Struggle Care

By KC Davis

What's Struggle Care about?

A podcast about self-care by a host that hates the term self-care. Therapist KC Davis, author of the book How to Keep House While Drowning talks about mental health, care tasks, and more.

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Struggle Care episodes:

04.25.2024
89: Why Women MUST Do Habits Differently with Monica Parker
I’m joined today by Monica Parker, host of the About Progress podcast, as we talk about habits. Specifically, our discussion focuses on why the habit-forming advice out there written by men does not work for women. Join us! Show Highlights: ● Monica’s background...
04.22.2024
88: Therapists on TikTok (will sometimes be mean to you) with DeeDee Wednesday, LPC-S
Today’s episode is all about mental health, therapy, and being online as a therapist. We are diving in with my guest, DeeDee Wednesday, who has created a space for intentional healing and empowerment through therapy and leadership coaching. Join us...
04.15.2024
87: Releasing the Mother Load with Erica Djossa
Every mother needs to hear this conversation. It just doesn’t make sense that we put so much undue pressure on ourselves and are quick to criticize and judge other moms for their parenting styles. I’m joined today by Erica Djossa,...
04.08.2024
86: How the Church Gaslights Women with Dr. Andrew Bauman
I recently came across the content of Dr. Andrew Bauman, a licensed mental health counselor whose mission is to provide high-quality experiential, narrative-based psychotherapy from a Christian worldview. His writings display eye-opening perspectives on religion and relationships that we aren’t...
04.01.2024
85: Is Consent Black and White? (Maybe Not!) with Sarah Casper
Joining me today is Sarah (pronounced SAH-rah) Casper, Consent Educator and the founder of Comprehensive Consent. We connected over a recent TikTok about sexual coercion, sexual assault, and consent, which, as you can imagine, prompted very strong reactions. There is...
03.25.2024
84: Make Friendships Easier with the Six Besties Theory with Hello Hayes
Friendships can be very complicated and fragile while at the same time solid and fulfilling. Even though our “besties” may come and go across our lifetime, they can each bring something valuable and unique to the friendship table. In this episode,...
03.18.2024
83: Beyond Fragility: An Anti-Racism Guide by Women of Color Psychologists with Dr. Natalie Watson-Singleton and Dr. Yara Mekawi
This episode is powerful. I’m honored to have two of the three authors of the book, Beyond Fragility with me today. Dr. Natalie Watson-Singleton and Dr. Yara Mekawi, along with Danielle Dawson, have written truly the best anti-racism resource I’ve...
03.11.2024
82: IEPs and Educating Our Disabled Children with Dr. Lesley Cook and Kim Kizito
If you have a child with a disability in the public school system, you are familiar with the language of special education, IEPs, and 504 Plans. If it’s new to you, stick around for today’s conversation because I’m joined by...
03.07.2024
81: Accessible Dance with Heather Stockton
Dance is about more than just moving your body. With today’s technology, it’s easy to layer other elements in addition to movement to create a product of expression. Dance is all about expression, it is for everyone, and it shouldn’t...
03.04.2024
80: Zoe, The Leftist Prepper
There is no bigger struggle than surviving a post-disaster scenario or perhaps the anxiety we feel about an impending disaster. Joining me today is Zoe Higgins, The Leftist Prepper, from TikTok. You’ll learn what it means to be a prepper,...
02.26.2024
79: Yoga Sucks (but does it have to?) with Emily Anderson
We are discussing an intriguing topic today: accessible yoga. I want to know more about it, so I’ve invited Emily Anderson to join me. She’s been a yoga teacher since 2018 and is focusing her work this year on yoga...
02.19.2024
78: Western Therapy Doesn’t Work on Eastern Minds
Looking at the diverse aspects of mental health from different angles is part of what this show is about. Today’s episode features Soo Jin Lee and Linda Yoon, who are clinicians, therapists, Asian Americans, and the co-authors of Where I...
02.12.2024
77: ND Like Me with Frances
My guest today is content creator, Frances, from TikTok. She most often covers topics related to Black maternal health and mental health, but today we venture into her personal experience in being a neurodivergent Black woman. Join us! Show Highlights: ● How Frances...
02.05.2024
76: The Plague of Puritanism with Rev. Lizzie
A big part of the discussion around mental health, wellness, and self-care is not to overlook the factors that may have contributed to some form of religious trauma in your life. If you are someone who has a religious background...
01.29.2024
75: Building Resilience is Better than Finding Solutions with Dr. Patrice Berry
Resilience. You’ve heard the word, I’m sure, but do you know what it means and how it plays out in real-life situations? Building resilience through pain and difficulties is today’s topic, and Dr. Patrice Berry is here to help us...
01.22.2024
74: Boundary Stories, Part 1: The Dad I Didn’t Cut Off
The thing about boundaries is that they are much more complex than most people assume. The world of boundary-setting is rarely colored with clearly defined black-and-white choices. Today’s episode is a conversation with my friend Bethany about her relationship with...
01.18.2024
73: When You Have the Problem Dog with Jacqui Zakar
Are you at the end of your rope dealing with a dog who always seems to be the problem? I’ve been there, and I can say that there is hope! Today’s episode is a nice wrap-up as the final part...
01.15.2024
72: “Breast is Best” is the Worst with Mallory Whitmore
If you are a parent or have spent time with expectant and new parents, you’ve probably heard the phrase, “Breast is best.” The phrase is used to promote breastfeeding as a superior way to feed a baby, and it has...
01.08.2024
71: A Hot Fat Guy Takes on Toxic Masculinity with Alex Frankel
Today’s topic is exciting: toxic masculinity, which might be better termed “functional masculinity.” I’m joined by Alex Frankel, who grew up in San Francisco clearly understanding that the definition of hotness was dictated by beautiful people in popular magazines. During...
12.25.2023
70: How to Coach Your Executive Functioning with Hannah Choi
Many people struggle with executive functioning skills, which are the mental skills that we use every day to learn, work, and manage tasks in daily life. My guest is Hannah Choi from Beyond Booksmart. She is an executive function coach...
12.18.2023
69: Religion without Patriarchy with Rev Karla
Today’s topic is about the religious trauma that many people encounter as they grow up, patriarchy, and the way religion tends to weaponize mental health. I’ve had my various issues with religion, but I want this episode to be helpful...
12.14.2023
68: Emotionally Intelligent Dog Training with Andrew Gleason
As we continue with the topic of responsible dog ownership for those with mental health challenges, I’m joined today by Andrew Gleason of Dog Savvy Training. He’s my personal dog trainer, and I love his approach. Join us to learn...
12.11.2023
67: Dog Care When You Struggle (From Our Team of Experts)
What do dogs have to do with struggle care? If you had lived in my shoes, you would understand. What was I thinking? I decided to celebrate all of my kids finally being in school by getting a puppy! It...
12.04.2023
66: The Dark Underside of Family Vlogging, Part 2 with Catie Reay
We continue our family vlogging conversation today, discussing how often our kids get put out and displayed on the internet and how that affects them. I have Catie Reay joining me to talk about how children get exploited in family...
11.27.2023
65: The Dark Underside of Family Vlogging, Part 1
If you have much experience with family vlogs, chances are that today’s topic has crossed your mind. My guest, Cam, is here to share her personal experience growing up as the child of one of the first well-known “Mommy bloggers.”...
11.20.2023
64: Love is Blind and Toxic Relationships, Part 1 with Emily Rose
If you are an avid Love is Blind watcher, you will definitely relate to this episode. If you haven’t watched the show, we will catch you up on the structure of the show and why it is so fascinating as...
11.13.2023
63: Gratitude in the Hard Seasons, Part 1 with Christine Koh
As Thanksgiving is just around the corner, gratitude is an important topic. It is important to offer a more nuanced perspective, because gratitude can be complicated and can look very different for different people. Gratitude goes beyond the simple phrase,...
11.09.2023
62: Bless Your ADHD Heart with Landon Bryant
If you are a Southerner, you know we have unique words, phrases, and expressions that are not understood by people who aren’t from around here. My guest today is doing his part to educate the world about all things Southern...
11.06.2023
61: Is Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria Real? with Dr. Lesley Cook
I’m back with one of my favorite guests who is always up for the challenge of a podcast–no matter what the topic is! I want to explore the term rejection sensitivity dysphoria and get Dr. Lesley Cook’s take on it...
11.02.2023
60: Grieving Someone Who Still Lives
Earlier this week, our episode 59, A Grief Observed, featured three people answering the same questions about their personal experience with grief. There was actually a fourth person, Meg Boberg, with very different circumstances, and her story is today’s episode....
10.30.2023
59: A Grief Observed
This episode is an unusual one as I’m joined by three different guests. We are getting a different perspective on grief as we wade into the messy complexity of interacting with someone deep into grief and being the person in...
10.26.2023
58: Hoarding: Two Experts, Part 2
We continue with a Part 2 segment on the topic of hoarding. Many underlying issues play into disorders around hoarding, and they may vary widely from person to person. The good news is that there are multi-faceted resources and professionals...
10.23.2023
57: Hoarding: Two Experts, Part 1
Hoarding: the word is recognizable, but the truth is that most people don’t understand what hoarding is and how it happens. We are pulling back the curtain on the deeper emotions behind hoarding in today’s episode. I’m joined by “That...
10.20.2023
56: The Guests I Cancelled On with Emily Haswell
I stumbled across Emily Haswell on TikTok, and I knew immediately that we would be friends. Listen to hear Emily’s TikTok about wearing the “circus tent with pockets” that led her to say (as a 33-year-old plus-sized woman), “I will...
10.16.2023
55: Tips for Social Anxiety from a Communication Expert with Michelle Huillet
Social anxiety is a common experience for many people. Today’s show is about the tips and tricks we can use to deal with this kind of anxiety when we have to be social and in public. Join us to learn...
10.09.2023
54: Decolonizing Parenting with Yolanda Williams
We are exploring the world of parenthood today, but this episode might be helpful even for those who aren’t parents. We are all in some process of trying to reparent ourselves, and it can be healing to hear how people...
10.06.2023
53: Just Cope!
Welcome to this bonus episode! For the next few weeks I’ll be putting out some bonus content, and today we will explore coping skills. It’s a phrase that’s become a buzzword in the psychology world right now, along with emotional...
10.02.2023
52: When Mindfulness Doesn’t Work with Dr. Raquel Martin
Have you ever been told to “do a mindfulness practice” only to find that it doesn’t work? Let’s talk about some alternatives to mindfulness that can help with unhelpful thoughts and negative feelings. I’m joined by Dr. Raquel Martin, a...
09.25.2023
51: Division of Labor with Eve Rodsky
This is the show that will make you take a closer look at how the work is shared in your household. The problem cannot be solved by simply handing out to-do lists. I’m joined by Eve Rodsky, who is working...
09.18.2023
50: Interior Design is Morally Neutral with Katie Saro
We focus a lot on this show about survival skills regarding your life and your home. When we struggle–and our mental health is at stake–we have to let go of lofty ideals and just do the basic tasks we need...
09.11.2023
49: Safe & Sound with Mercury Stardust
Today’s conversation brings us to the unusual intersection of social media influence, DIY home repair, and trans activism. I’m excited to introduce you to my amazing guest for today’s show! Mercury Stardust, the “Trans Handy Ma’am,” is a professional home maintenance...
09.04.2023
48: Screw Parenting Rules, You Need Parenting Values with Rachel Nielson
Honestly, this is a topic for everyone. Today’s show applies to all of us, whether we are parents, future parents, or someone who needs to heal their inner child. I’m excited to be joined by Rachel Nielson, the host and...
08.28.2023
47: Best of Gentle Organizing with Alison Lush
Do you have too much stuff? As you look around your home, is it crowded and cluttered? Does your space make you feel burdened, unhappy, and frustrated? If you said–or shouted–YES, you can’t miss today’s show. Join me to learn...
08.21.2023
46: Best of Is Too Much Self-Compassion a Bad Thing? with Dr. Lesley Cook
In our first episode, you heard my conversation with Dr. Lesley Cook about executive functioning. Because she has so much great information and wisdom to share, I decided to bring her back to discuss self-compassion. Is it a bad thing...
08.14.2023
45: Best of You can't save the rainforest if you're depressed with Imani Barbarin
I’m excited to introduce you to today’s guest. Imani Barbarin is a disability rights and inclusion activist and speaker who uses her platform for conversations around the disability community. I’ve followed her for a while on TikTok and appreciate the...
08.10.2023
44: Best of Executive Functioning with Lesley PsyD
Today, we are diving into executive functioning, which is a popular term being bounced around in mental health communities. I want to take a closer look at what it means and how it shows up in people’s lives. Join me...
07.24.2023
43: Codependency Doesn’t Exist with Shahem McLaurin
"Dear Listeners, "We want to inform you that this episode marks the end of our current season. We would like to take a break during the month of August to recharge and prepare exciting new content for you. We will be...
07.17.2023
42: Self-Esteem Sucks. You Need Self-Compassion with Dr Kristin Neff
I’m excited about today’s guest because she has had a huge influence on me. I can confidently say that finding her research on self-compassion was a turning point in my healing journey. Do you need more self-compassion? Join us to...
07.10.2023
41: Breaking Free from Self-Improvement with Frankie Simmons
I’m so excited to have my first in-person guest on the podcast! Frankie Simmons is here, and she’s literally sitting right next to me. I love Frankie’s TikTok content, and I resonate with so much of what she says. I feel...
07.03.2023
40: Anti-Capitalist Financial Planning with River Nice
Our topic today is intriguing, so I can’t wait to learn more from my guest. I’m joined by River Nice (they/them), who was originally in a tech job they hated. After using their skill set to help their partner with...

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Struggle Care episodes:

89: Why Women MUST Do Habits Differently with Monica Parker

88: Therapists on TikTok (will sometimes be mean to you) with DeeDee Wednesday, LPC-S

87: Releasing the Mother Load with Erica Djossa

86: How the Church Gaslights Women with Dr. Andrew Bauman

85: Is Consent Black and White? (Maybe Not!) with Sarah Casper

84: Make Friendships Easier with the Six Besties Theory with Hello Hayes

83: Beyond Fragility: An Anti-Racism Guide by Women of Color Psychologists with Dr. Natalie Watson-Singleton and Dr. Yara Mekawi

82: IEPs and Educating Our Disabled Children with Dr. Lesley Cook and Kim Kizito

81: Accessible Dance with Heather Stockton

80: Zoe, The Leftist Prepper

79: Yoga Sucks (but does it have to?) with Emily Anderson

78: Western Therapy Doesn’t Work on Eastern Minds

77: ND Like Me with Frances

76: The Plague of Puritanism with Rev. Lizzie

75: Building Resilience is Better than Finding Solutions with Dr. Patrice Berry

74: Boundary Stories, Part 1: The Dad I Didn’t Cut Off

73: When You Have the Problem Dog with Jacqui Zakar

72: “Breast is Best” is the Worst with Mallory Whitmore

71: A Hot Fat Guy Takes on Toxic Masculinity with Alex Frankel

70: How to Coach Your Executive Functioning with Hannah Choi

69: Religion without Patriarchy with Rev Karla

68: Emotionally Intelligent Dog Training with Andrew Gleason

67: Dog Care When You Struggle (From Our Team of Experts)

66: The Dark Underside of Family Vlogging, Part 2 with Catie Reay

65: The Dark Underside of Family Vlogging, Part 1

64: Love is Blind and Toxic Relationships, Part 1 with Emily Rose

63: Gratitude in the Hard Seasons, Part 1 with Christine Koh

62: Bless Your ADHD Heart with Landon Bryant

61: Is Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria Real? with Dr. Lesley Cook

60: Grieving Someone Who Still Lives

59: A Grief Observed

58: Hoarding: Two Experts, Part 2

57: Hoarding: Two Experts, Part 1

56: The Guests I Cancelled On with Emily Haswell

55: Tips for Social Anxiety from a Communication Expert with Michelle Huillet

54: Decolonizing Parenting with Yolanda Williams

53: Just Cope!

52: When Mindfulness Doesn’t Work with Dr. Raquel Martin

51: Division of Labor with Eve Rodsky

50: Interior Design is Morally Neutral with Katie Saro

49: Safe & Sound with Mercury Stardust

48: Screw Parenting Rules, You Need Parenting Values with Rachel Nielson

47: Best of Gentle Organizing with Alison Lush

46: Best of Is Too Much Self-Compassion a Bad Thing? with Dr. Lesley Cook

45: Best of You can't save the rainforest if you're depressed with Imani Barbarin

44: Best of Executive Functioning with Lesley PsyD

43: Codependency Doesn’t Exist with Shahem McLaurin

42: Self-Esteem Sucks. You Need Self-Compassion with Dr Kristin Neff

41: Breaking Free from Self-Improvement with Frankie Simmons

40: Anti-Capitalist Financial Planning with River Nice

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