Life and Death
Join Life Coach Genna and grief author Noelle Carlin in Life and Death, where open, honest conversations explore life, death, and everything in between. Learn more about Genna at www.gennamariecoaching.com and find her on Instagram @gennamarielifecoaching Check out Noelle’s book, The Hope Left Behind: Journal of a Grieving Daughter, at https://a.co/d/1FM2r61 and follow her on Instagram @noelleecarlin
Episodes
In the third and final episode of our Sexual Assault Awareness Month series, your hosts Genna and Noelle sit down with Katie, the Advocacy Manager on the PAAR Victim Response Team. Katie walks us through what happens when someone reaches out for support — from the first call to the compassionate, trauma-informed services her team provides. This episode sheds light on the vital work happening behind the scenes to suppo...
We’re continuing our month-long series for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. In our second episode, your hosts Genna and Noelle are joined by Will, the Director of Education at PAAR (Pittsburgh Action Against Rape). Will shares how his team leads crucial conversations around creating safe environments, setting boundaries, and using effective intervention techniques — all with the goal of reducing sexual violence and fostering a cultu...
Sexual assault changes you — not just in the moment, but in every relationship that follows. Intimacy, trust, friendships, family, dating… it all feels different.
This week, Diane bravely joins us to share her story. She talks about the deep ripple effect of her experience and how she’s had to rebuild her sense of safety, identity, and connection.
This is a powerful conversation about survival, healing, and how trauma doesn’t just ...
Welcome back to Life and Death with Genna and Noelle! Today, it’s just the two of us having a much-needed check-in—talking about life, big transitions, and preparing for all the changes ahead. From the excitement (and chaos) of getting ready for a baby to the curveballs life continues to throw, we’re diving into it all. So whether you’re out for a walk, stuck in traffic, or just taking a moment for yourself, join us for an honest c...
This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Rachel, who shares her powerful journey through IVF and living with endometriosis. From navigating pain and uncertainty to holding onto hope, Rachel opens up about the emotional and physical toll — and the strength it took to keep going. Her story is one of resilience, honesty, and the realities many face but few talk about.
This week, we’re joined by Carri—a mother of two young men, one of whom lives with autism and verbal apraxia. Carri shares her honest, hopeful perspective on receiving a diagnosis, navigating lifelong support, and celebrating growth along the way. She also opens up about the impact on the whole family, including siblings, and how she balances motherhood with a busy career in real estat...
In this episode of Life and Death, we sit down with Aimee, a single mother who navigated the emotional and practical challenges of a difficult divorce while raising her two daughters. Aimee opens up about the struggles of redefining her identity, the resilience it took to move forward, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. From co-parenting challenges to personal growth and the realities of starting over, her story is one of...
On this episode of Life and Death, Genna and Noelle welcome Cara to the podcast. Together, they explore the complexities of losing a parent when the relationship wasn’t always easy, and how that shaped Cara’s grief journey. Cara also shares her experience of facing breast cancer from a unique perspective and how it led her to become a passionate advocate for others. It’s a powerful con...
Some conversations are harder than others, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be had. In this special bonus episode of Life and Death, it’s just the two of us—one listening, one sharing—holding space for an open and honest discussion about sexual assault.
This is a deeply personal episode,...
In this Life and Death episode, Genna and Noelle talk with Hadiyah, a 25-year-old who shares her journey through foster care. Despite challenges, she’s achieved remarkable growth and resilience. Her story inspires hope and courage in overcoming adversity.
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On this episode, we sit down with Mike, a childhood cancer survivor and football coach at the University of Pittsburgh.
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Genna and Noelle are joined by a very special guest: Noelle's brother, Neal. Together, they discuss how siblings can grieve in their own unique ways and the life adventures that have shaped Neal's perspective on navigating love, loss and growth.
Noelle's 19-year-old niece, Ellie, joins us to talk about navigating divorce as the eldest of 3 children and finding her independence at University.
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Genna and Noelle chat with Jasmine about navigating relationships, dating, and networking in her thirties. DISCLAIMER: Contains adult content, including discussions about and intimacy.
In this heartfelt episode of Life & Death, Genna and Noelle talk with Mia, a 19-year-old who lost her mother to breast cancer at 9. Mia shares her journey of navigating grief, keeping her mother’s memory alive, and finding strength through storytelling. Join us for an inspiring conversation on love, loss, and healing.
Join us for this quick demonstration of Box Breathing with our most recent guest, Cathy (IG: uplift_strong)
Genna and Noelle sit down with Cathy, a yoga instructor, personal trainer, and founder of Uplift Strong, a fitness business dedicated to empowering women to achieve their goals with compassion and strength.
You can get more information about Uplift Strong at Cathy’s website www.upliftstrong.com or Instagram @uplift_strong
Welcome to the Life and Death Podcast!
Hosted by Genna, a Life and Relationship Coach and Certified Educator, and Noelle, a Grief Author, Life & Death dives into the raw and transformative experiences that define the human journey. Each week, we'll welcome guests to share their personal stories of love, loss, and/or the challenges that shape our lives.
Join us as we explore the complexities of life, death, and everything in b...
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