back. I even have episodes already recorded and everything--like a real podcast host. I missed y'all and I hope you continue to listen! BRB next Friday.
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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6:00
Where Have I Been?
Hi. I know it's been a while, but I was away for good reason. My husband joins me for this one as we recount the last 7 months that I've been away from recording. This episode truly revolves around our dogs, Gus and Tuco. We discuss...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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2:18:23
At the End of the Day, I'm Just a Human Being
Today's episode is a little different in the order I talk about things, so lemme know what you think of the different format. I talk with my friend, Nikki Fordey, about her career in social work. We discuss her specific area of social work and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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2:36:01
Trauma Bingo
Buckle up for a Bingo card full of trauma (LOLZ for my dark humor people). I have a really great conversation with my friend, Clarissa O'Neill, about the various things that she has gone through in her life. Here is a big trigger warning:...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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2:30:50
Your Worth Is Not Defined By Your Productivity
It's an end of the year reflection episode with my baby sissy, Alison Kane! There's been a lot of dark topics lately, so wanted to lighten it up and have a chat with Alison about all sorts of stuff: how work impacts how we live our lives (and v...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:56:10
What Was Missing Was My Love For Myself
On today's episode, I get to switch roles and ask all the questions to my life coach! Maureen Scanlon is my AMAZING life coach and I have a very open and candid conversation with her about her life. Trigger warning: there is discussion of domes...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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2:30:58
Escaping from Reality
I'm issuing a trigger warning for people today, as this convo goes into the topics of self harm, suicidal attempt/ideation, and mention of sexual assault. This episode has a LOT of layers to it and there is more that we discuss than what's abov...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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2:17:18
You Are Not Powerless. You Are Powerful.
My friend, Stephanie Brown, is back with me to give an update on her grief journey and the changes she has made in her life! If you haven't heard our episodes together, go listen to The Story of Boom. Then listen to Signs from the Beyond. THEN ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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2:18:05
Nothing Changes If Nothing Changes
This episode is packed with a LOT, so get yourself a little beverage, a snackie, and settle in. I interview my friend, Jason Rudeen, who is one of the co-hosts of The Way Out Podcast. Jason is someone who is in recovery and has gone through a l...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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2:34:22
I Quit Corporate America
I AM BACK, BABY! A lot has happened in the last couple of months and I catch you up on all of it - from quitting my Corporate America job to codependency to my new medium to my fears of no longer considering myself an independent woman. This is...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:24:42