A Slice of Empathy
Embrace life's imperfections, connect through shared experiences.
A Slice of Empathy
Embrace life's imperfections, connect through shared experiences.
About A Slice of Empathy
Embrace life's imperfections, connect through shared experiences.
Welcome to A Slice of Empathy a space where a 30-something navigating the ups and downs of life shares honest conversations about marriage, family relationships, work/life balance, and mental and physical health.
Why Join A Slice of Empathy as a Guest
Women-Centered Wellness Audience
You reach listeners seeking insight into marriage, motherhood, mental health, and healing-especially women navigating their 30s and beyond.
Candid, Host-Led Interviews
You'll join Valerie J Kelly in a relaxed, story-first format where vulnerability and reflection drive every episode.
Featured Among Trusted Voices
You'll be in good company-past guests include therapists, authors, advocates, and resilience coaches sharing real, lived wisdom.
Apple, Spotify, and Beyond
Your episode will be distributed across major platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify, reaching a global audience.
Episode Angles & Guest Pitches
Parenthood & Identity
Explore how becoming a parent changes your view of self, relationships, and priorities.
Healing & Resilience
Share your story of overcoming adversity and what healing has looked like for you.
Marriage & Relationships
Discuss the real work behind relationships-what's changed, what's challenged you, and what you've learned.
Life Balance & Redefining Success
Reflect on how you've shifted your values around hustle culture, self-worth, and intentional living.
How You'd Contribute to the Show
Audience Takeaways
You'll help listeners feel less alone, more empowered, and inspired to embrace their own imperfect journeys.
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Why Trust Me
The Ideal Guest
You're a great fit if you've lived through challenges, grown from them, and want to share those lessons-whether you're a therapist, advocate, parent, or simply someone with a meaningful story.
Recent Episodes
Breathe, Plan, Reclaim: Overcoming the ‘Not Good Enough’ Core Belief
A Slice of Empathy • Sep 20, 2025
Life with an Escape Artist: The Non?ADHD Partner's Story
A Slice of Empathy • Sep 8, 2025
Transforming Legacy: Dr. Ashley Rodriguez on Breaking Generational Patterns
A Slice of Empathy • Aug 23, 2025
Staying or Leaving? Dr. Becky Whetstone on Marriage and Divorce
A Slice of Empathy • Aug 8, 2025
Silent Struggles: Valerie's Journey Through Trauma and Healing
A Slice of Empathy • Jul 25, 2025
Navigating Adult Friendships: Seasons, Change, and Growth with Coleman Housefield
A Slice of Empathy • Jun 28, 2025
Redefining Success: Alice Yeh on Breaking Free from Perfectionism
A Slice of Empathy • Jun 14, 2025
What He Never Said: Patrick Kerl on Grief, Family, and Generational Wounds
A Slice of Empathy • May 31, 2025
Transforming Pain into Purpose: Blanca Rodriguez's Journey to Healing
A Slice of Empathy • May 16, 2025
Breaking the Cycle: Overcoming the Sunday Scaries with CT Kaupp
A Slice of Empathy • May 2, 2025
Storytelling for Change: Thomas R. Wilson on Neurodiverse Advocacy
A Slice of Empathy • Apr 4, 2025
Beyond "Happily Ever After": Real Talk on Sustaining Desire and Intimacy with Michael Brook
A Slice of Empathy • Mar 21, 2025
Finding Happiness Through Healing: Raymond Freitas' Journey
A Slice of Empathy • Mar 7, 2025
Breaking Free: Overcoming Anxiety and Depression with Brian Sachetta
A Slice of Empathy • Feb 21, 2025
Beyond the Clock: Fertility, Pregnancy & Motherhood After 30 with Joselyn Rodriguez
A Slice of Empathy • Feb 7, 2025
Navigating Life's Crossroads: Reflecting on 2024 and Intentions for 2025
A Slice of Empathy • Jan 17, 2025
Unmasking Burnout: Mental Health Practitioner Gabby Wnek Shares Her Story
A Slice of Empathy • Jan 4, 2025
Cracking Mental Health Stigmas with Jessica Zemple
A Slice of Empathy • Nov 29, 2024
From Heartache to Healing: Jo Ann's Journey of Resilience, Reinvention, and the Courage to Start Over
A Slice of Empathy • Nov 15, 2024
Election Season: Navigating Family Dynamics & Building Empathy with Wayne Brown
A Slice of Empathy • Nov 5, 2024
Breaking Free: Empowering Women to Rise Above Trauma with Dani Runeback
A Slice of Empathy • Oct 31, 2024
Life Updates, Reflecting on Change, Cancer at 28
A Slice of Empathy • Oct 21, 2024
Beyond the Heartbreak: Anonymous Andrew's Path to Recovery
A Slice of Empathy • Oct 6, 2024
Unlocking Your Mind's Potential: A Journey with Brent Webb
A Slice of Empathy • Sep 28, 2024
From Pain to Peace: Pete Cruz's Journey of Forgiveness and Healing
A Slice of Empathy • Sep 13, 2024
Decoding Desire: Navigating Relationships and Sexuality with Courtney Boyer
A Slice of Empathy • Aug 30, 2024
Mind Over Matter: Terry Tucker on Cancer, Careers, and the Power of Hope
A Slice of Empathy • Aug 23, 2024
From Corporate Struggles to Purposeful Success: Alan Lazaros' Journey
A Slice of Empathy • Aug 19, 2024
35 Lessons at 35: Embracing Life's Wisdom
A Slice of Empathy • Aug 2, 2024
From Overwhelm to Empowerment: Embracing Authenticity with Kamini Wood
A Slice of Empathy • Jul 20, 2024
Navigating Love and Intimacy with Dr. Jackie Black
A Slice of Empathy • Jul 14, 2024
Healing the Wounds: An Adventure of a Lifetime with Dr. Don St John
A Slice of Empathy • Jun 30, 2024
Embracing Balance: The Anti-Hustle Movement with Amanda "Panda" Ludwig
A Slice of Empathy • Jun 28, 2024
Celebrating 18 Years with the Couple's Edition of "We're Not Really Strangers"
A Slice of Empathy • Jun 14, 2024
Rekindling Love: Insights from Dr. Liz Jenkins
A Slice of Empathy • Jun 7, 2024
Navigating Trauma Recovery and Lifestyle Design with Sara Miley
A Slice of Empathy • May 31, 2024
The Power of Dreams and Resilience: Carolina Fonseca Jimenez's Inspiring Journey
A Slice of Empathy • May 24, 2024
When Life Gives You Lemons - A Conversation of Empathy & Resilience with Shari Bookstaff
A Slice of Empathy • May 17, 2024
Procrastination to Power: Quest for Self-Growth and Discovery with Katy Andrews
A Slice of Empathy • May 10, 2024
Establishing Boundaries, Self Love, and Navigating Codependency with Lindsay Andrews
A Slice of Empathy • Apr 26, 2024
Embracing Your 30s, Debunking Common Age Myths and Breaking Away from Societal Expectations with Urmi Hossain
A Slice of Empathy • Apr 19, 2024
A Conversation with Author Bracha Goetz on Overcoming Food Addiction and Inspiring Mindful Living
A Slice of Empathy • Apr 12, 2024
Navigating Imposter Syndrome and Boosting Confidence with Tamara Pflug
A Slice of Empathy • Mar 22, 2024
A Journey of Healing Trauma & Complex PTSD with Counselor, Lisha Song
A Slice of Empathy • Feb 9, 2024
Finding our footing again in a new area & Mixed Feelings
A Slice of Empathy • Sep 8, 2023
Dealing with Burnout, Life Updates & Moving Away
A Slice of Empathy • Jul 1, 2023
Reconnecting with someone from my past, My University Experience & Falling Into My Career
A Slice of Empathy • Mar 3, 2023
Easing into 2023, Struggling with Seasonal Depression & Feelings of Inadequacy
A Slice of Empathy • Jan 27, 2023
My Grandfather passed away, Navigating the holidays & Looking back at 2022
A Slice of Empathy • Dec 24, 2022
Life Updates, Escaping Workplace Toxicity, MLM Traps & Dealing with Cancer in the Family
A Slice of Empathy • Nov 25, 2022
Starting College, Wedding planning & Some of my biggest regrets
A Slice of Empathy • Oct 28, 2022
Struggling as a Teenager, My First Job & Meeting My Husband
A Slice of Empathy • Sep 30, 2022
BONUS EPISODE: Supporting LGBTQ, Debunking Myths, What is Bi-erasure?
A Slice of Empathy • Sep 16, 2022
My Childhood, Forging Relationships, Dealing with Trauma & Navigating My Identity
A Slice of Empathy • Aug 26, 2022
Intro
A Slice of Empathy • Aug 12, 2022
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