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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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

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Ep. 143 This episode isn’t about weight loss. It’s about doing your part.

Kelly Marie continues last week's conversation and shares what changed after the realization of weight gain on Ozempic—and why the reset had to start with the basics, not another fix.

Instead of chasing results, she focused on foundations:

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Ep. 142 You can take the medication, follow the plan, and still feel betrayed by your own body when the “quick fix” doesn't fix what was really going on.

In this deeply personal conversation, Kelly Marie opens up about living with diabetes, recovering from back surgery, and gaining 36 pounds while on Ozempic. She breaks down the uncomfortable truth many people avoid: medication can curb physical hunger, but it doesn’t heal emotional eating, stress, or the mental patterns driving our choices.

This episode isn’t about shame or shock value. It’s about responsibility, awareness, and compassion—for yourself and your body.

Key takeaways:

Remember chasing a shortcut often distracts us from the deeper work—and that sustainable wellness begins when you stop looking for fixes and start listening to yourself.

🔗 Register for the free Mindfulness event at Events — Front Seat Life, LLC

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Resources:

Crisis helpline phone numbers:

Dial 988 for immediate assistance or 741741 for text support

Use 211 as the helpline for resources

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🎙️ Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC

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Ep. 141 In the episode Kelly Marie invited you to attend the first mindfulness class of Front Seat Life, LLC. Kelly Marie has completed her mindfulness facilitation training at Brown University and is excited to invite you to Mindfulness for All — Introduction to Mindfulness

This welcoming, practical online class is designed specifically for people who want to learn what mindfulness really is and try several accessible practices. Over 90 minutes, Kelly Marie will guide you through simple exercises, with discussion about how mindfulness can support stress management, societal stressors, and daily resilience.

The session centers lived experience, acknowledges racialized and gender based stressors, and offers tools you can use immediately—no prior experience required.

What to expect:
*Brief overview of mindfulness and its benefits in everyday life
*Three guided practices
*Short reflections on how cultural context and identity shape attention and stress
*Practical tips to incorporate short practices into busy days
*Space for shared reflection and questions

Who this is for:
*People curious about mindfulness
*Beginners who prefer culturally aware instruction
*Anyone seeking simple, effective tools for stress relief and focus

Come with a curious or open mind. Leave with a small set of practices you can use right away and resources to continue your practice.

Register for the free event at Events — Front Seat Life, LLC

Resources:

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

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Ep. 140 The holidays aren’t always joyful. Sometimes they bring quiet heartbreak—the kind you don’t post about.

In this week’s episode of Healthy Illness, Kelly Marie opens up a tender conversation about what happens when the people you expected at your table… don’t come home for the holidays.

Whether it’s due to shifting family dynamics, unresolved tension, grief, or life simply changing, the absence can feel personal—even when it’s not. Kelly gently guides listeners through the complex emotions that surface when your home is no longer the gathering place it used to be.

Through heartfelt reflections and honest storytelling, she reminds you that you cannot control who shows up, but you can control how you move through the disappointment, protect your energy, and redefine what the holidays mean for you.

This episode is a compassionate companion for anyone grieving old traditions, navigating emotional distance, or trying to find their footing in a season that doesn’t feel the same.

Shifted family roles and grief can impact who gathers—and who doesn’t.

You only control yourself; others’ choices are not a reflection of your worth.

New traditions can bring unexpected peace, joy, and clarity.

Open, compassionate communication can ease emotional tension.

Self-care, therapy, and mindful reflection support healing during this season.

Let this episode remind you that even when loved ones don’t come home, you still deserve peace, joy, and a holiday that supports your healing.

“You only control you. You don’t control anyone else.”

“Your house may have been a source of joy, but no longer is for relatives and loved ones because of loss.”

“Invite peace into your heart and processes during this time of year.”

“Don’t take it personally; there may be extenuating circumstances.”

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

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1:56 Managing Holiday Tensions and Home Expectations

4:10 Embracing Self-Control Amidst Uncontrollable Life Circumstances

6:47 The Impact of Loss and Change on Family Dynamics

7:25 Desiring Family Gatherings Despite Not Celebrating Holidays

8:25 Finding Joy Amidst Personal Transformation and Life's Challenges

9:01 Understanding Family Dynamics and Holiday Traditions

14:33 Communication During the Holidays

16:34 Improving Relationships

17:54 Crisis Resources and Support for Mental Health

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Ep. 139 Kelly Marie shares her raw and honest journey of managing mental health while juggling professional and personal commitments. Reflecting on the nuances of living with mental illness and the importance of grace in healing, she navigates her path toward balance.

In this episode, Kelly addresses the complexity of living with mental health conditions, revealing how even with extensive effort, newfound challenges and exhaustion can arise. This exploration provides listeners with an authentic view into the ongoing nature of healing, illustrating that growth is continual and requires patience and self-compassion.

Mental health and mental illness exist on distinct spectrums, and functional productivity does not always equate to mental health.

Healing is an ongoing process that takes time despite taking active measures like therapy or medication.

The importance of giving oneself grace and allowing for the process of healing to naturally unfold is emphasized.

Upcoming episodes will feature insightful conversations on veterans' mental health and child advocacy.

Trusted relationships are crucial for recognizing and addressing mental health signs and symptoms.

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

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🎧 Produced & edited by JazzCast Pros

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Ep. 138 If your plate feels more like a buffet of burnout than a balanced meal, it’s time to clear it. In this empowering episode of the Healthy Illness Podcast, host Kelly Marie walks you through how to take honest inventory of your life—what’s feeding your purpose and what’s draining your peace.

From her leadership training in the Health Leader Fellowship Program to her mindfulness studies at Brown University, Kelly shares real strategies for knowing when you’ve got too much on your plate, how to categorize what stays, what goes, and how to confidently say no without guilt.

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Key Takeaways:

✅ Inventory Everything – List every role, responsibility, and relationship demanding your energy.
✅ Spot “The Grip” – Recognize when stress has you acting outside your best self.
✅ Separate Needs from Preferences – Identify what must be done by you vs. what simply needs to get done.
✅ Define Non-Negotiables – Keep what sustains you: work, self-care, and basic needs.
✅ Release What Doesn’t Fit – If it no longer serves your peace, it doesn’t belong on your plate.
✅ Refill Intentionally – Once you clear your plate, only add back what truly nourishes your life.

Crisis helpline phone numbers:

Dial 988 for immediate assistance or 741741 for text support

Use 211 as the helpline for resources

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#HealthyIllnessPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #Boundaries #SelfCareIsSuccess #AlignedEntrepreneur

Chapters:

0:00 Managing Overcommitment

4:15 Balancing Multiple Roles and Responsibilities in Daily Life

7:54 Trauma Awareness, and Teaching Practices

10:14 Prioritizing and Letting Go

17:46 Accessing Crisis Support and Community Resources

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Ep. 137 Building a business should never come at the expense of your well-being. In this special live episode of the Healthy Illness Podcast, Kelly Marie is joined by Dr. Latricia Davis, Detra Trueheart and a live studio audience to explore how entrepreneurs can build businesses that honor their mental and emotional health.

Success doesn’t have to mean exhaustion. Together, Kelly, Dr. Davis, and Detra unpack the ways that structure, self-awareness, and boundaries can protect your peace while growing your enterprise.

💡 Key Takeaways:

How to perform a “resiliency check-in” to assess your spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being

Practical ways to build boundaries into your daily workflow

Why delegating tasks isn’t giving up control—it’s investing in your growth and community

How to prepare mentally and structurally for rapid business growth

This episode is for every entrepreneur ready to do business differently—by putting mental health first.

📺 Watch the full live replay on YouTube: JazzCast Pros Channel
📞 If you or someone you know needs support, dial 988 for 24/7 confidential mental health assistance.

🎙️ Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC

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0:00 Welcome to Healthy Illness Live at WXXI Studios

0:45 Meet Dr. Latricia Clarissa Davis and Detra Trueheart

2:15 Why Mental Health Matters in Entrepreneurship

3:40 The Power of Boundaries and Self Check-Ins

5:10 Rest as a Leadership Strategy

6:00 Permission to Protect Your Peace

7:20 Setting Standards and Limiting Access

8:25 Creating White Space in Your Schedule

10:00 The Cost of Doing It All Yourself

12:10 Delegating to Support Others and Yourself

14:20 How to Hire Help and Still Grow

16:40 Preparing for Sudden Business Growth

17:45 Mindset Shifts for Scaling Up

20:00 Lessons from Dr. Davis’ Entrepreneurial Journey

22:30 Knowing When to Let Go and Pivot

24:20 Burnout, Boundaries, and the Power of Pause

25:20 Final Reflections and Mental Health Resources

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Ep. 136 When moldy dishes and wardrobe meltdowns become red flags, it’s time to check in.

Kelly opens up about how she uses checklists to monitor her mood and behavior, helping her identify the early signs of a depressive episode and Borderline Personality Disorder flare-ups before they spiral. Her story reminds listeners that recognizing your triggers and tracking your patterns can be lifesaving tools on the path to healing.

🎧 Join Kelly as she drives from the back seat to the front seat of her life — one honest conversation at a time.

Resources Mentioned:

Call 211 or visit www.211.org for local support services

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call 988

Crisis Text Line: Text GO to 741741

Listen to Fatha Torch Podcast for a male perspective on mental health

Connect with Kelly Marie:

#MentalHealthMonday #Healing #FrontSeatLife #JazzCastPros #MentalHealthAwareness

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