Who You Callin’ Crazy?!
72 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWelcome to our unique mental health podcast! Licensed therapist, Juliet Kuehnle, uses humor and real talk to dive into the stories of interesting people you (want to) know. Of course there will be therapy tips (because, let's be serious, we all need them!), but mostly these conversations are a glimpse into the vulnerability of the people you might think "have it all together." We want to elevate and normalize the dialogue around mental health and erase the stigma so we can all own our humanness and maybe even proudly claim, "Yep, I go to therapy!" Subscribe and press play today!
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Everybody Has Anxiety- Amber Benzinger (anxious therapist)
February 29, 2024 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBAmber is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional in the state of New Jersey. She is a therapist, an advocate, a feeler, and a flawed human and she's no stranger to anxiety. In this episode, Amber and Juliet talk about their definitions of anxiety, various manifestations of anxiety, and how we know it's time to take a deeper look at our anxiety. They discuss tools for getting curious about one's anxiety and learning how to trust yourself again and toler...
Babes With Anxiety - Lindsay Henricks (Babe & Butcher)
February 08, 2024 19:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this episode, Juliet chats with Lindsay Anvik Henricks, co-owner of a make-your-own-charcuterie business: Babe and Butcher in Charlotte, NC. Lindsay is also a big advocate for therapy and tending to your mental wellness as she's open about her own journey with anxiety and depression. CW: fertility, postpartum mental health Tune in to this FULL episode as Juliet & Lindsay chat about: finding the right therapist the intersection of anxiety, depression, and entrepreneurship how we ca...
Holding the Mystery of Faith in Therapy - Danielle Hughes (Therapist)
December 06, 2023 05:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIn this episode, fellow therapist, Danielle Hughes, discusses what it means to be a faith-based counselor. She describes what it is like to have the permission to wrestle with spirituality in a therapy session, however a client may define spirituality for themselves. Danielle and Juliet dive into some mental health buzzwords that need our attention: embodiment and radical acceptance. As they tease out what these get to look like for individual clients, the listener gets a feel for what holi...
Talking to Kids About Body Image - Rennie Dyball (Author)
November 21, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBIn this episode of "Who You Callin' Crazy?!" Juliet Kuehnle interviews Rennie Dyball, an author and editor. Rennie shares about her journey from ghostwriting celebrity memoirs to authoring several books. Her latest is her picture book debut entitled: B Is For Bellies, a celebration of every body. So, of course, much of their conversation centers around body image -- for us adults and how we can help influence that of our children. Juliet and Rennie also discuss the importance of storytell...
Attacking Personal Development Head On - Christopher Weedon (Mentally Shredded)
November 08, 2023 05:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBIn this episode of Who You Callin' Crazy?!, Juliet Kuehnle interviews Chris Weedon, the founder of Mentally Shredded. Chris shares his journey of overcoming his own mental health challenges and finding peace after retiring from soccer. He discusses the importance of adding value to the world through advocacy and personal development. Chris also opens up about the difficulties of building a business and the rewards it brings. Tune in to hear his inspiring story and vulnerability. Timestamps ...
Finding Lasting Impact - Laura Hays (Emergency Physician)
October 17, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBIn this episode of "Who You Callin' Crazy?!" host Juliet Kuehnle interviews Laura Hays, an emergency medicine physician and co-founder of Lasting Impact Wellness Group. Laura shares some of her personal story about her mental health and experiencing panic attacks. The conversation emphasizes the universality of mental health struggles and the importance of seeking help and support. Juliet and Laura explore how to take inventory of how we're truly doing as they provide practical tips for chec...
What Therapists Learn From Their Clients (Guest - Kayla Jones / Therapist)
October 11, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBSummary In this episode of "Who You Callin’ Crazy," host Juliet Kuehnle interviews therapist Kayla Jones to shed light on the experiences and challenges of being a therapist. They discuss the transition from graduate school to private practice, the stigma around being a therapist, and the weight the job can place on the therapist. Tune in to gain insight into the world of therapy as we humanize the profession. Timestamps [00:01:45] Starting out in private practice. [00:06:37] Therapist's...
Season 3 Kickoff!!!
September 26, 2023 19:00 - 8 minutes - 5.96 MBWelcome back to Who You Callin' Crazy?! We're finally back! I've missed y'all. In this short episode, I give info on where I've been for the past year. Hint: I wrote a book! I'm so excited for this season with lots of new guests. Let's keep ending the stigma, together. Please reach out if you'd like to be a guest or have a suggestion. This season's conversations will also include REAL talk with other therapists and helpers to continue making this information super accessible and relatabl...
Internal Hospitality - Steve Palmer (Restaurateur)
September 20, 2022 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBTW/CW: abuse, addiction The culture of the food and beverage industry has long been infamous for being an environment that perpetuates mental health struggles and substance use. But to Steve Palmer, this is also the same industry that saved him from his addictions. Palmer is the founder of The Indigo Road Hospitality Group, a hospitality and consulting company that owns and operates more than 20 restaurants and 4 hotels across the southeastern US. He is also the co-founder of Ben's friends...
Intentional Living In Your Space (Kenzie Harkey - Simply Dare)
September 06, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBFrom a young age, Kenzie Harkey could pick up on the chaos that a dysfunctional space caused in her physical and mental state. Fast forward to 2017, after spending the previous decade in the health + wellness field, Kenzie knew she was ready for something different but with the same intention: to make a positive impact. And that's how Simply Dare was born! Simply Dare is a home organization and relocation company that helps you create a simple + functional home so you can do more of what yo...
Gotta Till The Soil (Sam Hart, Chef)
August 23, 2022 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBCW/TW: child abuse, sexual abuse In this episode, I speak to Sam Hart, chef and owner of Counter- as well as a new restaurant opening this Fall, called Biblio. Sam's culinary journey and innovative restaurant concepts are informed by his mental health journey and, while aligned with his principles, run things counter to what you might expect. Counter- is a fine dining, story-driven, progressive tasting menu in West Charlotte, where on a seasonal basis, they change not only the food that's ...
Saved By The Arts - Chryssie Whitehead (Director/Choreographer)
July 26, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBCW/TW: suicide, substance use In today's episode, I speak to Chryssie Whitehead, an actress, singer, educator, passionate mentor, and dancer on Broadway, film, and television. Chryssie talks about her recent coming to terms with her diagnosis of Bipolar II Disorder and the process of deciding to write a show about it! About her show, In My Own Little Corner, Chryssie says: "I wrote a show about my journey with bipolar disorder. I wrote a show about my mother's death & her journey with men...
Looking Forward (Tiffany Donovan Marino / Confetti Castle)
June 28, 2022 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBIn this episode, I speak to Tiffany Donovan Marino, the owner of Confetti Castle and the queen of many ideas. Her company, based in Charlotte, NC, specializes in creating fun and unique balloon designs for parties and events. Tiffany is a make-it-happen kind of person and opens up to us about having to be this way while growing up and learning she could only count on herself. Her emphasis on trusting oneself, not getting caught up in criticism, and having the courage & freedom to accept when...
Invisible Disabilities - Brendan Sage
June 20, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBWe don't talk enough about invisible illnesses and disabilities...those that you can't see simply by looking at a person. This is truly the point of my podcast -- to highlight people's stories and struggles rather than making judgments and assuming we know everything about someone. In this episode, I speak to my friend Brendan Sage, father of two, who opens up about his journey with epilepsy. Brendan, who's now seizure-free, shares a lot about his mental health during this years long exper...
Who Are You Without the Doing? - Mary Beth Somich (Therapist)
June 13, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBMary Beth Somich is a licensed therapist in private practice. She owns a group practice in North Carolina called Your Journey Through, where she primarily works with teens and young adults around issues of family dynamics. Mary Beth also mentors other therapists looking to grow their mental health platforms on Instagram as a modern way to become more accessible and reach more people. She is also the co-host of the “My Therapist Thinks” podcast. Tune in as we chat about: How Mary Beth end...
Hormonal Roulette - Eren Simpson (author, artist)
June 07, 2022 17:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBCW/TW: abuse, kidnapping, suicidal ideation, substance use, postpartum mood disorders Good moms have bad days, too! These bad days can be exacerbated by childhood and adulthood traumas. In this episode, I speak to Eren Simpson, friend of mine since 2nd grade (!), a freelance writer, author, grant writer, and artist/illustrator. Eren is a mom of two. Having fought through postpartum mood disorders and not finding the resources she wanted and needed, Eren is on a mission to raise awareness a...
Body Image: Negotiating Your Relationship With Your Body (Ashley Moser/Renfrew)
April 19, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBOur worth has nothing to do with our body weight, size, or shape. And yet, we humans are constantly renegotiating our relationships with food, exercise, and our bodies as many of us fall into the trap of shaming, blaming, or hating our bodies. This episode explores what we mean by our "relationship" with these things! Ashley Moser joins me in this rich discussion. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist and a certified eating disorder specialist. She works with the Renfrew Center of...
What is my therapist writing in session?!
March 29, 2022 19:00 - 9 minutes - 6.67 MBIt happens in a lot of therapy sessions: You're talking about your thoughts and feelings while the therapist listening to you scribbles down their own, private notes that you're not invited to see. Do you ever wonder what it is we're writing down?! In this episode, I answer questions you all have submitted, including what we're writing, how we remember details about all of our client's stories, & what we do between sessions. I also talk a bit about what it means for us to conceptualize a c...
Choose Yourself - Jenna Banks (author: I Love Me More)
March 22, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBCW: suicide, physical abuse, emotional abuse Jenna Banks is an author, an entrepreneur, a speaker, a podcaster, and a self-love advocate. She is on a mission to help women embrace loving themselves more to find real happiness and attain their fullest potential without giving away their power In a nutshell, we chat about: Jenna's history of abuse What self-love means What makes it hard for people to love themselves How to start on the path of self-love after many attachment wounds...
Expired Marriage - Colleen Odegaard (Pt. 2)
March 14, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBIn today's episode, I talk with Colleen Odegaard for a follow-up episode. Colleen was on TV for years and is currently a life coach and the host of the Wake Up To Your Life podcast. As you know from our first conversation, Colleen is very open about anxiety, Tourettes syndrome, and body image concerns. Colleen approaches our conversation in this follow-up episode in a very vulnerable and honest way to discuss her divorce from her husband of 21 years and giving insight around her mental hea...
Body Acceptance & Food Freedom - Sam Abbott (Registered Dietitian)
March 07, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBCW/TW: mass shooting In this episode, I talk to Sam Abbott, a registered dietitian who specializes in working with clients who struggle with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Sam is passionate about helping individuals take a non-diet approach to nutrition and improving their symptoms without hating their bodies. Sam shares about her own mental health journey and traumas she has endured, including losing her father at a young age, divorce, and witnessing the 2007 shooting at Virginia Tech...
Perfection or Rigidity? - Chayil Johnson (Chef/Educator)
March 01, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBIn this episode, I speak to Chayil Johnson, a Chef de Cuisine and an educator at Community Matters Cafe in uptown Charlotte, NC. Born and raised in New Orleans, Chayil, one of 6 siblings, was great at baseball and music. But, as an over-thinker and perfectionist, he frequently suffered from anxiety. He began cooking at age 12, thanks to a program by Emeril Lagasse, and finally found solace. In a nutshell, we chat about… The biggest cultural difference between New Orleans and Charlotte an...
Permission to Find Your Body’s Intelligence Through Writing (Shana Hartman/Embodied Writing Coach)
February 21, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBEmbodied writing seeks to reveal raw and tender connections from the most powerful places where writing comes from. It is a form of beautiful, heartfelt, and open-ended writing. In this episode, I speak to Shana Hartman, an embodied writing coach and former English professor. She enjoys spotting unique messages shared by business owners and leaders and helping them express themselves through words. Shana is glad to have found writing as a place to express - and space to process - the thing...
9 of Swords & Anxiety (Mariah Oller - Tarot Reader)
February 14, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBCW: domestic violence, sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, spiritual abuse, suicidality, postpartum depression Mariah Oller is a Cell Biologist turned Oracle that commonly answers questions regarding people’s life, love, and business ventures. She is the founder of Harvest and Moon and recently published her first Tarot Deck, The Tarot of Life. Mariah joins me in deep vulnerability by soulfully sharing her story. We dive into her history of trauma and attachment wounds and th...
Grief & Dating Yourself After Heartbreak - Aliya Saulson (Mental Health Therapist)
February 08, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB“Dating yourself” is an act of self-love and it’s beyond self-care. It's getting reacquainted with yourself in order to deeply connect not just with yourself, but also to be able to forge connections with others. In this episode, I speak to Aliya Saulson, a therapist at Southeast Psych. Aliya shares her raw and tender story of heartbreak, her role in the relationship, what avoidance teaches us, and how she showed up for herself through the healing process. She even shares with us one of ...
Overcoming Ordinary Obstacles (Nesha Pai)
February 01, 2022 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBShame, regret, pressure, breakTHROUGHS, forgiveness, rising. This episode is such a good one!!! I speak to Nesha Pai of Charlotte, NC. Sitting in front of a male boss who refused to give her a raise because she had a gap in her resume from being a stay-at-home mom for six years, she decided to take a leap of faith (and her largest client) and strike out on her own. She started Pai CPA, an accounting firm serving small and medium-sized businesses, in 2011. And she promised herself to hire an...
Coming Out - Mia Atkins (part 2!)
January 24, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBFinding our inner truths and letting go of other people's expectations is really hard to do. TV host, Mia Atkins, joins us again on the show and shares about major changes that have happened in her life since our first conversation several months ago. Having struggled with pretty severe anxiety and depression, Mia says it took her a while to truly pinpoint why. Now that she’s gone through such a massive change in who she is, how she identifies, and how she’s living her life, she feels the ...
Therapists Crying in Therapy?!
January 19, 2022 02:00 - 14 minutes - 9.7 MBWelcome to season 2 of the show! We're excited to be back! This season will consist of one-off therapist banter episodes + continued conversations with people you (want to) know. How do you feel and what do you think when other people cry? What about with your own tears? In this episode, I help us explore what we've learned about tears and what the "point" of crying even is. I also discuss reasons a therapist might cry in session with a client and how that might feel for the client (weird?...
Eating Disorders & Persistence - Jillian Lampert
October 26, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBCW: eating disorders Dr. Jillian Lampert is a Registered Dietitian, a Professor, and the Chief Strategy Officer at The Emily Program, a treatment program for those struggling with eating disorders. Dr. Lampert is also the Co-founder and President of the Residential Eating Disorders Consortium and the Treasurer of the Eating Disorders Coalition. She is the author of numerous book chapters and articles addressing nutritional treatment of body image, eating disorders, sports participation, ad...
COVID Long-Haulers & Mental Health (Guest: Elle Walsh/Chalk Artist)
October 19, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBI am joined by Elle Walsh, a chalk artist and long-time creative. Elle is on a mission to inspire and educate through what she creates as she scours nature, the news, and history for inspiration for her art. We talk about how COVID affected Elle and her family specific to symptoms, why she’s a self-diagnosed long hauler, and how it all impacts her mental health. We highlight the need to practice acceptance and self-care and the importance of setting boundaries and seeing losses of relatio...
What's Happened To You? - Vernisha Crawford (trauma informed CEO)
October 12, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBVernisha Crawford is an entrepreneur who has overcome many obstacles. She has turned every challenge into an opportunity. Earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, a Master’s Degree in Leadership, and currently pursuing her PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Vernisha has found passion in helping others navigate life. Through her organization, Bringing You Excellence (BYE), Vernisha specializes in educating the community on systems change, trauma, mental health, resilience, and...
Reading is Freedom - Abbigail Glen (entrepreneur/bookstore owner)
October 05, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBAbbigail Glen’s plan was to start saving to open her own bookstore once she got out of debt. She resigned from her job as an HR professional to do just that, though it looked different than she imagined! We talk about how her pop-up bookstore came to be and what it has been like to be flexible in entrepreneurship. Abbi shares with us how her business fits in the context of her mental health journey. We explore how reading and writing can be mental escapes and contribute to one's emotional...
Still We Rise
September 28, 2021 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBTW: sexual assault/rape Today’s episode is a special one. First, because there is no guest and second, because it’s unscripted! Tune in to listen to my own story of trauma, the story behind my new tattoo, and about my personal relationship with Maya Angelou. I hope this episode inspires you and reminds you that there is no shame in seeking help or going to therapy. I hope that you will reach out for support in regards to your big T and your little t traumas and everything in between...be...
Still We Rise
September 28, 2021 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBTW: sexual assault/rape Today’s episode is a special one. First, because there is no guest and second, because it’s unscripted! Tune in to listen to my own story of trauma, the story behind my new tattoo, and about my personal relationship with Maya Angelou. I hope this episode inspires you and reminds you that there is no shame in seeking help or going to therapy. I hope that you will reach out for support in regards to your big T and your little t traumas and everything in between...be...
Bursts of JOY! - Lisa Dimino White (author/The Joy Seeker)
September 21, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBPeople are pretty darn amazing and too often don’t recognize their own greatness. Lisa Dimino White is on a mission to change that. With over 20 years of experience in marketing, communications, and event management, Lisa now focuses on her passion — inspiring others to actively seek out and create more joy for themselves, their communities, and all of humankind. She does this through her speaking engagements, coaching programs, her recently released book Bursting with Happiness, and Burstin...
Standing Strong & Knowing the Truth - Rachel Vindman (activist, wife of Ret. Lt. Col. Alex Vindman)
September 14, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBCW: loss of a child Rachel Vindman has become a political activist. She co-hosts The Suburban Women Problem podcast by Red Wine and Blue. Oh, and her husband, Ret. Lt. Colonel Alexander Vindman, is the one who testified at Trump’s first impeachment hearing about what he heard in the call with the Ukrainian President. Rachel shares how her husband’s actions changed his career path and continues to cause scrutiny in their lives. Rachel talks with us about the good, the bad, and the surprisin...
Feeling the Feels - Lauren Martin (Writer/Author)
August 31, 2021 09:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBLauren Martin is the writer behind the popular Instagram account, Words of Women, which is dedicated to the growth and development of women. She also wrote a book called The Book of Moods in which she embraces vulnerability and provides observations into her own path to emotional wellness. We talk about finding the right therapist, the validity of feelings, and finding ways to deal with changing moods. We also talk about yearning for more honesty around the loss of female friendships and t...
Asking Questions, Gaining Clarity- Dr. Jasmine Clark (Scientist/Lecturer/State Representative)
August 24, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBDr. Jasmine Clark is an epidemiologist, Lecturer of Microbiology and Human A&P at Emory University School of Nursing and she's the Representative of the GA State House of Representatives in House District 108. She also co-hosts The Suburban Women Problem podcast by Red Wine & Blue. She's truly leaving her mark on the world!!! We talk about her learning to not internalize things and act like everything is okay as she leaned in to gaining clarity and owning the struggle! Dr. Clark uses one ...
On The Grind - Michelle Boudin (News Reporter)
August 17, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBI'm so appreciative of Michelle’s candidness and insight into her own mental health and specifically that of a journalist, particularly over the past two years. There might’ve been a few double entendres that contributed to our lovely and lively discussion around how someone who literally cannot turn off social media or the news (because it’s her JOB!) cares for themselves in a pandemic. There are some great reminders for us all that sometimes it’s okay to not be okay and to just be “hangi...
Putting It All Back Together- Sam Diminich (Chef, Sobriety Advocate)
August 10, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBCW: substance use, addiction Sam has worked in many restaurants, has beaten Bobby Flay, now owns a meal delivery business, and he is the personal chef for the Carolina Panthers' running back, Christian McCaffrey. Whew! Along with his passion for cooking, he is also very open about substance use. Sam talks about not being able to outrun his addiction until he learned to surrender. We'll learn what he means by each time he went to rehab he was "humbled, but without humility." He talks abou...
Showing Up & Living A Life You Love: Brittney Bogues (Entrepreneur/Publicist)
August 03, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBCW: domestic violence Brittney tells us her story about being a survivor of domestic violence and shares what it was like when she decided to come forward with her story. We also talk entrepreneurship and learning from failure. Her journey to healing has also included working through issues with body image and self-esteem. And of course we talk about being the daughter of former NBA player, Muggsy Bogues, and how being recognized impacts mental health and self worth. Therapy highlight: I ...
Chicken Sh*t Casserole & Suspending Your Ego - Jamie Lynch (Executive Chef, Chef Partner, Top Chef Alum)
July 27, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBCW: substance abuse, overdose Don't you want to know how Chef Jamie Lynch got started in the industry (even when he was a picky eater as a kid!) and how he handled the pressure of being on Top Chef?! He gives us lots of insight into this and thoughts on cooking being tied to self worth. Jamie talks with us about being an angsty youth, not learning to communicate about his feelings, and toxic masculinity (in a household of 3 boys)! We talk about his strained relationship with his mom until...
Taking Up Space and Trusting Your Inner Wisdom - Brooklyn Decker (actress + model)
July 20, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBJuliet and Brooklyn talk about the ongoing journey around mental health and how to not feel like we're failing at self-care. We explore how to know who offers you the space to expand in this world and how to find your people! Brooklyn talks about what it's like to be a part of the fashion industry and how she found her voice. We also explore body image and self image. And then we may or may not geek out over our shared unapologetic adoration for Dave Matthews Band. Therapy highlight: I d...
Code-Switching and Playing To Your Audience - Bradley Gibson (Broadway & TV Actor, Singer/Songwriter)
July 13, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBBradley and Juliet talk about the leap for him from their small North Carolina hometown to New York City as a professional actor. We talk about his being a Black and Queer boy raised in the Mormon faith and the journey to find his place. Bradley opens up about how he is now letting himself truly be seen as we talk about how to get out of our own way and recognize when things are so much bigger than us. From waffle fries in the South to being Simba on The Lion King, there is so much good ...
The Real We Are - Molly Grantham (Media Journalist)
July 06, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBMolly has been a media journalist and behind the news desk for a long time. We talk about how anchors and journalists have navigated the past several years in particular and the impact it has had on mental health. Molly talks about how aging is a gift and shares how she's still exploring her grief journey after losing both of her parents to cancer. We also discuss the wild story her family endured as her baby was the youngest person diagnosed with COVID in Mecklenburg County...what a jou...
Living Outside Society's Boxes - Julie Lythcott-Haims (NYT Bestselling Author/Memoirist/Parenting Expert)
June 29, 2021 12:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBJulie and I talk about her "why" behind her pull to serve and root for all humans. We talk about intersections of race, sexuality, and her passion around humans relating to one another. She talks candidly about the bully of internalized oppression that she was able to replace with self-love and the ability to truly see herself in her Blackness. Julie shares her experience with therapy and coaching and the benefit it continues to have in her own life. We also learn more about Julie's sweet l...
Communicate With Your Clothing and Own Your Personal Style - Whitley Adkins (Fashion & Stylist Editor)
June 22, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBWhitley, of The Queen City Style, shares about insecurities that occur amidst all of the curated images and fancy clothes! We talk about the art of styling clothes and encouraging people to meet themselves where they are. This matters because our self-image is constantly shifting and we tend to be our own worst critics! Therapy highlight: self-expression Episode originally aired 12/8/2020 More Information and Resources: Instagram: @whoyoucallincrazypodcast Website: Sun Counseling and We...
Sugar, Butter, Therapy and Walking Toward Your Dream - Desi Oakley (Broadway actress, Singer-Songwriter)
June 15, 2021 13:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBDesi, who has played several roles on Broadway and in National Tours (including Jenna in Waitress and Roxie Hart in Chicago), talks about how she found incredible growth while her industry was shut down during the pandemic. She opens up about her father's suicide when she was 19 and how the lines have sometimes been blurred for her between performance and making choices that serve the self she has come to love. I so appreciate our dialogue about her shifting relationship with anxiety and l...
Black Boy Joy - Charlitta Hatch (author & activist)
June 08, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBCharlitta Hatch founded the Me 3 Project which aims to change the narrative of young black boys in America through positive images, expressive stories, and deliberate advocacy. Her books include Black Boy Joy which she decided to write when she had her son and recognized how media is severely lacking representation. Charlitta opens up about her own struggles with anxiety, postpartum anxiety, seeking out therapy, & prioritizing self. She discusses the narrative we tend to have in our societ...
Rock Bottom and The Gift of Sobriety - A Guest's Personal Account + Keva Walton (CEO of the Mecklenburg Co. ABC Board) and Valerie Kopetzky (CEO of Anuvia Prevention & Recovery Center)
June 01, 2021 13:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBThis is a unique episode during which a guest shares her personal story around alcohol use and her journey into recovery and sobriety. I then speak with two experts in the substance use and addiction arena. They talk with us about the rise of alcohol use, what makes it so hard to make that first call for help, and how to support someone who might be struggling. More Information and Resources: Instagram: @whoyoucallincrazypodcast Website: Sun Counseling and Wellness SAMHSA: https://www.s...