She came to America with $100, no job, and no clue how to turn on the shower—Now she's The Swearing Therapist helping others to heal out loud!

⏯️ Hit play on her power anthem! Hear Zulma’s story come to life in her personal theme song, And Still I Rise — a fierce, fearless tribute to the woman who turned pain into power.

Zulma B. Williams didn’t follow the rules—and she sure as hell didn’t follow society’s timeline. In this unforgettable conversation, Zulma takes us from her childhood in Argentina to her decision to move to America at 31 years old. But that is just the beginning... We explore exactly what it's like to move to another country without speaking the language. We hear about the struggles of life, including her battle with cancer. But we also get to cheer alongside her as she graduates with her master’s in social work at 51 years old to then launching her own unapologetic private practice as The Swearing Therapist.

If you’ve ever felt like it’s “too late,” or that starting over is only for the young, Zulma's story will completely rewrite what you think is possible.

• Permission to start again—whether you’re 30, 50, or beyond
• Practical truths on doing hard things: immigrating, grieving, healing, and building
• Real-talk reminders that your voice, your story, and your dreams are still valid—f-bombs included

Listen now to get fired up by the one and only Swearing Therapist—and finally believe it’s not too late for you to start over, too.

💻 Zulma’s Website: www.dragonflytherapyservices.net

📱 Follow Zulma on Instagram: @theswearingtherapist

📻 Zulma's Podcast: Keeping It Real with Zulma the Swearing Therapist (search in your favorite app or click to listen on Spotify)

Zulma Williams is a bilingual licensed clinical social worker, breast cancer survivor, and the fierce force behind The Swearing Therapist brand. Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Zulma immigrated to the U.S. at 31, reinvented herself in midlife, and now runs a private therapy practice rooted in radical honesty, humor, and resilience. She specializes in helping highly motivated adults navigate anxiety, trauma, and identity transitions—without sugarcoating or hand-holding.

Zulma is proof that it’s never too late to become who the hell you are!

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Are you stuck in survival mode after trauma—wondering if it’s even possible to feel joy and purpose again?

If you've been silently carrying the weight of your past, hoping something will finally shift—you’re not alone. In this episode, Kevin Lowe shares the real, lived truth about what it takes to rebuild a thriving life after deep loss.

• Discover the 3 foundational pillars that can move you from surviving to thriving.
• Learn how small, intentional actions can create big change in your healing journey.
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This podcast is designed specifically for those seeking healing from trauma, relief from anxiety, overcoming fear of the unknown, resolving isolation, rebuilding self-worth, confronting guilt and shame, personal growth after trauma, finding their life's purpose, recovering from emotional distress, conquering limiting beliefs, navigating identity shifts, building resilience, rebuilding relationships, coping with chronic pain, searching for spiritual direction, embracing inner strength, cultivating hope, overcoming self-doubt, reclaiming their future, and experiencing post-traumatic growth.

What if the pain you've buried is the very thing standing between you and your healing? This powerful interview pulls back the curtain on one man’s darkest moments to show you what’s possible when you stop running and start facing the truth.

Let’s be real—most people are carrying wounds they’ve never told anyone about. And as long as those wounds stay hidden, so does the healing. In this conversation, you’ll see how the deepest pain can become your greatest turning point—if you’re willing to go there.

• Discover how trauma, when confronted with truth, can become the foundation for purpose and personal transformation
• Learn how even the most chaotic childhood doesn’t have to define your future
• Hear what it really takes to serve others without losing yourself—whether you’re in a crisis profession or just trying to show up for your own life

Joe Smarro’s story isn’t easy to hear—but it just might be exactly what you need to. From childhood abuse and chaos so intense he once set his own bed on fire, to tours of duty as a U.S. Marine, to the high-stakes role of police crisis negotiator—Joe has lived through storms most can’t imagine. But the greatest battle he ever faced? Was the one inside.

This episode doesn’t glorify pain. It reveals the truth of it. And in that truth, you’ll find the possibility of your own redemption.

You’ll hear about the suicide calls, the emotional toll of policing, and the moment a man died in Joe’s arms. But you’ll also hear what happened next—and how Joe’s journey now helps others face what they’ve been running from.

This isn’t just Joe’s story. It’s a wake-up call for anyone who’s tired of pretending they’re fine.

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Joe Smarro is a decorated US Marine Corps combat veteran, serving in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. After military service, he joined the San Antonio Police Department in 2005, becoming a key member of the SAPD Mental Health Unit and growing it into a model of best practices. He delivered a TEDx talk in San Antonio in 2018, titled "I See You," and co-starred in the Emmy-winning documentary "Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops." Joe co-founded SolutionPoint+ in 2017, focusing on mental wellness and safety in organizations. He left SAPD in 2020 to expand his impact in law enforcement across the nation, aiming to eradicate suicide in policing.

I hope you enjoyed today's episode! If there is ever anything I can do for you, please don't hesitate to reach out. Below, you will find ALL the places and ALL the ways to connect!

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