“SHUT UP and Smile!” is a powerful and compassionate podcast dedicated to shedding light on the tough and silent issues of abuse.
Join me, Nancy Kohne, along with my co-hosts my daughter Keery and good friend Lisa as we openly and honestly share our own personal stories of abuse and be inspired by our journey toward healing.
Hang with us as we find humor in our past, rebuild our lives, discover relationships built on empowerment, and show you that there is always hope for a brighter future!
Grab a tissue, but be prepared to laugh along the way.
We see you and we invite you to join our tribe!
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Shut Up and Smile, Nancy Kohne interviews author Tiffany Lauren about surviving a decade-long relationship with a narcissistic partner. Tiffany shares her journey through emotional abuse, manipulation, custody battles, and the challenges of co-parenting after leaving the relationship. She discusses how therapy, faith, education, and support helped her rebuild her life and turn her pain into purpose. The conversation offers hope, healing, and practical insig...
3 Jul 2026
From Trauma to Triumph: Anne Peshka's Journey of Reinvention
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Shut Up and Smile, Nancy Kohne interviews author, speaker, and coach Anne Peshka, whose memoir Trauma Recycled chronicles her journey through adoption trauma, childhood abuse, addiction, grief, and healing. Anne shares how she transformed her life in her 50s, leaving an unfulfilling marriage, starting over, and discovering her true purpose. The conversation explores overcoming limiting labels, moving beyond victimhood, finding strength through community, an...
20 Jun 2026
From Burnout to Balance: Lolita Guarin’s Journey to Finding Calm
Send us Fan Mail This episode of Shut Up and Smile features stress management expert and seven-time Amazon best-selling author Lolita Guarin, who shares her personal journey from immigrant entrepreneur to burnout survivor. After a life-threatening health crisis caused by chronic stress, Lolita began exploring the deeper roots of stress, including childhood trauma, people-pleasing behaviors, and growing up in an alcoholic household. Throughout the conversation, Nancy and Lolita discuss h...
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
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Spotify
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 13 / 100
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Engagement
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