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S1 E35 Shit2TalkAbout Exploring Mental Health with Courtney McCarthy
Courtney McCarthy, a fitness instructor and mindset coach, discussing her battles with depression and anxiety, stemming from childhood bullying and intensifying during her Master's degree. She addresses misconceptions about mental health treatment, the role of fitness in her life, and the challenges of navigating the healthcare system. Courtney also shares insights on her entrepreneurial journey and the pandemic's impact on her mental health.
S1 E34 Shit2TalkAbout Emergency Preparedness with Tina Ginn
Tina Ginn, an emergency preparedness coach, discussing the importance of being prepared for emergencies. She highlights the need for organized preparation, including having accessible important documents and emergency kits. Tina's app, 'Your Backup Plan', supports this by providing virtual storage for vital information and tools for planning for unforeseen circumstances like illness or death. The episode emphasizes the importance of financial preparedness, insurance, and having clear plans in place.
S1 E33 Shit2TalkAbout Generational Trauma with Ashley Cornelius
Therapist and poet Ashley Cornelius discussing generational trauma. She shares insights from her professional and personal experiences, focusing on how societal assumptions and history contribute to this trauma. The episode emphasizes respectful discussions about race and identity, the importance of consent, and understanding unique personal experiences. Topics like mental health, self-perception, boundary setting, and sex abuse are also explored, highlighting the importance of addressing personal challenges and resources for healing and support.
S1 E32 Shit2TalkAbout Dealing With Mortality with Diane Hullet
Explores society's reluctance to discuss death and mortality. The episode, featuring Diane Hullet from the Conscious Dying Institute, delves into how acknowledging mortality can enhance life's quality and influence priority setting. Topics include the symbolism of funerals, the role of a death doula, and the importance of preparing for death in various aspects of life, such as physicality, spirituality, emotions, relationships, and post-death arrangements. The conversation also covers documenting life stories and articulating end-of-life wishes.
S1 E31 Shit2TalkAbout Talking About Grief with G. Scott Graham
Writer and coach Scott Graham Stevens discussing his book on grief and loss, inspired by the passing of his husband. Stevens shares insights on handling grief, challenges societal misconceptions about mourning, and includes personal journal entries and coping strategies like meditation. He also talks about the support from his dogs and continuing their shared mission for a non-profit animal rescue organization. The episode emphasizes acceptance in relationships and coping with loss.
S1 E30 Shit2TalkAbout Domestic Violence with Brittany Mcenteggart
Britney discussing her experiences with family alcoholism, domestic abuse, and cultural transition from New Jersey to Ireland. Her book "Resilience" highlights these themes, emphasizing the broader spectrum of domestic violence beyond physical abuse. Britney focuses on using her experiences for awareness and support, underlining the importance of a strong support system, self-love, and resilience. The role of social media in empowering individuals to share their stories and find empowerment is also discussed.
S1 E29 Shit2TalkAbout Depression with Angel Evanger
Mental health advocate Angel discussing her experiences with postpartum depression, long-term depression, and bipolar type two. She talks about her initial reluctance towards medication and the importance of recognizing its role in managing brain health. Angel emphasizes the individuality of mental health journeys and the need for patient-centered psychiatric care, highlighting the role of wellness routines, treatment options, and supportive relationships in managing mental health challenges.
S1 E28 Shit2TalkAbout Gut Health with Trish Whetstone
Trish speaks about the significant role of gut health and the gut microbiome on overall physical and mental wellness, the influences of dietary habits, sleep, and mindfulness in eating, as well as various strategies like food journaling for managing individual health
S1 E27 Shit2TalkAbout Autism with Sam Mitchell
Sam Mitchell, host of the 'Autism Rocks and Rolls' podcast, joined to discuss his journey with autism, encouraging listeners to perceive autism not as a disorder but as a unique way of thinking and advocating for better treatment in the mental health system, with a focus on rehabilitation over imprisonment.
S1 E26 Shit2TalkAbout Money Management with Ean Price Murphy
Ean from Moxie Bookkeeping and Coaching discuss overcoming financial struggles, the importance of personal expenditure understanding, and strategies for effective money management including bookkeeping and fostering a healthy emotional relationship with money
S1 E25 Shit2TalkAbout Self Acceptance with Regard Tang
Regard, a certified empowerment coach and former makeup artist, shares his journey from the fashion industry to coaching, discussing his own burnout and mental health issues, the importance of self-acceptance, and the overall impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on career transitions.
S1 E24 Shit2TalkAbout Pregnancy Loss with Sharna Southan
Sharna discusses the often-silenced topic of pregnancy loss, emphasizing the importance of open communication, understanding grief's multifaceted nature, and offering support and healing to those who have experienced such loss.
S1 E23 Shit2TalkAbout Modern Business Ethics with Brian Asingia
Brian Asingia speaks about his experiences as an author and management consultant, emphasizing his views on ethics, non-monetary values and government policies, as well as her personal growth, self-expression, and her book "Cashless Society 101."
S1 E22 Shit2TalkAbout Universal Truth with Katara Sky
Katara Sky discusses the transition of a corporate accountant to a spiritual teacher, focusing on themes of personal growth, self-love, authenticity, integration of western and eastern philosophies, and ancient medicinal practices for mental health, featuring insights on emotional healing, self-reflection, gratitude, and the benefits of nature connection.
S1 E21 Shit2TalkAbout More Than Disabilities with Tara Geraghty-Ellis
Tara shares about her experiences as a woman living with multiple disabilities, her achievements which include multiple degrees and authoring a book, and her advocacy for empowerment for individuals with disabilities through her Facebook community and efforts to link businesses with disabled workers.
S1 E20 Shit2TalkAbout Band Life with Bill Marcks Authority Zero
Bill Marcks, a founding member of Authority Zero, discusses the band's origins, his personal struggles with depression and substance abuse, the mental toll of touring, his departure from the band, and his path to recovery via sobriety, exercise, and a new music venture, Cerro Viejo.
S1 E19 Shit2TalkAbout Transformation and Transgender with Jack Ori
Jack Ori, who discusses his book "Reinventing Hannah", shares insights about being autistic and transgender, advocates for correct use of pronouns, and elaborates on his writing techniques and character development.
S1 E18 Shit2TalkAbout Stereotypes with ALONZO
Alonzo discusses his song, Black Boy Destiny as well as themes of individuality, mental health, self-expression, and self-care, rejecting societal labels and gender norms, advocating for personal development, setting boundaries, and the value of supportive environments, crediting mentorship from Justin Michael Williams in guiding his path towards mindfulness.
S1 E17 Shit2TalkAbout Healing Trauma with Janine Wirth
Janine, a psychotherapist specializing in trauma-related therapy, explains her treatment techniques like EFT tapping, NLP, and clinical hypnotherapy, underlines the significance of therapist's qualifications and experience, emphasizes the balance of empathy and detachment in coaching, and appreciates the role of the internet in making mental healthcare accessible.
S1 E16 Shit2TalkAbout Parenting A LGBTQIA+ Child with Sarah Beimler Kennedy
Sarah Kennedy, a coach for parents of LGBT+ youth, talks about focusing on understanding transgender identities, advocating acceptance, respecting personal pronouns, and encouraging open conversations about these matters within families and communities.