I Choose The Bear Podcast
Kristi Michelle
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E31: You’re Thriving, But It Doesn’t Feel Like It
I was told recently, “You are thriving now.”And if I’m honest… I didn’t know how to receive that. Because thriving, to me, sounded like peace.Like rest. Like finally feeling okay.And that’s not quite…
E30:The Roots Are Still There
You left. You moved on. So why does your body still react?In this episode, we’re talking about the kind of trauma that doesn’t end when the relationship does. The kind that shows up in your…
E29: Do You Relate?
What happens when your voice slowly disappears in a relationship? In this episode, I ask a series of questions that many women recognize but rarely say out loud. You might realize you weren’t the…
E28: To The Good Men Listening
This episode is for the men.Not to accuse. Not to shame. But to invite understanding.In this episode, I talk about the everyday calculations women make for their safety, the phrase “it’s not all men,…
E27: Trust Your Gut
How many times have you felt that quiet internal nudge… and talked yourself out of it?In this episode, we’re talking about intuition, emotional safety, and the power of pausing instead of dismissing…
E26: I See You
This episode isn’t about fixing anything.It’s about recognition.We talk about over-functioning, the weight of being the safety net, the quiet pressure of realizing no one is coming to rescue you and…
E25: Twice She Chose Herself: This is Nat’s Story of Survival
She survived a man who tried to kill her.She survived another who tried to destroy her with words.Nat’s story is not easy to hear, but it is necessary.In this episode, she shares what it was like to…
E24: Dating After Abuse
Dating after abuse isn’t just dating…it’s relearning safety. This episode is for anyone who wants love but still feels on edge. Just a gentle reminder that healing takes time.
E23: “When Childhood Teaches You What to Tolerate”
Kim opens up about the emotional and verbal abuse she endured in her marriage and how her early relationship with her father shaped her understanding of love long before she ever chose a partner.…
E22: We Are The Generation
We are the generation living the freedom women before us fought for. This episode explores why expecting respect is not asking too much…it’s the natural result of women finally being treated as fully…
E21: Are Women More Emotional Than Men?
Are women really more emotional than men — or are their emotions just more visible?In this episode of I Choose the Bear Podcast, we break down the myth using psychology, neuroscience, and lived…
E20: What Abuse Really Looks Like (Part 4) After Leaving
Abuse doesn’t always end when the relationship ends. This episode explores what post-separation abuse can look like: withholding child support, legal intimidation, co-parenting manipulation,smear…
E19: When the Truth Is Revealed: Em’s Story
In this episode, I sit down with Em, a woman who spent years trying to make sense of a marriage shaped by manipulation and half-truths. Em shares how deception slowly became the foundation of her…
E18: What Forgiveness is Not
This episode dives into the truth about forgiveness …the real kind, not the rushed, pressured version so many women are taught to perform. We explore what happens when you’re expected to hold a…
E17: When Love Creates Chaos
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses experiences of physical aggression and animal harm.Abuse doesn’t always look like anger — sometimes it’s calm, mocking, or disguised as humor. This episode…
E16: The Quiet Story October Carries
October is almost over… but what other awareness lives quietly among the rest?We see pink ribbons and mental health posts.We honor Down Syndrome and infant loss.But there’s another story woven…
E15: What Abuse Really Looks Like: (Part 3) When the Body Doesn’t Feel Safe
What Abuse Looks Like (Part 3 of 4)⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of physical and sexual abuse. Please listen only if you feel emotionally safe to do so. Take breaks or skip…
E14:I Still Cry
Healing doesn’t mean you stop crying — it means your tears start to change.In this episode, I open up about the quiet grief that lingers after leaving a painful relationship — the ache for the love…
E13:Through a Counselor’s Eyes: Understanding Abuse and Healing - Special Guest Counselor Amy Liptak
In this episode of I Choose the Bear, I sit down with Amy Liptak, a certified counselor in Bloomington, Indiana, to talk about the realities women face during and after abusive relationships. Amy…
E12:“He Said I Was Manipulative” — My Journal entries of Chaos, Control, and Denial
In this deeply personal journal reading, I open up about the emotional rollercoaster I experienced before separation — the gaslighting, the spiritual guilt, the financial fear, and the crushing…
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I Choose The Bear Podcast has published 32 episodes since July 2025, covering topics in Education, Self-Improvement.
I Choose The Bear Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 8m.
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