THE
PARENT PODCAST
USOA Mrs.Texas 2025: Overcoming Sexual Trauma, Addiction and Bulimia
with Elaine Mingus
Key Points
From This Episode:
01:57 - From Chaos to Clarity
10:17 - Faith, Family & the Power of Pageantry
21:18 -Healing, Advocacy & Purpose-Driven Work
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Show Notes
Please note that this episode discusses sensitive and triggering topics - audience discretion advised.
In this inspiring episode, Elaine Mingus shares her powerful journey from addiction, abuse, and homelessness to faith, motherhood, and national pageantry. She opens up about overcoming heroin addiction, raising seven children, and using her platform to advocate for mental health, child safety, and women’s empowerment. Elaine’s story is one of resilience, purpose, and the power of showing up—no matter where you’ve come from.
From Chaos to Clarity
Elaine Mingus opens up about her turbulent childhood, early trauma, and struggles with identity. From growing up in a dysfunctional home to surviving abusive relationships and homelessness, she shares how her early pain shaped her—but didn’t define her. Her candid story is a powerful reminder of the strength it takes to reclaim your life.
Faith, Family & the Power of Pageantry
In this segment, Elaine shares how her journey into faith and motherhood led her to the world of pageantry—not for vanity, but as a platform to inspire and advocate. As Mrs. Texas and a mother of seven, she uses her voice to break stereotypes, promote authenticity, and show that it’s never too late to pursue your calling.
Healing, Advocacy & Purpose-Driven Work
Elaine reflects on her miraculous recovery from heroin addiction and how it led her to purpose-driven advocacy. She highlights her work with nonprofits focused on abuse recovery, child safety, and women’s empowerment. Her story of transformation offers hope and action in the face of the opioid crisis and systemic injustice.
Thank you so much for listening to this episode! This podcast is dedicated to supporting families through the ups and downs of parenting and mental wellness. We know how tough it can be to raise kids in today’s world, but you don’t have to do it alone. Join us and let’s lift each other up.
With love,
Marci & Debbie
THE
PARENT PODCAST
USOA Mrs.Texas 2025: Overcoming Sexual Trauma, Addiction and Bulimia
with Elaine Mingus
Show Notes
Please note that this episode discusses sensitive and triggering topics - audience discretion advised.
In this inspiring episode, Elaine Mingus shares her powerful journey from addiction, abuse, and homelessness to faith, motherhood, and national pageantry. She opens up about overcoming heroin addiction, raising seven children, and using her platform to advocate for mental health, child safety, and women’s empowerment. Elaine’s story is one of resilience, purpose, and the power of showing up—no matter where you’ve come from.
Key Points
From This Episode:
01:57 - From Chaos to Clarity
10:17 - Faith, Family & the Power of Pageantry
21:18 - Healing, Advocacy & Purpose-Driven Work
From Chaos to Clarity
Elaine Mingus opens up about her turbulent childhood, early trauma, and struggles with identity. From growing up in a dysfunctional home to surviving abusive relationships and homelessness, she shares how her early pain shaped her—but didn’t define her. Her candid story is a powerful reminder of the strength it takes to reclaim your life.
Faith, Family & the Power of Pageantry
In this segment, Elaine shares how her journey into faith and motherhood led her to the world of pageantry—not for vanity, but as a platform to inspire and advocate. As Mrs. Texas and a mother of seven, she uses her voice to break stereotypes, promote authenticity, and show that it’s never too late to pursue your calling.
Healing, Advocacy & Purpose-Driven Work
Elaine reflects on her miraculous recovery from heroin addiction and how it led her to purpose-driven advocacy. She highlights her work with nonprofits focused on abuse recovery, child safety, and women’s empowerment. Her story of transformation offers hope and action in the face of the opioid crisis and systemic injustice.
Thank you so much for listening to this episode! This podcast is dedicated to supporting families through the ups and downs of parenting and mental wellness. We know how tough it can be to raise kids in today’s world, but you don’t have to do it alone. Join us and let’s lift each other up.
With love,
Marci & Debbie
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We're on a mission to educate, inspire and transform lives, ages 4-104 using basic scientifically proven methods and tools to decrease stress, anxiety and to increase resiliency and overall well-being.
2882 Prospect Park Dr. Suite 100,
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 340-5252
© 2019 Cour Experience Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Non-Profit 501c3 EIN: 84-3383699