In this episode, Bare Ly talks a little about what it might look like to be a Highly Sensitive Person along with some tips and tricks they've used to get through tough moments. Check out https://hsperson.com/ to get more info on HSPs and to take the test and see if you're part of the club. <3

A special "Dear Bare" segment ft. several of your poignant gender questions. Featured voices include Desiree Celeste, Liz Young and Mike Malpiedi.

In this episode, Bare Ly discusses four life alienating speech patterns that we can cut out of our lives in order to connect to our own and other people's wants, needs, and values. <3

Outro Song is Wrong Direction Home by Double A Dollar (link below)

https://open.spotify.com/track/2qIrdJzqYs9yC354IimXOv?si=56vPXHshRy2qTFr3HVCz8Q

In this episode, Bare Ly answers 2 questions from our listeners about love and friendships as well as defines some of their favorite C-words. <3

This week's episode is a continued conversation about suicide awareness and mental health. With an original song for our listeners and and interview with our guest, Marissa Light! Download and support the song at:

https://barecave.bandcamp.com/track/im-so-glad-that-youre-alive-2

Transcript available 7/14

This is the first of three episodes that will focus on suicide attempts, ideation, mental health and self-care.

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Please consider talking to a professional or go to https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ if you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or self-harm.

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Transcript available on 6/19

Some information about the upcoming episode being released on Sunday; some content warnings & a note from your host, Bare Ly 💕🌸

This is the 2nd episode of A Soft Mess which features our first "Dear Bare" segment which answers a listener questions. This week's episode is about Trans Identity; join us as we explore coming out, growing up, and learning about who we are with Bendt Lizzy (creator of Anxious Jellyfish on CompletelyAbsorbed.com); Finn, an agender student in TX; Taylor, a nonbinary human who works with students in NY; and your host, Bare Ly (of TheBareCave.com). Volunteer Readers include Mike Malpiedi (dear friend & poet) & Desiree Celeste (kickass human of Stoned & Spooked) Transcript available @ https://www.thebarecave.com/cave/pride-month-are-you-really-trans

The first full length episode of A Soft Mess ft. Bare Ly talking about #MeTimeMay, Self-Love thru Self-Care & how to trick yourself into taking care of yourself instead of others. Transcript available 6/1