Because Sometimes You Have to Fall Apart to Come Back Whole. Hosted by three powerhouse women who’ve walked through the fire—and are still rising—Unraveled and Rising is a podcast for anyone ready to break cycles, heal deeply, and create a life with meaning.
Expect candid conversations on healing trauma, anxiety, and self-worth. Stories from people who’ve unraveled—and found strength in the mess.Real talk on navigating life in a world of pressure, comparison, and chaos. Mindful tools, spiritual grounding, and soulful strategies to help you rise.
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Michelle Kavanaugh, Terry de Aragon, and Kimberly Diaz
EP 47: Kathleen Hulme: How Long COVID Took Her Identity — and What Brought It Back
She spent 30 years in healthcare taking care of everyone else — then long COVID took her down with cognitive fog, autoimmune misdiagnosis, and a body she no longer recognized. This is the story of what it took to come back.
Kathleen Hulme spent three decades as a healthcare professional and the last 8 years as an entrepreneur helping older adults stay safe and independent at home. Her real education, though, came from surviving long COVID, cognitive recovery, an autoimmune misdiagnosis, breast implant illness, caregiving, and grief — all before turning 61.
In this episode:
- What long COVID actually took from her
- Being misdiagnosed- The connection between breast implant illness and autoimmune symptoms
- Caregiving, grief, and rebuilding identity after your body betrays you
- Why she calls this chapter of her life "Version 3.0"
- Her guiding question for anyone feeling stuck: "How do you want to live until you die?"
Visit https://unraveledandrising.com/ and write a letter to your younger self.
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16 Jul 2026
EP 46: He Didn't Know How Much the Trauma Shaped Him — Until We Asked About His Own Kids
When Matt was 3, his younger brother BK was hit by a truck and suffered brain damage that changed the shape of their family forever. His parents did what they could — they supported him, encouraged him, and kept moving. This is a real conversation about what it did to Matt. Decades later, Matt is reflecting on how it impacted him, and he admits he may be parenting his own children from patterns of PTSD and trauma. A raw talk about impact that hides in plain sight, how we manage our own trauma, and how it impacts us and our lives. If you had a similar experience, write a letter to your younger self and what you would say to them at: https://unraveledandrising.com/To connect with Matt Kollmorgen, Financial Advisor, visit: https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/matthew-kollmorgen#ChildhoodTrauma #GenerationalPatterns #Parenting #SecondaryTrauma #UnraveledAndRising
3 Jul 2026
EP 45: Breaking the Money Stories Holding You Back w/ The Spicy CEO
What did your parents teach you about money?
Whether you grew up believing money was scarce, something to fear, or something that caused conflict, those early experiences often shape how we earn, spend, save, invest, and even communicate in our relationships today.
In this episode of Unraveled & Rising, we sit down with entrepreneur, author, and business coach Jen Perez to explore the emotional side of money—and why changing your financial future often starts by changing your mindset.
We discuss:
How childhood shapes your relationship with money
The money beliefs we inherit from our families
Why money is one of the leading causes of conflict in relationships
How shame, fear, and scarcity influence financial decisions
Practical ways to create healthier money habits
Why financial freedom starts with self-awareness
Jen brings a fresh, fun, and unconventional perspective to business and personal growth, helping entrepreneurs and small business owners break old patterns so they can build lives and businesses they truly enjoy.
If you've ever argued about money, felt guilty spending it, or wondered why your finances never seem to change, this conversation will help you understand why—and what you can do about it.
Learn more about Jen Perez and her work at The Spicy CEO:https://thespicyceo.com/
Buy her book: 69 Ways Money is Like Sex: Spicy Insights for Streamlining Your Business Financeshttps://a.co/d/0gbVkDvC
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