Healthy Illness

By Kelly Marie

A weekly podcast to help you build healthy relationships while living with mental health conditions. Hosted by Kelly Marie, an advocate and peer who uses her own life experiences with anxiety, depress... more

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The podcast currently has 156 episodes available.

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May 04, 2026 In My Soft Girl Era | Cover Girl Edition
One year ago, I made the decision to get my nails done and today, I'm proud to say they are still manicured and I am still in my soft girl era!
And as of today, I'm officially a Cover Girl!
Check out the May 2026 Issue of Buffalo Healthy Living Magazine available at Wegmans!
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month and Mother’s Day, I'm re-releasing an episode that explains how a simple beauty treatment sparked my deeper reflection on mindfulness, self-care, and breaking free from grind culture.
💬 “It’s not about the look—it’s about the healing.”
Tune in for:
🌿 A fresh take on the “soft girl era”
🛑 The importance of boundaries
🧘🏾‍♀️ Mindfulness, meditation & emotional wellness
❤️ How to show up for yourself with compassion

Resources:
Buffalo Healthy Living Magazine
MindfulAF Monthly Free Events — Front Seat Life, LLC
Crisis helpline phone numbers:
Dial 988 for immediate assistance
Use 211 as the helpline for resources

🎙️ Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC
📲 Instagram @‌thefrontseatlife
FB @‌thefrontseatlife, Email [email protected]
🎧 Produced & edited by JazzCast Pros
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#HealthyIllnessPodcast #SoftGirlEra #MentalHealthAwareness #BlackMentalHealth #SelfCareIsntSelfish #FrontSeatLife #KellyMarie #HealingOutLoud #MindfulLiving #PodcastForHealing #BuffaloHealthyLiving #Magazine

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April 27, 2026 Mindfulness Through Sound
Ep. 152 In a world of constant stimulation and ceaseless noise, the pursuit of mindfulness can seem like an elusive goal. Kelly Marie guides you through a mindfulness practice centered on sound from a retreat in Great Valley, New York.
This episode of the Healthy Illness Podcast encourages exploring sound as a form of meditation, emphasizing that life is rarely silent. Kelly invites you to notice sounds in your environment, focus on their qualities, and use breathing techniques to foster relaxation and mindfulness.
Tune in to discover how sound can transform your mindfulness journey and promote inner peace.
Resources:
Join us for our next free Mindful AF Webinar Monday May 4th 7pm Register here
Events — Front Seat Life, LLC
Crisis helpline phone numbers:
Dial 988 for immediate assistance or 741741 for text support
Use 211 as the helpline for resources
🎙️ Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC
📲 Instagram @‌thefrontseatlife
FB @‌thefrontseatlife, Email [email protected]
🎧 Produced & edited by JazzCast Pros
🔗 Click Here to rate & review on Apple Podcasts
🚀 Rate & Share this Podcast from Spotify
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April 20, 2026 Black Maternal Mortality & Mental Health Disparities
“Mental health conditions are the leading cause of maternal mortality…”
Ep. 151 In this episode of Healthy Illness, I’m continuing the conversation on Black maternal health because this isn’t just about statistics, it’s about lives.
As a birth and postpartum doula, I share how mental health, systemic bias, and gaps in care are impacting Black mothers at higher rates and what we can do about it
🖤 Black women are three to five times more likely to die from childbirth-related complications than white women.
🖤 Mental health conditions are the leading cause of maternal mortality, affecting 1 in 5 women.
“Individually, we can make changes to this big thing we call the system by how we move about our day-to-day lives.”
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Resources Mentioned:
https://www.calmingnaturedoula.com/
Black Mamas Matter Alliance - Advancing Black Maternal Health, Rights & Justice. - Download Factsheet
Dial 988 for immediate assistance or 741741 for text support
Use 211 as the helpline for resources

🎙️ Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC
📲 Instagram @‌thefrontseatlife
FB @‌thefrontseatlife, Email [email protected]
🎧 Produced & edited by JazzCast Pros
Chapters:
00:00:00: Black Maternal Health Beyond Awareness Week
00:03:01 The Reality of Bias in Maternal Healthcare
00:07:12 Why Black Women Face Higher Maternal Health Risks
00:09:48 Maternal Mental Health: The Silent Crisis
00:12:58 Advocacy Starts With You: Taking Personal Responsibility
00:18:32 How We Create Change for Black Maternal Health
00:22:06 Preventive Care & Mental Health: What You Need to Know

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March 30, 2026Eucalyptus | Smell, Breathe, Release
Ep. 150 This one plant might help you breathe again.
I’ve been leaning deeper into my mindfulness practice lately, and one thing that has truly supported me—mentally, physically, and emotionally—is eucalyptus.
Not in a trendy way… in a real-life, I need relief right now kind of way.
This isn’t just about smelling good. This is about creating space in your body to breathe, regulate, and come back to yourself.
Watch the full demonstration ⁠on YouTube⁠
🌿 3 Benefits of Eucalyptus You Need to Know
It relieves stress + calms your nervous system
The scent alone helps me slow down, regulate my breathing, and create a sense of peace in real time.

It clears your sinuses + supports deep breathing
Instant opening. Like… immediately. It helps me reset my breath when I feel anxious or overwhelmed.

It eases muscle tension + inflammation
Whether it’s soreness, fatigue, or just holding stress in my body—this plant helps me release it.
Crisis helpline phone numbers:
Dial 988 for immediate assistance or 741741 for text support
Use 211 as the helpline for resources

🎙️ Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC
📲 Instagram @‌thefrontseatlife
FB @‌thefrontseatlife,
Email [email protected]
🎧 Produced & edited by JazzCast Pros
🔗 Click Here to rate & review on Apple Podcasts
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25min
March 16, 2026 Mindfulness in Real Life
Ep. 149 Your thoughts are racing and you need a moment of peace.
In this week’s episode of Healthy Illness, Kelly Marie invites you to pause the noise and reconnect with yourself through a simple, guided mindfulness practice designed for real life—not perfect conditions.
If you’re living with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or the everyday stress of trying to hold it all together, this episode offers a gentle reset. Through a calming guided meditation, Kelly reminds you that mindfulness isn’t about silence or perfection—it’s about learning to be present with yourself exactly as you are.
Find a comfortable space, take a breath, and allow yourself these few moments of release, focus, and attention meant just for you.

🧘🏽‍♀️ Mindfulness can strengthen your relationship with yourself and others
🌿 You don’t need perfect silence—your environment can be part of the practice
💭 Let go of judgment and expectations during meditation
⏱ Even 10 minutes of presence can reset your nervous system and mental clarity

🎧 Follow Healthy Illness and share this episode with someone who could use a moment to breathe today.

Crisis helpline phone numbers:
Dial 988 for immediate assistance or 741741 for text support
Use 211 as the helpline for local resources

Connect with me:
🎙️ Sign up for updates and mindfulness webinars at Front Seat Life LLC
📲 Instagram @‌thefrontseatlife
FB @‌thefrontseatlife, Email [email protected]

🎧 Produced & edited by JazzCast Pros
🔗 Click Here to rate & review on Apple Podcasts
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🔐 Add this show to your collection on Pandora.
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21min
March 09, 2026 Go Slow
Ep. 148 Lately, the world feels heavy. The news, the stress, the constant pressure to keep going, it can take a real toll on your nervous system.
In this episode of Healthy Illness, I’m sharing a mindfulness and breathing practice that I personally rely on when everything starts to feel like too much. I call it the Go-Slow Framework — a simple way to slow your breath, calm your body, and bring your nervous system back into balance.
This isn’t about pretending things aren’t hard. It’s about giving yourself a moment to pause, regulate, and reconnect with yourself so you can move through life with a little more steadiness and care.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by everything happening in the world right now, this episode is an invitation to slow down, breathe, and come back to yourself.

Crisis helpline phone numbers:
Dial 988 in a mental health crisis
Use 211 as the helpline for resources

🎙️ Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC
🎙️ Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC
📲 Instagram @‌thefrontseatlife
FB @‌thefrontseatlife, Email [email protected]

🎧 Produced & edited by JazzCast Pros
🔗 Click Here to rate & review on Apple Podcasts
🚀 Rate & Share this Podcast from Spotify
🔐 Add this show to your collection on Pandora.
💪 Support the Show with a one-time donation on PayPal

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21min
March 02, 2026 Motherhood, Mental Health + Penance Work
Ep. 147 Have you ever wondered if the work you feel called to do is connected to the parts of your story that still ache?
In this unfiltered episode, I reflect on motherhood, mental illness, and a realization that brought me to tears.
“The desire to help moms advocate for themselves and to learn about themselves so that they could be a better parent, has me wondering if my doula work is more of penance work.” - Kelly Marie
If you’ve ever replayed your past while trying to heal in the present, this conversation is for you. You are not alone.
Always be the light — especially to yourself.

Crisis helpline phone numbers:
Dial 988 for immediate assistance or 741741 for text support
Use 211 as the helpline for resources
🎙️ Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC
Connect with us
📲 Instagram @‌thefrontseatlife
FB @‌thefrontseatlife, Email [email protected]
🎧 Produced & edited by JazzCast Pros

🔗 Click Here to rate & review on Apple Podcasts
🚀 Rate & Share this Podcast from Spotify
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21min
February 16, 2026 Mindfulness Practice: Checking In, Checking On
Ep. 146 I didn’t even realize I was depressed… until a friend said it out loud.
In this episode of Healthy Illness, I share how one honest check-in and a moment of validation helped me see what I was going through
At the end of the episode, I guide you through a mindfulness meditation to help you pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself.
Want to go deeper? Join the next live experience at frontseatlife.com.
Key Takeaways:
• Depression can sneak up on you
• Being seen and validated can shift everything
• A simple check-in can mean more than advice
• Listening is one of the greatest ways to care

Crisis helpline phone numbers:
Dial 988 for immediate support
Use 211 as the helpline for resources
🎙️ Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC
📲 Instagram @‌thefrontseatlife FB @‌thefrontseatlife,
Email [email protected]

🎧 Produced & edited by JazzCast Pros
🔗 Click Here to rate & review on Apple Podcasts
🚀 Rate & Share this Podcast from Spotify
🔐 Add this show to your collection on Pandora.
💪 Support the Show with a one-time donation on PayPal
Chapters:
0:00 — I Didn’t Realize I Was Depressed
1:45 — The Moment My Friend Said It Out Loud
4:10 — Why Validation Matters More Than Advice
7:05 — How Depression Hides in Plain Sight
10:20 — The Power of a Simple Check-In
13:15 — Learning to Receive Support
16:30 — A Mindfulness Practice to Recenter
20:00 — Breathe With Me (Guided Meditation)

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24min
January 26, 2026Adding It Back Without Burning Out
Ep. 145 If you’ve done the work to protect your peace, the real question becomes: what do you let back in?
I’m Kelly Marie, and in this episode of Healthy Illness, I’m sharing what it looks like to intentionally add Front Seat Life LLC back onto my plate—after burnout, boundaries, and learning my limits.
Front Seat Life is my community-based mental health and mindfulness work. It’s how I show up in real life—not just through this podcast, but through spaces where people can breathe, reflect, and heal together.
In this episode, I talk about why now is the right time to bring this work forward again and what that actually looks like.
Here’s what I’m adding back—and what you can expect:
In-person and virtual mindfulness workshops

Community conversations around mental health, stress, and emotional regulation

Rest-centered spaces like Destination Relaxation–style experiences

Birth and postpartum support through my work as a doula

Programming designed for real people navigating real life—not hustle culture
I also break down how I rebuilt capacity without spilling over, and how healing work has to be sustainable to be effective.

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28min
January 19, 2026Guided Body Scan: Mindfulness Practice
Ep. 144 Your body has been speaking to you. This is your moment to listen. In this 15-minute body scan on, Kelly Marie guides you through a grounding mindfulness practice designed to help you slow down, soften your breath, and reconnect with yourself—right where you are.
This episode of the Healthy Illness podcast is for the moments when your mind feels busy, your body feels tense, or you just need a pause that feels safe and supportive.
There’s nothing to fix here. Just notice. Breathe. Release.
🌿 Come back to this episode whenever you need:
A gentle reset during a stressful day

Support reconnecting with your body

A calm transition into rest or sleep

A reminder that mindfulness is a practice, not a performance
If this body scan resonates with you and you’re craving community and shared intention, explore Kelly Marie’s upcoming group mindfulness experiences at frontseatlife.com/events.
Save this episode. Return often. Your body will remember.

Crisis helpline phone numbers:
Dial 988 for immediate assistance or 741741 for text support
Use 211 as the helpline for resources
🎙️ Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC
🎙️ Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC
📲 Instagram @‌thefrontseatlife
FB @‌thefrontseatlife, Email [email protected]
🎧 Produced & edited by JazzCast Pros
🔗 Click Here to rate & review on Apple Podcasts
🚀 Rate & Share this Podcast from Spotify
🔐 Add this show to your collection on Pandora.
💪 Support the Show with a one-time donation on PayPal

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How many episodes does Healthy Illness have?

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