SHUT UP and Smile!

SHUT UP and Smile!” is a powerful and compassionate podcast…

dedicated to shedding light on the sensitive and often overlooked issue of abuse. Follow me Nancy Kohne, and special co-hosts my daughter Keery and good friend Lisa Gillette as we openly and honestly share our own personal stories of abuse and be inspired by our journey out of it.

Travel along with us as we find humor from our past and see how we rebuilt our lives, discovered friendships, love, and healthier ways of building relationships with empowerment.

SHUT UP and Smile! is a safe environment that aims to empower survivors and inspire change. I want to raise awareness, break down stigma, and provide a platform for open and honest discussions surrounding abuse. We will tackle the societal factors that perpetuate abuse and highlight the importance of education, prevention, and support systems. Together, we strive to create a world where survivors are believed, empowered, and provided with the necessary resources to rebuild their lives.

There’s another side to this podcast—one that dives deep into resilience and breaking free from the childhood or adult traumas that keep us feeling stuck. It’s also a celebration of laughter and its power to help us see the brighter side, even when life seems determined to dim the light.

I’ve been through it all and then some, and now I'm sharing my story—one that’s no longer a “sad” tale. My hope is to help others find their own voice, especially when they feel like they’ve lost it.