Ally Morgan, MSW, is a writer and Trauma-informed Women's Embodiment Coach who guides women back into a felt sense of safety, aliveness and trust within their own bodies. Her work lives at the intersection of grief, healing and the both/and reality of life- where she believes deep loss and deep beauty can co-exist.
After the loss of her two daughters (Bailey Grace, 6 and Ally, 7) Morgan's understanding of healing shifted from something to think through into something that begged to be lived and embodied. Her writing- shared across books, social platforms and her newsletter- has resonated with thousands of women navigating grief, faith, identity, and the process of coming back to life in an honest way.
Through her coaching, Morgan supports women who feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck to gently rebuild a relationship with their bodies, their emotions, and themselves. Her approach integrates nervous system work, emotional processing, and a deeply human, non-performative lens of healing.
Morgan lives in Georgia with her incredible partner, Rob and is also a mother to her son, James (as well as their dog, Fenway, and cat, Tily, who most definitely believe they are humans at times). Her life and work are rooted in the belief that healing is not about becoming someone new, but about returning to who you were always meant to be- holding both the grief you carry and the life still in front of you.

This podcast is hosted by Jessica Buchanan, a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, survivor and founder. Her latest book, How to Survive Survival: A Guide for Turning Life’s Hardest Moments Into Meaningful Contribution for the World was released in 2025. Jessica is also the author of Impossible Odds: The Kidnapping of Jessica Buchanan and Her Dramatic Rescue by SEAL Team Six, published in 2014, which became a New York Times Bestseller.

Jessica is the founder of Soul Speak Press, a boutique non-traditional publishing company focused on stories from women who have been through something, now they know something and can teach us something.

When she’s not writing or speaking, Jessica is traveling the world with her Swedish husband and two “half Vikings.” She aims to lead a life shaped by curiosity, culture, and a deep appreciation for the resilience of the human spirit.

Darlene Lekowski is an Amazon #1 best-selling author, speaker, and business leader who transformed decades of silence into a powerful platform for truth, healing, and advocacy.

After fifty years of silence surrounding the Sibling Sexual Trauma and Abuse (SSTA) she endured as a child, Darlene found her voice and chose to stand in her truth—ultimately prevailing in a civil lawsuit brought against her by her own brother.

Her Amazon #1 best-selling memoir, Shattering Silence: A Story of Survival, Justice and the Power of Telling the Truth, is available in all formats, including audiobook in her own voice.

Today, Darlene delivers powerful keynotes to corporate, leadership, and survivor audiences, inspiring individuals to reclaim their voice, let go, and live forward with courage, resilience, and agency.

Lekowski lives in the Charlotte, North Carolina area with her husband, Tom, and is the proud mother of three adult children.

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Website: darlene-lekowski.com

Instagram: @darlenelekowski

Facebook: Darlene Lekowski

LinkedIn, Darlene Lekowski – Speaker-Author: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darlene-lekowski-0ba1962/

“Shattering Silence” Book Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acMzTHqwUyc

This podcast is hosted by Jessica Buchanan, a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, survivor and founder. Her latest book, How to Survive Survival: A Guide for Turning Life’s Hardest Moments Into Meaningful Contribution for the World was released in 2025. Jessica is also the author of Impossible Odds: The Kidnapping of Jessica Buchanan and Her Dramatic Rescue by SEAL Team Six, published in 2014, which became a New York Times Bestseller.

Jessica is the founder of Soul Speak Press, a boutique non-traditional publishing company focused on stories from women who have been through something, now they know something and can teach us something.

When she’s not writing or speaking, Jessica is traveling the world with her Swedish husband and two “half Vikings.” She aims to lead a life shaped by curiosity, culture, and a deep appreciation for the resilience of the human spirit.

Stephen Buchanan is a CPA, Green Beret, and Harvard MBA. After letting go of his dream to become a professional basketball player, Stephen began his career as a CPA in Chattanooga, TN. Seeking a greater sense of mission, he joined the U.S. Army. Stephen spent two years as a paratrooper stationed in Italy before earning a place among the U.S. Army Special Forces. As a Green Beret, he spent time throughout the Middle East, working closely and developing relationships with partner nation special operations forces.

Following his military service, Stephen began his MBA at Harvard Business School and will graduate in May 2026. Building on a family legacy of entrepreneurship, Stephen is the founder and the CEO of Bandelier Technologies.

Stephen currently lives in Boston with his wife and their two daughters, and they are making plans to move to northern New Mexico in the near future. Together, they share a love for the outdoors and active adventures.

This podcast is hosted by Jessica Buchanan, a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, survivor and founder. Her latest book, How to Survive Survival: A Guide for Turning Life’s Hardest Moments Into Meaningful Contribution for the World was released in 2025. Jessica is also the author of Impossible Odds: The Kidnapping of Jessica Buchanan and Her Dramatic Rescue by SEAL Team Six, published in 2014, which became a New York Times Bestseller.

Jessica is the founder of Soul Speak Press, a boutique non-traditional publishing company focused on stories from women who have been through something, now they know something and can teach us something.

When she’s not writing or speaking, Jessica is traveling the world with her Swedish husband and two “half Vikings.” She aims to lead a life shaped by curiosity, culture, and a deep appreciation for the resilience of the human spirit.