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Unapologetically Me: A Mental Health Podcast

83 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 50 ratings

Get the best tips for your mental health from people dealing with the same everyday struggles as you. Guests include individuals with mental illnesses or physical disabilities, health professionals, or people who are a part of organizations and industries that allow them to have honest and open opinions about the complicated topic.

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Episodes

Diabetic Firefighter

June 05, 2019 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

Kyle Kondoff is a firefighter with diabetes Kyle's Pages https://www.instagram.com/the_t1d_firefighter/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/83bgchallenge/ Our Pages www.facebook.com/1aweekchallenge www.instagram.com/_1aweek [email protected] *Trigger Warning* If this episode in anyway made you feel like self harming, or you need in general, please contact one of the numbers provided below. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance ...

Health Tips Compilation #1

May 29, 2019 11:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

Bringing you the top mental health tips of some of the guests we have had on thus far! Our Pages www.facebook.com/1aweekchallenge www.instagram.com/_1aweek [email protected] *Trigger Warning* If this episode in anyway made you feel like self harming, or you need in general, please contact one of the numbers provided below. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): 1-800-826-3632 SAMHSA Treatment Locator: 800-662-4357

Nutrition And Mental Health

May 22, 2019 11:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

Toni Marinucci is a registered dietician teaching people how to fuel their bodies right to help them feel confident and energized. Learn how nutrition plays a role in your mental health. Toni's Pages www.instagram.com/tips_with_toni https://tipswithtoni.com/coaching/ https://www.facebook.com/tips.with.toni/ Our Pages www.facebook.com/1aweekchallenge www.instagram.com/_1aweek [email protected] *Trigger Warning* If this episode in anyway made you feel like self harming, or you ne...

Running w/ Ulcerative Colitis

May 15, 2019 11:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

Caitlyn Pilkington is a marathon runner with ulcerative colitis Caitlyn's Links https://www.instagram.com/caitpilk/?hl=en https://twitter.com/caitpilk?lang=en Our Pages www.facebook.com/1aweekchallenge www.instagram.com/_1aweek [email protected] *Trigger Warning* If this episode in anyway made you feel like self harming, or you need in general, please contact one of the numbers provided below. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Depression and Bipolar Support ...

Trauma Survivor

May 08, 2019 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

Jessika is a strength & movement coach, Nike Master Trainer, rauma & the body educator, and a trauma survivor. Jessika's links: www.instagram.com/missjessika [email protected] Our Pages www.facebook.com/1aweekchallenge www.instagram.com/_1aweek [email protected] *Trigger Warning* If this episode in anyway made you feel like self harming, or you need in general, please contact one of the numbers provided below. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Depres...

Schizoaffective

May 01, 2019 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

Celia Franco is a mental health advocate, living with schizoaffective disorder. Celia's links https://www.instagram.com/schizo_celia/ https://www.sharecareaware.com Our Pages www.facebook.com/1aweekchallenge www.instagram.com/_1aweek [email protected] *Trigger Warning* If this episode in anyway made you feel like self harming, or you need in general, please contact one of the numbers provided below. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Depression and Bipolar Su...

Polar Bear In A Scooter

April 24, 2019 11:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

Alex "Polar Bear" Bonura is a 27 year old dealing with duchenne muscular dystrophy. Alex's Instagram: @alexbonura724 Our Pages www.facebook.com/1aweekchallenge www.instagram.com/_1aweek [email protected] *Trigger Warning* If this episode in anyway made you feel like self harming, or you need in general, please contact one of the numbers provided below. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): 1-800-826-3632 SAMHSA Trea...

Life After Surgery

April 17, 2019 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

Molly and Kate started the, Life After Surgery Project, after they both went through their own serious surgeries. Life After Surgery Project Pages https://www.lifeaftersurgeryproject.com https://www.instagram.com/life.after.surgery.project/ Our Pages www.facebook.com/1aweekchallenge www.instagram.com/_1aweek [email protected] *Trigger Warning* If this episode in anyway made you feel like self harming, or you need in general, please contact one of the numbers provided below. Nat...

Eating Disorders Of A Dancer

April 10, 2019 11:04 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

Caiti Angela shares her story of dealing with an eating disorder Caiti's Pages https://www.instagram.com/edrecoverygurl/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqELhQHtmR0-0Kx7e72G38A Our Pages www.facebook.com/1aweekchallenge www.instagram.com/_1aweek [email protected] *Trigger Warning* If this episode in anyway made you feel like self harming, or you need in general, please contact one of the numbers provided below. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Depression a...

Life With Chronic Illnesses

April 03, 2019 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

Bethany is disabled due to various chronic illnesses, which include; Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Postural Orthodontic Tachycardia Syndrome, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, and Mastocytosis. Bethany's Links https://www.instagram.com/rebellious_story/ Our Pages www.facebook.com/1aweekchallenge www.instagram.com/_1aweek [email protected] *Trigger Warning* If this episode in anyway made you feel like self harming, or you need in general, please contact one of the numbers provided below...

Intuitive Swan

March 27, 2019 11:00 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MB

Kelsey Marie is a blogger whose mission is to inspire and educate those who deal with chronic illnesses. She has Lyme and vasovagal syncope. Kelsey's Links https://www.theintuitiveswan.com www.instagram.com/theintuitiveswan Our Pages www.facebook.com/1aweekchallenge www.instagram.com/_1aweek [email protected] *Trigger Warning* If this episode in anyway made you feel like self harming, or you need in general, please contact one of the numbers provided below. National Suicide Pre...

Migraine Survival

March 20, 2019 22:04 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

Danielle Fancher is a writer, migraine advocate, and author of 10: A Memoir of Migraine Survival Danielle's Links Buy the book here! https://www.amazon.com/10-Migraine-Danielle-Newport-Fancher/dp/1983264873 Website https://www.migrainewriter.com Twitter https://twitter.com/migrainewriter?lang=en Instagram https://www.instagram.com/migrainewriter/?hl=en Our Pages www.facebook.com/1aweekchallenge www.instagram.com/_1aweek [email protected] *Trigger Warning* If this episode in a...

Osteogenesis Imperfecta Athlete

March 13, 2019 21:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

Lizzie Williams is a British athlete with osteogenesis imperfecta. She is currently training to participate in wheelchair racing in the paralympics. Lizzie's Links https://www.facebook.com/LizzieWheelzGB/ https://www.instagram.com/lizziewheelz/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKSmaS7JtY8dyAy8dVKSntA Our Pages www.facebook.com/1aweekchallenge www.instagram.com/_1aweek www.1aweekchallenge.com *Trigger Warning* If this episode in anyway made you feel like self harming, or you need in general...

Highlight Positivity With Deanne Goodman

March 06, 2019 22:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

Deanne Goodman is the host of Highlight Positive Podcast, and a former news reporter. She shares insight on the stresses that come with the news reporting job. Deanne's Pages Website: www.deannegoodman.com Instagram : www.instagram.com/deannestagram Kombucha Company: www.kombuchaontap.net Our Pages www.facebook.com/1aweekchallenge www.instagram.com/_1aweek *Trigger Warning* If this episode in anyway made you feel like self harming, or you need in general, please contact one of the numbers ...

Being Positioned

February 28, 2019 00:40 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

Christina Menkemeller suffers from neurofibromatosis type 2. She has made the most of the situation by traveling the world while she still can and creating a "hearing" bucket list. Christina's Links Blog: http://www.beingpositioned.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/beingpositioned Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beingpositioned/ Our Pages www.facebook.com/1aweekchallenge www.instagram.com/_1aweek *Trigger Warning* If this episode in anyway made you feel like self harming, or you need in ...

A Mini Mental Vacation

February 20, 2019 22:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

Antoinette is the host of, The Midday Reset Podcast. A wife, mom, yogini, trying to grab a hold of life while dealing with anxiety Antoinette's links www.middayreset.com IG: @msantoinettechanel @themiddayreset Our Pages www.facebook.com/1aweekchallenge www.instagram.com/_1aweek *Trigger Warning* If this episode in anyway made you feel like self harming, or you need in general, please contact one of the numbers provided below. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Depression...

Life With Lyme

February 13, 2019 22:02 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

Taylor Brune is a medical assistant and premed student, sharing how to heal ones life inside and out. Taylors Links IG: @hearts_in_bloom Blog: www.heartsinbloom.life Our Pages www.facebook.com/1aweekchallenge www.instagram.com/_1aweek *Trigger Warning* If this episode in anyway made you feel like self harming, or you need in general, please contact one of the numbers provided below. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): 1-800-8...

A Vintage Nerd

February 06, 2019 23:44 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Daffny is a "vintage nerd" that suffers from Charcot Marie Tooth disease. A disease that damages nerves in limbs and alters their growth. Daffny's Links http://www.avintagenerd.net Instagram: @avintagenerd Our Pages www.facebook.com/1aweekchallenge Instagram: @_1aweek *Trigger Warning* If this episode in anyway made you feel like self harming, or you need in general, please contact one of the numbers provided below. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Depression and Bipola...

The Disabled Hippie

January 30, 2019 23:26 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

Julian Van Horne is a life coach for LGBTQ+ chronic illness individuals, suffering from ehlers danlos syndrome. He transitioned from female to male and now and now is a voice for those that need inspiration. Julian's Instagram @thedisabledhippie Our Pages www.facebook.com/1aweekchallenge www.instagram.com/_1aweek *Trigger Warning* If this episode in anyway made you feel like self harming, or you need in general, please contact one of the numbers provided below. National Suicide Prevention ...

Danielle Is Anxious

January 23, 2019 22:50 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

Danielle has battled depression, anxiety and an eating disorder. She shares her story on her Instagram page to help others and also started a local movement, Sarnia Speaks, to bring more awareness to various topics in order to provide comfort for people so they know they are not alone. Danielle's Links Instagram: @mizdaniellec Blog: http://danielleisanxious.com Our Pages www.facebook.com/1aweekchallenge www.instagram.com/_1aweek *Trigger Warning* If this episode in anyway made you feel lik...

You Look Fine To Me

January 16, 2019 22:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MB

Joe has battled crohn's disease, alcohol addiction, and suicide. Listen to his story and all the growth that has come from these low points in his life. Joe's Instagram: @you.look.fine.to.me Our Pages www.facebook.com/1aweekchallenge www.instagram.com/_1aweek *Trigger Warning* If this episode in anyway made you feel like self harming, or you need in general, please contact one of the numbers provided below. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Depression and Bipolar Support...

From Shots To Shakes

January 09, 2019 22:45 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

Rachel Brady talks about her journey from alcoholism to sobriety and what has helped her along the way. Rachel's IG: @shotstoshakes Rachel's Email [email protected] Our Pages www.facebook.com/1aweekchallenge www.instagram.com/_1aweek *Trigger Warning* If this episode in anyway made you feel like self harming, or you need in general, please contact one of the numbers provided below. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): 1-...

PODCAST RECAP 1

December 12, 2018 23:03 - 10 minutes - 9.28 MB

Recap and biggest takeaways from the first 10 episodes of Unapologetically Me

Giving Challenge

December 05, 2018 23:29 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

Stephanie Jones is a public speaker and the author of, The Giving Challenge. She tells her story about how performing one act of kindness for 521 straight days changed her life. Stephanie's Links https://givinggal.com https://www.facebook.com/GivingGal/ IG: @giving_gal Our Pages www.facebook.com/1aweekchallenge IG: @_1aweek

Still Fighting

November 28, 2018 23:16 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Taylor Durden has faced obstacle after obstacle in her life. From severe depression, to sexual abuse, to eating disorders, and ill family members. Through all of this she has learned (and still learning) how to cope, grow, and continue to fight. Inspiring others facing similar battles, on her Instagram page Taylors Instagram: @theriddimunicorn Email: [email protected] *Trigger Warning* If this episode in anyway made you feel like self harming, or you need in general, please contact one...

Ty Speaks

November 21, 2018 23:40 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

Ty Hampton, the creator of the "Ty Speaks" youtube channel shares his story of growing up with severe anxiety and little confidence, all while his father was in prison. Ty Speaks at the time of recording has over 1,000 subscribers and about 20,000 total views. Ty Speaks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgomTJBI2utvIofq51Bnjrw *Trigger Warning* If this episode in anyway made you feel like self harming, or you need in general, please contact one of the numbers provided below. National Suicid...

The Wake Up Project

November 15, 2018 00:54 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MB

After losing his 14 year old cousin to suicide, Vince wanted to do something to bring awareness to the sensitive subject. The Wake Up Project is an annual wake boarding competition that raises mental health awareness along with money for a suicide prevention charities. Website: http://thewakeupp.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewakeupp/ Email: [email protected] *Trigger Warning* If this episode in anyway made you feel like self harming, or you need help in general, please contac...

PEAR CARDS

November 08, 2018 00:44 - 22 minutes - 51.3 MB

In this episode we talk to Matt Roberts, co-found of PEAR. PEAR Cards are a tool/activity for family, friends, coworkers, in the classroom, or any social situation that initiate open and positive conversation with one another. Pass out the cards, read yours out loud and respond to it as openly and positive as possible. There is no right or wrong answer, we only ask that you participate.

The Xperience Movement

October 29, 2018 21:14 - 23 minutes - 27.3 MB

In this episode we sit down with Lauren and Kendra, the creator of the Xperience Movement. The Xperience Movement was started to help people leave their comfort zones and truly "xperience" life. Listen to their stories about leaving their jobs in California to go backpack around Southeast Asia, in Cambodia at the time of this recording.

Greatness Every Day

October 17, 2018 22:56 - 25 minutes - 59.4 MB

In this episode we talk to Matt Wheaton, creator of Greatness Every Day. Matt originally started Greatness Every Day as a personal challenge to live the best life he can be. Eventually it became a community for others to grow as well. Hear Matt discuss how he had about 20,000 listens on his podcast in his first month, as well as some great tips for others to live a great life. Greatness Every Day Instagram: @gr8nesseveryday Greatness Every Day Youtube & Podcast: Greatness Every Day *Trigge...

United States Coast Guard

October 15, 2018 00:01 - 10 minutes - 9.77 MB

Episode number 3 we talk to active United States Coast Guard member, Jonny T. Jonny has been in the coast guard for just over 4 years now and he gives his take on why mental health is an issues amongst active duty military members, as well as veterans

Perfectly Flawed

October 10, 2018 20:44 - 14 minutes - 9.99 MB

In this episode we chat with Shana, the creator of Perfectly Flawed, a mental health blog. Shana is a social work graduate student that has struggled with anxiety and depression throughout her life. She shares her story of growing up with these mental health struggles, as well as when she considered taking her life. Through her blog she aims to not only inspire others with a sense of comfort and belonging, but also give practical coping skills to deal with your own struggles. Shana's blog: ...

Mental Health In College

October 03, 2018 22:28 - 16 minutes - 24.6 MB

Episode #1 we sit down with the co-founder of 1 a Week, Derek Leiter. Derek shares his story about being diagnosed with OCD at an early age, as well as dealing with depression in college. Derek's email: [email protected] *Trigger Warning* If this episode in anyway made you feel like self harming, or you need in general, please contact one of the numbers provided below. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): 1-800-826-3632 SAMHSA...

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