Conversations With Carla: Recent Episodes
Carla Shellis
After years of counseling, psychology and self help book avenues fail, we wake up and realize our lives are not in the condition we dreamed of. Relationships are broken, illness has appeared, cycles are repeating and a deep indescribable pain ensues. Arise was not written as a quick fix method to perfect relationships. It is not a recipe or cure for mental health. It was not written by or for clinical experts. This study was written from real life experiences through a life time of turmoil and pain. After 20 years years of what is better known as fiery trials in life, the principles & fruit that were produced during a healing season are what led to the principles inside this journey.Nothing is guaranteed in life, but one thing is for sure;YOU are the only one that can help and set YOU free!
Join Amber Duncan, founder of Life After Debt, as she shares her expertise on breaking free from financial struggles and creating lasting financial freedom. In this empowering episode, Amber, Carla, and Michelle have an open conversation about getting out of debt, staying out of debt, and navigating the unique financial challenges women face. We dive into topics like balancing success and femininity, overcoming money mindsets, and confidently managing your finances while embracing your womanhood.
If you’ve ever felt stressed, stuck, or uncertain about money, this episode offers practical strategies, inspiration, and actionable tips to transform your financial life, reclaim your confidence, and step fully into your power as a successful, feminine woman.
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Marriage has opened a new chapter for Madison Yezack, one filled with peace, purpose, and deeper confidence in who she is as a woman. In this heartfelt episode, she reflects on the beauty of embracing her feminine side and the power of no longer accepting what doesn’t align with her worth. This is a conversation about becoming softer without losing strength, and loving yourself enough to choose better.
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After losing her husband, Jane Gonzalez found herself standing in the middle of heartbreak, faced with the reality of starting over. In this deeply emotional episode, she opens up about her journey through grief, widowhood, and rediscovering her identity as a woman walking through loss. Jane shares how she’s finding peace, purpose, and strength again: learning to love her life in new ways while honoring the one she lost. This conversation is a gentle reminder that healing is not forgetting, it’s becoming whole again.
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Life with ADHD, homeschooling, and healthy living isn’t about perfection— it’s about rhythm. Alyssa Hidalgo shares her journey and the simple systems that help her family flourish. With her Spark Program, a 7-step rhythm for moms craving peace, purpose, and community, Alyssa brings honest stories, helpful routines, and hope to every episode. Whether you’re navigating motherhood, mental load, or motivation, this is your space to reignite your spark.
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On this episode of The Really Feminine Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Doug Weiss, a renowned Licensed Psychologist, relationship expert, and Executive Director of Heart-to-Heart Counseling Center in Colorado Springs, to discuss the challenging yet transformative topics of infidelity, addiction, betrayal recovery, marriage counseling, and emotional healing. With over three decades of experience helping couples and individuals rebuild trust, Dr. Weiss shares powerful insights on how both women and men can heal from the pain of cheating, recover from addiction, and move toward true forgiveness.
We also dive into his latest book, Forgiveness is for Everyone, exploring practical strategies for forgiveness, overcoming heartbreak, restoring relationships, and achieving mental and emotional well-being. Whether you’re navigating marital struggles, recovering from infidelity, or supporting a loved one through addiction, this conversation offers hope, guidance, and actionable tools for personal growth, relationship repair, and emotional resilience.
Tune in to hear Dr. Weiss’s compassionate perspective, drawn from decades of experience in couples therapy, sexual addiction counseling, betrayal recovery, relationship coaching, and appearances on shows like Dr. Phil, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, 20/20, and The Doctors.
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In this emotional and inspiring podcast episode, Laura Lentz shares her powerful story of rebuilding her life after infidelity, betrayal, and addiction. She opens up about the pain of broken trust, the challenges of walking through addiction recovery, and the courage it takes to create a life rooted in healing, self-discovery, and intention.
Laura’s journey is a testament to the resilience of women who choose growth over bitterness, and her insights will help anyone who has faced marriage struggles, relationship betrayal, or personal loss. Through vulnerability and wisdom, she shows us how to set boundaries, find strength, and embrace emotional healing after life’s most difficult seasons.
Whether you’re looking for hope after infidelity, encouragement in the middle of addiction recovery, or tools to begin rebuilding your life, this conversation will remind you that renewal is possible and you are never alone.
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This week on Really Feminine, we’re talking about how to stay gracious and poised even when life gets messy. From practicing proper technology etiquette in a world that’s always online, to our Tea Time chats about the sting of not being invited to a family wedding, handling an overbearing grandmother with a newborn, and learning how to level your expectations when toxic people keep letting you down. Carla and Michelle bring practical wisdom with a feminine touch to help you navigate relationships with grace and strength.
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In this episode of Really Feminine, Carla and Michelle share the art of arriving at and leaving a party in a way that leaves a lasting, graceful impression. They’ll also unpack how to spot the “pit dwellers” in your life, the people who pull you into negativity, and how to step away without guilt. Finally, join them for Tea Time, where they answer your personal questions and offer heartfelt, feminine advice for navigating life with elegance and ease.
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In Etiquette, we’re talking restaurant manners, how to dine with dignity, handle the check like a pro, and tip with confidence. In Tea Time, Carla dives into two raw and real struggles: the ache of a wife who feels invisible in her own home, and a woman exhausted from always saying yes.. And in Emotional Etiquette, it’s time to stop reliving the past and start reshaping your future, because your freedom is waiting on the other side of new thoughts.
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This week on Freedom Formula, we dig into how to stop repeating the same toxic cycles in relationshps. In Tea Time, Carla shares her advice on dealing with a difficult mother-in-law, and the freedom found in boundaries. This weeks Etiquette segment, focusing on how to introduce yourself with confidence, maintain composure, and build strong, graceful first impressions.
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Just like a good recipe, life requires time to marinate. The Freedom Formula invites you to slow down and absorb truth. In Tea Time, we reflect on presence and preparation. Then, in Etiquette, we explore poise in professional settings, maintaining femininity in authority, and setting boundaries at work.
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This week, Freedom Formula explores “Skandalon”—the ancient word for offense and how it keeps us stuck. During Tea Time, Carla sips through insights on emotional freedom. In Etiquette, we define what makes a perfect guest, what to bring as a hostess gift, and why these small gestures carry deep meaning.
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Ever feel like your relationships are out of sync? Freedom Formula discusses attempts to balance imbalanced connections. Tea Time centers around travel and adaptability. And in Etiquette, we cover global and cultural etiquette, how to be a respectful guest, and how to manage shared travel gracefully—even under stress.
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In this powerful episode, Michael Shellis opens up about his journey with ADHD, from the challenges he faced in school to discovering how it became one of his greatest strengths. If you or someone you love has ever felt “too much” or misunderstood, this conversation will encourage you to reframe that narrative.
Michael shares how Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder impacted his education, confidence, and relationships, and how he’s turned what once felt like a weakness into a superpower that fuels his creativity, leadership, and purpose.
Whether you’re a student, parent, or adult navigating ADHD, this honest and hope-filled interview is full of insight, encouragement, and practical wisdom.
Topics we cover:
- What ADHD feels like from the inside
- School struggles and emotional resilience
- Self-acceptance and embracing your differences
- How to turn your differences into strengths
- Encouragement for parents raising kids with ADHD
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This episode’s Freedom Formula is all about shifting your perspective. In Tea Time, Carla opens up about practicing gratitude in daily life. Our Etiquette segment focuses on intentional thankfulness—from writing heartfelt notes to the right way to respond to thoughtful gifts and gestures.
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How do you embody and activate your feminine fibers? Freedom Formula breaks it down. Tea Time offers Carla and Michelle’s thoughts on dealing with controlling mom friends and strained Mother, Daughter relationships. In Etiquette, we explore how dressing reflects self-respect, guidelines for formal and casual events, and being feminine and modest.
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Freedom Formula introduces the Hula Hoop Magnetic Field, a tool for understanding your emotional boundaries. In Tea Time, Carla and Michelle answer listener questions on family members asking what a listeners inheritance from his father is and another listener asks about what to do about a daughter in law that only wants to spend time with her side of the family. Then, in Etiquette, we tackle how to gently include someone who’s feeling left out, redirect conversations with kindness, and protect your own boundaries while holding space for others at social events.
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This week’s Freedom Formula unpacks the levels of friendship, how to recognize them, and why they matter. During Tea Time, Carla and Michelle share their thoughts on listener questions. The Etiquette segment walks through formal dining basics: which utensil to use, BMW, and napkin etiquette.
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In this episode of Really Feminine, during Carla’s Freedom Formula, we explore the difference between living in the Pink Zone (freedom) versus the Red Zone (survival). During Tea Time, Carla and Michelle answer the listener's questions about how to tell a friend they have halitosis and address a mom struggling to connect with her daughter. In our Etiquette segment, we dive into the art of hosting, what makes someone a gracious host, how to make guests feel special, and the etiquette around receiving help or gifts.
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I was invited to be a guest on my friend Kelli Calabrese workshop to share with her guests some of the tools I helped Kelli with during her recent divorce. I hope you enjoy the conversation.
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Spirit led meditation for wholeness and well being.
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Have you ever wanted something so bad that you build up so many expectations and when they don’t get met in the way you think they should, your emotional high comes crashing down? We can manage our emotional expectations and step off the roller coaster! Let’s talk about it!
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PART 2-If I am not a virgin then why can't I have sex outside of marriage? And what's wrong with living with my boyfriend? These are the questions we are going to tackle in this intriguing conversation. This will for sure give you something to think about.
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If I am not a virgin then why can't I have sex outside of marriage? And what's wrong with living with my boyfriend? These are the questions we are going to tackle in this intriguing conversation. This will for sure give you something to think about.
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This is part 2. How many times have we decided to draw a line in the sand and start over, only to start again next week? In this podcast I am going to share the story of Joshua in the Bible will show us how committed to a 40 Day Consecration will help us journey into our promise land!
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How many times have we decided to draw a line in the sand and start over, only to start again next week? In this podcast I am going to share the story of Joshua in the Bible will show us how committed to a 40 Day Consecration will help us journey into our promise land!
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If you are like me you probably have used the word "stressed" or "stressed out" more than 100 times in one week. Why are we so stressed out? How did we get here and how do we start Iiving a stress free life, even in the middle of our most difficult circumstances?
Join the conversation and lets discuss this popular subject of stress.
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In November of 2019 the first Inner Healing retreat was held in Grapevine Texas. It was a huge success! Carla Shellis gathered her prophetic & worship team to have a candid conversation! After we wrapped this retreat everyone agreed something very extraordinary happened there. God was there. The question was, "What was that? That was powerful!" So everyone decided to gather to talk about It. This Is the conversation.
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In November of 2019 the first Inner Healing retreat was held in Grapevine Texas. It was a huge success! Carla Shellis gathered her prophetic & worship team to have a candid conversation! After we wrapped this retreat everyone agreed something very extraordinary happened there. God was there. The question was, "What was that? That was powerful!" So everyone decided to gather to talk about It. This Is the conversation.
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Codependency affects every human being. We are discussing what Codependency is and how It dramatically Impacts all of your relationships & holds you back from success.
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Are you someone who Is struggling with fear In any area of your life that Is leading you to depression and anxiety? You are at the end of your rope and have no Idea how to move past this and get your life back?
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