Because Life

On today’s episode, I sit down with 3-time Emmy winning journalist, TV host, activist, fellow podcaster, CEO, supermom of 2, and trailblazer: Catt Sadler! Together, we revisit our physical tolls and mental experiences with breakthrough Covid and how Catt’s case threw her into the center of media attention. We also dive deep into Catt’s mindset during her separation from E! News and how she set out to advocate for herself and other women in the workplace. Catt lets us in to her process of starting a new phase of her career and ways she creatively was able to build meaningful opportunities to change the narrative for herself! Catt also let me in on a little secret that lead to a FaceTime during our recording with my sister-in-law Ayesha to confirm or deny! For more information on mental health, learning how to help a loved one, developing coping skills and more, visit the Mental Health Coalition’s Resource Library at thementalhealthcoalition.org/resources   Because Life is a Dear Media Production in association with Scale Productions. Follow Because Life: @becauselifewithsydel Follow Me:    @sydelcurrylee Follow Catt Sadler:  @iamcattsadler  

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In today’s episode I’m joined by trailblazing YouTuber, entrepreneur, and New York Time Best Selling author Connor Franta! While I was technically interviewing Connor, this recording really felt like a fun, casual hang with a new friend. We discuss the pressures and tolls that are felt posting and talking as a public figure amidst cancel culture, the perks of taking a solo trip and romancing yourself, finding the balance between helping others and helping yourself and more. This recording in my due date month wouldn’t be complete without contractions mid-recording that are fully caught on audio.

Thanks for being such a great sport, Connor! I feel so grateful to have sat down with Connor ahead of the launch of his newest book, House Fires. Make sure to get yourself a copy.

For more information on mental health, learning how to help a loved one, developing coping skills and more, visit the Mental Health Coalition’s Resource Library at thementalhealthcoalition.org/resources 

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As the day of taking on parenthood quickly approaches, I sit down with the one and only Damion Lee, my amazing husband. I asked you guys to submit your burning questions for us and boy, did you guys deliver! We talk about it all, catered by you, from our sex life while trying to conceive, the kind of parents we think each other will be, what a newborn will do to our lives, and for fun we answered a handful of unexpected rogue questions, just for you guys. This is probably the most unfiltered you’ve ever heard Damion, so come listen to it here first and join us as we get real with you and one another on the current states of our minds, nerves, and excitement over this new adventure.

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In today’s episode, we have another pinch-me collaboration! Joining me today is the lifestyle and wellness tastemaker, blogger, author, and the host of ‘The Blonde Files’ podcast, Arielle Lorre! We hear the origin story of The Blonde Files and how she built an empire from an anonymous Instagram account. She opens up about her years-long battle with alcoholism and addiction, we discuss the work that goes into maintaining mental wellness in sobriety, and the role of alcohol in the world of self-care. We also discuss the blurred lines of working in the wellness industry and practicing your own self-care, finding your purpose and much more.

I’m so grateful Arielle joined us today and I hope our conversation gives you something to take with you. If you’d like to hear our conversation on her podcast, check out today’s episode of ‘The Blonde Files’ here.

For more information on mental health, learning how to help a loved one, developing coping skills and more, visit the Mental Health Coalition’s Resource Library at thementalhealthcoalition.org/resources 

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It’s just me today, sitting down for a raw, intimate account of my state of mind going into the final stage of pregnancy. This is kind of like my diary and I wanted to let you in on my headspace since you’ve been with me throughout this entire journey. I discuss my fears about experiencing labor pains, why having an unmedicated birth is important to me, the support system I’ve set up for the process, and the fear of the unknown as I become a mother. Plus, we have a little cameo from Damion!

Thank you guys so much for following me on this journey every step of the way and I hope you enjoy my conversation with you today as we mark the final step of the pregnancy process and step into the next journey of motherhood.

For more information on mental health, learning how to help a loved one, developing coping skills and more, visit the Mental Health Coalition’s Resource Library at thementalhealthcoalition.org/resources 

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Today’s episode is not just a special one…it’s a dream collaboration for me. We have two powerhouse mothers, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, stars of the Real Housewives of Potomac, and the hosts of the ‘Reasonably Shady’ podcast, Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon! We get into navigating the passionate fandom of the Real Housewives franchise, learning to compartmentalize on-camera drama and your mental wellbeing, and setting boundaries on social media for you mental health. Plus, we discuss Robyn opening up about her ‘Pandemic Blues,’ Gizelle’s role as her support system through that difficult time, the mental toll of filming a Real Housewives reunion, and you know we had to dish on this year’s reunion with Nicki Minaj.

I can’t even tell you how thankful I am to Gizelle and Robyn for coming on the podcast and I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did! For more of these two, check out their podcast ‘Reasonably Shady.’

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In today's episode, we have our first return guest! The trailblazing model, entrepreneur, podcast host, and new mom, Hunter McGrady, joins me for a conversation about navigating body image, sex and intimacy while pregnant...and get ready because we really go there. We discuss the jarring shift in body image as it changes throughout pregnancy, the complexities of pregnant sex, finding new ways to express intimacy, navigating all of the awkward conversations that arise with your partner during pregnancy, and so much more.

This is a conversation that I personally have been dying to have and I could think of no better person to have it with than Hunter - I'm so grateful to have her join me again. I hope you can take something from our conversation, or at least, enjoy a little tea spilling. If you'd like to hear more from Hunter, check out her podcast with her amazing sister, Michaela, 'Model Citizen.'

For more information on mental health, learning how to help a loved one, developing coping skills and more, visit the Mental Health Coalition’s Resource Library at thementalhealthcoalition.org/resources 

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We have a very special episode for you guys today! She is an author, entrepreneur, television host, actress, model, supermom, and so much more… my sister-in-law Ayesha is here! She opens up for the first time about her struggles with postpartum depression and we get into why it's not discussed enough, especially among black women. We talk about it all, including battling mental health struggles in the public eye, pre-labor anxieties, and so much more.

For more information on mental health, learning how to help a loved one, developing coping skills and more, visit the Mental Health Coalition’s Resource Library at thementalhealthcoalition.org/resources 

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We are back with another installment of our 'Ask a Therapist' series today, and our girl Tasha Bailey is joining us from across the pond to answer your questions about reacclimating to life post-pandemic. We get into navigating social anxiety after a year and a half of isolation, managing heightened health anxiety, combatting COVID fatigue, preparing for seasonal depression, and much more.

We love giving you guys a chance to hear from our incredible therapist co-hosts and we hope today's episode helps you as we all continue to step into unchartered territories. Make sure to follow @becauselifewithsydel to submit your questions for upcoming episodes!

For more information on mental health, learning how to help a loved one, developing coping skills and more, visit the Mental Health Coalition’s Resource Library at thementalhealthcoalition.org/resources 

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I am flying solo in the hosting chair again today to bring you another very special episode with a VERY special guest: first-generation Bangladeshi-American activist, entrepreneur, author, self-care expert, beauty guru, and mother-to-be, Nabela Noor! We discuss maintaining your mental health in the public eye, cultural and generational differences when it comes to discussing mental health, and Nabela shares the incredible journey she faced to become a mother-to-be. We shared our feelings of invalidity facing fertility struggles, the trauma of miscarriages, overcoming fear and learning to enjoy pregnancy after miscarrying, and what we hope we can instill in our future children.

I am so honored she joined me today for this amazing conversation, and I hope you enjoy as much as I did! If you’d like to pass on the incredible message she shared to her future baby, check out Nabela’s children’s book, ‘Beautifully Me’ anywhere books are sold.

For more information on mental health, learning how to help a loved one, developing coping skills and more, visit the Mental Health Coalition’s Resource Library at thementalhealthcoalition.org/resources 

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