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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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.

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

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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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Ep. 135 Ever stop and ask yourself why you do things the way you do? From how you fold your laundry to how you handle your relationships—so much of what we do is inherited thinking. In this episode of Healthy Illness, host Coach Kelly Marie dives into the question we all need to ask more often: “Who said that?”

Through a heartfelt story about a family recipe passed down through generations, Kelly unpacks how old habits and beliefs—whether from family, culture, or social media—can quietly dictate our decisions.

Using her “Says Who” tool, she shares four simple but transformative questions to help you pause, reflect, and reclaim your own way of doing things.

✨ Key Takeaways:

The “Pot Roast Principle”: how family traditions reveal unconscious conditioning

4 questions to challenge automatic thoughts and actions

Why “this is how it’s always been done” can block personal growth

How to choose methods, routines, and mindsets that actually serve you

Permission to rewrite your own rules—with compassion and humor

💬 Try the Says Who Tool:

Need Support? If you’re in need of mental health resources:

Dial 211 for local community and support services

Call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24/7 confidential help in the U.S.)

🎙️ Connect with the Show:

Follow @HealthyIllnessPodcast on Instagram

Subscribe to the JazzCast Pros Network for more empowering shows: www.JazzCastPros.com

Share this episode with someone who’s ready to start doing things their way 💛

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Ep. 134 When depression hits, even simple tasks feel impossible.

If you’ve ever wondered:

Then this one’s for you. I’ll walk you step-by-step through how I use the “Why or How” tool in my own healing journey—and how you can adapt it to fit your life.

Because sometimes, the path to peace starts with one tiny win. 💛

🧠 Mental Health Resources

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

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

Dirty Dishes & Wardrobe Malfunctions 

I Want My Skin Back: living with Borderline Personality Disorder

Handle Stress Before It Handles You

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Ep. 133 September 3, 2013 will always be a date etched in my heart. It was the day I tried to end my life. At the time, I wasn’t grateful to still be here—I was angry, confused, and hurting. Recovery didn’t look like joy at first. It looked like surviving one day at a time, learning to breathe through the pain, and slowly discovering that life could hold meaning again.

In this episode of the Healthy Illness Podcast, I share what it’s like to live with that anniversary, how I prepare myself for heavy seasons, and the faith that carries me through. Matthew 5:16 reminds me to "Be the Light," even when it feels impossible.

If you’ve survived a suicide attempt, please know this: you are not alone, and it’s okay if your healing doesn’t look like anyone else’s. It’s okay if gratitude comes slowly. It’s okay if you’re still figuring it out.

🌱 In this conversation, I talk about:

How faith and community helped me rebuild my life

Strategies for facing emotionally charged anniversaries

The importance of self-care, mindfulness, and compassion

Why it’s okay to find joy again

💜 If you are struggling, please reach out: dial 988 for the Suicide Prevention Lifeline. And if nothing else, let this episode remind you: your life matters, and you are meant to be here.

Here are 5 practices I now hold onto:

Set gentle reminders — Mark my calendar before September to check in with myself, so I’m not blindsided by the date.

Be kind to yourself — I give myself permission to slow down and offer extra compassion during this time.

Layer self-care — more than the daily routine, I become intentional about truly filling my cup.

Release guilt with mindfulness — if I forget or don’t commemorate the day, I remind myself healing isn’t linear, and that’s okay.

Reevaluate afterward — I take time to reflect: Did what I tried this year work? Do I need to adjust for next time?

🌱 These steps don’t erase the pain, but they give me tools to stay present and move forward. Most importantly, they remind me that it’s okay to enjoy life again.

🎙️ Healthy Illness Podcast Credits:

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

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Email ⁠[email protected]⁠

🎧 Produced & edited by ⁠JazzCast Pros⁠

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Ep.132 Kelly Marie provides updates on her journey post-back surgery and the challenges of accessing physical therapy. She highlights the barriers of time and cost, emphasizing healthcare system inequities. Reflecting on her privilege to undergo therapy, she advocates for systemic change toward preventative health care.

Additionally, Kelly discusses her postpartum doula certification and shares insights on mindfulness' role in managing chronic pain. Engage with a dialogue on holistic wellness, insurance, and societal disparities in health access.

You’re invited to be part of the live studio audience at the Aligned Entrepreneur Pod-a-thon where the Healthy Illness Podcast, will share how to align your business practices with your mental well-being.

📅 Friday, September 27📍 WXXI Studio A, Rochester, NYGet VIP Tickets with Discount Code: ALIGNED⁠WXXI Presents the Aligned Entrepreneur Pod-a-Thon | JazzCast Pros

"Physical therapy is a damn privilege, not just from a medical perspective."

"How do people prioritize their body functioning properly over going to work and taking care of family?"

"We need to begin to focus on this holistic understanding of the body and how to take care of ourselves."

"There is no reason why we should feel left out, disenfranchised, hurt, and broken."

"Mindfulness for me has been so crucial to my ability to manage my pain

📧 Front Seat Life → frontseatlife.com

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