Episodes

  • Mother of two Anita Singleton recounts her experience with intimate partner violence.

    Mother of two Anita Singleton recounts her experience with intimate partner violence.
    Jul 20 2025
    Trigger Warning: abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse, abortion, suicidal ideation, drug use, sexual coercionIn Episode Twelve (and the Season Finale) of the fourth season of Grey Maybe, mother of two Anita Singleton recounts her experience with intimate partner violence aggravated by her abusers drug use. Anita talks about how important her recovery has been and how it's helped her be the mother she is today.Anita Singleton IG - https://www.instagram.com/anitasingletonnGrey Maybe IG: https://www.instagram.com/greymaybepodcast/Grey Maybe TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greymaybepodJillian Schmitz IG: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschmitz/Jillian Schmitz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jillianschmitzofficialMentioned in this episode:"It Ends With Us" film - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10655524/Physician and author Gabor Mate - https://drgabormate.com/"The Body Keeps The Score" by Bessel Van Der Kolkhttps://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748Overeaters Anonymous (OA) - https://oa.org/How to help a loved one Do’s and Don'tshttps://www.fayettecares.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/How-to-Help-a-Loved-One-Trapped-in-Abuse.pdfNational Domestic Abuse Hotlinehttps://www.thehotline.org/1-800-779-7233Text BEGIN to 88788Hotline Chathttps://chat.thehotline.us/v2/index.html?dkey=783ea42e-3aa0-42f4-9899-ad886e4995b4&skill=g1bHow to get out of an abusive relationshiphttps://www.helpguide.org/relationships/domestic-abuse/getting-out-of-an-abusive-relationshipPreparing how to leave an abuserhttps://survivingeconomicabuse.org/i-need-help/de-linking-from-the-abuser/preparing-to-leave-an-abuser/Find Affordable Therapy (Open Path Collective)https://openpathcollective.org/Psychology Today Databasehttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapistsIf you are feeling suicidal or in crisis text or call 988.National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-preventionNational Sexual Assault Helplinehttps://rainn.org/resourcesEpisode Transcribedhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1lhzA2p0CKu9DAIl6ZCdM9n8r6aqFj6lY/
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Realtor & Teacher Terri Yates speaks about the abuse she's braved throughout her life.

    Realtor & Teacher Terri Yates speaks about the abuse she's braved throughout her life.
    Jul 20 2025
    Trigger Warning: abuse, rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, physical abuse, groomingIn Episode Eleven of the fourth season of Grey Maybe, Realtor & Teacher Terri Yates speaks about the abuse she's braved throughout her life, her special bond with her mother, the importance of therapy and how she attained recovery.Terri Yates IG - https://www.instagram.com/terriyates23Terri’s Podcast "Enlightened Curiosity" on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0n6NeEmAMZmquLFWebyDDQ?si=29b91135f2954130Grey Maybe IG: https://www.instagram.com/greymaybepodcast/Grey Maybe TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greymaybepodJillian Schmitz IG: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschmitz/Jillian Schmitz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jillianschmitzofficialMentioned in this episode:WeSpark - https://wespark.org/Living Beauty - https://livingbeauty.org/The Performing Arts Center - https://performingartscenter.net/How to help a loved one Do’s and Don'tshttps://www.fayettecares.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/How-to-Help-a-Loved-One-Trapped-in-Abuse.pdfNational Domestic Abuse Hotlinehttps://www.thehotline.org/1-800-779-7233Text BEGIN to 88788Hotline Chathttps://chat.thehotline.us/v2/index.html?dkey=783ea42e-3aa0-42f4-9899-ad886e4995b4&skill=g1bHow to get out of an abusive relationshiphttps://www.helpguide.org/relationships/domestic-abuse/getting-out-of-an-abusive-relationshipPreparing how to leave an abuserhttps://survivingeconomicabuse.org/i-need-help/de-linking-from-the-abuser/preparing-to-leave-an-abuser/Find Affordable Therapy (Open Path Collective)https://openpathcollective.org/Psychology Today Databasehttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapistsIf you are feeling suicidal or in crisis text or call 988.National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-preventionNational Sexual Assault Helplinehttps://rainn.org/resourcesEpisode Transcribed https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KpocCyKUijXUC1uhUORrGU3z8V6cP5Mr/
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • QHHT Practitioner Amber Porter shares about her different encounters with abuse.

    QHHT Practitioner Amber Porter shares about her different encounters with abuse.
    Jul 20 2025
    Trigger Warning: rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, physical abuseIn Episode Ten of the fourth season of Grey Maybe, Amber Porter shares about her encounters with abuse throughout her life and the journey that led her to her QHHT certification.Amber Porter IG - https://www.instagram.com/ambermarieporterAmber’s QHHT IG - https://www.instagram.com/amberistheinnergyGrey Maybe IG: https://www.instagram.com/greymaybepodcast/Grey Maybe TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greymaybepodJillian Schmitz IG: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschmitz/Jillian Schmitz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jillianschmitzofficialMentioned in this episode:Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT) - https://www.qhhtofficial.com/Dolores Cannon - https://dolorescannon.com/Physician and Author Gabor Mate - https://drgabormate.com/"Maid" TV series - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11337908/How to help a loved one Do’s and Don'tshttps://www.fayettecares.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/How-to-Help-a-Loved-One-Trapped-in-Abuse.pdfNational Domestic Abuse Hotlinehttps://www.thehotline.org/1-800-779-7233Text BEGIN to 88788Hotline Chathttps://chat.thehotline.us/v2/index.html?dkey=783ea42e-3aa0-42f4-9899-ad886e4995b4&skill=g1bHow to get out of an abusive relationshiphttps://www.helpguide.org/relationships/domestic-abuse/getting-out-of-an-abusive-relationshipPreparing how to leave an abuserhttps://survivingeconomicabuse.org/i-need-help/de-linking-from-the-abuser/preparing-to-leave-an-abuser/Find Affordable Therapy (Open Path Collective)https://openpathcollective.org/Psychology Today Databasehttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapistsIf you are feeling suicidal or in crisis text or call 988.National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-preventionNational Sexual Assault Helplinehttps://rainn.org/resourcesEpisode Transcribed Herehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1CYwUAqlXUJXMHlBBtDdybp5VFRy13Bra/
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • ASL Interpreter & mother Genna Middlebrook recounts her experience with intimate partner violence.

    ASL Interpreter & mother Genna Middlebrook recounts her experience with intimate partner violence.
    Jul 20 2025

    Trigger Warning: physical abuse, emotional abuse

    Episode Nine of the fourth season of Grey Maybe is a conversation with ASL interpreter Genna Middlebrook. Genna recounts her experience with intimate partner violence, how she escaped and her journey of recovery.

    Genna Middlebrook's IG - https://www.instagram.com/gennamiddlebrookmom

    Grey Maybe IG: https://www.instagram.com/greymaybepodcast/

    Grey Maybe TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greymaybepod

    Jillian Schmitz IG: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschmitz/

    Jillian Schmitz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jillianschmitzofficial

    Mentioned in this episode:

    More information on ASL https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/american-sign-language#:~:text=American%20Sign%20Language%20(ASL)%20is,of%20the%20hands%20and%20face

    How to help a loved one Do’s and Don'ts

    https://www.fayettecares.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/How-to-Help-a-Loved-One-Trapped-in-Abuse.pdf

    National Domestic Abuse Hotline

    https://www.thehotline.org/

    1-800-779-7233

    Text BEGIN to 88788

    Hotline Chat

    https://chat.thehotline.us/v2/index.html?dkey=783ea42e-3aa0-42f4-9899-ad886e4995b4&skill=g1b

    How to get out of an abusive relationship

    https://www.helpguide.org/relationships/domestic-abuse/getting-out-of-an-abusive-relationship

    Preparing how to leave an abuser

    https://survivingeconomicabuse.org/i-need-help/de-linking-from-the-abuser/preparing-to-leave-an-abuser/

    Find Affordable Therapy (Open Path Collective)

    https://openpathcollective.org/

    Psychology Today Database

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists

    If you are feeling suicidal or in crisis text or call 988.National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

    https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention

    National Sexual Assault Helpline

    https://rainn.org/resources

    Episode Transcribed Here

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uIwS16McOPJDdbHJzmErdoDcEA1gfFTR/
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Actor, Dancer & Choreographer Cat Heinen tells their story of an abusive relationship.

    Actor, Dancer & Choreographer Cat Heinen tells their story of an abusive relationship.
    Jul 20 2025
    Trigger Warning: Suicidal Ideation, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, disordered eating, body dysmorphia.In Episode Eight of season four, Actor, Dancer & Choreographer Cat Heinen tells their story of intimate partner violence as a teenager and how they got help and healing. Cat also talks about being non-binary and the role body image and food played in their abusive relationship.Cat Heinen IG - https://www.instagram.com/cat.heinenCat Heinen Website - https://www.cat-heinen.com/Grey Maybe IG: https://www.instagram.com/greymaybepodcast/Grey Maybe TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greymaybepodJillian Schmitz IG: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschmitz/Jillian Schmitz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jillianschmitzofficialMentioned in this episode:Dana Wilson - https://www.instagram.com/danadanersThe Satin Dollz - https://www.instagram.com/satindollzCo-dependents Anonymous (CODA) - https://coda.org/What to do if you’re dealing with someone who is suicidal https://988lifeline.org/help-someone-else/Do’s and Don’t for dealing with someone who is suicidalhttps://www.psychalive.org/the-dos-and-donts-of-suicide-prevention/How to help a loved one Do’s and Don'tshttps://www.fayettecares.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/How-to-Help-a-Loved-One-Trapped-in-Abuse.pdfNational Domestic Abuse Hotlinehttps://www.thehotline.org/1-800-779-7233Text BEGIN to 88788Hotline Chathttps://chat.thehotline.us/v2/index.html?dkey=783ea42e-3aa0-42f4-9899-ad886e4995b4&skill=g1bHow to get out of an abusive relationshiphttps://www.helpguide.org/relationships/domestic-abuse/getting-out-of-an-abusive-relationshipPreparing how to leave an abuserhttps://survivingeconomicabuse.org/i-need-help/de-linking-from-the-abuser/preparing-to-leave-an-abuser/Find Affordable Therapy (Open Path Collective)https://openpathcollective.org/Psychology Today Databasehttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapistsIf you are feeling suicidal or in crisis text or call 988.National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-preventionNational Sexual Assault Helplinehttps://rainn.org/resourcesEpisode Transcribed Herehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1jtphqHnL9QM9EZQbVdxwsniIOD1NLuRK/
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Author, Dancer & Nonprofit founder Isabella Grosso talks about trafficking and her journey of recovery.

    Author, Dancer & Nonprofit founder Isabella Grosso talks about trafficking and her journey of recovery.
    Jul 20 2025
    Trigger Warning: sexual abuse, sexual assault, rape, trafficking, stillborn, groomingIn Episode Seven of the fourth season of Grey Maybe, author, dancer & nonprofit founder Isabella Grosso talks about trafficking, abuse and her recovery through advocacy, art and being a new mother.Isabella Grosso IG - https://www.instagram.com/bellaspinkmacheteIsabella Grosso Website - https://www.isabellagrosso.com/about-meIsabella Grosso Book IG - https://www.instagram.com/natashasnotmyname_"Natasha’s Not My Name" by Isabella Grosso - https://www.amazon.com/Natashas-Not-My-Name-Memoir/dp/194859837XIsabella Grosso Nonprofit IG - https://www.instagram.com/sheis_powerfulIsabella Grosso Nonprofit Website - https://www.sheispowerful.org/"She Is" Documentary by Isabella Grosso - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5892642/Grey Maybe IG: https://www.instagram.com/greymaybepodcast/Grey Maybe TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greymaybepodJillian Schmitz IG: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschmitz/Jillian Schmitz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jillianschmitzofficialMentioned in this episode:EMDR therapy - https://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr/How to help a loved one Do’s and Don'tshttps://www.fayettecares.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/How-to-Help-a-Loved-One-Trapped-in-Abuse.pdfNational Domestic Abuse Hotlinehttps://www.thehotline.org/1-800-779-7233Text BEGIN to 88788Hotline Chathttps://chat.thehotline.us/v2/index.html?dkey=783ea42e-3aa0-42f4-9899-ad886e4995b4&skill=g1bHow to get out of an abusive relationshiphttps://www.helpguide.org/relationships/domestic-abuse/getting-out-of-an-abusive-relationshipPreparing how to leave an abuserhttps://survivingeconomicabuse.org/i-need-help/de-linking-from-the-abuser/preparing-to-leave-an-abuser/Find Affordable Therapy (Open Path Collective)https://openpathcollective.org/Psychology Today Databasehttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapistsIf you are feeling suicidal or in crisis text or call 988.National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-preventionNational Sexual Assault Helplinehttps://rainn.org/resourcesEpisode Transcribed Herehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1oFgqz8pm7KsWHNYesMEDmJAZArd40MDo/
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    59 mins
  • Actor, Singer & Dancer Jenni Nicole Bloom speaks on abuse in the family.

    Actor, Singer & Dancer Jenni Nicole Bloom speaks on abuse in the family.
    Jul 20 2025
    Trigger Warning: sexual abuse, sexual assaultEpisode Six of the fourth season of Grey Maybe is a conversation with triple threat Jenni Nicole Bloom. Jenni speaks on the abuse she encountered, the complicated nature of it and family dynamics.Jenni Nicole Bloom IG - https://www.instagram.com/jenninicolebloomJenni Nicole Bloom IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6072942/Grey Maybe IG: https://www.instagram.com/greymaybepodcast/Grey Maybe TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greymaybepodJillian Schmitz IG: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschmitz/Jillian Schmitz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jillianschmitzofficialMentioned in this episode:The Bobby Darin Show - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0069565/“The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252Pepperdine counseling - https://gsep.pepperdine.edu/about/clinics/How to help a loved one Do’s and Don'tshttps://www.fayettecares.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/How-to-Help-a-Loved-One-Trapped-in-Abuse.pdfNational Domestic Abuse Hotlinehttps://www.thehotline.org/1-800-779-7233Text BEGIN to 88788Hotline Chathttps://chat.thehotline.us/v2/index.html?dkey=783ea42e-3aa0-42f4-9899-ad886e4995b4&skill=g1bHow to get out of an abusive relationshiphttps://www.helpguide.org/relationships/domestic-abuse/getting-out-of-an-abusive-relationshipPreparing how to leave an abuserhttps://survivingeconomicabuse.org/i-need-help/de-linking-from-the-abuser/preparing-to-leave-an-abuser/Find Affordable Therapy (Open Path Collective)https://openpathcollective.org/Psychology Today Databasehttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapistsIf you are feeling suicidal or in crisis text or call 988.National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-preventionNational Sexual Assault Helplinehttps://rainn.org/resourcesEpisode Transcribed Herehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1RNDYwU4OOzMjZ_0ijMAcM2dvkb4wCh_k/
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Burlesque Queen & Artist Michelle L'amour shares her experience with psychological and emotional abuse.

    Burlesque Queen & Artist Michelle L'amour shares her experience with psychological and emotional abuse.
    Jul 20 2025
    Trigger Warning: psychological abuse, emotional abuse, non-consentEpisode Four of the fourth season of Grey Maybe is a conversation with Burlesque Queen & Artist Michelle L'amour. Michelle shares her experience with psychological and emotional abuse, her unique circumstance and her return to self.Michelle L'amour IG - https://www.instagram.com/michellelamourMichelle L'amour Website - https://michellelamour.com/Intimacy Coordination - https://michellelamour.com/intimacy/Grey Maybe IG: https://www.instagram.com/greymaybepodcast/Grey Maybe TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greymaybepodJillian Schmitz IG: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschmitz/Jillian Schmitz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jillianschmitzofficialMentioned in this episode:Pamela Adlon - https://www.instagram.com/pamelaadlonScott Hislop - https://www.instagram.com/scotty_hislop"Better Things" - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4370596/"Agatha All Along" - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15571732/Physician and author Gabor Mate - https://drgabormate.com/How to help a loved one Do’s and Don'tshttps://www.fayettecares.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/How-to-Help-a-Loved-One-Trapped-in-Abuse.pdfNational Domestic Abuse Hotlinehttps://www.thehotline.org/1-800-779-7233Text BEGIN to 88788Hotline Chathttps://chat.thehotline.us/v2/index.html?dkey=783ea42e-3aa0-42f4-9899-ad886e4995b4&skill=g1bHow to get out of an abusive relationshiphttps://www.helpguide.org/relationships/domestic-abuse/getting-out-of-an-abusive-relationshipPreparing how to leave an abuserhttps://survivingeconomicabuse.org/i-need-help/de-linking-from-the-abuser/preparing-to-leave-an-abuser/Find Affordable Therapy (Open Path Collective)https://openpathcollective.org/Psychology Today Databasehttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapistsIf you are feeling suicidal or in crisis text or call 988.National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-preventionNational Sexual Assault Helplinehttps://rainn.org/resourcesEpisode Transcribed Herehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1zvLOHwJSMkVEe5UtY6MPrMazGEPN-WFF/
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    1 hr and 12 mins