I’m Mariah Jeau and I’m a life & recovery coach. And I say ”F*ck Small Talk” to all forms of topics that tend to get labeled as taboo, hush-hush, or ”inappropriate.” We all have experience with love and loss, self-doubt, mental health, addiction, self-sabotaging behaviors, loneliness, and are all fighting for our right to be seen and heard. To belong. I’m a firm believer in telling the whole truth and holding space for people who are learning more about what it means to be human- to connect- ...
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Denial: The 4 Types & How to Recognize Denial in Ourselves
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Mariah discusses the concept of Denial, a topic she taught frequently while working as a Recovery Coach at an outpatient treatment center in Moorhead, MN. After listening to this episode, you will have knowledge of the 4 Types of Denial, how we can learn to recognize denial in ourselves, and how we can practice getting honest with ourselves and get…
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Learning to Hide (Part 2): For Those of Us Who Come From Darkness
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In this follow-up episode** Mariah gets vulnerable and discusses the rut she's been in with her wellness and mental health. She shares a few recent personal life events that triggered her C-PTSD and caused her to impulsively 'hide' parts of herself in order to avoid the inevitable pain that comes with grief and loss. What was it like growing up wit…
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Madison Ciccone: Imposter Syndrome, Shaking It Off, and the Power of Sharing Your Story
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Mariah and speaker/coach/podcast host Madison Ciccone (@maddztaddz) discuss the ways we can heal our imposter syndrome and self doubt. Madison talks about her big start to her career in Hollywood working for big names like Ellen Degeneres, what it was like getting a "gnarly DUI" in the state of CA, and how she eventually landed a successful career …
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Lukas Petersons: Living Sober in Paradise & Becoming Big Alcohol’s Worst Enemy
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If you liked Episode 18, this one is its bff! Mariah interviews another long-term 'sobergram' friend Lukas (@dryinparadise). Lukas discusses becoming self-aware of his own reasons behind his excessive use of alcohol in 2018 and what it's like to get (and stay) sober in Hawaii. The two talk about having both a supportive environment and community wh…
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Kevin Bellack: Toxic Masculinity, Harm Reduction, & an Alternative Route to Quitting Alcohol
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Mariah and one of her long-term instagram pals Kevin Bellack (@thesoberginger) discuss The Reframe App, a new and different approach to getting sober. Kevin discusses the way online resources and mental health therapy helped him get sober, vs. the more traditional route of AA or other 12-step programs. Kevin opens up about his drinking and the dama…
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Think Again: “What If I’m Wrong?,”What If It’s Not That Simple?,” and Other Cringy Life Questions
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Mariah discusses the importance of getting curious and asking deeper questions. Rather than judging or dismissing a certain subject, we would all benefit from asking, "what if there is more to learn?". She discusses the ways she questions stereotypes, talks about the danger of living life on auto pilot, and dives into recent client wins. She discus…
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Dr. Megan Daley: Learning to Set (and Reset) Boundaries, Feeling Worthy, and Moving On
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Mariah and Dr. Megan Daley (@moveonthedaley) discuss the complicated but necessary process of setting a boundary, and the even harder process of keeping it in place as time goes on. Megan talks about her big shift from working over a decade in the medical field to becoming a trauma-informed success and mindset coach. Topics include The Sunken Cost …
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Mariah and one of her long-term friends Ellen (they met as coworkers at a local craft beer spot 'back in the day') discuss the key components of their true long-lasting friendship, the cost and reward of being vulnerable in today's world, the importance of friendship during hard life transitions, and how impulsivity can run our lives if we aren't p…
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Wise Little One: A Deep Dive on Inner Child Healing and Shadow Work
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Mariah and emotional healing educator & author Jana Wilson discuss inner child healing and the Tiktok-famous topic of shadow work. In this episode, Jana shares the descriptive details of her life that you can find in her new memoir titled Wise Little One. Topics: What if you could talk to, and learn from, your younger self? Discussed in this episod…
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Courtney Plaisted: Money Mindset, Manifestation, and Mental Health
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Mariah and her first mindset coach Courtney have a deep conversation surrounding all things personal growth and the power of our subconscious thoughts. In this episode, Courtney shares her inspiration behind becoming a life and fitness coach, why and how she practices her money mindset, and the mantras she repeats daily to manifest her personal and…
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Accountability Coaching 101: How to Take Action (And Keep Momentum!)
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Mariah And Jessica (@thefitlifewithjessica) discuss the craziness behind fad dieting and marketed "quick-fixes" in the fitness and nutrition industry. Mariah compares Jessica's mindset and habit-building coaching style with lessons Mariah has learned in her substance disorder recovery. The two discuss the importance of taking action first and not w…
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Corinne Berry: From 30 years of Drinking to Hosting a Sobriety Summit
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Mariah has a down-to-earth conversation with Sobriety Summit Host and Life Coach Corinne Berry. Both Corinne and Mariah dig deep in this conversation surrounding their childhoods growing up on small-town farms, their similarities and differences in their drinking days, and how today helping others heal is both of their missions. Sign up for Corinne…
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Jacqui (Little Sister) Johnston: Grief Recovery & How a Major Loss Saved Her Life
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Mariah and her younger sister Jac have a deep conversation surrounding the topic of grief and healing from *all kinds* of grief. In this episode, Jac shares the devastating loss of her former fiance Josh, the jolting experience that directly helped her stop using drugs and seek help, and some of her favorite book recommendations in the realm of gri…
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Mariah discusses the importance of asking yourself, "If I wasn't looking for outside approval, how would I live MY life?" and how to navigate big life decisions without self-destructing. She discloses her recent breakup, her job change, and how her recovery and healing journey is shifting as she grows. She discusses the ways in which her unchecked …
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Franceska McCaughan: ”SurThriving” - From Surviving to Thriving
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Mariah interviews Franceska McCaughan, a successful empowerment & success coach, an author, and a trauma survivor. Both Franceska and Mariah dig deep in this conversation surrounding their childhoods, obsessive behaviors, and discontinuing communication with an unhealed parent. Topics: "What if we have the power to choose what we feel and believe?"…
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Nick Terry TNT: Aloha and the Breath of Life
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Mariah and Nick discuss the many possible pathways to long-term addiction and trauma recovery. Nick shares his unique experience and his teachings leading him to write his first book: Breath of Life. Breath of Life draws on 12-Step teachings, ancient spiritual wisdom, modern science and Nick's raw life experience to forge an effective and holistic …
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Core Values: How to Find Your Top 5 and Live in Alignment with Your Truth
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Mariah talks about the importance of knowing your Core Values and how to use them in making big life decisions. She discusses the ways in which she has not been in alignment with her Core Values and how that correlates to the ending of her recent relationship. Episode Details: Find your Top 5 Core Values & why they matter to your happiness Learn ho…
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Kelsey Mead: Divorce, Sobriety & the Staircase of Healing
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After years of working together, Mariah and Kelsey finally meet for the first time on F*ck Small Talk. Kelsey is a successful mindset and personal development coach-- and a certified badass. She specializes in helping women live more aligned & on purpose in both their personal and professional lives. She also coached Mariah for about 1 year before/…
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Learning to Hide: Childhood Memories & C-PTSD (Part 1)
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In this solo episode, Mariah discusses PART 1 of her childhood and the early days of her addiction. She shares her perspective growing up around abuse, alcoholism, and uncertainty. What was it like being taught to hide the truth? How did she eventually learn to have compassion for both of her parents? Mariah dives deeper into the topic of Complex P…
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Andrea Ashley: Could You Be an Adult Child, Too?
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Mariah talks with Andrea Ashley, the host of the Adult Child Podcast. The two discuss several topics regarding the concept of adult children, addiction recovery, and codependency. Mariah and Andrea discuss the importance of understanding the true definition of being an Adult Child and what recovery from family dysfunction can look like. Andrea shar…
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Mariah talks about the term 'trauma' and what it really means. She discusses the importance of understanding the true definition of the concept before moving forward with the pod. She shares part of her background growing up in a small rural North Dakota town and in a family of generational trauma and addiction. Episode Details: What trauma IS & wh…
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Mariah dives right into several Big Talk Topics and shares part of her background growing up in a small rural North Dakota town and in a family of generational trauma and addiction. Episode Details: What is F*ck Small Talk all about? Why did Mariah name her podcast F*ck Small Talk? Recovery vs Sobriety Mental illness, mental health, and addiction A…
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I'm Mariah Jeau, life & recovery coach. Through recovering from my own self-sabotaging behaviors (of all kinds), alongside my background and qualifications to coach, teach, and heal, I feel called to speak up. I’m saying F*ck Small Talk to all things taboo, hush-hush, or ”inappropriate”. We all have experience with love and loss, self-doubt, mental…
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