When "Not Yet" Becomes "Right Now"

Episodes

Surviving the Impact: Trauma, Healing and Hope with Nicholas P. Ruchlewicz
Aug. 13, 2025

Surviving the Impact: Trauma, Healing and Hope with Nicholas P. Ruchlewicz

Send us a text Jen speaks with Nicholas P. Ruchlewicz, a trauma and brain injury survivor, about his journey of recovery and advocacy. Nicholas shares his powerful origin story, detailing the life-changing motorcycle accident that led to his injuries and the long road to recovery. He emphasizes the…
From Loss to Legacy: Grief, Advocacy and The Power of Story with Lisa Sugarman
Aug. 6, 2025

From Loss to Legacy: Grief, Advocacy and The Power of Story with Lisa Sugarman

Send us a text Jen speaks with Lisa Sugarman, a mental health advocate and author, about her journey through loss and grief and how it has shaped her work in suicide prevention. Lisa shares her experiences as a survivor of suicide loss, the importance of writing as a healing tool and her involvemen…
Where Empathy Meets Action: The Path to Mental Wellness with Kyle Kittleson
July 30, 2025

Where Empathy Meets Action: The Path to Mental Wellness with Kyle Kittleson

Send us a text Jen Ginty speaks with Kyle Kittleson, a published author and mental health advocate. They explore Kyle's journey of resilience following the loss of his mother at a young age, his career transitions, and the importance of coping skills in managing trauma. The conversation delves into…
Tapping Into Healing: Embracing Your True Self with Amy Vincze
July 23, 2025

Tapping Into Healing: Embracing Your True Self with Amy Vincze

Send us a text Jen speaks with Amy Vincze about her transformative journey from personal trauma to healing through Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) tapping. Amy shares her experiences with childhood trauma, breast cancer and the discovery of tapping as a tool for emotional release. The conversati…
Creating the Pathway to Emotional Fitness with Shaun Zetlin
July 16, 2025

Creating the Pathway to Emotional Fitness with Shaun Zetlin

Send us a text Shaun Zetlin shares his transformative journey from a bullied child with physical challenges to a successful personal trainer and author. He discusses the importance of emotional fitness, authenticity and vulnerability in overcoming trauma and building inner strength. He emphasizes t…
Defying the Odds: Resilience Through Adversity with Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst
July 9, 2025

Defying the Odds: Resilience Through Adversity with Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst

Jen speaks with Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst, who shares her inspiring journey of overcoming significant challenges, including being born with spina bifida and later facing life-altering circumstances. Gloria discusses her early life, the importance of emotional intelligence, her journey to motherhood an…
Healing in Tandem: Finding Oneself Through Adventure, Writing and Love with Teri M. Brown
July 2, 2025

Healing in Tandem: Finding Oneself Through Adventure, Writing and Love with Teri M. Brown

Jen speaks with Teri M. Brown, an award-winning author and storyteller, about her transformative journey from emotional abuse to empowerment through writing and adventure. Teri shares her experiences of resilience, the healing power of writing and the profound lessons learned during her tandem bicy…
Navigating Medical Trauma with Complex PTSD
June 25, 2025

Navigating Medical Trauma with Complex PTSD

Jen shares her personal journey through medical trauma and complex PTSD, highlighting the challenges faced in the medical community, particularly regarding women's health. She discusses her experiences with surgeries, the impact of medical misogyny, and the importance of self-advocacy in navigating…
Beyond the Pulpit: Sexuality, Spirituality and Starting Over with Bekah Slider
June 11, 2025

Beyond the Pulpit: Sexuality, Spirituality and Starting Over with Bekah Slider

Send us a text Jen speaks with Bekah Slider, a former pastor turned confidence coach. They explore her journey from a strict religious upbringing to embracing her true self, discussing the struggles with hypocrisy in religion, the importance of intuition and the challenges of parenting beyond relig…
From Burnout to Balance: Healing, Money, and Reclaiming Your Life with Michon Covington
June 4, 2025

From Burnout to Balance: Healing, Money, and Reclaiming Your Life with Michon Covington

Send us a text In this episode, Michon Covington shares her transformative journey from a successful corporate career to prioritizing her health and well-being. After experiencing burnout and a health crisis, she turned to therapy and nervous system healing. Now, as a financial wellness educator, s…
Victim 2 Victor: Empowering Survivors with Anu Verma
May 28, 2025

Victim 2 Victor: Empowering Survivors with Anu Verma

Send us a text Jen speaks with Anu Verma, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and domestic trauma, who transformed her painful experiences into a journey of healing and empowerment. Anu shares her story of overcoming PTSD, depression and self-blame, ultimately becoming a beacon of hope for others …
Breaking Up with Fear with Carolyn Murphy
May 21, 2025

Breaking Up with Fear with Carolyn Murphy

Send us a text Jen speaks with Carolyn Murphy, a trauma survivor and advocate, about her journey from trauma to empowerment. Carolyn shares her origin story, detailing the impact of early trauma on her life choices and the struggle with perfectionism and fear. She discusses the pivotal moments in 2…
Reinventing Purpose: Navigating Life with Functional Neurological Disorder with Amy Cole
May 14, 2025

Reinventing Purpose: Navigating Life with Functional Neurological Disorder with Amy Cole

Jen speaks with Amy Cole, a former web developer turned tech educator, who shares her transformative journey after being diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). Amy discusses the challenges she faced in her diagnosis, the impact of trauma on her health, and how she has reinvented her…
Transforming Anxiety into Empowerment: Understanding OCD with Liz Murray
May 7, 2025

Transforming Anxiety into Empowerment: Understanding OCD with Liz Murray

Send us a text Transformational coach Liz Murray shares her extraordinary journey from a childhood marked by anxiety and family challenges to becoming a guiding force for midlife women. She discusses her experiences with OCD, the impact of 9/11 on her career as a flight attendant and her eventual t…
Rewriting Recovery: A Mindset Shift with David Douglas
April 30, 2025

Rewriting Recovery: A Mindset Shift with David Douglas

Send us a text Jen speaks with David Douglas, an author and counselor, about his journey of transformation from struggling with substance use to becoming a mindfulness practitioner. David shares his origin story, the impact o...
Redefining Health and Wellness After Surgery with Liz Rodriguez
April 23, 2025

Redefining Health and Wellness After Surgery with Liz Rodriguez

Send us a text Jen speaks with Liz Rodriguez, a certified health and wellness coach, about her transformative journey following back surgery. They discuss the challenges of redefining fitness, the importance of mindset shifts...
A Journey from Religious Trauma to Spiritual Awakening with Brooke Deanne
April 16, 2025

A Journey from Religious Trauma to Spiritual Awakening with Brooke Deanne

Send us a text Jen speaks with trauma healing mentor Brooke Deanne about her journey from a traumatic childhood in a cult. They discuss the impact of religious trauma, the importance of safety in healin g and the transformati...
Finding the Key to Self-Identity with Sasha Greenidge
April 9, 2025

Finding the Key to Self-Identity with Sasha Greenidge

Send us a text Jen speaks with mindset coach Sasha Greenridge about her journey of self-discovery and transformation. Sasha shares her experiences growing up in a culturally strict environment, the challenges of people-pleasi...
Child Abuse Prevention Month - A Survivor’s Call to Action
April 4, 2025

Child Abuse Prevention Month - A Survivor’s Call to Action

Send us a text Jen shares her personal journey of surviving childhood abuse and the ongoing struggles with the legal system that allowed her abuser to go free. She discusses the impact of trauma, the concept of complex PTSD, ...
The Turning Point: Embracing Change and Self-Discovery with Ernest Wood
April 2, 2025

The Turning Point: Embracing Change and Self-Discovery with Ernest Wood

Send us a text Jen speaks with Ernest Wood, a Navy veteran and author of 'Asshole to Awesome'. They explore Ernest's journey of self-discovery, the impact of family dynamics, and the importance of forgiveness. The conversatio...
Building Resilience through Adversity: Overcoming Misdiagnosis with Dwayne Morton
March 26, 2025

Building Resilience through Adversity: Overcoming Misdiagnosis with Dwayne Morton

Send us a text Jen speaks with Dwayne Morton, an inspirational speaker and former international basketball player. Dwayne shares his profound journey of transformation, detailing his struggles with a misdiagnosed blood cancer...
Breaking Cycles, Building Strength: Healing, Mentorship, and Intuition with Cat Dunn
March 19, 2025

Breaking Cycles, Building Strength: Healing, Mentorship, and Intuition with Cat Dunn

Send us a text In this episode of 'When Not Yet Becomes Right Now', host Jen Ginty speaks with Cat Dunn, an award-winning online business manager and mentor. They explore Cat's transformative journey from a toxic upbringing t...
Transformative Moments in Addiction Recovery with Donna Marston
March 12, 2025

Transformative Moments in Addiction Recovery with Donna Marston

Send us a text Jen Ginty speaks with Donna Marston, a parent support coach and advocate, about her journey through her son's addiction and recovery. Donna shares her experiences, the challenges she faced, and the lessons lear...
Breaking Free from Binge Eating with Jane Pilger
March 5, 2025

Breaking Free from Binge Eating with Jane Pilger

Jen speaks with Jane Pilger, a coach specializing in helping women overcome binge eating and develop a healthier relationship with food. They explore the origins of binge eating, the impact of trauma, and the role of shame and judgment in eating disorders. Jane shares her personal journey, the impo…