Kim put a call out on Instagram for people to share their stories with her and her next guest accepted that call. Kim grew up with Brooke--they lived in the same neighborhood, went to the same schools and same church, but neither of them knew they were both going through similar experiences at home. Hint: If you're paying attention, life will bring connection and healing in the sweetest of ways.

Brooke House is the mother of four fascinating kids & two ridiculous dogs. She has a BA in Psychology, an MA in Leadership and Human Resource Development along with numerous certifications and licenses focused on trauma recovery. She's the Chief Program Officer for Kendall County Women’s Shelter and spends her time developing staff members and programs focused on a foundation of support for survivors of domestic violence and their families. She’s a powerhouse who’s turned her struggles into fuel for others.

Join Kim and Brooke in this casual conversation as they talk about their experiences growing up, about foster care, trauma and trauma recovery. Here’s the thing: Everybody’s experienced something traumatic in their life—a car wreck, being bullied, divorce, infertility, abuse and sometimes our healing comes when we hear someone else tell their story. Hearing each other’s story helps us feel less alone and more connected to each other.